SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Police Advisor - OF-612
- Notice Date
- 11/19/2014
- 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-15-008-INL
- Archive Date
- 12/18/2014
- Point of Contact
- Janette R. Dull,
- E-Mail Address
-
DullJR@state.gov
(DullJR@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. INL Police Advisor Lima, Peru Issuance Date: 11/19/2014 Closing Date: 12/03/2014 SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-15-008-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. Offeror's 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 to the attention of: INL/Janette Dull E-mail: DullJR@state.gov Direct questions regarding this solicitation to: INL/Janette Dull E-mail: DullJR@state.gov INL will not accept late proposals unless it can be determined DOS mishandled the proposal. 1.SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-15-008-INL 2.ISSUANCE DATE: 11/19/2014 3.CLOSING DATE: 12/03/2014 4.TIME SPECIFIED FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 3:00 PM, EST 5.POSITION TITLE: Police Advisor 6.MARKET VALUE: $81,535 - $119,737 (GS-13/14 Equivalent) 7.PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: One year from date of award and four option years 8.PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Lima, Peru 9.JOB DESCRIPTION: See below GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR: The Department of State's (DOS) Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is responsible for developing; supervising, coordinating and implementing international narcotics control assistance activities and international criminal justice issues for DOS. INL Office of Western Hemisphere Programs (INL/WHP) is responsible for justice and counter narcotics programs in Latin America and the Caribbean. INL/WHP provides policy guidance and develops, executes, and monitors programs to address the full-range of criminal justice issues relating to international development. Purpose The purpose of the personal service contract (PSC) is to provide a Senior Police Advisor to the Narcotics Affairs Section (INL) at the U.S. Embassy in Lima, Peru. The Advisor will be the principal expert, policy advisor and coordinator on law enforcement matters for INL in support of police institutional development activities, among them in the counter narcotics area, in Peru. The advisor is responsible for program management services to design, plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate the police program, assistance, training, and operations in the field. The incumbent advises the Peruvian National Police (PNP) and works to help build and professionalize the institution. Relationship The Senior Police Advisor will receive general policy advice, supervision, and guidance from the INL Director and/or Deputy, and reports to the Deputy Director. The Senior Police Advisor supervises the USPSC Deputy Police Advisor and a LES Program Assistant. Duties and Responsibilities 1.Serve as the INL project advisor to plan, design and implement activities to develop the institutional capacity of the Peruvian National Police (PNP), meeting regularly with high-level PNP officials to discuss program direction and activities. Develop goals, objectives, and budgets for the program and indicators to evaluate performance. Manage program operations and monitor regularly to ensure that program objectives are being achieved. 2.Assist INL Director and Deputy in analyzing and evaluating the planning, design, and implementation of assistance programs. Keep Director and Deputy informed of developments related to the PNP, including the Antidrug Directorate (DIRANDRO) and other PNP elements involved in counter-narcotics activities that may affect U.S. assistance. Recommend course corrections or policy changes when necessary. Supervise Deputy Police Advisor (FP-02) and Program Assistant (FSN-10). 3.Work with the PNP to decrease and discourage drug production and trafficking in Peru. Advise PNP on law enforcement training and development, and on institution building. 4.Work with appropriate PNP officers to support training programs of Peruvian police personnel based upon a determination of appropriate skills needed to achieve law enforcement objectives. Conduct regular liaison meetings with PNP training officers to develop an annual training plan, approve requests for assistance, ensure proper use of INL training funds, and monitor effectiveness of training. Assist PNP in organizing seminars and training courses in country. In coordination with the INL Training Officer (Deputy Director) and the INL Aviation Training Officer establish an annual training budget for police training at U.S. civilian and military institutions and recommend to PNP officials appropriate training courses. Coordinate use of U.S. DOD funds for counter narcotics training at U.S. military facilities with Embassy Lima's Military Advisory and Assistance Group (MAAG). 5.Prepare periodic reports and cables on major law enforcement issues in Peru and analytical reports on subjects such as doctrine and institutional development, changes in drug trafficking patterns, significant developments in police capacity, or policy recommendations. 6.Evaluate requests from the PNP for USG support and recommend course of action to INL Director and Deputy Director. Prepare draft correspondence for appropriate reply. 7.Working in conjunction with the INL Management Officer and INL Procurement Office, define annual procurement requirements for project-supported national police activities. Work with PNP counterparts to quantify requirements, ensure validity of type and extent of support provided, and monitor to ensure that assistance is utilized in accordance with regulations. 