SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- PSC Law Enforcement Coordinator
- Notice Date
- 1/19/2005
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541990
— All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- 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-05-018-INL
- Response Due
- 2/21/2005
- Archive Date
- 3/8/2005
- 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. The Department 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 PROJECT COORDINATOR ISSUANCE DATE: 01/19/05 CLOSING DATE: 02/21/05 SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-05-018 (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 (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 Mary Pat Hayes-Crow, Contracting Officer, INL/RM/MS, DOS, who may be reached at FAX No. (202) 776-8775 or E-Mail hayes-crowmp2@state.gov. Application should be sent via Fed Ex or DHL. Applications sent via the US MAIL may NOT be received in time. All applications shall be submitted by email OR Fax OR courier to: Mary Pat Hayes-Crow, INL/RM/RM, Navy Hill South (202) 776-8774 Department of State 2430 E. Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20520 Late applications shall not be accepted, unless there was a mishandling once received in DOS. Along with the OF 612, applicants shall provide a resume 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. Sincerely, Mary Pat Hayes-Crow, Contracting Officer 1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-05-018 (INL) 2. ISSUANCE DATE: 1/19/05 3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED: 2/21/05 FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 16:00 PM local time 4. POSITION TITLE: Law Enforcement Project Coordinator 5. MARKET VALUE: FP 2 6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: April 2005 - April 2006 7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Tbilisi, Georgia 8. JOB DESCRIPTION: See below RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR BACKGROUND This position is located within the Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (NLEA) section of the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia with policy oversight and funding from the State Department?s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). The NLEA section administers bilateral law enforcement programs in Georgia with funding provided through the Freedom Support Act account. The contractor shall assist in (1) assessing immediate Georgian law enforcement needs; (2) providing the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MOIA) with guidance on organizational development, staffing standards, and development of special units; (3) assisting the police patrol units of the MOIA in developing a strong public relations process to work with the public and a dispatch system that allows them to respond to situations in a coordinated manner; (4) developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating law enforcement training initiatives; and (5) assisting the GOG in promoting and implementing systemic, organizational, legal and regulatory development of the civilian law enforcement sector. The Law Enforcement Project Coordinator will provide advice and support to the NLEA Director and colleagues, and representatives of development and law enforcement agencies at the Embassy. The Law Enforcement Project Coordinator will work closely with officials at the Georgian Ministries of Internal Affairs. PURPOSE The purpose of this Personal Services Contract (PSC) position is to provide a Law Enforcement Project Coordinator for the NLEA section in the Republic of Georgia. This individual will serve as the in-country program coordinator for providing program implementation, direction, and execution oversight in support of U.S. and Georgian entities involved in law enforcement. The Law Enforcement Project Coordinator will manage projects that include law enforcement academy development, criminal records modernization, a command and control center, and other law enforcement projects. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS The Law Enforcement Project Coordinator will work under the direct supervision of the NLEA Director. This individual will initiate projects and execute approved new programs under general supervision. The NLEA Director will review the timeliness and effectiveness of the Project Coordinator?s work. A2. STATEMENT OF WORK 1. Manages law enforcement projects under the guidance and direction of the NLEA Director, and keeps him/her informed of the details of such implementation, including progress and problem areas. 2. Provides strategic planning and development of all phases of the law enforcement program. Such efforts include project execution from study period and development, through acquisition, and implementation, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, monitoring, and coordination among vendors, contractors, and Georgian Government officials. These duties will include resolution of conflicts and other issues. 3. Serves as a liaison with representatives of other U.S. Embassy agencies involved in law enforcement, including but not limited to, the Department of Justice, the Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Agency for International Development, and the Drug Enforcement Administration. 4. Provides advice and assistance in preparation of documentation for procurement of systems and equipment, including drafting of electronic Purchase Authorization (PA/T) requests, bid solicitation, statements of work, requests for source-origin waivers, sole-source justifications, and delivery and acceptance of systems, supplies and equipment procured. 5. Drafts and provides advice and assistance in the preparation of reports, including to the U.S. Congress, INL Bureau, and other U.S. federal agencies. 6. Attends and reports on general law enforcement meetings, national and international conferences and seminars, and meetings with Georgian government officials. 7. Provides advice and assistance in end-use monitoring of U.S. government-supplied commodities and provides input for the annual End-Use Monitoring Report. 8. Provides advice and assistance in the formulation of input of the NLEA section for the Mission Performance Plan. 9. Participates in visits by senior officials and serves as an escort or control officer, including arranging itineraries and logistical support for official visitors. 