SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- INL Coordinator - OF-612
- Notice Date
- 8/16/2011
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 541690
— Other Scientific and Technical Consulting 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-11-046-INL
- Archive Date
- 10/1/2011
- Point of Contact
- Amy M. Kara,
- E-Mail Address
-
karaam2@state.gov
(karaam2@state.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The OF-612 application must be completed and submitted along with resume and three (3) references, in order to be considered for the position. You have received this Department of State (DOS) "Personal Services Contractor (PSC)" solicitation through the FedBizOpps (FBO) 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. INL Coordinator ISSUANCE DATE: 08/16/2011 CLOSING DATE: 09/16/2011 SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-11-046-INL Gentlemen/Ladies: SUBJECT: Solicitation for a PSC to serve under DOS in INL. The United States Government (USG), represented by the DOS, is seeking proposals (OF 612's) from U.S. citizens interested in providing the PSC services described in the Statement of Duties. Submissions shall be in accordance with the information provided herein and at the place and time specified. Any questions may be directed to Amy Kara, INL/RM/MS, DOS, who may be reached at FAX No. (202) 776-8686 OR E-Mail at karaam2@state.gov. Application should be sent via Fed Ex or DHL, facsimile, OR E-Mail. The use of US Mail is not recommended and may NOT be received in time prior to the closing date of this announcement. All applications shall be submitted by email OR Fax OR courier to: Amy Kara US Department of State 2430 E. Street, NW INL/RM/RM, Navy Hill South Building Washington, D.C. 20037 Late applications shall not be accepted, unless there was a mishandling once received in DOS. Along with the 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. The Solicitation number must be referenced on your OF-612. There is one position that will be filled from this solicitation. 1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-11-046-INL 2. ISSUANCE DATE: 08/16/2011 3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED 09/16/2011 4. FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 16:00 PM ET 5. POSITION TITLE: INL Coordinator 6. MARKET VALUE: FS-02 (GS-14 Equivalent) 7. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: One year from the date of award 8. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: San Salvador, El Salvador 9. JOB DESCRIPTION: See below US Personal Services Contract US Department of State Bureau for International Narcotics & Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) American Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador Narcotics Affairs Section (NAS) GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR The US Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) mission is to minimize the impact of international crime and illegal drugs on the US and its citizens through global cooperation. INL's Office of the Americas (INL/LP) develops narcotics control and anticrime policy initiatives for countries in the Western Hemisphere who produce and transit narcotics. INL/LP provides overall program and policy direction for INL bilateral narcotics and anticrime assistance programs at overseas posts by developing and revising drug and crime strategies and coordinating program development with other US agencies. In addition, INL/LP is responsible for coordinating policy and programs with other United States government (USG) departments and agencies involved in international narcotics control and crime activities, including the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), the Departments of Defense (DOD), Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Treasury, and the Agency for International Development (AID). Purpose The purpose of this position is to provide an INL Coordinator to the Narcotics Affairs Office (NAO) at the US embassy in San Salvador. The Coordinator will advise on the implementation of bilateral and regional USG and Government of El Salvador (GOES) International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement (INCLE) projects. Duties and Responsibilities 1. Provide senior-level advice and assistance in planning, developing, and administering NAO/GOES citizen safety, law enforcement, and rule of law programs. 2. Assist the US embassy with institutionalizing GOES law enforcement and justice sector personnel capabilities to become self-sufficient and ensure USG citizen safety, law enforcement, and rule of law interests are well served. 3. Coordinate the implementation policies and strategies related to citizen safety, law enforcement, rule of law, and counternarcotics. This includes strategic planning, setting priorities, and evaluating bilateral programs. 4. Initiate studies and advise NAO and GOES partners on strategic planning, leadership, management, and organizational requirements and reforms. 5. Coordinate the development of internal control reviews and initiatives across NAO programs for establishing new management and administrative systems and changes required by the increase / decrease of citizen safety, law enforcement, and rule of law assistance programs. 6. Identify areas for independent, professional evaluations. Design the scope of the evaluations and provide expert guidance to US embassy personnel in contracting for the evaluations. 