SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- Personal Service Contract, Senior Acquisition and Assistance Specialist - Senior Acquisition and Assistance Specialist
- Notice Date
- 5/4/2012
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 812990
— All Other Personal Services
- Contracting Office
- Agency for International Development, Overseas Missions, Madagascar USAID-Antananarivo, 2040 Antananarivo Place, Dept. of State, 6th Floor, ZITAL Tower, ZI Taloumis Ankorondrano, Washington, District of Columbia, 20521-2040
- ZIP Code
- 20521-2040
- Solicitation Number
- SOL-687-12-00009
- Archive Date
- 6/6/2012
- Point of Contact
- Dany M. Randrianatoavina, Phone: 261334432718
- E-Mail Address
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drandrianatoavina@usaid.gov
(drandrianatoavina@usaid.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Competitive 8(a)
- Description
- OF-612 form Solicitation Ladies and Gentlemen, The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking applications from qualified United States (US) citizens and Third Country Nationals (TCNs) interested in providing Personal Services Contract (PSC) services as described in the attached solicitation for services. Interested applicants must submit: (1) An up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV) or resume : Your CV/resume must contain sufficient relevant information to evaluate the application in accordance with the stated evaluation criteria. Broad general statements that are vague or lacking specificity will not be considered as effectively addressing particular selection criteria. Applicants are encouraged to write a brief appendix to demonstrate how prior experience and/or training addresses the minimum qualifications and evaluation criteria set forth in the solicitation. (2) Form OF-612 : This form must be signed and completed as much as possible and may reference the CV/resume for a greater detailed explanation of work experience rather than repeat it in the OF-612; and, (3) References : Three (3) to five (5) references, who are not family members or relatives, with working telephone and e-mail contacts. The references must be able to provide substantive information about your past performance and abilities. USAID reserves the right to contact your previous employers for relevant information concerning your performance and may consider such information in its evaluation of the application. Submittals shall be in accordance with the attached information at the place and time specified. In order to be considered for the position a candidate must meet the Minimum Qualifications listed in the solicitation. Consideration and selection will be based on a panel evaluation of the applications vis-a-vis the Evaluation Criteria. Applicants should note that the salary history for the purposes of the OF-612 is the base salary paid, excluding benefits and allowances such as housing, travel, educational support, vehicle use, etc. Application and OF-612 must be signed and dated. Applications must be received by e-mail by closing date and time specified in the cover letter of this solicitation and should be submitted to E-mail: antananarivoUSAIDHR@usaid.gov Please note that attachments to e-mail must be in Word format (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat format (.pdf) only. Applications in zip format cannot be received to this mailbox. To ensure that the application is considered for the intended position, please reference the solicitation number and title of position on your application and in the subject line of any cover letter. An application received after the closing date and time will be considered late, unless there is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received by the Government installation prior to the time and date specified in the solicitation and in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.412. Any questions regarding this solicitation may be directed to Ms. Dany Randrianatoavina HR Specialist USAID/Madagascar E-mail: drandrianatoavina@usaid.gov Phone: + (261)33 44 327 18 USAID/Madagascar reserves the right not to award any contract as a result of this solicitation. Applicants should retain for their records copies of all enclosures accompanying their applications. Sincerely, Edith Humphreys Regional Supervisory Executive Officer EEO/AA: USAID IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/ AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER AND PROVIDES EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND FAIR AND EQUITABLE TREATMENT IN EMPLOYMENT TO ALL PEOPLE WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, MARITAL STATUS, OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION. SENIOR ACQUISITION AND ASSISTANCE (A&A) SPECIALIST 1. SOLICITATION NUMBER SOL-687-12-002 2. ISSUANCE DATE May 7, 2012 3. CLOSING DATE/TIME FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS May 22, 2012 - 16:00, Madagascar time (GMT+3) 4. POSITION TITLE: Senior Acquisition and Assistance (A&A) Specialist 5. MARKET VALUE: The position is the equivalent of a GS-13 salary (ranging from $71,674 to $93,175 per annum). Final compensation will be based on individual's qualifications, salary and work history, experience and educational background. However, under no circumstances will the salary be negotiated above the top of the GS-14 salary (ranging from $84,697 to $110,104 per annum). 6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Two (2) years from date of appointment. Option to extend will depend upon the continuing need for the services, availability of funds and satisfactory performance. 