SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- Senior Aviation Advisor (PSC)
- Notice Date
- 12/24/2008
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- 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
- PSC09013INL
- Archive Date
- 1/24/2009
- Point of Contact
- Brian J. Schoellkopf,, Phone: 202-776-8588
- E-Mail Address
-
SchoellkopfBJ@state.gov
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- 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. 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. 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. Senior Aviation Advisor (SAA) - Bogota, Colombia ISSUANCE DATE: 12/24/2008 CLOSING DATE: 01/09/2009 SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-09-013 (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. The following three item must be submitted for the application package to be considered complete (RESUME, OF-612, and THREE REFERENCE LETTERS). Any questions may be directed to Brian Schoellkopf, Contract Specialist, INL/RM/MS, DOS, who may be reached at FAX No. (202) 776-8686 or E-Mail schoellkopfbj@state.gov. Application should be sent via Fed Ex or DHL. Applications sent via the US MAIL may NOT be received in time. All applications may be submitted by fax, email OR courier to: Brian Schoellkopf, INL/RM/RM, Navy Hill South Department of State 2430 E. Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20520 If sent by fax or email, an original is not required. 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 a resume 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. Sincerely, Brian Schoellkopf, Contract Specialist 1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-09-013 (INL) 2. ISSUANCE DATE: 12/24/2008 3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED: 01/09/2009 FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 4:00 PM Eastern local time 4. POSITION TITLE: Senior Aviation Advisor 5. MARKET VALUE: FS-1 to FS-1 6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 03/01/2009 - 02/28/2010 7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Bogota, Colombia 8. JOB DESCRIPTION: See below General Statement of the Purpose of this Contract and Responsibilities of the Contractor BACKGROUND:This position is located in the Department of State, Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Office of Aviation (INL/A), Bogota, Colombia. INL/A provides planning, operational and logistical support, and contract oversight for the INL counter-narcotics aviation program in Latin America. The Office of Aviation performs this mission using a fleet of over 180 fixed and rotary wing aircraft, 50 Government employees, 1200 aviation support contractor employees, and approximately 500 host nation law enforcement/military personnel, operating in the United States and three South American countries. The Office is divided amongst the Headquarters Group, the Washington Liaison Office, the Operations Division, the Contracts/Administrative Division, and Program Aviation Advisors, all of which provide support and oversight of the contractor and host nation aviation operations. The Director of the Office of Aviation manages the aviation program through approximately 14 subordinate supervisors (in five countries), formal policies, procedures, and reporting requirements. The Office of Aviation is responsible for the curtailment of the supply of illegal drugs from foreign sources into the United States through aerial eradication of drug crops, interdiction of refining laboratories and trafficking activities, and other enforcement operations as directed by the Secretary. PURPOSE:The purpose of this professional services contract (PSC) position is to provide a Program Aviation Advisor for the Office of Aviation program in Colombia. The incumbent serves as the senior in-country aviation advisor, responsible to the U.S. Ambassador for providing program implementation, direction and execution oversight in support of host nation counter-narcotics (CN) efforts. The incumbent effects high-level interagency coordination among the American Embassy, host nation CN police and military forces, other military services, aviation support services contractors, and other participating agencies. In addition the incumbent evaluates the training and operational effectiveness of in-country Department of State programs, to include, interdiction and eradication operations, ensuring that all aviation programs retain requisite operational and logistical fluidity. The individual is responsible for monitoring and evaluating aviation support services contractor's performance in maintenance, operations and logistics. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:The incumbent works under the immediate supervision of the Director of the Narcotics Affairs Section (NAS); however, the individual exercises wide latitude for independent action, initiating projects and executing approved programs under general supervision. The incumbent may coordinate directly with the Office of Aviation and the U.S. Embassy for the purposes of this program. Completed work is reviewed for timeliness and effectiveness. 