Laboratory Services Advisor

This amendment changes the following: Section E.1. Area of consideration: the last sentence is changed to read: "Citizens and permanent residents of the host country are not eligible under this solicitation." Section D: Attachment 2, D.3 Addenda to FAR 52.212-4 is changed to delete "(g) Invoice is inapplicable." Section D: Attachment 5 Benefit Eligibility For PSC Candidate is deleted and replaced. See Attachment. =================================================== This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation: proposals are being requested and a written solcitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 2009-Q-11069 and this is a request for quote. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-28. Interested parties should see Section E for application instructions. A. The position solicited is a Laboratory Services Advisor to serve in Lesotho. B.1 Period of Performance The period of performance shall consist of one base period plus option periods for a total of 60 months. A single period cannot exceed 12 months. The total of the base period and all option periods cannot exceed 60 months. The estimated start date is April 16, 2009. The actual period of performance will be identified at time of contract award, after the clearance process has concluded. The performance period start date will also be the Effective Date specified in Block 7 of the payroll form, JF-62, signed by the CDC Contracting Officer and the CDC Personnel/Administrative Officer. The Effective Date will be coordinated in advance with the Contract Awardee and the funding program office before the JF-62 or the contract is signed. It is anticipated that the performance period will begin within 90 days of the completion of the clearance process. B.2 Compensation and Reimbursement a. The Contractor shall be reimbursed on a bi-weekly basis for a period of 12 months. Reimbursement shall be based on a 40-hour work week to include leave and holidays. The salary range is $67,260 to $107,180 per year, dependent upon individual salary history, work experience, and education background. b. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining health and life insurance. Non-U.S. citizens must obtain Medical Evacuation Insurance. See Section C: C.2.e. and C.3. i.(2) for additional information. c. The contract shall be a Personal Services Contract (PSC) under the authority of 42 USC 242l(b)(8). d. Post Cost of Living Allowance, Post Differential, and Danger Pay rates, if any, as provided for in this contract may fluctuate. By signing the contract, the Personal Service Contractor agrees to be compensated based upon the then-current rates of these overseas allowances and differential for all U.S. Government civilian employees assigned to your location of assignment, as approved by the U.S. Department of State's Office of Allowances. These overseas allowances and differential may increase, decrease, or even be eliminated altogether during the life of the contract SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES C.1 Description/Work Statement Purpose: This position is located in CDC/NCHSTP/GAP with a duty station in Maseru Lesotho. Job holder in this position independently provides support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) that are implemented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Global AIDS Program (GAP) in Lesotho by serving as the primary technical expert and point-of-contact for all USG activities to improve the capacity for training and education, information systems, standards and quality assurance, and strengthening the laboratory infrastructure, blood transfusion network, and infant diagnosis program in Lesotho. Incumbent provides guidance on scientific, policy and practices associated with the laboratory infrastructure, blood safety, and infant diagnosis programs. This includes the development, modification, and/or adaptation of appropriate technical strategies and tailored approaches for improving laboratory infrastructure, blood safety, and infant diagnosis activities. Incumbent makes recommendations to USG and Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MOHSW) counterparts on approaches to enhancing and improving these technical services and activities in Lesotho. In collaboration with various stakeholders, the Laboratory Services Advisor is responsible for establishing program priorities for the USG team in Lesotho. S/he has responsibility for organizing strategic planning exercises, coordinating the implementation of laboratory infrastructure, blood safety, and infant diagnosis programs, and ensuring that USG strategy for these service delivery components are in line with national policies. Incumbent works to achieve consensus among stakeholders on plans, approaches, and respective roles for USG, MOHSW, and other collaborating partners. Incumbent plays a major role in updating laboratory and blood safety guidelines, training materials, and in organizing the training of laboratory personnel and health care providers to improve the quality of HIV laboratory and blood testing services. Incumbent ensures that appropriate supervision and quality assurance measures