Usaid Merp Middle East Regional Platform Seeking Us Tcn Psc For Senior Acquisition Amp Assistance A Amp A Sp ...

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Solicitation Number 72028020R00001 Issuance Date May 19 2020 Closing Date And Time June 16 2020 17 00 Hrs Washington D C Time Gmt 4 Subject Solicitation For U S Tcn Personal Services Contractor Us Tcn Psc Dear Prospective Offerors The United States Government Represented By The U S Agency For International Development Usaid Is Seeking Offers From Qualified Persons To Provide Personal Services Under Contract As Described In This Solicitation Offers Must Be In Accordance With Attachment 1 Of This Solicitation Incomplete Or Unsigned Offers Will Not Be Considered Offerors Should Retain Copies Of All Offer Materials For Their Records This Solicitation In No Way Obligates Usaid To Award A Psc Contract Nor Does It Commit Usaid To Pay Any Cost Incurred In The Preparation And Submission Of The Offer Any Questions Must Be Directed In Writing To The Point Of Contact Specified In Attachment 1 Sincerely Susan Cheung Contracting Officer Attachment 1 General Information Solicitation Number 72028020R00001 Issuance Date May 19 2020 Closing Date And Time For Receipt Of Offers June 16 2020 17 00 Hrs Gmt 4 Point Of Contact Merp Hr Email Usaidmerphr Usaid Gov Position Title Sr Acquisition Amp Assistance A Amp A Specialist Market Value 78 681 102 288 Equivalent To Gs 13 Final Compensation Will Be Negotiated Within The Listed Market Value Period Of Performance August 16 2020 To August 14 2021 With An Option To Extend For Another Year Place Of Performance Remote Work From The Residence Country Of The Candidate Other Than Usa The Place Of Performance Shall Be Remote At The Location Of His Her Primary Place Of Residence With Routine Travel To Client Missions And Or Frankfurt To Perform Duties The Contractor Should Be Available And Is Expected To Travel As Much As Is Needed Based On The Needs Of The Supported Units And The Middle East Regional Platform And As Directed By The Contracting Officer In General Travel Requirements Will Be Known And Communicated At Least Four Weeks In Advance Of The Actual Travel At A Minimum Quarterly Travel May Be Required To Client Missions With An Expectation Of Four To Six Weeks Of Travel During A 12 Month Period Tdy Duration Will Normally Range Between 1 2 Weeks Depending On The Task At Hand But Could Be Longer Or Shorter Depending On Requirements The Selected Candidate Is Expected To Work Eight Hours Per Day Out Of Which The Incumbent Should Preferably Be Available During The Core Working Hours Of Middle East Reginal Platform Merp Which Is 9 00 Am To 3 30 Pm Frankfurt Germany Time Excluding Half An Hour Lunch Time Applicant Is Expected To Be Telework Ready With Computer System Internet And Other Necessary Equipment Required To Perform His Her Work Effectively Supervisor Contracting Officer Usaid Merp Or His Her Designee Eligible Offerors U S Citizens And Third Country Nationals Security Level Required Facility Access Statement Of Duties Basic Functions Of The Position The Senior Acquisition Amp Assistance Specialist Is A Key Advisor To The Contracting Agreement Officer And Team Leader For Specific A Amp A Actions Within The Office Of Acquisition And Assistance In The Middle East Regional Platform Located In Frankfurt Germany Merp Oaa Merp Oaa Provides A Amp A Support To Several Usaid Offices In The Middle East And North Africa Region Including Northern Syria Tunisia Libya Morocco Yemen Lebanon And Iraq S He Will Be Readily Able To Apply Comprehensive Us Government Contracting Experience Either Directly Or Via Private Industry Experience Performing Us Government Contracts At The Prime And Or Subcontract Level To A Full Range Of Acquisition And Assistance Challenges S He Will Do This By Applying High Level Acquisition And Assistance Knowledge Skills And Abilities While Working As Independently As Possible On Activity Design Solicitation And Negotiation As Well As During Activity Implementation Responsibilities Involve A Wide Range Of Acquisition And Assistance Actions Including Term Award Fee Or Completion Cost Type Contracts Task Orders International And Interagency Agreements Grants And Cooperative Agreements S He Will Be Responsible For All Pre Award And Post Award Functions S He Will Also Mentor And Train The New Acquisition And Assistance Staff In Germany And At Client Offices Individual Actions Will Be Unique And Multifaceted Merp Oaa Has A Varied And Complex Portfolio Including High Value Multi Sector Programs With Numerous Projects Besides Being Able To Apply Professional