SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Technical Advisor for Social and Gender - MCC-15-RFQ-0075
- Notice Date
- 4/6/2015
- 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-15-RFQ-0075
- Point of Contact
- Dennis M. Fuentes, Phone: 2027726516, Jennifer M. Crouse, Phone: 2025213600
- E-Mail Address
-
fuentesdm@mcc.gov, crousejm@mcc.gov
(fuentesdm@mcc.gov, crousejm@mcc.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Bio Data Form Addendum to FAR 52.212-4 Statement of Work (SOW) FBO Description Consultant Services TECHNICAL ADVISOR FOR SOCIAL AND GENDER CONSTRAINTS TO POVERTY REDUCTION IN THE PHILIPPINES MCC-15-RFQ-0075 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-15-RFQ-0075 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) 05-80, effective March 2, 2015. 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 INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANTS 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: SGA seeks to contract a short‐term consultant to carry out a Social and Gender Constraints to Poverty Reduction Analysis in the Philippines. Upon completing the assessment, the consultant may be asked to provide technical assistance in other aspects of Compact development for the Philippines II. 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 individual consultant 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 • A minimum of 10 years of experience in social and gender analysis and research, with a solid track record of preparing and producing analytical work on social and gender inequalities to inform policy and project planning. (MANDATORY) • Prior work experience in the region required, with preference for work in the Philippines including the knowledge of the country's socio-cultural, political and economic context. (MANDATORY) • Demonstrated existing relationships with relevant local and international development organizations focusing on social and gender issues in the Philippines. • Demonstrated excellence in writing reports, including social and gender assessments (short writing sample required no more than 5 pages). • Demonstrated inter-personal and negotiation skills, and ability to work cooperatively and productively in teams with technical and construction experts, government officials, NGOs, community organizations, and other Compact stakeholders. • Experience in planning and conducting public consultations with a wide range of stakeholders in government and civil society and analyzing and communicating results. • Advanced postgraduate degree (accredited Masters or Ph.D.) in sociology, anthropology, or a related discipline (gender studies, development studies). (MANDATORY) • Possess experience providing guidance and undertaking technical analysis on social and gender issues in project designs, assessments, management plans, and in procurement and contract documents. • Ability to manage a variety of tasks with minimal supervision. Other Requirements: • International travel may be required. • Consultant may be requested to mobilize on short notice. 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 10:00 am Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), April 27, 2015. Only e-mailed requests for additional information or questions will be accepted at MCCConsultants@mcc.gov by 10:00 am Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), April 20, 2015. Quotations submitted in response to this notice shall include the solicitation number MCC-15-RFQ-0075 AND Consultant for poverty reduction in the Philippines 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 (15 page maximum) b. Past Performance: Three professional references c. Price: Bio-Data Form which includes the independent consultant's proposed hourly rate and salary history (form attached). d. Writing sample related to the Scope in the SOW. (2 page maximum) PLEASE DO NOT COMBINE DOCUMENTS INTO ONE (1) ATTACHMENT. DOCUMENTS A, B, and C MUST BE IN A SEPARATE FILE ATTACHMENT LABELED AS: ATTACHMENT A -TECHNICAL ATTACHMENT B - PAST PERFORMANCE ATTACHMENT C - PRICE BIO DATA ATTACHMENT D - WRITING SAMPLE 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); and MCC Bio-Data Sheet.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Philippines, Philippines
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