SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Maintenance Production Control Specialist
- Notice Date
- 4/6/2006
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 928120
— International Affairs
- 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-06-028
- Response Due
- 5/8/2006
- Archive Date
- 5/23/2006
- Description
- Maintenance Production Control Specialist Salary Range: $74,074-$83,949 Open Period: 4/6-5/8/2006 Grade Range: GS 13, Step 1-5 Position Information: Full-time. One year with four option years to be exercised at the discretion of the employing office. Duty Location: 1 vacancy, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-06-028 SUBJECT: Solicitation for services under a Personal Services Contract (PSC), Department of State (DOS), Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). The United States Government, represented by the Department of State, is seeking proposals from U.S. citizens interested in providing the PSC services described below. DOS intends to award a contract for the basic term of one year with four one-year options to be exercised at the discretion of the U.S. Government. The contract will be awarded to an individual candidate representing the best overall value to the Government considering the candidate's qualifications and experience against criteria stated herein. This PSC position requires a SECRET level security clearance, which must be maintained throughout the contract period, including option periods. The selected applicant must be eligible to obtain a Secret level security clearance and will be subject to a security clearance investigation. The applicant's spouse or cohabitant may be subject to a background investigation. Denial of a SECRET level security clearance will be grounds for removal from consideration for contract prior to award or termination of contract after award. Contract award will not be made until at a minimum an interim clearance is granted. PURPOSE: The purpose of this personal service contract position is to serve as the Maintenance Production Control Specialst under the supervision of the INL Office of Aviation, Patrick Air Force Base, Maintenance Manager. Key Requirements: ? U.S. Citizenship ? Background and/or Security Investigation required. Major Duties: A. STATEMENT OF DUTIES: 1. 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, Office of Aviation (INL/A) at Patrick AFB. The Office of Aviation provides planning, operational and logistical support and contract oversight for the INL counter-narcotics aviation program in Latin America and other countries. The Office of Aviation performs this mission using a fleet of one hundred and eighty (180) fixed and rotary wing aircraft, over 1,100 Contractor personnel, and 52 Government and personal service contractor personnel, operating in the United States and various other countries. PURPOSE: The purpose of this personal service contract position is to serve as the Maintenance/Production Control Specialist for the Office of Aviation. The incumbent provides maintenance and production control guidance to the contractor for single and multi-engine aircraft/helicopters; overseeing contractor and host nation maintenance and quality control; and assisting the INL/A Maintenance Manager in the administration of the Department of State Maintenance and Production Control Program. The Incumbent is required to develop, coordinate, and implement the maintenance and production control program for U.S. Government and in concert with contractor, and host nation maintenance personnel. Performs position reviews, develops, implements and/or contributes to a wide variety of maintenance/production control and safety related plans, policies and procedures for organizing, training, and deploying aircraft assets within or to OCONUS locations. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The incumbent works under the direct supervision of the INL/A Maintenance Manager. The Maintenance Manager provides general direction in terms of broadly defined aviation policy/missions/functions and contractual procedures. The incumbent independently establishes priorities and work schedules to meet anticipated and unanticipated deadlines and coordinates work with all parties involved in various projects. The incumbent is considered the technical subject matter expert and as such his/her work is considered technically authoritative and is normally accepted without significant change. 