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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF APRIL 17, 2013 FBO #4162
SOLICITATION NOTICE

R -- USPSC- Senior Humanitarian Advisor for the United States Mission to the United Nations (USUN) - Rome, Italy - Solicitation

Notice Date

4/15/2013
 

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, United States
 

ZIP Code

20523
 

Solicitation Number

SOL-OFDA-13-000017
 

Archive Date

5/14/2013
 

Point of Contact

Allison E. Moses, Phone: 2026619366, Laura Unterholzner, Phone: 202-661-9334
 

E-Mail Address

amoses@usaid.gov, lunterholzner@usaid.gov
(amoses@usaid.gov, lunterholzner@usaid.gov)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

Solicitation for SOL-OFDA-13-000017 Request for Personal Service Contractor USAID Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance Position Title:Senior Humanitarian Advisor for the United States Mission to the United Nations (USUN) Solicitation Number:SOL-OFDA-13-000017 Salary Level:GS-14 Equivalent: $84,697 - $110,104 Issuance Date:April 15, 2013 Closing Date: April 29, 2013 Closing Time:5:00 P.M. EDT Dear Prospective Applicants: The United States Government (USG), represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking applications from qualified U.S. citizens to provide personal services as a Senior Humanitarian Advisor for USUN under a personal services contract, as described in the attached solicitation. Submittals must be in accordance with the attached information at the place and time specified. Applicants interested in applying for this position MUST submit the following materials: 1.Complete resume. In order to fully evaluate your application, your resume must include: (a) Paid and non-paid experience, job title, location(s), dates held (month/year), and hours worked per week for each position. Dates (month/year) and locations for all field experience must also be detailed. Any experience that does not include dates (month/year), locations, and hours per week will not be counted towards meeting the solicitation requirements. (b) Specific duties performed that fully detail the level and complexity of the work. (c) Names and contact information (phone and email) of your current and/or previous supervisor(s). (d) Education and any other qualifications including job-related training courses, job-related skills, or job-related honors, awards or accomplishments. (e) U.S. Citizenship. Your resume should contain sufficient 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. 2.Supplemental document specifically addressing the Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs) shown in the solicitation. Additional documents submitted will not be accepted. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Your complete resume and the supplemental document addressing the QRFs must be mailed, delivered, faxed, or emailed to: GlobalCorps 529 14th Street, NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20045 E-Mail Address: sharome@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: Allison Moses or Laura Unterholzner Telephone Number: (202) 661-9366 or (202) 661-9334 E-Mail Address: sharome@globalcorps.com Website: www.globalcorps.com Facsímile: (202) 315-3803 or (240) 465-0244 Sincerely, Lance Butler III Contracting Officer Solicitation for U.S. Personal Service Contractor (PSC) Senior Humanitarian Advisor for the United States Mission to the United Nations (USUN) in Rome, Italy 1. SOLICITATION NO.: SOL-OFDA-13-000017 2. ISSUANCE DATE: April 15, 2013 3. CLOSING DATE/TIME FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: April 29, 2013, 5:00 pm EDT 4. POSITION TITLE: Senior Humanitarian Advisor for USUN 5. MARKET VALUE: GS-14 equivalent ($84,697 - $110,104 - not eligible for locality pay). Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value based upon the candidate's past salary, work history and educational background. Salaries over and above the top of the pay range will not be entertained or negotiated. 6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Two (2) years, with three (3) option years 7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Rome, Italy There may be an initial training program in Washington, D.C. for up to three months, which will include formal classroom training and on-the-job training; and may include security training. After completion of Washington training, the Senior Humanitarian Advisor will be assigned to the place of performance. 8. STATEMENT OF WORK POSITION DESCRIPTION BACKGROUND The Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) is the office within USAID that is responsible for providing emergency non-food humanitarian assistance in response to international crises and disasters. OFDA is part of the Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA) and is organized into three divisions. The Disaster Response and Mitigation Division (DRM) is responsible for the provision of emergency humanitarian assistance through a grants mechanism to non-governmental organizations (NGOs), international organizations (IOs) including the United Nations (UN) agencies, and to other partners to ensure the implementation and delivery of this assistance. This division also oversees OFDA's non-response efforts in disaster risk reduction. DRM also coordinates with other organizations for the provision of relief supplies and assistance. DRM devises, coordinates, and implements program strategies