Uspsc Oti Country Representative Colombia

Solicitation Number 72D0t120r00026 Issuance Date April 1 2020 Closing Date And Time April 16 2020 1 00 Pm Eastern Time Subject Solicitation For U S Personal Service Contractor Uspsc Dear Prospective Offerors The United States Government Usg Represented By The U S Agency For International Development Usaid Is Seeking Offers From Qualified U S Citizens To Provide Personal Services As A Country Representative Colombia Under A Personal Services Contract As Described In The Attached Solicitation Submittals Must Be In Accordance With The Attached Information At The Place And Time Specified Offerors Interested In Applying For This Position Must Submit The Following Materials Complete Resume In Order To Fully Evaluate Your Offer Your Resume Must Include A Paid And Non Paid Experience Job Title Location S Dates Held Month Year And Hours Worked Per Week For Each Position Dates Month Year And Locations For All Overseas Field Experience Must Also Be Detailed Any Experience That Does Not Include Dates Month Year Locations And Hours Per Week Will Not Be Counted Towards Meeting The Solicitation Requirements B Specific Duties Performed That Fully Detail The Level And Complexity Of The Work C Names And Contact Information Phone And Email Of Your Current And Or Previous Supervisor S D Education And Any Other Qualifications Including Job Related Training Courses Job Related Skills Or Job Related Honors Awards Or Accomplishments E U S Citizenship Note Your Resume Should Contain Explicit Information To Make A Valid Determination That You Fully Meet The Experience Requirements As Stated In This Solicitation This Information Should Be Clearly Identified In Your Resume Failure To Provide Explicit Information To Determine Your Qualifications For The Position Will Result In Loss Of Full Consideration Supplemental Document Specifically Addressing Each Of The Four 4 Evaluation Factors Shown In The Solicitation Responses Must Be Limited To 500 Words Per Factor Any Additional Words Above The Limit Will Neither Be Read Nor Scored Note The Evaluation Factors Are Worth 70 Out Of 100 Points Offerors Are Required To Address Each Of The Evaluation Factors In A Separate Document Describing Specifically And Accurately What Experience Training Education And Or Awards They Have Received That Are Relevant To Each Factor Uspsc Offeror Information For Personal Services Contracts Form Aid 309 2 Offerors Are Required To Complete And Sign The Form This Form Must Be Physically Signed Electronic Signatures Will Not Be Accepted Additional Documents Submitted Will Not Be Accepted Incomplete Or Late Offers Will Not Be Considered Your Complete Resume And The Aid309 2 Form Must Be Mailed Or Emailed To Office Of Transition Initiatives 529 14Th Street Nw Suite 300 Washington Dc 20045 E Mail Address Otijobs Usaid Gov Offerors Can Expect To Receive A Confirmation Email When Offer Materials Have Been Received Offerors Should Retain For Their Records Copies Of All Enclosures Which Accompany Their Offers This Solicitation In No Way Obligates Usaid To Award A Psc Contract Nor Does It Commit Usaid To Pay Any Cost Incurred In The Preparation And Submission Of The Offer Offeror Resources Are Available At Www Otijobs Net Guidance For Applying C1ggu Any Questions On This Solicitation May Be Directed To Oti Recruitment Team Telephone Number 202 836 7487 E Mail Address Otijobs Usaid Gov Website Www Otijobs Net Sincerely Cristina Sylvia Contracting Officer 72D0t120r00026 I General Information 1 Solicitation No 72D0t120r00026 2 Issuance Date April 1 2020 3 Closing Date And Time For Receipt Of Offers April 16 2020 1 00 Pm Eastern Time 4 Point Of Contact Oti Recruitment Team 202 836 7487 E Mail At Otijobs Usaid Gov 5 Position Title Country Representative Colombia 6 Market Value This Position Has Been Designated At The Gs 14 Equivalent Level Non Locality Pay 92 977 120 868 Per Annum Final Compensation Will Benegotiatedwithin Thegs 14 Equivalent Levelbased Uponthe Selected Offeror S Salaryhistory Qualifications Previous Relevant Experience And Work History And Educational Backgroundas Reported On Aid 309 2 For Selected Offeror S Whose Salary Has Been Established On A Federal Pay Scale I E General Schedule Or Its Equivalent The Base Salary Not Including Locality Pay Of Their Grade Step Will Be The Basis Of The Salary Negotiation Salaries Over And Above The Pay Range Will Not Be Entertained Or Negotiated 7 Period Of Performance One Year With Four One Year Option Periods Start Date Within 45 Days Of Receiving Notification That Required Security And Medical Clearances Have Been Obtained 8 Place Of Performance Bogota Colombia 9 Eligible Offerors United States Citizens 10 Security