R -- PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH U.S. CITIZEN ABROAD, FIELD ADVISOR/AIRMOBILE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Notice Date

August 15, 2001

Contracting Office

INL/RM/MS, Department Of State, 2430 E Street NW, SA-44 South Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20520

ZIP Code

20520

Solicitation Number

PSC-01-020 (INL)

Response Due

September 17, 2001

Point of Contact

POC: Barbra Postell FAX: 202-776-8686

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 the cover letter of this solicitation. If you are not using Word 97 to view this document, you will have to save the document in the format of the word processor that you are using in order to view and print any standard forms. The number of pages contained in this electronic copy may not exactly correspond to the hard paper copy, although generally all the information is contained herein. DOS is not responsible for any data/text that may not be received when retrieving this document electronically. If the recipient does not notify the contact person that they have obtained this document then any amendments to the document may not be available to the recipients. Amendments to solicitation documents generally contain information critical to the submission of an application. Field Advisor/Airmobile Operations Specialist ISSUANCE DATE: August 15, 2001 CLOSING DATE: September 17, 2001 SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-01-020(INL) Gentlemen/Ladies: SUBJECT: Solicitation for Personal Services Contractor (PSC) Department of State, Narcotics Affairs Section, American Embassy Bogota, Field Advisor/Airmobile Operations Specialist The United States Government, represented by the Department of State, is seeking proposals (Standard Form 171's or OF 612's) from U.S. citizens interested in providing the PSC services described in the attached. Submissions shall be in accordance with the attached information at the place and time specified. Any questions may be directed to Barbra Postell, Contract Specialist, INL/RM/MS, DOS, who may be reached at FAX No. (202) 776-8686 or E-Mail postellbj@state.gov. All applications shall be submitted by facsimile or e-mail and originals sent via mail. If sent via courier to: Barbra Postell, INL/RM/RM, Navy Hill South Department of State 2430 E. Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20520 And a copy to: Paul Mahlstedt Narcotics Affairs Section American Embassy Bogota APO AA 34038 E-Mail MahlstedtP@state.gov Late applications shall not be accepted, unless there was a mishandling once received in DOS. Along with the SF171 or OF 612, applicants shall provide CV and three written references including contact information. Applicants are also requested to provide their full mailing address (fax, telephone and/or e-mail where applicable). Applicants should retain for their records copies of all enclosures which accompany their proposals. Please reference the number of this solicitation when sending your application. Any submissions made via e-mail must be in Word 97 or equivalent. Sincerely, Barbra J. Postell Contract Specialist 1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-01-020 (INL) 2. ISSUANCE DATE: August 15, 2001 3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED September 17, 2001 FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 05:00 PM local time 4. POSITION TITLE: Field Advisor/Airmobile Operations Specialist 5. YEAR 2001 MARKET VALUE: FP-3 thru FP-2 (estimated at $52,335-$94,850). The year 2001 pay comparability increase will apply. 6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: November 2001 November 2002 7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Bogota, Colombia 8. JOB DESCRIPTION: See below STATEMENT OF WORK I. BACKGROUND A. STATEMENT OF DUTIES 1. GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR PURPOSE: The purpose of this professional services contract position, is to assist the Narcotics Affairs Section (NAS) at the American Embassy in Bogota, Colombia in the implementation of bilateral U.S. Government (USG) and Government of Colombia (GOC) international narcotics control (INC) projects. II. Scope of Work: The Contractor shall: Coordinate and monitor assigned NAS/INL sponsored/directed activities in support of Colombian counternarcotics operations in Bogota and forward deployed areas. Advise the Colombian National Police/Antinarcotics Directorate (CNP/DIRAN) on specific matters related to airmobile and ground/small unit interdiction planning, operations, tactics, training, communications, medical, and logistics support. Coordinate airmobile and ground-operations training/ small unit tactics for the CNP/DIRAN: determine training requirements, identify best sources of training, coordinate requests for training, coordinate training teams. Conduct small-scale, on-the-job training, as determined feasible. Ensure that USG provided commodities are efffectively utilized and that there is no fraud, waste or mismanagement in the program through