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Request for Proposals
RFP Number:
RFP-ASI-2010-POM
Description:
Pomegranate Value Chain Support Services in Kandahar Province,
Afghanistan.
Release Date:
August 10, 2010
Contact:
Henry Koner
Director/Contracting Officer
Chemonics International Inc.
hkoner@chemonics.com
202-955-3463
Deadline for Questions:
5:00PM local Washington, DC time, Friday, August 13, 2010
Due Date:
5:00PM local Washington, DC time, Tuesday, August 24, 2010
For:
Afghanistan Stabilization Initiative (ASI)
Contracting Entity:
Chemonics International Inc. (acting for the ASI-S Project, and referred
to herein as “Chemonics” or “ASI-S”
Funded by:
United States Agency for International Development (OTI), Office of
Transition Initiatives (OTI) Contract No. DOT-1-00-08-00033 Work
Order #1
Place of Performance:
Kandahar Province, Afghanistan
Contents of RFP:
SECTION 1
SECTION 2
SECTION 3
SECTION 4
ATTACHMENT A
ATTACHMENT B
ATTACHMENT C
Scope of Work
Proposal Instructions
Selection Criteria and Process
Clauses Incorporated by Reference
Budget Template
Certification of Compliance, per FAR 52.223-13
Certification of Non-consent to Subcontract
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1.
SCOPE OF WORK
1a.
Background Information
The Afghanistan Stabilization Initiative South (ASI South) program funded by the United States Agency
for International Development (USAID) provides assistance to the Government of the Islamic Republic of
Afghanistan (GIRoA) and the U.S. military to achieve stability in southern Afghanistan. This program is
an initial step in bringing stability to violence-prone areas of Afghanistan through the administration of a
grants-under-contract program. The initial objectives of ASI are to: 1) create conditions that build
confidence between communities and the GIRoA through the improvement of the economic and social
environment in the region; and 2) increase public access to information about the GIRoA’s social,
economic and political activities and policies in Afghanistan. In order to achieve these objectives, ASI
will distribute in-kind resources, provide short-term technical assistance, and distribute goods and
services in target areas to support GIRoA and U.S. military counterinsurgency efforts.
Chemonics International Inc. (Chemonics) as prime contractor to USAID’s Office of Transition
Initiatives (OTI) implementing ASI South in the southern provinces of Kandahar and Helmand,
Afghanistan, is soliciting proposals from a qualified company or organization to support the
implementation of pomegranate value chain programs in southern Afghanistan. The proposed subcontract
will be priced by the offeror as a Firm Fixed-Price Subcontract under a fixed-price pricing structure.
Pomegranate value chain programs implemented under the anticipated subcontract will be performed and
tracked in accordance with specific Work Orders authorized by Chemonics corresponding to an OTI
approved activity for ASI South.
Kandahar Province has a population in excess of 1 million people. It is estimated that 80% of the
population is engaged in farming. Improving productivity and expanding markets for products from this
region has the potential to have a significant impact on the overall economy of the southern region. The
purpose of this proposed subcontract is to provide support along the pomegranate value chain in Kandahar
Province, specifically Arghandab District, to further increase farmers’ income by developing markets for all
quality levels of pomegranates either through direct export or through sale of primary and secondary quality
levels to recently developed domestic markets. Kandahar Province is increasingly on the frontlines of a
violent and unpredictable conflict between Coalition Forces supported by the Government of the Islamic
Republic of Afghanistan (GIRoA) and insurgent and anti-government elements that seek to undermine or
discredit GIRoA.
Firms are invited to submit offers in response to this Request for Proposals (RFP) in accordance with
Section a (Instructions to Offerors). This section will not form part of the subcontract; it is intended to
assist offerors in the preparation of their proposals. This RFP also incorporates by reference US Federal
Acquisition Regulation 52.215-1 (“Instructions to Offerors—Competitive Acquisitions,” JAN 2004) to
serve as guidance for topics not specifically addressed in the instructions below. Failure to adhere with
instructions described herein may lead to disqualification of a proposal from consideration.
1b.
