SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- Personal Services Contract with U.S. citizen Abroad, Fixed Wing Aviation Advisor
- Notice Date
- 4/11/2005
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 561990
— All Other Support Services
- 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-05-030-INL
- Response Due
- 5/11/2005
- Archive Date
- 5/26/2005
- 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. Fixed Wing Aviation Advisor ISSUANCE DATE: April 11, 2005 CLOSING DATE: May 11, 2005 SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-05-030(INL) Gentlemen/Ladies: SUBJECT: Solicitation for Personal Services Contractor (PSC) Department of State, Narcotics Affairs Section, American Embassy Lima, Peru, Fixed Wing 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 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 postellbj@state.gov And a copy to: American Embassy Lima APO AA 34031-500 ATTN: Narcotics Affairs Section/Toby Davis E-Mail: DavisTK2@state.gov 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 Contract Specialist 1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-05-030(INL) 2. ISSUANCE DATE: April 11, 2005 3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED: May 11, 2005 FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 05:00 PM local time 4. POSITION TITLE: Fixed Wing Aviation Advisor 5. YEAR 2005 MARKET VALUE: FP-3 through FP-2 (estimated at $58,845-$86,714). The year 2005 pay comparability increase will apply. 6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: July 2005 ? July 2006 7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Lima, Peru 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 THE PURPOSE OF THIS PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT AVIATION ADVISOR POSITION IS TO SUPPORT THE NARCOTICS AFFAIRS SECTION (NAS) AT THE AMERICAN EMBASSY IN LIMA, PERU, IN THE DESIGN AND IMPLMENTATION OF THE BILATERAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AND GOVERNMENT OF PERU (GOP) INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL PROJECT. THE INCUMBENT IS EXPECTED TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE AND ADVICE ON BOTH TECHNICAL AVIATION MATTERS AS WELL AS MORE GENERAL PROGRAMMATIC ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH THE GOAL OF ENHANCING PERU'S DRUG ENFORCEMENT ABILITIES WHILE DRAWING UPON U.S. FUNDED AS WELL AS GOP AVIATION ASSETS. II. Scope of Work: A. IMPLEMENT AND OVERSEE EXECUTION OF OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE TRAINING PROGRAMS PROVIDING BILATERAL AVIATION SUPPORT TO GOP LAW ENFORCEMENT, COCA ERADICATION OR OTHER COUNTERNARCOTICS PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES. THE AVIATION ADVISOR SHALL ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT, DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF NAS/INL AVIATION PROJECTS, EXERCISING PROJECT OVERSIGHT FUNCTIONS AS INSTRUCTED BY THE NAS DIRECTOR AND THE SENIOR AVIATION ADVISOR. B. SERVE AS NAS LIAISON WITH STATE DEPARTMENT CONTRACTOR CREWS FLYING AND MAINTAINING THE INL/OA B1900D LOGISTICS SUPPORT AIRCRAFT AND C-208 UTILITY AIRCRAFT. PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATION, SUPERVISION, AND OVERSIGHT OF TRANSPORT OPERATIONS. ENSURE CARGO LOADING AND MANIFESTING ARE SAFE AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH INL/GOP DIRECTIVES. REVIEW CONTRACTOR FLIGHT OPERATIONS PROCEDURES, AND MONITOR CONTRACTOR PILOT PROFICIENCY. SUBMIT PERIODIC WRITTEN EVALUATIONS OF THE CONTRACTOR'S