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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF MAY 19, 2023 SAM #7843
SOLICITATION NOTICE

R -- Counternarcotics Police Advisor

Notice Date: 5/17/2023 9:48:38 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-23-044-INL
Response Due: 5/31/2023 12:00:00 PM
Archive Date: 06/15/2023
Point of Contact: Cecille Washington
E-Mail Address: WashingtonCD@state.gov
(WashingtonCD@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:�� Counternarcotics Police Advisor� Location:� � � � � �Tegucigalpa, Honduras Salary Level:� � �FS-02 - $95,225 - $139,841 (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:� � � � � May 17, 2023�� Closing date:� � � � � � �May 31, 2023 Closing Time:� � � � � � 3:00 p.m. EST�� Solicitation Number:� PSC-23-044-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: 1.�� Form SF 171 (Completed and signed) 2.�� Complete resume. In order to fully evaluate your offer your resume must include: a.�� 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.� b.�� Specific duties performed that fully detail the level and complexity of the work. c.�� Names and contact information (phone and email) of your current and/or previous supervisor(s).� d.�� Education and any other qualifications including job-related training courses, job-related skills, or job-related honors, awards or accomplishments.� e.�� U.S. Citizenship 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.� 3.�� 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 received that are relevant to each Factor. � 4.�� 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: �� Cecille D. Washington �� U.S. Department of State �� INL/EX/GAPP �� WashingtonCD@state.gov Sincerely, Katelynn E. 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 Offeror�s 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):� 1.�� Form SF 171 (Completed and signed) 2.�� Resume � 3.�� Evaluation Factor Responses 4.�� 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/Cecille D. Washington E-mail: WashingtonCD@state.gov Direct questions regarding this solicitation to: INL/Cecille D. Washington E-mail: WashingtonCD@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 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): The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is part of the Under Secretariat for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights (J) within the Department of State (DOS). �INL�s mission is to minimize the impact of international crime and illegal drugs on the United States and its citizens by providing effective foreign assistance and fostering global cooperation. � The INL section in Honduras implements programs funded by the INL Office of Western Hemisphere Programs (INL/WHP). �INL/WHP develops narcotics control and anticrime policy initiatives for countries in the Western Hemisphere that produce and transit narcotics. �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. The purpose of this Personal Services Contract is to fill the position of Counternarcotics (CN) Police Advisor to the INL section at the U.S. Embassy in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. �The CN Police Advisor will be the primary advisor on all matters related to counternarcotics, will serve as the in-country program coordinator for its respective program, responsible to the INL Director and supervised by a Foreign Service Officer, in coordination with other INL personnel and third-party contractors, for providing program implementation, direction, and execution oversight in support of Government of Honduras (GOH) entities. The CN Police Advisor also is expected to provide assistance to the new Honduran National Police and Public Ministry to increase Honduran investigative and prosecutorial capacity to combat impunity related to major crimes. �The CN Police Advisor may supervise a police reform program and other programs designed to enhance the capabilities and capacity of the Government of Honduras (GOH) in all areas involving citizen safety. The CN Police Advisor will coordinate programs with other Honduran entities, INL counternarcotics, reform, and other police advisors, and/or contractors working for the INL program in Honduras, and other International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Sections/Offices. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Under the direct supervision of the Tegucigalpa INL Program Officer or his/her designee, the CN Police Advisor will perform the following duties: 1.�� Manages the day-to-day operations of narcotics law enforcement projects in Honduras, including all interdiction activities. 2.�� Coordinates institution and capacity building of Honduran National Police (HNP) Special Forces Directorate (DNFE) and eradications unit (DNPA), with special emphasis on training activities to build their eradications and interdictions capabilities. 3.�� Provides management and coordination of programs that enhance the capabilities of GOH agencies to curtail the manufacturing, transportation and trafficking of illegal drugs, arms, and transnational organized crime (TCO) activities through building the capacity of GOH security and justice sector personnel. 4.�� Advises on, initiates, and coordinates activities related to preventing/reducing crime in Honduras, and improving Honduran National Police effectiveness in investigating major crimes (e.g. homicides, extortions, kidnappings, drug trafficking, money laundering, etc.).� 5.�� Reviews logistical support requests for accuracy and applicability and develops requirements for supporting HNP counternarcotic and precursor chemical operations. Refines existing or develop new counternarcotics and drug interdiction capabilities that align with INL strategies and priorities; represents INL to high level U.S. and Honduran justice sector officials; manages assigned INL programs and projects; and provides advice, training, technical assistance, and equipment to Honduran government entities. 6.�� Works with the other INL advisors, interagency partners, and regionally to identify Honduran National Police personnel training needs. �Proposes training options/course availability in the region or the United States. 7.