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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF FEBRUARY 08, 2014 FBO #4459
SOLICITATION NOTICE

R -- USPSC - Humanitarian Affairs Specialist/External Liaison Coordinator - Solicitation

Notice Date

2/6/2014
 

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-14-000020
 

Archive Date

3/14/2014
 

Point of Contact

Allison E. Moses, Phone: 2026619366, Natalie Barton, Phone: 2026619381
 

E-Mail Address

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

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

Solicitation for SOL-OFDA-14-000020 Request for Personal Service Contractor USAID Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance Position Title:Humanitarian Affairs Specialist/External Liaison Coordinator Solicitation Number:SOL-OFDA-14-000020 Salary Level:GS-13 Equivalent: $89,924 - $116,901 Issuance Date:February 6, 2014 Closing Date: February 27, 2014 Closing Time:5:00 P.M. EST 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 a Humanitarian Affairs Specialist/External Liaison Coordinator 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). Current and/or previous supervisors may be contacted for a reference. (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: ELC@globalcorps.com Facsímile: (202) 315-3803 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: ELC@globalcorps.com Website: www.globalcorps.com Facsímile: (202) 315-3803 Sincerely, Michael Clark Contracting Officer Solicitation for U.S. Personal Service Contractor (PSC) Humanitarian Affairs Specialist/External Liaison Coordinator 1. SOLICITATION NO.: SOL-OFDA-14-000020 2. ISSUANCE DATE: February 6, 2014 3. CLOSING DATE/TIME FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: February 27, 2014 at 5:00 pm EST 4. POSITION TITLE: Humanitarian Affairs Specialist/External Liaison Coordinator 5. MARKET VALUE: GS-13 equivalent ($89,924 - $116,901- includes 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. 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: Two (2) years, with three (3) option years 7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Washington, D.C. 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 (HPGE) Team, which 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, and 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 a Humanitarian Policy Advisors, an Operations Support Coordinator, and has staff focused on program development, policy and outreach, strategic communications, and interagency engagement. The HPGE Team also has Humanitarian Advisors located in Rome, Geneva, and New York. INTRODUCTION DCHA/OFDA is currently responding to the crisis in Syria with a Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) based in the region and a Response Management Team (RMT) based at OFDA headquarters in Washington, D.C. The RMT coordinates the USG response to a disaster and serves as the primary liaison between field disaster response and Washington, DC. The chief purpose of the RMT is to represent USAID, oversee Washington-based support, provide interagency coordination of relief activities, and support DART field operations. The RMT is led by a Response Manager (RM), with the support of a Deputy Manager for Planning (DMP) and a Deputy Manager for Operations (DMO). Additional RMT positions report to the RM, DMO or DMP and work on programming, logistics, or developing information products and conducting press outreach. The External Liaison Coordinator (ELC) position leads coordination efforts with UN agencies and other public international organizations, donor governments, NGO consortia, the USG interagency and other parts of USAID. The ELC also serves as the point of contact for engagement with the diaspora community and the general public. The ELC reports directly to the DMP when the RMT is activated. OBJECTIVE DCHA/OFDA requires the services of an ELC to work full-time on the Syria RMT. The External Liaison Coordinator will be part of the HPGE team and seconded to the RMT so long as the RMT is activated. When the RMT is not activated, the ELC will serve as a Humanitarian Affairs Specialist, reporting to the HPGE Program Team Leader. 9. CORE FUNCTIONAL AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This position requires an understanding of how the USG handles humanitarian assistance and disaster response, a thorough understanding of the international humanitarian assistance environment, operations, related policies, regulations, and inter-relationships between the USG, donor and other international organizations. Knowledge of broad trends within the humanitarian policy arena is also necessary. Specific duties include: •Provide guidance to RMT senior management, in consultation with HPGE, on humanitarian policy issues, donor engagement, and engagement with the multilateral system. In order to accomplish this, the ELC will be expected to coordinate closely with HPGE regarding humanitarian policy positions, strategic relationships and partnerships, multi-lateral grants and agency contacts. •Coordinate closely with key humanitarian donors, including the European Commission's Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection Office (ECHO), the British Government's Department for International Development and non-traditional donors such as the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the League of Arab States. •Serve as the initial contact for other USG agencies, international organizations, foreign governments, external partners, and the general public. Engage on any special events such as public meetings and Congressional delegations in collaboration with the RMT Press Officer (PRO). •Participate in multi-stakeholder coordination fora and UN-led coordination efforts. Coordinate daily with Department of State (DoS), Department of Defense, National Security staff, the US Mission to the UN, other USAID offices and bureaus and UN agencies, while on the RMT. •Lead coordination efforts with other U.S. Government (USG) agencies, donors, foreign governments, UN agencies and public international organizations, NGO consortia, diaspora groups, the general public and other external partners in support of