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SOLICITATION NOTICE

99 -- Corrections Advisor

Notice Date: 4/20/2021 8:36:00 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-21-045-INL
Response Due: 5/6/2021 12:00:00 PM
Archive Date: 05/21/2021
Point of Contact: Victoria V. Stewart
E-Mail Address: 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: � �Corrections Advisor�� Location:� � � � � �Guatemala City, Guatemala Salary Level:� � �FS-02 - $89,505 - $131,441 (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:� � April 7, 2021�� Closing date:� � � �May 6, 2021 Closing Time:� � �3:00 p.m. EST�� Solicitation Number:�� PSC-21-045-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: �� 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 THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT Mission of the U.S. Department of State: �The U.S. Department of State (DOS) is the lead institution for the conduct of American diplomacy and the Secretary of State is the President�s principal foreign policy advisor. �The DOS� 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 DOS Under Secretary for Democracy and Human Rights (J) and works to keep Americans safe at home by countering international crime, illegal drugs, corruption, and instability abroad. �INL helps countries enforce the rule of law and deliver justice by strengthening their police, courts, and corrections systems by providing effective foreign assistance and fostering global cooperation. �These efforts minimize the impact of international criminal organizations and illegal drugs on the United States and its citizens. INL�s Office of Western Hemisphere Programs (INL/WHP) develops and manages law enforcement, justice sector, narcotics control, and corrections programs and contributes to policy formation on civilian security issues for countries in the Western Hemisphere. �INL/WHP is responsible for coordinating policy and programs with other U.S. government departments and agencies involved in anticrime and narcotics control activities, including the Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Treasury, and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The purpose of this personal services contract is to fill the existing Corrections Advisor (CA) Personal Services Contract (PSC) in the INL office at the U.S. Embassy Guatemala. �The CA will provide specialized prison policy and reform expertise for the INL Guatemala Corrections Program as it further implements the New Correctional Models for Adults and Juveniles, and oversee all management aspects of the program (to include funding, training, equipment, accountability, and staff performance). �The CA will advise on and support all matters related to: (1) specialized training assistance to the Government of Guatemala in order to establish safe, secure, humane and transparent model correctional systems; (2) create, socialize, and implement a corrections program design that includes prison operations training and technical assistance required to operate model correctional systems; (3) assist with identifying and procuring the equipment, materials, and systems required to operate the model correctional systems; (4) assist in establishing policies, procedures, programs, training initiatives with curricula required to operate model correctional systems, (5) evaluate the model correctional programs and make strategic programming recommendations; (6) prepare regular reports for INL including drafting sections of various program requests, Congressional Notifications, cables and briefings; (7) �provide oversight of the corrections programs, including reviewing and assistance in budgeting, procurement, implementation and evaluation; (8) provide internal controls and accountability for the delivery of technical assistance, training, equipment, and other donations. � DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Under the direct supervision of Rule of Law Officer (ROLO) or his/her designee, the CA will perform the following duties: 1.�� Provide advisory and training assistance to the Government of Guatemala�s Penitentiary System (GPS) and Secretariat for Social Wellbeing (SSW) in order to establish safe, secure, humane and transparent model correctional systems. 2.�� Conduct periodic site visits to project locations, jails and prisons located in the region to perform on-site inspections and assessments of INL projects and programs. 3.�� Advise and assist in planning, developing, and administering INL and Guatemalan government resources, to develop and improve all aspects of the model correctional efforts and institutional development, including training, systems, policies, procedures, and incentives. 4.�� Assist in developing corrections programs that are coordinated with the police and other law enforcement, as well as with the judicial system.� 5.�� Serve as the subject matter expert on corrections; to include policy analysis and program guidance on issues such as program progress, budgeting, development of host country correctional capacities and limitations of institutions, minor refurbishment of correctional facilities and training plans. 6.�� Liaise with, and assist, the various GPS and SSW units on institutional development projects including training, vetting, oversight and corrections reform. �Act as liaison between the GPS, SSW and components of the U.S. Mission. 7.�� Liaise and advise on intra and interagency law enforcement coordination, including within the U.S. Mission, and among the Guatemalan law enforcement institutions. 8.�� Formalize information exchanges and build communication networks that facilitate INL objectives beyond the term of the contract. 9.�� Develop and maintain professional and social relationships with host government law enforcement officials to ensure close, cooperative working relationships. 10.�� Analyze and report on corrections developments in Guatemala, ensuring that the U.S. government is fully informed on the capabilities, capacity, performance, challenges, and opportunities with regard to the GPS and SSW. 11.�� Brief DOS, Congressional, and other official visitors orally and in writing on the INL-funded corrections programs in Guatemala. �Prepare documents, develop itineraries, and accommodate official travelers, as necessary. 12.�� Prepare regular written reports, and prepare/present other informative material, as appropriate, in furtherance of relevant U.S. goals and objectives. 13.�� Conduct field surveys, evaluations, and special studies, as directed. 14.�� Assist in the preparation of required reporting such as the annual budget request for International Narcotics, Crime and Law Enforcement (INCLE) funds and the Mission Resource Request. �Coordinate annual reporting requirements for INL (e.g., the End-Use Monitoring Report). �Prepare program documentation and procurement requirements for GPS and SSW training projects. �Helps prepare regular reporting, including bi-monthly status reports. 15.�� Provide expert analysis and guidance in program planning, budget preparation, and project procurement, pertaining to GPS and SSW institutional development efforts. 