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Community Police and Model Precinct Advisor
Issuance Date: 10/25/2010
Closing Date: 11/26/2010
SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-11-001-INL
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 Amy M. Kara, INL/RM/MS, DOS, who may be reached at FAX No. (202) 776-8686 OR E-Mail [email protected]. All 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. However, all applications submitted by FedEx or DHL should be sent to the following address:
Amy M. Kara
Department of State
2430 E. Street, NW
INL/RM/RM, Navy Hill South, Rm. 101
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.
SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-11-001-INL
ISSUANCE DATE: 10/25/2010
CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED: 11/26/2010
FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 16:00 PM ET
POSITION TITLE: Community Police and Model Precinct Advisor
MARKET VALUE: FS-02 (Equivalent to GS-14)
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: One year from date awarded
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Honduras
JOB DESCRIPTION: See below
STATEMENT OF DUTIES
GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR
The Community Police/Model Precinct Advisor (CPA) for Honduras will serve as the on-site expert on the full range of issues for managing an INL supported Model Precinct project with the stated objective of assisting the Honduras National Police (HNP) to implement "best practices" for precinct management and reducing gang-related crime and violence within targeted communities. S/he will coordinate Community Police and Model Precinct programs with the Narcotics Affairs Officer(s) (NAO), INL's Regional Gang Advisor (RGA) as well as Command level officials in the Honduran National Police.
The CPA would provide technical law enforcement expertise, policy guidance, technical assistance and training on behalf of INL in support of host-nation efforts to improve community-policing techniques; reduce gang activity and overall precinct management within targeted Police Districts. S/he will provide significant input in strategic planning and development of possible future Honduran Model Precinct projects to INL and to the highest levels of HNP.
Background:
The Narcotics Affairs Section (NAS) in Guatemala and the Narcotics Affairs Officers (NAO) in Honduras and El Salvador implement programs funded by the Department of State Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Office of the Americas Programs (INL/LP). The Bureau is responsible for the development, coordination, implementation and supervision of international narcotics control and law enforcement assistance activities and international criminal justice issues for the Department of State. INL's Regional Gang Initiative programs in Central America are overseen by the Bureau's Regional Gang Advisor based in San Salvador, El Salvador.
Duties and Responsible:
As the Community Policing Advisor, the contractor will have the following responsibilities:
a. Assess the organizational and operational capacities of the various elements of Honduras National Police (HNP), including its working relationships with the Ministry of Security, Public Prosecutors, the Ministry of Education and others, and in consultation with the NAO at post and the RGA, develop a plan of assistance that will promote effective precinct management and community policing practices.
b. Install collaborative partnerships in the community between the HNP and the individuals and organizations they serve to develop solutions to problems and increase trust in police.
c. Assist the HNP in the best practices to oversee, coordinate and administer educational and development classes/programs for various community organizations and schools; initiate and coordinate neighborhood crime watch programs.
d. Assist the HNP in the best practices to implement, oversee, and coordinate best practices for achieving the goal of crime reduction at the precinct or higher level.
e. Assist the HNP in the best practices to implement, oversee, and coordinate best practices for achieving improved precinct management.
f. Identify training needs of the Model Precinct's personnel, therefore must propose training options and availability of courses in Honduras, Central America or the U.S.
g. Ensure the model precinct project is executed in accordance with the objectives and terms established in the U.S. / GOH Letter of Agreement, the INL Gang Initiative Work Plan, or other relevant documents.
h. Provide advice and assistance in preparation of documentation for procurement of technical services, training and commodities and the monitoring of procurement actions, including drafting source-origin waivers, bid solicitations, scopes of work, and delivery and acceptance of items procured.
i. Prepare quarterly and annual reports of the project's progress. Prepare a strategic plan and annual updates for the Model Precinct project.
j. Attend meetings with U.S. and host government officials as requested; including the regional working group meetings.
Minimum Qualifications:
a. Must be a US citizen, and able to obtain a Department of State security and medical clearance.
b. Bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice from an accredited institution and 15 years local law enforcement experience.
c. Demonstrate relevant work experience and/or 5 years at a management level, particularly in the areas of law enforcement program management, training, and problem-solving methodologies.
d. 5 years of second-line (or higher) supervisory/management experience at a precinct or equivalent level in a mid-size or larger municipal police department, (i.e. serving a jurisdiction with a population of 200,000 or more).
e. Level III Spanish both written and spoken is required (good working knowledge).
f. Demonstrated communications and liaison skills appropriate for work with a wide variety of both governmental, civil society and private sector representatives; as well as with the local community's members and groups.
g. Demonstrated experience in managing program resources, including project analysis, design, implementation and evaluation.
h. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
i. Prepared and physically qualified to live and work in assigned locations in Honduras, including, but not limited to San Pedro Sula and Tegucigalpa, and travel in within the region.
j. Willing to work in hazardous environment where there is potential exposure to verbal and physical threats from criminal elements.
Evaluation Criteria:
Factor 1: Offeror's relevant experience in planning and developing law enforcement strategies and programs for crime reduction, and ability to coordinate with host country civilian and police officials and donor community. (20 Points)
Factor 2: Offeror's capacity of identifying and coordinating training needs for the police officers serving in the community. (20 points)
Factor 3: Offeror's knowledge of program and precinct management, concepts, practices and principles in order to analyze and develop recommendations for program implementation and objectives of the USG. (20 Points)
Factor 4: Offeror's capability to serve as role models for taking risks and building collaborative relationships to implement community policing; using the position to influence and educate others. Demonstrated ability to constantly emphasize and reinforce community policing vision, values, and mission within their organization and support and articulate a commitment to community policing as the guiding vision for precinct management. (15 Points)
Factor 5: Offeror's knowledge and experience in U.S. Government regulations, standards of conduct, and ethics. (15 points)
Factor 6: Offeror's knowledge in decentralized decision-making, involving flattening the hierarchy of the agency, increasing tolerance for risk-taking in problem-solving efforts, and allowing officers discretion in handling calls. (5 points)
Factor 7: 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 or other sources). (5 Points)
2. 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.
3. BENEFITS & ALLOWANCES
AS A MATTER OF POLICY, A PSC IS NORMALLY AUTHORIZED THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS AND ALLOWANCES:
BENEFITS
Employee's FICA Contribution
Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance
Pay Comparability Adjustment
Annual Increase
Eligibility for Worker's Compensation
Annual & Sick Leave
ALLOWANCES (if applicable).
Temporary Quarters Subsistence Allowance (Section 120).
Living Quarters Allowance (Section 130).
Post Allowance (Section 220).
Supplemental Post Allowance (Section 230).
Separate Maintenance Allowance (Section 260).
Education Allowance (Section 270).
Education Travel (Section 280).
Post Differential (Chapter 500).
Payments during Evacuation/Authorized Departure (Section 600).
Danger Pay (Section 650).