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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF FEBRUARY 24, 2022 SAM #7391
SOLICITATION NOTICE

99 -- Aviation Maintenance Advisor

Notice Date: 2/22/2022 11:08:50 AM
Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS: 92119 —
Contracting Office: ACQUISITIONS - INL WASHINGTON DC 20520 USA
ZIP Code: 20520
Solicitation Number: PSC-22-014-INL
Response Due: 3/8/2022 12:00:00 PM
Archive Date: 03/23/2022
Point of Contact: Janette Dull
E-Mail Address: DullJR@state.gov
(DullJR@state.gov)
Description: 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:� Aviation Maintenance Advisor�� Location:� Lima, Peru Salary Level: FS-02 - $91,475 - $134,334 (Equivalent GS-14) 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:� Tuesday, February 22, 2022�� Closing date: Tuesday, March 08, 2022 Closing Time: 3PM EST�� Solicitation Number: PSC-22-014-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: �� Janette Dull �� U.S. Department of State �� INL/EX/GAPP �� DullJR@state.gov Sincerely, Katelynn Barham 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/Janette Dull E-mail: DullJR@state.gov Direct questions regarding this solicitation to: INL/Janette Dull E-mail: DullJR@state.gov INL will not accept proposals beyond the closing time/date; unless it can be determined DOS mishandled the proposal.� Personnel Service Contract (PSC) Statement of Work (SOW) U.S. Embassy Lima, Peru Aviation Maintenance Advisor FS-02 (Equivalent to GS-14) GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT Mission of the U.S. Department of State: The U.S. Department of State is the lead institution for the conduct of American diplomacy and the Secretary of state is the President�s principal foreign policy advisor. The Department of State�s mission is to advance U.S. national security interests, fight terrorism, protect U.S. interests abroad, and implement foreign policy initiatives that build a freer, prosperous and secure world. Mission of the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL): INL is under the Under Secretary for Democracy and Human Rights (J) and 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 U.S. Department of State's (DoS), Office of Aviation (INL/A) supports the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affair's (INL) interregional aviation program, playing an important and crucial role in the USG�s efforts in waging an aggressive and effective attack against the foreign drug and crime threat.� The Office of Aviation supports host governments worldwide in their efforts to locate and eradicate illicit drug crops, interdict illicit drug production and trafficking activities, and develop their own institutional counter-narcotics aviation capabilities. The Office is responsible for providing the aviation assets, USG contractor services and the personnel to oversee and manage the assistance provided so that the host government can conduct air-supported curtailment of the supply of illegal drugs through eradication of drug crops, interdiction of refining laboratories and trafficking activities, and other enforcement operations as defined by the USG-Host Government bi-lateral agreements.� The aviation assets and personnel are managed by the INL Section of the U.S. Embassy in Lima and operate from a Main Operating Base (MOB) in Pucallpa and up to four forward operations bases (FOB) east of the Andes. The INL Section must ensure that these assets are adequately protected and utilized in accordance with INL/A Operations Directives. Host nation personnel must be trained and supervised to provide the required base security, support air operations, and perform base upkeep and maintenance. The purpose of this Personal Services Contract is to provide a UH-1HII helicopter Aviation Maintenance Advisor for the bilateral CN aviation program in Peru.� The Aviation Maintenance Advisor serves as the aviation maintenance, training and safety advisor to assist the Senior Aviation Advisor by providing maintenance oversight for the Rotary Wing and Fixed Wing, including maintenance test pilot standardization, safety and training for program implementation, direction, and execution in the support of host nation counter-narcotics (CN) efforts.� The Aviation Maintenance Advisor advises/oversees and is required to assist in the development, coordination, and implementation of all aspects of aircraft maintenance, safety, and training in support of counter-narcotic operations. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Under the direct supervision of the Lima, Peru, INL Senior Aviation Advisor (SAA), or his/her designee, the Aviation Maintenance Advisor will perform the following duties: Performs oversight and evaluation of contractor aircraft maintenance, maintenance management, to include review of contractor maintenance procedures and monitoring contractor maintenance operations, training and safety programs under the Worldwide Aviation Services and Support contract. Oversight includes but is not limited to reviewing and recommending approval of maintenance waivers to published directives, authorizing use of Office of Aviation aircraft, reviewing contractor flight maintenance operations procedures, and monitoring and evaluating contractor test pilot proficiency. Submits periodic written evaluations of the contractor's activities and provide comprehensive award term input to the SAA regarding contractor activities related to maintenance support for