SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- PSC Maritime Riverine Program Assistant
- Notice Date
- 2/22/2005
- 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-05-023-INL
- Response Due
- 3/8/2005
- Archive Date
- 3/23/2005
- 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. Maritime Riverine Program Assistant ISSUANCE DATE: February 22, 2005 CLOSING DATE: March 8, 2005 SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-05-023(INL) Gentlemen/Ladies: SUBJECT: Solicitation for Personal Services Contractor (PSC), Department of State, Narcotics Affairs Section, American Embassy Lima, Maritime Riverine Program Assistant. 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 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. All applications shall be submitted by facsimile or e-mail OR originals sent via Fed EX or DHL. Please note if sent via the US Mail, applications may not be received in time. If sent via courier to: Mary Pat Hayes-Crow, INL/RM/RM, Navy Hill South Department of State 2430 E. Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20520 And a copy to: Toby Davis Narcotics Affairs Section American Embassy Lima APO AA 34031 E-Mail davistk2@state.gov or fax 511-434-0499 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 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-05-023(INL) 2. ISSUANCE DATE: February 22, 2005 3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED March 8, 2005 FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 16:00 PM local time 4. POSITION TITLE: Maritime Riverine Program Assistant 5. MARKET VALUE: FP/3 6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: May 2005 - May 2006 7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Lima, Peru 8. JOB DESCRIPTION: See below I. - STATEMENT OF DUTIES A.1. GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR Through the Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) International Narcotics Control Program, the United States has a Bilateral Narcotics Control Agreement with the Government of Peru. The purpose of this Personal Services Contract (PSC) position is to advise the country team, and to help the government of Peru to develop policy and means of interdicting the transport of narcotics by rivers and seaports. 1. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This position is located in the Narcotics Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy in Lima, Peru. The incumbent is a policy advisor and coordinator for the maritime, seaport and riverine program (heretofore called the Riverine Program) for NAS in support of police, coast guard and customs institutional development counternarcotic activities in Peru. The program assistant is responsible for program management services to design, plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate the Maritime Riverine Program and training activities, which have an annual budget of approximately $2.3 million. The incumbent advises the Peruvian National Police (PNP), Peruvian Coast Guard (PCG) and Peruvian Customs (Aduanas) and develops strategic plans and policy documents. Such work is to be done in coordination with officials of the above agencies, the NAS, other Mission offices including DEA, other countries, and international organizations, concerning the implementation of international narcotics and law enforcement project activities, regulations, and policies nationwide: A Serve as the NAS project advisor to plan, design and implement a program to develop the institutional capacity of the PNP, primarily the drug directorate (DINANDRO) and the PCG to successfully counter drug trafficking in Peru. Develop goals, objectives, and budgets for the program in accordance with the Mission Performance Plan for counternarcotics, including indicators to evaluate annual performance. Manage program operations to ensure that program objectives are being achieved as outlined in the project agreement. B Serve as a consultant to the Director and chief officers of DINANDRO, providing advice and guidance on program development and planning in a counternarcotics environment. Meet regularly with mid-level PNP officials to discuss operations and policies. Advise the NAS Maritime Riverine Program Officer of the day-to-day performance of the PCG and PNP Antidrug Directorate (DINANDRO) in counternarcotics activities. Recommend course corrections or changes in policies. C Evaluate requests from the PNP and PCG for operational, logistical, or institutional support and recommend course of action to NAS Maritime Riverine Program Officer. Prepare draft correspondence for appropriate reply. D Work with PNP and PCG training officers, and appropriate outside consultants, to devise and support an overall training program for DINANDRO based upon a determination of appropriate skill sets needed by host nation (HN) personnel. Conduct regular liaison meetings with DINANDRO and PCG training officers to develop an annual training plan, approve requests for assistance, ensure proper use of NAS training funds, and monitor effectiveness of activities. Assist PNP and PCG in organizing seminars and training courses in country. Establish an annual training budget for PNP and PCG training at U.S. military institutions and recommend to PNP and PCG officials appropriate training courses. E