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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF APRIL 07, 2005 FBO #1228
MODIFICATION

R -- Sub-Saharan Africa Regional: Technical Assistance Regional Project Analyst

Notice Date

4/5/2005
 

Notice Type

Modification
 

NAICS

541611 — Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
 

Contracting Office

United States Trade and Development Agency, USTDA Contracts Office, USTDA, 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1600, Arlington, VA, 22209-3901
 

ZIP Code

22209-3901
 

Solicitation Number

USTDA-05-Q-11-207
 

Response Due

4/27/2005
 

Archive Date

5/12/2005
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Total Small Business
 

Description

SECTION B - SERVICES AND COSTS 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 Sub-Saharan Africa Region? C.1 Scope The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has a need for contractor support in its Sub-Saharan Africa Region. The Sub-Saharan Africa Region requires the assistance of a project analyst to support program development and the management and administration of ongoing program activities in the region. The deliverable for this contract includes 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 perform the following: C.1.1 Assist staff with project management and oversight of ongoing activities; C.1.2 Perform research on commercial, economic, industry sector and market information in the Sub-Saharan Africa Region. C.1.3 Support 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 Conduct due diligence related to new potential projects; C.1.5 Support USTDA staff in the evaluation of past and ongoing activities; and C.1.6 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 Sub-Saharan Africa 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 new business development in the Sub-Saharan Africa region, including where possible, specific host country entities and contacts. At the start of the assignment, the Sub-Saharan Africa regional staff will identify key outreach opportunities for policy support and capacity building that should be included in the report. The report should also reflect the results of the tasks of researching regional trends and tracking the status of completed feasibility studies and other USTDA activities. END OF SECTION C SECTION D - PACKING AND MARKING All documents shall me mailed or delivered to: U.S. Trade and Development Agency 1000 Wilson Boulevard Suite 1600 Arlington, VA 22209-3901 All reports forwarded to USTDA shall include a description, title, Contractor?s name, and date the report was issued. END OF SECTION D SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE E.1 Inspection and Acceptance All services shall be subject to the Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Program Office. All work will be inspected and accepted at USTDA?s Office, located at 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1600, Arlington, VA 22209-3901. E.2 Quality Assurance The Contractor?s work performance and required documents shall be timely and both grammatically and factually correct in all respects. END OF SECTION E SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE F.1 Period of Performance The period of performance of this contract is approximately June, 2005 through June, 2006. F.2 Place of Performance Performance of this contract shall be on-site at USTDA?s Office 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1600, Arlington, VA 22209-3901 when necessary, at other locations in the United States, or in the designated Region. END OF SECTION F SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA G.1 Agency Chief Contracting Officer (ACCO) The contract administration office: U.S. Trade and Development Agency 1000 Wilson Boulevard Suite 1600 Arlington, VA 22209-3901 G.2 Cognizant USTDA Contracting Office Technical Representative (COTR) The COTR or ?Program Officer? is Mr. Ned Cabot. G.3 Payment Office Finance Office U.S. Trade and Development Agency 1000 Wilson Boulevard Suite 1600 Arlington, VA 22209-3901 G.4 Contract Funds Data Funds for this contract are chargeable as follows: Appropriation No. Obligation No. USTDA Project No. Obligated Amount: NTE $ G.5 Contractor Tax ID: G.6 Contractor DUNS: G.7 Contractor's Payment Address Payments shall be made to the Contractor by electronic funds transfer in accordance with a completed ACH Form on file in the USTDA Office. G.8 Payment Terms The Contractor may be paid immediately upon USTDA?s acceptance and approval of Invoices for work satisfactorily completed. G.9 Contractor Responsibility Notwithstanding the right of USTDA to review the Contractor?s effort and progress, it is expressly understood that the Contractor is completely responsible for compliance with the provisions of this Contract and any review or approvals given by USTDA do not relieve the Contractor of this responsibility. G.10 Contractor Invoices 1. The Contractor shall submit Invoices for hours worked on