Human and Community Development (HCD) Program Officer or Senior Program Officer Full-Time PSC
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Request for Quotes
Human and Community Development (HCD) Program Officer or Senior Program Officer Full-Time PSC
95332419Q0031
Announcement Number: 95332419Q0031
Title: Human and Community Development (HCD) Program Officer or Senior Program Officer Full-Time Personal Services Contractor (PSC)
Position Information: One full-time, Personal Services Contractors (PSCs)
One Base Year (2,087 hours per year), renewable for up to four Option Years at the sole discretion of the government (a total of 10,435 hours over five years).
Pay Band: Program-Officer-level Pay Band 4B ($27.79 - $51.15 per hour) or Senior-Program-Officer-level Pay Band 4A ($39.77 - $60.54 per hour)
https://www.mcc.gov/careers/pay-bands
The PSCs may receive a pay supplement of up to 15% of the employee's direct labor cost in lieu of fringe benefits.
Closing Date for Questions: 2:00PM ET on 4 January 2019 (Friday)
Questions must be submitted via email to leeae@mcc.gov
Submission Deadline: 5:00PM ET on 24 January 2019 (Thursday)
Quotes must be submitted via email to leeae@mcc.gov
Position Security Level: Secret Clearance (Noncritical Sensitive/Moderate Risk (T-3))
Who May Be Considered: U.S. citizens.
Duty Location: Performance in Washington, DC USA.
Set Aside: This requirement is set-aside for individuals (small business concerns) under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services with a size standard of $15,000,000 in revenue. The award will be considered for individuals that satisfy this set-aside, not for firms.
Type of Contract: Time-and-material (T&M) with 1 Base Year and 4 Option Year Periods.
Multiple awards may result from this solicitation.
1. Introduction and Background
MCC's mission is to provide grant assistance to support economic growth and poverty reduction in select developing countries with a demonstrated commitment to just and democratic governance, economic freedom, and investments in their citizenry. MCC's partner countries enter into a five-year agreement (Compact) with MCC that includes a plan for achieving shared development objectives and the responsibilities of each country in achieving those objectives. Our model is defined by core principles, of selectivity, country ownership, transparency, and a focus on results.
Our values identify who we are and what is important to us. Our Values are CLEAR: Embrace Collaboration, Always Learn, Practice Excellence, Be Accountable and Respect individuals and ideas. MCC's values define how we behave on a daily basis, both as individuals and as an institution, in pursuit of our mission. They guide how we make decisions, set priorities, address challenges, manage tradeoffs, recruit and develop staff, and work together with our country partners and stakeholders.
2. Scope of Position
This position is located in the Human and Community Development Unit (HCD), Sector Operations Division, within the Department of Compact Operations (DCO). DCO is responsible for developing and implementing MCC's compact programs. The department ensures that MCC compacts are designed and implemented in compliance with agency standards for procurement, financial management, environmental and social performance, and gender integration.
Within DCO, the Sector Operations Division is responsible for the development and oversight of MCC's agriculture, land, and human and community development investments, procurement and fiscal accountability oversight of compact programs, gender integration, and contracts support to the Department of Compact Operations.
The PSC will report to and be supervised by the Practice Lead and Senior Director (PLSD) for HCD and/or Managing Director of Sector Ops.
This position is not authorized to supervise any Federal employees.
3. Personal Services Contract
MCC is authorized to enter into a contract with an individual as a Personal Services Contractor (PSCs) under the authority of Section 614(a) (8) of the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003.
A personal services contract is different from non-personal services Government contract, which establishes an independent contract relationship. Under a non-personal services contract, the contractor or employees of the contractor are subject to the technical direction but not the supervision of the MCC. As defined by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 37.104, a personal services contract is characterized by the employer-employee relationship it creates between the Government and the contractor personnel. Thus, the PSCs is subject to the relatively continuous technical direction, supervision, and control of the MCC. PSCs may be assigned inherently governmental duties (see FAR 7.502). By law and by the contract's terms, the PSCs is subject to most of the laws, rules and regulations applicable to the direct hire employee such as MCC regulations, conflict of interest, under some circumstances MCC authorized employment security clearances and financial disclosure. However, under the MCC personal services contract authority, PSCs are not employees for purposes of laws administered by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). The following elements apply to this contract:
(1) Performance in Washington, DC USA, MCC eligible countries, other US and foreign cities (as required for outreach purposes), and/or at the PSC's home of record.
