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R -- CONTRACT WITH U.S. CITIZEN FOR PERSONAL SERVICES SOL S-OPRAQ-98-P-N026 DUE 011199 POC Linda Gower (202) 776-8774; fax (202) 776-8775; E-Mail Gowerlg@state.gov The Department of State, Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, has a requirement for an individual to provide part-time (3 days per week) telecommunications advisory services for a period of one year, with the option to extend the contract not to exceed five years. The GS equivalent grade level is GS-13 through GS-14. Summary of duties: Provides technical professional guidance and assistance in the telecommunications field including, but not limited to, advice on systems design, on-site assistance in operations, maintenance, and installation of telecommunications equipment. Provides on-site training to develop host country capability to utilize and maintain provided telecommunications equipment. Evaluates equipment provided to determine suitability and provides guidance and assistance in modifications to ensure equipment provided fits the needs of specific countries and programs. Prepares performance or design specifications and prepares procurement documents for acquisition of telecommunications equipment. Maintains close liaison with manufacturers to ensure development of appropriate specifications to fit the needs. Serves as electronic/communications advisor to INL on all matters related to narcotics law enforcement communications, video production, and video as a medium for narcotics training. Overseas travel required. Qualifications: Federal Communications Commission General Radio Communications License; 10 years work experience in VHF, UHF, and HF land mobile communications planning, system design, procurement, installation, maintenance, repairs, operations, establishment of training programs and conducting training. Formal electronics and communications training at a technical school or military training facility. DOS Secret security clearance. Evaluation criteria: Work experience in the area of land mobile communications with special emphasis in the areas of VHF-AM, VHF-FM, HF-SSB communications systems and equipment. Special expertise on secure communications systems (Motorola VHF and UHF DVP/DVP-XL and Technical Communications Corporation HF-SS encryption equipment) and Motorola and Datron World Communications communications equipment is considered an asset. (35) Overall formal electronics and communications education level and areas of special training and expertise. (30) Past performance interfacing with associates and project counterparts. Past performance with Latin American projects and Spanish language capability at the FSI S3/R3. (20) Demonstrated ability to be a self starter in planning and carrying out assigned activities, preparing written activity reports and submitting them on a timely basis. (15) INL's authority for personal services contracts is limited to individuals only. Companies may not apply. An SF-171 is required to apply. Posted 12/01/98 (W-SN275967). (0335)

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