SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Justice Sector Advisor-Corrections
- Notice Date
- 10/13/2023 8:02:48 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-24-003-INL
- Response Due
- 10/27/2023 12:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 11/11/2023
- Point of Contact
- Cecille Washington
- E-Mail Address
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WashingtonCD@state.gov
(WashingtonCD@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:� � � � Justice Sector Advisor-Corrections (JSA-C) Location:�� � � �� ��� �Tegucigalpa, Honduras Salary Level:� � � � �FS-02 - $95,225 - $139,841 (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: ��� ��� �October 13, 2023�� ��� � Closing date:� � � � � � �October 27, 2023 Closing Time:� � � � � � 3:00 p.m. EST�� ��� � Solicitation Number:� PSC-24-003-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 received 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: �� �Cecille D. 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):� 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. Equal employment opportunity policy - The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service 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): 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. � The INL Section in Honduras implements programs funded by INL�s Office of Western Hemisphere Programs (INL/WHP). �The Bureau is responsible for the development, coordination, implementation, and supervision of international narcotics control, law enforcement activities, and international criminal justice issues for the DOS. In Honduras, INL supports comprehensive programming with the goal of increasing the government�s institutional capacity to counter domestic and transnational crime, reduce the flow of illicit narcotics, and improve citizen security. �INL also seeks to build the capacity of the justice sector of Honduras to provide accountability, protect the rights of citizens, and promote the rule of law. �INL programs provide training, technical support, and mentoring to justice sector officials to effectively manage, investigate, and prosecute complex crimes. �INL also supports civil society efforts to increase access to justice for the citizens of Honduras, particularly vulnerable populations.� The purpose of the Personal Services Contract is to support the coordination of INL/Honduras� corrections activities under the Justice Sector framework. �The Justice Sector Advisor - Corrections (JSA-C) position will support, assist, and advise INL on the development, implementation, and oversight of corrections programming including contracts, grants, interagency agreements (IAAs), and letters of agreement. �The Justice Sector Advisor � Corrections will liaise with host government, multilateral, and interagency, and civil society partners to create, socialize, and implement a corrections program. �The Justice Sector Advisor - Corrections will advise on issues and developments in Honduran rule of law and corrections through regular consultations with host country counterparts/interlocutors and provide subject matter expertise on corrections. �The JSA-C will prepare regular reports for INL including drafting sections of various information requests, weekly and other reports, cables, and briefings. �The incumbent will have complementary roles as a program manager and subject-matter advisor. The Justice Sector Advisor - Corrections will coordinate programs with Honduran government entities, international organizations and civil society, interagency partners working on justice sector activities on behalf of the U.S. Embassy (most notably USAID) and other INL offices in the region, and other advisors and/or contractors working for INL programs in Honduras. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Under the direct supervision of the Tegucigalpa INL Program Officer for the Justice Sector Program or his/her designee, the Justice Sector Advisor - Corrections will perform the following duties: 1.�� �Supports the INL/Honduras Program Officer in managing and coordinating INL assistance projects in Honduras related to justice sector and corrections actors. � 2.�� �Oversees specific INL/Honduras projects that provide technical assistance and capacity-building to improve the integrity, efficiency, and effectiveness of the Honduran justice system and promote safe, secure, humane, and transparent corrections systems. 3.�� �Conducts periodic site visits to project locations to perform onsite inspections and assessments of INL projects and programs. 4.�� �Serves as a subject matter expert on corrections, to include policy analysis and program guidance on justice sector and corrections issues. 5.�� �Prepares regular written reports, and prepares/presents other informative material, as appropriate, in furtherance of relevant U.S. goals and objectives. �Analyzes and reports on justice and corrections developments in Honduras, ensuring that the U.S. government is fully informed on the capabilities, capacity, performance, challenges, and opportunities for Honduras. 6.�� �Briefs DOS, Congressional, and other official visitors orally and in writing on the INL-funded corrections programs in Honduras. �Prepares documents, develops itineraries, and accommodates official travelers, as necessary. 7.�� �Serves as a Grants Officer Representative (GOR) or Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for grants and contracts, respectively, under his/her program area, as well as an Agreement Officer Representative (AOR) for interagency agreements (IAAs) and letters of agreement. � 8.�� �In coordination with the INL/Honduras leadership and INL/WHP, contributes to the strategic planning and development of possible future corrections sector projects in Honduras. �Directly supervises locally engaged staff members and provides contractual oversight for third-party contractors that support the Justice Sector Program. � 9.�� �Develops and maintains a comprehensive knowledge of the Honduran legal system, with a particular focus on criminal justice and corrections. �Has and maintains knowledge of both civil law and common law systems of justice, as well as prior expertise or knowledge of systems transition from one style of jurisprudence to another. � 10.�� �Serves as a point of contact for partners regarding INL assistance to Honduras. �Meets frequently with members of civil society, government officials, and other partners to develop projects, negotiate agreements, consult on project implementation, resolve sensitive issues, and evaluate program effectiveness. 11.