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Details: Amendment I (corrected Typos) description: This Is A Pre-solicitation Notice For The Establishment Of An Architect-engineering (a-e) Design Contract With Services To Be Performed At The Charles George Va Medical Center At 1100 Tunnel Road, Asheville, Nc 28805. This Requirement Is Being Executed Under A 100% Set-aside To Service-disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (sdvosb). This Announcement Is Not A Request For Proposal; No Solicitation Package Will Be Issued Until After An Evaluation Has Been Made On The Provided Sf330s. The Sf330 Can Be Downloaded Through The Gsa Forms Library At: Http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/type/top. Scroll Down To Locate And Click On The Sf-330 Hyperlink Entitled, “architect-engineer Qualifications.” Interested Firms Should Submit Their Current Sf330, Parts I And Ii, To Keith.hunter@va.gov. The Sf330s Are Due No Later Than 8:00 Am Est January 24, 2025. scope Of Work: This Project Will Engage An Architectural Engineering Firm For Professional Architect/engineer (ae) Services Necessary To Design For The Replacement Of The Existing Air Handling Unit #11 Serving The Imaging Department In Buildings 47 At The Charles George Vamc, Asheville, Nc. Air Handling Unit, Supply And Return Fan, Heating/cooling Coils And Piping Shall Be Sized To Meet The Temperature And Air Exchange Needs Of Approximately 10,000 Square Feet Of Space. Work Includes Investigating The Site, Taking Calculation And Designing For The Replacement Of The Air Handling Unit, Structural Support, Fans, Coils Piping, And Control System. Project Also Involves Investigating And Sizing The Supply And Return Ductwork And Associates Variable Volume Supply Box And/or Constant Volume Supply Box. Ceilings And Walls May Need To Be Modified To Accommodate Removal Of Old Ductwork And Installation Of New Ductwork. The New System Will Replace The Existing System In The Exact Location. Design Includes Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Structural Engineering And Architectural Disciplines. requirements: the Ae Selected Is Expected To: part Ia – Preparation Of Existing Conditions And Conceptual Design – Investigative Services: Preparation Of Existing Conditions Plan And Conceptual Design Which Includes Site Investigation For Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, And Environmental Hazards Such As Suspect Asbestos Containing Material (acm). Work Will Consist Of Ae Personnel Removing Ceiling Tile(s) And Tracing Ductwork, Electrical, And Plumbing Above Ceilings. Perform Project Site Investigation In Accordance With The ‘site Investigations’ Section Of This Scope Of Work. physically Survey As Well As Review Record Drawings Of The Existing Building. Inform Co/cor Of Supplemental Information Gathering That May Be Required. conduct On-site Work Session With User Group And Other Members Of The Integrated Project Team To Discuss Conceptual Options. describe All Measures Available To Achieve The Project Objectives, Including The Benefits And Drawbacks Of Each Measure, To Guide Decisions By The Facility During Schematic Design. The Decision Of Which Alternatives To Select For The Construction Project Rests With The Va. develop And Describe A Construction Strategy That Allows Existing Functions To Continue During Construction. Develop This Strategy In Development Of Construction Documents. participate In A Conference Call After Va Has Completed Schematic Design Review ae Shall Review Needs Identified By The Ipt For The Area Under Consideration For Design And Provide Recommendations. In Addition, The Project Shall Be Phased To Minimize The Impact To The Medical Center Operations And Patient Care. Prior To Submission Of Schematic Design Material, The Ae Shall Meet With The Vamc’s Cor To Discuss Proposed Phasing Requirements For The Project. These Phasing Requirements Shall Describe The General Sequence Of The Project Work, Estimated Project Duration, And What Va Constraints Will Exist That Will Influence The Contractor's Approach To The Construction Project. The Ae Shall Be Responsible For Documenting The Phasing Requirements. the Ae Shall Make Site Visits As Required To Determine Existing As-built Conditions Affecting This Project. Information, Including Drawings And Other Documentation, Provided To The Ae Shall Be Used As Reference Only. The Ae Is Responsible For Verifying All Existing Site Conditions To Include But Not Be Limited To Crawling In Crawlspaces, Looking Above Ceilings And The Building Penthouse. coordinate Visits With The Cor As Assigned At The Ntp. The Ae Shall Arrange For And Oversee The Performance Of Such Investigations Necessary For The Proper Design Of The Project. Autocad Background Drawings Shall Be Provided By The Va Upon Request If Available And Shall Be Used As Reference Only. The Ae Shall Field Verify Every Aspect That Relates To The Project. perform Photographic Documentation During Investigative Services; Files Are To Be Maintained For Future Reference Of Existing Conditions For Construction Documents And Unforeseen Unit Costing Basis. the Contractor Shall Prepare Digital Photo Documentation Of Construction Work, Including Sites, Buildings, And Field Activities. Digital Photos Shall Be Submitted In Jpeg Format To The Project Website, And To A Resolution Sufficient And Appropriate For The Type Of Work Photographed. The Contractor Shall Provide An Index For Each Set Of Photographs Submitted Identifying The Contractor, Base, Facility, Project Number, Date, And A Brief Description. The Contractor Shall Coordinate Photography Of Any Kind Through The Cor. the Ae Shall Complete All Necessary Site Investigations Prior To The 15% Schematic Design Submission. part Ib – Preparation Of Contract Drawings And Specifications – Design Development: Preparation And Submission Of Construction Bid Documents, Interim Design Document Submittals, And The Final Construction Bid Documents At The Completion Of The Design Development Process In Accordance With The ‘design Package Submission Schedule’ Section. Design Document Packages Shall Contain A Complete Set Of Documents As Specified In The ‘design Requirements/submissions’ Section Of This Statement Of Work (sow). The Ae Shall Develop A Design Necessary To Meet The Requirements In The ‘project Scope’ Section Of This Sow. Design Shall Include Engineering Services Rendered Necessary By Va (veterans Affairs) At The End Of Part Ia Investigative Services Within The Construction Cost Parameters. design And Produce Construction Documents For Implementation Of The Selected Alternatives. submittals Must Include The Components Listed On The A/e Submission Instructions For Minor And Nrm Construction Program Https://www.cfm.va.gov/​til/​ae/​aesubmin.doc. submittal Register - Provide A List To The Va Of Technical Submittals That Will Be Required. intended For Long-term Use, The Project Design Specifications Must Provide, To The Maximum Extent Practicable, A Final Product Of Enduring Quality; Energy And Water Efficient; Environmentally Conscious; Functional And Requiring Low Maintenance; Durable; Flexible For Changing Uses; Universally Accessible; Sustainable; Operationally Cost Effective; Compliant With Appropriate Codes, Statutes, And Vha Requirements. construction Documents Must Be Complete, Clear, Specific, Accurate, Coordinated Between Disciplines, Quantifiable, And Explicit In Quality Expectations For Suitable Materials, Systems, And Workmanship. throughout The Design Phases Of The Project, The A/e Shall Work Closely With The Cor And Integrated Project Team To Ascertain And Confirm All Project Requirements. the Contractor Shall Attend Meetings And Teleconferences To Discuss Technical Requirements, Issues, And Project Progress And Status As Required. The Contractor Shall Prepare, And Submit For Review, Presentation Materials For Meetings And An Agenda. The Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Taking Meeting Minutes, Prepare And Submit Minutes For All Meetings Attended No Later Than 3 Business Days, With The Exception Of The Ipt Meetings As Discussed In Previous Paragraph, After The Meeting Has Occurred. The Minutes Shall Be Sent To The Contracting Officer And Cor For Coordination And Approval Prior To Distribution. the Ae Shall Provide An Evaluation, Cost Estimate And Conceptual Plans To Determine The Feasibility Of Completing The Project Within Project Budget. Disadvantages And Advantages Shall Be Provided Including Impacts To Patient Care/medical Center Operations And Order Of Magnitude Cost Estimates (with Cost Of Patient Care Factored Into The Economy/feasibility) part Ii – Construction Period Services: Review And Provide Concise Recommendations On All Submittals, Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, Rfis, Change Order Proposals, Etc. In Accordance With ‘construction Period Services’ Section Of This Sow. Services Shall Include Providing Record Drawings Based On Finalized Contractor Red-line As-builts. assist In Answering Questions And Provide Clarifications As Deemed Necessary By The Contracting Officer Or Cor During Solicitation And Issuing Any Addendums, Revise Drawings/specifications, Etc. Necessary To Fully And Completely Address Questions Any And All Questions Submitted By The Cor, Contracting Officer And Awarded Construction Contractor. serve As An Advisor And Provide Assistance To The Va To Determine Whether The Contractor Or Subcontractor Meets Technical Qualification Requirements, Assist In The Review Of Contractor Proposals For Technical Acceptability, Support By Written Recommendations Of Any Problems Or Litigation Encountered In Past Performance Based On First-hand Knowledge. review All Submissions And Provide Concise Direction To The Va. Provide Direction Within 5 Business Days Upon Request For Shop Drawings, Product Data, Installation Instructions, Samples, Etc. Provide Direction Within 5 Business Days For Rfi’s And Change Order Proposals. Changes To Contract Documents Based On Errors And Omissions In Design Will Be At No Cost To The Va To Include Cost Estimates For The Change. The Co Shall Make The Final Determination On What Is Or Is Not An Error Or Omission. provide Commissioning For All Affected Systems. prepare Record Drawings Based On Contractor Red-line As-built Drawings With Correspondence Performed During Construction. The Ae Shall Provide A Set Of Updated Drawings