Proposal Information

Specification Value

RFQ no. 95332424R0003

RFQ Name Acquisition Support Services

RFQ Type RFP

Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)

RFQ Department
Contracts & Grants Management Division (CGM)

Proposal Due Date

5:00 PM ET, Friday, May 30, 2024
and Time

Questions Due Date

5:00 PM ET, Friday, May 10, 2024
and Time

RFQ Mode of
Electronically via email
Submission

Mami Obeng-Duro, Contract Specialist

[email protected]
Carlos I. Torres-Roman, Contract Specialist
Point of Contact
[email protected]
Maxwell Sarpong, Contracting Officer
[email protected]

MCC Headquarters
1099 Fourteenth Street NW, Suite 700
WASHINGTON DC
Place of
US 20005
Performance
Other MCC-leased space in the Washington, D.C. metro area, or as
specifically authorized by the COR in accordance with the MCC
policies.

Five (5) years

Period of
Start Date: 7/28/24
Performance
End Date: 7/27/30

Set Aside 100% FOR:

 Specification Value

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)

Security Clearance Public Trust or equivalent security clearance

NAICS 541611

Senior Contract Specialist III (Site Lead)

Key Personnel
Senior Contract Specialist II

Task Order Type Time and Materials (T&M)

Background
The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is a U.S. Government corporation established in
2003 with the mission to reduce poverty through economic growth. The MCC Contracts &
Grants Management (CGM) Division requires professional services to supplement its Federal
employee staff. The CGM Division currently has 11 Federal employees and 17 contractor-staffed
Personal Services Contractors (PSCs). This IDIQ contract is to staff the CGM PSC positions.
The MCC is authorized by statute to award personal services contracts as defined by FAR 2.101
and 37.104. The nature of the contract administration work under this contract necessitates the
MCC supervisors to directly supervise the contractor's staff. The CGM Division uses various
commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) products for its contract writing system, contract workload
tracking, and operational reporting. The CGM Division processes a diverse workload of different
transaction types, including traditional contracting methods and mechanisms, FA awards, IAAs,
and personal services contracts. The Government requires acquisition support PSCs that can
process and track this diverse workload. The Government will consider the Offeror's reasonable
and effective retention incentive plan for this award. The Government will not reimburse the
Contractor for any costs incurred in excess of the contract obligation. The minimum amount of
this IDIQ contract is established at $2,500, and the maximum amount is established at
$33,000,000.00.

Scope
The project involves providing acquisition support services to the Millennium Challenge
Corporation (MCC), Contracts & Grants Management Division (CGM). The Contractor will
provide Personal Services Contractors (PSCs) to supplement the CGM Division's Federal
employee staff. The PSCs will perform a variety of tasks, including:

 Processing and tracking a diverse workload of different transaction types, including

traditional contracting methods, FA awards, and IAAs.
  Providing acquisition support services, such as developing statements of work,
procurement strategy, evaluation plans, pricing methodologies, and contract
administration.
 Preparing solicitations, contract supporting documents, contract awards, and other related
documents.
 Executing modifications to contracts and conducting analysis of alternatives.
 Applying price/cost analysis techniques.
 Supporting the contract closeout process.
 Providing administrative support, such as onboarding and orientation, training, timesheet
review and approval, performance appraisals, and monitoring and correcting performance
issues.
 Assisting with the MCC FAC-COR Program.
 Researching, creating, and updating internal policies, guidance, instructions, and data.
 Facilitating CGM quarterly quality assurance (QA) reviews.
 Facilitating CGM standardization projects.

The Contractor is expected to recruit and retain highly qualified PSCs, maintain financial
capability and responsibility, and demonstrate expertise in Federal contracting and FA awards.
The Government will assess the Contractor's performance using a Quality Assurance
Surveillance Plan (QASP).

Task Areas

C.3 Consultant Staffing Performance Requirements

 Overview: This section outlines the performance requirements for the consultant staff,
including work schedule, citizenship requirements, and background security
investigations.
 Key Responsibilities:
o Work timely and effectively in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
o Adhere to MCC's biweekly 80-hour work schedule with potential overtime.
o Be a U.S. citizen and successfully complete a background security investigation.
o File an annual Financial Disclosure Form (OGE 450) if required.

C.3.1 Candidate Resumes

 Overview: This section details the requirements for candidate resumes and the pre-
screening process conducted by the Contractor.
 Key Responsibilities:
o Forward pre-qualified candidate resumes to the COR, PM, and CO in a timely
manner.
o Provide resumes of multiple highly qualified candidates within ten (10) business
days for Government consideration.
o Pre-screen candidates for:
 Recent and relevant technology skills.
  Recent and relevant acquisition and contracting experience.
 Recent and relevant knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and
experience.

C.3.2 Retention and Human Resources Capabilities

 Overview: This section outlines the Contractor's responsibilities for recruiting and
retaining highly qualified PSCs.
 Key Responsibilities:
o Recruit and retain highly qualified PSCs.
o Provide resumes of multiple candidates within 5 business days from the date of
identification for a vacancy or a new requirement.
o Maintain financial capability and responsibility.
o Demonstrate human resource management and strategic staffing capability,
including:
 Adherence to ethical considerations.
 Benefits package offered to employees.
 Historical retention rates.
 Ability to staff required positions within 2 weeks of award.
 Suitable, available, and trustworthy PSCs.
 Ability to recruit and retain highly qualified PSCs for all labor categories.
 Expertise in Federal contracting and FA awards.

C.4 Required Labor Categories and Qualifications

 Overview: This section details the required labor categories and qualifications for each
position.
 Key Responsibilities:
o Provide personnel with the required qualifications for each labor category.
o Meet the specific duties and responsibilities outlined for each position.
o Possess the required education, experience, training, and knowledge, skills, and
abilities.

