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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF FEBRUARY 14, 2008 FBO #2271
MODIFICATION

R -- Strategic Information Liaison

Notice Date

2/12/2008
 

Notice Type

Modification
 

NAICS

923120 — Administration of Public Health Programs
 

Contracting Office

Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Procurement and Grants Office (Atlanta), 2920 Brandywine Road, Room 3000, Atlanta, GA, 30341-4146, UNITED STATES
 

ZIP Code

30341-4146
 

Solicitation Number

2008-N-10227
 

Response Due

2/29/2008
 

Archive Date

3/15/2008
 

Point of Contact

Zalerie Moore, Contract Specialist, Phone 770-488-2053, Fax 770-488-2688
 

E-Mail Address

fkw7@cdc.gov
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Total Small Business
 

Description

Description The Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is seeking applications from qualified applicants for a Strategic Information Liaison position located in Kampala, Uganda. The resultant contract shall be a Personal Services Contract (PSC). See PL 109-149, Section 215(1), Reference 22U.S.C.2669(c). SOLICITATION NUMBER: 2008-N-10227 POSITION NUMBER: UG-PSC-01 ISSUANCE DATE: February 6, 2008 CLOSING DATE/TIME: February 29, 2008 at 4:00PM Eastern Standard Time POSITION TITLE: Strategic Information Liaison MARKET VALUE: $51,095 to $88,015 per year -- Final compensation will be based on individual salary history, work experience, and educational background. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: One Base Year and Four Option Years PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Kampala, Uganda SECURITY CLEARANCE: NACI AREA OF CONSIDERATION: United States (US) Citizens and US residents and third country nationals. Citizens and permanent residents of the host country are not eligible for this position. Duties and Responsibilities: 1.The President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)-Uganda Strategic Information Liaison will provide high-quality technical assistance to the United States Government (USG) PEPFAR country team and technical workgroups, implementing partners, and Government of Uganda counterparts to ensure that the portfolio of program activities contributes to the national HIV/AIDS strategic goals and targets. The incumbent will generate accurate data analyses and reports to inform national policy, and respond to the Office of the Global AIDS Liaison (OGAC)reporting requirements. 2.Coordinate all in-country program area and project assessments and evaluations across USG agencies and partners; provide technical oversight for evaluation, study design, and implementation; facilitate dissemination of findings; ensure reporting requirements are met; and identify areas for further study to inform PEPFAR and national programming. Represent USG on the national monitoring and evaluation (M&E) technical workgroup and liaise with international partners to ensure effective exchange of strategic information. 3.Oversee USG technical support to national data systems. Review various current strategic plans and, as needed, coordinate or lead the development of frameworks and strategies to inform national priorities and planning. 4.Facilitate the work of the Strategic Information Technical Workgroup with the in-country monitoring and evaluation contractor to ensure requirements of the Emergency Plan are met on a timely basis. Related activities include reviews of guidance documents, PEPFAR targets for the annual country operational plan, progress reports, and technical work group sessions to analyze progress against targets. 5.Coordinate responses to ad hoc SI requests from OGAC Technical Workgroups. Serve as the principal field counterpart to the Headquarters SI Advisor and lead development of country responses on SI queries from the Headquarters SI Advisor, Core Team and OGAC. Assist the PEPFAR Uganda Liaison to identify and communicate SI issues, challenges, and policy questions to the Government of Uganda, Department of State and Country Team for response and plan of action. Provide advice to the Country Team and Executive Committee as needed. 6.Determine and, when necessary, solicit appropriate human and financial resources to provide SI technical assistance to the USG PEPFAR team, implementing partners, or national workgroups. Assist USG agencies, technical work groups and partners with data analysis and preparation of abstracts and presentations for the PEPFAR annual conference, in-country meetings and international conferences, as appropriate. 7.Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: 1.Extensive knowledge of the principles, concepts, methods and techniques of public health to analyze,evaluate and provide expert advice and consultation to the PEPFAR office. 2.Strong knowledge of the methods, applications, and state-of-the art technology to provide direction and guidance on critical and complex issues for the country team. 3.Masters-level (or higher) training in public health, epidemiology, social or behavioral sciences, or related field is required. 