Job Description
This is an amendment to a previous job posting to extend the submission deadline (https://www.devex.com/jobs/mcc-pepfar-tanzania-country-program-coordinator-474522).For the complete detail, see:
https://www.fbo.gov/spg/MCC/MCCMCC/MCCMCC01/MCC-17-RFQ-0034/listing.html
Country Program Coordinator for Tanzania
Solicitation: MCC-17-RFQ-0034
Amendment No. 2
Amendment No. 2 extend the quote due date from 01 March 2017, 5:00 pm Eastern Time to 17 March 2017, 5:00 pm Eastern Time. See the highlighted section in yellow.
Amendment No. 1 redefines the Section I. Technical Evaluation Criteria.
1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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-17-RFQ-0034 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 https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar.
2. The North American Industrial Classification Systems (NAICS) code is 541611 Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services and the small business size standard is $15 million in total annual receipt.
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 https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar. The Government contemplates the award of a Time and Materials Order resulting from this solicitation.
Note: An Addendum to FAR clause 52.212-4 Alt. I Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items 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. For information regarding independent contractors, please visit: http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/Independent-Contractor-Defined.
Note: MCC will assist the independent consultant (awardee) 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. The United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) are leading exciting work supporting innovative approaches to ensure evidence-based decision-making for programs and policies that address HIV/AIDS, global health, gender equality and economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa. A $21.8 million “Data Collaboratives for Local Impact” (DCLI) program was launched in April 2015 and the first three projects are underway in Tanzania. DCLI is aligned with broader U.S. Government efforts to maximize the effectiveness of U.S. foreign
assistance, and with the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data (Global Partnership), to provide a practical country-level demonstration of how the data revolution can enhance efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Country Program Coordinator (CPC) will be a Tanzanian national based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and will work with the Regional Coordinator, Managing Director, and Program Manager to keep track of and oversee key technical and administrative components of this Program. Specifically, she or he will contribute to project oversight, support day-to-day coordination
with implementation partners, review draft deliverables and products, sequencing, planning and follow through on work plan tasks underway and any additional work to be undertaken within the proposed period of performance.
7. The Position will report to the Managing Director of the MCC-PEPFAR Partnership located within the Sector Operations (SO) division of the Department of Compact Operation (DCO) and the Regional Coordinator who is based in the region.
8. The MCC-PEPFAR Partnership, programmatically called “Data Collaboratives for Local Impact” (DCLI), is seeking to retain the services of a Tanzanian independent consultant to support the MCC DCLI team in providing programmatic oversight of the project investments in Tanzania.
9. 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.
10. The Government will award a call order to the responsible independent 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 found advantageous, the Government reserves the right to make more than one award as a result of this solicitation.
11. The consultant will work from her or his home office and/or as otherwise agreed with MCC.
12. Evaluation Factors. Only quotes which meet the mandatory technical evaluation criteria will be considered. Candidates with preferred qualifications will be given additional consideration.
I. Technical Evaluation Criteria:
All mandatory qualifications described below in the Qualifications section must be addressed in a resume.
I.1. Mandatory Qualifications:
I.1.a. At least 5 years of demonstrated experience implementing and/or overseeing international development projects and programs. Preference will be given to experience with projects related to the use of open data and information and communication technology (ICT) to meet development project / program objectives, innovation, enhancing stakeholder engagement, program efficiency, mutual accountability and transparency.
I.1.b. Demonstrated project / program management experience – including tracking work plans, milestones and budget as well as monitoring the implementation of an international development activity, preferably under a grant or cooperative agreement. Preference will also be given to those professionals who have practical experience applying data and open data skills to international development projects and can therefore also occasionally provide technical assistance (capacity building) to support DCLI implementation partners in areas where deficiencies and/or delays are noted.
I.1.c. Proven ability to effectively work cross-culturally and experience in collaborative planning and negotiations with high-level donor and/or foreign officials.
