SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- R - USPSC - Assistant Program Officer for Iraq - DCHA/OFDA-05-1134
- Notice Date
- 4/19/2005
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 921190
— Other General Government Support
- Contracting Office
- Agency for International Development, Washington D.C., USAID/Washington, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Room 7.10-006, Washington, DC, 20523
- ZIP Code
- 20523
- Solicitation Number
- DCHA-OFDA-05-1134
- Response Due
- 5/9/2005
- Archive Date
- 5/24/2005
- Description
- SOLICITATION NUMBER: DCHA/OFDA-05-1134 ISSUANCE DATE: April 19, 2005 CLOSING DATE: May 9, 2005 - 11:59 PM EDT LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: SUBJECT: Solicitation for Personal Services Contractor (PSC) ? Assistant Program Officer for Iraq The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking applications of qualified individuals from U.S. citizens interested in providing PSC services as described in the attached solicitation. Applicants interested in applying for this position MUST submit the following materials: 1) SIGNED and completed federal form OF-612 or SF-171 2) Supplemental document specifically addressing the Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs) Applications that are received without a signature and supplemental QRFs document will not be considered for the position. Applicants are responsible for submitting materials that are in accordance with the attached information at the place and time specified. There will be no exceptions. Applicants should retain for their records copies of all enclosures which accompany their applications. Any questions on this solicitation may be directed to: Mike Jones or Stephanie Paul Telephone Number: (202) 661-9366 or 202-661-9369 E-Mail Address: apoi@globalcorps.com Website: www.globalcorps.com Facs?mile: 240-465-0244 All applications should be submitted to: GlobalCorps 1201 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20004 Sincerely, M. E. Yearwood Contracting Officer Assistant Program Officer - Iraq 1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: DCHA/OFDA-05-1134 2. ISSUANCE DATE: April 19, 2005 3. CLOSING DATE/TIME: May 9, 2005 - 11:59 PM EDT 4. POSITION TITLE: Assistant Program Officer 5. MARKET VALUE: GS-13 ($64,478 ? $83,819) Post Differential and Danger Pay Authorized 6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 1 year, with option to renew for 1 year 7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Baghdad, Iraq 8. SECURITY ACCESS: Secret 9. AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Open to all U.S. Citizens POSITION DESCRIPTION Background USAID?s Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) has provided more than $157 million in FY 2003 and 2004 to support humanitarian needs in Iraq, including delivering essential medicines to healthcare facilities, providing emergency health services, and rehabilitating water treatment and sewage plants, clinics, hospitals, and schools. OFDA has obligated nearly $70 million in Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Funds (IRRF) through FY 2006 to respond to the needs of up to one million internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Iraq, as well as vulnerable populations in communities hosting IDPs. Interventions aimed at reducing mortality, morbidity, and economic impact associated with displacement will help meet immediate needs, support the longer-term goal of enhancing stability within Iraq and facilitate the return of IDPs to non-contentious areas. OFDA currently has four international Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) and International Organization (IO) partners. Introduction The Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) is the office within USAID that is responsible for providing non-food humanitarian assistance in response to international crises and disasters. OFDA is part of the Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA). OFDA is organized into three divisions, under the management of the Office of the Director. The Disaster Response and Mitigation (DRM) Division is responsible for coordinating with other organizations for the provision of relief supplies and humanitarian assistance. DRM also devises, coordinates, and implements program strategies for a variety of natural and human caused disaster situations. DRM hires sector specialists to provide technical expertise in assessing the quality of disaster response. The Program Support (PS) Division provides programmatic and administrative support including budget/financial services, procurement planning, contracts and grants administration, and communication support for OFDA?s Washington and field offices. The Operations (OPS) Division develops and manages logistical, operational, and technical support for disaster responses and administrative support to all offices and operations. OPS maintains readiness to respond to emergencies through several mechanisms, including managing Search and Rescue (SAR) Teams, Disaster Assistance Response Teams (DARTs), and Washington-based Response Management Teams (RMTs). The Assistant Program Officer (APO) will be a part of OFDA?s Europe, Middle East and Central Asia (EMCA) regional team within the DRM Division, as well as the part of the USAID/DCHA team in Baghdad. OBJECTIVE The Assistant Program Officer (APO) provides critical support to the OFDA Program Officer and ensures accurate documentation and reporting on OFDA programs. STATEMENT OF WORK The APO is based in Baghdad and is