SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Senior Aviation Advisor
- Notice Date
- 4/21/2004
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 928120
— International Affairs
- 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
- PSC04029INL
- Response Due
- 5/21/2004
- Archive Date
- 6/5/2004
- Point of Contact
- Linda Gower, Contract Specialist, Phone 2027768774, Fax 2027768775, - Linda Gower, Contract Specialist, Phone 2027768774, Fax 2027768775,
- E-Mail Address
-
gowerlg@state.gov, gowerlg@state.gov
- Description
- Senior Aviation Advisor ISSUANCE DATE: 04/21/04 CLOSING DATE: 5/21/04 SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-04-029 (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 gowerlg@state.gov. 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 Department of State 2430 E. Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20520 and a copy to: Paul O'Sullivan Operations Officer DOS Airwing, Bldg. 985 P. O. Box 4395 Patrick Air Force Base, FL 32925 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 WordPerfect 5.1 or Word 97. Sincerely, Linda G. Gower, Contracting Officer 1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-04-029 (INL) 2. ISSUANCE DATE: April 21, 2004 3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED: May 21, 2004 FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 16:00 PM local time 4. POSITION TITLE: Senior Aviation Advisor 5. MARKET VALUE: FP-2 ($70,851-$84,600) 6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: August 2004-August 2004, extendable 7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Islamabad, Pakistan 8. JOB DESCRIPTION: See below I. GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR BACKGROUND: This position is located in the Department of State, Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Office of Aviation, Islamabad, Pakistan. The Office of Aviation provides planning, operational and logistical support and contract oversight for the INL/Government of Pakistan border patrol aviation support program in Pakistan. The Office of Aviation performs this mission using a fleet of fixed and rotary wing aircraft, 3 to 5 Government employees, 25-30 aviation support contractor employees, and approximately 150 host nation aviation and border security personnel operating along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border. The Office is divided into the Headquarters Group, the Operations Division, the Logistics Division, Contracting Officer?s Representative, and Participating Agency Support Agreement (PASA) Officers in five countries, all of whom provide support and oversight of the contractor and host nation aviation operations. The Director, Office of Aviation directs the Department of State International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Aviation program through approximately 12 subordinate supervisors (in five countries), and formal policies, procedures, and reporting requirements. The Office of Aviation is responsible for the curtailment of the supply of illegal drugs from foreign sources into the United States through aerial eradication of drug crops, interdiction of refining laboratories and trafficking activities, and other enforcement operations as directed by the Secretary. PURPOSE: The purpose of this professional services contract position is to provide a Program Aviation Advisor for the Office of Aviation program in Pakistan. The incumbent serves as the senior in-country aviation advisor, responsible to the NAS Director and through him/her to the U.S. Ambassador, for providing program implementation, direction and execution oversight in support of host nation border patrol aviation support efforts. Affects high level interagency coordination among the American Embassy, host nation military and police forces, other United States military services, aviation support services contractors and other participating agencies. Evaluates training and operational effectiveness of in-country Department of State aviation support programs, to include interdiction and eradication operations, ensuring all aviation programs retain requisite operational and logistical fluidity. Monitors and evaluates aviation support services contractor's performance in maintenance, operations and logistics. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The incumbent works under the supervision of the NAS Director however, the individual exercises wide latitude for independent action, initiating projects and executing approved new programs under general supervision. The incumbent, in coordination with the NAS Director, may coordinate directly with the Office of Aviation and the US Embassy for purposes of this program. Completed work is reviewed for timeliness and effectiveness. 