Disaster Logistics Specialist (one or two positions)

SOLICITATION NO: M/OP-03-869
ISSUANCE DATE: April 4, 2003 
CLOSING DATE: June 23, 2003 – 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST)

SUBJECT: Solicitation for Personal Services Contractor (PSC)

Disaster Logistics Specialist

Gentlemen/Ladies:

The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA), Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) is seeking applications (Standard Form 171 or Optional Form 612) from persons 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.

Applicants are required to sign the certification at the end of the OF-612 or SF-171.  Applications that are received without signature will not be considered for the position.

Questions may be directed to Jesse C. Freese 202-661-9366 or Heather Cameron 202-661-9369, or Fax at 240-465-0244 or via e-mail at log@globalcorps.com. Applicants should retain copies of all enclosures that accompany their proposals.

Sincerely,

Rosella Marshall
Contracting Officer

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: M/OP-03-869
2. ISSUANCE DATE: April 4, 2003
3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: June 23, 2003 – 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST)
4. POSITION TITLE: Disaster Logistics Specialist
5. MARKET VALUE: $47,910 - $62,287
6. INITIAL PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: July 21, 2003 – July 20, 2005
7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Washington, DC
8. JOB DESCRIPTION (TO INCLUDE EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR POSITION):

 

Please see below for:

(1)    Note Concerning Closing Date

 

Disaster Logistics Specialist

 

The position is located in the Operations Division of the Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA). The Operations Division manages and executes all phases of the direct delivery of humanitarian assistance including the acquisition of commodities, transport and logistics arrangements, the delivery of specialized emergency technical support in communications, emergency management as well as specialties in technological (nuclear, biological and chemical) humanitarian disaster response, military liaison and environmental health. In addition, the division maintains OFDA's worldwide stockpiles and maintains relationships with other governmental and non-governmental entities that are capable of supporting OFDA's executions of its humanitarian interventions.

 

The duty of the Disaster Logistics Specialist is to assist the Disaster Logistics Team in the completion of the responsibilities of the Logistics Unit. The responsibilities of the Logistics Unit include:

 

• Plan, coordinate, manage, execute and report on all actions and functions required to support all OFDA emergency response missions worldwide.  Manage and coordinate actions by USAID, Department of Defense (DOD), and commercial transport mangers to assure OFDA response objectives are efficiently supported.  Monitor progress to meet logistical needs: evaluating plans for feasibility, effectiveness, efficiency and economy; developing alternative methods to achieve goals in a wide variety of work operations.
• In coordination with the OFDA/Disaster Response and Mitigation (DRM) Division, plan logistical responses to declared disasters, including airlift, sealift, and local purchase of disaster relief supplies.  Assess capabilities of local infrastructures to handle emergency needs.  Develop and maintain complete information system that includes specific, accurate data about logistical responses and quantities of material dispatched for specific disasters.  Help provide additional support in communications, reporting, logistics advice, and other support as deemed necessary by the Regional Team Leader to complete the mission.

• Inventory, assess, manage and coordinate worldwide disaster relief stockpiles and Search and Rescue caches, valued at over ten million dollars.  Provide direction to stockpile managers to deliver commodities to appropriate seaport or airport, within designated time frame.  Develop and maintain a substantive computerized Management Information System that produces reports and provides accountability for inventory management, replacement, transportation, commodity dispatch, disposal, and total control of every aspect of handling, storage, and warehouse operations.

• Provide field personnel support logistics, including the specification, procurement, receipt, storage, transportation and accountability of all Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) support items, including individual support kits, vehicles, meals-ready-to-eat (MREs), office support kits, and the delivery and accountability of other equipment sourced from other parts of DCHA.

• Additional duties and responsibilities may be designated by the Disaster Logistics Officer.

 

BASIS OF RATING: Applicants who meet the basic qualifications and selective factor(s) will be further evaluated based on the quality ranking factors listed below. Applicants are strongly encouraged to address each of the factors on a separate sheet describing specifically and accurately what experience, training, education, and/or awards you have received that are relevant to each factor. Be sure to include your name, social security number, and the announcement number at the top of each additional page. Failure to address the selective and/or quality ranking factors may result in your not receiving credit for all of your pertinent experience, education, training and/or awards.

 

BASIC QUALIFICATION AND SELECTIVE FACTORS:

 (Determines basic eligibility for the position. Candidates not meeting the basic qualifications and selection factors are considered NOT qualified for the position)

 

• Bachelor's degree with significant study in or pertinent to the specialized field (including, but not limited to international relations, management, or logistics) and two (2) years of relevant work experience.

 

OR

 

• Six (6) years relevant work experience in logistics, management, or a similar environment;

 

• One (1) year of logistics experience.

 

• Ability to obtain a Secret level security clearance as provided by USAID.

 

• U.S. Citizen.

 

QUALITY RANKING FACTORS:

(Determines the ranking of qualified candidates in comparison to other applicants) The factors are listed in the order of importance from the highest to the least.

 

• Demonstrated knowledge and work experience in domestic or international logistics management.

 

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, with little direct supervision, and function effectively as part of a team.

 

• Technical writing skills sufficient to assist in writing clear and concise logistical correspondence and procedures.

 

• Familiarity with United States government operations and procurement procedures.

 

• Ability to perform in high stress environments

 

• Knowledge and/or work experience with OFDA or other USG humanitarian relief agency.

 

·         Demonstrated computer skills (Windows, Outlook, MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint; Internet).

 

(1) IMPORTANT NOTE CONCERNING THE NUMBER OF CONTRACTORS TO BE HIRED AND THE CLOSING DATE

It is OFDA’s intent to contract with one, possibly two Personal Service Contractors under this Solicitation. All applications, including those previously reviewed in relation to an earlier review period, received on or before the following dates:

April 21, 2003

June 23, 2003

will be reviewed for the number of available positions on that date.

