SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- POLICE ADVISOR, COUNTERNARCOTICS PROGRAM MANAGER, Port-au-Prince Haiti - OF-612 Application Form
- Notice Date
- 5/20/2013
- 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, Grants, Acquisitions, Procurement and Policy Division (INL/RM/GAPP), SA-4 Navy Hill, South Building, 2430 E Street, N.W., Washington, District of Columbia, 20037, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20037
- Solicitation Number
- PSC-13-040-INL
- Archive Date
- 7/8/2013
- Point of Contact
- Larry S. Parr, Fax: 202-776-8775
- E-Mail Address
-
ParrLS@state.gov
(ParrLS@state.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- OF-612 Application form 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 this solicitation. The Department is not responsible for any data and/or text not received when retrieving this document electronically. Amendments to solicitation documents generally contain information critical to the submission of an application. POLICE ADVISOR, COUNTERNARCOTICS PROGRAM MANAGER, Port-au-Prince Haiti Issuance Date: 05/20/2013 Closing Date: 06/23/2013 SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-13-040-INL SUBJECT A solicitation for a Personal Services Contractor (PSC), Department of State (DOS), Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) The United States Government (USG), represented by the DOS, seeks applications from US citizens interested in providing PSC services as described in this solicitation. HOW TO APPLY Offeror's proposals shall be in accordance with the requirements stated in this solicitation at the place and time specified. A proposal will be determined non-responsive and ineligible for consideration unless all required documents and information are included in the submission. Offerors shall ensure their resume demonstrates their possession of the minimum qualifications outlined in this Solicitation, as well as their ability to fulfill all required duties. Proposals must include the following: 1)Form OF-612 (Completed and signed) 2)Resume 3)Three letters of reference, including contact information 4)Reference the Solicitation Number, on all documents 5)Full Mailing Address and Phone Number Submit all proposals via e-mail or facsimile to the attention of: INL/Larry Parr Email: parrls@state.gov Fax: 202-776-8761 Direct questions regarding this solicitation to: INL/Larry Parr Email: Parrls@state.gov INL will not accept late proposals unless it can be determined DOS mishandled the proposal. 1.SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-13-040-INL 2.ISSUANCE DATE: 05/20/2013 3.CLOSING DATE: 06/23/2013 4.TIME SPECIFIED FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 12 midnight, EST 5.POSITION TITLE: Police Advisor, Counternarcotics Program 6.MARKET VALUE: $65,413 - $118,552 (FS3 to FS2 Equivalent) 7.PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: One year from date of award and four option years 7.PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Port-au-Prince, Haiti 8.JOB DESCRIPTION: See below STATEMENT OF DUTIES GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR A. BACKGROUND. Criminal justice assistance is a core component of rule of law development, and is critical in assisting countries fight destabilizing crime and promoting good governance. The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) currently manages criminal justice policy and programs in numerous countries, employing thousands of people in the field to implement these programs. Such programs may include deployment of American experts in the fields of policing, corrections, and justice, in multilateral police assistance mission, bilateral programs to train and build capacity of justice sector institutions, deployment of mentors, or other technical advisors, and provision of infrastructure and equipment. Counternarcotic programs, and the utilization of state and municipal partners in those programs, are an important part of INL work. B. PURPOSE. The incumbent will serve as Counternarcotics Program Manager (CN PM) in the INL section at the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. He/she will serve as the in-country program coordinator for the implementation, direction, execution, and oversight of the INL counternarcotics assistance portfolio in Haiti. I. STATEMENT OF WORK • Manage, coordinate, and supervise roughly $26 million in INL programs throughout Haiti, including efforts at program sustainability. Ensure projects fall within program guidelines as notified to Congress and as laid out in the INL Haiti Strategy for developing the capacity of the Haitian National Police (HNP). The CN PM will have responsibility for updating a strategic plan for his programs in conjunction with the HNP and the BLTS unit. He/she works closely with other PSC Program Managers to coordinate overall assistance to the HNP • Direct and coordinate INL counternarcotics efforts with other U.S. agencies, the Government of Haiti (GOH), MINUSTAH, other international organizations, non-governmental organizations, and program beneficiaries. The incumbent explains relevant U.S. laws and regulations as required and assures compliance. • Supervise financial operations as they relate to the counternarcotics portfolio, including accounting, procurement planning, and budget preparation; monitor the counternarcotics program's financial activity to assure that all automated accounts, including current operations spreadsheets and local Financial Management System (LFMS) records are current and accurate; assure that regular financial reports are sent to the INL Section Management Officer, INL Section Director, and subsequently to INL in Washington; Working with INL Haiti management, assure budget staff compliance with INL financial management guidelines and regulations. • Represent INL in internal and external meetings, ceremonies, and representational events as required; • Regularly monitor program activities and specific counternarcotics projects. Exercise oversight of project accounts, focusing on operational support to the BLTS. Coordinate project evaluations with DEA Country Attaché or host-country authorities; assure that implementation plans reflect specific project objectives, methods of implementation, activity milestones, measures of effectiveness, and budgetary requirements; and conduct site visits to projects. • Articulate and promote U.S., Mission and INL policies and goals; • Provide programmatic guidance and analysis of developments in the Haitian National Police (HNP) Counternarcotics Unit (BLTS) to the U.S. Embassy Mission and INL Washington. • Provide regular reports orally and in writing on program implementation and performance by the BLTS. • As Program Manager, act as one of the INL Section's logistical coordinators and liaisons with Haitian authorities for the INL Section counternarcotics programs to include procurement, property management, construction & infrastructure, vehicle purchase and maintenance, BLTS staff training, and communications support. Is responsible for the counternarcotics - related portions of the annual End Use Monitoring Report; assures compliance with INL property management regulations. • Coordinate support for INL-funded counternarcotics training provided directly by INL Section Port-au-Prince, by USG partners, or by other implementing partners in Haiti; assure that all INL-funded training is conducted in full compliance with the Leahy Amendment and Section 477 