4.Computer applications knowledge and ability to use advanced software programs for internal management and presentations. 5.Minimum five years work experience managing public health or other social sector programs, three years managing an HIV/AIDS program, ideally in sub-Saharan Africa required. 6.Two years related to monitoring and evaluation of HIV/AIDS and/or health programs required. 7.Experience working in close collaboration with high-level government and other counterparts required. 8.Public speaking and public presentations experience required. 9.Level 4 fluency in English (written and spoken) is required. 10.Demonstrated ability to communicate both orally and in writing, to make clear, convincing arguments and justify recommendations. 11.Demonstrated ability to analyze data and produce well-written reports and presentations using Word,Excel,and PowerPoint. 12.Evidence of excellent interpersonal,facilitation and team building skills/experience. 13.Ability to work independently. 14.Strong interpersonal skills. Desired Qualifications: 1.Thorough understanding about: a.USG processes, procedures and policies related to the PEPFAR initiative; b.Government of Uganda?s policies and guidelines on HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment; c.Uganda's National Strategic Plan for HIV/AIDS; d.Uganda's Health Sector Strategic Plan; e.Epidemiology of HIV/AIDS in Uganda; f.USG/PEPFAR program activities on HIV/AIDS; g.Epidemiology of HIV/AIDS Uganda. 2.Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with data management processes and tools,including web-based database systems, for large-scale health or HIV/AIDS activities required. 3.Strong managerial skills required. Benefits/Allowances: Overseas allowances and differentials similar to those available to U.S. Government employees assigned abroad may be payable under this PSC, subject to eligibility. Actual benefits may vary from one candidate to the next and/or from one country of assignment to the next. A summary of the overseas allowances and differentials available to U.S. Government employees assigned abroad may be found at the following Internet URL: http://www.state.gov/m/a/als/4311.htm. Specific benefit, allowance, and differential information will be provided in the "Offer of PSC Employment" letter sent to the successful applicant. Additionally, country specific information useful for U.S. Government employees assigned abroad may be obtained from Department of State Post Reports available at the following Internet URL: http://foia.state.gov/MMS/postrpt/pr_view_start.asp and Travel Warnings concerning certain countries, in many of which CDC conducts its international program activities, may be obtained at the following Internet URL: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_1764.html. Federal Taxes: Personal Service Contractors who are either United States citizens or Permanent Resident Aliens (i.e.,green card holders) of the United States are not exempt from payment of Federal Income and,in some cases State, income taxes on salaries earned abroad while working for the U.S.Government. CONTRACTOR-MISSION RELATIONSHIPS (a)The contractor acknowledges that this contract is an important part of the U.S. Foreign Assistance Program and agrees that his/her duties will be carried out in such a manner as to be fully commensurate with the responsibilities that this entails. (b)While in the Cooperating Country, the contractor is expected to show respect for the conventions, customs, and institutions of the Cooperating Country and not interfere in its political affairs. (c) If the contractor's conduct is not in accordance with paragraph (b) of this provision, the contract may be terminated under General Provision 16 of this contract. The Contractor recognizes the right of the U.S. Ambassador to direct his/her immediate removal from any country when,in the discretion of the Ambassador, the interests of the United States so require. (d) The Country Director is the chief representative of CDC in the Cooperating Country. In this capacity, he/she is responsible for the total CDC Program in the Cooperating Country including certain administrative responsibilities set forth in this contract and for advising CDC regarding the performance of the work under the contract and its effect on the U.S. Foreign Assistance Program. The contractor will be responsible for performing his/her duties in accordance with the statement of duties called for by the contract. However, he/she shall be under the general policy guidance of the Country Director, and shall keep the Country Director or his/her designated representative currently informed of the progress of the work under this contract. SOCIAL SECURITY, FEDERAL INCOME TAX AND FOREIGN EARNED INCOME (a) Since the contractor is an employee, F.I.C.A. contributions and U.S. Federal Income Tax withholding shall be deducted in accordance with regulations and rulings of the Social Security Administration and the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, respectively. (b) As an employee, the