(2) Principal tools and equipment may be furnished by the Government.
(3) Services are applied directly to the integral effort of agencies or an organizational subpart in furtherance of assigned function or mission.
(4) Comparable services, meeting comparable needs, are performed in the same or similar agencies using civil service personnel.
(5) The need for the type of service provided can reasonably be expected to last beyond 1 year.
(6) The inherent nature of the service, or the manner in which it is provided, reasonably requires directly or indirectly, Government direction or supervision of contractor employees in order to-
(i) Adequately protect the Government's interest;
(ii) Retain control of the function involved; or
(iii) Retain full personal responsibility for the function supported in a duly authorized Federal officer or employee.
4. Key Requirements
Awardee must satisfy the following key requirements:
• U.S. citizenship.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.
• Performance in Washington, DC USA, MCC eligible countries, other US and foreign cities (as required for outreach purposes), and/or at the PSC's home of record.
• Domestic and international travel will be required.
• Statement of Employment & Financial Interest (e.g., Office of Government Ethics "OGE Form-450" or similar statement) may be required.
• Active System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) registration (this is a free, Government website) and be listed as sole-proprietor.
• Designated and/or random drug testing required.
5. Duties
a) Major Duties and Responsibilities
Major Duties and Responsibilities for the PO Level:
1. Work with other HCD team members, other MCC staff and country counterparts to contribute to development and implementation of education and skills development projects in Threshold or Compact programs. This could be stand-alone activities or sub-activities imbedded in other technical programs. This could include activities related primary or secondary education, teacher training, skills development, technical and vocational training, student testing, education management information systems, school rehabilitation and construction, sector policy development, and sector governance.
2. Support other HCD team members in their analytical work to understand the impact of education and skills development activities and how they contribute to poverty reduction and economic growth. This would include but not be limited to the following:
• Reviewing documents produced by various sources (i.e. government, donors, NGOs, private sector, academia, etc.);
• Analyzing qualitative and quantitative data to understand how investments in education and skills development could address economic and social inequalities;
3. Make recommendations on approaches for education and skills development projects in compact/threshold program development. This would include, but not be limited to, the following:
• Propose to HCD supervisors how to organize/structure activities in order to support investments in education and skills development.
• Review Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) plans (i.e. program and project logics) and make recommendations how to strengthen monitoring and evaluation for education and skills development projects.
• With direction from HCD supervisors, draft Terms of References (TORs) for consultant contracts to support MCC's education and skills development work.
4. Support HCD staff and work closely with country counterparts and other MCC colleagues during compact implementation through closeout in assigned MCC partner countries. This would include, but not be limited to:
• Provide technical support and assistance to ensure sustainability of education and skills development projects.
• With direction from HCD supervisors, draft and review documents related to compact implementation, such as Terms of Reference, bidding documents, RFPs, work plans, budgets, reports, deliverables for sectoral work as well as Monitoring and Evaluation Plans, surveys, indicators and reports.
5. Supports MCC's HCD practice group. This would include, but not be limited to:
• Tracking PG due diligence budget and advise in case of budget shortfall or need for reallocation among work streams.
• Undertaking literature reviews to augment HCD knowledge base of how to effectively invest in education and skills development.
• Assisting with organizing events such as seminars and conferences.
6. Other duties as assigned.
Major Duties and Responsibilities for the SPO Level:
1. Work with other HCD team members, other MCC staff and country counterparts to contribute to development and implementation of education and skills development projects in Threshold or Compact programs. This could be stand-alone activities or sub-activities imbedded in other technical programs. This could include activities related primary or secondary education, teacher training, skills development, technical and vocational training, student testing, education management information systems, school rehabilitation and construction, sector policy development, and sector governance.
2. Work with other HCD team members in analytical work to understand the impact of education and skills development activities and how they contribute to poverty reduction and economic growth. This would include but not be limited to the following:
• Reviewing documents produced by various sources (i.e. government, donors, NGOs, private sector, academia, etc.);
• Analyzing qualitative and quantitative data to understand how investments in education and skills development could address economic and social inequalities;
3. Working closely with other members of the HCD team, other MCC colleagues and country counterparts, make recommendations on approaches for education and skills development projects in compact/threshold program development. This would include, but not be limited to, the following:
• Propose how to organize/structure activities in order to support investments in education and skills development.
• Collaborate with Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) colleagues, including program and project logics.