of the Foreign Assistance Act; provide information for an automated database of all host-country personnel receiving INL Section -funded counternarcotics training; draft terms of reference for specific counternarcotics training in conjunction with INL/CAP and INL/ WHP. • Work in close conjunction with other INL Section Program Managers and provides backup and support as directed for their duties and responsibilities. • Communicate and coordinate with other donors to Haiti's counternarcotics effort to encourage programs complement each other and avoid duplication of effort. • Draft and provide advice and assistance in the preparation of required reports, including to the U.S. Congress, INL Bureau, and other U.S. federal agencies; provide input, per INL Washington guidance, to the annual INL budget development process. Physical Demands: The work is both physical and sedentary in nature and involves activity at both U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince and in field locations. Periodic travel within Haiti, the region, and in the United States is required for program oversight and end-use monitoring of USG-donated property. Work Environment: The CN PM will work primarily out of INL Section office at U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The CN PM will be expected to keep normal work hours and conform to embassy expectations of INL Section Director, and Chief of Mission personnel. The CN PM will be expected to make regular field assessment visits to prospective or ongoing project sites, and must be able to work independently in remote areas for short periods of time. C. POSITION ELEMENTS Supervisory Controls: The CN PM will work under the direct supervision of the INL Section Deputy Director at the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, while remaining under the programmatic oversight and guidance of the INL/Western Hemisphere Office Team Lead in Washington, D.C. The CN PM will initiate projects and execute approved new programs under general supervision. The INL Section Deputy Director will monitor, review and assess the CN PM's work. D. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualifications: • a. U.S. Citizenship, able to obtain/maintain a Department of State secret security clearance • Graduation from a certified state or federal police training academy • FSI French language proficiency is required at a minimum FSI 3/3 level, or Creole at the 3/3 level. • Demonstrated excellent oral and written English communication skills; negotiation skills; and interpersonal skills. • A bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited college or university • A total of 10 years professional work experience: o At least 8 years experience in U.S. counternarcotics operations, management, organizational development, planning and/or training, 2 years of which must have been at the rank of lieutenant (or equivalent) or higher. • Demonstrated ability to interact with high-level officials (governmental and non-governmental. • Physically able to reside in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti or other as assigned, and travel throughout the region. Preferred Qualifications: • At least two years experience in senior management roles that include strategic planning, resource management and budgeting. • Demonstrated experience working on international counternarcotics issues policing, including working overseas in the counternarcotics field. • Experience working or coordinating with other relevant U.S. government agencies (e.g., Departments of Justice and Defense, USAID, Drug Enforcement Administration). • Experience working with the United Nations or other international organizations or experience working overseas. • Successful program management experience and/or contract or grant management training • Knowledge and experience with U.S. Government (USG) regulations, standards of conduct, and ethics. E. EVALUATION CRITERIA Factor 1: Law Enforcement: (30 points) Demonstrated relevant experience in developing, planning, operating law enforcement programs and strategies and ability to coordinate with host nation civilian, police officials, and members of the donor community. Factor 2: Program Management: (30 points) Knowledge of program management policies, concepts, budgeting practices, and principles in order to analyze and develop recommendations for program implementation and objectives of the U.S. government. Factor 3: Operations/Planning: (20 points) Ability to provide operational and planning guidance to all components of a counternarcotics police program, to include demonstrated ability to liaise with relevant USG agencies, domestic law enforcement and corrections agencies, and the international community for the purpose of sharing information and developing complementary policies and programs. Factor 4: Past Performance: (20 points) Past Performance of applicant's ability to perform duties assigned related to the position. 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. F. COMPENSATION For award, INL will negotiate for this contract based on the following: • Entry-level salary is at Step 1 of the grade range assigned to solicitation • Consideration given for experience relevant specifically to the solicitation requirements • Level and extent of experience dictates the salary level within the grade range G. ETHICS REQUIREMENTS This solicitation may result in the award of one or more personal services contracts as defined in FAR 2.101. Prior to contract award, all offerors or quoters must advise the congnizant Contracting Officer if they have personal conflict or interest, such as a financial convlict, that would prevent them from either meeting the requirements of the clause entitled, "Post-Award Ethical Responsibilities of Personal Services Contractors", or otherwise objectively performing their contractual duties upon contract award. "Post-Award Ethical Responsibilities of Personal Services Contractor" - This is a personal services contract as defined in FAR2.101. The contractor shall be subject to the same ethical requirements and responsibilities as a member of the Civil Service or Foreign Service, including but not limited to the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch, 5CFR part 2635 and employee Responsibiliies Abroad, 3 FAM 4120. The contractor is required to complete and file the appropriate financial disclosure form, either form OGE-450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, or form OGE 278, Public Financial Disclosure Report, with the Department of State Ethics Office (L/Ethics) within thirty (30) days of the contract award if the position is one designated for filing. H. BENEFITS & ALLOWANCES AS A MATTER OF POLICY, INL NORMALLY AUTHORIZES THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS AND ALLOWANCES BENEFITS • Employee's FICA Contribution • Contribution toward Health and Life Insurance • Pay Comparability Adjustment • Annual Increase • Eligibility for Worker's Compensation • Annual & Sick Leave • 401K Plan ALLOWANCES • Temporary Quarters Subsistence Allowance • Living Quarters Allowance • Post Allowance • Supplemental Post Allowance • Separate Maintenance Allowance • Education Allowance • Education Travel • Post Differential • Payments during Evacuation/Authorized Departure • Danger Pay
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- Place of Performance
- Address: AmerEmbassy Port-au-Prince, Haiti
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