And Specifications On Cd Within 20 Business Days Of Construction Contract Completion To The Cor. the Ae Shall Function As The Commissioning Agent For All Necessary Commissioning Actions. The Ae Shall Provide Testing, Inspection And Reporting Services During Construction. The Ae Must Conduct A Site Visit, At Least Once A Month, During Each Phase Of The Project, And Must Be Present For Every Test Or Inspection And To Document The Outcome. part Iii – Construction Period Site Visits: Visit The Site At The Request Of The Va In Accordance With Section ‘site Visits’ In This Sow. The Ae Shall Respond On Site Within An 8-hour Period When Requested. The Total Number Of Site Visits During The Construction Period Is Estimated To Be Five (5) For This Project, Which May Be Finalized After Selection Of The Ae And During Negotiation Of The Proposal. Each Site Visit Shall Be Documented Through A Field Report Denoting The Purpose And Results Of The Site Visit. make Site Visits On Requests Of The Va And Prepare Documented Field Reports Denoting The Purpose And Results Of The Site Visit, To Include Agreed Upon Changes In Design As Determined Necessary During The Construction. Visits Made Based On Errors And Omissions In Design Will Be At No Cost To The Va. participate In Partial/final Acceptance Inspections (in-wall, Above Ceiling, And Final) As Scheduled And Generate Punch List Items For Completion. Inspections Shall Cover Quality Of Installations And Locations/placement Of Items In Accordance With The Contract Documents. The Punch List Shall Reference The Contract Documents For Specific Deficiencies (i.e. Specification Section, Drawing Detail, Etc.). attend The Pre-bid And Pre-construction Conference To Review And Confirm Project Scope. during Construction, Allow For A Minimum Of Site Visits As Negotiated For The Contract, As Directed And Scheduled By The Cor. offerors Will Be Evaluated On The Following Criteria: the Submitted Sf330’s Shall Be A Maximum Of 30 Total Pages. All Necessary Information To Meet The 5 Criterions Shall Be Contained Within Those 30 Pages As The Evaluation Will Stop At The End Of Page 30. the Submitted Sf330s Will Be Evaluated On The Following Criteria: this Acquisition Will Be In Accordance With Far Part 36.602-1 And Vaar Part 836.601-1. The Following Evaluation Criteria Will Be Used To Evaluate Sf330 Technical Proposals: the Architect/engineer (ae) Must Demonstrate Its Qualifications With Respect To The Published Evaluation Criteria For All Services. Evaluation Criteria (1) Through (4) Are Considered The Most Important And Listed In Descending Order Of Importance; Criteria (5) Is Significantly Less Importance Than (1) Through (4) But The Associated Value Of 1 Through 4 Are In A Declining Value And Order Of Importance. Criterion (1) Is The Highest With Criterion (5) Being The Lowest. (1) Professional Qualifications Necessary For Satisfactory Performance Of Required Services; (2) Specialized Experience And Technical Competence In The Type Of Work Required, Including, Where Appropriate, Experience In Medical Facility Design; (3) Capacity To Accomplish The Work In The Required Time; (4) Past Performance On Contracts With Government Agencies And Private Industry In Terms Of Cost Control, Quality Of Work, And Compliance With Performance Schedules; (5) Location In The General Geographical Area Of The Project And Knowledge Of The Locality Of The Project; If Application Of This Criterion Leaves An Appropriate Number Of Qualified Firms, Given The Nature And Size Of The Project. criterion 1 - Professional Qualifications Necessary For Satisfactory Performance Of Required Services. Offerors Will Be Evaluated In Terms Of The Qualifications, Competence And Experience Of The Key Personnel And Technical Team Proposed To Accomplish This Work. Key Personnel Are Individuals Who Will Have Major Contract Or Project Management Responsibilities And/or Will Provide Unusual Or Unique Expertise. Provide A Balanced Licensed And Or Certified Workforce In The Following Disciplines – Architectural, Electrical, Mechanical, And Structural Design. submission Requirements: Provide Resumes For All Proposed Key Personnel. Resumes Are Limited To One Page Each And Should Cite Project Specific Experience And Indicate Proposed Role In This Contract. Provide Professional Registration, Certification, Licensure And/or Accreditation. Indicate Participation Of Key Personnel In Example Projects In The Sf330 Part 1 Section G. criterion 2 - Specialized Experience And Technical Competence In The Type Of Work Required, Including, Where Appropriate, Experience In Medical Facility Design. Offerors Will Be Evaluated On Specialized Experience And Technical Competence In The Performance Of Services Like Those Anticipated Under This Contract About: special Knowledge Of Mechanical, Electrical And Structural Engineering. experience Working In And Around An Operational Hospital specific Experience And Qualifications Of Personnel Proposed For Assignment To The Project And Their Record Of Working Together As A Team. submission Requirements: Provide Up To Five (5) Projects Completed Or Substantially Completed Within The Past Five (5) Years That Best Illustrate Specialized Experience Of The Proposed Team In The Areas Outlined Above. Example Projects Shall Note Project’s Square Footage. All Projects Provided In The Sf-330 Must Be Completed By The Office/branch/regional Office/individual Team Member Proposed To Manage And/or Perform Work Under This Contract. To Enable Verification, Firms Should Include The Duns Number Along With Each Firm Name In The Sf330 Part 1, Section F Item 25 “firms From Section C Involved In This Project,” Block (1). Include A Contract Number Or Project Identification Number In Block 21. Include An E-mail Address And Phone Number For The Point Of Contact In Block 23(c). Include In The Project Description, The Contract Period Of Performance, Award Contract Value, Current Contract Value, And Summary Of The Work Performed That Demonstrates Relevance To Specialized Experience As Outlined Above. If The Contractor Served As A Subcontractor On A Project, Indicate The Value Of The Work They Provided Towards The Performance Of The Overall Project. If A Project Was Performed By A Joint Venture, And Not All Joint Venture Partners Are On The Team Proposed For This Contract, The Offeror/team Should Specifically Address The Work Performed By The Joint Venture Partner Offering/teaming On This Contract. Likewise, If The Offeror/team Member Worked As A Subcontractor On A Project, The Description Should Clearly Describe The Work Performed By The Offeror/team Member And The Roles And Responsibilities Of Each On The Project, Rather Than The Work Performed On The Project As A Whole. If The Project Description Does Not Clearly Delineate The Work Performed By The Entity/entities Offering/teaming On This Contract, The Project Could Be Eliminated From Consideration. Additionally, Firms Are Required To Return And Submit The Attachment B Titled Criterion 2 Format, Which Will Clearly Demonstrate Specific Experiences And Qualifications Of Personnel Proposed For Assignment To The Project And Their Record Of Working Together As A Team. Specifically List Similar Scoped Projects Covering The Previous 10 Years And Clearly Show Participation. (see Sf330 Part I Section G, But Not Excluding Other Information Provided On The Sf330 And Supporting Documentation.) note: If The Offeror Is A Joint Venture, Information Should Be Submitted As A Joint Venture; However, If There Is No Information For The Joint Venture, Information Should Be Submitted For Either Joint Venture Partner, Not To Exceed A Total Of Five (5) Projects For This Criterion. Projects Shall Be Submitted On The Sf-330. For Submittal Purposes, A Task Order On An Idiq Contract Is Considered A Project, As Is A Stand-alone Contract Award. Do Not List An Idiq Contract As An Example Of A Completed Project. Instead, List Relevant Completed Task Orders Or Stand-alone Contract Awards That Fit Within The Definition Above. Examples Of Project Work Submitted That Do Not Conform To This Requirement Will Not Be Evaluated. Failure To Provide Requested Data, Accessible Points Of Contact, Or Valid Phone Numbers Could Result In A Firm Being Rated Lower. all Information For Criterion 2 Should Be Submitted In Part 1, Section F Of The Sf330. The Government Will Not Consider Information Submitted In Addition To Part 2, Section F In Evaluating Criterion 2. criterion 3 - Capacity To Accomplish The Work In The Required Time. Firms/teams Will Be Evaluated In Terms Of Their Ability To Plan For And Manage Work Under The Contract And Capacity To Accomplish The Work In The Required Time. submission Requirements: Describe The Firm’s Ability To Concurrently Perform And Manage Multiple Projects In Different Locations To Meet Aggressive Schedules, Multiple Disciplines, And Control Costs And The Firm’s Capacity To Accomplish Multiple Projects Simultaneously. Additionally, Prospective Contractors Are Required To Provide A List Of Current Projects With A Design Fee Of Greater Than $25,000 Currently Being Designed In The Firm’s Office. Indicate The Availability Of The Proposed Project Team (including Sub-consultants) For The Specified Contract Performance Period In Terms Of: (1.) Both The Average And Maximum Number Of Projects Being Worked Simultaneously For The Previous Twelve (12) Month Period, For Each Key Personnel Member, (2.) The Number Of Projects Currently Being Worked By Each Key Personnel Member Identified In The Sf330, And (3.) The Number Of Projects That Could Be Added To Workload, Given Size And Complexity. criterion 4 - Past Performance – Offerors Will Be Evaluated On Past Performance With Government Agencies And Private Industry In Terms Of Work Quality, Compliance With Schedules, Cost Control, And Stakeholder/customer Satisfaction. Evaluating Past Performance And Experience Will Include Information Provided In Past Performance Questionnaires (ppqs) Or Cpars/acass For Criterion 1 Projects And May Include Other Information Provided By The Firm, Customer Inquiries, Government Databases, And Other Information Available To The Government Including Contacts With Points Of Contact In Other Criteria. Failure To Provide Requested Data, Accessible Points Of Contact, Or Valid Phone Numbers Could Result In A Firm Being Rated Lower. note: Past Performance Information For Projects Listed Under Criterion 