MODIFICATION
R -- Aviation Operations Training & Safety Advisor, Pakistan
- Notice Date
- 1/25/2010
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- NAICS
- 541990
— All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Contracting Office
- U.S. 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-10-008-INL-A
- Archive Date
- 2/22/2010
- Point of Contact
- Yvette P. Williams, Phone: 202-776-8506, Mary Pat Hayes-Crow, Phone: 202-776-8373
- E-Mail Address
-
williamsyp@state.gov, hayes-crowmp2@state.gov
(williamsyp@state.gov, hayes-crowmp2@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 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. INL/A: Aviation Operations Training & Safety Advisor, Pakistan ISSUANCE DATE: 01/25/2010 CLOSING DATE: 02/07/2010 SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-10-008 (INL/A) 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 (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 Yvette P. Williams, INL/RM/MS, DOS, who may be reached at FAX No. (202) 776-8686 OR E-Mail at williamsyp@state.gov. If mailed, applications should be sent via Fed Ex or DHL, facsimile, OR E-Mail. The use of US Mail is not recommended and may NOT be received in time prior to the closing date of this announcement. All applications shall be submitted by email OR Fax OR courier to: Yvette P. Williams US Department of State 2430 E. Street, NW INL/RM/MS, Navy Hill South, Room 104 Washington, D.C. 20037 Late applications shall not be accepted, unless there was a mishandling once received in DOS. Along with the 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 that accompany their proposals. Please reference the number of this solicitation when sending your application. There is one position that will be filled from this solicitation. 1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-10-008-INL/A 2. ISSUANCE DATE: 01/25/2010 3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED: 02/07/2010 FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 11:45 PM ET 4. POSITION TITLE: Aviation Operations Training and Safety Advisor 5. MARKET VALUE: FS-02: $79,535-$116,800 6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: One year from the date of award 7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Islamabad, Pakistan 8. JOB DESCRIPTION: See below US Personal Services Contract American Embassy Islamabad, Pakistan Narcotics Affairs Section Aviation Operations Training and Safety Advisor GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR A.BACKGROUND: This position supports the U.S. Embassy/Narcotics Affairs Section (NAS), Islamabad, Pakistan. The position provides planning, operational, training and safety support and contract oversight for the border security aviation program in Pakistan and its fleet of Department of State (DOS)/International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) aircraft. The end game of the aviation program in Pakistan is the enhanced border security on the Pakistan and Afghanistan border, interdicting the movement of illegal drugs, arms and people across the border and providing aviation support to the Frontier Corps. B.PURPOSE: The purpose of this personal services contract position is to provide an Aviation Operations, Training and Safety Advisor for the aviation program in Pakistan. The incumbent serves as in-country aviation operations/training/safety advisor, responsible to the U.S. Ambassador, for providing program implementation, direction and execution oversight in support of host nation border security and CN efforts. The incumbent effects interagency coordination among the American Embassy, host nation police and military forces, other military services, aviation support services contractors and other participating agencies. The Aviation Operations, Training, and Safety Advisor evaluates operational, training and safety program effectiveness of in-country Department of State activities, to include interdiction and security operations, ensuring all aviation programs retain requisite operational and training fluidity. The position also monitors and evaluates the aviation support services contractor's performance in operations, training, and safety by performing oversight duties at various contractor locations during at least half of the period of performance. The incumbent will interface daily with host nation counterparts in the Pakistan military and para-military forces to assist in expanding their aviation capability. C.SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The incumbent reports to and is supervised directly by the Senior Aviation Advisor (SAA). The incumbent also reports through the Senior Aviation Advisor to the DOS/INL’s Director of the Office of Aviation (INL/A) to ensure compliance with INL/A aviation policies, directives, and operations, training and safety standards by contractor personnel and host government aircraft operators, trainers and safety officers. This is a field position, and the incumbent will perform oversight duties at various contractor locations. I. STATEMENT OF WORK The INL/A supported organization in the Host Nation is the 50th Squadron, Ministry of the Interior (MOI) Air Wing, consisting of Pakistani Army personnel seconded to the MOI and supported by Air Wing contractors. The incumbent will perform oversight and evaluation of contractor operations, training and safety programs. This oversight includes, but is not limited to 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. Submits periodic written evaluations of the contractor’s activities, and provides comprehensive award fee input to the SAA regarding contractor activities related to host nation aviation support for inclusion in the monthly award fee evaluation. Assist the SAA in directing and coordinating aircraft and personnel deployments within Pakistan for the purpose of providing aviation support to border security missions and aviation training. Develop, coordinate, organize, and implement comprehensive operational systems and procedures for the Office of Aviation. These operational systems and procedures include, but are not limited to the Department of State Aircrew Training Program, Department of State Aviation Operations Directives, Department of State Guide to Aviation Training and Standardization, Department of State Aircrew Training Manuals, Office of Aviation Standard Operating Procedures for counter-narcotics operations in Afghanistan, and Deployment Operations procedures in support of host nation operations throughout Pakistan. Develop operational tactics and new training procedures (through the contractor and the Office of Aviation training/standardization staff) for the purpose of enhancing aviation support to border security and interdiction operations. These tactics and procedures include, but are not limited to Night Vision Goggle tactics, and armed helicopter escort tactics/rules of engagement/aerial gunnery in support of the security and interdiction mission in Pakistan. Provide operational direction and guidance to the contractor and host nation aviation operations activities and personnel for border security missions and interdicting the flow drugs, arms and people. This activity 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 maintaining security of the border and intercepting illegal shipments through interdiction operations. Provide direction and oversight for contractor and host nation aviation training and standardization. Implement DoS INL/ Office of Aviation flight regulations, aviation training and