SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- EEO Consultant
- Notice Date
- 2/19/2009
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 541611
— Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- Contracting Office
- African Development Foundation, Contracts Office, African Development Foundation, Washington, DC, 1400 Eye Street, N.W., Suite 1000, 10th Floor, Washington, District of Columbia, 20005
- ZIP Code
- 20005
- Solicitation Number
- ADF-09-R-068
- Archive Date
- 3/18/2009
- Point of Contact
- Christina Carter-Kurant,, Phone: (202) 673-3916 Ext. 175, Lottie Plater,, Phone: (202) 673-3916 Ext. 127
- E-Mail Address
-
ckurant@usadf.gov, lplater@usadf.gov
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Partial Small Business
- Description
- POSITION TITLE: EEO Consultant Solicitation #ADF-09-R-068 - EEO Consultant - Personal Services Contract DESCRIPTION: This is a combined synopsis/proposal for the recruitment of qualified applicants interested in providing Personal Services Contract (PSC) Services as described herein and as supplemented with additional information prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 12.6. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Proposals are being requested and a written solicitation shall not be issued. This requirement is being issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) and the solicitation number is ADF-09-R-068. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Regulations. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is: • 541611 - Administration Management Consulting Services CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference - F.A.R. Clause 52.252-1 (Feb 1998). This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The Offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the Offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the Offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at these addresses: • http://farsite.hill.af.mil, • http://www.acqnet.gov, or • http://www.arnet.gov/far Clauses Incorporated by Reference - F.A.R. Clause 52.252-2 (Feb 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at these addresses: • http://farsite.hill.af.mil, • http://www.acqnet.gov, or • http://www.arnet.gov/far Authorized Deviations in Provisions - F.A.R. Clause 52.252-5 (Apr 1984), is incorporated herein by reference. Authorized Deviations in Clauses - F.A.R. Clause 52.252-6 (Apr 1984), is incorporated herein by reference. The provisions at Federal Acquisition Regulation (F.A.R.) Clause 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Jun 2008), are not applicable to this requirement. The Provisions at F.A.R. Clause 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items (Jan 1999), is not being utilized; however, see the attached scope of work for the evaluation procedures that will be utilized. The Provisions at F.A.R. Clause 52.212-3 Offer Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Jun 2008), are not applicable to this requirement. The Provisions at F.A.R. Clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Feb 2007), are not applicable to this requirement as this requirement is for personal services. The provisions at F.A.R. Clause 52.212-5 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Jun 2008) APPLIES to this requirement. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision with their offers. The full text of Clause 52.212-5 may be accessed electronically at these addresses: o http://farsite.hill.af.mil, o http://www.acqnet.gov, or o http://www.arnet.gov/far The Provisions at F.A.R. Clause 52.203-6 - Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sep 2006), is incorporated herein by reference. Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) - F.A.R. Clause 52.217-8 and Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000) - F.A.R. Clause 52.217-9 (60 calendar days and 30 calendar days respectively shall be inserted), and is incorporated herein by reference. Definitions (Jul 2004) - F.A.R. Clause 52.202-1, is incorporated herein by reference. Gratuities (Apr 1984) - F.A.R. Clause 52.203-3, is incorporated herein by reference. Covenant Against Contingent Fees - F.A.R. Clause 52.203-5 (Apr 1984), is incorporated herein by reference. Anti-Kickback Procedures (Jul 1995) - F.A.R. Clause 52.203-7, is incorporated herein by reference. Limitation of Government Liability (Apr 1984) - F.A.R. Clause 52.216-24, is incorporated herein by reference. Buy American Act - F.A.R. Clause 25.001 is incorporated herein by reference. Prohibited Sources - F.A.R. SubPart 25.700 is incorporated herein by reference. Contracts performed Outside of the United States - FAR Subpart 25.3 is incorporated herein by reference. Combating Trafficking in Persons - F.A.R. Clause 22.1705(a) is incorporated herein by reference. Combating Trafficking in Persons (Aug 2007) - F.A.R. Clause 52.222-50 is incorporated herein by reference. Contractor personnel, although not Government employees, shall comply with Executive Order 11222, May 8, 1965, "Prescribing Standards of Ethical Conduct for Government Officers and Employees," and shall comply with ADF regulations implementing this Executive Order. SCOPE OF WORK - EEO CONSULTANT MARKET VALUE: Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value based upon the candidates' past salary, work history and education background. I BACKGROUND The African Development Foundation (ADF) is a Federal independent corporation of the United States Government. Its mandate is to foster community-based development in Africa. ADF programs focus on: (a) Responding to the priority needs of grassroots communities and marginalized groups (b) Assisting indigenous small and medium-sized enterprises to engage in profitable and sustainable local, regional, and international trade (c) Documenting, promoting, and disseminating best practices related to community based participatory development and to enterprise development; and (d) Providing conventional grants to non-governmental organizations and community reinvestment grants to indigenously owned businesses in African countries II INTRODUCTION This position is located in the Office of the President/CEO of the African Development Foundation. The incumbent serves as an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) technical authority and provides advisory services, technical assistance