C.5 Training Requirements

 Overview: This section outlines the training requirements for PSCs and the process for
obtaining approval for training.
 Key Responsibilities:
o Identify qualified candidates that already possess the necessary training or desired
certification.
o Obtain written approval from the COR prior to any training or coursework.
o Assume responsibility for all costs related to training or coursework.

C.6 Staffing and Retention Plan

  Overview: This section requires the Contractor to provide a plan for staffing and
retaining PSCs throughout the contract period.
 Key Responsibilities:
o Initiate, update, and provide a plan as requested by the Government.
o Address the following in the plan:
 Process for engaging and retaining incumbent PSCs.
 Detailed screening process for vetting candidates.
 Interview coordination of all new candidates.
 Reference checks coordination of all new candidates.
 Commitment to onboard MCC-selected incumbent PSCs within 5 days of
contract award.
 How the contractor will assume responsibility with minimal disruption.
 Detailed incentives and management approaches to engage and retain
PSCs.

C.7 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) and Performance Requirements

Standards

 Overview: This section outlines the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) and
performance requirements standards for the Contractor.
 Key Responsibilities:
o Meet the required standards of performance for each performance indicator.
o Ensure contract actions are complete, correct, detailed, and processed timely.
o Maintain customer satisfaction.
o Demonstrate the ability to identify and pre-screen highly qualified candidates.
o Deploy effective employment and retention approaches to retain highly qualified
PSCs.

H. Special Contract Requirements

 Overview: This section outlines special contract requirements, including security

requirements, conflicts of interest, and payment procedures.
 Key Responsibilities:
o Comply with MCC safety and security regulations at MCC Headquarters.
o Ensure all PSCs and contract employees meet fitness and MCC Photo ID Badge
requirements.
o Comply with personnel security requirements for PSCs paid directly by MCC.
o Comply with personnel security requirements for contractor employees and other
PSCs.
o Comply with the Organizational Conflicts of Interest: Preclusion from
Implementation Contract clause.
o Comply with the ODC Reimbursement clause.
o Comply with the Increase in Services clause.

L.3 Offeror's Submission Instructions

  Overview: This section outlines the submission instructions for the Offeror's proposal.
 Key Responsibilities:
o Submit an electronic copy of the complete proposal addressing all requirements of
the RFP.
o Prepare the proposal according to the specified format requirements.
o Submit the electronic proposal according to the specified instructions.
o Ensure all supporting data is in a format capable of being highlighted, copied, and
pasted.
o Order electronic files logically and use a sensible naming convention.
o Ensure all submissions are legible, intelligible, and free of spelling and grammar
errors.

L.3.4 Phase 1: Corporate Capabilities

 Overview: This phase requires the Offeror to address its Corporate Capabilities and
Experience.
 Key Responsibilities:
o Provide a summary of work experiences for similar projects.
o Discuss experience recruiting for Federal contract specialists.
o Highlight familiarity with the FAR and 2 CFR 200.
o Present unique/competitive offerings in recruitment and retention.
o Submit a Cover Letter that includes:
 Company name and SAM.gov UEI.
 Solicitation number.
 Acknowledgement of the solicitation and all amendments.
 Name, title, and signature of the authorized individual.
 Name, title, and direct contact information of the authorized negotiator.
 Any active debarment or suspension actions.
 Relevant FAR representations.
 Promissory statement regarding proposal validity.

L.3.4 Phase 2: Technical Approach and Price

 Overview: This phase addresses both the non-price and price factors of the proposal.
 Key Responsibilities:
o Submit a 30-page Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation for the Technical Approach.
o Address the following in the presentation:
 Recruitment and Staffing Capabilities.
 Retention of Staff.
 Resumes, Past Performance References, and Commitment Letters of Key
Personnel.
 Past Performance.
o Submit a total compensation plan that sets forth proposed salaries and fringe
benefits.
o Provide supporting information, such as compensation surveys and studies.
 o Complete and submit the pre-formatted Excel attachment for the Price Proposal.

L.3.4 Phase 3: Oral Presentation

 Overview: This phase requires the Offeror to give an Oral Presentation based on their
Phase 2 Technical Approach PowerPoint Presentation.
 Key Responsibilities:
o Deliver the oral presentation in a hybrid setting (mix of virtual and in-person).
o Attend the presentation with up to three (3) representatives, including the
proposed Senior Contract Specialist III.
o Be prepared to deliver the presentation within one (1) week of being invited.
o Follow the schedule for the oral presentation.
o Demonstrate subject matter expertise by discussing technical understanding and
ability to satisfy Government requirements.
o Highlight comparable engagements that demonstrate successful execution.
o Address risk management strategies and innovative solutions.
o Describe the proposed Senior Contract Specialist III's experience and
qualifications.
o Demonstrate strong public speaking skills and the ability to interact with people at
all levels.
o Answer questions from MCC regarding corporate capabilities, technical approach,
and price.
o Answer five technical questions pertaining to the FAR and the use of Microsoft
Office products.

M.4 Evaluation Factors

 Overview: This section outlines the evaluation factors that will be used for award.
 Key Responsibilities:
o Meet the evaluation criteria for each factor and subfactor.
o Demonstrate ability to rapidly recruit and staff existing vacancies.
o Demonstrate ability to retain incumbent and new PSCs.
o Provide resumes, past performance references, and commitment letters of key
personnel.
o Provide examples of relevant past performance.
o Demonstrate corporate capabilities and eligibility to provide acquisition support
services.
o Submit a reasonable and complete price proposal.

