Uspsc Oti Operations Assistant Specialist Washington D C Ladder Multiple Positions Gs 7 Gs 9 Gs 10

Solicitation Number 72C0t121r00014 Issuance Date January 28 2021 Closing Date And Time February 12 2021 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 An Operations Assistant Specialist Washington D C Ladder Multiple Positions 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 2 Uspsc Offeror Information For Personal Services Contracts Form Aid 309 2 Offerors Are Required To Complete And Sign The Form Due To Covid 19 And Limited Access To Equipment We Are Currently Accepting Electronic And Typed Signatures On The Aid 309 2 Form Note About The Data Universal Numbering System And System For Award Management Requirements All Uspscs With A Place Of Performance In The United States Are Required To Have A Data Universal Numbering System Duns Number And Be Registered In The System For Award Management Sam Database Prior To Receiving An Offer You Will Be Disqualified If You Either Fail To Comply With This Requirement Or If Your Name Appears On The Excluded Parties List The Selectee Will Be Provided With Guidance Regarding This Registration 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 72C0t121r00014 I General Information 1 Solicitation No 72C0t121r00014 2 Issuance Date January 28 2021 3 Closing Date And Time For Receipt Of Offers February 12 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 Operations Assistant Specialist 6 Market Value This Position Has Been Designated As A Ladder Position The Highest Level Of This Position Is A Gs 10 66 216 86 085 Per Annum However Usaid Intends To Fill This Position At The Entry Gs 7 49 157 63 906 Per Annum Equivalent Level Dc Locality Pay Final Compensation Will Be Negotiated Within The Listed Market Value Based Upon Qualifications Previous Relevant Experience And Work History Salary And Educational Background Salaries Over And Above The Pay Range Will Not Be Entertained Or Negotiated Offerors Who Live Outside The Washington D C Area Will Be Considered For Employment But No Relocation Expenses Will Be Reimbursed The Title Of The Position At The Gs 7 And Gs 9 Levels Will Be Operations Assistant The Title Of The Position At The Gs 10 Level Will Be Operations Specialist Following At Least One Year At The Gs 7 Grade The Offeror May Have The Opportunity For Advancement To The Gs 9 Equivalent Grade Following One Year At The Gs 9 Grade The Offeror May Have The Opportunity For Advancement To The Gs 10 Equivalent Grade In Order To Be Advanced To The Higher Grade The Incumbent Must Meet The Minimum Qualifications Of The Higher Grade And Receive Performance Rating Of Excellent In Their Most Recent Annual Performance Evaluation The Evaluation Must Include A Statement By The Supervisor That The Incumbent Is Performing Excellent At The Current Grade And Is Considered Ready To Perform At The Higher Grade Level Neither Advancement Nor Extension Of The Contract Is Guaranteed 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 8 Place Of Performance Washington D C 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 Https Www Usaid Gov Stabilization And Transitions Introduction The Operations Assistant Specialist Will Be Based In Washington Dc And Will Provide A Range Of Administrative Services In Support Of Oti Program Funded Staff In Washington And The Field The Operations Assistant Specialist Will Start Work Within One Of Oti S Three Divisions Field Programs Division Program Learning And Innovation Division Or Operations And Management Division The Operations Assistant Specialist S Supervisor Will Be Determined Upon Hiring Given The Contingent Operational And Flexible Nature Of Oti S Political Transition Work Overseas The Operations Assistant Specialist May Be Required To Relocate From One Oti Division Or Team To Another Depending On The Operational And Programmatic Needs Of The Office The Operations Assistant Specialist Position Requires Individuals Who Are Team Players Highly Organized Motivated Problem Solvers And Enjoy Administrative Work And Understand How This Work Directly Impacts The Mission Of The Office Core Functional Areas Of Responsibility Duties And Responsibilities The Work Of The Operations Assistant Specialist 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 He Or She Places A Premium On The Building Of Positive Relationships With His Or Her Respective Team Both In The Field And In Washington D C 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 Operations Assistant Specialist 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 Oti Team Leader Or His Her Designee The Operations Assistant Specialist Will Perform The Following Duties At The Gs 7 Operations Assistant Level Provide Knowledge Management Support Including But Not Limited To Tracking Documents Lessons Learned And Best Practices Across Oti Programs And Or Operations Assist The Teams In The Creation And Or Maintenance