responsible for supporting the Program Officer position, monitoring existing programs, coordinating disaster response activities and identifying and formulating new programs in conjunction with current and possible future OFDA partners in order to fulfill OFDA?s objectives in Iraq. Raising the profile of OFDA programs within the USAID Mission, the Embassy and the U.S. Government at large is a critical function of this position. In this role, the APO is responsible for the following: - Collecting, analyzing, documenting and distributing information on OFDA activities and activities of OFDA partners; - Coordinating with cooperating agencies; - Preparing ?bullets? for inclusion in USAID daily reports; and - Assisting with the preparation of briefing papers, operational plans, maps and talking points. Support for Program Management and Liaison Working directly under the Iraq Program Officer, the APO will assist with Program Officer activities including providing support to: - Coordinate and maintain close liaison with representatives of the Embassy, relevant ministries, donor governments, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations to ensure efficient and coordinated programs; - Coordinate and maintain close liaison with Coalition forces Civil Affairs units on humanitarian issues; - Coordinate closely with OFDA field personnel including the Field Office in Erbil; - Coordinate closely with DCHA personnel and USAID Mission in order to ensure a program that is well integrated with DCHA?s and USAID?s overall objectives; - Manage and monitor OFDA funded activities; recommend appropriate relief assistance and emergency interventions; - Manage existing OFDA cooperative agreement and grant programs, including reviewing implementation plans (IPs), providing recommendations, and communicating with partners on the development of IPs in coordination with OFDA?s Washington office; - Assist OFDA/Logistics in coordinating the requests, receipt, distribution, tracking, and accounting of relief supplies provided by OFDA; - Facilitate and coordinate the arrival and departure of additional Washington-based OFDA personnel, as necessary; - Facilitate the management of other OFDA field staff, as necessary; Reporting - Coordinate information gathering and sharing within the DCHA office and with other cooperating agencies. This includes attending relevant coordination meetings. - Continually collect, verify, analyze, and update information on the general situation, progress of relief activities, areas of concern, and maps from DCHA members and other sources. - Provide talking points and other briefing materials as requested for various entities. - Prepare and clear reporting requirements as appropriate according to identified procedures. Currently the primary channel for reporting is through development ?bullets? for USAID daily reports. The primary focus of reporting should be on OFDA programs. - In coordination with the OFDA Program Officer, and through appropriate channels, ensure the Press Officer has access to the most accurate and updated information regarding OFDA programs. Security - OFDA Field Personnel must adhere strictly to Embassy and Mission security guidelines and will coordinate any travel outside the ?Green Zone? with the DCHA Team Leader, the USAID EXO, and other relevant parties. All travel outside Baghdad must be cleared with OFDA?s Washington office as well. SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIP: The APO works under the supervision of the OFDA Program Officer in Baghdad. The APO will report to the Program Officer for day to day activities. For some activities, the APO may report directly to the EMCA team Regional Coordinator, DCHA/OFDA, Washington, DC. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: Supervisory controls will be minimal. The supervisor will provide overall programmatic and administrative objectives. The incumbent and the supervisor together will develop deadlines, projects, and work to be done. BASIC REQUIREMENTS AND SELECTIVE FACTORS: Candidates not meeting all of the basic qualifications and selective factors are considered NOT qualified for the position. - Bachelor?s degree in international relations, economics, food policy, public health or related field plus five years relevant work experience with the U.S. Government, an international organization or a non-governmental organization, of which at least one year will have been in the disaster or emergency response field; OR Master?s degree/advanced training in international relations, economics, food policy, public health or related field plus two years work experience with the U.S. Government, an international organization or a non-governmental organization, of which at least one year will have been in the disaster emergency response field; - Ability to obtain a Secret level security clearance. - Ability to obtain a Department of State medical clearance. - US Citizenship. QUALITY RANKING FACTORS (QRFs): (Determines the ranking of qualified candidates in comparison to other applicants) QRF No. 1 - Demonstrated program support, planning, and/or coordination experience in the field of disaster response/preparedness/mitigation and humanitarian assistance; QRF No. 2 - Served overseas for the USG as a Field Officer, Program Officer or Information Officer while working in a disaster or humanitarian relief situation overseas, Iraq and/or Middle East experience preferred; QRF No. 3 - Demonstrated experience working with a diverse array of individuals and organizations involved in disaster