ACTIVITIES TO THE SENIOR AVIATION ADVISOR FOR CONSIDERATION IN THE PREPARATION OF THE MONTHLY AWARD FEE EVALUATION. C. EVALUATE HOST COUNTRY AND CIVILIAN CONTRACT AIRCRAFT FOR SAFETY OF FLIGHT WHEN PROVIDING AIRLIFT SUPPORT TO NAS/INL FUNDED OPERATIONS. ALSO EVALUATE LANDING STRIPS AND FACILITIES FOR SUITABILITY FOR INL/OA B1900D, C-208, AND UH-1H OPERATIONS. D. AS REQUIRED, PROVIDE ADVICE AND COORDINATION ON OPERATIONS AND MATTERS PERTAINING TO AVIATION MAINTENANCE FIELD SUPPORT; PROVIDE ON-GOING OVERSIGHT TO PERUVIAN AIR POLICE PILOTS WHO HAVE BEEN TRAINED UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE PROGRAM AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FUTURE TRAINING INITIATIVES. E. UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE NAS FIELD COORDINATOR (EFC), ASSIST IN THE COORDINATION AND MONITORING OF ALL NAS AND INL/OA SPONSORED ACTIVITIES IN SUPPORT OF PERUVIAN COUNTERNARCOTICS OPERATIONS (AT BASE AND FORWARD DEPLOYED LOCATIONS). SERVES AS THE EFC IN PUCALLPA (AND THE NAS AVIATION OPERATIONS COORDINATOR AT OTHER FORWARD OPERATING SITES EAST OF THE ANDES) FOR OVERSIGHT AND SUPERVISION OF COUNTERNARCOTICS AVIATION ACTIVITIES OR OTHER COUNTERNARCOTICS PROGRAMS UNDER THE BILATERAL AVIATION PROGRAM. F. PREPARE AVIATION-RELATED REPORTS AND ASSIST IN PROJECT BUDGET FORMULATION AND PROGRAM PLANNING. G. COORDINATE WITH OTHER AGENCIES WITHIN THE COUNTRY TEAM, GOP, AND REGIONALLY REGARDING PLANNING OF PROGRAMS. SCHEDULE AND DE-CONFLICT NAS/INL SUPPORT FLIGHT ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS AS DIRECTED BY THE NAS DIRECTOR OR SENIOR AVIATION ADVISOR. H. ASSIST IN DEFINING AVIATION PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS, AND IN PREPARING RELATED PROCUREMENT DOCUMENTATION. I. BRIEF STATE DEPARTMENT, CONGRESSIONAL, AND OTHER VISITING OFFICIALS ON THE STATUS OF U.S. HOST COUNTRY AVIATION PROJECTS. ASSIST IN DEVELOPING APPROPRIATE ITINERARIES AND ESCORTING OFFICIAL TRAVELERS AS DIRECTED BY THE NAS DIRECTOR, OR SENIOR AVIATION ADVISOR. J. ASSIST IN THE CONTINUING OVERSIGHT OF PILOTS TRAINED UNDER THE BILATERAL PROGRAM, AND END USE MONITORING OF AVIATION COMMODITIES WHICH HAVE BEEN FUNDED BY THE U.S. AS NECESSARY, CONDUCT FIELD SURVEYS, EVALUATIONS AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENT STUDIES. K. PERFORM FLIGHT INSTRUCTION OR EVALUATION DUTIES TO AVIATION PILOTS IF DESIGNATED, ACT AS PILOT IN COMMAND IN THE B1900D IF REQUIRED. MAINTAIN CURRENCY IAW INL/A PUBLISHED DIRECTIVES IN DESIGNATED AIRCRAFT IF REQUIRED. III. Desired Qualifications: A. BACHELOR'S DEGREE FROM AN ACCREDITED INSTITUTION, OR EQUIVALENT (I.E., ASSOCIATES DEGREE WITH FIVE YEARS RELATED EXPERIENCE, OR TEN YEARS OF RELATED EXPERIENCE IN THE MILITARY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, OR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION). B. MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN, SUBJECT TO STATE DEPARTMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE. CURRENT OR FORMER NATIONAL AGENCY CHECK DESIRED. C. FAA COMMERCIAL FIXED WING PILOT RATING REQUIRED. ADVANCED AERONAUTICAL RATINGS AND INSTRUCTOR PILOT EXPERIENCE ARE DESIRED. AIRFRAME AND POWER PLANT MECHANIC'S LICENSE HIGHLY DESIRED. D. MID TO SENIOR LEVEL MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE IN OFFICE PROCEDURES AND GENERAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT REQUIRED. MUST BE CAPABLE OF PERFORMING, ON A ROTATING BASIS, THE DUTIES OF THE EMBASSY FIELD COORDINATOR AT THE MAIN FORWARD OPERATING