SOLICITATION NUMBER: 72053820R00001 ISSUANCE DATE: April 1st, 2020 CLOSING DATE/TIME: April 24th, 2020 04:30pm Eastern Time SUBJECT : Solicitation for Offshore – U.S. Personal Services Contractor (USPSC) Dear Prospective Offerors: The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking offers from qualified persons to provide personal services under contract as described in this solicitation. Offer must be in accordance with Attachment 1 of this solicitation. Incomplete or unsigned offers will not be considered. Offerors should retain copies of all offer materials for their records. This solicitation in no way obligates USAID to award a PSC contract, nor does it commit USAID to pay any cost incurred in the preparation and submission of the offer. Any questions must be directed in writing to the Point of Contact specified in the attached information. Sincerely, Samuel Carter Contracting Executive Officer I. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. SOLICITATION NO.: 72053820R00001 2. ISSUANCE DATE : April 1st, 2020 3. CLOSING DATE/TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS: April 24th, 2020 04:30pm Eastern Time 4. POINT OF CONTACT: Soraya Morillo USAID/Dominican Republic Telephone Number: 809-368-7101 Cell phone Number:809-754-8570 E-mail:
[email protected]. 5. POSITION TITLE: Regional Development Cooperation Strategy (RDCS) Coordinator 6. MARKET VALUE: $109,366.00 -$142,180.00 equivalent to GS-15 Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value. 7. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Six months with an option to extend for 5.3 more months, not to exceed 11 and ½ months. Exercise of option will depend on continuing need of services, performance and funding. 8. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: USAID Eastern and Southern Caribbean Mission located in Bridgetown, Barbados with possible travel as stated in the Statement of Work. 9. ELIGIBLE OFFERORS: United States Citizen 10. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: Ability to obtain US Government security or meet facility access requirements in accordance with USAID hiring policy is required. 11. STATEMENT OF DUTIES Overview of Program and Role of the Position : Despite significant strides made over the years, Eastern and Southern Caribbean countries remain susceptible to myriad threats that impact the lives and livelihoods of citizens and vulnerable populations. The region continues to grapple with the effects of the global economic recession that hampered economic growth and contributed to labor instability and widespread job loss. Drug and human trafficking is growing, new crises in Venezuela affecting migration to Trinidad and Tobago, and traditional problems such as health epidemics and natural disasters place the region at the crossroads of real and complex risks. In an effort to address these critical issues, USAID provides assistance that reduces youth involvement in crime and violence, increases epidemic control of HIV/AIDS, reduces the number of pregnancies affected by Zika, strengthens local nongovernmental organizations, and supports environmental resilience. USAID/ESC implements activities in Antigua & Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, St. Kitts & Nevis, Barbados, the Bahamas, Trinidad & Tobago, Suriname, and Guyana. Phases Two and Three of USAID/ESC's 2020-2024 RDCS process throughout submission to USAID/Washington. This includes monitoring the RDCS team progress and the deadlines established for the preparation and delivery the draft and the final RDCS Deliverables. Based on consultations, discussions and analyses conducted by USAID/ESC as well as best available evidence analysis, the RDCS Coordinator will develop and finalize key analyses, prepare the RDCS Results Framework (RF) Summary Paper and Matrices and engaging with relevant USAID/Washington bureaus (LAC and PPL) to validate the logic and technical validity of proposed strategic approaches and outline the next steps to prepare a complete and final RDCS. The RDCS Coordinator will also oversee the Mission’s engagement with key local stakeholders and others throughout this Phase (as well as Phase Three) to reinforce local ownership and ensure that they inform selected approaches. The RDCS Coordinator will determine how to best incorporate Agency Transformation Priorities such as Financing Self-Reliance, Private Sector Engagement (especially the U.S. Private Sector) and Refining the Relationship in the RDCS. To accomplish this, the RDCS Coordinator will assist the Mission by coordinating analysis of past and present private sector engagement and where it can be increased, especially among the U.S. private sector (working closely with the Mission’s Public Private Partnerships Specialist). Duties and responsibilities of the position: The RDCS Coordinator will manage Phases Two and Three of USAID/ESC's 2020-2024 RDCS process throughout submission to USAID/Washington. This includes monitoring the RDCS team progress and the deadlines established for the preparation and delivery the draft and the final RDCS Deliverables. a. Results Framework Development Phase (Phase Two, estimate 2-3 months) Based on consultations, discussions and analyses conducted by USAID/ESC as well as the best available evidence and analysis, the RDCS Coordinator will develop and finalize key analyses, prepare the RDCS Results Framework (RF) Summary Paper and Matrices, and engaging with