inclusion in the monthly award fee evaluation. Conduct regular Quality Assurance inspections under the SEESOR program. Assists the SAA in directing and coordinating both fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft maintenance support and personnel deployments within Peru for aviation maintenance recovery support. Develops, coordinates, organizes, and implements comprehensive aircraft maintenance systems support and procedures for the Office of Aviation to include the DOS� Maintenance and Logistics Support Plans, Aircrew Training Program, Aviation Operations Directives, Guide to Aviation Training and Standardization, Air Crew Training Manuals, Office of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs/Office of Aviation�s (INL/A) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and deployment procedures. Oversee the Maintenance Test Pilot Maintenance Program. Provides general direction and oversight to the contractor aviation maintenance activities and personnel, to include planning and coordination with US Department of Defense, DOS. Implement DoS INL Office of Aviation flight regulations, aviation training and standardization, and aircrew training programs. Provide oversight of the aviation maintenance program. Collects, reviews, and disseminates data on aviation maintenance management policies and procedures. Prepares reports, without using elaborate artwork, multicolor printing, and expensive paper/binding, unless it is specifically authorized in the Contract Schedule. Wherever possible, pages should be printed on both sides using single spaced type. Develops and maintains professional and social relations with host government aviation sector officials to ensure close, cooperative working relations. When required, perform the role of Duty Officer. Perform other duties as requested and assigned that are directly related to this Statement of Work. TRAININGS & DISTANCE LEARNING COURSES Completes the Contracting Officer Representative (PA296) distance-learning (DL) course through the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) within 120 days of arriving at Post.� 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 (OT650) prior to deployment to Post.� If applicable - Consultations with the INL Program Office may be required. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS The primary workplace is the U.S. Embassy in Lima. However, the Aviation Maintenance/Training/Safety Advisor is required to travel 50% of the time to the Main Operation Base in Pucallpa and to the field for meetings, conferences, activity reviews, field inspections, and program evaluations. Most field sites are in areas that have been declared hazardous duty locations by the Department of State due to hostile activities of narco-traffickers. RELATIONSHIPS The Aviation Maintenance/Safety Advisor reports to and is supervised by the Senior Aviation Advisor, Peru; however, the individual exercises some latitude for independent action and refers unusual or unique actions to the INL Air Wing Operations Advisor for his discretion/guidance.� Completed work is reviewed for timeliness and effectiveness The Contractor Administrator is INL in Washington and shall be the INL Contracting Officer. In no instance shall the Senior Aviation Advisor or other individual be authorized to alter or modify the terms and conditions of the contract or waive the Government�s requirements, price, delivery, or other terms and conditions. The Contracting Officer must authorize such changes in writing. The Senior Aviation Advisor will provide yearly performance reviews to the INL/EX/GAPP Contracting Officer in Washington, D.C. to contribute to the incumbent�s official yearly review. COMPLEXITY This position involves developing detailed plans, goals, and objectives for the long-range implementation and administration of the program, and/or develops criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of the program. Coordinating plans with various other groups including international donors, the U.S. Embassy, and the Government of Peru can be complicated. Projects require dynamic leadership, expertise and complex innovation, strict adherence to high-level policy without lower-level interpretive assistance, and the ability to single- handedly or in concert with a variety of other stakeholders resolve critical problems and achieve difficult goals that may impact other programs. They are broad in scope and complicated by many complex features, technical, administrative, or political in nature. This position involves providing aviation support, under Chief of Mission (COM) authority, to meet transportation and/or Foreign Assistance Aviation Program requirements. Aviation support includes fixed and rotary wing travel in support of COM personnel to multiple domestic and international locations. Monitors and evaluates the aviation support services contractor performance in maintenance. SCOPE AND EFFECTIVENESS Guidelines consist of USG and Department of State Acquisition Regulations and accepted legal principles and theories. Oversee maintenance support programs/plans/policies/procedures. Coordinate recommendations from staff officers and consults with the INL/A Chief of Maintenance regarding ongoing projects provide guidance to contract maintenance managers, and oversee implementation of the Maintenance Support Program. In addition, the Advisor must be able to determine application of basic administrative policy statements concerning the issue or problem under study. The Advisor must also consider and adhere to various other existing federal regulations, and the interaction between DOS policies, legislation, the Foreign Assistance Act, and other authorization and appropriations in the INL account, applicable National Security and Presidential Decision Directives, OMB Circulars, and Department of State financial operating procedures and policies. 