response/preparedness/mitigation and humanitarian assistance, including U.S. Government agencies (e.g., USAID, State Department, Department of Defense, Centers for Disease Control, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), United States Geological Survey, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, and UN agencies; QRF No. 4 - Demonstrated written and oral communication skills, solid organization skills and technological proficiency. QRF No. 5 - Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively in a complex and politically charged environment; BASIS OF RATING: Applicants who meet the basic qualifications and selective factor(s) will be further evaluated based on the quality ranking factors. Applicants are required to address each of the factors on a separate sheet describing specifically and accurately what experience, training, education, and/or awards you have received that are relevant to each factor. Be sure to include your name, social security number, and the announcement number at the top of each additional page. Failure to address the selective and/or quality ranking factors may result in your not receiving credit for all of your pertinent experience, education, training and/or awards. The Applicant Rating System is as Follows: QRFs have been assigned the following points: QRF No. 1 ? 12 points QRF No. 2 ? 12 points QRF No. 3 ? 10 points QRF No. 4 ? 10 points QRF No. 5 ? 6 points Interview Performance ? 30 points Satisfactory Academic and Professional Reference Checks ? 20 points Total Possible Points: 100 WHERE AND HOW TO APPLY: Qualified individuals are required to submit: 1. A U.S. Government Standard Form 171 or Optional Form 612 (available at the USAID website, http://www.usaid.gov/procurement_bus_opp/procurement/forms or internet http://fillform.gsa.gov or at Federal offices) or www.globalcorps.com. 2. Supplemental document specifically addressing each Quality Ranking Factor (QRF). To ensure consideration of applications for the intended position, please reference the solicitation number on your application, and as the subject line in any cover letter. Via mail: GlobalCorps, 1201 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20004 Via facs?mile: 240-465-0244 Via email: apoi@globalcorps.com The most qualified candidates may be interviewed and required to provide a writing sample. It is also possible that reference checks may be conducted on those candidates selected for an interview. OFDA will not pay for any expenses associated with the interviews. NOTE: If a temporary secret security clearance and State Department Medical Clearance are not obtained within nine months, the offer may be rescinded. LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS FOR PSCs Forms outlined below can found at: http://www.usaid.gov/forms/ or at http://www.forms.gov/bgfPortal/citizen.portal 1. Optional Form 612 or 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). ** * Standardized Regulations (Government Civilians Foreign Areas). ** Forms 2 through 5 shall be completed ONLY upon the advice of the Contracting Officer that an applicant is the successful candidate for the job. CONTRACT INFORMATION BULLETINS (CIBs) and ACQUISITION & ASSISTANCE POLICY DIRECTIVES (AAPDs) PERTAINING TO PSCs CIBs and AAPDs contain changes to USAID policy and General Provisions in USAID regulations and contracts. Please refer to http://www.usaid.gov/business/business_opportunities/cib/subject.html#psc to determine which CIBs and AAPDs apply to this contract. BENEFITS/ALLOWANCES: As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a PSC is normally authorized the following benefits and allowances: BENEFITS: Employer's FICA Contribution Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance Pay Comparability Adjustment Annual Increase Eligibility for Worker's Compensation Annual & Sick Leave Eligibility for 401(k) ALLOWANCES (if Applicable).* (A) Temporary Lodging 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). * Standardized Regulations (Government Civilians Foreign Areas). ASSIGNMENT SPECIFIC BENEFITS: (1)Regional Rest Breaks: Because of the extraordinary circumstances presented by service in Iraq, transportation will be funded for regional rest breaks. Employees on a one-year assignment are authorized three (3) regional rest breaks of one week each. (2) Administrative Leave: All employees serving in Iraq are authorized a limited amount of administrative leave to be used during regional rest breaks, not to exceed 5 working days per trip or a total of 20 workdays per year (one year = 365 contiguous days). (3) Rest and Recuperation (R&R) Travel: Employees on a one-year assignment are authorized two (2) R&Rs of 2 weeks each. Travel will be funded, with no per diem or excess baggage. (4) Six Day Work Week: All assignments to Iraq are based on a six-day work week. The rate for the sixth day of work is based on the employee?s daily rate as stated in their contract. FEDERAL TAXES: USPSCs are not exempt from payment of Federal Income taxes. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED REGARDLESS OF AGE, RACE, COLOR, SEX, CREED, NATIONAL ORIGIN, LAWFUL POLITICAL AFFILIATION, NON-DISQUALIFYING HANDICAP, MARITAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AFFILIATION WITH AN EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION, OR OTHER NON-MERIT FACTOR.
- Place of Performance
- Address: Baghdad
- Country: Iraq
- Country: Iraq
- Record
- SN00790696-W 20050421/050419211525 (fbodaily.com)
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