relevant USAID/Washington bureaus (LAC and PPL) to validate the logic and technical validity of proposed strategic approaches, and outline the next steps to prepare a complete and final RDCS. The RDCS Coordinator will also oversee the Mission's engagement with key local stakeholders and others throughout this Phase (as well as Phase Three) to reinforce local ownership and ensure that they inform selected approaches. This phase includes four milestones: 1. Development of a Results Framework Summary Paper and Matrices with budget scenarios in an Annex; 2. Washington review and comments; 3. Phase Two DVC with USAID/Washington; and 4. A Summary of Conclusions (SOC) memo. The steps that the RDCS Coordinator is expected to follow in the Results Framework Development Phase are as follows: Step 1: Based on a review of existing results framework, analysis, and other relevant documentation, extensive consultations with USAID staff articulate a development hypothesis that will underpin the RDCS Results Framework. This step entails a review and analysis of the best available evidence and data to inform the formulation of a development hypothesis that will anchor the overall results framework. As part of this step, the RDCS Coordinator should review existing documentation including but not limited to the following: • USAID/ESC Phase One DVC Presentation • RDCS Phase One Summary of Conclusions • Latest Mission Development Objectives Results Framework • USAID/ESC Strategy 2014-2020 • Background information on discussions and interchange with Government partners. • USAID/ESC's performance data, evaluations, results achieved and key learnings • Analyses and assessments (Gender and Democracy and Governance) which will be conducted during Phase Two. While numerous consultations have occurred on broad strategic topics, more detailed consultations in some areas will be necessary. The RDCS Coordinator will determine how to best incorporate Agency Transformation Priorities such as Financing Self Reliance, Private Sector Engagement (especially the U. S. Private Sector) and Refining the Relationship in the RDCS. To accomplish this, the RDCS Coordinator will assist the Mission by coordinating analysis of past and present private sector engagement and where it can be increased, especially among the U.S. Private Sector (working closely with the Mission's Public Private Partnerships Specialist). Other tasks: 1. Analysis of the Private Sector and Possibilities for Mission Engagement. 2. Additional analyses as determined in discussions and meetings with the RDCS team. 3. Draft development hypothesis. Step 2: Prepare for and participate in consultations with Mission staff, relevant interagency representatives, and selected partners to elicit information to be incorporated into the RDCS Result Framework and subsequent RDCS strategy document. This will include the following tasks: • Facilitating weekly status meetings - The RDCS Coordinator must lead weekly, in-depth status meetings with the RDCS team. This will be for information sharing as well as to ensure that the RDCS process adheres to the schedule. • Holding consultations with other organizations and donors deemed relevant to the process - all consultation plans will be discussed/reviewed with the RDCS Team before they occur; these discussions will include USAID/ESC staff. Notes and minutes from all meetings and consultations - a concise report with a format that includes a summary analyses, capturing key points raised during discussions and interviews. Step 3: Develop draft consolidated Result Framework and Budget Scenarios Per guidance (ADS 201.3.2.7), the Mission must produce a Results Framework Summary paper (3 pages) and a Result Framework Matrices (15-20 pages) in bulleted format. The RDCS Coordinator must assist the Mission to prepare these documents as well as a PowerPoint using a provided template. That preparation may include Mission meetings to come to decisions on key aspects of these products, including agendas, issues papers, etc., leading ultimately to the prioritization of development objectives. As part of Phase Two, the Mission must develop two budget scenarios and an associated narrative based on parameters from the Office of Budget and Resource Management (BRM) that align with Administration priorities and Agency goals. The budget scenarios and narrative must be submitted as annexes to the Phase Two Results Framework Summary Paper and Matrix and be included in the Phase Two DVC. The RDCS Coordinator will work with Mission staff to develop: • Contextual Operational Budget: Using the BRM-provided five-year historical budget summaries, the Mission must then construct a Contextual Operational Budget. This budget will be in line with the Mission's current programming. • Visionary Budget: This budget should reflect the Mission's vision for its strategic transition given its envisioned new partnership model with the host country. • Budget Narrative: In addition to the Visionary Budget, the Mission must also develop a short narrative (1-2 paragraphs) that describes the proposed "from to" budget approach and how the proposed budget supports the Mission's strategic transition vision. This will include the following tasks: 1. Draft the new Results Framework Summary and Result Framework Matrices. 