10. Briefs State Department, Congressional and other visiting officials and Embassy staff on the role of the NLEA section and the status of U.S.-Georgian law enforcement projects and related initiatives. A3. COMPLEXITY Individual must be able to manage law enforcement projects in a foreign country, including promoting U.S. interests with host government officials, ensuring sustainability of projects through provision of appropriate training and maintenance, and have the ability to integrate competing needs of U.S. law enforcement, development, and security agencies, and Georgian government entities involved in law enforcement. A4. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The Law Enforcement Project Coordinator?s work is both physical and sedentary in nature and involves activity at both the Embassy and field locations. Travel to the United States and regions outside Tbilisi will be required. Also, travel among the Caucasus may be necessary. A5. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work of the Law Enforcement Project Coordinator occurs in the office and in the field for meetings, program implementation, activity reviews, and field inspection or program evaluation. Individual must be able to work independently in remote areas for short periods. B. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must meet the following basic educational, training, and experiences requirements to be considered for this position: 1. U.S. citizen, eligible for a Department of State security clearance at the Top Secret level. 2. Minimum of a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts Degree from an accredited institution, or twenty years of related experience in the fields of international development, law enforcement, international relations, and/or public administration. A Master?s Degree in project management, public administration, law enforcement, international relations, or related fields is desirable. 3. Extensive experience in management of programs, including preparation of budgets, procurement of goods and services, and implementation and oversight of projects, preferably involving law enforcement and training initiatives. 4. Ability to follow guidance and instructions on implementation of law enforcement projects, analyze and determine true requirements, and propose feasible solutions for problems in implementation of projects. 5. In-depth knowledge of U.S. Government procurement and contract administration procedures, including U.S. Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and/or INL procurement procedures. 6. Strong interpersonal and communications skills, and extensive experience in liaison work, particularly in dealing with officials of foreign governments. Previous overseas experience is highly desirable. 7. Experience and skill in operation of desktop computer-based word processing, spreadsheet and data-base management applications. 8. Proficiency in English, both verbally and in writing. 9. Physically and medically able to live in the Republic of Georgia and to travel when required. C. EVALUATION CRITERIA Factor One: Individual?s ability to plan and analyze international law enforcement requirements. Duties require application of sound management and program management expertise. Changes in legislation and national strategy, coupled with foreign political uncertainties, complicate work. Individual must cope with diverse factors such as competing national interests, foreign assistance legislation, bilateral agreements, U.S. policies, and available U.S. Government funding. Factor Two: Individual?s knowledge and understanding of INL Bureau, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and other U.S. Federal Government provisions on procurement, end-use monitoring, and contract management. Factor Three: Individual?s experience in program management, procurement guidelines, budget development, and program planning, execution, and monitoring. Individual should be able to grasp complex program management issue. These include, but are not limited to, law enforcement operations, procurement of commodities and equipment, construction projects, training, and logistics support. Factor Four: Individual?s experience and ability to use computer programs, spreadsheets, electronic-mail systems, and Internet resources to conduct research and to manage projects. Factor Five: Individual?s experience in converting ideas into workable physical infrastructure and systems that promote law enforcement, anti-crime, and public affairs projects. Factor Six: Individual?s experience in preparing law enforcement and/or anti-crime budgets, advance acquisition plans, statements of work, procurement orders, electronic purchase authorization requests, sole-source justifications, requests for source origin waivers, and/or inputs for Mission Performance Plans, the International Narcotics Control Strategy Report, End-Use Monitoring Reports, and Congressional Budget Justifications. Factor Seven: Individual?s experience in dealing with Washington policy makers: representatives of U.S. development, security and law enforcement agencies; officials of foreign governments at both the senior and medium levels; and private contractors. Factor Eight: Individual?s ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing. Individual?s experience in preparing well-written reports. Factor Nine: Individual?s ability to work within the Republic of Georgia and the Caucasus and willingness to travel. Factor Ten: Individual?s experience working overseas. Factor Eleven: Past Performance evaluation of applicant?s 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. B. 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. C. AS A MATTER OF POLICY, A PSC IS NORMALLY AUTHORIZED THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS (except for U.S. Resident Hires): 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). * (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). (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)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Tbilisi
- Country: Georgia
- Country: Georgia
- Record
- SN00736745-W 20050121/050119211653 (fbodaily.com)
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