SOLICITATION NOTICE
99 -- INL Coordinator - SF-171 - Solicitation
- Notice Date
- 11/8/2018
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 921190
— Other General Government Support
- Contracting Office
- Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Grants, Acquisitions, Procurement and Policy Division (INL/RM/GAPP), SA-4 Navy Hill, South Building, 2430 E Street, N.W., Washington, District of Columbia, 20037, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20037
- Solicitation Number
- PSC-19-014-INL
- Archive Date
- 12/8/2018
- Point of Contact
- Dominique A. Chittum,
- E-Mail Address
-
ChittumDA@state.gov
(ChittumDA@state.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Solicitation SF-171 Continuation Sheet SF-171 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 this solicitation. The Department is not responsible for any data and/or text not received when retrieving this document electronically. Amendments to solicitation documents generally contain information critical to the submission of an application. INL Coordinator Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Issuance Date: 11/08/2018 Closing Date: 11/23/2018 SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-19-014-INL SUBJECT A solicitation for a Personal Services Contractor (PSC), Department of State (DOS), Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) The United States Government (USG), represented by the DOS, seeks applications from US citizens interested in providing PSC services as described in this solicitation. PRE-AWARD ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF PSC (JUN 2011) This solicitation may result in the award of one or more personal services contracts as defined in FAR 2.101. Prior to contract award, all offerors or quotes must advise the cognizant Contracting Officer if they have a personal conflict of interest, such as a financial conflict, that would prevent them from either meeting the requirements of the clause entitled, "Post-Award Ethical Responsibilities of Personal Services Contractors," or otherwise objectively performing their contractual duties upon contract award. HOW TO APPLY Offerors proposal shall be in accordance with the requirements stated in this solicitation at the place and time specified. A proposal will be determined non-responsive and ineligible for consideration unless all required documents and information are included in the submission. Offerors shall ensure their resume demonstrates their possession of the minimum qualifications outlined in this Solicitation, as well as their ability to fulfill all required duties. The Government is not responsible for any costs incurred by the offeror during the solicitation process. NOTE REGARDING GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS FOR THIS SOLICITATION This solicitation in no way obligates the Department of State to award a PSC contract, nor does it commit the Department of State to pay any cost incurred in the preparation and submission of the application. Proposals must include the following and not exceed twenty (20) pages: 1)Form SF 171 (Completed and signed) 2)Resume 3)Three letters of recommendation OR three references to include contact information Note: Your resume should contain explicit 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 explicit information to determine your qualifications for the position will result in loss of full consideration. *** ONE PDF ATTACHMENT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED VETERAN'S PREFERENCE Veteran's preference is not applicable to this position therefore do not submit DD-214. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED REGARDLESS OF AGE, RACE, COLOR, SEX, CREED, NATIONAL ORIGIN, LAWFUL POLITICAL AFFILIATION, NONDISQUALIFYING DISABILITY, MARITAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AFFILIATION WITH AN EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION, OR OTHER NON-MERIT FACTOR. Submit proposal via e-mail to the attention of: INL/Dominique Chittum E-mail: ChittumDA@state.gov Direct questions regarding this solicitation to: INL/Dominique Chittum E-mail: ChittumDA@state.gov INL will not accept proposals beyond the closing time/date; unless it can be determined DOS mishandled the proposal. 1.SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-19-014-INL 2.ISSUANCE DATE: 11/08/2018 3.CLOSING DATE: 11/23/2018 4.TIME SPECIFIED FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 3:00 PM, EST 5.POSITION TITLE: INL Coordinator 6.MARKET VALUE: $85,181- $125,091 (FS-02 Equivalent) 7.PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: One year from date of award, with four optional years 8.PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic 9.JOB DESCRIPTION: See below GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR: The International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) section at the U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, manages politically visible narcotics and law enforcement assistance programs. INL Santo Domingo officers advise the Ambassador on narcotics and law enforcement issues and are responsible for implementing U.S. counternarcotics policy. The INL section provides leadership and