SOLICITATION NOTICE
99 -- Senior Law Enforcement Advisor - Forensic Services and Complex Investigations
- Notice Date
- 12/7/2020 10:22:54 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-21-014-INL
- Response Due
- 12/21/2020 12:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 01/05/2021
- Point of Contact
- Victoria V. Stewart
- E-Mail Address
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StewartVV@state.gov
(StewartVV@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: Senior Law Enforcement Advisor � Forensic Services and Complex� Investigations Location: San Salvador, El Salvador 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: November 23, 2020 Closing date:�� �December 21, 2020 Closing Time: 3:00 PM ET Solicitation Number:�� � PSC-21-014-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 received 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: �� �Victoria V. Stewart �� �U.S. Department of State �� �INL/EX/GAPP �� �StewartVV@state.gov Sincerely, Amy M. Kara 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/Victoria V. Stewart E-mail: StewartVV@state.gov Direct questions regarding this solicitation to: INL/Victoria V. Stewart E-mail: StewartVV@state.gov INL will not accept proposals beyond the closing time/date; unless it can be determined DOS mishandled the proposal. � GENERAL STATEMENT OF PURPOSE� 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 Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Office of Western Hemisphere Programs, Central America Regional Security Initiative (INL/WHP/CARSI) team supports foreign assistance programs throughout Central America. �The Bureau is responsible for the development, coordination, implementation, and supervision of international narcotics control, law enforcement activities, and international criminal justice issues for the DOS. �The Senior Law Enforcement Advisor (SLEA) � Forensic Services and Complex Investigations will support the Government of El Salvador (GOES) on the full range of enforcement issues and program management, as well as evaluate training, mentor the El Salvadoran judicial system, protect human rights, reduce impunity, and strengthen both the El Salvadoran National Police and the Attorney General�s Office. �The SLEA � Forensic Services and Complex Investigations will provide technical law enforcement expertise, technical assistance, and training on behalf of INL in support of host-nation efforts to improve investigation, apprehension, and prosecution of crimes. The purpose of this Personal Services Contract is to fill the position of �Senior Law Enforcement Advisor (SLEA) � Forensic Services and Complex Investigations, �The PSC will coordinate program development, implementation, and reporting with other El Salvadoran entities, INL anti-gang advisors, and other advisors or contractors working for INL El Salvador and, as appropriate, throughout the region. �The SLEA will support interagency (DEA, FBI, and ICE) coordination in his/her sphere of influence. � This is an advisory position. �The SLEA � Forensic Services and Complex Investigations has no law enforcement authority in El Salvador and will not be armed. �The SLEA � Forensic Services and Complex Investigations may conduct field observations of the Salvadoran National Police team and the attorney general�s office (AGO) but the SLEA � Forensic Services and Complex Investigations will not directly involve him/herself in police operations and will take all necessary precautions to remain well away from the site of any operation where there is a heightened risk to the safety of the SLEA � Forensic Services and Complex Investigations. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Under the direct supervision of the El Salvador INL Deputy Director or his/her designee, the Senior Law Enforcement Advisor � Forensic Services and Complex Investigations will perform the following duties: 1.�� �Review the organizational and operational capacities of the various elements of the Attorney General�s Office (AGO) and National Civilian Police (PNC), including its working relationships with the Ministry of Public Security and Justice, the Supreme Court, Attorney General, and the Security Council.� 2.�� �In consultation with INL advisors, develop a plan of assistance that will promote effective policing practices. 3.�� �Foster collaborative partnerships in the community among the PNC, AGO, citizens, and organizations to develop solutions and increase trust with the police.� 4.�� �Assist the AGO and PNC to develop best practices to implement, oversee, and coordinate activities to achieve crime reduction. 5.�� �Assess the training needs of the AGO and PNC and propose training options for improving the tactics, techniques and procedures of host nation justice sector agencies.� 6.�� �Ensure INL projects are executed in accordance with the objectives and terms established in the Letters of Agreement, the INL Country Plan, and similar documents.