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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JUNE 11, 2004 FBO #0928
SOLICITATION NOTICE

R -- VIP Protection Advisor

Notice Date

6/9/2004
 

Notice Type

Solicitation Notice
 

NAICS

928120 — International Affairs
 

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

PSC04028AINL
 

Response Due

7/9/2004
 

Archive Date

7/24/2004
 

Point of Contact

Linda Gower, Contract Specialist, Phone 2027768774, Fax 2027768775, - Linda Gower, Contract Specialist, Phone 2027768774, Fax 2027768775,
 

E-Mail Address

gowerlg@state.gov, gowerlg@state.gov
 

Description

VIP Protection Advisor ISSUANCE DATE: 06/09/04 CLOSING DATE: 07/09/04 SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-04-028 (INL) Gentlemen/Ladies: SUBJECT: Solicitation for Personal Services Contractor (PSC), Department of State, Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs. 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 Linda Gower, Contracting Officer, INL/RM/MS, DOS, who may be reached at FAX No. (202) 776-8775 or E-Mail gowerlg@state.gov. All applications shall be submitted by facsimile or e-mail and originals sent via mail. If sent via courier to: Linda Gower, INL/RM/RM, Navy Hill South (SA-4) Department of State 2430 E. Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20520 And Mike Rankin NAS, AmEmbassy APO AA 34038 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 that 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, Linda G. Gower, Contracting Officer 1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-04-028 (INL) 2. ISSUANCE DATE: 06/09/04 3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED: 07/09/04 FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 16:00 PM local time 4. POSITION TITLE: VIP Protection Advisor 5. MARKET VALUE: FP-3 through FP-2, Step 1-7 ($57,410-$84,600) 6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: August 2004-August 2005, extendable as required. 7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Bogota, Colombia 8. JOB DESCRIPTION: See below A.1. GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR At the direction of the National Security Council, Regional Security Office (RSO) Bogota has developed a protection training and advisory program. This program is funded by NAS and managed by the RSO. Its purpose is to improve the capabilities of the Government of Colombia (GOC) to protect the Colombian President, Vice President, and Minister of Defense, and the Mayor of Bogota (the capital city of Colombia). These advisory services and training will be provided in Bogota, Colombia, rather then the traditional U.S.-based protection training, because it is more cost effective and allows larger numbers of GOC protection personnel to receive training in a shorter period of time than can be accomplished in the United States. 2. Position Description: a VIP Protection Advisor will perform the following basic functions: A. Provide on-the-spot advisory services to heads of security and shift agents during VIP Protection Operations for the GOC President, Vice President, Minister of Defense, and the Mayor of Bogot?; B. Assess each protection detail?s needs and procure required security equipment; C. Conduct VIP protection training for all GOC protection personnel in accordance with Department of State (DOS) Antiterrorism Assistance Program standards (eight basic three-week VIP protection courses and twelve monthly advanced training seminars); D. Draft of monthly assessment reports on all protection missions, commenting on performance, assets, and needed program improvements; E. Ensure that USG-provided commodities and equipment are effectively utilized and that fraud, waste, and mismanagement are prevented through continuous oversight and end-use monitoring in program operational areas; F. Assist in budget preparation and program planning; G. Brief State Department, Congressional, and other visiting officials on the status of the project; assist in developing appropriate itineraries and in escorting official travelers, as directed; and H. Assisting the VIP Protection Training Manager in developing curriculum and conducting training at a centralized Colombian VIP Training Academy for selected VIP protection details. 3. Minimim Qualifications: A. U.S. citizenship, subject to DOS security clearance; B. A combination of three years operational and/or training experience in law enforcement or military VIP protection or special operations tactics; preferred experience would include training provided as an agent with the State Department Diplomatic Security Service, U.S. Secret Service, Special Operations Forces; C. Experience writing and developing curriculum in VIP protection training courses; D. Experience in VIP protection work; E. Physically qualified to live and work in Colombia and to engage in frequent in-country travel to and within remote locations; and 4. Required Skills/Abilities: A. Meet Department of State firearms qualification standards; B. Represent USG with professional bearing in all meetings and dealings with GOC senior leaders, host-country counterparts, embassy personnel, and all Colombian nationals; C. Working knowledge of Spanish and ability to communicate with agents, principals, staffs, and others involved in protection environment; D. Knowledge of office procedures and report writing; E. Ability to work with minimum supervision under strenuous and challenging conditions; F. Computer literacy; must be able to competently use various Microsoft programs, to include preparing PowerPoint presentations and databases; and G. Possess clear, concise, and formal oral and written communications skills. 5. Supervision Received/Contract Administration: A. The Regional Security Officer, American Embassy, Bogota, shall be designated as the supervising officer and will coordinate all work with the contractor and review contractor's performance at significant stages of its development. B. The NAS Management Officer, American Embassy, Bogota, shall be designated as the Contracting Officer?s Representative (COR) and is authorized to act for the contracting officer in matters concerning technical clarification, inspection and, after concurrence by the contracting officer, acceptance of contractor?s performance under the contract. C. In no instance, however, shall the COR be authorized to alter or modify the specifications or the contract terms and conditions or waive the government?s requirement, price, or other terms and conditions, as it is only the contracting officer that can authorize such changes in writing. 6. Guidelines: guidance is provided from the supervisor in the RSO and the COR in the NAS Management Office. Given the operational setting of Colombia, with its internal conflict, constant physical danger and frequently remote sites where the VIP protection program must conduct operations, the ability to demonstrate great originality, resourcefulness and ingenuity is imperative. 7. Complexity: a VIP Protection Advisor will advise and assist the RSO and the GOC in all aspects of VIP protection operations. 8. Scope and Effects: assignments or objectives sought may involve extensive analysis and investigation to detect and resolve problems that impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of future VIP protection operations and programs. 9. Personal Contacts: contacts are with all levels of host-government personnel, particularly in the offices of the President, Vice President, Minister of Defense, and the Mayor of Bogota, and often at the major-to-colonel military ranks. 10. Purpose of contacts: the incumbent serves as the RSO liaison with the offices of the president, vice president, minister of defense, and the mayor of Bogota concerning implementation of the training program, and must often employ persuasion, diplomacy and cooperation to achieve and further USG goals. 11. Evaluation Factors: Factor 1. Experience and knowledge in VIP protection and security Factor 2. Experience working in a foreign country, including ability to coordinate with at a working level with counterparts Factor 3. Skill in oral and written communication to prepare and present analyses, recommendations and solutions, including proposals and reports Factor 4. Knowledge of VIP protection training delivery D. 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. E. AS A MATTER OF POLICY, 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, and except for U.S. resident hires). * (A) 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 (see www.usaid.gov/procurement_bus_opp/procurement/forms. **2. Contractor Physical Examination (DS-1622, 08-2001). **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.
 

Place of Performance

Address: Bogota

Zip Code: na

Country: Colombia
 

Record

SN00600850-W 20040611/040609211847 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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