2. STATEMENT OF WORK Develop, coordinate, organize, implement, and oversee a comprehensive maintenance/production control program for the Office of Aviation. Provide guidance and instruction to contractor maintenance and production control personnel at Patrick AFB, Florida or OCONUS locations. Evaluate contractor and host nation maintenance and production control personnel in the performance of fixed and rotary wing aircraft maintenance. Reviews and recommend changes to existing maintenance and production control programs and record keeping procedures. Review and recommend establishment of formal courses of instruction, training aids, training programs, training standards, training directives and related material to support the Maintenance and Production Control Program. Collect, review, and disseminate data on maintenance and production control procedures, techniques, and policy in support of the counter-narcotics mission of the Office of Aviation. Maintain constant liaison with U.S. Department of Defense, Department of State, Narcotics Affairs Section (NAS), other U.S. Government agencies, and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration to keep abreast of current policies, procedures, and rules that pertain to the Office of Aviation maintenance and production control program. Perform contract oversight of contractor maintenance and production control. Ensure that contractor maintenance and production control personnel conform to the standards of the Office of Aviation Maintenance and Production Control Program. Prepare periodic contractor performance reports for the Contracting Officer??s Representative. Monitor the management of personnel, repair parts, equipment, and facilities assets to maintain and repair rotary and fixed wing aircraft. Provide Government oversight of maintenance elements that are required to inspect, service, test, disassemble, repair, reassemble, adjust, replace parts and retest aircraft or aircraft components. Participates with the preparation, implementation, and review of maintenance standard operating procedures for the management of aircraft maintenance activities. Interprets current directives, maintenance policies and procedures, and Federal Aviation Regulation guidance as pertaining to the maintenance of program aircraft for the INL/A Aviation Manager. Perform staff functions associated with establishment and implementation of plans for all aspects of the acquisition, operation, maintenance, and logistical sustainment of the various aircraft in their respective CONUS/OCONUS locations. 3. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS General knowledge of the Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Office of Aviation Maintenance and Production Control Program, to include operating directives, training and standardization publications, aircraft manuals, and related documents. Knowledge of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration Regulations related to aircraft maintenance, production control, and record keeping. Extensive knowledge of U.S. Army Regulation 700-138 and Department of the Army Pamphlet 738-751. Knowledge of maintenance and production control programs and procedures for aircraft utilized in a counter-narcotics operation. Must have extensive experience as a maintenance/production control supervisor at the AVIM or Intermediate level maintenance and preferably at the Depot or at a manufacturing level facility. Skill as a production control specialist as evidenced by military experience or FAA certification as an Airframe and Power plant (A&P) mechanic. Experience in the maintenance of UH-1 Series helicopters, UH-60 helicopters, single and multi engine piston and turbo prop airplanes and the KMAX K-1200 helicopter is highly desirable. Preferred Qualifications: Ability to read, write and speak the English and Spanish language at the technical and conversational level is desirable Knowledge of and skill in operation of desktop computer data-base program processing systems. 4. COMPLEXITY The incumbent performs maintenance and production control oversight of U.S. Government, contractor and host nation maintenance and production control personnel operating in four countries and at multiple forward operating locations. The incumbent develops multi-national/multi-cultural maintenance and production control training programs, plans, policies, and procedures for the Office of Aviation. Coordinates recommendations from the staff, consults with the INL/A Maintenance Manager regarding ongoing projects, provides guidance to contractor and host nation maintenance and production control personnel, and oversees implementation of the maintenance and production control program. The incumbent performs continuous analysis of ongoing programs to determine the requirement for new procedures/policies that will improve the efficiency, effectivity, and flight safety of aircraft maintenance operations in support of the counter-narcotics mission. 5. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work is both physical and sedentary in nature and involves activity at both the main and field locations. May require some physical exertion and dexterity. The incumbent may be required to participate as an observer in aerial flights to evaluate contractor or host nation personnel. 6. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work is primarily conducted in an office or aircraft hangar with some travel to the field for meetings, conferences, activity reviews, and field inspections/flight evaluations. Incumbent may be required to perform duties at an OCONUS field site under primitive conditions. Some field sites have been declared hazardous duty locations by the Department of State due to hostile activities of the narco-traffickers and therefore pose significant risk to the incumbent while at these sites. B. EVALUATION CRITERIA Factor 1. (Contract Oversight). Offeror??s ability to: a. Perform contract oversight of contractor maintenance and production control. Ensure that contractor maintenance and production control personnel conform to the standards of the Office of Aviation Maintenance and Production Control Program. Prepare periodic contractor performance reports for the Contracting Officer??s Representative. b. Evaluate contractor and host nation maintenance and production control personnel in the performance of fixed and rotary wing aircraft maintenance. Reviews and recommend changes to existing maintenance and production control programs and record keeping procedures. Factor 2. (Program Integration). Offeror??s ability to: a. Develop, coordinate, organize, implement, and oversee a comprehensive maintenance/production control program for the Office of Aviation. b. Collect, review, and disseminate data on maintenance and production control procedures, techniques, and policy in support of the counter-narcotics mission of the Office of Aviation. Maintain constant liaison with U.S. Department of Defense, Department of State, Narcotics Affairs Section (NAS), other U.S. Government agencies, and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration to keep abreast of current policies, procedures, and rules that pertain to the Office of Aviation maintenance and production control program. Factor 3. (Maintenance Training). Offeror??s ability to: a. Provide guidance to contractor maintenance and production control personnel at Patrick AFB, Florida or OCONUS locations. Training includes the full range of maintenance procedures, theory, formal classroom instruction, and actual practice. b. Review and recommend establishment of formal courses of instruction, training aids, training programs, training standards, training directives and related material to support the Maintenance and Production Control Standardization Program. Factor 4. (Experience/Past Performance). Offeror??s previous experience and quality of performance. (Evaluator may use all evaluation information available at the time of the evaluation, whether provided by the applicant or obtained from references). 9. 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. 10. HOW TO APPLY: You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement. The applicant must submit an Optional Form 612, a resume and 3 letters of reference. Proposals must include all of the following: 1) a resume, 2) an Optional Form 612 (OF 612) signed and dated, and 3) three written letters of reference including reference contact information. The OF 612 is available at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/forms.asp. Proposals should include the applicant's full mailing address, fax number, telephone number and e-mail address. The proposal should reference the solicitation number, PSC-06-028. Applicants should retain for their records copies of all enclosures included in their proposals. Any questions may be directed to Linda Gower, Contracting Officer, INL/RM/MS, DOS, who may be reached at FAX (202) 776-8775 or E-Mail Gowerlg@state.gov. Proposals may be submitted by facsimile or e-mail, but originals must be sent via Federal Express or DHL. Proposals must NOT be sent via the US Postal Service as receipt of US Postal Service mail is delayed. Late submissions will not be considered. Submissions by Federal Express or DHL should be addressed to U.S. Department of State INL/RM/MS SA4 Navy Hill South Rm 120 Attn: Linda Gower (202) 776-8774 2430 E Street NW Washington, D.C. 20520 Proposals are due no later than 4:00 PM on 5/8/06. Persons submitting proposals are responsible for confirming receipt of all required documents by the due date. Interested applicants are responsible for obtaining all posted amendments to this solicitation. All amendments issued will be available on the Federal Business Opportunities website www.fedbizopps.gov under State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, INL/RM/MS Washington DC, Solicitation PSC-06-028. What To Expect Next: You will be contacted for an interview if you are selected. BENEFITS Applicable benefits, policies, and regulations Employee's FICA Contribution Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance, if applicable Pay Comparability Adjustment Annual Increase, if applicable Eligibility for Worker's Compensation Annual & Sick Leave Shipment of household goods within the CONUS to duty location ALLOWANCES (if applicable). * (A) Post Differential (Chapter 500), and (B) Danger Pay (Section 650). CONTRACT INFORMATION BULLETINS (CIBs) PERTAINING TO PSCs 99-09 PSC's Annual Health Insurance Costs 98-16 Annual Salary Increase for USPSCs 98-24 Use of Compensatory (Comp) Time by PSCs 97-11 1997 FICA & Medicare Tax Rates for Personal Services Contracts 97-03 New USAID Contractor Employee Physical Examination 93-17 Financial Disclosure Requirements Under a Personal Services Contract (PSC)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Patrick Air Force Base, Florida
- Zip Code: 32925
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 32925
- Record
- SN01021988-W 20060408/060406220514 (fbodaily.com)
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