2. Annexes to the Results Framework Summary - two Budget Scenarios (Conceptual Operational and Visionary) along with a Budget Narrative for the Visionary Budget Step 4: Following the submission of the Result Framework Summary, Matrices and Annexes to USAID/Washington work through and resolve issues and questions raised with the input and involvement of Mission staff. The RDCS coordinator will work with Mission staff to develop and evaluate options for addressing issues/questions raised by USAID/Washington on the RDCS submitted. The RDCS Coordinator will facilitate a Phase Two DVC is to achieve consensus on the approaches that the Mission will use to transition the relationship and address any last-mile challenges associated with the journey to self-reliance. During the DVC, the Mission must present high-level information from the Results Framework Summary Paper and Matrices, including: • Summary of the parameters identified in Phase One that informed its approach, including the strategic transition vision; • An overview of the Mission's current portfolio and its proposed portfolio for the new RDCS based on its strategic transition vision. • The RDCS goal and how it aligns with the strategic transition vision, country priorities, supports U.S. government policy interests, and its informed by Country Roadmap sub-dimensions and/or metrics; • The overall Results Framework, including what is new in terms of focus, partners, approaches and/or responses to changes in context; • Development Objective (DO)-specific presentations that include the Development Hypothesis for each DO, including how the selected approach will accelerate the country's journey to self-reliance, contribute to the strategic transition vision, how other stakeholders will contribute to this DO, and critical assumptions or risks; • USAID/Washington significant issues and the Mission's response; and • The planned RDCS completion date, next steps, and any additional support needed to complete the RDCS in a timely manner; and • How proposed investments from USAID and others will collectively advance progress toward the RDCS goal, DOs, and the partner country's journey to self-reliance. NOTE: Issues that remain unresolved following the DVC will be resolved prior to the finalization of the Summary of Conclusions (SoC) Memo. Following the DVC, the RDCS Coordinator will work with USAID/Washington on a Summary of Conclusions Memo. USAID/Washington (LAC Bureau) will prepare the Phase Two SOC within seven business after the DVC. The cleared SOC represents USAID 's endorsement of the Mission's focus and chosen strategic approach and enables the Mission to proceed with developing the final RDCS. The SOC must summarize the Mission's responses to any significant issues raised during Phase Two (including during the DVC) and record agreed-upon resolutions and key decisions. This will include the following tasks: 1. Document summarizing major issues/ questions raised by USAID/Washington and options for their resolution. 2. Facilitate the RDCS Phase Two DVCs with USAID/Washington 3. Coordinate USAID/Mission inputs to the Phase Two Summary of Conclusions (SOC) memo. b. RDCS Preparation, Review and Approval (Phase Three, estimate 2-3 months) The full RDCS that represents Agency endorsement of the Mission's approach to a strategic transition is finalized during Phase Three. The Mission will apply findings from additional analyses and consultations to further refine the overall Development Hypothesis and associated Results Framework and submit the full RDCS to the Regional Bureau under Chief of Mission authority. Phase Three culminates in the final approval of a Mission's RDCS by the LAC Bureau and PPL's Assistant to the Administrator (AtA), and subsequent dissemination of the RDCS. The RDCS Coordinator will coordinate (the SPO and Mission Director will lead) USAID/ESC 's efforts Phase Three which includes the following milestones: 1. Development of first draft of the full RDCS; 2. Washington review of the RDCS Draft; 3. Submission of the final RDCS; and 4. Final RDCS approval. The steps that the RDCS Coordinator is expected to follow in the RDCS Preparation, Review and Approval are as follows: Step 1: Prepare for and lead discussions and consultations to inform the development of the RDCS draft In this step, the incumbent will coordinate discussions with Mission staff, USG interagency, other donors and other partners. This will include: • Planning and Facilitating a Results Framework Workshop. The RDCS Coordinator will plan a workshop to engage technical teams and other stakeholders to agree on ambitious, specific, and achievable objectives and discuss the theory of change to achieve those objectives. It is expected that the objective of the workshop is to prepare a draft results frameworks as well as the identification of further consultations and data gaps which must be pursued. This will include the following tasks: Notes and minutes from all meetings and consultations. A concise report with a format that includes a summary analyses, capturing key points raised during discussions and interviews. Step 2: Prepare the full 25-30 page RDCS draft document In this step, the RDCS Coordinator will lead Mission staff in preparing this document, aggregating content and as needed writing certain sections of the document, editing for readability and clarity, and ensuring compliance with the RDCS guidance. Under the new RDCS guidance (ADS 210.3.2.7), significant decision-making occurs earlier in the process as compared to the previous guidance, and the actual RDCS document is a much shorter