M.6 Determination of Competitive Range

 Overview: This section outlines the process for determining the competitive range for the
solicitation.
 Key Responsibilities:
o Submit a proposal that conforms to the requirements outlined in the solicitation.
 o Achieve high ratings for all evaluation criteria.
o Submit a reasonable and complete cost/price proposal.
o Be prepared for potential discussions regarding the proposal.

Submission Instructions

L.3 Offeror's Submission Instructions

L.3.1 Submittal Format

 The Offeror shall submit an electronic copy of the complete proposal addressing all
requirements of this RFP.
 The proposal shall clearly, completely, and concisely indicate the Offeror's responses to
the evaluation criteria outlined below.
 The electronic proposal shall be prepared so that if the proposal is printed it meets the
following format requirements:
o 8.5 x 11-inch paper size, except for charts and graphs (such as MS-Project) that
may be presented on 11 x 17-inch paper size if needed.
o Single-spacing lines, including figures or glossaries.
o 1-inch margins all around.
o 11-point Times New Roman or Calibri font text in all documents, such as visual
representations with texts, graphs, figures, tables, spreadsheets, etc. (with the
exception of the PowerPoint presentation as noted in the following bullet).
o 11-point or larger text in Times New Roman or Calibri in the PowerPoint
presentation.
o Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel file format without Macros. Adobe PDF
file format may be permitted only for the signed documents, such as the Cover
Letter, Commitment Letters, and Resumes.
o All pages of each section must be sequentially numbered.

L.3.2 Electronic Submission

 The electronic proposal shall be submitted as following:

o The complete proposal shall be emailed to Mami Obeng-Duro, Contract
Specialist, at [email protected], Carlos I. Torres-Roman, Contract
Specialist, at [email protected], and Maxwell Sarpong, Contracting
Officer, at [email protected] prior to the submission deadline.
o All electronic files shall be in Microsoft Office 2010 or later file format. The files
shall be uncompressed without any security protection or Macros. Excel
spreadsheets shall contain cells and formulas that are visible and unprotected.
Offerors shall not create links within or among their submission files. A directory
identifying the file names and contents of all submission files shall accompany the
submission. All price information shall be submitted as a separate file. Also see
MCC 52.204-71 Notice of MCC Electronic Mail Filters (June 2019).
 o All supporting data, such as graphic representations, graphs, figures, tables, and
spreadsheets, shall be in a format capable of being highlighted, copied, and pasted
into another application using Microsoft Office 2010 or later software.
o The electronic files shall be ordered logically and have a sensible, cogent, and
consistent naming convention.
o All submissions should be legible, intelligible, and free of spelling and grammar
errors to make them easy to read and comprehensible.

L.3.3 Advisory Down-Select

 The Government will use advisory down-select as the evaluation technique.

 There will be three phases, in which at every phase the Government will assess the best
Offerors to invite to the next phase, until award.
 Those evaluated not to be among the best Offerors will be notified not to participate in
the next phase of the solicitation; however, they are not precluded from submitting their
next-phase proposal.
 The Government will evaluate every proposal we receive. However, based on the
Government's evaluation, those advised not to submit their next-phase proposal are
unlikely to be the best Offeror for award.
 There are three phases to this solicitation:
o Phase 1: Corporate Capabilities
o Phase 2: Technical Approach and Price
o Phase 3: Oral Presentation

L.3.4 Phase 1: Corporate Capabilities

 The Offeror shall provide a summary of work experiences for projects that are similar in
nature, scope, complexity, and difficulty to that which will be performed under this
solicitation.
 The Offerors should discuss their experience recruiting for Federal contract specialists,
their familiarity with the FAR and the 2 CFR 200, and their unique/competitive offerings
in recruitment and retention.
 The Corporate Capabilities volume must include a Cover Letter, which shall clearly
identify:
o The company name and SAM.gov unique entity identifier (UEI)
o The solicitation number
o The acknowledgement that the submission is in response to the full terms and
conditions of the solicitation and all its amendment(s)
o Name, title, and signature of the individual authorized to commit the Offeror to
the proposal
o Name, title, direct contact (direct phone number and email address) of the
individual authorized to negotiate on the Offeror's behalf
o Any active debarment or suspension actions by the Federal government or certain
FAR representations, such as FAR 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications
Equipment or Services —Representation, FAR 52.209-2 Prohibition on
Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations —Representation, and FAR
 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or
a Felony Conviction under Any Federal Law, that may complicate or prohibit the
Government from considering the Offeror for an award
o The promissory statement, "The Offeror's proposal at each phase is valid for 180
days after submission" —the proposal may be valid for longer than 180 days if
the Offeror so chooses.
 The Corporate Capabilities shall not exceed 4 pages and it shall be submitted either in
Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF file format. The Government suggests that the Cover
Letter of the Corporate Capabilities volume be one or two pages (of the four pages total
for the volume).

