PRESOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Standardization Aviation Advisor
- Notice Date
- 12/13/2001
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, INL RM MS, 2430 E Street, N.W., South Building SA-4 Navy Hill, Washington, DC, 20520
- ZIP Code
- 20520
- Solicitation Number
- PSC-02-005
- Response Due
- 1/11/2002
- Archive Date
- 1/26/2002
- Point of Contact
- Mary Pat Hayes-Crow, Logistics Management Specialist, Phone 2027768373, Fax 2027768775, - Linda Gower, Contract Specialist, Phone 2027768774, Fax 2027768775,
- E-Mail Address
-
hayes-crowmp2@state.gov, gowerlg@state.gov
- Description
- The U.S. Department of State, Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, has a requirement for a personal services contract position to serve as a Standardization Aviation Advisor for the Narcotics Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Bogota, Colombia. The incumbent will provide academic and flight instruction in single and multi-engine helicopters; oversee contractor and host nation academic and flight training; administer the Aviation Standardization/Safety Program. The following provides the Statement of Work. The incumbent: (a) Develops, coordinates, organizes, implements and oversees a comprehensive flight standardization program based on Aircrew Training Manuals, standardized aviation operations direactives and standardized guidance for aviation training. (b) Implements a standardized Aviation Safety Plan based on the INL Air Wing Safety directives to include a standardized accident/incident procedures. (c) Reviews and recommends necessary changes to formal courses of instruction, training aids, training programs, training standards, training directives and related material to support the Aviation Standardization Program. Recommends additional training programs as required to enhance maximum benefit of aviation training funds. (d) Oversees development of Aircrew Training Manuals (ATMs) and ensures standards are known and met by all aircrew members. (e) Collects, reviews, and disseminates operational data on aviation tactics, techniques, and procedures to support the counternarcotics mission of the CNP Air Service. Maintains constant liaison between the CNP and the U.S. Department of State, NAS, Department of Defense and other U.S. and host nation Government agencies to maintain information flow between agencies and avoid duplication of effort. (f) Establishes and monitors implementation of an active no-notice pilot evaluation program to ensure pilot proficiency in all required tasks. (g) Develops and implements a flying hour management program to insure the most effective use of Air Service assets and monitor use of USG-supported aviation assets. (h) Monitor long-range and short-range training plans to ensure all requirements are met. (i) Identifies best training sources to meet CNP requirements. Maintains contact with U.S. military and civilian training providers. (j) Supervises all contract instructor pilots. (k) Prepares periodic performance reports for NAS Aviation Program Manager. (l) Performs limited Contracting Officer?s Representative duties for key equipment acquisitions, training contracts, construction projects, etc. (m) May be called on to perform academic and flight pilot instruction and flight duties as required. May be called on to conduct performance evaluations. Flight duties may include day, night unaided, and with Night Vision Goggles (NVG) in both visual meteorological conditions and instrument meteorological conditions. Flights may include NOE (Nap-of-the-earth), contour and/or low-level flight external load operations utilizing the helicopter mounted cargo hook, rescue hoist operations, and emergency procedure training/evaluation for initial entry rotary wing student qualification. II. Minimum Requirements: a. U.S. citizen, eligible for a State Department security clearance. b. Bachelor Degree from an accredited institution or equivalent (i.e., Associates degree with five years related experience, or ten years related experience in the military, law enforcement, international development, international affairs, or public administration). c. Typing and basic computer skills needed to use information technology and management systems required. Computer skills should include word processing and spreadsheet applications. d. Spanish language ability at the Foreign Service Institute Level R/3, S/3 or the Defense Language Proficiency test (DLPT) level 3/3 is required. e. FAA Helicopter pilot rated or military equivalency. FAA commercial/instrument pilot rating or military equivalency. Highly experienced in the operation of aircraft as a pilot. f. Skill in the operation of rotary wing aircraft as a flight instructor. Certification as an U.S. FAA Flight Instructor, Rotorcraft, Helicopter is highly desirable; however, experience as an equivalent military rotary wing instructor pilot is acceptable. Incumbent should possess experience as a military or civil rotary wing instrument flight instructor/evaluator. g. In-depth knowledge of aviation aircrew training and standardization programs to include operating directives