7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Antananarivo, Madagascar 8. EVALUATION FACTORS : Evaluation will be done on a 100-point Scale, Education (10 pts); Work Experience (30 pts); Abilities and Skills (60 pts) 9. SECURITY ACCESS: Employment Authorization (USPSCs) Background Check (TCNPSCs) 10. AREA OF CONSIDERATION : U.S. Citizens or Third Country Nationals 11. STATEMENT OF WORK/POSITION DESCRIPTION: •I. SCOPE OF WORK A. BACKGROUND USAID has been in Madagascar for over 20 years, providing development assistance in a wide variety of areas to the Malagasy population: health, nutrition and population; and food security. Because of the 2009 coup d'état, activities working with the government and non-humanitarian projects have been suspended for an indeterminate period of time. However, USAID's work with civil society, the private sector, and directly with communities is continuing to expand and the annual budget and number of activities have grown since the coup. The FY 2011 budget for the health programs is approximately $24 Million; food security -- approximately $600,000, and Operating Expense (OE) budget -- approximately $2 million. Assistance to the local governmental bodies for activities including democracy and governance and environmental and resources development may resume when U.S. restrictions are lifted. The Mission is currently staffed with 5 USDH, 2 DLIs, 4 US/TCN PSCs, and 49 FSNs. The Executive Officer (EXO) and the Contracting Officer (CO) positions are based in Pretoria and provide support to USAID/Madagascar. Many of the executive office services (such as motor pool, maintenance and warehouse are now being provided to the Mission by the Embassy under ICASS. With no warranted Executive Officer at post, the Mission Contracting Office is responsible for most of the Mission operating expense-funded procurements and all program-funded acquisition and assistance actions. B. BASIC FUNCTION The Senior Acquisition and Assistance (A&A) Specialist serves as USAID/Madagascar's senior specialist and key advisor for all acquisition and assistance matters. S/he is the head of the Contracting Office which consists of two staff members in addition to the Senior A&A Specialist. The Senior A&A Specialist is responsible for providing the full range of acquisition and assistance services in support of USAID/ Madagascar ' s foreign assistance objectives. S/he will be required to apply highly specialized acquisition and assistance knowledge, skills and abilities involving a variety of actions that range from simplified low-dollar, short-term awards to complex multi-million dollar, multi-year awards. This includes providing support on all aspects of contract management relating to and affecting USAID assistance programs, policy and project planning, design, implementation and evaluation. The Senior A&A Specialist will receive on-sight supervision from the Mission Director, but policy guidance and technical oversight will be provided by the Regional Contracting Officer in Pretoria who will then has overall responsibility for the procurement programs of the Mission. The incumbent will be expected to work primarily in accomplishing the specific tasks outlined below. However, given the nature of the job, the incumbent will also be expected to respond to any changes in priorities that emerge during the contract period to provide efficient, timely and effective services to the Mission. C. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Senior A&A Specialist shall provide personal services as a Senior Acquisition and Assistance (A&A) Specialist, providing a wide range of acquisition and assistance support services to the Mission. S/he will function as the supervisor of the office of acquisition and assistance (OAA) staff. A comprehensive knowledge of the acquisition and assistance processes is required since little of the work involves repetitive actions, and work is assigned based on the project support needs. The Senior A&A Specialist must provide technical assistance necessary to execute a full range of procurement actions, including but not limited to the following: •1. Cost-reimbursement and fixed price contracts, task orders, delivery orders, purchase orders, blanket purchase agreements, grants, cooperative agreements, grant to public international organizations, interagency agreements, and other agreements; •2. Modifications to all of the above; •3. Other miscellaneous administrative requirements associated with acquisition and assistance awards; and •4. Provide training to Mission staff, as well as to the Contracting Office staff. The Senior A&A Specialist must be able to discuss and assess situations with a degree of expertise sufficient to provide the basis for well-founded recommendations to the Contracting Officer. A clear understanding of the differences between acquisition and assistance is essential. Both the underlying purposes, as defined in law, and the different relationships, as reflected in the different terms and conditions, must be understood at a level that permits the specialist to effectively and accurately represent U.S. Government policy to outside organizations and to a full range of programmatic and administrative officials within USAI D /Madagascar up to the level of Mission Director. S/he must perform a full range of pre-award and post-award duties described below with full independence. Actions will be highly complex and represent critical Agency objectives with short lead times. S/he