are in place for both HIV laboratory and blood testing services. The Advisor plays an essential role in developing the Country Operational Plans (COP), annual work plans, and regular progress reports for CDC GAP, OGAC, and other collaborating partners. Major Duties of the Position: Technical Leadership, Communication, and Advocacy: 40% Serves as a senior member of the CDC GAP management team, and has primary responsibility for directing the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all laboratory, blood safety, and infant diagnosis program activities and objectives. Advises the CDC Country Director, and ensures that priorities, goals and objectives are established and followed, consistent with the mission, policies and standards of CDC and the host country. Serves as the primary technical expert and point of contact for all HIV/AIDS laboratory enhancement, blood safety, and infant diagnosis activities within the Lesotho USG team (includes the interagency Emergency Plan group, USG treatment working group, Emergency Plan-funded implementing partners, and the MOHSW), providing technical leadership, guidance, assistance and support to the Lesotho MOHSW and other collaborating organizations for the planning, coordination and implementation of HIV/AIDS laboratory, blood safety, and infant diagnosis enhancement activities. Provides assistance in developing training programs, recommends training, and assists in identifying and arranging USG Lesotho and CDC-GAP training activities for HIV/AIDS blood safety, infant diagnosis and laboratory support personnel in Lesotho. Assists in ensuring that appropriate quality assurance standards for blood safety, infant diagnosis and laboratory support for counseling and testing programs and other essential HIV services are developed and implemented at the national and zonal reference laboratories and blood transfusion centers. Reviews HIV/AIDS blood safety, laboratory quality assurance, and record keeping procedures, and testing algorithms for conformance to recommended standards. Analyzes HIV/AIDS laboratory services and blood safety procedures to assess needed enhancements, internal and external quality assurance procedures, and testing algorithms, at national and zonal reference laboratories and blood transfusion centers. Manages the collaborative program design, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of laboratory, blood safety, and infant diagnosis activities in Lesotho. Develops and maintains open communication with CDC Atlanta, MOHSW, Embassy, RPSO, USAID, and other collaborating partners to assure overall coordination of CDC Lesotho laboratory, blood safety, and infant diagnosis activities to assure cooperation in attaining program objectives. Maintains liaison with host government, international and non-governmental organizations to assure cooperation and coordination of laboratory services activities with minimal overlap and unnecessary duplication by coordinating Emergency Plan-related laboratory, blood safety, and infant diagnosis support actions of extramural PEPFAR partners and Atlanta program offices to best meet host country needs and priorities. Coordinates partner meetings. Conveys, translates and links CDC Lesotho and PEFAR requirements to implementing partners. Responds to questions and advises implementing partners and technical staff on CDC Lesotho and OGAC guidelines and requirements. Represents CDC Lesotho in seminars and symposia related to laboratory support services and provides expert advice for CDC representatives and national advisory bodies. Negotiates with host government and other implementing partners to support multi-agency projects, and develops and monitors interagency agreements to conduct various laboratory, blood safety, and infant diagnosis projects. Leverages and integrates the strengths and resources of other donors, including other PEPFAR agency partners, into planning laboratory, blood safety, and infant diagnosis activities. Coordinates activities with other branches in CDC-GAP to address laboratory, blood safety, and infant diagnosis program goals and objectives, and to support related epidemiological studies. Participates in strategic planning including the development of short- and long-term objectives for CDC Lesotho laboratory, blood safety, and infant diagnosis activities. Plans for related technical visits from CDC Atlanta and implementing partners. Project Review and Analysis: 30% Represents CDC Lesotho at the highest levels, including donor meetings, multicultural teams, partner agencies, and meetings of technical strategy and policy groups and provides technical assistance and advice on laboratory, blood safety, and infant diagnosis activities based on the latest relevant epidemiologic and scientific knowledge, translated into program guidelines and practices. Serves as a project officer for specific laboratory, blood safety, and infant diagnosis-related cooperative agreements and reviews, analyzes and evaluates all related project proposals, grant applications, and programmatic funding requests for conformance with program guidelines, grant regulations, budget ceilings, and OGAC/CDC-related policies. Meets with implementing