SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- U.S. Personal Services Contractor (USPSC) Executive Officer for USAID/Sri Lanka
- Notice Date
- 6/26/2003
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- Agency for International Development, Overseas Missions, India USAID-New Delhi, Dept. of State, Washington, DC, 20521-9000
- ZIP Code
- 20521-9000
- Solicitation Number
- 383-03-001
- Response Due
- 7/15/2003
- Archive Date
- 8/15/2003
- Point of Contact
- P. Sashidharan Menon, Acquisition Specialist, Phone 011-91-11-2419-8019, Fax 011-91-2419-8390(D)/8454/8612, - Jerry Kryschtal, Contracting Officer, Phone 91-11-419-8796, Fax 91-11-419-8390 or 8612,
- E-Mail Address
-
pmenon@usaid.gov, jkryschtal@usaid.gov
- Description
- EXECUTIVE OFFICER, USAID/SRI LANKA SOLICITATION NUMBER: 383-03-001 ISSUANCE DATE: June 26, 2003 CLOSING DAE: July 15, 2003 SUBJECT: Solicitation for U.S. Personal Services Contractor (USPSC) Executive Officer for USAID/Sri Lanka. The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking applications (SF-171 or OF-612) from U.S. Citizens only. Submissions shall be in accordance with the attached information at the place and time specified. Further, applicants must be available to begin work August 18, 2003. Applicants must state availability within this time frame in the application or covering letter. This USPSC advertisement is published by USAID/New Delhi in FEDBIZOPPS for USAID/Sri Lanka but all questions concerning this announcement must be directed to Carol R. Becker, Mission Director, who may be reached at 94-1-472855, Fax 94-1-472850 or e-mail at:cbecker@usaid.gov. All applications may be submitted by mail, facsimile or e-mail (solicitation number must be referenced in any response to this announcement). If sent via courier: Carol R. Becker, Ph.D. Mission Director USAID/Sri Lanka 44, Galle Road Colombo 3, Sri Lanka. If sent via U.S. mail to: Carol R. Becker, Ph.D. Mission Director Department of State/USAID 6100 Colombo Place Washington, D.C. 20521-6100. If sent via e-mail attachment (Please note on “subject line”, number of this solicitation): Send to cbecker@usaid.gov. Application Forms: USG Standard Form 171 or Optional Form 612 can be located at the USAID website: http://www.usaid.gov/procurement_bus_opp/procurement/forms. USAID/Sri Lanka anticipates awarding one (1) PSC contract as a result of this solicitation, subject to availability of funds. USAID/Sri Lanka reserves the right not to award any contract as a result of this solicitation. Applicants should retain for their record copies of all enclosures that accompany their application. Please reference the number of this solicitation when sending your application. Submissions made via e-mail must be in Word 2000. Cordially, Carol R. Becker Mission Director USAID/Sri Lanka. 1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: 383-03-001 2. ISSUANCE DATE: June 25, 2003 3. CLOSING DATE: July 15, 2003 4. POSITION TITLE: Executive Officer 5. MARKET VALUE: GS-14 equivalent ($72,381 - $94,098) 6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Fourteen Months with the possibility of an additional one year, subject to the Mission requirement and availability of funds. 7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Colombo, Sri Lanka 8. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Mission Director 9. STATEMENT OF WORK: NATURE AND SCOPE OF WORK: The Executive Officer serves as the principal advisor to the Mission Director and mission staff with full responsibility for providing leadership, advice and staff support in the administrative management functional areas of: management analysis; office services management; budget planning, formulation and control; procurement of commodities, services, supplies, equipment and facilities; property and supply management; personnel management and services; housing; transportation; equipment and maintenance services; communications and records management and space planning. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION: The contractor, under the direct supervision of the AID Mission Director, or his/her designee shall be responsible for managing the full range of EXO services at USAID/Sri Lanka. S/he shall: Be responsible for advising the Mission on best practices for planning, implementing and evaluating management functions of the USAID office in Sri Lanka; Provides policy advice and guidance on the management and support functions and services required for effective program implementation; Develops and prescribes appropriate internal mission management systems and policies. Plans and directs continuous evaluation of the organization, staffing and services of the mission to ensure maximum utilization of material and human resources. Establishes and maintains a directive system for internal issuance of policies, procedures and notices to Mission personnel. As a senior staff officer, participates in project planning and review, in evaluating support implications, feasibility, projected costs and drafting or advising on appropriate support budgets; Provides expert advice to the Director on the support services required by AID that are provided through a consolidated services arrangement under the ICASS and monitor the adequacy of such services in terms of quality and quantity. Act as the advisor to the Director on what actions are required to ensure compliance with the ICASS agreements; Establishes effective working relationships with the U.S. Embassy, cooperating government, other U.S. Government and voluntary agencies, other institutions and contractors operating within the cooperating country. Responsible for advising and supporting the Mission Director on the full range of personnel matters, including developing and implementation of appropriate personnel procedures, in accordance with USAID directives; Develops