Learning Needs Assessment Consultant

Millennium Challenge Corporation Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Learning Needs Assessment Consultant Solicitation: MCC-17-RFQ-0089 1) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 and in accordance with Subpart 13.5, as supplemented with additional information including in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Solicitation number is MCC-17-RFQ-0089 and is issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates all mandatory commercial item provisions and clauses that are in effect through the most recent Federal Acquisition Regulation amendments which can be found at http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html 2) The North American Industrial Classification Systems (NAICS) code is 611710 and the small business size standard is $15 million. 3) FAR Clauses 52.212-1 through 52.212-5 apply to this procurement. The exact text and wording of clauses and provisions may be obtained from the Internet at http://acquisition.gov/far/index.html. The Government contemplates the award of a Time and Materials Order resulting from this solicitation. NOTE: An Addendum to FAR clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, (Alt I) and 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items is attached. 4) The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is a U.S. Government corporation whose mission is to provide assistance that will support economic growth and poverty reduction in carefully selected countries that demonstrate a commitment to just and democratic governance economic freedom, and investments in their citizenry. For more information on the MCC, please visit www.mcc.gov. 5) THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS FOR AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT AND IS NOT FOR INDIVIDUALS SEEKING DIRECT EMPLOYMENT WITH MCC. PLEASE VISIT: http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/Independent-Contractor-Defined FOR INFORMATION REGARDING INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS. Note: MCC will assist the consultant in coordinating with an Independent Contractor Engagement Services Provider for payroll, travel, international travel insurance, etc., therefore, a DUNS number and registration in System for Award Management (SAMS) is not required. 6) Description of Services: The mission of the MCC Talent & Organizational Development Unit (T&OD) within the Human Resources (HR) division is to support the agency's mission and embodiment of values by acting as a strategic partner in establishing, maintaining, and enhancing talent and organizational development across MCC. MCC T&OD accomplishes this by focusing on programs and activities to: i. maximize talent by assessing and providing services to support realization of potential via continuous individual professional development and personal growth as these are preconditions for satisfaction and effectiveness; and ii. advance organizational maturation and effectiveness by facilitating critical team discussions, providing generative coaching and development opportunities for supervisors, promoting individual development and collective strategic sense-making across leadership cadres, and prompting system-level thinking. In order to move forward this ambitious mission using evidence-informed decision-making T&OD requires current and accurate data: both quantitative and qualitative. The Consultant shall provide a synopsis of relevant current research (i.e., at a minimum cognitive psychology, organizational dynamics, and capabilities), propose a design for the assessment, develop a project plan (with associated timeline), collaboratively execute the design with MCC T&OD staff, and draft a comprehensive report (results, analysis, recommendation) of the LNA. 7) The Government will award an order to the responsible independent consultant(s) whose quote conforming to this notice represents the best value in terms of technical criteria, past performance and price. All non-price factors (technical criteria and past performance) are more important than price. If found advantageous, the Government reserves the right to make more than one award as a result of this solicitation. 8) The consultant will work from their home office and/or MCC headquarters or MCC eligible countries. Performance location will be determined at the time of award. 9) Evaluation Factors. Only quotes which meet the mandatory technical evaluation criteria will be considered. Candidates with preferred qualifications will be given additional consideration: Technical Evaluation Criteria: All mandatory qualifications described below must be addressed in the quote submitted in accordance with paragraph "13) Quote Submission" below. Mandatory Requirements: Provide evaluation criteria similar to the following: - A minimum of 10 years of experience in relevant field (e.g., talent development strategies, assessment methodologies, multifaceted curriculum design, applied psychology) and conversant famiality with research in fields relevant to talent development (e.g., adult development theory, cognitive psychology, capabilities planning, organizational culture). - An advanced postgraduate degree (accredited Masters or Ph.D.) in a field of applied pscychology, education, organization science, or a related discipline. - A proven ability to integrate current research across disciplines into study design and execution. - Good inter-personal and communication skills, and ability to work cooperatively for execution on short turn-around. - Ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholder sets (e.g., employees, managers) and manage expectations. - An established track record of preparing and producing timely products appropriately tailored to audience. - Exhibit responsible and flexible attitude and ability to manage a variety of tasks with minimal supervision. Past Performance: Three (3) professional references for relevant work performed during the past three years. Price: The government will examine the proposed rate for reasonableness. 10) Evaluation Methodology. The Government will perform a comparative analysis of quotes and will assess the advantages and disadvantages of each quote as related to the Evaluation Factors. Multiple awards may be made from this notice for additional requirements for a period of 12 months. 11) Quote Deadline. Independent Consultants are invited to submit their quotations in response to this notice by 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST), June 15, 2017. All requests for additional information or questions about this notice must be submitted via email to contact@example.gov and contact@example.gov by 2:00 PM EST on June 7, 2017. Quotations submitted in response to this notice shall include the solicitation number MCC-17-RFQ-0089 AND description of Learning Needs Specialist in the subject line and be signed, dated and submitted via email to contact@example.gov and contact@example.gov. The maximum file size is 10MB. 12) Exclusion of Quotes and Communications. At any time prior to award, including upon receipt of quotes, the Government may exclude a quote from further consideration for reasons such as (but not limited to): non-compliance with instructions related to this solicitation; the quote is not among the most highly rated; or the quote is not likely to be selected for award. The Government need not notify an offeror that its quote has been excluded from further consideration nor need it provide the offeror with a pre-award debriefing. However, the offeror will be provided post-award notification and if requested, a brief explanation of the basis of the award decision. After receipt of quotes, the Government will conduct an evaluation. The Government intends to evaluate quotes and issue a contract/ order without communications with offerors. However, during the evaluation process, the Government may, solely at its discretion, communicate with an offeror for any purpose, such as to gain a better understanding of the quote. As a result of such communication, the Government may allow offerors to submit quote revisions. If quote revisions are allowed, the Government may, solely at its discretion, impose non-common due dates for the revisions. In other words, the Government may elect to have a quote revision date for an offeror that is different than the quote revision date for another offeror(s). The Government need not conduct communications with all offerors. Rather, the Government may, at its discretion, conduct communications with one or only some offerors. Furthermore, the Government need not permit all offerors to submit quote revisions. Rather, the Government may, at its discretion, seek quote revisions from only one or only some offerors. 13) Quote Submission. The Individual Consultant shall submit the following documents: a. Technical: (1) Signed cover letter that summarizes the candidate's qualifications (PDF format); (2) Curriculum Vitae (25 page maximum) that addresses all technical criteria as listed in this solicitation, (Microsoft Word format) b. Past Performance: Three professional references, with contact phone and email information, Microsoft Word file c. Price: Complete the attached Bio-Data form (see attached) to include the independent consultant's proposed rate and salary history. PLEASE DO NOT COMBINE YOUR SUBMISSION INTO ONE (1) DOCUMENT. DOCUMENTS (a), (b), &(c) MUST BE SUBMITTED AS SEPARATE DOCUMENTS. 14) FAR 52.212.3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items shall be required from the selected consultant, prior to the time of award. 15) The following Clauses will apply to the resulting order: a) 52.249-70, Termination Clause b) 52.232-72, Limitation of Funds - Incrementally Funded Contracts 16) There are no additional contract requirements(s) necessary for this acquisition other than those consistent with customary commercial practices. 17) See attached documents, (1) Addendum to FAR Clause 52.212-4, (Alt I); (2) MCC Bio-Data Sheet and (3) Statement of Work.