SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- USPSC - Senior Technology Specialist - OF-612 Form - OF-612 Continuation Sheet - Solicitation
- Notice Date
- 8/18/2010
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 921190
— Other General Government Support
- Contracting Office
- Agency for International Development, Washington D.C., USAID/Washington, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Room 7.10-006, Washington, District of Columbia, 20523
- ZIP Code
- 20523
- Solicitation Number
- SOL-OTI-10-000014
- Archive Date
- 9/17/2010
- Point of Contact
- Michael Aguilar, Phone: 2026619366, Jaimee E. Braun, Phone: 202-661-9377
- E-Mail Address
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maguilar@usaid.gov, jbraun@ofda.gov
(maguilar@usaid.gov, jbraun@ofda.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
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- Description
- Solicitation for SOL-OTI-10-000014 OF-612 Continuation Sheet OF-612 Form SOLICITATION NUMBER: SOL-OTI-10-000014 ISSUANCE DATE: August 18, 2010 CLOSING DATE: September 2, 2010, 5:00 p.m. EDT SUBJECT: Solicitation for U.S. Personal Service Contractor for a Senior Technology Specialist in Washington, D.C. Ladies/Gentlemen: The United States Government (USG), represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking applications (Optional Form 612 only) from qualified U.S. citizens to provide personal services as a Senior Technology Specialist under a personal services contract, as described in the attached solicitation. Submittals shall be in accordance with the attached information at the place and time specified. Applicants interested in applying for this position MUST submit the following materials: 1. Complete and hand-signed federal form OF-612 (including OF-612 continuation sheets as needed). NOTE: Submission of a resume in addition to the required forms is encouraged. A submitted resume, however, is considered supplemental application material. Submission of a resume alone or in lieu of the OF-612 form IS NOT a complete application. All information to be evaluated must be contained in the OF-612 form and must not depend on references to your resume. Failure to provide the required information and/or materials will result in your not being considered for employment. 2. Supplemental document specifically addressing: Each of the Education/Experience requirements shown in the solicitation. Each of the five (5) Evaluation Factors shown in the solicitation. NOTE: The Evaluation Factors are worth 70 out of 100 points. Applicants are required to address each of the Evaluation Factors on a separate sheet describing specifically and accurately what experience, training, education and/or awards they have received that are relevant to each factor. Incomplete or unsigned applications shall not be considered. These signed forms must be mailed, delivered, faxed, or emailed (email applications must be signed) to: GlobalCorps 529 14th Street, NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20045 E-Mail Address: srtechnologyspecialist@globalcorps.com Facsímile: (202) 403-3911 or (202) 403-3941 Applicants can expect to receive a confirmation email when application materials have been received. Applicants should retain for their records copies of all enclosures which accompany their applications. Any questions on this solicitation may be directed to: Michael Aguilar or Lindsay Miesko Telephone Number: (202) 661-9366 or (202) 661-9367 E-Mail Address: srtechnologyspecialist@globalcorps.com Website: www.globalcorps.com Facsímile: (202) 403-3911 or (202) 403-3941 Sincerely, Dean Cabrera, Contracting Officer Solicitation for U.S. Personal Service Contractor (PSC) Senior Technology Specialist in Washington, D.C. 1. SOLICITATION NO.: SOL-OTI-10-000014 2. ISSUANCE DATE: August 18, 2010 3. CLOSING DATE/TIME FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: September 2, 2010, 5:00 pm EDT 4. POSITION TITLE: Senior Technology Specialist 5. MARKET VALUE: GS-14 ($105,211 - $136,771). Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value based upon the candidate's past salary, work history and educational background. Candidates who live outside the Washington, D.C. area will be considered for employment but no relocation expenses will be reimbursed. 6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 2 years, renewable up to 5 years 7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Washington, D.C. with possible travel as stated in the position description. 8. STATEMENT OF WORK 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, indigenous partners advance peace and democracy in priority conflict-prone countries by providing fast, flexible, short-term assistance targeted at key transition needs. 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 local partners such as civil society groups (non-governmental organizations or informal community groups), local governments, private businesses, media groups, and others, through identification of quick-impact community self-help projects to meet urgent economic needs; development of initiatives to promote national reconciliation; re-integration of ex-combatants into civilian society; and aid to independent media outlets and community-based organizations to help promote informed debate and broaden public understanding and participation in their country's political process. To respond quickly and effectively and meet its program objectives and mandate OTI retains a group of high level professionals and experts under personal services contracts (PSCs). 