Uspsc Oti Senior Management Advisor Worldwide Intermittent Gs 14 Gs 15

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72C0T121R00011
Self Funded
Uspsc Oti Senior Management Advisor Worldwide Intermittent Gs 14 Gs 15
ICB
Northern America
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, APEC,G20
11-01-2021

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Solicitation Number 72C0t121r00011 Issuance Date December 15 2020 Closing Date And Time January 11 2021 1 00 Pm Est 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 Senior Management Advisor Worldwide Tandem Intermittent 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 For Each Grade Level S For Which You Are Applying Offerors Must Specify In Their Offer Materials Whether They Would Like To Be Considered For The Gs 14 Or Gs 15 Offerors Who Would Like To Be Considered For Both The Gs 14 And Gs 15 Positions Should Submit Separate Offers Specifying Which Grade Level In The Submission Offerors Will Only Be Considered For The Grade Level Specified In The Submission The Offer Will Be Considered For The Lower Grade Level If The Offeror Does Not Specify The Grade Level In The Submission Offerors Who Are Unsure Of Which Grade Level They Meet The Minimum Qualifications For Should Submit Separate Offers For The Gs 14 And The Gs 15 Positions 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 Attachment 1 72C0t121r00011 I General Information 1 Solicitation No 72C0t121r00011 2 Issuance Date December 15 2020 3 Closing Date And Time For Receipt Of Offers January 11 2021 1 00 Pm Eastern Time 4 Point Of Contact Oti Recruitment Team 202 836 7487 E Mail At Otijobs Usaid Gov 5 Position Title Senior Management Advisor 6 Market Value This Position Has Been Designated As A Tandem Position That Depending On The Qualifications Of The Candidate Can Be Filled At Either The Gs 14 92 977 120 868 Per Annum Or Gs 15 109 366 142 180 Per Annum Equivalent Level Non Locality Pay Salaries Over And Above The Pay Range Will Not Be Entertained Or Negotiated Final Compensation Will Be Negotiated Within The Gs 14 Or Gs 15 Equivalent Levels Based Upon The Selected Candidate S Salary History Qualifications Previous Relevant Experience And Work History And Educational Background As Reported On Aid 309 2 For Selected Candidates 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 The Final Salary Will Be Negotiated At A Step On The General Schedule Base Salary Table Articulated As An Annual Rate Amount However As An Intermittent Position The Psc Hired Under This Contract Will Provide A Maximum Of 250 Workdays Of Services On An Annual Basis See Section I Item 6 Period Of Performance The Selected Offeror Will Be Eligible For Applicable Allowances As Described In Section Vi On The Same Basis As U S Government Employees While On Temporary Duty In Foreign Areas As This Is A Worldwide Non Locality Position Incumbents Who Do Not Live In The Dc Metropolitan Area Will Be Provided With Travel And Or Per Diem If They Are Required To Work In Washington Dc Note Offerors Must Specify In Their Offer Materials Whether They Would Like To Be Considered For The Gs 14 Gs 15 Or Both Offerors Will Only Be Considered For The Grade Level Specified In The Submission The Offer Will Be Considered For The Lower Grade Level If The Offeror Does Not Specify The Grade Level In The Submission Offerors Who Are Unsure Of Which Grade Level They Meet The Minimum Qualifications For Should Submit Separate Offers For The Gs 14 And The Gs 15 Positions 7 Period Of Performance One Year With Four One Year Option Periods Start Date Within 45 Days Of Receiving Notification That Required Security Clearance Has Been Obtained The Personal Services Contractor Hired Under This Contract Will Provide Up To A Maximum Of 250 Workdays Of Services On An Annual Basis The Specific Projects As Well As Dates Number Of Days And Locations To Be Worked Will Be Determined By Mutual Agreement Between The Contractor And His Her Oti Supervisor According To The Programmatic Needs Of Oti There Is No Obligation By Oti To Provide Assignments For A Minimum Number Of Days And The Contractor Is Free To Provide Blackout Dates During Which He Or She Will Not Be Available To Accept Assignments 8 Place Of Performance Worldwide 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 Some Of These Uspscs Serve On Intermittent Contracts And Are Referred To In Oti As Bullpenners Providing Support In A Surge Capacity Those Serving In The Bullpen Must Be Prepared To Work Both In