Subject Solicitation For U S Personal Service Contractor Uspsc Global Health Senior Financial Manager Ghsrfinmgr

Solicitation Number Sol 7200Aa21r00015 Issuance Date February 09 2021 Questions Due February 22 2020 12 00 Pm Est Time Closing Date Time March 05 2021 5 00 Pm Est Time Subject Solicitation For U S Personal Service Contractor Uspsc Global Health Senior Financial Manager Ghsrfinmgr Dear Prospective Offerors Applicants The United States Government Represented By The U S Agency For International Development Usaid Is Seeking Offers From Qualified Persons To Provide Personal Services Under Contract As Described In This Solicitation Questions Questions Regarding This Solicitation Must Be Submitted Via Email And Shall Be Sent Directly To Joseph T Hamilton At The Usaid Global Health Uspsc Senior Financial Manager Solicitation Mailbox Ghsrfinmgr Usaid Gov All Questions Are Due By The Questions Due Date And Time Specified Above Submission Due Date And Time Electronic Submission Of Proposals Shall Be Submitted By The Above Stated Closing Date And Time Via Email To Ghsrfinmgr Usaid Gov Or It Will Not Be Considered In Evaluation Offers Must Be In Accordance With Attachment 1 Of This Solicitation Incomplete Or Unsigned Offers Will Not Be Considered Offerors Should Retain Copies Of All Offer Materials For Their Records 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 Any Questions Must Be Directed In Writing To The Point Of Contact Specified In Attachment 1 Sincerely Joseph T Hamilton Contracting Officer Attachment 1 General Information Solicitation No 7200Aa21r00015 Issuance Date 02 09 2021 Market Value Gs 15 Final Compensation Will Be Negotiated Within The Listed Market Value As This Is A Washington Based Psc Offerors Who Live Outside The Washington D C Area Will Be Considered For Employment But No Relocation Expenses Will Be Reimbursed Period Of Performance Five Years Estimated To Start On June 15 2021 The Base Period Will Be Three Years Estimated To Start On June 15 2021 Based On Agency Need The Contracting Officer May Exercise Two Additional Option Periods For One Year Each For The Dates Estimated As Follows Base Period June 15 2021 1 2024 Option Period 1 June 15 2024 June 14 2025 Option Period 2 June 15 2025 June 14 2026 Place Of Performance Washington D C With Possible Travel As Stated In The Statement Of Duties Listed In Number 10 Below Eligible Offerors U S Citizens Security Level Required Secret Clearance As Determined By Ads 309 3 1 14 And Sec Ads 500 Chapters Statement Of Duties 1 General Statement Of The Purpose Of The Contract Usaid S Bureau For Global Health Gh Office Of Policy Programs And Planning Gh P3 Is The Office With Responsibility For Global Health S Strategic Planning Budgeting Programming And Procurement Functions Within Gh P3 The Program Implementation And Budget Management Division Pibm Coordinates Field Buy Ins Provides Oversight Of The Implementation Of Pre Obligation Requirements Tracks The Allowance And Obligation Of Funds Coordinates Bureau Procurement Planning And Troubleshoots Procurement Actions And Ensures The Accuracy Of Bureau Grants For Public International Organizations Pios And Inter Agency Agreements Iaas Usaid Is Seeking An Individual To Assist In The Management Of The Pibm Division Additional Details Are Contained Below 2 Statement Of Duties To Be Performed The Contractor Shall Assist The Office Of Policy Programs And Planning Gh P3 To Plan And Organize The Work Of The Bureau S Pibm Division And Review Such Work For The Achievement Of Agreed Upon Written Work Objectives S He Shall Provide Necessary Training To Enhance The Skills And Knowledge Of Staff Assigned To The Office The Contractor Shall Quickly Develop A Thorough Understanding Of The Policies Governing The Various Program Elements And The Full Range Of Agency Managed Appropriations Accounts And Funding Sources Which Support The Health Area Key Responsibilities Include Serving As Senior Advisor For Financial Management Systems Practices And Procedures With Responsibility For Planning Directing And Administering Comprehensive Accounting Reporting And Budgeting Systems And Delivering The Analysis Needed To Provide Senior Bureau Management With Timely Financial Information For Making Operational Decisions Developing And Establishing Financial Management Practices And Procedures Applicable To Program Implementation And Operating Expenses As Needed To Meet Bureau Objectives Analyzing Bureau Accounting Systems Data Overseeing The Preparation Of Program Assistance And Operating Expense Budgets