Level Required Secret 11 Statement Of Duties Position Description Background Usaid S Office Of Transition Initiatives Oti Is Seeking Highly Motivated Highly Qualified Individuals Who Want The Opportunity To Help Support Rapid International Transition Programs For Priority Conflict Prone Countries Created In 1994 As A Distinct Operating Unit Within Usaid Oti Helps Local Partners Advance Peace And Democracy In Politically Transitioning Countries In Support Of U S Foreign Policy Oti Seizes Emerging Windows Of Opportunity In The Political Landscape To Promote Stability Peace And Democracy By Catalyzing Local Initiatives Through Adaptive And Agile Programming Countries Experiencing A Significant Political Transition In The Midst Of A Disaster Or Emerging From Civil Conflict Have Unique Needs That Cannot Be Fully Addressed By Traditional Disaster Relief Timely And Effective Assistance To Promote And Consolidate Peaceful Democratic Advances Can Make The Difference Between A Successful Or A Failed Transition Oti Assists In Securing Peace By Aiding Indigenous Mostly Non Governmental Civil Society And Media Organizations Oti Uses Such Mechanisms As Support For Re Integration Of Ex Combatants Into Civilian Society Development Of Initiatives To Promote National Reconciliation Identification Of Quick Impact Community Self Help Projects To Meet Urgent Economic Needs And Aid To Independent Media Outlets And Community Based Organizations To Help Promote Informed Debate And Broaden Public Participation To Respond Quickly And Effectively And Meet Its Program Objectives And Mandate Oti Retains A Group Of High Level Professionals And Experts Under U S Personal Services Contracts Uspscs These Knowledgeable And Skilled Professionals Make Up The Vast Majority Of The Oti Work Force And Are At Its Forefront Implementing And Achieving The Office S Programmatic Goals And Objectives There Are Several Benefits That Uspscs May Participate In Such As Partial Reimbursement For Health And Life Insurance Costs As Well As Full Coverage Of Workers Compensation Among Other Benefits For More Complete Information On Uspsc Benefits Please See Section Vi Of This Solicitation For More Information About Oti And Its Country Programs Please See Http Www Usaid Gov Political Transition Initiatives Introduction The Country Representative Is A Member Of The Bureau For Democracy Conflict And Humanitarian Assistance Dcha Office Of Transition Initiatives Oti Latin America Regional Team Reports To The Oti Regional Team Lead Or Designee And Is Based In Colombia The Country Representative S Principal Responsibility Will Be Leadership Development Oversight And Management Of Dcha Oti s Colombia Country Program The Incumbent Will Be Called Upon To Represent Oti S Mission And Programs To Embassy Colleagues Colombian Government Officials In Country Visitors Senior Officials From Other International Organizations Bilateral Donors And Local Government Officials Colombia Has Experienced Armed Conflict With Insurgency Groups For Over 50 Years Among The Root Causes Are State Weakness And Structural Inequities That Have Created Two Nations A Modern Urban Colombia And An Impoverished Neglected Rural Colombia Where Most Of The Conflict Has Taken Place In The Three Years Following The Ratification Of The Peace Accords With Colombia S Largest Guerrilla Insurgency Group The Revolutionary Armed Forces Of Colombia Farc The Government Of Colombia Goc Embarked On A Peace Implementation Process Expected To Last A Generation As The Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias De Colombia Farc Demobilized And Began To Reintegrate The Goc Started To Enact Wide Ranging Reforms Related To Rural Development Inclusive Political Participation Transitional Justice And Reducing Illicit Economies Such As Coca Usaid Oti Is In Colombia To Help The Goc Implement The Peace Accords One Of The Oldest Democracies In Latin America Usaid Oti S Program Colombia Transforma Is Part Of The Usg S Effort To Support A Sustainable And Inclusive Peace In Colombia The Program Contributes To Make Peace Progress Irreversible By Catalyzing Front End Elements Of Accord Implementation Including Addressing Bottlenecks In Processes The Goc Uses To Implement The Peace Accords And Advancing Bottom Up Implementation Of The Peace Accords In Critical Areas Usaid Oti Will Coordinate With Other Usg Agencies And As Appropriate The International Community Usaid Oti S Activities Are Designed To Create Or Preserve Political Space And Help Set The Stage For More Profound Longer Term Change Core Functional Areas Of Responsibility Duties And Responsibilities The Work Of The Country Representative Requires Teamwork The Exercise Of Discretion Judgment And Personal