contractor is not eligible for the 'foreign earned income' exclusion under the IRS Regulations (see 26 CFR 1.911- 3(c)(3)). INSURANCE (a) Worker's Compensation Benefits. The contractor shall be provided worker's compensation benefits in accordance with the Federal Employees' Compensation Act. (b) Health and Life Insurance. (1)The contractor shall be provided a maximum contribution of up to 50% against the actual costs of the contractor's annual health insurance costs, provided that such costs may not exceed the maximum U.S. Government contribution for direct-hire personnel as announced annually by the Office of Personnel Management. (2)The contractor shall be provided a contribution of up to 50% against the actual costs of annual life insurance not to exceed $500.00 per year. (3)Retired U.S.Government employees shall not be paid additional contributions for health or life insurance under their contracts. The Government will normally have already paid its contribution for the retiree unless the employee can prove to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer that his/her health and life insurance does not provide or specifically excludes coverage overseas. In such case, the contractor would be eligible for contributions under paragraphs (b)(1)or(2)as appropriate. (4)Proof of health and life insurance coverage shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer before any contribution is paid. On assignments of less than one year,costs for health and life insurance shall be prorated and paid accordingly. (5)A contractor who is a spouse of a current or retired Civil Service, Foreign Service, or Military Service member and who is covered by their spouse's Government health or life insurance policy is ineligible for the contribution under paragraphs (b)(1) or (b)(2) of this provision. MEDEVAC INSURANCE (NON U.S. CITIZENS ONLY) Non-U.S. citizens will not qualify for health unit access during the period of performance of the resultant contract and, if a contract is offered, will be responsible for obtaining required medical evacuation (medevac) insurance. CDC shall reimburse 100% of the cost of medevac insurance maintained by the contractor. CDC does not require that contractor obtains coverage from any one specific company. The contractor is responsible for and has the discretion to choose a provider. For information purposes only: The Department of State maintains a list of U.S. based providers on the following website: http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/health/health_1185.html. CDC provides no endorsement, expressly or implied, of any emergency medical service provider. Contractors have full discretion to consider providers not provided in this list, but are expected to verify that the coverage they do obtain will adequately cover an evacuation due to a medical situation that arises in the location of contract performance. CDC shall approve a fair and reasonable amount for obtaining the required coverage as a direct cost to the contract. In order for CDC to reimburse the cost of medevac insurance, CDC shall require the contractor to furnish evidence of obtaining medevac insurance for the employee and all accompanying family members on U.S. Government travel orders and its cost, after issuance of an offer letter. INHERENTLY GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTIONS An individual serving under a CDC PSC may not perform inherently governmental functions, which include: 1.Committing the U.S.Government (USG) to a specific course of action or performing Services, which involve discretionary exercise of Government authority; 2.Exercising signatory authority on behalf of the USG; 3.Directing policy formulation or making policy decisions; 4.Approving program plans; 5.Officially representing the CDC(representation); 6.Controlling USG-owned property; 7.Acting as a cashier or sub-cashier;or, 8.Supervising Government FTE staff. An individual serving under a PSC may: 1.Provide advice or make recommendations to Government FTE staff; 2.Perform services (other then the prohibited services listed above)in support of program activities; 3.Direct projects or teams (as long as supervision of Government FTE staff is not involved); and, 4.Supervise other PSCs, Personal Services Agreement Employees (PSA),grantees or fellows. How to Apply: A complete application shall consist of a completed Optional Form 612 (Optional Application for Federal Employment) or resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information required in a OF 612, as well as references, current(or highest recent) salary documentation, and Benefit Eligibility Form. Optional Form 612, Optional Application for Federal Employment: The Optional Form (OF) 612, Optional Application for Federal Employment, can be located at: http://www.opm.gov/Forms/html/of.asp. References: Each applicant shall submit three Professional references other than family members. Two references shall be from a current and previous supervisor. The following information is required: Name, Address,telephone Number,Title, and