• Drafts Terms of References (TORs) for consultant contracts to support MCC's education and skills development work.
4. Advise and support HCD staff and work closely with country counterparts and other MCC colleagues during compact implementation through closeout in assigned MCC partner countries. This would include, but not be limited to:
• Provide technical support and assistance to ensure sustainability of education and skills development projects.
• Draft and review documents related to compact implementation, such as Terms of Reference, bidding documents, RFPs, work plans, budgets, reports, deliverables for sectoral work as well as Monitoring and Evaluation Plans, surveys, indicators and reports.
5. Supports MCC's HCD practice group. This would include, but not be limited to:
• Tracking PG due diligence budget and advise in case of budget shortfall or need for reallocation among work streams.
• Undertaking literature reviews to augment HCD knowledge base of how to effectively invest in education and skills development.
• Assisting with organizing events such as seminars and conferences.
6. Other duties as assigned.
b) Travel
The incumbent will be required to undertake 4-8 international trips annually to countries with challenging work environments and rudimentary infrastructure.
c) Supervisory Controls
The supervisor outlines overall objectives and available resources. The employee and supervisor, in consultation, discuss timeframes, scope of the assignment, and possible approaches. The employee is responsible for planning and carrying out the assignment, resolving most of the conflicts that arise, coordinating the work with others as necessary, and interpreting policy in terms of established objectives. The employee keeps the supervisor informed of progress and potentially controversial matters. The supervisor reviews completed work for soundness of overall approach, effectiveness in meeting requirements or producing expected results, the feasibility of recommendations, and adherence to requirements.
d) Guidelines
The guidelines that are available provide a preferred approach or describe generally accepted standards rather than precisely delineating requirements. The employee interprets and adapts the guides, modifying the information presented to fit the situation at hand.
e) Complexity
The work consists of performing a variety of analytical, technical, and administrative work for substantive programs and support activities. Programs and funding are unstable and subject to change throughout the fiscal year. The employee conducts research, identifies, and analyzes trends in the use of funds, and recommends adjustments in program spending that require the rescheduling of program workloads.
f) Scope and Effect
The purpose of the work is to perform a variety of tasks using standard methods to resolve conventional problems and issues. The work affects the information available on the amount, timeliness, and availability of funds, and the availability of financial data to others.
g) Personal Contacts/Purpose of Contacts
Personal contacts are with MCC officials, managers, professionals, and employees as well as representatives of other agencies and outside organizations. The purpose of the contacts is to plan, coordinate, or advise on work efforts, or to resolve issues or operating problems by influencing or persuading people who are working toward mutual goals and have basically cooperative attitudes. Contacts typically involve identifying options for resolving problems.
There may also be personal contacts with high-ranking officials from outside the agency at national or international levels in highly unstructured settings. Examples include other agency heads, top congressional staff officials, or executives of comparable private sector organizations.
Personal contacts include individuals and groups at all levels of the Corporation, representatives from other Federal agencies/organizations, MCAs, contractors, and the general public. The purpose of contacts is to influence, motivate, persuade or negotiate with others who may hold different points of views in order to influence managers or other officials to accept recommendations or to obtain the desired effect.
h) Physical Demands
The work is largely sedentary but requires overseas travel and work in developing country conditions that may be rustic, e.g., rural schools. Travel may be required.
i) Work Environment
Work is performed in an office setting. Field missions in challenging conditions may be required from time to time.
6. Deliverables
Deliverables are associated with the tasks identified in Section 5. Duties to include reports as required by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).
The PSC will provide a monthly progress report as a regular deliverable. Monthly progress reports will consist of the following format to measure the progress of each task:
Task: XXXXXX
Status: XXXXXXXX
Recommendations: XXXXXXX
Monthly reports are due the first workday of each month. The PSC also will produce other reports and analyses as requested by MCC.
Deliverables will be considered "draft" upon initial receipt. Drafts will be reviewed and accepted or concerns raised/comments provided within two weeks of receipt. The PSC shall appropriately address MCC's concerns and provide final deliverables within one week of receiving the MCC response.
The PSCs will submit biweekly timesheets on a schedule and format determined by MCC. Timesheets will include a list of hours worked per compact or country program, along with a brief description of the tasks undertaken for each program during the pay period.
The PSCs also will produce other reports and analyses as requested by MCC.
