SOLICITATION NOTICE
99 -- Border Security and Migration Program Coordinators (Multiple Positions)
- Notice Date
- 2/13/2020 10:30:52 AM
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 921190
— Other General Government Support
- Contracting Office
- ACQUISITIONS - INL WASHINGTON DC 20520 USA
- ZIP Code
- 20520
- Solicitation Number
- PSC-20-014-INL
- Response Due
- 2/20/2020 12:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 03/06/2020
- Point of Contact
- Dominique Chittum
- E-Mail Address
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chittumda@state.gov
(chittumda@state.gov)
- Description
- ��� �U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE BUREAU OF INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AFFAIRS (INL)�� �� You have received this ""Personal Services Contractor� (PSC) solicitation through the Department of State (DOS) Internet site. If you have any questions regarding this PSC, you may contact the DOS Official named in this solicitation. �The Department is not responsible for any data and/or text not received when retrieving this document electronically. �Amendments to solicitation documents generally contain information critical to the submission of an application. Position Title: Border Security and Migration Program Coordinators (Multiple Positions) Location: Mexico City, Mexico Salary Level:�� �FS-02 - $88,619 - $130,140 (Equivalent GS-14) 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. Issuance Date: January 30, 2020 Closing date:�� �February 20, 2020 Deadline extended Closing Time: 3:00 PM ET Solicitation Number:�� � PSC-20-014-INL Job description: �See below Dear Prospective Offerors: The Department of State is seeking offers from qualified U.S. citizens to provide personal services for the subject position under a personal services contract, as described in this solicitation. Submittals must be in accordance with the attached information at the place and time specified. Applicants interested in applying for this position MUST submit the following materials: 1.�� �Form SF 171 (Completed and signed) 2.�� �Complete resume. In order to fully evaluate your offer your resume must include: a.�� �Paid a non-paid experience, job title, location(s), dates held (month/year), and hours worked per week for each position. Dates (month/year) and locations for any overseas experience must also be detailed. Any experience that does not include dates (month/year), locations, and hours per week will not be counted towards meeting the solicitation requirements.� b.�� �Specific duties performed that fully detail the level and complexity of the work. c.�� �Names and contact information (phone and email) of your current and/or previous supervisor(s).� d.�� �Education and any other qualifications including job-related training courses, job-related skills, or job-related honors, awards or accomplishments.� e.�� �U.S. Citizenship Note: Resume must contain explicit information to make a valid determination that the candidate meets the experience requirements as stated in this solicitation. This information needs to be clearly identified in the resume. Failure to provide explicit information to determine qualifications for the position will result in loss of full consideration.� 3.�� �Evaluation Factor document specifically addressing: �Each of the Evaluation Factors shown in the solicitation below. Responses must be limited to 500 words per Evaluation Factor. Any additional words above the limit will neither be read nor scored.� Note: The Evaluation Factors are worth 70 out of 100 points. 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 receive that are relevant to each Factor. � 4.�� �Professional References: �Three (3) names and contact information (phone and email) of current and/or previous supervisors to serve as professional references. � Additional documents submitted will not be accepted. Incomplete or late offers will not be considered. Complete applications must be emailed to: �� �Dominique Chittum �� �U.S. Department of State �� �INL/EX/GAPP �� �ChittumDA@state.gov Sincerely, Anthony Pierce Contracting Officer U.S. Department of State SUBJECT A solicitation for a Personal Services Contractor (PSC), Department of State (DOS), Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). The United States Government (USG), represented by the DOS, seeks applications from US citizens interested in providing PSC services as described in this solicitation.