a weekly basis. The Invoice shall include the appropriation data as cited in G.4, number of hours worked, and hourly rate. 2. This is a labor hour contract, with a ceiling of $25,000.00. The Contractor may invoice for hours worked on a weekly basis. Hours worked are not to exceed 45 hours per week, without prior approval in writing from the cognizant USTDA Project Officer. This is a Labor Hour Contract and expenses are ?unallowable?. G.11 Status Reviews/Contractor Progress The COTR shall conduct regular, informal briefing review with the Contractor to monitor progress. The objective of these reviews is to monitor Contractor performance and progress and to identify potential problems in sufficient time to permit corrective action. G.12 Contractor Work Effort at USTDA Facility USTDA shall provide necessary working facilities, such as office space, furniture, equipment, and materials as is reasonably necessary for Contractor accomplishment of the work at no charge to the Contractor. END OF SECTION G SECTION H- SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS H.1 Technical Directions Performance of the work hereunder shall be subject to the technical direction of Ned Cabot or a designated COTR. As used herein, "technical directions" are directions to the Contractor which fill in details, suggest possible lines of inquiry, or otherwise complete the general terms of reference. H.2 Special Acquisition Requirements 1. The Contractor rendering these nonpersonal services is not subject, either by the contract terms or by the manner of its administration to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees. 2. Under the terms of this contract, there is no apparent nor implied authority which allows the Contractor to bind the Government on any matter encountered in the course of performance of tasks required under the contract. 3. During the implementation of this contract, the functions being performed shall not be changed or expanded to become inherently governmental. 4. All Contractor personnel attending meetings, answering government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public or Congress that they are Government officials, unless, in the judgment of the agency, no harm can come from failing to identify themselves. Contractors must also ensure that all documents or reports produced are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. H.3 Modification Authority ? FAR Clause 52.243-3 (SEP 2000) 1. Changes and modifications to this contract may only be accomplished by the Contracting Officer in accordance with the clauses of this contract entitled ?Changes?Time and Materials or Labor Hours. 2. Notwithstanding any of the other clauses of this contract, the Contracting Officer shall be the only individual authorized to: (1) Accept non-conforming work; (2) Waive any requirement of this contract; or (3) Modify any term or condition of this contract. H.4 Compliance with Laws The Contractor agrees to comply with all federal, state, local laws, regulations, rules, and orders applicable to this contract. H.5 Contract Interpretation 1. It shall be the obligation of the Contractor to exercise due diligence to discover and to bring to the attention of USTDA, at the earliest possible time, any ambiguities, discrepancies, inconsistencies, or conflicts in or between any of the technical or contractual provision hereof. 2. Any ambiguity, discrepancy, inconsistency or conflict in or between any of the technical or contractual provision hereof shall be resolved by applying the most reasonable interpretation under the circumstances, giving all full consideration to the intentions of the parties at the time of contracting. H.6 Taxes Unless otherwise provided herein, the price of the services includes all applicable federal, state and local taxes. USTDA shall provide Form 1099 annually. The Contractor has full responsibility for filing and maintaining tax records. H.7 Security Issue H.7.1 The Contractor shall comply with all pertinent USTDA security regulations. H.7.2 The Contractor shall complete the appropriate forms acquired from USTDA, to obtain a security clearance at the ?Secret Level?. USTDA reserves the right to terminate this contract, if for any reason, the Contractor cannot obtain a security clearance. At the very least, an interim clearance must be obtained within 90 days. H.7.3 The Contractor shall ensure that Government owned equipment and materials issued to the Contractor are returned as follows: Upon completion of the need thereof At the request of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency H.8 Patent, Indemnity, General Indemnity Contractor agrees to defend and hold harmless USTDA, from all loss or damage by reason of any and all actions or proceedings charging infringement of any patent, trademark or copyright by reason of sale or use of any services furnished hereunder by the Contractor. The Contractor agrees to indemnify and hold USTDA harmless from all loss, costs or damages arising out of