1. project Recency: A Project Will Be Considered Recent Only If Performance Was Completed Within Five (5) Years Of The Date Of Issuance Of This Public Announcement. Ongoing Projects Will Not Be Considered As No Accurate Performance Record Can Exist For Work Not Yet Completed. submission Requirements: Submit A Completed The Past Performance Questionnaire (ppq) Included In This Notice Is Provided For The Offeror Or Its Team Members To Submit To The Client For Each Project The Offeror Includes Under Criterion 1. Ensure Correct Phone Numbers And Email Addresses Are Provided For The Client Point Of Contact. Submit No Less Than Three (3) And No More Than Five (5) Past Performance References For Recent And Relevant Projects Identified On Sf330 Part I Section F. Completed Ppqs Should Be Submitted With Your Sf330. If The Offeror Is Unable To Obtain A Completed Ppq From A Client For A Project(s) Before The Response Date Set Forth In This Notice, Offerors Should Complete And Submit With Their Responses The First Page Of The Ppq (attachment A), Which Will Provide Contract And Client Information For The Respective Project(s). Offerors May Submit A Ppq Previously Submitted Under A Different Notice/rfp (legible Copies Are Acceptable) If It Is On The Same Form As Posted With This Synopsis. Offerors Should Follow Up With Clients/references To Ensure Timely Submittal Of Questionnaires. If Requested By The Client, Questionnaires May Be Submitted Directly To The Government's Point Of Contact, Network Contracting Office 6, Attn: Samantha Cahill Via Email At Keith Hunter Via Email At Keith.hunter@va.gov Prior To The Response Date. Offerors Shall Not Incorporate By Reference Into Their Response Ppqs Or Cpars Previously Submitted In Response To Other Ae Services Procurements. However, This Does Not Preclude The Government From Utilizing Previously Submitted Ppq Information In The Past Performance Evaluation. criterion 5 - Location In The General Geographical Area (asheville, Nc) And Knowledge Of The (asheville, Nc); Provided, That Application Of This Criterion Leaves An Appropriate Number Of Qualified Firms, Given The Nature And Size Of The Project. Provided That The Application Of This Criterion Leaves An Appropriate Number Of Qualified Firms, Given The Nature And Size Of The Contract, Firms/teams Will Be Evaluated On The Locations Of Their Office Or Offices That Will Be Performing The Work Under This Contract. submission Requirements: Indicate Firm’s/team’s Location, Including Main Offices, Branch Offices, And Any Sub Consultant’s Offices, As Well As Demonstrate How This Will Be Advantageous To The Government. selection Interview: discussions/interviews Shall Be Scheduled With Firms Slated As The Most Highly Qualified. Firms Slated For Interviews Will Be Asked A Series Of Established Questions. Elaborate Presentations Are Not Desired, But Selected Firms Should Be Prepared To Present A Summary Of Their Qualifications And Similar Projects To The Evaluation Team. Firms Selected To Move To This Stage Of The Evaluation Will Be Limited To A 30 Minute Time Block. general Information: all Design And Work Will Conform To The Current Edition Of The Va Master Specifications And Va Design Standards As Published At The Following Site: Www.cfm.va.gov; Asme, Osha, Ibc 2009, Nfpa And Nec Building Codes And Standards. Coordinate All Work Through The Contracting Officer’s Representative (cor) Of Facilities Management Service. Contractor Is Responsible For All Cleanups And Refuse Disposal Throughout The Construction Period. The Ae Firm Will Prepare Drawings And Specifications In Enough Detail Such That Qualified Outside General Contracting Companies Can Prepare Accurate And Timely Proposals For The Desired Construction Work. Microsoft Project Scheduling And Management Software Will Be Used By Both The Ae And Contractors To Allow For Regular Tracking Of Schedules And Work By The Va Medical Center. Schedules With Ms Project Will Be Regularly Sent To The Cor Upon Project Initiation And Whenever Significant Changes Occur In The Schedule. The Estimated Magnitude Of Construction Is Between $2,000,000.00 And $5,000,000.00. The Ae Will Provide An Initial Estimate Of Cost To Perform The Above Work And Will Design Only Those Items That Can Be Provided Within The Cost Limitation. The Estimated Cost Of Construction (ecc) Shall Only Be Provided To The Contractor In Which A Formal Proposal Is Sought For The Purposes Of Providing A Proposal. The Medical Center Must Remain Operational Throughout The Construction Period And A Detailed Sequence Of Work Will Be Provided By The Ae To Minimize Impact Of The Construction. The Ae Will Provide Documents At Each Submission As Indicated In The Statement Of Work. The Naics Code For This Procurement Will Be 541330, Engineering Services. The Current Small Business Size Standard For 541330 Is $25.5 Million. design Costs: All Offerors Are Advised That In Accordance With Vaar 836.606-71(a) The Total Cost Of The Architect Or Engineer Services Contracted For Must Not Exceed Six Percent (6%) Of The Estimated Cost Of The Construction Project Plus Any Fees For Related Services And Activities. Additionally, Far 52.236-22 Design Within Funding Limitations, Will Be Applicable To This Procurement Action. Design Limitation Costs Will Be Provided To The Most Highly Rated A-e Firm(s) Selected In Accordance With The Outlined Process. limitations On Subcontracting: In Accordance With Vaar 852.219-73, Va Notice Of Total Set-aside For Verified Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business And 13 Cfr 125.6, A Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Concern (sdvosb) Agrees That, In The Performance Of The Contract, It Will Not Pay More Than 50% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To Firms That Are Not Similarly Situated. Firms That Are “similarly Situated” Are Those That Are Also Cve-registered Sdvosbs. requirement For Electronic Submission unless Paper Offers Are Specifically Authorized, All Responses To This Pre-solicitation Notice Must Be Submitted Electronically As Described Below. The Only Acceptable Paper Form For This Requirement Is The Receipt Of Past Performance Questionnaires. Failure To Comply With This Requirement May Jeopardize The Possibility Of Receiving An Award For The Contract Due To Non-compliance With The Terms Of The Solicitation. You Must Submit Your Electronic Offer, And Any Supplemental Information (such As Spreadsheets, Backup Data, Technical Information), Using Any Of The Electronic Formats And Media Described Below. in Addition, Contractors Are Notified Of The Award Via An Electronic Notice Of Award E-mail. The Award Document Will Be Attached To The Notice Of Award E-mail. acceptable Electronic Formats(software) For Submission Of Offers files Readable Using The Current Microsoft* Office Version Products: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Or Access. Spreadsheet Documents Must Be Sent In A Format That Includes All Formulas, Macro, And Format Information. Print Or Scan Images Of Spreadsheets Are Not Acceptable. Please See Security Note Below For Caution Regarding Use Of Macros. When Submitting Construction Drawings Contractors Are Required To Submit One Set In Autocad And One Set In Adobe Pdf. (purpose: Contracting Can Open The Pdf Version And Engineering Can Open Autocad Files) files In Adobe* Pdf (portable Document Format) Files: When Scanning Documents Scanner Resolution Should Be Set To 200 Dots Per Inch, Or Greater. another Electronic Format. If You Wish To Submit An Offer Using Another Format Than Those Described In These Instructions, E-mail The Contracting Officer/specialist Who Issued The Solicitation. Please Submit Your Request At Least Five (5) Calendar Days Before The Scheduled Closing Date Of The Solicitation. Request A Decision As To The Format Acceptability And Make Sure You Receive Approval Of The Alternate Format Before Using It To Send Your Offer. please Note That We Can No Longer Accept .zip Files Due To Increasing Security Concerns. e-mail Submission Procedures: For Simplicity In This Guidance, All Submissions In Response To A Solicitation Will Be Referred To As Offers. subject Line:include The Solicitation Number, Name Of Company, And Closing Date Of Solicitation. size:maximum Size Of The E-mail Message Shall Not Exceed Ten (10) Megabytes.the Sf330, In Its Entirety, Shall Not Exceed One Email Of 5mb. The Sf330 (not Including Past Performance Questionnaires) Are Limited To 30 Pages. If The Page Limits Are Exceeded, The Pages In Excess Of The Limit Will Not Be Read Nor Considered. Only One Email Is Permitted Unless Otherwise Stated In This Paragraph Or In Writing By The Contract Officer Submitting The Solicitation. Due To Va It Security Protocols, Email Submissions Are Limited To 10mb Per Email. Furthermore, It Is The Sole Responsibility Of The Prospective Firms To Confirm Receipt Of Their Submission In Its Entirety Prior To The Closing Date And Time Of Their Submission In Response To This Synopsis. security Issues, Late Bids, Unreadable Offers late Submission Of Offers Is Outlined At Far Parts 52.212-1(f), 52.214-7, And 52.215-1(c)(3). Attention Is Warranted To The Portion Of The Provision That Relates To The Timing Of Submission. please See Far 15.207(c) For A Description Of The Steps The Government Shall Take With Regard To Unreadable Offers. to Avoid Rejection Of An Offer, Vendors Must Make Every Effort To Ensure Their Electronic Submission Is Virus-free.submissions Or Portions Thereof Submitted And Which The Automatic System Detects The Presence Of A Virus, Or Which Are Otherwise Unreadable Will Be Treated As “unreadable” Pursuant To Far Parts 14.406 And Far 15.207(c). the Virus Scanning Software Used By Our E-mail Systems Cannot Always Distinguish A Macro From A Virus. Therefore, Sending A Macro Embedded In An E-mail Message Or An E-mail Attachment May Cause The E-mail Offer To Be Quarantined. You May Send Both The Spreadsheet And The Spreadsheet Saved In Pdf Format To Ensure That Your Proposal Is Readable. password Protecting Your Submission Is Not Permitted. The Contracting Officer Will File The Offer Electronically Which Will Allow Access Only By Designated Individuals. important Notice: Apparent Successful Offerors Must Apply For And Receive Verification From The Small Business Administration (sba) In Accordance With 38 Cfr Part 74 And Vaar 819.70 By Submission Of Documentation Of Veteran Status, Ownership, And Control Enough To Establish Appropriate Status, Offerors Must Be Both Visible And Verified By The Small Business Administration (sba) At The Time Of Submission Of Offers And At The Time Of Award. Failure To Be Both Verified By Sba And Visible On Vetcert At The Time Of Submission Of Offers And At The Time Of Award Will Result In The Offeror’s Proposal Being Deemed Non-compliant. All Offerors Are Urged To Contact The Sba And Submit The Required Documents To Obtain Sba Verification Of Their Sdvosb Status If They Have Not Already Done So. important Addendum To 852.219-73 Va Notice Of Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Set Aside: Va’s Vendor Information Pages (vip) Database Is No Longer Active. Small Business Administration Will Now Verify Sdvosb Status. Offerors Must Be Listed On Sba’s Veteran Small Business Certification (vetcert) Database At Https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/. 