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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF DECEMBER 16, 2022 SAM #7689
SOURCES SOUGHT

R -- Police Education & Training Advisor

Notice Date: 12/14/2022 6:19:40 AM
Notice Type: Sources Sought
NAICS: 921190 — Other General Government Support
Contracting Office: ACQUISITIONS - INL WASHINGTON DC 20520 USA
ZIP Code: 20520
Solicitation Number: PSC-23-010-INL
Response Due: 1/3/2023 12:00:00 PM
Point of Contact: Cecille Washington
E-Mail Address: WashingtonCD@state.gov
(WashingtonCD@state.gov)
Description: 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:�� Police Education & Training Advisor (PETA) Location:�� Guatemala City, Guatemala 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:� �� Wednesday, December 14, 2022�� Closing date:�� Tuesday, January 3, 2023 Closing Time:� �� 3:00 p.m. EST�� Solicitation Number: �� PSC-23-010-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: �� Cecille Washington �� U.S. Department of State �� INL/EX/GAPP �� Washingtoncd@state.gov Sincerely, Katelynn E. 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 Offeror�s 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/Cecille D. Washington E-mail: Washingtoncd@state.gov Direct questions regarding this solicitation to: INL/Cecille D. Washington E-mail: Washingtoncd@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 Office of Western Hemisphere Programs (INL/WHP) develops and manages law enforcement, justice sector, narcotics control, and corrections programs and contributes to policy formation on civilian security issues for countries in the Western Hemisphere.� INL/WHP is responsible for coordinating policy and programs with other U.S. government departments and agencies involved in anticrime and narcotics control activities, including the Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of the Treasury, and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The purpose of this Personal Services Contract is to fill a Police Education and Training Advisor (PETA) position to the INL section at the U.S. Embassy in Guatemala City, Guatemala.� The PETA will provide specialized law enforcement training expertise to develop the INL Guatemala Police Education and Training Program and oversee all management aspects of the program (to include funding, training, equipment, accountability, and implementer performance).� The PETA will advise and support all matters related to the: Accreditation, development, and operation of the Guatemalan National Civil Police Academy (Academy), Creation, development, and implementation of a continuing education system to train the Guatemalan National Civil Police (PNC), Creation, development, and implementation of a performance-based recognition program for the PNC, and Provision of technical assistance to the PNC.� The PETA will also provide internal controls and accountability for the delivery of technical assistance, training, equipment, and other assistance.� DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Under the direct supervision of the INL Citizen Security Officer or his/her designee, the PETA will perform the following duties: Assesses the PNC�s institutional capacity and advise the Citizen Security Officer, INL Guatemala, and INL/WHP on PNC performance to recommend PNC training programs. Identifies opportunities for effective PNC training programs in Guatemala, and where appropriate, regional or U.S-based forums, including law enforcement professionalization and training standardization, gang deterrence and suppression tactics, and use of force.� The PETA will draw on subject matter expertise in police training, law enforcement, and program management involving U.S. government assistance.� The PETA will also be responsible for managing projects, resources and people under the program. Advises and assists in planning, developing, and administering INL and Guatemalan government resources to develop and improve all aspects of PNC education, training and career progression, including PNC academies, continuing education, and employee evaluation program, by developing instructors, education platforms, and curriculum. Liaises with and assists the various PNC units to develop viable capacity building and professionalization projects in the fields of police training, vetting, accountable policing and oversight, career development, recognition systems, reprimand procedures, and institutional oversight and reform.� Acts as liaison with the PNC and relevant offices and agencies of the U.S. Mission in Guatemala City. Liaises and advises on intra and interagency law enforcement coordination, including instructors, PNC academies support, personnel, police managers/executives, and prosecutors. Collaborates with PNC officials to modernize and standardize their selection and training operating procedure through technology.� Facilitates the PNC Academy's� training accreditation. Develops and maintains professional relationships with host government law enforcement officials to ensure close, cooperative working relationships. Analyzes and reports on law enforcement developments in Guatemala, ensuring that the U.S. government is fully informed on the capabilities, capacity, performance, and opportunities regarding the PNC. Briefs Department, Congressional, and other official visitors orally and in writing on INL-funded law enforcement projects in Guatemala.� Prepares documents, develops itineraries, and accommodates official travelers, as necessary.� Prepares regular written reports, and prepares/presents other informative material, as appropriate, in furtherance of relevant U.S. policies, goals, and objectives. Conducts field surveys, monitoring and evaluation of programs, assessments, and special studies, as directed. Assists in the preparation of required reporting such as the annual budget request for International Narcotics, Crime and Law Enforcement (INCLE) funds and the Mission Resource Request.� Coordinates annual reporting requirements for INL (e.g., the End-Use Monitoring Report).� Prepares program documentation and procurement requirements for PNC training projects.� Helps prepare regular reporting, including monthly status reports on budget planning, execution, and project implementation. Provides expert analysis and guidance in program planning, budget preparation, and project procurement pertaining to the PNC Academies, as well as continuing education and training. Contributes to developing INL�s monitoring and evaluation efforts, including by providing regular metrics updates to INL�s monitoring contractor (Dexis) and INL leadership in both Guatemala and Washington, D.C. Establishes and maintains appropriate internal management control systems.� Ensures that INL projects are not subject to waste, fraud, or mismanagement.� Manages and monitors the use of all U.S.-provided commodities intended for PNC training purposes.� Maintains security awareness and properly handles classified and controlled items and information. When required, performs the role of Duty Officer. Performs other duties as requested and assigned that are directly related to this Statement of Work. TRAININGS & DISTANCE LEARNING COURSES Completes the Grants Officer Representative (PY472, PY474, PY76 and PY478) distance-learning (DL) through the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) within 120 days of arriving at Post.� May be required to complete the Contracting Officer�s Representative (PA296) DL course at a later time. Completes the Introduction to Working in an Embassy (PN113) DL course through the FSI within the first six (6) months of arriving at Post. Completes the mandatory Foreign Affairs Counter-Threat (FACT) Course (CT650) prior to deployment to Post.