Combine Solicitation – Agriculture Consulting Services – El Salvador, Namibia, Mozambique, Sierra Leone, Liberia and Muli-Country

Notice Type: Combine Solicitation

Posted Date: 06-FEB-14

Office Address: Millennium Challenge Corporation; MCC; Washington DC; 875 Fifteenth Street, N.W. 20005

Subject: Agriculture Consulting Services - El Salvador, Namibia, Mozambique, Sierra Leone, Liberia and Muli-Country

Classification Code: R - Professional, administrative, and management support services

Solicitation Number: MCC-14-RFQ-0023

Contact: Merle Phillips, Sr Contract Specialist, PSC Rep, MCC, Email [email protected]

Description: Millennium Challenge Corporation

MCC

Washington DC

Agriculture Consulting Services El Salvador II, Namibia, Mozambique, Sierra Leone, Liberia and Multi-Country MCC-14-RFQ-0023

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-0023 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 $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/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 has a requirement for Agriculture Consulting Services to support MCC's Director for Agriculture and Land and members of MCC transaction teams and implementation support teams in their efforts to assess agricultural aspects of pending Compact proposals and then continue with subsequent oversight of Compact implementation once the agreement is signed.

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 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).

9) Evaluation Factors. Only quotes which meet the mandatory technical evaluation criteria will be considered.

Technical Criteria

Qualifications:

The qualifications of Consultant suited for this assignment include the following with the mandatory requirements indicated: 1. Education: Advanced Degree in Agronomy, Food Sciences, or other relevant field, with an agribusiness related/focus (MBA preferred); 2. Twenty (20) plus years of experience in developing and analyzing international agriculture and agribusiness projects, agricultural value chains, marketing and investments preferred; 3. A minimum ten (10) years of experience working in the agribusiness private sector, including managing projects and teams/business units in both domestic and international settings (Mandatory); 4. Demonstrated experience working with MCC, USAID or other US Government agriculture projects (Mandatory); 5. Fluency in English required, with French and/or Spanish language skills preferred.

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. 10) 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.

11) Quote Deadline. Independent Consultants are invited to submit their quotations in response to this notice by 2:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST), February 20, 2014. Only e-mailed requests for additional information will be accepted at [email protected] by 12:00 pm eastern standard time on February 13, 2014. Quotations submitted in response to this notice shall include the solicitation number MCC-14-RFQ-0023 AND description in the subject line and be signed, dated and submitted via email to [email protected]. The maximum file size is 10mb.

12) 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. Price: Bio-Data Form which includes the independent consultant's proposed rate and salary history (See link below).

13) FAR 52.212.3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items shall be required from the selected consultant, prior to the time of award.

14) There are no additional contract requirements(s) necessary for this acquisition other than those consistent with customary commercial practices.

15) See attached documents, (1) Addendum to FAR Clause 52.212-4, (Alt I); (2) MCC Bio-Data Sheet and (3) Statement of Work.

Link/URL: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/MCC/MCCMCC/MCCMCC01/MCC-14-RFQ-0023/listing.html