� PRE-AWARD ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF PSC (JUN 2011) This solicitation may result in the award of one or more personal services contracts as defined in FAR 2.101. �Prior to contract award, all offerors or quotes must advise the cognizant Contracting Officer if they have a personal conflict of interest, such as a financial conflict, that would prevent them from either meeting the requirements of the clause entitled, �Post-Award Ethical Responsibilities of Personal Services Contractors,� or otherwise objectively performing their contractual duties upon contract award. � HOW TO APPLY Offerors proposal shall be in accordance with the requirements stated in this solicitation at the place and time specified. �A proposal will be determined non-responsive and ineligible for consideration unless all required documents and information are included in the submission. �Offerors shall ensure their resume demonstrates their possession of the minimum qualifications outlined in this Solicitation, as well as their ability to fulfill all required duties. �The Government is not responsible for any costs incurred by the offeror during the solicitation process. � � NOTE REGARDING GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS FOR THIS SOLICITATION� This solicitation in no way obligates the Department of State to award a PSC contract, nor does it commit the Department of State to pay any cost incurred in the preparation and submission of the application. Proposals must include the following and not exceed twenty (20) pages (additional pages will not be accepted or reviewed):� 1.�� �Form SF 171 (Completed and signed) 2.�� �Resume � 3.�� �Evaluation Factor Responses 4.�� �Three (3) names and contact information (phone and email) of current and/or previous supervisors to serve as professional references. � Note: Your resume should contain explicit information to make a valid determination that you fully meet the experience requirements as stated in this solicitation. This information should be clearly identified in your resume. Failure to provide explicit information to determine your qualifications for the position will result in loss of full consideration. Additional documents submitted beyond the requirements will not be accepted or reviewed.� *** ONE PDF ATTACHMENT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED VETERAN�S PREFERENCE Veteran�s preference is not applicable to this position therefore do not submit DD-214. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED REGARDLESS OF AGE, RACE, COLOR, SEX, CREED, NATIONAL ORIGIN, LAWFUL POLITICAL AFFILIATION, NONDISQUALIFYING DISABILITY, MARITAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AFFILIATION WITH AN EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION, OR OTHER NON-MERIT FACTOR. Submit proposal via e-mail to the attention of: INL/Dominique Chittum E-mail: ChittumDA@state.gov Direct questions regarding this solicitation to: INL/Dominique Chittum E-mail: ChittumDA@state.gov INL will not accept proposals beyond the closing time/date; unless it can be determined DOS mishandled the proposal. � 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.� Under the International Narcotics Control (INC) Program, the Department of State (DOS), Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), has bilateral law enforcement-related projects with the Government of Mexico (GOM). �These projects are administered by the INL office of the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City.� INL administers bilateral projects in Mexico with funding appropriated by Congress under the Merida Initiative and subsequent INL funding for Mexico. These Personal Services Contracts (PSCs) will assist in determining and validating requirements based on host country strategy and priorities, implementing, managing, and monitoring progress of specified projects to include: law enforcement, customs, and migration management sector professionalization; projects related to border and port security; strengthening and expanding bilateral and regional collaboration to address transnational threats; strengthening detection and interdiction capacity, and other related border security and illegal migration issues. The purpose of these Personal Services Contracts (PSCs) will be to provide program coordinators for INL Mexico�s Border Security and Migration program. �These individuals will serve as the in-country program coordinator for their respective program, responsible to the INL Director and supervised by a Foreign Service Officer, in coordination with other INL personnel and third- party contractors, for providing program implementation, direction and execution oversight in support of GOM entities.� DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Under the direct supervision of the Border Security and Migration Officer or his/her designee, the Border Security and Migration Program Coordinators will perform the following duties: 1.�� �Provide management and coordination of programs that enhance the capabilities of GOM agencies to curtail trafficking of illegal drugs and transnational organized crime (TCO) activities and disrupt illegal migration through building the capacity of GOM security, customs and migration sector personnel.� 2.�� �Refine existing or develop new professionalization, detection and interdiction capacity building strategies that align with INL strategies, represent INL to mid and working level U.S. and Mexican justice sector officials, manage assigned INL programs and projects, and provide advice, training, technical assistance, and equipment to Mexican government entities at the federal state, and municipal levels that are involved in such projects. 3.