2. STATEMENT OF WORK Perform oversight and evaluation of contractor operations. This oversight includes, but is not limited to, reviewing and recommending approval of waivers for published directives, authorizing use of Office of Aviation aircraft, reviewing contractor flight operations procedures, and monitoring contractor pilot proficiency. Submit weekly written reports of the contractor’s performance and activities to the Office of Aviation, and provide comprehensive monthly award fee input to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) regarding contractor performance related to the Colombian National Police and Colombian Army Aviation Unit. Direct and coordinate aircraft and personnel deployments within Colombia for the purpose of destroying illicit narcotics crops through aerial and air-mobile eradication, intercepting illegal drug shipments through aerial interdiction, and providing the Colombian National Police and Colombian Army counter-narcotics aviation training and support for the institutionalization of the program. Develop, coordinate, organize, and implement comprehensive operational systems and procedures for the Office of Aviation/CNP/COLAR. These operational systems and procedures include, but are not limited to, the Department of State Aircrew Training Program, Aviation Operations Directives, Guide to Aviation Training and Standardization, Aircrew Training Manuals, Office of Aviation Standard Operating Procedures for counter-narcotics operations in Colombia, and Deployment Operations Procedures in support of the CNP/COLAR operations throughout Colombia. Develop operational tactics and new training procedures (through the contractor and the Office of Aviation training/standardization staff) for the purpose of enhancing aerial and air-mobile eradication and interdiction operations. These tactics and procedures include, but are not limited to, Night Vision Goggle operations and tactics, and helicopter escort tactics/rules of engagement/aerial gunnery in support of the counter-narcotics mission in Colombia. Provide operational direction and guidance to the contractor and CNP/COLAR operations activities and personnel for the purpose of destroying illicit narcotics crops, and interdicting the flow of the finished narcotic products into the United States. This includes, but is not limited to, planning and coordination with U.S. Department of Defense, Department of State, Drug Enforcement Agency, Customs, other federal agencies, and host nation law enforcement agencies, for the purpose of destroying and intercepting illegal narcotics through aerial and air-mobile eradication and interdiction. Provide direction and oversight for contractor and CNP/COLAR aviation training and standardization. Implement DoS INL Office of Aviation flight regulations, aviation training and standardization, and aircrew training programs. Oversee the CNP/COLAR aviation standardization program. Collect, review, and disseminate data on aviation tactics, techniques, and employment in support of the counter-narcotics mission of the Office of Aviation. Maintain constant liaison with Office of Aviation, U.S. Department of Defense, Department of State, NAS, other U.S. Government agencies, and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration to keep abreast of current policies, procedures, and rules that pertain to Office of Aviation operations. Oversee the activities of seventeen personal services contractor employees and approximately 800 contractor personnel. Provide both technical and operational oversight to the CNP/COLAR aviation units’ staff, and technical direction and management to contractor employees. Plan work, set or negotiate deadlines and completion dates, and review and accept or reject final work. Delegate tasks based on work priorities, difficulty of assignments, and employee capability. Give advice and instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. Identify developmental and training needs, research methods to improve the quality of work, and develop overall performance standards for both USG and contractor personnel. 3. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Must be a U.S. Citizen, subject to State Department security clearance. Must be able to obtain and maintain and Top Secret clearance. In-depth knowledge of Aviation Aircrew Training and Standardization Programs, to include, operating directives, training and standardization publications, aircrew training manuals, and related documents. Knowledge of U.S. Federal Aviation Administration regulations, to include but not limited to FAR Part 1, 61, 67, 91, 135, 137, 141, 143, and 830. In-depth knowledge of the tactical employment of fixed and rotary wing aircraft in a counter-narcotics operation, including capabilities, limitations, and techniques of employment of aircraft used by the Office of Aviation. Must have extensive experience as an aircraft operations officer/manager in a military or civil organization involved in the training and standardization of rotary wing pilots, the tactical employment of aircraft in a high threat environment, and the deployment of aircraft in foreign nations. Broad knowledge of and experience in the formulation of plans and policies pertaining to operations and unit level flight training activities. Should have a basic knowledge of command communications, government intelligence procedures, and flight operations procedures. Highly specialized skill in the operation of aircraft as a pilot. Knowledge of the Spanish language is required. Knowledge of and skill in the operation of desktop computer-based word processing systems. Knowledge of U.S. Government contract administration procedures is desirable. 