R -- PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH U.S. CITIZEN ABROAD, SENIOR AVIAITON ADVISOR

Notice Date

September 20, 2000

Contracting Office

INL/RM/MS, Department Of State, 2430 E Street NW, SA-44 South Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20520

ZIP Code

20520

Solicitation Number

PSC-00-22 (INL)

Response Due

October 20, 2000

Point of Contact

POC. Barbra Postell FAX 202-776-8775

Description

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 the cover letter of this solicitation. If you are not using Word 97 to view this document, you will have to save the document in the format of the word processor that you are using in order to view and print any standard forms. The number of pages contained in this electronic copy may not exactly correspond to the hard paper copy, although generally all the information is contained herein. DOS is not responsible for any data/text that may not be received when retrieving this document electronically. If the recipient does not notify the contact person that they have obtained this document then any amendments to the document may not be available to the recipients. Amendments to solicitation documents generally contain information critical to the submission of an application. Senior Aviation Advisor ISSUANCE DATE: September 20, 2000 CLOSING DATE: October 20, 2000 SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-00-22(INL) Gentlemen/Ladies: SUBJECT: Solicitation for Personal Services Contractor (PSC) Department of State, American Embassy Bogota, Narcotics Affairs Section, Senior Aviation Advisor The United States Government, represented by the Department of State, is seeking proposals (Standard Form 171's or OF 612's) from U.S. citizens interested in providing the PSC services described in the attached. Submissions shall be in accordance with the attached information at the place and time specified. Any questions may be directed to Barbra Postell, Contract Specialist, INL/RM/MS, DOS, who may be reached at FAX No. (202) 776-8775 or E-Mail postellbj@state.gov. All applications shall be submitted by facsimile or e-mail and originals sent via mail. If sent via courier to: Barbra Postell, INL/RM/RM, Navy Hill South Department of State 2430 E. Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20520 Or American Embassy Bogota Narcotics Affairs Section APO AA 304038 ATTN: Eigil Hansen E-mail to Ehansen@State.gov Late applications shall not be accepted, unless there was a mishandling once received in DOS. Along with the SF171 or OF 612, applicants shall provide CV and three written references including contact information. Applicants are also requested to provide their full mailing address (fax, telephone and/or e-mail where applicable). Applicants should retain for their records copies of all enclosures which accompany their proposals. Please reference the number of this solicitation when sending your application. Any submissions made via e-mail must be in Word 97 or equivalent. Sincerely, Barbra J. Postell Contract Specialist 1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-00-22 (INL) 2. ISSUANCE DATE: September 20, 2000 3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED October 20, 2000 FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 05:00 PM local time 4. POSITION TITLE: Senior Aviation Advisor 5. YEAR 2000 MARKET VALUE: FP-2 (estimated at $62,890-$92,356). The year 2000 pay comparability increase will apply. 6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: November 2000 November 2001 7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Bogota, Colombia 8. JOB DESCRIPTION: See below STATEMENT OF WORK I. BACKGROUND A. STATEMENT OF DUTIES 1. GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR PURPOSE: The purpose of this personal services contract position is to coordinate training, safety and operational issues. II. Scope of Work: The Contractor shall: Work with the CNP Air service's senior staff to create and update a five year training plan for the CNP with short term (two year) and long term (five year) goal. Based on the CNP's Air service mission, determines the exact requirement for the air service: i.e., what aircraft and how many pilots and co-pilots needed to complete task a above. Identifies best training resources to meet the CNP training requirements. Determines training needs which can be performed in the US or Colombia and by what means: US or Colombian, military or commercial trainers etc. Is avialable to assist in planning and designing courses and training plans to allow CNP pilots to do all emergency procedures for helicopters (following US military training standards): to include flying with instruments (IFR) and night vision goggles (NVG), thus insuring that CNP pilots use flight tactics and timing not possible under present structure. Reviews all safety, standardization and flight evaluation programs to ensure that pilots in the field maintain familiarity with emergency procedures and other standards. Advises on training of pilots in air tactics in a counter insurgency situation. Assists in end use monitoring of international narcotics control program assets and commodities provided by the USG. Provides monthly reports on work activities to the NAS through its program officer. Reports on a regular basis to the NAS program officer. May be called upon to serve as a contracting officer's representative (COR) in key equipment acquisitions and training contracts. (If necessary, NAS will provide training in this function). Must be available for frequent travel, by both commercial and CNP aircraft, to various sites in Colombia and the US, as duties may require. IV. Selection Criteria: 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: Must be a U.S. citizen, must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in Spanish (S-3/R-3 level). Must be able to obtain a secret security clearance. Completion of high school is required. College is highly desirable. Must be fluent in English and capable of preparing reports in English at a technical level. Previous USG experience (particularly military experience) is highly desirable. Fifteen years as a helicopter pilot. Management level experience in logistics, planning and tactical operations is required. Good Spanish language communications skills to maintain effective liaison with CNP's air service staff. Ability to perform duties with minimum supervision and to take initiative and handle host nation liaison requirements. V. AS A MATTER OF POLICY, AND AS APPROPRIATE UNLESS THE PSC IS A RESIDENT-HIRE, A PSC IS NORMALLY AUTHORIZED THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS: 1. BENEFITS Employee's FICA Contribution Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance Pay Comparability Adjustment Annual Increase Eligibility for Worker's Compensation Annual & Sick Leave 2. ALLOWANCES (if applicable). * Temporary Quarters Subsistence Allowance (Section 120). (B) Living Quarters Allowance (Section 130). (C) Post Allowance (Section 220). (D) Supplemental Post Allowance (Section 230). (E) Separate Maintenance Allowance (Section 260). (F) Education Allowance (Section 270). (G) Education Travel (Section 280). (H) Post Differential (Chapter 500). (I) Payments during Evacuation/Authorized Departure (Section 600), and (J) Danger Pay (Section 650). 3. CONTRACT INFORMATION BULLETINS (CIBs) PERTAINING TO PSCs 99-09 PSC's Annual Health Insurance Costs 99-07 Contractual Coverage for Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) Services 98-16 Annual Salary Increase for USPSCs 98-19 Home Leave under USPSCs 98-24 Use of Compensatory (Comp) Time by PSCs 98-25 Defense Base Act (DBA) Coverage and DBA Waiver List 97-16 Class Justification for Use of Other Than Full & Open Competition for Personal Services Contracts with U.S. Citizens Contracted with Locally with CCNs and TCNs Subject to the Local Compensation Plan, and for Overseas Contracts of $250,000 or Less 97-11 1997 FICA & Medicare Tax Rates for Personal Services Contracts 97-03 New USAID Contractor Employee Physical Examination 96-19 U. S. Personal Services Contract (USPSC) -- Leave 94-09 Sunday Pay for U.S. Personal Services Contractors (PSCs) 93-17 Financial Disclosure Requirements Under a Personal Services Contract (PSC) LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS FOR PSCs 1. Standard Form 171. **2. Contractor Physical Examination (AID Form 1420-62). **3. Questionnaire for Sensitive Positions (for National Security) (SF-86), or **4. Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions (SF-85). **5. Finger Print Card (FD-258). NOTE: Form 5 is available from the requirements office. _______________ * Standardized Regulations (Government Civilians Foreign Areas). ** The forms listed 2 thru 5 shall only be completed upon the advice of the Contracting Officer that an applicant is the successful candidate for the job.

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