SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- DCHA-OFDA-05-1342
- Notice Date
- 5/16/2005
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- 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-05-1342
- Response Due
- 6/13/2005
- Description
- SOLICITATION NUMBER: DCHA-OFDA-05-1342 ISSUANCE DATE: May 16, 2005 CLOSING DATE: June 13, 2005 - 11:59 PM EDT LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: SUBJECT: Solicitation for Personal Services Contractor (PSC) ? Regional Advisor ? Asia-Pacific Region The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking applications from qualified 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) Completed and hand-signed federal form OF-612 or SF-171 2) Supplemental document specifically addressing the Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs) Applications that are received without a handwritten signature and supplemental QRF 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: Amy Feldman or Stephanie Paul Telephone Number: (202) 661-9377 or 202-661-9369 E-Mail Address: asia@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 Regional Advisor for Asia-Pacific Region 1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: DCHA-OFDA-05-1342 2. ISSUANCE DATE: May 16, 2005 3. CLOSING DATE-TIME: June 13, 2005 - 11:59 PM Local Time 4. POSITION TITLE: Regional Advisor ? Asia ? Pacific Region 5. MARKET VALUE: GS-14 ($76,193 - $99,053) 6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Two years with option to renew for up to five years 7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Bangkok, Thailand 8. SECURITY ACCESS: Secret 9. AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Open to all U.S. Citizens POSITION DESCRIPTION Background The Asia-Pacific region is defined by OFDA to include 26 countries extending eastward from Pakistan across South, Southeast, and East Asia, in addition to 16 Pacific Island nations, Australia, and New Zealand. The region is a collection of contrasts with rich and poor nations, politically stable and failing states, and diverse cultures, languages, topographies, and disaster vulnerabilities. A large portion of population affected, economic losses, and deaths due to disasters worldwide occur in Asia. Major disaster-related trends in Asia include an upsurge in conflict and acts of terrorism; voluntary and involuntary migration; urbanization and habitation of marginal lands; water scarcity; technological hazards due to uncontrolled industrialization; and large investments in infrastructure which sometimes result in huge losses from a single disaster event. 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 Regional Advisor will report to the Senior Regional Advisor for the Asia ? Pacific Region and work in collaboration with the OFDA-Washington Asia Regional Team. The Regional Advisor is based in Bangkok, Thailand. OBJECTIVE The Regional Advisor is necessary to OFDA for strategic analysis, coordination of disaster response activities, monitoring and reporting on OFDA-funded activities, and for the identification and formulation of disaster preparedness, mitigation and training programs primarily in East-Southeast Asia. STATEMENT OF WORK: Based in Bangkok, the Regional Advisor focuses on East and Southeast Asia and works under the supervision of, and reports directly to, the Senior Regional Advisor for the Asia-Pacific Region, DCHA-OFDA, in Bangkok. The contractor is responsible for strategic analysis, coordination of disaster response activities, and for the identification and formulation of disaster preparedness, mitigation and training programs primarily in East-Southeast Asia. This position requires an experienced practitioner in disaster response and preparedness activities who is able to travel outside of Bangkok on short notice for up to 2-3 weeks at a time. The contractor will actively develop and coordinate preparedness, mitigation and training programs to increase the capability of host governments, international organizations, and non governmental organizations to respond and prepare for disasters in the affected region. Focusing on East-Southeast Asia, the DCHA-OFDA Regional Advisor is responsible for the following: 1) Disaster Response - Working directly under the guidance and supervision of the Senior Regional Advisor in Bangkok, the contractor will: - Travel to the scene of a disaster or potential disaster and conduct initial assessments of damages and needs; - Recommend appropriate relief assistance and emergency interventions; - Coordinate and maintain close liaison with representatives of host government, donor governments, international organizations, non governmental organizations, U.S. Embassy, and USAID missions to ensure efficient and coordinated disaster response activities; - Monitor DCHA-OFDA funded activities; - Coordinate the requests, receipt, distribution, tracking, and accounting of relief supplies provided by OFDA; - Facilitate and coordinate the arrival and departure of Disaster Assistance Response Teams (DARTs) with the U.S. Mission and, as required, serve on DARTs for short periods of time; - While on travel, maintain communications with the Asia-Pacific Regional Office in Bangkok; - Under the guidance and supervision of the Senior Regional Advisor, coordinate with OFDA-Washington and prepare information requirements and reports. 