SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- PSC - Administration of Justice Construction Manager - OF-612 Application form
- Notice Date
- 1/20/2012
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541990
— All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Contracting Office
- U.S. 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, District of Columbia, 20520
- ZIP Code
- 20520
- Solicitation Number
- PSC-11-042A
- Archive Date
- 3/6/2012
- Point of Contact
- Larry S. Parr, Phone: 202-776-8761
- E-Mail Address
-
ParrLS@state.gov
(ParrLS@state.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- OF-612 Application form You have received this "Personal Services Contractor (PSC)" solicitation through the Department of State (DOS) Internet site. If you have any questions regarding this PSC you may contact the DOS Official named in the cover letter of this solicitation. The number of pages contained in this electronic copy may not exactly correspond to the hard paper copy, although generally all the information is contained herein. The Department is not responsible for any data/text that may not be received when retrieving this document electronically. If the recipient does not notify the contact person that they have obtained this document then any amendments to the document may not be available to the recipients. Amendments to solicitation documents generally contain information critical to the submission of an application. PSC - The Administration of Justice Construction Manager Kabul, Afghanistan ISSUANCE DATE: 01/20/2012 CLOSING DATE: 02/20/2012 SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-11-042A (INL) Gentlemen/Ladies: SUBJECT: Solicitation for Personal Services Contractor (PSC), Department of State, Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs. The United States Government, represented by the Department of State, is seeking applications from U.S. citizens interested in providing the PSC services described in the attached. HOW TO APPLY : Submissions shall be in accordance with the attached information at the place and time specified. An application includes (1) OF-612 or SF-171 form, (2) a resume (3) 3 Referral letters and (4) any other documentation you need or want to provide. Please reference the Solicitation Number of this posting when sending your application, additional documents or ask any clarification questions(fax any other questions or, telephone and/or e-mail where applicable). Applicants are also requested to provide their full mailing address and a phone number where they can be contacted. All applications shall be submitted by e-mail or facsimile and, ONLY if necessary, originals may be sent via FedEx to Larry Parr. They must arrive on time. Any questions may be directed to Larry S. Parr, Senior Advisor, INL/RM/MS, DOS, who may be reached at FAX No. (202) 776-8686 or E-Mail parrls@state.gov. If sent via FedEx to: Larry S. Parr, INL/RM/MS, Navy Hill, SA-4 South Department of State 2430 E. Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20520 Late applications shall not be accepted, unless there was a mishandling once received in DOS. Applicants should retain for their records copies of all enclosures that accompany their proposals. Sincerely, Mary Pat Hayes-Crow, Contracting Officer 1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-11-042A (INL) 2. ISSUANCE DATE: 01/20/2012 3. CLOSING DATE: 02/20/2012 4. TIME SPECIFIED FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: midnight Eastern local time 5. POSITION TITLE: Adminstration of Justice Construction Manager 5. MARKET VALUE: $99,628 - $129,517 6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: June 2012 - May 2013 (extendable up to 4 yrs) 7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Kabul, Afghanistan 8. JOB DESCRIPTION: See below I. STATEMENT OF WORK GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR This is a time critical position. INL expects efforts will be made to deploy the AOJ Engineer no later than June 03, 2012. BACKGROUND The Office of Afghanistan/Pakistan Programs (INL/AP) is part of the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) in the Department of State. The Bureau is responsible for the development, supervision, coordination and implementation of international narcotics control assistance activities and international criminal justice issues for the Department of State. INL/AP provides policy guidance and develops, executes and monitors programs to address the full range of criminal justice issues as they relate to stabilization and reconstruction activities in Afghanistan and Pakistan. INL has been engaged in an effort with the Government of Afghanistan to build the capacity of the Afghan Criminal Justice System to properly and securely detain arrested persons awaiting trial and sentencing as well as those who have been properly sanctioned by a court in a manner consistent with the commonly accepted human rights principles. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE The Period of Performance for this position will be one year (with option to extend up to 4 additional years). RELATIONSHIPS The AOJ CM will report to the Lead AOJ Engineer, and closely coordinate their work with the INL GTM engineers, the INL AOJ Program advisors, and the INL/AP Corrections Team. POSITION DESCRIPTION The AOJ CM for Afghanistan reports to the Lead INL AOJ Lead Engineer, serving as a justice and corrections infrastructure expert in Afghanistan. In this position, s/he would serve as the primary source of electrical engineering expertise for INL engineering and construction management team. The AOJ CM would provide technical infrastructure and construction expertise in a wide variety of settings, including internal U.S. embassy and multi-national meetings, to assist the Government of Afghanistan in reaching its stated goals and objectives in reforming the infrastructure of the justice and corrections system in Afghanistan. The AOJ CM would offer assistance in a variety of areas, to include technical assistance, contingency planning and development, training and equipment needs. S/he would also serve as a resource to the INL Director, the INL AOJ Program Manager, and the Afghan Director General for Prisons (Central Prisons Directorate) on infrastructure issues bringing together expertise from the United States, as well as other countries having innovative corrections projects and programs that could be considered by the Government of Afghanistan. The AOJ CM shall be required to receive, review, and provide suggested changes to prison design documents and construction plans. Design review shall include Civil, Seismic, Architectural, Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical elements evaluations. II. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Serves as one of four INL AOJ engineers in Afghanistan. • Serves as a focal point for all justice and corrections infrastructure efforts in Afghanistan, with particular emphasis on the electrical engineering aspects of these efforts. • Works with the Government of Afghanistan and INL to develop and implement an overall, realistic, sustainable infrastructure plan for the corrections system in Afghanistan. This plan should be coordinated with other international donors and the U.S. military. • Closely liaises with other international donors and PRTs to ensure that justice and corrections infrastructure efforts are not duplicative. • Supports the GTM on selected justice and corrections infrastructure projects in Afghanistan. • Works closely with Afghan firms to build their capacity to effectively implement infrastructure projects. • Serves as a technical advisor and mentor to the Central Prisons Directorate's (CPD) facilities director. • Works closely with the CPD to develop a robust facilities maintenance program. • Serves as an advisory resource for INL/Kabul, INL/AP, CJIATF, and Afghan corrections officials on specific aspects of planning and implementation of ongoing corrections infrastructure programs in Afghanistan. • Provides policy analysis and program guidance to INL/Kabul, INL/AP, and Afghan officials on all aspects of infrastructure matters, addressing any of a number of issues related to infrastructure system reform. • Organizes and participates in meetings, seminars, and exercises to develop plans/programs for implementation of corrections assistance in Afghanistan and improve overall capacities to effectively modernize existing institutions. • Attends domestic and international conferences on Government of Afghanistan justice infrastructure reforms. • Prepares background materials and reports used by the INL Director in preparing reports, speeches, briefings, and testimony to articulate INL engagement on infrastructure reform aspects in Afghanistan. • Participates in outreach activities with domestic and international law enforcement communities to increase awareness of INL programs and policies and solicit greater cooperation and participation. • Develops and delivers training to GIRoA/CPD personnel as necessary to ensure that all projects are independently sustainable through internal CPD capacities. • The AOJ CM shall be required to receive, review, and provide suggested changes to prison design documents and construction plans. Design review shall include Civil, Seismic, Architectural, Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical elements evaluations. • Other duties as requested and assigned, including other infrastructure projects for the other sections of INL, by the INL Director and Deputy Director. Guidelines Guidelines consist of USG and Department of State Acquisition Regulations, and accepted engineering and architectural principles and theories. In addition, incumbent must be able to determine application of basic administrative policy statements concerning the issue or problem being studied, and may include reference to pertinent legislative history, related court decisions, state and local laws, or policy initiatives of agency management. The incumbent must also consider and adhere to various other existing federal regulations, and the interaction between DOS policies, legislation, the Foreign Assistance Act, and other authorization and appropriations in the INL account, applicable National Security and Presidential Decision Directives, OMB Circulars, and DOS financial operating procedures and policies. The incumbent is recognized as a substantive authority on overall management and/or interpretation of guidance on program and project planning and evaluation in a specialized area. Complexity Develops detailed plans, goals, and objectives for the long-range implementation and administration of the program, and/or develops criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of the program. Coordinating plans with various other groups including international donors, the U.S. military and the Government of Afghanistan can be complicated. Projects require dynamic leadership and expertise and complex innovation, strict adherence to high level policy without lower level interpretive assistance, and the ability to single-handedly or in concert with a variety of other stakeholders resolve critical problems and achieve difficult goals that may impact other programs. They are broad in scope and complicated by many complex features, technical, administrative, or political in nature. Physical Demands In Afghanistan, the work is principally sedentary, however frequent travel in and around Afghanistan provinces is likely. While on a site visit there are physical demands associated with travel to and from remote areas abroad in restrained time frames over underdeveloped infrastructure and conveyances - the position requires an above average resistance to fatigue and physical hardships is required. Extended onsite visits to remote construction and/or project sites will occasionally be required, necessitating the ability to walk medium to longer distances (hundreds of yards or more) on generally irregular dirt or stone surfaces, in both hilly and flat terrain. Those who use wheelchairs, have respiratory difficulties, or require assistance walking will find this difficult. Additionally, those undergoing medical treatment or taking certain medicines that limit their physical or mental abilities may find it difficult to adhere to the limitations recommended by their physician(s). Travel on helicopters and/or cargo-oriented fixed wing aircraft will also be required. Those with ear or other problems, who do not easily adapt to pressurized environments or higher but non-pressurized environments, will find the travel requirements of these positions difficult. Climate conditions are also often a factor. Work is often done in extremes of cold and heat, in dusty and windy environments, and frequently outdoors. Those with circulation problems or difficulties adapting to climate extremes or extremely dusty environments will find this aspect of the position difficult. III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • U.S. Citizen able to obtain a Department of State Secret security clearance. • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, construction engineering or construction related field preferred • Master's degree preferred • Licensed engineer preferred. • Significant experience with electrical engineering preferred • A total of 15 years professional work experience: o At least four years experience in senior project management roles that involve strategic planning, project management using critical path methodology, resource management, quality control processes, and budgeting o Demonstrated experience which clearly illustrates the applicant's ability to manage a multi-phase, complex construction project from concept through final turnover. o International experience required, experience in Afghanistan or Iraq preferred o Significant experience in corrections and/or justice infrastructure projects preferred. • Superior interpersonal skills. • Demonstrated ability to work as a team player. • Demonstrated ability to manage technical related staff including local nationals. • Prior experience dealing with military and Department of State management preferred. • Superior writing and communication skills. LEVEL OF EFFORT Hours for this full-time position will be the core hours of U.S. Embassy Kabul: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm Sunday through Thursday, with a minimum of 55 hours per week. TRAVEL AND POSITION LOCATION Frequent travel in and around the Afghanistan provinces is likely. All movements within Afghanistan will be covered by INL/PSD transports and INL/US military vehicles and aircraft and all travel outside of Afghanistan will be covered by commercial airline through the contractor. It is expected that the AOJ Engineer will be required to attend periodic meetings in Washington, D.C. and that the number of trips will not exceed three during the Period of Performance. SECURITY CLEARANCE The position requires a Secret security clearance. The AOJ CM can begin work with an interim Secret clearance. PRE-DEPLOYMENT SUPPORT FOR THE AFGHANISTAN-BASED ADVISOR The AOJ CM shall also need to complete two weeks of training at FSI during the first 90 days of the POP. LIFE SUPPORT Life support for the AOJ CM will be provided by other USG service providers and is not to be included in this task order proposal. IV. EVALUATION CRITERIA A. Experience as a construction manager on justice, corrections and public assistance complex projects in the United States and internationally. Working primarily with electrical engineering. 40 points x ___= ___ B. Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally. 25 points x ___= ___ C. Demonstrated ability to apply innovative solutions to complex problems in challenging environment. 20 points x ___ =____ D. Demonstrated ability to effectively work in a multi-agency, multi-national environment. 15 points x ___ = ____
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- Address: AmerEmbassy Kabul, Afghanistan
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