Subcontractor’s Scope of Work
The selected subcontractor will provide direct assistance to pomegranate producers, as well as any
necessary assistance to pomegranate value chain operators such as traders, processors, distributors,
wholesalers and/or exporters to improve the quality and quantity of the 2010 pomegranate harvest and to
see this crop safely and profitably to its final market. It is anticipated that this assistance will improve the
short-term incomes for pomegranate producers in this critical and insecure time for Kandahar Province,
and that this increased income will contribute to improved stability in the affected areas.
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The objective of this RFP is to purchase technical services to provide support to the pomegranate
harvest and provide technical assistance so that producers and small and medium size traders are
able to improve their livelihoods through product differentiation and access to new and existing
domestic and international markets, as described below.
This Statement of Work envisions a multifaceted approach designed to garner the greatest value
for the farmers and traders for the pomegranates produced specifically focusing on the Arghandab
District within Kandahar Province. The subcontract will support more farmers and traders in
adopting export standards and facilitate access to new and existing domestic and international
markets by:
 Providing on the job training at up to 20 previously identified village collection center
locations in Arghandab using experienced agriculture extension workers. This training should
instruct at least 300 producers, packers, graders and traders on how to sort, grade, package
and maintain the freshness of pomegranates for transport to both the domestic and
international buyers.

Providing on the job quality control training to at least 300 producers, packers, graders and
traders to ensure the pomegranates being shipped meet the requirements of the specific domestic
and/or international market.

Monitoring the sorting, grading and packaging process at the 20 previously identified village
collections centers to ensure the producers, packers, graders and traders are meeting the
requirements of the specific domestic and/or international market.

Providing training to at least 20 small and medium size traders to understand the quality and
packaging standards specific to the domestic processing market and the fresh export markets in
the United Arab Emirates and India.

Improving the added value of pomegranates and its seconds through linkages to domestic and
international markets, including facilitating transportation and monitoring deliveries.
1b. (i) Activities
Following are the main activities of the assignment, their content and duration, phasing and
interrelations.
 Provide on the job training at up to 20 previously identified village collection center locations
in Arghandab using experienced agriculture extension workers. This training should instruct
at least 300 producers, packers, graders and traders on how to sort, grade, package and
maintain the freshness of pomegranates for transport to both the domestic and international
buyers. This training should begin within seven (7) days of contract award and continue
through mid-November 2010 or until the harvest is complete.

Provide on the job quality control training to at least 300 producers, packers, graders and traders
using experienced agriculture extension workers to ensure the pomegranates being shipped meet
the requirements of the specific domestic and/or international market. This training should begin
within seven (7) days of contract award and continue through mid- November 2010 or until the
harvest is complete.

Monitor the sorting, grading and packaging process at the 20 previously identified village
collections centers to ensure the producers, packers, graders and traders are meeting the
requirements of the specific domestic and/or international market. This monitoring must be
conducted by experienced agriculture extension workers and is intended to ensure quality
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standards are being met for the specific market as well as ensuring those individuals involved in
the sorting, grading and packaging understand the linkage between meeting specific market
standards and increased income. This monitoring should be conducted at all 20 previously
identified village collection centers and begin within seven (7) days of contract award and
continue through mid-November or until the harvest is complete.

Provide training to at least 20 small and medium size traders to understand the quality and
packaging standards specific to the domestic processing market and the fresh export markets in
the United Arab Emirates and India. This training must begin within fourteen (14) days of
contract award.

Improve the added value of pomegranates and its seconds through linkages to domestic and
international markets, including facilitating transportation and monitoring deliveries to the
domestic processing market and to the United Arab Emirates and India. Provide marketing
and/or trade advisors to develop new domestic processing and fresh export market linkages to
the United Arab Emirates and India by identifying and exploiting new markets, establishing
and/or reestablishing contacts with buyers, identifying specific buyer requirements, assessing
transportation logistics and monitoring the transportation and delivery process.
1b. (ii) Work Schedule
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1c.
A work schedule from September 23, 2010 until February 1, 2011 should be included in the
technical approach and is expected to begin within seven days of award, more quickly if
necessary. There should be details of personnel on the ground in Afghanistan, the start-up and
full operations activities that will begin upon the commencement of the project.
Expected Deliverables
The successful offeror shall provide the following deliverables:
1. Weekly, Monthly and Completion Reports
 Weekly Activity Reports. The weekly activity report, of no more than one page
summarizing the activities taking place that week.

