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SOLICITATION NOTICE

99 -- Gang and Tactical Police Advisor

Notice Date: 3/29/2022 1:48:52 PM
Notice Type: Solicitation
NAICS: 921190 — Other General Government Support
Contracting Office: ACQUISITIONS - INL WASHINGTON DC 20520 USA
ZIP Code: 20520
Solicitation Number: PSC-22-031-INL
Response Due: 4/12/2022 12:00:00 PM
Archive Date: 04/27/2022
Point of Contact: Samantha D. Brown
E-Mail Address: brownsd@state.gov
(brownsd@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: Gang and Tactical Police Advisor Location: Port-au-Prince, Haiti Salary Level: FS-02 - $91,475 - $134,334 (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: March 29, 2022 Closing date:� April 12, 2022 Closing Time: 3:00 PM ET Solicitation Number: PSC-22-31-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: Form SF 171 (Completed and signed) Complete resume. In order to fully evaluate your offer your resume must include: 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. Specific duties performed that fully detail the level and complexity of the work. Names and contact information (phone and email) of your current and/or previous supervisor(s). Education and any other qualifications including job-related training courses, job-related skills, or job-related honors, awards or accomplishments. 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. Evaluation Factor document specifically addressing:� Each of the Evaluation Factors shown in the solicitation below. Responses must be limited to 500 words per Evaluation Factor. Any additional words above the limit will neither be read nor scored. Note: The Evaluation Factors are worth 70 out of 100 points. Offerors are required to address each of the Evaluation Factors in a separate document describing specifically and accurately what experience, training, education and/or awards they have received that are relevant to each Factor. � 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: �� Samantha D. Brown �� U.S. Department of State �� INL/EX/GAPP �� BrownSD@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): Form SF 171 (Completed and signed) Resume � Evaluation Factor Responses 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/Samantha D. Brown E-mail: BrownSD@state.gov Direct questions regarding this solicitation to: INL/Samantha D. Brown E-mail: BrownSD@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�reports to�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 INL Section at the U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince, Haiti (INL-PaP), supports the Haitian National Police (HNP)�s development as a professional and accountable institution capable of managing Haiti�s internal security.��Combating gang influence is INL�s top priority in Haiti.��Haitian gangs are the�primary source�of instability and pose an increasing threat to the country as they�expand influence and geographic presence, including control�over large�portions of Port-au-Prince.��Increasingly organized and heavily armed gangs outman and outmaneuver the HNP, eroding citizen trust in the HNP.� INL�is�supporting the HNP in undertaking�a�multi-pronged�approach�of�suppressing�Haitian gangs including�supporting the HNP to develop anti-gang tactical response capabilities.��The Gang and Tactical Police Advisor (GTPA) will provide technical law enforcement expertise on behalf of INL and in support of host-nation efforts to�establish�and build operational capacity of an�anti-gang tactical unit.� The purpose of this Personal Services Contract is to fill the position�of Gang and Tactical Police Advisor (GTPA).� The PSC�will�provide�expert guidance and coordination to INL-PaP regarding U.S. Government�support for the HNP�tactical anti-gang capacity building.��The�GTPA will support�a PSC Senior Law Enforcement Advisor leading the development and management of INL-funded�contracts�to provide�tactical trainers and�other�capacity building support to enhance HNP anti-gang operational capabilities.� He/she�will�provide technical law enforcement expertise, policy guidance, technical assistance, and training on behalf of INL-PaP in support of host-nation efforts to vet anti-gang unit members and planning for longer-term anti-gang efforts and tactical capabilities to reduce gang activity throughout Haiti, including HNP cross unit coordination and intelligence-sharing.� He or she also will provide subject matter expertise for other INL- Haiti�assistance portfolios as needed.� This is an advisory position.� GTPA�has no law enforcement authority in�Haiti.� The�GTPA�may conduct field observations of�relevant�HNP units,�but GTPA�will not directly involve him/herself in police operations and will take all necessary precautions to remain well away from the site of any operation where there is a heightened risk�to personal�safety.� DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES� Under the direct supervision of the INL PaP Program Lead/Tactical Expert-Senior Law Enforcement Advisor (SLEA) PSC, the GTPA will perform the following duties: Coordinate with and support SLEA efforts with the SWAT development and training program. In coordination with the SLEA, provide advice, design, and oversee efforts to enhance HNP�s capabilities, including oversight of vetting contracts, supporting the development of accountability mechanisms, and HNP planning for long-term tactical training and anti-gang planning. In consultation with the SLEA, develop and maintain an assistance plan that will promote effective and sustainable anti-gang and tactical/operational practices. Foster collaborative partnerships among the�HNP tactical anti-gang unit�and other relevant HNP units, including counternarcotics (BLTS), border patrol (POLIFRONT),�Inspector General (IG), community policing unit, crowd control and anti-riot unit (CIMO), and�Judicial Investigative Police (DCPJ). Provide advice and assistance in the preparation of procurement documentation for technical services, training, and commodities in addition to monitoring procurement actions, including drafting source-origin waivers, bid solicitations, scopes of work, and delivery and acceptance of procured items. Support and�provide oversight�related�to the�vetting,�training�and�professionalization, and organizational structure�efforts�to increase the effectiveness of�Haitian�police tactical units.� Draft and provide advice and assistance in the preparation of required reports, including to the U.S. Congress, INL Bureau, and other U.S. federal agencies.� Contribute to the annual End Use Monitoring Report. Regularly monitor and evaluate programs to ensure their effectiveness and compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies.� Develop and report and metrics and indicators to demonstrate program effectiveness.� Conduct site visits�and evaluations.