Deputy Law Enforcement Coordinator

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
BUREAU OF INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AFFAIRS (INL)     

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Position Title: Deputy Law Enforcement Coordinator
Location: Mexico City, Mexico
Salary Level: FS-02 - $102,409-$150,391 (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: October 16, 2026
Closing Date: October 22, 2026
Closing Time: 3:00 PM ET
Solicitation Number:  PSC-27-005-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: 

U.S. Department of State, ATT: INL/SAO/IM PSC Team, INLPSCTeam@state.gov 

Sincerely,

Jamillah Timmons
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.
Equal employment opportunity policy - The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.

Submit proposal via e-mail to the attention of:
INL/SAO/IM PSC Team
E-mail: INLPSCTeam@state.gov 

Direct questions regarding this solicitation to:
INL/SAO/IM PSC Team
E-mail: INLPSCTeam@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 Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL): 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.

The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is part of the Under Secretariat for Arms Control and International Security (T) within the Department of State (DOS). INL’s mission is to keep Americans safe by countering crime and illegal drugs, abroad by prioritizing delivering tangible benefits to the American people through security assistance, criminal deterrence tools, and diplomatic engagement to address threats at their source.

The purpose of this Personal Services Contract (PSC) is to fill a new position of Deputy Law Enforcement Coordinator who is responsible for managerial and operational supervision of the Law Enforcement Training Team. The Deputy Law Enforcement Coordinator will coordinate with other personnel and agencies within the Embassy, who are tasked with the design and implementation of programs aimed at improving the institutional capacity of training and advisory programs. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
Under the direct supervision of the Mexico, City based Foreign Service (FS) Criminal Deterrence Program Officer and Deputy Program Officer or his/her designee, the Deputy Law Enforcement Coordinator will perform the following duties:

1.    Supervise 2-3 Locally Employed Staff (LE Staff) and oversee 1-2 Third-Party Contractors (TPC).  
2.    Provide advice and assistance to the U.S. Embassy and INL Front Office (FO) leadership to ensure the successful implementation of U.S. law enforcement enhancement programs in Mexico. 
3.    Provide leadership and foster a professional environment for team members, in which innovation, teamwork, professional development, and collaboration among team members is encouraged. 
4.    Review LE Staff assigned to projects under their purview; provide regular, periodic feedback; and draft annual evaluation of the individuals’ work performance. Coordinate with the Contracting Officer Representative on TPC performance.  
5.    Mentor Criminal Deterrence program staff, particularly new hires. 
6.    Serve as the liaison with various USG agencies and international entities working on training for Mexican federal and state law enforcement entities.  
7.    Ensure close coordination with Mexican government organizations (e.g., Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection and state-level equivalents, the Federal Attorney General’s Office and state-level equivalents, National Guard, and other law enforcement entities as needed. 
8.    Work with U.S. law enforcement agencies represented at Post to coordinate       U.S. training to ensure efficacy and avoid duplication of efforts.  Communicate, coordinate, and consult with INL Washington entities on a timely and regular basis on the planning, development, and implementation of law enforcement training programs and projects.  
9.    Report on developing trends in Mexican law enforcement to INL Mexico and INL Washington, the Department, and the interagency at Post and in Washington.  
10.     Provide advice to INL Mexico leadership and Washington-based staff to improve support for law enforcement training projects in Mexico. 
11.     Plan, design, and evaluate law enforcement training programs based on Administration, Chief-of-Mission, and INL Bureau priorities, ensuring that the projects will advance U.S. goals in Mexico. This will include the regular drafting of task orders, terms of reference, and statements of work for INL law enforcement training programs.  
12.     Conduct management and oversight of law enforcement training programs and projects to ensure successful outcomes. Work with INL’s Design, Monitoring, and Evaluation experts to establish appropriate performance metrics for all projects and programs, including a formal monitoring and evaluation (M&E) plan.   
13.     Work with INL Mexico Security Assistance Operations staff to provide input into and adhere to the section’s fraud risk mitigation strategy,
14.     Provide advice and assistance in preparation of documentation for procurement of training and training-related equipment and commodities and the monitoring of procurement actions, including drafting source origin waivers, bid solicitations, scopes of work, and delivery and acceptance documents for items procured.  Comply with end-use monitoring (EUM) requirements for USG-supplied commodities and assist with preparation of the annual EUM report (Phase I and II).  
15.     Provide advice and assistance in the preparation of weekly and monthly INL reports, responses to Congressional inquiries, the annual International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR), and fulfillment of other reporting requirements.  Write regular reports and cables as directed by INL detailing pertinent law enforcement related activities.
16.     Brief State Department, Congressional, and other visiting officials and new embassy staff on the role of INL and the status of U.S.-Mexico law enforcement training efforts.
17.     Attend Embassy meetings and national and international conferences and seminars, as required by the INL Director, briefing the Director and reporting on major issues covered.  
18.     Serve as Agreements Officer, Contracting Officer Representative (COR), and/or Grants Officer Representative (GOR) when necessary. 
19.     Perform other duties as requested and assigned that are directly related to this Statement of Work
20.     When required, performs the role of Duty Officer.

