GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT
Mission of the U.S. Department of State: The U.S. Department of State is the lead institution for the conduct of American diplomacy and the Secretary of state is the President's principal foreign policy advisor. The Department of State's mission is to advance U.S. national security interests, fight terrorism, protect U.S. interests abroad, and implement foreign policy initiatives that build a freer, prosperous and secure world.

Mission of the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL): INL is under the Under Secretary for Democracy and Human Rights (J) and works to keep Americans safe at home by countering international crime, illegal drugs, and instability abroad. INL helps countries deliver justice and fairness by strengthening their police, courts, and corrections systems. These efforts reduce the amount of crime and illegal drugs reaching U.S. shores.

The INL section at U.S. Embassy Bogota, established in 1985, is among the largest and most complex INL offices in the world. INL Bogota is charged with developing strategies and programs to achieve international narcotics control, law enforcement, and justice foreign policy objectives.

INL Bogota's Rural SecurityRural Security program is a part of INL Bogota's Law Enforcement Professionalization Support (LEPS) Division, and boosts Colombian National Police (CNP) plans to expand government presence, improve police-community relations, and enhance security in Colombia's rural areas so as to assist Colombian efforts to transform post-conflict regions in the aftermath of the peace accord with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC).

The purpose of this Rural Security Programs Advisor (RSPA) Personal Services Contract is to provide specialized expertise to develop the INL Rural Security Program in Colombia, and oversee all management aspects of the program (including funding, training, equipment accountability, and implementer performance). The RSPA will also provide internal controls and accountablilty for the delivery of equipment, technical assistance, training and other assistance to the CNP. The RSPA must be able to work rapidly, responding promptly to multiple and evolving priorities in a difficult and demanding environment. The position requires rural policing subject matter expertise and experience to enable the incumbent to determine swiftly what assistance is required, within what timeframe it must be implemented, and how such assistance must be supervised to ensure its effectiveness.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direct supervision of the Bogota-based Rural Security Program Manager or his/her designee, the RSPA will perform the following duties:
1. Identifies opportunities for effective rural police programs and projects in Colombia, including police force transformation, creation of new specialized units, improved training opportunities, and ensuring procurement of the most essential, economical and highest quality equipment. The RSPA will draw on subject matter expertise in rural policing and program management involving U.S. government assistance in developing countries. The incumbent will also be responsible for managing these programs.

2. In coordination with INL Bogota's Senior Police Advisor (SPA), assesses Colombia's rural policing capacity and advises INL Bogota, INL Washington, and CNP leadership regarding the performance of the CNP to recommend future rural policing programs and projects in Colombia.

3. Working with the SPA, coordinates with CNP officials and draws on subject matter expertise to determine best rural police programs and projects to develop in order to contribute to the permanent expansion of government presence in rural areas, improved police-community relations, and enhanced rural security. Generates support for and actively advances U.S. policy objectives with key CNP officials.

4. Translates U.S. national interests into programming coordinated with the CNP to develop capacity in rural-focused police skills and issues, (that could include, but are not limited to): crime scene investigation, anti-corruption, community policing, and park police training.

5. Acts as a liaison between the CNP and relevant sections of the U.S. Mission. Coordinates with the INL Bogota Rural Security Advisor and other construction entities on the construction of secure police installations throughout rural Colombia. Coordinates with other INL Bogota programs regarding CNP communications and intelligence systems.

6. Develops and maintains professional and social relationships with the CNP officials to ensure close, cooperative working relationships.

7. Assists in the preparation of required reporting such as the annual budget request for International Narcotics, Crime and Law Enforcement (INCLE) funds and the Mission Resource Request. Coordinates annual reporting requirements for INL Bogota (e.g., the INCSR Volumes I and II, the End-Use Monitoring Report, and other official reports related to this SOW). Helps administer and monitor the expenditure of funds designated to CNP activities. Prepares program documentation and procurement requirements for rural police projects. Helps prepare regular reporting, including bi-weekly status reports, to Rural Security Program Manager.

