SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Rotary Wing Aircraft Safety Inspector - SF-171
- Notice Date
- 3/14/2018
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 921190
— Other General Government Support
- 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-18-015-INL
- Archive Date
- 4/28/2018
- Point of Contact
- Cecille Washington, Phone: 321-783-9865 ext33353
- E-Mail Address
-
Washingtoncd@state.gov
(Washingtoncd@state.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- To be considered responsive to the solicitation, you must submit a completed and signed SF 171. 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. Rotary Wing Aircraft Safety Inspector Enterprise, AL Issuance Date: 03/14/2018 Closing Date: 04/13/2018 SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-18-015-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. NOTE REGARDING GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS FOR THIS SOLICITATION This solicitation in no way obligates the Department of State to award a PSC contract, nor does it commit the Department of State to pay any cost incurred in the preparation and submission of the application. Proposals must include the following and not exceed twenty (20) pages: 1)Form SF171 (Completed and signed) 2)Resume 3)Three letters of recommendation OR three references to include contact information Note: Your resume should contain explicit information to make a valid determination that you fully meet the experience requirements as stated in this solicitation. This information should be clearly identified in your resume. Failure to provide explicit information to determine your qualifications for the position will result in loss of full consideration. *** ONE PDF ATTACHMENT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED VETERAN'S PREFERENCE Veteran's preference is not applicable to this position therefore do not submit DD-214. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED REGARDLESS OF AGE, RACE, COLOR, SEX, CREED, NATIONAL ORIGIN, LAWFUL POLITICAL AFFILIATION, NONDISQUALIFYING DISABILITY, MARITAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AFFILIATION WITH AN EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION, OR OTHER NON-MERIT FACTOR. Submit proposal via e-mail to the attention of: INL/A Cecille Washington E-mail: Washingtoncd@state.gov Direct questions regarding this solicitation to: INL/A Cecille Washington E-mail: Washingtoncd@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-18-015-INL 2.ISSUANCE DATE: 03/14/2018 3.CLOSING DATE: 04/13/2018 4.TIME SPECIFIED FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 3:00 PM, EST 5.POSITION TITLE: Rotary Wing Aircraft Safety Inspector 6.MARKET VALUE: $85,816 - $111,560 (GS-13 Equivalent) 7.PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: One year from date of award with four optional years 8.PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Enterprise, AL 9.JOB DESCRIPTION: See below GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT The US Department of State (DOS), Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), Office of Aviation (INL/A) provides operational planning, logistical support and contract oversight for the INL counter-narcotics aviation program in Central and South America, and Southwest Asia. The Office of Aviation performs this mission using a fleet of fixed and rotary wing aircraft, Contractor personnel, and Government and personal services contractor personnel, operating in the United States, various Latin American countries and Southwest Asia. Purpose: The purpose of this PSC is to provide aircraft quality assurance and safety oversight for the re-manufacture of INL/A rotary wing aircraft and act as the on-site representative of the INL/A Chief, Maintenance Branch. Additionally, the Rotary Wing Aircraft Safety Inspector (RW ACSI) will perform Government Acceptance Test Flights (ATF) and could be tasked to provide academic and flight instruction in single and multi-engine helicopters, worldwide in support of the DoS RW Maintenance and Standardization Program. He/she performs duties in accordance with INL/A Maintenance Directives, the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), applicable technical manuals, Army Regulation 95-20 and the Department of State Aircrew Training Program. Duties and Responsibilities: 1.Apply specialized and professional knowledge, in the analysis of manufacturing and conformance issues. 2.Provide comprehensive oversight and adherence of production schedule 3.Assure contractor maintains an effective Quality Assurance Program in accordance with the facility certification. 4.Perform audits on contractor processes to determine conformance to approved standards. 5.Develop Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) that incorporates risk mitigation based on pre-defined inspections and/or audits. Acts as the Department of State representative on Material Review Boards (MRB) 6.Review and evaluate discrepancies in quality characteristics, manufacturing methods and techniques, special processes, inter-relationships of functional parts or subassemblies, and measurement/testing techniques to determine if within contract scope. 7.Annotate repairs as Over and Above (O&A) after resource allocation determination. Unresolved cases will be forwarded to the Chief, Maintenance Branch with recommendations. 8.Review and approve, with coordination from Chief, Maintenance, changes to contractor engineering diagrams. 9.Provide technical advice and assessment of operational effectiveness that facilitate continuous process improvement. 10.Issue, track, and evaluate supplier responses, and Product Quality Deficiency Reports (PQDRs). Participates in Configuration Control Boards and provides recommendations to the contractor and Chief of Maintenance. 