4. COMPLEXITY Assignments include analysis of all facets of aviation operations management and involve a fleet of fixed and rotary wing tactical/transport aircraft, which function within an integrated program of diverse counter-narcotics missions. These missions include: aerial and air-mobile eradication; aerial and air-mobile interdiction; forward area aerial resupply, replenishment, sustainment and host nation aviation training. The incumbent must apply specialized and professional knowledge to supervise flight standardization oversight of aviation support contractor and CNP/COLAR pilots operating in Colombia and at multiple forward operating locations. The incumbent oversees multi-national/multi-cultural pilot training programs; in addition to plans, policies, and procedures for the Office of Aviation. Coordinates recommendations from staff officers; consults with the Office of Aviation Director of Operations regarding ongoing projects; provides guidance to subordinate Program Aviation Advisors, Standardization Pilots, contractor, CNP/COLAR and operations personnel; and oversees general implementation of the program. These plans and procedures include, but are not limited to the development of a Night Vision Goggle training plan for CNP/COLAR pilots. The incumbent performs continuous analysis of interrelated issues of effectiveness and efficiency affecting the Office of Aviation’s aviation program, which includes improving flight safety of aviation operations in support of the counter-narcotics mission. 5. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work is both physical and sedentary in nature and involves activity at both the main and field locations. May require some physical exertion and dexterity Incumbent must be able to independently perform field work in remote areas for extended periods without assistance. 6. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work is primarily conducted in an office or aircraft hangar with some travel to the field for meetings, conferences, activity reviews, and field inspections and or program evaluations. Some field sites have been declared hazardous duty locations by the Department of State due to hostile activities of the narco-traffickers and therefore pose significant risk to the incumbent while at these sites. Evaluation Criteria: Factor 1. (Contract Oversight). Offeror’s ability to: a.Perform oversight and evaluation of contractor operations, to include reviewing and recommending approval of waivers to published directives, authorizing use of Office of Aviation aircraft, reviewing contractor flight operations procedures, and monitoring contractor pilot proficiency. b.Prepare and submit weekly written reports of the contractor’s performance and activities to the Office of Aviation and provide comprehensive monthly award fee input to the Contracting Officer’s Representative regarding contractor performance. (20 points) Factor 2. (Staff Oversight). Offeror’s ability to: a.Oversee activities of subordinate aviation advisors and approximately 800 contractor personnel. b.Provide technical and operational oversight to the CNP/COLAR aviation unit staffs. c.Plan work, set deadlines and completion dates, review and accept or reject final work of staff. d.Assign work based upon priorities, difficulty and capability of staff. e.Give advice and instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. (20 points) Factor 3. (Senior Aviation Advisor). Offeror’s ability to: a.Direct and coordinate aircraft and personnel deployments within Colombia for the purpose of destroying coca and poppy crops through aerial eradication, intercepting illegal drug shipments through aerial interdiction and providing the Government of Colombia Aviation counter-narcotics aviation training and support for the institutionalization program. b.Develop, coordinate, organize and implement comprehensive operational systems and procedures for the Office of Aviation/CNP/COLAR, to include DoS Aircrew Training Program, Operations Directives, Guide to Aviation Training and Standardization and Aircrew Training Manuals. c.Develop tactics and new training procedures (through the contractor and the Office of Aviation training/standardization staff) for the purpose of enhancing the counter-drug mission in Colombia. d.Provide operational direction and guidance to the contractor and CNP/COLAR aviation operations activities and personnel for the purpose of supporting the destruction and interdiction of narcotic products in to the United States. This includes planning and coordinating with the U.S. Department of Defense, Department of State, DEA, U.S. Customs, other U.S. Federal Agencies and host nation Law Enforcement Agencies. e.Provide direction and oversight for contractor and CNP/COLAR aviation training and standardization. f.Collect, review and disseminate data on aviation tactics, techniques and employment in support of the counter-narcotics mission. (30 points) Factor 4. (Experience/Past Performance). Offeror's previous experience and quality of performance. (Evaluator may use all evaluation information available at the time of the evaluation, whether provided by the applicant or obtained from references). (30 points) B.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. C. 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 2. ALLOWANCES (if applicable). * (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). (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)
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- Address: Bogota, Colombia, Colombia
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