7. Qualifications
Offerors must meet all the required qualifications described below by the closing date of this announcement. Desired qualifications will only be considered once all required qualifications are met. Offerors must demonstrate that they possess the following:
Program Officer Level
a) Required Qualifications:
7.a.1) Undergraduate Degree in education policy, sociology, anthropology, international development/affairs, economics, public policy or relevant field required.
7.a.2) Some work experience in education and skills development.
7.a.3) Demonstrated ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative data to understand the benefits of investments in education and skills development and how these could impact poverty reduction and economic growth.
7.a.4) Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams, staff of other US Government agencies, foreign governments, civil society organizations, and private sector firms.
7.a.5) Demonstrated skill in MS applications (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
7.a.6) At least a "general professional proficiency" in French, including in oral and written communications. (Refer to page 2 of the attached Bio-Data Form for the definition on "general professional proficiency.")
b) Desired Qualifications:
7.b.1) Working proficiency in another MCC language (Spanish, Portuguese, or Arabic).
7.b.2) Work experience in the countries in which MCC works.
Senior Program Officer Level
c) Required Qualifications:
7.c.1) Master's Degree in education policy, sociology, anthropology, international development/affairs, economics, public policy or relevant field required.
7.c.2) Three years demonstrated work experience in education and skills development.
7.c.3) Demonstrated ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative data to understand the benefits of investments in education and skills development and how these could impact poverty reduction and economic growth.
7.c.4) Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams, staff of other US Government agencies, foreign governments, civil society organizations, and private sector firms.
7.c.5) Demonstrated skill in MS applications (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
7.c.6) At least a "general professional proficiency" in French, including in oral and written communications. (Refer to page 2 of the attached Bio-Data Form for the definition on "general professional proficiency.")
d) Desired Qualifications:
7.d.1) Working proficiency in another MCC language (Spanish, Portuguese, or Arabic).
7.d.2) Work experience in the countries in which MCC works.
8. Required Documentation
Interested offerors must submit following required documents, including but not limited to:
1. A completed and signed Bio-Data Form (Addendum 3)* with proposed salary (see Subsection 12(c). Quote Submission Instructions to PSCs Candidates (Offerors) in regards to permissible signature types);
2. A curriculum vitae or resume (limit 10 pages);
3. A written narrative clearly describing relevant experience and knowledge of each of the qualification requirements (limit 5 pages); and
4. At least 3 and no more than 5 professional references with current contact information.
Desired Documentation:
1. A cover letter, not to exceed one page, to highlight your suitability for this position. The cover letter is not considered as the required written narrative (bullet no. 4 above); and
2. A copy of Transcript(s). Transcript(s) may be requested by MCC before award to validate the offeror's successful education history.
9. Compensation
PSCs for the services of individual experts or consultants are limited by the Classification Act. In addition, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has established requirements which apply in acquiring the personal services of experts or consultants in this manner (e.g., benefits, taxes, conflicts of interest).
This is a full-time position for the Human and Community Development (HCD) Program Officer or Senior Program Officer Full-Time PSC and the maximum number of hours allowed is 2,087 hours per year for each position. Each contract will include four one-year option periods that may be exercised at the sole discretion of MCC.
Overtime is not authorized on this contract. However, compensatory time (also called "credit hours") may be authorized.
The pay range for this position is Program-Officer-level Pay Band 4B ($27.79 - $51.15 per hour) or Senior-Program-Officer-level Pay Band 4A ($39.77 - $60.54 per hour) (https://www.mcc.gov/careers/pay-bands), inclusive of Washington, DC locality pay. Final compensation will be negotiated within this pay range based upon the successful offeror's salary history, work experience and educational background. A salary above this pay range will not be entertained or negotiated.
MCC issues W-2s to the PSCs. For U.S. citizens and legal resident aliens, MCC makes the employer contribution to FICA and Medicare for the PSCs. MCC withholds FICA, Medicare, federal tax and state tax on behalf of the PSCs. The PSCs is not eligible for the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion.
10. Benefits
Under the MCC personal services contracting authority, PSCs are not employees for purposes of laws administered by OPM, such as Federal Retirement Benefits and health and life insurance. As such, the PSCs is not eligible for participation in the Civil Service Retirement System or the Federal Employees Retirement System. Moreover, the PSCs is ineligible to receive Federal Health and Life Insurance or participate in the Federal Thrift Savings Plan.