�� Develops close working relationships with appropriate officials of the GOH, including the Public Ministry and Honduran military, among others. �These entities are involved in the criminal investigative process. �The incumbent will also offer counternarcotics maritime interdiction advice, when directed, to officials of the Honduran Navy Special Forces (FEN). 8.�� Develops capacity-building strategies, key activities and projects for INL Honduras�s CN programs, under the supervision of INL Foreign Service Officer(s), and in coordination with the Government of Honduras and other INL program and management staff. 9.�� Provides advice and assistance in the preparation of procurement documentation for technical services, training, and commodities as well as monitoring procurement actions, including drafting source-origin waivers, bid solicitations, statements of work, and delivery and acceptance of procured items.� 10.�� Coordinates the support for the Joint Interagency Operations Center (CCOI) and works with host nation counterparts in utilizing intelligence generated by the CCOI. �Provides advice, assistance, technical review, and recommendations at the operational level for Honduran agencies and international organizations for counternarcotics, aviation, law enforcement, and criminal justice sector professionalization projects. �Use subject matter expertise of counternarcotics investigations and use of aviation, maritime, and other assets for counternarcotics missions to advise Honduran officials and collaborate with international organizations and U.S. officials. 11.�� Advises the INL Program Officer and Director on training required to improve counternarcotics police performance in detection, interdiction, and disposal of illicit drugs. 12.�� Implements and oversees all phases of approved projects by managing budget and staff in the INL Honduras counternarcotics team. Directly supervises two (2) locally engaged staff members and oversees contract performance for three (3) third-party contractors operating under his/her purview. �Supervision duties will include the resolution of conflicts and other issues, and personnel performance management. �As part of these duties, ensures projects are measurable and sustainable, and comply with U.S. government legal and policy requirements and restrictions. 13.�� Serves as liaison with heads of sections and working level representatives of U.S. law enforcement agencies at the U.S. Embassy that are involved in investigations and prosecutions of TCO-related crimes. �These agencies include, but are not limited to, the Department of Defense (DOD), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS); the Department of Justice (DOJ) and its component agencies such as the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development Assistance and Training (OPDAT). 14.�� Drafts and provides advice and assistance in the preparation of the annual country budget, end-use monitoring report, and other federally mandated reports.. �This will include supporting the development of monitoring and evaluation metrics for relevant reports and applicable program. 15.�� Develops and hosts justice and security-related meetings, national and international conferences and seminars, and meetings with GOH officials, to advance U.S. foreign policy goals related to counternarcotics and counter-transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) efforts. 16.�� Briefs Department of State, U.S. Congress, and other visiting officials and Embassy staff as directed on the role of INL and the status of U.S.-Honduras counternarcotics and aviation professionalization projects and related security and law enforcement initiatives.� 17.�� When required, performs the role of Duty Officer.� 18.�� Performs other duties as requested and assigned that are directly related to this Statement of Work.� TRAININGS & DISTANCE LEARNING COURSES 1.�� Completes the Contracting Officer Representative (PA296) and when applicable, the Grants Officers Representative (GOR) distance-learning (DL) course through the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) within 120 days of arriving at Post. � 2.�� 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. 3.�� Completes the mandatory Foreign Affairs Counter-Threat (FACT) Course (CT650) prior to deployment to Post. � 4.�� Completes PS872 Microsoft SharePoint for Site Users within the first three (3) months of arriving at Post. 5.�� Completes any internal or external training deemed necessary by the FSO supervisor. 6.�� Consultations with the INL Program Officer may be required. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS The place of performance for this position is U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa, Honduras. The advisor may be occasionally required to travel in-country and regionally on a TDY basis to meet program needs. �International travel for conferences and coordination meetings may be required multiple times a year. RELATIONSHIPS The CN Police Advisor reports to the INL Programs Officer at US Embassy Tegucigalpa, Honduras and will have working relationships with other Foreign Service Officers (Director, Deputy, etc.), Personal Service Contractors, and Third-Party Contractors. The CN Police Advisor will serve under the day-to-day direction of the INL Program Officer, a Foreign Service Officer. �The Advisor will work closely with INL personnel, INL Program Offices, and personnel in other Embassy agencies. �All employees under Chief of Mission (COM) authority assigned Law Enforcement and Rule of Law (LE/ROL) duties work with INL leadership to ensure oversight and non-duplicative efforts in the Mission.