And Maintaining A System For Financial Reporting Of Usaid Programs Providing Recommendations To The Supervisor On Training Plans For Pibm Staff That Include Measurable Training Goals And Objectives For Each Member Of The Staff Providing Uniform Guidance And Procedures For The Financial Management Of All Appropriated And Non Appropriated Funds Available To Gh Including Tracking Compliance With Congressional Earmarks And Directives And Implementation Of Internal Accounting Controls To Safeguard Those Funds And Other Usaid Assets Leading And Assisting In The Formulation Of Financial Analysis Activities And Reviews Of Proposed Projects And Programs Including Selection Of Program Methods Of Financing In Conjunction With Program Area Teams Overseeing Operations To Ensure Effective Use And Accountability Of All Bureau For Global Health Financed Assistance Developing And Managing A Comprehensive Financial Analysis Plan To Ensure Effective Financial Oversight Of A Multi Billion Dollar Development Program Coordinating The Implementation Of The Federal Managers Financial Integrity Act Fmfia Review Including Identifying The Appropriate Accountability Units And Operating Environment Within The Bureau And Leading The Assessment Of Risks Development Of Control Techniques Review Of Management Controls And Ensuring Compliance With Reporting Requirements Liaising With The Office Of The Inspector General Oig And Government Accountability Office Gao By Serving As The Focal Point For Audit Activities Including Identifying Requirements And Developing Audit Plans Reviewing All Audit And Inspection Reports From The Oig Identifying Actions To Be Taken In Response To The Findings And Recommendations And Assigning Actions For Compliance And Response Providing Gh Colleagues With Expert Assistance And Advice Relating To Usaid Financial Management Regulations And Procedures And Taking The Lead In Resolving Method Of Payment Cash Management Cost Reasonableness And Disbursement Issues For Awards Actively Participating In The Formulation Preparation And Execution Of The Annual Operating Expense And Program Budgets Analyzing Proposed Forward Funding And Existing Obligation Pipelines Providing Cost Factors Needed For Budget Formulation Estimates And Ensuring Effective Management And Funds Controls Are Applied Over Operating Expense And Program Funds In Accordance With Usg Usaid Standards Traveling May Be Required But Is Expected To Be Minimal Less Than 5 3 Supervisory Relationship The Contractor Shall Report To The Pibm Division Chief 4 Supervisory Controls The Senior Financial Manager Works With The Controller The Office Director And The Chief Of The Pibm Division As Well As A Wide Variety Of Other Staff Involved In Financial Management Budget And Program Operations Within Gh And Usaid Offices He She May Be Called On To Serve As Acting Bureau Controller As Needed 5 Contacts And Purpose Of Contacts The Senior Financial Manager Works On A Daily Basis With Gh And Usaid Mission Colleagues As Well As Senior Level Officers At Usaid And The Department Of State He She Also Has Frequent Contact With Other Usg Agencies Donors And Private Sector Institutions Both National And International The Purpose Of These Contacts Is To Monitor How Financial Management And Program Operations Are Performing And To Communicate And Interpret Current Agency Regulations And Guidance The Contacts May Consist Of Planned Or Unplanned Briefings And Telephone Calls Including With Senior Officers In The Field Or Unannounced Visitors Requiring Assistance Or Guidance The Senior Financial Manager Maintains These Contacts To Facilitate Financial Management And Program Operations And To Identify Opportunities For Streamlining And Improvement 6 Work Environment Work Is Performed In An Office Setting Occasional Visits To Usaid Missions May Be Required Should Conditions Arise Requiring Financial Information Gathering Or Assistance Travel Is Expected To Be Minimal Less Than 5 Physical Demands The Work Requested Does Not Involve Undue Physical Demands Minimum Qualifications Required For This Position A Master S Degree From An Accredited College Or University In Accounting Finance Business Administration Or Related Field With Significant Study In A Related Field Including But Not Limited To Financial Analysis Accounting Budgeting Or Management With A Minimum Of 10 Years Recent Relevant Professional Experience Or A Bachelor S Degree From An Accredited College Or University In Accounting Finance Or Business Administration With Significant Study In A Related