Responsibility As A Member Of An Operational Office The Incumbent Is Willing And Able To Perform A Wide Range Of Administrative Functions To Help Ensure Programmatic Success The Incumbent Has A High Level Of Integrity And Attention To Detail To Ensure The Use Of Oti Systems And Procedures To Maintain Effective And Efficient Management Of Funds Programming And Monitoring And Evaluation The Incumbent Is Highly Flexible And Willing To Work Under Conditions Of Ongoing Change And Remains Professional And Respectful Of Colleagues And Authority In A Diverse Workforce She Or He Places A Premium On The Building Of Positive Relationships With His Or Her Respective Team Both In The Field And In Washington Dc And With Key Stakeholders Both In And Outside Of Usaid The Incumbent Is Able To Prioritize And Complete Tasks Without Follow Up By The Supervisor While Also Filling In Gaps As Needed To Ensure The Responsiveness Of The Team The Country Representative Is A Strategic Thinker Articulates Innovative Ideas Presents Solutions And Is A Positive Role Model For Colleagues Both In And Outside Of Oti Under The Direct Supervision Of The Washington Dc Based Dcha Oti Latin America Regional Team Leader Or His Her Designee The Country Representative Colombia Will Perform The Following Duties Manage A High Profile Program In A Dynamic Environment And Provide Programmatic Operational And Strategic Guidance To Oti S Implementing Partners Contractors And Or Grantees Ensuring That Activities Are Contributing To Oti S Program Objectives And Are Within The Partner S Scope Conceptualize And Design Program Strategies And Objectives In Close Coordination With Oti Staff U S Embassy Host Country Government And Local Civil Society Officials Based On Political Analysis And Usg Policy Communicate And Coordinate Oti S In Country Activities Between Oti And Its Implementing Partners Usaid The U S Embassy And Other Donor Organizations Design And Review Staffing Plans To Meet Overall Program Objectives As Well As Recruit Train Supervise And Evaluate The Performance Of In Country Oti Staff Monitor Local And Regional Political Developments And Regularly Brief Oti And Partner Staff On Their Potential Programmatic Impact Analyze And Report On Current Political Developments Security Concerns And Other Pertinent Information Required To Achieve Oti S Program Objectives Provide Recommendations To The Washington Dc Based Contracting Officer Representative Cor And Or The Regional Team Leader On Implementing Partner Performance The Appropriateness Of The Partner S Scope To Oti S Country Objectives Partner S Budgets And Modifications Thereto Provide Usaid Concurrence On All Implementing Partner Activities Including Final Approval Of Grantees For Grants Under Contract In Accordance With The Usaid S Automated Directives System Ads Ensure The Use Of Oti Systems And Procedures To Maintain Effective And Efficient Management Of Funds Programming As Well As Monitoring And Evaluation Ensure That Oti S Programs And Activities Are Monitored And Evaluated And That Lessons Learned Are Applied To Ongoing Or Future Activities Prepare And Maintain Oti Program Budgets For Field Operations Serve As Oti S Primary Liaison With Usaid Mission Personnel U S Embassy Staff Host Country Government Officials Un Organizations Indigenous And International Non Governmental Organizations Ngos And Other Pertinent Organizations Develop And Maintain Collaborative Relationships To Ensure Close Coordination At The Field Level Identify The Widest Range Of Potential Local Partners And Opportunities And Achieve Maximum Synergy With Other Programs Prepare Operational Plans In Collaboration With The U S Embassy Including Logistics And Property Use Guidelines Closeout And Hand Over Security Procedures And Contingency And Evacuation Plans Ensure That All Oti And Partner Field Staff Adhere To In Country Security Guidelines Set By The U S Embassy Regional Security Officer And Other Organizations Such As The United Nations Or Host Government And Articulate Program Strategy As Well As Communicate And Coordinate Oti S In Country Activities Between Oti And Its Implementing Partners Usaid And Other Donor Organizations Prepare And Disseminate Programmatic Financial And Periodic Reports To The Usaid Mission Oti Washington Dc And Other Organizations As Appropriate Supervisory Relationship The Country Representative Will Be Supervised By The Washington Dc Based Dcha Oti Regional Team Leader For Latin America Or His Her Designee As Part Of Oti S Field Programs Division Fpd The Country Representative Will Also Report To The Usaid Colombia Mission Director Or His Her Designee The Incumbent Is Expected To Take Initiative Act Independently And Manage