8.Prepare and present briefings to USG, GOP, and third country government officials concerning law enforcement and counter-narcotics programs in Peru. Coordinate with other USG agencies, GOP officials, and international partners. 9.Working in conjunction with the INL Management Officer and INL Accounting Office, devise annual budgets for law enforcement assistance to facilitate achievement of project goals and objectives. Perform periodic end use monitoring and coordinate closely with INL logistics officials. Provide INL logistics officials with current, accurate information regarding the status and location of items donated by INL to the GOP. 10.Monitor and review project performance against support plans, logistical requirements, and measures of effectiveness to ensure compliance with approved policy guidance. Perform continuing evaluations of progress towards meeting program objectives. Provide early notification of potential problem areas. Complexity Assignments involve organizations, operations, and functions of significant complexity with inter-related USG and GOP programs in an international environment. Adaptability and flexibility are indispensable. Incumbent occasionally initiates new or substantially modified methods and procedures, which results in significant program changes. Scope and Effectiveness Assignments and objectives will require analysis and investigation to prevent detect and resolve problems. Personal Contracts The Advisor is expected to maintain close working relationships with all levels of the PNP and other GOP entities within the Ministry of the Interior and with USG personnel of various agencies. The incumbent mentors senior police officers, and advises them on ways to strengthen their institution. The Advisor has frequent contact with DIRANDRO officers, with officials of the GOP counter-narcotics control board (DEVIDA) and with drug prosecutors and officials of the GOP's Public Ministry. The position requires good interpersonal skills and the ability to form cooperative relationships, articulate positions clearly, and persuade interlocutors. Minimum Qualifications 1.U.S. citizen, able to obtain/maintain a DOS Secret security and medical clearance. 2.Bachelor's degree in a related field, OR five years relevant experience, plus experience in law enforcement of at least five years is required. 3.Spanish language fluency is required (Department of State Foreign Service level 3/3 is preferable; 2/2 is required). 4.Demonstrated knowledge of, and skill in, using management information systems, to include word processing, PowerPoint, Excel, accounting, database management and graphics applications, is required. 5.Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills. 6.Skill in analyzing and solving problems. 7.Advanced oral and written communication skills. 8.Proven ability to complete the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) distance-learning course through Foreign Service Institute (FSI) within 120 of arriving at Post. Obtain/maintain Federal Acquisition Certification - Contracting Officer's Representative (FAC-COR) Level III Certification within 120 of arriving at Post. (see http://www.fai.gov for details) 9.Proven ability to complete Distance Learning (DL) FSI Introduction to Working in an Embassy (PN113) courses within the first 120 days of assignment successfully Preferred 1.Experience as a program officer. 2.Knowledge of basic statistics, accounting, budget and economic principles and techniques. 3.Overseas work experience and/or knowledge of United States Embassy organization and operations. 4.Familiarity with U.S. foreign assistance programs, organization and operations of USG agencies involved in law enforcement and/or counter-narcotics assistance. 5.Experience in police mentoring and community policing. 6.Knowledge of Latin American, or other foreign, police systems and knowledge of Peru's culture, history, geography, political, economic, and legal system. Evaluation Criteria Factor 1:Professional & Education Experience(25 points) Related education and law enforcement experience. Spanish language fluency. Factor 2:Knowledge and Abilities(25 points) Knowledge of police systems and their training, education and operational requirements. Familiarity with Latin American history and geography, plus its political, economic, and legal systems. Analytical and problem solving skills. Factor 3:Communication Skills(15 points) Oral and written communication abilities and interpersonal skills. Factor 4:Past Performance(15 points) The ability to perform duties related to this position. (Note: The Government reserves the right to utilize all information available at the time of the evaluation, whether provided by the applicant or obtained from other sources.) Factor 5:Work Experience(10 points) Overseas experience and/or knowledge of Embassy organization and operations. Factor 6:Program Management Experience(10 points) Demonstrated experience in program management, specifically to design, plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate the police program, assistance, training, and operations in the field. 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. VETERAN'S PREFERANCE Veteran's Preference is not applicable to this position. 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, Port-au-Prince, Haiti
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