SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- PSC Assistant Operations Officer - Package #1
- Notice Date
- 11/3/2011
- 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-12-010-INL
- Archive Date
- 12/19/2011
- Point of Contact
- Victoria V. Stewart, Phone: 321-783-9860 x33478
- E-Mail Address
-
stewartvv@state.gov
(stewartvv@state.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- OF612 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. INL/A: ASSISTANT OPERATIONS OFFICER, PATRICK AFB, FL ISSUANCE DATE: 11/03/2011 CLOSING DATE: 12/04/2011 SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-12-010-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 Vicki Stewart, Administrative Officer, INL/A/ADM, Office of Aviation, Department of State, who may be reached at E-Mail StewartVv@state.gov. How to apply: Please send your resume, an OF 612 application form (which can be found on the State Department Website or on USAJobs), and three letters of recommendations in order to qualify. All applications shall be sent via email: STEWARTVv@state.gov or faxed to (321) 784-3929. As a last resort you may send your applications/resumes via to DHL or Federal Express. Applications sent via the US MAIL may NOT be received in time. Vicki Stewart, INL/A/ADM (321) 783-9860 x33478 Department of State 1038 S. Patrick Drive, Hangar 985 Patrick AFB, Florida 32925 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 Department of State. Remember, an OF 612, a resume, and three letters of recommendation must be in your packet when applying to include 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, Mary Pat Hayes-Crow, Contracting Officer 1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-12-010-INL 2. ISSUANCE DATE: 11/03/2011 3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED: 12/04/2011 FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 12:00 midnight eastern local time 4. POSITION TITLE: PSC - ASSISTANT OPERATIONS OFFICER, PATRICK AFB, FL 5. MARKET VALUE: GS 13: $81,823 - $106,369 6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: One year from the date of award 7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Patrick AFB, FL 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 Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Office of Aviation, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida. The Office of Aviation provides planning, operational and logistical support and contract oversight for the Department of State aviation support programs in numerous OCONUS locations. The Office of Aviation performs this mission using a fleet of fixed and rotary wing aircraft, Contractor personnel, and Government and Personal Services Contractor (PSC) personnel, operating in the United States, various Latin American countries, Afghanistan, Iraq and Pakistan. PURPOSE: The purpose of this personal services contract position is to serve as an Assistant Operations Officer for the Operations Division; to assist in the management of the total operations function of the Office of Aviation on a daily basis; to coordinate operational direction/guidance to and oversight/evaluation of contractor and host nation operations activities; to coordinate direction and oversight for contractor and host nation aviation training/standardization; and to perform pilot-in-command duties in fixed wing or rotary wing aircraft. The incumbent is required to develop, coordinate, and implement operational systems/procedures in support of Office of Aviation operations to include current and future strategic planning. Incumbent reviews, develops, implements and/or contributes to a wide variety of plans, policies and procedures for organizing, training, and deploying Office of Aviation assets within or to OCONUS locations. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The incumbent works under the direct supervision of the Chief, Operations Division. The Chief of the Operations Division provides general direction in terms of broadly defined aviation policy/mission/functions, and contractual procedures. The incumbent exercises latitude for independent action, initiating projects and executing approved new programs under general supervision. Completed work is considered to be correct and review of results is for timeliness and effectiveness. 2. STATEMENT OF WORK Develop, coordinate, organize, and implement comprehensive operational systems, and flight policies and procedures for the Office of Aviation. Assist in developing operational tactics and new training procedures through the Office of Aviation training/standardization staff. Coordinate aircraft operational flight activities direction and guidance to the contractor and host nation operations activities and personnel. Provide technical input to the Chief of the Operations Division regarding oversight and evaluation of contractor flight operations. Assist and coordinate aircraft and personnel deployments to OCONUS countries. Provide aircraft operational flight guidance to and coordination with Senior Aviation Advisors (SAAs) and Aviation Operations Directors (AODs) at OCONUS locations. Assist the Chief of the Operations Division in the collection, review, and dissemination of data on aviation tactics, techniques, and employment in support of the mission of the Office of Aviation. Maintain staff liaison with U.S. Department of Defense, Department of State, Narcotics Affairs Section (NAS), other U.S. Government agencies, and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration to keep abreast of current policies, procedures, and rules that pertain to Office of Aviation operations. Assist in the implementation and development of current and future strategic planning initiatives and requirements. Perform Supervisory Pilot duties in fixed or rotary wing aircraft. Serve as technical advisor to aircraft accident investigation boards. 3. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS U.S. citizen, subject to State Department Secret level security clearance General knowledge of Aircrew Training and Standardization Programs, to include operating directives, training and standardization publications, aircrew training manuals, and related documents. Knowledge of U.S. Federal Aviation Administration regulations, including, but not limited to FAR Part 1, 61, 67, 91, 135, 137, 141, 143, and NTSB 830. Extensive knowledge of tactical employment of fixed/rotary wing aircraft in a counter-narcotics/counter-terrorism operation, including capabilities, limitations and techniques of employment of Office of Aviation aircraft. Experience in planning aircraft operations,and training management in a military or civil organization involved in the training and standardization of pilots. Experience with the tactical employment of aircraft in a high threat environment, and the deployment of aircraft to OCONUS locations. Knowledge of and experience in the formulation of plans and policies pertaining to operations and unit level flight training activities. Should have a working knowledge of command communications, government intelligence procedures, and Department of State flight operations procedures. Skill in the operation of fixed or rotary wing aircraft. Certification as a U.S. FAA commercial, Single and Multi-Engine Land or Rotorcraft Helicopter, or U.S. Military Fixed Wing Multi-Engine or Helicopter qualification. Ability to demonstrate aeronautical knowledge and skill via oral/written/flight performance evaluations/examinations in accordance with established DoS INL Office of Aviation Aircrew Training Program. Knowledge of and skill in operation of desk top computer based word processing systems. Knowledge of formalized Aircrew Training and Standardization Program, to include operating directives, training and standardization publications, aircrew training manuals, and related documents. Experience in aviation mission planning and execution supporting counter-narcotics operations. Knowledge of U.S. Government contract administration procedures. Knowledge of U.S. Government contract administration procedures is desirable. Skill in the operation of fixed or rotary wing aircraft as an instructor pilot is desirable. 4. COMPLEXITY The incumbent assists in supervising flight standardization oversight of U.S. Government, contractor and host nation pilots operating in seven countries and at multiple forward operating locations. The incumbent supervises the development of multi-national/multi-cultural pilot training programs, plans, policies, and procedures for the Office of Aviation, coordinates recommendations from staff officers, consults with the Chief of the Operations Division regarding ongoing projects, provides guidance to Office of Aviation Standardization Pilots, contractor, host nation and operations personnel, and oversees implementation of the program. The incumbent performs continuous analysis of ongoing programs to determine the requirement for new procedures/policies that will improve the efficiency, effectivity, and flight safety of aviation operations in support of the counter-narcotics mission. 5. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work is both physical and sedentary in nature and involves activity at both the main and field locations. May require some physical exertion and dexterity. As this is a flying position, the incumbent is required, in accordance with DoS INL Office of Aviation Aircrew Training Program, to complete an FAA second-class medical examination annually. 6. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work is primarily conducted in an office or aircraft hangar with some travel to the field for meetings, conferences, activity reviews, and field inspections. Flight duties are performed in fixed or rotary wing aircraft at the main base at Patrick AFB, Florida; however, the incumbent may be required to perform flight duties at an OCONUS field site under primitive conditions. Some field sites have been declared hazardous duty locations by the Department of State due to hostile activities and therefore pose significant risk to the incumbent while at these sites EVALUATION CRITERIA Factor 1. (Assist the Chief of Operations). Offeror's ability to: a. Develop, coordinate, organize and implement comprehensive operational systems and flight policies and procedures for the Office of Aviation. b. Assist in developing operational tactics and new training procedures through the Office of Aviation training/standardization staff. c. Assist in the collection, review, and dissemination of data on aviation tactics, techniques, and employment in support of the counter-narcotics mission of the Office of Aviation. d. Maintain staff liaison with U.S. Department of Defense, Department of State, Narcotics Affairs Section (NAS), other U.S. Government agencies, and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration to keep abreast of current policies, procedures, and rules that pertain to Office of Aviation operations. e. Perform Supervisory Pilot duties in fixed or rotary wing aircraft. Factor 2. (Operational Coordination). Offeror's ability to a. Coordinate aircraft operational flight activities direction and guidance to the contractor and host nation operations activities and personnel. b. Assist and coordinate aircraft and personnel deployments to OCONUS locations. Factor 3. (Contract Oversight). Offeror's ability to: a. Provide technical input to the Chief of Operations regarding oversight and evaluation of contractor flight operations. Factor 4. (Experience/Past Performance). 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). COMPENSATION Compensation for the position will be negotiated as follows: accumulated experience will dictate the salary level within the grade range. Entry level salary normally will be at the first step of the grade range for the position. Consideration will be given, however, to the successful applicant's experience that is specifically relevant to the position being filled. Number of years of relevant experience will determine the step within the grade range at which the successful applicant will be compensated. AS A MATTER OF POLICY, A PSC IS NORMALLY AUTHORIZED THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS (except for U.S. Resident Hires): BENEFITS (A). Employee's FICA Contribution (B). Reimbursement toward Health & Life Insurance (C). Pay Comparability Adjustment (D). Annual Increase (E). Eligibility for Worker's Compensation (F). Annual & Sick Leave 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). 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 US PSCs 98-19: Home Leave under US PSCs 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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- Place of Performance
- Address: 1038 S. Patrick Drive, Hangar 985, Patrick, AFB, Florida, 32925, United States
- Zip Code: 32925
- Zip Code: 32925
- Record
- SN02617900-W 20111105/111103234614-e9c8d143fe697c19e0f8ccbbcd2bb3b4 (fbodaily.com)
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