SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Consultancy for Social and Gender Assessment for Benin II - Statement of Work - SGA Benin II - Addendum to FAR Clause 52.212-4, (Alt I) - MCC Bio-Data Sheet
- Notice Date
- 4/14/2014
- 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-14-RFQ-0048
- Archive Date
- 5/13/2014
- Point of Contact
- Mr. Jermaine Williams, Phone: 2027726557
- E-Mail Address
-
williamsja@mcc.gov
(williamsja@mcc.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- MCC Bio-Data Sheet Addendum to FAR Clause 52.212-4, (Alt I) Statement of Work - SGA Benin II 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-14-RFQ-0048 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 solicitation is to seek a consultant to work with the Social and Gender Assessment (SGA) team on the development of a potential second compact with the Government of Benin. The compact will be aimed at improving the competitiveness of agribusinesses in Benin- with a particular focus on the pineapple, cashew, shea nut, maize and cassava value chains. 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.) Minimum of 10 years of experience developing or working with strategies, approaches, and tools for gender integration and social inclusion in large-scale international development programs. (MANDATORY) b.) Relevant working experience in West Africa (previous experience working in Benin is desired but not required). (MANDATORY) c.) Experience with assessing gender in the context of agriculture and agricultural value chains: production, post-harvest handling, processing and marketing of tropical agriculture products (staple and cash crops). (MANDATORY) d.) Fluency in written and oral French. (MANDATORY) e.) Designing and carrying out social and gender analysis in feasibility studies, environmental and social impact assessments (ESIA's), environmental and social management plans (ESMP's), resettlement action plans (RAP's), and/or risk management plans. f.) Providing substantial input into social and gender assessment in policy analysis, research, program design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. g.) Developing gender indicators for performance monitoring and evaluation. h.) Experience with conducting gender-inclusive economic analysis of farms and agribusiness. 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 5:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), April 28, 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 5:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on April 21, 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 with a narrative statement describing possession of the required qualifications and experience; include writing sample in which you were the sole author. (25 page maximum); (2) Curriculum Vitae (25 page maximum) that includes the following: o Education, areas of concentration, and additional training courses. o Detailed descriptions of work performed in each of the required areas, including level of responsibility held for each. o Reports and publications in which you contributed substantially to the writing. o Language proficiencies in speaking, comprehension, reading, and writing. b.) Past Performance: Contact details for at least 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 1.) Statement of Work. 2.) Addendum to FAR Clause 52.212-4, (Alt I). 3.) MCC Bio-Data Sheet.
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