SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- CONSULTING SERVICES - Preparatory Training, Planning and Facilitation of Workshops in Problem Tree Analysis and Result Focused Project Design - Solicitation Attachments
- Notice Date
- 8/8/2013
- 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-0139
- Archive Date
- 9/6/2013
- Point of Contact
- Lisa Smith Kulley, Phone: 2025213719
- E-Mail Address
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MCCCONSULTANTS@MCC.GOV
(MCCCONSULTANTS@MCC.GOV)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Bio-Data Form Addendum Statement of Work 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-0139 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 the most recent Federal Acquisition Regulation amendments which can be found at http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html 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: MCC is seeking one or more Consultants to familiarize/train participants in problem tree analysis and results focused project design (RFPD) methodologies - and support MCC Country Teams, country core team counterparts and key stakeholders in planning and facilitating one or more problem analysis and project definition workshops in connection with the development of compacts with newly eligible countries. 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 The consultant shall have the following qualifications: • Minimum ten (10) years' experience designing, implementing and managing participatory RFPD methodologies and/or problem tree analysis. (Mandatory) • Masters' Degree in International Development, Public Policy or equivalent degree. (Mandatory) • Minimum ten (10) years previous developing country experience. (Mandatory) • Demonstrated and successful experience facilitating multi-disciplinary, participatory, stakeholder-based problem analysis and/or project design workshops and conferences centered on economic development topics, across a wide spectrum of sectors, subjects, issues and/or population groups. • Strong management and coordination experience and analytical skills. •Excellent communication skills, including ability to write and present technical reports; and ability to effectively relate to the needs of the program staff, as required. • Experience working in sub-Saharan Africa. • Fluent in English • Ability to begin working and travel to one or more of the countries listed in the Statement of Work in August/September 2013 Highly desirable: • Experience working with participatory and rigorous project design in multi-stakeholder environments, such as the ADB's RFPD methodologies • Knowledge of institutional, regulatory, operational and development problems associated with the power sector. • Familiarity with MCC, the MCC poverty reduction model - and ideally the MCC compact development process steps. • Fluency in French. NOTE: Quoters may respond to provide services for just one or for multiple countries listed in the Statement of Work. 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), August 22, 2013. Only e-mailed requests for additional information will be accepted at MCCConsultants@mcc.gov by 12:00 pm eastern standard time on August 15, 2013. Quotations submitted in response to this notice shall include the solicitation number MCC-13-RFQ-0139 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 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 (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-0139/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Tanzania, Morocco, Niger, Sierra Leone, Liberia (or any other MCC eligible country), United States
- Record
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