SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- Customs and Border Protection Advisor
- Notice Date
- 8/19/2004
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541990
— All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, INL RM MS, 2430 E Street, N.W., South Building SA-4 Navy Hill, Washington, DC, 20520
- ZIP Code
- 20520
- Solicitation Number
- PSC-04-046
- Response Due
- 9/9/2004
- Archive Date
- 9/24/2004
- Point of Contact
- Sonja Varricchione, Contract Specialist, Phone 202-776-8806, Fax 202-776-8686, - Mary Pat Hayes-Crow, Logistics Management Specialist, Phone 2027768373, Fax 2027768775,
- E-Mail Address
-
VarricchioneSM@state.gov, hayes-crowmp2@state.gov
- Description
- 1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-04-046 (INL), 2. ISSUANCE DATE: 8/19/04, 3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED: 9/09/04, FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 16:00 PM local time, 4. POSITION TITLE: Customs and Border Protection Advisor, 5. MARKET VALUE: GS-14, 6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: September 2004 - September 2005, 7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Guatemala, 8. JOB DESCRIPTION: See below. If you have any questions regarding this solicitation you may contact the DOS Official named below. The State Department is not responsible for any data/text that may not be received when retrieving this document electronically. Amendments to the solicitation will be posted on the Federal Business Opportunities website www.fedbizopps.gov. Interested and potential respondents are responsible for obtaining amendments that may be issued via the Federal Business Opportunities website or by contacting the Contract Specialist. SUBJECT: Solicitation for Personal Services Contractor (PSC) for the Department of State, Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs. The United States Government, represented by the Department of State, is seeking proposals (Standard Form 171 or OF 612) from U.S. citizens interested in providing services under a firm, fixed price, Personal Services Contract as described herein. Submissions shall be made in accordance with the information provided herein at the place and time specified. Any questions may be directed to Sonja Varricchione, Contract Specialist, INL/RM/MS, DOS, who may be reached at FAX No. (202) 776-8686 or E-Mail varricchionesm@state.gov. Applications should be sent via fax or email to Sonja Varricchione with original copy sent by Fed Ex or DHL. Do not send applications via the US Postal Service as they may not be received on time. The address for sending applications by Fed Ex or DHL is: Sonja Varricchione, INL/RM/RM, SA4 Navy Hill South, Department of State, 2430 E. Street NW, Washington D.C. 20520. A copy of the application should also be sent to Daniel Bellegarde at bellegarDP@state.gov. Late applications will not be accepted, unless the submission was mishandled once received in DOS. Along with the SF171 or OF 612, applicants must provide a resume and three written references including contact information. Applicants are also requested to provide their full mailing address (fax, telephone and/or e-mail where applicable). Applicants should retain for their records copies of all enclosures which accompany their proposals. Please reference the number of this solicitation when sending your application. A. GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is one of the bureaus in the Department of State whose program authority derives from the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended (FAA). Under the FAA, INL is charged with providing assistance to host governments to develop and implement effective counternarcotics, anticrime, and border control programs. The Narcotics Affairs Section (NAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Guatemala is responsible for the administration of programs and funds that come from INL. NAS works closely with U.S. law enforcement agencies to ensure that Guatemala has the training and tools needed to fight narcotrafficking and transnational organized crime. NAS also works directly with various Government of Guatemala institutions such as the Vice Presidency, Ministry of Government, Public Ministry, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education, SAIA (narcotics police), the National Police (PNC), Guatemalan Immigration, and Guatemalan Customs. NAS? five principal objectives are: 1) Help Guatemala stop the flow of drugs to and through Guatemala. 2) Promote closer and more effective bilateral cooperation in all areas of narcotics control. 3) Combat the threat to both countries? national security posed by international organized crime. 4) Assist Guatemala in strengthening their national law enforcement institutions. 5) Cooperate with International Organizations to assist Guatemala in combating international criminal activity. The Customs and Border Protection Advisor will report to the NAS Director. The Advisor will be based in the NAS Section and work directly with the anti-narcotic and port security agencies in Guatemala. The Advisor will visit various air, land, and sea ports of entry in Guatemala as required to provide continued support, training, and advice to establish effective security and contraband interdiction procedures, in coordination with locally based DEA personnel. B. STATEMENT OF DUTIES The Advisor will provide advice and recommendations to port management regarding the facilities and equipment necessary for port security and narcotics interdiction at all of Guatemala?s land, sea and air ports of entry. The Advisor will have the following responsibilities: 1. Provide narcotics interdiction, cargo inspection and anti-smuggling training. The training will include, but is not limited to, the following: Document and manifest review, Cargo inspection techniques, Narcotics identification, Current smuggling trends, Officer safety training, Specialized equipment operation, and Basic investigation techniques. 2. Monitor anti-narcotic and port security operations to ensure they effectively incorporate this training. The Advisor will also prepare regular progress reports and future plans with written recommendations for improvement, for the NAS Director. 3. Monitor Guatemala?s Port Security Program (PSP) and the inspection operations of containers at ports to prevent the illicit transshipment of drugs. Advisor will also provide support to the SAIA and PNC, and coordinate with different institutions such as shipping companies, port authorities, counter-narcotics units and other government agencies to further USG counternarcotics objectives. 4. Provide recommendations to the NAS Director on using funds to contract outside personnel to support the program, and if necessary will supervise such persons. 