Of Information Products In Support Of Political Transition Programs Provide General Administrative Support Including But Not Limited To Scheduling And Facilitating Meetings Drafting Meeting Minutes Drafting And Tracking Memos Ensuring That Action Items Are Followed Up Filing Correspondence Control Coordinate Personnel Support And Action Requests For Program Funded Staff Including But Not Limited To Travel Assistance Training Logistics And Payroll Support Draft And Track Personnel Memos Maintain Personnel Files And Manage The Staff Hiring Tracker In Addition To The Temporary Duty Tdy Scheduler Assist In Responding To Requests For Information On Oti Programs From Other Teams Divisions And Or Usaid Regional Offices Support Program Budgets And Assist With Financial Planning Management And Reconciliation Prepare Acquisition And Assistance A Amp A Request Package For The Management And Administration Of Procurement In Support Of Oti Country Program Activities Coordinate Closely With Oti S Three Divisions Operations And Management Division Omd Field Programs Division Fpd And Program Learning And Innovation Pli Division By Way Of Attending Meetings And Providing Reports To The Supervisor As Well As Ensuring That The Supervisor S Agenda Is Shared With Other Divisions And Teams After An Initial Learning Period To Be Determined By The Supervisor Demonstrate An Acquired Knowledge Of Agency And Offices Policies Procedures And Guidelines Related To Field Programs And Operational Support Backstop Other Operations Assistants Across Teams And Serve On Short Term Assignments With Other Usaid Offices Or Bureaus In Direct Support Of Oti Programs For A Period Not To Exceed Three Months At The Gs 9 Operations Assistant Level Provide Knowledge Management Support Including But Not Limited To Tracking Documents Lessons Learned And Best Practices Across Oti Programs And Or Operations As Required Assist The Teams In The Creation And Or Maintenance Of Information Products In Support Of Political Transition Programs Provide General Administrative Support Including But Not Limited To Scheduling And Facilitating Meetings Drafting Meeting Minutes Drafting And Tracking Memos Ensuring That Action Items Are Followed Up Filing And Correspondence Control Assist In The Development Of Effective Tracking Systems For Personnel Action Requests For Program Funded Staff Including Travel Assistance Training Logistics And Payroll Support Draft And Track Personnel Memos Maintain Personnel Files And Manage The Staff Hiring Tracker In Addition To The Temporary Duty Tdy Scheduler Respond To Requests For Information On Oti Programs From Other Teams Divisions And Or Usaid Regional Offices Within Established Office Guidelines Participate In Assessments Of New Country Programs And The Implementation Of Country Program Operations Including Management Logistical Budget Administrative And Contractual Support Prepare Acquisition And Assistance A Amp A Request Package For The Management And Administration Of Procurement In Support Of Oti Country Program Activities Coordinate Closely With Oti S Three Divisions Operations And Management Division Omd Field Programs Division Fpd And Program Learning And Innovation Pli Division By Way Of Attending Meetings And Providing Reports To The Supervisor As Well As Ensuring That The Supervisor S Agenda Is Shared With Other Divisions And Teams Evaluate Established Program Operational Support Processes And Make Recommendations To Improve Effectiveness Within Office Provide Orientation Training And Mentoring For New Staff Backstop Other Operations Assistants Across Teams And Serve On Short Term Assignments With Other Usaid Offices Or Bureaus In Direct Support Of Oti Programs For A Period Not To Exceed Three Months At The Gs 10 Operations Specialist Level Provide Knowledge Management Support Including But Not Limited To Tracking Documents Lessons Learned And Best Practices Across Oti Programs And Or Operations As Required Assist The Teams In The Creation And Or Maintenance Of Information Products In Support Of Political Transition Programs Provide General Administrative Support Including But Not Limited To Facilitating Meetings Drafting Meeting Minutes Drafting And Tracking Memos Ensuring That Action Items Are Followed Up Filing And Correspondence Control Assist In The Development Of Effective Tracking Systems For Personnel Action Requests For Program Funded Staff Including Travel Assistance Training Logistics And Payroll Support Draft And Track Personnel Memos Maintain Personnel Files And Manage The Staff Hiring Tracker In Addition To The Temporary Duty Tdy Scheduler Participate In The Selection Of Program Implementers Including Grantees Contractors And Personal Services Contractors Serve As Contracting Officer S Representative Cor Or Cor Backstop For Acquisition And Assistance Actions Respond To Requests For Information On Oti Programs From Other Teams