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. For more information about OTI and its country programs please see: http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/cross-cutting_programs/transition_initiatives/ INTRODUCTION The Senior Technology Specialist is responsible for devising and directing the strategy and application of OTI's systems and processes that optimize knowledge management, support learning processes and nurture ongoing innovation in OTI field programs. He/she is also responsible for providing technical expertise to support the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) components and strategies of OTI field programs worldwide with respect to technology-related activities, and providing OTI/Washington with observations, problems, and recommendations in the form of regular reports. The Senior Technology Specialist is responsible for a range of special technology-related projects and provides advice, analysis, guidance and training as a subject matter expert on all aspects of technology and communications programming for OTI Staff, Implementing Partners, and other key partners both within and outside of USAID. The Senior Technology Specialist will advise on the Information and Technology (IT) components of OTI country program strategies in the field, will direct the future development of ICT tools and related knowledge-sharing across country programs. OBJECTIVE The objective of this solicitation is to provide a full-time technology specialist to the Office of Transition Initiatives. 9. CORE FUNCTIONAL AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Under the direct supervision of the Washington-based DCHA/OTI Chief of Field Programs Division or his or her designee, the Washington-based Senior Technology Specialist will perform the following duties: • Technology & Knowledge Management: Act as the Field Programs Division's main liaison to OTI's IT team that manages OTI's existing information management systems (e.g. country program activity database, GIU mapping). He/she will be responsible for directing future development in ways that will maximize action learning, reporting and analysis in the field. The Senior Technology Specialist, in coordination with OTI's senior management, will be the main arbiter for technology-related strategic design for OTI's field programs. He/she will direct the future conceptualization and development of innovative tools such as a web-based database; • Development of Standards: Share OTI's lessons learned regarding ICT, codify best-practices, and propose standards that can form the basis for office-wide policy and the development of future trainings for OTI field staff as well as partners. Design and provide IT support to the ongoing efforts to standardize the way technology is used in OTI's field programs both to support organizational learning as well as to support the development goal's of local partners; • Analysis and Planning: Design and support field programs' ICT initiatives, assisting partners in the use of the Internet, mobile technology, social media, new media, web 2.0 technology, Internet privacy, managing Internet censorship issues, telecommunications, data management, and collaboration tools. Promote best practices and facilitate implementing partners' use of ICT in programming; • ICT Programming: Conceptualize and design appropriate ICT components and strategies for new country programs, in support of senior management in the field, and for directing the future development of innovative ICT tools and platforms to support OTI field programs worldwide; • ICT Technical Support: Provide ongoing technical support to OTI country programs in their development of ICT programs and tools; and maintains overall responsibility for administration of new ICT tools and products created for OTI field programs; • ICT Training: In support of the OTI country programs provide onsite training and mentoring on ICT for new OTI or contractor staff both in Washington and the field as required with coordination of the OTI Country Team; • ICT Strategy: Conceptualize, direct, and manage the implementation of an office-wide strategy on ICT programming, incorporating lessons learned from both OTI's experience in complex operating environments and that of other organizations working on ICT in transitions and development; • Forging New Partnerships for Field Programs: Extend the reach of traditional local partners through leveraging the capacity of local IT organizations (formal and informal) as a part of the civil society mix. Facilitate OTI programs in engaging with Open Source community at-large initiatives (such as Sahana, Ushahidi, FrontlineSMS, OpenStreetMaps, CrisisCamps, etc.) that tend to extend the capacity of OTI programs to engage local communities, and enhance programming; • ICT Assessments: Direct and advise on OTI country program assessments of the ICT environment, including assessments of local groups in the open source/IT arena, assessments of local IT infrastructure, and the capacity of local partners to use social media, mobile technology, and new media solutions to support the goals of the OTI program; • Outreach / Liaison: Coordinate with other U.S. Government (USG), academia, and other relevant international organizations or groups on the use of information systems/GIS/technology in political transition and stability programs. Promote best practices and forge new strategic partnerships. Represent OTI in ongoing Knowledge Management and Knowledge Sharing efforts within USAID and the Interagency, in