TRAINING & DISTANCE LEARNING COURSES
1.    Completes the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) and when applicable, the Grants officers Representative (GOR) courses through the National Foreign Affairs Training Center (NFATC) 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.    Completes the Introduction to Working in an Embassy (PN113) distance-learning (DL) course through the National Foreign Affairs Training Center (NFATC) within the first six (6) months of arriving at Post.
3.    Completes the mandatory Foreign Affairs Counter-Threat (FACT) Course (CT650) prior to deployment to Post.  
4.    Completes INL 101 within the first twelve (12) months of arrival at Post or at the first opportunity.
5.    Consultations with the INL Program Office may be required.
Works with the INL Program Office/Post to determine a timeline for completing the INL Staff Orientation and Readiness Training (SOAR).

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
The place of performance for this position is the U.S Embassy, Mexico City, Mexico. Travel up to 40 percent of the time to Regional Security Officer (RSO)- authorized locations in Mexico as well as international travel to the United States and occasionally other countries in the region.

RELATIONSHIPS 
The Deputy Law Enforcement Coordinator reports directly to the Foreign Service (FS) Criminal Deterrence Program Officer and Deputy Program Officer. This role involves broad coordination across Mission Mexico, working with law enforcement agencies and other sections of the Department of State and the U.S. interagency to support training for Mexican law enforcement officials at all levels of government. The goal is to ensure that security assistance efforts are complementary and effective. 
The Contract Administrator shall be the INL Contracting Officer in Washington.  In no instance shall the Foreign Service (FS) Criminal Deterrence Program Officer and Deputy Program Officer or any other individual be authorized to alter or modify the terms and conditions of the contract or waive the Government's requirements, price, delivery, or other terms and conditions.  The Contracting Officer must authorize such changes in writing.

The Foreign Service (FS) Criminal Deterrence Program Officer and Deputy Program Officer will provide yearly performance reviews to the INL/SAO/IM Contracting Officer in Washington, D.C. to contribute to the incumbent’s official yearly review. 

COMPLEXITY
This role requires advanced skills in planning, organizing, and conducting financial and organizational analyses for highly complex programs. Because INL operates in areas of significant public and political sensitivity, it is often challenging to define the issues at hand and determine the appropriate scope and depth for studies or audits. The Personal Services Contractor (PSC) must be able to break down complex programs or issues into manageable components, assess their scale and impact, interpret relevant legislation and policy statements, and translate those intentions into actionable program activities.

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 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 QUALIFICATIONS
1.    U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of State (DOS) Secret level security and medical clearance. Department of State Ethics clearance (if applicable). (Security clearance upgrade to TS level may be required).
2.    Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or;
a.    Associates degree with five (5) years related experience from an accredited institution or;
b.    Ten (10) years of related experience in the military, law enforcement, international development, international affairs, or public administration.
3.    A minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated experience as a sworn civilian law enforcement officer in a U.S. state or local police organization.
4.    A minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated experience working in the areas of management, training, or law enforcement capacity building.
5.    A minimum of two (2) years of demonstrated experience in the following areas of police operations: intelligence-based policing, law enforcement professionalization initiatives, tactical operations, task force operations, command-and-control integration, or a combination of these specialized fields.
6.    Demonstrated work overseas with Latin American law enforcement or demonstrated experience working with, training, or otherwise advising Latin American law enforcement officials.  
7.    Demonstrated experience with policy formation and interagency processes.
8.    Demonstrated experience in planning, strategizing, implementing, and reporting on projects, to include familiarity with the following related areas: law enforcement training program development and project design; basic requirements and mechanisms for contract management and procurement for assistance programs; and monitoring and evaluation. 
9.    Demonstrated ability to read and speak Spanish at the professionally proficient level.  

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:    Supervision                                (10 points) 
Demonstrated ability to lead Program and Project Specialists and build strong, collaborative teams that successfully implement law enforcement training programs at the federal, state, and local levels.

Factor 2:    Diplomatic, Interpersonal, and Communication        (10 points) 
Demonstrated diplomatic, interpersonal, and communication skills that foster collaboration and unity among members of U.S. government agencies and the international community, enabling effective development and coordination of law enforcement training programs.

Factor 3:    Subject Matter Expertise                    (30 points)
Demonstrated ability to provide subject matter expertise related to law enforcement training to senior level policy makers within the U.S. government.  

Factor 4:    Management                            (20 points) 
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage, supervise, and evaluate ongoing programs and projects, ensuring strong oversight and successful results. Skilled in developing and implementing plans and performance measures to enhance the United States’ capacity for law enforcement training. Experienced in acquisition, procurement, and contracting processes, with a proven track record of preparing required documentation promptly and accurately.

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 – 10
Factor #2 – 10
Factor #3 – 30 
Factor #4 – 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

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 FS-02 equivalent level ($102,409 - $150,391 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