Washington And The Field Often With Little Time For Preparations 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 Https Www Usaid Gov Stabilization And Transitions Introduction The Senior Management Advisor Is An Expert In The Multitude Of Functions That Comprise Program Operations And Management For Usaid S Conflict Prevention And Stabilization Cps Bureau With The Office Of Transition Initiatives Programs In Washington Dc And The Field This Individual Must Be Readily Available To Provide The Required Services On An Intermittent Basis Often On Short Notice With Little Time For Preparation The Management Advisor Will Be Required To Travel To Oti Field Offices That Are Located In Countries With Complex Problems Often In Difficult And Harsh Environments With Some Offices Located In Countries With No Other Usaid Presence As Well As To The Countries With The Usaid Mission That Will Provide The Regional Services The Incumbent Will Also Spend Time At Oti Headquarters In Washington Dc The Senior Management Advisor Reports To The Team Leader Of The Operations Bullpen Or His Her Designee The Senior Management Advisor Spends His Or Her Time Working Side By Side With Oti Washington Staff And With Country Program Implementation Teams In The Field All Field Activities And The Majority Of The Headquarters Activities Supported Are Transition Program Implementation Focused This Position Is A Very Senior Level Intermittent Position That Requires An Experienced Professional Who Has Overseas Experience In Diplomacy And Can Effectively And Efficiently Function In Complex Difficult And Unstable Environments The Senior Management Advisor Is Extremely Knowledgeable In Administrative Management Functions And The Manner Historical Style And Procedures Employed By The U S Government In The Normal Conduct Of Its Business With Emergency Transitional And Development Activities Overseas Administrative Management Functions Include Management Analysis Human Resources In Relation To U S And Foreign National Personal Services Contractors General Services Which Include Vehicle Management Real And Personal Property Management And Equipment And Facilities Maintenance Records Keeping And Management Operating Budgets International Cooperative Administrative Support Services Icass Security And Contracting And Procurement A Thorough Comprehension And Proven Record Of Performance In These Functions Is An Absolute Necessity For A Senior Management Advisor To Meet The Requirements Of The Position The Successful Candidate Will Be Able To Identify Key Leaders In The Field And Washington And Establish Sound Professional Relationships With Them To Ensure The Success Of Oti S Programs In Transition Countries Overseas Excellent Analytical Skills And The Ability To Grasp And Resolve Problems Quickly Are Essential Core Functional Areas Of Responsibility Duties And Responsibilities The Work Of The Senior Management Advisor Requires Teamwork The Exercise Of Discretion Judgment And Personal Responsibility As A Member Of A Highly 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 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 Senior Management Advisor 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 Cps Oti The Operations Management Division Omd Senior Management Advisory Mast Team Lead Or His Her Designee The Senior Management Advisor At The Gs 14 Level Will Perform The Following Duties Advise On The Establishment Of International Cooperative Administrative Support Services Icass Agreements Review Icass Budgets And Invoices In Collaboration With The Oti Country Program Manager To Ensure That Costs Are Consistent With The Services Being Provided And That Appropriate Levels Of Services Are Being Obtained Under Icass Ensure That All Oti Property Is Properly Inventoried Marked And In Good Condition This Refers To Oti Property Purchased Through The Mission Or From Washington Property Purchased Through The Oti Contractor Must Be Inventoried As Well In Coordination With The Oti Contractor And That Inventory Controls Are In Place To Ensure Proper Use Of Program Funded Property Coordinate With The Oti Country Team Irm Usaid Or The U S Embassy And The Oti Implementing Partner If Necessary To Ensure That Oti Field Programs Are Able To Procure And Install Adequate Computer Hardware And Software Either Within The Mission Or Within The Implementing Partner Office Serve As A Management Analyst For Oti Transition Programs In The Field And In Washington Provide Advice On Personnel Support