continuous oversight responsibility and end-use monitoring in the operational area. Continuously evaluate and advise the NAS on the performance of Colombian agencies operating in conjunction with NAS/INL assets and resources in order to recommend and/or provide training as needed. Assist in project budget preparation and program planning. Assist in defining commodity procurement requirements and preparation of related project documentation and provide advice and coordination in matters pertaining to commodity maintenance and field support. Conduct field surveys, evaluations and special studies, as directed. Brief State Department, Congressional and other visiting officials on the status of USG-GOC narcotics control projects; assist in developing appropriate itineraries and in escorting official travelers, as directed. Assist in end-use monitoring of international narcotics control program commodities provided by the USG. The contractor shall reside in the city of Bogota, Colombia with approximately 50 per cent of his time traveling and working in the field. III. Desired Qualifications: Must be a U.S. citizen, subject to State Department security clearance -- Secret Level; Ten years experience in military or law enforcement (prefer experience in counter narcotics programs). College bachelor's degree required; Minimum of nine years relevant overseas experience in Latin America, which include: training of foreign nationals in ground operations/unit tactics, airmobile operations, weapons training, and field medical operations. Also experience in managing/planning logistics of forward operations and small unit operations. Applicant should have proven experience in coordination with host country military, police and civilian officials, particularly as part of a US Embassy. Should be familiar with U.S. and Latin America counter narcotics operations; Bilingual in English and Spanish at the R-3, S-3 level. Experience in drafting plans and reports in English; Physically qualified to live in Colombia. IV. Selection Criteria: Applicants who meet the qualification requirements will be further evaluated to determine the extent to which their qualifications indicate that they possess the knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics described below: Eperience in special operations/forces, police airmobile, small unit tactics and operational planning, advisory experience with foreign national police or military and military or law enforcement training in airmobile, ground, field medic and logistics operations. V. Compensation: Compensation for the position will be negotiated as follows: level of experience will dictate the salary level within the grade range. Entry level salary will normally be at the first step of the grade range for the position. However, consideration will be gibven to the successful applicant's experience that is specifically relevant to the position to be filled. Number of years of relevant experience will determine at waht step within the grade range the successful applicant will be compensated. VI. AS A MATTER OF POLICY, AND AS APPROPRIATE UNLESS THE PSC IS A RESIDENT-HIRE, A PSC IS NORMALLY AUTHORIZED THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS: 1. BENEFITS Employee's FICA Contribution Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance Pay Comparability Adjustment Annual Increase Eligibility for Worker's Compensation Annual & Sick Leave 2. ALLOWANCES (if applicable). * Temporary Quarters Subsistence 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). 3. CONTRACT INFORMATION BULLETINS (CIBs) PERTAINING TO PSCs 99-09 PSC's Annual Health Insurance Costs 99-07 Contractual Coverage for Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) Services 98-16 Annual Salary Increase for USPSCs 98-19 Home Leave under USPSCs 98-24 Use of Compensatory (Comp) Time by PSCs 98-25 Defense Base Act (DBA) Coverage and DBA Waiver List 97-16 Class Justification for Use of Other Than Full & Open Competition for Personal Services Contracts with U.S. Citizens Contracted with Locally with CCNs and TCNs Subject to the Local Compensation Plan, and for Overseas Contracts of $250,000 or Less 97-11 1997 FICA & Medicare Tax Rates for Personal Services Contracts 97-03 New USAID Contractor Employee Physical Examination 96-19 U. S. Personal Services Contract (USPSC) -- Leave 94-09 Sunday Pay for U.S. Personal Services Contractors (PSCs) 93-17 Financial Disclosure Requirements Under a Personal Services Contract (PSC) LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS FOR PSCs 1. Standard Form 171. **2. Contractor Physical Examination (AID Form 1420-62). **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). NOTE: Form 5 is available from the requirements office. _______________ * Standardized Regulations (Government Civilians Foreign Areas). ** The forms listed 2 thru 5 shall only be completed upon the advice of the Contracting Officer that an applicant is the successful candidate for the job.

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