SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- PSC CNP Security Advisor
- Notice Date
- 6/21/2005
- 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-05-042-INL
- Response Due
- 7/21/2005
- Archive Date
- 8/5/2005
- 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 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. Security Advisor ISSUANCE DATE: June 21, 2005 CLOSING DATE: July 21, 2005 SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-05-042 (INL) Gentlemen/Ladies: SUBJECT: Solicitation for Personal Services Contractor (PSC), Department of State, Narcotics Affairs Section, American Embassy Bogota, SecurityAdvisor. 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) 776-8686 or E-Mail hayes-crowmp2@state.gov. All applications shall be submitted by facsimile OR e-mail and originals may be sent via FED Ex or DHL. Please note that applications sent via U.S. mail may NOT be received by closing date. Note originals not required, if application sent email or fax. If sent via courier to: Mary Pat Hayes-Crow, INL/RM/RM, Navy Hill South Department of State 2430 E. Street, NW, Room 107 Washington, D.C. 20520 And a copy to: Paul Mahlshtedt Narcotics Affairs Section American Embassy Bogota APO AA 34038 E-Mail MahlstedtP@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 CV (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-05-042(INL) 2. ISSUANCE DATE: June 21, 2005 3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED July 21, 2005 FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 16:00 PM local time 4. POSITION TITLE: Security Advisor 5. MARKET VALUE: FP/3-FP/2) 6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: September 2005 - September 2006 7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Bogota, Colombia 8. JOB DESCRIPTION: See below GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR The incumbent will assist the (Colombian National Police) CNP in improving its force protection and security measures at multiple police stations and bases throughout Colombia. These sites are subject to frequent terrorist attacks. USG assistance includes training, equipment and construction of hardened facilities. In addition, the PSC will provide backup assistance to the CNP Anti-narcotics (DIRAN) airmobile interdiction program and to the reestablish police presence (Carabineros) program. STATEMENT OF WORK Under the direction of the Narcotics Affairs Section (NAS) Deputy Director, advise/assist assigned NAS activities in support of the bilateral narcotics control program. B. Advise/assist the Colombian National Police (CNP) on specific matters related to base and site security and force protection. Continually evaluate and advise the designated units of the CNP on security policies and procedures. Coordinate with other embassy elements and Colombian agencies to assess the threat levels in various sites to determine and implement appropriate security measures. C. Coordinate projects to upgrade the security and defensive capability of CNP bases and stations, including the identification of construction and equipment requirements. Determine training needs, identify best sources of training, coordinate training requests and trainng teams. Conduct both small-scale, on-the-job training and formal training, as feasible. D. Advise/assist the DIRAN in the road interdiction project that enhances the CNP capability to interdict the movement of illegal drugs on Colombia's road network. E. Assist the NAS Carabinero Project Advisor in organizing, training, and equipping CNP units assigned to the reestablish police presence project. F. Coordinate with the NAS construction section on the security aspects of NAS construction projects throughout Colombia. G. Ensure that USG-provided commodities are effectively utilized, and that there is no fraud, waste, or mismanagement in the program, through continuous oversight and end-use monitoring responsibility in the operational area. H. Continuously evaluate and advise the NAS on the performance of Colombian agencies receiving USG-funded assets and resources in order to recommend improvements to the project. I. Assist in project budget preparation and program planning. J. Brief State Department, Congressional and other visiting officials on the status of the projects; and assist in developing appropriate itineraries and in escorting official travelers, as directed. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A. U.S. citizen, eligible for a State Department security clearance. B. High School graduate or equivalent with ten years experience I the military or law enforcement (prefer experience in programs relted to counter narcotics, counter-terrorism and low intensity conflict), Bachelor's degree highly desired. C. Five years relevant overseas experience in Latin America which should include training of foreign nationals in ground opertions/small unit tactics, checkpoint operations, command control and communications, weapons training, base construction, and security and defense planning and operations. D. Experience in managing/planning logistics of forward operations. Applicant should have proven coordinating experience with host country military, police and civilian officials; familiarity with U.S. and Latin American police or military operations. E. Bilingual in English and Spanish at the Foreign Service Institute R-3, S-3 level or the Defense Language Proficiency Test level 3/3. F. Experience in drafting plans and reports in English desired. G. Physically qualified to live in Colombia and to engage in frequent tarvel to and within remote locations of the country. Required Skills/Abilities A. Special Forces, Infantry, operational and training center experience; base security and defense planning and operations background; B. Advisory experience with foreign national plice or military; C. Supervisory experience; D. Knowledge of office procedures and report writing; and, E. Special Forces and infantry, law enforcement, military construction and base security/defense planning and operations training. Supervision Received/Contract Administration A. The Contractor shall work under the guidance of NAS Deputy Director. The NAS Management Officer shall be designated the Contracting Officer?s Representative. The Contract Administrator shall be the Contracting Officer,INL/RM/MS. B. The COR is delegated the authority to act for the Contracting Officer in matters concerning technical clarification, inspection and, after concurrence by the Contracting Officer, acceptance of Contractor performance under the contract, including preparation of receiving reports, and the authorization of progress payments when appropriate. The COR will coordinate all work with the Contractor and review Contractor?s performance at significant stages of its development. C. In no instance, however, shall the COR be authorized to alter or modify the specifications or the contract terms and the conditions or waive the government?s requirement, price, delivery, or other terms and conditions. Such changes must be authorized, in writing, to the Contracting Officer. Complexity: The contractor will advise/assist the CNP in all aspects of assigned projects. The contractor will be foreced to rely upon personal expertise to make rapid, on-the-spot decisions, given the unique nature of the position. Scope and Effects: Assignments or objectives may involve extensive analysis and investigation to detect and resolve problems that impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of future international narcotics control operations and programs. Personal Contacts: Contacts are with all levels of host government personnel, particularly in the CNP. The incumbent serves as the NAS Liaison with the CNP concerning implementation of the project and must often use persuasion, diplomacy and cooperative relationships with contacts in order to futher USG goals. EVALUATION CRITERIA Factor 1. Demonstrated relevant overseas experience in Latin America which includes training of foreign nationals in ground opertions/small unit tactics, checkpoint operations, command control and communications, weapons training, base construction, and security and defense planning and operations. Factor 2. Demonstrated experience in managing/planning logistics of forward operations. Proven coordinating experience with host country military, police and civilian officials; familiarity with U.S. and Latin American police or military operations. Factor 3. Special Forces, Infantry, operational and training center experience; base security and defense planning and operations background. Factor 4. 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. 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) LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS FOR PSCs 1. 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). NOTE: Form 5 is available from the requirements office. _______________ * Standardized Regulations (Government Civilians Foreign Areas). ** The forms listed 2 through 5 shall only be completed upon the advice of the Contracting Officer that an applicant is the successful candidate for the job.
- Place of Performance
- Address: Bogota
- Country: Colombia
- Country: Colombia
- Record
- SN00833371-W 20050623/050621211859 (fbodaily.com)
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