SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- Personal services contract with U.S. citizen abroad - Border Security-Law Enforcement Project Coordinator
- Notice Date
- 9/17/2002
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, INL RM MS, 2430 E Street, N.W., South Building SA-4 Navy Hill, Washington, DC, 20520
- ZIP Code
- 20520
- Solicitation Number
- PSC-02-030-INL
- Point of Contact
- Barbara Postell, Contract Specialist, Phone 2027768743, Fax 2027768775, - Linda Gower, Contract Specialist, Phone 2027768774, Fax 2027768775,
- E-Mail Address
-
postellbj@state.gov, gowerlg@state.gov
- Description
- You have received this "Personal Services Contractor (PSC)" solicitation through the Department of State (DOS) Internet site. If you have any questions regarding this PSC you may contact the DOS Official named in the cover letter of this solicitation. If you are not using Word 97 to view this document, you will have to save the document in the format of the word processor that you are using in order to view and print any standard forms. The number of pages contained in this electronic copy may not exactly correspond to the hard paper copy, although generally all the information is contained herein. DOS is not responsible for any data/text that may not be received when retrieving this document electronically. If the recipient does not notify the contact person that they have obtained this document then any amendments to the document may not be available to the recipients. Amendments to solicitation documents generally contain information critical to the submission of an application. Border Security-Law Enforcement Project Coordinator ISSUANCE DATE: September 17, 2002 CLOSING DATE: October 18, 2002 SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-02-030(INL) Gentlemen/Ladies: SUBJECT: Solicitation for Personal Services Contractor (PSC) Department of State, Narcotics Affairs Section, American Embassy Mexico, Border Security-Law Enforcement Project Coordinator 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 Barbra Postell, Contract Specialist, INL/RM/MS, DOS, who may be reached at FAX No. (202) 776-8775 or E-Mail postellbj@state.gov. All applications shall be submitted by facsimile or e-mail and originals sent via mail. If sent via courier to: Barbra Postell, INL/RM/RM, Navy Hill South Department of State 2430 E. Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20520 And FAX a copy to: American Embassy Mexico 011-52-55-5080-2925 ATTN: Jennifer Haskell 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 which accompany their proposals. Please reference the number of this solicitation when sending your application. Any submissions made via e-mail must be in Word 97 or equivalent. Sincerely, Barbra J. Postell Contract Specialist 1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-02-030 (INL) 2. ISSUANCE DATE: September 17, 2002 3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED October 18, 2002 FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 05:00 PM local time 4. POSITION TITLE: Border Security-Law Enforcement Project Coordinator 5. YEAR 2002 MARKET VALUE: FP-2 (estimated at $66,914-$79,899). The year 2002 pay comparability increase will apply. 6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: November 2002 ? November 2003 7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Mexico, Mexico City 8. JOB DESCRIPTION: See below STATEMENT OF WORK I. BACKGROUND A. STATEMENT OF DUTIES 1. GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR BACKGROUND: Under the Homeland Security Budget Supplemental, the Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), will manage and fund bilateral border security projects with the Mexican government. These projects will be administered by the Narcotics Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Mexico. PURPOSE: The contractor shall assist NAS management in determining and validating requirements, implementing, and monitoring progress on specified border security projects as well as reporting on border security, counterterrorism and other law enforcement issues, as directed. II. Scope of Work: The Contractor shall: (1) Provide strategic planning and process development on all phases of Border Security projects--project execution from study period and development, through acquisition, and implementation including planning, scheduling, budgeting, monitoring, and coordination between vendors and centractors as well as liaison with GOM officials, including resofution of . requirements conflicts and other issues. (2) Act as NAS's liaison with other USG agencies involved in the Border Security projects (e.g. U.S. Customs, INS, etc.) (3) Provide advice and assistance on other law enforcement/border security projects, as necessary. (4) Provide technical review and recommendations for NAS's law enforcement/border security technical infrastructure projects. (5) Provide advice and assistance in preparation of documentation for procurement of systems and equipment including drafting of requests for source-origin waivers, sole-source justifications, bid solicitations, scopes of work, and delivery and acceptance of systems and equipment procured. (6) Draft and provide advice and assistance in the preparation of reports, including to the U.S. Congress, INL, Office of Homeland Security or other, as directed. (7) Attend Embassy general and law enforcement meetings and national and international conferences and seminars as directed by the NAS Director, reporting on discussions, activities, and/or decisions. (8) Provide advice and assistance in end-use monitoring (EUM) of USG-supplied commodities and in preparation of the annual EUM report (Phases I and II). (9) Provide advice and assistance in the formulation ofNAS contribution to Mission Program Plan. (10) Participate in VIP visits, as well as escorting and arranging appropriate itineraries for other official travelers, as directed. (11) Brief State Department, Congressional and other visiting officials and Embassy staff on the role of the NAS and status of U.S.-Mexico border security projects as well as GOM law enforcement/border security efforts, as directed. III. Desired Qualifications: (1) U.S. citizen, subject to State Department security clearances (Top Secret level). (2) Minimum ofa Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution. A master's degree in criminology, project management, information technology, or related field is desirable. (3) Twenty years of combined relevant experience, in the areas of law enforcement/counter-terrorism/border security and program management. Significant expertise in the areas of computers, software, and telecommunications is required. (4) Strong interpersonal and communications skills, and extensive experience in liaison work, dealing with host government in multicultural environment. Previous overseas experience, specifically working with host governments in Latin America is highly desirable. (5) Demonstrated experience in project management and administration of program resources. Customer oriented and proven ability to analyze and determine true requirements. Experience as Contracting Officer's Representative (COTR) is highly desirable. (6) Fluency in written and spoken Spanish; minimum 3/3 level, professional level would be highly desirable. (7) Physically qualified to live in Mexico City (altitude 7,400 feet) and to travel frequently within Mexico. IV. Selection Criteria: Applicants who meet the qualification requirements will be further evaluated according to their educational background and experience as well as communications, interpersonal and language skills. Qualified candidates may be interviewed, in person or by phone, but a decision my be made without and interview. References will be checked. V. 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. V. AS A MATTER OF POLICY, AND AS APPROPRIATE UNLESS THE PSC IS A RESIDENT-HIRE, 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). * 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. **2. Contractor Physical Examination (AID Form 1420-62). **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 thru 5 shall only be completed upon the advice of the Contracting Officer that an applicant is the successful candidate for the job.
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