must be available to Mission staff for consultation on all aspects of procurement from the procurement planning stage to the administration stage. The Senior A&A Specialist must also provide expert advice on program objectives, budgetary issues, and procurement policy. Contractual decisions and recommendations will be considered authoritative for all actions within the designated portfolio and authority. S/he must be a recognized technical expert able to independently interact with high level officials to obtain advance approvals for critical actions. This requires extensive knowledge of the USAID and Federal Acquisition Regulations (AIDAR and FAR), USAID assistance regulations (22CFR 226 and 228), OMB Circulars, the USAID Automated Directive System, the Department of State Standard Regulations (DSSR) and USAID A&A Policy Directives (AAPDs) and Contract Information Bulletins (CIBs). S/he must also keep updated with new regulations issued through the Agency General Notices. The Senior A&A Specialist will be responsible for on-the-job and online/classroom training of the Mission Contracting Office staff in all aspects of acquisition and assistance policy and procedures. S/he must be fully versant in internet and other mandated US Government and Agency applications and software related to acquisition and assistance. D. SPECIFIC TASKS a. Pre-Award Duties and Responsibilities (35%) Manage the procurement planning functions of the Mission, which may include reviewing strategic objective agreements and/or results frameworks, participating in program planning meetings and identifying components of the plans that should be accomplished through the participation of outside provider organizations. Lead Mission technical and support offices in developing annual procurement plans for the Mission acquisitions and assistance activities. Ensure that these plans are updated, at a minimum on a quarterly basis. Collaborate with technical office members in the preparation of advance procurement planning documents for proposed action. Input shall reflect the steps required by regulation or policy in the selected mechanism's process, realistic estimates of the time required to accomplish each step and a commitment to maintain the agreed-upon schedule. Keep the Regional Contracting Officer informed of any anticipated workload demands. Advise Mission management and technical office personnel concerning the selection of appropriate acquisition and assistance instruments to use in order to accomplish Mission programmatic objectives. Make choice of instrument recommendations to the Mission and to the Cognizant Contracting Officer. I dentify acquisition issues / potential problems that require guidance or concurrence from the Regional Legal Advisor (RLA) or USAID's Office of Acquisition and Assistance (OAA) in Pretoria and/or Washington and obtain such guidance and/or concurrence. Provide expert guidance to technical office members in the preparation of required descriptions of the proposed project including, as appropriate, a statement of work, specifications, program descriptions, program announcements, evaluation criteria, etc. This guidance may take the form of directing them to the appropriate Automated Directive System (ADS) and/or to any other agency guidance, reviewing drafts, providing periodic training on the preparation of such documents or on Federal and USAID regulations, policy and requirements. Normally the Senior A&A Specialist will not write a statement of work or a program description as this is a responsibility of the requesting office. Emphasis should be placed on defining contractible, performance-based, results-oriented statements of work or program descriptions. Carefully review incoming requisition documents to ensure they adequately reflect and protect U.S. Government interests in the accomplishment of the programmatic objective and comply with pertinent statutory, regulatory, and policy requirements and to ensure compliance with Agency and Mission requirements and appropriateness for the proposed action. Ensure proper recording of requisitions in Agency management information systems. Analyze requisition and other documents and obtain necessary clarifications from the requesting technical office. Make recommendations for corrections to requesting documents when they are inadequate, inappropriate or significant documentation is missing. Prepare required pre - solicitation and solicitation documents, including determinations and findings, synopses, justifications for exception to competition (JEC), Request for Proposals (RFPs) or Request for Applications ( RFAs) which reflect Federal and USAID regulations, policies and procedures governing acquisition and assistance instruments, as applicable. Determine adequacy and choice of evaluation criteria, type of contract, the extent and mechanisms of advertising, the appropriateness of the time permitted for proposal or application preparation, the need for a pre-solicitation or pre-proposal conference, and any special terms and conditions that may be required, particularly if their use would require a deviation from governing regulations. Issue amendments, when necessary, to clarify questions or correct errors. Control the flow of information from the Mission to the offering community during the proposal/application preparation stage, ensuring that all requirements of full and open competition are met and that the integrity of the procurement process is upheld. Prepare the Technical Evaluation Plan and provide instructions to the evaluation committee