Field Including But Not Limited To Financial Analysis Accounting Budgeting Or Management With A Minimum Of 15 Years Recent Relevant Experience And Currently Be A Cpa Knowledge And Skills Regarding Usg Core Financial Systems Such As Ams Momentum Ams Federal Financial System Oracle U S Federal Financials Reltek Federal Financial Management System And Or Sap Demonstrated Proficiency Using Microsoft Office Suite And Google Office Suite U S Citizenship Required And The Ability To Obtain A Secret Security Clearance Evaluation And Selection Factors 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 The Far Provisions Referenced Above Are Available At Https Www Acquisition Gov Browse Index Far The Evaluation Factors Are Listed Below In Descending Order Of Importance And Will Be The Basis For The Evaluation Of All Applications Applicants Must Address Each Evaluation Factor Listed Below Separately To Demonstrate How He She Meets Each All Applications Will Be Evaluated And Scored Based On The Documentation Submitted With The Application Based On The Factors Listed Below The Performance In An Interview And The Information Received From References Evaluation Criteria Professional Experience And Technical Skills Communications Teamwork And Interpersonal Skills Reference Checks 1 Professional Experience And Technical Skills 1 1 Demonstrated Recent Within The Last Two Years Experience Serving As Principal Manager For Major Financial Management Systems Practices And Procedures 1 2 Demonstrated Experience Being Responsible For Planning Directing And Administering A Comprehensive Accounting Reporting And Budgeting System Which Is Designed To Provide Senior Management With Timely Financial Information For Making Operational Decisions 1 3 Demonstrated Experience Using Federal Government Financial Management Systems Practices And Procedures Applicable To Multiple Types Of Funds With Varying Fiscal Constraints E G Program Funding And Operating Expenses Oe Funding 1 4 Demonstrated Experience Training Others On Sound Financial Principles And Practices 1 5 Demonstrated Experience Providing Uniform Guidance And Procedures For The Financial Management Of All Available Funds Including Experience With Compliance Of Special Earmarks And Directives 1 6 Demonstrated Experience Implementing Internal Accounting Controls To Safeguard Funds And Other Assets 1 7 Demonstrated Experience As An Organization S Financial Expert Communicating Budget And Financial Management Issues Activities Advising The Organization Its Staff And External Parties On Issues Related To The Financial Application And Tailoring Of Financial Methods And Procedures 1 8 Demonstrated Recent Within The Last Two Years Directly Relevant Senior Financial Management Experience Working With A Large International Assistance Organization Non Governmental Organization Or Us Government Agency In A Financial Management Budgeting And Or Accounting Capacity 2 Communications Teamwork And Interpersonal Skills 2 1 Demonstrated Strong Oral Written And Interpersonal Communication Skills To Present Ideas And Persuade Others Of Their Merit 2 2 Demonstrated Ability To Establish And Maintain Effective Relationships With All Levels Of Stakeholders And Constituencies In The Us And Developing Countries Reference Checks And Interviews May Be Conducted As Part Of The Evaluation Process Basis Of Rating All Applications Will Be Evaluated Based On The Documentation Submitted With The Application Applicants Who Meet The Minimum Qualifications Requirements Will Be Further Evaluated Based On Scoring Of The Evaluation Factor Ef Responses Those Applicants Determined To Be Competitively Ranked And With Satisfactory Reference Checks Will Be Invited To Participate In The Interview Process And Evaluated On Interview Performance Applicants Will Be Required To Provide A Writing Sample Interviews Will Be Conducted Via Google Meets With A Panel Of Interviewers The Successful Candidate Will Be Selected Based On A Review Of His Her Qualifications Work Experience Skills And Abilities The Results Of Reference Checks And The Interview The Candidate With The Highest Overall Score Will Be Selected Based On The Criteria Within This Solicitation Submitting An Offer Eligible Offerors Are Required To Complete And Submit The Offer Form Aid 309 2 Offeror Information For Personal Services Contracts With Individuals Available At Http Www Usaid Gov Forms Offers Must Be Received By The Closing Date And Time Specified On The Cover Page Offeror Submissions Must Clearly Reference The Solicitation Number On All