R -- PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH U.S. CITIZEN ABROAD, FUEL SPECIALIST

Notice Date

August 6, 2001

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-01-023 (INL)

Response Due

September 7, 2001

Point of Contact

POC: Barbra Postell FAX: 202-776-8686

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. Fuel Specialist ISSUANCE DATE: August 6,2001 CLOSING DATE: September 7, 2001 SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-01-023 (INL) Gentlemen/Ladies: SUBJECT: Solicitation for Personal Services Contractor (PSC) Department of State, Narcotics Affairs Section, American Embassy Lima, Fuel Specialist 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) 776-8686 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 And a copy to: Victor White Narcotics Affairs Section American Embassy Lima APO AA 34031 ATTN: Victor White/E-Mail WhiteVA2@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-01-023 (INL) 2. ISSUANCE DATE: August 6, 2001 3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED September 7, 2001 FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 05:00 PM local time 4. POSITION TITLE: Fuel Specialist 5. YEAR 2001 MARKET VALUE: FP-4 (estimated at $42,407-$62,276). The year 2001 pay comparability increase will apply. 6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: October 2001 October 2002 7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Lima, Peru 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 BACKGROUND: This position is located in the Narcotics Affairs Section at the American Embassy in Lima, Peru. PURPOSE: The purpose of this professional services contract position is to provide technical competencty in the purchasing, shipment, storage, accounting, and dispensing of fuels for the Narcotics Affairs Section's (NAS) Aviation Program in Peru. II. Scope of Work: The Contractor shall: Monitor stock fuel levels of NAS fuel network which include bulk storage at one main operating base and six forward deployed locations. Order bulk fuel using existing purchase order agreements and contracts. Plan, coordinate and advise the Embassy Field Coordinators (EFC) and the Aviation Program Senior Advisor on fuel issues for present and future counter-narcotics campaigns. Review, update, rewrite existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and instructions as required incorporating safety awareness and risk management principles. Perform oversight, evaluation, audit and verification of existing into-plane and into-tank fuel purchase contracts which include major fuel suppliers, transporters and DOD contracted agencies. Supervise, train, and evaluate locally hired fuel handlers located at the main operating base and forward deployed locations. Conduct and maintain records of periodic inspections of fuel quality and accountability, and perform fuel equipment inventories. Repair fuel delivery systems that include fixed tank and portable baldder, pumps, motors, filters, hoses and nozzles. To inlcude performing calibration of meters. Coordinate and establish operational agreements with Peruvian counterparts (PNP, Army, Navy and Air Force) on fuel issues concerning the Counternarcotics (CN) efforts. Develop and conduct periodic preventive maintenance chacks and services on all fuel handling equipment in order to maintain equipment in a high state of readiness for a rapid deploy forward arming and refuel point (FARP). Provide the Aviation Program Senior Advisor with monthly reports of fuel usage, inspections conducted and reimbursement for fuel provided to external agencies. Consolidated and request petroleum, oil, and lubricant (POL) oriducts, repair parts, and expandables for fuel handling equipment throught the Aviation Program Senior Advisor for funding approval. The work is primarily conducted in an office or airport facility. Frequent travel and temporary living in austere field operating locations is required. The incumbent will travel to locations in the tropics or to mountainous, high altitude terrain, which involves significant physical exertion. Some field sites have been declared hazardous duty locations due to hostile activities of the narco-traffickers and subversive elements and therefore pose significant risk to the incumbent while at these sites. III. Desired Qualifications: U.S. Citizen, subject to State Department security clearance; High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution required, college education (associates or bachelors degree) highly desired; Must have attended formal course of training in aviation fuels management (civilian or military) with a minimum of five years work experience; Typing and basic computer skills, including information technology and management systems required. Computer skills should include word processing, spreadsheet, database, and e-mail applications; Spanish language ability at the FSI level R@/S2 or the defense language proficiency test (DLPT) level 2/2 is required; In-depth knowledge of Air Transport of America (ATA) fuel inspection and testing procedures and Department of Defense (DOD) regulations and standards for operating in off airport environments; Experience in aviation operations, including employment of fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft in counter-narcotics operations; Physical Requirement: Must be in good physical health to walk, crawl and climb ladders; Must be able to tolerate exposure to chemicals, vapors associated with fueling operations; Must be able to live in jungle environment and tolerate discomfort from insect bites and hot and humid conditions; Must be able to lift up to 50lbs to a height of 4ft and to lift up to 35lbs to a height of 6ft; Must have eyesight correctable to 20/20. Must be able to take micrometer readings and small scales, see imperfections in bladders and interpret fuel test readings; Must be able to distinguish colors and three-dimensional depths; Experience in working in a foreign environment and; Knowledge of office procedures procurement, end-use monitoring, inventory and accounting. 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: Factor 1. Offeror's ability to implement, monitor and evaluate fuel dispensing activities, and ability to operate independently. Factor 2. Offeror's ability to interact, coordinate and negotiate with working level officials of Peru concerning the implementation of operations nationwide. Factor 3. Skill in oral and written communication to prepare and present cpmplex analyses, recommendations and solutions, including proposals and reports. Factor 4. Demonstrated experience and proven good performance in coordinating work with several agencies on a simultaneous basis. Factor 5. Demonstrate experience and proven good performance in writing and living in Latin America, particularly in Peru. V. Compensation: Compensation for the position will be negotiated as follows: level of experience will dictate the salary level within the grade range. Entry level salary will normally be at the first step of the grade range for the position. However, consideration will be given to the successful applicant's experience that is specifically relevant to the position to be filled. Number of years of relevant experience will determine at what step within the grade range the successful applicant will be compensated. VI. 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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