Description Intermittent Contractor - Subject-Matter Expert. Background: The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operates numerous international training and assistance programs. These programs are located in various countries throughout the world and address the entire range of CBP control operations. To effectively implement these programs, there is a need for the employment and utilization of contractors on an intermittent or short-term basis (Intermittent Contractor or IC’s). Short term is defined as a single assignment for 90 days or less; many assignments will be less then 30 days. IC’s will be required to perform various tasks, such as those associated with training, utilizing specialized equipment, or to provide professional and technical assistance in specific topical areas. The following are a delineation of the types of general services that IC’s are expected to provide. A more specific description of services or tasks shall be provided to the IC upon selection. Training: The IC shall serve as a subject-matter expert and/or presenter. He/she may be required to present Customs or border control training based on an existing CBP curriculum. Instruction may include but is not limited to the areas of narcotic interdiction, post security, customs investigation techniques, money laundering, intellectual property rights, control of weapons of mass destruction, commercial import/export operations, or customs valuation. In general, the topic and content of the course for instruction will be established, in advance, with course material normally provided by CBP. The selected candidate(s) is expected to have the appropriate experience and training to serve as an instructor in general and in specific areas of instruction. Course Developer: The IC shall develop a set of course materials on a given topic for later presentation by either CBP personnel on in-county advisors. Courses to be developed could be in any customs or border control related areas such as the areas described for “Training” above. The selected candidate(s) is expected to have the appropriate experience and training in course development for one or more related areas. Assessments: The IC may conduct on-site assessments of customs services and other border control agencies located in foreign countries. Assessments may be general in scope or geared to specific areas (e.g., control of weapons of mass destruction or intellectual property rights). Tasks could include such actions as physical border surveys, equipment-need surveys, and broader surveys of the entire governmental enforcement system. The selected candidate(s) is expected to have the necessary experience and skills for an authoritative and professional review of the specific agencies or programs to prepare trip reports, summaries, analyses and recommendations. Technical Assistance: The IC may provide technical assistance in highly specialized areas such as legal reform, inspectional technology (both high and low-tech), port security or specialized field operations. For example, in the areas of legal reform, tasks may include the review of customs law and regulations of a country, making recommendations for improvement of such laws, or providing technical assistance in the preparation of new laws and regulations that meet the needs of a specific country. The selected candidate(s) is expected to possess specialized knowledge, experience, and background related to specific areas of expertise. Augmentation and Replacement: The IC may augment a technical team or temporarily replace a technical team member. As an additional team member, the contractor will undertake general or specific tasks associated with various projects such as the development of an interagency taskforce or the review of personnel policies. As a replacement or “fill-in”, the IC may replace and assume the tasks of a technical team member who may be away from post for an extended period of time. The selected candidate(s) is expected to possess the necessary knowledge, experience, and skills to serve as an additional advisor, team member, or replacement member. Terms and Conditions: Most IC assignments will be less then 30 days, with adequate advance notice prior to deployment. Some assignments may last up to 90 days. It is not envisioned that an IC would be on duty more than 90 days in a calendar year. If an IC turns down more that two assignments he or she may be removed form further consideration at CBP discretion. Compensation and other reimbursements: 1) Compensation will be fixed-priced at $2000 per week for all IC’s or proration thereof. 2) The IC contract will include medical evacuation coverage up to $500, and medical examination costs up to $500. 3) Each assignment will be firm-fixed priced based on the estimated time required to complete the assignment. 4) All travel will be under U.S. Government Travel orders and in accordance with applicable U.S. Government Travel regulations. Note: The contractor will be reimbursed for all official travel upon completion of a travel voucher in accordance with an approved travel authorization. CBP will purchase airline or other common carrier tickets subsequent to approval of travel. The contractor will not receive an advance for lodging, meals and incidentals. Other requirements: 1) IC’s may be required to undergo updated background investigations to obtain a “secret” security clearance from CBP. 2) For some specific assignments, language ability may be a requirement for selection. All materials provided to the contractor or developed by the contractor under this contract are the property of CBP and may not be released outside CBP without permission. Possible duty locations: IC’s must be willing and able to work in any country in which CBP conducts operations. CBP training and assistance projects are currently on-going in all regions of the world. In addition, IC’s may be required to work from their home, at CBP Headquarters in Washington, D.C., or at other duty locations as needed within in the United States. Method of operation: Potential IC’s will submit their qualifications in resume format. The Office of International Affairs will evaluate the candidates for technical ability. Candidates will then be considered part of a “bidders” list and may be selected for future assignments. Customs will reimburse selectees for the cost of obtaining international medical evacuation insurance and for a physical examination and certification that they are fit for travel anywhere in the world for assignments up to 90 days. Selected IC’s will then become part of a “pool” of eligible contractors who may receive requests for services. These contracts will contain the detailed statement of work for the specific assignment, including services required, estimated time required, country, travel dates, materials and topics to be addressed, and any required materials. At the end of the project the IC will submit an invoice for payment. All taxes (federal, state and/or local) and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) income reporting requirements are the responsibility of the IC as a 1099 vendor. IC’s must register in the Central Contractor Registration system at www.ccr.gov prior to issuance of an order. Resumes will be accepted by e-mail only. Submit to
[email protected]. No acknowledgement will be made by CBP upon receipt of resume. Please, no phone calls.