Offeror Submitted Documents A Complete Resume Must Be Attached To The Aid 309 2 A Your Resume Should Contain Enough 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 Information Sufficient To Determine Your Qualifications For The Position Will Result In Loss Of Full Consideration B In Order To Fully Evaluate Your Application Your Resume Must Include I All Full Time Paid Positions Job Title Location S And Dates Held Month Year And Salary History For Each Position Dates Month Year And Locations For All Overseas Field Experience Must Also Be Detailed Please Specify Unpaid Or Part Time Work Unless Stated Otherwise Part Time Hours Will Be Prorated At 20 Hours Worked Per Week Unpaid Part Time And Any Experience That Does Not Include Dates Month Year And Locations Will Not Be Counted Towards Meeting The Solicitation Requirements Ii Specific Duties Performed That Fully Detail The Level And Complexity Of The Work Iii Education And Any Other Qualifications Including Job Related Training Courses Job Related Skills Or Job Related Honors Awards Or Accomplishments Iv Country Of Citizenship A Brief Appendix Or Cover Letter That Demonstrates How Prior Experience And Or Training Directly Address The Evaluation Criteria Names And Current Contact Information Of No Fewer Than Three 3 And No More Than Five 5 Professional References That Have Knowledge Of The Applicant S Ability To Perform The Duties Set Forth In This Solicitation Submitted References Must Include The Following Information 1 Name Of Reference 2 Applicant s Relationship To Reference 3 Title Of Reference At Current Job 4 Reference Current Telephone Number Work Or Personal And 5 Reference Email Address Work Or Personal At Least Two 2 References Must Be From Direct Supervisors Current Or Prior Who Can Provide Information Regarding The Applicant s Knowledge Of Relevant Experience In Emerging Infectious Disease Threats Program And Project Planning Design Implementation Monitoring And Evaluation Of Emerging Threat Disease Activities Program And Financial Management Cost Analysis And Budget And Operations Experience All References Must Be From Within The Last Ten Years Of Applicant s Professional Life Applicants Are Advised To Ensure The Information Provided Is Current For All References Professional Writing Sample Of No More Than Two 2 Pages Preferably On Asubject Relevant To The Position List Of Required Forms Prior To Award The Co Will Provide Instructions About How To Complete And Submit The Following Forms After An Offeror Is Selected For The Contract Award Form Aid 309 2 With Resume Attached 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 Employment Eligibility Verification I 9 Forms 2 Through 6 Shall Be Completed Only Upon The Advice Of The Contracting Officer That An Applicant Is The Successful Candidate For The Job Benefits And Allowances As A Matter Of Policy And As Appropriate A Uspsc Is Normally Authorized The Following Benefits And Allowances 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 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 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 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 Pricing By Line Item Is To Be Determined Upon Contract Award As Described Below 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 A Aapds Pertaining To Pscs Aapd 18 02 Medivac Regulation Cash Awards For Uspscs And Tcnpscs October 2004 Aapd 05 10 Calculation Of Vacation Leave For U S Personal Services Contractor s Uspsc November 2005 Aapd 06 10 Psc Medical Expense Payment Responsibility October 2006 Aapd 10 01 Reimbursement Amounts For Health Insurance Aapd 15 02 Revised 2 Implementation Of The Usaid Policy For Leave And Holidays Aapd 10 01 Personal Services Contractors Uspscs January 2010 Aapd 03 11 Revision Of Contracts Contract Procedures For Personal Services Contracts December 2003 Aapd 06 08 Aidar Appendices D And J Using The Optional Schedule To Incrementally Fund Contracts June 2006 B Far Clauses Incorporated By Reference The Following Far Clauses Are Hereby Incorporated By Reference In Accordance With Far 52 252 2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference The Full Text Of Each Clause May Be Accessed On The Internet At This Address Https Www Acquisition Gov Far Index Html Far 52 252 2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference Feb 1998 This Contract Incorporates One Or More Clauses By Reference With The Same Force And Effect As If They Were Given In Full Text Upon Request The Contracting Officer Will Make Their Full Text Available