�� �In coordination with the INL/Honduras leadership and INL/WHP, works to integrate appropriate interagency efforts in the partner country program, and coordinates with other agencies as appropriate, to ensure programs in his/her portfolio are complementary and coordinated with the interagency and international community. This will include coordination with other sections in the Embassy, especially USAID, as well as international donors providing justice sector assistance in Honduras. 12.�� �Ensures all projects in his/her portfolio provide timely written reports, monitoring and evaluation data (M&E), and remain within budget. �Oversees M&E efforts across the corrections program, working closely with INL/Honduras M&E specialists. � 13.�� �In coordination with their INL/WHP counterpart and under the supervision of INL/Honduras leadership, provides recommendations for program amendments, extensions, or gap areas. � 14.�� �Maintains strong personal relationships including but not limited to those internal to the U.S. government (e.g., the INL/Honduras Director and Deputy Director, the INL/Honduras Management Officer, INL/Honduras Program Officers and Program Managers, INL/Honduras contractors and advisors, interagency partners, including USAID, DHS, and others, and Management section) as well as external contacts. 15.�� �Maintains security awareness and safeguards classified information and ensures adherence to the letter and the spirit of U.S. government equal employment opportunity principles. �As requested by the Chief of Mission, the incumbent should make himself/herself available to the Embassy Tegucigalpa Front Office to consult on issues of justice sector development. 16.�� �When required, performs the role of Duty Officer. 17.�� �Performs 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 required Grants Officer Representative (PY220, PY222, PY224) distance learning (DL) courses through the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) and obtains GOR certification within 90 days of arriving at Post. Certification must continue throughout life of contract. 4.�� �Completes the Foreign Affairs Counter Threat (FACT) course (CT650) course through the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) prior to arriving at Post. 5.�� �Completes INL 101 Training within first year at Post. 6.�� �Completes online Equal Employment Opportunity and Harassment Training within thirty days of arriving at Post. 7. Consultations with the INL Program Office and other relevant offices in Washington may be required. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS The place of performance will be the U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Occasional travel within Honduras, to other countries in the region, and to the U.S. may be required. RELATIONSHIPS The Justice Sector Advisor - Corrections (JSA-C) will report to the INL/Honduras Program Officer. �The JSA-C will also engage as needed with the INL/WHP program officer responsible for developing and implementing foreign assistance programs in Honduras. �The JSA-C will coordinate closely with other interagency advisors on the development, implementation, and oversight of rule of law programming and will engage with USAID and international donors to ensure coordination in justice sector and corrections assistance in Honduras.� The Contract Administrator shall be the INL Contracting Officer in Washington. �In no instance shall the INL/Honduras Program 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/Honduras Program 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 This position involves meeting with Government of Honduras officials, organizing training activities and workshops, overseeing corrections initiatives, 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 corrections programs in Honduras. �crime 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 a U.S. accredited institution. 3.�� �A minimum of five (5) years of experience in U.S. and/or international civilian corrections or the criminal justice sector. 4.�� �Demonstrated experience working with personnel at various levels of prison operations from guards working the prison grounds, to squad and section leaders, to outside leaders and community figures. 5.�� �Two (2) years of management experience that include strategic planning, resource management, budgeting, oversight, and evaluation.� 6.�� �Demonstrated two (2) years of experience working and living abroad. � 7.�� �Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. law enforcement, justice, and/or corrections issues. �Experience in interagency coordination, collaboration, and communication.� 8.�� �Demonstrated experience drafting analytical briefing papers, memoranda, letters, reports, and strategic plans for review and/or signature by senior-level officials. �Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. 9.�� �Demonstrated experience establishing spend plans, managing annual budgets, and conducting procurement. 10.�� �Demonstrated ability to read and speak Spanish at the professionally proficient level. 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 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � ��� ��� �(25 points) Demonstrated work experience related to justice or corrections operations. Knowledge of current justice and/or� � � � � � corrections policies and procedures and a displayed ability to integrate competing needs of various security agencies. Professional experience in Latin America preferred. � Factor 2:�� �Program/Management Experience� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � (25 points) Demonstrated management experience in foreign assistance programs, including budget preparation, goods and services procurement, and project implementation and oversight. Management experience will show work with increasing scope and responsibilities at the executive or managerial level. Factor 3:�� �Communication Experience � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � ��� ��� �(20 points) Demonstrated experience in coordinating and negotiating with U.S. government agencies, foreign government agencies, state agencies, international organizations, and/or the private sector. Demonstrated ability to communicate both orally and in writing, in both English and Spanish; this includes preparing well-written reports and giving oral briefings to senior officials.�� � 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:� Written 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, GS-14 equivalent level ($95,225 - $139,841 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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