SOLICITATION NOTICE
99 -- Senior Advisor for Money Laundering
- Notice Date
- 8/23/2023 10:37:55 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-23-067-INL
- Response Due
- 8/30/2023 12:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 09/14/2023
- Point of Contact
- Dominique Chittum
- E-Mail Address
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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 Advisor for Money Laundering Location: Remote (place of performance will be the selectee�s home of record within the United States) Salary Level:�� �GS-15 (based on OPM locality pay for selectee�s home of record within the United States) 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: August 23, 2023 Closing date:�� �August 30, 2023 Closing Time: 3:00 PM ET Solicitation Number:�� � PSC-23-067-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): The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is part of the Under Secretariat for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights (J) within the Department of State (DOS). �INL�s mission is to minimize the impact of international crime and illegal drugs on the United States and its citizens by providing effective foreign assistance and fostering global cooperation. � INL�s Office of Global Policy and Programs (GPP) serves as the focal point for counterdrug and anti-crime policy and programs, while also serving as the Bureau�s institutional link with multilateral entities and overseeing a wide-array of anti-crime sanctions and deterrence tools. �INL/GPP is also responsible for drafting Volume II of the annual International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR), a Congressionally-mandated report that is due March 1 of each year. �The report provides information about approximately 90 �major money laundering jurisdictions� (a term defined by stature), focusing on the nature of each country�s narcotics-related money laundering vulnerabilities and its legal, regulatory, and enforcement responses. �The report also provides an overview of trends and of U.S. capacity building efforts on behalf of foreign jurisdictions. �The Volume is produced on a tight schedule from summer each year through the following March. � � The Senior Advisor will spearhead INL/GPP�s drafting and clearance process of the money laundering section of the International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR). �This includes coordinating within the Department (and, as appropriate, the interagency) on country selection, transmitting tasking cables, receiving responses, organizing work to ensure timely drafting and editing of INCSR submissions, drafting introductory and other sections, working with the Department and interagency representatives to clear draft reports, and compiling the final Volume in publication format.� Effective performance of this critical annual task requires comprehensive expertise, drafting and editing ability, superb coordination skills, and the ability to analyze complex technical and policy information relating to money laundering and descriptions. Additionally, the AML Advisor must have the ability to produce rationales or justifications leading to conclusions that can withstand scrutiny of USG entities, foreign partners, and international money laundering experts. � DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Under the direct supervision of the Washington-based INL/GPP Division Chief or his/her designee, the Senior Advisor will perform the following duties: 1.�� �Coordinate the workflow of country selection, tasking, submissions, editing, preparations, clearances, and final formatting of the estimated 200-page INCSR money laundering volume to ensure INL meets the March 1 deadline. 2.�� �Communicate with, receive guidance from, and provide updates to INL/GPP management. 3.�� �Coordinate within INL, within the Department, and, as appropriate, with the interagency, on selection of jurisdictions, in accordance with agreed standards and statutory requirements. � 4.�� �Draft, clear, and disseminate the tasking cable, including up-to-date and effective instructions on content and format. 5.�� �Ensure that conclusions and recommendations in reports can be recognized and supported by USG federal agency experts, as well as defended in case of complaints by foreign interlocutors.� 6.�� �Follow up with desks and posts to ensure timely submission and revision. 7.�� �Assist in coordinating and preparing country reports.� 8.�� �Draft country reports for selected countries if needed. 9.�� �Draft introductory and other general materials. 10.�� �Provide technical analytical expertise relating to money laundering activities, methods, organizations and techniques. �� 11.�� �Update and maintain country-specific, cumulative, and analytical charts and tables. 12.�� �Ensure factual accuracy of submissions from posts. 13.�� �Edit submissions to ensure consistency with the INCSR format and style guidelines. 14.�� �Clear drafts with interagency contributors and Department clearers, establishing and maintaining contact with them to ensure up-to-date POCs and timely responses. 15.�� �Maintain factual content to track changes resulting from discussions with geographic and functional DOS bureaus and USG agencies. 