L.3.4 Phase 2: Technical Approach and Price

 The non-price parts of this proposal shall not contain any price information.
 The Technical Approach, unless otherwise noted, shall be submitted as a 30-page
Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation, which the Offeror(s) shall use in their Phase 3: Oral
Presentation.
 Phase 2, Part A: Recruitment and Staffing Capabilities
o The Offeror's presentation shall demonstrate the ability to rapidly recruit and staff
existing vacancies based on the requirements of this solicitation, including finding
highly qualified potential candidates and adequately pre-screening these potential
candidates in accordance with Section C – Description/Specifications/Statement
of Work. Detailed plans of recruitment and staffing shall be discussed.
o Offerors may highlight their Corporate Capabilities (Phase 1) also in this part.
o This part shall be a component of the Offeror's 30-page Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation. Slides beyond the first 30 pages will not be reviewed or evaluated.
 Phase 2, Part B: Retention of Staff
o The Offeror's presentation shall demonstrate the ability to retain both the existing
incumbent PSCs under contracts 95332418D0018 and the new PSCs recruited to
the contract, including:
 Incumbent staff engagement and retention strategy.
 Detailed breakdown of competitive benefits and salary (to include all
fringe benefits offered to the PSCs, such as insurance policies, paid-time-
off policies, and other compensation elements).
 Internal retention strategies and incentive plans. Incentive plans are not
required but also not discouraged. The Government intends to consider all
reasonable and effective retention strategies and plans.
 Engagement with on-site PSCs and CGM management to proactively
address and minimize potential sources of turnover.
o This part shall be a component of the Offeror's 30-page Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation. Slides beyond the first 30 pages will not be reviewed or evaluated.
 Phase 2, Part C: Resumes, Past Performance References, and Commitment Letters
of Key Personnel
o The Offeror shall provide one (1) Resume and Commitment Letter of a
prospective candidate at the Senior Contract Specialist III (Site Lead) and four (4)
Resumes and Commitment Letters of prospective candidates at the Senior
 Contract Specialist Level II who satisfy the required education, experience,
knowledge, skills, and abilities in Federal contracting as it relates to subsections
C.4.4 and C.4.5. The Resumes shall be signed and include three (3) or more Past
Performance Reference information. Although, it is not a guarantee that the
Government will accept to recruit these candidates, the respective candidates must
sign their Commitment Letter.
o There is no page limit to this part and these documents are to be submitted
separately from the PowerPoint Presentation in either Microsoft Word or in
Adobe PDF file format.
 Phase 2, Part D: Past Performance
o The Offeror shall provide three (3) examples of relevant contracts, task orders, or
calls similar in size, scope, and complexity to this solicitation's Statement of
Work. The work shall have been performed by the Offeror as a prime contractor
or subcontractor within the past three years of the date of this solicitation. The
example should include the following information:
 Contract/Order Number
 Period of Performance
 Contract/Order Value (Both Annual and Total)
 Technical POC (Name/Email/Telephone Number)
 Contractual POC (Name/Email/Telephone Number)
 Project Description
 Relevance to Section C – Description/Specifications/Statement of Work
o The Government will consider this information, as well as information obtained
from any other sources, when evaluating past performance.
o This part shall be a component of the Offeror's 30-page Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation. Slides beyond the first 30 pages will not be reviewed or evaluated.
 Phase 2, Part E: Price
o Offerors shall submit a total compensation plan that sets forth proposed salaries
and fringe benefits for professional employees working on this contract.
Supporting information shall include data, such as recognized national and
regional compensation surveys and relevant studies of professional, public and
private organizations, which were used in establishing the total compensation
structure. Plans indicating unreasonably high or unrealistically low professional
employee compensation may be assessed adversely.
o The Offeror may propose different labor hours and labor categories than those
reflected in Section B. For any deviation from the labor categories, labor mix, and
hours stated in Section B, however, the Offeror shall provide a written
explanation of its technical approach and its correlation to the proposed labor
hours, labor mix, and the SOW requirement.
o The hourly rates for each position and the extended total price for the anticipated
hours for the contract's complete period of performance will be evaluated by the
Government. Compensation plans indicating unrealistically low professional
employee compensation may be assessed adversely.
o MCC is a Federal government entity working in international development to
reduce poverty around the world. Offerors are strongly encouraged to present
their best, competitive, and discounted prices.
 o Note: The Offerors must complete and submit the pre-formatted Excel attachment
to this solicitation as a component of their Price Proposal. Offerors should not
change the format in the Excel file without an explicit approval from the
Contracting Officer prior to the change. Any unapproved Offeror-made changes
to the spreadsheet format may adversely impact the evaluation of their price
proposals. The Excel pricing proposal must be submitted as a Microsoft Excel
file.
o There is no page limit to this part, and it must be submitted as a separate
document/attachment from the rest of the non-price technical parts (Phase 2 Parts
A to E).