852.219-73 Va Notice Of Total Set-aside For Verified Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses. as Prescribed In 819.7011, Insert The Following Clause: va Notice Of Total Set-aside For Verified Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses (nov 2022) (a) Definition. For The Department Of Veterans Affairs, “service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Concern Or Sdvosb”: (1) Means A Small Business Concern - (i) Not Less Than 51 Percent Of Which Is Owned By One Or More Service-disabled Veterans Or, In The Case Of Any Publicly Owned Business, Not Less Than 51 Percent Of The Stock Of Which Is Owned By One Or More Service-disabled Veterans Or Eligible Surviving Spouses (see Vaar 802.201, Surviving Spouse Definition); (ii) The Management And Daily Business Operations Of Which Are Controlled By One Or More Service-disabled Veterans (or Eligible Surviving Spouses) Or, In The Case Of A Service-disabled Veteran With Permanent And Severe Disability, The Spouse Or Permanent Caregiver Of Such Veteran. (iii) The Business Meets Federal Small Business Size Standards For The Applicable North American Industry Classification System (naics) Code Identified In The Solicitation Document. (iv) The Business Has Been Verified For Ownership And Control Pursuant To 38 Cfr Part 74 And Is Listed In Va's Vendor Information Pages (vip) Database At Https://www.vetbiz.va.gov/vip/; And (v) The Business Will Comply With Vaar Subpart 819.70 And Small Business Administration (sba) Regulations Regarding Small Business Size And Government Contracting Programs At 13 Cfr Parts 121 And 125, Provided That Any Reference Therein To A Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Concern Or Sdvo Sbc, Is To Be Construed To Apply To A Va Verified And Vip-listed Sdvosb, Unless Otherwise Stated In This Clause. (2) The Term “service-disabled Veteran” Means A Veteran, As Defined In 38 U.s.c. 101(2), With A Disability That Is Service-connected, As Defined In 38 U.s.c. 101(16). (3) The Term “small Business Concern” Has The Meaning Given That Term Under Section 3 Of The Small Business Act (15 U.s.c. 632). (4) The Term “small Business Concern Owned And Controlled By Veterans With Service-connected Disabilities” Has The Meaning Given The Term “small Business Concern Owned And Controlled By Service-disabled Veterans” Under Section 3(q)(2) Of The Small Business Act (15 U.s.c. 632(q)(2)), Except That For A Va Contract The Firm Must Be Listed In The Vip Database (see Paragraph (a)(1)(iv) Of This Clause). (b) General. (1) Offers Are Solicited Only From Vip-listed Sdvosbs. Offers Received From Entities That Are Not Vip-listed Sdvosbs At The Time Of Offer Shall Not Be Considered. (2) Any Award Resulting From This Solicitation Shall Be Made To A Vip-listed Sdvosb Who Is Eligible At The Time Of Submission Of Offer(s) And At The Time Of Award. (3) The Requirements In This Clause Apply To Any Contract, Order Or Subcontract Where The Firm Receives A Benefit Or Preference From Its Designation As An Sdvosb, Including Set-asides, Sole Source Awards, And Evaluation Preferences. (c) Representation. Pursuant To 38 U.s.c. 8127(e), Only Vip-listed Sdvosbs Are Considered Eligible To Receive Award Of A Resulting Contract. By Submitting An Offer, The Prospective Contractor Represents That It Is An Eligible Sdvosb As Defined In This Clause, 38 Cfr Part 74, And Vaar Subpart 819.70. (d) Agreement. When Awarded A Contract Action, Including Orders Under Multiple-award Contracts, An Sdvosb Agrees That In The Performance Of The Contract, The Sdvosb Shall Comply With Requirements In Vaar Subpart 819.70 And Sba Regulations On Small Business Size And Government Contracting Programs At 13 Cfr Part 121 And Part 125, Including The Non-manufacturer Rule And Limitations On Subcontracting Requirements In 13 Cfr 121.406(b) And 13 Cfr 125.6. Unless Otherwise Stated In This Clause, A Requirement In 13 Cfr Parts 121 And 125 That Applies To An Sdvo Sbc, Is To Be Construed To Also Apply To A Vip-listed Sdvosb. For The Purpose Of Limitations On Subcontracting, Only Vip-listed Sdvosbs (including Independent Contractors) Shall Be Considered Eligible And/or “similarly Situated” (i.e., A Firm That Has The Same Small Business Program Status As The Prime Contractor). An Otherwise Eligible Firm Further Agrees To Comply With The Required Certification Requirements In This Solicitation (see 852.219-75 Or 852.219-76 As Applicable). These Requirements Are Summarized As Follows: (1) Services. In The Case Of A Contract For Services (except Construction), The Sdvosb Prime Contractor Will Not Pay More Than 50% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To The Prime For Contract Performance To Firms That Are Not Vip-listed Sdvosbs (excluding Direct Costs To The Extent They Are Not The Principal Purpose Of The Acquisition And The Sdvosb/vosb Does Not Provide The Service, Such As Airline Travel, Cloud Computing Services, Or Mass Media Purchases). When A Contract Includes Both Services And Supplies, The 50 Percent Limitation Shall Apply Only To The Service Portion Of The Contract (2) Supplies/products. (i) In The Case Of A Contract For Supplies Or Products (other Than From A Non-manufacturer Of Such Supplies), The Sdvosb Prime Contractor Will Not Pay More Than 50% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To The Prime For Contract Performance, Excluding The Cost Of Materials, To Firms That Are Not Vip-listed Sdvosbs. When A Contract Includes Both Supply And Services, The 50 Percent Limitation Shall Apply Only To The Supply Portion Of The Contract. (ii) In The Case Of A Contract For Supplies From A Non-manufacturer, The Sdvosb Prime Contractor Will Supply The Product Of A Domestic Small Business Manufacturer Or Processor, Unless A Waiver As Described In 13 Cfr 121.406(b)(5) Has Been Granted. Refer To 13 Crf 125.6(a)(2)(ii) For Guidance Pertaining To Multiple Item Procurements. (3) General Construction. In The Case Of A Contract For General Construction, The Sdvosb Prime Contractor Will Not Pay More Than 85% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To The Prime For Contract Performance, Excluding The Cost Of Materials, To Firms That Are Not Vip-listed Sdvosbs. (4) Special Trade Construction Contractors. In The Case Of A Contract For Special Trade Contractors, No More Than 75% Of The Amount Paid By The Government To The Prime For Contract Performance, Excluding The Cost Of Materials, May Be Paid To Firms That Are Not Vip-listed Sdvosbs. (5) Subcontracting. An Sdvosb Must Meet The Naics Size Standard Assigned By The Prime Contractor And Be Listed In Vip To Count As Similarly Situated. Any Work That A First Tier Vip-listed Sdvosb Subcontractor Further Subcontracts Will Count Towards The Percent Of Subcontract Amount That Cannot Be Exceeded. For Supply Or Construction Contracts, The Cost Of Materials Is Excluded And Not Considered To Be Subcontracted. When A Contract Includes Both Services And Supplies, The 50 Percent Limitation Shall Apply Only To The Portion Of The Contract With The Preponderance Of The Expenditure Upon Which The Assigned Naics Is Based. For Information And More Specific Requirements, Refer To 13 Cfr 125.6. (e) Required Limitations On Subcontracting Compliance Measurement Period. An Sdvosb Shall Comply With The Limitations On Subcontracting As Follows: x By The End Of The Base Term Of The Contract Or Order, And Then By The End Of Each Subsequent Option Period; Or __by The End Of The Performance Period For Each Order Issued Under The Contract. (f) Joint Ventures. A Joint Venture May Be Considered Eligible As An Sdvosb If The Joint Venture Is Listed In Vip And Complies With The Requirements In 13 Cfr 125.18(b), Provided That Any Requirement Therein That Applies To An Sdvo Sbc Is To Be Construed To Apply To A Vip-listed Sdvosb. A Joint Venture Agrees That, In The Performance Of The Contract, The Applicable Percentage Specified In Paragraph (d) Of This Clause Will Be Performed By The Aggregate Of The Joint Venture Participants. (g) Precedence. The Va Veterans First Contracting Program, As Defined In Vaar 802.101, Subpart 819.70, And This Clause, Takes Precedence Over Any Inconsistencies Between The Requirements Of The Sba Program For Sdvo Sbcs, And The Va Veterans First Contracting Program. (h) Misrepresentation. Pursuant To 38 U.s.c. 8127(g), Any Business Concern, Including All Its Principals, That Is Determined By Va To Have Willfully And Intentionally Misrepresented A Company's Sdvosb Status Is Subject To Debarment From Contracting With The Department For A Period Of Not Less Than Five Years (see Vaar 809.406-2 Causes For Debarment). (end Clause)