for a variety of natural and human-caused disaster situations. It encompasses a group of technical sector specialists who provide expert capability in assessing the quality of disaster response and disaster risk reduction activities. The Program Support Division (PS) provides programmatic and administrative support including budget/financial services, procurement planning and guidance, contracts and grants administration, and communication support for OFDA's Washington and field offices. The Operations Division (OPS) develops and manages logistical and operational support for disaster responses and administrative support to all offices and operations. OPS maintains readiness to respond to emergencies through several mechanisms, including managing Search and Rescue Teams (SAR), coordinating and supporting Disaster Assistance Response Teams (DARTs), and the Washington-based Response Management Teams (RMTs) as needed. In addition to DRM, PS, and OPS, OFDA has a Humanitarian Policy and Global Engagement Team. INTRODUCTION Within OFDA, the Humanitarian Policy and Global Engagement (HPGE) Team serves as the principal focal point for humanitarian policy development, engagement with UN agencies and other public international organizations, and other donor governments. The HPGE Team tracks trends and policy developments in the humanitarian assistance field; engages in policy discussion with other donors and multilateral agencies. It recommends strategies for action; initiates policy and internal guidance for the organization; maintains global relationships with OFDA implementing partners and other donors. The HPGE team leads OFDA's communications work; and serves as the primary interlocutor with OFDA's other federal partners on global issues. The HPGE Team is directed by a Humanitarian Coordination Specialist and is supported by Humanitarian Advisors, an Operations Support Coordinator, and also has staff members focused on program development, policy and outreach, strategic communications, and interagency engagement. The HPGE Team has Senior Humanitarian Advisors located in Rome, Geneva, and Brussels and a Humanitarian Advisor located in New York and Washington. The Senior Humanitarian Advisor (SHA) in Rome is part of the HPGE Team's global policy staff. Within the U.S. Mission to the United Nations (USUN) in Rome, the USAID Unit serves as the liaison office with the World Food Program (WFP) and the resiliency and emergency-related activities of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). In recent years, approximately 90% of WFP's and one-half of FAO's budgets have been directed to emergency and humanitarian relief operations worldwide, nearly $3 billion and $350 million respectively. Approximately one-half of the level of effort under this contract will be devoted to Title II emergency programs and funded by the Office of Food for Peace (FFP), and the other one-half will be devoted to non-food emergencies and funded by the Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA). The SHA position is critical to enhancing the operational efficiency of U.S. Government (USG) food and non-food emergency, resiliency and relief and recovery responses worldwide. To ensure this operational efficiency, the SHA is responsible for recommending to WFP and FAO appropriate procedures and policies consistent with the terms and conditions of USG contributions. The SHA coordinates between USG agencies (particularly USAID/FFP, OFDA, and Global Health) as well as WFP and FAO on U.S. donations and grants (both in cash and in-kind) related to food aid, food security, the building of resiliency and humanitarian relief. The position requires a great degree of independent action, is sensitive and demands discretion and diplomacy. OBJECTIVE USAID/OFDA and USAID/FFP requires the services of a SHA at the USUN Mission based in Rome, Italy. 9. CORE FUNCTIONAL AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES USUN MISSION MANAGEMENT AND REPRESENTATION The SHA takes a leading role in matters of non-food responses to disasters and also plays a prominent role in the oversight of field implementation by WFP of Title II emergency programs, including field visits. The SHA will also take a lead role in the development and advocacy of procedures, policies and official USG positions related to food and non-food responses in emergency, relief and recovery operations and building resiliency by WFP and FAO. The SHA interfaces with USAID/UN Agency oversight bodies in Washington, New York, Brussels, Geneva, and Stuttgart to coordinate USAID humanitarian efforts, and with other Permanent Representatives to WFP and FAO to promote the principles of Good Humanitarian Donorship (GHD). The SHA has the important task of participating in workforce planning and participating in some of the daily management of the other humanitarian staff; in the preparation and implementation of food and non-food policy and programmatic guidelines for the use of USG funds in interventions in emergency and relief and recovery and resiliency building situations. Specific tasks include the following: •Responsible for organizing and managing the work of humanitarian staff to track and achieve indicators of the USUN Mission Strategic Plan results report pertaining to Goal #1: Preventing the Loss of Lives and Livelihoods of the Most Vulnerable and other objectives of USAID/Washington offices. •On a weekly basis participates in a meeting to review