SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- PSC- Merida Program, Financial Auditor, Washington, DC
- Notice Date
- 3/24/2010
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541990
— All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Contracting Office
- U.S. 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-10-034
- Archive Date
- 5/10/2010
- Point of Contact
- Larry S. Parr, Phone: 202-776-8761
- E-Mail Address
-
ParrLS@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 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. PSC - Merida Program, Financial Auditor, Washington, DC ISSUANCE DATE: 03/24/2010 CLOSING DATE: 04/25/2010 SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-10-034 (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 (Standard Form 171's or OF 612’s) from U.S. citizens interested in providing the PSC services described in the attached. HOW TO APPLY: Along with the SF-171 or OF-612 application form, applicants shall provide a complete resume and three written reference letters including contact information. Applicants are also requested to provide their full mailing address (fax, telephone and/or e-mail where applicable). Submissions shall be in accordance with the attached information at the place and time specified. Please reference the number of this solicitation when sending your application. Any questions may be directed to Larry S. Parr, Senior Advisor, INL/RM/MS, DOS, who may be reached at FAX No. (202) 776-8686 or E-Mail parrls@state.gov. All applications shall be submitted by e-mail or facsimile and, ONLY if told to do so, originals may be sent via FedEx to Larry Parr. They must arrive on time. If sent via courier to: Larry S. Parr, INL/RM/MS, Navy Hill, SA-4 South 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. Applicants should retain for their records copies of all enclosures that accompany their proposals. Sincerely, Mary Pat Hayes-Crow, Contracting Officer 1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-10-034 (INL) 2. ISSUANCE DATE: 03/24/2010 3. CLOSING DATE: 04/25/2010 4. TIME SPECIFIED FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: midnight Eastern local time 5. POSITION TITLE: Merida Program - Financial Auditor 5. MARKET VALUE: $89,033 - $125,695 6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: June 2010 - May 2011 (extendable up to 4 yrs) 7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Washington, DC 8. JOB DESCRIPTION: See below I. STATEMENT OF DUTIES A. GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR •This position is located in the Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Office of Resource Management, Program Assistance and Evaluation (INL/RM/PA&E). •The incumbent serves as a financial auditor for narcotics control and law enforcement projects related to the Administration’s Merida Initiative program. •The Merida Initiative is a comprehensive regional program designed to provide U.S. foreign assistance to Mexico, Central America, the Dominican Republic and Haiti in support of counternarcotics, law enforcement professional-ization and criminal justice capacity building efforts that will provide over $215 million in FY 2008 funds to Mexico and $29.8 million to Central America, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti with the potential for $1.2 billion over a multi-year period. •The position is under the supervision of the Director of the Program Assistance and Evaluation Division. The financial auditor has primary responsibility for developing and executing a financial audit program and assisting the Division Chief of INL/RM/PA&E with implementing the plan. •The incumbent’s focus will also include, but not be restricted to, implementing internal financial controls relating to budget execution and the disbursement and accounting of Merida Initiative funds. B. Duties and Responsibilities •Provides advice and guidance to the Division Chief, Executive Director and other senior managers, in carrying out a financial auditing program for the Bureau’s Merida Initiative programs. •Works closely with the Division Chief and other senior staff to develop and implement comprehensive financial auditing standard operating procedures, as well as oversight guidelines for all overseas financial operations required by the Bureau for Merida Initiative programs managed and/or monitored by the division. •Provides operational leadership and direction in planning, developing and administering a comprehensive financial review/audit program for Merida Initiative projects abroad. Serves as the Bureau’s specialized authority on all aspects of this program in support of audit requirements. •Performs work consisting of a systemic examination and appraisal of financial records, financial and management reports, financial management controls, policies and practices affecting or reflecting the fiscal condition and operating results of narcotics control/law enforcement programs. •Develops and/or modifies methods and techniques, as required, to resolve accounting or auditing problems and explains such changes to all staff members, and overseas posts when appropriate, to ensure their awareness of and familiarity with such procedures. •Conducts financial internal control reviews on all Merida Initiative program funds monitored or managed by INL. Performs improper payment reviews. Completes reviews to ensure that Department of State and INL Bureau standards are met. Plans, develops, and coordinates financial management improvements necessary to comply with legislation and regulations as appropriate. •Manages the preparation and presentation of financial audit and other financial analysis reports to the Division Director, Executive Director, program officers, and high level management