Independent Evaluation Services in Support of the Benin II Policy Reform and Institutional Strengthening (PRIS) Project

20 December 2018 The closing date for this request for quote is changed from January 3, 2019 to January 11, 2019 at 10:00AM Eastern Time 04 December 2018 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 and Subpart 13.5, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (i) The solicitation number is 95332419Q0011. This solicitation is issued as a request for quotations (RFQ). (ii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-101 (effective October 26, 2018). (iii) This solicitation is not a set aside. (iv) Contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure are included in the solicitation. (v) The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) requires a contractor to perform Independent Evaluation Services in support of the Benin II Policy Reform and Institutional Strengthening (PRIS) Project. (vi) Dates and places of delivery are included in the solicitation document. Acceptance is at the Government location and all deliveries are FOB destination. (vii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial applies to this acquisition. Addenda are included in the solicitation. (viii) The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following evaluation criteria are hereby included in paragraph (a) of the provision: A. Technical Capability a. Sub-Factor 1: Staffing b. Sub-Factor 2: Technical Approach/Methodology B. Past Performance C. Price (ix) Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with their offer. See Section K of the solicitation. (x) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items/Alternate I, applies to this acquisition. Addenda are included in the solicitation. (xi) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. See Section I for the additional FAR clauses that are applicable to this acquisition. (xii) The contracting officer has determined that additional terms and conditions (MCC-specific clauses) are necessary for this acquisition. However, the terms and conditions are consistent with customary commercial practices. (xiii) Offers must be submitted via email to Mr. Albert Whitley at whitleyah@mcc.gov with a copy to Ms. Jackie Naranjo (naranjoj@mcc.gov) by no later than 10:00 AM ET on Thursday, January 03, 2019. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted via email to Mr. Whitley with a copy to Ms. Jackie Naranjo (naranjoj@mcc.gov) by no later than 10:00 AM ET on Wednesday, December 12, 2018. (xiv) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Mr. Albert Whitley at (202) 772-6403 or whitleyah@mcc.gov or Ms. Jackie Naranjo at naranjoj@mcc.gov.