Field Advisor Security Specialist

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: Field Advisor Security Specialist Location: Lima, Peru Salary Level: FS-03 - $69,988 - $102,780 (Equivalent GS-13) 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: 11/25/2019 Closing date: 12/09/2019 Closing Time: 3PM Solicitation Number: PSC-20-005-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: Form SF 171 (Completed and signed) Complete resume. In order to fully evaluate your offer your resume must include: 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. Specific duties performed that fully detail the level and complexity of the work. Names and contact information (phone and email) of your current and/or previous supervisor(s). Education and any other qualifications including job-related training courses, job-related skills, or job-related honors, awards or accomplishments. 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. 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. 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: Janette Dull U.S. Department of State INL/RM/GAPP contact@example.gov Sincerely, Amy Kara Division Chief & 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): Form SF 171 (Completed and signed) Resume Evaluation Factor Responses 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/Janette Dull E-mail: contact@example.gov Direct questions regarding this solicitation to: INL/Janette Dull E-mail: contact@example.gov INL will not accept proposals beyond the closing time/date; unless it can be determined DOS mishandled the proposal. Personnel Service Contract (PSC) Statement of Work (SOW) Field Advisor/Security Specialist U.S. Embassy - Lima, Peru FS-03 (Equivalent to GS-13) 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, more 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 in the Embassy in Lima manages an illicit crop eradication and law enforcement assistance program in Peru, funded through the International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement (INCLE) account. INCLE-funded assistance complements the Peruvian government's counter narcotics activities designed to detect, deter, and disrupt transnational organized crime groups in Peru and throughout the region. It also complements the Peruvian government's even larger investment in promoting rule of law; providing for citizen security; and reforming state institutions to foster greater transparency, responsiveness, and respect for human rights. The goal of this program is to improve and institutionalize Peruvian counter narcotics and law enforcement capabilities through targeted, sustainable projects. The INL Lima Narcotics Control Program is responsible for providing advice, assistance and training to CORAH and DIRANDRO. USG contractor services and the personnel to oversee and manage the assistance provided so that the host government can conduct air- supported curtailment of the supply of illegal drugs through eradication of drug crops, interdiction of narcotics and trafficking activities, and other enforcement operations as defined by the USG-Host Government bi-lateral agreements. The purpose of this personal service contract position is to provide a Field Advisor/Security Specialist as required at INL-Section-controlled locations in Peru to advise and coordinate with the U.S. Embassy and host nation personnel in overseeing the security posture of the base and the operations conducted from there. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide field-based security advice and field assessments. Monitor day-to-day program issues and activities. Review support plans, logistical requirements, and measures of effectiveness to ensure compliance with approved policy guidance. Coordinate the interdiction assistance program. Receive, evaluate, and process requests for travel, supplies, and equipment needed to support approved activities. Monitor training needs, suggest training, and where appropriate, conduct training to enhance operational effectiveness and security. Where appropriate, suggest changes in operational procedures to enhance operational effectiveness and security. Coordinate with INL, and USG and GOP counterparts, for all logistical support for projects. Work in conjunction with INL Procurement and Accounting to define commodity procurement and tracking of purchases. Works with the Narcotics Control Advisor ( NCA) to develop and draft goals and objectives to be incorporated into an annual plan. Assist in the management of the project in furthering overall program objectives as outlined in the annual plan, and in performing continuing evaluations of progress towards meeting those objectives, including field observations of operations and monitoring. Provide early notification to supervisor of potential problem areas. Conducts on-site inspections to perform end-use monitoring and to ensure that program objectives are being met and that support is provided according to sound, professional management principles and practices meeting applicable USG regulatory standards, and to prevent waste, fraud, or abuse in the use of USG resources. Assists DIRANDRO in development of specific interdiction plans to support US Embassy strategy and goals. Provides advice on operational strategies according to specific geographic zones, socio-political, and threat conditions. Conducts field-level liaison and coordination concerning interdiction operations with officials of the host government and other USG agencies. Oversees implementation of counter narcotics plans and advises counterparts on efficient operational methodology. Evaluates effectiveness of those operations from the field and adapts plans and redirects use of resources as required by changing situations. Provides advice to counterparts during selection, installation and maintenance of forward base locations. Develops organizational and procedural manuals to document and implement standardized procedures during eradication operations. Provides security assessment and advice for interdiction plans to the NCA NCO, and cooperating USG and GOP agencies. Provides field-based security advice and conducts ongoing threat assessments to minimize risks during operations and training. Oversees implementation of operational, communications and personnel security programs. TRAINING & DISTANCE LEARNING COURSES Complete the How to be a Contracting Officer's Representative (PA296) distance- learning (DL) course through the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) within the first six months of arriving at Post. Complete the Introduction to Working in an Embassy (PN113) distance-learning (DL) course through the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) within the first six months of arriving at Post. Complete the mandatory Foreign Affairs Counter-Threat (FACT) Course (OT610) prior to deployment to Post. RELATIONSHIPS The Field Advisor/Security Specialist works under the direct supervision of the Narcotics Control Officer. The individual exercises wide latitude for independent action, initiating projects and executing approved new programs. The Field Advisor/Security Specialist coordinates directly with CORAH, DEVIDA and the Peruvian National Police. When preparing reports, the Contractor shall refrain from using elaborate artwork, multicolor printing, and expensive paper/binding, unless it is specifically authorized in the Contract Schedule. Wherever possible, pages should be printed on both sides using single spaced type. COMPLEXITY Develops detailed plans, goals, and objectives for the long-range implementation and administration of the program, and/or develops criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of the program. Coordinating plans with various other groups including international donors, the U.S. Embassy, and the Government of Peru can be complicated. Projects require dynamic leadership, expertise and complex innovation, strict adherence to high-level policy without lower level interpretive assistance, and the ability to single- handedly or in concert with a variety of other stakeholders resolve critical problems and achieve difficult goals that may impact other programs. They are broad in scope and complicated by many complex features, technical, administrative, or political in nature. SCOPE AND EFFECTIVENESS Guidelines consist of USG and Department of State Acquisition Regulations, and accepted legal principles and theories. In addition, the Advisor must be able to determine application of basic administrative policy statements concerning the issue or problem under study. The Advisor must also consider and adhere to various other existing federal regulations, and the interaction between DOS policies, legislation, the Foreign Assistance Act, and other authorization and appropriations in the INL account, applicable National Security and Presidential Decision Directives, OMB Circulars, and Department of State financial operating procedures and policies. The Narcotics Control Advisor is recognized as a substantive authority on overall management and/or interpretation of guidance on program and project planning and evaluation in a specialized area. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS U.S. citizen able to obtain and maintain a Department of State Top Secret level security clearance and a Department of State medical clearance, appropriate for service in forward operations locations throughout Peru. Minimum of ten years of related experience in program management, operations, and/or monitoring. Demonstrated professional fluency, both oral and written, in Spanish and English. Demonstrated expert with a minimum of ten (10) years of tactical counter- narcotics operations, including security planning in high threat environments. Extensive demonstrated experience as an operations officer/manager in a military or civil organization in field environments (jungle locations, etc.) Expert knowledge and experience in the formulation and implementation of plans and policies pertaining to operations, command and control, communications and logistics. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Demonstrated ten (10) years of experience in counter narcotics or similar programs. Demonstrated experience in Latin America, and within the USG or U.S. Embassy environments. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT The PSC shall be able to use a furnished office space, a computer, office telephone, and other supplies needed for job requirements. This property will be owned and maintained by the Department of State DoS. LEVEL OF EFFORT Hours for this full?time position will be the core hours of U.S. Embassy Lima, Monday through Friday with a minimum of 40 hours per week. The Advisor will be on call at all times while in country. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS This position is located in Lima, Peru. Frequent travel throughout Peru is required to include high-risk areas for approximately 50% of the time. PRE-DEPLOYMENT SUPPORT The Advisor may be required to attend briefings/orientation at the DOS in Washington, D.C. for up to one week as well as a mandatory one-week Foreign Affairs Counter Threat Training (FACT) in the U.S. prior to deployment. WORK ENVIRONMENT The primary workplace is the U.S. Embassy in Lima. However, the Field Advisor/Security Specialist frequently travels to the field for meetings, conferences, activity reviews, field inspections, and program evaluations. Most field sites are in areas that have been declared hazardous duty locations by the Department of State due to hostile activities of narco-traffickers. EVALUATION CRITERIA Factor 1: Field Security Experience 20 Points Ability to coordinate with other entities and agencies (U.S. Government and Government of Peru), assess potential threat levels at operational sites, determine, and implement appropriate security measures. Ability to execute established security plans and recommend modifications to same as the situation warrants. Factor 2: Training Experience 15 Points Experience, knowledge and supervision of training (in English and Spanish languages) in areas such as first aid, field sanitation and hygiene, pathfinder techniques, airmobile operations, FRIES, STABO, emergency extraction techniques, and external load operations. Experience in setting up and running HF, FM, and VHF communications systems. Education level, special operations training, security experience, and years working in Central or South America. Factor 3: Operational Experience 20 Points Ability to direct and plan field operations and provide oversight and supervision of counter narcotics activities. Ability to perform physically demanding work in rugged terrain for long hours at a time. Factor 4: Logistics Experience 15 Points Ability to maintain base facilities and remote sites in optimum operating conditions and provisioned with required support materiel. Ability to construct a base camp including temporary eradication camps. Ability to supervise host-nation work force personnel. Ability to monitor and ensure that resources and commodities are effectively utilized and that there is no fraud, waste or mismanagement in the Program. 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 - 20 Factor #2 - 15 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