MODIFICATION
R -- Consultant Services for the Implementation of MCC's Counter Trafficking in Persons Guidance
- Notice Date
- 5/22/2014
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- 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-0065
- Archive Date
- 6/12/2014
- Point of Contact
- Terri N. Tutt,
- E-Mail Address
-
mccconsultants@mcc.gov
(mccconsultants@mcc.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Consultant Services for the Implementation of MCC's Counter Trafficking in Persons Guidance MCC-14-RFQ-0065 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-0065 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) 05-73, effective April 29, 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 (SAM) is not required. Description of Services: The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is seeking a short-term consultant with in-depth knowledge of and experience in the area of trafficking in persons (TIP), particularly in the context of risk mitigation in large-scale international development projects. The consultant should have extensive familiarity with the application of U.S. and international legislation and treaties regarding TIP. The consultant will support MCC in the dissemination and implementation of its guidance on counter-TIP in projects funded by the agency, as well as providing support in the development and implementation of project-specific TIP Risk Management Plans. 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. 6) 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). 7) 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) Advanced degree in social science, social policy, or international development (MANDATORY) (b) Extensive knowledge of national and international legislation and policies relevant to Trafficking in Persons (MANDATORY) (c) Ten years of experience in international development, with demonstrated experience in trafficking in person (MANDATORY) (d) Experience developing and delivering trainings on Trafficking in Persons (MANDATORY) (e) Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write clear, jargon-free English (MANDATORY) (f) Experience working on large-scale international development projects (g) Familiarity with Environmental and Social Impact Assessments, including International Finance Cooperation (IFC) Performance Standards (h) Experience working with complex organizations 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. 8) 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. 9) Quote Deadline. Independent Consultants are invited to submit their quotations in response to this notice by 2:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST), May 28, 2014. Only e-mailed requests for additional information will be accepted at MCCConsultants@mcc.gov by 2:00 pm EST on May 21, 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. 10) 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. Writing Sample related to Trafficking in Persons, of which you were the sole author d. Price: Bio-Data Form which includes the independent consultant's proposed rate and salary history (form attached). PLEASE DO NOT COMBINE DOCUMENTS INTO ONE (1) ATTACHMENT. DOCUMENTS A, B, C, AND D MUST BE IN A SEPARATE FILE ATTACHMENT LABELED AS ATTACHMENT A -TECHNICAL, ATTACHMENT B - PAST PERFORMANCE, ATTACHMENT C - WRITING SAMPLE, AND ATTACHMENT D - PRICE BIO DATA. 11) FAR 52.212.3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items shall be required from the selected consultant, prior to the time of award. 12) There are no additional contract requirements(s) necessary for this acquisition other than those consistent with customary commercial practices. 13) See attached documents: Statement of Work; Addendum to FAR Clause 52.212-4, (Alt I); MCC Bio-Data Sheet.
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