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R -- PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT -- DEPUTY AVIATION ADVISOR -- LIMA, PERU SOL PSC-00-015 (INL) DUE 082100 POC Mary Pat Hayes-Crow, FAX 202-776-8775 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contracting officer by email, Hayes-CrowMP2@state.gov. The U.S. Embassy, Lima has a requirement for a personal services contract (PSC) to provide planning, operational and logistical support and contract oversight for the bilateral counternarcotics aviation program in Peru. The PSC: (a)performs oversight and evaluation of contractor operations. (b)plans work, sets or negotiates deadlines and completion dates and reviews and accepts final work. (c)identifies developmental and training needs. (d)maintains operational contact with field coordinators and directs bilateral/multilateral activities. (e)serves as the forward field coordinator at forward operating sites. (f)develops plans and programs for improving the institutional capabilities of the Peruvian aviation unit. (g)helps the Peruvian National Police (PNP) Aviation unit to develop, coordinate, organize and implement operational systems and procedures. (h)develops operational tactics and new training procedures through the Office of Aviation training/standardization staff. (i)analyzes all facets of aviation operations management involving a fleet of tactical rotary wing and transport aircraft. (j) implements and oversees execution of operations and maintenance training programs providing bilateral aviation support to Peru. (k)assists in the development, design and implementation of bilateral aviation projects, infrastructure development and project oversight. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (a) U.S. citizen eligible for State Department security clearance. (b)Bachelor's degree or equivalent (i.e., Associates degree with five years related experience or ten years related experience in the military, law enforcement, international development, international affairs, or public administration). (c)Typing and basic computer skills. (d)Spanish language ability at the R/3, S/3 level. (e)FAA helicopter pilot rated or military equivalency with minimum of 1500 hours flying. Advanced skills as an Instructor pilot, Standardization Instructor pilot and Instrument Flight examiner highly desired. (f) Thorough knowledge of FAA regulations. (g)In-depth knowledge of aviation aircrew training and standardization programs. (h) Extensive experience as an aircraft operations officer/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 deployment of aircraft OCONUS. (i)must be physically qualified to live in Peru and willing to engage in frequent in-country travel to remote locations. (j)As this is a flying position, must complete a FAA second class medical examination annually. EVALUATION CRITERIA: (a)offeror's ability to plan and analyze international counternarcotics aviation operations and logistic support programs. Must cope with such diverse factors as foreign assistance legislation, bilateral agreements, U.S. policy, available USG aircraft support and private sector aviation support. (b)offeror's understanding of aviation program management practices, procurement regulations and guidelines and budget development, execution and monitoring. (c)offeror's demonstrated ability to grasp complex aviation program management issues to include fixed and rotary wing operations; aerial survey and reconnaissance operations; supporting logistics; maintenance programs involving diverse aircraft types. (d)offeror's knowledge of FAA, DOD and International Civil Aviation Organization operations and Federal Acquisition Regulation pertaining to procurement support and aviation contract management. (e)offeror's aeronautical qualifications and flight experience and ability to provide tactical employment advice and instruction to helicopter pilots. (f)offeror's ability to evaluate maintenance management procedures. (g)offeror's basic knowledge of aircraft technical repair procedures. Applicants must submit an SF171 or OF 612 as well as CV and three written references including contact information. Please reference above solicitation number when applying. Salary range is from $45,029 -- $92,356. Applications due by 1600 ET, 8/21/00. Submit by fax (202-776-8775) or email (Hayes-CrowMP2@state.gov). Originals mailed to: Mary Pat Hayes-Crow, INL/RM/MS, U.S. Department of State, 2201 C St NW, SA-4, Washington, DC 20520. Send copy to Irene Cohn, NAS, U.S. Embassy Lima, APO AA 34031, email: cohnip@state.gov. IMPORTANT: THE SOLICITATION IS CONTAINED IN THIS NOTICE. NO OTHER SOLICITATION WILL BE MAILED OUT. Posted 07/20/00 (W-SN477080). (0202)

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