TITLE: Response Alternative for Technical Services - Administrative (multiple positions)

 

ISSUANCE DATE: June 28, 2002

CLOSING DATE: September 30, 2002– 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST)

 

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

Sincerely,

Jean Horton
Contracting Officer

 

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: M/OP-02-1349

2. ISSUANCE DATE: June 28, 2002

3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: September 30, 2002 – 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST)

4. POSITION TITLE: Response Alternatives for Technical Services (RATS) - Administrative

5. MARKET VALUE:   $300.01 to $390.00 per day

6. INITIAL PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: PSC contract will be 1 year in duration *(please see Statement of Limitations on Periods and Place of Performance)

7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:  Worldwide **(please see Statement of Limitations on Periods and Place of Performance)

8. JOB DESCRIPTION (TO INCLUDE EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR POSITION):

 

Please see below for:

(1)    Job Description and Qualifications

(2)    Statement of Limitations on Period and Place of Performance

(3)    Important Note Concerning the Number of Contractors to be Hired and the Closing Date

(4)    Additional Information

 

(1) JOB DESCRIPTION AND QUALIFICATIONS

 

Response Alternatives for Technical Services (RATS) will:

 

Respond to humanitarian emergencies--natural, technological and conflict-related disasters-as required, worldwide. The contractor will be required to travel on short notice for periods up to forty days as a critical component of a U.S. Government disaster and humanitarian response.

 

Administrative RATS

 

The Disaster Administrative RATS category may perform the following tasks as needed by OFDA:

 

• perform the administrative management activities including providing advice, guidance and direction on administrative planning matters;

 

• develop and interpret management policies and procedures, provide budget analysis of program proposals; provide support services, and develop program funded budgets for DART support;

 

• take responsibility for actions related to: personnel; general services; security; safety; supply management; contracting services; leasing; travel; and records management;

 

• direct the administration of current support budgets ensuring prompt and proper obligation of funds;

 

• oversee all field contracting, leasing arrangements, supply management, and travel services;

 

• plan and direct property acquisition, inventory management, and disposal programs, and develop standards for issuing, using and controlling the property of OFDA;

 

• interpret AID management regulations and direct their application to facilitate DART support;

 

• establish and maintain a directives and notice system for internal issuance of OFDA policies, procedures, and notices to inform appropriate personnel;

 

• evaluate current and future administrative needs;

 

• determine availability of support including secretarial, equipment rental, storage, office space, local hire personnel, communications, and obligating authority for procurement of supplies, commodities, and services;

 

• track and report the amount of money spent and obligated by OFDA for DART support;

 

• contribute to action planning with advise on cost estimates and resources needed to implement proposed plans;

 

• other tasks as determined by OFDA.

 

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 Requirements and Selective Factors: (Determines basic eligibility for the position. Candidates not meeting all of the basic qualifications and selective factors are considered NOT qualified for the position.)

 

Bachelor’s degree plus seven (7) years relevant work experience with the U.S. Government, an international organization or a non-governmental organization, of which at least three (3) years will have been managing an NGO or government office in a stressful environment.

 

OR

 

Master’s degree/advanced training in international relations, economics, business, administration, systems management, or related field plus five (5) years work experience with the U.S. Government, an international organization or a non-governmental organization, of which at least three (3) years will have been managing an NGO or government office in a stressful environment.

 

OR

 

Twenty (20) years relevant work experience pertinent to the specialized field of which at least six (6) years will have been managing an NGO or government office in a stressful environment.

 

OR

 

Individuals who have performed all the above functions as a Disaster Response Team Administration Officer will be considered regardless of specific years of experience.

 

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.

 

Experience as USAID Executive Officer (EXO), General Services Officer (GSO),  State Administration Officer, or DART Administrative Officer;

 

Demonstrated experience managing property, initiating and executing procurement actions, managing local personnel offices, motor pools, and performing the duties of administration officer in overseas offices;

 

Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse array of individuals and organizations involved in disaster response/preparedness/mitigation and humanitarian assistance, including U.S. Government agencies (e.g., USAID, State, U.S. Department of Defense, CDC, NOAA, USGS), international organizations, non-governmental organizations, and UN agencies;

 

Work experience in conflict affected areas;

 

Foreign Language fluency (at or above the 3/3 level) in a language other than English;

 

Excellent verbal and written communication skills as demonstrated through the preparation of briefing packets, reports, memos, cables, and other official documents.

 

(2) STATEMENT OF LIMITATIONS ON PERIOD AND PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

The purpose of this contract is to establish an employee/employer relationship with the contractor to perform services on a temporary, on-call, basis as a Response Alternative for Technical Services. It is DCHA/OFDA's intent to contract for these services for a maximum of 130 days per calendar year. As it is the government's intent to contract for temporary services of a limited duration, the contractor shall be considered a "special employee" as defined in 18 USC 202 and may, therefore, be exempt from certain requirements of various statutes governing employee (contractor) conduct and the government wide Standards of Conduct regulations. (Since these include criminal statutes, the employee (contractor) should consult with an agency ethics advisor regarding specific questions.)

The level of effort anticipated under this contract will be provided within the terms of this contract at times mutually agreed to by DCHA/OFDA and the contractor. Upon identification of a temporary need within the scope of work, DCHA/OFDA will contact contractor and provide the following information:

1.    Date contractor is needed to report to DCHA/OFDA or assignment in the field

2.    Duration of Assignment

3.    Region of operation Contractor will support; which may be worldwide

4.    SOW for the specific activity
 

Contractor will notify DCHA/OFDA within 24 hours of availability. At the time contractor accepts the assignment, contractor is expected to commit for the duration of the assignment. While contractor will be required to commit to a certain time period, it is understood that the exigencies of a disaster may require the assignment to be extended (not to exceed 130 days). Contractor shall notify OFDA at the time of commitment if their existing schedule would preclude an extension. Notification of schedule conflicts shall not necessarily disqualify contractor from the assignment but will simply assist DCHA/OFDA in recruiting a replacement. Subsequently, if contractor agrees to an extension of the duration of a particular assignment, thereafter, contract will be required to give DCHA/OFDA 10 days notice for release from the assignment.

 

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

It is OFDA’s intent to contract with multiple 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:

 

July 15, 2002

September 30, 2002

 

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.

 

(4) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

WHERE TO APPLY: 

Via mail: GlobalCorps, 1201 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20004

Via facsimile: 240-465-0244

Via email: ofda@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.