�� Serve as Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Grants Officer Representative (GOR), or Agreement Officer Representative (AOR), as needed for management, monitoring, and implementation of�anti-gang and tactical programs in Haiti.� Perform other duties as requested and assigned that are directly related to this Statement of Work. When required, perform the role of Duty Officer. TRAINING & DISTANCE LEARNING COURSES� Complete the Contracting Officer Representative (PA296) distance-learning (DL) course through the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) within 120 days of arriving at Post.�� Complete 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.� If applicable�- Complete the mandatory Foreign Affairs Counter-Threat (FACT) Course (OT650) prior to deployment to Post.�� As required by the INL PaP Director � Complete INL/PREP and/or INL/POST training provided by INL/KM If applicable�� Complete consultations with the INL Program Office.� PLACE OF PERFORMANCE & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS� The�GTPA�is based at the U.S. Embassy in�Port-au-Prince, Haiti.� Travel�within Haiti�is required on an ad-hoc basis according to the needs of the position.��Travel�within�the Western Hemisphere�or to the United States may be required.�� RELATIONSHIP� The GTPA reports directly to the designated Program Lead and Tactical Expert- Senior Law Enforcement Advisor at U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince.� The�GTPA�will liaise with other agencies/governments�in relevant fields and host government contacts.� The Contract Administrator shall be the INL Contracting Officer in Washington.� In no instance shall the INL PaP Director, SLEA or any other individual be authorized to alter or modify the terms and conditions of the contract or waive the Government's requirements, price, delivery, or other terms and conditions.� The Contracting Officer must authorize such changes in writing. The SLEA 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 GTPA must be able to review host country anti-gang operational needs; develop and manage relationships with multiple INL personnel, law enforcement units, host government officials, and interested offices in Washington D.C.; ensure sustainability of projects through provision of assistance; and have the ability to integrate competing needs of needs of U.S. government and partner nation entities involved in community policing activities. This position involves planning,�organizing,�and completing financial and organizational analysis of high complexity.� Due to the visibility and political sensitivity of the matters 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 GTPA 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 & 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 Haiti, 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 U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain Department of State Secret level security clearance, medical clearance, and �ethics clearance (if applicable). (Security clearance upgrade to Top Secret level may be required). A minimum of ten (10) years� experience as a sworn civilian law enforcement officer or as a military officer with security related duties in an organization of at least twenty-five (25) personnel and having attained a rank equivalent to a lieutenant. Graduate of an accredited U.S. university with a Bachelor�s degree or higher. The requirement for a�Bachelor�s�degree may be substituted for a total of 15 years� experience as a sworn civilian law enforcement officer or as a U.S. Special Forces officer. Demonstrated five (5) years of police capacity building program experience, such as experience with anti-gang/tactical capacity building, law enforcement accountability, and/or establishing a police presence in difficult high-crime zones/areas. Demonstrated experience working with international policing programs, policing tactics and theories, and management of resources.� Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with foreign law enforcement officials. Demonstrated relevant work experience in law enforcement program management, training, and problem-solving methodologies. Demonstrated communication and liaison skills appropriate to work with a wide variety of governmental, public, and private sector representatives, as well as with local community members and groups. Demonstrated relevant work experience in law enforcement�operations�program management, training, and problem-solving methodologies.� Demonstrated excellent oral and written English communication skills, negotiation skills, and interpersonal skills.�� Demonstrated experience working with host-nation counterparts,�interagency, and implementers�to further program objectives.� Physically able to reside in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti or other location as assigned, and travel�within�the�region.�� 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:�� Law Enforcement/Special Operations�Experience�� (25�points)� Demonstrated experience as a law enforcement�or special operations�officer.� Experience advising/supporting international anti-gang, vetting/accountability, and/or tactical/operational police capacity building programs.��Overseas experience�building capacity�of�law enforcement in�Haiti, Caribbean, and/or Central or South America.�� Factor�2�� Program Management�� (25�points)�� Demonstrated experience managing, monitoring, and reporting on police capacity building programs.� Demonstrated knowledge and work experience�managing successful law enforcement training programs, including developing metrics and indicators.� Factor�3�� Implementation and Coordination� �� (20 points)� Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a diverse team and to coordinate with relevant U.S. Government agencies, foreign government officials.��Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships�with�partner nation law enforcement�to develop tactical and�operational capabilities.��Demonstrated ability to work effectively in Haiti or in similar overseas environments.� Proficiency in French and/or Creole (FSI 3/3 or equivalent) highly preferred. �� BASIS OF RATING:�� Offerors who clearly meet the Education/Experience Requirements will be further evaluated� based on scoring of the Evaluation Factor responses. Offerors are required to address each of� the Evaluation Factors in a separate document describing specifically and accurately what�� experience, training, education and/or awards they have received that are relevant to each�� factor. Failure to specifically address the Evaluation Factors may result in your not receiving� credit for�all of�your pertinent experience, education, training and/or awards.� The Offeror Rating System is as Follows:�� Evaluation Factors have been assigned the following points:�� Factor #1 ��25� Factor #2 ��25� Factor #3 ��20� 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 ($91,475 - $134,334 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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