SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- New MBO - Ag/Land Property Rights Advisor - Attachment
- Notice Date
- 5/14/2014
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- 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
- MCC14RFQ0067
- Archive Date
- 5/29/2014
- Point of Contact
- Regina Maxwell
- E-Mail Address
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Agency Email Inbox
(MCCCONSULTANTS@MCC.GOV)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- MCC-14-RFQ-0067 MCC-14-RFQ-0067.docx LAND TENURE AND PROPERTY RIGHTS ADVISOR MCC-14-RFQ-0067 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-0067 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) 2005-65, Effective January 29, 2013. 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. Description of Services: The Land Tenure and Property Rights Advisor will work with the Senior Director for the Agriculture and Land Practice Group (PLSD Ag-Land), the Land Practice Group Lead and/or the relevant MCC Director and/or Project Lead as appropriate to: 1)Assess and further develop as appropriate the land tenure, land administration, land legislation, and/or land policy issues and/or elements of a proposal as part of the process leading to a potential Compact; 2)Coordinate with the appropriate Project Leads (MCC Directors) in MCA-countries and assist them as necessary in the design, oversight, implementation and risk management of land sector projects and/or activities for 1 or more compacts; 3)Provide support to the Ag-Land Practice Group on practice group activities 6)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. 7)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). 8)Evaluation Factors. Only quotes which meet the mandatory technical evaluation criteria will be considered. Technical Criteria The consultant shall have the following minimum qualifications: (a)Demonstrated knowledge and technical capability in land tenure and property rights related fields (MANDATORY) (b)A minimum of 10 years of experience in similar project work (MANDATORY) (c)Demonstrated international experience in developing countries, particularly MCC-eligible countries. (MANDATORY) (d) Familiarity with MCC model and processes, including use of economic analysis and economic rates of return, monitoring and evaluation for measuring results, and country led design and implementation. (e)Foreign language, a plus, particularly French, Spanish or Portuguese, desired 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. 9)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. 10)Quote Deadline. Independent Consultants are invited to submit their quotations in response to this notice by 2:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST), May 19, 2014. Only e-mailed requests for additional information will be accepted at MCCConsultants@mcc.gov by 2:00 pm EST on May 16, 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. 11)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 (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 (form attached). 12)FAR 52.212.3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items shall be required from the selected consultant, prior to the time of award. 13)There are no additional contract requirements(s) necessary for this acquisition other than those consistent with customary commercial practices. 14)See attached documents: Statement of Work; Addendum to FAR Clause 52.212-4, (Alt I); MCC Bio-Data Sheet.
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