His Her Tasks With Minimal Supervision Though This Is A Senior Field Based Position The Incumbent Is Expected To Actively And Proactively Collaborate With Oti Washington Dc Leadership And To Fully Utilize Embrace And Become An Expert On Oti Systems And Processes Failure To Adequately Perform The Scope Of Work Above And Or Failure To Take Direction From The Supervisor May Result In Corrective Actions Including Denial Of Step Or Grade Increases Extension Of Contract Probationary Periods Performance Improvement Plans And Or Termination For The Convenience Of Usaid Oti Supervisory Controls The Supervisor Will Provide Administrative Directions In Terms Of Broadly Defined Missions Or Functions The Incumbent Will Independently Plan Design And Carry Out Programs Projects Studies Or Other Work Assignments The Incumbent S Work Will Be Considered Technically Authoritative And Normally Accepted Without Significant Change And Will Be Reviewed In Terms Of Fulfillment Of Program Objectives Influence On The Overall Program Or Contribution To The Advancement Of The Objective 12 Physical Demands While In Colombia The Work Is Generally Sedentary And Does Not Pose Undue Physical Demands However The Position May Require Travel Throughout The Country Of Assignment Which May Involve Some Additional Physical Exertion Including Long Periods Of Standing Walking Over Rough Terrain Or Carrying Of Moderately Heavy Items Less Than 50 Pounds 13 Work Environment The Work Is Primarily Performed In An Office Setting The Position Will Require Regular Travel To Host Country Government And Partner Offices In Bogota And May Occasionally Require Travel Elsewhere In Colombia Or Internationally Ii Minimum Qualifications Required For This Position Determines Basic Eligibility For The Position Offerors Who Do Not Meet All Of The Education And Experience Factors Are Considered Not Qualified For The Position See Detailed Instructions For Demonstrating Education Experience Under Submitting An Offer The Usaid Oti Country Representative Colombia Is A Senior Level Position Requiring Supervisory Management Experience The Ability To Work Effectively With A Wide Array Of Individuals And Institutions And An In Depth Knowledge Of International Relations In General And Of The Sub Region In Particular Familiarity With A Wide Range Of Issues Is Necessary Including But Not Limited To Democracy Governance Economic Development Conflict Resolution And Media Development Are Required Excellent Interpersonal Presentation And Negotiation Skills Are Necessary Experience In Contract Grant Management Is Required Prior Work Experience With Usg Agencies Or Within A U S Embassy Is Preferred The Successful Offeror Will Possess Excellent Political Analysis And Reporting Skills And The Ability To Operate With A High Degree Of Autonomy Responsibility And Authority Strong Team Building Skills Are Essential At A Minimum The Offeror Must Have A Master S Degree With Seven 7 Years Of Work Experience Or A Bachelor S Degree With Nine 9 Years Of Work Experience And Minimum Of Six 6 Years Of Recent Project Management Experience With A Usg Foreign Affairs Agency International Assistance Organization Or Non Governmental Organization In Community Development Stabilization Programming Economic Development Mediation Arbitration Conflict Resolution Democracy And Governance International Law Human Rights Activities And Or Political Analysis Two 2 Years Of Overseas Field Experience Working In One Or More Developing Countries Three 3 Years Of Supervisory Experience Including Mentoring Guiding And Or Training Staff Iii Evaluation And Selection Factors Determines Basic Eligibility For The Position Offerors Who Do Not Meet All Of The Education And Experience Factors Are Considered Not Qualified For The Position The Government May Award A Contract Without Discussions With Offerors In Accordance With Far 52 215 1 The Co Reserves The Right At Any Point In The Evaluation Process To Establish A Competitive Range Of Offerors With Whom Negotiations Will Be Conducted Pursuant To Far 15 306 C In Accordance With Far 52 215 1 If The Co Determines That The Number Of Offers That Would Otherwise Be In The Competitive Range Exceeds The Number At Which An Efficient Competition Can Be Conducted The Co May Limit The Number Of Offerors In The Competitive Range To The Greatest Number That Will Permit An Efficient Competition Among The Most Highly Rated Offers Far Provisions Of This Solicitation Are Available At Https Www Acquisition Gov Browse Index Far Selection Factors Determines Basic Eligibility For The Position Offerors Who Do Not Meet All Of The Selection Factors Are Considered Not Qualified For The Position Offeror Is A U S Citizen Complete Resume