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R -- PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT-AVIATION ADVISOR IN BOGOTA SOL PSC-00-10 (INL) DUE 061900 POC POC: Barbra Postell Fax: 202-776-8775 The Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Office of Aviation, Bogota, Colombia has requirement for an individual to provide Aviation Advisory services. The purpose of this personal services contract is to assist the Senior Aviation Advisor in managing the operational direction/guidance to and oversight/evaluation of the aviation support contractor and of CNP aviation operations activities. The incumbent shall: A. Perform oversight and evaluation of contractor operations, which includes but not limited to reviewing and recommending approval of waivers published directives, authorizing use of Office of Aviation aircraft, reviewing contractor flight operations procedures, and monitoring contractor flight proficiency. B. Assist the Senior Aviation coordinator in directing and coordinating aircraft and personnel deployments within Colombia for the purpose of destroying coca and poppy crops through aerial eradication, intercepting illegal drug shipments through aerial interdiction, and provide CNP counter-narcotics aviation training and support for the institutionalization program. C. Develop, coordinate, organize, and implement conprehensive operational systems and procedures for the Office of Aviation/CNP. These operational systems and procedures include but not limited to the Department of State Aircrew Training Program, Department of State Aviation Operations Directives, Department of State Guide to Aviation Training and Standardization, Department of State Aircrew Training Manuals, Office of Aviation Standard Operating Procedures for Counter-narcotics operations in Colombia, and Deployment Operations procedures in support of CNP operations throughout Colombia. D. Develop operational tactics and new training procedures (through the contractor and the Office of Aviation training/standardization staff) for the purpose of enhancing aerial eradication and aerial interdiction operations. E. Provide operational direction and guidance to the contractor and CNP aviationoperations activities and personnel for the purpose of destroying coca and poppy and interdicting the flow of the finished narcotic products into the United States. F. Provide direction and oversight for contractor and CNP aviation training and standardization. Implement DOS INL Office of Aviation flight regulations, aviation training and standardization, and aircrew training programs. Provide oversight of the Rotary Wing aviation standardization program. G. Collect, review and disseminate data on aviation tactics, techniques, and employment in support of the counter-narcotics mission of the Office of Aviation. H. Coordinate for facilities support through NAS and or CNP for contractor operations. I. Assist the Senior Aviation Coordinator in coordinating for logistical support for aviation operations, to include POL and fuel. The incumbent must be a U.S. citizen, have basic knowledge of Aviation Aircrew Training and Standardization Programs, to include operating directives, training and standardization publications, aircrew training manuals, and related documents. Basic knowledge of U.S. Federal Aviation Administration regulations, including but not limited to FAR part I, 61,67,91,135,137,141,143, and 830. Basic knowledge of tactical employment of fixed and rotary wing aircraft in a counter-narcotics operation, including capabilities, limitations and techniques of employment aurcraft used by the Office of Aviation. Experience as an aircraft operations office/manager in a military or civil organization involved in training and standardization of rotary wing pilots, the tactical employment of aircraft in a high threat environment, and the deployment of aircraft to OCONUS locations is desireable. Broad knowledge of and experience in the formulation of plans and policies pertaining to operations and unit level flight training activities. Should have a basic knowledge of command communications, government intelligence procedures, and Department of Stae flight operations procedures. Knowledge of Spanish language is required. Knowledge of and skill and operation of desk top computer based word processing systems. Applicants who meet the qualification requirements will be further evaluated to determine the extent to which their qualifications indicate that they possess the knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics described below: Factor 1: Offeror's ability to develop, coordinate, organize, implement, and oversee a comprehensive procedures for the Departmentof State. Factor 2: Offeror's ability to assist the Senior Aviation Advisor in directing and coordinating aircraft and personnel deployments within Colombia for the purpose of destroying coca and poppy crops through aerial eradication, intercepting illegal drug shipments through aerial interdiction and provide CNP counter-narcotics aviation training and support for the institutionalization program. Factor 3: Offeror's ability to develop operational tactics and new training procedures for the purpose of enhancing aerial eradication and aerial interdiction operations. Factor 4: Offeror's ability to provide operational direction and guidance to the contractor and Colombian National Police Aviation operations activities and personnel for the purpose of destroying coca and poppy, and interdicting the flow of finished narcotic products into the United States. Factor 5: Offeror's ability to: a. Provide direction and oversight for contractor and CNP aviation training and standardization. b. Implement DOS INL Office of Aviation flight regulations, aviation training and standardization,and aircrew training programs. C. Coordinate for facilities support through the Narcotics Affairs Section and the CNP for contractor operations. Along with the SF-171 or OF-612, applicants shall provide CV and three written references including contact information. Please reference the above solicitation number when applying. Salary range is FP-3 thru FP-2 (estimated at $50,960-$92,356). The year 2000 oay comparability increase will apply. Please submit a copy of the application package toINL/Airwing, 1038 South Patrick Drive, Hanger 985, PAFB, FL 32925, ATTN: John McLaughlin or E-mail to McLaughlinJ@state.gov also. IMPORTANT: THE SOLICITATION IS CONTAINED IN THIS NOTICE. NO OTHER SOLICITATION WILL BE MAILED OUT. PROPOSALS MAY BE FAXED TO 202-776-8775, ATTN: BARBRA POSTELL OR E-MAIL TO postellbj@state.gov. Posted 05/19/00 (W-SN456624). (0140)

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