2. STATEMENT OF WORK Perform oversight and evaluation of contractor operations. This oversight includes, but is not limited to, reviewing and recommending approval of waivers to published directives, authorizing use of Office of Aviation aircraft, reviewing contractor flight operations procedures, and monitoring contractor pilot proficiency. Submits weekly written reports of the contractor?s performance and activities to the Office of Aviation, and provides comprehensive monthly award fee input to the Contracting Officer?s Representative (COR) regarding contractor performance related to the GOP Ministry of Interior Air Wing. Direct and coordinate aircraft and personnel deployments within Pakistan for the purpose of intercepting illegal immigrants and drug shipments through aerial interdiction, and provide the GOP Ministry of Interior Air Wing aviation training and support for the institutionalization program. Develop, coordinate, organize, and implement comprehensive operational systems and procedures for the Office of Aviation/GOP Ministry of Interior Air Wing. These operational systems and procedures include, but are not limited to the Department of State Aircrew Training Program, Department of State Aviation Operations Directives, Department of State Guide to Aviation Training and Standardization, Department of State Aircrew Training Manuals, Office of Aviation Standard Operating Procedures for operations in Pakistan, and Deployment Operations procedures in support of the GOP Border Patrol operations throughout Pakistan. Develop operational tactics and new training procedures (through the contractor and the Office of Aviation training/standardization staff) for the purpose of enhancing aerial interdiction operations. These tactics and procedures include, but are not limited to Night Vision Goggle operations and tactics, and helicopter escort tactics/rules of engagement/aerial gunnery in support of the border security mission in Pakistan. Provide operational direction and guidance to the contractor and GOP Ministry of Interior Air Wing operations activities and personnel for the purpose of interdicting the flow of illegal drugs and people into Pakistan. This includes, but is not limited to, planning and coordination with U.S. Department of Defense, Department of State, Drug Enforcement Agency, Customs, other federal agencies, and host nation military/law enforcement agencies for the purpose of intercepting illegal drug shipments, contraband, criminals and terrorists through aerial interdiction operations. Provide direction and oversight for contractor and GOP Ministry of Interior Air Wing aviation training and standardization. Implement DoS INL Office of Aviation flight regulations, aviation training and standardization, and aircrew training programs. Oversee the GOP Ministry of Interior Air Wing aviation standardization program. Collect, review, and disseminate data on aviation tactics, techniques, and employment in support of the mission of the GOP Ministry of Interior Air Wing and the Office of Aviation. Maintain constant liaison with Office of Aviation, U.S. Department of Defense, Department of State, Narcotics Affairs Section (NAS), other U.S. Government agencies, and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration to keep abreast of current policies, procedures, and rules that pertain to Office of Aviation operations. Oversees activities of approximately 25 contractor personnel. Provides both technical and operational oversight to the GOP Ministry of Interior Air Wing staff, and technical direction and management to contractor employees. Plans work, sets or negotiates deadlines and completion dates, and reviews and accepts or rejects final work. Assigns work based on work priorities, difficulty of the assignments, and capabilities of the employees. Gives advice and instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. Identifies developmental and training needs, finds ways to improve the quality of work, and develops overall performance standards for both USG and contractor personnel. 3. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS In-depth knowledge of Aviation Aircrew Training and Standardization Programs, to include operating directives, training and standardization publications, aircrew training manuals, and related documents. Knowledge of U.S. Federal Aviation Administration regulations, including, but not limited to FAR Part 1, 61, 67, 91, 135, 137, 141, 143, and 830. In-depth knowledge of tactical employment of fixed and rotary wing aircraft in border surveillance and interdiction aviation operations, including capabilities, limitations and techniques of employment of aircraft used by the Office of Aviation. Must have extensive experience as an aircraft operations officer/manager in a military or civil organization involved in the training and standardization of rotary wing pilots, the tactical employment of aircraft in a high threat environment, and the deployment of aircraft to OCONUS locations. Broad knowledge of and experience in the formulation of plans and policies pertaining to operations and unit level flight training activities. Should have a basic knowledge of command communications, government intelligence procedures, and flight operations procedures. Highly specialized skill in the operation of aircraft as a pilot. Knowledge of and skill in operation of desktop computer based word processing systems. Knowledge of U.S. Government contract administration procedures is desirable. 