SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Program Coordinator for Canines and Border Training Programs - OF 612
- Notice Date
- 1/13/2016
- 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-16-017-INL
- Archive Date
- 2/25/2016
- Point of Contact
- Deborah Strom,
- E-Mail Address
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StromDG@state.gov
(StromDG@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. Program Coordinator for Canines and Border Training Programs Mexico City, Mexico Issuance Date: 01/13/2016 Closing Date: 02/10/2016 SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-16-017-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. 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. HOW TO APPLY Offerors proposal 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. The Government is not responsible for any costs incurred by the offeror during the solicitation process. Proposals must include the following and not exceed twenty (20) pages: 1) Form OF-612 (Completed and signed) 2) Resume 3) Three letters of recommendation OR three references to include contact information *** ONE PDF ATTACHMENT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED VETERAN'S PREFERANCE Veteran's preference is not applicable to this position therefore do not submit DD-214. Submit proposal via e-mail to the attention of: INL/Deborah Strom E-mail: StromDG@state.gov Direct questions regarding this solicitation to: INL/Deborah Strom E-mail: StromDG@state.gov INL will not accept proposals beyond the closing time/date; unless it can be determined DOS mishandled the proposal. 1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-16-017-INL 2. ISSUANCE DATE: 01/13/2016 3. CLOSING DATE: 02/10/2016 4. TIME SPECIFIED FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 3:00 PM, EST 5. POSITION TITLE: INL Program Coordinator for Canines and Border Training Programs 6. MARKET VALUE: $67,395 - $122,142 (FS-03-02 Equivalent) 7. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: One year from date of award, with four optional years 8. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Mexico City, Mexico 9. JOB DESCRIPTION: See below GENERAL STATEMENT OF CONTRACT PURPOSE Under the International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement (INCLE) Program, the Department of State (DOS), Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), has bilateral Narcotics control projects with the Government of Mexico (GOM). These projects are administered by the INL Section of the U.S. Embassy. This position is located INL Section of the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City. INL administers bilateral border projects in Mexico with border security funding provided under the auspices of the INL Bureau within the DOS. The contractor shall assist in determining and validating requirements, implementing and monitoring progress on specified border, canines and gendarmerie, as well as reporting on border and other law enforcement issues. The purpose of this Personal Services Contract (PSC) position will be to provide a Program Coordinator for Canines and Border Training for INL Mexico. The Program Coordinator for Canines and Border Training Canines and Border Training will assist in managing INL border and canines programs and providing advice to Mexican officials involved in such projects. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Program Coordinator for Canines and Border Training will provide advice and support to the Interdiction Program Officer, other INL colleagues, and representatives of law enforcement agencies at the Embassy. The Program Coordinator for Canines and Border Training will work closely with officials of the Government of Mexico (GOM), including the National Immigration Institute (INM), the National Security Commission (Policia Federal), the Secretariat of Foreign Relations (SRE), the Customs Department (SAT), the Secretariat of Government (SEGOB), and other federal entities and state governments as required. All of these entities have roles coordinating and implementing counterterrorism, counter-narcotics, anti-crime measures and border security. Specific duties and responsibilities will include: • Manages border security and canine projects under the guidance of the Interdiction Program Officer, and keeps him/her informed of the details of such implementation, including progress and problem areas. • Provides strategic planning and development of all phases of border/canine security projects. Such efforts include the complete project implementation cycle and management phases, including research and development, acquisition and implementation, planning, scheduling, budgeting, contracting, and project monitoring. Responsibilities include being the Government Technical Monitor (GTM), and coordinating among the COR team, vendors, contractors and GOM officials. These duties will also include supervision, work guidance, and conflict resolution to contract and locally employed staff. • Under the supervision of the Interdiction Team Program Officer, serves as a liaison with representatives of other U.S. Embassy law enforcement agencies involved in Canines and Border Training and Counterterrorism projects, including, but not limited to, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), especially Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Secret Service, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), and the Department of Defense (DOD). Represents INL and the