Zambia-Procurement Agent Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
MCA-Zambia II, designated by the Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) and the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), is seeking Procurement Agent Services to manage procurements for the US$491.75 million Zambia Compact II. This program aims to facilitate poverty reduction through economic growth in Zambia, focusing on four key projects: Roads and Access, Asset Finance, Agriculture Policy Reform, and the American Catalyst Facility for Development (ACFD). Offers are due electronically by 4:00 PM CAT on June 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
The selected Procurement Agent (PA) will be responsible for managing procurements financed by both MCC Funding (US$458 million) and the Government's contribution (US$33.75 million). This involves ensuring adherence to MCC's Policy on Preventing, Detecting and Remediating Fraud and Corruption. Detailed Terms of Reference are provided in Section V of the Request for Offers (RFO).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Offers (RFO) for consulting services.
- Duration: A base period of sixteen (16) months at a fixed price, followed by five (5) 12-month option periods, also at a fixed price. The final option period (Option Period 5) may vary but Offerors should assume a full 12 months plus 120 days for closure for proposal preparation.
- Set-Aside: This RFO is open to all eligible entities. Offerors may associate with others to enhance capacity.
- Offer Due: June 30, 2026, 4:00 PM CAT.
- Published: May 30, 2026.
Evaluation
Selection will be made under the Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) method, as described in Section III of the RFO and in accordance with the "MCC Accountable Entity Procurement Policy and Guidelines." The process includes a review and verification of qualifications, past performance, and reference checks prior to contract award.
Submission & Additional Notes
Interested Offerors must register using the provided Google Form link: https://forms.gle/HQdTY7owVcoTuBg19 to receive updates and submit an Offer. A Pre-Offer Conference will be held; details are in the Offer Data Sheet (DS), Section II of the RFO. Only electronic Offers will be accepted. This procurement is not conducted under the Federal Acquisition Regulations and is not administered by the US Government.