Notwithstanding the above, and if agreed upon by the Government and the PSCs before the award of a contract, the PSCs may receive a pay supplement of up to 15% (for full-time PSCs) of the employee's direct labor cost in lieu of fringe benefits.
a) Sick Leave
The full-time (FT) PSCs earns sick leave on the same basis as direct-hire MCC employees, that is, maximum four (4) hours for every biweekly pay period.
b) Annual Leave
The full-time PSCs earns four, six, or eight hours of annual leave for each biweekly pay period depending on the number of years of previous federal government employment based upon determination made by MCC.
c) Parking & Transit Subsidy
A full-time PSCs working at MCC Headquarters in Washington, DC is eligible for parking or transit subsidy, subject to the availability of funds. The full time PSCs whose duty station is overseas is not eligible for this subsidy.
d) Credit Hours
A full-time PSCs is eligible for credit hours (up to 24 hours earned) under the MCC Credit Hour Program. PSCs may not receive credit hours for time spent in travel status. The PSCs shall be compensated for the credit hour balance upon termination, subject to availability of funds.
11. Travel
The PSCs is subject to the Federal Travel Regulations and MCC travel policies and procedures to the same extent as MCC direct-hire employees.
12. Quote Submission Instructions to PSCs Candidates (Offerors)
In accordance with FAR 52.214-34 & 52.214-35, all submissions are to be in the English language and US Dollars. Submissions in other languages or monetary denominations shall not be considered.
This section is the basis for evaluating all Submissions. Offerors must separately address each listed qualification requirement and demonstrate how s/he meets each. Unless stated otherwise, all qualification elements will be weighted equally.
(a) Qualified individuals must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) before submission, either in "Active" or "Submitted" status. Award of a contract cannot occur until the registration is in "Active" status. The approval of your record in SAM may take a few weeks. Therefore, you must be registered in SAM before submission. Offerors without a SAM registration (neither "Active" nor "Submitted") may be rejected. MCC will extract pertinent representations and certifications from the offeror's SAM account.
(b) Submissions shall be formatted to fit on 8 ½ x 11" paper. Suggested margins are 1" all around and the font should be Calibri or Times New Roman, no larger than 12-point. Hourly rates shall not be mentioned anywhere in your submission other than on the Bio-Data Form (Addendum 3). It is the responsibility of the offeror to ensure that all pages are properly formatted to fit and that all information properly fits within the margins of each page.
(c) Qualified individuals must submit a completed and formally signed Bio-Data Form (Addendum 3). Typed signatures are not acceptable. Either physically sign or save the Bio-Data Form as a PDF and electronically sign it. Please ensure that you provide a current, valid e-mail address and telephone number for notification purposes. The Bio-Data Form must be fully completed including a proposed hourly rate & signed for the submission to be considered. A Bio-Data Form without a proposed hourly rate and/or signature may cause you to not be considered.
(d) Qualified individuals must submit a curriculum vitae or a resume, which clearly demonstrates their education, experience, knowledge, and skills and abilities as they relate to the qualification elements. Resume must indicate: the earliest possible start date for the offeror; as well as formal title, and duration (start date / end date) for each listed position. Resume is limited to 10 pages and must not contain a photo or any salary information.
(e) Describe your experience and knowledge in regards to the qualification requirements in no more than five pages. Clearly demonstrate how your prior experience is either relevant or directly related to the duties of this position as listed under Section 5. Duties. The responses should describe specifically and accurately what experience, training, education and/or awards you have received that are relevant to each factor. Cite specific examples where appropriate.
(f) Qualified individuals must submit at least three but no more than five professional references, who are not relatives or family members. Submitted references must include current information, as follows:
1. Name of reference
2. Offeror's relationship to reference
3. Title of reference at current job
4. Reference current telephone number (work or personal)
5. Reference e-mail address (work)
At least two references must be from direct supervisors (current or prior) who can provide information regarding the applicant's knowledge and experience in the field of Environment and Social Performance. Preferably, the references should be from within the last 5 years of the applicant's professional employment history.
(g) Submissions must be signed and received prior to the closing date and time specified above to be considered for this position. Only physically signed or electronic signature are permitted; typed signatures are not acceptable, e.g. "/s" or "[typed name of the offeror]."
(h) To ensure consideration of submissions for the intended position, please reference the position title and announcement number on the subject line of your submission email and on supporting documentation and any cover letter.