Email Address. Current (or Highest Recent) Salary Documentation: Each applicant shall submit supporting documentation that reflects their current or highest recent salary. Examples of such supporting documentation are the most recent earning statement, an official letter from current employer signed by the applicants current supervisor or Human Resources Representative, or the applicants most recent U.S. Federal tax return. Each applicant shall also include a letter indicating the minimum salary in U.S. dollars the applicant would accept for the position. Benefit Eligibility Form: Each applicant shall submit the attached Benefit Eligibility Form with the application. Submission of Application: A complete application package (OF 612 or equivalent, references, salary documentation, and Benefits Eligibility Form) must be received at the following location no later than the closing date and time identified above: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Procurement and Grants Office Mailstop K75, Branch 7 Attn: Zalerie Moore, Contract Specialist Solicitation 2008-N-10227 2920 Brandywine Road Atlanta, GA 30341-5539 Complete application packages may be emailed to the attention of Zalerie Moore at fkw7@cdc.gov. Facsimile copies will not be accepted. Applications received after the closing date and time will not be accepted. Refer to Federal Acquisition Regulation 15.208 regarding submission of late proposals: (http://www.acqnet.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2015_2.html#wp1125227). All applications must be legible and submitted in the English language. The solicitation number identified above must be included on all documents submitted with the application package,as well as any other correspondence regarding this solicitation. Selection Factors: The applicant that represents the best value to the Government will be considered for award of Strategic Information Liaison PSC. To determine best value,the following factors will be considered: 1.The extent an applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications based on information obtained through the application package and interviews. Note that interviews may or may not be conducted; therefore, the application package should clearly identify how well the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications of this position. Interviews, if conducted,may be either in-person or via telephone. 2.Information collected from reference checks. References will only be verified for those applicants determined to have a reasonable chance of being selected for award. 3.Results of a cost assessment. The cost assessment will determine the total cost (salary plus benefits and allowances) of the applicant for the complete term of the contract (base period plus any option years). Basis for Award In determining best value, paramount consideration shall be given to technical merit (applicant qualifications and reference checks) rather than to cost. In cases where applicants are determined to be essentially equal,then cost may become the determining factor. BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY FOR PSC CANDIDATE REQUIREMENT PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR DOCUMENTATION: A.City and State (or Country, if not in U.S.), of Current Residence B.If Already Present in Country of Service, Reason for Current Presence There. N/A/ or reason for current presence in country, e.g.,brought there by previous employer [provide name of employer, your status and job title, and whether housing and repatriation was included in employment package];dependent of someone brought there by employer [provide name of employer and whether housing and repatriation is included in employment package],etc. C.Attach Copy of Front Page of Most Recent Passport, Showing Citizenship, Name, and Date and Place of Birth. See attached. D. Family Members Accompanying You to Location of Contract Performance: Spouse: Children Under Age 18 at Time of Arrival. How Many? Please list name and date of birth of each E.Annual Education Travel for Children Up to Age 23 at Time of Your Arrival at Location of Contract Performance Who Are Attending a Recognized Post-Secondary Educational Institution on a Full-Time Basis Children Before 23rd Birthday at Time of Arrival Attending a Recognized Post-Secondary Educational Institution on a Full-Time Basis. How Many? Please list name and date of birth and city and state (or country,if not in U.S.)of location of educational institution for each: NOTE: THIS NOTICE WAS NOT POSTED TO FEDBIZOPPS ON THE DATE INDICATED IN THE NOTICE ITSELF (12-FEB-2008); HOWEVER, IT DID APPEAR IN THE FEDBIZOPPS FTP FEED ON THIS DATE. PLEASE CONTACT fbo.support@gsa.gov REGARDING THIS ISSUE.
 

Web Link

Link to FedBizOpps document.
(http://www.fbo.gov/spg/HHS/CDCP/PGOA/2008-N-10227/listing.html)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Kampala

Country: UGANDA
 

Record

SN01507360-F 20080214/080212230640 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

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