SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Procurement Advisor - Framework Contracting (Market Analysis & Implementation) - Statement of Work
- Notice Date
- 1/4/2013
- 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-13-RFQ-0037
- Archive Date
- 2/2/2013
- Point of Contact
- Regina E. Maxwell,
- E-Mail Address
-
maxwellre@mcc.gov
(maxwellre@mcc.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Biographical Data Sheet Addendum Statement of Work Procurement Advisor - Framework Contracting (Market Analysis & Implementation) MCC-13-RFQ-0037 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-13-RFQ-0037 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) 2005-61, Effective October 15, 2012. 2) The North American Industrial Classification Systems (NAICS) code is 541611 and the small business size standard is $14 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) The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is a U.S. Government corporation whose mission is to provide assistance that will support economic growth and poverty reduction in carefully selected countries that demonstrate a commitment to just and democratic governance economic freedom, and investments in their citizenry. For more information on the MCC, please visit www.mcc.gov. 5) THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS FOR AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT AND IS NOT FOR INDIVIDUALS SEEKING EMPLOYMENT DIRECT WITH MCC. PLEASE VISIT: http://www.irs.gov/business/small/index.html 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. 6) Description of Services The Europe, Asia, Pacific, and Latin America Region of MCC's Department of Compact Operations is seeking an experienced Procurement Advisor on a consultancy basis to support the design of the framework contracting activity. This would include reviewing the categories of goods, works and services needed by the public, and identifying specific goods, works and services that might be more efficiently procured through framework contracts. It would also include identifying the appropriate contracting parties for framework contracts there could be set up to satisfy needs at various level of government. This would entail working closely with two other MCC short-term consultants: the Procurement Advisor Framework Contracts -Policies and Procedures and the Procurement Advisor who will be responsible for providing the IT project design and cost needed to set-up an electronic catalog system. The Consultant also will be expected to coordinate with local authorities responsible for MCC program development and implementation as well as with other donors and private parties, when relevant. However, the Consultant will report directly to the designated COR/PM. 7) 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. 8) The Government will award an order to the responsible independent consultants(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). 9) Evaluation Factors. Only quotes which meet the mandatory technical evaluation criteria will be considered. Technical Criteria (a) Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Finance, Public Policy, or field relevant to tasks of this assignment. (MANDATORY) (b) Bahasa Indonesia fluency skills and good oral and written English communication skills is required. (MANDATORY) (c) Master's degree desired (d) Demonstrated experience, of approximately five years or more, in tasks that are relevant to the activities in this assignment and that demonstrate that the consultant possesses the knowledge and skills to perform this assignment successfully. (e) Demonstrated experience in market analysis, procurement, supply-chain management or similar disciplines. (f) Experience in assessing governance and public procurement issues in similar circumstances. (g) Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders to identify needs and to achieve desired results. (h) Demonstrated ability of organizational and time management skills, including having exceptional attention to detail, data quality, and accuracy of information. (i) Highly motivated, committed to highest ethical standards. 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. 10) 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 6 months. 11) Quote Deadline. Independent Consultants are invited to submit their quotations in response to this notice by 2:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST), January 18, 2013. Only e-mailed requests for additional information will be accepted at MCCConsultants@mcc.gov by 12:00 pm eastern standard time on January 15, 2013. 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 MCCConsultants@mcc.gov. The maximum file size is 10mb. 12) Quote Submission. The Individual Consultant shall submit the following documents: a. Technical: (1) Cover letter that addresses all technical criteria as listed in this solicitation; (2) Curriculum Vitae (25 page maximum) b. Past Performance: Three professional references c. Price: Bio-Data Form which includes the independent consultant's proposed rate and salary history (See link below). 13) FAR 52.212.3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items shall be required from the selected consultant, prior to the time of award. 14) There are no additional contract requirements(s) necessary for this acquisition other than those consistent with customary commercial practices. 15) See attached documents, Addendum to FAR Clause 52.212-4, (Alt I); MCC Bio-Data Sheet.
- Web Link
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(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/MCC/MCCMCC/MCCMCC01/MCC-13-RFQ-0037/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: U.S., Indonesia or any MCC eligible country, United States
- Record
- SN02959093-W 20130106/130104233856-a343eb71be474141c1e919f0e2364dca (fbodaily.com)
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