16.�� Establish and maintain appropriate internal management control systems. �Ensure that INL programs are not subject to waste, fraud, or mismanagement. �Help manage and monitor the use of all U.S.-provided commodities intended for the GPS and SSW. � 17.�� Maintain security awareness and properly handle classified and controlled items and information. 18.�� When required, perform the role of Duty Officer. 19.�� Perform other duties as requested and assigned that are directly related to this Statement of Work. TRAININGS & DISTANCE LEARNING COURSES 1.�� Completes the Grants Officer Representative (PY220, PY222, PY224) distance-learning (DL) and the Contracting Officer Representative �(PA296) 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) DL course through the FSI within �the first six (6) months of arriving at Post. 3.�� Completes the mandatory Foreign Affairs Counter-Threat (FACT) Course (OT650) prior to deployment to Post. � 4.�� If applicable - Consultations with the INL Program Office may be required. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS The CA will work out of the U.S. Embassy Guatemala City, in Guatemala, but will travel throughout Guatemala to work with, train, and advise GPS and SSW, as well as monitor and evaluate GPS and SSW policy implementation and training impacts. RELATIONSHIPS The CA will report to, receive guidance from, and be rated by the INL Rule of Law Officer (ROLO). �The CA will also liaise, coordinate with, and work with INL/WHP staff in Washington, D.C. �The CA will provide general policy and administrative direction concerning program priorities and objections. �The CA will liaise with other agencies and host government contacts active in the fields of corrections, community corrections, and training. �The CA will establish scope and objectives of training-related projects. �The CA will exercise independent judgment in advocating for, and developing, new and improved correctional model systems training, approaches and techniques, including a policy and procedure manual, and correctional model methodology. �The CA will monitor all GPS and SSW policy implementation, analyze its effectiveness, and suggest improvements. The ROLO will provide yearly performance reviews to the Contracting Officer in Washington, D.C. to contribute to the incumbent�s official yearly review. COMPLEXITY The CA will analyze, plan, organize, implement, evaluate and monitor all aspects of corrections reform efforts and institutional developments in Guatemala. �This position involves highly complex statistical, financial, and organizational program analyses. �The CA will work in an environment of high visibility and political sensitivities related to prison reform. �The CA is expected to address difficult scenarios by separating the substantive nature of the programs or issues into their components and determining the nature and magnitude of programs or issues, as well as in discerning the intent of the legislation and policy statements and determining how to translate the intent into program actions. SCOPE AND EFFECTIVENES The CA will perform broad and extensive assignments related to complex programs spanning the Guatemalan correctional systems and institutional development efforts, including education, training, management, systems, policies and procedures, to develop a professional and effective model correctional system to combat transnational criminal organizations, narcotics trafficking, irregular migration, and crime. 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 and/or criminal background check (if applicable). 2.�� Bachelor�s degree from an accredited U.S. university and ten (10) years of U.S. Corrections experience; two years of which must have been in a corrections management position equivalent to a deputy/assistant warden or higher or working directly on international corrections reform issues. 3.�� Graduated from a certified state or federal corrections training academy. 4.�� Two (2) years of senior management experience that include strategic planning, resource management, budgeting, oversight and evaluation, including incentive based prisoner management programs, community corrections, probation/parole, and/or medical services.� 5.�� Demonstrated three (3) years of experience working and living abroad developing and managing bilateral or multilateral corrections, rule of law, and/or security assistance programs, including assessment, monitoring, and evaluation. 6.�� Demonstrated experience in developing information from prison security threat groups to improve prison operations, law enforcement and prevention. 7.�� Demonstrated experience working with personnel at all levels of prison operations from guards working the prison grounds, to squad and section leaders, to outside leaders and community figures. 8.�� Demonstrated knowledge of transnational criminal gangs, especially those prevalent in Central America. 9.�� Demonstrated experience drafting analytical briefing papers, memoranda, letters, reports, and strategic plans for review and/or signature by senior-level officials. 10.�� Demonstrated experience establishing spend plans, managing annual budgets, and conducting procurement. 11.�� Intermediate Spanish (speaking/comprehension/reading/writing), and fluent English (speaking/comprehension/reading/writing), as determined by Technical Evaluation Committee (at the FSI level Spanish 3/3, English 4/4). EVALUATION FACTORS (Used to determine the competitive ranking of qualified offerors.) �Offerors should cite specific, relevant and 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:�� Work Experience�� (30 Points) Demonstrated work experience in managing corrections and/or community corrections related projects, include determining requirements, developing plans, managing implementation, conducting oversight, and reporting on results. Factor 2:�� Program Budget Experience�� (10 points) Demonstrated experience preparing budgets, spend plans, statements of work, procurement orders, purchase requests, sole-source justification waiver requests. Factor 3:�� Management & Communication Experience�� (30 points) Demonstrated experience managing and motivating teams and individuals to achieve their potential. �Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in English and Spanish, in a timely and concise manner; interact effectively with others at all levels; prepare, analyze, explain and defend determinations and requirements with respect to conformance to applicable laws, policies and other regulatory guidelines; and advise program officials. � BASIS OF RATING: �Offerors who clearly meet the Minimum 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. Written Evaluation Factors have been assigned the following points:� Factor #1 � 30� Factor #2 � 10� Factor #3 � 30� 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, 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 ($89,505 and $131,441 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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