close coordination with OTI country teams. Maintain good working relationships with key entities, such as (but not limited to): other USAID offices, other USG agencies, other donors, NGOs (e.g. Google Foundation, UN Foundation, U.S. Institute of Peace, etc.), Academia (Berkeley Human Rights Center, National Defense University, Berkman Center for Internet and Society, etc.), and other organizations; • Closely coordinate all of the above with other divisions and teams in OTI, particularly OTI's Information and Technology Team, the Program Office, the Media Advisors, and Regional Teams; • Establish timelines and definitions / descriptions, to be approved by the Chief of Field Programs Division or his or her designee, for deliverables for all ICT products relevant to the Senior Technology Specialist's duties; Perform other duties as required to ensure the successful implementation of OTI Country Programs. For example, in order to identify opportunities for expansion of OTI's involvement in ICT-related activities in support of overall transition goals and objectives, the Senior Technology Specialist may be required to participate, for short periods of time, in program activities that are not directly and immediately ICT-related, to include filling critical staffing needs in Washington and the field, including the provision of support to new country start-ups and on-call technical assistance. SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIP: The Senior Technology Specialist will take direction from and will report to OTI's Chief of Field Programs Division or his/her designee. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The Supervisor will set overall objectives. The employee and the supervisor together will develop deadlines, projects, and work to be accomplished. The incumbent is expected to take initiative, act independently, and manage his/her tasks with minimal supervision. 10. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work is generally sedentary and does not pose undue physical demands. During deployment on Assessment teams or during site visits, there may be some additional physical exertion including long periods of standing, walking over rough terrain, or carrying of moderately heavy items (less than 50 pounds). 11. WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is primarily performed in an office setting. During deployment on Assessments or during site visits, the work may additionally involve special safety and/or security precautions, wearing of protective equipment, and exposure to severe weather conditions. 12. START DATE: Immediately, once necessary clearances are obtained. 13. POINT OF CONTACT: See Cover Letter. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION (Determines basic eligibility for the position. Applicants who do not meet all of education and experience factors are considered NOT qualified for the position. See detailed instructions for demonstrating Education/Experience under "Applying") The Senior Technology Specialist must be an established "Expert" in the Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) field and as such must possess an in-depth understanding of current interrelationships between ICT, information access and OTI programming; to be able to analyze future trends and potential opportunities for leveraging ICT to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and impact of OTI programs; to be able to design (as necessary), advise, lead and achieve incorporation of those technologies into successful transition and development assistance OTI programs. The Senior Technology Specialist position calls for a seasoned ICT development professional able to provide the comprehensive expertise and other related services that OTI ICT related projects and programs uniquely require. In addition to the requisite technical experience and related skills so vital to OTI's ICT related projects, the incumbent must possess the program, project management and budgetary skills to help ensure successful OTI country programs. The worldwide nature of OTI programs require that its Senior Technology Specialist be available for worldwide assignments and be able to adjust to, and effectively perform in, foreign and unstable environments as well as the highly complex and demanding Washington environment. In addition, the candidate must be able to represent and articulate OTI's policies, objectives and mission in various forums, meetings and seminars. The Senior Technology Specialist will play a key role in the development and creation of successful OTI strategies and programs. At a minimum, the applicant must have: (1) A Bachelor's degree in a related field with a minimum of nine (9) years of professional experience in information, communications, and technology in any of the following: USG foreign affairs agencies, large international organizations or international communications or technology organizations; OR A Master's degree in a related field such as, but not limited to, International Relations, International Development, ICT (Information and Communications Technology), with a minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience in information, communications, and technology in any of the following: USG foreign affairs agencies, large international organizations or international communications or technology organizations; AND (2) Proven experience in the analysis and application of Information, Communications and Technology activities in political transition and/or post-conflict programs; (3) Prior experience