Monthly Progress Reports. Monthly narrative progress reports should be submitted
on the 15 of each month, or the next business day if the 15th falls on a weekend or
holiday. Chemonics will provide the successful offeror with guidance regarding
report content including, but not limited to, indicators that should be reported.
Chemonics reserves the right to withhold payments pending timely submission of
monthly progress/narrative reports.

Completion Report. The report will include the following sections: (1) A summary of
the activity objectives and achievements; (2) A summary of the activity
implementation process, lessons learned and recommendations; (3) Description of
project impact and results, based on the indicators presented in the application as well
as any other anecdotal information, stakeholder or observer commentary etc.; (4) A
discussion of how ASI grants program funding contributed to the objectives of the
program and to the purpose and objectives of OTI Afghanistan, and; (5) Any photos
and/or press clippings of the activities.
2. Farm to Market Training, Quality Control and Monitoring Report: The report will
summarize the results of the on the job sorting, grading, packaging training; the on the
job quality control training and the monitoring of farm to market process at the 20
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previously identified village collection centers. The report will detail the results of the
trainings and summarize the process and results of getting the 2010 pomegranate harvest
sorted, graded and packed from Arghandab district to specific target markets, identifying
strengths and weakness in the process and providing recommendations for future donor
support.
3. Farm to Market Trader Training Report: The report will summarize the results of training
the small and medium size traders to better understand the changing domestic and export
market conditions and the quality/packaging standards specific to both the domestic
processing market and the fresh export markets in the United Arab Emirates and India.
The report will identify the strengths and weakness of the small and medium size traders
as they relate to the overall farm to market process and provide recommendations for
future donor support to this group.
4. Pomegranate Farm to Market Report 2010: The report will summarize the farm to market
process for the 2010 pomegranate harvest, identifying the specific linkages made to
domestic and international markets, each buyer and their specific requirements, the
transportation logistics and delivery process. The report will also identify the strengths and
weaknesses of the 2010 farm to market process and provide recommendations for support to
the 2011 harvest.
4b. Additionally, the offeror shall propose and meet the following illustrative
outputs/indicators:
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1d.
Illustrative Deliverable Schedule
Deliverable
No.*
1.
2
3
4
# of Afghans to be employed
# of employment days to be generated
# of people to be trained
# and duration of jobs to be created by this activity (i.e., 23 short-term)
Deliverable Name*
Weekly, Monthly and Completion Reports
Farm to Market Training, Quality Control and Monitoring
Report
Farm to Market Trader Training Report
Pomegranate Farm to Market Report 2010
Final Due Date
XXX, 2011
XXX, 2010
XXX, 2010
XXX, 2011
Chemonics reserves the unilateral right to terminate this fixed price subcontract at any time, paying for all
deliverables completed at the time of termination and a pro-rata share of any deliverable in progress, in
accordance with FAR Clause 52.249-1, Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed Price)
(Short Form) (April 1984), which is incorporated by reference in Section O herein.
1e.
Type of Subcontract
Chemonics anticipates awarding a firm, fixed price subcontract, with payment to be made upon
completion of deliverables and monitoring reports. The resulting subcontract shall contain all necessary
terms and conditions for firm, fixed price subcontracts as required by Chemonics. Chemonics reserves the
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right to make minor revisions to the content, order, and numbering of the provisions in the actual
subcontract document to be executed by Chemonics and the successful offeror.
2.
2a.
PROPOSAL INSTRU CTIONS
Eligibility
Offerors shall be able to comply with the proposed scope of work and have a satisfactory performance
record and record of integrity and business ethics. Applicants shall abide by the terms of the United States
Anti-kickback Act of 1986, which will be included as FAR 52.203-7 ANTI-KICKBACK PROCEDURE
(JUL 1995) in any resulting subcontract. It can be found at
http://www.acquisition.gov/far/current/html/52_200_206.html#wp1137568.
Eligible organizations:
— Local for-profit consulting firms: Interested organizations shall have legal capacity to
enter into a subcontract and shall be a registered organization. Organizations shall have
the financial resources to perform subcontracts and shall have fulfilled all tax obligations.
— Local non-profits or NGOs who are qualified to provide services and have the capacity to
self-finance.