I.1.d. Proven ability to anticipate, mitigate and resolve problems or conflicts resulting in practical approaches and solutions that are in the best interest of the organizations—MCC and Department of State’s Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator (OGAC).
I.1.e. Demonstrated experience managing client relationships, especially in the context of grants management, banking, business development, or international development.
I.1.f. Demonstrated excellence in compiling, editing, and obtaining information for comprehensive reports.
I.1.g. Demonstrated strong inter-personal and negotiation skills, and ability to work cooperatively and productively in multidisciplinary teams with technical experts, government officials, NGOs, community organizations, and other stakeholders.
I.1.h. Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) from an accredited university in information systems, business administration, management, public administration, finance, economics, or a related field.
I.1.i. Fluent excellent written (level 4) and spoken (level 4) English and Kiswahili.
I.1.j. Must be a citizen of Tanzania and willing to travel within Tanzania and internationally as needed.
I.1.k. Demonstrated high level of motivation, personal commitment, and high ethical standards.
I.2. Desired Qualifications:
I.2.a. Demonstrated ability to collaborate remotely with staff project team members (in this case OGAC and PEPFAR interagency partners), as well as multilateral development institutions, the private sector, and non-governmental organizations as appropriate.
I.2.b. Practical knowledge of operational policies, procedures and processes related to open data among the United States Government (USG), other governments, donors and the private sector.
I.2.c. Demonstrated knowledge of procurement contracts, consulting services, and establishing and managing grants. Knowledge of grant and sub-grant management.
I.2.d. Clear and demonstrable knowledge of indicators and data requirements for monitoring progress on the Sustainable Development Goals.
I.2.e. Knowledge of international best practices related to the use of open data to meet sustainable development project / program objectives is preferred.
I.2.f. Proven experience working with marginalized groups and/or community-based enterprises is preferred.
MCC reserves the right to interview the candidates.
II. Past Performance: Three to five (3-5) professional references for relevant work performed during the past three years.
III. Price: The Government will examine the proposed rate for reasonableness.
13. 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.
14. Quote Deadline. Interested consultants are invited to submit their quotations in response to this notice by no later than 5:00 pm Eastern Time (ET) on 17 March 2017. Late quotations will not be considered for award. Quotations submitted in response to this notice shall include the solicitation number “MCC-17-RFQ-0034 “and the description “PEPFAR Country Program Coordinator for Tanzania” in the subject line and be signed, dated, and submitted via email to hollna@mcc.gov and leeae@mcc.gov. The maximum file size for the submission is 10MB.
Only email requests for additional information will be accepted. All email requests must be sent to hollna@mcc.gov and leeae@mcc.gov by 2:00 pm ET on 20 February, 2017.
15. 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.
16. Quote Submission. Interested individuals shall submit the following document in English language:
a. Technical: (1) Cover letter that addresses all technical criteria as listed in this solicitation, and (2) Curriculum Vitae in chronological order starting with the most recent position (10 pages maximum; must clearly demonstrate the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to the Qualification/Evaluation elements listed above), Microsoft Word format.
b. Past Performance: Three to five professional references with contact phone and email information, Microsoft Word format.
c. Price: Complete the attached Bio-Data form (see attached) to include the applicant’s proposed rate and salary history.
d. Citizenship documents: A copy of the applicant’s identification card with photograph (a driver’s license, national identification card, or passport is acceptable).
Please do not combine your submission into one (1) document. Documents (a), (b), (c), and (d) must be submitted as separate documents.
17. FAR 52.212.3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items shall be required from the selected awardee, prior to the time of award.
18. 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
19. There are no additional contract requirements(s) necessary for this acquisition other than those consistent with customary commercial practices.
20. See attached documents, (a) Addendum to FAR clause 52.212-4 Alt. I, (b) MCC Bio-Data Sheet, and (c) Statement of Work.
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Taylor J. Wolf
Contracting Officer
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