management oversight for counter-drug, port and border security, and anti-crime projects including liaison with host country agencies involved in counternarcotics and law enforcement issues. There is a significant amount of coordination with U.S. law enforcement community. The INL section home bureau is the U.S. Department of State's (DOS) Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs' (INL). INL/WHP provides overall program and policy direction for INL bilateral narcotics and anticrime assistance programs at overseas posts by developing and revising drug and crime strategies and coordinating program development with other U.S. agencies. Purpose: The purpose of the personal services contract is to provide an INL Coordinator to the INL section at the U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The Coordinator will manage the day-to-day implementation, direction, execution and oversight of the INL rule of law and anti-money laundering/financial crimes portfolios, and assist in the implementation of the counternarcotics and law enforcement portfolios in the Dominican Republic. Duties and Responsibilities: 1.Coordinate and communicate INL approved policy efforts with other U.S. agencies, the Government of the Dominican Republic (GoDR), other international organizations, non-governmental organizations, and program beneficiaries to avoid waste and duplication of effort. 2.Communicate INL-approved policy in internal and external meetings, and representational events as required. 3.Articulate and promote U.S., Mission and INL policies and goals. 4.Assure that implementation plans reflect specific project objectives, methods of implementation, activity milestones, measures of effectiveness, and budgetary requirements. 5.Coordinate support for INL-funded training provided directly by INL. 6.Assure that all training is conducted in full compliance with the Leahy Amendment and Section 477 of the FAA. 7.Develop and maintain an automated database of all host-country personnel receiving INL-funded training, and compile vetting records. 8.Provide programmatic guidance and analysis of developments in the Dominican Republic's criminal justice sector and narcotics control to the Mission, INL, and Washington. 9.Advise the INL Director on training required to improve counternarcotics police performance in detection, interdiction and disposal of precursor chemicals. 10.Advise the INL section Director, GoDR, and Embassy contacts on appropriate types and levels of support needed to initiate and sustain INL-funded projects. 11.Draft letters, cables, and other reports on INL activities under general guidance of the INL Director. 12.Provide briefings, program evaluations, and support high-level visits to INL support activities. Relationships: The Coordinator will receive general guidance and report directly to the INL Director. Specific assignments originate frequently from liaison activities and the Coordinator will negotiate the draft scope and objectives of rule of law, anti-money laundering/financial crimes, counternarcotics, and law enforcement projects independently with little input or review. Guidelines: Guidelines include basic legislation, in particular, Chapter 8 of the Foreign Assistance Act (FAA) of 1961, as well as other laws, including other authorities under the FAA, the Arms Control Act, provisions of DOD authorization acts, provisions of the annual Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Program Appropriations Act, which appropriates funds for the INL programs, other supplemental appropriation laws, and the DOS Basic Authorities Act, also contain provisions relevant to the programs for which INL has responsibility. Complexity: This position involves analyzing, assessing, planning, organizing, and implementing of complex rule of law, anti-money laundering/financial crimes, counternarcotics, and law enforcement projects. Scope and Effectiveness: The Coordinator will perform broad and extensive assignments related to complex programs spanning the full range of rule of law, anti-money laundering/financial crimes, counternarcotics, and law enforcement, all of which have significant interest to both the public and to Congress. Period of Performance The period of performance for this contract will be twelve (12) months from the date of award with four (4) optional one-year extensions. Personal Contacts: The Coordinator will work closely with the INL Director, INL personnel, INL Program Offices, and personnel in other Embassy agencies. In addition, the Coordinator will maintain contact with the police, military, justice sector, and non-government organizations (NGOs). Trainings & Distance Learning Courses: 1.Completes the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) distance learning course through the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) within 120 days of arrival at Post and maintains COR certification throughout the personal services contract. 2.Completes the Introduction to Working in an Embassy (PN113) distance-learning (DL) course through the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) within 90 days of arriving at Post. Minimum Qualifications: 1.U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain Department of State (DOS) Secret level Security and medical clearances. 