�� �Develop close working relationships with appropriate officials of the Government of Mexico (GOM), including, the National Institute for Migration (INM), the National Guard, the Tax Administration Service (SAT), the federal Secretariat of Public Security (SSPC) and its state equivalents, and the Secretariat of Foreign Relations (SRE), among others. �These entities are involved in border security and migration management. The incumbent will also offer support, when directed, to officials of the Secretariat of National Defense (SEDENA) and the Secretariat of the Navy (SEMAR). �At the behest of the Federal Government of Mexico, the incumbent will provide advice, technical assistance, and equipment related to improving institutional capacity to designated Mexican states and municipalities.� 4.�� �Develop capacity-building strategies, key activities and equipment projects for INL Mexico�s border security and migration management program, under the supervision of INL Foreign Service Officer program officers, and in coordination with the Government of Mexico and other INL program and management staff. 5.�� �Implement and oversee all phases of approved projects by managing multi-million, multi-year budget and a staff of four to eight Mexican and U.S. citizen staff. �Such efforts include project execution from assessment and requirements development phases through the acquisition, procurement, implementation, management, and monitoring phases, as well as planning, scheduling, budgeting, management, monitoring, and coordinating among vendors, contractors, and GOM officials. �These duties will include the resolution of conflicts and other issues, and personnel performance management.� 6.�� �Serve as liaison with representatives of U.S. law enforcement agencies at the U.S. Embassy that are involved in border security, migration management, and countering TCO-related activities. �These agencies include, but are not limited to, the Department of Defense (DOD), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS); the Department of Justice and its component agencies such as the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF).� 7.�� �Provide advice and assistance, technical review, and equipment recommendations to Mexican agencies related to enhancing border security, countering-TCO activities, and controlling illegal migration. 8.�� �Prepare documentation, with assistance from staff, for the procurement of systems and equipment used for criminal justice sector professionalization projects, including drafting purchase requests, bid solicitations, statements of work (SOW), requests for source-origin waivers, sole-source justifications, and delivery and acceptance of procured systems and equipment. 9.�� �Serve as either a Contracting Officer�s Representative (COR) or a Government Technical Monitor (GTM) for assigned projects under the direction of the COR. �Must successfully complete required training and certification to qualify for a COR designation. 10.�� �Serve as Grants Officer�s Representative (GOR), drafts grant solicitations in coordination with and for approval by the Grants Officer in INL. �Assist grantees in completing documentation requirements, monitoring grantee performance, and closing out grants as appropriate. �Must successfully complete required training prior to award of any grant. 11.�� �Draft and provide advice and assistance in the preparation of reports, including for the U.S. Congress, Department of State and its Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL), and other U.S. federal agencies. 12.�� �Attend justice and security-related meetings, national and international conferences and seminars, and meetings with GOM officials, as directed, reporting on discussions, activities, and decisions. 13.�� �Provide advice and assistance in end-use monitoring (EUM) of U.S.G.-supplied commodities and services, preparing input for the annual EUM report to INL and Congress. 14.�� �Provide advice and assistance in the formulation of INL input to the annual Integrated Country Strategy (ICS) and other annual reports. 15.�� �Brief Department of State, U.S. Congress, and other visiting officials and Embassy staff on the role of INL and the status of U.S.-Mexico border security and migration management collaboration to advance shared national priorities. TRAININGS & DISTANCE LEARNING COURSES 1.�� �Successfully completes the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) and when applicable, the Grants officers Representative (GOR) courses through Foreign Service Institute (FSI) distance learning courses within 120 days of arrival at Post, and the successful completion of any internal or external training deemed necessary by the FSO supervisor. 2.�� �Successfully completes the Introduction to Working in an Embassy (PN113) distance-learning (DL) course through the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) within the first six (6) months of arriving at Post. 3.�� �Successfully completes the mandatory Foreign Affairs Counter-Threat (FACT) Course (CT650) prior to deployment to Post. � 4.�� �Successfully completes INL 101 within the first twelve (12) months of arrival at Post or at the first opportunity. 5.�� �If applicable - Consultations with the INL Program Office in Washington, DC may be required. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS Mexico City, Mexico. Travel up to 40% of the time to Regional Security Officer (RSO) authorized locations in Mexico, the United States and occasionally other countries in the region.