5. Attend Embassy law enforcement meetings as directed by the NAS Director, brief the Chief of Mission, DCM and other appropriate Country Team members and report on major issues, as requested. 6. Attend donor customs and border protection meetings, conferences and seminars as directed by the NAS Director. 7. Brief State Department, Congressional and other visiting officials on the status of customs and border protection issues, as required. C. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS United States citizen, eligible for a State Department security clearance. Bachelor Degree from an accredited institution or equivalent (i.e., Associate Degree with five years related experience, or ten years related experience in border security and control). The Advisor should have at least one year of experience working with a Contraband Enforcement Team of the U.S. Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (BCBP), or an equivalent inter-agency task force, at a U.S. port of entry, to include both seaport and airport experience. Applicants with international work/training experience in Central/Latin America will be given preference. The Advisor must have at least five (5) years of experience working with port security programs, either in the United States or in an international setting. Applicants with supervisory experience will be given preference. The Advisor must be fluent (minimum proficiency level 3 on the State Department exam in verbal and reading) in spoken and written Spanish. The Advisor may be subject to testing by the Foreign Service Institute. The Advisor must have experience in designing and giving training courses in English and Spanish. The Advisor must have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in English and Spanish, as demonstrated by previous work products and possess experience in managing program resources,liaison skills appropriate for work with a wide variety of both public and private sector representatives, including community groups. The Advisor must demonstrate experience in managing program resources, including project analysis, design, implementation,analysis and evaluation, and must possess the typing and basic computer skills needed to use information technology and management systems. The Advisor must be prepared and physically qualified to live in Guatemala City, Guatemala and to travel within Guatemala and regionally, as required. Selection and placement of the Advisor will be subject to approval by the U.S. Embassy, Guatemala and in accordance with the procedures of National Security Decision Directive 38 (NSDD-38). D. EVALUATION CRITERIA Offeror?s relevant experience in planning, developing and executing contraband control training programs and ability to coordinate with host country civilian and police officials and the donor community. Offeror's with specific experience working in Guatemala will be given an additional five points. 20-25 points; Offeror?s knowledge of Central/Latin American policies, concepts, practices and principles in order to analyze and develop recommendations for program implementation and objectives of the USG. 25 points; Offeror?s knowledge and experience in USG regulations, standards of conduct and ethics, and international agreements such as the UN 1988 Vienna Convention and the International Ship and Port Facilities Security Code (ISPS), and the U.S. Maritime Transport Security Act. 25 points; Past performance evaluation of applicant?s ability to perform under the contract. In conducting the evaluation, the Government reserves the right to utilize all evaluation iInformation available at the time of application, whether provided by the applicant or obtained from other sources. 25 points; E. COMPENSATION: Compensation for the position will be negotiated as follows: Level of experience will dictate the salary level within the grade range. Entry level salary will normally be at the first step of the grade range for the position. However, consideration will be given to the successful applicant?s experience that is specifically relevant to the position to be filled. Number of years of relevant experience will determine at what step within the grade range the successful applicant will be compensated. F. AS A MATTER OF POLICY, A PSC IS NORMALLY AUTHORIZED THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS (except for U.S. Resident Hires): 1. BENEFITS: Employee's FICA Contribution; Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance; Pay Comparability Adjustment; Annual Increase; Eligibility for Worker's Compensation; Annual & Sick Leave. 2. ALLOWANCES, if applicable. (taken from Standardized Regulations, Government Civilians Foreign Areas). Temporary Quarters Subsistence Allowance (Section 120); Living Quarters Allowance (Section 130); Post Allowance (Section 220); Supplemental Post Allowance (Section 230); Separate Maintenance Allowance (Section 260); Education Allowance (Section 270); Education Travel (Section 280); Post Differential (Chapter 500); Payments during Evacuation/Authorized Departure (Section 600); Danger Pay (Section 650). G. CONTRACT INFORMATION BULLETINS (CIBs) PERTAINING TO PSCs: 99-09 PSC's Annual Health Insurance Costs; 99-07 Contractual Coverage for Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) Services; 98-16 Annual Salary Increase for USPSCs; 98-19 Home Leave under USPSCs; 98-24 Use of Compensatory (Comp) Time by PSCs; 98-25 Defense Base Act (DBA) Coverage and DBA Waiver List; 97-16 Class Justification for Use of Other Than Full & Open Competition for Personal Services Contracts with U.S. Citizens Contracted with Locally, with CCNs and TCNs Subject to the Local Compensation Plan, and for Overseas Contracts of $250,000 or Less; 97-11 1997 FICA & Medicare Tax Rates for Personal Services Contracts; 97-03 New USAID Contractor Employee Physical Examination; 96-19 U. S. Personal Services Contract (USPSC) - Leave; 94-09 Sunday Pay for U.S. Personal Services Contractors (PSCs); 93-17 Financial Disclosure Requirements Under a Personal Services Contract (PSC). H. LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS FOR PSCs 1. Standard Form 171 (see www.usaid.gov/procurement_bus_opp/procurement/forms.) 2. Medical History and Examination for Foreign Service (DS-1843) 3. Questionnaire for Sensitive Positions (for National Security) (SF-86), or 4. Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions (SF-85). 5. Finger Print Card (FD-258). NOTE: FD-258 is available from the requirements office. NOTE: The forms listed in 2 through 5 shall only be completed upon the advice of the Contracting Officer that an applicant is the successful candidate for the job.
- Place of Performance
- Address: U.S. Embassy Guatemala,, Narcotics Affairs Section,, Guatemala City
- Zip Code: 34024
- Country: Guatemala
- Zip Code: 34024
- Record
- SN00647267-W 20040821/040819211902 (fbodaily.com)
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