the humanitarian and resiliency building work of the unit and set priorities, monitor progress daily on critical items, and report to the USAID Development and Humanitarian Assistance Counselor (DHAC) and other USUN senior management, as appropriate. •Provide to the DHAC, as needed, major substantive comment on the performance of other humanitarian staff for use in providing feedback throughout the year, recommending performance awards as warranted, and in drafting their performance appraisals. Report to DCHA/FFP and OFDA on the status of strategic policy and procedural-related needs, and operational constraints of humanitarian relief efforts. •Prepares agenda topics for bilateral consultations held annually in Washington to discuss broader policies and issues regarding USG resourcing for WFP and related financial, shipping, and operational issues. •Consults with other USG departments on the policies and procedures that apply to USG contributions to FAO and WFP emergency operations. •With direction from the USAID DHAC, the SHA manages the two other professional-level humanitarian USPSCs, and represents the unit to senior management of the USUN Mission, WFP, FAO, USAID and other agencies in Washington, DC. UN ROME AGENCY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES The SHA participates in policy development and advocacy for the governing bodies of the FAO and WFP. S/he manages the drafting of background information and position papers for the USG delegation for the three annual WFP Executive Boards (EB) and numerous informal consultation sessions and participates in the preparation for the annual meetings of the FAO Council and Convention. The duties include, but are not limited to: •Reporting to DCHA/FFP and OFDA on the status of strategic policy and procedural-related needs, and operational constraints of humanitarian relief efforts. •Identifying strategic, policy, programmatic and operational issues. Alerts senior USAID and senior USUN Mission staff to issues, as appropriate. •Drafting U.S. position papers for the WFP EB, particularly those of a policy, organizational and procedural nature, and recommends positions for the USG. •Managing the input of the Humanitarian Program Specialist (HPS) in organizing the assignment of tasks, in a timely fashion, of Executive Board (EB) meeting program documents, and in the preparation of EB briefing books for the U.S. delegation. •Managing the timely drafting and finalization of US delegation reporting cables following EB meetings and consultations. FAO IMPLEMENTATION OF EMERGENCY AND RECOVERY PROGRAMS The SHA represents USAID and the USUN Mission at the "Director" management level of FAO on non-food responses to disaster relief and recovery operations, methodologies for the assessment of non-food needs among affected populations, and the containment of infectious diseases (e.g., Avian Influenza). Tasks to include: •Consulting and identifying strategic, policy, programmatic, and operational issues and bringing them to the attention of senior USAID and USUN Mission staff. •In coordination and full consultation with other USUN Mission agencies (State and USDA), meeting regularly with FAO's Director and staff of the Emergency Operations and Rehabilitation Division (TCE), to increase FAO's effectiveness in responding to natural disasters and complex emergencies. •Consulting regularly with FAO's Director and staff of the Animal Production and Health Division (AGA) and the Director of the Crisis Management Center (CMC), to increase FAO's effectiveness in responding to Avian Influenza (AI) outbreaks. •Consulting regularly with FAO's Global Information and Early Warning System (GIEWS) and WFP's Vulnerability Assessment Mapping (VAM) unit to ensure that they are contributing to our understanding of risks from natural events and the spread of highly contagious diseases (AI). •Reviewing and tracking all FAO/TCE financial commitment documents related to USAID funding. •Ensuring that appropriate USG organizations receive relevant FAO appeals sent to the U.S. Mission. Drafts correspondence to FAO as required. •Participating in the evaluation of non-food emergency relief and recovery operations, and in other meetings at FAO as assigned by the Development and Humanitarian Counselor. •Traveling to disaster sites worldwide, as requested by OFDA to access the effectiveness of FAO's implementation of emergency relief and recovery operations. WFP IMPLEMENTATION OF TITLE II EMERGENCY PROGRAMS Under the direction of the DHAC, and in coordination with USUN Mission Agencies, the SHA maintains regularly contact with FFP and WFP management on the implementation and removal of obstacles in WFP's delivery of FFP Title II resources. •Advising and consulting with FFP and WFP senior management on on-going operational needs during crises, including Title II food aid assistance needs, commodities, beneficiaries, and rations in sudden-onset disasters and longer-term complex emergencies •Identifying and proposing solutions to remove obstacles in WFP's food logistics operations and makes recommendations to USAID and the USUN Mission and DCHA/FFP and OFDA to ensure that logistical needs for Title II food emergency food operations are met. •Meeting regularly with WFP to discuss food pipelines and options for meeting emergency food needs from Title II resources through diverting commodities from one operation to another, borrowing from WFP in-country stocks, and