document at approximately 25-30 pages in length. The CDSC Coordinator will present the draft strategy to USAID/ESC Mission staff and other stakeholders (per guidance from the Mission Director). This will include the following task: The final USAID/ESC 2020-2024 RDCS document - a clear and concise (the 25-30 page document) that is reviewed and cleared by the Mission and submitted for approval to USAID/Washington. Step 3: Following the submission of the RDCS draft to USAID/Washington work through and resolve issues and questions raised with the input and involvement of Mission staff. The RDCS coordinator will work with Mission staff to develop and evaluate options for addressing issues/questions raised by USAID/Washington on the RDCS submitted. This will include the following tasks: • Document summarizing major issues / questions raised by USAID/Washington and options for their resolution. • The RDCS Coordinator will also perform other duties/activities that the USAID Mission Director and circumstances may require. Degree of responsibility for decision-making assigned to the position: • Level of complexity of work assignments : The RDCS Coordinator must work in close coordination with USAID/ESC's RDCS team and other staff. The incumbent will have a proven track record with developing strategic plans, a comprehensive understanding of development assistance, and senior-level program management and budgeting expertise. • Knowledge level required : The incumbent will have a proven track record with developing strategic plans, a comprehensive understanding, development assistance, and senior-level program management and budgeting expertise. The incumbent should have the ability to analyze historical and current data and reports on development programs, identify trends, and synthesize findings and conclusions. S/he must also have the ability to facilitate large group discussions, including documenting participant's input and feedback. S/he must have experience, knowledge and skills in drafting strategy documents. • Supervisory Controls : The incumbent will report to USAID/ESC's Program Office Director but will have significant operational autonomy and independence with limited day-to-day oversight from his/her supervisor. The majority of work will emerge through an understanding of the RDCS development timeline with duties and responsibilities with specific assignments coming from the Office Director and Mission Management. Many important decisions will be based on the incumbent's experience and skills. The incumbent must plan his/her work schedule independently and direct colleagues to use skills and abilities effectively. Complexity of the work environment/effect on the position's responsibilities : The assignment, as outlined in Section 6. Duties and Responsibilities, will entail managing a project with steps and tasks that are listed in direct compliance with Automated Directive System (ADS) Chapter 201.3.2 guidance "Country Development Strategy (RDCS) Development and Approval Process for Countries Envisioning a Strategic Transition (Wave 2b). This will involve a combination of office work, facilitating and conducting meetings and workshops, conducting interviews/discussions with USAID staff, partners, counterparts, private sector and host country officials (by phone or face to face). The means making certain that in developing the RDCS by reaching the duties, responsibilities, tasks, milestones, and adhering to timeframes required to facilitate an iterative dialogue between USAID/ESC and USAID/Washington that results in clear decisions and, ultimately, USAID endorsement of the Mission1s focus and selected strategic approach. • Scope and effect of the work performed : The key responsibilities, development and submission of a new five-year RDCS and Results Framework, are of significant importance to USAID/ESC and USAID as, per ADS 201.3.2.1, they will define the Mission's strategic approach to achieving results, with particular emphasis on why choices were made and how results in particular sectors contribute to the Mission's overarching Goal and Development Objectives (DOs). The RDCS plays critical roles both internal and external to the Mission. Internally, it lays the groundwork for subsequent decision-making, from project design to budget negotiations, and brings all Mission and relevant regional and Washington Operating Units (OU) staff to a common understanding about program priorities. Externally, its development creates a forum for interaction and buy-in, particularly with local stakeholders and partners, The RDCS itself communicates the Mission's objectives to the interagency, partner governments, and others. • Level and purpose of contacts : Relationships in the USAID Mission: The incumbent ensures that the diverse elements of USAID and its constituencies play active roles in the development and implementation of USAID/ESC1s new RDCS, taking a proactive role to ensure that these actions highlight the strong U.S.-Mexican partnership and emphasize the benefits that ESC receives from U.S. foreign assistance, while incorporating sensitivity to local issues and cultural considerations. Relationship with US Embassy Bridgetown : The incumbent may interact with several U.S. Embassy Section's staff on a range of activities. Relationship with USAID/Washington : The Bureau of Policy, Planning and Learning (PPL) and the Latin American and Caribbean Bureau in Washington are important stakeholders on U.S. foreign assistance to ESC. • Supervision/oversight over others : S/he will have no supervisory role, • Guidelines : USAID general guidelines, Automated Directive Systems (ADS), specifically ADS 201 regarding development, approval and dissemination of RDCS. