R -- Reporting Management Advisor

Reporting/Management AdvisorISSUANCE DATE: 03/25/04 CLOSING DATE: 04/26/04 SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-04-020 (INL) Gentlemen/Ladies: SUBJECT: Solicitation for Personal Services Contractor (PSC), Department of State, Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs. The United States Government, represented by the Department of State, is seeking proposals (Standard Form 171's or OF 612’s) from U.S. citizens interested in providing the PSC services described in the attached. Submissions shall be in accordance with the attached information at the place and time specified. Any questions may be directed to Linda Gower, Contracting Officer, INL/RM/MS, DOS, who may be reached at FAX No. (202) 776-8775 or E-Mail [email protected]. All applications shall be submitted by facsimile or e-mail and originals sent via mail. If sent via courier to: Linda Gower, INL/RM/RM, Navy Hill South (SA-4) Department of State 2430 E. Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20520 And Mike Rankin NAS, AmEmbassy APO AA 34038 Late applications shall not be accepted, unless there was a mishandling once received in DOS. Along with the SF171 or OF 612, applicants shall provide CV and three written references including contact information. Applicants are also requested to provide their full mailing address (fax, telephone and/or e-mail where applicable). Applicants should retain for their records copies of all enclosures that accompany their proposals. Please reference the number of this solicitation when sending your application. Any submissions made via e-mail must be in WordPerfect 5.1 or Word 97. Sincerely, Linda G. Gower, Contracting Officer 1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-04-020 (INL) 2. ISSUANCE DATE: 03/25/04 3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED: 04/26/04 FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 16:00 PM local time 4. POSITION TITLE: Counternarcotics Project Coordinator 5. MARKET VALUE: FP-3 through FP-4, Step 1-7 ($46,519-68,551) 6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: July 2004-July 2005, extendable as required. 7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Bogota, Colombia 8. JOB DESCRIPTION: See below A.1. GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR PURPOSE: The purpose of this personal services contract position is to serve as Reporting/Management Advisor in the Management Office of the Narcotics Affairs Section (NAS) of the American Embassy in Bogota, Colombia. This individual will coordinate closely with the NAS Director, Deputy Director or the NAS Management Officer, who is the direct supervisor, and other PSC coordinators in reporting on and monitoring narcotics control and anti-crime/terrorism projects in Colombia. 2. STATEMENT OF WORK: The Contractor shall: A. Provide advice and assistance in implementing international narcotics control and anti-crime/terrorism projects administered or coordinator by the NAS, as directed by the NAS Director, the Deputy Director or the NAS Management Officer; B. Provide advice and assistance in preparation of documentation for procurement of training and non-technical commodities and services and in the monitoring of procurement actions, including drafting source origin waivers, bid solicitations, scopes of work, and delivery acceptance of items procured; C. Provide advice and assistance in end-use monitoring (EUM) of USG-supplied commodities and in preparation of the annual EUM reports (Phase I and II); D. Provide advice and assistance in personnel matters pertaining to American PSCs, embassy Foreign Nations and other local-hire employees and institutional contractors; E. Attend embassy general and law enforcement meetings and national and international conferences and seminars as directed by the NAS Management Officer, reporting on discussions, activities and/or decisions; F. Provide advice and assistance in arranging appropriate itineraries for and escorting official travelers as directed by the Management Officer; and J. Brief State Department, congressional and other visiting officials, including Embassy staff, on the status of USG-GOC narcotics control and anit-crime/terrorism projects. B. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. U.S. citizen, eligible for a Department of State security clearance at the Secret level. 2. Minimum of a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts Degree from an accredited U.S. institution. Preference will be given to candidates who also have a masters degree in public administration, financial management, business administration, international affairs, international development or related fields. 3. Ten years of relevant overseas work experience, prefereably with the Department of State in the areas of program management, finanical management, project implementation, coordination,and evaluation, technical advice and liaison activities. 4. Experience and skill in operation of desktop computer-based word processing and spreadsheet applications. 5. Proficiency in English and Spanish, both verbally and in writing at the FSI 2/2 level; level 3/3 is preferred. 6. Physically and medically able to live in Bogota (altitude 8,600 feet) and to travel frequently to areas with varied climates and conditions within Colombia. C. EVALUATION CRITERIA Factor 1. Demonstrated experience and knowledge in organization administration, including non-government organizations. Factor 2. Demonstrated experience and good performance in working and operating in a foreign country, including ability to coordinate with at a working level with counterparts. Factor 3. Demonstrated skill in oral and written communication to prepare and present analyses, recommendations and solutions, including proposals and reports. Factor 4. Depth of knowledge and experience in USG, preferably State Department, management/administrative procedures and practices. Factor 5. Depth of knowledge and experience in areas of specific concentration - Counter Narcotics and/or anti-crime/terrorism D. COMPENSATION: Compensation for the position will be negotiated as follows: Level of experience will dictate the salary level within the grade range. Entry level salary will normally be at the first step of the grade range for the position. However, consideration will be given to the successful applicant’s experience that is specifically relevant to the position to be filled. Number of years of relevant experience will determine at what step within the grade range the successful applicant will be compensated. E. AS A MATTER OF POLICY, A PSC IS NORMALLY AUTHORIZED THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS: 1. BENEFITS Employee's FICA Contribution Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance Pay Comparability Adjustment Annual Increase Eligibility for Worker's Compensation Annual & Sick Leave 2. ALLOWANCES (if applicable, and except for U.S. resident hires). * (A) Temporary Quarters Subsistence Allowance (Section 120). (B) Living Quarters Allowance (Section 130). (C) Post Allowance (Section 220). (D) Supplemental Post Allowance (Section 230). (E) Separate Maintenance Allowance (Section 260). (F) Education Allowance (Section 270). (G) Education Travel (Section 280). (H) Post Differential (Chapter 500). (I) Payments during Evacuation/Authorized Departure (Section 600), and (J) Danger Pay (Section 650). 3. CONTRACT INFORMATION BULLETINS (CIBs) PERTAINING TO PSCs 99-09 PSC's Annual Health Insurance Costs 99-07 Contractual Coverage for Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) Services 98-16 Annual Salary Increase for USPSCs 98-19 Home Leave under USPSCs 98-24 Use of Compensatory (Comp) Time by PSCs 98-25 Defense Base Act (DBA) Coverage and DBA Waiver List 97-16 Class Justification for Use of Other Than Full & Open Competition for Personal Services Contracts with U.S. Citizens Contracted with Locally, with CCNs and TCNs Subject to the Local Compensation Plan, and for Overseas Contracts of $250,000 or Less 97-11 1997 FICA & Medicare Tax Rates for Personal Services Contracts 97-03 New USAID Contractor Employee Physical Examination 96-19 U. S. Personal Services Contract (USPSC) - Leave 94-09 Sunday Pay for U.S. Personal Services Contractors (PSCs) 93-17 Financial Disclosure Requirements Under a Personal Services Contract (PSC) LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS FOR PSCs 1. Standard Form 171 (see www.usaid.gov/procurement_bus_opp/procurement/forms. **2. Contractor Physical Examination (DS-1622, 08-2001). **3. Questionnaire for Sensitive Positions (for National Security) (SF-86), or **4. Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions (SF-85). **5. Finger Print Card (FD-258). NOTE: Form 5 is available from the requirements office. _______________ * Standardized Regulations (Government Civilians Foreign Areas). ** The forms listed 2 through 5 shall only be completed upon the advice of the Contracting Officer that an applicant is the successful candidate for the job.