in countries in crisis or countries undergoing political transition. SELECTION FACTORS (Determines basic eligibility for the position. Applicants who do not meet all of the selection factors are considered NOT qualified for the position.) • Applicant is a U.S. Citizen; • Complete and hand-signed federal form OF-612 submitted (see detailed instructions under "Applying"); • Supplemental document specifically addressing how the candidate meets each of the Education/Experience requirements, AND each of the Evaluation Factors submitted; • Ability to obtain a SECRET level security clearance; • Satisfactory verification of academic credentials. EVALUATION FACTORS (Used to determine the competitive ranking of qualified applicants in comparison to other applicants. The factors are listed in priority order from highest to least.) Factor #1 Experience assessing, evaluating and designing activities related to information, communications and technology (ICT) in complex, high pressure, fast paced foreign assistance environments. A demonstrated understanding of the interrelationship between ICT development, information access, and communications technology to the success of democratic transitions and to the development of transitional assistance programming. Demonstrated ability to conduct quick but successful work shops and training sessions to OTI staff and implementing partners; Factor #2 Experience working and communicating with U.S. Government agencies overseas, leaders and experts in the field, relevant large International non-government organizations (INGOs), International Organizations (IOs) and/or private sector on issues relevant to ICT in transitional assistance programming in order to share and gather information of interest and value to OTI in an effort to achieve critical, high profile and far reaching objectives; Factor #3 Ability to consistently and independently perform efficiently in a high visibility environment and work successfully on a team as well as providing strong and effective leadership/management in complex political or emergency situations in pre/post-conflict countries or countries undergoing political transitions; Factor #4 Excellent communication, writing, analytical, innovation, resourcefulness and social/interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to communicate and represent an organization's mission, core values and ethos to key partners, stakeholders and beneficiaries as well as local municipality and business leaders; and Factor #5 Demonstrated ability to analyze political transition programs to identify strategies, components, and/or activities that can be made more efficient and/or more effective using ICT techniques and tools (such as social media and mobile technology/GPS, for example), and the ability to draft complete, accurate, and timely reports on that analysis for a variety of audiences. BASIS OF RATING: Applicants who clearly meet the Education/Experience Requirements and Selection Factors will be further evaluated based on scoring of the Evaluation Factor responses. Those applicants determined to be competitively ranked may also be evaluated on interview performance and satisfactory professional reference checks. In the event that a candidate has fully demonstrated his/her qualifications and there are no other competitive applicants, OTI reserves the right to forego the interview process. Applicants are required to address each of the Evaluation Factors on a separate sheet describing specifically and accurately what experience, training, education and/or awards they have received that are relevant to each factor. Be sure to include your name and the announcement number at the top of each additional page. Failure to specifically address the Selection and/or Evaluation Factors may result in your not receiving credit for all of your pertinent experience, education, training and/or awards. The Applicant Rating System is as Follows: Evaluation Factors have been assigned the following points: Factor #1 - 20 Factor #2 - 20 Factor #3 - 15 Factor #4 - 10 Factor #5 - 5 Total Possible - 70 Points Interview Performance - 30 points Satisfactory Professional Reference Checks - Pass/Fail (no points assigned) Total Possible Points: 100 The Evaluation Factors are worth 70 out of 100 points. Be sure to fully respond to each of the Evaluation Factors and include all relevant experience, training, and/or education in your responses. Sample Evaluation Factors are provided on the GlobalCorps website at www.globalcorps.com. The most qualified candidates may be interviewed and required to provide a writing sample. OTI will not pay for any expenses associated with the interviews. In the event that a candidate has fully demonstrated his/her qualifications and there are no other competitive applicants, OTI reserves the right to forego the interview process. Professional references and academic credentials will be evaluated for applicants being considered for selection. APPLYING: Applications must be received by the closing date and time at the address specified in the cover letter. Qualified individuals are required to submit: 1. A complete U.S. Government Optional Form 612 with hand-written signature (including OF-612 continuation sheets as needed) (downloadable forms are available on the USAID website, http://www.usaid.gov/forms, or internet http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/formslibrary.do, or www.globalcorps.com). NOTE: Submission of a resume in addition to the required forms is encouraged. A submitted resume, however, is considered supplemental application material. Submission of a resume alone or in lieu of the OF-612 form IS NOT a complete application. All information to be evaluated must be contained in the OF-612 form and must not depend on references to your resume. Failure to provide the required information and/or materials will result in your not being considered for employment. All applicants must submit complete dates (months/years) and hours per week for all positions listed on the OF-612 or on supplemental OF-612 continuation sheets to allow for adequate evaluation of your direct and related experience. Experience that cannot be quantified will not be counted towards meeting the solicitation requirements. Dates (months/years) and locations for all field experience must also be detailed. 