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 clearane, medical clearance, and ethics clearance (if applicable). (Security clearance upgrade to Top Secret level may be required) Knowledge of Aviation Aircrew Training and Standardization Programs, to include operating directives, training and standardization publications, aircrew training manuals, and related documents. Possess a current US FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate Rotorcraft, Helicopter Instrument and/or Airplane, Single/Multi-Engine Land with Instrument rating or military equivalent ratings. Qualified and tactical experience with Night Vision Goggles operations. Knowledge of U.S. Federal Aviation Administration regulations, including, but not limited to FAR Part 1, 61, 67, 91, 135, 137, 141, 143, and NTSB 830. Qualification/certification and experience as a military flight instructor or FAA Certified Flight Instructor in a formal training program involving the qualification and standardization of pilots and other aircrew members. Basic knowledge of FAA Aviation Safety regulation and procedures, OSHA regulations, and experience as a military/civil aviation safety officer or formal training/education. Demonstrated knowledge of tactical employment of aircraft in a high threat environment, including the capabilities, limitations, and techniques of employment of fixed and rotary wing aircraft. Fifteen years as an aircraft maintenance officer/manager in a military or civil organization involved in the training and standardization of maintenance pilots and crewmembers. Experience with the deployment of aircraft to OCONUS locations is required. Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of aviation maintenance, quality control and logistics support programs, to include logistics plans, procedures, and related documents. Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations as they relate to aircraft maintenance support. Demonstrated broad knowledge and experience in the formulation of plans and policies pertaining to aviation maintenance operations and unit level flight-training activities. The Aviation Maintenance Advisor should have knowledge of command communications and government intelligence procedures. Proficiency in Spanish; oral and written. A minimum of 10 years� experience abroad working with host government aviation program officials in areas of aircraft maintenance, safety, and training. Demonstrate experience working with host-nation counterparts, aviation maintenance departments, and other program objectives. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT The PSC shall be able to use a furnished office space, a computer, office telephone, and other supplies needed for job requirements. This property will be owned and maintained by the Department of State DoS. LEVEL OF EFFORT Hours for this full?time position will be the core hours of U.S. Embassy Lima, Monday through Friday with a minimum of 40 hours per week. The Advisor will be on call at all times while in country. 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:�� Contract Oversight �� (25 points) a. Demonstrated knowledge of contract oversight and evaluation of contractor maintenance, training, and safety programs. b. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in evaluating and recommending approval/disapproval of waivers to established policies, procedures, and regulations. c. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in preparing and coordinating periodic reports on contractor performance, both orally and in writing; prepare comprehensive award term input. d. Demonstrated knowledge in providing maintenance, training and safety program direction and guidance to the contractor. Factor 2: Program Management and Administration�� (20 points) Demonstrated knowledge in directing, coordinating aircraft, and personnel deployments and providing instruction and guidance regarding aircraft maintenance, training, and safety program implementation. Factor 3: Develop, Coordinate, Organize, and Implement Maintenance, Training and Safety Systems and Procedures �� (25 points) a. Demonstrated knowledge in developing comprehensive maintenance, training, and safety systems and procedures. b. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in coordinating and organizing maintenance, training, and safety systems and procedures. c. Demonstrated knowledge in the implementation of Aircrew Maintenance Training Programs, Safety Regulations, and provide direction and guidance to Host Nation and Contractor personal. 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 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 � 25 Factor #2 � 20 Factor #3 � 25 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 COMPENSATION (BASE PAY) This position has been designated at the FS-02/GS-14 equivalent level ($91,475 and $134,334 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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Place of Performance: Address: Lima, PER; Country: PER
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