SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Justice Program Advisor Afghanistan
- Notice Date
- 10/13/2006
- 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
- PSC07009
- Response Due
- 10/27/2006
- Archive Date
- 11/10/2006
- Description
- Justice Program Advisor ISSUANCE DATE: 10/13/2006 CLOSING DATE: 10/27/2006 SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-07-009 (INL) Gentlemen/Ladies: SUBJECT: Solicitation for Personal Services Contractor (PSC), Department of State, Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs. The United States Government, represented by the Department of State, is seeking applications (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 Linda Gower, Contracting Officer, INL/RM/MS, DOS, who may be reached at FAX No. (202) 776-8775 or E-Mail gowerlg@state.gov. Applications shall be submitted by facsimile or e-mail and originals sent via mail. If sent via courier to: Linda Gower, INL/RM/RM, 202-776-8774 Navy Hill South (SA-4) Department of State 2430 E. Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20520 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 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 that accompany their proposals. Please reference the number of this solicitation when sending your application. Sincerely, Linda G. Gower, Contracting Officer 1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-07-009 (INL) 2. ISSUANCE DATE: 10/13/2006 3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED: 10/27/2006 FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 16:00 PM local time 4. POSITION TITLE: Justice Program Advisor 5. MARKET VALUE: 2006 - FS-2 thru FS-1 ($74,148-$109,264) 6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 10/2006-10/2007, with the option to extend as required 7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Kabul, Afghanistan 8. JOB DESCRIPTION: See below I. GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR The Justice Program Advisor will work with the U.S. Embassy to Afghanistan and the INL Bureau to create and implement U.S. foreign policy directives regarding the rebuilding of the justice sector in Afghanistan, focusing specifically on criminal justice and corrections. Background INL manages justice programs in Afghanistan totaling around $30 million annually. The management of a complex program of that size and importance to U.S. foreign policy goals requires someone with significant management and legal expertise to develop, monitor and troubleshoot all aspects of the program. General Program Description The INL Afghanistan Justice Advisor will provide advice and assistance to ensure the successful implementation of U.S. foreign assistance programs in Afghanistan. The justice advisor will be a member of the Embassy Special Committee on Rule of Law and will represent INL?s justice programs to senior U.S., international and Afghan officials. INL is responsible for implementing U.S. foreign assistance programs designed to complement Afghan and international efforts to reestablish Afghanistan?s justice sector. Program activities include institutional capacity building; professionalizing justice sector personnel through legal education and training initiatives; fostering coordination within the criminal justice system especially between police, prosecutors, courts and prisons; creating conditions in which Afghan Constitutional and international human rights guarantees can be upheld; and extending the formal justice system throughout the country while working with the traditional systems to increase public awareness and access to justice. To achieve these goals, the Justice Advisor must be able to effectively oversee three major contracted programs and possibly more in the future including (1) the Justice Sector Support Program (JSSP) with around 20 U.S. and Afghan justice advisors and security and support staff in Kabul, Herat, Mazar-e-sharif and Jalalabad, (2) the Corrections System Support Program (CSSP) with around 20 U.S. corrections advisors and security and support staff, and (3) the LLM program, a grant with a U.S. University which is bringing about 20 Afghan law professors to the U.S. to earn LLM degrees. The Justice Advisor will also be responsible for assisting and overseeing smaller grant programs and developing new initiates in coordination with the Embassy and INL Washington. The Justice Advisor will ensure that these programs are being effectively implemented, meet the needs and goals of the Afghan Government, are coordinated with the international community and NATO forces, and are briefed to senior U.S. Embassy and visiting officials. The Justice Advisor will also ensure that INL Washington receives timely information and reporting to ensure that senior Department, Interagency and Budget briefings are fully informed of developments on the ground. The Justice Advisor will work with in-country and Washington-based contract officer-designates in addition to working with the program office in Washington, DC. However, the Justice Advisor?s direct chain of command is through the U.S. Embassy INL Section to the U.S. Ambassador. Level of Effort The level of effort required in Afghanistan over the period of this one-year contract is 100 percent. The position is full-time, with a minimum of 40 hours per week. Relationships ? Contractual Relationship - The Justice Program Advisor will report to the INL/NAS Director in country and to the Contracting Officer in Washington, DC. Operational Relationship ? While in the field, the Afghanistan Justice Advisor will be under the operational control of the INL Section (also known as INL/NAS/Kabul for Narcotics Affairs Section) at the U.S. Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan. Travel Frequent travel is required to the areas within Afghanistan to coordinate and assist with the successful implementation of the programs cited above. Position Elements Monitor, coordinate and supervise INL contractor activities of around 40 justice and corrections advisors plus around 100 security and support staff in Kabul and provinces. Monitor, coordinate and supervise INL contractor activities at the Kabul University Law School. Maintain contact with the U.S. and international members of the justice sector to ensure that their activities are in accord with program guidelines established by INL and the Embassy. Monitor and express professional opinions on the quality and scope of justice programs. Monitor justice issues and develop briefings for embassy staff and visiting senior officials. As directed by the INL/NAS, perform liaison activities with the international justice programs in Afghanistan and the United Nations, Non-Governmental Organizations, NATO International Security Assistance Force, and donor country representatives in Kabul to maintain information flow to interested parties on the nature and progress of U.S. assistance for Afghan justice sector reconstruction. Represent U.S. interests in monitoring bilateral and multilateral project activities such as the National Legal Training Center and provincial justice plans. Participate in the INL/NAS process of drafting and establishing bilateral letters of agreements (LOAs) for U.S. assistance and in the initial development of fiscal year budget submissions. Draft routine reports and cables detailing pertinent activities relative to the overall law enforcement and justice sector mission. Serve as Control Officer for designated visiting U.S. Officials; draft written schedules of events for the visiting official(s) and coordinate all activities and required support with proper internal and external post personnel. Serve as note taker for the Chief of Mission and visiting official(s) during meetings and draft reporting cables describing the substance of the meetings. II. Minimum Requirements U.S. Citizenship. 5-10 years experience in post-conflict rule of law issues. Experience overseas working with the UN or other international organizations in implementing assistance missions focused on rule of law. DOS-approved security clearance at the secret level prior to travel to Kabul. Preferred Knowledge and Abilities Superior negotiation, interpersonal and managerial skills. Excellent oral and written English communication skills. Knowledge of justice development, specifically criminal justice, in an international environment. Experience working at a U.S. Embassy strongly desired. Understanding of the U.S. foreign policy interagency process strongly desired. Special Instructions to Offerors The successful candidate will have the skills, experience, and ability to: Assist in recommending and implementing U.S. foreign policy objectives. Collect and report information relevant to the Afghanistan Justice program and overall Afghanistan law enforcement development. Work effectively under pressure, within short time constraints, and during times of rapidly developing events. III. Evaluation Criteria Demonstrable knowledge of U.S. foreign policy regarding the continued development of justice reform and capacity-building, and demonstrated experience managing large U.S. assistance programs. (40 points) Demonstrated ability to work effectively with host-nation counterparts, departments and ministries to further U.S. program goals and objectives and communicate those issues in a timely and concise manner. (25 points) Demonstrated familiarity with international organizations involved in justice program components in missions around the world, and demonstrated understanding of the requirements for coordinating U.S. programs with them. (35 points) IV. 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. V. AS A MATTER OF POLICY, 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, and except for U.S. resident hires). * (A) Temporary Quarters Subsistence Allowance (Section 120).(I think this has changed for Kabul since the advisor would have housing) (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)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Kabul
- Zip Code: NA
- Country: AFGHANISTAN
- Zip Code: NA
- Record
- SN01165123-W 20061015/061013220315 (fbodaily.com)
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