SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- USPSC - Development Advisor to the European Command
- Notice Date
- 9/15/2005
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 541990
— All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Contracting Office
- Agency for International Development, Washington D.C., USAID/Washington, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Room 7.10-006, Washington, DC, 20523
- ZIP Code
- 20523
- Solicitation Number
- M-OAA-DCHA-AFP-05-2408
- Response Due
- 9/29/2005
- Archive Date
- 10/14/2005
- Description
- DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR TO THE EUROPEAN COMMAND (EUCOM) Stuttgart, Germany Solicitation Number: M-OAA-DCHA-AFP-05-2408 Issuance Date: September 15, 2005 Closing Date: September 29, 2005 Closing Time: 11:00 A.M. EST SUBJECT: Solicitation for U.S. Personal Services Contractor (USPSC) Development Advisor to the European Command, Stuttgart/Germany Dear Prospective Applicants: The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking applications (Standard Form 171 or Optional Form 612) from U.S. Citizens for a Development Advisor to the European Command (GS-15 equivalent) in the Joint Interagency Coordination Group (JIACG) located in Stuttgart, Germany. Submission shall be in accordance with the attached information at the place and time specified. Applicants are required to sign the certification at the end of the SF-171 or OF-612. Incomplete or unsigned applications shall not be considered. Application forms, U.S. Government Standard Form (SF) 171 or Optional Form (OP) 612, can be located at: http://www.usaid.gov/procurement_bus_opp/procurement/forms/ Any questions concerning this Solicitation may be submitted in writing to Anne Sattgast, Contract Specialist, via e-Mail at asattgast@usaid.gov All applications and the required documents should be submitted by Courier, Hand Delivery, Mail or Electronic Commerce, such as E-Mail or Fax to: Anne Sattgast, Contract Specialist U.S. Agency for International Development Office of Acquisition & Assistance, M/OAA/DCHA/AFP RRB, Room 7.09-145 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20523 Phone: 202-712-0338 Fax: 202-216-3132 e-mail: asattgast@usaid.gov Applicants should retain for their records copies of all enclosures that accompany their applications. Late applications shall not be accepted. USAID reserves the right not to award any Contract as result of this solicitation. Sincerely, Kimberly J. Ball Contracting Officer M/OAA/DCHA/AFP 1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: M-OAA-DCHA-AFP-05-2408 2. ISSUANCE DATE: September 15, 2005 3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: September 29, 2005, 11:00 AM EST 4. POSITION TITLE: Development Advisor to EUCOM 5. MARKET VALUE: GS-15 $107,550-$139,820. (This salary range includes the 20% Cost of Living Allowance.) The actual grade level and step within the grade level will be based on individual?s education, experience and prior salary history. 6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Two years with option to extend up to an additional two years based on mutual agreement. 7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Stuttgart, Germany. Travel is required and is approximately 20% of time. Several trips per year to USAID/Washington and approximately four trips per year (once each) to regions covered (West and South Africa, Balkans, Russia/Caucuses) 8. START DATE: As soon as possible, after security and medical clearances are obtained 9. SECURITY ACCESS: Top Secret with SCI (Secret Compartmented Information) Access or ability to obtain SCI Access 10. AREA OF CONSIDERATION: U.S. Citizens only 11. STATEMENT OF WORK/JOB DESCRIPTION: See Below A. INTRODUCTION The Senior Development Advisor (SDA) to the European Command (EUCOM) will serve as a key USAID lead in developing coordinated programs, systems, and coordination mechanisms in critical regions and program functions for the US national security interest. B. BACKGROUND The USAID Office of Military Affairs (OMA) was created as of March 2005. It is housed within the USAID Bureau of Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA Bureau, also home to the Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA), the Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI), Food for Peace (FFP), Conflict Management and Mitigation (CMM) and Democracy and Governance (DG) Offices), but its responsibilities are Agency-wide. Its objective is to help USAID and the military define, evaluate and develop programs and coordination mechanisms that address areas of common interest between the U.S. defense and development communities, including but not limited to the U.S. National Security Strategy. To accomplish this objective, the following tasks will be undertaken: 1. Evaluate and develop joint and parallel planning and programs focused on regional and field missions supported through USAID regional bureaus and Department of Defense (DOD) combatant commands (COCOMs). 