Belize-External Legal Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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
The Millennium Challenge Account – Belize (MCA-Belize) is seeking External Legal Services to support the implementation and closeout of its five-year Compact Program with the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). This Consulting Services opportunity, procured via the Consultant Qualifications Selection (CQS) method, requires a qualified law firm to provide comprehensive legal counsel. Offers are due no later than 15:00 hours (local time in Belize) on June 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
The selected firm will serve as External Legal Counsel, advising MCA-Belize on all legal matters arising from the Program's implementation. This includes, but is not limited to, contract law, procurement, governance, land acquisition, fiscal and tax law, employment, and dispute resolution. The objective is to ensure full compliance with applicable Belize law and the terms of the Compact.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Consulting Services (CQS)
- Accountable Entity: Millennium Challenge Account-Belize
- Funding: Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Publication Date: June 1, 2026
- Submission Deadline: June 16, 2026, at 15:00 hours (local time in Belize)
- Public Opening: June 16, 2026, at 15:30 hours (Belize local time) via Microsoft Teams link.
Evaluation
Bidding will be conducted through the Consultant Qualifications Selection (CQS) procurement method, as specified in the MCC Accountable Entity Procurement Policy & Guidelines (PPG). The opportunity is open to all eligible offerors as defined in the PPG.
Submission & Contact
- Bidding Documents: Obtain by registering at https://forms.office.com/e/pYb4f9fj4Y?origin=lprLink
- Offer Submission: Electronic only via File Request Link (FRL) at https://www.dropbox.com/request/zy1r2uey1szbalafna8j. Late offers will be rejected.
- Contact: MCA-Belize Procurement Agent at pabelize@charleskendall.com.
Additional Notes
This procurement is for informational purposes only and is not conducted under the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). It is not administered by the US Government, and the resulting award will be made by Belize.