DCO Finance, Investment, and Trade (FIT) Director Full-Time PSC

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.This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and it incorporates the provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2020-07, effective as of 31 August 2020.Announcement Number: 95332420Q0054 Amendment 3Title: DCO Finance, Investment, and Trade (FIT) Director Full-Time PSCPosition Information: Full-Time Personal Services Contractor (PSC)One (1) one-year (2,087 hours per year), renewable for up to 4 years at the sole discretion of the Government.Pay Band: 3A $123,000 -$177,289 ($58.94 - $84.94 per hour)https://www.mcc.gov/careers/pay-bandsThe

PSC may receive a pay supplement of 15% of the employee’s direct labor cost in lieu of fringe benefits.Closing Date for Questions: 2:00pm Eastern Time (ET), 29 September 2020 (Tuesday)Questions must be submitted via email to Andrew E. Lee, leeae@mcc.gov.Submission Deadline: 5:00pm Eastern Time (ET), 2 October 2020 (Friday)Submissions must be submitted via email to Andrew E. Lee, leeae@mcc.gov.Position Security Level: Noncritical Sensitive/Moderate Risk (T-3)Who May Be Considered: U.S. citizensPlace of Performance: Principal place of performance in Washington, DC, USA and/or PSC's home of record.Type of Contract: Time-and-material (T&M) with One (1) One-Year Base Period and Four (4) One-Year Option Periods.Multiple awards may result from this solicitation.Amendment 1: The purpose of Amendment 1 is to extend the close date to 10:00 am ET 11 August 2020 and post questions and answers.All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.Amendment 1 Questions:Q1: Does the solicitation allow a firm to submit an independent consultant for consideration of the role?A1: This is a personal Service contract (PSC), the position can only be awarded to an individual and not to a company. See Section 3. Personal Services Contract below.Q2. How do I apply for the for a Cage Code and is it required for the position? Where is the application?A2. See Sections 8. Required Documentation and 12. Submission Instructions to PSC Candidates below.Amendment 2: The purpose of Amendment 2 is (1) to correct the Government’s qualifications and requirements, (2) to extend the questions deadline to 2:00pm ET, 29 September 2020 (Tuesday), and (3) to extend the submission deadline to 5:00pm ET, 2 October 2020 (Friday). The changes are highlighted in yellow.All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.Amendment 3: The purpose of Amendment 3 is to respond to a question.All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.Amendment 3 Question:Q1: Does this position require physical relocation to Washington, DC, or can the work be performed from the person's current residence?A1: The PSC will be able to full-time telework during the current COVID-19 Pandemic only until MCC decides to resume normal office operations. Upon the formal opening of the office, the PSC will have an opportunity to telework based on an agreed schedule to be negotiated, which will follow MCC’s telework policy. Telework is an optional benefit and the schedule must be approved by the PSC’s COR.