2. Develop mutually acceptable guidance, policy and doctrine as needed for effective program development and coordination. 3. Implement training, education and operational programs designed to build understanding and operational efficiency between the two organizations. Program areas of common interest include, but may not be limited to, humanitarian assistance, the global war on terrorism, strategic communications, conflict prevention and mitigation, counter-insurgency, post-conflict reconstruction and stabilization, and transformational development. The office will serve as the Agency-wide unit for managing the day-to-day aspects of the USAID-military relationship. This responsibility includes program planning and implementation needed for effective operations involving USAID and the military, and the development of operational readiness, leadership and coordinated response capacity for field operations requiring joint USAID-military action. The office will consist of two divisions, one for planning and one for operations. The functions of the planning division is to manage the day-to-day aspects of the USAID-military relationship, and to plan and develop programs and coordination structures for effective future joint and parallel operations involving USAID and the military (U.S. and others). The development advisor (the PSC) position is in the Planning Division of OMA. This is one of five development advisor positions that USAID intends to place at selected regional and functional commands. These commands form the core of US military joint leadership of field operations within respective geographic and functional specialties. The priority initial combatant commands include EUCOM, Central Command (CENTCOM), Pacific Command (PACOM), Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), and Special Operations Command (SOCOM). The establishment of positions within combatant commands has been vetted with the Pentagon, and the specific agreement with respect to a position in EUCOM was reached in principle during a visit of USAID Assistant Administrators Dr. Edward Menarchik (USAID Bureau for Policy and Program Coordination (AA/PPC)) and Mr. Michael Hess (USAID Bureau for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance (AA/DCHA)) with the EUCOM Deputy Combatant Commander General Wald. EUCOM?s primary traditional role has involved the former Soviet Union and NATO. Since 9/11, however, Africa has taken on more importance given the potential for failed states and ungoverned territories there. Evolving US military priorities all point to increasing attention to pre and post conflict, fragile and failed states stability operations and counterterrorism. Eastern Europe and the Caucuses, as well as continued interest in Russia, are also continuing priorities, and areas where USAID has large program interests. Development objectives are a key component of the US national security agenda, and are becoming more prominent within US military objectives. C. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Personal Services Contractor (PSC) will serve as USAID?s development advisor to the European Command (EUCOM). The overall objective is to strengthen both DOD and USAID planning and operations in the EUCOM region through improved coordination and joint action between the two organizations. The PSC will serve for a period of two years, with option to extend an additional two years based on mutual agreement. The PSC will be stationed in Stuttgart, Germany, and will work in the Joint Interagency Coordination Group (JIACG). The JIACG resides within the Operations (J3) command, which is the unit responsible for operations in the EUCOM geographic region. The PSC will report back to the senior military advisor, Office of Military Affairs (DCHA/OMA) in USAID/Washington. OMA will be responsible for developing a strong working relationship with the three USAID regional bureaus in Washington that oversee the missions in the EUCOM theater, including Africa Bureau, Asia and Near East Bureau, and the Europe and Eurasia Bureau. For day-to-day guidance and support, the PSC will work with the JIACG Division Chief. The JIACG Division Chief will be responsible for the provision of agreed upon support services for the PSC and will provide access and interface to units and officers within EUCOM deemed essential to build a strong working relationship between USAID and EUCOM throughout the region. This relationship will be key since the direct relationship between USAID and the U.S. military is likely to be more robust than the interagency dialogue. The PSC will also coordinate closely with the State Department Political Advisor (POLAD) at EUCOM. The PSC tasks shall