Also The Full Text Of A Clause May Be Accessed Electronically At This These Address Es Https Www Acquisition Gov Far Index Html Far No Title Fc 1 52 203 7 Anti Kickback Procedures Jun 2020 Fc 2 52 203 12 Limitation On Payments To Influence Certain Federal Transactions Jun 2020 Fc 3 52 215 2 Audit And Records Negotiations Jun 2020 Fc 4 52 224 1 Privacy Act Notification Apr 1984 Fc 5 52 224 2 Privacy Act Apr 1984 Fc 6 52 232 17 Interest May 2014 Fc 7 52 232 20 Limitation Of Cost Apr 1984 Fc 8 52 232 22 Limitation Of Funds Apr 1984 Fc 9 52 232 23 Assignment Of Claims May 2014 Fc 10 52 237 2 Protection Of Government Buildings Equipment And Vegetation Apr 1984 Fc 11 52 242 1 Notice Of Intent To Disallow Costs Apr 1984 Fc 12 52 246 5 Inspection Of Services Cost Reimbursement Apr 1984 Fc 13 52 246 25 Limitation Of Liability Services Feb 1997 Fc 14 52 252 2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference Feb 1998 C Far Clauses Incorporated In Full Text 52 203 5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees May 2014 A The Contractor Warrants That No Person Or Agency Has Been Employed Or Retained To Solicit Or Obtain This Contract Upon An Agreement Or Understanding For A Contingent Fee Except A Bona Fide Employee Or Agency For Breach Or Violation Of This Warranty The Government Shall Have The Right To Annul This Contract Without Liability Or To Deduct From The Contract Price Or Consideration Or Otherwise Recover The Full Amount Of The Contingent Fee B Bona Fide Agency As Used In This Clause Means An Established Commercial Or Selling Agency Maintained By A Contractor For The Purpose Of Securing Business That Neither Exerts Nor Proposes To Exert Improper Influence To Solicit Or Obtain Government Contracts Nor Holds Itself Out As Being Able To Obtain Any Government Contract Or Contracts Through Improper Influence Bona Fide Employee As Used In This Clause Means A Person Employed By A Contractor And Subject To The Contractor s Supervision And Control As To Time Place And Manner Of Performance Who Neither Exerts Nor Proposes To Exert Improper Influence To Solicit Or Obtain Government Contracts Nor Holds Out As Being Able To Obtain Any Government Contract Or Contracts Through Improper Influence Contingent Fee As Used In This Clause Means Any Commission Percentage Brokerage Or Other Fee That Is Contingent Upon The Success That A Person Or Concern Has In Securing A Government Contract Improper Influence As Used In This Clause Means Any Influence That Induces Or Tends To Induce A Government Employee Or Officer To Give Consideration Or To Act Regarding A Government Contract On Any Basis Other Than The Merits Of The Matter End Of Clause 52 232 34 Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer Other Than System For Award Management Jul 2013 A Method Of Payment 1 All Payments By The Government Under This Contract Shall Be Made By Electronic Funds Transfer Eft Except As Provided In Paragraph A 2 Of This Clause As Used In This Clause The Term Eft Refers To The Funds Transfer And May Also Include The Payment Information Transfer 2 In The Event The Government Is Unable To Release One Or More Payments By Eft The Contractor Agrees To Either I Accept Payment By Check Or Some Other Mutually Agreeable Method Of Payment Or Ii Request The Government To Extend Payment Due Dates Until Such Time As The Government Makes Payment By Eft But See Paragraph D Of This Clause B Mandatory Submission Of Contractor s Eft Information 1 The Contractor Is Required To Provide The Government With The Information Required To Make Payment By Eft See Paragraph J Of This Clause The Contractor Shall Provide This Information Directly To The Office Designated In This Contract To Receive That Information Hereafter Designated Office By The Contracting Officer Shall Insert Date Days After Award Days Before First Request The Date Specified For Receipt Of Offers If The Provision At 52 232 38 Is Utilized Or Concurrent With First Request As Prescribed By The Head Of The Agency If Not Prescribed Insert No Later Than 15 Days Prior To Submission Of The First Request For Payment If Not Otherwise Specified In This Contract The Payment Office Is The Designated Office For Receipt Of The Contractor s Eft Information If More Than One Designated Office Is Named For The Contract The Contractor Shall Provide A Separate Notice To Each Office In The Event That The Eft Information Changes The Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Providing The Updated Information To The Designated Office S 2 If The Contractor Provides Eft