Combine Solicitation – CONSULTING SERVICES for IMPACT EVALUATION DESIGN SUPPORT – MOROCCO

Notice Type: Combine Solicitation

Posted Date: 25-JUL-14

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

Subject: CONSULTING SERVICES for IMPACT EVALUATION DESIGN SUPPORT - MOROCCO

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

Solicitation Number: MCC-14-RFQ-0113

Contact: MERLE PHILLIPS, Sr. Contract Specialist, Email [email protected]

Description: Millennium Challenge Corporation

MCC

Washington DC

Consultant for Impact Evaluation Design Support Country: Morocco MCC-14-RFQ-0113

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-0113 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 requires consulting services of an Impact Evaluation Economist with expertise in both experimental and quasi-experimental evaluation design. The consultant shall aid in the development of experimental and/or quasi-experimental evaluation methodologies in tandem with program development for the Compact's various components. In addition, the consultant may be asked to assist with development of plans or methodologies for non-experimental evaluations as well as other relevant economic analysis.

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

Evaluation Criteria

The qualifications of Consultant suited for this assignment shall include the following: Education: (1) At least Masters level education in fields such as economics, statistics, policy analysis or public administration, PhD preferred;

Technical: (2) Cutting edge skills and knowledge related to the design and implementation of rigorous impact evaluations, both experimental and quasi-experimental; (Mandatory) (3) Minimum of 5 years' experience both designing and managing rigorous impact evaluations;(Mandatory) (4) Language proficiency in French; (Mandatory) (5) experience designing or implementing impact evaluations of education interventions, highly preferred; (6) On-the-ground experience working for/with development institutions (multilateral, bilateral, donor, etc.). (Mandatory)

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), August 8, 2014. Only e-mailed requests for additional information will be accepted at [email protected] by 12:00 pm eastern standard time on August 1, 2014. Quotations submitted in response to this notice shall include the solicitation number MCC-14-RFQ-0113 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).

PLEASE DO NOT COMBINE YOUR SUBMISSION INTO ONE (1) DOCUMENT. DOCUMENTS (a), (b), &(c) MUST BE SUBMITTED AS SEPARATE DOCUMENTS.

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-0113/listing.html