Details: The United States Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center Has A Requirement To Open, Inspect, Report And Possible Overhaul Of The Below Item And Is Requesting Quotations: 1. This Is A Combined Synopsis/solicitation For Commercial Items Prepared In Accordance With The Format Outlined In Far Subpart 12.6, And As Supplemented With Additional Information Included In This Notice. This Announcement Constitutes The Only Solicitation; Quotes Are Being Requested And A Written Solicitation Will Not Be Issued. 2. Solicitation Number 70z04025qzb018 Is Issued As A Request For Quotation (rfq). This Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular (fac) 2025-02, Dated January 3, 2025. It Is Anticipated That A Competitive Price Purchase Order Shall Be Awarded Because Of This Synopsis/solicitation. All Responsible Sources May Submit A Quotation Which If Timely Received, Shall Be Considered By This Agency. 3. This Acquisition Will Be Issued Under Naics 811210. 4. Nsn: 5895-12-395-9484 Control Monitor oem: Rolls-royce Solutions Gmbh pn: B00e50207391/s0002 qty: 3 Ea open, Inspect, Report With Possible Repair In Accordance With The Overhaul Description And Oem Specs. inspection Cost $__________ Each (this Cost Will Be Paid If Items Are Beyond Economic Repair) firm Fixed Repair Price $___________ Each. 5. These Parts Are Used For The U. S. Coast Guard Patrol Boat Product Line. Substitute Parts Or Part Numbers Are Not Acceptable. The Uscg Does Not Own The Rights To The Proprietary Data And Therefore Cannot Provide Drawings, Specifications, Or Schematics For These Parts. It Is The Government’s Belief That Only Rolls-royce Solutions Gmbh And Or Their Authorized Repair Facility Can Obtain The Required Technical And Engineering Data, And Genuine Oem Parts, Required To Successfully Repair These Items. Concerns Having The Expertise And Required Capabilities To Repair These Items Are Invited To Submit Complete Information Discussing The Same With Three (3) Calendar Days From The Day This Notice Is Posted. The Information Submitted Must Include A Letter From The Oem Verifying The Offeror Is An Authorized Repair Facility And Verifying The Oem Will Supply Only Genuine Oem Parts. 6. Packing And Marking: each Unit Shall Be Individually Preserved And Wrapped For Protection Against Deterioration For A Period Of 2 Years Minimum. Each Unit Shall Be Packed Individually In It’s Own Wooden Box Which Shall Be Capable Of Providing Adequate Protection To The Item During Multiple Shipments. Mare Each Box In Legible Black Print Lettering With The Following Information. national Stock Number 5895-12-395-9484 item Name Control-monitor part Number X00e50204217/s0002 gov’t Order Number 70z08025p29****** coast Guard Sflc Material, Condition Code “a” 7. Delivery: delivery Is Required 02 Dec 2025. Please Provide Your Proposed Delivery To Address Below. Deliveries Are To Be Made Monday Through Friday Between The Hours Of 7:00 Am To 1:00 Pm. delivery Shall Be F.o.b. Destination To: united States Coast Guard (sflc) receiving Room, Bldg. #88 2401 Hawkins Point Road baltimore, Md 21226. estimated Delivery Date: _________________ 8. Inspection And Acceptance: F.o.b. Destination inspection And Acceptance Shall Take Place After Verification Of Preservation, Individual Packaging And Marking Requirements And Confirmation Of No Damage During Transit. Failure To Comply With Packaging Requirements Will Result In Rejection And Nonpayment. the Provision At 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors-commercial, Applies To This Acquisition. In Addition, The Following Language Applies To This Provision: 9. Multiple Awards Will Not Be Made. Vendor Shall Provide An All-or-nothing Quote For The Requirement Identified In (5) Above. 10. Award Will Be Made To The Lowest Price Offeror, That Is Deemed Technical Acceptable. the Contractor Shall Provide A Total Firm Fixed Price With Inspection Fee For All Necessary Equipment And Shipping Cost To Addresses Shown Under Delivery. vendor Must Be Registered At Https://www.sam.gov Prior To Quote Submittal. each Offeror’s Record In Fapiis Will Be Reviewed Prior To Award. Award Will Not Be Made To Any Offeror Who Has Any Adverse Financial Information Or Exclusions. 11. Offerors Shall Include A Completed Copy Of The Provision At 52.212-3, Offeror Representations And Certifications-commercial Products And Commercial Services (may 2024), With Their Offer, If This Information Is Not Already Included In Https://www.sam.gov. 12. The Clause At 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions-commercial Items (nov 2023), Applies To This Acquisition. 13. Far 52.212-5 Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statues Or Executive Orders-commercial Product And Commercial Services (jan 2025) (a)the Contractorshallcomply With The Following Federalacquisitionregulation (far) Clauses, Which Are Incorporated In This Contract By Reference, To Implement Provisions Of Law Or Executive Orders Applicable Toacquisitionsofcommercial Productsandcommercial Services: (1)52.203-19, Prohibition On Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements Or Statements(jan 2017)(section 743 Of Division E, Title Vii, Of The Consolidated And Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (pub. L. 113-235) And Its Successor Provisions In Subsequent Appropriations Acts (and As Extended In Continuing Resolutions)). (2)52.204-23, Prohibition Oncontractingfor Hardware, Software, And Services Developed Or Provided By Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities(dec 2023)(section 1634 Of Pub. L. 115-91). (3)52.204-25, Prohibition Oncontractingfor Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment.(nov 2021)(section 889(a)(1)(a) Of Pub. L. 115-232). (4)52.209-10, Prohibition Oncontractingwith Inverted Domestic Corporations(nov 2015). (5)52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments Tosmall Business Subcontractors(mar 2023)(31 U.s.c. 3903and10 U.s.c. 3801). (6)52.233-3, Protest After Award(aug 1996)(31u.s.c.3553). (7)52.233-4, Applicable Law For Breach Of Contractclaim(oct 2004)(public Laws 108-77 And 108-78 (19u.s.c.3805note)). (b)the Contractorshallcomply With The Far Clauses In This Paragraph (b) That Thecontracting Officerhas Indicated As Being Incorporated In This Contract By Reference To Implement Provisions Of Law Or Executive Orders Applicable Toacquisitionsofcommercial Productsandcommercial Services: [contracting Officercheck As Appropriate.] x(1)52.203-6, Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales To The Government(jun 2020),withalternatei(nov 2021)(41u.s.c.4704and10 U.s.c. 4655). __(2)52.203-13, Contractor Code Of Business Ethics And Conduct(nov 2021)(41u.s.c.3509)). __(3)52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections Under The American Recovery And Reinvestment Act Of 2009(jun 2010)(section 1553 Of Pub. L. 111-5). (applies To Contracts Funded By The American Recovery And Reinvestment Act Of 2009.) __(4)52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights(nov 2023)(41 U.s.c. 4712); This Clause Does Not Apply To Contracts Of Dod, Nasa, The Coast Guard, Or Applicable Elements Of The Intelligence Community—see Far3.900(a). __(5)52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation And First-tier Subcontract Awards(jun 2020)(pub. L. 109-282) (31u.s.c.6101note). __(6)[reserved]. __(7)52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements(oct 2016)(pub. L. 111-117, Section 743 Of Div. C). __(8)52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements For Indefinite-delivery Contracts(oct 2016)(pub. L. 111-117, Section 743 Of Div. C). __(9)52.204-27, Prohibition On A Bytedance Covered Application(jun 2023)(section 102 Of Division R Of Pub. L. 117-328). __(10)52.204-28, Federalacquisitionsupply Chain Security Act Orders—federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwideacquisitioncontracts, And Multi-agency Contracts.(dec 2023)(pub. L. 115–390, Title Ii). __(11)(i)52.204-30, Federalacquisitionsupply Chain Security Act Orders—prohibition.(dec 2023)(pub. L. 115–390, Title Ii). __(ii)alternatei(dec 2023)of 52.204–30. x(12)52.209-6, Protecting The Government’s Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Or Proposed Fordebarment.(nov 2021)(31u.s.c.6101note). __(13)52.209-9, Updates Of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters(oct 2018)(41u.s.c.2313). __(14)[reserved]. __(15)52.219-3, Notice Ofhubzoneset-aside Or Sole-source Award (oct 2022) (15u.s.c.657a). __(16)52.219-4, Notice Of Price Evaluation Preference Forhubzonesmall Business Concerns (oct 2022) (if Theofferorelects To Waive The Preference, Itshallso Indicate In Itsoffer) (15u.s.c.657a). __(17)[reserved] __(18)(i)52.219-6, Notice Of Total Small Business Set-aside(nov 2020)(15u.s.c.644). __(ii)alternatei(mar 2020)of52.219-6. __(19)(i)52.219-7, Notice Of Partial Small Business Set-aside(nov 2020)(15u.s.c.644). __(ii)alternatei(mar 2020)of52.219-7. __(20)52.219-8, Utilization Of Small Business Concerns (feb 2024) (15u.s.c.637(d)(2)and (3)). __(21)(i)52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (sep 2023) (15u.s.c.637(d)(4)). __(ii)alternatei(nov 2016)of52.219-9. __(iii)alternateii(nov 2016)of52.219-9. __(iv)alternateiii(jun 2020)of52.219-9. __(v)alternateiv (sep 2023) Of52.219-9. __(22)(i)52.219-13, Notice Of Set-aside Of Orders(mar 2020)(15u.s.c.644(r)). __(ii)alternatei(mar 2020)of52.219-13. __(23)52.219-14, Limitations On Subcontracting (oct 2022) (15u.s.c.637s). __(24)52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—subcontracting Plan(sep 2021)(15u.s.c.637(d)(4)(f)(i)). __(25)52.219-27, Notice Of Set-aside For, Or Sole-source Award To, Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (sdvosb) Concerns Eligible Under The Sdvosb Program (feb 2024) (15u.s.c.657f). __(26)(i)52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (feb 2024) (15u.s.c.632(a)(2)). __(ii)alternatei(mar 2020)of52.219-28. __(27)52.219-29, Notice Of Set-aside For, Or Sole-source Award To, Economically Disadvantagedwomen-owned Small Business Concerns(oct 2022) (15u.s.c.637(m)). __(28)52.219-30, Notice Of Set-aside For, Or Sole-source Award To, Women-owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under The Women-owned Small Business Program (oct 2022) (15u.s.c.637(m)). __(29)52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves(mar 2020)(15u.s.c.644(r)). __(30)52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule(sep 2021)(15u.s.c. 637(a)(17)). x(31)52.222-3, Convict Labor(jun 2003)(e.o.11755). x(32)52.222-19, Child Labor-cooperation With Authorities And Remedies(feb 2024). x (33)52.222-21, Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities(apr 2015). x(34)(i)52.222-26, Equal Opportunity(sep 2016)(e.o.11246). __(ii)alternatei(feb 1999)of52.222-26. __(35)(i)52.222-35, Equal Opportunity For Veterans(jun 2020)(38u.s.c.4212). __(ii)alternatei(jul 2014)of52.222-35. x(36)(i)52.222-36, Equal Opportunity For Workers With Disabilities(jun 2020)(29u.s.c.793). __(ii)alternatei(jul 2014)of52.222-36. __(37)52.222-37, Employment Reports On Veterans (jun 2020) (38u.s.c.4212). __(38)52.222-40, Notification Of Employee Rights Under The National Labor Relations Act(dec 2010)(e.o. 