Information Applicable To Multiple Contracts The Contractor Shall Specifically State The Applicability Of This Eft Information In Terms Acceptable To The Designated Office However Eft Information Supplied To A Designated Office Shall Be Applicable Only To Contracts That Identify That Designated Office As The Office To Receive Eft Information For That Contract C Mechanisms For Eft Payment The Government May Make Payment By Eft Through Either The Automated Clearing House Ach Network Subject To The Rules Of The National Automated Clearing House Association Or The Fedwire Transfer System The Rules Governing Federal Payments Through The Ach Are Contained In 31 Cfr Part 210 D Suspension Of Payment 1 The Government Is Not Required To Make Any Payment Under This Contract Until After Receipt By The Designated Office Of The Correct Eft Payment Information From The Contractor Until Receipt Of The Correct Eft Information Any Invoice Or Contract Financing Request Shall Be Deemed Not To Be A Proper Invoice For The Purpose Of Prompt Payment Under This Contract The Prompt Payment Terms Of The Contract Regarding Notice Of An Improper Invoice And Delays In Accrual Of Interest Penalties Apply 2 If The Eft Information Changes After Submission Of Correct Eft Information The Government Shall Begin Using The Changed Eft Information No Later Than 30 Days After Its Receipt By The Designated Office To The Extent Payment Is Made By Eft However The Contractor May Request That No Further Payments Be Made Until The Updated Eft Information Is Implemented By The Payment Office If Such Suspension Would Result In A Late Payment Under The Prompt Payment Terms Of This Contract The Contractor s Request For Suspension Shall Extend The Due Date For Payment By The Number Of Days Of The Suspension E Liability For Uncompleted Or Erroneous Transfers 1 If An Uncompleted Or Erroneous Transfer Occurs Because The Government Used The Contractor s Eft Information Incorrectly The Government Remains Responsible For I Making A Correct Payment Ii Paying Any Prompt Payment Penalty Due And Iii Recovering Any Erroneously Directed Funds 2 If An Uncompleted Or Erroneous Transfer Occurs Because The Contractor s Eft Information Was Incorrect Or Was Revised Within 30 Days Of Government Release Of The Eft Payment Transaction Instruction To The Federal Reserve System And I If The Funds Are No Longer Under The Control Of The Payment Office The Government Is Deemed To Have Made Payment And The Contractor Is Responsible For Recovery Of Any Erroneously Directed Funds Or Ii If The Funds Remain Under The Control Of The Payment Office The Government Shall Not Make Payment And The Provisions Of Paragraph D Shall Apply F Eft And Prompt Payment A Payment Shall Be Deemed To Have Been Made In A Timely Manner In Accordance With The Prompt Payment Terms Of This Contract If In The Eft Payment Transaction Instruction Released To The Federal Reserve System The Date Specified For Settlement Of The Payment Is On Or Before The Prompt Payment Due Date Provided The Specified Payment Date Is A Valid Date Under The Rules Of The Federal Reserve System G Eft And Assignment Of Claims If The Contractor Assigns The Proceeds Of This Contract As Provided For In The Assignment Of Claims Terms Of This Contract The Contractor Shall Require As A Condition Of Any Such Assignment That The Assignee Shall Provide The Eft Information Required By Paragraph J Of This Clause To The Designated Office And Shall Be Paid By Eft In Accordance With If It Were The Contractor Eft Information That Shows The Ultimate Recipient Of The Transfer To Be Other Than The Contractor In The Absence Of A Proper Assignment Of Claims Acceptable To The Government Is Incorrect Eft Information Within The Meaning Of Paragraph D Of This Clause H Liability For Change Of Eft Information By Financial Agent The Government Is Not Liable For Errors Resulting From Changes To Eft Information Provided By The Contractor s Financial Agent I Payment Information The Payment Or Disbursing Office Shall Forward To The Contractor Available Payment Information That Is Suitable For Transmission As Of The Date Of Release Of The Eft Instruction To The Federal Reserve System The Government May Request The Contractor To Designate A Desired Format And Method S For Delivery Of Payment Information From A List Of Formats And Methods The Payment Office Is Capable Of Executing However The Government Does Not Guarantee That Any Particular Format Or Method Of Delivery Is Available At Any Particular Payment Office And Retains The Latitude To Use The