8. Analyzes and reports on rural police developments in Colombia, ensuring that the USG is fully informed on the capabilities, capacity, performance, and opportunities with regard to rural policing.

9. Briefs Department, Congressional, and other international dignitaries orally and in writing on the INL-funded CNP programs in Colombia. Prepares documents for presentation to the U.S. Congress. Develops appropriate itinerary and accommodates official travelers, as necessary.

10. Ensures effective coordination of INL assistance to the government of Colombia.

11. Establishes and maintains appropriate internal management control systems and end-use monitoring. Ensures that INL Bogota programs are not subject to waste, fraud, or mismanagement. Helps manage and monitor the use of all U.S.-provided commodities intended for rural police purposes.

12. Provides analysis and guidance in project budget preparation, and program planning.

13. Conducts senior-level field surveys, evaluations, and special studies, as directed.

14. Maintains security awareness and properly handles classified and controlled items and information.

TRAININGS & DISTANCE LEARNING COURSES
1. Completes INL/CAP-implemented "INL-PREP" in-person training course within 90 days of arriving at Post.
2. Completes the mandatory Foreign Affairs Counter-Threat (FACT) Course (CT650) prior to deployment to Post, if not completed within the previous five years.
3. Within first two (2) weeks of arriving at post completes PS800-Cybersecurity Awareness online training.
4. Within one (1) month of arriving at post completes EX250 Annual Counterintelligence and Insider Threat Awareness Course for Cleared Americans.
5. Within one (1) month of arriving at post completes PA454- Annual Ethics Training.
6. Within one (1) month of arriving at post completes PK400-Mandatory Training for Classifiers and Users of National Security Information.
7. Within one (1) month of arriving at post completes PS801- Email at the Department of State.
8. Within two (2) months of arriving at post completes PK217- Records Management for Everyone.
9. Within 120 days of arriving at Post Completes, the Contracting Officer's Representative (PA296) distance-learning (DL) course through the Foreign Service Institute (FSI).
10. Completes the Monitoring Grants and Cooperative Agreements (PA222) distance-learning (DL) course through the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) within 120 days of arriving at Post in order to serve as an Agreement Officer Representative.
11. Within the first six (6) months of arriving at Post completes the Introduction to Working in an Embassy (PN113) distance-learning (DL) course through the Foreign Service Institute (FSI).
12. Within first six (6) months of arriving at Post completes PT176- Equal Employment Opportunity and Harassment Overview distance-learning (DL) course through the Foreign Service Institute (FSI).
13. Within first year of arriving at post completes distance-learning (DL) course through the Foreign Service Institute (FSI); PP420-Introduction to INL Program and Project Management, PP421- INL Financial Management, PP422- INL Contract Administration, Procurement, Policies and Procedures, PP425 Performance Monitoring and Evaluation and PP420- Writing Specific Objectives.
14. Consultations with the INL Western Hemisphere Program Office may be required prior to deployment.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
US Embassy Bogota, Colombia. Regular travel to rural areas, small towns, and occasionally to large cities throughout Colombia is a requirement of this position. Many of these areas in Colombia are conflict zones where insurgent groups are based, criminal organizations operate, and crime is generally high. In addition, many of these areas in Colombia are tropical, with high temperatures, high humidity, tropical insects and diseases, and minimal infrastructure.

RELATIONSHIPS
The RSPA will report to the Rural Security Program Manager, and liaise and coordinate with INL/WHP staff in Washington, DC. The RSPA will provide general administrative and policy direction concerning overall program priorities and objectives, as well as work with INL/WHP to develop and manage programs and related issues. The RSPA will liaise with other agencies/governments active in the fields of policing, law enforcement, rule of law and rural security, and with host government contacts. The RSPA will monitor Rural Security projects in Colombia, analyzing their effectiveness and suggesting improvements. The RSPA will work closely with INL Bogota's SPA on issues related to police reform, institutional development, and training.

