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SOLICITATION NOTICE

99 -- Senior Program Advisor

Notice Date: 6/1/2021 10:46:38 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-21-062-INL
Response Due: 6/15/2021 12:00:00 PM
Archive Date: 06/30/2021
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 Program Advisor Location: Washington, DC Salary Level:�� GS-14 - $122,530 - $159,286 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: June 1, 2021 Closing date:�� June 15, 2021 Closing Time: 3:00 PM ET Solicitation Number:�� PSC-21-062-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.� The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is charged with developing strategies and programs to achieve international narcotics control and law enforcement foreign policy objectives. �Washington personnel are involved in policy formulation and implementation; coordination of policies and programs with other United Stated government (USG) agencies, other governments, and with international organizations; development, implementation, oversight and evaluation of overseas programs and projects; and resource management.� The Office for Europe and Asia (INL/EA) is responsible for managing all programmatic activity for international narcotics control and law enforcement programs in the Eurasian and Asian regions. �To accomplish this, INL/EA provides programmatic analysis and management, including oversight and evaluation, for INL offices overseas in the aforementioned regions as well as coordination of international narcotics control and law enforcement assistance programs by other USG agencies including the Departments of Defense (DOD) and Justice (DOJ), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and others. �In the delivery of these programs, the Office also oversees the work of contractors, international organizations, and international non-governmental organizations. The purpose of this Personal Services Contract (PSC) is to serve as a Senior Program Advisor to the INL/EA Director on programming in Central Asia. �The Advisor will serve as a technical and policy advisor on a full range of issues related to transnational organized crime, anticorruption, and justice sector/rule of law reform programming. �The Advisor will assist with program design, management and oversight. �The Advisor will provide justice and security sector-related technical expertise within INL/EA, and support embassies in efforts to build capacities of partner nations in Central Asia. �The Advisor will perform duties in both domestic and foreign locations as assigned by the INL/EA Director.� DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Under the direct supervision of the Washington-based INL/EA Director or his/her designee, the Advisor will perform the following duties: 1.�� Provide expert counsel and assistance in the formulation and implementation of policies and procedures for the programming of INL-funded programs in the Central Asia region. � 2.�� Formulate policy, provide program support, and appropriate policy guidance on the international narcotics control and crime programs for Europe and Asia, but in particular Central Asia and countries within the region as assigned. 3.�� Participate in meetings with senior INL and Department of State (DOS) personnel involved in international narcotics control and law enforcement program issues; gather and analyze information and provide expert counsel and assistance for programs and policies related to an assigned portfolio; provide guidance and advice to senior INL/EA management regarding the formulation and �implementation of counternarcotics and anticrime programs; and draft or revise policy papers, official telegrams and/or memoranda to disseminate applicable policies.� 4.�� Substitute for and/or provide programmatic assistance to senior staff in an embassy INL Section, as required, manage day-to-day activities, carry out special projects, and implement new programs in the capacity of Senior Program Advisor. �The Advisor would typically direct the day-to-day program and management operations of an INL Section; assess and evaluate INL policies, procedures, and internal controls; and make/implement recommendations to improve efficiency and overall effectiveness of programming.� 5.�� Conduct (or be assigned to a team tasked with conducting) program evaluation visits at overseas INL Section.� 6.�� Keep fully abreast of significant developments, domestic and foreign, which directly or indirectly affect USG drug control and law enforcement efforts. �Make recommendations to seventh floor principals for changes to program objectives to reflect new developments or goals in foreign policy. 7.�� Represent the DOS at intra- and inter-agency meetings related to programs within his/her responsibility. �Participate in bilateral and multilateral international narcotics control and crime assistance programs.� 8.�� Prepare background and briefing materials, speeches and talking points for a range of DOS staff including but not limited to the INL/EA Director, INL Assistant Secretary, and INL Deputy Assistant Secretaries.� 9.�� Prepare regular oral and written status updates regarding strategy and initiatives in relation to Central Asia and specific countries in the region. 10.