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SOLICITATION NOTICE

99 -- Senior Law Enforcement Reform Advisor

Notice Date: 7/27/2021 12:30:08 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-21-072-INL
Response Due: 8/10/2021 12:00:00 PM
Archive Date: 08/25/2021
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 Reform Advisor Location: Kyiv, Ukraine 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: July 27, 2021 Closing date:�� August 10, 2021 Closing Time: 3:00 PM ET�� Solicitation Number:�� PSC-21-072-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.� INL�s Office of Europe and Asia programs (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 at U.S. Embassy Kyiv administer government assistance to Ukraine in order to develop its criminal justice sector, reform its security sector, and disrupt transnational organized crime.� This Personal Services Contract (PSC) Senior Law Enforcement Reform Advisor (Advisor) position is located within the US Department of State�s (DOS), Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) section of the US Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine.� The Advisor shall: (1) Assess immediate Ukrainian law enforcement reform needs and survey the landscape of Government of Ukraine (GOU), civil society, and international donor efforts to reform law enforcement; (2) Assist the INL team with developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating ongoing and new law enforcement assistance initiatives; (3) Assist and advise the GOU in developing, implementing, and promoting systemic, organizational, legal, and regulatory reform in the law enforcement and criminal justice sectors; (4) Provide advice and support to the INL Director including law enforcement reform program oversight, planning and budgeting. � The Advisor will provide advice and support to the INL Director and INL Section in Embassy Kyiv, and will provide reform program oversight, strategic planning, and budgeting assistance for the INL Section, especially the law enforcement program team. �The Advisor will also work closely with officials at the Ukrainian Ministry of Internal Affairs and will be expected to develop meaningful relationships with counterparts in the GOU. �The Advisor will serve as an in-country law enforcement assistance and reform consultant and senior training coordinator and will provide advice pertaining to development and implementation of the INL law enforcement assistance program. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Under the direct supervision of the INL Director or his/her designee , the Senior Law Enforcement Reform Advisor will perform the following duties: 1.�� Survey the landscape of Government of Ukraine (GOU), civil society, and international donor efforts to reform law enforcement. 2.�� Review the host country�s law enforcement reform needs; manage, prioritize, and evaluate USG-sponsored law enforcement assistance projects under the guidance and direction of the INL Director and INL/EA in Washington; while informing all stakeholders of the details of such implementation, including progress and problem areas. 3.�� Coordinate with other components of the host country�s criminal justice system to ensure system-wide integration and functionality. � 4.�� Provide strategic planning and program guidance in all phases of the INL law enforcement reform program. �This includes planning, scheduling, and budgeting for new programs; project execution from the study and assessment period to development through acquisition and implementation; monitoring and overseeing ongoing activities; coordinating among vendors, contractors, and GOU officials; and conflict resolution. 5.�� Assist the Director in negotiating law enforcement treaties and other government-to-government agreements, including INL Letters of Agreement for USG-funded bilateral international law enforcement, justice, crime, and narcotics assistance programs with the host government. 6.�� For any contracts, serve as the Contracting Officer�s Technical Representative, preparing program documentation and procurement requirements for law enforcement projects. For interagency agreements and grants, serve as the Agreement Officer and/or Grants Officer�s Representative. 7.�� Communicate and coordinate with other donors to avoid waste and duplication of effort.� 8.�� Draft reports and assessments, provide input to strategy and other briefing papers, and provide oral and written briefs to the INL Director, the INL Program Manager in DC, and leadership at the Embassy and in Washington.� 9.�� Liaise with U.S. Embassy agency representatives involved in law enforcement, including but not limited to, the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Export Control and Related Border Security (EXBS) Program, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Department of Defense (DOD), and others. �� 10.�� Advise and assist in preparing documentation for procurement of systems and equipment, including drafting of electronic Purchase Request (PRs), statements of work (SOWs), requests for source-origin waivers, sole-source justifications, and delivery and acceptance of systems, supplies and equipment procured.� 11.�� Draft and provide advice and assistance in the preparation of required reports, including to the US Congress, INL, and Principals at the State Department and other U.S. federal agencies.� 12.�� Attend and report on general law enforcement meetings, national and international conferences and seminars, and meetings with Ukrainian government officials.� 13.�� Provide advice and assistance in end-use monitoring of U.S. government-supplied commodities and draft annual end-use monitoring reports.� 14.�� Provide advice and assistance in the formulation of the Mission Performance Plan and other strategy and planning exercises undertaken by Embassy Ukraine, EUR Bureau and INL Bureau.� 15.�� Participate in visits by senior officials and serve as an escort or control officer. �Arrange itineraries and logistical support for official visitors.� 16.�� Brief DOS, Congressional, Embassy staff, and other visiting officials on the INL�s role and the status of US-Ukraine law enforcement projects and related initiatives. � 17.