Divisions And Or Usaid Regional Offices Within Established Office Guidelines Participate In Assessments Of New Country Programs And The Implementation Of Country Program Operations Including Management Logistical Budget Administrative And Contractual Support Prepare Acquisition And Assistance A Amp A Requests And Support Documentation For The Management And Administration Of Procurement In Support Of Oti Country Program Activities Coordinate Closely With Oti S Three Divisions Operations And Management Division Omd Field Programs Division Fpd And Program Learning And Innovation Pli Division By Way Of Attending Meetings And Providing Reports To The Supervisor As Well As Ensuring That The Supervisor S Agenda Is Shared With Other Divisions And Teams Evaluate Established Program Operational Support Processes And Make Adjustments To Improve Effectiveness Within Office And Agency Policies And Guidelines And Supervisor Instruction Provide Orientation Training And Mentoring For New Staff Backstop Other Operations Assistants Across Teams And Serve On Short Term Assignments With Other Usaid Offices Or Bureaus In Direct Support Of Oti Programs For A Period Not To Exceed Three Months Supervisory Relationship The Operations Assistant Specialist Will Be Supervised By The Assigned Team Leader Or His Her Designee Of The Operations And Management Division Omd Supervisory Controls At The Gs 7 Level The Supervisor Will Assign Priorities Deadlines And Work To Be Accomplished The Incumbent Is Expected To Use Initiative In Carrying Out Recurring Assignments Independently While Referring Deviations Problems And Unfamiliar Situations To The Supervisor At The Gs 9 Level The Supervisor Will Create Assignments By Defining Objectives Priorities And Deadlines And Will Work With The Incumbent On Situations That Do Not Have Clear Precedents The Incumbent Is Expected To Plan And Carry Out Successive Steps And Handle Problems And Deviations In Accordance With Instructions Policies Previous Training Or Accepted Practices The Supervisor Will Evaluate Work For Technical Soundness Appropriateness And Conformity To Policy Requirements At The Gs 10 Level The Supervisor Will Set Overall Objectives And Resources Available And Work With The Incumbent To Develop Deadlines Methodology And Work To Be Accomplished The Incumbent Will Be Responsible For Carrying Out Assignments And Consulting With The Supervisor On Policy Interpretations The Supervisor Will Evaluate Work For Technical Soundness And Effectiveness In Meeting Work Objectives 12 Physical Demands The Work Is Generally Sedentary And Does Not Pose Undue Physical Demands If Traveling Overseas The Incumbent May Be Subject To 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 Work Is Performed In An Office Setting If The Incumbent Travels Overseas The Work May Involve Additional 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 7 Level 1 A Bachelor S Degree With One 1 Year Of Work Experience Performing A Range Of Administrative Or Program Support Duties Similar To Those Outlined In The Scope Of Work Including Experience With One Or More Of The Following Program Budgeting Program Design Program Reporting Or Program Operations Support Or An Associate S Degree With Two 2 Years Of Work Experience Performing A Range Of Administrative Or Program Support Duties Similar To Those Outlined In The Scope Of Work Including Experience With One Or More Of The Following Program Budgeting Program Design Program Reporting Or Program Operations Support Or A High School Diploma With Three 3 Years Of Work Experience Performing A Range Of Administrative Or Program Support Duties Similar To Those Outlined In The Scope Of Work Including Experience With One Or More Of The Following Program Budgeting Program Design Program Reporting Or Program Operations Support And 2 Demonstrated Experience Proofreading Drafting And Managing Correspondence At The Gs 9 Level 1 A Bachelor S Degree With Two 2 Years Of Work Experience Performing A Range Of Administrative Or Program Support Duties Similar To Those Outlined In The Scope Of Work Including At Least One 1 Year Of Experience With One Or More Of The Following Program Budgeting Program Design Program Reporting Or Program Operations Support Or An Associate S Degree With Three 3 Years Of Work Experience Performing A Range Of Administrative Or Program Support Duties Similar To Those Outlined In The Scope Of Work Including One 1 Year Of Experience With One Or More Of The Following Program Budgeting Program Design Program Reporting Or Program Operations Support Or A High School Diploma With Four 4 Years Of Work Experience Performing A Range Of Administrative Or Program Support Duties Similar To Those Outlined In The Scope Of Work Including One 1 Year Of Experience With One Or More Of The Following Program Budgeting Program Design Program Reporting Or Program Operations Support And 2 Demonstrated Experience Proofreading