SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Gender and Social Inclusion (GSI) for Zambia, Cabo Verde, and Other Countries - ADDENDUM TO 52 212-4 2015 - Biodata Form - SOW - RFQ
- Notice Date
- 7/22/2016
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 541611
— Administrative Management and General Management Consulting 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-0215
- Point of Contact
- Anna Oberoi, Phone: 2027726503
- E-Mail Address
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oberoia@mcc.gov
(oberoia@mcc.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Request for Quote Statement of Work Biodata Form ADDENDUM TO 52 212-4 2015 Gender and Social Inclusion (GSI) for Zambia, Cabo Verde, and Other Countries Solicitation: MCC-16-RFQ-0215 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-0215 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 Systems (NAICS) code is 541611 and the small business size standard is $15 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(S) AND IS NOT FOR INDIVIDUALS SEEKING EMPLOYMENT DIRECT 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 (SAMS) is not required. 6) Description of Services: MCC seeks a consultant to provide technical expertise in water, sanitation, and hygiene, from a perspective that combines deep knowledge of the water and sanitation sectors, with deep knowledge on social inclusion as they pertain to these sectors. The contractor will have a central focus on IEC and sanitation marketing, but will also support other aspects of the institutional reforms, IGF activity, and Innovation Grant activity. Some tasks may also pertain to MCC compacts in other countries with water and sanitation programs. The work will contribute primarily to project implementation, but may also include some aspects of project design. 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 consultant(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 found advantageous, the Government reserves the right to make more than one award as a result of this solicitation. 9) The consultant will work from his/her home office, MCC headquarters, Cabo Verde, Zambia, and possibly other countries. 10) Evaluation Factors. Only quotes which meet the mandatory technical evaluation criteria will be considered. Candidates with preferred qualifications will be given additional consideration: Technical Evaluation Criteria: All mandatory qualifications described below must be addressed in a resume. Mandatory Requirements: • Advanced degree (master's or above) in water and sanitation, engineering and development or related discipline (sociology, public policy, community development, etc.). • Minimum fifteen (15) years of experience in the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sector with strong attention to social inclusion, and IEC and/or Sanitation Marketing. At least five of these years should demonstrate experience with gender, social and poverty analysis in the WASH sector. • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in: o Supporting the development and review of strategies, activity designs, policies, planning documents, training plans and manuals, creative concepts, workplans, budgets and other documents and processes related to IEC and sanitation marketing. o Working in water and sanitation services, and policy and institutional reforms. o Working closely with civil society (NGOs and CBOs), government, grassroots women and men, and other relevant stakeholders. o Conducting desk reviews and providing documentation on issues relevant to social and gender impact assessment, IEC and sanitation marketing. o Writing high-quality analytical papers and reports on deadline. • A strong track record of field work in Zambia, Cabo Verde and other developing countries. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. • Excellent verbal communication skills and ability to read in Portuguese. • Ability to work constructively in a team, in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural settings. Preferred Requirements: • Ph.D MCC reserves the right to interview the candidates. 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. 11) 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 additional requirements for a period of 12 months. 12) Quote Deadline. Independent Consultants are invited to submit their quotations in response to this notice by 11:00 am Eastern Standard Time (EST), August 15, 2016. Only e-mailed requests for additional information will be accepted at MCCConsultants@mcc.gov and oberoia@mcc.gov by 11:00 am EST on August 10, 2016. Quotations submitted in response to this notice shall include the solicitation number MCC-16-RFQ-0215 AND description of ‘GSI Zambia' in the subject line and be signed, dated and submitted via email to MCCConsultants@mcc.gov and oberoia@mcc.gov. The maximum file size is 10mb. 13) Exclusion of Quotes and Communications. At any time prior to award, including upon receipt of quotes, the Government may exclude a quote from further consideration for reasons such as (but not limited to): non-compliance with instructions related to this solicitation; the quote is not among the most highly rated; or the quote is not likely to be selected for award. The Government need not notify an offeror that its quote has been excluded from further consideration nor need it provide the offeror with a pre-award debriefing. However, the offeror will be provided post-award notification and if requested, a brief explanation of the basis of the award decision. After receipt of quotes, the Government will conduct an evaluation. The Government intends to evaluate quotes and issue a contract/ order without communications with offerors. However, during the evaluation process, the Government may, solely at its discretion, communicate with an offeror for any purpose, such as to gain a better understanding of the quote. As a result of such communication, the Government may allow offerors to submit quote revisions. If quote revisions are allowed, the Government may, solely at its discretion, impose non-common due dates for the revisions. In other words, the Government may elect to have a quote revision date for an offeror that is different than the quote revision date for another offeror(s). The Government need not conduct communications with all offerors. Rather, the Government may, at its discretion, conduct communications with one or only some offerors. Furthermore, the Government need not permit all offerors to submit quote revisions. Rather, the Government may, at its discretion, seek quote revisions from only one or only some offerors. 14) 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), Microsoft Word file b. Past Performance: Three professional references, with contact phone and email information, Microsoft Word file c. Price: Complete the attached Bio-Data form (see attached) to include 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. 15) FAR 52.212.3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items shall be required from the selected consultant, prior to the time of award. 16) The following Clauses will apply to the resulting order: a. 52.249-70, Termination Clause b. 52.232-72, Limitation of Funds - Incrementally Funded Contracts 17) There are no additional contract requirements(s) necessary for this acquisition other than those consistent with customary commercial practices. 18) 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: The consultant will work from his/her home office, MCC headquarters, Cabo Verde, Zambia, and possibly other countries., United States
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