include, but not be limited to: 1. Coordinate the evaluation, review and development of EUCOM and USAID assistance programs and plans deemed of mutual interest and objectives within the EUCOM area of operations. This would include Theater Security Cooperation Plans, Information Operations Plans, and USAID mission annual and sectoral planning documentation, among others as appropriate. The Theater Security Cooperation Plans are the annual DOD program and budget documents for most humanitarian, civil-military and non-war-fighting components of regional operations. The PSC will link together USAID?s regional bureau headquarters and their field missions with the EUCOM planning groups so that programs and budgets are developed that reinforce and support joint objectives and approaches in the region. (25%) 2. The PSC will lead or facilitate the evaluation and development of USAID assistance programs of mutual interest that may lie outside of the Theater Security Cooperation Plan. Of particular importance will be the development of Stability Operations plans and programs. The PSC will help create new structures and interface systems that accommodate those additional activity reviews and program development; work on joint budget initiatives wherever appropriate; and ensure program integration. (10%) 3. The PSC will serve as the initial USAID Point of Contact for complex emergency and crisis response action within EUCOM unless otherwise advised by USAID/Washington or EUCOM. (20%) 4. The PSC will work with USAID OMA and DOD to develop and arrange for training, exercises and joint activities that strengthen USAID-military cooperation related to USAID and EUCOM responsibilities. The PSC will develop and conduct training sessions and provide information for EUCOM staff on USAID capabilities and operations. (10%) 5. The PSC will develop a network of working relationships between USAID and the US military as relevant to EUCOM?s area of operation, with a focus on USAID field missions and key USAID contractors and grantees working in the EUCOM region. This will include assistance on the negotiation of effective working relationships in the field between the NGO community and the military. USAID?s Washington units involved in the region include the Africa Bureau, especially the West Africa and Southern Africa regional desks, Africa/Development Planning and front office; the Europe and Eurasia Bureau (E&E) Office of Eurasian Affairs, Office of Eastern European Affairs, the Program Office and the front Office; the Asia and Near East (ANE) Office of Middle East Affairs, the Office of Strategy and Program Operations, and the front office; the Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian (DCHA) Bureau, including OMA, CMM, OFDA, OTI, DG and FFP; the Bureau for Policy and Program Coordination (PPC); and the relevant special assistant in the Administrator?s office. Contacts in the US military will be guided by EUCOM, and should include relevant US and overseas training, pre-deployment and support units; key policy and support groups and leaders in the Pentagon. The PSC will also develop relationships with other key donors and partners working in the region, including NATO, UN organizations, and other country militaries as recommended by EUCOM and OMA. (20%) 6. The PSC will advise the OMA on guidance, doctrine, systems development and other organizational development tools needed to codify and strengthen the long-term development of USAID?s interface with the US military. In doing this, the PSC will seek input from other COCOM representatives to discern lessons learned from other regions. (10%) 7. The PSC will prepare monthly reports summarizing activities of the concluding month and planned activities over the next month, to be circulated to all appropriate EUCOM officers and to USAID OMA, regional bureaus (AFR, E&E and ANE), field missions within EUCOM?s area of responsibility, PPC and others as directed by OMA. (5%) D. SUPERVISON The Development Advisor to EUCOM will report directly to the Senior Military Advisor, Office of Military Affairs (DCHA/OMA) in USAID/Washington. E. QUALIFICATIONS 1. Education: A masters degree or higher required in a field relevant to development topics, such as economics, social science, health, engineering, management. 2. Experience: must include at least 12 years in international development, with a minimum of 5 years overseas experience (and preferably more) relevant to that in the scope of work/program description. Experience living and working in Africa, the Balkans and/or the Caucuses regions strongly preferred, with clear preference to candidates who have served in conflict or unstable country environment(s). Prior military service, long-term training with the US military, or work in a military environment strongly preferred. At least 3 years experience leading an operational unit of a USAID, military or international development organization required, additional experience as a manager/leader preferred. 