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SOLICITATION NOTICE

99 -- IT Program Manger

Notice Date: 4/13/2020 6:55:31 AM
Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS: 921190 — Other General Government Support
Contracting Office: ACQUISITIONS - INL WASHINGTON DC 20520 USA
ZIP Code: 20520
Solicitation Number: PSC-20-027-INL
Response Due: 5/1/2020 12:00:00 PM
Archive Date: 05/16/2020
Point of Contact: Victoria Stewart
E-Mail Address: StewartVV@state.gov
(StewartVV@state.gov)
Description: U.S. Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) 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. Position Title:� IT Program Manger�� Location:�� Mexico City, Mexico Salary Level: � FS-03 - $71,808- $105,452 (Equivalent GS-13) Period of performance: The period of performance for this contract is twelve (12) months from the date of award with four (4) optional one-year extensions. Issuance Date:� 04/03/2020�� Closing date:� �� 04/17/2020 Closing Time:�� 3:00 p.m. EST�� Solicitation Number: PSC-20-027-INL Job description:� See below Dear Prospective Offerors: The Department of State is seeking offers from qualified U.S. citizens to provide personal services for the subject position under a personal services contract, as described in this 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: Form SF 171 (Completed and signed) Complete resume. In order to fully evaluate your offer your resume must include: Paid a 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 any overseas 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. Specific duties performed that fully detail the level and complexity of the work. Names and contact information (phone and email) of your current and/or previous supervisor(s). Education and any other qualifications including job-related training courses, job-related skills, or job-related honors, awards or accomplishments. U.S. Citizenship Note: Resume must contain explicit information to make a valid determination that the candidate meets the experience requirements as stated in this solicitation. This information needs to be clearly identified in the resume. Failure to provide explicit information to determine qualifications for the position will result in loss of full consideration. Evaluation Factor document specifically addressing:� Each of the Evaluation Factors shown in the solicitation below. Responses must be limited to 500 words per Evaluation Factor. Any additional words above the limit will neither be read nor scored. Note: The Evaluation Factors are worth 70 out of 100 points. Offerors are required to address each of the Evaluation Factors in a separate document describing specifically and accurately what experience, training, education and/or awards they have receive that are relevant to each Factor. � Professional References:� Three (3) names and contact information (phone and email) of current and/or previous supervisors to serve as professional references.� Additional documents submitted will not be accepted. Incomplete or late offers will not be considered. Complete applications must be emailed to: �� Victoria Stewart �� U.S. Department of State �� INL/EX/GAPP �� StewartVV@state.gov Sincerely, Anthony Pierce Contracting Officer U.S. Department of State 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 (additional pages will not be accepted or reviewed): Form SF 171 (Completed and signed) Resume � Evaluation Factor Responses Three (3) names and contact information (phone and email) of current and/or previous supervisors to serve as professional references. � 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. Additional documents submitted beyond the requirements will not be accepted or reviewed. *** 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/Victoria Stewart E-mail: StewartVV@state.gov Direct questions regarding this solicitation to: INL/Victoria Stewart E-mail: StewartVV@state.gov INL will not accept proposals beyond the closing time/date; unless it can be determined DOS mishandled the proposal.� GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT Mission of the U.S. Department of State: The U.S. Department of State leads America�s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. Mission of the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL): INL reports to the Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights (J).� INL works to keep Americans safe at home by countering international crime, illegal drugs, and instability abroad. INL helps countries deliver justice and fairness by strengthening their police, courts, and corrections systems. These efforts reduce the amount of crime and illegal drugs reaching U.S. shores. The purpose of this Personal Services Contract (PSC) will be to provide an IT Program Manager for INL in Mexico. This person will serve as the IT Program Manager, supervised by the INL Deputy Director for Management (a Foreign Service Officer), in coordination with other INL personnel and third-party contractors. The incumbent will oversee the in-house IT development team that creates applications developed to support INL�s programming functions, from planning to execution and monitoring. This person should demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing, with users and high-level management. The individual must have attention to detail, proven customer service, the ability to maintain effective working relationships, as well as an aptitude for developing and identifying information technology products and services that are tailored to meet customer needs. The IT Program Manager will be expected to identify alternatives to address complex information technology-related issues by gathering and applying information from a variety of sources that provide a number of potential solutions to a specific project. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Under the direct supervision of the Mexico City-based INL Deputy Director for Management or his/her designee, the IT Program Manager will perform the following duties: Manage the INL Mexico Software Development initiative; Plan, manage, and oversee a wide range of IT application development projects for data management, data analysis, solutions development, and/or knowledge management assignments. Serve as an IT Project Manager managing one or more projects and direct and manage multiple team projects and/or programs in accordance with State Department Information Resources Management (IRM) and INL Bureau policies, requirements, and processes.� Ensure IT capabilities align with the Department and INL specific architecture, technical standards, and emerging technology advancements specific to the OpenNet and INL independent networks. Develop, acquire, and allocate resources to accomplish mission goals and objectives. Work with INL proponents and sponsors to develop business cases that highlight the costs and benefits of the proposed projects for presentation to upper level management; Assess future program requirements and determine future program resources, estimating short- and long-range personnel, budgetary, space, and equipment needs; Recommend staffing patterns related to the IT development team based on workloads and fiscal limitations; Serve as the IT development team liaison between IRM and INL/Resource Management/Information Management, INL/Western Hemisphere Programs, and the INL Mexico team on matters relating to software development requirements; Formulate and justify all software development related budgets. Manage acquisition of IT assets and prepare supporting software system documentation; Interact with third-party software contractor companies and serve as the GTM for such contracts; Supervise Local Employee and Third-Party Contractor project managers in charge of the different software products, providing guidance and communicating customer�s or leadership�s expectations; Develop and implement project management procedures, tools, templates, and activities related to IT software development; Reconcile conflicts between IRM security policies and IT program or project goals; Provide research and analysis on issues associated with the planning, development, integration, implementation, and evaluation of IT systems that meet information needs of different organizational units within INL Mexico; Conduct program evaluations to ensure the IT program meets its stated goals, and identifies areas where operational efficiency could be enhanced. Evaluate program plans, and/or manage difficult programs involving elements or sensitive matters, such as multiple, inter-dependent procedures, overlapping deadlines, insufficient resources, and/or inter-agency competing priorities and conflicting requirements. TRAININGS & DISTANCE LEARNING COURSES Completes the Introduction to Working in an Embassy (PN113) distance-learning (DL) course through the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) within the first six (6) months of arriving at Post. Completes the mandatory Foreign Affairs Counter-Threat (FACT) Course (CT650) prior to deployment to Post.� If applicable - Consultations with the INL Program Office may be required. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS The IT Program Manager�s main place of operation is in the offices of INL Mexico with occasional travel to Washington DC or the countries where Mexico is providing IT application development support in the region. RELATIONSHIP The IT Program Manager will serve under the day-to-day direction of the INL Deputy Director for Management, a Foreign Service Officer.� All employees under Chief of Mission (COM) authority assigned management duties work with INL leadership to ensure oversight and non-duplicative efforts in the Mission. The INL Deputy Director for Management will provide yearly performance reviews to the Contracting Officer in Washington, D.C. to contribute to the incumbent�s official yearly review. COMPLEXITY This position involves planning, organizing and performing analysis of applications to make sure that they comply with INL�s business processes requirements. SCOPE AND EFFECTIVENESS The PSC performs broad and extensive assignments related to complex information technology activities. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE The period of performance for this contract is twelve (12) months from the date of award with four (4) optional one-year extensions. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain Department of State Secret level security and Medical clearances. Department of State Ethics clearance (if applicable). (Security clearance upgrade to TS level may be required). Bachelor�s degree from an accredited U.S. institution and a minimum of three (3) years of experience using IT application software development methodologies, and approaches used in developing, coding, testing, and maintaining applications software that support functional requirements; or, A minimum of five (5) years of experience using IT application software development methodologies, and approaches used in developing, coding, testing, and maintaining applications software that support functional requirements. A minimum of three (3) years of experience working with IT application development methods, techniques, and processes for the integration and optimization of system components and test and evaluation methods for large and complex programs. A minimum of one (1) year demonstrated knowledge of Scrum or Agile frameworks. A minimum of three (3) years of experience providing guidance to others in designing, coding, testing, and maintaining programs. Demonstrated experience participating in a software development project that is compatible with the American Disability Act accessibility requirements. Demonstrated experience leading or participating in at least one (1) project where information systems security methods and procedures were applied. Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of software design management principles methods and approaches (i.e. Agile/Scrum, cascade, hybrid, etc.). Demonstrated knowledge of complex systems software and systems development life cycles, including systems documentation, design development, configuration management, cost analysis, systems integration, and testing. Demonstrated ability to analyze organizational application software requirements, develop recommendations for enhancement, design, and maintain applications. EVALUATION FACTORS (Used to determine the competitive ranking of qualified offerors in comparison to other offerors.) Offerors should cite specific, illustrative examples for each factor. Responses must be limited to 500 words per factor. Any additional words above the limit will neither be read nor scored. Factor 1:�� Work Experience �� (14 Points) Demonstrated experience in the area of IT project initiation and management with success while working with customers to determine their current information technology needs and delivering software applications that satisfy their requirements. Factor 2:�� Specialized Experience �� (14 points) Demonstrated specialized experience in successful management of IT application software development, software development methodologies like Scrum or Agile frameworks, software application testing, optimization and implementation. Factor 3:�� Management experience �� (14 points) Demonstrated successful supervisory experience in the information technology field, preferably in a multicultural environment. Supervision of IT specialists at different levels and with different areas of knowledge.� Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects with competing priorities. Factor 4:�� Leadership Experience �� (14 points) Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with technical and non-technical personnel and work with customers and IT technicians leading them to agree in methods/processes and systems requirements. Factor 5:�� Department Experience �� (14 points) Knowledge of Department of State Management regulations (FAM) and department of State logistics and/or financial management policies and procedures. Demonstrated knowledge of Diplomatic security regulations for systems development. BASIS OF RATING: Offerors who clearly meet the Education/Experience Requirements will be further evaluated based on scoring of the Evaluation Factor responses. Offerors are required to address each of the Evaluation Factors in a separate document describing specifically and accurately what experience, training, education and/or awards they have received that are relevant to each factor. Failure to specifically address the Evaluation Factors may result in your not receiving credit for all of your pertinent experience, education, training and/or awards. The Offeror Rating System is as Follows: Evaluation Factors have been assigned the following points: Factor #1 � 14 points Factor #2 � 14 points Factor #3 � 14 points Factor #4 � 14 points � Factor #5 � 14 points Total Possible � 70 Points Interview Performance � 30 points Satisfactory Professional Reference Checks � Pass/Fail (no points assigned) Past performance evaluation of applicant�s ability to perform under the contract.� In conducting the evaluation, the U.S. government reserves the right to utilize all evaluation information available at the time of evaluation, whether provided by the applicant or obtained from other sources. Total Possible Points: 100 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 an applicant has fully demonstrated his/her qualifications and there are no other competitive applicants, INL reserves the right to forego the interview process. Professional references will be evaluated for applicants being considered for selection. COMPENSATION (BASE PAY) This position has been designated at the FS-03 equivalent level ($71,808 and $105,452 per annum). Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value based upon qualifications, previous relevant experience and work history, salary and educational background. Salaries, including any recruitment supplemental pay that exceeds the listed pay range, will not be entertained or negotiated. 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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