SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- Personal services contract with U.S. citizen abroad - Aviation Training Officer
- Notice Date
- 9/19/2002
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- 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-02-031-INL
- Point of Contact
- Barbara Postell, Contract Specialist, Phone 2027768743, Fax 2027768775, - Linda Gower, Contract Specialist, Phone 2027768774, Fax 2027768775,
- E-Mail Address
-
postellbj@state.gov, gowerlg@state.gov
- Description
- You have received this "Personal Services Contractor (PSC)" solicitation through the Department of State (DOS) Internet site. If you have any questions regarding this PSC you may contact the DOS Official named in the cover letter of this solicitation. If you are not using Word 97 to view this document, you will have to save the document in the format of the word processor that you are using in order to view and print any standard forms. The number of pages contained in this electronic copy may not exactly correspond to the hard paper copy, although generally all the information is contained herein. DOS is not responsible for any data/text that may not be received when retrieving this document electronically. If the recipient does not notify the contact person that they have obtained this document then any amendments to the document may not be available to the recipients. Amendments to solicitation documents generally contain information critical to the submission of an application. Aviation Training Officer ISSUANCE DATE: September 19, 2002 CLOSING DATE: October 21, 2002 SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-02-031 (INL) Gentlemen/Ladies: SUBJECT: Solicitation for Personal Services Contractor (PSC) Department of State, International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Office of Aviation, Patrick AFB, Florida, Aviation Training 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 Barbra Postell, Contract Specialist, INL/RM/MS, DOS, who may be reached at FAX No. (202) 776-8686 or E-Mail postellbj@state.gov. All applications shall be submitted by facsimile or e-mail and originals sent via mail. If sent via courier to: Barbra Postell, INL/RM/RM, Navy Hill South Department of State 2430 E. Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20520 And a copy to: INL/Airwing 1038 South Patrick Drive Hanger 985 PAFB, FL 32925 ATTN: Paul O'Sullivan/Steve Harris 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 CV 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 Word 97 or equivalent. Sincerely, Barbra J. Postell Aviation Training Officer 1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-02-031 (INL) 2. ISSUANCE DATE: September 19, 2002 3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED: October 21, 2002 FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 05:00 PM local time 4. POSITION TITLE: Aviation Training Officer 5. YEAR 2001 MARKET VALUE: GS-13 (estimated at $66,805-$75,711). The year 2002 pay comparability increase will apply. 6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: December 2002 ? December 2003 7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Patrick Air Force Base, FL 8. JOB DESCRIPTION: See below STATEMENT OF WORK I. BACKGROUND A. STATEMENT OF DUTIES 1. GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR BACKGROUND: This position is located in the Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Office of Aviation, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida. The Office of Aviation provides planning, operational and logistical support and contract oversight for the INL counter-narcotics aviation program in Central and South America. The Office of Aviation performs this mission using a fleet of more than one hundred and sixty (160) fixed and rotary wing aircraft, 700 Contractor personnel, and 52 Government and Personal Service Contractor personnel, operating in the United States and various Latin American countries. PURPOSE: The purpose of this personal service contract position is to serve as the Aviation Training Officer for the Operations Division. The incumbent provides academic instructional guidance to the contractor, oversees contractor and host nation academic, maintenance and other training. The incumbent is required to develop, coordinate, and implement training programs for U.S. Government, contractor, and host nation personnel. The incumbent reviews, develops, implements and/or contributes to a wide variety of plans, policies and procedures for organizing, training, and deploying aviation assets within or to OCONUS locations. II. Scope of Work: The Contractor shall: Develop, coordinate, organize, and implement comprehensive training programs for the Office of Aviation, i.e., Flight and Ground Programs of Instruction (POI) for: a. Night vision goggle (NVG) operations, b. Aerial gunnery training, c. Non Pilot Crew-Member training, d. Motor vehicle operator training, e. Flight line operations training, etc. Provide academic instruction to USG employees and Personal Services Contractors assigned to perform duties at Patrick AFB, Florida or OCONUS locations. Training includes the full range of theory, formal classroom instruction, and practical application. Apply the ?Fundamentals of Instruction? as listed in the FAA Flight Instructor?s Handbook during training. Apply the standard method of accomplishing tasks in accordance with the appropriate aircrew training manual (ATM) and DOS Guide to Training and Standardization. Review and recommend establishment of formal courses of instruction, training aids, training programs, training standards, training directives and related material to support the Training Program. Through the contractor training coordinator and instructors, establish training programs to ensure maximum utilization of training facilities, adherence to training standards, and to avoid duplication of training effort. Collect, review, and disseminate data on aircraft tactics, techniques, and employment in support of the counter-narcotics mission of the Office of Aviation. Maintain constant liaison with U.S. Department of Defense, Department of State, Narcotics Affairs Section (NAS), other U.S. Government agencies, and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration to keep abreast of current policies, procedures, and rules that pertain to the Office of Aviation training program. Perform contract oversight of contractor training. Ensure