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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF AUGUST 02, 2020 SAM #6821
SOLICITATION NOTICE

99 -- Counternarcotics (CN) Advisor

Notice Date
7/31/2020 5:16:28 AM
 
Notice Type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 
NAICS
921190 — Other General Government Support
 
Contracting Office
ACQUISITIONS - INL WASHINGTON DC 20520 USA
 
ZIP Code
20520
 
Solicitation Number
PSC-20-058-INL
 
Response Due
8/14/2020 12:00:00 PM
 
Archive Date
08/29/2020
 
Point of Contact
Dominique Chittum
 
E-Mail Address
chittumda@state.gov
(chittumda@state.gov)
 
Description
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE BUREAU OF INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AFFAIRS (INL)�� �� 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. Position Title: Counternarcotics (CN) Advisor Location: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Salary Level:�� �FS-02 - $88,619 - $130,140 (Equivalent GS-14) Period of performance: The period of performance for this contract is twelve (12) months from the date of award with four (4) optional one-year extensions. Issuance Date: July 31, 2020 Closing date:�� �August 14, 2020 Closing Time: 3:00 PM ET Solicitation Number:�� � PSC-20-058-INL Job description: �See below Dear Prospective Offerors: The Department of State is seeking offers from qualified U.S. citizens to provide personal services for the subject position under a personal services contract, as described in this solicitation. Submittals must be in accordance with the attached information at the place and time specified. Applicants interested in applying for this position MUST submit the following materials: 1.�� �Form SF 171 (Completed and signed) 2.�� �Complete resume. In order to fully evaluate your offer your resume must include: a.�� �Paid a non-paid experience, job title, location(s), dates held (month/year), and hours worked per week for each position. Dates (month/year) and locations for any overseas experience must also be detailed. Any experience that does not include dates (month/year), locations, and hours per week will not be counted towards meeting the solicitation requirements.� b.�� �Specific duties performed that fully detail the level and complexity of the work. c.�� �Names and contact information (phone and email) of your current and/or previous supervisor(s).� d.�� �Education and any other qualifications including job-related training courses, job-related skills, or job-related honors, awards or accomplishments.� e.�� �U.S. Citizenship Note: Resume must contain explicit information to make a valid determination that the candidate meets the experience requirements as stated in this solicitation. This information needs to be clearly identified in the resume. Failure to provide explicit information to determine qualifications for the position will result in loss of full consideration.� 3.�� �Evaluation Factor document specifically addressing: �Each of the Evaluation Factors shown in the solicitation below. Responses must be limited to 500 words per Evaluation Factor. Any additional words above the limit will neither be read nor scored.� Note: The Evaluation Factors are worth 70 out of 100 points. Offerors are required to address each of the Evaluation Factors in a separate document describing specifically and accurately what experience, training, education and/or awards they have receive that are relevant to each Factor. � 4.�� �Professional References: �Three (3) names and contact information (phone and email) of current and/or previous supervisors to serve as professional references. � Additional documents submitted will not be accepted. Incomplete or late offers will not be considered. Complete applications must be emailed to: �� �Dominique Chittum �� �U.S. Department of State �� �INL/EX/GAPP �� �ChittumDA@state.gov Sincerely, Anthony Pierce Contracting Officer U.S. Department of State 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 (additional pages will not be accepted or reviewed):� 1.�� �Form SF 171 (Completed and signed) 2.�� �Resume � 3.�� �Evaluation Factor Responses 4.�� �Three (3) names and contact information (phone and email) of current and/or previous supervisors to serve as professional references. � 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. Additional documents submitted beyond the requirements will not be accepted or reviewed.� *** 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/Dominique Chittum E-mail: ChittumDA@state.gov Direct questions regarding this solicitation to: INL/Dominique Chittum E-mail: ChittumDA@state.gov INL will not accept proposals beyond the closing time/date; unless it can be determined DOS mishandled the proposal. � GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT� Mission of the U.S. Department of State: The U.S. Department of State is the lead institution for the conduct of American diplomacy and the Secretary of state is the President�s principal foreign policy advisor. The Department of State�s mission is to advance U.S. national security interests, fight terrorism, protect U.S. interests abroad, and implement foreign policy initiatives that build a freer, prosperous and secure world.� Mission of the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL): INL is under the Under Secretary for Democracy and Human Rights (J) and works to keep Americans safe at home by countering international crime, illegal drugs, and instability abroad. INL helps countries deliver justice and fairness by strengthening their police, courts, and corrections systems. These efforts reduce the amount of crime and illegal drugs reaching U.S. shores.