pre-positioning and pre-ordering Title II food to avoid pipeline breaks. •Participating in monthly meetings via conference calls with FFP and WFP operations staff on the allocation of Title II emergency food assistance to on-going crises and longer-term complex emergencies. •Traveling to disaster sites worldwide, as requested by DHAC or FFP, to troubleshoot problems in WFP's delivery of Title II resources in its emergency relief and recovery operations. •As a recognized expert, the SHA makes programmatic recommendations to FFP and USAID field Missions for the implementation of on-going Title II sudden-onset and longer-term complex emergency programs, based on discussions with WFP management, operations personnel, and field trips •S/he participates in and directs the preparation of the official U.S. delegation for the WFP Executive Board, which meets every four months. UN AGENCY COORDINATION, GOOD HUMANITARIAN DONORSHIP, AND THE TRANSFORMATIVE AGENDA The SHA coordinates with USAID's offices in Washington, New York, Geneva, Brussels, and Stuttgart to ensure that DCHA emergency programs are sufficiently integrated and non-duplicative with other UN agencies and donor programs, and with Rome-based Permanent Representative signatories of the Good Humanitarian Donorship Initiative to promote its principles. •Initiating contact with senior managers in other UN agencies in Europe, including the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, UN Development Program, UNICEF, and the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, as well as donor representatives - to ensure that food and non-food related needs of ongoing and complex emergencies, or of new declared disasters, are being met and coordinated. •As appropriate, coordinating closely with the military liaison in the Refugees and Mitigation Affairs (RMA)/Geneva office, when U.S. military support is requested by WFP. When needed, travels to the European Command Headquarters (EUCOM) with the RMA military liaison to coordinate logistical support. •Meeting regularly with official representatives at WFP and FAO to share positions on issues, on behalf of USAID. Meets with donors at least quarterly to promote the principles and further the work plan of the Rome working group on GHD, and to track the evolution of UN Reform, the Transformative Agenda and its implications for the U.S. SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIP: The USAID SHA works in the USUN Mission to the Agencies for Food and Agriculture in Rome, Italy as part of an interagency team that includes the Department of State and the Department of Agriculture. The SHA reports to the USUN Ambassador as well as to USAID/DCHA/OFDA and DCHA/FFP in Washington for funding and operational issues. The OFDA/OD Humanitarian Coordination Specialist or his/her designee in Washington will provide direction in terms of policy guidance, program goals and objectives to ensure consistent guidance on humanitarian issues across other USUN Missions. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: Supervisory controls will concurrently be through USAID/Washington and the USUN Mission, but the SHA is expected to act independently with minimal direction and will have wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment. 10. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work is generally sedentary and does not pose undue physical demands. During deployment on Disaster Assistance Response Teams (DARTs) (if required), and 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 Disaster Assistance Response Teams (DARTs) (if required), and 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 the education and experience factors are considered NOT qualified for the position.) Bachelor's degree with significant study in or pertinent to the specialized field (including, but not limited to, international relations, economics or a related field), and a minimum of nine (9) years implementing programmatic responses in humanitarian emergencies and/or immediate post-conflict environments, of which a minimum of two (2) years must be with a U.S. Government foreign affairs agency with coordination and representational responsibilities, and a minimum of three (3) years must be overseas on-the-ground in a leadership position managing emergency or crisis interventions. OR Master's degree with significant study in or pertinent to the specialized field (including, but not limited to, international relations, economics or a related field), and a minimum of seven (7) years implementing programmatic responses in humanitarian emergencies and/or immediate post-conflict environments, of which a minimum of two (2) years must be with a U.S. Government foreign affairs agency with coordination and representational responsibilities, and a minimum of three (3) years must be overseas on-the-ground in a leadership position managing emergency or crisis interventions. 