How to bid on Fiscal Agent Services for MCA-Sierra Leone

What the agency is buying and why it matters

The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), through MCA-Sierra Leone, is seeking a legally established consulting firm or organization to provide fiscal agent services. This support is for the implementation of the Millennium Challenge Compact in Sierra Leone, a program designed to reduce poverty through economic growth.

The selected firm will help manage a portion or all of the approximately US$480 million in MCC funding and the US$14.2 million government contribution. This is a significant opportunity for firms specializing in financial management and oversight for international development projects.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

The solicitation was published on July 17, 2026. Offers are due electronically by August 13, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. GMT (which is 12:00 PM ET).

A pre-offer conference is strongly advised but not mandatory. While the exact date is not provided, details will be in the Offer Data Sheet (Section II of the RFO). Submitting your offer by the deadline is critical for consideration.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for legally constituted consulting firms and other organizations with expertise in fiscal agent services, financial management, and oversight, particularly within international development or government programs.

Firms may associate with other organizations to enhance their capacity to successfully carry out the assignment. The selection method is Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS), which evaluates both the technical proposal and the financial offer.

How to respond

To access the Request for Offers (RFO) and prepare your response, you will need to view the original source on the portal. Click the provided link, and if you land on the homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid.

You may need a free account on the portal to view all documents. The RFO includes detailed sections on instructions to offerors, offer data sheet, qualification and evaluation criteria, technical and financial offer forms, terms of reference, and the draft contract agreement.

Practical tips for a competitive response

Carefully review all sections of the RFO, especially the Terms of Reference (Section V) to fully understand the scope of services required. Pay close attention to the Qualification and Evaluation Criteria (Section III) to ensure your offer addresses all requirements.

Since this is a Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS), your technical proposal's quality is as important as your financial offer. Clearly demonstrate your firm's experience, qualifications, and proposed methodology. Consider attending the pre-offer conference, even if not mandatory, to gain insights and ask questions.

The contract includes a 12-month base period and six 12-month option periods. Ensure your financial offer accounts for this structure, including the potential adjustment for the final option period. Double-check that your electronic submission is complete and submitted by the exact deadline.