that contractor instructors, and standardization pilots conform to the standards of the Office of Aviation Training Program. Prepare periodic contractor performance reports for the Contracting Officer?s Representative. Perform flight duties as C-208, C-27, or OV-10 Pilot as required. Actual tasks may be any task from the respective INL Air Wing Aircraft Aircrew Training Manual. III. Desired Qualifications: In-depth knowledge of Aircrew Training and Standardization Programs, to include operating directives, training and standardization publications, aircrew training manuals, and related documents. Knowledge of U.S. Federal Aviation Administration regulations, including, but not limited to FAR Part 1, 61, 67, 91, 133, 135, 137, 141, 143, and 830. Knowledge of the employment of aircraft in an aviation operations; including capabilities, limitations and techniques of employment of fixed and rotary wing aircraft. Extensive experience as a training developer and as a ground/flight instructor involved in the training and standardization of pilots and or maintenance/logistics/administrative personnel within a formal training program. Certification as U.S. FAA Flight Instructor and FAA Flight Instructor Instrument is required. Minimum flight time of 1,000 hours required. Extensive night and instrument instruction experience highly desired. Ability to demonstrate aeronautical knowledge and skill via oral/written/flight performance evaluations/examinations in accordance with established DOS INL Office of Aviation Aircrew Training Program. Knowledge of and skill in operation of desktop computer based word processing systems. IV. Selection Criteria: Applicants who meet the qualification requirements will be further evaluated to determine the extent to which their qualifications indicate that they possess the knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics described below. Factor 1. (Contract Oversight). Offeror?s ability to: a. Perform contract oversight of contractor training and standardization. b. Ensure that contractor instructors, and standardization pilots conform to the standards of the Office of Aviation Training Program. c. Prepare periodic contractor performance reports for the Contracting Officer?s Representative. Factor 2. (Assist the Division Chief) Offeror?s ability to a. Review and recommend establishment of formal courses of instruction, training aids, training programs, training standards, training directives and related material to support the Training Program. Through the contractor training coordinator and instructors, establish training programs to ensure maximum utilization of training facilities, adherence to training standards, and to avoid duplication of training effort. b. Collect, review, and disseminate data on aircraft tactics, techniques, and employment in support of the counter-narcotics mission of the Office of Aviation. Maintain constant liaison with U.S. Department of Defense, Department of State, Narcotics Affairs Section (NAS), other U.S. Government agencies, and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration to keep abreast of current policies, procedures, and rules that pertain to the Office of Aviation training and standardization program. Factor 3. (Develop, Coordinate, Organize and Implement Operational and Training Systems and Procedures). Offeror?s ability to: a. Develop, coordinate, organize, and implement comprehensive training programs for the Office of Aviation. b. Provide academic instruction to USG employees and Personal Service Contractors assigned to perform flight duties at Patrick AFB, Florida or OCONUS locations. Training includes the full range of theory, formal classroom instruction, and practical application. Applies the ?Fundamentals of Instruction? as listed in the FAA Flight Instructor?s Handbook during training. Applies the standard method of accomplishing tasks in accordance with the appropriate aircrew training manual (ATM) and DOS Guide to Training and Standardization. c. Perform flight duties as C-208, C-27, or OV-10 Pilot as required. Actual tasks may be any task from the respective INL Air Wing Aircraft Aircrew Training Manual. Factor 4. (Past Performance). Offeror?s previous experience and quality of performance. (Evaluator may use all evaluation information available at the time of the evaluation, whether provided by the applicant or obtained from references). V. Compensation: Compensation for the position will be negotiated as follows: level of experience will dictate the salary level within the grade range. Entry-level salary will normally be at the first step of the grade range for the position. However, consideration will be given to the successful applicant's experience that is specifically relevant to the position to be filled. Number of years of relevant experience will determine at what step within the grade range the successful applicant will be compensated. VI. AS A MATTER OF POLICY, AND AS APPROPRIATE UNLESS THE PSC IS A RESIDENT-HIRE, A PSC IS NORMALLY AUTHORIZED THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS: 1. BENEFITS Employee'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). * Temporary Quarters Subsistence 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 99-09 PSC's Annual Health Insurance Costs 99-07 Contractual Coverage for Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) Services 98-16 Annual Salary Increase for USPSCs 98-19 Home Leave under USPSCs 98-24 Use of Compensatory (Comp) Time by PSCs 98-25 Defense Base Act (DBA) Coverage and DBA Waiver List 97-16 Class Justification for Use of Other Than Full & Open Competition for Personal Services Contracts with U.S. Citizens Contracted with Locally with CCNs and TCNs Subject to the Local Compensation Plan, and for Overseas Contracts of $250,000 or Less 97-11 1997 FICA & Medicare Tax Rates for Personal Services Contracts 97-03 New USAID Contractor Employee Physical Examination 96-19 U. S. Personal Services Contract (USPSC) - Leave 94-09 Sunday Pay for U.S. Personal Services Contractors (PSCs) 93-17 Financial Disclosure Requirements Under a Personal Services Contract (PSC) LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS FOR PSCs 1. Standard Form 171. **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 thru 5 shall only be completed upon the advice of the Contracting Officer that an applicant is the successful candidate for the job.
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