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Amendments to solicitation documents generally contain information critical to the submission of an application. NAS Deputy Management Advisor ISSUANCE DATE: April 15, 2005 CLOSING DATE: May 16, 2005 SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-05-031(INL) Gentlemen/Ladies: SUBJECT: Solicitation for Personal Services Contractor (PSC), Department of State, Narcotics Affairs Section, American Embassy Bogota, Deputy Management Advisor. 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 FedEx or DHL. Please note that if sent via U.S. Postal Service, the application may not arrive before closing. If sent via courier to: Mary Pat Hayes-Crow, INL/RM/RM, Navy Hill South Department of State 2201 C Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20520 And a copy to: Norman Brown, Narcotics Affairs Section American Embassy Bogota, APO AA 34038 E-Mail [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-05-031 INL 2. ISSUANCE DATE: April 15, 2005 3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED: May 16, 2005 FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 16:00 PM local time 4. POSITION TITLE: NAS Deputy Management Advisor 5. MARKET VALUE: FP 3 to FP 2 6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: July 2005 to July 2006 7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Bogota, Colombia 8. JOB DESCRIPTION: See below I. - STATEMENT OF DUTIES GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR Background: This position is assigned to the U.S. Embassy/Narcotics Affairs Section (NAS) in Bogot, Colombia. The incumbent serves as a Deputy Management Advisor to the NAS Administrative Management Officer of the Narcotics Affairs Section (NAS). The NAS Bogota Management unit currently controls a $460 million budget that grows to approximately $900 million when prior year funding (pipeline) is included, and exceeds $1 billion when other agency funding is added. B. Purpose: The purpose of this Personal Services Contract (PSC) position is to provide support to programs administered by NAS, and direct responsibility for procurement, warehouse, customs/shipping, and motor pool functions; to act as management officer in the absence of the Administrative Management Officer. STATEMENT OF WORK A. The Deputy Management Advisor has primary responsibility for providing guidance, direction and support in implementing international narcotics control and anti-crime/terrorism projects administered or coordinated by the NAS, as directed by the NAS Director, Deputy Director or the Administrative Management Officer. B. Manage the procurement function to include: preparing documentation for procurement of technical and non- technical commodities and services, drafting and clearing purchase requests, preparing source-origin waivers, sole- source justifications, and statements of work; documentation forwarded to Contracting Officer in embassy GSO for final authorization; and provide direct supervision of staff. C. Manage contract personnel matters pertaining to American Personal Service Contractors (PSCs), Foreign Service Nationals (FSNs), other local-hire employees, and institutional contractors. D. Manage the End-Use monitoring (EUM) of USG-supplied commodities and services, and the preparation of the annual EUM reports (Phases I and II). E. Manage motor pool services and support, arrange itineraries for and escorting official travelers as directed by the NAS Administrative Management Officer; and providing direct supervision of staff. F. Attend embassy general and law enforcement meetings, national and international conferences and seminars, and meetings with Colombian government officials, as directed by the NAS Administrative Management Officer, reporting on discussions, activities and/or decisions. G. Direct supervision and development of locally hired staff supporting the procurement, warehouse, customs/shipping, and motor pool functions. SUPERVISION A. The Deputy Management Advisor will receive general guidance and direction from the NAS Director and the Deputy Director. Contractor will be directly supervised by the Administrative Management Officer; receiving administrative and policy direction on program priorities and objectives. B. The contractor will supervise one Procurement supervisor, one Warehouse Customs & Shipping supervisor and one Motorpool supervisor; and indirect supervision of all NAS Management Section employees. GUIDELINES A. INL Program and Policy Guide; INL Financial Management Handbook; Department of State 4 FAM (Financial Management); 6 FAM (General Services); 3 FAM (Human Resources); Standardized Regulations (Allowances); Government Travel regulations; INL and post policies. COMPLEXITY Administrative authorization and responsibility for procurement, logistical support and customs clearing process of goods purchased under NAS programs. Due to the high visibility and political sensitivity related to operational challenges of providing timely logistical support to counter-narcotics initiatives one is forced to be more re-active than pro-active in support of field operations. SCOPE AND EFFECTIVENESS The Deputy Management Advisor performs very broad and extensive assignments related to supporting a complex administrative/financial program, approximating $1 billion, in Colombia. The counter-narcotics law enforcement program has significant impact on the USG and GOC joint efforts to succeed in the war on drugs and law enforcement. The incumbent will perform duties in a hazardous environment where 15% danger pay is authorized. PERSONAL CONTACTS The incumbent works closely with NAS senior management, and NAS American and Colombian personnel. Communication will be at all levels of the Embassy and Government of Colombia and at the Washington level with Assistant Secretaries, Office Directors, Foreign Service or General Service employees. II. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS A. U.S. citizen, subject to State Department Secret level security clearance. B. Undergraduate studies in public administration, business administration, international affairs, international development, or related fields. C. Spanish language ability at the Foreign Service Institute Level R/2 - W/2 is required. D. Seven years in administrative management with supervisory experience, preferably overseas with the State Department. E. Must have experience working with the full range of administrative laws, policies, regulations, and procedures applicable to managing an administrative function. F. Must have the ability to communicate orally and in writing. III. Evaluation Factors a. Offeror's demonstrated experience in managing multiple high-priority tasks and ability to exercise considerable independence of judgment when responding to rapidly changing program support requirements. b. Offeror's demonstrated experience in analyzing the potential effects of budgetary actions on program viability and attainment of program objectives through application of existing policies, laws and regulations to ensure timely logistical and operational support. c. Offeror's demonstated experience is supervision of personnel and ability to delegate assignments. d. Past Performance evaluation of applicant’s ability to perform under the contract. In conducting the evaluation, the Government reserves the right to utilize all evaluation information available at the time of evaluation, whether provided by the applicant or obtained from other sources. VI. AS A MATTER OF POLICY, AND AS APPROPRIATE UNLESS THE PSC IS A RESIDENT-HIRE, 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). * (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).

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