� The Contract Administrator shall be the INL Contracting Officer in Washington. �In no instance shall the INL Programs Officer or any 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 INL Programs Officer 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 planning, organizing, and completing financial and organizational analysis of enormous complexity, given the dynamic U.S. and Honduran political landscape related to counternarcotics in Honduras, and the evolving counternarcotics environment in Honduras. �Decisions involve several undefined areas and issues and require extensive probing and analysis to determine the scope of the problem, e.g., coca cultivation, yield and eradication, measuring Honduran CN efforts, assessing INL, USG, and GOH efforts to disrupt drug production, assessing legislative reforms that would permit or hinder a judicial wire intercept program, analyzing new and past aerial ISR, maritime interdiction and communications technologies for use in diverse CN missions across several agencies with different systems, budgets, and protocols, etc. �The PSC is expected to address difficult scenarios by separating the substantive nature of the programs or issues into their components and determining the nature and magnitude of programs or issues, as well as in discerning the intent of the legislation and policy statements and determining how to translate the intent into program actions. SCOPE & EFFECTIVENESS The PSC performs broad and extensive assignments related to a complex administrative/financial program spanning the full range of citizen safety, law enforcement, rule of law, and counternarcotics programs in Honduras, which is of significant interest to the public and to Congress. 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 1.�� U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain Department of State Secret level security clearance, medical clearance, and ethics clearance (if applicable). (Security clearance upgrade to Top Secret level may be required.) 2.�� Bachelor�s degree from an accredited U.S. institution or a minimum of ten (10) years of �related professional experience in U.S. military joint and combined operations, law enforcement, rule of law capacity building, and/or international development, including INL-managed programs. �Experience must have direct relevance to counternarcotics operations. 3.�� A minimum of five (5) years of experience working with Latin American law enforcement, military, intelligence, or regulatory counterparts actively participating in counter narcotics operations or investigations, including utilization of aviation, maritime and K-9 assets to interdict contraband and support investigations against criminal organizations. 4.�� Demonstrated five (5) years supervisory experience. 5.�� Demonstrated five (5) years Program Management experience, to include developing multi-project strategies, project objectives, budget forecasting and execution, project implementation, as well as measuring and reporting for impact. 6.�� Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with high-level officials (governmental and non-governmental.) 7.�� Demonstrated relevant work experience in law enforcement, program management, training, and problem-solving methodologies. 8.�� Demonstrated communication and liaison skills appropriate to work with a wide variety of governmental, public, and private sector representatives, as well as with local community members and groups. 9.�� Demonstrated ability to develop and direct the implementation of goals, objectives, procedures, and work standards. 10.�� Demonstrated ability to prepare and recommend long-range plans, development of specific proposals for action, experience in the preparation and administration of an annual budget. 11.�� Demonstrated ability to read and speak Spanish at the professionally proficient level.� 12.�� Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and able to prepare a wide variety of reports or presentations. 13.�� Knowledge and experience with U.S. Government (USG) regulations, standards of conduct, and ethics. � 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:�� Strategic Planning and Implementation�� (20 Points) Demonstrated ability to strategically plan and execute complex projects through� their entire life cycle, including analysis, planning, budgeting, drafting technical requirements for procurement, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, reporting results clearly and effectively, and project close out. �Offeror�s relevant experience planning and developing law enforcement strategies and police reform programs; ability to coordinate with host-country civilian and police officials, non-profit organizations, civil society, and the donor community; ability to effectively work in a multi-cultural and overseas environment; and experience deploying techniques for improved police institutions, notably human rights and modern police philosophies. �� Factor 2:�� Supervision Experience�� (20 points) Demonstrated ability to supervise and build strong teams at a U.S. Embassy in the fields of counternarcotics/counter-TCO operations or investigations, maritime, and capacity building, aerial sourced information analysis or operations, or justice/security sector professionalization projects. �Prior program management experience in Latin America. � Demonstrated ability to manage resources and staff, influence by design, and effectively collaborate to further goals, objectives, and activities. Factor 3: �Knowledge and Ability� � � � � � � � � � �(15 points) Offeror�s knowledge of program management, concepts, practices, and principles to analyze and develop recommendations for program implementation and USG objectives. �Demonstrated ability to manage resources, influence by design, and effectively collaborate to further goals, objectives, and activities. �Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships to build unity of effort with U.S. interagency and Latin American representatives of law enforcement agencies at the local, state, and federal level through clear and effective communication. Factor 4: �Subject Matter Expertise� � � � � � � � � � � (15 points) Demonstrated subject matter expertise in the following fields: aerial technology and tactics, maritime interdiction success in judicially dismantling drug trafficking organizations, and experience in Honduras or other country in the region working operations with host nation law enforcement against illicit drug production and trafficking. �Demonstrated program management, deployment and use at the local and federal levels and in the domestic and foreign law enforcement arenas. 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 � 20� Factor #2 � 20 Factor #3 � 15 Factor #4 � 15� 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-02, GS-14 equivalent level ($91,475 - $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� �� Separate 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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