7. Serve as coordinator for the NAO/GOES agreed-upon actions to improve the efficiency of GOES and NAO operations. 8. Evaluate and identify weaknesses within GOES citizen safety, law enforcement, and rule of law command relationships. Analyze operational problems at police, military, and judicial headquarters and in the field including areas of operational planning as it relates to logistics, tactical movements, physical security, and intelligence. 9. Assist US embassy on issues related to citizen safety, law enforcement, and rule of law, with special focus on seeking out synergies and avoiding duplication within the US interagency. Bilateral Agreements 1. Coordinate USG-GOES bilateral agreements on INL-funded citizen safety, law enforcement, rule of law and counternarcotics programs; advise negotiators on Letters of Agreement (LOAs) in accordance with INL policies, international agreements, and laws, including the formulation of draft LOAs. General 1. Assist the US embassy NAO in developing citizen safety, law enforcement, rule of law, and counternarcotics strategies and programs, as directed. 2. Coordinate closely with USG Federal law enforcement agencies and, where applicable, US military representatives in El Salvador. 3. Evaluate internal controls to ensure conformance with the myriad of laws and regulations under which the NAO programs are administered. 4. Evaluate management controls, develop innovative program concepts, and train NAO staff to ensure USG provided commodities are utilized effectively. This includes continuous oversight and end-use monitoring to ensure that NAO programs are not subject to waste, fraud, or mismanagement. 5. Continuously evaluate and advises the US embassy on the performance of GOES agencies operating in conjunction with NAO/INL assets and resources to evaluate and recommend the need for training. 6. Provide expert analysis and guidance in project procurement, budget preparation, and program planning. 7. Ensure commodity procurement requirements and the preparation of related project/program documentation support is implemented. Provide advice and coordination in matters pertaining to commodity maintenance and field support. 8. Conduct senior-level field surveys, evaluations, and special studies as directed. 9. Brief executive and legislative branches of the USG and other visiting officials on the status of NAO/INL programs. 10. Reside in San Salvador, El Salvador; travel and work in the field approximately 10% of the time. Relationships The Coordinator will receive general guidance from the Deputy Chief of Mission, or assigned delegate and report to the Deputy Chief of Mission. As a recognized authority in financial and organizational management programs and issues, the Coordinator will receive only administrative and policy direction concerning overall program priorities and objectives. Specific assignments originate frequently from liaison activities and the Coordinator will negotiate the draft scope and objectives of projects independently with little input / review from the supervisor. Since the Coordinator is located in San Salvador physically, they will exercise independent judgment in developing new and improved approaches to analyze and review NAO/INL programs in El Salvador. Guideline 1. Guidelines include basic legislation, in particular, Chapter 8 of the Foreign Assistance Act (FAA) of 1961, as well as other laws, including other authorities under the FAA, several Narcotics Control Acts, the Narcotics Control Trade Act, the Arms Export Control Act, provisions of DOD authorization acts, provisions of the annual Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Program Appropriations Act (which appropriates funds for the INL programs), other supplemental appropriation laws, and the DOS Basic Authorities Act, also contain provisions relevant to the programs for which INL has responsibility. 2. In addition, broad agency policy statements for the program may include reference to pertinent legislative history. The Coordinator must exercise considerable judgment in interpreting and adapting existing precedents and develop new or improved approaches to analyze controversial and nationally important subjects to persons with conflicting views. The Coordinator is recognized as an expert in the development and interpretation of guidance on financial and organizational management issues. Complexity • This position involves planning, organizing, and completing financial and organizational analysis of enormous complexity. Due to the high visibility and political sensitivity of the issues that INL and NAO are involved, there is extreme difficulty in identifying the nature of the issues and planning, organizing, and determining the scope and depth of studies/audits to be undertaken. Difficulty is also encountered in separating the substantive nature of programs or issues into their components and determining the nature and magnitude of programs or issues. Also, in discerning the intent of legislation and policy statements and determining how to translate the intent into program actions. Scope and effectiveness • The Coordinator performs broad and extensive assignments related to complex administrative/financial programs spanning the full range of citizen safety, law enforcement, rule of law, and counternarcotics programs in El Salvador, which is of significant interest to the public and to the Congress. Personal Contacts • The Coordinator works closely with the NAO, US embassy senior management, INL, and with senior managers in other agencies. The Coordinator may also deal with principal and senior management representatives from private sector firms with existing or pending contractual relationships with the DOS, as well as, Congressional staffs. The Coordinator will also be expected to maintain contact with senior officers in the GOES, including within the police, military, and justice sector. Minimum Qualifications 1. US citizenship, with the ability to obtain/maintain DOS Top Secret security and medical clearance. 