Drafting And Managing Correspondence At The Gs 10 Level 1 A Bachelor S Degree With Three 3 Years Of Work Experience Performing A Range Of Administrative Or Program Support Duties Similar To Those Outlined In The Scope Of Work Including Two 2 Years Of Experience With One Or More Of The Following Program Budgeting Program Design Program Reporting Or Program Operations Support Or An Associate S Degree With Four 4 Years Of Work Experience Performing A Range Of Administrative Or Program Support Duties Similar To Those Outlined In The Scope Of Work Including Two 2 Years Of Experience With One Or More Of The Following Program Budgeting Program Design Program Reporting Or Program Operations Support Or A High School Diploma With Five 5 Years Of Work Experience Performing A Range Of Administrative Or Program Support Duties Similar To Those Outlined In The Scope Of Work Including Two 2 Years Of Experience With One Or More Of The Following Program Budgeting Program Design Program Reporting Or Program Operations Support And 2 Demonstrated Experience Proofreading Drafting And Managing Correspondence 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 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 Offeror Rating System The Offeror Rating System Factors Are Used To Determine The Competitive Ranking Of Qualified Offerors In Comparison To The Technical Evaluation Criteria Offerors Must Demonstrate The Rating Factors Outlined Below Within Their Resume As They Are Evaluated Strictly By The Information Provided Note Supplemental Documentation With Written Responses Is Not Required And Will Not Be Reviewed For This Solicitation Note Offerors Are Required To Address Each Factor Of The Offeror Rating System In Their Resume Describing Specifically And Accurately What Experience Training Education And Or Awards They Have Received As It Pertains To Each Factor Failure To Address The Selection Factors And Or Offeror Rating System Evaluation Factors May Result In Not Receiving Credit For All Pertinent Experience Education Training And Or Awards The Evaluation Factors Are As Follows Administrative 25 Points Demonstrated Experience Providing General Administrative Support Such As Scheduling And Facilitating Meetings Filing And Other Administrative Services Demonstrated Experience Preparing And Composing Various Types Of Correspondence Such As Drafting And Tracking Memos And Drafting Meeting Minutes Organization 25 Points Demonstrated Experience Balancing A Wide Variety Of Tasks And Working Independently Under Pressure With Extremely Short Deadlines Demonstrated Experience Establishing And Maintaining Effective Relationships With A Variety Of Groups And Individuals Across Organizational Structures Office Support 20 Points Demonstrated Experience With Financial Management Including Payroll Support Demonstrated Experience Providing Travel Support Event Planning And General Forms Processing Basis Of Rating Offerors Who Clearly Meet The Education Experience Requirements And Selection Factors Will Be Further Evaluated In Accordance With The Offeror Rating System Those Offerors Determined To Be Competitively Ranked May Also Be Evaluated On Interview Performance And Satisfactory Professional Reference Checks In The Event That A Offeror Has Fully Demonstrated His Her Qualifications And There Are No Other Competitive Offerors Oti Reserves The Right To Forego The Interview Process The Offeror Rating System Is As Follows Evaluation Factors 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 Note The Offeror Rating System Evaluation Factors Are Worth 70 Out Of 100 Points Offerors Are Required To Address Each Factor Of The Offeror Rating System In Their Resume Describing Specifically And Accurately What Experience Training Education And Or Awards They Have Received As It Pertains To Each Factor Failure To Address The Selection Factors And Or Offeror Rating System Factors May Result In Not Receiving Credit For All Pertinent Experience Education Training And Or Awards 2 Offeror Information For Personal Services Contracts Form Aid 309 2 Offerors Are Required To Complete And Sign The Form Due To Covid 19 And Limited Access To Equipment We Are Currently Accepting Electronic And Typed Signatures On The Aid 309 2 Form 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 Unique Entity Identifier And Far 52 204 7 System For Award Management Https Www Acquisition Gov Far Part 52 Far 52 204 7Orwww 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 Acquisition Gov Aidar Aidar Appendix D Direct Usaid Contracts Us Citizen Or Us Resident Alien Personal Services Abroad Contract Cover Page Form Aid 309 1 Available At Https Www Usaid Gov Forms One Base Year Table Operations Assistant Specialist 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 Operations Assistant Specialist 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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