Procurement Skills Through All Manner Of Acquisition And Assistance Instruments The Incumbent Will Be Expected To Deal With Multiple Types Of Implementers And The Complications Of Cross Cultural Business Dealings Routine Temporary Travel To Client Offices Is Expected Statement Of Duties To Be Performed The Senior Acquisition Amp Assistance Specialist Will Be The Principal Advisor For A Broad Range Of Usaid Acquisition And Assistance Activities To Include High Dollar Complex Competitive Procurement Actions But Also Assistance Grants And Cooperative Agreements Modifications Delivery And Purchase Orders Interagency Agreements And Supply Schedule Or Other Related Actions S He Shall Exercise Leadership Skills In Conducting Technically Proficient Procurement And Assistance Fully Complying With All Relevant Laws Regulations And Procedures And Performed In A Positive Team And Customer Oriented Manner S He May Have A Formal Decision Making Authority In The Many Aspects Of The Broad Areas Of Acquisition And Assistance Pre Award Expertise And Services Performs Or Directs All Actions Required To Conceptualize Plan Solicit Negotiate And Award Many Kinds Of Acquisition And Assistance Actions Of Varying Complexity Reviews Requests For Acquisition And Assistance Actions To Include Consulting On Scope Of Work Or Program Description Documents And Manages The Acquisition And Assistance Process Whereby The Comprehensive Requirements Of The Federal And Usaid Acquisition Regulations Far And Aidar Contract Information Bulletins Cibs Acquisition And Assistance Policy Directives Aapds Procurement Executive Bulletins Pebs Code Of Federal Regulations Cfr Office Of Management Amp Budget Circulars 0Mb Circulars Automated Directive System Ads Etc Are Used To Competitively Or When Justified Via Other Means Proceed Through The Entire Offer Application Solicitation Process The Incumbent Must Manage The Technical And Cost Price Evaluation Process Plus Subsequent Negotiation Processes In All Actions Competitive Or Otherwise To Arrive At Business Management Appropriate Instruments Including Grants And Cooperative Agreements Etc This Includes Completing Fully Documented Files With Certifications Negotiation Memoranda Reflecting Complete Explanations For Contracting Officer Decision Rationales A Comprehensive Record Of Commitments And Obligations Of The Parties Finally The Incumbent Manages The Award Process From Beginning To Conclusion With Fully Executed Contract Or Assistance Documents Develops Long Range Plans For New Or Complex Programs Responsible For Procurement Planning Activities Which May Include Reviewing And Clearing Project Papers And Representing Oaa At Program Planning Meetings Identifies Within Assigned Major Program S Those Significant Subsystems Components Equipment And Services To Be Acquired By Contract Grant Or Cooperative Agreement Or Inter Agency Agreement Develops Objectives For The Program In Terms Of Competition And Price Range And Constructs The Contractual Or Assistance Vehicle Which Includes The Use Of Pricing Arrangements Subcontracting Policy Set Aside Polices And Similar Considerations Prepares And Maintains Current Acquisition Plans Appropriate Milestone Charts And Related Schedules And Keeps Oaa Management Informed Of Anticipated Workload Demands Anticipates Problems And Provides Advice To Project Personnel On Effective Implementation And Time Frames Required Serves On Project Review Committee Serves As Advisor To Program Officials In Project Planning Meetings Advises Program Officials Of The Procurement Instruments To Be Used And Assists In The Preparation Of Statements Of Work Provides Counseling And Training To New Project Technical Staff On Usaid Regulations And Far Requirements Collaborates In The Development Of Evaluation Criteria Post Award Expertise And Services Performs All Actions Required To Administer The Complete Variety Of Acquisition And Assistance Instruments From Contractor Recipient Mobilization Through To Closeout Relies On A Comprehensive Mastery Of The Mission Strategic Objective So Plan Far Aidar Ads Cfr 0Mb Circulars And Other Procurement Assistance Guidance Sources To Conduct Output Based Administration Which Enhances Achievement Of The Mission s Program And Assures Timely Delivery Of The Purchased Supplies And Or Services With The Objective Of Mitigating Performance Risks Exercises A Proactive Role During The Administration Phase To Include Coordinating With Technical Controller And Legal Officers Conducting Meetings And Conferences As Required Maintaining Good Communications With Contractors Recipients And Grantees