the negligent acts and/or omissions of the Contractor. H.9 Independent Contractor In conduct of the work hereunder, the Contractor is acting in the capacity of an independent contractor and is not an agent or employee of USTDA. USTDA, however, shall have the right to give general direction of the work and the right to specify the work scope procedures within the limitations of the technical requirements hereof. H.10 Insurance The Contractor shall insure as he/she deems necessary. USTDA has no obligation to provide insurance of any kind. H.11 Insolvency USTDA reserves the right to cancel this contract, by written notice to the Contractor. H.12 USTDA Furnished Property If USTDA property is furnished to the Contractor at any time during the term of the contract, the Contractor assumes the risk of and shall be responsible for any loss thereof or damage thereto. The Contractor shall return such property/information to USTDA in the condition in which it was received except for reasonable wear. H.13 Performance Standard The performance standard required is: to provide a timely report of findings, progress reports, and other deliverables that are grammatically and factually correct in all respects. H.14 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract ? FAR 52.217-9 (MAR 2000) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 30 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension. (b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause. (c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 24 months. END OF SECTION H PART II - CLAUSES SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES I.1. Clauses Incorporated by Reference -- FAR 52.252-2 (FEB 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: www.arnet.gov/far. FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES NUMBER TITLE DATE 52.202-1 DEFINITIONS MAR 2001 52.203-3 GRATUITIES APR 1984 52.203-5 COVENANT AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES APR 1984 52.203-6 RESTRICTIONS ON SUBCONTRACTOR SALES TO JUL 1995 THE GOVERNMENT 52.203-7 ANTI-KICKBACK PROCEDURES JUL 1995 52.203-8 CANCELLATION, RESCISSION, AND RECOVERY JAN 1997 OF FUNDS FOR ILLEGAL OR IMPROPER ACTIVITY 52.203-11 CERTIFICATION AND DISCLOSURE REGARDING APR 1991 PAYMENTS TO INFLUENCE FEDERAL TRANSACTIONS 52.203-12 LIMITATION ON PAYMENTS JUN 1997 TO INFLUENCE FEDERAL TRANSACTIONS 52.209-5 CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, APR 2001 SUSPENSION, PROPOSED DEBARMENT AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS NUMBER TITLE DATE 52.215-1 INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS MAY 2001 52.215-2 AUDIT AND RECORDS - NEGOTIATION JUN 1999 52.216-24 LIMITATION OF GOVERNMENT LIABILITY APR 1984 52.216-25 CONTRACT DEFINITIZATION OCT 1997 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE MAR 2000 CONTRACT 52.215.8 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE ? UNIFORM CONTRACT OCT 1997 FORMAT 52.219-14 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING DEC 1996 52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR AUG 1996 52.222-22 PREVIOUS AND CONTRACTS COMPLIANCE APR 1984 52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FEB 1999 52.222-35 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR DISABLED VETERANS APR 1998 AND VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM ERA 52.222-36 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR WORKERS JUN 1998 WITH DISABILITIES 52.222-37 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON SPECIAL DISABLED JAN 1999 VETERANS AND VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM ERA 52.223-6 DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE MAY 2001 52.223-13 CERTIFICATION OF TOXIC CHEMICAL RELEASE OCT 2000 REPORTING 52.223-14 TOXIC CHEMICAL RELEASE REPORTING OCT 2000 52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN JUL 2000 PURCHASES 52.227-2 NOTICE AND ASSISTANCE FOR PATENT AUG 1996 COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT NUMBER TITLE DATE 52.232-7 PAYMENTS UNDER TIME AND MATERIALS MAR 2000 AND LABOR-HOUR CONTRACTS 52.232-23 ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS JAN 1986 52.232-25 PROMPT PAYMENT MAY 2001 52.232-34 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER -- MAY 1999 OTHER THAN CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION 52.233-1 DISPUTES DEC 1998 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST AUG 1996 52.233-3 PROTESTS AFTER AWARD AUG 1996 52.242-15 STOP WORK ORDER AUG 1989 52.243-3 CHANGES ? TIME?AND-MATERIALS OR SEP 2000 LABOR HOURS 52.243-4 CHANGES AUG 1987 52.244-6 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS JAN 2001 AND COMMERCIAL COMPONENTS 52.246-6 INSPECTION?TIME-AND-MATERIAL MAY 2001 AND LABOR-HOUR 52.249-4 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE APR 1984 OF THE GOVERNMENT (SERVICES) (SHORT FORM) 52.249-6 TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT SEP 1996 52.249-13 FAILURE TO PERFORM APR 1984 52.249-14 EXCUSABLE