SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- PSC CNP Aviation Maintenance Advisor
- Notice Date
- 9/18/2006
- 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-06-058-INL
- Response Due
- 10/2/2006
- Archive Date
- 10/17/2006
- 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 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. Aviation Maintenance Advisor ISSUANCE DATE: September 18, 2006 CLOSING DATE: October 2, 2006 SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-06-058(INL) Gentlemen/Ladies: SUBJECT: Solicitation for Personal Services Contractor (PSC), Department of State, Narcotics Affairs Section, American Embassy Bogota, Aviation Maintenance Advisor. The United States Government, represented by the Department of State, is seeking proposals (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 (originals not required if email or fax application is sent) via Fed EX or DHL. 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. 20037 And a copy to: Virginia Bennett; bennettvl@state.gov. Late applications shall not be accepted, unless there was a mishandling once received in DOS. Along with the OF 612, applicants shall provide a 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-06-058 (INL) 2. ISSUANCE DATE: September 18, 2006 3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED October 2, 2006 4. FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 16:00 PM local time 5. POSITION TITLE: CNP Aviation Maintenance Advisor 6. MARKET VALUE: FP 3 to FP 2 7. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: November 2006- November 2007 8. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Bogota, Colombia 9. JOB DESCRIPTION: See below I. - STATEMENT OF DUTIES 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 (INL) Narcotics Affairs Section (NAS), Bogota Colombia. The NAS provides oversight, planning, and operational and logistical support for the INL counter-narcotics aviation program in Colombia. PURPOSE: The purpose of this professional services contract position is to oversee maintenance instructor/advisor services to the Colombian National Police (CNP) Air Service. The incumbent works closely with the Standardization Adviser and the Logistics Adviser to ensure a high availability rate and the highest quality maintenance for all aircraft owned or serviced by NAS. STATEMENT OF WORK: (a) Oversees the maintenance of all USG-owned and supported aircraft used by the CNP Air Service and/or NAS, working under the direct supervision of the NAS Aviation Program Officer. The supported aircraft fleet is currently comprised of: 24 Huey II (to be 35 after fielding), 12 Bell 212, 4 Bell 206, 3 Hughes 530/ 500, 8 UH-60, 3 DC-3, 2 twin Otter, 3 Cessna Caravan and 4 C-26A/B. (b) Supervises all USG-contracted maintenance personnel providing support to said aircraft (currently 69 Colombian and third-country nationals and five Americans). (c) Develops and executes ongoing training programs for aircraft mechanics, inspectors and other technical staff required to maintain the aircraft in top operating condition. (d) Coordinates closely with the Standardization Adviser and USG-contracted instructor pilots on flight hours to ensure that aircraft are used optimally. (e) Coordinates closely with the Logistics Adviser to ensure that necessary spare parts are requested in a timely and efficient manner. Assists Logistics Adviser with long-term planning and forecasting of spare parts requirements for phase inspection and unscheduled maintenance. (f) Provides a detailed aircraft status report to the Program Officer, the NAS Deputy Director and others as required. (g) Works with Air Service officers to encourage proper and regular use of aircraft log books by pilots and mechanics, in accordance with US military or INL standards. (h) Responsible for all USG-provided and supported weapons systems and armament used by the Air Service and any NAS personnel including: 66MK44 mini-guns, 4 GAU 19/A's, 20M240D's, 3 XM27E1 systems, 49 M60D's, 5 GAU-16/A's, 25 laser sights for night firing, and personal sidearms used by NAS personnel. (h) Ensures all weapons are maintained properly; that safety procedures are followed; that sufficient ammunition and supplies are available; and that users are properly trained and certified in the use of said weapons. (i) Remains apprised of updates of all maintenance and technical issues related to the aircraft being managed, and ensures that CNP and contract maintenance personnel are up-to-date in their knowledge and training. (j) Provides maintenance and logistical support to the Forward-Looking Infrared systems. (k) Prepares periodic performance reports for NAS Aviation Program Manager. (l) Performs limited Contracting Officer?s Representative duties for key equipment acquisitions, training contracts etc. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: a. U.S. citizen, eligible for a State Department security clearance. b. Bachelor Degree from an accredited institution or equivalent (i.e., Associates degree with five years related experience, or ten years related experience in the military, law enforcement, international development, international affairs, or public administration). c. Typing and basic computer skills needed to use information technology and management systems required. Computer skills should include word processing and spreadsheet applications. d. Spanish language ability at the Foreign Service Institute Level R/3, S/3 or the Defense Language Proficiency test (DLPT) level 3/3 is required. e. Familiarity with maintenance requirements for Bell 200 series/Huey II helicopters, UH-60 helicopters and various types of fixed-wing aircraft. f. Knowledge of FAA, US military and/or INL safety standards and procedures. g. Familiarity with USG procurement procedures. h. Demonstrated ability to effectively work under stressful and challenging conditions with minimal supervision. WORK ENVIRONMENT. The work is primarily conducted in an office or aircraft hangar. Frequent travel and temporary living at austere field operating locations is required. The incumbent will travel to locations in the tropics or to mountainous, high altitude terrain, which involves significant physical exertion. Some field sites have been declared hazardous duty locations due to hostile activities of the narco-traffickers and subversive elements and therefore pose significant risk to the incumbent while at these sites. Position Elements a. Supervisory Controls: The incumbent reports to the NAS Aviation Program Manager who will act as the Contracting Officer?s Representative (COR). The Contract Administrator shall be the INL Contracting Officer and is designated alternate for the Aviation Program Manager when absent. The individual exercises wide latitude for independent action, initiating projects and executing approved new programs under general supervision. Completed work is reviewed for timeliness and effectiveness. b. Exercise of Judgment: Exercise of judgment and detailed understanding of operating controls of information management systems' hardware and all software required to manage NAS' aviation and ground operations. c. Authority to make commitments: None. d. Nature, Level and Purpose of Contacts: Will maintain good working relationships with USG and Colombian nationals working on counter-narcotics efforts. IV. Evaluation Criteria a. Offeror?s demonstrated experience in maintenance requirements for MD 530, Bell 206, Bell 212, Bell HUEY- II, Sikorsky UH-60 helicopters and various types of fixed-wing aircraft. Offeror?s knowledge of US FAA, US military and/or INL safety standards and procedures. Offeror?s knowledge of weapons systems utilized on these aircraft. b. Offeror?s demonstrated experience and knowledge of USG procurement procedures and regulations and budget development and execution. c. Offeror?s demonstrated experience in performing Contracting Officer?s Representative duties for key acquisitions. d. 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. V. 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).
- Place of Performance
- Address: Bogota
- Country: COLOMBIA
- Country: COLOMBIA
- Record
- SN01146684-W 20060920/060918220259 (fbodaily.com)
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