Interpreting Contract Or Award Provisions And Negotiating And Finalizing Instrument Modifications When Warranted Coordinates Special Requirements With Other Us Government Offices And Agencies Primarily Including The Office Of Inspector General Oig Defense Contract Audit Agency Dcaa General Accounting Office Gao And Small Business Administration Ensures That The Results Contractually Required Are Documented And That Acquisition And Assistance Actions Are Properly Closed Out To Include Final Audits Resolving Indirect Cost Matters And Preparing Any Needed Final Modifications Responds To Freedom Of Information Act Requests Advises On Resolution Of Special Procurement Problems Associates With Waiver Requests Expediting Of Deliveries Apparent Overlapping Of Responsibilities And Resolution Of Claims Conducts In Depth Compliance Review And Evaluation Of Complex Unusual Or Unprecedented Contract Actions Requiring Higher Level Approval Responsible For Contract Administration Sufficient To Ensure Contract Terms And Conditions Are Met And That The Contractor Delivers The Required Goods Or Services In A Timely Manner To Achieve The Objectives Of The Agency s Projects And Programs Responsibilities Typically Include Periodic Site Visits Approval Of Changes To Incremental Funding Preparation Of Rate And Cost Adjustments Redirection Of Level Of Effort Coordination Of Time Extension Incorporation Of Change Orders Preparation Of Stop Work Orders Sub Awards Consents Approval Of Key Personnel Equipment Purchases Property Disposition Reviews And Approvals Preparation Of Cure Notices Or Show Cause Letters And Contract Closeout Advises Technical Office Counterparts And Contractors On Their Administration Responsibilities Contained In The Contract Evaluates The Adequacy Of The Contractor s Business Management Systems For Areas Such As Personnel Compensation Insurance Subcontracting Procedures And Results Of The Financial Audits So Team Membership And Support Services Serves On One Or More So Teams And Or Provides Support To So Team Located At Client Missions Collegially Represents The Office Of Acquisition And Assistance Viewpoint With The Objective Of Having All Team Members Fully Understand And Appreciate The Key Nature Of The Procurement And Assistance Function How To Obtain Needed Services Or Assistance To Meet So Time Schedules As Well As The Statutory And Procedural Requirements Established By Federal And Usaid Authorities For The Purpose Of Protecting The U S Government s Best Interests Mission Support Services As One Of The Mission s Senior Acquisition And Assistance Technical Advisors Provides Crucial Knowledge Of The International And Local Contractor And Ngo Community Via Consultation And Advice To Senior Mission Management Establishes And Maintains An Authoritative Mission Presence To Include Travel And Provision Of Consultative Advice On Acquisition And Assistance Policies And Procedures To External Groups E G Other Usg Agencies Ngos Public International Organizations Pios For Shy Profit Contractors Other Donors Etc Serves As A Key Trainer And Advisor For Foreign Service National Fsn Acquisition And Assistance Staff Providing Advice Training And Support For Fsns The Training Mentoring Will Be Broad Based To Include Job Specific Technical Training Informal Day Today Counseling And Sharing Of Experience Based Knowledge The Incumbent Will Counsel On Consensus Building In A Team Environment And Methodology On Professional Conflict Resolution Technique Responds To Protests And Audits Findings And Recommendations By Researching And Developing Necessary Analysis Documentation And History Of The Awards Works With The Regional Legal Advisor In Preparing The Mission s Position And Provide Assistance To The Contracting Officer To Support The Government s Defense On Protests To The Gao And Programmatic And Financial Audits Conducted By Oig And Gao Supervision And Evaluation Of Performance The Incumbent Will Be Supervised And Evaluated By The Regional Contracting Officer Located At Merp Frankfurt The Incumbent Is Expected To Exercise Considerable Independent Judgment And Initiative As The Senior A Amp A Specialist Performing Many Assignments Independently Such As Providing Guidance To Others Involved In The Management Of The Merp Oaa Portfolio Developing A Negotiation Position Conducting Negotiations And Developing And Drafting Of Solicitations And Awards Performance Is Evaluated In Terms Of The Overall Merp Oaa Achievement And Success And The Ability To Train Mentor And Upgrade The Professional Capacity Of The Local A Amp A Specialist S Other Important Information The Selected