11.Perform Government acceptance (DS 127) of aircraft (to include test flights), components, and deliverables as specified in the aircraft re-manufacturing contract. 12.Coordinate evaluations and inspections by outside agencies such as the FAA, GSA, OIG and the GAO. Resolve issues resulting from audit and inspection activities. 13.Evaluate processes and makes recommendations for effective organizational changes. 14.Ensure Contractor compliance with AR 95-20 and execute the duties of the Government Flight Representative in accordance with the Ground and Flight Risk Clause. 15.Prepare periodic contractor performance/quality reports for the Maintenance Manager. Relationships: The incumbent works under the direct supervision of the Chief, Maintenance Branch who provides general direction in terms of broadly defined aviation policy/mission/functions, and contractual procedures; however, the individual exercises wide latitude for independent action, initiating projects and executing approved new programs under general supervision. Completed work is to be correct and results will be reviewed for timeliness and effectiveness. Complexity: 1.This position involves applying a wide range of quality assurance principles and techniques to plan and oversee government quality assurance activities assigned. The incumbent will be required to be highly versatile and innovative in decision making, problem identification and solving, and when dealing with contractor and contracting office personnel including leadership from varied functional disciplines. The incumbent will ensure adequate quality assurance coverage and determine effectiveness on contractor manufacturing operations. 2.The incumbent must provide rotary wing maintenance test flight training and evaluation to U.S. Government, and contractor pilots. Scope and Effectiveness: The incumbent will perform broad and extensive duties spanning the full range of aviation quality assurance in support of the aviation mission. The incumbent will coordinate issues with a wide range of Office of Aviation and contractor official. Minimum Qualifications: 1.US Citizen, able to obtain/maintain a Department of State Secret security clearance 2.Incumbent is required to successfully complete a FAA second-class medical examination and flight checks annually. 3.Knowledge of International Standards for Organization (ISO) 9000:2000 processes for total quality management and quality assurance. 4.Knowledge of U.S. FAA Regulations, including FAR Parts 1,61,67,91, 133, 135,137,141,143, and NTSB 830. 5.Experience as a UH-1 series maintenance test pilot, maintenance test flight evaluator, and acceptance test pilot. 6.Certification as a FAA Commercial Pilot Rotorcraft, Helicopter or a U.S. Military Helicopter Pilot. Minimum of 1,500 hours of flight experience. 7.Ability to analyze schematics, interpret technical drawings and technical manuals. 8.Knowledge of functional policies, principles, mission objectives, and administrative guidelines, such as Federal Acquisition Regulation and supplements, agency and organizational regulations/procedures, to provide technical advice and assessment of operational effectiveness. 9.Skill in written and oral communications. Preferred Knowledge and Skills: 1.Knowledge of quality assurance/control methods, principles, and practices, including statistical analysis and sampling techniques. 2.Skill in interpreting and applying product specifications, technical data, regulations, policy statements, and other guideline materials. 3.Skill in conducting studies and investigations, problem analysis, and developing logical and documented recommendations. 4.Government Flight Representative (GFR) course graduate. 5.Skill in establishing effective interpersonal relationships. Evaluation Criteria: Factor 1. Contract Oversight - 35% Demonstrated ability to apply established statistical quality control plans and methods to operations concerned with the overhaul of UH1 series helicopters. Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of the Rotary Wing characteristics; production methods; special processes; interrelationship of parts, components, and subassemblies; inspection and test techniques; and preservation, packaging, and packing methods to determine conformance of product to technical requirements of the contract and related specifications. Factor 2.Government Flight Representative Oversight - 35% Demonstrated ability to ensure that contractor ground and flight procedures are in accordance with AR 95-20, and demonstrated ability to evaluate contractor test pilots per AR 95-20 Factor 3. Experience/Past Performance - 30% Evaluation of applicant's past performance in determining ability to perform under the contract. In conducting the evaluation, the US Government reserves the right to utilize all previous professional evaluations and information available at the time of evaluation whether provided by applicant or obtained from other sources. The most qualified candidates may be interviewed, required to provide a writing sample, and demonstrate an ability to operate commonly used office applications. INL will not pay for any expenses associated with the interviews. In addition, applications (written materials and interviews) will be evaluated based on content as well as on the applicant's writing, presentation, and communication skills. In the event that a candidate has fully demonstrated his/her qualifications and there are no other competitive applicants, INL reserves the right to forego the interview process. Professional references and academic credentials will be evaluated for applicants being considered for selection. 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 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: Enterprise, Alabama, United States
- Record
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