SOLICITATION NOTICE
99 -- Intellectual Property and Cybercrime Advisor
- Notice Date
- 4/7/2021 1:47:51 PM
- 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-21-047-INL
- Response Due
- 4/22/2021 12:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 05/07/2021
- 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: Intellectual Property and Cybercrime Advisor Location: Washington, DC Salary Level:�� �GS-14 - $122,530 - $159,286 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: April 7, 2021 Closing date:�� �April 22, 2021 Closing Time: 3:00 PM ET Solicitation Number:�� � PSC-21-047-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, Amy Kara 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. INL�s Office of Global Policy and Programs (INL/GPP) specifically manages capacity building programming and policy engagement for counter-narcotics, anti-crime, and rule of law efforts world-wide. �This includes efforts to combat the theft of intellectual property, as well as related cybercrimes. �The INL/GPP Cyber, Corruption, and Money Laundering Unit (INL/GPP/CCM) handles program design, management, and coordination functions in those issue areas.� The purpose of this Personal Services Contract (PSC) position is to provide an Intellectual Property and Cybercrime Advisor (IPA) to INL. �This position will function as a liaison between INL and the Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), National Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Coordination Center (IPR Center). �The purpose of the initiative is to enhance INL�s international IPR and high-tech crime capacity building efforts (centrally managed and bilateral), including by making them more evidence-driven and operationally relevant, and by fostering interagency coordination. �The IPA will draw upon their expertise and liaison function at the IPR Center�s operational work and trend analysis to inform INL�s international IPR capacity building, and related cybercrime efforts. �In the context of the Coordination Center�s interagency clearinghouse function, the IPA will also foster interagency awareness of and participation in INL-funded programming, and INL awareness of the range of interagency assets and activities in this area. �The IPA will also participate in INL-funded or �supported capacity building activities (eg, instruct at international workshops, coordinate expert participation, provide input on curricula) upon request and consistent with the IPA�s other duties. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Under the direct supervision of the INL/GPP/CCM Branch Chief, or his/her designee, the IPA will perform the following duties: 1.�� �Provide overall policy development guidance and foreign training and technical assistance implementation in furtherance of HSI training and technical assistance funded by INL. � 2.�� �Ensure coordination and cooperation between the IPR Center and the United States Transnational and High-Tech Crime Global Law Enforcement Network (GLEN), an INL-developed international capacity building platform and network. � 3.�� � Provide critical information to INL in support of the GLEN, assisting in the identification and prioritization of potential IP-related engagements, and remain apprised of relevant activities outside of INL and DHS auspices for deconfliction purposes. 4.�� �Provide direct support to HSI and INL under the supervision of INL, and with input from DHS, in program development, coordination, information sharing and de-confliction.� 5.�� �Coordinate with the US Patent and Trademark Office, which manages a database of International IPR Training programs, to ensure inclusion of DHS and State activities in the coordination and tracking of International IPR Training programs conducted among all U.S. government agencies. 6.�� �Work with DHS to develop and implement a program utilizing a standard measurable set of metrics to track the effectiveness of a U.S. government-wide International IPR Training activities, using the relevant INL Interagency Agency Agreement (IAA) with DHS as an illustrative pilot example.� 7.�� �Identify region-specific IPR enforcement weaknesses and vulnerabilities and propose achievable solutions to strengthen partner country regimes, in coordination with INL and the Department of State Bureau for Economic and Business Affairs� Office of Intellectual Property Enforcement (EB/IPE).� 8.�� �Advise on curriculum development and revision consistent with the long-range goals for HSI-implemented INL programs. 9.�� �Assist with qualifying support and lead instructors and personnel to meet the proficiency requirements and expectations of the training activities. 10.�� �Assist with scheduling INL-funded HSI foreign training events and projects. 11.�� �Develop and edit presentations and material in support of instructional teams and participate in pre-deployment country-specific training and strategy briefings to instructor teams. 12.�� �Assist in coordinating INL-funded foreign assistance with and other foreign assistance implemented by the US interagency, multilateral partners and foreign donors. 13.�� �Coordinate with the US interagency, US Missions, INL country teams and, where relevant, International Law Enforcement Academies (ILEAs) to identify appropriate class participants to optimize effectiveness. 14.�� �Provide briefings to embassy personnel at the conclusion of foreign training events in consultation with INL. 15.�� �As appropriate, participate in delivery of training and technical assistance as a subject matter expert. 16.�� �Complete timely after-action event reports consistent with INL and HSI requirements, within one month of the activity.� 17.�� �Provide monthly (or biweekly) written reports to INL supervisors, without prejudice to frequent ad hoc informal coordination and communication. Report format will be determined but at a minimum will cover: �1) Activities in the prior reporting period; 2) planned actions and activities in the following 1-3 months; 3) Analysis of output and outcomes (impact); 4) recommendations to enhance the arrangement. 18.�� �Perform other duties as requested and assigned that are directly related to this Statement of Work. 19.�� �Perform services that fall within the general scope of work and overall INL mission at physical locations other than Washington INL headquarters, including within other INL offices, bureaus or other USG agencies for a period not to exceed six (6) months.� PLACE OF PERFORMANCE & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS Washington, DC. The PSC will be expected to split time between the Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), within the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center in Arlington, VA, and the Department of State�s INL offices in Washington, D.C. RELATIONSHIPS The IPA will report to the INL/GPP Branch Chief. �When the IPA is working at the IPR Center, the IPA will be supervised by the Director of the IPR Center. The INL/GPP/CCM Branch Chief will provide yearly performance reviews to the INL/EX/GAPP Contracting Officer in Washington, D.C. to contribute to the incumbent�s official yearly review. COMPLEXITY This position involves planning, organizing and completing 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 IPA 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. SCOPE AND EFFECTIVENESS The IPA performs broad and extensive assignments related to complex programs spanning the full-range of intellectual property rights enforcement, and related cybercrimes, 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). (Security clearance upgrade to TS level may be required). 2.�� �Bachelor�s degree from an accredited U.S. institution AND a minimum of ten (10) years related experience in the fields of law enforcement. 3.�� �Demonstrated experience developing and assessing rule of law and/or law enforcement programs, including assessment, monitoring and evaluation. 4.�� �Demonstrated experience drafting related reports/documents and strategic plan submissions. 5.�� �Demonstrated experience planning, strategizing, implementing and reporting on projects. � 6.�� �Demonstrated experience drafting analytical briefing papers, memoranda, letters, and reports for review and/or signature by senior-level officials. 7.�� �Demonstrated experience coordinating and working closely with the Department of Homeland Security. EVALUTION 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�� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� � (30 Points) Demonstrated work experience in managing complex projects which include determining and validating requirements, implementing progress on projects, including reporting on intellectual property and cybercrime issues.� Factor 2:�� �Program Experience�� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� � (10 points) Demonstrated experience in assessing project documents for their effectiveness in achieving the goals of combating IP theft and cybercrime. Factor 3:�� �Management & Communication Experience�� ��� ��� �(30 points)� Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, 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.� 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 � 30� Factor #2 � 10� Factor #3 � 30� 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) This position has been designated at the GS-14 equivalent level ($122,530 - $159,286 per annum). Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value based upon qualifications, previous relevant experience and work history, salary and educational background. Salaries, including any recruitment supplemental pay that exceeds the listed pay range, will not be entertained or negotiated. 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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