13496). __(39)(i)52.222-50, Combating Trafficking In Persons(nov 2021)(22u.s.c.chapter78and E.o. 13627). __(ii)alternatei(mar 2015)of52.222-50(22u.s.c.chapter78and E.o. 13627). x(40)52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification(may2022)(executive Order 12989). (not Applicable To Theacquisitionof Commercially Available Off-the-shelf Items Or Certain Other Types Ofcommercial Productsorcommercial Servicesas Prescribed In Far22.1803.) __(41)(i)52.223-9, Estimate Of Percentage Ofrecovered Materialcontent For Epa–designated Items (may2008) (42u.s.c.6962(c)(3)(a)(ii)). (not Applicable To Theacquisitionof Commercially Available Off-the-shelf Items.) __(ii)alternatei(may2008)of52.223-9(42u.s.c.6962(i)(2)(c)). (not Applicable To Theacquisitionof Commercially Available Off-the-shelf Items.) __(42)52.223-11,ozone-depleting Substancesandhigh Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons(may 2024) (e.o. 13693). __(43)52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, Or Disposal Of Refrigeration Equipment And Air Conditioners(may 2024)(e.o. 13693). __(49)52.223-20, Aerosols(may 2024)(e.o. 13693). __(50)52.223-21, Foams (may 2024) (e.o. 13693). __(51)(i)52.224-3privacy Training(may 2024)(5 U.s.c. 552 A). __(ii)alternatei(jan 2017)of52.224-3. __(52)(i)52.225-1, Buy American-supplies(oct 2022)(41u.s.c.chapter83). __(ii)alternatei(oct 2022)of52.225-1. x(53)(i)52.225-3, Buy American-free Trade Agreements-israeli Trade Act(nov 2023)(19 U.s.c. 3301 Note,19 U.s.c. 2112 Note,19 U.s.c. 3805 Note,19 U.s.c. 4001 Note, 19 U.s.c. Chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, And 112-43. __(ii)alternatei [reserved]. __(iii)alternateii(jan 2025)of52.225-3. __(iv)alternateiii(nov 2023)of52.225-3. __(v)alternateiv (oct 2022) Of52.225-3. __(54)52.225-5, Trade Agreements(nov 2023)(19u.s.c.2501,et Seq.,19u.s.c.3301note). x(55)52.225-13, Restrictions On Certain Foreign Purchases(feb 2021)(e.o.’s, Proclamations, And Statutes Administered By The Office Of Foreign Assets Control Of The Department Of The Treasury). __(56)52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside Theunited States(oct 2016) (section 862, As Amended, Of Thenational Defenseauthorization Act For Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.s.c. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note). __(57)52.226-4, Notice Of Disaster Oremergencyarea Set-aside (nov 2007) (42u.s.c.5150). __(58)52.226-5, Restrictions On Subcontracting Outside Disaster Oremergencyarea (nov2007) (42u.s.c.5150). __(59)52.229-12, Tax On Certain Foreignprocurements(feb 2021). __(60)52.232-29, Terms For Financing Of Purchases Ofcommercial Productsandcommercial Services(nov 2021)(41u.s.c.4505,10 U.s.c. 3805). __(61)52.232-30, Installment Payments Forcommercial Productsandcommercial Services(nov 2021)(41u.s.c.4505,10 U.s.c. 3805). x(62)52.232-33, Payment Byelectronic Funds Transfer-system For Award Management(oct2018)(31u.s.c.3332). __(63)52.232-34, Payment Byelectronic Funds Transfer-other Thansystem For Award Management(jul 2013) (31u.s.c.3332). __(64)52.232-36, Payment By Third Party(may2014)(31u.s.c.3332). __(65)52.239-1, Privacy Or Security Safeguards(aug 1996)(5u.s.c.552a). __(66)52.242-5, Payments Tosmall Business Subcontractors(jan 2017)(15u.s.c.637(d)(13)). __(67)(i)52.247-64, Preference For Privately Owned U.s.-flag Commercial Vessels(nov 2021)(46 U.s.c. 55305and10u.s.c.2631). __(ii)alternatei(apr 2003)of52.247-64. __(iii)alternateii(nov 2021)of52.247-64. (c)the Contractorshallcomply With The Far Clauses In This Paragraph (c), Applicable Tocommercial Services, That Thecontracting Officerhas Indicated As Being Incorporated In This Contract By Reference To Implement Provisions Of Law Or Executive Orders Applicable Toacquisitionsofcommercial Productsandcommercial Services: [contracting Officercheck As Appropriate.] x(1)52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards(aug 2018)(41u.s.c.chapter67). x(2)52.222-42, Statement Of Equivalent Rates For Federal Hires(may2014)(29u.s.c.206and41u.s.c.chapter67). __(3)52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act And Service Contract Labor Standards-price Adjustment (multiple Year Andoptioncontracts)(aug 2018)(29u.s.c.206and41u.s.c.chapter67). __(4)52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act And Service Contract Labor Standards-price Adjustment (may2014) (29u.s.c.206and41u.s.c.chapter67). __(5)52.222-51, Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standards To Contracts For Maintenance, Calibration, Or Repair Of Certain Equipment-requirements (may2014) (41u.s.c.chapter67). __(6)52.222-53, Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standards To Contracts For Certain Services-requirements(may2014)(41u.s.c.chapter67). __(7)52.222-55, Minimum Wages For Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026(jan 2022). __(8)52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706(jan 2022)(e.o. 13706). __(9)52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation To Nonprofit Organizations (jun 2020) (42u.s.c.1792). __(10)52.247-69, Reporting Requirement For U.s.-flag Air Carriers Regarding Training To Prevent Human Trafficking(jan 2025)(49 U.s.c. 40118(g)). (d)comptroller General Examination Of Record. The Contractorshallcomply With The Provisions Of This Paragraph (d) If This Contract Was Awarded Using Other Than Sealed Bid, Is In Excess Of Thesimplified Acquisition Threshold, As Defined In Far2.101, On The Date Of Award Of This Contract, And Does Not Contain The Clause At52.215-2, Audit And Records-negotiation. (1)the Comptroller General Of Theunited States, Or An Authorized Representative Of The Comptroller General,shallhave Access To And Right To Examine Any Of The Contractor’s Directly Pertinent Records Involving Transactions Related To This Contract. (2)the Contractorshallmake Available At Its Offices At All Reasonable Times The Records, Materials, And Other Evidence For Examination, Audit, Or Reproduction, Until 3 Years After Final Payment Under This Contract Or For Any Shorter Period Specified In Far Subpart4.7, Contractor Records Retention, Of The Other Clauses Of This Contract. If This Contract Is Completely Or Partially Terminated, The Records Relating To The Work Terminatedshallbe Made Available For 3 Years After Any Resulting Final Termination Settlement. Records Relating To Appeals Under The Disputes Clause Or To Litigation Or The Settlement Ofclaimsarising Under Or Relating To This Contractshallbe Made Available Until Such Appeals, Litigation, Orclaimsare Finally Resolved. (3)as Used In This Clause, Records Include Books, Documents, Accounting Procedures And Practices, And Other Data, Regardless Of Type And Regardless Of Form. This Does Not Require The Contractor To Create Or Maintain Any Record That The Contractor Does Not Maintain In The Ordinary Course Of Business Or Pursuant To A Provision Of Law. (e)(1)notwithstanding The Requirements Of The Clauses In Paragraphs (a), (b), (c), And (d) Of This Clause, The Contractor Is Not Required To Flow Down Any Far Clause, Other Than Those In This Paragraph (e)(1), In A Subcontract Forcommercial Productsor Commercial Services. Unless Otherwise Indicated Below, The Extent Of The Flow Downshallbe As Required By The Clause- (i)52.203-13, Contractor Code Of Business Ethics And Conduct(nov 2021)(41u.s.c.3509). (ii)52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights(nov 2023)(41 U.s.c. 4712). (iii)52.203-19, Prohibition On Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements Or Statements (jan 2017) (section 743 Of Division E, Title Vii, Of The Consolidated And Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (pub. L. 113-235) And Its Successor Provisions In Subsequent Appropriations Acts (and As Extended In Continuing Resolutions)). (iv)52.204-23, Prohibition Oncontractingfor Hardware, Software, And Services Developed Or Provided By Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities(dec 2023)(section 1634 Of Pub. L. 115-91). (a)definitions. As Used In This Clause— kaspersky Lab Covered Articlemeans Any Hardware, Software, Or Service That– (1)is Developed Or Provided By Akaspersky Lab Covered Entity; (2)includes Any Hardware, Software, Or Service Developed Or Provided In Whole Or In Part By Akaspersky Lab Covered Entity; Or (3)containscomponentsusing Any Hardware Or Software Developed In Whole Or In Part By Akaspersky Lab Covered Entity. kaspersky Lab Covered Entitymeans– (1)kaspersky Lab; (2)any Successor Entity To Kaspersky Lab, Including Any Change In Name, E.g., “kaspersky”; (3)any Entity That Controls, Is Controlled By, Or Is Under Common Control With Kaspersky Lab; Or (4)any Entity Of Which Kaspersky Lab Has A Majority Ownership. (b)prohibition. Section 1634 Of Division A Of Thenational Defenseauthorization Act For Fiscal Year 2018 (pub. L. 115-91) Prohibits Government Use Of Anykaspersky Lab Covered Article. The Contractor Is Prohibited From— (1)providing Anykaspersky Lab Covered Articlethat The Government Will Use On Or After October 1, 2018; And (2)using Anykaspersky Lab Covered Articleon Or After October 1, 2018, In The Development Of Data Or Deliverables First Produced In The Performance Of The Contract. (c)reporting Requirement. (1)in The Event The Contractoridentifies Akaspersky Lab Covered Articleprovided To The Government During Contract Performance, Or The Contractor Is Notified Of Such By A Subcontractor At Any Tier Or Any Other Source, The Contractorshallreport,in Writing, To Thecontracting Officeror, In The Case Of The Department Of Defense, To The Website Athttps://dibnet.dod.mil. For Indefinite Delivery Contracts, The Contractorshallreport To Thecontracting Officerfor The Indefinite Delivery Contract And Thecontracting Officer(s) For Any Affected Order Or, In The Case Of The Department Of Defense, Identify Both The Indefinite Delivery Contract And Any Affected Orders In The Report Provided Athttps://dibnet.dod.mil. (2)the Contractorshallreport The Following Information Pursuant To Paragraph (c)(1) Of This Clause: (i)within 3 Business Days From The Date Of Such Identification Or Notification: The Contract Number; The Order Number(s), If Applicable; Supplier Name; Brand; Model Number (original Equipment Manufacturer (oem) Number, Manufacturer Part Number, Or Wholesaler Number); Item Description; And Any Readily Available Information About Mitigation Actions Undertaken Or Recommended. (ii)within 10 Business