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 resume submitted. See cover page for resume requirements. Experience that cannot be quantified will not be counted towards meeting the solicitation requirements. •Supplemental document specifically addressing the Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs) submitted. •Ability to obtain a SECRET level security clearance as provided by USAID. •Ability to obtain a Department of State medical clearance. •Satisfactory verification of academic credentials. QUALITY RANKING FACTORS (QRFs) (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.) QRF #1Proven experience in providing expert guidance in the area of humanitarian and food assistance with regard to the policy implications of issues and developments, based on hands-on experience in the field of humanitarian assistance and a thorough knowledge of the international humanitarian system. Demonstrated knowledge of the structures, mandates, and policies of the international humanitarian architecture. QRF #2Experience with the role of liaison in inter-agency relationships at all levels throughout the humanitarian and foreign policy communities; demonstrated ability to work with a diverse array of individuals and organizations involved in disaster response/preparedness/mitigation and humanitarian and food assistance, including U.S. Government agencies, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, and other governments. QRF #3Demonstrated skill in oral and written communication, preparing and presenting analysis, providing guidance, soliciting sensitive information, and negotiating agreement on humanitarian issues. QRF #4Demonstrated ability to consistently and independently perform in a high visibility, high-pressure environment and accurately represent USG policy positions. Strong work ethic and ability to initiate, develop and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Proven diplomatic and leadership skills. BASIS OF RATING: Applicants who meet the Education/Experience requirements and Selection Factors will be further evaluated based on scoring of the Quality Ranking Factor (QRF) responses. Those applicants determined to be competitively ranked may also be evaluated on interview performance and satisfactory professional reference checks. Applicants are required to address each of the QRFs in a separate document 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 address the selection and/or Quality Ranking 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: QRFs have been assigned the following points: QRF #1 - 15 points QRF #2 - 15 points QRF #3 - 10 points QRF #4 - 10 points Interview Performance - 30 points Satisfactory Professional Reference Checks - 20 points Total Possible Points: 100 The most qualified candidates may be interviewed and required to provide a writing sample. OFDA will not pay for any expenses associated with the interviews. Professional references and academic credentials will be evaluated for applicants being considered for selection. OFDA reserves the right to select additional candidates if vacancies become available during future phases of the selection process. 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.Complete resume. In order to fully evaluate your application, your resume must include: (a) Paid and non-paid experience, job title, location(s), dates held (month/year), and hours worked per week for each position. Dates (month/year) and locations for all field experience must also be detailed. Any experience that does not include dates (month/year), locations, and hours per week will not be counted towards meeting the solicitation requirements. (b) Specific duties performed that fully detail the level and complexity of the work. (c) Names and contact information (phone and email) of your current and/or previous supervisor(s). (d) Education and any other qualifications including job-related training courses, job-related skills, or job-related honors, awards or accomplishments. (e) U.S. Citizenship. Your resume should contain sufficient 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. 2.Supplemental document specifically addressing the Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs) shown in the solicitation. Additional documents submitted will not be accepted. By submitting your application materials, you certify that all of the information on and attached to the application is true, correct, complete, and made in good faith. You agree to allow all information on and attached to the application to be investigated. False or fraudulent information on or attached to your application may result in you being eliminated from consideration for this position, or being terminated after award, and may be punishable by fine or imprisonment. To ensure consideration of applications for the intended position, please reference the solicitation number on your application, and as the subject line in any email. DOCUMENT SUBMITTALS Via mail: GlobalCorps, 529 14th Street, NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20045 Via facsímile: (202) 315-3803 or (240) 465-0244 Via email: sharome@globalcorps.com NOTE: If the full security application package is not submitted within 30 days after the Office of Security determines eligibility, the offer may be rescinded. If a Secret security clearance is not obtained within nine months after offer acceptance, the offer may be rescinded. NOTE: If the full medical clearance package is not submitted within two months after offer acceptance, the offer may be rescinded. If a Department of State medical clearance is not obtained within six months after offer acceptance, 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 Federal Acquisition Regulation (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-6561). 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). Forms 1 through 5 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://transition.