officials throughout INL. Reports are prepared in accordance with the needs of management, the requirements of USG laws and regulations, and established USG auditing policies. •Identifies, reviews, and evaluates vulnerabilities in the Bureau’s financial control program, as they relate to the Merida Initiative, and recommends internal controls to ensure conformance with the myriad laws and regulations under which the Bureau’s programs are administered. •Implements subsidiary accounting and reporting information as needed to enable management to provide close and timely oversight of INL’s Merida Initiative programs, including review of Letter of Agreement (LOA) and Inter-Agency Agreement (IAA) financial terms prior to finalization, and follow-up on issues relating to existing LOA and IAA financial clauses. •Monitors policies, programs, procedures, control systems, and methods with respect to financial management procedures as defined in the Federal Managers Financial Integrity Act along with Federal Acquisition Regulations. Monitors Merida Initiative program implementation and practices within specific organizations, and keeps the Executive Director and other managers apprised of problems and changes required to make programs more efficient and effective. •Works and regularly liaises with the INL Budget Planning and Budget Execution Divisions, post accountants, as well as with the Department’s centralized accounting office to assure maximum efficiencies of accounting support services for INL’s Merida Initiative programs. II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS •U.S. citizen, eligible for a State Department secret security clearance. •Extensive experience in financial auditing, particularly as it relates to financial management and the disbursement and accounting of funds. Three years of this experience must be equivalent to the GS-13 level in the federal service. •Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing and to interact with individuals at all levels. •A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in a field related to business or public administration, accounting, auditing or financial management. •Skill in operating desktop, computer-based, word processing, PowerPoint and spreadsheet applications. III. RANKING FACTORS •Mastery of the concepts, principles, practices, laws, and regulations which apply to financial auditing for substantive USG foreign assistance programs and services including knowledge of OMB and congressional laws, regulations, policies and directives. •Knowledge of the theory, concepts, principles, and practices of accounting and/or financial and performance auditing, and in developing and presenting a large, complex program budget. •Skill in auditing and reviewing foreign assistance programs for effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance with statutes and administrative regulations. •Knowledge of the agency and INL’s financial management procedures, particularly as they relate to the operations of Bureau’s foreign assistance programs. •Skill in interacting with other professionals and staff support personnel, in order to provide guidance and assistance and make recommendations on proper and sound financial execution matters. IV. CONTRACT PROVISIONS •Security clearance at the secret level. •The contract period should be for one year with options to extend for additional years, not to exceed five years. •The contractor will be based in Washington, but will require frequent official overseas travel/temporary duty, as directed. •Contractor relationships should cite James Walsh as supervisor. V. EVALUATION CRITERIA Factor 1 Offeror’s ability to apply the concepts, principles, practices, laws, and regulations which relate to financial management analysis and audits in developing and implementing internal financial controls in budget execution and disbursement and accounting of funds for substantive programs. 30 Points Factor 2 Offeror’s ability to provide program administration guidance and assistance to other staff members, and senior management based on understanding of the theory, concepts, principles, and practices of accounting and/or financial and performance auditing, and contract and program oversight. 20 Points Factor 3 Offeror’s ability to analyze and review financial records to verify appropriate implementation for the accounting of funds (e.g. imposition of internal limitation on expenditures, tracking and monitoring requirements, and recommendations to senior managers on how best to account for program fund usage). 20 Points Factor 4 Offeror’s ability to write and/or speak effectively in order to prepare, explain, and defend recommendations on financial management policies and procedures, discuss controversial issues, draft justification, argue proposals, and advise and guide program officials. 15 Points Factor 5 Offeror’s ability to interact with other professionals and support personnel in order to provide guidance and assistance and to be able to make recommendations on program administration matters that affect the foreign assistance programs. 15 Points VI. 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. Relocation expenses may be paid. VII. AS A MATTER OF POLICY, A PSC IS NORMALLY AUTHORIZED THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS 1. BENEFITS (A). Employee’s FICA Contribution (B). Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance (C). Pay Comparability Adjustment (D). Annual Increase (E). Eligibility for Worker's Compensation (F). Annual & Sick Leave
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Department of State, Washington, District of Columbia, 20520, United States
- Zip Code: 20520
- Zip Code: 20520
- Record
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