Days Of Submitting The Report Pursuant To Paragraph (c)(1) Of This Clause: Any Further Available Information About Mitigation Actions Undertaken Or Recommended. In Addition, The Contractorshalldescribe The Efforts It Undertook To Prevent Use Or Submission Of Akaspersky Lab Covered Article, Any Reasons That Led To The Use Or Submission Of Thekaspersky Lab Covered Article, And Any Additional Efforts That Will Be Incorporated To Prevent Future Use Or Submission Ofkaspersky Lab Covered Articles. (d)subcontracts. The Contractorshallinsert The Substance Of This Clause, Including This Paragraph (d), In All Subcontracts Including Subcontracts For Theacquisitionofcommercial Productsorcommercial Services. (v)52.204-25, Prohibition Oncontractingfor Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment (nov 2021)(section 889(a)(1)(a) Of Pub. L. 115-232. definitions. As Used In This Clause- backhaulmeans Intermediate Links Between The Core Network, Or Backbone Network, And The Small Subnetworks At The Edge Of The Network (e.g., Connecting Cell Phones/towers To The Core Telephone Network). Backhaul Can Be Wireless (e.g., Microwave) Or Wired (e.g., Fiber Optic, Coaxial Cable, Ethernet). covered Foreign Countrymeans The People’s Republic Of China. covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Servicesmeans– (1)telecommunications Equipment Produced By Huawei Technologies Company Or Zte Corporation (or Any Subsidiary Or Affiliate Of Such Entities); (2)for The Purpose Of Public Safety, Security Of Government Facilities, Physical Security Surveillance Of Critical Infrastructure, And Other National Security Purposes, Video Surveillance And Telecommunications Equipment Produced By Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company, Or Dahua Technology Company (or Any Subsidiary Or Affiliate Of Such Entities); (3)telecommunications Or Video Surveillance Services Provided By Such Entities Or Using Such Equipment; Or (4)telecommunications Or Video Surveillance Equipment Or Services Produced Or Provided By An Entity That The Secretary Of Defense, In Consultation With The Director Of National Intelligence Or The Director Of The Federal Bureau Of Investigation, Reasonably Believes To Be An Entity Owned Or Controlled By, Or Otherwise Connected To, The Government Of Acovered Foreign Country. critical Technologymeans– (1)defense Articles Or Defense Services Included On Theunited Statesmunitions List Set Forth In The International Traffic In Arms Regulations Under Subchapter M Of Chapter I Of Title 22, Code Of Federal Regulations; (2)items Included On The Commerce Control List Set Forth In Supplement No. 1 To Part 774 Of The Export Administration Regulations Under Subchapter C Of Chapter Vii Of Title 15, Code Of Federal Regulations, And Controlled- (i)pursuant To Multilateral Regimes, Including For Reasons Relating To National Security, Chemical And Biological Weapons Proliferation, Nuclear Nonproliferation, Or Missile Technology; Or (ii)for Reasons Relating To Regional Stability Or Surreptitious Listening; (3)specially Designed And Prepared Nuclear Equipment, Parts Andcomponents, Materials, Software, And Technology Covered By Part 810 Of Title 10, Code Of Federal Regulations (relating To Assistance To Foreign Atomic Energy Activities); (4)nuclear Facilities, Equipment, And Material Covered By Part 110 Of Title 10, Code Of Federal Regulations (relating To Export And Import Of Nuclear Equipment And Material); (5)select Agents And Toxins Covered By Part 331 Of Title 7, Code Of Federal Regulations, Part 121 Of Title 9 Of Such Code, Or Part 73 Of Title 42 Of Such Code; Or (6)emerging And Foundational Technologies Controlled Pursuant To Section 1758 Of The Export Control Reform Act Of 2018 (50 U.s.c. 4817). interconnection Arrangementsmeans Arrangements Governing The Physical Connection Of Two Or More Networks To Allow The Use Of Another's Network To Hand Off Traffic Where It Is Ultimately Delivered (e.g., Connection Of A Customer Of Telephone Provider A To A Customer Of Telephone Company B) Or Sharing Data And Other Information Resources. reasonable Inquirymeans An Inquiry Designed To Uncover Any Information In The Entity's Possession About The Identity Of The Producer Or Provider Ofcovered Telecommunications Equipment Or Servicesused By The Entity That Excludes The Need To Include An Internal Or Third-party Audit. roamingmeans Cellular Communications Services (e.g., Voice, Video, Data) Received From A Visited Network When Unable To Connect To The Facilities Of The Home Network Either Because Signal Coverage Is Too Weak Or Because Traffic Is Too High. substantial Or Essential Componentmeans Anycomponentnecessary For The Proper Function Or Performance Of A Piece Of Equipment, System, Or Service. (b)prohibition. (1)section 889(a)(1)(a) Of The John S. Mccainnational Defenseauthorization Act For Fiscal Year 2019 (pub. L. 115-232) Prohibits The Head Of Anexecutive Agencyon Or After August 13, 2019, From Procuring Or Obtaining, Or Extending Or Renewing A Contract To Procure Or Obtain, Any Equipment, System, Or Service That Usescovered Telecommunications Equipment Or Servicesas Asubstantial Or Essential Componentof Any System, Or Ascritical Technologyas Part Of Any System. The Contractor Is Prohibited From Providing To The Government Any Equipment, System, Or Service That Usescovered Telecommunications Equipment Or Servicesas Asubstantial Or Essential Componentof Any System, Or Ascritical Technologyas Part Of Any System, Unless An Exception At Paragraph (c) Of This Clause Applies Or The Covered Telecommunication Equipment Or Services Are Covered By A Waiver Described In Far4.2104. (2)section 889(a)(1)(b) Of The John S. Mccainnational Defenseauthorization Act For Fiscal Year 2019 (pub. L. 115-232) Prohibits The Head Of Anexecutive Agencyon Or After August 13, 2020, From Entering Into A Contract, Or Extending Or Renewing A Contract, With An Entity That Uses Any Equipment, System, Or Service That Usescovered Telecommunications Equipment Or Servicesas Asubstantial Or Essential Componentof Any System, Or Ascritical Technologyas Part Of Any System, Unless An Exception At Paragraph (c) Of This Clause Applies Or The Covered Telecommunication Equipment Or Services Are Covered By A Waiver Described In Far4.2104. This Prohibition Applies To The Use Ofcovered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services, Regardless Of Whether That Use Is In Performance Of Work Under A Federal Contract. (c)exceptions.this Clause Does Not Prohibit Contractors From Providing— (1)a Service That Connects To The Facilities Of A Third-party, Such As Backhaul, Roaming, Or Interconnection Arrangements; Or (2)telecommunications Equipment That Cannot Route Or Redirect User Data Traffic Or Permit Visibility Into Any User Data Or Packets That Such Equipment Transmits Or Otherwise Handles. (d)reporting Requirement. (1)in The Event The Contractor Identifiescovered Telecommunications Equipment Or Servicesused As Asubstantial Or Essential Componentof Any System, Or Ascritical Technologyas Part Of Any System, During Contract Performance, Or The Contractor Is Notified Of Such By A Subcontractor At Any Tier Or By Any Other Source, The Contractorshallreport The Information In Paragraph (d)(2) Of This Clause To Thecontracting Officer, Unless Elsewhere In This Contract Are Established Procedures For Reporting The Information; In The Case Of The Department Of Defense, The Contractorshallreport To The Website Athttps://dibnet.dod.mil. For Indefinite Delivery Contracts, The Contractorshallreport To Thecontracting Officerfor The Indefinite Delivery Contract And Thecontracting Officer(s) For Any Affected Order Or, In The Case Of The Department Of Defense, Identify Both The Indefinite Delivery Contract And Any Affected Orders In The Report Provided Athttps://dibnet.dod.mil. (2)the Contractorshallreport The Following Information Pursuant To Paragraph (d)(1) Of This Clause (i)within One Businessdayfrom The Date Of Such Identification Or Notification: The Contract Number; The Order Number(s), If Applicable; Supplier Name; Supplierunique Entity Identifier(if Known); Suppliercommercial And Government Entity (cage) Code(if Known); Brand; Model Number (original Equipment Manufacturer Number, Manufacturer Part Number, Or Wholesaler Number); Item Description; And Any Readily Available Information About Mitigation Actions Undertaken Or Recommended. (ii)within 10 Business Days Of Submitting The Information In Paragraph (d)(2)(i) Of This Clause: Any Further Available Information About Mitigation Actions Undertaken Or Recommended. In Addition, The Contractorshalldescribe The Efforts It Undertook To Prevent Use Or Submission Ofcovered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services, And Any Additional Efforts That Will Be Incorporated To Prevent Future Use Or Submission Ofcovered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services. (e)subcontracts.the Contractorshallinsert The Substance Of This Clause, Including This Paragraph (e) And Excluding Paragraph (b)(2), In All Subcontracts And Other Contractual Instruments, Including Subcontracts For Theacquisitionofcommercial Productsorcommercial Services. (vi)52.204-27, Prohibition On A Bytedance Covered Application(jun 2023)(section 102 Of Division R Of Pub. L. 117-328). (vii)(a)52.204–30, Federalacquisitionsupply Chain Security Act Orders—prohibition.