4. COMPLEXITY Assignments include analysis of all facets of aviation operations management and involve a fleet of fixed wing and rotary wing, tactical and transport aircraft, which function within an integrated program of diverse border surveillance and interdiction missions. These missions include aerial interdiction, forward area aerial resupply, replenishment, sustainment, and host nation aviation training. Incumbent must apply specialized and professional knowledge to supervise flight standardization oversight of aviation support contractor and GOP Ministry of Interior Air Wing pilots operating in Pakistan and at multiple forward operating locations. The incumbent oversees multi-national/multi-cultural pilot training programs, plans, policies, and procedures for the Office of Aviation, coordinates recommendations from staff officers, consults with the Director of Operations, Office of Aviation regarding ongoing projects, provides guidance to Standardization Pilots, contractor, GOP Ministry of Interior Air Wing and PASA operations personnel, and oversees implementation of the program. These plans and procedures include, but are not limited to development of a Night Vision Goggle training plan for GOP Ministry of Interior Air Wing rotary wing pilots. The incumbent performs continuous analysis of interrelated issues of effectiveness and efficiency affecting the Office of Aviation?s aviation program that will improve flight safety of aviation operations in support of the counter-narcotics mission. 5. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work is both physical and sedentary in nature and involves activity at both the main and field locations. May require some physical exertion and dexterity Incumbent must be able to independently perform field work in remote areas for extended periods without assistance. As this is a flying assignment, the incumbent must complete an annual FAA Second Class flight physical. 6. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work is primarily conducted in an office or aircraft hangar with some travel to the field for meetings, conferences, activity reviews, and field inspections and or program evaluations. The incumbent is required to maintain proficiency and currency in assigned rotary wing aircraft. Pakistan is a critical threat environment due to security/terrorism concerns. Because of the security environment, no dependents are permitted at post and State Department officers are on one-year assignments. 7. Evaluation Criteria: Factor 1. (Contract Oversight). Offeror?s ability to: a. Perform oversight and evaluation of contractor operations, to include ensuring compliance with INL/A policies/procedures/directives, reviewing and recommending approval of waivers to published directives, authorizing use of Office of Aviation aircraft, reviewing contractor flight operations procedures, and monitoring contractor pilot proficiency. b. Prepare and coordinate periodic reports, both orally and in writing. Factor 2. (Direct and Coordinate Actions). Offeror?s ability to a. Direct and coordinate aircraft and personnel deployments within Pakistan for the purpose of intercepting illegal drug shipments, contraband, criminals and terrorists through aerial interdiction, and provide the GOP Ministry of Interior Air Wing aviation training and support for the institutionalization program. b. Develop, coordinate, organize, and implement comprehensive operational systems and procedures for the Office of Aviation/GOP Ministry of Interior Air Wing; including Department of State Aircrew Training Program, Department of State Aviation Operations Directives, Department of State Guide to Aviation Training and Standardization, Department of State Aircrew Training Manuals, Office of Aviation Standard Operating Procedures for operations in Pakistan, and Deployment Operations procedures in support of GOP Ministry of Interior Air Wing operations throughout Pakistan. Factor 3. (Develop Operational Tactics and Procedures). Offeror?s ability to: a. Develop Operational Tactics and new training procedures (through the contractor and the Office of Aviation training/standardization staff) for the purpose of enhancing aerial interdiction operations. b. Develop Night Vision Goggle (NVG) operations and tactics, and helicopter escort tactics/rules of engagement/aerial gunnery in support of the border security mission in Pakistan. Factor 4. (Provide Direction and Planning). Offeror?s ability to: a. Provide operational direction and guidance to the contractor and GOP Ministry of Interior Air Wing operations activities and personnel for the purpose of interdicting the flow of illegal drugs, contraband, and people into Pakistan. b. Perform planning and coordination with U.S. Department of Defense, Department of State, Drug Enforcement Agency, Customs, other federal agencies, and host nation military/law enforcement agencies for the purpose of intercepting illegal drug shipments, contraband, criminals, and terrorists through aerial interdiction operations. Factor 5. (Experience/Past Performance). Offeror?s previous experience and quality of performance. (Evaluator may use all evaluation information available at the time of the evaluation, whether provided by the applicant or obtained from references). II. 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. III. 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/SF-171. **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.
- Place of Performance
- Address: Islamabad
- Country: Pakistan
- Country: Pakistan
- Record
- SN00570048-W 20040423/040421211846 (fbodaily.com)
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