Services For Program Funded Personal Service Contract Positions Such As Establishing Psc Us And Foreign National Positions As Well As For Implementing Partner Staff Positions And Reviewing Position Descriptions And Market Value Analyses And Justifications Identify And Negotiate Agreements With Service Providers E G Us Embassy Usaid Mission Oti Implementing Partner Private Firms Etc For Oti Field Team Administrative Support And Assess The Quality And Cost Of Services Being Provided To Oti Field Offices By Usg And Implementing Partner Service Providers Advise Oti Field Managers On Alternatives To Be Considered When Services Do Not Meet Established Quality Standards This Includes Ensuring That Residential Housing For Oti Field Staff 90 Of Whom Are Program Funded Including Furnishings And Equipment Are Adequate And Consistent With Post Policy And Ensuring That Oti Program Funded Vehicles Are Being Maintained And Operated In Accordance With Established Guidelines For Vehicles Purchased By The Oti Contractor Ensure That The Contractor Is Maintaining And Operating Them In Accordance With Their Contract When Required Step Into A Range Of Roles Including Program Management Operations Support And Oversight Roles As Well As The Highest Of Leadership And Management Positions In Oti Helping To Fill Program Implementation And Management Gaps To Ensure That Oti Programs Continue To Run Smoothly Conduct Field Site Visits Where Oti Has Country Programs To Assess And Evaluate Administrative Management Systems Issues And Operations For Oti Country Program Start Ups Management And Close Out And If Necessary Provide In Country Reviews And Advice Regarding The Internal Control Procedures Of Oti Implementing Partners To Help Improve Program Support And Coordination With The Oti Country Team Review Field Staff Mixes With The Oti Country Team For Both The Ongoing Oti Program Staff And The Ongoing Oti Implementing Partner Staff To Ascertain That Field Staff Requirements Are Adequate And Review The Preparation Of Staff Training Plans To Ensure That They Are Adequate And That They Are Fully Implemented In Support Of Transition Programs And Conduct Training For Oti And Implementing Partner Staff As Needed Conduct Records Management Reviews Of Both Oti And Implementing Partner Staff To Ensure That Files Are Established Maintained And Disposed Of In Accordance With Oti Policies For Managing Transition Grant Records As Well As Usaid Policies And Procedures Coordinate With Usaid Sec And The Embassy Rso In The Field To Ensure That Proper Security Measures Are In Place Both In The Oti Workplace And Residences And Review Oti Implementing Partner Security Procedures With The Oti Country Team To Ensure The Same Collaborate With Oti Teams To Assist In The Execution Of Proper Administrative Start Up Procedures That Provide Quick And Smooth Running Of Operations For Oti Field Offices Provide Orientation For The Incoming Country Representative And Or Deputy Country Representative Covering The Memorandum Of Understanding Mou And Review Of The Start Up Process Include Overview Of The Nsdd 38 And Icass Processes And Timelines Establish Relationships With Oti Washington And Field Staff Oti Implementing Partner Staff And Usaid And Embassy Management Officials To Provide Guidance And Leadership On Administrative Management Issues At Times Be Available As A Resource For Other Usaid Offices Or Usg Agencies When The Work Corresponds With The Incumbent S Experience The Scope Of Work And With The Clearance Of The Supervisor And Office Director Mentor Junior Operations Bullpen Staff And Provide Training And Guidance On Executive Officer Subject Matter General Services Records Management Icass And Personnel Management Collaborate With Oti Teams To Provide Mid Program Reviews To Ensure That Operations Are In Compliance With Usaid Embassy Rules Regulations And Best Practices These Field Reviews Will Promote Mutual Understanding Of Agency Policies Applicable To Solving Any Problems Or Concerns Relating To Administrative Support Services And Collaborate With The Oti Teams To Implement Proper Closeout Procedures For Country Programs Including Proper Disposition Of Property Termination Of Agreements Such As Icass And Termination Of Host Country Staff In Accordance With The Embassy Compensation Plan And Host Country Labor Laws Under The Direct Supervision Of The Cps Oti The Operations Management Division Omd Senior Management Advisory Mast Team Lead Or His Her Designee The Senior Management