MODIFICATION
R -- Independent Consultant Services – Georgia Private Sector Engagement and Partnerships Support
- Notice Date
- 7/15/2016
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- NAICS
- 541219
— Other Accounting Services
- Contracting Office
- Millennium Challenge Corporation, MCC, Washington DC, 1099 Fourteenth St NW, Suite 700, Washington, District of Columbia, 20005, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20005
- Solicitation Number
- MCC-16-RFQ-0173
- Archive Date
- 8/13/2016
- Point of Contact
- Terri N. Tutt, Phone: 202-521-3600
- E-Mail Address
-
tuttt@mcc.gov
(tuttt@mcc.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Consultant Services - Georgia Private Sector Engagement and Partnerships Support MCC-16-RFQ-0173 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-16-RFQ-0173 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 the most recent Federal Acquisition Regulation amendments which can be found at http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html 2) The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 541219 and the small business size standard is $20.5 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) MCC is a U.S. Government corporation whose mission is to reduce global poverty through economic growth. It provides large-scale grant assistance in the form of 5-year Compacts, or agreements, that fund large-scale development projects in carefully selected countries that demonstrate a commitment to good governance, economic freedom, and investments in their citizenry. MCC Compacts are implemented by host governments through legal entities that they establish (referred to as Millennium Challenge Accounts or MCAs). Typical MCC Compacts include projects in agriculture and irrigation; energy; transport infrastructure; land rights; health; and education. For more information on the MCC, please visit www.mcc.gov. 5) THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS FOR AN INDEPENDENT INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT (NOT FIRMS) AND IS NOT FOR INDIVIDUALS SEEKING EMPLOYMENT DIRECTLY WITH MCC. PLEASE VISIT: http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/Independent-Contractor-Defined 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) requires a consultant to work as an advisor and facilitator for key MCC staff, the Georgia Country Team, and the MCA-Georgia staff to support the San Diego State University STEM higher education initiative in Georgia (SDSU-G). The objective of the assignment is to assist MCC, MCA-Georgia, and SDSU-Georgia in assessing and developing the mechanisms to receive donations from strategic funders. The donations will be used to advance the education of Georgian Youth affiliated with SDSU Georgia. The mechanism(s) will also serve as a strategic platform to establish linkages with strategic stakeholders in the private and public sector. The consultant would assess and then assist in building the appropriate vehicle(s) for leveraging the private sector which will help foster sustainability. 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. Evaluation Criteria: Technical Qualifications of Consultant: The Consultant shall possess the following qualifications: • Minimum of ten (10) years of experience working in developing countries on private sector engagement, institutional or academic fundraising, and/or public-private partnerships. • Minimum of five (5) years of regional or former Soviet Republics experience highly preferred. • Georgia-specific legal and tax experience (Highly Desirable) • Experience working with education and/or human development related programs is preferred. • The consultant will be requested to mobilize on short notice and will be expected to deliver high-quality finished products in a timely manner. Experience of the Consultant: The Consultant shall possess the following experience in assessing needs, designing, and implementing partnerships in developing countries and/or the education sector and should be capable of: • Assessing and designing mechanisms that address the demands associated with higher education funding cycles. • Ensuring compliance with all relevant legal and tax considerations (Georgian, US, and/or international). • Facilitate institutional capacity to foster partnerships. • Training and facilitation of partnerships to improve education and employment outcomes. • Excellent communications skills (written and oral). • Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment and work as a team player - communicate effectively across time zones using available communications tools and technologies. • Experience delivering cross-cultural training on public-private partnerships is preferred. Education: • Advanced degree (minimum M.A. or equivalent) in a relevant field (Required) 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. *Please note: The Government shall evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options, including options under FAR clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). 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 12 months. 9) Quote Deadline. Independent Consultants are invited to submit their quotations in response to this notice by 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST), Friday, July 29, 2016. Only e-mailed requests for additional information will be accepted at MCCConsultants@mcc.gov by 12:00 pm eastern standard time on Wednesday July 20, 2016. Quotations submitted in response to this notice shall include the solicitation number MCC-15-RFQ-0173 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 (15 page maximum) b. Past Performance: Three professional references c. Price: Bio-Data Form which includes the independent consultant's proposed rate and salary history. PLEASE DO NOT COMBINE YOUR SUBMISSION INTO ONE (1) DOCUMENT. DOCUMENTS (a), (b), &(c) MUST BE SUBMITTED AS SEPARATE DOCUMENTS IN ONE (1) EMAIL. 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, (1) Addendum to FAR Clause 52.212-4, (Alt I); (2) MCC Bio-Data Sheet and (3) Statement of Work.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: International travel to Georgia is required., United States
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