— International organizations legally registered in country
Ineligible organizations:
— Individuals
— Government entities,
— Organizations that appear on the List of Parties Excluded from Federal Procurement and
Non-Procurement Programs. The list can be found at http://epls.gov.
— Individuals and organizations listed in the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked
Persons list from the Office of Foreign Assets Control. The list can be found at
http://www.treas.gov/offices/enforcement/ofac/sdn/t11sdn.pdf
— Individuals and organizations listed in the UN Consolidated List established by the 1267
Committee. The list can be found at
http://www.un.org/sc/committees/1267/pdf/consolidatedlist.pdf
2b.
Dates and Submission Details
The estimated schedule for this procurement is:
Steps of the Request
Date
Issue date of the RFP
Deadline for the submission of questions/clarifications
Date by which the project will answer all questions
Deadline for Submission of Proposal
Estimated Award Decision date
Subcontract estimated period of performance
August 10, 2010
August 13, 2010
August 18, 2010
August 24, 2010
September 17, 2010
o/a September 23, 2010
to February 1, 2011
Comments
The offerors shall send their questions and/or request for clarifications via email to Henry Koner, Project
Director, at hkoner@chemonics.com. The RFP Number should be included in the subject line of your
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email. All questions and answers will be sent to all eligible offerors. ASI-S will not accept phone calls
regarding this Request for Proposals. All inquires and correspondence regarding this procurement should
be directed only in writing to the program official(s) noted above. An RFP amendment will be issued if
necessary.
Submission of proposals: Proposals must be submitted electronically. Offeror shall submit their
proposal electronically by internet email with up to 3 attachments (2MB limit) per email compatible with
MS WORD, Excel. Pages requiring original manual signatures should be included electronically using
scanned signatures. The technical and financial proposals should be separate documents. The technical
proposal must not include any financial information. Late applications will not be accepted.
Electronic copies: Signed MS word and PDF electronic formats are welcome and should be emailed to
hkoner@chemonics.com by the date and time of the deadline. An electronic copy of both technical and
financial proposal should be included in the submission in formats compatible with MS Word, pdf and
Excel. Formulas in the financial proposal shall be unlocked to allow ASI-S to analyze the calculations.
2c.
Instructions to Interested Organizations
All proposals shall be submitted in English. Proposals should be single-spaced using a minimum of a 11point type.
Technical Proposal
The proposal for providing the services and activities included in the Scope of Work must not exceed 15
pages (cover page, table of contents, section dividers and CVs do not count against the page limitation)
and must include the following sections:
1. A cover letter by the interested organization stating the name, designation, and address of the
key contact person (organization’s legally authorized negotiator), the organization’s full
address, telephone, and email address.
2. A brief technical approach to implementing this activity, of no more than 10 pages total that
describes the approach, proposed activities, proposed outputs and impact indicators and an
Excel format work plan outlining the timeline for activities.
3. A work plan including timelines and staff allocation.
4. CVs of Key proposed professional staff and the authorized representative submitting the
application. The CVs submitted shall clearly spell out the qualifications and competence of
the proposed staff in terms of: General qualifications (both academic and general work
experience), specific skills possessed by the proposed personnel that are relevant to this scope
of work (see Section B); relevant work experience (both long-term employment and shortterm consultancies).
5. Information on past performance, briefly describing at least four (4) recent contracts of
similar scope and duration. The information supplied must include the legal name and
address of the organization for which services were performed, a description of the work
performed, the duration of the work and dollar value of the contracts. Previous contract
activities in Southern Afghanistan will have the highest consideration. Failure to submit
complete and accurate information regarding previous similar or related contracts or
subcontracts is grounds for disqualification from award. Any offer not including this
information will be accepted at the discretion of the evaluation committee.
6. Copy of official license of legal registration in Afghanistan from the Afghanistan Investment
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Support Agency (if applicable)
The Technical Proposal shall not make any reference to cost data in order that the evaluation
thereof may be made strictly on the basis of technical merit.
Cost proposal
There is not a page limit for the cost proposal. Offerors are to bid on the specific activity described in
Section 1, Statement of Work. Cost proposals shall include a fully completed Budget. Offerors are not
permitted to use subcontractors for this work, but must complete all contracting work using the resources
of their own firm. This is in accordance with Attachment B, Certification of Compliance to Subcontract.
