SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- PSC-09-035-INL
- Notice Date
- 4/6/2009
- 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-09-035-INL
- Archive Date
- 5/5/2009
- Point of Contact
- Mary Pat Hayes-Crow, Phone: 2027768373
- E-Mail Address
-
hayes-crowmp2@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. Senior Interpreter/Translator Iraq ISSUANCE DATE: 04/06/09 CLOSING DATE: 04/20/09 SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-09-035 (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 (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 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. Emailed applications to hayes-crowmp2@state.gov are preferred. Originals are not required but if sent, applications should be sent via Fed Ex or DHL. Applications sent via the US MAIL may NOT be received in time. Mary Pat Hayes-Crow, INL/RM/RM, Navy Hill South (202) 776-8373 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. Along with the OF 612 which can be found on www.gsa.gov under Federal Forms, 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. There are multiple positions that will be filled from this solicitation. Sincerely, Mary Pat Hayes-Crow, Contracting Officer 1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-09-035 (INL) 2. ISSUANCE DATE: 4/6/09 3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED: 4/20/09 FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 16:00 PM ET 4. POSITION TITLE: Senior Interpreter/Translator Iraq 5. MARKET VALUE: FP 2 6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Estimated June 2009 - June 2010 7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Baghdad, Iraq 8. JOB DESCRIPTION: See below 1.Statement of Duties: A.1. General statement of purpose of this contract and responsibilities of the contractor: The purpose of this personal services contract Translator/Interpreter is to support the INL section at the American Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq by providing translator/interpreter services for INL programs in Iraq, including the Iraqi judicial system and the Iraqi Higher Judicial Council. The incumbent is expected to provide expert and fluent translation and interpreting services in Arabic and to/from Arabic to English and English to Arabic. This level of interaction requires a high degree of professional translator/interpreter skills with frequent face-to-face contact with high-ranking Iraqi officials in a professional setting. Additionally, the incumbent is expected to provide professional guidance and advice on language, law and culture as well as more general programmatic issues associated with the goal of enhancing Iraq’s judicial systems capabilities while drawing upon U.S. funded programs. This interaction is required on a daily basis at a level critical to the success of the project. This guidance is required simultaneously in order to effect program requirements from the GOI side and policy guidance from the USG side in an efficient and diplomatic context. Looking forward, the size and scope of the project are expected to continue to increase through the second quarter of FY09 and in the out quarters. 2.Statement of Work: Subject Matter Expert on Arabic Language in a Legal Context and Comparative Law with a focus on Islamic Legal Frameworks. Responsible for facilitating the implementation of DOS-INL programs, with a particular focus on programming in support of judicial capacity building by: Interpreting Arabic/English and English/Arabic at high level technical meetings, including simultaneous translating/interpreting with high level Iraqi and American officials (25% of time); translating documents, both Arabic/English and English/Arabic for high level technical purposes on sensitive subject (25% of time); managing the quality of products produced by translation and interpretation staff of DOS-INL contractors working with judicial capacity building in Iraq (20% of time); managing professional relationships with GOI and partners in order to foster positive engagement between the GOI and DOS-INL in Iraq (5% of time); researching Iraqi laws for DOS-INL programs as related to programs (5% of time); contributing to the operational responsibilities of the DOS-INL team for security, procurement, and reporting purposes (10% of time); and other tasks (no more that (10% of time); deemed necessary by the INL-Baghdad Office Director. Article II – Relationships: The incumbent shall be working with the Senior Rule of Law Advisor (SROLA); Tasks are given by the SROLA and the International Narcotics Law Enforcement Director and his Deputy. The candidate should report any concerns or discrepancy to the Director of INL. Supervision: Shall manage the CPI language service and recommend any changes, approve final review to any translated materials; shall approve the translators’ assignments, provide cultural insight as needed. Personal contacts: Shall be the point of contacts for our Iraqi counterparts, maintain close relationship with Chief Judge of Iraqi Higher Judicial Council, the Director General of the HJC, Chief Justice of Courts, Managers of HJC several Departments, and other members of the GOI Rule of Law. Purpose of Contact: To provide advice and guidance in programs, to set meetings with the GOI counter parts, requirement should be persuasion, diplomacy and strong relationship with the custom of the Middle East. Article III – Minimum Qualification, Education, Skills and Experience Required: A. Master’s Degree in Law or International Relations from accredited U.S. University or international equivalent. B. Five or more years experience in rule of law activities, public policy development and implementation, and government services or governance. C. Arabic language fluency is required at the 3/3 level. D. Minimum of five (5) years of experience translating legal and diplomatic materials in a professional setting; a minimum of five (5) years of experience with interpreting both Arabic to English and English to Arabic in a professional setting; and demonstrated capacity to manage the simultaneous translation of multiple documents and to coordinate staff in a high-pressure environment. E. Knowledge of and skill using information technology and management systems required. Computer skills should include word processing and spreadsheet applications, including MS Office applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel. F. Must be a U.S. Citizen eligible for a State Department secret security clearance. G. Knowledge of Embassy organization and complexities of interrelated activities; familiarity with program, organization, and operation of other USG elements involved in Rule of Law and judicial programs. H. Knowledge of political, economic, legal and military environment of Iraq and regional factors affecting Rule of Law and judicial programs is desired. I. Must be physically qualified to live in Iraq and willing to engage in in-country travel. Work is confining and constrained due to the current conditions existing in Iraq. IV – EVALUATION CRITERIA A. Ability to plan and analyze the translation of legal Arabic documents from English to Arabic and Arabic to English. Duties require application of sound judgment and specialized expertise in Arabic language, law and Islamic legal framework. Interpretation duties are highly focused with senior-level Iraqis in attendance, with appropriate facility of translation to convey the correct nuance in Arabic is imperative. (25 points x _____ = _____) B. Understanding of INL programs in Iraq. Demonstrated ability to grasp complex legal issues within the larger Arabic and Islamic legal framework. (25 points x _____ = _____) C. Demonstrated experience in high-level translation and interpretation of complex legal documents in the Arabic language. 25 points x _____ = _____) D. 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 x _____ = _____) 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.
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