� The U.S. Department of State�s (DOS) Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs� (INL) mission is to minimize the impact of international crime and illegal drugs on the United States and its citizens by providing effective foreign assistance and through fostering global cooperation. �INL�s Office of Western Hemisphere Programs (INL/WHP) develops narcotics control and anticrime policy initiatives for countries in the Western Hemisphere that produce and transit narcotics. �INL/WHP provides overall program and policy direction for INL bilateral narcotics and anticrime assistance programs at overseas posts by developing and revising drug and crime strategies and coordinating program development with other U.S. agencies. INL/WHP is responsible for coordinating policy and programs with other U.S. government (USG) departments and agencies involved in international narcotics control and crime activities, including the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Treasury, and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The purpose of this Personal Services Contract (PSC) is to provide a Counternarcotics (CN) Advisor to the INL section at the U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. �The incumbent will be the primary advisor on all matters related to counternarcotics. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Under the direct supervision of the Santo Domingo-based INL Director or his/her designee, the Counternarcotics Advisor will perform the following duties:� 1.�� �Manage the day-to-day operations of the narcotics law enforcement project in Dominican Republic, including all interdiction activities. 1.�� �Coordinate institution building of the Dominican Republic�s counternarcotics police with special emphasis on training activities at the National Directorate for Drug Control (DNCD) academy to build their interdiction capability. 2.�� �Assist in the end-use monitoring of commodities provided to the host government by the U.S. Government (USG).� 3.�� �Arrange logistical support for counternarcotics operations in the Dominican Republic and coordinate logistical requirements. 4.�� �Review logistical support requests for accuracy and applicability and develop requirements for supporting DNCD counternarcotics operations. 5.�� �Advise the INL Director on training required to improve counternarcotics police performance in detection, interdiction and disposal of illicit drugs. 6.�� �Advise the INL Director, GODR, and Embassy contacts on appropriate types and levels of support needed to initiate and sustain NAS-funded projects. 7.�� �Provide input to the annual country budget request, end-use monitoring report, the International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR) and the Advanced Acquisition Plan (AAP). 8.�� �Work directly with other USG agencies to help build the DNCD�s counternarcotics capabilities by coordinating USG-provided training, logistical support, and technical assistance. 9.�� �Work with the DNCD to develop counternarcotics strategies and programs, including building interdiction capacity at the ports, borders, and mobile interdiction operations. 10.�� �Assist in the development of the necessary command, control, communications, and intelligence support needed to effectively support various interdiction units. 11.�� �Work with INL and host nation personnel to improve the DNCD counternarcotics police�s investigative capacity by providing technical support for communications, computer systems, data analysis, and field investigations. 12.�� �Draft letters, cables and other reports on INL activities under general guidance of the INL Director.� 13.�� �Provide briefings, program evaluations, and supports high-level visits to INL support activities. 14.�� �When required, perform the role of Duty Officer. 15.�� �Perform other duties as requested and assigned that are directly related to this Statement of Work.� TRAININGS & DISTANCE LEARNING COURSES 1.�� �Completes the Contracting Officer Representative �(PA296) distance-learning (DL) course through the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) within 120 days of arriving at Post. � 2.�� �Completes the Introduction to Working in an Embassy (PN113) distance-learning (DL) course through the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) within �the first six (6) months of arriving at Post. 3.�� �Completes the mandatory Foreign Affairs Counter-Threat (FACT) Course (CT650) prior to deployment to Post. � 4.�� �If applicable - Consultations with the INL Program Office may be required. �� PLACE OF PERFORMANCE & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS US Embassy Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Incumbent also has an office at the DNCD where they have regular office hours. �The Advisor may be occasionally required to travel in-country and regionally on a TDY basis to meet program needs. RELATIONSHIPS The Advisor will receive general guidance and report directly to the INL Director. �Specific assignments originate frequently from liaison activities and the Advisor will negotiate the draft scope and objectives of counternarcotics related projects independently with little input or review. The INL Director will provide yearly performance reviews to the INL/EX/GAPP Contracting Officer in Washington, D.C. to contribute to the incumbent�s official yearly review. COMPLEXITY This position involves analyzing, assessing, planning, organizing, and implementing of complex counternarcotics law enforcement projects. SCOPE AND EFFECTIVENESS The Advisor will perform broad and extensive assignments related to complex programs spanning the full range of counternarcotics activities, to include detection, investigations, training, and analysis of counternarcotics unit�s abilities to effectively interdict illicit drugs, all of which have significant interest to both the public and to Congress. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE The period of performance for this contract is twelve (12) months from the date of award with four (4) optional one-year extensions. �� � MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1.�� �U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain Department of State Secret level security and Medical clearances. (Security clearance upgrade to TS level may be required). 2.�� �Bachelor�s degree from an accredited institution or a minimum of ten(10) years of related experience in the military, law enforcement, international development, international affairs, or public administration. 3.�� �A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience in counternarcotics programs and operations.� 4.�� �A minimum of five (5) years progressive employment experience in either law enforcement rule of law capacity building, U.S. military joint and combined military operations, or direct experience in INL-managed counternarcotics programs. 5.�� �Demonstrated previous overseas experience working with host governments in Latin America, including training/instruction of foreign personnel. 6.�� �A minimum of three (3) years of general administrative and program management experience with demonstrated experience evaluating programs and identifying areas for improvement/change. 7.�� �Demonstrated supervisory level experience in strategic planning for small, medium, and large units.� 8.�� �Demonstrated experience in developing and managing investigative capabilities.� 9.�� �Fluent in Spanish both written and spoken is required (FSI 3/3 level).� 10.�� �Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, such as Word and Excel. EVALUATION CRITERIA (Used to determine the competitive ranking of qualified offerors in comparison to other offerors.) Offerors should cite specific, illustrative examples for each factor. Responses must be limited to 500 words per factor. Any additional words above the limit will neither be read nor scored. Factor 1�� �Interdiction or Eradication Operations:�� ��� � � � � � � (20 points) Demonstrated experience in planning and developing interdiction or eradication counternarcotic strategies and programs and ability to coordinate with Spanish-speaking host country civilian and police officials.� �Factor 2�� �Program Design and Implementation:�� ��� ��� �(20 points) Demonstrated knowledge of counternarcotics policies, concepts, practices and principles relevant to analyzing and developing recommendations for program design and implantation in furtherance of USG objectives. Factor 3�� �Program Management and Administration�� ��� �(20 points)�� � Demonstrated knowledge and experience in managing, planning and conducting oversight functions of a U.S. government sponsored program. Demonstrated ability to perform under a contract. Factor 4�� �Liaison and Communication:�� ��� ��� ��� �(10 points) Demonstrated liaison experience, liaising with both host nation officials and U.S. government agencies and personnel. Demonstrated ability to communicate complex issues in a timely and concise manner, both verbally and in writing. � BASIS OF RATING: Offerors who clearly meet the Education/Experience Requirements will be further evaluated based on scoring of the Evaluation Factor responses. Offerors are required to address each of the Evaluation Factors in a separate document describing specifically and accurately what experience, training, education and/or awards they have received that are relevant to each factor. Failure to specifically address the Evaluation Factors may result in your not receiving credit for all of your pertinent experience, education, training and/or awards. The Offeror Rating System is as Follows:� Evaluation Factors have been assigned the following points:� Factor #1 � 20 Factor #2 � 20 Factor #3 � 20 Factor #4 � 10� Total Possible � 70 Points� Interview Performance � 30 points� Satisfactory Professional Reference Checks � Pass/Fail (no points assigned) Past performance evaluation of applicant�s ability to perform under the contract. �In conducting the evaluation, the U.S. 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.� Total Possible Points: 100 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 an applicant has fully demonstrated his/her qualifications and there are no other competitive applicants, INL reserves the right to forego the interview process. Professional references will be evaluated for applicants being considered for selection. COMPENSATION (BASE PAY) This position has been designated at the FS-02 equivalent level ($88,619 - $130,140 per annum). Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value based upon qualifications, previous relevant experience and work history, salary and educational background. Salaries, including any recruitment supplemental pay that exceeds the listed pay range, will not be entertained or negotiated. 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 (provided by DOS Med) 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: DOM
Country: DOM
 
Record
SN05742115-F 20200802/200731230149 (samdaily.us)
 
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