�� The Advisor works closely with Senior INL personal, as well as with personnel in other bureaus of the DOS, USG agencies, and overseas posts and international organizations. 11.�� When required, perform the role of Duty Officer.� 12.�� Perform other duties as requested and assigned that are directly related to this Statement of Work. 13.�� Perform services that fall within the general scope of work and overall INL mission at physical locations other than Washington INL headquarters, including within other INL offices, bureaus or other USG agencies for a period not to exceed six (6) months.� PLACE OF PERFORMANCE & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS Washington, DC. �Some travel, both domestic and remote locations overseas, is expected.� �� RELATIONSHIPS The Senior Program Advisor will receive general guidance from the INL/EA Director and direct supervision from the Team Leader to whom assigned. �As a recognized authority in analysis and INL program issues, the Advisor will receive administrative, management, and program policy direction concerning overall program priorities and objectives, after which he/she independently negotiates the scope and objectives of each tasking with little input or review by his/her supervisor. � The Advisor typically exercises discretion and judgment in determining whether to broaden or narrow the scope of the assigned programs, projects, or studies. �Completed work is reviewed for potential influence on broad INL policy and goals, fulfillment of objectives, and contributions to advancement of best practices, and is normally accepted without significant changes. The INL/EA 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 work involves planning, organizing, and completing projects and managing day-to-day programs. �Because of the complexity, high visibility, and/or political sensitivity related to many issues with which the Bureau is involved, the Advisor may encounter difficulty in identifying the exact nature of the relevant issues or problems and in planning, organizing, and determining the scope and depth of tasks, studies and/or audits to be undertaken. �The Advisor may also encounter difficulty in separating the substantive nature of programs or issues into their components and determining the best course of action and/or discerning the intent of legislation, policy statements, or bilateral agreements and determining how to best translate the intent into program actions. �The work may require the Advisor to establish new concepts, theories, or programs and considerable effort to resolve previously unyielding problems.� SCOPE AND EFFECTIVENESS The Program Advisor performs a broad range of tasks related to a complex foreign assistance program that spans a full range of counternarcotics, anticrime, criminal justice and civilian police programs throughout the Europe and Asian regions. �INL programs have a significant impact on the domestic and overseas operations of the DOS, as well as on other USG agencies and international organizations. �The Advisor may be required to travel to and work in hazardous duties.� 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 REQUIREMENTS 1.�� U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain Department of State Top Secret level security clearance. 2.�� Master�s degree from an accredited institution. 3.�� A minimum of seven (7) years of work experience with the Department of State (DOS), of which a minimum of three (3) years working in Washington, D.C. at a senior level.� 4.�� Demonstrated experience working on foreign assistance programs in the Central Asia region. 5.�� Demonstrated thorough understanding of the DOS and U.S. embassy organization and operations including the functions of the INL Sections. � 6.�� Demonstrated experience developing and managing counternarcotics or anti-crime programs. Demonstrated broad understanding of counter-narcotics and anti-crime programs managed by international organizations. 7.�� Demonstrated working knowledge of the Russian language. 8.�� Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. 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:�� (15 points) Demonstrated U.S. Government or other international organization experience working on assistance programs in the Central Asian region, preferably those focused on counternarcotics, anticorruption, and rule of law matters. � Factor 2:�� (15 points) Demonstrated experience working at the DOS in a policy and/or program capacity in a regional or functional bureau. � Factor 3:�� (15 points) Demonstrated experience developing and analyzing counter-narcotics and anti-crime programs managed by international organizations. � Factor 4:�� (15 points) Demonstrated knowledge of foreign assistance program implementation practices, preferably INL programs.� Factor 5:�� (10 points) Demonstrated ability to operate independently in a complex and fast-moving work environment with minimal direct supervision. � 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 � 15� Factor #2 � 15� Factor #3 � 15� Factor #4 � 15� Factor #5 � 10� Total Possible � 70 Points� Interview Performance Total Possible � 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 GS-14 equivalent level ($122,530 and $159,286 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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