Legal Advisory Services
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The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is soliciting quotes for Legal Advisory Services under RFQ 953324260024, issued as a combined synopsis and solicitation per FAR Subparts 12.2 and 13.1, with terms and conditions aligned with Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01 effective March 13, 2026. The contract aims to secure expert legal support for the development, negotiation, and implementation of compacts under the Millennium Challenge Act, with services encompassing advice on MCC’s authorizing legislation, international financial transactions, cross-border compliance, and dispute resolution across multiple jurisdictions. The work will primarily be performed at MCC’s headquarters in Washington, DC, though travel to foreign countries may be required, and all deliverables are FOB destination with acceptance occurring at the government’s site. The solicitation does not set aside the contract for small businesses or other socioeconomic categories and is open to all responsible offerors. The technical evaluation will prioritize the offeror’s Technical Capability, evaluated through the adequacy of the proposed technical approach and the feasibility of the management, transition, and staffing plans, with particular emphasis on the qualifications of key personnel including Partners, Associates, and Legal Assistants who must meet specific experience thresholds and cannot be replaced without approval during the first 90 days. Past Performance is the second most critical factor, assessed using questionnaires, government databases, and other sources, while Price is evaluated for reasonableness and alignment with technical rigor but is not determinative unless non-price factors are substantially equal. Award will be based on best value, not lowest price technically acceptable. Offerors must submit two volumes electronically by July 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EDT to Regina Maxwell at maxwellre@mcc.gov, with Volume I restricted to 30 pages excluding appendices and Volume II unrestricted, all in approved formats excluding executables or macros. Mandatory submittals include completed representations per 52.212-3, a Unique Entity ID, CAGE codes, and compliance with MCC-specific clauses on security, non-disclosure, and personnel screening. All personnel must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, qualify for a security badge, undergo background checks, and sign federal nondisclosure agreements. The contract consists of a base year from September 16, 2026, to September 15, 2027, with
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***RFQ Amendment 0001 - Provides Q&As to questions received.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.2 and Subpart 13.1, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.
The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is a U.S. Government corporation that works with developing countries to promote sustainable economic growth to reduce poverty. Since its establishment in 2004, MCC has deployed more than $17.2 billion in development grants through compact and threshold programs across 40+ countries. For more information on MCC, please visit www.mcc.gov.
This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested.
(i) The solicitation number is 953324260024. 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 2026-01 (effective March 13, 2026).
(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 Legal Advisory support services.
(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: Technical Approach
b. Sub-Factor 2: Management Approach, Transition Plan and Staffing Plan
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 52.204.19, Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications included in the solicitation.
(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, 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 Ms. Regina Maxwell at maxwellre@mcc.gov at no later than 10:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted via email to Regina Maxwell no later 10:00 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
(xiv) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Regina Maxwell at maxwellre@mcc.gov.