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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JUNE 11, 2006 FBO #1658
MODIFICATION

R -- Regional Team Leader, Office of Food for Peace

Notice Date

6/9/2006
 

Notice Type

Modification
 

NAICS

541990 — All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
 

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

M-OAA-DCHA-AFP-06-1457
 

Response Due

6/20/2006
 

Archive Date

7/5/2006
 

Point of Contact

Ray Carmichael, Contract Specialist, Phone 202-712-4433, Fax 202-216-3052, - Kathie Frascella, Contracting Officer, Phone 202-712-5977, Fax 202-216-3132,
 

E-Mail Address

rcarmichael@usaid.gov, kfrascella@usaid.gov
 

Description

SOLICITATION NUMBER: M/OAA/DCHA/AFP-06-1457 AMENDMENT 01 ISSUANCE DATE: June 6, 2006 CLOSING DATE: June 20, 2006 SUBJECT: Solicitation for U.S. Personal Service Contractor (PSC) Regional Team Leader, Office of Food for Peace, Bureau for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA/FFP) in Washington, DC Ladies/Gentlemen: The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking applications (Standard Form 171 or Optional Form 612 only) from qualified U.S. citizens interested in providing Personal Services Contract (PSC) services for a Regional Team Leader position located in the Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance, Office of Food for Peace, as described in the attached solicitation. More than one position may be filled by this solicitation. Submittals shall be in accordance with the attached information at the place and time specified. Send one set of U.S. Government SF 171 or OP 612 only; any additional documentation other than these forms will not be accepted (i.e. resumes, CV's, and lists). Incomplete or unsigned applications shall not be considered. These signed forms should be mailed, delivered, faxed, or emailed (email applications must be signed) to: Ray Carmichael US Agency for International Development Office of Acquisition and Assistance M/OAA/DCHA/AFP, RRB 7.10-21 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20523 Applicants should retain for their records copies of all enclosures which accompany their applications. Any questions on this solicitation may be directed to Ray Carmichael who may be reached by phone (202)712-4433, by fax at (202)216-3052, or email at rcarmichael@usaid.gov. Sincerely, Kathleen Frascella Contracting Officer Solicitation for U.S. Personal Service Contractor (PSC) Regional Team Leader for the Office of Food for Peace, Bureau for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA/FFP) 1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: M/OAA/DCHA/AFP-06-1457 2. ISSUANCE DATE: June 6, 2006 3. CLOSING DATE/TIME FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: June 20, 2006, 4:15 p.m. 4. POSITION TITLE: Regional Team Leader, Office of Food for Peace Office 5. MARKET VALUE: GS-14 Equivalent ($91,407 ? 118,828). Final compensation will be based upon the candidate's past salary, work history and educational background. Candidates who live outside the Washington, D.C. area will be considered for employment but no relocation expenses will be reimbursed. 6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Two years with option to renew for up to five years 7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Washington, D.C. with possible field trip assignments. 8. STATEMENT OF WORK: INTRODUCTION Title II of the Agricultural Trade and Assistance Act of 1954 (P.L. 480), as amended, appropriates resources intended to combat hunger and malnutrition through support to activities that raise the level of availability, access, and utilization of food in recipient countries. This position is located in the Bureau for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance, Office of Food for Peace (DCHA/FFP). The Office of Food for Peace reports directly to the DCHA Assistant Administrator and provides program oversight for U.S. Department of Agriculture P.L. 480 Title II funds administered by USAID. DCHA/FFP manages over $1.2 billion in annual food aid and employs a combined direct-hire and non-direct hire staff of over 60 in Washington and overseas offices. The Office is comprised of four divisions; Emergency Programs (FFP/EP), Non-emergency or Development Programs (FFP/DP), Policy/Technical (FFP/PT), and Programs Operations (FFP/POD). Under the guidance of the Office Director and his Deputy, FFP manages the largest budget in USAID. The Division Director, either DCHA/FFP/EP or DCHA/FFP/DP, provides policy direction. The Incumbent acts as a Team Leader in a geographic program division. Incumbent independently plans and carries out projects, coordinating the work with other Agency personnel, agencies within the U.S. government, the World Food Programme (WFP) and Private Voluntary Organizations (PVOs). Contacts may be characterized by their unstructured settings and by the flexibility of approach and breadth of subject matter. Project accomplishments are reviewed with broad USAID policy and responsiveness to the needs of the FFP program and Bureau objectives. Guidelines consist of laws and legislative initiatives, Agency and Bureau rules and regulations, and legislation governing the use of U.S. food assistance. Incumbent must exercise considerable judgment in determining the application of current legislative provisions and executive policies to assigned responsibilities. The work requires the application of broad processes related to planning and developing food aid programs. Issues are often characterized by unusual demands of the vital role that food aid plays in meeting the emergency and short-range needs of the hungry. The necessary analytical skills require full awareness of program complexities and changing economic, social, political, security and programmatic circumstances in which the effective use of resources remains under constant review and assessment. The purpose of the work is to participate in planning USAID worldwide food assistance programs to combat hunger abroad. The position requires a high degree of initiative, originality, foresight and judgment to assure effective implementation of the purposes of P.L. 480. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Assesses Title II food assistance needs in assigned region, balances competing food aid needs, develops proposed regional and country allocations of funding, and works with FFP senior leadership to obtain necessary resources. 2. Establishes the terms and conditions for Title II food assistance strategies, proposals and programs, and ensures that they are consistent with FFP and Agency policy and legislative guidelines and with accepted programming principles and practices 3. Develops specific food aid programs, identifies appropriate cooperating sponsors, and allocates funds over the course of the fiscal year to maximize program effectiveness. 4. Coordinates on needs and programs with USAID field staff, other USAID offices and bureaus in Washington, WFP, PVOs and others to ensure complimentarity and appropriateness of FFP programs. 5. Independently represents FFP in USAID and interagency working groups on contingency planning, development of new initiatives, foreign aid coordination for region assigned. 6. Maintains liaison with senior officials from within USAID, the U.S. government, WFP and PVOs to keep them fully informed about FFP programs, policies and procedures, and to discuss and resolve mutual problems. 7. Travels abroad to provide guidance to USAID Missions regarding strategy development, program planning, and implementation and monitoring the effectiveness of Title II food assistance programs, as well as to engage foreign government officials and Cooperating Sponsor representatives on food aid matters. 8. Develops recommendations on a wide range of policy topics relating to the use of food aid resources in the use and implementation of Title II food assistance programs. 9. Specifically, responsibilities as the Team Leader include: Leading a regional team of 3-6 staff, providing guidance on a wide range of policy and implementation issues as well as setting priorities for the Team and individual members,. Training and mentoring Team members in FFP policies and regulations, program design and implementation, and staff development. Leading Team members in timely contributions to pertinent aspects the FFP Annual Report and the Congressional Budget Justification (CBJ). Ensuring that all recommended country levels are within annual Operating Year Budget (OYB) levels. Recommending actions to the Division Directors, concerning the approval, modification, or rejection of regional specific policies and program proposals implemented by PVOs, WFP and other International Organizations, ensuring that such programs are consistent with policy and legislative guidelines and with accepted programming principles and practices. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS The incumbent works under the supervision of a Division Director, DCHA/FFP. The incumbent exercises independence and initiative in defining and carrying out duties, with the incumbent prioritizing overall objectives and managing available resources. The incumbent develops deadlines for activities and other specialized tasks and is responsible for planning and carrying out assignments, resolving most conflicts that arise, and coordinating the work with others as necessary. The incumbent interprets policy on own initiative and in terms of established objectives. Incumbent keeps supervisor informed of progress in the achievement of objectives and advised of potentially controversial matters. Completed work is reviewed after completion in terms of effectiveness in advancing USAID's Food Security policy, DCHA/FFP's strategic plan and Bureau objectives as enunciated in the annual results reports and resource request submissions. GUIDELINES Pertinent sources of information consist of the Title II laws and legislative initiatives; FFP?s 2006-2010 Strategy, issued guidelines and information bulletins, and USAID Agency and Bureau rules and regulations, which govern the use of the U.S. food assistance programs. The incumbent must exercise considerable judgment in determining the application of current legislative provisions and executive policies to assigned responsibilities. The incumbent is expected to be innovative and original in formulating new or improved approaches to problem resolution. WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is primarily performed in an office setting. The requirement for field trip assignments to consult with Mission and cooperating sponsor managers of food aid programs may however expose the incumbent to difficult working surroundings and security risks during the course of travel. 9. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A four year degree from a U.S. institution (Bachelor's degree) and either Seven (7) years relevant work experience with the U.S. government, an international organization or PVO, two (2) of which must include international/field experience and Title II food aid experience; or Master's degree with significant study in relevant field (e.g., economics, agriculture, public health, public policy, international relations,), plus at least five (5) years work experience with the U.S. Government, an international organization or a PVO including Title II food aid experience. US citizenship and the ability to obtain a SECRET security clearance. 