� 7.�� �Provide advice and assistance in preparation of documentation for procurement of technical services, training and commodities and the monitoring of procurement actions, including drafting source-origin waivers, bid solicitations, scopes of work, and delivery and acceptance of items procured. �This includes, equipment, including hardware and software, needed to facilitate information sharing, such as fingerprint analysis tools and case information tools.� 8.�� �Provides oversight and supervision of other INL foreign assistance programs and LE Staff, Third Party Contractor (TPC), and PSC personnel as directed by the INL Director and/or Deputy Director. 9.�� �Provide input to INL for the F Budget process, including development of operational plans. 10.�� �Serves as INL/El Salvador subject matter expert for complex investigations and forensics evaluation and mentoring in support of host-nation efforts to modernize their forensic services. 11.�� �Serves as an intermediary between the El Salvadoran Police (PNC) and the Howard G. Buffet Foundation (HGBF) and HGBF�s implementors in El Salvador to facilitate activities related to the construction and equipping of the Crime Lab and other technical assistance activities as directed by INL/El Salvador Director. 12.�� �Provides expertise related to the education, training, and international accreditation activities of the PNC Crime Lab. 13.�� �Provides technical assistance through external subject matter experts to strengthen the Crime Lab�s existing forensic units. 14.�� �Provides expertise and appropriate assistance to host nation lawmakers required to draft law authorizing the collection of DNA from adults arrested for a crime and the storage of DNA profiles in a database. 15.�� �Provide assistance and coordinates training required to create a forensic DNA program housed in the Crime Lab with capabilities that would include the collection, testing, and indexing of DNA profiles for criminal justice purposes.� 16.�� �Provides basic, specialized, and continuing education to Crime Lab personnel and forensic service users such as lawmakers, judges, prosecutors, medical examiners, investigators, forensic technicians and evidence collectors, to strengthen broader forensic science ecosystem and increase the use of forensic services in the criminal justice cycle. 17.�� �Assist INL to establish the required forensic mentoring and accreditation programs to ensure full functionality of the new PNC Crime Lab that is being constructed. 18.�� �Assists INL to provide basic, specialized, and continuing education as it relates to forensic science to strengthen the investigative process and increase the use of forensic services in the criminal justice cycle. 19.�� �Provides advice and assistance to the AGO and PNC to strengthen capabilities to investigate and prosecute public officials involved in activities such as bribery, illegal gratuities, contract extortion, bid rigging, collusion, conflicts of interest, product substitution, items and/or services involved without delivery, theft, and diversion of goods.� 20.�� �Provides advice and assistance to the AGO and PNC to strengthen capabilities to investigate and complex criminal cases with an emphasis on criminal enterprises, transnational crime, white-collar crime, and violent crime; and the use of sophisticated techniques such as crime analysis, electronic surveillance, and computer forensics.� 21.�� �When required, perform the role of Duty Officer. 22.�� �Perform other duties as requested and assigned that are directly related to this Statement of Work. TRAININGS & DISTANCE LEARNING COURSES 1.�� �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. 2.�� �If applicable - Completes the mandatory Foreign Affairs Counter-Threat (FACT) Course (OT610) prior to deployment to Post. � PLACE OF PERFORMANCE & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS The SLEA � Forensic Services and Complex Investigations is based at the U.S. Embassy in San Salvador, El Salvador. �Travel throughout El Salvador is required on an ad-hoc basis according to the needs of the position. �Infrequently, regional travel in Central America or to the United States may be required. � RELATIONSHIP: The SLEA � Forensic Services and Complex Investigations reports directly to the Senior Gang Advisor (PSC) and the INL Deputy Director at Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador.� 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. COMPLEXITY The SLEA � Forensic Services and Complex Investigations must be able to: review host country law enforcement needs and capacity to increase the scope of operations and information-sharing; develop and manage relationships with multiple INL personnel, law enforcement units, host government officials, and interested parties in Washington D.C.; ensure sustainability of projects through provision of planning, communication, and operational standards; and have the ability to integrate competing needs of partner nation law enforcement units into a coherent and comprehensive transnational approach. SCOPE AND EFFECTIVENESS The SLEA � Forensic Services and Complex Investigations performs a broad range of coordination tasks related to development of law enforcement capacity in a complex foreign assistance environment in El Salvador which is of significant interest to 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. Department of State Ethics clearance (if applicable). (Security clearance upgrade to TS level may be required). 2.�� �Bachelor�s Degree or higher from an accredited U.S. university in the fields of Criminal Justice, International Relations, or related subject area; or a.�� �Twenty (20) years of ears of field work supervising and conducting complex criminal investigations (U.S. based and transnational) across major programs to include terrorism, transnational gangs, criminal enterprises, white collar, narcotics and violent crime. 3.�� �Demonstrated proficiency in Spanish, with the ability to read and speak Spanish at the FSI 3/3 equivalency. 4.�� �Demonstrated experience managing program resources in an overseas environment, including project analysis, design, implementation and evaluation. 5.�� �Demonstrated relevant work experience in law enforcement program management, training, and problem-solving methodologies. 6.�� �Demonstrated communication and liaison skills appropriate to work with a wide variety of governmental, public, and private sector representatives, as well as with local community members and groups. 7.�� �Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.� 8.�� �Minimum of fifteen (15) years� experience using sophisticated investigative techniques such as undercover operations, lawful wire intercepts, human source management, and the deployment of technology-based solutions to enhance criminal and intelligence driven investigations. 9.�� �Minimum of fifteen (15) years� experience using forensic science and technology to solve cases and prevent acts of crime and terror; to include forensic services associated with ballistics (Integrated Ballistics Identification System or IBIS), fingerprints (Automated Fingerprint Identification System or AFIS), and forensic DNA (Combined DNA Index System or CODIS).� 10.�� �Minimum of ten (10) years of law enforcement supervisory experience related to the oversight of investigative personnel, strategic planning, resource management, program implementation and evaluation. 11.�� �Minimum of (10) years working overseas coordinating cross-border investigations, implementing strategic initiatives, and delivering foreign police training. 12.�� �Minimum of three (3) years� experience assisting foreign police with forensic programs across major forensic disciplines to include oversight of crime laboratory accreditation, forensic mentorship programs, procurement of forensic equipment, and forensic evaluation programs.� 13.�� �Minimum (3) years� experience managing public-private partnerships to deliver critical infrastructure; to include drafting project proposals and MOUs to manage expectations and define roles and responsibilities. 14.�� �Experience working with foreign lawmakers and forensic personnel to draft forensic DNA legislation for criminal justice purposes.� 15.�� �Experience assisting foreign countries with the implementation of a forensic DNA database for criminal justice purposes; to include coordination with the FBI to obtain the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) software (the platform most countries use create a national DNA database). EVALUATION FACTORS (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:�� ��� �Oversight �� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� �(25 points) Demonstrated knowledge and work experience in planning and developing law enforcement strategies and projects and the ability to coordinate with host government officials, police officials, and the local community.� Factor 2:�� ��� �Development/Implementation �� ��� ��� ��� �(20 points) Demonstrated ability to serve as a mentor for risk-taking and building collaborative relationships within the police and between the police and local community, launching investigations, and identifying and coordinating training for the police Factor 3:�� ��� �Program Management �� ��� ��� ��� ��� �(25 points)� Demonstrated knowledge and work experience with project management concepts, practices, and principles, including budget formulation and execution, in order to manage projects successfully. �� 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 � 25� Factor #2 � 20� Factor #3 � 25� 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 FS02 equivalent level ($88,619 to $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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