Submitted See Cover Page For Resume Requirements Experience That Cannot Be Quantified Will Not Be Counted Towards Meeting The Solicitation Requirements Supplemental Document Specifically Addressing How The Candidate Meets Each Of The Evaluation Factors Submitted Ability To Obtain A Secret Level Security Clearance Note Dual Citizens May Be Asked To Renounce Second Country Citizenship Ability To Obtain A Department Of State Medical Clearance Satisfactory Verification Of Academic Credentials A Usaid Secret Level Security Clearance And Department Of State Medical Clearance Are Required Prior To Issuance Of The Contract For This Position Note If A Full Security Investigation Package Is Not Submitted By The Selected Within 30 Days After It Is Requested The Offer May Be Rescinded If A Security Clearance Is Not Able To Be Obtained Within Four Months After The Selected Submits The Initial Security Clearance Documentation The Offer May Be Rescinded Note The Selected Must Obtain Department Of State Medical Clearance Within Four Months After Offer Acceptance If Medical Clearance Is Not Obtained Within This Period The Offer May Be Rescinded Due To Anticipated Program Needs Individuals Should Be Able To Travel To Post Within 60 Days After A Contract Is Awarded Evaluation Factors Used To Determine The Competitive Ranking Of Qualified Offerors In Comparison To Other Offerors The Factors Are Listed In Priority Order From Highest To Least Offerors Should Cite Specific Illustrative Examples For Each Factor Responses Must Be Limited To 500 Words Per Factor Any Additional Words Above The Limit Will Neither Be Read Nor Scored Factor 1 Demonstrated Experience In The Management Of Political Transition Political Reform Or Similar Programs In High Visibility High Pressure Environments Factor 2 Demonstrated Experience Leading A Team To Design Implement Monitor And Evaluate Political Transition Or Reform Activities Especially Small Grant Activities Factor 3 Demonstrated Experience Interacting With And Representing Organizations To Usg Agencies Host Governments International Organizations And Local Counterparts Factor 4 Demonstrated Experience Operating In A Professional Context Using The Spanish Language Basis Of Rating Offerors Who Clearly Meet The Education Experience Requirements And Selection Factors Will Be Further Evaluated Based On Scoring Of The Evaluation Factor Responses Offerors Are Required To Address Each Of The Evaluation Factors In A Separate Document Describing Specifically And Accurately What Experience Training Education And Or Awards They Have Received That Are Relevant To Each Factor Be Sure To Include Your Name And The Announcement Number At The Top Of Each Additional Page Failure To Specifically Address The Selection And Or Evaluation Factors May Result In Your Not Receiving Credit For All Of Your Pertinent Experience Education Training And Or Awards The Offeror Rating System Is As Follows Evaluation Factors Have Been Assigned The Following Points Factor 1 20 Factor 2 20 Factor 3 20 Factor 4 10 Total Possible 70 Points Interview Performance 30 Points Satisfactory Professional Reference Checks Pass Fail No Points Assigned Total Possible Points 100 The Most Qualified Offerors May Be Interviewed Required To Provide A Writing Sample And Demonstrate An Ability To Operate Commonly Used Office Applications Oti Will Not Pay For Any Expenses Associated With The Interviews In Addition Offers Written Materials And Interviews Will Be Evaluated Based On Content As Well As On The Offerors Writing Presentation And Communication Skills In The Event That An Offeror Has Fully Demonstrated His Her Qualifications And There Are No Other Competitive Offerors Oti Reserves The Right To Forego The Interview Process Professional References And Academic Credentials Will Be Evaluated For Offerors Being Considered For Selection Oti Reserves The Right To Contact Previous Employers To Verify Employment History Iv Submitting An Offer Offers Must Be Received By The Closing Date And Time At The Address Specified In Section I Item 3 And Submitted To The Point Of Contact In Section I Item 4 Qualified Offerors Are Required To Submit Complete Resume In Order To Fully Evaluate Your Offer Your Resume Must Include A Paid And Non Paid Experience Job Title Location S Dates Held Month Year And Hours Worked Per Week For Each Position Dates Month Year And Locations For All Overseas Field Experience Must Also Be Detailed Any Experience That Does Not Include Dates Month Year Locations And Hours Per Week Will Not Be Counted Towards Meeting The Solicitation Requirements B Specific Duties Performed That Fully Detail The Level And Complexity Of The Work C Names And Contact Information Phone And Email Of