� Consultations with the INL Western Hemisphere Programs Office and other domestic USG offices may be required. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS The place of performance will be the U.S. Embassy Guatemala City, Guatemala. Occasional travel within Guatemala, to other countries in the region, and to the U.S. may be required. RELATIONSHIPS The PETA will report to the INL Citizen Security Police Program Officer (Citizen Security Officer) or his/her designee at the U.S. Embassy Guatemala City, Guatemala.� The PETA will also liaise, coordinate with, and work with INL Guatemala Director/Deputy and programs on a routine basis and as applicable with INL/WHP staff in Washington, D.C.� The PETA will provide general policy and administrative direction concerning program priorities and objections.� The PETA will liaise with other agencies and host government contacts active in the fields of law enforcement and training.� The PETA will establish scope and objectives of training-related projects. The PETA will exercise independent judgment in developing new and improved PNC training courses, approaches and techniques, including continuing education and training systems. The PETA will monitor all PNC training, analyze their effectiveness, and suggest improvements. The Contract Administrator is the INL Contracting Officer in Washington, D.C. In no instance shall the INL/Guatemala Citizen Security Police Program Officer (Citizen Security Officer) 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 INL/Guatemala Citizen Security Police Program Officer (Citizen Security Officer) 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 PETA will analyze, plan, organize, implement, evaluate and monitor all aspects of police training in Guatemala, including citizen security, law enforcement, rule of law, and counternarcotics classes, field training, and continuing education in Guatemala.� This position involves highly complex statistical, financial, and organizational program analyses.� The PETA will work in an environment of high visibility and political sensitivities related to citizen security in Guatemala.� The PETA is expected to address difficult scenarios by separating the substantive nature of the program or issues into their components and determining the nature and magnitude of the program 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 & EFFECTIVENES The PETA will perform broad and extensive assignments related to complex programs spanning the Guatemalan police education system, including basic police academy, specialized training, field training, police management (officers� academy), continuing law enforcement education, and instructor development and recruiting, to develop a professional and effective law enforcement organization to combat transnational criminal organizations, narcotics trafficking, irregular migration, and crime in Guatemala, 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). Bachelor�s degree from an accredited U.S. institution and ten (10) years of law enforcement experience; or, a high school degree, a valid graduate certificate from an accredited police academy or other city, state, or federal law enforcement agency and fifteen (15) years of law enforcement experience. A minimum of one (1) year of police supervisory experience at the rank of Sergeant or above. Demonstrated two (2) years of experience working and living abroad developing and managing bilateral or multilateral law enforcement, rule of law, and/or security assistance programs, including assessment, monitoring, and evaluation. Demonstrated experience training/instructing law enforcement personnel. Demonstrated experience planning, strategizing, implementing and reporting on projects. Demonstrated experience drafting analytical briefing papers, memoranda, letters, reports, and strategic plans for review and/or signature by senior-level officials. Demonstrated experience establishing spend plans, managing annual budgets, and conducting procurement. Demonstrated ability to read and speak Spanish and English at the professionally proficient level. EVALUATION FACTORS (Used to determine the competitive ranking of qualified offerors.)� Offerors should cite specific, relevant and illustrative examples for each factor.� Responses must be limited to 500 words per factor.� Any additional words above the limit will neither be read nor scored. Factor 1:�� Work Experience�� (30 Points) Demonstrated work experience in managing law enforcement, rule of law, and/or security related projects, including determining requirements, developing plans, managing implementation, conducting oversight, and reporting on results. Factor 2:�� Program Budget Experience�� (15 points) Demonstrated experience preparing budgets, spend plans, statements of work, procurement orders, purchase requests, sole-source justification waiver requests. Factor 3:�� Management & Communication Experience�� (25 points) Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in English and Spanish, in a timely and concise manner; interact effectively with others at all levels; prepare, analyze, explain and defend determinations and requirements with respect to conformance to applicable laws, policies and other regulatory guidelines; and advise program officials.� Demonstrated experience managing and motivating teams and individuals to achieve their potential. BASIS OF RATING:� Offerors who clearly meet the Minimum Requirements will be further evaluated based on scoring of the Evaluation Factor responses.� Offerors are required to address each of the Evaluation Factors in a separate document describing specifically and accurately what experience, training, education and/or awards they have received that are relevant to each factor.� Failure to specifically address the Evaluation Factors may result in your not receiving credit for all your pertinent experience, education, training and/or awards. Written Evaluation Factors have been assigned the following points: Factor #1 � 30 Factor #2 � 15 Factor #3 � 25 Total Possible � 70 Points Interview Performance � 30 points Satisfactory Professional Reference Checks � Pass/Fail (no points assigned) Past performance evaluation of applicant�s ability to perform under the contract.� In conducting the evaluation, the U.S. government reserves the right to utilize all evaluation information available, whether provided by the applicant or obtained from other sources. Total Possible Points: 100 The most qualified candidates may be interviewed, required to provide a writing sample, and demonstrate an ability to operate commonly used office applications. INL will not pay for any expenses associated with the interviews. In addition, applications (written materials and interviews) will be evaluated based on content as well as on the applicant's writing, presentation, and communication skills. In the event that an applicant has fully demonstrated his/her qualifications and there are no other competitive applicants, INL reserves the right to forego the interview process. Professional references will be evaluated for applicants being considered for selection. COMPENSATION (BASE PAY) This position has been designated at the FS-02, GS-14 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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Place of Performance: Address: Guatemala City, GTM; Country: GTM
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