2. A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited OR an Associate's Degree with five (5) years related experience OR ten (10) years related experience in the Foreign Service, related to law enforcement, international development, international affairs, political science, and/or public administration. 3. Five (5) years of demonstrated experience related to applicable legislation, statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures related to the development of policy documents, reports, and other materials requiring in-depth expertise. 4. Ten (10) years of demonstrated experience in US citizen safety, law enforcement, rule of law, and/or counternarcotics programs aimed at achieving US drug control and citizen safety objectives, including management of such US bilateral programs as drug control and demand reduction; interdiction and law enforcement; justice reform; and public awareness. 5. Five years (5) of demonstrated experience in planning USG citizen safety, law enforcement, rule of law, and counternarcotics policy and programs; negotiating and development project agreements with host nations; implementing project proposals; reporting on program progress and analyzing program results. 6. Five (5) years of demonstrated experience with citizen safety, rule of law, counternarcotics, and law enforcement issues within the DOS, INL, Drug Enforcement Agency, or other USG agencies. 7. Strong verbal and written skills and an ability to present and defend complex analyses and proposals concisely. 8. Ability to speak and understand Spanish at the FSI level 3/3. 9. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Preferred Qualifications 1. Ability to plan, organize, and direct working groups and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations where the proposals involve substantial agency resources. This requires the ability to coordinate the work of technical specialists, and resolve major conflicts in policy and program objectives, as they occur. 2. The skill to draft highly complex, technical analytical briefing papers, memoranda, letters, and reports for review and/or signature by senior level officials. 3. Knowledge/experience in working with international counternarcotics, anticrime, or similar programs. 4. Substantive knowledge and experience with Central America citizen's safety, law enforcement, rule of law, and counternarcotics policies and issues. 5. Ability to project and analyze the potential effects of actions on program viability and attainment of program objectives. Evaluation Criteria Factor 1 Demonstrated experience as a recognized authority in organizational management programs and issues. This includes experience that may have involved analytical, planning, advisory, operational, or evaluative duties for the purpose of developing and implementing policies, procedures, and standards. (25 points) Factor 2 Demonstrated experience independently writing reports, audits, memoranda, etc. in a subject matter area related to the duties of the position. Such reports and other written products would have been recognized as having had a significant impact in the program area on an international level. (25 points) Factor 3 Demonstrated experience in conducting meetings and discussions that justify, defend, negotiate, overcome resistance, or settle highly significant or controversial issues. Experience coordinating and/or integrating the work of participating groups with conflicting, incompatible, or undefined priorities, requiring that major compromises in the project goals, techniques, and methodologies be implemented before substantial progress can be made. (25 points) 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. (25 points) 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. BENEFITS & ALLOWANCES AS A MATTER OF POLICY, A PSC IS NORMALLY AUTHORIZED THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS AND ALLOWANCES: BENEFITS Employee's FICA Contribution Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance Pay Comparability Adjustment Annual Increase Eligibility for Worker's Compensation Annual & Sick Leave ALLOWANCES (if applicable). Temporary Quarters Subsistence Allowance (Section 120). Living Quarters Allowance (Section 130). Post Allowance (Section 220). Supplemental Post Allowance (Section 230). Separate Maintenance Allowance (Section 260). Education Allowance (Section 270). Education Travel (Section 280). Post Differential (Chapter 500). Payments during Evacuation/Authorized Departure (Section 600). Danger Pay (Section 650).
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- Place of Performance
- Address: US Embassy, San Salvador, El Salvador
- Record
- SN02535754-W 20110818/110816235243-73a441947277fe601b8515fb39477bf4 (fbodaily.com)
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