Your Current And Or Previous Supervisor S D Education And Any Other Qualifications Including Job Related Training Courses Job Related Skills Or Job Related Honors Awards Or Accomplishments E U S Citizenship Your Resume Should Contain Explicit Information To Make A Valid Determination That You Fully Meet The Minimum Qualification Requirements As Stated In This Solicitation This Information Should Be Clearly Identified In Your Resume Failure To Provide Explicit Information To Determine Your Qualifications For The Position Will Result In Loss Of Full Consideration Supplemental Document Specifically Addressing Each Of The Four 4 Evaluation Factors Shown In The Solicitation Responses Must Be Limited To 500 Words Per Factor Any Additional Words Above The Limit Will Neither Be Read Nor Scored Note The Evaluation Factors Are Worth 70 Out Of 100 Points Offerors Are Required To Address Each Of The Evaluation Factors In A Separate Document Describing Specifically And Accurately What Experience Training Education And Or Awards They Have Received That Are Relevant To Each Factor Offeror Information For Personal Services Contracts Form Aid 309 2 Offerors Are Required To Complete And Sign The Form This Form Must Be Physically Signed Electronic Signatures Will Not Be Accepted Additional Documents Submitted Will Not Be Accepted To Ensure Consideration Of Offers For The Intended Position Offers Must Prominently Reference The Solicitation Number In The Offer Submission Offeror Resources Are Available At Www Otijobs Net Guidance For Applying C1ggu Document Submittals Via Mail Office Of Transition Initiatives 529 14Th Street Nw Suite 300 Washington D C 20045 Via Email Otijobs Usaid Gov Please Note In Your Document Submittal Where You Heard About This Position Note Regarding Government Obligations For This Solicitation This Solicitation In No Way Obligates Usaid To Award A Psc Contract Nor Does It Commit Usaid To Pay Any Cost Incurred In The Preparation And Submission Of The Offer Note Regarding Data Universal Numbering System Duns Numbers And The System For Award Management All Individuals Contracted As Uspscs With A Place Of Performance In The United States Are Required To Have A Duns Number And Be Registered In The Sam Database Usaid Will Provide A Generic Duns Number For Uspsc S With A Place Of Performance Outside The United States The Selected Offeror Will Be Provided With Guidance Regarding This Registration For General Information About Duns Numbers And Sam Please Refer To Federal Acquisition Regulation Far Clause 52 204 6 Data Universal Numbering System Duns Number And Far 52 204 7 System For Award Management Https Acquisition Gov Far Current Html 52 200 206 Htmlorwww Sam Gov All Qualified Offerors Will Be Considered Regardless Of Age Race Color Sex Creed National Origin Lawful Political Affiliation Non Disqualifying Disability Marital Status Sexual Orientation Affiliation With An Employee Organization Or Other Non Merit Factor V List Of Required Forms Prior To Award Once The Contracting Officer Co Informs The Successful Offeror About Being Selected For A Contract Award The Co Will Provide The Successful Offeror Instructions About How To Complete And Submit The Following Forms Forms Outlined Below Can Found At Http Www Usaid Gov Forms Declaration For Federal Employment Of 306 Medical History And Examination Form Ds 6561 Questionnaire For Sensitive Positions For National Security Sf 86 Or Questionnaire For Non Sensitive Positions Sf 85 Finger Print Card Fd 258 Vi Benefits And Allowances As A Matter Of Policy And As Appropriate A Uspsc Is Normally Authorized The Following Benefits And Allowances 1 Benefits Employer s Fica Contribution Contribution Toward Health Amp Life Insurance Pay Comparability Adjustment Annual Increase Pending A Satisfactory Performance Evaluation Eligibility For Worker s Compensation Annual And Sick Leave 2 Allowances Section Numbers Refer To Rules From The Department Of State Standardized Regulations Government Civilians Foreign Areas Available At Https Aoprals State Gov Content Asp Content Id 282 Amp Menu Id 101 A Post Differential Chapter 500 And Tables In Chapter 900 B Living Quarters Allowance Section 130 C Temporary Lodging Allowance Section 120 D Post Allowance Section 220 E Supplemental Post Allowance Section 230 F Payments During Evacuation Section 600 G Education Allowance Section 270 H Separate Maintenance Allowance Section 260 I Danger Pay Allowance Section 650 J Education Travel Section 280 Vii Taxes Uspscs Are Required To Pay Federal Income Taxes Fica Medicare And Applicable State Income Taxes Usaid Regulations Policies And Contract Clauses Pertaining To Pscs Usaid Regulations And Policies Governing Uspsc Awards Are Available