Monitor and review project performance against support plans, logistical requirements, and measures of effectiveness to ensure compliance with approved policy guidance. Perform continuing evaluations of progress towards meeting program objectives. Provide early notification of potential problem areas. Monitor actions related to the development, operation and maintenance of facilities or sites designated by the Maritime Riverine Program Officer and (NAS) Deputy Director. Conduct on-site inspections to ensure that USG provided commodities are effectively utilized and that there is no fraud, waste or mismanagement in the program through continuous over site and end-use monitoring at the operation sites. F Assist in the provision of NAS/INL approved support to Riverine Projects in the operational areas. G Working in conjunction with the NAS Accounting Office and NAS Administrative Officer, devise annual budgets for the Law Enforcement project that will facilitate achievement of project goals and objectives. Establish ?earmarks? for major budgetary categories, including: training, logistical and operational support, commodities. Monitor rate of expenditures from current and previous-year budgets and recommend budgetary reprogramming as appropriate throughout the budget year. H Working in conjunction with the NAS Procurement Office and NAS Management Officer, define annual commodity procurement requirements and provide estimated consumption forecasts for project-supported activities. Use consumption forecasts and requirements projection to prepare the annual commodity budget estimates. Work with PNP and PCG counterparts to quantify requirements, ensure validity of type and extent of support provided and take appropriate action to ensure compliance with the utilization of commodities provided in regard to program agreement regulations. Assess and recommend for procurement by NAS Procurement requests from the National Police for logistical commodities to support institution building and tactical counternarcotics operations. Coordinate with NAS Procurement, and the U.S. Military Advisory and Assistance Group (MAAG) to formulate and prioritize all logistical requirements to be met through U.S. military procurement channels. I Coordinate closely with DEA and DINANDRO investigative and intelligence collection units to improve, develop, and monitor effectiveness of all the activities. Coordinate with DEA on operational activities, development of budgets, and approval of financial and commodity support for police units supported with funds managed by NAS for DEA through interagency Memorandum of Agreement. J Represent NAS in the field and at international meetings on all law enforcement issues. Prepare and present multi media briefings in both English and Spanish to USG, GOP, and third country government officials concerning counternarcotics programs in Peru. Coordinate at all levels with other USG agencies, GOP officials, and international donors. Prepare periodic reports and cables on major law enforcement issues in Peru, such as drug seizures, and comprehensive analytical reports, such as changes in drug trafficking patterns, significant developments in institutional capacity of the police, or policy recommendations. K Evaluate PNP and PCG requests for construction projects and recommend for approval, either by the Ministry of the Interior?s CORAH project, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, or other contracting source, in support of GOP counternarcotics programs. Participate in interagency USG meetings to determine priorities of Department of Defense funding for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects in country. L In the absence of the Program Officer may serve as the Field Coordinator in Pucallpa and other forward operating sites east of the Andes, and for oversight and supervision of counter narcotics activities in support of the Maritime Riverine Program. SUPERVISION: The Contractor receives supervision and guidance from the NAS Maritime Riverine Program Officer and Deputy Director. Assignments are given in terms of general objectives. Incumbent must use good judgment, creativity and independence in planning work to achieve specific goals and objectives. Informs supervisor of problem areas and presents recommended solutions. The advisor has full authority to address problems and constraints in program areas. Analysis, evaluations and recommendations developed by the program assistant are normally reviewed by management officials for potential influence on broad policy objectives and program goals. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: The Contractor directly supervises two (2) US Customs and Border Protection Advisors, and one (1)Foreign Service National (FSN) employee in the NAS. GUIDELINES: Guidance is provided from Department and Administration policy and directives and operating procedures regarding U.S. international narcotics control matters. Since these guidelines provide only broad guidance, originality, resourcefulness and ingenuity are required to interpret, adapt and apply them to complex program needs and situations. Initiates new or substantially modified methods and procedures which results in significant program changes. COMPLEXITY: Assignments involve organizations, operations, and functions of significant complexity with interrelated programs of both the USG and GOP in a complex international environment. Evaluation may result in the creation of new or substantially modified program objectives and operations. SCOPE AND EFFECTIVENESS: Assignments or objectives sought will involve extensive analysis and investigation to detect and resolve problems, affect several interrelated programs and impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of future international narcotics control operations and programs. PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contractor is expected to maintain close working relationships with the PNP, Peruvian Customs, PCG and other GOP entities within the Ministries of the Interior, Transportation and Defense and with USG personnel of various agencies. PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: The Contractor serves as a representative on assigned programs to negotiate agreements, provide advice and guidance on plans and proposals, develop policy and changes in program operations, and report on meetings and program developments. Contacts require persuasion, diplomacy and cooperative relationships. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: a. College Degree (4yr.) required, Masters Degree preferred, in a related field such as business administration, program management, or police science. b. Prior work experience in law enforcement or military of at-least five years, with progressively expanding levels of responsibility, is required. c. Extensive knowledge of program development and administration. Prior experience as a program officer is highly desired. d. Knowledge of program management policies, concepts, practices and principles in order to analyze and develop recommendations for program operations and objectives of the U.S. international narcotics control strategy. The position requires strong management, drafting, analytical and interpersonal skills and encompasses the major elements of program management, including resource management, reporting and analysis, coordination, and policy formulation and execution. e. Knowledge of and skill in using management information systems, to include word processing, accounting, data base management and graphics applications. Knowledge of basic statistics, accounting, budget and economic principles and techniques. f. Knowledge of Embassy organization and complex interrelated activities, as well as familiarity with programs, organization and operations of other USG elements involved in the counternarcotics programs, particularly the military, is desired. g. Knowledge of the political, economic, legal, and military environment of Peru and regional factors affecting the counternarcotics programs in order to conduct analysis and evaluation of the counternarcotics operations and develop alternative strategies is desired. h. Superior skill as a negotiator is required in order to coordinate widely divergent views, with USG agencies and host nation interlocutors. i. Skill in applying complex fact-finding analytical and problem solving methods to evaluate programs and recommend appropriate course corrections. j. Skill in oral and written communication to prepare and present complex analyses, recommendations and solutions, including reporting cables, speeches, proposals and reports. k. Spanish language fluency at the 2+/2+ level is mandatory. PREFERENCES: a. A Bachelor degree from an accredited educational institution or equivalent (i.e. Associates Degree with 5 years? relevant experience) b. 17. EVALUATION CRITERIA: The evaluation will consist of three phases. A. Phase I ? If the candidate meets the minimum qualifications, he/she will be evaluated according to experience level. B. Phase II ? If the candidate wishes to remain competitive after phase I, his/her Spanish language ability will be evaluated. C. Phase III ? If the candidate wishes to remain competitive after phase II, an interview will be conducted, either by telephone or in person. Selection may be made without Phase III if determined to be advantageous by the Government. SCORING FACTORS: Applicants who meet the qualification requirements will be further evaluated to determine the extent to which their qualifications indicate that they posses the knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics as described in the previous paragraphs. EVALUATION FACTORS Factor 1. Depth of knowledge and experience in areas of specific concentration ? Project management Factor 2. Ability to interact, coordinate, and negotiate with working level host country officials. Ability to operate independently. Factor 3. Skill in oral and written communication to prepare and present complex analyses, recommendations and solutions, including proposals and reports. Factor 4. Demonstrated experience and proven good performance in working and operating with a diverse group of agencies to affect positive change. Factor 5. 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. IV. 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). * (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)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Lima
- Country: Peru
- Country: Peru
- Record
- SN00755832-W 20050224/050222211705 (fbodaily.com)
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