partners, evaluates performance, discuses program modification, re-programming of funds due to non-expenditure or changing needs. Makes award and funding recommendations to the CDC-GAP Country Director. Reviews the objectives of budget proposals to determine if these are appropriate and realistic. Reviews related award requests (project documents) received from implementing partners for conformance to programmatic approvals and technical recommendations by CDC (GAP and PGO), and assures the accuracy of obligations. Periodically reviews project(s) activities implemented under cooperative agreements with MOHSW and other collaborating partners' staff to resolve any discrepancies in accomplishing award actions or adjustments, in line with laboratory, blood safety, and infant diagnosis program policies. Participates in an interagency task force team to review and assess all planned strategies by the MOHSW and various collaborating partners to strengthen and improve laboratory, blood safety, and infant diagnosis activities. Incumbent plays a critical role in the Country Operational Planning budget process (e.g., evaluating partner performance to determine budget needs and funding priorities to support technical areas). Reviews current guidelines and makes recommendations about how to strengthen existing laboratory, blood safety, and infant diagnosis programs. Develops and implements an operational research agenda that is consistent with the activities and budget outlined in the Country Operational Plan (COP). Advises the CDC Country Director on other tasks related to the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of activities in support of HIV/AIDS laboratory, blood safety, and infant diagnosis in Lesotho. Liaises closely with all CDC Lesotho-supported activities to provide analyses and reports as required, including for presentation at national, regional, and international meetings and conferences. Monitoring and Evaluation: 30% Participates in analysis of data and oversees the preparation of technical HIV/AIDS laboratory, blood safety, and infant diagnosis reports for Emergency Plan annual reports and development of the Country Operational Plans (COP). Responds to issues related to laboratory support within the U.S. mission and with implementing partners. Monitors and evaluates HIV/AIDS laboratory, blood safety, and infant diagnosis strengthening activities supported by CDC and other USG agencies in Lesotho, and recommends improvements. Develops and implements the processes and procedures to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of program activities. Provides oversight for all PEPFAR-supported laboratory, blood safety, and infant diagnosis program management and monitoring. Ensures that all PEPFAR-supported laboratories are managed according to established CDC policies and principles, as well as to sound scientific and fiscal management practices, including appropriate biosafety and quality control (QC) standards. Independently plans, summarizes, and writes up the findings of laboratory assessments and operational research studies (sometimes as co-author), to be used for reports of record, proposals, publications, and for presentations at national and international meetings on HIV/AIDS prevention and care. ----- NOTE: The remainder of Section C and Section D have been moved behind Section E for the solicitation only----- SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS Laboratory Services Advisor in Lesotho 1. Area of Consideration United States citizens and residents and third country nationals are eligible for this position. Citizens and permanent residents of the host country are not eligible under this solicitation. 2. Security Clearance: OPM National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) 3. How to Respond: 1. Area of Consideration United States citizens, U.S. permanent residents, and third country nationals are eligible for this position. Citizens and permanent residents of the host country are not eligible for this position. 2. Security Clearance: OPM National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) 3. How to Respond: Incomplete applications will not be considered for award. All applications must be legible and submitted in the English language. The solicitation number must be included on all documents submitted with the application package, as well as any other correspondence regarding this solicitation. For submission information, see below. A. A complete application shall consist of: 1) a completed Optional Form 612 (Optional Application for Federal Employment) or resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information required in a OF 612. Form OF 612, Optional Application for Federal Employment, can be located at: http://www.opm.gov/Forms/html/of.asp]. 2) References (see below). 3) Salary documentation current (or highest recent) (see below). 4) completed Benefit Eligibility Form (Section D - Attachment 5). 5) completed Attachment 3 (FAR 52.212-3). (Section D - Attachment 3) B. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Applicant's resume must provide the extent of their qualifications: 1) Minimum Qualifications: a) Knowledge: All applicants must possess a thorough knowledge of modern laboratory functions related to HIV/AIDS, blood safety and infant diagnosis activities. Must be current with the broad and rapidly evolving fields of knowledge on HIV laboratory techniques through reviews of technical, scientific, and medical peer-reviewed literature as well as information journals and websites produced by respected scientific organizations. Knowledge of laboratory methods related to communicable diseases is required. Must be familiar with the concepts, strategies, principles, policies, and practices of HIV/AIDS prevention programs in general. Must be familiar with the overall goals and objectives of the CDC, the Global AIDS Program, and the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). b) Education: Completion of a masters degree in Medicine, Biomedical Research, Laboratory Science, or Biology is required. c) Training: N/A d) Experience: Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in the overall management of at least one of the following areas: medical microbiology (e.g., knowledge of methods for the isolation and identification of bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites) or clinical laboratory science (i.e., knowledge of laboratory methods in hematology, clinical chemistry, coagulation, urinalysis, etc.) is required. At least three years of the following: modern management and leadership practices; quality assurance practices; statistics; laboratory health and safety practices; and, development of research protocols is required. Candidates meeting the minimum educational requirement must have at least 1 year of professional experience in laboratory, blood safety, or other public health program management. e) Language skills: Fluent language skills in English, writing and conversing. f) Other Skills: All candidates must be proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint). 2. Desired Qualifications a) Knowledge of the Organization: Knowledge of CDC and USG operations and regulations is beneficial, but not required. Knowledge of the laboratory systems, policies, and procedures used in Lesotho is desirable. Familiarity with international and Lesotho national institutions and the health system, civil society, and academia insofar as their activities and attitudes may impact on HIV/AIDS laboratory, blood safety and infant diagnosis activities, is desired. b) Education: Completion of a Ph.D. in Biomedical Research, Laboratory Science, or Biology is desired. C. References: Each applicant shall submit three Professional references other than family members. Two references shall be from a current and previous supervisor. The following information is required: Name, Address, Telephone Number, Title, and Email Address. D. Current (or Highest Recent) Salary Documentation: Each applicant shall submit supporting documentation that reflects their current or highest recent salary. Examples of such supporting documentation are the most recent earning statement, an official letter from current employer signed by the applicant's current supervisor or Human Resources Representative, or the applicant's most recent U.S. Federal tax return (if applicable). Each applicant shall also include a letter indicating the minimum salary in U.S. dollars the applicant would accept for the position. E. Submission of Application: A complete application package (OF 612 or equivalent, references, salary documentation, and Benefits Eligibility Form) must be received at the following location no later than the closing date and time identified above: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Procurement and Grants Office Mailstop K75, Branch 7 Attn: Sam Jamison, Contract Specialist Solicitation 2009-Q-11053/Position #LT-PSC-02 2920 Brandywine Road Atlanta, GA 30341-5539 Complete application packages may be emailed to the attention of Sam Jamison at contact@example.gov. Facsimile copies will not be accepted. Applications received after the closing date and time will not be accepted. Refer to Federal Acquisition Regulation 15.208 regarding submission of late proposals: (http://www.acqnet.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2015_2.html#wp1125227). F. Selection Factors: The applicant that represents the best value to the Government will be considered for award. To determine best value, the following factors will be considered: 1. The extent an applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications based on information obtained through the application package and interviews, if conducted. Note that interviews may or may not be conducted; therefore, the application package should clearly identify how well the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications of this position. Interviews, if conducted, may be either in-person or via telephone. 2. Information collected from reference checks. References will only be verified for those applicants determined to have a reasonable chance of being selected for award. 