Supporting information should be provided in sufficient detail to allow a complete analysis of each cost
element.
Prices must be quoted on an all-inclusive basis. Additional taxes or fees are not to be added later. Offers
must show unit prices, quantities, and total price. All items, services, fees, etc. must be clearly labeled and
included in the total price.
The cost proposal must also include the following information to determine reasonableness and realism of
the proposed costs.
1. Cost / Budget for providing the services in the Scope of Work; (must show costs of proposed
activities) including labor costs, materials, travel, and other direct costs.
2. Documentation of audited indirect rates, if applicable, and fees charged by the organization,
including clear information on how indirect rates are applied to bases. Organizations that do not
have audited indirect rates shall submit their audited financial statements for the last three years
AND copies of at least two contracts from the past three years.
3. A copy of a valid certificate of registration.
4. Detailed salary history or biodata forms for all proposed personnel
5. The complete names and dates of birth of all proposed personnel
2d.
Validity of Proposal
Proposals should have a 90-day validity period from the proposal submission date. Within the proposal’s
validity term, the project reserves the right to: i) accept your proposal in full or in part, ii) conduct
negotiations and/or request clarifications prior to award and iii) cancel for convenience the whole
procurement procedure for this RFP.
2e.
Conflict of Interest
Offerors and its proposed personnel shall disclose any factors that could limit the organization’s
independence to perform the services such as relationship with counterpart employees, past employment,
etc.
2f.
Source, Origin, and Nationality
The following applies to this RFP, all related correspondence, and any resulting subcontract:
A. Definitions:
1. Cooperating Country: “Cooperating country” means Afghanistan.
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Source: “Source” means the country from which a commodity is shipped to the
cooperating country or the cooperating country itself if the commodity is located therein
at the time of purchase. However, where a commodity is shipped from a free port or
bonded warehouse in the form in which received therein, “source” means the country
from which the commodity was shipped to the free port or bonded warehouse.
3. Origin: The “origin” of a commodity is the country or area in which a commodity is
mined, grown, or produced. A commodity is produced when, through manufacturing,
processing, or substantial and major assembling of components, a commercially
recognized new commodity results that is substantially different in basic characteristics
or in purpose or utility from its components.
4. Nationality: “Nationality” refers to the place of incorporation, ownership, citizenship,
residence, etc. of suppliers of goods and services.
B. Application: The source, origin, and nationality of all goods and services in response to this RFP
must meet the USAID geographic code 935 requirements detailed in the Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR), 22 CFR §228 and the Automated Directives System (ADS), ADS Chapter
260
2.
No items, items with components from, or related services may be offered from the following countries:
Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Laos, Libya, North Korea, Syria. Related services include incidental services pertaining
to any/all aspects of this work to be performed under a resulting subcontract (including transportation,
fuel, lodging, meals, and communications expenses).
2g. Payment Terms
The following payment terms are applicable and not negotiable:
The activity will be implemented under a firm, fixed price subcontract. The offeror shall be paid against
submission and acceptance of deliverables, with supporting documentation as required by Chemonics
International. Any invoices not accompanied by approved documentation shall not be paid.
This subcontract is payable entirely in the currency indicated in the cover page. Chemonics will not adjust
the subcontract price due to fluctuations in currency exchange rates. Chemonics will only make changes
in the subcontract price or time to complete due to changes made by Chemonics in the work to be
performed, or by delays caused by Chemonics.
Chemonics will pay the Subcontractor’s invoices, within thirty (30) business days after the following
conditions have been fulfilled:
 the work performed and invoiced by Subcontractor has been approved by Chemonics;
 the invoice has been submitted with the required report(s), in compliance with Section 4,
above.
 the Subcontractor has delivered a proper invoice.
Payment for services will be subject to an implementation schedule, which will be based on the proposal
of the offeror, and specified in the subcontract. The delivery schedule will specify the required start date
of implementation, the required completion date for each stage of the work, and the required completion
date for the entire activity. The subcontractor is required to adhere to the delivery schedule specified in
the subcontract. If delays in implementation are anticipated, the contractor should identify specific delays
in the Weekly Activity Reports and, if needed, submit a written request for authorized delays in
implementation.
3.
SELECTION CRITER IA AND PROCESS
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3a.