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. FAR 52.222-50 - COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS FAR Clause 52.222-50 is hereby incorporated as Attachment 2 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 DISABILITY, 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).   ATTACHMENT 2 FAR 52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (FEB 2009). (a) Definitions. As used in this clause- "Coercion" means- (1) Threats of serious harm to or physical restraint against any person; (2) Any scheme, plan, or pattern intended to cause a person to believe that failure to perform an act would result in serious harm to or physical restraint against any person; or (3) The abuse or threatened abuse of the legal process. "Commercial sex act" means any sex act on account of which anything of value is given to or received by any person. "Debt bondage" means the status or condition of a debtor arising from a pledge by the debtor of his or her personal services or of those of a person under his or her control as a security for debt, if the value of those services as reasonably assessed is not applied toward the liquidation of the debt or the length and nature of those services are not respectively limited and defined. "Employee" means an employee of the Contractor directly engaged in the performance of work under the contract who has other than a minimal impact or involvement in contract performance. "Forced Labor" means knowingly providing or obtaining the labor or services of a person- (1) By threats of serious harm to, or physical restraint against, that person or another person; (2) By means of any scheme, plan, or pattern intended to cause the person to believe that, if the person did not perform such labor or services, that person or another person would suffer serious harm or physical restraint; or (3) By means of the abuse or threatened abuse of law or the legal process. "Involuntary servitude" includes a condition of servitude induced by means of- (1) Any scheme, plan, or pattern intended to cause a person to believe that, if the person did not enter into or continue in such conditions, that person or another person would suffer serious harm or physical restraint; or (2) The abuse or threatened abuse of the legal process. "Severe forms of trafficking in persons" means- (1) Sex trafficking in which a commercial sex act is induced by force, fraud, or coercion, or in which the person induced to perform such act has not attained 18 years of age; or (2) The recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person for labor or services, through the use of force, fraud, or coercion for the purpose of subjection to involuntary servitude, peonage, debt bondage, or slavery. "Sex trafficking" means the recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person for the purpose of a commercial sex act. (b) Policy. The United States Government has adopted a zero tolerance policy regarding trafficking in persons. Contractors and contractor employees shall not- (1) Engage in severe forms of trafficking in persons during the period of performance of the contract; (2) Procure commercial sex acts during the period of performance of the contract; or (3) Use forced labor in the performance of the contract. (c) Contractor requirements. The Contractor shall- (1) Notify its employees of- (i) The United States Government's zero tolerance policy described in paragraph (b) of this clause; and (ii) The actions that will be taken against employees for violations of this policy. Such actions may include, but are not limited to, removal from the contract, reduction in benefits, or termination of employment; and (2) Take appropriate action, up to and including termination, against employees or subcontractors that violate the policy in paragraph (b) of this clause. (d) Notification. The Contractor shall inform the Contracting Officer immediately of- (1) Any information it receives from any source (including host country law enforcement) that alleges a Contractor employee, subcontractor, or subcontractor employee has engaged in conduct that violates this policy; and (2) Any actions taken against Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees pursuant to this clause. (e) Remedies. In addition to other remedies available to the Government, the Contractor's failure to comply with the requirements of paragraphs (c), (d), or (f) of this clause may result in- (1) Requiring the Contractor to remove a Contractor employee or employees from the performance of the contract; (2) Requiring the Contractor to terminate a subcontract; (3) Suspension of contract payments; (4) Loss of award fee, consistent with the award fee plan, for the performance period in which the Government determined Contractor non-compliance; (5) Termination of the contract for default or cause, in accordance with the termination clause of this contract; or (6) Suspension or debarment. (f) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (f), in all subcontracts. (g) Mitigating Factor. The Contracting Officer may consider whether the Contractor had a Trafficking in Persons awareness program at the time of the violation as a mitigating factor when determining remedies. Additional information about Trafficking in Persons and examples of awareness programs can be found at the website for the Department of State's Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons at http://www.state.gov/g/tip.
 

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