SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Justice Security Program Manager
- Notice Date
- 5/7/2008
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- NAICS
- 541990
— All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical 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, District of Columbia, 20520
- ZIP Code
- 20520
- Solicitation Number
- PSC-08-040-INL
- Response Due
- 6/2/2008
- Point of Contact
- Mary Pat Hayes-Crow, Phone: 2027768373
- E-Mail Address
-
hayes-crowmp2@state.gov
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- THIS MODIFICATION CORRECTS PLACE OF PERFORMANCE TO BAGHDAD, IRAQ. 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. The Department 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. Judicial Security Program Manager ISSUANCE DATE: 05/02/08 CLOSING DATE: 06/02/08 SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-08-040 (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 applications from U.S. citizens interested in providing the PSC services described in this solicitation. Applications should consist of the following materials: ( •Resume •Form OF 612, which can be found at this Internet link: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of612.pdf •Three references, preferably written, but at least names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses for the three references. Submissions shall be in accordance with the attached information at the place and time specified. Any questions may be directed to Mary Pat Hayes-Crow, Contracting Officer, INL/RM/MS, DOS, who may be reached at FAX No. (202) 776-8686 OR E-Mail hayes-crowmp2@state.gov. All applications shall be submitted by email OR Fax OR courier to: Mary Pat Hayes-Crow, INL/RM/RM, Navy Hill South (202) 776-8774 Department of State 2430 E. Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20520 Email submissions are preferred. Applications sent via the US MAIL may NOT be received in time. Late applications shall not be accepted, unless there was a mishandling once received in DOS. 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. Sincerely, Mary Pat Hayes-Crow, Contracting Officer 1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-08-040 (INL) 2. ISSUANCE DATE: 05/02/08 3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED: 06/02/08 FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 16:00 PM ET 4. POSITION TITLE: Justice Security Program Manager 5. COMPENSATION: Up to GS 14 6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Estimated August 2008 - August 2009 7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Washington, DC 8. JOB DESCRIPTION: See below GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR BACKGROUND. INL/I is part of the Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) in the Department of State. The Bureau is responsible for the development, supervision, coordination and implementation of international narcotics control assistance activities and international criminal justice issues for the Department of State. The Office of Iraq Programs (I) provides policy guidance and develops, executes, and monitors programs to address the full range of criminal justice issues as they relate to stabilization and reconstruction activities in failed or failing states. INL/I has been engaged in efforts with the Government of Iraq (some implemented by the United States Marshals Service) to enhance the protection and security of judges, court personnel, and witnesses, and to improve physical court security. PURPOSE. The Judicial Security Program Manager plays a central role in developing and implementing INL’s court and judicial security programs in Iraq. INL has plans to create an Iraqi service to be known as the Judicial Protection Service (JPS), modeled to some degree after the U.S. Marshals Service, that will ensure the safe conduct of judicial proceedings and protect judges, witnesses, court staff, and court facilities. Under the direction of the Embassy Baghdad INL Director, the Judicial Security Program Manager will generate the specific requirements for personnel and equipment necessary to the contracting of the JPS and other judicial security and protection programs, work with INL’s Resource Management Division to generate Statements of Work, and manage the projects in-country with respect to personnel, budgets, and logistical needs. The incumbent will serve for up to twelve months from the date of hiring and report to the INL Director at Embassy Baghdad, although tasking may also come from INL/I Rule of Law Program Manager/ Division Chief and the Director of INL/I, if authorized by INL-Baghdad Director. The position is located in the INL Office at the U.S. Embassy Baghdad, Iraq. Occasional travel to the Department of State in Washington, D.C., and within Iraq, may also be required. STATEMENT OF WORK. The Judicial Security Program Manager will conduct the following duties and provide expertise as follows: A.Serve as INL Program Manager at Embassy Baghdad, Iraq on court security, judicial security and protection, and development of a judicial security service in Iraq. B.Serve as a judicial security Program Manager at Embassy Baghdad, and in the Office of Iraq Programs in Washington as necessary. C.Develop, coordinate, implement, and oversee strategies, plans, and programs to enhance judicial and witness security and physical court security; develop, coordinate, implement, and oversee organizational development, training, and capacity building in the context of judicial security within a conflict and post-conflict environment. D.In coordination with in-country Contracting Officer Representative/Government Technical Monitor (I-COR/GTM) and the INL Baghdad Rule of Law Coordinator, generate the requirements for personnel, equipment, and training necessary to the creation of a Judicial Protection Service in Iraq, including mission objectives, the size and structure of the service, mechanisms for developing/improving short- and long-term judicial security capacity, training, curriculum development, budgeting, and all other aspects of creating the new organization so that the project can be contracted. E.Assist