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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF APRIL 24, 2021 SAM #7084
SOLICITATION NOTICE

99 -- Senior Law Enforcement Strategic Advisor

Notice Date
4/22/2021 2:03:38 PM
 
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-21-051-INL
 
Response Due
5/20/2021 12:00:00 PM
 
Archive Date
06/04/2021
 
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: Senior Law Enforcement Strategic Advisor Location: Tbilisi, Georgia 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 22, 2021 Closing date:�� �May 20, 2021 Closing Time: 3:00 PM ET Solicitation Number:�� � PSC-21-051-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, Katelynn Barham 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.� This position is located within INL Section of the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia with policy oversight and program coordination from the State Department�s INL Bureau. �The INL section in Tbilisi administers bilateral foreign assistance funding appropriated by the U.S. Congress, managing law enforcement and rule of law programs benefitting Georgia. � The INL Office of Europe and Asia (INL/EA) is responsible for broad law enforcement, rule of law, and counternarcotics policies and program management in accordance with U.S. foreign policy objectives throughout Europe and all of Asia, excluding Afghanistan and Pakistan. �INL/EA develops and manages criminal justice sector reform programs and contributes to policy formation on civilian security issues in both regions. � INL/EA and INL personnel in-country administer all U.S. government assistance to the criminal justice sector within the Government of Georgia, including its police, justice institutions, and prisons service. �The goal of this programming is to support Georgian institutions to provide security and justice as public services to the Georgian population.� The purpose of this Personal Services Contract (PSC) position is to provide a Senior Law Enforcement Strategic Advisor for the INL section in Georgia. �This individual will serve as the in-country program coordinator for providing strategic recommendations, program direction, implementation, and oversight of the U.S. law enforcement assistance program. The Senior Law Enforcement Strategic Advisor will oversee projects that include law enforcement academy development, assessment of in-service training and equipment requirements of the Georgian police, implementation of required training by appropriate subject-matter experts and practitioners, and technical advice on procurement of appropriate equipment. �During any vacancy between INL Directors, at the request of the outgoing INL Director and with approval of INL/EA, the PSC Advisor will serve as the in-country program coordinator for implementation, direction, execution, and oversight of the INL portfolio in Georgia. � The contractor shall (1) assist in developing short, medium, and long-term strategic planning for INL Georgia�s Law Enforcement Development program area, which includes assistance to the Georgian police, various investigative agencies, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the agencies responsible for countering narcotics; (2) Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate programming to support INL Georgia�s Law Enforcement Development strategic goals; (3) Regularly liaise with the international donor community in Georgia to coordinate assistance to the Georgian criminal justice sector, avoid duplication of efforts, and attract funding for initiatives that are beyond the scope of INL Georgia�s budget; (4) Organize and participate in particularized trainings for Georgian police, investigators, and counter-narcotics personnel; (5) Build a network of contacts across the law enforcement sector and leverage these relationships to promote INL and Embassy Tbilisi mission objectives; (6) In coordination with the INL Director, manage all INL Georgia law enforcement-related procurements, including engaging with the relevant offices in INL that cover procurement and with the State Department�s Regional Procurement Support Office (RPSO) in Frankfurt, as necessary. The Senior Law Enforcement Strategic Advisor will provide advice and support to the INL Director and colleagues, and representatives of development and law enforcement agencies at the Embassy. �The Senior Law Enforcement Strategic Advisor will work closely with officials at the Georgian Police. Upon assuming the functions of the INL Director, the Advisor will represent INL in internal and external meetings, ceremonies, and representational events as required. �The Advisor will articulate and promote the policies and goals of the United States Government, the U.S. Mission to Georgia, and INL, and will provide programmatic guidance and analysis of developments in the Georgian law enforcement sector to the Mission, INL, and State Department colleagues in Washington. DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES Under the direct supervision of the U.S. Embassy Tbilisi INL Director or his/her designee, the Senior Law Enforcement Strategic Advisor will perform the following duties: 1.