13. Response Deadline
Electronic submission is required. Mailed copies of any submission shall not be accepted. Electronic packages shall be submitted by e-mail to leeae@mcc.gov before the deadline stated on page 1 of this Combined Synopsis Solicitation. Submission shall reference the position title and the announcement number on the subject line of the e-mail.
MCC does not accept responsibility for delays in transmission or receipt of any submission. Offerors are responsible for submitting their package so as to reach the designated Government office by the closing date and time specified on page 1 of this Combined Synopsis Solicitation. Submissions received after the closing date and time will not be considered, unless there is acceptable evidence to establish that it was indeed received by the Government installation prior to the time and date specified in this announcement. Receipt of submissions in response to this announcement does not constitute an award commitment. The U.S. Government will not reimburse any costs incurred in the preparation of a submission. Any submission is at the sole risk of the offeror.
14. Question Deadline
Any questions regarding this announcement must be submitted in writing via email to MCCPSC@mcc.gov and leeae@mcc.gov before the deadline as given on page 1 of this Combined Synopsis Solicitation.
15. Selection Process
a) Selection Process
In order to be considered for the requirement, an offeror must at a minimum meet the Required Qualifications listed above in Section 7. Qualifications. Consideration and selection will be based on a panel evaluation of the offeror's qualifications. In addition to the materials listed above, offerors are strongly encouraged to write a cover letter, not to exceed one page, to highlight their suitability for this position. The cover letter is not required and is not accepted as the required written narrative.
All Submissions will be evaluated based on the documentation submitted, the offeror's evidence of the above qualification requirements, performance in a potential discussion/negotiation session, if conducted, and information provided by references, if contacted. Please note that for evaluation purposes, MCC will take into consideration your proposed labor rate and any requested pay supplement in lieu of fringe benefits. All submissions will receive one of three scores for each of the required and desired qualifications: Does Not Meet, Meets, or Exceeds. MCC reserves the right to conduct interviews with the most qualified offerors and/or conduct a reference check on those individuals.
Offerors are strongly encouraged to ensure the work history portion thoroughly documents the duties, responsibilities and accomplishments that are directly related to this requirement in order to verify specialized experience. Errors or omissions may affect your evaluation.
The U.S. Government and MCC are not obligated to make any award or pay for any costs associated with the preparation and submission of a proposal in response to this announcement. Award of this contract is contingent on availability of funds. MCC reserves the right to not award any contract as a result of this announcement.
b) Evaluation Criteria
All quotes will be evaluated based on the evaluation factors listed below.
The following evaluation factors and sub-factors are listed in descending order of importance, starting with the most important:
1. Technical Capability: Offerors must clearly demonstrate on the submitted CV or resume that she/he would satisfy the qualifications in accordance with Section 7. Qualifications to perform the duties in accordance with Section 5. Duties. Only those quotes that meet the required technical qualifications per Section 7. Qualifications will be considered. Candidates with desired qualifications will be given additional consideration.
2. Past Performance: Offerors will be evaluated on 3 to 5 professional references for relevant work performed during the past three years. The Government will evaluate relevant work with successful performance.
The Government reserves the right to consider information from any other sources when evaluating the offeror's past performance.
3. Price: The Government will examine price quotes for reasonableness and completeness. Offerors are requested and encouraged to provide any discounted pricing.
The Bio-Data Form must be completed for the Price evaluation factor.
Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government's best interests, the Government will evaluate Quotes for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. This includes options under FAR clause 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services, which applies to this solicitation. Evaluation of options under FAR 52.217-8 will be accomplished by using the prices offered for the last option period to determine the price for a 6-month option period, which will be added to the base and other option years to arrive at the total price. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).
c) Contract Award
This contract shall be awarded directly by MCC to an individual, not to a firm. The individual must have an active DUNS No. and "Active" status in the System for Award Management (SAM) for award.
d) Contract and Period of Performance
The successful offeror(s) may be offered a full-time, personal services type contract for a one-year base period plus 4 one-year option periods, based upon performance, agency requirements, and available funding.
The base period of performance shall be from date of award for 12 months. All option periods are exercised at the sole discretion of MCC. The contract will be for a full-time PSCs position with 10,435 total hours over the duration of the contract.
e) Place of Performance
Performance in Washington, DC USA.
16. Addenda
See attachments for:
1. Position Description
2. Bio-Data Form
3. Provisions and Clauses
(End of Solicitation)
Andrew E. Lee, Contract Specialist, Phone 2025213669, Email leeae@mcc.gov
