USAID Job Opening
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TITLE: Response Alternative for Technical
Services (multiple positions) SOLICITATION
NO: M/OP-03-004 ISSUANCE DATE: September 20, 2002 CLOSING DATE: June 30, 2003 Gentlemen/Ladies: SUBJECT: Solicitation for Personal
Services Contractor (PSC) The United States Government, represented
by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Bureau for
Humanitarian Response (BHR), 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, Kim Hupp Contracting Officer 1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: M/OP-03-004 2. ISSUANCE DATE: September 20, 2002 3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: June 30,
2003 - 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) 4. POSITION TITLE: Response Alternatives
for Technical Services (RATS) 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 All RATS will: General Disaster RATS: The General Disaster RATS may perform the
following tasks as needed by OFDA: conduct initial assessments, recommend
appropriate relief, and facilitate and coordinate actual U.S. Government
emergency response activities; maintain liaison with other responders
and host governments; provide coordination and managerial
oversight of OFDA-funded activities; perform the administrative management
activities including providing advice, guidance and direction on
administrative planning matters; take responsibility for actions related
to: personnel; general services; security; safety; supply management;
contracting services; leasing; travel; and records management; identify disaster mitigation measures
that could be linked to disaster response activities; coordinate delivery of relief supplies
provided by OFDA; interpret USAID management regulations
and direct their application to facilitate DART support 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; Serve on a Washington Response Management
Team, as appropriate; Provide back-up to OFDA/Washington
Disaster Operations Specialists or Regional Coordinators engage in appropriate training either as
a participant and/or trainer; assist in the development of various
types of country/regional strategies; and, 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 years
relevant work experience with the U.S. Government, an international
organization or a non-governmental organization, of which at least three
years will have been in disaster or emergency response field OR Master’s
degree/advanced training in international relations, economics, food policy,
public health or related field plus 5 years work experience with the U.S.
Government, an international organization or a non-governmental organization,
of which at least three years will have been in disaster emergency response
field; basic computer skills, including
knowledge of and proficiency in Microsoft WORD and MS Excel ability to operate a 4-wheel drive,
standard shift vehicle in cross-country conditions excellent verbal and written
communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills. 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. Demonstrated
work experience in the field of disaster response/preparedness/mitigation and
humanitarian Assistance. 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 Department, Department of Defense, CDC, NOAA, USGS), international organizations, non-governmental organizations, and UN agencies. Additional
work experience with the U.S. Government, an international organization or a
non-governmental organization surpassing the amount required by the basic
qualifications in a team leader or senior management position. Work
experience in conflict affected areas. Foreign
Language abilities in one or more major world language with the preference
given to abilities that equal or surpass the 3/3 level or an indigenous
language at the 2/2 level. (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 BHR/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 BHR/OFDA and the contractor. Upon identification of a
temporary need within the scope of work, BHR/OFDA will contact contractor and
provide the following information: 1. Date
contractor is needed to report to BHR/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 BHR/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 BHR/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 BHR/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: October
25, 2002 February
28, 2003 June
30, 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. (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 resume, OF-612, Optional Application for Federal Employment, or any
other written format you choose (SF-171, Application for Federal Employment,
is also acceptable). 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.
Applications must be postmarked no later than the closing date of the
announcement and received no later than 3 workdays after the closing
date. 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 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. |