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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JANUARY 18, 2008 FBO #2244
MODIFICATION

R -- INL Rule of Law Advisor - Embassy Baghdad, Iraq

Notice Date

1/16/2008
 

Notice Type

Modification
 

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

20520
 

Solicitation Number

PSC-08-015-INL
 

Response Due

2/8/2008
 

Archive Date

2/23/2008
 

Point of Contact

Mary Pat Hayes-Crow, Logistics Management Specialist, Phone 2027768373, Fax 2027768775
 

E-Mail Address

hayes-crowmp2@state.gov
 

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. INL Rule of Law Advisor - Embassy Baghdad, Iraq ISSUANCE DATE: 01/04/2008 CLOSING DATE: 02/08/2008 SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-08-015-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 from U.S. citizens interested in providing the PSC services described in this solicitation. Applications should consist of the following materials: - Resume - Form OF 612, which can be found at this Internet link: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of612.pdf - Three references, preferably written, but at least names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses for the three references. 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 email OR Fax OR courier to: Mary Pat Hayes-Crow, INL/RM/RM, Navy Hill South (202) 776-8373 Department of State 2430 E. Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20520 Email submissions are preferred. Applications sent via the US MAIL may NOT be received in time. 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-08-015-INL 2. ISSUANCE DATE: 01/04/2008 3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED: 02/08/2008 FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 16:00 PM ET 4. POSITION TITLE: INL Rule of Law Advisor 5. COMPENSATION: FS-02 to FS-01 (GS-14 to GS-15 equivalent)($75,408 to $125,368 annual salary, plus 90% differential pay, 35% danger pay, 35% post differential, and 20% Iraq differential) 6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: March 1, 2008 to March 31, 2009 7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Baghdad, Iraq 8. JOB DESCRIPTION: See below GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR A. BACKGROUND. The incumbent serves as the INL Rule of Law Advisor for the Department of State, Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) (at U.S. Embassy, Baghdad, Iraq) and is responsible for developing recommendations and implementing the Department of State's Rule of Law programs in Iraq. The incumbent has responsibility for management and oversight of INL's Rule of Law programs in Iraq, which include a justice integration program to improve coordination among Iraqi police, courts, and prisons; training and capacity-building for criminal justice system actors including judges, prosecutors, and Judicial Investigators; programs to provide security to courts, judges, and witnesses; and other programs to assist Iraq in developing a functioning legal and criminal justice system. The incumbent works closely with United States Government, Government of Iraq, international organizations, and non-governmental agencies and organizations such as the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the U.S. military, and Government of Iraq officials. B. PURPOSE. The incumbent plays a central role in developing policy and programs to assist in developing the Iraqi justice system, and interacts at all levels with officials at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad and with other organizations in Iraq that are involved in programs for the reform of the Iraqi legal/justice system. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that funds appropriated to INL programs are appropriately expended and that INL-funded programs are being carried out as authorized. The position is located in the U.S. Embassy, Baghdad, Iraq. I. STATEMENT OF WORK Perform the following functions and others as directed by the INL Director at Embassy Baghdad: A. Assist INL Baghdad Director and Deputy Director in the design of new INL rule of law programs in Iraq. B. Implement and manage INL's rule of law programs in Iraq. C. Oversee INL rule of law programs being carried out by contractors and U.S. Government implementers, with travel inside and outside of Iraq as necessary to monitor such activities. D. Prepare budgets, budget justifications, and other budget-related materials as required. E. Manage INL funds related to rule of law. F. Draft Statements of Work and related materials necessary to implement INL's rule of law projects and that respond to Iraqi priorities and U.S. Government goals and strategic objectives for Iraq. G. Work closely with Government of Iraq officials, including but not limited to the Chief Justice of the Higher Juridical Council, the Minister of Justice, the Minister of the Interior, civil society leaders, NGOs, and other Iraqi officials as needed to identify Iraqi needs in the justice sector and to build consensus on rule of law priorities. H. Coordinate closely with all U.S. government agencies, U.S. military units, international organizations, NGOs, and other entities working on rule of law in Iraq, including DOJ, USAID, the United Nations, and others. I. Provide technical expertise and guidance to Iraqi officials, U.S. Government agencies, and international organizations in rule of law-related