MODIFICATION
R -- ON-SITE ADVISORY SUPPORT SERVICE
- Notice Date
- 10/20/2004
- Notice Type
- Modification
- NAICS
- 561990
— All Other Support Services
- Contracting Office
- United States Trade and Development Agency, TDA Contracts Office, USTDA, 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1600, Arlington, VA, 22209-3901
- ZIP Code
- 22209-3901
- Solicitation Number
- USTDA-05-R-21-003
- Response Due
- 11/10/2004
- Archive Date
- 11/25/2004
- Description
- INTRODUCTION This Contract is for Advisory and Assistance Services by non-governmental sources in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations Part 37 ? Service Contracting. B.1 Hourly Rates and Payment Payment to the Contractor for the performance of advisory and assistance services hereunder shall be as follows: 1. USTDA shall compensate the Contractor for each hour worked in performance of this contract. This contract does not provide payment for sick, holiday or vacation status. Name of Hourly Estimated Total Individual Rate Labor Hours Charge _______________ $______ __________ $__________ 2. USTDA?s total obligation for payment of the Contractor?s services, on an hourly rate basis, shall not exceed the above total labor hour charge. B.2 Overtime Hourly Rates ? Not Applicable The Contractor shall not work or be paid for any Government Holidays or overtime. B.3 Contract Type ? FAR 52.216-1 (APR 1984) USTDA contemplates award of a time and material labor hour contract resulting from this solicitation. B.4 Authorized Funding If at any time the Contractor has reason to believe that the costs to USTDA which will accrue in the performance of this Contract in the next succeeding thirty (30) days, when added to all other payments previously accrued, will exceed the current total authorized funding (Section G.4), the Contractor shall notify the COTR. The Contractor shall be under no obligation to perform any work hereunder, and the Government shall not be obligated to pay the Contractor for any work performed, which exceeds the authorized funding. END OF SECTION B SECTION C - TERMS OF REFERENCE Title: ?Advisory and Assistance Services by Non-Governmental Sources for the Middle East/North Africa/South Asia Region? C.1 Scope The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has a need for contractor support in its Middle East/North Africa/South Asia (ME/NA/SA) region. The ME/NA/SA region requires the assistance of a project analyst to support the Region?s program development and the management and administration of ongoing program activities in the region. The deliverable for this contract is a series of interim reports/documentation and a final report that summarizes the research, activities and recommendations mentioned below. A key component of the reports will be recommendations that enable the Regional staff to effectively manage projects and make determinations for follow-up activities, as appropriate, for existing projects in the portfolio. The objective is to provide day-to-day support needed by the region to successfully perform its ongoing program operations. The Project Analyst would primarily assist in: C.1.1 Assisting staff with project management and oversight of ongoing activities; C.1.2 Performing research on economic and market trends in the ME/NA/SA Region; C.1.3 Supporting preparation of project and agency documentation, including: Action memoranda Request for Proposals Packages for feasibility studies and technical assistance Federal Business Opportunities announcements C.1.4 Conducting country and industry research and due diligence on potential new projects; C.1.5 Supporting staff in the evaluation of past and ongoing activities. C.1.8 Provide deliverables, including a series of interim reports/documentation and a final report that summarizes the above research, activities and recommendations. C.2 Deliverables The deliverables under this contract may take the form of information, advice, opinions, alternatives, analysis, evaluations, recommendations, reports, other oral or written work products, and day-to-day support needed for the successful performance of ongoing federal operations. The Contractor shall provide: C.2.1. Oral updates to the ME/NA/SA region staff regarding the assigned projects; C.2.2. Written reports and memoranda related to assignments, as described above; C.2.3. At the conclusion of the assignment, the Project Analyst will prepare a report that provides recommendations on the management of ongoing projects in the ME/NA/SA region. The report will reflect the results of the tasks of project management and oversight of ongoing activities and may address issues such as kickoff meetings, post study briefings, invoicing procedures, grantee follow up, interim reporting, and preparations for post study evaluations. M.3 Evaluation Factors M.3.1 Relevant Education and Experience ? 50 Points Presentation of how education and prior experience relates to the scope of work as outlined in Section C. The proposed contractor will be evaluated on the breadth and depth of his/her education and/or experience in performing work similar to that as outlined in this solicitation and availability to complete the assignment in a timely manner. M.3.2 Communication Skills ? Narrative/Personal Statement ? 30 Points The personal statement shall be used by USTDA to evaluate writing and analytical abilities. M.3.3 Computer Skills ? 15 Points Describe your knowledge and ability related to computer skills. M.3.4 Language Skills ? 5 Points Describe your proficiency in foreign language or languages related to the subject region. Total Points ? 100 While cost is secondary to technical, it will be a factor in the award decision. Award may not necessarily be made to that Offeror submitting the lowest cost proposal. Also, award may not necessarily be made for technical capabilities that would appear to exceed those needed for the successful performance of the work. The Government reserves the right to make cost/technical trade-offs that are in the best interest and to the advantage of the Government.
- Place of Performance
- Address: USTDA, 1000 WILSON BOULEVARD, SUITE 1600, ARLINGTON, VA
- Zip Code: 22209
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 22209
- Record
- SN00696969-W 20041022/041020212301 (fbodaily.com)
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