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Riverine Program Assistant ISSUANCE DATE: July 22, 2003 CLOSING DATE: August 22, 2003 SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-03-025-A(INL) Gentlemen/Ladies: SUBJECT: Solicitation for Personal Services Contractor (PSC) Department of State, Narcotics Affairs Section, American Embassy Lima, Peru, Riverine Program Assistant 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 Barbra Postell, Contract Specialist, INL/RM/MS, DOS, who may be reached at FAX No. (202) 776-8686 or E-Mail [email protected]. All applications shall be submitted by facsimile or e-mail and originals sent via mail. If sent via courier to: Barbra Postell, INL/RM/RM, Navy Hill South Department of State 2430 E. Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20520 [email protected] And a copy to: American Embassy Lima APO AA 34031-500 ATTN: Narcotics Affairs Section/Victor White 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 CV 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 Word 97 or equivalent. Sincerely, Barbra J. Postell Contract Specialist 1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-03-025-A (INL) 2. ISSUANCE DATE: July 22, 2003 3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED August 22, 2003 FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 05:00 PM local time 4. POSITION TITLE: Riverine Program Assistant 5. YEAR 2003 MARKET VALUE: FP-3 through FP-4 (estimated at $45,296-$66,749). The year 2003 pay comparability increase will apply. 6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: October 2003 – October 2004 7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Lima, Peru 8. JOB DESCRIPTION: See below STATEMENT OF WORK I. BACKGROUND A. STATEMENT OF DUTIES 1. GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR PURPOSE: Through the Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) International Narcotics Control Program, the United States has a Bilateral Narcotics Control Agreement with the Government of Peru. The purpose of this Personal Services Contract (PSC) position is to advise the country team, and to help the government of Peru to develop policy and means of interdicting the transport of narcotics by rivers and seaports. II. Scope of Work: This position is located in the Narcotics Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy in Lima, Peru. The incumbent is a policy advisor and coordinator for the riverine, seaport and maritime program (heretofore called the Riverine Program) for NAS in support of police, coast guard and customs institutional development counternarcotic activities in Peru. The program assistant is responsible for program management services to design, plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate the Riverine Program and training activities, which have an annual budget of approximately $2.3 million. The incumbent advises the Peruvian National Police (PNP) , Peruvian Coast Guard (PCG) and Peruvian Customs (Aduanas) and develops strategic plans and policy documents. Such work is to be done in coordination with officials of the above agencies, the NAS, other Mission offices including DEA, other countries, and international organizations, concerning the implementation of international narcotics and law enforcement project activities, regulations, and policies nationwide: A. Serve as the NAS project advisor to plan, design and implement a program to develop the institutional capacity of the PNP, primarily the drug directorate (DINANDRO) and the PCG to successfully counter drug trafficking in Peru. Develop goals, objectives, and budgets for the program in accordance with the Mission Performance plan for counternarcotics, including indicators to evaluate annual performance. Manage program operations to ensure that program objectives are being achieved as outlined in the project agreement. B. Serve as a consultant to the Director and chief officers of DINANDRO, providing advice and guidance on program development and planning in a counternarcotics environment. Meet regularly with mid-level PNP officials to discuss operations and policies. Advise the NAS Riverine Program Officer of the day-to-day performance of the PCG and PNP Antidrug Directorate (DINANDRO) in counternarcotics activities. Recommend course corrections or changes in policies. C. Evaluate requests from the PNP and PCG for operational, logistical, or institutional support and recommend course of action to NAS Riverine Program Officer. Prepare draft correspondence for appropriate reply. D. work with PNP and PCG training officers, and appropriate outside consultants, to devise and support an overall training program for DINANDRO based upon a determination of appropriate skill sets needed by host nation (HN) personnel. Conduct regular liaison meetings with DINANDRO and PCG training officers to develop an annual training plan, approve requests for assistance, ensure proper use of NAS training funds, and monitor effectiveness of activities. Assist PNP and PCG in organizing seminars and training courses in country. Establish an annual training budget for PNP and PCG training at U.S. military institutions and recommend to PNP and PCG officials appropriate training courses. E. Monitor and review project performance against support plans, logistical requirements, and measures of effectiveness to ensure compliance with approved policy guidance. Perform continuing evaluations of progress towards meeting program objectives. Provide early notification of potential problem areas. Monitor actions related to the development, operation and maintenance of facilities or sites designated by the Riverine Program Officer, (NAS) Director and Deputy Director. Conduct on-site inspections to ensure that the USG provided commodities are effectively utilized and that there is no fraud, waste or mismanagement in the program through continuous over site and end-use monitoring at the operation sites. F. Assist in the provision of NAS/INL approved support to Rivering Projects in the Operational areas. G. Working in conjunction with the NAS Accounting Office and NAS Administrative Officer, devise annual budgets for the Law Enforcement project that will facilitate achievement of project goals and objectives. Establish "earmarks" for major