DELAYS APR 1984 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY FEB 1998 REFERENCE NUMBER TITLE DATE 52.252-3 ALTERATIONS IN SOLICITATION APR 1984 52.252-4 ALTERATIONS IN CONTRACT APR 1984 52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS APR 1984 52.253-1 COMPUTER GENERATED FORMS JAN 1991 END OF SECTION I SECTION J ? ATTACHMENTS 1. CONTRACTOR BIOGRAPHICAL DATA END OF SECTION J SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS L.1 Technical L.1.1 Resume. The Offeror shall submit a resume that details the Offeror?s qualifications. L.1.2 Personal Narrative Statement. This narrative shall not exceed 3 double spaced pages. Technical Proposal - SEND ORIGINAL AND ONE COPY ONLY L.2 The Technical Proposal will be comprised of the following: Presentation of technical merit: The offeror will submit a document that describes her/his prior work experience, foreign language skills, computer skills, time management skills, and other relevant skills and experiences. This information should be in the form of a personal statement that describes the candidate?s qualifications for this work and that clearly explains how her/his education and/or work experience is relevant to this assignment. This statement will be used by USTDA to evaluate writing and analytical ability as well as interest in the position. Be sure to discuss any education, experience or qualifications in international trade and development issues related to Sub-Saharan Africa. Also, discuss your availability/timeframe to start to work. Presentation of technical merit should not exceed (3) pages. L.2.1 Reference Information. The Offeror shall submit one letter of reference from anyone the Offeror has worked for, other than USTDA or provide the name, address and phone number of at least two individuals who can provide character and personal references. All reference contact information must be current; therefore, the Offeror shall confirm and verify the data submitted. L.2.2 Biographical Data. The Offeror shall complete and submit the enclosed contractor biographical data sheet (See Section J). Responses must be written in English and printed on standard 8 1/2" x 11" paper. Each page should be numbered consecutively. L.2.3 Minimum Qualifications USTDA will engage a contractor demonstrating the following minimum qualifications: Undergraduate college degree. L.3 Cost Proposal L.3.1 As part of the cost/business section of the proposal, the Offeror shall submit Standard Form 33, "Solicitation, Offer and Award". L.3.2 Hourly Billing Rate. L.3.3 Certifications. All certification documents in Section K must be completed and submitted as part of Offeror?s Cost/Business Section. This procurement is in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations Part 15 and small purchase cost limitation for Part 13. Telegraphic/facsimile proposals will not be accepted without prior approval from the Contracting Officer. END OF SECTION L SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD M.1 Information relevant to the cited criteria must be presented in accordance with the proposal instructions. Consideration for contract award will be limited to those Offerors that are fully compliant with Section L. The Evaluation Factors are provided below in order of importance: M.3 Evaluation Factors M.3.1 Relevant Education and Experience 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 The personal statement shall be used by USTDA to evaluate writing and analytical abilities. M.3.3 Computer Skills Describe your knowledge and ability related to computer skills. 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. M.4 Evaluation Summary 1. Offerors should note that these criteria: (a) serve as the standard against which all technical proposals will be evaluated; (b) serve to identify the significant matters which Offerors should address in their technical proposals; and (c) will constitute 100% of the total technical evaluation criteria. 2. The Government may: (1) reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; (2) accept other than the lowest offer. The Government may award a contract on the basis of initial offers received, without discussions. 3. Award may be made without further negotiations. Proposal should be submitted initially in the most favorable terms, from a price and technical standpoint, which the Offeror can submit to the Government. However, the Government may, after evaluation of proposals, conduct further oral or written discussion as appropriate, with all Offerors whose proposal are within a competitive range. 4. USTDA reserves the right to conduct in person or telephone interview(s) if deemed necessary. END OF SECTION M
 

Place of Performance

Address: USTDA HEADQUARTERS, 1000 WILSON BOULEVARD SUITE 1600, ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA

Zip Code: 22209-3901

Country: USA
 

Record

SN00782472-W 20050407/050405213320 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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