FREELANCE PHOTOJOURNALIST SERVICES

(a) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, 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. (b) The Solicitation number is: MCC-12-RFQ-0047 and is issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates all mandatory commercial item provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-61 dated September 13, 2012. (c) The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 711510 and the small business size standard is $7.0 million. (d) The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is an innovative and independent U.S. foreign assistance agency that is helping lead the fight against global poverty. Created by the U.S. Congress in 2004 with strong bipartisan support, MCC is changing the conversation on how best to deliver smart U.S. foreign assistance by focusing on good policies, country ownership and results. MCC forms partnerships with some of the world's poorest countries, but only those committed to good governance, economic freedom and investments in their citizens. MCC provides these well-performing countries with compact grants to fund country-led solutions for reducing poverty through sustainable economic growth. MCC grants are designed to complement other U.S. and international development programs, as well as create an enabling environment for private sector investment. (e) The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) requires a freelance Photojournalist to provide striking imagery to effectively tell the stories of our beneficiaries and impact. The Photojournalist will be expected to travel to MCC partner countries to capture documentary-style photographs to elevate awareness of the MCC model and showcase impacts and results. (f) Photojournalists are invited to submit their quotations in response to this notice by 5:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), September 24, 2012. Only e-mailed requests for additional information will be accepted at contact@example.gov 12:00 Noon EDT, September 24, 2012. Quotations submitted in response to this notice shall include the solicitation number in the subject line and be signed, dated and submitted via email to contact@example.gov. (g) GSA Schedule Holders who responded to MCC-12-RFQ-0047are still being considered and should not re-submit. Additionally, Freelance Photojournalists who responded to the MCC Freelance Photojournalist solicitation based on invitation from the Contracting Officer are still being considered and should not re-submit. (h) The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provision FAR 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. FAR provisions and clauses may be obtained from the Internet Web address at: http://acquisition.gov/far/index.html. (i) The FAR provision 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, applies to this Solicitation. See attached document entitled: Selection Factors/ Evaluation. The Government will award a Commercial Item, Time and Materials contract resulting from this RFQ to the responsible vendor whose quote conforming to the RFQ will be most advantageous to the Government, based on technical, past performance, price, and other factors in the solicitation. When combined, technical and past performance evaluation factors are more important than cost/price. (j) All vendors who do business with the Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM): https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ . A DUNS number is needed to register your entity in SAM. If you do not have a DUNS number, you can request a DUNS number for free by visiting D&B at: http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform. It takes 1-2 business days to obtain a DUNS number. Representations and Certifications will be obtained from SAM. (k) The FAR clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, (Alt I) applies to this acquisition with addendum to the clause. The Addendum is attached. (l) FAR clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation and proposed subsequent contract (See attached Addendum for the other applicable clauses contained within FAR clause 52.212-5) (m) There are no additional contract requirement(s) necessary for this acquisition other than those consistent with customary commercial practices. (n) See attached documents entitled: 1) ADDENDUM TO FAR CLAUSE 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS -COMMERCIAL ITEMS; 2) SELECTION / EVALUATION; 3) PHOTOJOURNALIST PRICE TEMPLATE