Legal Counsel Service for Human Resources Office - U.S. Embassy Jakarta

The U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, is seeking qualified legal counsel to provide expert advisory services focused on Indonesian labor, employment, and related regulatory laws. The contract aims to support the embassy’s activities by analyzing legal issues, ensuring compliance, and offering actionable recommendations on Indonesian legal matters as requested. The engagement is structured as an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity labor-hour contract with fixed hourly rates, covering an initial one-year period with the possibility of two additional option years. The scope includes providing legal consultations of varying durations, with specific contract line items for 30-minute and 60-minute sessions, and is monitored through a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan to ensure performance standards are met. Potential offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submitting proposals and comply with all solicitation requirements, including submission of necessary documentation such as SF-1449, pricing schedules, and certifications. The procurement process emphasizes cost-effectiveness, with awards made to the lowest responsible offeror capable of delivering acceptable services, often without negotiations. The solicitation, posted on November 6, 2025, details the evaluation criteria, contractual obligations, and compliance standards, including insurance requirements aligned with FAR and DOSAR regulations. The contract’s primary objective is to ensure the embassy receives reliable legal advice on Indonesian labor laws and other legal issues pertinent to its operations in Jakarta.