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Amendments to solicitation documents generally contain information critical to the submission of an application. COLAR Aviation UH-1N Program Manager ISSUANCE DATE: 04/15/04 CLOSING DATE: 05/14/04 SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-04-025(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. Any questions may be directed to Mary Pat Hayes-Crow, Contracting Officer, INL/RM/MS, DOS, who may be reached at FAX No. (202) 776-8775 or E-Mail [email protected]. All applications shall be submitted by facsimile or e-mail and originals sent via Fed Ex or DHL. Please note that applications sent by U.S. mail may not be received before closing date. If sent via courier to: Mary Pat Hayes-Crow, INL/RM/RM, Navy Hill South Department of State 2430 E. Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20520 and a copy to: Lowell Neese NAS, Amembassy Bogota APO AA 34038 Email: [email protected] 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. Any submissions made via e-mail must be in WordPerfect 5.1 or Word 97. Sincerely, Mary Pat Hayes-Crow, Contracting Officer 1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-04-025(INL) 2. ISSUANCE DATE:, April 15, 2004 3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED: May 14, 2004 FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 16:00 PM local time 4. POSITION TITLE: COLAR Aviation UH-1N Program Manager 5. MARKET VALUE: FP-3 6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: July 2004 - July 2005 7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Bogota, Colombia 8. JOB DESCRIPTION: See below I. GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR BACKGROUND: This position is located in the U.S. Embassy/Narcotics Affairs Section (NAS), Bogota, Colombia. Incumbent must apply specialized and professional knowledge to oversee the operation of UH-1N aircraft under the DOS COLAR program in Colombia and at Multiple forward operating locations. Assignments include Analysis of all facets of operations and management that Function within an integrated program of diverse CN Missions. The incumbent is responsible for coordinating Recommendations from staff officers; consulting with the NAU COLAR Aviation Avisor, the NAU Senior Aviation Advisor And the INL/A Director of Operations regarding ongoing Projects. The position requires oversight of multi- National/multi-cultural aircrews on missions that include Air assault/air movement, force protection for aerial Eradication, aerial interdiction, and forward, area aerial Resupply, replenishment and sustainment activities. PURPOSE: The purpose of this personal services contract position is to provide an Aviation UH-1N Program Manager for the bilateral CN aviation program in Colombia. STATEMENT OF WORK A. Coordinate with the COLAR Aviation Advisor and Supervise the UH-1N Maintenance and Logistics advisor, the UH-1N Operations and Training Advisor and approximately 50 Contractor personnel; B. Provide both technical and operational oversight to the COLAR UH-1N aviation unit staff, and technical direction And management to contractor employees. Plan the work, set Or negotiate deadlines and completion dates, and review and Accept or reject final work. Assign work based on work Priorities, difficulty of the assignments, and capabilities Of the employees. Give advice and instruction to employees On both work and administrative matters. Identify Developmental and training needs, find ways to improve the Quality of work, and develop overall performance standards For both COLAR and contractor personnel; C. Develop, coordinate, organize, and implement Comprehensive operational systems and procedures for the Office of Aviation/COLAR UH-1N aviation unit. These Operational systems and procedures include, but are not Limited to, the Department of State (DOS) aircrew training Program, DOS aviation operations directives, DOS guide to Aviation training and standardization, DOS aircrew training Manuals, Office of Aviation standard operating procedures For CN operations in Colombia, and deployment operations Procedures in support of COLAR operations throughout Colombia; D. Develop air assault/air movement 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 Plan Colombia. These tactics and procedures include, but are not limited To, night vision goggle operations/tactics, and armed Helicopter escort tactics/rules of engagement/aerial Gunnery in support of the CN mission in Colombia; and E. Collect, review, and disseminate data on aviation Tactics, techniques, and employment in support of the CN Mission of the Office of Aviation. Maintain constant Liaison with Office of Aviation; U.S. Department of Defense; DOS/NAS; other U.S. Government agencies; and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to keep abreast Of current policies, procedures, and rules that pertain to Office of Aviation operations. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A. U.S. citizen, eligible for Department of State security Secret clearance; B. Knowledge of aviation aircrew training programs, to Include operating directives, training and standardization Publications, aircrew training manuals, and related Documents; C. Knowledge of employment of rotary-wing aircraft in a CN Operation, including capabilities, limitations and Techniques of employment of types of aircraft operated by The Office of Aviation; D. Extensive operational experience in planning and Conducting aviation and ground operations at battalion and Higher level military organizations involved in the Training and standardization of air crews, the tactical and Operational employment of aircraft in a high threat Environment, and the deployment of aircraft to OCONUS Locations; E. Knowledge of U.S. FAA regulations, including, but not Limited to, U.S. Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) parts 1, 61, 67, 91, 135, 137, 141, 143, and 830; F. Possess Spanish Language ability at the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) r-2/s-2 level, or the Defense Language Proficiency test (DLPT) level 2/2; G. Be physically qualified to live in Colombia and to Engage in frequent in-country travel to remote locations; And H. Have knowledge and skill in the operation of desktop Computer word processing systems. REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES: A. Formal training and/or experience in orchestrating Complex joint aviation and ground operations/training Activities involving battalion- or larger-sized Military/law enforcement organizations. Successful Completion of a military or law enforcement senior Officer/manager training program is desirable; B. Broad experience in planning and managing multi-million Dollar budgets, in the acquisition/procurement process and In advising Latin American military organizations regarding The integration of aviation and ground units in CN Operations; C. Knowledge of U.S. FAR is highly desirable; D. Certification as a FAA commercial pilot, rotorcraft Helicopter with instrument rating; qualified in the UH-1N Helicopter and possessing ten years of experience as a Rotary-wing pilot; E. Broad knowledge and experience in working with senior Representatives of Latin American government/military/law Enforcement agencies in the area of CN and drug eradication Programs. Experience gained as a U. S. Civil or military Foreign area officer (FAO) is desirable; F. Ability to perform assigned duties with a minimum of Supervision and to take the initiative as a self-starter; And G. Ability to deal with Colombian counterparts in a Program that is of extreme importance to the governments of Both our nations. SUPERVISION RECEIVED/CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION: A. The contractor shall work under the supervision of the NAS Aviation Unit (NAU) COLAR Aviation Advisor; B. The NAU COLAR Aviation Advisor, American Embassy, Bogota, Colombia, shall be delegated as the Government Technical Monitor (GTM); C. The GTM is authorized to act for the Contracting Officer in matters concerning technical clarification, Inspection and, after concurrence by the Contracting Officer, acceptance of contractor's performance under the Contract, including preparation of receiving reports and Authorization of progress payments, when appropriate. The GTM will coordinate all work with the contractor and review Contractor's performance at significant stages of its Development; and D. In no instance, however, shall the GTM be authorized to Alter and/or modify the specifications or the contract Terms and conditions, or waive the government's Requirement, price, or other terms and conditions, as it is Only the contracting officer that can authorize such Changes in writing. GUIDELINES: Guidance is provided from Federal Government and DOS contracting and procurement regulations. Since these guidelines do not consider the operational Setting of Colombia, with its ongoing internal war, Constant physical danger and frequently remote sites where The NAU must conduct operations, the incumbent is required To demonstrate great originality, resourcefulness and Ingenuity. The incumbent will often need to initiate or Substantially modify methods and procedures, which could Result in significant program changes. SCOPE AND EFFECTS: Carrying out of assignments may involve extensive analysis and investigation in order to Detect and resolve problems that could impact adversely the effectiveness of future international narcotics control programs. PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts will be made with all lvels of host government personnel, particularly in the Colombian National Police (CNP) and the COLAR. Purpose of contacts: the incumbent serves as the nau Liaison with the COLAR regarding UH-1N aviation program Matters and, as such, must often employ persuasion, Diplomacy and cooperation to achieve usg goals. Language proficiency: The incumbent must possess Fluent spanish as noted above. The person selected for this position must be able to carry on technical and social conversations, as well as be able to take effective notes at appropriate times for subsequent report writing. EVALUATION CRITERIA: Factor 1. Demonstrated Extensive operational experience in planning and Conducting aviation and ground operations at battalion and Higher level military organizations involved in the Training and standardization of air crews, the tactical and Operational employment of aircraft in a high threat Environment, and the deployment of aircraft to OCONUS Locations. Factor 2. Demonstrted Knowledge of aviation aircrew training programs, to Include operating directives, training and standardization publications, aircrew training manuals, and related documents. Knowledge of U.S. FAA regulations, including, but not Limited to, U.S. Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) parts 1, 61, 67, 91, 135, 137, 141, 143, and 830 Factor 3. Knowledge of employment of rotary-wing aircraft in a CN Operation, including capabilities, limitations and Techniques of employment of types of aircraft operated by The Office of Aviation. Factor 4. Broad experience in planning and managing multi-million Dollar budgets, in the acquisition/procurement process and in advising Latin American military organizations regarding The integration of aviation and ground units in CN Operations. Factor 5. (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). 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. III. AS A MATTER OF POLICY, A PSC IS NORMALLY AUTHORIZED THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS: 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, and except for U.S.-resident hires). (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), and (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) LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS FOR PSCs 1. Standard Form 171 (see www.usaid.gov/procurement_bus_opp/procurement/forms. **2. Contractor Physical Examination (DS-1622, 08-2001) **3. Questionnaire for Sensitive Positions (for National Security) (SF-86), or **4. Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions (SF-85). **5. Finger Print Card (FD-258). NOTE: Form 5 is available from the requirements office. _______________ * Standardized Regulations (Government Civilians Foreign Areas). ** The forms listed 2 through 5 shall only be completed upon the advice of the Contracting Officer that an applicant is the successful candidate for the job.

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