� RELATIONSHIP The Program Coordinators for Border Security and Migration will serve under the day-to-day direction of the Border Security and Migration (BSM) Program Officer, a Foreign Service Officer. �All employees under Chief of Mission (COM) authority assigned Law Enforcement and Rule of Law (LE/ROL) duties work with INL leadership to ensure oversight and non-duplicative efforts in the Mission. The BSM Program Officer will provide yearly performance reviews to the Contracting Officer in Washington, D.C. to contribute to the incumbents� 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 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 counter-narcotics programs in Mexico, 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 REQUIREMENTS 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). (Security clearance upgrade to TS level may be required). 2.�� �Bachelor�s degree from an accredited institution with a minimum of ten (10) years of experience as a U.S. federal or state law enforcement officer, or performing the duties related to this SOW in the private sector;� 3.�� �Minimum two (2) years of project management experience, to include developing multi-project strategies, project objectives, budget forecasting and execution, project implementation, as well as measuring and reporting for impact.� 4.�� �Minimum two (2) years of experience designing and implementing law enforcement programs abroad, including work coordinating among U.S. government agencies, foreign government agencies, military units, international organizations, or the private sector. 5.�� �Demonstrated experience successfully supervising, mentoring and leading teams.� 6.�� �Demonstrated experience working with Latin American law enforcement or regulatory counterparts on border security-related issues and procurements. 7.�� �Demonstrated experience in planning, strategizing, implementing, and reporting on projects. 8.�� �Demonstrated FSI level 3/3 (or equivalent), oral and written Spanish communication skills. 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:�� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� �(15 Points) Demonstrated ability to manage border security, migration and counter-TCO professionalization projects through their entire life cycle, including planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and close out. �� Factor 2:�� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� �(20 Points)�� � Demonstrated ability to supervise and build strong teams in the fields of border security, migration management and counter-TCOs. � Factor 3:�� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� �(20 Points)�� � Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships to build unity of effort with representatives of law enforcement agencies at the local, state, federal and/or international level.� Factor 4:�� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� �(15 Points) Demonstrated subject matter expertise in border security, to include, but not limited to, working knowledge of current and U.S.-Mexico border security and migration policies; border security equipment and technology. � � 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 � 15 Factor #2 � 20 Factor #3 � 20 Factor #4 � 15� 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 The most qualified candidates may be interviewed, required to provide a writing sample, and demonstrate an ability to operate commonly used office applications. INL will not pay for any expenses associated with the interviews. In addition, applications (written materials and interviews) will be evaluated based on content as well as on the applicant's writing, presentation, and communication skills. In the event that an applicant has fully demonstrated his/her qualifications and there are no other competitive applicants, INL reserves the right to forego the interview process. Professional references will be evaluated for applicants being considered for selection. COMPENSATION (BASE PAY) For award, INL will negotiate for this contract based on the market value as outlined above and overall experience relevant to the solicitation requirements. � BENEFITS & ALLOWANCES AS A MATTER OF POLICY, INL NORMALLY AUTHORIZES THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS AND ALLOWANCES� BENEFITS - IF APPLICABLE ��� �Employee's FICA/Medicare Contribution ��� �Contribution toward Health and Life Insurance� ��� �Pay Comparability Adjustment� ��� �Annual Increase� ��� �Eligibility for Worker's Compensation� ��� �Annual, Sick and Home Leave� ��� �401K Plan� ��� �MEDVAC (provided by DOS Med) ALLOWANCES IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF STATE STANDARDIZED REGULATIONS (DSSR) - IF APPLICABLE� ��� �Temporary Quarters Subsistence Allowance (TQSA) or Per Diem upon arrival at Post ��� �Housing Allowance ��� �Post Allowance ��� �Supplemental Post Allowance� ��� �Maintenance Allowance (SMA) ��� �Education Allowance ��� �Educational Travel (full-time United States based secondary)� ��� �Post Hardship Differential ��� �Danger Pay ��� �Shipment of HHE, UAB, POV and Consumables�
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