training and standardization publications, aircrew training manuals, and related documents. h. In-depth knowledge of tactical employment of rotary wing aircraft in counternarcotics operations including capabilities, limitations and techniques of employment of available aircraft. Must have extensive experience as a flight instructor pilot in the training and standardization of pilots within an established U.S. Government formal aircrew training program. i. Ability to demonstrate aeronautical knowledge and skill via oral/written performance evaluations/examinations. j. Must be physically qualified to live in Colombia and willing to engage in frequent in-country travel to remote locations. The work is both physical and sedentary in nature and involves activity at both the main and field locations and Embassy offices. k. Familiarity with U.S. and Latin America counternarcotics operations desired. l. Experience in aviation operations and aviation safety, to include accident investigation highly desirable. m. Fixed wing aviation qualification and experience desirable. III. Position Elements a. Supervisory Controls: The incumbent reports to the NAS Aviation Program Manager who will act as the Contracting Officer?s Representative (COR). The Contract Administrator shall be the INL Contracting Officer and is designated alternate for the NAS Aviation Program Manager when absent. The individual exercises wide latitude for independent action, initiating projects and executing approved new programs under general supervision. Completed work is reviewed for timeliness and effectiveness. b. Exercise of Judgment: Exercise of judgment and detailed understanding of operating controls of information management systems' hardware and all software required to manage NAS' aviation and ground operations. c. Authority to make commitments: None. d. Nature, Level and Purpose of Contacts: Will maintain good working relationships with USG and Colombian nationals working on counter-narcotics efforts. Work Environment: The work is primarily conducted in an office or aircraft hangar with some travel to the field for meetings, conferences, activity reviews, and field inspections/flight evaluations. Flight duties are performed in UH-1H, BH-212 or UH-60 helicopters at various airfields in Colombia; however, the incumbent may be required to perform flight duties at field sites under primitive conditions. Some field sites have been declared hazardous duty locations by the Department of State due to hostile activities of the narco-traffickers and therefore pose significant risk to the incumbent at these sites. IV. Evaluation Criteria a. Offeror?s ability to plan and analyze operational data on aviation tactics, techniques and procedures to support the counternarcotics missions. Offeror?s experience and knowledge of tactical employment of rotary wing aircraft in counternarcotics operations. b. Offeror?s experience in establishing and monitoring flight standardization programs, performance evaluations and training objectives. c. Offeror?s aeronautical qualifications and flight experience, and ability to provide tactical employment advice and instruction to helicopter pilots. d. Past Performance evaluation of applicant?s ability to perform under the contract. In conducting the evaluation, the Government reserves the right to utilize all evaluation information available at the time of evaluation, whether provided by the applicant or obtained from other sources. Interested parties may submit an OF-612 or SF-171, a resume and Department of State, Narcotics Affairs Section, American Embassy Bogota, Standardization Aviation Advisor. 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 Mary Pat Hayes-Crow, Contracting Officer, INL/RM/MS, DOS, who may be reached at FAX No. (202) 776-8775 or E-Mail hayes-crowmp2@state.gov. All applications shall be submitted by facsimile or e-mail and originals sent via mail. If sent via courier to: Mary Pat Hayes-Crow, INL/RM/RM, Navy Hill South Department of State 2201 C Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20520 And a copy to: Robert Carlson Narcotics Affairs Section American Embassy Bogota APO AA 34038 E-Mail carlsonrw@state.gov or fax 571-315-2172 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 resume 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 WordPerfect 5.1 or Word 97. Sincerely, Mary Pat Hayes-Crow, Contracting Officer 1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-02-005(INL) 2. ISSUANCE DATE: December 13, 2001 3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED January 11, 2002 FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 16:00 PM local time 4. POSITION TITLE: Standardization Aviation Advisor 5. MARKET VALUE: FP/2 6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: February 2002 - February, 2003 7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Bogota, Colombia THIS IS THE ENTIRE SOLICITATION. NO OTHER SOLICITATION WILL BE SENT OUT.
- Place of Performance
- Address: Bogota
- Country: Colombia
- Country: Colombia
- Record
- SN20011213/00006152-011214104535 (fbodaily.com)
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