SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- Personal services contract with U.S. citizen abroad, Law Enforcement Development Advisor
- Notice Date
- 2/12/2003
- 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
- PS-02-033-A-INL
- Archive Date
- 3/13/2003
- 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. Law Enforcement Development Advisor ISSUANCE DATE: February 12, 2003 CLOSING DATE: February 26, 2003 SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-02-033-A(INL) Gentlemen/Ladies: SUBJECT: Solicitation for Personal Services Contractor (PSC) Department of State, Narcotics Affairs Section, American Embassy Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Law Enforcement Development Advisor 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 postellbj@state.gov 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-02-033-A (INL) 2. ISSUANCE DATE: February 12, 2003 3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED February 26, 2003 FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 05:00 PM local time 4. POSITION TITLE: Law Enforcement Development Advisor 5. YEAR 2003 MARKET VALUE: FP-3 thru FP-2 (estimated at $55,901-$82,375). The year 2003 pay comparability increase will apply. 6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: April 2003 ? April 2004 7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Tegucigalpa, Honduras 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 Administration of Justice Program, the Department of State, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs (WHA), funds programs to enhance general police management and investigative and forensic capabilities in Latin America and the Caribbean. In response to a specific request from the Honduran Ministry of Public Security, and in collaboration with ongoing efforts of both the Bureau of Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) the U.S. Embassy intends to contract for the services of a law enforcement development advisor to manage a program of assistance to the Ministry of Public Security. II. Scope of Work: As Law Enforcement Development Adviser, the contractor will have the following responsibilities: (A) Assess the organizational and operational capacities of the various elements of the Honduran Ministry of Public Security, including its working relationships with the Public Ministry and the Judiciary, and in consultation with the Country Team, develop a plan of assistance that will promote effective integration of Honduran law enforcement into the national criminal justice system; (B) Provide technical assistance to the Minister of Public Security and other ranking law enforcement officials to develop a long-term strategy to strengthen the Ministry as a civilian law enforcement organization; (C) Provide advice and assistance to the component parts of the Ministry, and other actors in the criminal justice system as appropriate, to translate the long-term strategy into concrete annual action plans that will advance the Ministry toward its overall objectives; (D) Work with the US law enforcement agencies represented at Post, as well as with the U.S. Agency for International Development, to coordinate activities to ensure a coherent approach to criminal justice assistance in the country; (E) Provide advice and assistance in preparation of documentation for procurement of technical services, training and commodities and the monitoring of procurement actions, including drafting source-origin waivers, bid solicitations, scopes of work, and delivery and acceptance of items procured; (F) Attend Embassy general and law enforcement meetings and national and international conferences and seminars as directed by the Political Counselor, briefing the Political Counselor and reporting on major issues covered; (G) Provide advice and assistance in the preparation of the annual Mission Program Plan (MPP); and (H) Supervise all other contractors funded under the program, as well as FSN administrative assistants and budget analyst. III. Desired Qualifications: United States citizen, eligible for a State Department security clearance. Bachelor Degree from an accredited institution. Demonstrate relevant work experience, particularly in the areas of law enforcement program management and training, problem-solving methodologies. Demonstrated communications and liaison skills appropriate for work with a wide variety of both governmental, public and private sector representatives. Demonstrated experience in managing program resources in an overseas environment, including project analysis, design, implementation and evaluation. Typing and basic computer skills needed to use information technology and management systems Prepared and physically qualified to live in Tegucigalpa, Honduras and to travel. IV. Selection Criteria: Applicants who meet the qualification requirements will be further evaluated to determine the extent to which their qualifications indicate that they possess the knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics described below: Offeror?s relevant experience in planning and developing law enforcement strategies and programs and ability to coordinate with host country civilian and police officials and donor community. Offerors with specific experience working with Honduran Law Enforcement will be given an additional five points. (20-25 Points) Offeror?s knowledge of program management policies, concepts, practices and principles in order to analyze and develop recommendations for program implementation and objectives of the USG. (25 Points) Offeror?s knowledge and experience in U.S. Government regulations, standards of conduct and ethics. (25 points) Applicant?s demonstrated ability to perform under the contract. In conducting the evaluation the Government reserves the right to utilize all evaluation information available at the time of evaluation, whether provided by the applicant or obtained from other sources. (25 points) 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. VI. 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.
- Place of Performance
- Address: Tegucigalpa, Honduras
- Record
- SN00257976-W 20030214/030212213432 (fbodaily.com)
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