Format And Delivery Method Most Convenient To The Government If The Government Makes Payment By Check In Accordance With Paragraph A Of This Clause The Government Shall Mail The Payment Information To The Remittance Address In The Contract J Eft Information The Contractor Shall Provide The Following Information To The Designated Office The Contractor May Supply This Data For This Or Multiple Contracts See Paragraph B Of This Clause The Contractor Shall Designate A Single Financial Agent Per Contract Capable Of Receiving And Processing The Eft Information Using The Eft Methods Described In Paragraph C Of This Clause 1 The Contract Number Or Other Procurement Identification Number 2 The Contractor s Name And Remittance Address As Stated In The Contract S 3 The Signature Manual Or Electronic As Appropriate Title And Telephone Number Of The Contractor Official Authorized To Provide This Information 4 The Name Address And 9 Digit Routing Transit Number Of The Contractor s Financial Agent 5 The Contractor s Account Number And The Type Of Account Checking Saving Or Lockbox 6 If Applicable The Fedwire Transfer System Telegraphic Abbreviation Of The Contractor s Financial Agent 7 If Applicable The Contractor Shall Also Provide The Name Address Telegraphic Abbreviation And 9 Digit Routing Transit Number Of The Correspondent Financial Institution Receiving The Wire Transfer Payment If The Contractor s Financial Agent Is Not Directly On Line To The Fedwire Transfer System And Therefore Not The Receiver Of The Wire Transfer Payment End Of Clause Far 52 233 1 Disputes May 2014 Alternate I Dec 1991 A This Contract Is Subject To 41 U S C Chapter 71 Contract Disputes B Except As Provided In 41 U S C Chapter 71 All Disputes Arising Under Or Relating To This Contract Shall Be Resolved Under This Clause C Claim As Used In This Clause Means A Written Demand Or Written Assertion By One Of The Contracting Parties Seeking As A Matter Of Right The Payment Of Money In A Sum Certain The Adjustment Or Interpretation Of Contract Terms Or Other Relief Arising Under Or Relating To This Contract However A Written Demand Or Written Assertion By The Contractor Seeking The Payment Of Money Exceeding 100 000 Is Not A Claim Under 41 U S C Chapter 71 Until Certified A Voucher Invoice Or Other Routine Request For Payment That Is Not In Dispute When Submitted Is Not A Claim Under 41 U S C Chapter 71 The Submission May Be Converted To A Claim Under 41 U S C Chapter 71 By Complying With The Submission And Certification Requirements Of This Clause If It Is Disputed Either As To Liability Or Amount Or Is Not Acted Upon In A Reasonable Time D 1 A Claim By The Contractor Shall Be Made In Writing And Unless Otherwise Stated In This Contract Submitted Within 6 Years After Accrual Of The Claim To The Contracting Officer For A Written Decision A Claim By The Government Against The Contractor Shall Be Subject To A Written Decision By The Contracting Officer D 2 I The Contractor Shall Provide The Certification Specified In Paragraph D 2 Iii Of This Clause When Submitting Any Claim Exceeding 100 000 Ii The Certification Requirement Does Not Apply To Issues In Controversy That Have Not Been Submitted As All Or Part Of A Claim Iii The Certification Shall State As Follows I Certify That The Claim Is Made In Good Faith That The Supporting Data Are Accurate And Complete To The Best Of My Knowledge And Belief That The Amount Requested Accurately Reflects The Contract Adjustment For Which The Contractor Believes The Government Is Liable And That I Am Authorized To Certify The Claim On Behalf Of The Contractor 3 The Certification May Be Executed By Any Person Authorized To Bind The Contractor With Respect To The Claim E For Contractor Claims Of 100 000 Or Less The Contracting Officer Must If Requested In Writing By The Contractor Render A Decision Within 60 Days Of The Request For Contractor Certified Claims Over 100 000 The Contracting Officer Must Within 60 Days Decide The Claim Or Notify The Contractor Of The Date By Which The Decision Will Be Made F The Contracting Officer s Decision Shall Be Final Unless The Contractor Appeals Or Files A Suit As Provided In 41 U S C Chapter 71 G If The Claim By The Contractor Is Submitted To The Contracting Officer Or A Claim By The Government Is Presented To The Contractor The Parties By Mutual Consent May Agree To Use Alternative Dispute Resolution Adr If The Contractor Refuses An Offer For Adr The Contractor Shall Inform The Contracting Officer In Writing Of The Contractor s Specific Reasons For Rejecting