Military Liaison Officer

SOLICITATION NO: M/OP-03-061
ISSUANCE DATE: November 22, 2002
CLOSING DATE: December 6, 2002 – 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST)

SUBJECT: Solicitation for Personal Services Contractor (PSC)

Military Liaison Officer

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 Ms. Heather Cameron 202-661-9369 or Fax at 240-465-0244 or via e-mail at mlo@globalcorps.com. Applicants should retain copies of all enclosures that accompany their proposals.

Sincerely,

Rosella Marshall
Contracting Officer

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: M/OP-03-061
2. ISSUANCE DATE: November 22, 2002
3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: December 6, 2002 – 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST)
4. POSITION TITLE: Military Liaison Officer
5. MARKET VALUE: $66,229 - $86,095
6. INITIAL PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: February 17, 2003 – February 16, 2005
7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Washington, DC
8. JOB DESCRIPTION (TO INCLUDE EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR POSITION):

 

The Military Liaison Officer (MLO) position(s) were established to more effectively coordinate the respective activities of OS within OFDA's responsibilities for Military Liaison, DART deployment requirements, and Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) disaster planning under Presidential Decision Directive 39/62. The Military Liaison Unit serves as the principal point of contact and coordination with DOD.

 

The MLO will be assigned to Washington, D.C. However, travel is required to attend DOD/USAID/OFDA conferences, exercises and other related activities, DART member deployments and CBRN planning exercises as directed by AD/OS/OFDA. Candidate may be deployed for up to two years with an American Military Unit.

 

The specific duties of the MLO will include, but not be limited to the following:

 

• liaise with the DOD in an effort to help the military coordinate with the humanitarian community to achieve the best use of military assets by reducing redundant or counter productive military activities;

 

• assist the military in defining and reconciling its role with that of the other members of the humanitarian relief community;

 

• seek out methods to most effectively utilize DOD strengths;

 

• represent OFDA in appropriate DOD training and planning exercises with subsequent reporting to OFDA divisions on activities, lessons learned, success and future activities as a result of OFDA participation;

 

• represent OFDA in DOD conferences in the context of priorities set forth by the OS/AD. To strike a balance with lower level exercises and their operational impact, they will also place emphasis on participation in After Action Reviews (AARs), humanitarian exercises sponsored at the CINC-level and at operational level, and strategic planning exercises normally conducted through Pentagon auspices to interact with policy makers;

 

• support OFDA management in defining a strategy for military coordination which will include guidelines for determining OFDA participation in DOD operations when specific requests are made and where OFDA should request activities and participation;

 

• determine if OFDA participation in DOD humanitarian activities is necessary and useful;

 

• provide OFDA briefing and training to uniform military officers at various DOD educational institutions (War Colleges, National Defense University, Navy Postgraduate School, etc.);

 

• coordinate with DOD and DOS/PM to provide OFDA staff with briefings on military procedures, assets, roles, capabilities, culture, chain of command, and humanitarian-related activities and circulate status reports which summarize DOD activities in which OFDA personnel are involved;

 

• deploy with DOD forces in humanitarian emergencies;

 

• provide reports, debriefs and evaluations of all planning, exercises and deployments to AD/OS and appropriate OFDA staff;

 

• assist in the identification of DRM deployment needs in designated "at risk" countries where DARTs may occur and work with OS to determine appropriate DART needs as a basis for contingency planning for personnel and resources;

 

• be available for deployment to the field as DART member team; and,

 

• other duties as assigned.

 

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 all of 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, political science, or a related field), and four years of related work experience

 

OR

 

·         Bachelor's degree and graduate degree with significant study in or pertinent to the specialized field (including, but not limited to, international relations, political science, or a related field), and two years of related work experience

 

·         Specialized training and experience in the areas of planning for and responding to CBRN and/or other related events, natural and technological disaster assessment and response, and contingency planning and response to complex humanitarian emergencies

 

·         Ability to obtain a USAID security clearance

 

·         US citizenship.

 

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.

 

·         Knowledge of and experience with civilian-military planning for CBRN, CCO, and natural disaster emergencies at three levels; Washington, D.C., the Combat Command level; and at the field level;

 

·         Knowledge of the various types of CBRN and CCO incidents, natural disasters, events, and accidents, as well as the potential impacts and consequences;

 

·         Knowledge of disaster relief and humanitarian assistance concepts. Broad knowledge of the political, economic, and cultural impacts of policy decisions on relief efforts during civil conflict and natural disasters. Overseas experience is desirable in order to be able to effectively conceptualize and develop realistic, comprehensive, strategic, and operational planning documents;

 

·         Demonstrated ability to write clearly and prepare in depth reports which may include the application of a variety of analytical techniques. Ability to prepare and conduct oral presentations on a wide variety of topics, and the ability to communicate effectively with relevant parties within and outside of DCHA/OFDA;

 

·        Experience in the design, implementation and evaluation of internal and external training plans and programs 

 

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

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

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.