Selection Criteria
The quality of each offer will be evaluated in accordance with the selection criteria and the
associated weighting as specified below:
Approach
a) Comprehensive plan for proposed pomegranate value chain
activities addressing the requirements in Sections A, B, and C
b) Ability to mobilize and become operational within 1 week of
award
c) Demonstration of offeror’s familiarity with pomegranate value
chain activities in southern Afghanistan. Addressing the
requirements in Sections A, B, and C.
Past Performance
a) Demonstration of offeror’s experience performing similar
work with respect to scope, size, and complexity.
b) Description of offeror’s prior experience doing similar work in
Afghanistan and other conflict countries.
Management and Personnel
a) Qualifications and skills of proposed key personnel and proposed
management structure for the pomegranate value chain program
b) Skills working in conflict countries and/or previous OTI
experience
c) Existence of operational platform in Afghanistan
3b.
Points:
40
40
20
Selection Process
Subcontract awards will be based on a “best value determination” approach. In the event that the
Project determines that one offer is technically superior, yet more expensive, the Project can award to
that offeror based on the evaluation that offers the best overall value given the price/technical tradeoff.
The combined technical evaluation factors in the table above are more important than cost or price.
However, ASI-S will not select an offeror for award on the basis of a superior technical proposal
without considering cost. Cost will be evaluated on the basis of cost reasonableness, allowability,
and realism. Cost realism will be based on considerations such as the following:
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Are proposed costs realistic for the work to be performed?
Do the costs reflect a clear understanding of RFP requirements?
Are the costs consistent with the various elements of the Offeror’s technical proposal?
A technical/cost trade-off analysis will be performed by ASI-S to determine the best value to the
project.
ASI-S will notify via phone and e-mail the selected organization(s).
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3c.
Last disposition
Please note that in submitting a response to this RFP, the offeror understands and agrees that
proposal protests will not be considered. It further understands that USAID and the US Embassy are
not a party to this procedure; therefore will not consider protests made to it under USAID-financed
subcontracts. ASI-S, at its sole discretion and in consultation with its home office in Washington DC,
might entertain debriefs with the unsuccessful offerors upon a request submitted no more that 10
days after the announcement of the awards.
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4.
SUBCONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFE RENCE
The resulting fixed price subcontract, in addition to the terms and conditions listed therein, will also
incorporate the following clauses of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 Code of Federal Regulations,
Chapter 1) and USAID Acquisition Regulation (48 Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter 7) by reference,
with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text is available at
http://www.arnet.gov/far/ and http://www.info.usaid.gov/pubs/ads/aidar9-1.pdf. Modifications which
apply to this fixed price subcontract appear after each clause. It is understood and agreed that the
Subcontractor may be obligated by and to Chemonics for any specifications or documentation required of
Chemonics under these clauses, and that references to the Contractor may also refer to the Subcontractor.
The Subcontractor hereby agrees to abide by the terms and conditions imposed by these clauses. With
respect to documentation and approvals required under these clauses, all such documentation and
approvals shall be submitted to or requested from Chemonics.
References in the text of incorporated clauses to "the Government," "USAID," or "Contracting Officer"
may, depending on their context, refer to "Chemonics," and references to “the Contractor" may refer to
the "Subcontractor."