At These Sources 1 Usaid Acquisition Regulation Aidar Appendix D Direct Usaid Contracts With A U S Citizen Or A U S Resident Alien For Personal Services Abroad Including Contract Clause General Provisions Available At Https Www Usaid Gov Sites Default Files Documents 1868 Aidar 0 Pdf Contract Cover Page Form Aid 309 1 Available At Https Www Usaid Gov Forms One Base Year Table Country Representative Colombia Item No A Services B Qty C Unit D Unit Price E Amount F 0001 Base Year 1 Compensation Award Type Cost Product Service Code R497 Accounting Info Insert From Phoenix 1 Lot Fringe Benefits Other Direct Costs Odcs Award Type Cost Product Service Code R497 Accounting Info Insert From Phoenix Total Estimated Cost Four Option Years Table Country Representative Colombia Item No A Services B Qty C Unit D Unit Price E Amount F 1001 Option Period Op 1 Compensation Award Type Cost Product Service Code R497 Accounting Info Insert From Phoenix 1 Lot Op 1 Odcs Award Type Cost Product Service Code R497 Accounting Info Insert From Phoenix 2001 Op 2 Compensation Award Type Cost Product Service Code R497 Accounting Info Insert From Phoenix 1 Lot Op 2 Odcs Award Type Cost Product Service Code R497 Accounting Info Insert From Phoenix 3001 Option Period Op 3 Compensation Award Type Cost Product Service Code R497 Accounting Info Insert From Phoenix 1 Lot Op 3 Odcs Award Type Cost Product Service Code R497 Accounting Info Insert From Phoenix 4001 Option Period Op 4 Compensation Award Type Cost Product Service Code R497 Accounting Info Insert From Phoenix 1 Lot Op 4 Odcs Award Type Cost Product Service Code R497 Accounting Info Insert From Phoenix Total Estimated Cost Base Options 3 Acquisition And Assistance Policy Directives Contract Information Bulletins Aapds Cibs For Personal Services Contracts With Individuals Available At Http Www Usaid Gov Work Usaid Aapds Cibs 4 Ethical Conduct By The Acceptance Of A Usaid Personal Services Contract As An Individual The Contractor Will Be Acknowledging Receipt Of The Standards Of Ethical Conduct For Employees Of The Executive Branch Available From The U S Office Of Government Ethics In Accordance With General Provision 2 And 5 Cfr 2635 See Https Www Oge Gov Web Oge Nsf Oge 20Regulations Aapds And Cibs Contain Changes To Usaid Policy And General Provisions In Usaid Regulations And Contracts Please Refer To Http Www Usaid Gov Work Usaid Aapds Cibs Psc To Determine Which Aapds And Cibs Apply To This Contract Aapd 06 10 Psc Medical Expense Payment Responsibility General Provision 28 Medical Expense Payment Responsibility October 2006 A Definitions Terms Used In This General Provision Are Defined In 16 Fam 116 Available At Http Www State Gov M A Dir Regs Fam 16Fam Index Htm Note Personal Services Contractors Are Not Eligible To Participate In The Federal Employees Health Programs B Medical Evacuation Medevac Services Please See Attachment 2 To This Solicitation For Information On Aapd No 18 02 C When The Contractor Or Eligible Family Member Is Covered By Health Insurance That Insurance Is The Primary Payer For Medical Services Provided To That Contractor Or Eligible Family Member S Both In The United States And Abroad The Primary Insurer S Liability Is Determined By The Terms Conditions Limitations And Exclusions Of The Insurance Policy When The Contractor Or Eligible Family Member Is Not Covered By Health Insurance The Contractor Is The Primary Payer For The Total Amount Of Medical Costs Incurred And The U S Government Has No Payment Obligation See Paragraph F Of This Provision D Usaid Serves As A Secondary Payer For Medical Expenses Of The Contractor And Eligible Family Members Who Are Covered By Health Insurance Where The Following Conditions Are Met 1 The Illness Injury Or Medical Condition Giving Rise To The Expense Is Incurred Caused Or Materially Aggravated While The Eligible Individual Is Stationed Or Assigned Abroad 2 The Illness Injury Or Medical Condition Giving Rise To The Expense Required Or Requires Hospitalization And The Expense Is Directly Related To The Treatment Of Such Illness Injury Or Medical Condition Including Obstetrical Care And 3 The Office Of Medical Services M Med Or A Foreign Service Medical Provider Fsmp Determines That The Treatment Is Appropriate For And Directly Related To The Illness Injury Or Medical Condition E The Mission Director May On The Advice Of M Med Or An Fsmp At Post Authorize Medical Travel For The Contractor Or An Eligible Family Member In Accordance With The General Provision 10 Travel And Transportation Expenses July 1993 Section I Entitled Emergency And Irregular Travel And Transportation In The Event Of A Medical Emergency When Time Does Not Permit Consultation The Mission