3. Language: No language requirement. German, Russian or any major West African language skills a plus. 4. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Hands-on knowledge of development planning and international program management, and the structure and duties of the various components of the U.S. military required. Direct knowledge of USAID program and project development structures and regulations required. Skills ? Strong computer and typing skills required. Strong writing and oral skills required. Ability to lead and manage operations. Ability to deal with budgets and financial data required. Ability to effectively develop good working relations with a broad range of persons required, which includes the ability to adapt to the cultures of both USAID and the military. Ability to meet tight time deadlines and punctuality required. Successful candidate should be a self-starter, as this position is new, as is the formal linkage of the relationship between USAID and the military. F. SELECTION CRITERIA Applications will be evaluated and scored utilizing the criteria below. The total possible is 100 points. 1. Experience per qualifications ? required 30%, preferred 20% 2. Successful ability to interact and communicate (final candidates to be interviewed) - 20% 3. Required degree, knowledge and skills ? 30% The government reserves the right to take into consideration if the candidate has prior or current top secret security clearance, when making the selection decision. Applicants seeking the required qualifications for the position will be evaluated based on information presented in the application and reference checks. USAID reserves the right to conduct interviews with the most highly ranked applicants. G. SECURITY AND MEDICAL CLEARANCES The position is open to U.S. Citizens. The selected applicant must be able to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance from USAID/IG/Security and obtain SCI Access. Selected applicant must also obtain appropriate Medical Clearance from State/MED. The selected applicant prior to departure for post must obtain these clearances. All accompanying dependents must also obtain Medical Clearances prior to departure for post. H. APPLICATION/INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS Please send a completed and signed Standard Form 171 or Optional Form 612 and a Resume of not more than two pages. Writing samples and cover letters will NOT be taken into consideration. I. BENEFITS AND APPLICABLE REGULATIONS As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a PSC recruited off-shore is normally authorized the following benefits and allowances: 1. BENEFITS * Employee?s FICA Contribution * Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance * Pay Comparability Adjustment * Annual Salary Merit Increase * Eligibility for Worker?s Compensation * Annual and Sick Leave * Shipment and Storage of House Hold Effects (HHE) * Shipment of Private Owned Vehicle (POV) * Access to Embassy Medical Facilities, Commissary and Pouch Mail Services 2. ALLOWANCES as applicable, as found in the Standardized Travel Regulations for Government Civilians, Foreign Areas * Temporary Lodging Allowance (Section 120) * Living Quarters Allowance (Section 130) * Post Allowance (Section 220) * Supplemental Post Allowance (Section 230) * Separate Maintenance Allowance (Section 260) * Education Allowance (Section 270) * Education Travel (Section 280) * Post Differential (Chapter 500) * Payments During Evacuation/Authorized Departure (Section 600) * Danger Pay (Section 650) * Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) J. FEDERAL TAXES USPSCs are not exempt from payment of any Federal Income Taxes. K. VARIOUS ACQUISITION AND ASSISTANCE POLICY DIRECTIVES (AAPDs)/CONTRACT INFORMATION BULLETINS (CIBs) PERTAINING TO PSCs, WHICH INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: This award will be made in accordance with regulations contained in AIDAR Appendix D, as modified by appropriate AAPDs and CIBs. These regulations can be found at: http://www.usaid.gov/business/business_opportunities/psc_solicitations.html and http://www.usaid.gov/policy/ads/300/aidar.pdf L. LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS FOR PSCs 1. Standard Form 171 or Optional Form 612 2. Medical History and Examination for Foreign Services (Form DS 1843 or DS-1622) 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: 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. Forms outlined above can be found at http://fillform.gsa.gov, or Federal Offices. End of Announcement
- Place of Performance
- Address: Stuttgart, Germany
- Zip Code: 70563
- Country: Germany
- Zip Code: 70563
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