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE : May – October 2020 SECURITY LEVEL : Facilities Access TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS : The incumbent may be required to travel to any of the countries in the region in which USAID/ESC implements SUPPORT ITEMS : The PSC will be provided with the support services, equipment and supplies necessary to perform the work. II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND BASIC ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION Skills and Abilities : The incumbent must show that they possess the tact, judgement, diplomacy, design and leadership to manage a strategic planning process. S/he must demonstrate: • Evidence of effective team leadership and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural team. • Excellent writing and editing skills. • Ability to make cogent arguments clearly and succinctly in written and oral presentations. • Ability to effectively facilitate discussions and/or meetings. including engaging input from participants. • Project management skills including evidence of initiative and proactive engagement with colleagues to complete assigned tasks in accordance with agreed timetables. 2. Professional Experience : The incumbent must have a minimum of twelve (12) years' experience working with USG and development work, of which eight (8) years is relevant overseas experience. Relevant experience is defined as some combination of experience primarily in strategic planning, developing, managing, evaluating and assessing development programs; pe1formance-based management and budgeting; and project design, Applicants must explicitly highlight experience with the RDCS development process. The incumbent must have demonstrated experience in organizing and facilitating meetings, roundtables, video conferences and other events. Education: A graduate degree from an accredited college or university in Economics, Political Science, Public or Business Administration, International Studies, International Relations, or other relevant field related to the above, is required. (Educational requirement must be met at the time of application for the subject position.) Language: The incumbent must possess excellent communication skills. English fluency (Level IV) coupled with excellent written and spoken English language skills are critical for job success. 3. The ability to obtain the security level and medical clearances required for the position. C. EVALUATION AND SELECTION FACTORS : The Government may award a contract without discussions with offerors in accordance with FAR 52.215-1. The CO reserves the right at any point in the evaluation process to establish a competitive range of offerors with whom negotiations will be conducted pursuant to FAR 15.306(c). In accordance with FAR 52.215-1, if the CO determines that the number of offers that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the CO may limit the number of offerors in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated offers. FAR provisions of this solicitation are available at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far Offerors will be evaluated and ranked on the extent and quality of their education, professional work experience, technical knowledge, and professional presentation as they relate to this position against the following criteria: Professional Experience (40 points): The incumbent must have a minimum of twelve (12) years' experience working with USG and development work, of which eight (8) years is relevant overseas experience. Education (10 points): A graduate degree from an accredited college or university in Economics, Political Science, Public or Business Administration, International Studies, International Relations, or a development field related to the above, is required. (Educational requirement must be met at the time of application for the subject position.) Language Proficiency - English (20 points): The incumbent must possess excellent communication skills. English fluency (Level IV) coupled with excellent written and spoken English language skills are critical for job success. 4. Technical knowledge, Skills and Abilities (30 points): The incumbent should have specific knowledge and understanding of US development policies and processes and how an overseas development mission functions. S/he must demonstrate: • Understanding of the development program cycle and strategic development process employed by the US government, particularly the results framework and the role and purposes of a development mission's strategic plan and cooperation strategy. • In-depth of knowledge of performance monitoring and evaluation. • Familiarity with two or more of the following sectors or program areas: democracy and governance; economic development; natural resources management, institutional development; and private sector engagement. • Knowledge of broad cross-cutting issues and they can impact a country's development in areas that include such as gender, human rights, displaced persons, minority populations and youth. Offerors must provide at least one English writing sample with their application. These samples