SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- PSC INL/CIV - Senior Police Advisor, Washington, DC
- Notice Date
- 7/12/2007
- 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, UNITED STATES
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- PSC-07-051
- Response Due
- 8/9/2007
- Archive Date
- 8/24/2007
- 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. Senior Police Advisor, Washington, DC ISSUANCE DATE: 07/12/2007 CLOSING DATE: 08/09/2007 SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-07-051 (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 proposals (Standard Form 171's or OF 612?s) from U.S. citizens interested in providing the PSC services described in the attached. Along with the SF171 or OF 612, applicants shall provide their resume and three written references including contact information. Submissions shall be in accordance with the attached information at the place and time specified. Any questions may be directed to Larry Parr, Senior Advisor, INL/RM/MS, DOS, who may be reached at FAX No. (202) 776-8686 or E-Mail parrls@state.gov. All applications shall be submitted by email or fax and originals, if electronic means is not available, may be sent via mail or courier to: Larry Parr (202) 776-8761 INL/RM/RM, Navy Hill, SA-4 South 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. 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-07-051 (INL) 2. ISSUANCE DATE: 07/12/2007 3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED: 08/09/2007 FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 2400 Eastern local time 4. POSITION TITLE: Senior Police Advisor 5. MARKET VALUE: GS 14, Step 1-5 6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: September, 2007 - September, 2008, extendable as required. 7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Washington, D.C., with frequent domestic and limited international travel 8. JOB DESCRIPTION: See below I. General Statement of the Purpose of this Contract and Responsibilities of the Contractor The Senior Police Advisor (SPA) reports to the Director of the Office of Civilian Police and Rule of Law (INL/CIV), serving as the senior police expert on the full range of law enforcement issues as they relate to stabilization and reconstruction activities in failed or failing states, peacekeeping missions and complex security environments. INL/CIV currently manages programs in 7 locations, including Iraq and Afghanistan. However the number and locations of programs are subject to change. The SPA would provide the technical law enforcement expertise within INL/CIV, and on behalf of INL/CIV in interagency settings, for activities aimed at improving INL and broader USG and international capacities to provide law enforcement assistance in stability and reconstruction missions. S/he would play a key role in contingency planning and development of future missions. S/he would also serve as a resource for the managers of INL/CIV programs already underway, providing expert guidance as needed. Background INL/CIV is part of the Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) in the Department of State. The Bureau is responsible for the development, supervision, coordination and implementation of international narcotics control assistance activities and international criminal justice issues for the Department of State. The Office of Civilian Police and Rule of Law provides policy guidance and develops, executes and monitors programs to address the full range of criminal justice issues as they relate to stabilization and reconstruction activities in failed or failing states. Criminal justice assistance is a core component of stability and reconstruction operations worldwide. INL/CIV currently manages criminal justice policy and programs in 7 failed or failing states (Afghanistan, Iraq, Kosovo, Haiti, Liberia, Sudan and East Timor), and oversees over 1,000 personnel deployed in the field to implement these programs. Such programs can include, but are not limited to, deployment of American police officers in multilateral police assistance missions (CIVPOL), bilateral training programs, deployment of mentors or other technical advisors, and provision of infrastructure and equipment assistance. INL/CIV also participates in interagency and multilateral efforts to improve the quality of U.S. and international responses in stability and reconstruction environments, including seminars and workshops, lessons learned reviews, strategic planning activities, war games and interagency exercises, and contingency planning for possible future operations. Level of Effort The position is full-time, with a minimum of 40 hours per week. Relationships The SPA will report to Director of the Office of Civilian Police and Rule of Law (INL/CIV), Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), U.S. Department of State. Travel and Position Location ? The position is located in the Harry S. Truman Building, Department of State, Washington, D.C. ? Occasional domestic and international travel is also required. Major Position Elements ? Serve as a senior police expert within the Office of Civilian Police and Rule of Law and advisor on such matters to the INL Deputy Assistant Secretary for Civilian Police and Rule of Law programs and the INL Assistant Secretary. ? Develop, and assist other INL/CIV staff to develop, law enforcement programs for post-conflict and complex security operations which are coordinated with the police, criminal justice and corrections programs. ? Provide policy analysis and program guidance to the INL/CIV staff, the INL front office, and other Department of State offices