and guidance to the President/CEO and ADF senior management staff on a broad range of complex, highly sensitive, and confidential issues and problems pertaining to discrimination complaints and related issues. III GENERAL REQUIREMENT The incumbent serves as Equal Employment Opportunity Professional and Advisor. Major duties and responsibilities are as follows: Review of Management Practices: • Serves as a well known expert and well established technical authority responsible for reviewing, analyzing, planning, developing, implementing, and assessing ADF past, present and potential discrimination complaints • Meets and talks with ADF senior management (General Counsel, Director of Administration and Management and Chief Human Capital Officer, EEO Director, Chief Financial Officer, Performance Management Advisor, and others on the management team), to identify any management practices, organizational culture or problem areas which includes any barriers (perceived or hidden) and/or subtle actions which may be considered discriminatory that have or may contribute to past, present and potential future complaints • Works and strategizes with senior management to develop action plan(s) and initiatives to correct identified problems and issues, including minimizing or eliminating negative, adverse or perceived impact in ADF • Reviews informal EEO complaints of discrimination for systemic problems, management practices and other issues that may breed retaliation • Conducts fact-based complaint reviews and assists management in responding to complaints and charges of discrimination, including Alternative Dispute Resolution applications and grievances, alleged wrongdoing, and representation of the client before the EEO. As necessary, assists in preparing documentation such as settlement agreements and releases which may entail conducting fact-finding to obtain relevant information to determine if management or employee's action was discriminatory; and • Provides the Agency with a detailed report on findings and, as appropriate, work with Agency officials to affect a resolution Organizational Structure: The incumbent analyzes and studies the total organizational culture to provide sound advice, guidance and recommendations to the President/CEO on ADF's organization to: • Determines the appropriateness of ADF's current organizational structure, and • Addresses EEO issues • Prepares in-depth written and statistical reports related to: - Discovery of EEO practices and policies, and resolution thereof - Recommendations to improve work processes; and - Systems to foster and develop interpersonal relationships between management and employees • Strategizes approaches and methods with ADF management to develop or improve the necessary processes, practices or methods used for managing/and handling employee complaints. Training Program : Develops and implements an effective EEO Training Program, which includes: • Developing a curriculum and schedule tailored to ADF's needs, and • Informing and assisting management in identifying and preventing behaviors that contribute to Agency EEO complaints Identifies problem areas and develops action-oriented programs and initiatives to resolve problems in an effort to minimize negative, adverse, or perceived impact; and Works with the President/CEO and senior management staff to develop and implement EEO awareness programs and training initiatives. IV SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Professional reports directly to the President/CEO of the ADF, and has overall responsibility for equal employment opportunity within the Agency. The EEO Professional is responsible for the following: • Planning and organizing work and special projects • Coordinating with other staff • Conducting all phases of assignments; and • Discussing or referring potentially sensitive, controversial issues, which can or will have an impact on policy and practices with the President/CEO Regular and recurring assignments are reviewed for overall effectiveness, soundness of analysis, technical adequacy, and conformance with procedures and instructions. The incumbent meets weekly, or as required, to keep the President/CEO apprised of potentially sensitive and controversial issues. The President/CEO reviews completed work for soundness of overall approach, effectiveness relative to expected results, and feasibility of recommendations. Equal Employment Opportunity functions performed by the incumbent are assumed technically correct based on the incumbent's mastery subject-matter expertise. The incumbent, at minimum, has served at the capacity of General Counsel for Equal Employment Opportunity matters or issues in a Federal Agency or comparable organization. V DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS The EEO Professional utilizes his/her vast wealth of knowledge of Federal EEO policies, practices, and regulations in conjunction with ADF policies and procedures, including knowledge in: • Federal Government Employment Discrimination Law • Labor Law • Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 • Section 504 of the Rehabilitation • Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act • The Age Discrimination in Employment Act • The Equal Pay Act (EPA) of 1963 • Executive Order 13087- Sexual Orientation • Title 29 • Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Part 1607 • Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures, dated 1978; et.al. In the event, there is no existence of guidelines; the incumbent develops policy in consultation with the President/CEO. VI COMPLEXITY: The incumbent utilizes his/her expert analytical skills to identify the nature and scope of problems or issues, and analyzes factual data. The incumbent determines the appropriate methods and techniques to resolve problems and issues, and makes recommendations to the President/CEO. The incumbent must analyze the ADF's programmatic goals and objectives to determine their impact on the equal employment opportunity program. The incumbent may be brought in after implementation of new goals and objectives to ensure compliance, and revise existing policy or create new policy to accommodate the programmatic change. VII SCOPE AND EFFECT: The incumbent will provide technical expert level assistance to the President/CEO and ADF senior management, which have Agency wide impact. VIII BENEFITS/ALLOWANCES: As a matter of policy, and as appropriate a PSC is normally authorized the following benefits and allowances: • Employee's FICA contribution; • Contribution toward Health and Life Insurance; • Pay Comparability Adjustment; • Eligibility for Worker's Compensation; • Annual and sick leave; AND • Any other negotiated benefits allowable under F.A.R. subpart 31 ADF Personal Service Contractors are not exempt from payment of Federal Income Taxes. The Contractor shall ensure that all his/her taxes and other legal obligations associated with performance under this contract are satisfied. IX INQUIRIES Questions concerning the solicitation should be sent to ckurant@usadf.gov no later than Thursday, February 26, 2009. Responses to questions will be posted on the Fedbizopps as an Amendment to the solicitation. X POINT OF CONTACT Christina Kurant, Contract Specialist E-mail: ckurant@usadf.gov Phone: (202)673-3916 Ext. 175 XI EVALUATION CRITERIA Evaluation Factors for Award • Expertise Requirements • Interviews EXPERTISE REQUIREMENTS The Incumbent shall possess and provide documentable proof of mastery level experience Proof shall include, but not be limited to: • Knowledge and skill in Federal Government equal employment opportunity • Experience and time frame served at the General Counsel level or higher on matters relating Equal Employment Opportunity. - Expert knowledge and skill in reviewing discriminatory practices under these laws: Harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, - disability or age - Retaliation against an individual for filing a charge of discrimination, participating in an investigation, or opposing discriminatory practices - Employment decisions based on stereotypes or assumptions about the abilities, traits or performance of individuals of a certain sex, race, age, religion, or ethnic group, or individuals with disabilities; and - Denying employment opportunities to a person because of marriage to, or association with, an - Individual of a particular race, religion, national origin, or an individual with a disability Expert knowledge of Federal EEO diversity principles, laws, regulations and policies; and Federal Government human resource rules, policies, practices, regulations Mastery skill in conducting complex EEO studies, surveys and presenting findings in a detailed written report with recommendations Mastery knowledge and skill in communicating and working with clients Applicants who pass the technical evaluation factors will pass to Phase 3 INTERVIEWS The top ranking candidates will be contacted for interviews. Interviews may be conducted in person or by telephone. ADF shall not reimburse interview costs. Candidates will be evaluated based on the following: • Experience • Expert Knowledge XII INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICE TO OFFERORS PROPOSAL SUBMISSION: A Complete Application Consists of the Following: Qualified individuals are requested to submit a resume, the resume shall contain at a minimum: • PERSONAL INFORMATION: Full name, mailing address, e-mail address, day and evening phone numbers, country of citizenship. • EDUCATION: Name of schools attended (primary, secondary and colleges or universities, locations, dates, type of degrees received and major • WORK EXPERIENCE: Provide the following for paid and unpaid work experience related to the jobs for which you are applying (do not send job descriptions): Job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, superiors name and phone number, start and end dates (month and year), hours per week, salary. • OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Other pertinent information related to the qualifications required for the position, including job-related skills, such as languages, computer skills. Applicants who fail to submit a complete proposal shall not be considered. The Offerors assume the full responsibility for ensuring that offers and references are received at the place as delineated herein and by 3:00 PM EST on TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2009. All offers shall be closed and sealed and shall be fully identified on the sealed envelope if delivered via third party carrier or hand delivered. When the proposals are hand-carried or sent by courier service, the address for offers is: African Development Foundation ATTN: Christina Kurant, Contract Specialist 1400 I Street, N.W. - 10th Floor, Suite 1000 Washington, D.C. 20005. To ensure consideration of applications for the intended position, please reference the solicitation number on your proposal, and as the subject line in any cover letter. All proposals shall be submitted in a sealed envelope with the solicitation number cited on the outside of the envelope for identification purposes. Late applications will not be accepted and will be handled in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (F.A.R.) Subpart 15.412. No telephonic or facsimile submissions shall be accepted. Interested offerors may register at http://www.fedbizopps.gov to receive notification when the solicitation and any amendments are issued and available for downloading. Please note that the General Services Administration provides the notification service as a convenience and does not guarantee that notifications will be received by all persons on the mailing list. Therefore, we recommend that you monitor the Fedbizopps site for all information relevant to desired acquisitions. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE Period of Performance shall commence within 10-business days after notification of proposal acceptance. XI METHOD OF AWARD ADF anticipates awarding one personal service contracts as result of the solicitation. Please note that this does not constitute any guarantee that a PSC will be awarded because of this solicitation nor does it constitute any authorization by ADF to reimburse costs incurred in the preparation of the proposal. Award shall be made based on the best overall value to the Government. The Contracting Officer (CO) shall use the technical merits of each proposal to determine the successful Offeror.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: US African Development Foundation, 1400 I Street NW, 10th Floor, Suite 1000, Washington, District of Columbia, 20005, United States
- Zip Code: 20005
- Zip Code: 20005
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