2) Disaster Preparedness and Mitigation - OFDA encourages disaster prevention, mitigation, and preparedness activities as a strategy to reduce disaster impacts in areas at risk. Working closely with OFDA-Washington and drawing on the skills and technical expertise within the office and available through inter-and intra-agency agreements, the contractor will assist representatives of host government organizations, international organizations, and non governmental organizations in the development of strong emergency and disaster preparedness-mitigation programs. Specifically: - Prepare regular strategic and analytical reports on current or anticipated emergencies, as well as comprehensive preparedness documentation on assigned countries; - Assist with the design, development, and implementation of strategies and integrated disaster assistance for OFDA, USAID, local governments, and other donors-organizations as appropriate; - Advise regional officials, including host country authorities and other USAID and-or U.S. Embassy officials on OFDA efforts including the review of sector disaster response and plans; - Provide support as required for other OFDA initiatives in the assigned region as identified by the Asia-Pacific Regional Office. Support may include assessment visits, project design- evaluation exercises and hazards-vulnerability-risk analysis; - In the area of mitigation, work with other agencies- organizations to identify critical disaster concerns affecting the region and countries and develop projects-activities for addressing these; - Work with local and regional institutions and private-public sector organizations to incorporate mitigation into appropriate programs; - Other tasks in support of OFDA disaster assistance programs in the region, as assigned by the Senior Regional Advisor. SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIP: The Regional advisor will report to the DCHA-OFDA Senior Regional Advisor on all activities. For some activities, the Regional Advisor may report directly to the Asia team Regional Coordinator, DCHA-OFDA, Washington, DC. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: Supervisory controls will be minimal. The incumbent is expected to act independently with little direction and will have wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment. The supervisor will provide administrative direction in terms of broadly defined goals and objectives. BASIC REQUIREMENTS AND SELECTIVE FACTORS: (Determines basic eligibility for the position. Candidates not meeting the basic qualifications and selection factors are considered NOT qualified for the position.) - Bachelor?s degree with significant study in or pertinent to the specialized field (including, but not limited to, international relations, economics, food policy or a related field) or country, and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in emergency relief and humanitarian assistance, two (2) of which must include on-the-ground field experience in needs assessment, analysis, emergency relief program operations, or post-emergency rehabilitation aid. OR - Masters degree with significant study in or pertinent to the specialized field (including, but not limited to, international relations, economics, food policy or a related field) or country, and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in emergency relief and humanitarian assistance, two (2) of which must include on-the-ground field experience in needs assessment, analysis, emergency relief program operations, or post-emergency rehabilitation aid. - 3 years of experience in emergency humanitarian relief in the assigned region. - Ability to obtain a SECRET level security clearance as provided by USAID. - Ability to obtain a Department of State medical clearance. - U.S. Citizenship. QUALITY RANKING FACTORS (QRFs): (Determines the ranking of qualified candidates in comparison to other applicants). The factors are listed in the order of importance from the highest to the least. QRF 1 - Demonstrated program development and-or management experience in the field of humanitarian assistance and-or disaster relief (i.e., response, preparedness, mitigation, and training). Field experience in East and Southeast Asia preferred; QRF 2 - Knowledge of and experience in dealing with host country governments and local authorities, and coordinating relief activities with other U.S. Government agencies (i.e.,Department of State, Department of Defense, and USAID missions), United Nations (UN), other international organizations, and non-governmental organizations in providing humanitarian assistance; QRF 3 - Demonstrated experience assessing disaster responses and plans, and developing strategic plans for humanitarian assistance; QRF 4 - Excellent oral and written communication skills as demonstrated through the preparation of reports, briefings, and other communications; QRF 5 - Direct experience working and-or working in collaboration with U.S. Government organizations (i.e., USAID, Department of State, Department of Defense) in disaster relief-response efforts and demonstrated understanding of U.S. Government?s role in natural disaster response and mitigation in Asia. 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 1 ? 10 points QRF 2 ? 10 points QRF 3 ? 10 points QRF 4 ? 10 points QRF 5 ? 10 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: asia@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 and 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). 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: Bangkok
- Country: Thailand
- Country: Thailand
- Record
- SN00808352-W 20050518/050516211508 (fbodaily.com)
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