SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Police Advisor - OF-612
- Notice Date
- 6/9/2013
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 541690
— Other Scientific and Technical Consulting 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-13-034-INL
- Archive Date
- 7/24/2013
- Point of Contact
- Amy M. Kara,
- E-Mail Address
-
karaam2@state.gov
(karaam2@state.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- To be considered responsive to the solicitation, you must submit a completed and signed OF-612. Otherwise, your submission is considered non-responsive and will not be considered. 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 Tbilisi, Georgia Issuance Date: 06/09/2013 Closing Date: 07/09/2013 SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-13-034-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 or three references, including contact information Submit all proposals via e-mail attention of: INL/Amy Kara E-mail: KaraAM2@state.gov Direct questions regarding this solicitation to: INL/Amy Kara Email: KaraAM2@state.gov INL will not accept late proposals unless it can be determined DOS mishandled the proposal. 1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-13-034-INL 2. ISSUANCE DATE: 06/09/2013 3. CLOSING DATE: 07/09/2013 4. TIME SPECIFIED FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS:5:00 PM, EST 5. POSITION TITLE: Police Advisor 6. MARKET VALUE: $65,413 - $96,061 (FS-03 Equivalent) 7. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: One year from date of award and four option years 7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Tbilisi, Georgia 8. JOB DESCRIPTION: See below GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR: The State Department (DOS) Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) program in the Republic of Georgia is funded from the Assistance to Eastern Europe and Central Asia (AEECA) account and the International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement (INCLE) account. AEECA is a comprehensive, multi-year regional initiative designed to provide U.S. foreign assistance to support democratic and economic transition in the former Soviet Union, by promoting economic and democratic reform, encouraging good governance, improving capabilities of law enforcement and criminal justice sector institutions to combat organized crime and narcotics trafficking, and by strengthening border security to secure against threats to regional stability. The INCLE account provides funding for international narcotics and law enforcement programs. INL programs focus on reforming law enforcement institutions and the criminal justice system, as well as building the capacity of justice sector institutions and actors in Eurasia. The assistance program currently administered by INL in support of law enforcement reform and criminal justice capacity building efforts in Georgia totals over $25 million. Criminal justice assistance is a core component of the USG contribution to stability and reconstruction operations worldwide. INL currently manages criminal justice policy and programs in many international locations and oversees over 1,000 personnel deployed in the field to implement these programs. Within the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs functions as the INL field office to manage bilateral assistance projects that design, build, and nurture the capabilities of law enforcement agencies in Georgia. INL -Tbilisi coordinates or provides a broad range of training, services, and equipment aimed at improving the organizational efficiency, capabilities, and infrastructure of host government law enforcement and judicial institutions. Purpose: The main purpose of this position is to develop and implement training while also providing technical assistance to Georgian law enforcement in coordination with the efforts of the Senior Police Advisor. The Police Advisor will assist in the drafting of curricula for the police academy, developing reference materials for future development needs, presenting training programs, gathering information for reports, performing end use monitoring, and assisting in the conduct of training needs assessments to identify training, policy and procedural deficiencies within the Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs. The Advisor will report directly to the Senior Police Advisor, who reports to the INL Director. The Advisor is expected to work primarily in the field, and will have his/her primary office space at the Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs Police Academy, with access to a shared workstation at the U.S. Embassy. Duties and Responsibilities a. Assist in the drafting of curriculum for the police academy and police entities (basic mandate to advance/specialized courses); b. Develop police training programs based upon training needs assessments (TNAs) and requests of host government; c. Present training courses in domestic violence investigation, criminal investigation and police operational courses; d. Coordinate supervision and management courses for the police; e. Conduct End Use Monitoring during the presentation of courses or visits to local/regional police units; f. Assist INL in gathering information necessary for reports or cables outlining the current situation or status of the police; g. Oversee the development and implementation of Mobile Training Teams h. Help perform training needs assessments and post course assessments to identify further training or deficiencies in training that need to be addressed. i. Other duties, including administrative tasks, which may be assigned. Judgment • Ability to evaluate and assess capabilities and weaknesses of the existent law enforcement capabilities of the GOG/MOIA, identify and prioritize critical deficiencies, and develop detailed and plausible solutions to correct such deficiencies. • Ability to de-conflict and integrate projects into the broader INL program and Embassy mission plan. • Ability to plan and prioritize training and equipment requirements, elaborate technical requirements and detailed statements of work, and make recommendations on cost-benefit of various products and equipment based on consultations with end users. Physical Demands & Work Environments: • Urban environment: Normal routine will involve deskwork, working at a computer terminal, meeting with GOG officials in their offices, providing instruction in both Academy and rural (non-developed) training sites. The Police Advisor will be primarily based at the Ministry of Internal Affairs Police Academy, but will also have access to a shared workstation at the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi. • Rural environment: Some travel within the Republic of Georgia to training sites will be required, necessitating climbing stairs or walking over rough terrain. Position Elements: a. Supervision Received: The Advisor will report to and receive general guidance from the Senior Police Advisor. The Advisor will receive program policy direction concerning overall program priorities and objectives, after which he/she independently negotiates the scope and objectives of each tasking with little input by his/her supervisor. b. Supervision Exercised: This is a non-supervisory position. c. Guidelines: The Advisor will be guided by the INL Program and Policy Guide. Supplementary guidance will be provided by the Foreign Affairs Manuals for Financial Management (4 FAM), General Services (6 FAM) and Logistics Management (14 FAM), and associated Foreign Affairs Handbooks (FAH). d. Complexity: The work involves planning, organizing, and managing day-to-day administration and oversight of a large number of organizational initiatives, equipment ordering, and training details. The ability to effectively manage large quantities of ever evolving data is essential. e. Scope and Effectiveness: The Advisor performs a broad range of tasks related to a complex foreign assistance program in the Republic of Georgia. INL programs have a significant impact on embassy operations, including those of other USG agencies. f. Personal Contacts: The Police Advisor will work closely with other INL personnel, Embassy Management Section personnel, other embassy USG law enforcement agencies, contractors implementing INL projects, and host country counterparts. g. Travel: Frequent travel to local (Georgian) locations will be required. Occasional travel to countries in the region and the U.S. may also be required. Minimum Qualifications 1. Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen, able to obtain a Department of State secret security and medical clearance. 2. Education: Must have a Bachelors degree from an accredited institution. 3. Foreign Language: N/A 4. Computer Skills: Strong working knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and similar knowledge or experience working with LCD data displays/electronic light-modulated overheads (ELMOs). 5. Communications: Proven ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 6. Work Experience: Must have a minimum of eight years of professional-level work experience in the area of U.S. law enforcement, in a position that involved arrest powers. 7. Demonstrated three (3) years minimum experience teaching basic, advanced or specialized law enforcement training courses; 8. Certified as a Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST) instructor; 9. 3 years minimum experience as a supervisor (Sergeant, Lieutenant, or above) in an agency with more than 50 sworn officers; 10. Decision Making: A demonstrated ability to make sound decisions in a timely manner is vital. Must have initiative, well-developed problem-solving skills, flexibility, receptivity, and creativity in dealing with problems and conflicts. Ability to multi-task, working on and bearing responsibility for several simultaneous projects while keeping the overall program goals in perspective. 11. Leadership Experience: Must have a proven ability to interact effectively with a wide range of personnel at all levels of an organization. Previous overseas experience is desirable but not required. 12. Knowledge: Must be familiar with best practices in law enforcement, including, but not limited to arrest, search and seizure, officer survival, use of force, use of firearms, defensive tactics, community policing, leadership/management development, curriculum development, instructor development, and problem solving models. 13. Proven ability to complete the FSI Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) course within the first 120 days of assignment successfully. Evaluation Criteria: Factor 1 Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of current best practices in law enforcement to include: critical liability issues in law enforcement, academy training requirements, field training requirements, community policing, problem solving, adult learning, curriculum development, firearms training requirements, defensive tactics requirements, training needs assessment procedures and project management. (30%) Factor 2 Experience: Experience and ability to assess programs and assist in developing and implementing plans for improving U.S. capacities to implement law enforcement programs. (25%) Factor 3 Leadership and Interpersonal Skills: Ability to liaise with members of relevant USG agencies, GOG representatives, and the international community in developing and coordinating law enforcement programs. (15%) Factor 4 Professional Background: Extensive police background to include proven experience as a supervisor or manager in a department of more than 50 persons. (15%) Factor 5 Past Performance: Past performance 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, which is provided by applicant or obtained from other sources. (15%) Pre-Award Ethical Responsibilities of PSC (JUN 2011) 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 quotes must advise the cognizant Contracting Officer if they have a personal conflict of interest, such as a financial conflict, 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. 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 BENEFITS & ALLOWANCES AS A MATTER OF POLICY, INL NORMALLY AUTHORIZES THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS AND ALLOWANCES BENEFITS - IF APPLICABLE • 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 - IF APPLICABLE • 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: US Embassy, Tbilisi, Georgia
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