U.S. Government in coordination meetings with the GOM and other foreign governments as required. • Performs feasibility studies and analysis to implement solutions that meet new requirements through the use and implementation of emerging technologies and processes in response to emerging operational challenges in border security. Implements training programs and acts as a technical expert on border security and canine operations. • Ensures interoperability and close coordination with complementary INL programs such as maritime security, cross-border communications, law enforcement professionalization, and developing trustworthy institutions. Provides advice and assistance on other law enforcement projects related to Canines and Border Training security and counterterrorism efforts. Conducts technical reviews and recommendations for law enforcement infrastructure projects. • Offers advice and assistance in preparing documentation for the procurement of systems and equipment, including drafting purchase requests, bid solicitations, statements of work (SOW), requests for source-origin waivers, sole-source justifications, and delivery and acceptance of procured systems, services and equipment. • Serves as either a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or a Government Technical Monitor (GTM) for assigned projects in accordance with the Contracting Officer (CO). Must successfully complete required COR training within three months of hire. • Drafts and provides advice and assistance in the preparation of reports, including those to the U.S. Congress, INL, DHS, and other U.S. federal agencies. • Attends general and law enforcement meetings, national and international conferences and seminars, and meetings with GOM officials, reporting on discussions, activities and/or decisions. • Provides advice and assistance in end-use monitoring (EUM) of U.S. Government-supplied commodities and services, preparing an input for the annual EUM report to the U.S. Congress. • Provides advice and assistance in the formulation of INL input to the Integrated Country Strategy (ICS). • Participates in visits by senior officials and serves as an escort or control officer, including the arrangement of itineraries and logistical support for official visitors. • Briefs DOS, U.S. Congress and other visiting officials and Embassy staff on the role of INL and the status of U.S.-Mexico border/canine security projects and related initiatives. RELATIONSHIP This person will serve as the in-country Program Coordinator and will report to the Program Officer for the Interdiction Team for providing program implementation, direction and execution oversight in support of GOM entities involved in borders security and canine efforts. The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) is delegated the authority to act for the Contracting Officer in matters concerning technical clarification, inspection and, after concurrence by the Contracting Officer, acceptance of Contractor performance under the contract, including preparation of receiving reports, and the authorization of progress payments when appropriate. The COR will coordinate all work with the Contractor and review Contractor's performance at significant stages of its development. In no instance, however, shall the COR be authorized to alter or modify the specifications or the contract terms and the conditions or waive the government's requirement, price, delivery, or other terms and conditions. Such changes must be authorized, in writing, to the Contracting Officer. DELIVERABLES/REPORTS Deliverables are required under this PSC and shall include; monthly status reports, monthly evaluation of contractor performance, special reports when required and "Completion of assignment report," which shall be a compressive review of the projects in which the contractor was involved. Each report shall include a critique of and recommendations for the various projects. The completions of assignment reports are due no later than fifteen (15) days prior to the expiration of this contract. The Personal Service Contractor shall submit two (2) copies of each report as required to the following; 1. INL/POST Director(s) and; 2. INL/Program Officer Per FAR Part 4, the above referenced documents shall be incorporated and copies stored in the PSC's hard file under Section V.; Tab E - Receiving Reports. The Contractor shall prepare and submit two copies of each technical report required by the schedule of this contract (e.g., progress reports, final reports, etc.), to the Embassy INL Section and to the Program Officer, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), Department of State Washington, DC. The title page of all reports forwarded pursuant to this paragraph shall include a descriptive title, the author's name(s), contract number, project number, and title, contractor's name, name of the State Department project office, and the publication or issuance date of the report. When preparing reports, the Contractor shall refrain from using elaborate artwork, multicolor printing, and expensive paper/binding, unless it is specifically authorized in the Contract Schedule. Wherever possible, pages should be printed on both sides using single spaced type. COMPLEXITY Individual must be able to manage Canine and Border Training security projects in a foreign country, including promoting US interests with host-government officials, ensuring sustainability of projects through provision of appropriate training and maintenance, and integrating