Director May Issue A Travel Authorization Form Or Medical Services Authorization Form Ds 3067 Provided That The Fsmp Or Post Medical Advisor Pma Is Notified As Soon As Possible Following Such An Issuance The Contractor Must Promptly File A Claim With His Or Her Medevac Insurance Provider And Repay To Usaid Any Amount The Medevac Insurer Pays For Medical Travel Up To The Amount Usaid Paid Under This Section The Contractor Must Repay Usaid For Medical Costs Paid By The Medevac Insurer In Accordance With Sections F And G Below In Order For Medical Travel To Be An Allowable Cost Under General Provision 10 The Contractor Must Provide Usaid Written Evidence That Medevac Insurance Does Not Cover These Medical Travel Costs F If The Contractor Or Eligible Family Member Is Not Covered By Primary Health Insurance The Contractor Is The Primary Payer For The Total Amount Of Medical Costs Incurred In The Event Of A Medical Emergency The Medical And Health Program May Authorize Issuance Of Form Ds 3067 Authorization For Medical Services For Employees And Or Dependents To Secure Admission To A Hospital Located Abroad For The Uninsured Contractor Or Eligible Family Member In That Case The Contractor Will Be Required To Reimburse Usaid In Full For Funds Advanced By Usaid Pursuant To The Issuance Of The Authorization The Contractor May Reimburse Usaid Directly Or Usaid May Offset The Cost From The Contractor S Invoice Payments Under This Contract Any Other Contract The Individual Has With The U S Government Or Through Any Other Available Debt Collection Mechanism G When Usaid Pays Medical Expenses E G Pursuant To Form Ds 3067 Authorization For Medical Services For Employees And Or Dependents Repayment Must Be Made To Usaid Either By Insurance Payment Or Directly By The Contractor Except For The Amount Of Such Expenses Usaid Is Obligated To Pay Under This Provision The Contracting Officer Will Determine The Repayment Amount In Accordance With The Terms Of This Provision And The Policies And Procedures For Employees Contained In 16 Fam 521 When Usaid Pays The Medical Expenses Including Medical Travel Costs See Section E Above Of An Individual Either The Contractor Or An Eligible Family Member Who Is Covered By Insurance That Individual Promptly Must Claim His Or Her Benefits Under Any Applicable Insurance Policy Or Policies As Soon As The Individual Receives The Insurance Payment The Contractor Must Reimburse Usaid For The Full Amount That Usaid Paid On The Individual S Behalf Or The Repayment Amount Determined By The Contracting Officer In Accordance With This Paragraph Whichever Is Less If An Individual Is Not Covered By Insurance The Contractor Must Reimburse Usaid For The Entire Amount Of All Medical Expenses And Any Travel Costs The Contractor Receives From His Her Medevac Provider H In The Event That The Contractor Or Eligible Family Member Fails To Recover Insurance Payments Or Transfer The Amount Of Such Payments To Usaid Within 90 Days Usaid Will Take Appropriate Action To Collect The Payments Due Unless Such Failure Is For Reasons Beyond The Control Of The Uspsc Dependent I Before Departing Post Or Terminating The Contract The Contractor Must Settle All Medical Expense And Medical Travel Costs If The Contractor Is Insured He Or She Must Provide Proof To The Contracting Officer That Those Insurance Claims Have Been Submitted To The Insurance Carrier S And Sign A Repayment Agreement To Repay To Usaid Any Amounts Paid By The Insurance Carrier S Attachment 2 Title 48 Of The Code Of Federal Regulations Cfr Chapter 7 Usaid Acquisition Regulation Aidar Appendix D Direct Usaid Contracts With A U S Citizen Or A U S Resident Alien For Personal Services Abroad Gp 25 Medical Evacuation Medevac Services Dec 2019 A Contractor Who Is Required To Relocate Abroad And Accompanying Eligible Family Members Or A Contractor On Official Travel Status Abroad On Temporary Duty Or Training Will Be Provided Medevac Services Through The Department Of State Bureau Of Medical Services Similar To That Provided To U S Government Employees In 16 Fam 300 Medical Travel Medevac Costs That Will Be Covered By Usaid Include Travel And Per Diem But Do Not Include Medical Care Costs To Be Eligible For Medevac Services Covered By The Department Of State Medevac Program The Contractor And Accompanying Eligible Family Members Must Obtain And Maintain International Health Insurance Coverage In Accordance With The Clause Of The Contract Entitled Insurance Gp 29 Incentive Awards Dec 2019 The Contractor Is Eligible To Receive Certain Monetary And Non Monetary Usaid Incentive Awards In Accordance With The Aidar And Usaid Internal Policy End Of Provision

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