L.3.4 Phase 3: Oral Presentation

 Offeror(s) with the most highly rated proposals from Phase 2 will be invited to give an
Oral Presentation.
 The Oral Presentation will give an opportunity for Offeror(s) to expound and highlight
their corporate capabilities, technical approach, and price.
 The Offerors shall be prepared to deliver their oral presentation in as little as one (1)
week of being invited to do so by the Government.
 The Offeror's Phase 2 Technical Approach PowerPoint Presentation shall be used for its
Oral Presentation.
 Oral presentations will be held in a hybrid setting (mix of virtual and in-person) with the
physical location at the MCC headquarters, 1099 Fourteenth Street, 7th Floor, NW
Washington DC, 20005.
 The attendance of up to three (3) representatives, one of whom shall be the proposed
Senior Contract Specialist III, is mandatory. The three attendees must be from the prime
contractor only, and any representatives from subcontractors will not be permitted.
 Oral presentations are tentatively scheduled from June 28 2024 to July 5 2024.
Responsive Offerors will be notified of the date, time, and precise location of the oral
presentation. The Government will do its best to accommodate agreeable date and time;
however, this may not be possible due to the limited time and availability. If an Offeror
declines the date and time provided by the Government, they may not be considered for
award. Additional information and requirements, e.g., content, Government
attendance/participation, presentation slides, and available presentation equipment, will
be addressed in the Government's invitation to the Offeror. As COVID-19 continues to be
a concern for some, virtual participation, masks, and/or social distancing will be honored
upon request. Those feeling unwell should not attend the oral presentation in person.
Therefore, except for the proposed Senior Contract Specialist III who must be in
attendance either in-person or virtually, the Offeror shall consider alternative attendees in
advance of the oral presentation.
 The schedule of the oral presentation is as follows:
o Setup for Presentation = 15 minutes
o Presentation by the Offeror = 45 minutes
o Transition / Break = 5 minutes
o Questions by MCC = 45 minutes
o Total = 110 minutes (1 hour and 50 minutes)
  As the Government may have back-to-back presentations lined up, MCC will not
accommodate rescheduling or late arrivals. Late arrival from the time of the schedule oral
presentation shall be deducted from the 45-minute Presentation time by the Offeror.
 The 45-minute Presentation by the Offeror shall demonstrate their subject matter
expertise by discussing their technical understanding of and their ability to satisfy the
Government's requirements alongside their 30-slide PowerPoint Presentation. The
presentation shall address how the Offeror proposes to fulfill the performance objectives
of this requirement. The presentation shall highlight comparable engagements that
demonstrates their ability to successfully execute the work in this solicitation. The
presentation shall address areas where the Offeror identified relevant risk management
strategies and any innovative solutions. Further, the proposed Senior Contract Specialist
III shall describe his or her own experience and qualifications to perform work under the
contract. The Offeror is expected to demonstrate strong public speaking skills and the
ability to interact with people at all levels within an organization from practitioners
through senior management.
 The 45-minute Questions by MCC may cover every aspect of the Offeror's corporate
capabilities, technical approach, and price. It will also include five technical questions
(about 10 minutes) pertaining to the FAR and the use of Microsoft Office products to
demonstrate the Offeror's understanding and their ability to adequately pre-screen their
candidates.

L.4 Proposal Due Date

L.4.1 Phase 1 Proposal Submission Deadline

 The Phase 1 Corporate Capabilities volume is required to be submitted via e-mail to

Mami Obeng-Duro, Contract Specialist, at [email protected], Carlos I. Torres-
Roman, Contract Specialist, at [email protected], and Maxwell Sarpong,
Contracting Officer, at [email protected]. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to
confirm receipt with the Contract Specialist and the Contracting Officer.
 Proposals are due no later than 5:00 PM ET, Friday, May 30, 2024.
 To assure timely and proper handling, proposals submission email shall contain the
subject "95332424R0003 Acquisition Support Services Proposal Phase 1" followed by
the company's name.
 The subsequent Phase 2 proposal submission detail will be shared upon the Government's
completion of Phase 1 evaluation.

L.4.2 Questions Submission Deadline

 All questions and correspondence regarding this solicitation must shall be emailed to
Mami Obeng-Duro, Contract Specialist, at [email protected], Carlos I. Torres-
Roman, Contract Specialist, at [email protected], and Maxwell Sarpong,
Contracting Officer, at [email protected].
 The Government does not guarantee that it will answer the questions or requests for
clarification received after this date and time. Questions or requests for clarification that
result in specific information necessary to submit proposals will be provided to all
 contractors. Therefore, questions and comments shall not be marked with a restrictive
legend and shall not include proprietary information. The Government is not obligated to
provide responses to all questions and requests for clarification but will consider them
and incorporate changes into the solicitation as amendment(s) as deemed appropriate and
necessary by the Government.
 Questions are due no later than 5:00 PM ET, Friday, May 10, 2024.
 To assure timely and proper handling, proposals submission email shall contain the
subject "95332424R0003 Acquisition Support Services Question" followed by the
company's name.

L.5 Negotiations/Discussions

 The Government reserves the right to award without negotiations/discussions. Therefore,

Offerors are encouraged to submit sound technical proposals supported by their best,
competitive pricing.

MCC 52.204-72 Cover Letter Requirements and Identification of Points of Contact (NOV
2019)

 Offerors/quoters must provide a Cover Letter signed by an individual authorized to

commit the company to the quote/proposal.
 The cover letter must include the Offeror/Quoter's Business Entity Name, Address, Point
of Contact, Phone Number, Email and DUNS number and identify all enclosures
included in the quote/proposal.
 In addition, the Offeror/quoter must identify the company's anticipated Contractor
Performance and Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) Contractor Representative, to
include the individual's full name, telephone number and email address.
 The letter shall reference the solicitation number and acknowledge that it transmits an
offer in response to the solicitation and amendment(s).
 It shall state: Quote validity for 180 days after submission.

Evaluation Factors for Award

The Government intends to award a single-award T&M IDIQ contract on a best value basis to
the responsive Offeror whose proposal is determined to be the most advantageous to the
Government, both price and non-price factors considered. The Government will use the best-
value, trade-off process to evaluate all responsive proposals on the technical factors described in
Section M and on the price reasonableness for the requirements set forth in Section C and all
terms and conditions set forth in this solicitation.

The Government plans to evaluate the technical proposal independently from the price proposal,
then considering both technical and price factors to determine which offer is the most
advantageous. If the non-price technical factors are evaluated as comparatively equal among
Offerors, the cost/price alone may become the determinant factor for award. Therefore, Offerors
are strongly encouraged to present their best, competitive, and discounted prices. However,
Offerors are cautioned that an award may not necessarily be made to the lowest priced Offeror or
the highest technically rated Offeror.

The Government reserves the right to award without establishing a competitive range,
conducting a negotiation, or holding a discussion.

Any proposal evaluated as less than satisfactory in any non-price factors and subfactors, except
for the optional subfactor, shall be ineligible for award.