2. A supplemental document specifically addressing: Each of the Education/Experience requirements shown in the solicitation. Each of the five (5) Evaluation Factors shown in the solicitation. NOTE: The Evaluation Factors are worth 70 out of 100 points. Applicants are required to address each of the Evaluation Factors on a separate sheet describing specifically and accurately what experience, training, education and/or awards they have received that are relevant to each factor. To ensure consideration of applications for the intended position, please reference the solicitation number on your application, and as the subject line in any cover letter. DOCUMENT SUBMITTALS Via mail: GlobalCorps, 529 14th Street, NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20045 Via facsímile: (202) 403-3911 or (202) 403-3941 Via email: srtechnologyspecialist@globalcorps.com Please note in your document submittal where you heard about this position. NOTE: If a temporary or full secret security clearance is not obtained within four months, the offer may be rescinded. 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 REGARDING DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING SYSTEM (DUNS) NUMBERS All individuals contracted as US PSCs are required to have a DUNS Number. USAID will provide a generic DUNS Number and PSCs are not required to register with CCR. For general information about DUNS Numbers, please refer to FAR Clause 52.204-6, Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number (10/2003) https://www.acquisition.gov/far/current/html/52_200_206.html LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS FOR PSCs Forms outlined below can found at: http://www.usaid.gov/forms/ or at http://www.forms.gov/bgfPortal/main.do 1. Optional Form 612. 2. Medical History and Examination Form (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). ** 6. Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9 Form). ** ** 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. CONTRACT INFORMATION BULLETINS (CIBs) and ACQUISITION & ASSISTANCE POLICY DIRECTIVES (AAPDs) PERTAINING TO PSCs CIBs and AAPDs contain changes to USAID policy and General Provisions in USAID regulations and contracts. Please refer to http://www.usaid.gov/business/business_opportunities/cib/subject.html#psc to determine which CIBs and AAPDs apply to this contract. AAPD 06-10 - PSC MEDICAL PAYMENT RESPONSIBILITY AAPD No. 06-10 is hereby incorporated as Attachment 1 to the solicitation. BENEFITS/ALLOWANCES: As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a PSC is normally authorized the following benefits and allowances: BENEFITS: Employer's FICA Contribution Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance Pay Comparability Adjustment Annual Increase (pending a satisfactory performance evaluation) Eligibility for Worker's Compensation Annual & Sick Leave ALLOWANCES (if Applicable).* (A) Temporary Lodging Allowance (Section 120). (B) Living Quarters Allowance (Section 130). (C) Post Allowance (Section 220). (D) Supplemental Post Allowance (Section 230). (E) Separate Maintenance Allowance (Section 260). (F) Education Allowance (Section 270). (G) Education Travel (Section 280). (H) Post Differential (Chapter 500). (I) Payments during Evacuation/Authorized Departure (Section 600), and (J) Danger Pay (Section 650). * Standardized Regulations (Government Civilians Foreign Areas). FEDERAL TAXES: USPSCs are required to pay Federal Income Taxes, FICA, and Medicare ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED REGARDLESS OF AGE, RACE, COLOR, SEX, CREED, NATIONAL ORIGIN, LAWFUL POLITICAL AFFILIATION, NON-DISQUALIFYING HANDICAP, MARITAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AFFILIATION WITH AN EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION, OR OTHER NON-MERIT FACTOR. ATTACHMENT 1 ACQUISITION & ASSISTANCE POLICY DIRECTIVE (AAPD) NO. 06-10 PSC MEDICAL EXPENSE PAYMENT RESPONSIBILITY General Provision 22, 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/c23002.htm. Note: Personal services contractors are not eligible to participate in the Federal Employees Health Programs. (b) The regulations in the Foreign Affairs Manual, Volume 16, Chapter 520 (16 FAM 520), Responsibility for Payment of Medical Expenses, apply to this contract, except as stated below. The contractor and each eligible family member are strongly encouraged to obtain health insurance that covers this assignment. Nothing in this provision supersedes or contradicts any other term or provision in this contract that pertains to insurance or medical costs, except that section (e) supplements General Provision 25. "MEDICAL EVACUATION (MEDEVAC) SERVICES." (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).
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