Health Systems Strengthening Consultant
Health Systems Strengthening Consultant
Solicitation: DCO-PR-19-0323
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 DCO-PR-19-0323 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 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: The HCD Practice Group seeks an individual consultant to provide technical assistance for the assessment, design and implementation of HSS interventions for current and newly selected countries in the MCC portfolio where a weak health system is the identified constraint to economic growth or a contributing/associated factor. Lesotho is a currently selected country where HSS technical assistance is needed. Subsequent to Compact or Threshold Program approval, the HCD Practice Group seeks technical assistance to support the implementation of HSS-related aspects of program implementation.
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 shall be required to perform work at his or her home office and/or MCC's Washington, D.C. office, and/or overseas field locations. Regardless of location the consultant will be expected to have availability during business hours at MCC headquarters in Washington, D.C.
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:
Mandatory Requirements:
• Master's Degree in international development, public health, political economy, public administration, public or international policy, or related field.
• Demonstrated training in health governance and finance principles and/or applications or minimum five years' direct work experience using or teaching health system governance or finance tools.
• Minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience designing, implementing and/or evaluating HSS programs- eight of which must include working with international development organizations in lower income to lower-middle income countries.
• Minimum of fifteen years professional work experience in fields related to health systems strengthening such as international development, economics, government systems and policy development, public or hospital administration, public health, etc.
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of state-of-the-art approaches to HSS, as well as monitoring and evaluation methodologies used to measure and analyze results from HSS interventions.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective technical guidance and capacity building for HSS in (and for) developing countries. Demonstrated experience providing effective oversight of HSS program activities and budgets.
• Strong reporting skillset to share findings in clear, succinct, standardized formats for both health and non-health audiences.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a multi-cultural team environment, as well as ability to take on leadership roles within a technical area or team. This includes demonstrated experience working closely and collaboratively with senior managerial and technical host-country counterparts, donors, government decision makers at central and decentralized levels, potential project participants and other stakeholders in a developing country.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and must be fluent in English (Level 4) and have proven ability to communicate quickly, clearly, and concisely in both speech and writing.
o Excellent writing skills must include ability to produce and edit documents in a timely manner.
o Excellent verbal communication skills must include the ability to facilitate meetings and make logical and persuasive oral presentations to senior officials and partners in a multi-cultural context.
• Proficient computer skills, including ability to produce concise, clear reports utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint applications.
Preferred Requirements:
• Preference for experience designing, implementing and/or evaluating activities that used results-based financing to achieve objectives.
• Preference for coursework and/or work experience in the field of health economics
• Preference for second language skills, especially French
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), July 31, 2019. Only e-mailed requests for additional information will be accepted at MCCConsultants@mcc.gov and oberoia@mcc.gov by 11:00 am EST on July 29, 2019. Quotations submitted in response to this notice shall include the solicitation number DCO-PR-19-0323 AND description of ‘Health Systems' 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.
Anna Oberoi, Contract Specailist, Phone 2027726503, Email oberoia@mcc.gov