upon request on law enforcement aspects of contingency or anticipated future stability and reconstruction missions. Such guidance may address any of a wide number of issues, such as mission objectives; the size and structure of the international police presence; rules of engagement for international police; coordination with military mission elements; budgeting; development of indigenous policing capacities and institutions; and training plans. ? Provide policy analysis and guidance to the INL/CIV staff, the INL front office, and other Department of State offices upon request on practical measures to improve U.S. and international capacities to provide police assistance during stability and reconstruction missions. Such guidance may address any of a wide number of issues, such as mechanisms for developing/improving standby or reserve U.S. police cadres to work in these missions; training for such cadres; stability policing capacities; domestic and international coordination. ? Participate in senior-level meetings, seminars, and exercises to develop plans/programs for implementation of police assistance and improve INL capacities to respond quickly and effectively when new missions emerge. ? Serve as an advisory resource for INL program managers in Washington and in the field on specific aspects of planning and implementation of ongoing CIVPOL and police assistance programs. ? Participate in and/or lead overseas assessments, as required, of law enforcement capacities and structures in countries where future missions are being considered, as well as assessments of the impact of ongoing programs; brief those assessments to senior INL and other Department and interagency officials; and, on the basis of those assessments, proposes future activities and/or remedial actions. ? Represent INL, as needed, at domestic and international conferences on law enforcement aspects of stability and reconstruction operations. ? Prepare background materials and reports used by the Assistant Secretary and Deputy Assistant Secretaries in preparing speeches, briefings, and testimony to articulate INL engagement on law enforcement aspects of stability and reconstruction operations. ? Participate in outreach activities with domestic and international law enforcement communities to increase awareness of INL programs and policies and solicit greater cooperation and participation. ? Assist with recruitment of law enforcement personnel for INL/CIV programs. ? Participate in INL/CIV office meetings. ? Other duties as requested and assigned by the INL/CIV Director. II. Minimum Qualifications ? U.S. Citizenship. ? At least 10 years experience in U.S. law enforcement operations, management, organizational development, planning and/or training. ? Experience working with the UN or other international organizations overseas in a CIVPOL or related mission. ? Ability to obtain DOS-approved security clearance at the Top Secret level. III. Preferred Qualifications ? Experience in strategic planning, policy development and implementation of major agency-level programs. ? Knowledge of police development in an international environment. ? Experience working or coordinating with other relevant U.S. government agencies (e.g., Departments of Justice and Defense, USAID). ? Excellent oral and written English communication skills. ? Superior interpersonal skills. Special Instructions to Offerors Offerors are required to specifically address their qualifications, experience and expertise in the following areas. ? Assisting senior managers in the development and implementation of policy and programs, and ensuring objectives are clearly defined; ? Gathering, reviewing, and analyzing information relevant to law enforcement aspects of stability and reconstruction operations and making recommendations to senior management on appropriate actions to be taken based on findings; ? Being flexible in working under pressure, with limited time frames, and during times of rapidly developing events; ? Communicating and coordinating with the UN and/or regional organizations and/or other members of the international community and U.S. interagency partners (e.g., Defense, Justice, USAID) to develop effective and complementary U.S. programs. IV. Evaluation Criteria ? Offeror?s ability to provide policy guidance to senior level policy makers within the USG. (30 points); ? Offeror?s experience and ability to substantially assist in developing and implementing plans for improving U.S. capacities to provide law enforcement assistance overseas quickly and effectively and designing and overseeing law enforcement programs within specific stability and reconstruction operations. (30 points); ? Offeror?s ability to liaise with members of relevant USG agencies, domestic law enforcement agencies, and the international community for the purpose of gathering and disseminating information and developing complementary policies and programs. (20 points); ? Offeror?s demonstrated ability to communicate complex issues in a timely and concise manner, both orally and in written form. (20 points). V. 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. VI. AS A MATTER OF POLICY, A PSC IS NORMALLY AUTHORIZED THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS: Employee's FICA Contribution Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance Pay Comparability Adjustment Annual Increase Eligibility for Worker's Compensation Annual & Sick Leave
- Place of Performance
- Address: 2430 E. St. NW, SA-4, Navy Hill, Washington, DC
- Zip Code: 20520
- Country: UNITED STATES
- Zip Code: 20520
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