should be 350 to 1,500 words (preferably 750 to 1,000 words) and should demonstrate the applicant's ability to clearly communicate complex ideas to a variety of audiences, including senior leadership and the public. Samples must be by the offeror; co-written articles are not accepted. Maximum Points Available: 100 Professional Experience: 40 points Education: 10 points Communication skills: 20 points Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 30 points Total: 100 points After the closing date for receipt of offers, a committee will be convened to review offers and evaluate them in accordance with the evaluation criteria. Offers which do not meet the required qualifications will not be scored. Only shortlisted offerors will be contacted. No response will be sent to unsuccessful offerors. As part of the selection process, finalist offerors may be interviewed either in person or by telephone at USAID's discretion. Reference checks will be made only for offerors considered as finalists. If an offeror does not wish USAID to contact the current employer for a reference check, this should be stated in the offer's cover letter, and USAID will delay such reference check pending communication with the offeror. Only finalists will be contacted by USAID with respect to their offers. IV. SUBMITTING AN OFFER 1. Eligible offerors are required to complete and submit the offer form AID 309-2 , “Offeror Information for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals,” available at http://www.usaid.gov/forms. 2. A cover letter of no more than 1 page that demonstrates how the candidates’ qualifications meet the work requirements 3. An up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV) or resume : Your CV/resume must contain sufficient relevant information to evaluate the application in accordance with the stated evaluation criteria. Broad general statements that are vague or lacking specificity will not be considered as effectively addressing particular selection criteria. Applicants are encouraged to write a brief appendix to demonstrate how prior experience and/or training addresses the minimum qualifications and evaluation criteria set forth in the solicitation. 4. References : Three (3) references, who are not family members or relatives, with working telephone and e-mail contacts. The references must be able to provide substantive information about your past performance and abilities. USAID reserves the right to contact your previous employers for relevant information concerning your performance and may consider such information in its evaluation of the application. 4. Offers must be received by the closing date and time and submitted to the Point of Contact specified in Section I, item 3 and submitted to the Point of Contact in Section I, item 12. 3. To ensure consideration of offers for the intended position, Offerors must prominently reference the Solicitation number in the offer submission. V. LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS PRIOR TO AWARD The CO will provide instructions about how to complete and submit the following forms after an offeror is selected for the contract award. Forms outlined below can be found at: http://www.usaid.gov/forms/ 1. Form AID 309-2, “Offeror Information for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals,” 2. Medical History and Examination Form (DS-1843) ** 3. Questionnaire for Sensitive Positions (SF-86) ** or 4. Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions (SF-85) ** 5. Finger Print Card (FD-258) ** ** Forms 2 through 5 shall be completed ONLY upon the advice of the Contracting Officer that an applicant is the successful candidate for the job. VI. BENEFITS As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a USPSC is normally authorized the following benefits and allowances: 1. BENEFITS: (a) Employer's FICA Contribution (b) Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance (c) Pay Comparability Adjustment (d) Annual Increase (pending a satisfactory performance evaluation) (e) Eligibility for Worker's Compensation (f) Annual and Sick Leave VII. TAXES USPSCs are required to pay Federal income taxes, FICA, Medicare and applicable State Income taxes. VIII. USAID REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND CONTRACT CLAUSES PERTAINING TO PSCs USAID regulations and policies governing USPSC awards are available at these sources: 1. USAID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR), Appendix D, “Direct USAID Contracts with a U.S. Citizen or a U.S. Resident Alien for Personal Services Abroad,” including contract clause “General Provisions,” available at https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1868/aidar_0.pdf . 2. Contract Cover Page form AID 309-1 available at https://www.usaid.gov/forms . 3. Acquisition and Assistance Policy Directives/Contract Information Bulletins ( AAPDs/CIBs ) for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals available at http://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs . 4. Ethical Conduct. By the acceptance of a USAID personal services contract as an individual, the contractor will be acknowledging receipt of the “Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch,” available from the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, in accordance with General Provision 2 and 5 CFR 2635 . See https://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/OGE%20Regulations . END OF SOLICITATION