SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- PSC CNP Fuels Advisor
- Notice Date
- 3/17/2005
- 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-05-027-INL
- Response Due
- 5/1/2005
- Archive Date
- 5/16/2005
- 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. 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. 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. CNP Fuel Aviation Advisor ISSUANCE DATE: March 17, 2005 CLOSING DATE: May 1, 2005 SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-05-027(INL) Gentlemen/Ladies: SUBJECT: Solicitation for Personal Services Contractor (PSC), Department of State, Narcotics Affairs Section, American Embassy Bogota, Special Projects Aviation 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 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 and originals sent via FedEx or DHL. Please note that if sent via U.S. Postal Service, the application may not arrive before closing. If sent via courier to: Mary Pat Hayes-Crow, INL/RM/RM, Navy Hill South Department of State 2201 C Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20520 And a copy to: Vincent Carver, Narcotics Affairs Section American Embassy Bogota, APO AA 34038 E-Mail carvervp@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 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. Any submissions made via e-mail must be in WordPerfect 5.1 or Word 97. Sincerely, Mary Pat Hayes-Crow, Contracting Officer 1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-05-027 2. ISSUANCE DATE: March 17, 2005 3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED: May 1, 2005 FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 16:00 PM local time 4. POSITION TITLE: CNP Fuel Aviation Advisor 5. MARKET VALUE: FP 3 6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: September 2004 to September, 2005 7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Bogota, Colombia 8. JOB DESCRIPTION: See below I. - STATEMENT OF DUTIES GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR BACKGROUND: This position is located in the Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), Narcotics Affairs Section (NAS), Bogota Colombia. The NAS provides oversight, planning, and operational and logistical support for the INL counter-narcotics aviation program in Colombia. PURPOSE: The purpose of this personal services contract position is to oversee the aviation fuel project for USG support to the Colombian National Police (CNP) Air Service (ARAVI), and to perform end-use monitoring of USG-provided assets and services. STATEMENT OF WORK Provides guidance and assists the ARAVI with the management and control of fuel for aircraft and ground vehicles in support of counternarcotics (CN) efforts; Prepares a monthly fuel monitoring report for the NAS Management Office and the NAS ARAVI Program Manager; Monitor and report on ARAVI use of USG-owned and provided assets and services; Performs limited Contracting Officer?s Representative duties for key equipment acquisitions related to special projects. Maintains close contact with contractors and Colombian officials to ensure projects are completed in a timely and coordinated fashion. Travels regularly around Colombia to monitor the progress of projects and fuel use. Prepares periodic performance reports for NAS Aviation Program Manager and the NAS End-Use Monitoring Officer. Provides back-up duties in the absence of the NAS Logistics Advisor and NAS Safety Advisor. II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS a. U.S. citizen, eligible for a State Department security clearance. b. Typing and basic computer skills needed to use information technology and management systems required. Computer skills should include word processing and spreadsheet applications. c. Spanish language ability at the Foreign Service Institute Level R/3, S/3 or the Defense Language Proficiency test (DLPT) level 3/3 is required and English at 4/4. d. Previous experience performing end-use monitoring of USG assets, especially in the area of fuel management. e. Familiarity with Colombian National Police operations and logistics, and with Colombian Government import/export procedures. f. Previous logistics experience that involves the requisition and distribution of fuel and refueling equipment. Experience in the establishment, operation and moving of Forward Area Refueling bases. g. Previous experience as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or Government Technical Monitor (GTM). h. Be physically qualified to live in Colombia and to engage in frequent in-country travel to remote locations. i. Demonstrated ability to effectively work under stressful and challenging conditions with minimal supervision. REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES A. Fifteen years experience in aviation fuel management, ten of which should be as a supervisor in either civil or military aviation programs. b. Successful completion of a military or civil aviation fuel management training program. c. Knowledge of U.S. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and U.S. Government contract administration procedures. d. Experience in working with representatives of Latin American government/military/law enforcement agencies in the areas of CN and drug eradication programs is desirable. e. Ability to perform assigned duties with a minimum of supervision and to take the initiative as a self-starter. f. Ability to deal with Colombian counterparts in a program that is of extreme importance to the U.S. and the Colombian governments. WORK ENVIRONMENT. The work is primarily conducted in an office or aircraft hangar. Frequent travel and temporary living at austere field operating locations is required. The incumbent will travel to locations in the tropics or to mountainous, high altitude terrain, which involves significant physical exertion. Some field sites have been declared hazardous duty locations due to hostile activities of the narco-traffickers and subversive elements and therefore pose significant risk to the incumbent while at these sites. Position Elements a. Supervisory Controls: The incumbent reports to the NAS Aviation Program Manager who will act as the Contracting Officer?s Representative (COR). The Contract Administrator shall be the INL Contracting Officer and is designated alternate for the Aviation Program Manager when absent. The individual exercises wide latitude for independent action, initiating projects and executing approved new programs under general supervision. Completed work is reviewed for timeliness and effectiveness. b. Exercise of Judgment: Exercise of judgment and detailed understanding of operating controls of information management. c. Authority to make commitments: None. d. Nature, Level and Purpose of Contacts: Will maintain good working relationships with USG and Colombian nationals working on counter-narcotics efforts. IV. Evaluation Criteria a. Offeror?s demonstrated experience in the management and control of an aviation fuel program. Offeror?s experience in collating information and preparing program reports. b. Offeror?s demonstrated experience in program management, i.e., monitoring and reporting on use by host country entities of USG-owned and provided assets and services, procurement regulations and guidelines, and budget development and execution. c. Offeror?s demonstrated experience in performing Contracting Officer?s Representative duties for key acquisitions. d. Offeror's demonstrated experience working in an overseas location with host country counterparts. d. 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. 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). * (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).
- Place of Performance
- Address: Bogota
- Country: Colombia
- Country: Colombia
- Record
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