Candidate Must Provide At Least 20 Hours Of Training During A Three Months Period To Cooperating Country National S Ccn Designated By Usaid Merp The Regional Contracting Officer Will Establish A Training Plan With Benchmarks To Measure The Contractor s Progress Toward Achieving This Training Deliverable Security And Medical Clearance Requirements The Applicant Selected To Fill This Position Must Be Able To Obtain Security And Medical Clearance Employment Authorization Which Involves Applicant s Comprehensive Background Investigation Performed By A U S Government Agency The Final Selected Candidates Must Obtain Security And Medical Clearances Within A Reasonable Period Usaid Will Provide Details Regarding These Clearances To The Selected Candidates A Substantial Delay In Obtaining Either Required Clearance Will Make The Applicant Ineligible For Selection 13 Physical Demandsthe Work Requested Does Not Involve Undue Physical Demands Minimum Qualifications Required For This Position Education A Course Of Study Leading To A Degree Or Equivalent In Any The Following Fields Accounting Business Finance Law Contracts Purchasing Economics Industrial Management Marketing Quantitative Methods Or Organization And Management Required Professional Experience A Minimum Of Eight Years Of Progressively Responsible Professional Experience In Acquisition And Assistance Functions Demonstrated Prior Experience And Ability To Exercise Independent Judgment In The Full Range Of Responsibilities Procurement Planning Solicitation Analysis And Evaluation Of Proposals Negotiation And Award Of Acquisition And Assistance Instruments Cost And Price Analysis Administration Termination Negotiation Of Changes Execution Of Options Investigation And Resolution Of Contractor Delays Contractor Performance Appraisal Subcontractor Surveillance And Disposition Of Claims Experience That Demonstrates Pre Award Negotiation Skills And Experience In Making Formal Presentations And In Post Award Administration Knowledge Skills And Abilities Demonstrated Knowledge Of Latest Federal Contracting And Assistance Techniques Principles Laws Statutes Executive Orders Regulations And Procedures Applicable To Pre Award And Or Post Award Actions Sufficient To Procure And Or Administer Contracts Grants And Cooperative Agreements For A Variety Of Specialized Equipment Services And Or Construction Or To Conduct Studies Of Problem Areas And Develop Standard Methods And Operating Procedures Federal Acquisition Certification Contracting Fac C Level I Or Predecessor Pmcp Is Required Completion Of Courses Leading To The Federal Acquisition Certification Contracting Ii Or Iii Is Highly Desirable Must Be Able To Work Independently In A Highly Demanding Environment And Capable Of Handling Tasks With Varying Deadlines The Ability To Plan Organize And Manage Complex Negotiations And Meetings Is Very Important Strong Organizational Skills Ability To Work Independently With Little Supervision Ability To Work Calmly Tactfully And Effectively Under Pressure And To Demonstrate Extreme Flexibility To Manage More Than One Activity At A Time Is Essential Proven Ability In The Following Negotiation Issuance Of Fixed Price Contracts Issuance Of Cost Reimbursement Contracts Issuance Of Special Purpose Contracts And Agreements Business Evaluations Administration Termination And Award And Administration Of Grants And Cooperative Agreements Demonstrated Skills In Managerial And Coordinative Activities Sufficient To Conduct A Variety Of Contractual Actions Occurring Concurrently Is Essential Demonstrated Knowledge Of Team Management Strategies Mentoring And Knowledge Transfer To Provide Training For Junior Staff Members Language Excellent Oral Communication And Strong Writing Skills Are Required In English Language Evaluation And Selection Factors The Government May Award A Contract Without Discussions With Offerors In Accordance With Far 52 215 1 The Co Reserves The Right At Any Point In The Evaluation Process To Establish A Competitive Range Of Offerors With Whom Negotiations Will Be Conducted Pursuant To Far 15 306 C In Accordance With Far 52 215 1 If The Co Determines That The Number Of Offers That Would Otherwise Be In The Competitive Range Exceeds The Number At Which An Efficient Competition Can Be Conducted The Co May Limit The Number Of Offerors In The Competitive Range To The Greatest Number That Will Permit An Efficient Competition Among The Most Highly Rated Offers Far Provisions Of This Solicitation Are Available At Https Www Acquisition Gov Browse Index Far Education 10 Points Work And Professional Experience 35 Points