standardization, and aircrew training programs. Provide oversight of the Rotary Wing 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. Provide direction and oversight for contractor and host nation aviation safety training and safety program management. Implement the DoS INL Office of Aviation, Aviation Safety Program in support of the CN aviation program. When required will provide assistance to the Senior Aviation Advisor. II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS U.S. citizen subject to State Department Top Secret level security clearance Basic knowledge of Aviation Aircrew Training and Standardization Programs, to include operating directives, training and standardization publications, aircrew training manuals, and related documents. Designation of Military Aviator from any of the US Armed Forces. Basic knowledge of U.S. Federal Aviation Administration regulations, including, but not limited to FAR Part 1, 61, 67, 91, 135, 137, 141, 143, and NTSB 830. Possess a current US FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate Rotorcraft, Helicopter Instrument and/or Airplane, Single/Multi-Engine Land with Instrument rating. Qualification/certification and experience as a military or FAA Certified Flight Instructor in a formal training program involving the qualification and standardization of pilots and other aircrew members. NVG qualified, minimum of 200 hours NVG flight time. Basic knowledge of FAA Aviation Safety regulations and procedures. Basic knowledge of tactical employment of aircraft in a counter-narcotics operation, including capabilities, limitations and techniques of employment of aircraft used by the Office of Aviation. 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 to OCONUS locations is desirable. 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 Department of State flight operations procedures. Knowledge of and skill in operation of desktop computer based word processing systems. III. COMPLEXITY Assignments include analysis of all facets of aviation operations management and involve a fleet of tactical and transport aircraft that function within an integrated program of diverse security and counter-narcotics missions. These missions include aviation support to interdiction; forward area aerial re-supply, MEDEVAC, surveillance replenishment, and host nation aviation training. Incumbent must apply specialized and professional knowledge to oversee flight training and standardization of aviation support contractor and host nation pilots operating under the DoS program in Pakistan and at multiple forward operating locations. The incumbent oversees multi-national/multi-cultural pilot training programs, plans, policies, and procedures for the Office of Aviation, coordinates recommendations from staff officers, consults with the Senior Aviation Advisor and the Director of Operations, Office of Aviation regarding ongoing projects, provides guidance to Standardization Pilots, and contractor and host nation aviation unit personnel, and oversees implementation of the program. The incumbent performs continuous analysis of interrelated issues of effectiveness and efficiency affecting the Office of Aviation’s aviation safety program that will improve flight safety of aviation operations in support of the counter-narcotics mission. IV. 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 fieldwork in remote areas for extended periods without assistance. Incumbent must possess and maintain a current U.S. FAA second-class medical certificate in accordance with FAR Part 67. V. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work is conducted in an office or aircraft hangar with extensive travel to the field for meetings, conferences, activity reviews, and field inspections/program evaluations and flight evaluations. Some field sites have been declared hazardous duty locations by the Department of State due to hostile activities of armed groups within Pakistan and therefore pose significant risk to the incumbent while at these sites. VI. EVALUATION CRITERIA A. FACTORS Factor 1: (Contract Oversight) Offeror’s ability to: a.Perform oversight and evaluation of contractor operations, training and safety programs. b.Evaluate and recommend approval/disapproval of waivers to established policies, procedures and regulations. c.Prepare and coordinate periodic reports on contractor performance, both orally and in writing; prepare comprehensive award term input. d.Provide operations, training and safety program direction and guidance to the contractor for the purpose of supporting the aviation support effort in Pakistan. e.Coordinate with Government representatives and supervise contractor personnel. Factor 2: (Assist SAA) Offeror’s ability to: a.Assist the SAA in directing and coordinating aircraft and personnel deployments within Pakistan for the purpose of enhancing border security and providing aviation training expertise to the program. b.Provide instruction/guidance regarding operations, training and safety program implementation. Factor 3: (Develop, Coordinate, Organize and Implement Operational, Training and Safety Systems and Procedures) Offeror’s ability to: a.Develop comprehensive operational, training, and safety systems and procedures. b.Coordinate/Organize operational, training and safety systems and procedures. c.Implement Aircrew Training Programs, Operational, Training and Safety Regulations and provide direction and guidance to both contractor and host nation personnel. d.Develop operational tactics and new training procedures, i.e., NVG operations, surveillance /interdiction operations, armed helicopter escort, aerial gunnery, etc. e.Provide direction and guidance to the contractor and host nation aviation training and standardization program via the INL/A Aircrew Training Program. Factor 4: (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). 4.Evaluation of Offeror’s Resume/SF-171: Evaluation CriteriaWeightEvaluator’s Rating Factor 1.25%_______________ Factor 2.25%_______________ Factor 3.25%_______________ Factor 4.25%_______________ 5.Strengths: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 6.Weaknesses: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 7.Total Score:Factor 1. + Factor 2. + Factor 3. + Factor 4. = __________ 8.Recommendation: ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ VII. COMPENSATION Compensation for the position will be negotiated as follows: accumulated experience will dictate the salary level within the grade range. Entry level salary normally will be at the first step of the grade range for the position. Consideration will be given, however, to the successful applicant’s experience that is specifically relevant to the position being filled. Number of years of relevant experience will determine the step within the grade range at which the successful applicant will be compensated. AS A MATTER OF POLICY, A PSC IS NORMALLY AUTHORIZED THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS (except for U.S. Resident Hires): 1. BENEFITS (A). Employee's FICA Contribution (B). Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance (C). Pay Comparability Adjustment (D). Annual Increase (E). Eligibility for Worker's Compensation (F). 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 US PSCs 98-19: Home Leave under US PSCs 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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- Place of Performance
- Address: US American Embassy, Pakistan
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