Federal Acquisitions Regulation (FAR) Clauses
FAR CLAUSE
NUMBER
52.202-1
52.203-3
52.203-6
52.203-7
52.203-8
52.203-10
52.203-11
52.203-12
52.209-6
52.211-18
52.215-2
52.215-14
52.222-19
52.222-21
52.223-6
52.225-13
52.225-14
52.227-1
52.227-2
TITLE AND YEAR
DEFINITIONS (JUL 2004)
GRATUITIES (APR 1984)
RESTRICTION ON SUBCONTRACTOR SALES TO THE GOVERNMENT (SEP
2006)
ANTI-KICKBACK PROCEDURES (JUL 1995)
CANCELLATION, RESCISSION, AND RECOVERY OF FUNDS FOR ILLEGAL
OR IMPROPER ACTIVITY (JAN 1997)
PRICE OR FEE ADJUSTMENT FOR ILLEGAL OR IMPROPER ACTIVITY
(JAN 1997)
CERTIFICATION AND DISCLOSURE REGARDING PAYMENTS TO
INFLUENCE CERTAIN FEDERAL TRANSACTIONS (MAY 1997)
LIMITATION OF PAYMENT TO INFLUENCE CERTAIN FEDERAL
TRANSACTIONS (JUN 2003)
PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT’S INTEREST WHEN
SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR
PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT (SEP 2006)
VARIATION IN ESTIMATED QUANTITY (APR 1984)
AUDIT AND RECORDS - NEGOTIATION (JUN 1999)
INTEGRITY OF UNIT PRICES (OCT 1997)
CHILD LABOR - COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES
(JUN 2004)
PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES (FEB 1999)
DRUG FREE WORKPLACE (JAN 2001)
RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES (MAR 2005)
INCONSISTENCY BETWEEN ENGLISH VERSION AND TRANSLATION OF
CONTRACT (FEB, 2000)
AUTHORIZATION AND CONSENT (JUL 1995)
NOTICE AND ASSISTANCE REGARDING PATENT AND COPYRIGHT
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52.227-9
52.228-3
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52.236-10
52.236-11
52.236-12
52.236-13
52.236-14
52.236-15
52.236-16
52.236-17
52.236-21
52.242-15
52.243-1 (Alt I)
52.246-12
52.246-21
52.246-25
52.249-1
52.249-10
INFRINGEMENT (AUG 1996)
REFUND OF ROYALTIES (APR 1984)
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE (DEFENSE BASE ACT) (APR
1984)
TAXES - FOREIGN FIXED PRICE CONTRACTS (JAN 1991)
SITE INVESTIGATION AND CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE WORK (APR
1984)
MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP (APR 1984)
SUPERINTENDENCE BY THE CONTRACTOR (APR 1984)
PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NOV 1991)
PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,
UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS (APR 1984)
OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (APR 1984)
USE AND POSSESSION PRIOR TO COMPLETION (APR 1984)
CLEANING UP (APR 1984)
ACCIDENT PREVENTION (NOV 1991)
AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES (APR 1984)
SCHEDULES FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (APR 1984)
QUANTITY SURVEYS (ALT I) (APR 1984)
LAYOUT OF WORK (APR 1984)
SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION (APR 1984)
STOP-WORK ORDER (APR 1984)
CHANGES – FIXED PRICE (AUG 1987)
INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION (AUG 1996)
WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION (APR 1984)
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY – SERVICES (FEB 1997)
TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF THE GOVERNMENT (FIXEDPRICE) (APR 1984)
DEFAULT (FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION) (APR 1984)
Agency for International Development Acquisitions Regulation (AIDAR) Clauses
AIDAR CLAUSE
NUMBER
752.202 Alt.70
and Alt.72
752.211-70
752.225-70
752.228-3
752.228-9
752.228-70
752.7005
752.7009
752.7025
752.7027
TITLE AND YEAR
DEFINITIONS ALT. 70/ALT.72 (JANUARY, 1990)
LANGUAGE AND MEASUREMENT (JUNE, 1992)
SOURCE, ORIGIN AND NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS (FEBRUARY,
2007)
WORKER’S COMPENSATION INSURANCE (DEFENSE BASE ACT)
CARGO INSURANCE
MEDICAL EVACUATION (MEDEVAC) SERVICES
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE
DOCUMENTS (OCTOBER, 1997)
MARKING (JANUARY, 1993)
APPROVALS (APRIL, 1984)
PERSONNEL (DECEMBER, 1990)
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752.7032
752.7033
752.7034
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL APPROVAL AND NOTIFICATION (JANUARY,
1990)
PHYSICAL FITNESS (JULY, 1997)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND DISCLAIMER (DECEMBER, 1991)
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ATTACHMENT A, BUDGET TEMPLATE
QUANTITY
Farm to Market Training, Quality Control and Monitoring
Long-Term Expatriates
Sub-total Long-Term Expatriates
Short-Term Expatriates
Sub-total Short-Term Expatriates
Long Term Local Staff
Sub-total Long-Term Local Staff
Short-Term Local Staff
Sub-total Short-Term Local Staff
Total Farm to Market Training, Quality Control and Monitoring
Farm to Market Trader Training
Long-Term Expatriates
Sub-total Long-Term Expatriates
Short-Term Expatriates
Sub-total Short-Term Expatriates
Long Term Local Staff
Sub-total Long-Term Local Staff
Short-Term Local Staff
Sub-total Short-Term Local Staff