The Rural Security Program Manager will provide yearly performance evaluations for the RSPA's official yearly review.

COMPLEXITY
This position involves planning, organizing and completing financial and organizational analysis of enormous complexity. Due to the high visibility and political sensitivity of the issues in which INL Bogota is involved, there is extreme difficulty in identifying the nature of the issues and planning, organizing, and determining the scope and depth of studies/audits to be undertaken. The PSC is expected to address difficult scenarios by separating the substantive nature of the programs or issues into their components and determining the nature and magnitude of programs or issues, as well as in discerning the intent of the legislation and policy statements and determining how to translate the intent into program actions.

SCOPE AND EFFECTIVENESS
The PSC performs broad and extensive assignments related to a complex administrative/financial program spanning the full-range of citizen safety, law enforcement, rule of law, and counternarcotics programs in Colombia, which is of significant interest to the public and to Congress.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
The period of performance for this contract is twelve (12) months from the date of award with four (4) optional one-year extensions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain Department of State Secret level Security and Medical clearances. Department of State Ethics clearance (if applicable).
2. Bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. institution focused on international development, international program/project management, public administration, criminal justice, or degrees that show focus on security issues, law enforcement, or development.
3. Demonstrated seven (7) years professional experience related to delivery of international assistance programming, five (5) of which show management of bilateral or multilateral assistance programs in the fields of rural policing, community-focused law enforcement, security, and/or counter-narcotics.
4. Proven ability to work effectively with host-nation counterparts, departments, and ministries to further program objectives, in a timely and concise manner.
5. Demonstrated English (4/4) and Spanish (4/4) (speaking/reading) language abilities.

EVALUATION FACTORS
(Used to determine the competitive ranking of qualified offerors in comparison to other offerors.) Offerors should cite specific, illustrative examples for each factor. Responses must be limited to 500 words per factor. Any additional words above the limit will neither be read nor scored.

Factor 1: Work Experience (25 Points)
Demonstrated relevant international assistance delivery experience in the fields of security and/or law enforcement, the duties of which included: managing complex projects, determining program and project requirements, pushing progress on programs and projects, and reporting on projects. Candidates with with a masters degree, previous work experience with the Department of State or USAID, and previous work experience in Colombia will score higher

Factor 2: Program Experience (25 points)
Demonstrated ability to design, implement, oversee, evaluate, and report on foreign assistance programs and projects and link them to strategic U.S. national security interests. Demonstrated professional experience related to project management, international development, international affairs, and/or public administration. Demonstrated experience in initiating, performing oversight, and evaluating foreign and/or security assistance programs; and preparing budgets, spend plans, statements of work (SOW), procurement orders, and purchase requests.

Factor 3: Management & Communication Experience (20 points)
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in both English and Spanish, in a timely and concise manner; interact effectively with others at all levels to prepare, analyze, explain and defend determinations and requirements with respect to conformance to applicable laws, policies and other regulatory guidelines; and advise program officials. Demonstrated ability to draft policy documents, reports, or memoranda for review by, and signature of, senior level officials in the Embassy and in the Department of State.

BASIS OF RATING: Offerors who clearly meet the Education/Experience Requirements will be further evaluated based on scoring of the Evaluation Factor responses. Offerors are required to address each of the Evaluation Factors in a separate document describing specifically and accurately what experience, training, education and/or awards they have received that are relevant to each factor. Failure to specifically address the Evaluation Factors may result in your not receiving credit for all of your pertinent experience, education, training and/or awards.

The Offeror Rating System is as Follows:

Evaluation Factors have been assigned the following points:
Factor #1 - 25
Factor #2 - 25
Factor #3 - 20
Total Possible - 70 Points

Interview Performance - 30 points

Satisfactory Professional Reference Checks - Pass/Fail (no points assigned)
Past performance evaluation of applicant's ability to perform under the contract. In conducting the evaluation, the U.S. 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.

Total Possible Points: 100