SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Technical Advisor - Development of MCC’s Consolidated Results Framework and Economic Analysis of Policy and Institutional Reform Projects - PLEASE READ DOCUMENTS
- Notice Date
- 9/15/2015
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 541611
— Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- Contracting Office
- Millennium Challenge Corporation, MCC, Washington DC, 875 Fifteenth Street, N.W., Washington, District of Columbia, 20005
- ZIP Code
- 20005
- Solicitation Number
- MCC-15-RFQ-0211
- Archive Date
- 10/10/2015
- Point of Contact
- Terri N. Tutt, Phone: 2025213597
- E-Mail Address
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tuttt@mcc.gov
(tuttt@mcc.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- MCC.52.204-70 SECURITY REQUIREMENT BIO DATA FORM MEDICAL ACCOMMODATION ADDENDUM FAR 52.212-4 STATEMENT OF WORK Technical Advisor Development of MCC's Consolidated Results Framework and Economic Analysis of Policy and Institutional Reform Projects MCC-15-RFQ-0211 1) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information including in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Solicitation number is MCC-15-RFQ-0211 and is issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates all mandatory commercial item provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 05-83, effective July 2, 2015. 2) The North American Industrial Classification Systems (NAICS) code is 541611 and the small business size standard is $15 million. 3) FAR Clauses 52.212-1 through 52.212-5 apply to this procurement. The exact text and wording of clauses and provisions may be obtained from the Internet at http://acquisition.gov/far/index.html. The Government contemplates the award of a Time and Materials Order resulting from this solicitation. NOTE: An Addendum to FAR clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, (Alt I) is attached. 4) MCC is a U.S. Government corporation whose mission is to reduce global poverty through economic growth. It provides large-scale grant assistance in the form of 5-year Compacts, or agreements, that fund large-scale development projects in carefully selected countries that demonstrate a commitment to good governance, economic freedom, and investments in their citizenry. MCC Compacts are implemented by host governments through legal entities that they establish (referred to as Millennium Challenge Accounts or MCAs). Typical MCC Compacts include projects in agriculture and irrigation; energy; transport infrastructure; land rights; health; and education. For more information on the MCC, please visit www.mcc.gov. 5) THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS FOR AN INDEPENDENT INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT (NOT FIRMS) AND IS NOT FOR INDIVIDUALS SEEKING EMPLOYMENT DIRECTLY WITH MCC. PLEASE VISIT: http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/Independent-Contractor-Defined FOR INFORMATION REGARDING INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS. Note: MCC will assist the consultant in coordinating with an Independent Contractor Engagement Services Provider for payroll, travel, international travel insurance, etc., therefore, a DUNS number and registration in System for Award Management (SAM) is not required. Description of Services: The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) requires an independent consultant to develop a set of indicators that would best capture MCC's systemic impact and to provide recommendations for techniques to assess policy and institutional reform efforts using high quality economic analysis. This combined synopsis and solicitation notice is a request for competitive quotations. Therefore, all quotations received prior to the RFQ close date will be considered. 6) The Government will award an order to the responsible independent consultant(s) whose quote conforming to this notice represents the best value in terms of technical criteria, past performance and price. All non-price factors (technical criteria and past performance) are more important than price. If options are included, quotes will be evaluated by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the options(s). 7) Evaluation Factors. Only quotes which meet the mandatory technical evaluation criteria will be considered. Technical Criteria The consultant shall have the following minimum qualifications: • Experience in constructing monitoring and evaluation systems for international development projects or programs. • Experience and knowledge in data collection techniques for analysis and research. • Experience in information systems and database systems for organizing, managing, and analyzing data for international development projects or programs. • Experience in conventional cost benefit analysis of infrastructure projects. • Experience in economic impact analysis in data poor environments. • Experience in developing and implementing policy and institutional reform projects in developing countries. In addition to the technical qualifications, the quoter should provide a technical response that addresses the following: • Description of the consultant's recent experience with assignments of a similar nature. The experience reported in the quote should be limited to those services for which the consultant was legally contracted or the subject matter expert under a firm's contract. • Description of the tasks proposed and how he/she will generate related deliverables. • Detailed timeline for the consultancy, including when tasks will be performed and deliverable due dates. Past Performance Three (3) professional references for relevant work performed during the past three years. Price The government will examine the proposed rate for reasonableness. 8) Evaluation Methodology. The Government will perform a comparative analysis of quotes and will assess the advantages and disadvantages of each quote as related to the Evaluation Factors. Multiple awards may be made from this notice and all quotes will be retained and may be utilized for requirements for a period of 12 months. Resulting additional requirements that are awarded utilizing quotes from this action may include a base year and up to four (4) option years. 9) Quote Deadline. Independent Consultants are invited to submit their quotations in response to this notice by 10:00 am Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), September 25, 2015. Only e-mailed requests for additional information will be accepted at tuttt@mcc.gov by 10:00 am EST on September 21, 2015. Quotations submitted in response to this notice shall include the solicitation number AND description in the subject line and be signed, dated and submitted via email to tuttt@mcc.gov. The maximum file size is 10mb. 10) Quote Submission. The Individual Consultant shall submit the following document: a. Technical: (1) Cover letter that addresses all technical criteria as listed in this solicitation; (2) Curriculum Vitae (15 page maximum) b. Past Performance: Three professional references c. Price: Bio-Data Form which includes the independent consultant's proposed rate and salary history (form attached). PLEASE DO NOT COMBINE DOCUMENTS INTO ONE (1) ATTACHMENT. DOCUMENTS A, B, AND C MUST BE IN A SEPARATE FILE ATTACHMENT LABELED AS ATTACHMENT A -TECHNICAL, ATTACHMENT B - PAST PERFORMANCE, ATTACHMENT C - PRICE. 11) FAR 52.212.3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items shall be required from the selected consultant, prior to the time of award. 12) There are no additional contract requirements(s) necessary for this acquisition other than those consistent with customary commercial practices. 13) See attached documents: Statement of Work; Addendum to FAR Clause 52.212-4, (Alt I); MCC Bio-Data Sheet and MCC 52.204-70 Security Requirements for Contractor Personnel.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: MCC headquarters and/or the consultant's office, United States
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