Advisor At The Gs 15 Level Will Perform The Following Duties Advise On The Establishment Of International Cooperative Administrative Support Services Icass Agreements Review Icass Budgets And Invoices In Collaboration With The Oti Country Program Manager To Ensure That Costs Are Consistent With The Services Being Provided And That Appropriate Levels Of Services Are Being Obtained Under Icass Ensure That All Oti Property Is Appropriately Inventoried Marked And In Good Condition With Adequate Inventory Controls In Place Coordinate With The Oti Country And It Teams Usaid Missions And The U S Embassy To Ensure That Field Programs Are Able To Procure Adequate Computer Hardware Serve As A Management Analyst For Oti Country Programs In The Field And Washington Advising And Assisting On U S Government Management Policies And Systems At All Levels Of The Organization Provide Personnel Support Services For Program Funded Personal Services Contractors Pscs Including The Review Of Position Descriptions Advise On Agency Policies And Procedures Pertaining To The Employment Of U S And Foreign Service National Pscs Identify And Negotiate Agreements With Service Providers E G U S Embassy Usaid Bilateral Mission Usaid Regional Mission Etc For Field Team Administrative Support And Assess The Quality And Cost Of Services Ensure That Residential Housing Furnishings And Equipment Are Adequate And Consistent With Post Policy And Maintained And Operated In Accordance With Established Guidelines As Requested From The Omd Or Fpd Chiefs Step Into A Range Of Roles To Fill Critical Management Gaps Including Operations Support And Office Leadership Roles To Ensure That Oti Programs Continue To Run Smoothly Conduct Field Visits To Assess And Evaluate Administrative Management Systems Issues And Operations For Oti Country Program Start Ups Mid Reviews And Closeouts Provide In Country Reviews To Improve Program Support And Coordination Within The Oti Country Representative And Or The Anchor And Provide Summary Of Findings Actions Resulting From The Field Visit As Requested Review Field Staff Mixes With The Oti Country Team For The Ongoing Oti Program Staff To Assess Field Staff Requirements Review Staff Training Plans And Ensure That They Are Adequate And Fully Implemented In Support Of Transition Programs As Requested Meet With Implementing Partners To Discuss Administrative Management Issues Such As Records Maintenance Inventory And Disposition Of Property Coordinate With The Usaid Office Of Security And The Embassy Regional Security Officer To Ensure That Proper Security Measures Are In Place For Oti Workplaces And Residences And In Country Travel Work Closely With The Oti Country Representative And Or Program Manager To Review Implementing Partner Security Procedures Collaborate With Oti Teams To Ensure That Proper Administrative Start Up Procedures Are In Place To Provide Quick And Smooth Operations For Oti Field Offices Provide Orientation For The Incoming Country Representative And Or Deputy Country Representative Covering The Memorandum Of Understanding Mou And Review Of The Start Up Process Include Overview Of The Nsdd 38 And Icass Processes And Timelines Establish Relationships With Oti Washington And Field Staff Oti Implementing Partner Staff And Usaid And Embassy Management Officials To Provide Guidance And Leadership On Administrative Management Issues Mentor Oti Team Leaders Country Representatives And Program Managers Provide Orientation Training And Guidance For Staff Explaining The Importance Of Operational Awareness In Order To Avoid Possible Administrative Vulnerabilities Mentor Junior Operations Bullpen Staff And Provide Training And Guidance On Executive Officer Subject Matter General Services Records Management Icass And Personnel Management Collaborate With Oti Teams To Provide Mid Program Reviews To Ensure That Operations Are In Compliance With Usaid Embassy Rules Regulations And Best Practices These Field Reviews Will Promote Mutual Understanding Of Agency Policies Applicable To Solving Any Problems Or Concerns Relating To Administrative Support Services And Collaborate With The Oti Teams To Implement Proper Closeout Procedures For Country Programs Including Proper Disposition Of Property Termination Of Agreements Such As Icass And Termination Of Host Country Staff In Accordance With The Embassy Compensation Plan And Host Country Labor Laws Ensure Removal Of The Oti Positions From The Webpass System Supervisory Relationship The Senior