M.2 FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION –COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible
offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government,
price and other factors considered. The following factors listed below in descending order of
importance shall be used to evaluate offers:

1. Technical Approach (most important, subfactors listed in descending order of

importance): a. Recruitment and Staffing Capabilities; b. Retention of Staff; c. Resumes,
Past Performance Reference, and Commitment Letters of Key Personnel; d. Past
Performance;
2. Corporate Capabilities; and
3. Price (least important).

Technical and Past Performance, when combined, are more important than Price.

M.4 EVALUATION FACTORS

The following evaluation factors will be used for award. These factors are ranked in descending
order of importance. The evaluation shall be predicated on the adjectival rating system.

Factor 1: Technical Approach

Subfactor 1: Recruitment and Staffing Capabilities

The Offeror will be evaluated based on demonstrated ability to rapidly recruit and staffing
existing vacancies based upon the terms and conditions of the statement of work, including
finding potential candidates and adequately pre-screening these potential candidates for
technical, computer, and interpersonal skills.

Subfactor 2: Retention of Staff

The Offeror will be evaluated based on demonstrated ability of engaging and retaining
incumbent contractor PSCs as requested by the Government and the new PSCs recruited to the
contract, including:

a. Incumbent staff engagement and retention strategy. b. Detailed breakdown of competitive

benefits and salary (to include all fringe benefits offered to the PSCs, such as insurance policies,
paid-time-off policies, and other compensation elements). c. Internal retention strategies and
incentive plans. Incentive plans are not required but also not discouraged. The Government
intends to consider all reasonable and effective retention strategies and plans. d. Engagement
with on-site PSCs and CGM management to proactively address and minimize potential sources
of turnover.

Subfactor 3: Resumes, Past Performance Reference, and Commitment Letters of Key

Personnel

The Offeror shall provide one (1) Resume and Commitment Letter of a prospective candidate at
the Senior Contract Specialist III (Site Lead). The Offeror will be evaluated on the current
candidate pool that would be available to fulfill the Government's acquisition support
requirement. The Offeror shall provide five (5) Resumes of prospective candidates at the Senior
Contract Specialist Level II who satisfy the required education, experience, knowledge, skills,
and abilities in Federal contracting as it relates to subsection C.4.4. The Resumes shall be signed
by the candidate and shall include three (3) or more Past Performance References. Although, it is
not a guarantee that the Government will accept to recruit these candidates, the Offeror shall also
submit a signed Commitment Letter from each of the five prospective candidates.

Subfactor 4: Past Performance

The Offeror shall provide three (3) examples of relevant contracts, task orders, or calls similar in
size, scope, and complexity to this solicitation's Statement of Work. The work shall have been
performed by the Offeror as a prime contractor or subcontractor within the past three years of the
date of this solicitation. The example should include the following information:

a. Contract/Order Number b. Period of Performance c. Contract/Order Value (Both Annual and

Total) d. Technical POC (Name/Email/Telephone Number) e. Contractual POC
(Name/Email/Telephone Number) f. Project Description g. Relevance to Section C. Statement of
Work

The MCC shall consider this information, as well as information obtained from any other
sources, when evaluating past performance.

Factor 2: Corporate Capabilities

The Government will assess the Offeror's demonstrated corporate capabilities and eligibility to
provide the acquisition support services as described in the solicitation. The Government will
evaluate the summary of work experience for similar size, scope, and complexity to that which
will be performed under the prospective contract contemplated by this solicitation, assessing the
likelihood that the Offeror's relevant experience will minimize the risks to the Government of
unsuccessful performance.

Factor 3: Price

While price will not be assigned a rating during the evaluation, it is a criterion in the overall
evaluation of quotes. Price proposals will be analyzed for reasonableness and completeness. A
price proposal found to be unrealistically low or unrealistically high may be considered to reflect
a lack of understanding of the requirements. Offerors are cautioned that unreasonably high or
unrealistically low proposed prices may be grounds for eliminating a quotation from
consideration for award.

M.5 EVALUATION METHODOLOGY

A contract will be awarded to the Offeror whose proposal conforms to the requirements outlined
in this solicitation and is the best value to the Government. The Government will evaluate every
responsive proposal to determine how well it satisfies the Government's requirements. The
Government will assign an adjectival rating to each technical factor and subfactors and will
determine reasonableness ("Is the price too high/unreasonable?") and realism ("Is the price too
low/unrealistic?") to determine the best value.

The potential risk to the Government, such as the technical, schedule, and performance risks,
based on the Offeror's evaluated technical capability and past performance, may also be
evaluated. Any cost/pricing risk based on unreasonable or incomplete costs will be considered.
Throughout the evaluation, the Government may consider "correction potential" when a
deficiency is identified.

M.6 DETERMINATION OF COMPETITIVE RANGE

After the conclusion of Phase 3, the Government may establish the competitive range for the
purpose of conducting discussions regarding the subject solicitation in accordance with FAR
15.306(c). This determination is made on the basis of the ratings of each proposal against all
evaluation criteria specified in the solicitation. (The competitive range is comprised of all of the
most highly rated proposals, unless the range is further reduced for purposes of efficiency. See
FAR 15.306(c)(1) and (2).)

The Government shall evaluate all proposals and determined which proposals are the most
highly rated and eligible for inclusion in the competitive range relying on the merits of each
offer. The merits of each offer are determined on the basis of:

1. The quality of the technical proposal based on the ratings of each proposal against all
evaluation criteria.
2. The reasonableness and completeness of cost/prices.

Those proposals not included in the competitive range will receive no further award
consideration and will be notified of this in accordance with FAR 15.503 Notifications to
unsuccessful offerors.