A candidate not contracted with during an earlier period need not reapply for additional positions available in subsequent review periods. Applications will be reviewed for all available positions under this solicitation subsequent to the date of receipt.

 

WHERE TO APPLY:
Via mail: GlobalCorps, 1201 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20004
Via facsimile: 240-465-0244
Via email: log@globalcorps.com

FOR INFORMATION ON OTHER VACANCIES OR FOR INFORMATION ON THE STATUS OF THIS VACANCY, CALL (202) 661-9369 or (202) 661-9366

PLEASE READ ATTACHED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED REGARDLESS OF AGE, RACE, COLOR, SEX, CREED, NATIONAL ORIGIN, LAWFUL POLITICAL AFFILIATION, NON-DISQUALIFYING HANDICAP, MARITAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AFFILIATION WITH AN EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION, OR OTHER NON-MERIT FACTOR.

A Voluntary Background Survey can be obtained from the above listed contacts or on-line at http://www.usaid.gov/about/employment/idi79-2.pdf . The information from this survey is used to help insure that agency personnel practices meet the requirements of Federal law. Your responses are voluntary and not required.

(I)How To Apply
A. Submit a signed OF-612, Optional Application for Federal Employment, or SF-171, Application for Federal Employment. You include a resume as an annex to either of these forms. You must include the following information regardless of which application form/format you choose:
1) The announcement number, title and grade and/or pay band of the position for which you are applying.
2) Personal Information
a) Full name, mailing address (including ZIP Code), home and work telephone numbers (including area code)
b) Social security number AND country of citizenship
c) Veterans' preference.
d) Competitive status.
e) Highest Federal civilian grade held, including job series and dates held.
3) Education
a) High school - name, city, state and ZIP Code (if known) and date you received diploma or GED.
b) Colleges and universities - name, city, state and ZIP Code (if known), major(s), type(s) of degree(s) received and date(s) received. If you did not receive a degree, show total credits earned and indicate whether semester or quarter hours.
4) Job-Related Work Experience (Paid and Nonpaid)
a) Job title (include series and grade if Federal) AND salary
b) Starting and ending dates (month and year) AND hours per week
c) Employer's name, address, and telephone number (including area code)
d) Supervisor's name and telephone number (indicate if we may contact your current supervisor)
e) Duties and accomplishments
5) Other Qualifications
a) Job-related training courses (title and year)
b) Job-related skills (i.e., other languages, computer hardware/software, communications equipment, etc.) c) Job-related certificates and licenses (current only).
d) Job-related honors, awards and special accomplishments (i.e., publications, Memberships in professional or honor societies, leadership activities, public speaking, performance awards, etc.). Give dates but do not send documents unless requested.

General Information
A. A separate application must be submitted for each announcement.
B. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that applications are mailed in time to get them to the destination by the closing date of the announcement. Applications received after the closing date and time will be considered late, unless there is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation prior to the time and date specified in the solicitation.  
C. Applicants must be citizens of the United States.

AS A MATTER OF POLICY, AND AS APPROPRIATE, A PSC IS NORMALLY AUTHORIZED THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:

1. BENEFITS
Employer's FICA Contribution
Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance
Pay Comparability Adjustment
Annual Increase
Eligibility for Worker's Compensation
Annual & Sick Leave

Eligibility for 401(k)

2. ALLOWANCES (if Applicable).
(A) Temporary Lodging 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

01-09 Competitive Process - Personal Service Contracts ("PSCs") with U.S. Citizens for Support of HIV/AIDS and Infectious Disease Initiatives

01-07 Clarification of the Extension/Renewal Policy Regarding Personal Service Contracts (PSCs)

00-08S Revision of Competitive Process - Personal Service Contracts ("PSCs") with U.S. Citizens

00-08 Revision of Competitive Process - Personal Service Contracts ("PSCs") with U.S. Citizens

00-05 Personal Service Contracts (PSCs) Annual Health Insurance Costs

00-03 2000 FICA and Medicare Tax Rates for Personal Services Contracts (PSCs)

99-7 Contractual Coverage for Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) Services

98-25 Defense Base Act (DBA) Coverage and DBA Waiver List

98-24 Use of Compensatory (Comp) Time by PSCs

98-23 Guidance Regarding Classified Contract Security and Contractor Personnel Security Requirements

98-16 Annual Salary Increase for USPSCs

98-14 Change in Required Application Form for USPSCs

98-12 Advertisement of and Requirements for Evaluating Applications for PSCs

98-11 Determining a Market Value for PSCs

98-3 Class Deviation to 31.205-6(g)(3), Foreign National Severance Pay Under Professional Services Contracts

97-17 PSCs with U.S. Citizens or U.S. Resident Aliens Recruited from the U.S.

97-16 Class Justification for Use of Other Than Full & Open Competition for Personal Services Contracts with U.S. Citizens Contracted locally with CCNs and TCNs Subject to the Local Compensation Plan, and for Overseas Contracts of $250,000 or Less

97-3 New USAID Contractor Employee Physical Examination

96-23 Unauthorized Provision in Personal Services Contract

96-19 U. S. Personal Services Contract (USPSC) - Leave

94-9 Sunday Pay for U.S. Personal Services Contractors (PSCs)

93-17 Financial Disclosure Requirements Under a Personal Services Contractor (PSC)

LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS FOR PSCs

1. Standard Form 171 or Optional Form 612.
**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 through 5 shall only be completed upon the advice of the Contracting Officer that an applicant is the successful candidate for the job.