SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- PSC-Senior Civilian Police Advisor Iraq (Located in Washington, DC)
- Notice Date
- 7/8/2008
- 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, District of Columbia, 20520
- ZIP Code
- 20520
- Solicitation Number
- PSC-08-050
- Archive Date
- 8/25/2008
- Point of Contact
- Yvette P. Williams, Phone: 2027768506, Larry S. Parr, Phone: 202-776-8761
- E-Mail Address
-
williamsyp@state.gov, ParrLS@state.gov
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- 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. PSC - Senior Civilian Police Advisor Iraq (located in Washington, DC) ISSUANCE DATE: 07/07/2008 CLOSING DATE: 08/10/2008 SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-08-050 (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 Yvette P. Williams, Specialist, INL/RM/MS, DOS, who may be reached at FAX No. (202) 776-8686 OR E-Mail: williamsyp@state.gov. All applications shall be submitted by email OR Fax. Courier to: Yvette P. Williams, INL/RM/MS, Navy Hill, SA-4 South, (202) 776-8506 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-08-050 (INL) 2. ISSUANCE DATE: 07/07/2008 3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED: 08/10/2008 FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 12:00 midnight ET 4. POSITION TITLE: Senior Civilian Police Advisor on Iraq 5. COMPENSATION: Up to GS-14 ($98,033 - $127,442) 6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Nov 2008 - Nov 2009 7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Washington, DC 8. JOB DESCRIPTION: See below GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR A.BACKGROUND. The Senior Police Advisor serves as an advisor on the Iraqi civil security forces program for the Department of State, Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). The position is located in INL’s Office of Iraq Programs (INL/I) in Washington, DC. S/He would report through the INL/I Police Team Chief to the INL/I Director/Deputy Director. B.PURPOSE. The Senior Police Advisor will serve as a senior police expert to State/INL on the full range of law enforcement issues in Iraq, providing technical law enforcement expertise and guidance, policy guidance, budget support, and other support as required on the Iraqi civil security forces program. The incumbent will assist INL/I’s Police Team in managing, evaluating and overseeing State Department engagement in the existing Iraqi civil security development program, and, as required, in developing guidance and proposals for enhanced future State Department engagement in the development of the Iraqi civil security forces. The incumbent works closely with counterparts within the interagency in Washington, in particular those at the Department of Justice, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and international organizations and non-governmental agencies, as required and as the mission evolves. I.STATEMENT OF WORK Perform the following functions and others as directed by INL/I: A.Serve as a senior police expert within INL/I; B.Provide support to, as required, and work in cooperation with the senior police expert within INL Baghdad; C.Provide technical expertise, policy analysis, and program guidance to INL/I, the INL Front Office, and, as required, INL/Baghdad on issues related to the development of the Iraqi civil security forces. Such support may address a wide number of issues, to include the size and structure of the law enforcement advisor mission for the Iraqi civil security forces, rules of engagement and missions for the law enforcement civilian advisors, coordination with the U.S. military and coalition forces, development of indigenous policing capacities and institutions for the Iraqi civil security forces, training plans, and possible proposals for enhanced State Department engagement in the Iraqi civil security forces mission. This will require travel inside and outside of Iraq as necessary to review activities related to the development of the Iraqi civil security forces; D.Provide input (including budget requests, justifications, and other materials, as required) for Department of State budgets and analysis of Department of Defense budgets in support of the Iraqi civilian security forces program; E.Represent INL/I in meetings on the Iraqi civil security forces; F.Participate in and/or lead assessments of Iraqi civil security forces program, brief assessment results to senior INL and interagency officials, as required, and propose future activities on the basis of these assessments; G.Draft input for Statements of Work and related materials necessary to implement contracts related to INL’s civil security force programs in Iraq; H.Prepare periodic reports, cables, meeting agendas, memoranda, assessments, background materials, and other documents as required regarding the Iraqi civil security forces program to support INL/I and INL/Baghdad; I.Coordinate closely with all U.S. government agencies, U.S. military units, international organizations, NGOs, and other entities working on the development of Iraqi civil security forces; J.Coordinate with the individuals in INL responsible for training of civilian police advisors; K.Participate in INL/I office meetings; L.Other duties as requested and assigned by INL/I police team chief or Director. II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A. U.S. citizen, eligible for a State Department security clearance at the SECRET level. B. At least 10 years experience as a full-time, sworn officer in U.S. law enforcement operations, management, organizational development, planning, and/or training. C. Experience working in Iraq with the U.S. military or coalition forces or at least one year of experience in U.S. civilian policing missions in Iraq or Afghanistan; or at least one year of experience in a U.S. civilian policing contingent of a UN-sponsored peacekeeping operation. 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. G.An associates degree or higher from an accredited college or university. III. PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES A. Experience in strategic planning, organizational development, policy development, and implementation of major agency-level programs. B.Knowledge of police development in an international environment; experience working overseas in a CIVPOL or related mission in a post-conflict environment. C.Experience working or coordinating with other relevant U.S. government agencies (e.g., Departments of Defense and Justice). D. Familiarity with Iraqi history, culture, institutions and structures, and the Iraqi legal system. E. Familiarity with Middle Eastern history, culture, institutions and structures and/or civil law criminal justice systems. F. Experience developing and monitoring significant budgets and funding. G. Management experience in public and/or private sector. 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 INL/I Director and INL Baghdad Director. 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 the INL/I Police Team Leader and the INL/I Director/Deputy Director in Washington. 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 (particularly the Ministry of Interior), civil security force personnel and leadership, United Nations representatives, and officials from other international organizations. E. The position requires travel to and 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 capable to travel to Iraq and to engage in travel within Baghdad and occasionally to remote locations. V. Evaluation Criteria Factor 1. Offeror's demonstrated experience in law enforcement. (25 points x _____=______) Factor 2. Offeror's demonstrated international experience, to include the development and implementation of civilian police missions overseas and/or the development of civil security forces in Iraq. (25 points x _____=______) Factor 3. Offeror's demonstrated experience in providing policy guidance to senior-level policy makers and in managing/evaluating/providing input to significant budgets. (20 points x ____=_____) 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. (15 points x _____ = _____) Factor 5. Being flexible in working under pressure, with limited time frames, and during times of rapidly developing events; demonstrated ability to communicate complex issues in a timely and concise manner, both orally and in written form. (15 points x _____ = _____) 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)
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- Address: Department of State, Washington, District of Columbia, 20520, United States
- Zip Code: 20520
- Zip Code: 20520
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