The Offer H The Government Shall Pay Interest On The Amount Found Due And Unpaid From 1 The Date That The Contracting Officer Receives The Claim Certified If Required Or 2 The Date That Payment Otherwise Would Be Due If That Date Is Later Until The Date Of Payment With Regard To Claims Having Defective Certifications As Defined In Far 48 Cfr 33 201 Interest Shall Be Paid From The Date That The Contracting Officer Initially Receives The Claim Simple Interest On Claims Shall Be Paid At The Rate Fixed By The Secretary Of The Treasury As Provided In The Act Which Is Applicable To The Period During Which The Contracting Officer Receives The Claim And Then At The Rate Applicable For Each 6 Month Period As Fixed By The Treasury Secretary During The Pendency Of The Claim I The Contractor Shall Proceed Diligently With Performance Of This Contract Pending Final Resolution Of Any Request For Relief Claim Appeal Or Action Arising Under Or Relating To The Contract And Comply With Any Decision Of The Contracting Officer End Of Clause Far 52 247 63 Preference For U S Flag Air Carriers Jun 2003 A Definitions As Used In This Clause International Air Transportation Means Transportation By Air Between A Place In The United States And A Place Outside The United States Or Between Two Places Both Of Which Are Outside The United States United States Means The 50 States The District Of Columbia And Outlying Areas U S Flag Air Carrier Means An Air Carrier Holding A Certificate Under 49 U S C Chapter 411 B Section 5 Of The International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act Of 1974 49 U S C 40118 Fly America Act Requires That All Federal Agencies And Government Contractors And Subcontractors Use U S Flag Air Carriers For U S Government Financed International Air Transportation Of Personnel And Their Personal Effects Or Property To The Extent That Service By Those Carriers Is Available It Requires The Comptroller General Of The United States In The Absence Of Satisfactory Proof Of The Necessity For Foreign Flag Air Transportation To Disallow Expenditures From Funds Appropriated Or Otherwise Established For The Account Of The United States For International Air Transportation Secured Aboard A Foreign Flag Air Carrier If A U S Flag Air Carrier Is Available To Provide Such Services C If Available The Contractor In Performing Work Under This Contract Shall Use U S Flag Carriers For International Air Transportation Of Personnel And Their Personal Effects Or Property D In The Event That The Contractor Selects A Carrier Other Than A U S Flag Air Carrier For International Air Transportation The Contractor Shall Include A Statement On Vouchers Involving Such Transportation Essentially As Follows Statement Of Unavailability Of U S Flag Air Carriers International Air Transportation Of Persons And Their Personal Effects Or Property By U S Flag Air Carrier Was Not Available Or It Was Necessary To Use Foreign Flag Air Carrier Service For The Following Reasons See Section 47 403 Of The Federal Acquisition Regulation State Reasons End Of Statement E The Contractor Shall Include The Substance Of This Clause Including This Paragraph E In Each Subcontract Or Purchase Under This Contract That May Involve International Air Transportation End Of Clause D Governing Law This Contract Is Established Under The Procurement Authorities Of The United States Government And Shall Be Interpreted In Accordance With The Body Of Federal Procurement Law In The United States This Contract Is A Complete Statement Of The Duties Compensation Benefits Leave Notice Termination And The Like Therefor The Laws Of The Country Of Performance With Respect To Labor And Contract Matters Shall Not Apply To Either The Carrying Out Of The Obligations Of The Parties Or To The Interpretation Of This Agreement 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 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 Application Note As Of March 28 2018 All New Sam Gov Entity Registrations Will Now Require A Signed Notarized Letter Identifying The Authorized Entity Administrator For The Entity Associated With The Duns Number Additional Information On The Format Of The Notarized Letter And Where To Submit Can Be Found Via The Below Federal Desk Link Https Www Fsd Gov Fsd Gov Home Do Equal Employment Opportunity Usaid Provides Equal Opportunity And Fair And Equitable Treatment In Employment To All People Without Regard To 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 End Of Solicitation

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