BASE IN PUCALLPA. E. THREE YEARS OF RELEVANT AVIATION EXPERIENCE, INCLUDING AVIATION OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT AND AIRCREW TRAINING IS REQUIRED. TECHNICAL AVIATION MAINTENANCE AND MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE ARE DESIRED. F. SPANISH LANGUAGE FLUENCY AT THE 3/3 LEVEL IS REQUIRED. G. KNOWLEDGE OF AND SKILL IN USING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS REQUIRED. COMPUTER SKILLS SHOULD INCLUDE WORD PROCESSING AND SPREADSHEET APPLICATIONS. DATA BASE MANAGEMENT, INTERNET WEB SERVICES, AND MULTI-SOURCE E- MAIL SKILLS DESIRED. H. MUST BE PHYSICALLY QUALIFIED TO LIVE IN PERU 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 IN ADDITION TO THE LIMA AIRPORT AND EMBASSY OFFICES. INCUMBENT MUST COMPLETE AND PASS ANNUALLY AN FAA SECOND CLASS MEDICAL EXAMINATION. INCUMBENT MUST BE ABLE TO INDEPENDNTLY PERFORM FIELDWORK IN REMOTE AREAS FOR EXTENDD PRIODS WITHOUT ON-THE-GROUND SUPERVISION. I. KNOWLEDGE OF EMBASSY ORGANIZATION AND THE COMPLEXITIES OF INTERRELATED ACTIVITIES, AS WELL AS FAMILIARTY WITH PROGRAM, ORGANIZATION, AND OPERATION OF OTHER USG ELEMENTS INVOLVED IN COUNTERNARCOTICS PROGRAMS, PARTICULARLY THE MILITARY, IS STRONGLY DESIRED. J. KNOWLEDGE OF THE POLITICAL, ECONOMIC, LEGAL AND MILITARY ENVIRONMENT OF PERU AND REGIONAL FACTORS AFFECTING COUNTERNARCOTICS PROGRAMS IS DESIRED. K. FAMILIARITY WITH U.S. AND LATIN-AMERICA COUNTER NARCOTICS OPERATIONS DESIRED. 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. ABILITY TO PLAN AND ANALYZE INTERNATIONAL COUNTER-NARCOTICS AVIATION OPERATIONS AND LOGISTIC SUPPORT PROGRAMS. THESE DUTIES REQUIRE APPLICATION OF SOUND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT AND SPECIALIZED LOGISTICS EXPERTISE. CHANGES IN LEGISLATION AND NATIONAL STRATEGY, COUPLED WITH FOREIGN POLITICAL UNCERTAINTIES SOMETIMES COMPLICATE PLANS. AVIATION ADVISOR MUST COPE WITH SUCH DIVERSE FACTORS AS FOREIGN ASSISTANCE LEGISLATION, BILATERAL AGREEMENTS, U.S. POLICY, AVAILABLE U.S. GOVERNMENT AIRCRAFT SUPPORT, AND PRIVATE SECTOR AVIATION SUPPORT. FACTOR 2. UNDERSTANDING OF AVIATION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, PROCUREMENT REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES, AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, EXECUTION AND MONITORING. FACTOR 3. DEMONSTRATED ABILITY TO GRASP COMPLEX AVIATION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT ISSUES, WHICH INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: FIXED AND ROTARY WING OPERATIONS; AERIAL SURVEY AND RECONNAISSANCE OPERATIONS; SUPPORTING LOGISTICS; MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS INVOLVING DIVERSE AIRCRAFT TYPES; QUALITY CONTROL DISCIPLINE; AND INTEGRATION OF COMPLEX DEPLOYMENT SCHEDULES. FACTOR 4. KNOWLEDGE OF FAA, DOD, AND ICAO OPERATIONS AND FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO PROCUREMENT SUPPORT AND AVIATION CONTRACT MANAGEMENT. FACTOR 5. OFFEROR'S AERONAUTICAL QUALIFICATIONS AND FLIGHT EXPERIENCE. FACTOR 6. ABILITY TO EVALUATE MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES, RECORD KEEPING, AND FREQUENCY OF REQUIRED INSPECTIONS. FACTOR 7. BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF AIRCRAFT TECHNICAL REPAIR PROCEDURES. 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.
- Place of Performance
- Address: American Embassy, Lima, Peru
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- SN00785850-W 20050413/050411211829 (fbodaily.com)
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