Solicitation for Resident-hire U.S. Personal Services Contractor (USPSC) - Development Outreach Communications Specialist (DOCS)

RFP No. SOL-440-16-000004 ISSUANCE DATE: March 7, 2016 CLOSING DATE: April 1, 2016 CLOSING TIME: 4:00 p.m. Hanoi, Vietnam Local Time SUBJECT: Solicitation for Resident-hire U.S. Personal Services Contractor (USPSC) - Development Outreach Communications Specialist (DOCS), USAID/Vietnam To All Interested Applicants: The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking proposals (Optional Form 612's) from U.S. citizens interested in providing the PSC services described in the attached. Submissions shall be in accordance with the attached information and delivered to the undersigned in accordance with the specified requirements. Applications should include the following: 1. Cover letter or written statement that addresses the Evaluation/Selection Criteria in this solicitation; 2. Most current curriculum vitae (CV) or resume; 3. Salary history for the prior three years captured in a Contractor Employee Biographical Data Sheet (AID 1420-17 form available at https://www.usaid.gov/forms/aid-1420-17); 4. Contact information (telephone numbers and email addresses) for at least three references with knowledge of the applicant's prior work skills; and, 5. Optional Form 612 available at http://www.federaljobs.net/forms.htm. Applications shall be submitted electronically via email to Ms. Hoa Hoang at hoahoang@usaid.gov, and myself at dharter@usaid.gov by the closing date and time indicated above. Late applications will not be considered. Form OF 612, Optional Application for Federal Employment and Contractor Employee Biographical Data Sheet (AID 1420-17) must be signed. Scanned copies are accepted by e-mail. Applicants should retain for their record copies of all enclosures which accompany their application. Residence permits (and/or requisite visas) and work permits for Vietnam (or the demonstrated ability to obtain the required authorizations for employment in Vietnam themselves) are required. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. The award of a contract hereunder is subject to the availability of funds. Any questions regarding this position should be sent to Ms. Hoa Hoang at hoahoang@usaid.gov,and myself at dharter@usaid.gov. Sincerely, /s/ Daniel E. Harter Contracting Officer USAID/Vietnam/OAA