Total Farm to Market Trader Training
Pomegranate Farm to Market 2010 Support
Long-Term Expatriates
Sub-total Long-Term Expatriates
UNIT
COST/UNIT
TOTAL COST
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Short-Term Expatriates
Sub-total Short-Term Expatriates
Long Term Local Staff
Sub-total Long-Term Local Staff
Short-Term Local Staff
Sub-total Short-Term Local Staff
Total Pomegranate Farm to Market 2010 Support
Weekly, Monthly and Completion Reports
Long-Term Expatriates
Sub-total Long-Term Expatriates
Short-Term Expatriates
Sub-total Short-Term Expatriates
Long Term Local Staff
Sub-total Long-Term Local Staff
Short-Term Local Staff
Sub-total Short-Term Local Staff
Total Weekly, Monthly and Completion Reports
TOTAL LABOR (FULLY LOADED)
Travel and Per Diem
Facilities and Office Equipment
Vehicles
Training Materials and Setup
Other Categories as needed
TOTAL DIRECT COSTS
TOTAL COST
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ATTACHMENTS B-C REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS
The Offeror shall complete all forms and sections included within Attachment A, "Representations,
Certifications, and Other Statements of Offeror," and sign and date on the last page in the space provided.
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ATTACHMENT B: CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE, PER FAR 52.223-13 (AUG 2003)
(insert name of company)
(hereinafter called the "offeror")
The offeror hereby certifies the following:
1. Authorized Negotiators
The Company Name proposal in response to Pomegranate Value Chain RFP may be discussed with any
of the following individuals. These individuals are authorized to represent Company Name in negotiation
of this offer in response to Pomegranate Value Chain RFP.
List Names of Authorized signatories
These individuals can be reached at Company Name office:
Address
Telephone/Fax
Email address
2. Adequate Financial Resources
Company Name has adequate financial resources to manage any subcontract resulting from this offer.
3. Ability to Comply
Company Name is able to comply with the proposed delivery of performance schedule having taken into
consideration all existing business commitments, commercial as well as governmental.
4. Record of Performance, Integrity, and Business Ethics
Company Name’s record of integrity is outstanding. Company Name has no allegations of lack of
integrity or of questionable business ethics. Our integrity can be confirmed by our references in our Past
Performance References, contained in the Technical Volume.
5. Organization, Experience, Accounting and Operational Controls, and Technical Skills
(Offeror should explain which department will be managing the contract, type of accounting and control
procedure they have to accommodate the subcontract type.)
6. Equipment and Facilities
(Offeror should state they have necessary facilities and equipment to carry out the subcontract.)
7. Eligibility to Receive Award
(Offeror should state that they are qualified and eligible to receive an award under applicable laws and
regulation and if they have performed work of similar nature under similar mechanisms for USAID. They
should provide their DUNS number here as well, if applicable.)
8. Commodity Procurement
(Offeror should state that the source and origin of all the commodities that will be purchased under this
subcontract. The offeror should also state the local availability of all commodities to be purchased, and
the estimated time required to purchase the items and transport them to the work site.
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9. Cognizant Government Audit Agency
(Offeror should provide name, address, phone of their auditors, and whether it is DCAA or independent
CPA, if applicable)
10. Acceptability of Subcontract Terms and Conditions
The offeror has reviewed the solicitation document and attachments and agrees to the terms and
conditions set forth therein.
___________________________________
Company Name
___________________________________
Name and title of authorized representative
___________________________________
Signature
___________________________________
Date
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ATTACHMENT C: CERTIFICATION OF NON-CONSENT TO SUBCONTRACT
(insert name of company)
(hereinafter called the "offeror")
The offeror hereby certifies the following:
1. Non-consent to subcontract
The Company Name proposal in response to Pomegranate Value Chain Assistance RFP hereby
acknowledges that Company Name is not authorized to subcontract out any portion or component of this
activity to another subcontractor.
___________________________________
Company Name
___________________________________
Name and title of authorized representative
___________________________________
Signature
___________________________________
Date