Procurement of Management Services, Field Support Services Project (FSSP) in Indonesia and in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region

DESCRIPTION: The Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) requires the services of a Consultant to implement the Field Support Services Project (FSSP) for the Department’s Indonesia bilateral development program and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) regional development program. In general, the Consultant will be responsible to provide a range of services in support of the implementation of DFATD’s international assistance programming in Indonesia and in the ASEAN region, and in support of Indonesian and ASEAN development stakeholders. These services include, but are not limited to the provision of administrative, financial, procurement, logistical support and Support to Local Development Initiatives for DFATD projects/programs delivery. . The purpose of this notice is to invite formal costed proposals from eligible Consultants. Based on proposals received, one Consultant will be invited to negotiate a contract with DFATD for the provision of services. DFATD reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received. The amount allocated to this contract will not exceed five millions Canadian dollars (CAN$ 5,000,000) excluding applicable taxes. The anticipated contract duration is five (5) years. WORKING LANGUAGE OF THE PROJECT The working language for this project is English. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES To help improve the efficiency of program and project work by stakeholders and the impact of Canada’s international assistance, the Consultant must render administrative, financial and logistical services covering the working areas of the Indonesia bilateral development program and the ASEAN regional development program; undertake procurement and contract administration of goods, services and Technical Specialists; as well as support local development initiatives, policy dialogue, and knowledge sharing. The Consultant will be the overall manager, administrator and coordinator, bringing together the various resources required to execute the Project and respond to the DFATD Technical Authority’s requests in a timely fashion. The Consultant is responsible for carrying out activities required for the financial and operational administration of the Project. BIDDERS CONFERENCE A bidders’ conference will be held November 29, 2018 CONSULTANT PROFILE To meet the requirements of the assignment, DFATD is seeking to retain the services of a Consultant with a set of demonstrated and verifiable capabilities. DFATD is seeking a Consultant with experience working with International Development Assistance Stakeholders, on International Development Project(s) and relevant experience in managing administrative, financial, procurement, and logistical services as well as administering local development initiatives. Experience working in the ASEAN region will be considered as an asset. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS Proposals should be presented following the instructions provided in the Request for Proposals document to be obtained through the GETS on the Internet (https://buyandsell.gc.ca ). Please note, DFATD does not send out Request for Proposals directly to interested Bidders. In order to be considered, proposals must be completed and received no later than 14:00 hrs, Eastern Standard Time (EST), on closing date, at the following address: Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Distribution and Mail Services – AAG Lester B. Pearson Building 125 Sussex Drive Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1A 0G2 Attention: Bid Receiving Unit – SGD PROPOSALS SUBMITTED VIA FACSIMILE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. INQUIRIES Questions relating to this notice must be directed IN WRITING to: André Gagné Senior Contracting Officer  Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development 125 Sussex Drive Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1A 0G2 E-mail: andre.gagne@international.gc.ca