competing needs of US law enforcement agencies, state and local governments along the US-Mexican border, and GOM entities involved in border/canine security and counter-terrorism activities. SCOPE AND EFFECTIVENESS The Program Coordinator for Canines and Border Training Security performs a broad range of tasks related to a complex foreign assistance program in Mexico. The INL programs have a significant impact on Embassy operations including those of other USG agencies. An essential part of the complexity will be the identification of the project parameters with the GOM counterpart(s) and the subsequent negotiation of goals. PERSONAL CONTACTS The Program Coordinator for Canines and Border Training Security will work closely with INL personnel, other USG law enforcement agencies within the Mission, contractors implementing INL projects and GOM counterparts. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • US citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain DOS Secret security, medical, and ethics clearances. • Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts Degree from an accredited US institution AND ten (10) years related experience in the fields of law enforcement, international development, international relations, project management, public administration and/or military service, or a high school degree with fifteen (15) years of related experience. • A minimum of five (5) years' experience working for a U.S. federal law enforcement entity with at least three (3) years of overseas field experience, preferably in a Latin American country. • A minimum of five (5) years' experience working with U.S. military or law enforcement canine units. • A minimum of two (2) years demonstrated experience in managing programs, including budget preparation, goods and services procurement, and project implementation and oversight, preferably involving border security, counter-drug, counter-terrorism, anti-crime, and/or training activities. • A minimum of two (2) years demonstrated experience in liaison work with contractors, contracting officers, and requesting offices as well as a proven working knowledge of U.S. Government procurement and contract administration procedures and regulations, including U.S. Federal Acquisition Regulations. • Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, and extensive experience in liaison work, particularly in dealing with officials of foreign government. • Demonstrated management experience. Skill and ability in managing multiple concurrent activities of varying complexity including changing priorities and short turn-around times. • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to learn INL's S@mepage database. • Possess fluent proficiency of the English language, spoken and written, at the Level 4/4 FSI level equivalent. • Possess fluent proficiency of the Spanish language, spoken and written, at the Level 3/3 FSI equivalent. • Ability to complete the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) course successfully within 120 days arrival at Post. • Ability to participate in ongoing FAC P/PM training and complete course work equivalent to the Entry Level FAC P/PM certification within nine months of hiring. EVALUATION CRITERIA Factor 1: Work Experience (30 Points) Demonstrated work experience in managing complex canine and border security projects which include determining and validating requirements, implementing progress on projects, as well as reporting on border security, canine programs and other law enforcement issues. Factor 2: Program Experience (25 points) Experience in preparing law enforcement, counter-drug and/or anti-crime budgets, advance acquisition plans (AAP), statements of work (SOW), procurement orders, purchase requests, and sole-source justification waiver requests. Factor 3: Management & Communication Experience (30 points) Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in a timely and concise manner, and to interact effectively with others at all levels, in order to prepare, analyze, explain and defend determinations and requirements with respect to conformance to applicable laws, policies and other regulatory guidelines, and advise program officials. Factor 4: Past Performance (15 points) 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. COMPENSATION (BASE PAY) For award, INL will negotiate for this contract based on the market value as outlined above and overall experience relevant to the solicitation requirements. BENEFITS & ALLOWANCES AS A MATTER OF POLICY, INL NORMALLY AUTHORIZES THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS AND ALLOWANCES BENEFITS - IF APPLICABLE • Employee's FICA/Medicare Contribution • Contribution toward Health and Life Insurance • Pay Comparability Adjustment • Annual Increase • Eligibility for Worker's Compensation • Annual, Sick and Home Leave • 401K Plan • MEDVAC Reimbursement ALLOWANCES IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF STATE STANDARDIZED REGULATIONS (DSSR) - IF APPLICABLE • Temporary Quarters Subsistence Allowance (TQSA) or Per Diem upon arrival at Post • Housing Allowance • Post Allowance • Supplemental Post Allowance • Maintenance Allowance (SMA) • Education Allowance • Educational Travel (full-time United States based secondary) • Post Hardship Differential • Danger Pay • Shipment of HHE, UAB, POV and Consumables
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- Place of Performance
- Address: US Embassy, Mexico City, Mexico
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