regarding rules and procedures in conducting a competitive source selection. Analyze proposals/applications, ensuring compliance with all published evaluation criteria and factors and Federal and USAID regulations, policies and procedures. Coordinate and provide expert guidance in the technical and cost evaluations. Obtain pricing assistance as necessary and available and perform such cost evaluations as are necessary, reasonable, and appropriate to the circumstances. Document the results of these reviews in writing for use in source selection. Determine the need for further discussions. Prepare requests for confirmation of the results of the negotiation, including requests for proposal revisions, revised financial or program plans, as applicable. Make competitive range determination recommendations to the cognizant Contracting Officer for competitively negotiated acquisitions. Take all reasonable steps necessary to determine the financial responsibility of any party to whom an award is expected to be made. This may include performing or requesting pre-award financial and program management reviews, as circumstances dictate or permit. Prepare for the Regional Contracting Officer's signature the award documents, modifications and administrative procurement documents that reflect the results of all discussions, any special needs of the project, and all required terms and conditions and applicable provisions and clauses. Distribute award documents to relevant offices and provide all required notifications to unsuccessful offerors and applicants. Provide notifications to U.S. Government award publication points (such as the Congressional Liaison Office and the Federal Business Opportunities). Provide debriefings when requested. b. Post Award Duties and Responsibilities (35%): Research issues contained in, and draft responses to, miscellaneous items of correspondence on a wide variety of acquisition and assistance awards. Examples include, but are not limited to: subcontract consent requests, salary approvals, equipment approvals, etc. Perform procurement administration functions such as providing review, recommendation and drafting of correspondence on administrative award approvals, and clarifying award terms and provisions to awardees and Agreement/Contracting Officer's Technical Representatives (A/COTRs). Monitor performance, as required by the terms and conditions of the award and by Agency policy; through report reviews, site visits, correspondence, and other mechanisms. Provide expert contractual guidance to Agency technical monitoring personnel to assist them in the performance of their programmatic duties and the avoidance of legal/contractual impropriety Ensure that contractors submit required subcontracting plans, inventory reports, and quarterly financial reports. Responses to contractor performance reports, follow extension needs, follow funding needs, and ensure new requirements/clauses are incorporated in present contracts/grants as required and necessary. Disseminate performance reporting procedures to A/COTRs and follow - up to ensure that reports are completed with input of contractors, cognizant Contracting Officer and A/COTRs. Take appropriate action and prepare documentation on any issues that may arise in the course of performance, including changes, disputes, work stoppages, problems with Government Furnished Property or Materials, changes in scope or direction, replacement of key personnel, failure to make acceptable progress, default, payment problems, or unacceptable performance/deliveries. Prepare responses to audit findings. Conduct desk audits of acquisitions and assistance instruments pursuant to Agency policy and procedures. Ensure payment vouchers are processed in a timely manner and that outstanding invoice issues are resolved. Review procurement files to ensure that documents (such as, memorandum of negotiation, class justifications and other relevant documentation) are included in procurement files and that the files are maintained in accordance with Agency policies and standards. Close out completed contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements in a timely manner following Agency procedures and prepare all relevant close-out documentation. Meet regularly with Mission offices to remain current on pending actions and issues. Work closely with Mission offices in developing procurement plans and responses to contract / grant implementation and administrative issues. Participate in special projects, as assigned and contribute regularly to the office's participatory management structure. c. Additional Responsibilities (30%): The Senior Acquisition and Assistance Specialist shall supervise the employees within the Mission Contracting Office. As the head of the unit, s/he is responsible for the day-to-day technical and administrative supervision of employees including assigning work, monitoring workload, evaluating performance, monitoring compliance with OAA training requirements for acquisition and assistance, and establishing training programs. The Senior A&A Specialist will serve as the head of the Contracting Office and will take all actions within the limit of an incumbent without the authority of a warranted Contracting Officer and shall not commit funds on behalf of the US government. E. SCOPE AND EFFECT OF WORK PERFORMED As the head of the Contracting Office, the incumbent's recommendations will be given substantial weight in final Mission decisions with respect to A&A matters. The incumbent will work in close collaboration with the Mission technical and support offices. F. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work is generally sedentary work in the office and does not pose undue physical demands. The incumbent will deal with a wide variety of people from varying professional levels and different personalities. Some job-related mental stress may result from intellectually demanding activities, tight deadlines and frequent queries from project staff and collaborating partners. II. POSITION ELEMENTS Supervision Received : S/he will receive and on-site supervision from the USAID/Madagascar Mission Director and will receive policy guidance and technical oversight from the Regional Contracting Officer based in USAID/Southern Africa (Pretoria) and will receive PSC management guidance from S/REXO based in Pretoria. Supervision Exercised : S/he will provide supervision and training of the Mission Contracting Office staff. Exercise of Judgment : S /he must exercise sound and independent judgment in interpreting and applying acquisition and assistance regulations in the course of carrying out the assigned duties. Authority to Make Commitments: Notwithstanding any other provision of USAID directives, regulations or delegations, the incumbent may be delegated or assigned any authority, duty or responsibility delegable to U.S. citizen direct-hire employees except that: S/he may not be designated as Contracting Officer or delegated authority to sign obligating or sub-obligating documents; S/he may not supervise U.S. direct hire employees of USAID or other U.S. Government agencies. S/he may supervise USPSC and non-U.S. citizen employees; S/he may represent the agency, except that communications that reflect a final policy, planning or budget decision of the agency must be cleared by a USDH employee; S/he may participate in personnel section matters, but may not be delegated authority to make a final decision on personnel selection; Exceptions to these limitations must be approved by the Assistant Administrator for Management (AA/M). Nature, Level and Purpose of Contacts : S/he establishes and maintains solid working relationships with all levels of Mission personnel. S/he will have frequent high-level working contacts with Mission senior managers, U.S. Embassy/Madagascar officers, implementing partners, and private sector entities to fulfill the major duties and responsibilities of this contract. Often these contacts will be of a sensitive nature, and discretion is required. Interpersonal skills : The Contractor must exercise discretion and tact in a variety of stressful situations and when dealing with personnel to resolve challenges that arise during the course of the work, for which there often is not a clear solution. Time Required to Perform Full Range of Duties : None. The incumbent is expected to be an expert in acquisition and assistance. Period of Performance : The personal service contract will be for two (2) years with an option to renew for up to three additional years. Extensions will be contingent on the need for continued services, satisfactory performance and availability of funds. Organization Location of Position : US Embassy in Antananarivo, Madagascar. Medical and Security Clearance : The selected individual shall be required to obtain a Department of State Medical Clearance and Employment Authorization for USPSC's or Background Check for TCNPSC's. •III. EVALUATION CRITERIA In order to be considered for the position, applicants must submit an application in accordance with the guidance provided in the "Instructions to Applicants" section and must meet the Selective Factors (minimum qualifications) listed below. Evaluation factors will be used to establish a rating of candidates and selection will be based on obtaining high scores on the evaluation criteria stated below (100 points total). Selective Factors (minimum qualifications) Education (10 points) A bachelor's degree is required, preferably in accounting, marketing, business administration, or other related field. An advanced degree is preferred. Prior Relevant and Overseas Work Experience (30 pts) A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in the field of acquisition and assistance execution, administration, termination, cost and price analysis, procurement planning, and analysis and evaluation of proposals is required, of which five or more years must be overseas experience working on acquisition and assistance actions in an international organization overseas. Demonstrated experience in supervising, coaching and training contracting staff is highly. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (30 pts) Certification or substantial completion of the requirements for certification of the USAID Procurement Management Certification Program (PMCP), or the Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) Level II, or their equivalent is required. Knowledge of U.S. Government acquisition and assistance regulations, policies and practices, including the FAR, AIDAR, relevant sections of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and ADS is required. Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with Mission staff at all levels, implementing partners, business and industry officials are required. The ability to exercise tact and diplomacy and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality and high ethical standards relating to all areas of acquisition and assistance matters are required. The ability to independently organize, prioritize and follow through on all assignments is required. Demonstrated ability in providing leadership and management is essential. Incumbent must demonstrate operational, analytical and management skills, and must have experience in working in a team setting. Language ( 15 pts) Incumbent must demonstrate excellence in oral and written communication, including the ability to obtain, evaluate and interpret reports, and to effectively communicate USAID/Madagascar's mission and policies to the USAID staff and to its development partners. Fluency in English : A minimum of full professional proficiency in English including an ability to use the language fluently and accurately on all levels normally pertinent to professional needs is required. This means that s/he I) can understand and participate in conversations within the range of his/her own personal or professional experience with a high degree of fluency and precision of vocabulary; 2) would rarely be taken for a native speaker, but can respond appropriately even in unfamiliar situations; 3) makes only quite rare errors of pronunciation and grammar; 4) can handle informal interpreting from and into the language; and 5) can write with sufficient skill for professional purposes to produce documents which do not require extensive editing and are generally free from errors in mechanics, usage, and sentence structure. English skills at the ability of native or bilingual proficiency are preferred. Fluency in French : A minimum professional working proficiency in French is desired. This includes 1) ability to participate effectively in most formal and informal conversations on practical, social and professional topics; 2) ability to discuss particular interests and special fields of competence with reasonable ease; 3) complete comprehension for a normal rate of speech; 4) a general vocabulary which is broad enough that s/he rarely has to grope for a word; 5) an accent which may be obviously foreign but has a good control of grammar and errors virtually never interfere with understanding. This includes ability to read at a normal speed and with almost complete comprehension a variety of prose on unfamiliar subjects and ability to write simple documents Computer Skills (15 pts) Excellent computer skills, including ease and skill in using MS-Office Suite of Applications are required. Fully functional in using the internet to solve problems and research information, such as regulatory guidance is required. Fully versant in US Government and Agency mandated applications and software related to acquisition and assistance is required. •12. INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS: •A) APPLYING For applicants to be considered for this position, the following guidelines will be adhered to and forms completed, signed and submitted, to allow the evaluation committee to thoroughly and objectively review your application vis-a-vis the requirements of the position. OF-612, Optional Application for Federal Employment Form Qualified applicants are requested to submit complete and hand-signed Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612) available at the USAID website, on www.usaid.gov/forms. Applicants are required to sign the certification at the end of the OF-612. Applications that are received without a signature will not be considered for the position. Applicants must send a scanned copy of the signature page in order for their application to be considered for this position. Application Letter, Resume/Curriculum Vitae Applicants shall submit resume/curriculum vitae and write a brief appendix to the OF-612 to demonstrate how prior experience and/or education and training address the Evaluative Factors listed above: applicants must address each of the evaluation criteria separately, describing specifically and accurately their relevant education/training and experience to demonstrate how it addresses both the selective and evaluative factors listed above. In addition, applicants should highlight or make special note of relevant significant awards and achievements. Failure to address the evaluation factors may result in the applicant not receiving credit for all pertinent education, training, and experience. The resume will contain the following information: •a) Personal Information: Full name, mailing address (with zip code), email address, day and evening phone numbers, country of citizenship, highest federal civilian grade held (also give job series and dates held); •b) Education: high school, name, city and state, date of diploma or GED; colleges and universities, name, city and state, majors, type and year of any degrees received (if no degree, show total credits earned and indicate whether semester or quarter hours); •c) Work Experience: provide the following information for your paid and non-paid work experience related to the job for which you are applying (do not send job descriptions); job title (include series and grade if federal job), duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and ending dates (month and year), hours per week, salary. Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor; •d) Other Qualifications: Other pertinent information related to the qualifications required for the position, as noted above including job-related training courses (title and year), job-related skills; for example, other languages, computer software/hardware, tools, machinery, typing speed, job-related certificates and licenses (current only), job-related honors, awards, and special accomplishments, for example, publications, memberships in professional or honor societies, leadership, activities, public speaking and performance awards (give dates but do not send documents unless requested). Reference Persons Applicants are required to provide three (3) to five (5) references with complete contact information, including E-mail address and telephone numbers, who are not family members or relatives, with telephone and email contacts. The references must be able to provide substantive information about your past performance and abilities. Reference checks will be made only for applicants considered as finalists. If an applicant does not wish for the current employer to be contacted as a reference check, this should be stated in the applicant's cover letter. The interviewing committee will delay such reference check pending communication with the applicant. Marking Application To ensure consideration of applicants for the intended position, please mark "SOL-687-12-002, Senior A&A Specialist" on your e-mail subject line as well as on any cover letter. Application Submission Applications must be received by closing date and time specified in the cover letter of this solicitation via email at the address: antananarivoUSAIDHR@usaid.gov Attention: Ms. Dany Randrianatoavina, HR Specialist Please note that attachments to e-mail must be in Word format (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat format (.pdf) only. Applications in zip format cannot be received to this mailbox. Late Submissions Qualified individuals should note that applications must be received by the closing date and time at the address specified in the cover letter or they will not be considered eligible for evaluation or award, unless Contracting Officer determines that the documents were mishandled by the receiving agency. The closing time for the receipt of applications is 1:00 pm, local time (GMT+3), on the date specified on the covering letter to this solicitation. You are directed to Federal Acquisitions Regulation, Part 15.208 "Submission, modification, revision, and withdrawal of proposals" for further information. USAID/Madagascar reserves the right not to award any contract as a result of this solicitation. •B) SECURITY AND MEDICAL CLEARANCES i). Medical Clearance : Prior to signing a contract, the selected individual and eligible dependents will be required to obtain a medical clearance or waiver for the country of performance specified. Instructions for obtaining the medical clearance will be forwarded to the selected individual once negotiations have been concluded. ii). Security Clearance : Prior to signing a contract, the selected individual will be required to obtain an "employment authorization" for USPSCs and a Background Check for TCNPSCs. Temporary security clearances will be requested while a personal background investigation is conducted. Instructions for obtaining the security clearance will be forwarded to the selected individual once negotiations have been concluded. •14. REGULATIONS/BENEFITS/ALLOWANCES i). USAID Regulations : 1. Contract Information Bulletins (CIBs) : CIBs contain changes to USAID policy and General Provisions in USAID regulations and contracts. Please refer to this web site - http://www.usaid.gov/procurement_bus_opp/procurement/psc_solicit/ to determine which CIBs apply to this contract. 2. AIDAR : The Agency for International Development Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR) Appendix D - Direct USAID Contracts with U.S. Citizens or U.S. Residents for Personal Services Abroad found at: http://www.usaid.gov/policy/ads/300/aidar.pdf is the primary regulation governing USPSCs for USAID. ii). Benefits, Allowances and U.S. Taxes : As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a PSC is normally authorized the following benefits and allowances (however, as conditions at post change, benefits and allowances may also be changed): 1. Benefits : •a) Employee's FICA Contribution (applicable to USPSCs only) •b) Annual Contribution towards Health and Life Insurance (applicable to US & TCNPSCs) •c) Pay Comparability Adjustment - - Annual across the board salary increase for USG employees and USPSCs (applicable to US & TCNPSCs) •d) Worker's Compensation (applicable to US & TCNPSCs) •e) Vacation and Sick Leave (applicable to US & TCNPSCs) •f) Access to Health Unit if employee and/or dependents are medically cleared to serve at post of assignment 2. Allowances * (If Applicable) : •a) Post Differential (Section 500) •b) Living Quarters Allowance (Section 130) •c) Temporary Lodging Allowance (Section 120) •d) Post Allowance (COLA)(Section 220) •e) Supplemental Post Allowance (Section 230) •f) Payment During Evacuation (Section 600) •g) Education Allowance (Section 270) •h) Separate Maintenance Allowance (Section 260) •i) Danger Pay (Section 650) •j) Educational Travel (Section 280) * Dept of State Standardized Regulations (DSSR) (Government Civilians Foreign Areas) 3. In-Kind Allowances : The USG will provide the following in-kind allowances, on par with US Direct Hires at the same location, in lieu of some allowances in paragraph "2. Allowances* (If Applicable)" above: •a) Housing •b) Furniture •c) Appliances •d) Furnishings (drapes/blinds, rugs, lights, etc.) •e) Utilities •f) Guard Services for Residence 4. Federal and State Taxes : a. Federal Taxes: USPSCs are not exempt from payment of Federal Income taxes and these will be withheld from compensation payments. b. State Taxes: USAID does not withhold state taxes from compensation payments. State taxes are solely between the employee and the employee's state of official residence.
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