USAID's disaster response efforts. •Manage OFDA's donations information program, diaspora outreach and communications and general public inquiries. •Communicate with, collect information from, and share pertinent information with external entities to strengthen the overall DCHA/OFDA response and ensure stakeholders understand DCHA/OFDA programming, strategy and priorities. •Provide information and background on external stakeholders to the RMT senior management to inform planning, programming and strategy. •Facilitate interagency senior management coordination by scheduling, preparing presentations for, and participating in the Syria Task Force, Interagency working groups, and Interagency Policy Committee (IPC) meetings and conference calls as appropriate. •Organize and manage information sharing meetings with the NGO community, usually working through InterAction, and provide opportunities for OFDA to brief the partner community on strategy and policy related to the event when requested by partners/Interaction. •Provide written products to RMT senior management on a variety of topics including humanitarian policy and UN programming and strategy. Draft briefers and support documentation to prepare senior staff in advance of meetings and external events. •Organize and manage information sharing meetings/conference calls with the donor community, working with both small groups of donors on regular calls and broader groups of donors to ensure participation of non-traditional donors where possible. •Attend external events either as a representative of the USG or in support of senior USAID staff. •Manage OFDA's donations information program for Syria or related emergencies using the Donations Information Manual and through working with the Center for International Disaster Information (CIDI) and InterAction. •Monitor operations to identify current or potential interagency coordination issues, consulting with the DMP and RM on strategies to manage those issues. •When appropriate, manage activities/donations from the diaspora community of the affected country. Respond to inquiries on donations or offers of services/goods, both as donations and as sales. •Maintain an electronic file of incoming requests for information and outgoing responses. •Supervise additional staff, e.g., Donations Officer, Partnership Officer, Donations Officer, Diaspora Officer, and Special Issues Officer, as needed, to support a unified USG response effort in conjunction with the DMP. •May travel on occasion to field locations in order to gain a better contextual understanding of the response, as well as meet with key external partners. SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIP: The ELC works under the supervision of the DMP, but will be expected to coordinate closely with HPGE. When not seconded to the RMT, the ELC will report to the HPGE Program Team Leader or his/her designee. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The incumbent will be expected to take initiative, act independently within the larger team parameters, and perform with moderate direction from the DMP or HPGE Program Team Leader. 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, Political Science, and Disaster Management), and at least seven (7) years of relevant work experience, including a minimum of one (1) year of full time overseas experience; OR Master's degree with significant study in or pertinent to the specialized field (including, but not limited to, International Relations, Political Science, and Disaster Management), and at least six (6) years of relevant work experience, including a minimum of one (1) year of full time overseas experience. 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 and maintain a SECRET up to a TOP 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 #1Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in the range of organizations participating in international humanitarian assistance, including public international organizations, non-governmental organizations and diaspora communities; QRF #2Familiarity with USAID-funded programs, and direct experience working on U.S. policy and regulations for responses to complex emergencies, and overall experience with U.S. Government systems and structure, including humanitarian assistance in the field; QRF #3Excellent written and communication skills demonstrated through the preparation of concise, clear and grammatically sound documents describing a position, situation or policy (such as high-level taskers or briefing documents). Excellent oral skills as exemplified by previous speaking engagements or public-speaking; QRF #4Demonstrated ability to work consistently in a high-pressure environment, requiring a high degree of diplomatic skills. Experience working within a team setting, with excellent facilitation, engagement, and planning skills; and QRF #5Demonstrated knowledge or ability to quickly learn Middle Eastern regional/geopolitical issues, including U.S. Government positions, humanitarian assistance funding levels, and ability to work in culturally sensitive and confidential environments. 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 - 10 points QRF #2 - 10 points QRF #3 - 10 points QRF #4 - 10 points QRF #5 - 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. Note: Please be advised that references may be obtained independently from other sources in addition to the ones provided by an applicant. 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). Current and/or previous supervisors may be contacted for a reference. (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 Via email: ELC@globalcorps.com NOTE: If the full security application package is not submitted within 30 days after it is requested, 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.usa.gov/Topics/Reference-Shelf/forms.shtml 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://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs#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/16fam/index.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 mustbe 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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