�� Perform supervisory duties for law enforcement program staff, among other law enforcement program management roles and responsibilities, as assigned by the INL Director. 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 Contracting Officer Representative (PA296) distance-learning (DL) course through the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) within 120 days of arriving at Post. � 2.�� Completes the Introduction to Working in an Embassy (PN113) distance-learning (DL) course through the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) within the first six (6) months of arriving at Post. 3.�� Completes the mandatory Foreign Affairs Counter-Threat (FACT) Course (OT650) prior to deployment to Post. � 4.�� If applicable - Consultations with the INL Program Office may be required. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS US Embassy Kyiv, Ukraine. Travel to the United States and regions throughout Ukraine will be required. �Regional travel may also be required.� �� RELATIONSHIPS The Advisor will work under the direct supervision of the INL Director �or his/her designee. �The Advisor will initiate law enforcement reform projects and execute approved programs under general supervision �and will support the INL Director with Embassy and Department responsibilities including reporting, budgeting, managing the INL Law Enforcement Team and other administrative duties as assigned. �The INL Director will review the timeliness and effectiveness of the Advisors work. The INL Director will provide yearly performance reviews to the INL/EX/GAPP Contracting Officer in Washington, D.C. to contribute to the incumbent�s official yearly review. COMPLEXITY This position involves planning, organizing and completing financial and organizational analysis of enormous complexity. �Due to the high visibility and political sensitivity of the issues in which INL is involved, there is extreme difficulty in identifying the nature of the issues and planning, organizing and determining the scope and depth of studies/audits to be undertaken. �The PSC 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 EFFECTIVENESS The PSC performs broad and extensive assignments related to a complex administrative/financial program spanning the full-range of citizen safety, law enforcement, rule of law, and counternarcotics programs in Ukraine, 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.�� A Master�s degree in project management, public administration, law enforcement, international relations, or related field, from an accredited institution. 3.�� A minimum of five (5) years of experience in law enforcement operations or managing law enforcement reform international assistance and/or criminal justice reform projects. 4.�� Demonstrated experience developing and managing long-term law enforcement programs, including assessment, monitoring and evaluation. 5.�� Demonstrated experience managing law enforcement assistance programs, including budget preparation, the procurement of goods and services, and implementation and oversight of projects, including law enforcement training initiatives.� 6.�� Demonstrated experience drafting related reports/documents, annual budgets, and strategic plan submissions. 7.�� Demonstrated experience planning, strategizing, implementing and reporting on projects; � 8.�� Demonstrated experience drafting analytical briefing papers, memoranda, letters, and reports for review and/or signature by senior-level officials. 9.�� Demonstrated experience coordinating and working closely with the Department of State and its interagency partners on law enforcement development programs. 10.�� Demonstrated experience working with host-nation counterparts, departments, and ministries to further program objectives. 11.�� Demonstrated experience in procurement and acquisition procedures in a government setting, whether Federal, State, or Local � 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:�� Work Experience�� (30 Points) Demonstrated work experience in managing complex projects which include determining and validating requirements, implementing progress on projects, as well as reporting on law enforcement development issues. �Demonstrated experience developing and managing long-term law enforcement programs, including the assessment, monitoring, and evaluation of programs. Demonstrated experience working as part of a Country Team in an Embassy and/or managing programs in a State Department setting. �Experience working in countries undergoing security crises, and/or in Eastern Europe, Eurasia, or Ukraine. � � �� Factor 2:�� Program Experience�� (10 points) Demonstrated experience and expertise in rule of law, law enforcement reform, and/or international criminal justice assistance and/or related training programs. �Individual should demonstrate ability to understand and convey complex criminal justice sector and/or training issues. �Demonstrated experience in preparing budgets, advance acquisition plans, statements of work, procurement orders, purchase requests, sole-source justification waiver requests. �Demonstrated experience planning, strategizing, implementing, and reporting on projects. Factor 3:�� Management & Communication Experience�� (30 points)� Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in a timely and concise manner; interact effectively with others at all levels to prepare, analyze, explain and defend determinations and requirements with respect to conformance to applicable laws, policies and other regulatory guidelines; and advise program officials.�� Demonstrated experience drafting analytical briefing papers, memoranda, letters, and reports for review and/or signature by senior-level officials; coordinating and working closely with the Department of State and its interagency partners on law enforcement development programs; and working with host-nation counterparts, departments, and ministries to further program objectives. 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 � 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 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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