Management Advisor Will Be Supervised By The Omd Mast Team Leader Or His Her Designee Supervisory Controls The Supervisor Provides Administrative Direction In Terms Of Broadly Defined Missions Or Functions The Employee Will Independently Plan Design And Carry Out Projects Studies And Programs The Results Of The Employee S Work Are Considered Technically Authoritative And There Is No Higher Level Official Technically Responsible For Administering The Program Project 12 Physical Demands While In Washington The Work Is Generally Sedentary And Does Not Pose Undue Physical Demands While Traveling Overseas There May Be 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 While In Washington The Work Is Generally Performed In An Office Environment While Traveling Overseas The Work May Additionally Involve Special Safety And Or Security Precautions Wearing Of Protective Equipment And Exposure To Severe Weather Conditions 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 At A Minimum The Offeror Must Have At The Gs 14 Level A Master S Degree With Seven 7 Years Of Work Experience Or A Bachelor S Degree With Nine 9 Years Of Work Experience And Seven 7 Years Of Experience In Operations Or Administrative Management Positions Including Human Resources Contract And Procurement Personal Property Management Records Management Security And Other Related Functions Of Which Five 5 Years Must Have Been Performed Overseas In Developing Countries Demonstrated Knowledge Of U S Government Acquisition And Assistance Regulations Particularly As Applied To Overseas Settings In Developing Or Crisis Countries Demonstrated Experience Assembling Overseas Staff Teams Including Drafting Position Descriptions For Contractor Staff Hiring Staff Mentoring Guiding And Supervising Staff At The Gs 15 Level A Master S Degree With Thirteen 13 Years Of Work Experience Or A Bachelor S Degree With Fifteen 15 Years Of Work Experience And Nine 9 Years Of Experience In Operations Or Administrative Management Positions Including Human Resources Contract And Procurement Personal Property Management Records Management Security And Other Related Functions Of Which Seven 7 Years Must Have Been Performed Overseas In Developing Countries Demonstrated Knowledge Of U S Government Acquisition And Assistance Regulations Particularly As Applied To Overseas Settings In Developing Or Crisis Countries Demonstrated Experience Assembling Overseas Staff Teams Including Drafting Position Descriptions For Contractor Staff Hiring Staff Mentoring Guiding And Supervising 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 Satisfactory Verification Of Academic Credentials A Usaid Secret Level Security Clearance Is 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 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 Supporting Staff In Developing Countries Providing Personnel Support Services To Overseas Offices Or Missions Including But Not Limited To Including The Review Of Position Descriptions Procurement General Services And Security And Or Knowledge Of The International Cooperative Administrative Support Services Icass Factor 2 Demonstrated Experience Building Relationships With And Effectively Communicating Complex Ideas And Strategies To Washington And Field Staff Embassy Management Officials Implementing Partners And Other Key Stakeholders Within And Outside The Interagency Factor 3 Demonstrated Experience With Assessing And Evaluating Administrative Management Systems Issues And Operations For The Start Up Management And Close Out Of In Country Programs In Difficult Overseas Environments And The Ability To Provide Guidance And Leadership On Administrative Management Issues Factor 4 Demonstrated Ability To Fill Critical Management Gaps Including Operations Support And Office Leadership Roles To Ensure Programs Run Smoothly Including The Ability To Exercise Discretion Judgment And Personal Responsibility And The Ability To Mentor Colleagues And Or Junior Staff 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 15 Factor 4 15 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 For Each Grade Level S For Which You Are Applying If You Do Not Specify Which Grade Level S Your Offer Will Be Considered At The Lower Grade Level 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 Senior Management Advisor 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 Senior Management Advisor 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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