10. SELECTION CRITERIA: The following selection factors and required skills are listed below and will be the basis for the evaluation of all applications. All applications will be evaluated and scored based on the documentation submitted with the application, the following factors, and the performance in the interview. In order to effectively carry out the responsibilities of this position, the knowledge and skills listed below are required: Knowledge of food insecurity issues and food aid programming in the context of disasters, complex emergencies and developmental relief settings. (20%) Ability to undertake complex planning, budgeting and programming in a continuously changing environment. (20%) Skill in leading a team to accomplish programmatic objectives, develop staff skills, and appropriately delegate responsibilities. (15%) Knowledge of the legislative requirements, policies, regulations, mandates and objectives of P.L. 480 Title II FFP Program and how it relates to advancement of the Agency's and U.S. government?s foreign assistance objectives. (10%) Ability to develop policies, strategies, programs and procedures related to the effective use of the food aid. (10%) Ability to coordinate with senior officials from U.S. government agencies, international organizations, PVOs, as well as represent USAID diplomatically with foreign government officials, in a highly politicized environment, on sensitive issues related to food aid, funding and security. (10%) Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to counterparts and senior officials, on policy and program matters. (10%) Knowledge of mandates and capabilities of U.S. government agencies, international organizations and PVOs involved in food security and food aid. (5%) 11. START DATE: Immediately, once necessary clearances are obtained. 12. POINT OF CONTACT: See Cover Letter. APPLYING Qualified individuals are requested to submit: For USPSCs 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); Applications must be received by the closing date and time at the address specified in the cover letter. 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. The highest ranking applicants may be selected for an interview. LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS FOR PSCS Forms outlined below can found at http://www.usaid.gov/procurement_bus_opp/procurement/psc_solicit/ 1. Standard Form 171 or Optional Form 612. 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) PERTAINING TO PSCS CIBs contain changes to USAID policy and General Provisions in USAID regulations and contracts. Please refer to this website http://www.usaid.gov/procurement_bus_opp/procurement/psc_solicit/ to determine which CIBS 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: Employee's FICA Contribution Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance Pay Comparability Adjustment Annual Increase Eligibility for Worker's Compensation Annual and Sick Leave ALLOWANCES (if Applicable).* (A) Post Differential (Chapter 500) (B) Danger Pay (Section 650) AMENDMENT 01 ADDITIONAL 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. Payments during Evacuation/Authorized Departure (Section 600) * Standardized Regulations (Government Civilians Foreign Areas). FEDERAL TAXES: USPSCs are not exempt from payment of Federal Income taxes. AMENDMENT 01- Include CIBs CONTRACT INFORMATION BULLETINS (CIBs) ACQISITION AND ASSISTANCE POLICY DIRECTIVES (AAPDs) PERTAINING TO PSCs FOLLOWS: 05-02 Clarification of Policy for Personal Services Contracts with Anticipated Contract Performance periods Exceeding Five (5) Years 04-15 Cash Awards for USPSCs and TCNPSCs 04-13 Revised Procedures Allowing for Classification of U.S. personal Services Contracts positions up to the GS-15 Equivalent 01-07 Clarification of the Extension/Renewal Policy Regarding Personal Services Contracts 01-10 Revision of Medical Clearance Process - Personal Services Contracts ("PSC") with U.S. Citizens 00-08 Revision of Competitive Process - Personal Services Services Contracts ("PSCs") with U.S. Citizen 00 03 (Corrected) 1997 FICA & Medicare Tax Rates for Personal Services Contracts 00-5 PSC?s Annual Health Insurance Costs 99-7 Contractual Coverage for Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) Services 99-22 PSC Policy 98-14 Change in Required Applications Form for USPSCS 98-16 Annual Salary Increases for USPSCs 98-24 Use of Compensatory (Comp) time by PSCs 97 3 New USAID Contractor Employee Physical Examination 97 17 PSC's with U.S. Citizens or US Resident Aliens recruited from the U.S. 96-8 Determining a Market Value for PSC Hired Under Appendix D, Handbook 14 96 19 U.S. Personal Service Contract (USPSC) Home Leave 96 23 Unauthorized Provision in Personal Services Contract 94 9 Sunday Pay for U.S. Personal Services Contractors (PSC) CIBs and AAPDs contain changes to USAID policy and General Provisions in USAID regulations and contracts. Please refer to this web site http://www.usaid.gov/procurement_bus_opp/procurement/psc_solicit/ to determine which CIBs/AAPDs apply to this contract.
 

Place of Performance

Address: Ray Carmichael, US Agency for International Development, Office of Food for Peace, DCHA/AFP, Ronald Reagan Building, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC

Zip Code: 20523

Country: USA
 

Record

SN01066483-W 20060611/060609220049 (fbodaily.com)
 

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