2.Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from an accredited institution or twenty (20) years of related experience in the fields of international development, law enforcement, international relations and public administration. 3.Ten (10) years of demonstrated interpersonal and communications skills including extensive overseas experience handling liaison work, particularly dealing with foreign government officials. 4.Five (5) years of progressive employment experience in either law enforcement, rule of law capacity building, or direct experience in INL-managed counternarcotics programs. 5.Three (3) years of experience in general administrative and program management of international criminal justice sector or counternarcotics programs in Latin American environments, including preparation of budgets, procurement of goods and services, and implementation and oversight of projects. 6.Demonstrated supervisory level experience in strategic planning for small, medium, and large units. 7.Demonstrated skills dealing with host government and USG officials in a multicultural environment. 8.Fluent in Spanish both written and spoken is required (FSI 3/3 level). 9.Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, such as Word and Excel. 10.Demonstrated experience evaluating programs and identifying true requirements to propose feasible solutions for problems in implementation of projects 11.Demonstrated experience in training/instruction of foreign personnel. Evaluation Criteria: Factor 1Program Management and Administration(30 points) Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the application of sound management and program management practices, and oversight functions of a U.S. government sponsored program. Experience in program management, procurement guidelines, budget development, and program planning, execution, and monitoring. Individual should be able to grasp complex program management and criminal justice sector issues. These include, law enforcement operations, justice sector issues, financial crimes, drug demand reduction, procurement of commodities and equipment, training, and logistics support. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of INL Bureau, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and other U.S. Federal Government provisions on procurement, end-use monitoring, and contract management. Factor 2Program Design and Implementation:(25 points) Demonstrated knowledge of rule of law, anti-money laundering/financial crimes, counternarcotics, and law enforcement policies, concepts, practices and principles relevant to analyzing and developing recommendations for program design and implantation in furtherance of USG objectives. Factor 3Liaison and Communication:(25 points) Demonstrated liaison experience, liaising with both host nation officials and U.S. government agencies and personnel. Demonstrated ability to communicate complex issues in a timely and concise manner, both verbally and in writing. Factor 4Past Performance:(20 points) Past performance evaluation of applicant's ability to perform under a contract. In conducting the evaluation, the Government reserves the right to utilize all evaluation information available at the time of evaluation, whether provided by the applicant or obtained from other s The most qualified candidates may be interviewed, required to provide a writing sample, and demonstrate an ability to operate commonly used office applications. INL will not pay for any expenses associated with the interviews. In addition, applications (written materials and interviews) will be evaluated based on content as well as on the applicant's writing, presentation, and communication skills. In the event that a candidate has fully demonstrated his/her qualifications and there are no other competitive applicants, INL reserves the right to forego the interview process. Professional references and academic credentials will be evaluated for applicants being considered for selection. COMPENSATION (BASE PAY) For award, INL will negotiate for this contract based on the market value as outlined above and overall experience relevant to the solicitation requirements. BENEFITS & ALLOWANCES AS A MATTER OF POLICY, INL NORMALLY AUTHORIZES THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS AND ALLOWANCES BENEFITS - IF APPLICABLE •Employee's FICA/Medicare Contribution •Contribution toward Health and Life Insurance •Pay Comparability Adjustment •Annual Increase •Eligibility for Worker's Compensation •Annual, Sick and Home Leave •401K Plan •MEDVAC (provided by DOS Med) ALLOWANCES IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF STATE STANDARDIZED REGULATIONS (DSSR) - IF APPLICABLE •Temporary Quarters Subsistence Allowance (TQSA) or Per Diem upon arrival at Post •Housing Allowance •Post Allowance •Supplemental Post Allowance •Maintenance Allowance (SMA) •Education Allowance •Educational Travel (full-time United States based secondary) •Post Hardship Differential •Danger Pay •Shipment of HHE, UAB, POV and Consumables
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
- Record
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