�� �Provides strategic planning and development of all phases of the law enforcement program in coordination with the INL team, with a particular focus on identifying and pursuing short, medium, and longer-term strategic opportunities and objectives. �Such efforts include project execution from study period and development, through acquisition, implementation, and evaluation, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, monitoring, and coordination among vendors, contractors, partnered subject matter experts, and Georgian government officials. �These duties will include resolution of conflicts and other issues. 2.�� �Identifies opportunities for procurement that will advance INL Georgia�s strategic goals. �Provides advice and assistance in preparation of documentation for the procurement of systems and equipment, including drafting of electronic Purchase Authorization (PA/T) requests, bid solicitation, statements of work, requests for source-origin waivers, sole-source justifications, and delivery and acceptance of systems, supplies and equipment procured. �In coordination with the INL Director, advise INL Georgia LES in launching and tracking these procurements, engaging with the relevant offices in INL that cover procurement and with the State Department�s RPSO office in Frankfurt as necessary. �Reports to the INL Director regularly on the status of all procurement activities. � 3.�� �Communicates and coordinates with other donors to avoid duplication of effort and to combine efforts with other donors on large-scale, strategic initiatives, including attracting funding for initiatives that are beyond the scope of INL Georgia�s budget; for example, coordination with the European Union (EU) on law enforcement training initiatives is key. 4.�� �Assesses host country law enforcement needs; manages, prioritizes and evaluates USG-sponsored law enforcement assistance projects under the guidance and direction of the INL Director, and keeps him/her informed of the details of such implementation, including progress and problem areas. 5.�� �Coordinates with other components of the host country�s criminal justice system to ensure system-wide integration and functionality. 6.�� �Remain aware of the personalities involved with the Georgian counterparts; ensure that INL is working with the most effective players who are most likely to accept, learn and benefit from INL police training and development programs. 7.�� �Advises the Georgian police on best practices for institutionalizing police reforms, including organizational changes; tactical, operational, and strategic planning; training, and community outreach and engagement. 8.�� �Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion and the equitable administration of U.S. foreign assistance in the development of implementing partner relationships, program content development, and delivery of assistance. 9.�� �Serves as a representative of the U.S. and communicates, promotes, and defends U.S. government policies, demonstrating professional judgement, diplomacy, tact, and sensitivity. 10.�� �Serves as a liaison with representatives of other U.S. Embassy agencies involved in law enforcement, including but not limited to, the Department of Justice, the Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Agency for International Development, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Drug Enforcement Administration.� 11.�� �Drafts and provides advice and assistance in the preparation and formulation of required strategic reports such as the Operational Plan and Mission Performance Plan to the U.S. Congress, INL Bureau, and other U.S. federal agencies. �Provides input, per INL Washington guidance, to the annual budget development process.� 12.�� �Attends conferences and multilateral and regional meetings that relate to the assigned areas of responsibility, as requested by the INL Director.� 13.�� �Participates in visits by senior officials and serves as an escort or control officer, including arranging itineraries and logistical support for official visitors.� 14.�� �As requested by the INL Director, brief senior U.S. Mission officials, visitors from Washington, NGOs, or international organizations. 15.�� �Prepare regular reports for the INL Director, the Political/Economic Chief, the Deputy Chief of Mission and INL Washington on various program requests, cables, Congressional Notifications, and briefings as requested. 16.�� �Serves as the acting INL Director during vacancies between INL Directors, as requested, which will include temporary supervision of INL locally employed staff. �The Senior Law Enforcement Strategic Advisor will manage, coordinate, and supervise all phases of the INL-funded programs in Georgia, including sustainment upon completion of projects. �The Advisor will ensure projects fall within program guidelines as notified to Congress, and will supervise financial operations to include some procurement planning, budget preparation, and will monitor financial activity. �Ensures that regular financial reports are sent to INL Washington and assures compliance with INL financial management regulations and publications. 17.�� �When required, perform the role of Duty Officer. 18.�� �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)� 2.�� �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 U.S. Embassy Tbilisi, Georgia. Regional travel and work in the field as circumstances dictate and allow. RELATIONSHIPS The Senior Law Enforcement Strategic Advisor will report to the INL Director at the U.S. Embassy Tbilisi. The Senior Law Enforcement Strategic Advisor will focus primarily on the programs related to Georgia law enforcement activities. �When the Senior Law Enforcement Strategic Advisor is serving in the INL Director capacity, he/she will report to both the Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy, and receive programmatic direction from the INL/EA office in Washington. �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 The Senior Law Enforcement Strategic Advisor must be able to assess host country law enforcement needs and directly assist the INL Director in developing a short, medium, and long-term strategic vision for INL Georgia�s law enforcement development program. �The individual must develop and manage law enforcement projects in coordination with host-country officials, ensure sustainability of projects through provision of appropriate training and maintenance, and have the ability to integrate competing needs of U.S. law enforcement, development, and security agencies, and Georgian government entities involved in law enforcement. The individual must be able to manage multiple projects and procurements well and have strong interpersonal communication skills. � SCOPE AND EFFECTIVENESS The Senior Law Enforcement Strategic Advisor performs a broad range of tasks related to a complex foreign assistance program in Georgia. �INL programs have a significant impact on embassy operations, including those of other USG agencies.� 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.�� �Master�s degree from an accredited institution in criminal justice, business administration, public administration, organizational development, or related field, AND a minimum of five (5) years of experience in senior management roles that include strategic planning, resource management, procurement, budgeting, oversight and evaluation and active management of law enforcement operations; or, a.�� �Bachelor�s degree from an accredited institution in criminal justice, business administration, public administration, organizational development, or related field, AND a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in senior management roles that include strategic planning, resource management, procurement, budgeting, oversight and evaluation and active management of law enforcement operations. 3.�� �A minimum of fifteen (15) years of professional-level work experience in the area of U.S. law enforcement, in a position that involved arrest powers, of which three (3) years minimum experience teaching basic, advanced or specialized law enforcement training courses and three (3) years minimum experience involving international law enforcement assistance. 4.�� �Demonstrated experience with procuring law enforcement equipment. 5.�� �Demonstrated experience managing law enforcement reform projects.� 6.�� �Demonstrated familiarity with best practices in law enforcement including, �arrest, search and seizure, use of force, use of firearms, defensive tactics, investigations, community policing, leadership/management development, curriculum development, instructor development, and problem solving models. 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:�� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� �(20 Points) Subject Matter Experience: Demonstrated relevant experience in developing, planning, operating law enforcement programs and strategies, experience developing and teaching basic, advanced or specialized law enforcement training courses (including via a virtual format), and ability to coordinate with host nation civilian, law enforcement officials, and members of the donor community. Demonstrated ability to organize, analyze, prepare, and present information to a variety of audiences. Factor 2:�� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� �(20 Points) Program Management: Demonstrated knowledge of program management policies, concepts, budgeting practices, and principles in order to analyze and develop recommendations for program implementation and objectives of the U.S. government. � Factor 3:�� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� �(20 Points) Operations/Planning: Demonstrated ability to provide operational and planning guidance to all components of a law enforcement program (police reform, investigations, and law enforcement training); to include demonstrated ability to liaise with relevant USG agencies, domestic law enforcement agencies, and the international community for the purpose of sharing information and developing complementary policies and programs. Demonstrated ability to think strategically, meet deliverables within set timelines, and communicate well with external and internal stakeholders. Factor 4:�� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� �(10 points) International Experience: Past experience involving law enforcement reform overseas, with a particular emphasis on the countries of the former Soviet Union; which may include strategic advising of host country law enforcement, development of U.S. government law enforcement assistance programming, and procuring assistance items for host country law enforcement organizations. 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 ($89,505 - $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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