SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Institutional Development Coordinator in Indonesia - MCC-13-RFQ-0071
- Notice Date
- 4/9/2013
- 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-0071
- Archive Date
- 5/11/2013
- Point of Contact
- Jennifer M. Crouse,
- E-Mail Address
-
mccconsultants@mcc.gov
(mccconsultants@mcc.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Statement of Work MCC Biodata Form Addendum Attachment - DS-4086A Addendum Attachment - DS-4086 Addendum Attachment - Medical Accomodations Procedures Addendum to FAR 52.212-4 Description for MCC-13-RFQ-0071 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 included 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-0071 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 System (NAICS) code is 541611 and the small business size standard is $14.0 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 (SAMS) is not required. 6. Description of Services: MCC seeks the immediate services of an Institutional Development Coordinator in Indonesia to provide in-country advisory expertise during the final stages of the compact preparation process and the first two (2) years of the compact implementation process. The Consultant shall provide ongoing technical assistance to MCC in Jakarta regarding the set-up of the accountable entity (MCA-I) while closely coordinating with MCC staff in Washington, D.C. to ensure adherence to MCC requirements and policies related to accountable entities and program implementation. 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 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). 9. Evaluation Factors: Only quotes which meet the mandatory technical evaluation criteria will be considered. TECHNICAL EVALUATION CRITERIA QUALIFICATIONS a) Masters or PhD in a related field. (MANDATORY) b) Minimum 10 years professional (staff or consulting) experience with performing project analysis and appraisal and / or institutional development for program implementation including identifying the essential risks and issues of concern to a funding entity. (MANDATORY) c) Demonstrated knowledge of strong program models as carried out within Indonesia and in other similar economies and systems. (MANDATORY) d) Fluency in English and Bahasa (MANDATORY) e) Demonstrated ability to operate effectively with uncertainty and adjust to a changing work program. (MANDATORY) f) Demonstrated ability to operate independently in a complex environment, as a member of a multi-disciplinary project team. (MANDATORY) g) Demonstrated ability to brief high level U.S. and foreign government officials on critical technical matters. (MANDATORY) h) It is preferable for the Consultant to have demonstrated success in the following skill areas: • Working in a public or private context on resolution of institutional issues for development project design and implementation, including understanding policy requirements, establishing objectives, building implementing capacities, monitoring results, and evaluating impacts; • Supporting developing and/or transitional country public and private sector actors in implementation of US bilateral, other bilateral or multilateral funded programs and projects; • Familiarity with leading institutions engaged in project implementation in a decentralized/devolved political and administrative setting; • Experience in playing a leading role in the establishment of one or more new institutions in Indonesia, developing strategic plans, development of operational guidelines and procedures. Other Requirements: International travel may be required. The Consultant may be requested to mobilize on a short notice. The Consultant should have a willingness to travel on field visits within Indonesia, to international conferences in other countries, and to Washington, D.C. when required. The Consultant must be able to successfully complete a public trust background investigation conducted by MCC. 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 Daylight Time (EDT), April 26, 2013. Only e-mailed requests for additional information will be accepted at mccconsultants@mcc.gov by 12:00 pm eastern standard time on April 19, 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: Technical: (1) Cover letter that addresses all technical criteria as listed in this solicitation; (2) Curriculum Vitae (15 page maximum); Past Performance: Three professional references; Price: Bio-Data Form which includes the independent consultant's proposed rate and salary history. See Attachment. 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 entitled: (1) Addendum to FAR Clause 52.212-4, (Alt I); (2) MCC Bio-Data Form and (3) Statement of Work.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: USA, Indonesia, and any MCC-eligible country, United States
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