3. Results of a cost assessment. The cost assessment will determine the total cost (salary plus benefits and allowances) of the applicant for the complete term of the contract (base period plus any option years). G. Basis for Award In determining best value, paramount consideration shall be given to technical merit (applicant qualifications and reference checks) rather than to cost. In cases where applicants are determined to be essentially equal, then cost may become the determining factor. SECTION C (continued) - CONTRACT CLAUSES C.2 Clauses a. 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address (es): http://www.acqnet.gov http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ http://www.hhs.gov/oamp/policies/index.html (End of Clause) b. Table of clauses FAR SOURCE TITLE AND DATE 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (Apr 1984) 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (Sep 2007) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (June 2008) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions (Oct 2008) 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (May 2001) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) 52.232-3 Payments Under Personal Services (Apr 1984) 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order (Aug 1989) 52.243-1 Changes - Fixed Price (Aug 1987) 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) HHSAR SOURCE TITLE AND DATE 352.202-1 Definitions (Jan 2006) 352.224-70 Confidentiality of Information (Jan 2006) 352.270-6 Publications and Publicity (Jan 2006) 352.270-7 Paperwork Reduction Act (Jan 2006) For Addenda to FAR Clause 52.212-1 see Section D - Attachment 2 - D.2. For Addenda to FAR Clause 52.212-4 see Section D - Attachment 2 - D.3. c. FAR 52.204-1 Approval of Contract (July 2004) This contract is subject to the written approval of the Contracting Officer and shall not be binding until so approved. (End of Clause) d. FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000) (a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days of the expiration of the current period; provided, that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension. (b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause. (c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 60 (months). (End of Clause) e. FAR 52.249-12 Termination (Personal Services) (Apr 1984) The Government may terminate this contract at any time upon at least 15 days' written notice by the Contracting Officer to the Contractor. The Contractor, with the written consent of the Contracting Officer, may terminate this contract upon at least 15 days' written notice to the Contracting Officer. (End of clause) f. HHSAR +1 (555) 000-0000 Choice of Law (Overseas). This contract shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the substantive laws of the United States of America. By the execution of this contract, the contractor expressly agrees to waive any rights to invoke the jurisdiction of local national courts where this contract is performed and agrees to accept the exclusive jurisdiction of the United States Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals and the United States Court of Federal Claims for hearing and determination of any and all disputes that may arise under the Disputes clause of this contract. g. HHSAR 352.270-10 Anti-Lobbying (January 2006) Pursuant to the current HHS annual appropriations act, except for normal and recognized executive-legislative relationships, the Contractor shall not use any HHS contract funds for (i) publicity or propaganda purposes; (ii) the preparation, distribution, or use of any kit, pamphlet, booklet, publication, radio, television or video presentation designed to support or defeat legislation pending before the Congress or any State legislature, except in presentation to the Congress or any State legislature itself; or (iii) payment of salary or expenses of the Contractor, or any agent acting for the Contractor, related to any activity designed to influence legislation or appropriations pending before the Congress or any State legislature. (End of Clause) h. HHSAR 352.270-13 Tobacco-Free Facilities (January 2006) In accordance with Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) policy, the Contractor and its staff are prohibited from using tobacco products of any kind (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and smokeless tobacco) while on any HHS property, including use in personal or company vehicles operated by Contractor employees while on an HHS property. This policy also applies to all subcontracts awarded under the contract or order. The term HHS properties'' includes all properties owned, controlled and/or leased by HHS when totally occupied by HHS, including all indoor and outdoor areas of such properties. Where HHS only partially occupies such properties, it includes all HHS-occupied interior space. Where HHS leases space in a multi-occupant building or complex, the tobacco-free HHS policy will apply to the maximum area permitted by law and compliance with the provisions of any current lease agreements. The Contractor shall ensure that each of its employees, and any subcontractor staff, is made aware of, understand, and comply with this policy. (End of clause) i. Contracting Officer (Jul 1999) (1) The Contracting Officer is the only individual who can legally commit the Government to the expenditure of public funds. No person other