Attachments and Exhibits

The RFP document lists the following attachments and exhibits:
 Attachment
Title Description
Number

A pre-formatted spreadsheet (Attachment J.1) will be

provided to Offerors to submit their price proposal. The pre-
Pre-
formatted spreadsheet(s) is the ONLY acceptable method of
formatted
J.1 returning the price proposal(s). Offerors should not change
Price
the format in the spreadsheet(s) without the CO's prior
Proposal
approval as any Offeror's changes to the spreadsheet format
may adversely impact the evaluation of their price proposals.

Note: While the RFP document states that FAR 52.212-3 and 52.212-5 are attached, it also
mentions that addenda are not attached. This suggests that the FAR clauses are likely included
within the document itself, rather than as separate attachments.

Referenced Documents:

The RFP document also references the following documents:

 MCC 52.242-70 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT RATING

SYSTEM (CPARS) REGISTRATION (NOV 2019)
 MCC 52.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) AND/OR
PROJECT MONITOR (PM) (JULY 2012)
 MCC 52.203-70 CONTRACTOR NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT (MAY 2017)
 MCC 52.232-70 INVOICE INSTRUCTIONS (MAY 2017)
 MCC 52.232-72 LIMITATION OF FUNDS - INCREMENTALLY FUNDED
CONTRACTS (NOV 2006)
 MCC 52.204-70 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL -
FEBRUARY 2019
 MCC 52.209-70 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: PRECLUSION
FROM IMPLEMENTATION CONTRACT (JULY 2012)
 MCC 52.232-74 ODC REIMBURSEMENT (JAN 2007)
 MCC 52.243-70 INCREASE IN SERVICES (OCT 2006)
 MCC 52.219-70 SECTION 8(a) DIRECT AWARDS (JUNE 2019)
 MCC 52.204-71 NOTICE OF MCC ELECTRONIC MAIL FILTERS (JUNE 2019)
 MCC 52.204-72 COVER LETTER REQUIREMENTS AND IDENTIFICATION OF
POINTS OF CONTACT (NOV 2019)
 MCC 52.213-70 Exclusion of Quotes and Pre-award Communications with Offerors
(June 2019)
 FAR 52.215-2, Audit and Records - Negotiation
 FAR 52.216-21, Requirements
 FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting
 FAR 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations
Act
 FAR 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations
 FAR 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors
  FAR 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels
 FAR 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services —Representation
 FAR 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations —
Representation
 FAR 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a
Felony Conviction under Any Federal Law
 FAR 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video
Surveillance Services or Equipment.
 FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products or
Commercial Services.
 FAR 17.206(b)
 FAR 15.306(c)
 FAR 15.306(c)(1)
 FAR 15.306(c)(2)
 FAR 15.503 Notifications to unsuccessful offerors

These documents are likely referenced throughout the RFP document and may be available on
the MCC website or through other public sources.

Key Personnel
This RFP document outlines specific requirements for Key Personnel to support the Millennium
Challenge Corporation (MCC) Contracts & Grants Management Division (CGM).

Key Personnel Positions

Position Mandatory
Required Qualifications Responsibilities
Title Requirements

Senior - Bachelor's degree with 24 - Serves as the - One SCS III

Contract semester hours in specified fields Contractor's Site Lead (Site Lead) per
Specialist - Desired: Postgraduate degree - Supports the contract - Must
III (SCS with 24 semester hours in Managing Director, be a current
III) specified fields - 10+ years of Deputy Managing employee of the
direct experience in Federal Director, and Contractor
contracting - Desired: FAC- Supervisory
C(Professional) or DAWIA in Procurement Analyst
Contracting (Professional) with projects related to
certification, DAWIA or FAC-C policies, data, training,
Level I certification (now and systems - Performs
defunct), or other non-Federal administrative tasks
certifications/qualifications, such such as onboarding,
as NCMA CFCM and CPCM. training, timesheet
review, performance
appraisals, and
Position Mandatory
Required Qualifications Responsibilities
Title Requirements

performance issue
resolution - Facilitates
the MCC FAC-COR
Program - Assists
CGM in researching,
creating, and updating
internal policies,
guidance, instructions,
and data - Facilitates
CGM quarterly quality
assurance (QA)
reviews and
standardization
projects

Senior - Bachelor's degree with 24 - Serves as a technical - Must be a

Contract semester hours in specified fields resource and advisor - current
Specialist - 8+ years of direct experience in Performs contract employee of the
II (SCS Federal contracting - Desired: administration Contractor
II) FAC-C(Professional) or DAWIA activities - Assists
in Contracting (Professional) customers in
certification, DAWIA or FAC-C developing statements
Level I certification (now of work and
defunct), or other non-Federal procurement strategy -
certifications/qualifications, such Analyzes business
as NCMA CFCM and CPCM. needs and determines
appropriate contracting
vehicles - Prepares
solicitations, contract
supporting documents,
contract awards, and
other related
documents - Executes
modifications to
contracts - Applies
price/cost analysis
techniques - Supports
the development of
budgets - Leads
negotiations -
Coordinates the
extension of periods of
Position Mandatory
Required Qualifications Responsibilities
Title Requirements

performance -
Resolves delivery and
acceptance disputes -
Approves partial
payments and final
payments - Performs
closeout or contract
cancellations -
Provides high-level
technical assistance -
Provides direction and
guidance to less
experienced team
members - Meets with
MCC colleagues to
discuss various matters
- Serves as a central
point of contact -
Recommends or
initiates appropriate
action to protect
Government's interests
- Awards and
administers grants,
cooperative
agreements, or other
related instruments -
Determines awardee
eligibility - Announces
programs and
soliciting applications
or proposals -
Oversees, reviews,
analyzes, and evaluates
grants/assistance
applications, plans, and
estimates - Negotiates
terms and conditions
of grants/assistance
awards - Prepares,
processes, issues, and
tracks grants/assistance
awards - Conducts
 Position Mandatory
Required Qualifications Responsibilities
Title Requirements

resolution of audit
findings - Conducts
post-award reviews
and analyses

Resume Requirements

 Format: Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF file format

 Content: - Full name - Work and home addresses - Work and personal email addresses -
Work and personal telephone numbers - Personal cell phone number - Three (3) or more
Past Performance References
 Page Limitations: No specific page limit for resumes.