16.�� �Compile the final Volume in publication format. 17.�� �Participate in, or provide support for, production of materials responding to jurisdictions that request meetings to discuss reports on their performance. 18.�� �Make suggestions on improving the INCSR process and product. 19.�� �When required, performs the role of Duty Officer. 20.�� �Performs other duties as requested and assigned that are directly related to this Statement of Work. 21.�� �Performs 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.� TRAININGS & DISTANCE LEARNING COURSES None. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS The place of performance will be the selectee�s home of record within the United States. The INL/GPP office is located at 2401 E Street, NW, Suite 505, Washington DC 20037. �While some meetings requiring the contractor�s presence will be held at Department facilities, 75%-95% of work performance can be conducted via telework from a location outside Washington, DC, with the permission of INL/GPP. �(Note: �The capacity to telework from a remote location is the responsibility of the contractor, i.e., this is not a requirement under the contract and not funded by the USG, with the exception of a USG-provided device needed for access to the Department unclassified email system. �Additionally, the PSC must live within a 51-mile radius of Washington, DC in order to receive Washington, DC locality pay. �If PSC lives in another location, appropriate locality pay will be applied based on address). � RELATIONSHIPS The Senior Advisor reports to the INL/GPP Division Chief, his/her designee. � The Contract Administrator shall be the INL Contracting Officer in Washington. �In no instance shall the INL/GPP Division Chief 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/GPP Division Chief 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. TELEWORK� This position has been designated as 100% remote. � LEVEL OF EFFORT This part-time position is not to exceed 700 hours within the period of performance, mostly between August and March of each year during the drafting and editing of the annual report. 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 & 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 INL/GPP, 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 clearance, medical clearance, and ethics clearance (if applicable). (Security clearance upgrade to Top Secret level may be required.) 2.�� �Bachelor�s degree from an accredited U.S. institution. 3.�� �A minimum of ten (10) years of professional anti-money laundering (AML) or related financial crime experience, with progressive responsibility in any of the areas of law enforcement financial investigations, financial intelligence, legal/prosecutorial, international standards, or banking/financial regulatory functions. 4.�� �A minimum of five (5) years of experience drafting or compiling publicly available reports or similar materials. 5.�� �Demonstrated experience with State Department and USG interagency coordination. � 6.�� �Demonstrated ability and experience working with wide range of personnel at all levels of an organization/government. 7.�� �Demonstrated broad knowledge of AML issues and international financial standards. 8.�� �Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. 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 (20 points) Demonstrated knowledge and experience of AML concepts; experience drafting or compiling public reports or similar materials; conducting AML training/capacity building; and negotiating interagency coordination on AML policies and priorities.� Factor 2�� �Leadership/Interpersonal Skills (10 points) �� ��� �Demonstrated ability to effectively liaise with foreign governments and the USG interagency; work independently with general guidance; and work as a member of a small, highly specialized team in an office environment. Factor 3�� �Knowledge/Skills (20 points) Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with AML standards and capacity building; demonstrated knowledge of related foreign policy and international affairs issues. Factor 4�� ��� �Communication (20 points) Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in all areas and with various organization levels, both orally and in writing.� BASIS OF RATING: Offerors who clearly meet the Education/Experience Requirements will be further evaluated based on scoring of the Evaluation Factor responses. Offerors are required to address each of the Evaluation Factors in a separate document describing specifically and accurately what experience, training, education and/or awards they have received that are relevant to each factor. Failure to specifically address the Evaluation Factors may result in your not receiving credit for all of your pertinent experience, education, training and/or awards. The Offeror Rating System is as Follows:� Evaluation Factors have been assigned the following points:� Factor #1 � 20 Factor #2 � 10� Factor #3 � 20� Factor #4 � 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 GS-15 (based on OPM locality pay for selectee�s home of record within the United States). 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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