Tender Description

DAI Global LLC

Request For Proposals (RFP)

No. RFP-MGQ-25-0013

Provision of Financial Presentation and Tax reporting requirements services

Issue Date: February 2, 2025

WARNING: Prospective Offerors who have received this document from a source other than the PCG Project, should immediately contact PCG_Procurement@dai.com, and provide their name and mailing address in order that amendments to the RFP or other communications can be sent directly to them. Any prospective Offeror who fails to register their interest assumes complete responsibility in the event that they do not receive communications prior to the closing date. Any amendments to this solicitation will be issued through procurement email address PCG_Procurement@dai.com. Offerors are encouraged to check emails from this mailbox periodically.

DAI conducts business under the strictest ethical standards to assure fairness in competition, reasonable prices and successful performance or delivery of quality goods and equipment. DAI does not tolerate corruption, bribery, collusion or conflicts of interest. Any requests for payment or favors by DAI employees should be reported as soon as possible to ethics@dai.com or by visiting www.dai.ethicspoint.com. Further, any attempts by an offeror or subcontractor to offer inducements to a DAI employee to influence a decision will not be tolerated and will be grounds for disqualification, termination and possible debarment. See provision No. 9 for more details.

RFP-MGQ-25-0013: Provision of Financial Presentation and Tax Reporting Requirements Services.

1.    Introduction and Purpose

1.1      Purpose

DAI invites qualified offerors to submit proposals for provision of Financial Presentation and Tax reporting requirements services in support of program implementation.

Objective

The objective of this RFP is to procure the services of a qualified firm to ensure compliance with financial presentation and tax reporting requirements for DAI’s branch in Somalia, considering the branch’s activities and the tax exemption provisions applicable to DAI project.

1.2      Issuing Office

The Issuing Office and Contact Person noted in the above synopsis is the sole point of contact at DAI for purposes of this RFP. Any prospective offeror who fails to register their interest with this office assumes complete responsibility in the event that they do not receive direct communications (amendments, answers to questions, etc.) prior to the closing date.

1.3      Type of Award Anticipated

DAI anticipates the awarding of a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order.

This award type is subject to change during the course negotiation. Offerors are expected to include all costs, direct and indirect, into their total proposed price.

2.    General Instructions to Offerors

2.1      General Instructions

“Offeror”, “Subcontractor”, and/or “Bidder” means a firm proposing the work under this RFP. “Offer” and/or “Proposal” means the package of documents the firm submits to propose the work.

Offerors wishing to respond to this RFP must submit proposals, in English, in accordance with the following instructions. Offerors are required to review all instructions and specifications contained in this RFP. Failure to do so will be at the Offeror’s risk. If the solicitation is amended, then all terms and conditions not modified in the amendment shall remain unchanged.

Issuance of this RFP in no way obligates DAI to award a subcontract or purchase order. Offerors will not be reimbursed for any costs associated with the preparation or submission of their proposal. DAI shall in no case be responsible for these costs.

2.2       Proposal Cover Letter

A cover letter shall be included with the proposal on the Offeror’s company letterhead with a duly authorized signature and company stamp/seal using Attachment B as a template for the format. The cover letter shall include the following items:

• The Offeror will certify a validity period of 60 calendar days for the prices provided.
• Acknowledge the solicitation amendments received.
• This request for proposals is open for national and international Financial & Tax institutions/firms demonstrating the required capacity and experience to deliver the work.
• Have the required documentation, including company profile, business licenses, and tax clearance certificates.
• Has at least five years of relevant experience performing similar work and scope. Previous experience in working with USAID projects is preferable.
• The applicant must have SAM.gov Unique Entity ID.

2.3      Questions regarding the RFP

Each Offeror is responsible for reading and complying with the terms and conditions of this RFP. Requests for clarification or additional information must be submitted in writing via email to the Issuing Office as specified in the Synopsis. No questions will be answered by phone. Any verbal information received from a DAI employee or other entity shall not be considered as an official response to any question regarding this RFP.

Copies of questions and responses will be distributed in writing to all prospective bidders who are on record as having received this RFP after the submission date specified in the Synopsis.

3. Instructions for the Preparation of Technical Proposals Technical proposals shall include the following contents:

1. Past Performance and experience–Provide a list of at least three (3) recent awards of similar scope and duration. The information shall be supplied as a table and shall include the legal name and address of the organization for which services were performed, a description of work performed, the duration of the work and the value of the contract. Offerors should present their work delivered in their most recent awards/assignments. Refer to Attachment E for the template.

2. Team experience and structure– Description of the Offeror’s team assigned to the project. The proposal should describe how the proposed team members have the necessary experience and capabilities to deliver the assignment. International firms should have a presence in Somalia or demonstrate their ability to work and travel there if necessary.

3.1      Services Specified

For this RFP, DAI seeks for the services described in the scope of work in Attachment A.

Skills Required

Attachment

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