the operating expense budget for the mission; direct the administration of the operating expense budget ensuring prompt and legal obligation of funds. Provide day-to-day oversight to the financial staff (technical supervision provided by USAID RFMO/India). Assumes leadership in planning and conducting staff development activities, including training and awards program. Represents USAID in such interagency fora as the ICASS Working Group, the Inter-Agency Housing Board, Post Employment Committee, Inter-Agency Awards Program, etc. Oversees procurement, installation, training, usage and development of Mission ADP capability. Responsible for administering the Mission security program under the guidance of the Regional Security Officer. EXO serves as unit security officer for the Mission. Responsible for establishing and maintaining an active continuing program for managing the mission’s records management program in accordance with the provisions of ADS 502. SUPERVISION/OVERSIGHT OVER OTHERS Manage, supervise and mentor: one General Services Assistant, FSN-8; one Computer Systems Manager, FSN-10; one Acquisition Specialist, FSN-10; three Chauffeurs; one Personnel Assistant, FSN-9; one Reproduction/Mail Clerk, FSN-04; one Accountant, FSN-10; one Voucher Examiner, FSN-08. QUALIFICATIONS: A. Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or relevant management experience is required. B. Experience: Seven years of progressively responsible government administration experience with any USG agency desirable, USAID in particular. Experience in building renovation in accordance with US Government physical security standards is essential. Working knowledge of USAID’s policies and programming is essential. Demonstrated proficiency in USAID administrative policies, regulations, budgets, methodologies, and documentation. Strong interpersonal skills enabling him/her to establish and maintain strong contacts with counterparts both inside and outside of USAID, and to work collaboratively with USAID customers. Demonstrated ability to train and motivate staff is required. Previous management, supervisory and staff development skills are required. Cultural sensitivity is required. SELECTION CRITERIA: Length and relevance of experience - 50% Managerial and Leadership skills - 30% Education and Training - 20% OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Applicants for this position must be able to obtain USAID secret security clearance and medical clearance. AS A MATTER OF POLICY, AND AS APPROPRIATE, A USPSC IS NORMALLY AUTHORIZED THE FOLLOWING: Benefits 1. Employee’s FICA contribution 2. Contribution towards Health and Life Insurance 3. Pay Comparability Adjustment 4. Annual Salary Increase 5. Eligibility for Workers Compensation 6. Annual and Sick Leave 7. Shipment and storage of household effects 8. Shipment of POV (Private Own Vehicle) 9. Dependent travel and other Offshore benefits and allowances as permitted for USAID direct hires. Allowances 1. Temporary Lodging Allowance (Section 120) * 2. Living Quarters Allowance (Section 130) * 3. Post Allowance (Section 220) * 4. Supplemental Post Allowance (Section 230) * 5. Separate Maintenance Allowance (Section 260) * 6. Education Allowance (Section 270) * 7. Education Travel (Section 280) * 8. Post Differential (Chapter 500) (20%) * 9. Payments during Evacuation/Authorized Departure (Section 600) * FEDERAL TAXES: PSCs are not exempt from payment of Federal Income taxes under the foreign earned income exclusion. CONTRACT INFORMATION BULLETINS (CIBs) PERTAINING TO USPSCs 1. 99-9 Personal Services Contracts (PSC) Annual Health 2. 99-7 Contractual Coverage for Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) Services 3. 98-25 Defense Base Act (DBA) Coverage and DBA Waiver List 4. 98-24 Use of Compensatory (Comp) Time by USPSCs 5. 98-23 Guidance Regarding Classified Contract Security and Incumbent Personnel Security Requirements 6. 98-16 Annual Salary Increase for USPSCs 7. 98-14 Change in Required Application Form for USPSCs 8. 98-10 Personal Services Contracts (USPSCs) Annual Health Insurance Costs 9. 98-5 Contractual Coverage for Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) Services 10. 97-16 Class Justification for Use of Other Than Full & Open Competition for Personal Services Contracts with U.S. Citizens Contracted Locally and with CCNs and TCNs Subject to the Local Compensation Plan, and for Overseas Contracts of $250,000 or Less 11. 97-11 (Corrected) 1997 FICA & Medicare Tax Rates for Personal Services Contracts 12. 97-3 New USAID Incumbent Employee Physical Examination 13. 96-23 Unauthorized Provision in Personal Services Contract 14. 96-19 U.S. Personal Services Contract (USPSC) – Leave 15. 96-8 Determining a Market Value for USPSCs Hired Under Appendix D, Handbook 14 16. 94-9 Sunday Pay for U.S. Personal Services Incumbents (USPSCs) 17. 93-17 Financial Disclosure Requirements Under a Personal Services Contract (USPSC) LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS FOR USPSCs 1. Standard Form 171 or Optional Form 612 2. Incumbent 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 requirement office. * Standardized Regulations (Government Civilians Foreign Areas) ** The forms listed as 2 through 5 shall only be completed upon the advice of the Contracting Officer that an applicant is the successful candidate for the job.
- Web Link
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Link to FedBizOpps document.
(http://www.eps.gov/spg/AID/OM/INA/383-03-001/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: USAID/Colombo
- Country: Sri Lanka
- Country: Sri Lanka
- Record
- SN00358456-F 20030628/030626231407 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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FedBizOpps.gov Link to This Notice
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