Knowledge Skills And Abilities 35 Points Language 20 Points References Pass Fail Must Not Appear As An Excluded Party In The System For Award Management Sam Gov Usaid Reserves The Right To Interview Only The Highest Ranked Applicants In Person Or By Phone Or Not To Interview Any Candidate After The Closing Date For Receipt Of Applications A Committee Will Be Convened To Review Applications And Evaluate Them In Accordance With The Evaluation Criteria Applications From Candidates Which Do Not Meet The Required Selection Criteria Will Not Be Scored Only Shortlisted Applicants Will Be Contacted As Part Of The Selection Process The Short Listed Candidates May Be Interviewed Either In Person Or By Telephone At Usaid s Discretion Reference Checks Will Be Conducted Only For Applicants Considered As Finalists If An Applicant Does Not Wish Usaid To Contact A Current Employer For A Reference Check This Should Be Stated In The Applicant s Cover Letter And Usaid Will Delay Such Reference Check Pending Communication With The Applicant Only Finalists Will Be Contacted By Usaid With Respect To Their Applications The Final Selected Candidates Must Obtain At Least A Facility Access Nspd 12 Security Clearance Level And Medical Clearance Within A Reasonable Period Usaid Will Provide Details Regarding These Requirements To The Selected Candidate A Substantial Delay In Obtaining Either The Medical Clearance Or Background Check May Make The Applicant Ineligible For Selection Submitting An Offer Eligible Offerors Are Required To Complete And Submit Aid 309 3 Offeror Information For Personal Services Contracts Available At Http Www Usaid Gov Forms Cover Letter Amp Resume List Of 3 References Name Amp Email Address Phone Number 2 Offers Must Be Received By The Closing Date And Time Specified In Section I Item 3 And Submitted To The Point Ofcontact In Section I 3 Offeror Submissions Must Clearly Reference The Number Of This Solicitation To Ensure The Offer Is For The Position In This Solicitation 4 Email Your Application Package To Usaidmerphr Usaid Gov List Of Required Forms Prior To Award The Co Will Provide Instructions For Additional Forms To Be Completed When Providing An Offer Letter Benefits And Allowances As A Matter Of Policy And As Appropriate A Us Tcnpsc Is Normally Authorized The Following Benefitsand Allowances Benefits Employer s Fica Contribution Contribution Toward Health Amp Life Insurance If Applicable Pay Comparability Adjustment Annual Increase Pending A Satisfactory Performance Evaluation Eligibility For Worker s Compensation Annual And Sick Leave Access To Embassy Medical Facilities When In Frankfurt Allowances If Applicable The Following Allowances May Be Provided For Pscs Located In Foreign Countries Using Rates Prescribed Under The Department Of State Standardized Regulations Government Civilian Foreign Areas Available At Https Aop Rals S Tate Gov Temporary Quarter Subsistence Allowance Section 120 Living Quarters Allowance Section 130 Cost Of Living Allowance Chapter 210 Post Allowance Section 220 Separate Maintenance Allowance Section 260 Education Allowance Section 270 Education Travel Section 280 Post Differential Chapter 500 Payments During Evacuation Authorized Departure Section 600 And Danger Pay Allowance Section 650 Taxes It Is The Responsibility Of The Selected Candidate To Abide By The Tax Regulations Uspscs Are Required To Pay Federal Income Taxes Fica Medicare And Applicable State Income Taxes Usaid Regulations Policies And Contract Clauses Pertaining To Pscs Usaid Regulations And Policies Governing Uspsc Awards Are Available At These Sources Usaid Acquisition Regulation Aidar Appendix D Direct Usaid Contracts With A U S Citizen Or A U S Resident Alien For Personal Services Abroad Including Contract Clause General Provisions Available At Https Www Usaid Gov Sites Default Files Documents 1868 Aidar 0 Pdf Contract Cover Page Form Aid 309 1 Available At Https Www Usaid Gov Forms Acquisition And Assistance Policy Directives Contract Information Bulletins Aapds Cibs For Personal Services Contracts With Individuals Available At Http Www Usaid Gov Work Usaid Aapds Cibs M Oaa Dev Aidar 17 02C Class Justification For Personal Services Contracts Ethical Conduct By The Acceptance Of A Usaid Personal Services Contract As An Individual The Contractor Will Be Acknowledging Receipt Of The Standards Of Ethical Conduct For Employees Of The Executive Branch Available From The U S Office Of Government Ethics In Accordance With General Provision 2 And 5 Cfr 2635 See Https Www Oge Gov Web Oge Nsf Oge 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