than the Contracting Officer can make any changes to the terms, conditions, general provisions, or other stipulations of this contract. (2) No information, other than that which may be contained in an authorized modification to this contract, duly issued by the Contracting Officer, which may be received from any person employed by the United States Government, or otherwise, shall be considered grounds for deviation from any stipulation of this contract. (End of Clause) j. Contract Communications/Correspondence (Jul 1999) The Contractor shall identify all correspondence, reports, and other data pertinent to this contract by imprinting thereon the contract number from Page 1 of the contract. (End of Clause) k. Office Equipment (May 1998) Notwithstanding any other provision of this contract, the Contractor shall not purchase or lease under this contract any items of office equipment, including office furniture or machines. Recovery of the cost of such items shall be allowable only to the extent that is it properly allocable in the indirect cost charged to this contract. (End of Clause) l. Dissemination of Information (May 1998) No information related to data obtained under this contract shall be released or publicized without the prior written consent of the Field Supervisor. (End of Clause) m. Identification of Data (May 1998) The Contractor shall identify the technical data delivered to the Government as required by this contract with the number of the contract and the name and address of the Contractor or subcontractor that generated the data. (End of Clause) n. Review and Comment (May 1998) All materials developed or information of whatever nature resulting from work performed under this contract shall be submitted to the Field Supervisor for review and comment prior to publication or dissemination. (End of Clause) C. 3 Special Requirements a. Inherently Governmental Functions An individual serving under a CDC PSC may not perform "inherently governmental functions," which include: - Committing the U.S. Government (USG) to a specific course of action or performing Services, which involve discretionary exercise of Government authority; - Exercising signatory authority on behalf of the USG; - Directing policy formulation or making policy decisions; - Approving program plans; - Officially representing the CDC (representation); - Controlling USG-owned property; - Acting as a cashier or sub-cashier; or, - Supervising FTE staff. An individual serving under a PSC may: - Provide advice or make recommendations to FTE staff; - Perform services (other then the prohibited services listed above) in support of program activities; - Direct projects or teams (as long as supervision of FTE staff is not involved); and, - Supervise other PSCs, Personal Services Agreement Employees (PSA), grantees or fellows. b. Conformity to Laws and Regulations of the Host Country Contractor agrees that, while in the host country, he/she as well as authorized dependents will abide by all applicable laws and regulations of the host country and political subdivisions thereof. c. Purchase or Sale of Personal Property or Automobiles To the extent permitted by the host country, the purchase, sale, import, or export of personal property or automobiles in the host country by the contractor shall be subject to the same limitations and prohibitions, which apply to U.S.-citizen direct-hire employees who are accorded a similar level of privileges and immunities as Contractor. d. Employee Responsibilities and Conduct The employee must comply with certain U.S. Government laws governing employee conduct, including the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch in 5 CFR Part 2635, the conflict of interest laws in Chapter 11 of Title 18 of the United States Code, the financial disclosure requirements in 5 CFR Part 2634, the Emoluments Clause of the U.S. Constitution, and 3 FAM 4120 (Employee Responsibilities Abroad). Reference the following links for additional information: Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch in 5 CFR Part 2635: 2002 CFR Title 5, Volume 3 Conflict of Interest laws in Chapter 11 of Title 18 of the United States Code: Title 18 United States Code Financial Disclosure requirements in 5 CFR Part 2634: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_05/5cfr2634_05.html The Emoluments Clause of the U.S. Constitution (See Sec. 9, Clause 8): http://www.house.gov/Constitution/Constitution.html 3 FAM 4120 (Employee Responsibilities Abroad): http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/85177.pdf e. Clearances (a) Medical 1) U.S. citizens: PSCs and their dependents are eligible for Health Unit services and medical evacuation coverage (Medevac) at Government expense if the following conditions are met: -- The PSC must have a current Medical clearance or waiver. -- The PSC must maintain health benefits coverage for self and any accompanying family members that is valid in the country of service. -- The PSC's contract stipulates that s/he is eligible for MED services and requires the individual to have health insurance coverage overseas. -- The employing agency is paying for medical services under the International Cooperative Suppor...