budgetary categories, including: training, logistical , and operational support, commodities. Monitor rate of expenditures from current and previous-year budgets and recommend budgetary reprogramming as appropriate throughout the budget year. H. Working in conjunction with the NAS Procurement Office and NAS Administrative Officer, define annual commodity procurement requirements and provide estimated consumption forecasts for project-supported activities. Use consumption forecasts and requirements projection to prepare the annual commodity budget estimates. Work with PNP and PCG counterparts to quantify requirements, ensure validity of type and extent of support provided and take appropriate action to ensure compliance with the utilization of commodities provided in regard to program agreement regulations. Assess and recommend for procurement by NAS Procurement requests from the National Police for logistical commodities to support institution building and tactical counternarcotics operations. Coo~dinate with NAS I Procurement, and the U.S. Military Advisory and Assistance Group (MAAG) to formulate and prioritize all logistical requirements to be met through U.S. military procurement channels. I. Coordinate closely with DEA and DINANDRO riverine investigative and intelligence collection units to improve, develop, and monitor effectiveness of all the activities. Coordinate with DEA on operational activities, development of budgets, and approval of financial and commodity support for police units supported with funds managed by NAS for DEA through interagency Memoranda of Agreement. J. Represent NAS in the field and at international meetings on all law enforcement issues. Prepare and present briefings to USG, GOP, and third country government officials concerning counternarcotics programs in Peru. Coordinate at all levels with other USG agencies, GOP officials, and international donors. Prepare periodic reports and cables on major law enforcement issues in Peru, such as drug seizures, and comprehensive analytical reports, such as changes in drug trafficking patterns, significant developments in institutional capacity of the police, or policy recommendations. K. Evaluate PNP and PCG requests for construction projects and recommend for approval, either by the Ministry of the Interior's CORAH project, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, or other contracting source, in support of GOP counternarcotics programs. Participate in interagency USG meetings to determine priorities of Department of Defense funding for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects in country. L. In the absence of the Program Officer may serve as the Field Coordinator in Pucallpa and other forward operating sites east of Andes, and for oversight and supervision of counter narcotics activities in support of the Riverine Program. III. Desired Qualifications: a. Completion of High School or GED is required. b. Prior work experience in law enforcement or military of at-least five years, with progressively expanding levels of responsibility, is required. c. Extensive knowledge of program development and administration. Prior experience as a program officer is highly desired. d. Knowledge of program management policies, concepts, practices and principles in order to analyze and develop recommendations for program operations and objectives of the U.S. international narcotics control strategy. The position requires strong management, drafting, analytical and interpersonal skills and encompasses the major elements of program management, including resource management, reporting and analysis, coordination, and policy formulation and execution. e. Knowledge of and skill in using management information systems, to include word processing, accounting, data base management and graphics applications. Knowledge of basic statistics, accounting, budget and economic principles and techniques. f. Knowledge of Embassy organization and complex interrelated activities, as well as familiarity with programs, organization and operations of other USG elements involved in the counternarcotics programs, particularly the military, is desired. g. Knowledge of the political, economic, legal, and military environment of Peru and regional factors affecting the counternarcotics programs in order to conduct analysis and evaluation of the counternarcotics operations and develop alternative strategies is desired. h. Superior skill as a negotiator is required in order to coordinate sometimes widely divergent views that exist among USG agencies and between those agencies and host nation interlocutors. i. Skill in applying complex fact-finding analytical and problem solving methods to evaluate programs and recommend appropriate course corrections. j. Skill in oral and written communication to prepare and present complex analyses, recommendations and solutions, including reporting cables, speeches, proposals and reports. k. Spanish language fluency at the 2+/2+ level is mandatory. IV. Selection Criteria: Applicants who meet the qualification requirements will be further evaluated to determine the extent to which their qualifications indicate that they possess the knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics described below: Factor 1. Depth of knowledge and experience in environmental sciences. 25% Factor 2. Depth of knowledge and experience in areas of specific concentration - Project management. 20% Factor 3. Ability to interact, coordinate, and negotiate with working level host country officials. Ability to operate independently. 20% Factor 4. Skill in oral and written communication to prepare and present complex analyses, recommendations and solutions, including proposals and reports. 15% Factor 5. Demonstrated experience and proven good performance in working and operating with a diverse group of agencies to affect positive change. 20% V. 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. 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). * 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. **2. Contractor Physical Examination (AID Form 1420-62). **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 thru 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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