in identifying, and possibly generating, the training and curricular materials necessary for the establishment of a well-functioning and effective judicial security service and for other judicial security assistance as required. F.Develop and oversee budgets for judicial security assistance. G.Participate in meetings at Embassy Baghdad (and in Washington, if necessary) to develop strategies, plans, and programs for implementation of judicial security assistance. H.Assist with recruitment of personnel for the JPS project. I.Under the direction of the INL-Baghdad Director, provide guidance to the contracted personnel who will implement the JPS project and other judicial security assistance. J.Liaise with personnel from the United States Marshals Service and other US and Iraqi Government agencies as appropriate in connection with the JPS project and other judicial security efforts as directed by the INL Director. K.At the direction of the INL-Baghdad Director, represent INL at meetings in Iraq with Government of Iraq officials to plan and implement judicial security assistance. L.Participate in INL office meetings at Embassy Baghdad and, as necessary, in Washington. M.Keep INL Director-Baghdad and INL/I Program Manager informed and briefed on all activities relating to judicial security assistance. N.Provide policy guidance to contractors on behalf of the INL Director – Baghdad and track the implementation of this policy direction. O.Track judicial security projects to ensure that deadlines on construction, materials acquisition and delivery, delivery of training, and funding are met in a timely manner. P.Provide reports to the INL chain of command on the status of the JPS and report on other INL-Iraq judicial security projects. Q.Make program recommendations to INL on how best to manage judicial security projects in Iraq. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A.U.S. Citizenship. B.At least 3 years experience formulating and managing budgets for significant levels of procurements. C.Experience in developing training programs. D.Basic knowledge of court, judicial, and witness security issues. E.Ability to obtain DOS-approved security clearance at the Secret level. F.Excellent oral and written English communication skills. G.Superior interpersonal skills. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS A.Experience working with the UN or other international organizations or experience working overseas. B.Knowledge of court and judicial security systems and infrastructure, for example electronic security systems, perimeter security, access control, closed circuit television surveillance, alarm reporting systems, et cetera. C.Experience working and/or coordinating with other relevant U.S. government agencies (e.g., Departments of Justice and Defense, USAID). D.Experience as a Deputy United States Marshal. E.Arabic language ability. POSITION ELEMENTS A.Guidance, direction, and delineation of policy approaches are broad in nature and jointly developed in discussion with the top INL official in Iraq and other INL senior staff. The incumbent must exercise initiative and independent judgment in carrying out and completing work assignments. B.Effective performance of duties is critical to securing U.S. national security objectives in Iraq. C.Duties require numerous and frequent contacts with local, international, and U.S. entities, including U.S. government agencies and officials, Iraqi Government Ministries and other government officials, civil society leaders, United Nations representatives, and officials from other international organizations. D.The position requires frequent travel within Iraq using varying means of conveyances. Travel is often through underdeveloped areas. Security is a major factor in travel anywhere within Iraq. The incumbent must be physically qualified to live in Iraq and to engage in travel within it. EVALUATION CRITERIA Factor 1. Offeror’s demonstrated experience in developing, coordinating and implementing court and judicial security programs. (25 points x ____ = ____) Factor 2. Offeror’s demonstrated experience in working on court and judicial security programs within a conflict and post-conflict environment. (10 points x ____ = ____) Factor 3. Offeror’s demonstrated knowledge of court, judicial, and witness security issues. (25 points x ____ = ____) Factor 4. Offeror’s demonstrated experience in coordinating with U.S. government agencies, military units, international organizations, and/or private sector entities working toward a common goal. (20 points x ____ = ____) Factor 5. Past performance of applicant’s ability to perform under the contract. In conducting the evaluation, the Government reserves the right to utilize all evaluation information available at the time of evaluation, whether provided by the applicant or obtained from other sources. (15 points x ____ = ____) A.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. b. AS A MATTER OF POLICY, A PSC IS NORMALLY AUTHORIZED THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS (except for U.S. Resident Hires): 1. BENEFITS Employee's FICA Contribution Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance Pay Comparability Adjustment Annual Increase Eligibility for Worker's Compensation Annual & Sick Leave (Annual leave normally 13 workdays per annum or 4 hours every 2 weeks; if the contractor has had previous PSC service, i.e., has served under other personal services contracts (PSCs) covered by Sec. 636(a)(3) of the FAA and/or former U.S. Government (USG) direct hire service - civilian and/or military, s/he will accrue annual leave time based on years of service. Sick Leave is earned at a rate not to exceed 13 workdays per annum or 4 hours every 2 weeks.) 2. ALLOWANCES (if applicable). * (A) Temporary Quarters Subsistence Allowance (B) Living Quarters Allowance (C) Post Allowance (D) Supplemental Post Allowance (E) Separate Maintenance Allowance (F) Education Allowance (G) Education Travel (H) Post Differential (I) Payments during Evacuation/Authorized Departure (J) Danger Pay 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)
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