Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition for a Short-term USPSC

This contract pertains to the Justification and Approval (J&A) for awarding a Short-Term U.S. Personal Services Contract (USPSC) for the position of Alternate Mission Director with a duration not to exceed six months. The procurement follows the regulations outlined in FAR 6.302, AIDAR 706.302-70(c), and ADS 309, permitting other than full and open competition due to specific circumstances detailed in the J&A document. The contract aims to fulfill a critical mission need managed by USAID’s office in Belgrade, Serbia, under NAICS code 561990. The solicitation, identified as JA-72016921S00002, was posted on May 27, 2021. The contract is executed by the Agency for International Development’s Belgrade office to ensure continuity of essential leadership support. The point of contact for the contract is the Belgrade HR office, reachable via email. The placement of this position in Belgrade highlights a strategic approach to staffing locally while leveraging U.S. personal services contracts to meet mission requirements within the region.