SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Senior Police Advisor
- Notice Date
- 3/4/2009
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- 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
- PSC09028INL
- Archive Date
- 4/17/2009
- Point of Contact
- Margaret Dickson,, Fax: 202-776-8686
- E-Mail Address
-
DicksonMA@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 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 - Peru ISSUANCE DATE: 03/03/2009 CLOSING DATE: 04/02/2009 SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-09-028 (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. Submissions shall be in accordance with the attached information at the place and time specified. Any questions may be directed to Margaret Dickson, Contracting Officer, INL/RM/MS, DOS, who may be reached at FAX No. (202) 776-8686. Application should be sent via Fed Ex or DHL. Applications sent via the US MAIL may NOT be received in time. All applications may be submitted by fax, email OR courier to: Margaret Dickson, INL/RM/RM, Navy Hill South Department of State 2430 E. Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20520 If sent by fax or email, an original is not required. 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 a resume 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 which accompany their proposals. Please reference the number of this solicitation when sending your application. Sincerely, Margaret Dickson, Contracting Officer 1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-09-028 (INL) 2. ISSUANCE DATE: 03/03/2009 3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED: 04/01/2009 FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 4:00 PM Eastern local time 4. POSITION TITLE: Senior Police Advisor 5. MARKET VALUE: FS-2 to FS-2 6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: May 2009 to May 2010 7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Lima, Peru 8. JOB DESCRIPTION: See below General Statement of the Purpose of this Contract and Responsibilities of the Contractor BACKGROUND This position is located in the Narcotics Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy in Lima, Peru. The incumbent is the principal expert, policy advisor and coordinator on law enforcement matters for NAS in support of police institutional development activities, principally in the counternarcotics area, in Peru. The incumbent independently conducts cross-organizational and cross-sectoral negotiations and evaluations of programs. The advisor is responsible for program management services to design, plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate the National Police Program, police training activities, and operations in the field. The incumbent advises the Peruvian National Police (PNP) and develops strategic plans and policy documents in coordination with officials of the PNP, the NAS, other Mission offices including DEA, other countries, international organizations, concerning the implementation of international narcotics and law enforcement project activities, regulations, and policies nationwide. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES A. Serve as the NAS project advisor to plan, design and implement activities to develop the institutional capacity of the Peruvian National Police (PNP), meeting regularly with high-level PNP officials to discuss operations and policies. Develop goals, objectives, and budgets for the program in accordance with the Mission Strategic Plan (MSP) for counter-narcotics, including indicators to evaluate annual performance. Manage program operations to ensure that program objectives are being achieved as outlined in the project agreement. B. Assist NAS Director and Deputy in analyzing and evaluating the planning, design, and implementation of assistance programs. Keep Director and Deputy informed on day-to-day basis regarding the performance of the Peruvian National Police (PNP), the Antidrug Directorate (DIRANDRO) and other elements of the PNP involved in counter-narcotics activities. Recommend course corrections or policy changes. Supervise Deputy Police Advisor (FP-02), Program Assistant (FP-05), and two FSN Program Assistants (FSN-10 and FSN-08). C. Work with the PNP’s drug directorate (DIRANDRO) to decrease and discourage drug production and trafficking in Peru. Advise DIRANDRO commander and other senior officers, providing guidance on counter-narcotics program development, planning, and evaluation. D. Work with PNP training officers and appropriate outside sources to devise and support a counternarcotics focus in the overall training program of Peruvian police personnel based upon a determination of appropriate skill sets needed for effective police work against illicit drugs and in other areas as appropriate. Conduct regular liaison meetings with PNP training officers to develop an annual training plan, approve requests for assistance, ensure proper use of NAS training funds, and monitor effectiveness of activities. Assist PNP in organizing seminars and training courses in country. In coordination with the NAS Training Officer (Deputy Director) and the NAS Aviation Training Officer establish an annual training budget for police training at U.S. civilian and military institutions and recommend to PNP officials appropriate training courses. Coordinate use of DOD 9201 fund for CN training at U.S. Military facilities with MAAG in preparation for the annual SOUTHCOM training conference. E. Prepare comprehensive periodic reports and cables on major law enforcement issues in Peru and comprehensive analytical reports on subjects such as doctrine and institutional development, changes in drug trafficking patterns, significant developments in police capacity, or policy recommendations. F. Evaluate requests from the PNP for operational, logistical, or institutional support and recommend course of action to NAS Director and deputy director. Prepare draft correspondence for appropriate reply. G. Working in conjunction with the NAS Administrative Officer and NAS Procurement Office define annual commodity procurement requirements and provide estimated consumption forecasts for project-supported National Police activities, including institution building and tactical operations. Use consumption forecasts and requirements projection to prepare the annual commodity budget estimates. Work with PNP counterparts to quantify requirements, ensure validity of type and extent of support provided, and take appropriate action to ensure that commodities are utilized in accordance with regulations. Coordinate with the NAS Aviation Advisor, NAS Procurement, and the U.S. Military Advisory and Assistance Group (MAAG) to formulate and prioritize all logistical requirements to be met through U.S. military procurement channels or 506(a) drawdown authority. H. Represent NAS in the field and at international meetings on all law enforcement issues. Prepare and present briefings to USG, GOP, and third country government officials concerning law enforcement and counter-narcotics programs in Peru. Coordinate at all levels with other USG agencies, GOP officials, and international donors. I. Working in conjunction with the NAS Administrative Officer and NAS Accounting Office, devise annual budgets for the Law Enforcement project to facilitate achievement of project goals and objectives. Propose funding levels in major budgetary categories, including training, logistical, and operational support, and commodities. Monitor rate of expenditures from current and previous-year budgets and recommend budgetary reprogramming as appropriate. Perform end-use monitoring to ensure commodities and financial support are being utilized in accordance with sound professional management principles and practices, meeting applicable USG regulatory standards and to prevent waste, fraud, or abuse in the use of USG resources. Monitor and review project performance against support plans, logistical requirements, and measures of effectiveness to ensure compliance with approved policy guidance. Perform continuing evaluations of progress towards meeting program objectives. Provide early notification of potential problem areas. 4. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED: A. Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required. A Master’s degree is preferred. B. Prior work experience in counter-narcotics law enforcement of at least five years is required, with progressively expanding levels of responsibility. C. Spanish language fluency at the 3/3 level is required. D. Knowledge of police systems, program management policies, concepts, practices, and principles to analyze and develop recommendations for program operations and objectives of the U.S. international narcotics control strategy is required. The position requires strong management, drafting, analytical and interpersonal skills and encompasses the major elements of program management, including resource management, reporting and analysis, coordination, and policy formulation and execution. E. Extensive knowledge of program development and administration is required. Prior experience as a program officer is highly desired. F. Knowledge of, and skill in, using management information systems, to include word processing, accounting, data base management and graphics applications, is required. Knowledge of basic statistics, accounting, budget and economic principles and techniques is highly desired. G. Superior skill as a negotiator is required to coordinate divergent views with USG agencies, international donors and host nation interlocutors. H. Knowledge of Embassy organization and complex inter-related activities; as well, familiarity with programs, organization and operations of other USG elements involved in counter-narcotics assistance, including U.S. military, is highly desired. I. Knowledge of police systems, Peru’s political, economic, and legal environment and regional factors affecting counter-narcotics activities is desirable for analysis and evaluation of law enforcement and counter-narcotics assistance programs and to develop alternative strategies. J. Skill in applying analytical and problem solving methods is required to evaluate programs and recommend appropriate course corrections is required. K. Skill in oral and written communication is required to prepare and present complex analyses, recommendations, and solutions, including preparation of reporting cables, speeches, proposals, and reports. 5. POSITION ELEMENTS A. SUPERVISION: The Contractor receives general policy advice, supervision, and guidance from the NAS Director and/or Deputy. Assignments are given in terms of broad general objectives. Incumbent must use good judgment, creativity, and independence in planning work to achieve specific goals and objectives. Informs supervisor of problem areas and presents recommended solutions. The advisor has full authority to address problems and constraints in program areas. Analysis, evaluations, and recommendations developed by the advisor are normally reviewed by management officials for potential influence on broad policy objectives and program goals. Findings and recommendations are normally accepted without significant change. B. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: The Contractor directly supervises a U.S. PSC Deputy Police advisor in the NAS, a Program Assistant and two Foreign Service National employees. C. GUIDELINES: Guidance is provided by Department and Administration policy and directives and operating procedures regarding U.S. international narcotics control matters. Originality, resourcefulness and ingenuity are required to interpret, adapt, and apply this guidance to complex program needs and situations. D. COMPLEXITY: Assignments involve organizations, operations, and functions of significant complexity with inter-related USG and GOP programs in an international environment. Adaptability and flexibility will be indispensible should creation of new or substantially modified program objectives and operations be necessary. Initiates new or substantially modified methods and procedures which results in significant program changes. E. EXERCISE OF JUDGMENT: Sound judgment is required to negotiate agreements and approve major expenditure of funds for commodities and construction. F. SCOPE AND EFFECTIVENESS: Assignments or objectives will involve extensive analysis and investigation to detect and resolve problems, affect inter-related programs and impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of future international narcotics control operations and programs. G. NATURE, LEVEL AND PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contractor is expected to maintain close working relationships with all levels of the PNP and other GOP entities within the Ministry of the Interior and with USG personnel of various agencies. The incumbent mentors to the DIRANDRO commander and other senior police officers, and advises them on avenues to strengthen their institution. Contractor has frequent contact with officials of the GOP counter-narcotics control board (DEVIDA) as well as with drug prosecutors and officials of the GOP's Public Ministry. Contacts often require persuasion, diplomacy, and cooperative relationships. H. AUTHORITY TO MAKE COMMITMENTS: The Contractor serves as the principal NAS expert and representative on police programs to negotiate agreements, provide advice and guidance on plans and proposals, develop policy, and implement changes in program operations. 6. EVALUATION CRITERIA FACTOR 1. Superior skill as a negotiator is required to coordinate divergent views, with USG agencies international donors, and host nation interlocutors. (10%) FACTOR 2. Knowledge of Embassy organization and interrelated activities, as well, familiarity with programs, organization and operations of other USG elements involved in the counter-narcotics assistance, including U.S. military, is highly desired. (10%) FACTOR 3. Knowledge of police systems, Peru’s political, economic and legal environment, and regional factors affecting the counter-narcotics programs is desirable for analysis and evaluation of the counter-narcotics operations and develop alternative strategies. (25%) FACTOR 4. Skill applying analytical and problem solving methods plus knowledge of police systems is required to evaluate programs and recommend appropriate course corrections is required. (15%) FACTOR 5. Skill in oral and written communication is required to prepare and present complex analysis, recommendations, and solutions, including preparation of reporting cables, speeches, proposals, and reports. (20%) FACTOR 6. Offeror's previous experience and quality of performance. (Evaluator may use all evaluation information available at the time of the evaluation, whether provided by the applicant or obtained from references, or other sources). (20%) B.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. C. 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 2. ALLOWANCES (if applicable). * (A) Temporary Quarters Subsistence Allowance (Section 120). (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). (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)
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