matters. J. In cooperation with Team Leaders from Provincial Reconstruction Teams (PRT) and relevant Embassy Baghdad staff, coordinate the work of INL rule of law staff assigned to the PRTs. K. Prepare periodic reports, cables, meeting agendas, memoranda, assessments, and other documents as required. II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A. U.S. citizen, eligible for a State Department security clearance. B. Law degree and at least 5 years of work experience in the legal field. C. Experience in international rule of law or legal/justice reform programs, international law, and/or the designing and implementation of capacity building and training programs. D. Superior negotiation and interpersonal skills. E. Excellent oral and written English communication skills. F. Typing and basic computer skills needed to use information technology and management systems required. Computer skills should include word processing and spreadsheet applications. III. PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES A. Two or more years experience in justice sector reform and/or rule of law development in an international setting, preferably a post-conflict environment. B. Understanding of, and experience working with or in, a civil law (as opposed to common law) system. C. Familiarity with Iraqi history, culture, institutions and structures and the Iraqi legal system. D. Experience implementing projects. E. Experience developing and monitoring significant budgets and funding. F. Management experience in public and/or private sector. G. Experience operating within a U.S. Government interagency context. H. Arabic language capability. IV. POSITION ELEMENTS A. Guidance, direction, and delineation of policy approaches are broad in nature and jointly developed in discussion with the top INL official in Iraq and other INL senior staff. The incumbent must exercise initiative and independent judgment in carrying out and completing work assignments. B. Effective performance of duties is critical to securing U.S. national security objectives in Iraq. C. The incumbent will exercise a high degree of independence, decision-making and judgment for planning and accomplishing assignments. Guidance and strategic direction will be provided by Embassy Baghdad INL Director and INL-Iraq Rule of Law Program Manager in Washington. Incumbent will report directly to the INL Director at Embassy Baghdad. D. Duties require numerous and frequent contacts with local, international, and U.S. entities, including U.S. government agencies and officials, Iraqi Government Ministries and other government officials, civil society leaders, United Nations representatives, and officials from other international organizations. E. The position requires frequent travel within Iraq using varying means of conveyances. Travel is often through underdeveloped areas. Security is a major factor in travel anywhere within Iraq. The incumbent must be physically qualified to live in Iraq and to engage in travel within Baghdad and occasionally to remote locations. V. Evaluation Criteria Factor 1. Offeror's demonstrated experience in designing and implementing rule of law or other programs. (25 points) Factor 2. Offeror's demonstrated experience is managing significant budgets. (25 points) Factor 3. Offeror's demonstrated experience in coordinating with U.S. government agencies, military units, international organizations, and/or private sector entities working toward a common goal. (25 points) Factor 4. 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. (25 points) VI. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS A. 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. B. AS A MATTER OF POLICY, A PSC IS NORMALLY AUTHORIZED THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS (except for U.S. Resident Hires): 1. BENEFITS Employee's FICA Contribution Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance Pay Comparability Adjustment Annual Increase Eligibility for Worker's Compensation Annual & Sick Leave (Annual leave normally 13 workdays per annum or 4 hours every 2 weeks; if the contractor has had previous PSC service, i.e., has served under other personal services contracts (PSCs) covered by Sec. 636(a)(3) of the FAA and/or former U.S. Government (USG) direct hire service - civilian and/or military, s/he will accrue annual leave time based on years of service. Sick Leave is earned at a rate not to exceed 13 workdays per annum or 4 hours every 2 weeks.) 2. ALLOWANCES (if applicable). * (A) Temporary Quarters Subsistence Allowance (B) Living Quarters Allowance (C) Post Allowance (D) Supplemental Post Allowance (E) Separate Maintenance Allowance (F) Education Allowance (G) Education Travel (H) Post Differential (I) Payments during Evacuation/Authorized Departure (J) Danger Pay 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) NOTE: THIS NOTICE WAS NOT POSTED TO FEDBIZOPPS ON THE DATE INDICATED IN THE NOTICE ITSELF (16-JAN-2008); HOWEVER, IT DID APPEAR IN THE FEDBIZOPPS FTP FEED ON THIS DATE. PLEASE CONTACT fbo.support@gsa.gov REGARDING THIS ISSUE.
 

Web Link

Link to FedBizOpps document.
(http://www.fbo.gov/spg/State/INL/INL-RM-MS/PSC-08-015-INL/listing.html)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Baghdad

Country: IRAQ
 

Record

SN01487292-F 20080118/080116231032 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
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