MODIFICATION
R -- Education Consulting Services - El Salvador II and Guatemala - Addendum to FAR Clause 52.212-4, (Alt I). - MCC Bio-Data Sheet - Statement of Work
- Notice Date
- 3/5/2014
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- NAICS
- 541611
— Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- Contracting Office
- Millennium Challenge Corporation;Contracts and Grants Management Division;875 15th St, NW;Suite 200;Washington DC 20005
- ZIP Code
- 20005
- Solicitation Number
- MCC14RFQ0033
- Response Due
- 3/18/2014
- Archive Date
- 4/2/2014
- Point of Contact
- Jermaine Williams, Ctr., Phone: 202-772-6557
- E-Mail Address
-
williamsja@mcc.gov
(williamsja@mcc.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Statement of Work - Education Consultant for EL Salvador and Guatemala II MCC Bio-Data Sheet. Addendum to FAR Clause 52.212-4, (Alt I). 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-14-RFQ-0033 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) 2005-72, Effective January 30, 2014. 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 (SAMS) is not required. 6) Description of Services The purpose of this contract is to support MCC's Senior Director of Education, Human and Community Development (EHCD) and members of MCC transaction teams and implementation support teams in their efforts to assess aspects of pending Compact proposals for improving general education access, quality, and youth employability. Then continue with subsequent oversight of Compact implementation once the agreement is signed. 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. I. Technical Criteria The consultant shall have the following minimum qualifications: a.) A Master's Degree in Education or related area of study. (MANDATORY). b.) At least 10 years of professional experience in education related issues in developing and/or transitional countries or combination of similar activities relating to the consultancy. (MANDATORY). c.) Demonstrated experience performing project analyses and appraisal (MANDATORY). d.) Demonstrated experience required designing policy and institutional reform activities which enhance education access and quality. e.) Demonstrated experience conducting implementation assessments and/or project risk assessments (MANDATORY). f.) International experience preferably in the Latin America region (MANDATORY). g.) Oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate and collaborate in a team environment. h.) Language requirement: Fluent in Spanish. II. Past Performance Three (3) professional references for relevant work performed during the past three years. III. 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 9:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST), March 18, 2014. 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. All Questions for additional information shall be submitted by email at MCCConsultants@mcc.gov no later than 9:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on March 11, 2014. 12) Quote Submission The Individual Consultant shall submit the following documents separately in PDF or Word Format: a.) Technical: (1) Cover letter that addresses all technical criteria as listed in this solicitation; include writing sample (25 page maximum); (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) Additional Information a.) FAR 52.212.3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items shall be required from the selected consultant, prior to the time of award. b.) There are no additional contract requirements(s) necessary for this acquisition other than those consistent with customary commercial practices. 14) Attachments: I. Statement of Work. II. Addendum to FAR Clause 52.212-4, (Alt I). III. MCC Bio-Data Sheet.
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