Clearance Requirements

 Personnel Security Clearance: - SCS III (Site Lead): Public Trust or equivalent
security clearance - SCS II: Public Trust or equivalent security clearance
 Facility Clearance: - Access to MCC Headquarters, MCCNet, Sensitive But
Unclassified (SBU), Foreign Government Information (FGI), or other designated
sensitive information.
 Time Constraints: - Individuals subject to fitness investigation or reinvestigation must
complete required forms and submit to fingerprint imaging within seven (7) days of
receiving a DIS e-mail request.

Other Personnel-Related Information

 Staffing Levels: - The CGM Division currently has 11 Federal employees and 17
contractor-staffed PSCs. - The Contractor must be able to staff the contract with the
positions requested and retain those individuals with minimal turnover.
 Subcontractor Personnel: - The Contractor must comply with all MCC safety and
security policy and procedures for subcontractor employees.
 Key Personnel Replacement: - The Contractor must provide MCC a suitable
replacement for any PSC or contractor employee determined to be unfit or ineligible for a
MCC Photo ID Badge.

Additional Notes

 The Contractor must provide a staffing and retention plan that addresses the recruitment,
onboarding, and retention of PSCs.
 The Contractor must provide a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) that outlines
performance requirements and standards for the PSCs.
  The Contractor must comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and MCC policies
regarding personnel security and fitness to work for or on behalf of MCC.
 The Contractor must provide a signed non-disclosure agreement from all contractor
employees and independent contractors engaged in the contract.
 The Contractor must submit invoices electronically via email or fax to the designated
payment office.
 The Contractor must use the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) system for submitting
payment requests.
 The Contractor must register in the Contractor Performance Assessment Rating System
(CPARS).

This information is based on the provided RFP document. It is important to review the entire
document for a complete understanding of the Key Personnel requirements.

Red Flags

Personnel Requirements

 Stringent Key Personnel Requirements: The RFP requires the submission of resumes
and commitment letters for specific key personnel, including a Senior Contract Specialist
III (Site Lead) and four Senior Contract Specialist Level II candidates. This could be a
Red Flag for smaller companies or those with limited access to highly qualified personnel
in the specific roles outlined.
 Mandatory Security Clearances: The RFP mandates that all PSCs must be U.S. citizens
and successfully complete a background security investigation. This requirement could
pose a challenge for companies with a diverse workforce or those who may not have
experience navigating the government clearance process.
 Specific Clearance Levels: The RFP specifies that PSCs in certain positions must have a
Public Trust or equivalent security clearance. This could be a Red Flag for companies
who are not familiar with the specific requirements for obtaining these clearances or who
may not have the resources to support the clearance process.
 Tight Timelines for Candidate Submission: The RFP requires the Contractor to
provide resumes of multiple highly qualified candidates within ten (10) business days of
notification of a vacancy. This tight timeline could be a Red Flag for companies with
limited recruiting resources or those who may not have a readily available pool of
qualified candidates.

Technical Challenges

 Complex Software Environment: The RFP outlines a complex software environment

that PSCs must become proficient in using within three months of onboarding. This could
be a Red Flag for companies who may not have the necessary training resources or who
may not have experience with the specific software systems used by MCC.
 Diverse Workload: The RFP requires PSCs to be able to process and track a diverse
workload of different transaction types, including traditional contracting methods, FA
 awards, and IAAs. This could be a Red Flag for companies who may not have experience
with all of the required transaction types or who may not have the resources to support
such a diverse workload.
 Unique Contracting Types: The RFP mentions unique contracting types used by MCC,
such as personal services contracts. This could be a Red Flag for companies who may not
have experience with these specific contracting types or who may not have the expertise
to navigate the associated regulations and procedures.

Contract Administration

 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirement: The RFP mandates that payment
requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's
Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). This could be a Red Flag for companies who may not
have the necessary IT infrastructure or who may not be familiar with the IPP system.
 CPARS Registration: The RFP requires contractors to register in the Contractor
Performance Assessment Rating System (CPARS). While this is a standard requirement
for government contracts, it could be a Red Flag for companies who may not be familiar
with the CPARS system or who may not have the resources to maintain their CPARS
profile.

Other Red Flags

 Limited Funding: The RFP states that the Government is not obligated to pay or
reimburse the contractor more than the amount obligated pursuant to the contract. This
could be a Red Flag for companies who may not have the financial resources to absorb
potential cost overruns or who may not be comfortable with the risk of limited funding.
 Potential for Increased Services: The RFP reserves the right for the Government to add
or delete services if the need arises. This could be a Red Flag for companies who may not
be able to accommodate changes in scope or who may not be comfortable with the
uncertainty of potential service increases.
 Stringent Past Performance Criteria: The RFP requires the Offeror to provide three
examples of relevant contracts, task orders, or calls similar in size, scope, and complexity
to the solicitation's Statement of Work. This could be a Red Flag for companies who may
not have the necessary experience or who may not be able to meet the specific criteria
outlined in the RFP.

Overall, the RFP document presents a number of potential Red Flags that could impact a
company's decision to submit a proposal. Companies should carefully consider the requirements
outlined in the RFP and assess their ability to meet the challenges presented before deciding to
participate in the solicitation.