(dec 2023)(pub. L. 115–390, Title Ii). (b)alternatei(dec 2023)of 52.204–30. (viii)52.219-8, Utilization Of Small Business Concerns(feb 2024)(15u.s.c.637(d)(2)and (3)), In All Subcontracts Thatofferfurther Subcontracting Opportunities. If The Subcontract (except Subcontracts To Small Business Concerns) Exceeds The Applicable Threshold Specified In Far19.702(a) On The Date Of Subcontract Award, The Subcontractormustinclude52.219-8in Lower Tier Subcontracts Thatoffersubcontracting Opportunities. (ix)52.222-21, Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities(apr 2015). (x)52.222-26, Equal Opportunity(sep 2015)(e.o.11246). (xi)52.222-35, Equal Opportunity For Veterans(jun 2020)(38u.s.c.4212). (xii)52.222-36, Equal Opportunity For Workers With Disabilities(jun 2020)(29u.s.c.793). (xiii)52.222-37, Employment Reports On Veterans(jun 2020)(38u.s.c.4212). (xiv)52.222-40, Notification Of Employee Rights Under The National Labor Relations Act(dec 2010)(e.o. 13496). Flow Down Required In Accordance With Paragraph (f) Of Far Clause52.222-40. (xv)52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards(aug 2018)(41u.s.c.chapter67). (xvi) (a)52.222-50, Combating Trafficking In Persons(nov 2021)(22u.s.c.chapter78and E.o 13627). (b)alternatei(mar 2015)of52.222-50(22u.s.c.chapter78ande.o.13627). (xvii)52.222-51, Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standards To Contracts For Maintenance, Calibration, Or Repair Of Certain Equipment-requirements (may2014) (41u.s.c.chapter67). (xviii)52.222-53, Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standards To Contracts For Certain Services-requirements(may2014)(41u.s.c.chapter67). (xix)52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification(may2022)(e.o. 12989). (xx)52.222-55, Minimum Wages For Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026(jan 2022). (xxi)52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706(jan 2022)(e.o. 13706). (xxii) (a)52.224-3, Privacy Training (jan 2017) (5u.s.c.552a). (b)alternatei(jan 2017)of52.224-3. (xxiii)52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside Theunited States(oct 2016)(section 862, As Amended, Of Thenational Defenseauthorization Act For Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.s.c. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note). (xxiv)52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation To Nonprofit Organizations(jun 2020)(42u.s.c.1792). Flow Down Required In Accordance With Paragraph (e) Of Far Clause52.226-6. (xxv)52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments Tosmall Business Subcontractors(mar 2023) (31 U.s.c. 3903and10 U.s.c. 3801). Flow Down Required In Accordance With Paragraph (c) Of52.232-40. (xxvi)52.247-64, Preference For Privately Owned U.s.-flag Commercial Vessels(nov 2021)(46 U.s.c. 55305and10u.s.c.2631). Flow Down Required In Accordance With Paragraph (d) Of Far Clause52.247-64. (2)while Not Required, The Contractormayinclude In Its Subcontracts Forcommercial Productsandcommercial Servicesa Minimal Number Of Additional Clauses Necessary To Satisfy Its Contractual Obligations. 14. Electronic Submission Of Payment Requests (a) Definitions. As Used In These Instructions - (1) “payment Request” Means A Bill, Voucher, Invoice, Or Request For Contract Financing Payment With Associated Supporting Documentation. The Payment Request Must: Comply With The Requirements Identified In Far 32.905(b), “content Of Invoices” And The Applicable Payment Clause Included In This Contract. In Addition, Discount Offerings And Small Business Status If Available Shall Be Stated. If Travel Was Allowable And Approved, Components In Accordance With Far 31.205-46 Shall Be Provided. (b) The Contractor Shall Submit Payment Requests Electronically Using The Invoice Processing Platform (ipp). The Contractor Will Submit Payment Requests Using The Blank Form In Ipp. (c) Information Regarding Ipp, Including Ipp Customer Support Contact Information, Is Available At Www.ipp.gov Or Any Successor Site. (d) Ipp Enrollment Information Is At Https://www.uscg.mil/fincen/ipp/. additional Clauses hsar 3052.212-70contract Terms And Conditions Applicable To Dhs Acquisition Of Commercial Items. as Prescribed In (hsar) 48 Cfr 3012.301, Insert The Following Clause: contract Terms And Conditions Applicable To Dhs Acquisition Of Commercial Items (sep 2012) the Contractor Agrees To Comply With Any Provision Or Clause That Is Incorporated Herein By Reference To Implement Agency Policy Applicable To Acquisition Of Commercial Items Or Components. The Provision Or Clause In Effect Based On The Applicable Regulation Cited On The Date The Solicitation Is Issued Applies Unless Otherwise Stated Herein. The Following Provisions And Clauses Are Incorporated By Reference: [the Contracting Officer Should Either Check The Provisions And Clauses That Apply Or Delete The Provisions And Clauses That Do Not Apply From The List. The Contracting Officer May Add The Date Of The Provision Or Clause If Desired For Clarity.] (a)provisions. x 3052.247-72 F.o.b. Destination Only. (end Of Clause) 15. Defense Priorities And Allocations System (dpas) Ratings Are Not Applicable. 16. Quotes Are Due Not Later Than 22 Jan 2025, By 10:00 Am Eastern Daylight Savings Time (dst). 17. All Questions Regarding This Notice Shall Be Submitted In Writing To Donna Scandaliato No Later Than Jan 22, 2024. Quote Shall Be Emailed To Donna.m.scandaliato@uscg.mil.

Details: The United States Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center Has A Requirement To Open, Inspect, Report And Possible Overhaul Of The Below Item And Is Requesting Quotations: 1. This Is A Combined Synopsis/solicitation For Commercial Items Prepared In Accordance With The Format Outlined In Far Subpart 12.6, And As Supplemented With Additional Information Included In This Notice. This Announcement Constitutes The Only Solicitation; Quotes Are Being Requested And A Written Solicitation Will Not Be Issued. 2. Solicitation Number 70z04025qag129 Is Issued As A Request For Quotation (rfq). This Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular (fac) 2025-02, Dated January 3, 2025. It Is Anticipated That A Competitive Price Purchase Order Shall Be Awarded Because Of This Synopsis/solicitation. All Responsible Sources May Submit A Quotation Which If Timely Received, Shall Be Considered By This Agency. 3. This Acquisition Will Be Issued Under Naics 811210. 4. Nsn: 2925-01-603-2033 oem: Electronic Control Arc 3000 M pn: Qcarc3002-aa03 qty: 4 Ea open, Inspect, Report With Possible Repair In Accordance With The Overhaul Description And Oem Specs. inspection Cost $__________ Each (this Cost Will Be Paid If Items Are Beyond Economic Repair) firm Fixed Repair Price $___________ Each. 5. These Parts Are Used For The U. S. Coast Guard Patrol Boat Product Line. Substitute Parts Or Part Numbers Are Not Acceptable. The Uscg Does Not Own The Rights To The Proprietary Data And Therefore Cannot Provide Drawings, Specifications, Or Schematics For These Parts. It Is The Government’s Belief That Only Quantum Marine Engineering, Inc. And Or Their Authorized Repair Facility Can Obtain The Required Technical And Engineering Data, And Genuine Oem Parts, Required To Successfully Repair These Items. Concerns Having The Expertise And Required Capabilities To Repair These Items Are Invited To Submit Complete Information Discussing The Same With Three (3) Calendar Days From The Day This Notice Is Posted. The Information Submitted Must Include A Letter From The Oem Verifying The Offeror Is An Authorized Repair Facility And Verifying The Oem Will Supply Only Genuine Oem Parts. 6. Packing And Marking: each Unit Shall Be Individually Preserved And Wrapped For Protection Against Deterioration For A Period Of 2 Years Minimum. Each Unit Shall Be Packed Individually In It’s Own Wooden Box Which Shall Be Capable Of Providing Adequate Protection To The Item During Multiple Shipments. Mare Each Box In Legible Black Print Lettering With The Following Information. national Stock Number 2925-01-603-2033 item Name Electronic Control Arc 3000 M part Number Qcarc3002-aa03 gov’t Order Number 70z08025p29****** coast Guard Sflc Material, Condition Code “a” 7. Delivery: delivery Is Required 02 Dec 2025. Please Provide Your Proposed Delivery To Address Below. Deliveries Are To Be Made Monday Through Friday Between The Hours Of 7:00 Am To 1:00 Pm. delivery Shall Be F.o.b. Destination To: united States Coast Guard (sflc) receiving Room, Bldg. #88 2401 Hawkins Point Road baltimore, Md 21226. estimated Delivery Date: _________________ 8. Inspection And Acceptance: F.o.b. Destination inspection And Acceptance Shall Take Place After Verification Of Preservation, Individual Packaging And Marking Requirements And Confirmation Of No Damage During Transit. Failure To Comply With Packaging Requirements Will Result In Rejection And Nonpayment. the Provision At 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors-commercial, Applies To This Acquisition. In Addition, The Following Language Applies To This Provision: 9. Multiple Awards Will Not Be Made. Vendor Shall Provide An All-or-nothing Quote For The Requirement Identified In (5) Above. 10. Award Will Be Made To The Lowest Price Offeror, That Is Deemed Technical Acceptable. the Contractor Shall Provide A Total Firm Fixed Price With Inspection Fee For All Necessary Equipment And Shipping Cost To Addresses Shown Under Delivery. vendor Must Be Registered At Https://www.sam.gov Prior To Quote Submittal. each Offeror’s Record In Fapiis Will Be Reviewed Prior To Award. Award Will Not Be Made To Any Offeror Who Has Any Adverse Financial Information Or Exclusions. 11. Offerors Shall Include A Completed Copy Of The Provision At 52.212-3, Offeror Representations And Certifications-commercial Products And Commercial Services (may 2024), With Their Offer, If This Information Is Not Already Included In Https://www.sam.gov. 12. The Clause At 52.212-4, Contract Terms And Conditions-commercial Items (nov 2023), Applies To This Acquisition. 13. Far 52.212-5 Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statues Or Executive Orders-commercial Product And Commercial Services (jan 2025) (a)the Contractorshallcomply With The Following Federalacquisitionregulation (far) Clauses, Which Are Incorporated In This Contract By Reference, To Implement Provisions Of Law Or Executive Orders Applicable Toacquisitionsofcommercial Productsandcommercial Services: (1)52.203-19, Prohibition On Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements Or Statements(jan 2017)(section 743 Of Division E, Title Vii, Of The Consolidated And Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (pub. L. 113-235) And Its Successor Provisions In Subsequent Appropriations Acts (and As Extended In Continuing Resolutions)). (2)52.204-23, Prohibition Oncontractingfor Hardware, Software, And Services Developed Or Provided By Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities(dec 2023)(section 1634 Of Pub. L. 115-91). (3)52.204-25, Prohibition Oncontractingfor Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment.(nov 2021)(section 889(a)(1)(a) Of Pub. L. 115-232). (4)52.209-10, Prohibition Oncontractingwith Inverted Domestic Corporations(nov 2015). (5)52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments Tosmall Business Subcontractors(mar 2023)(31 U.s.c. 3903and10 U.s.c. 3801). (6)52.233-3, Protest After Award(aug 1996)(31u.s.c.3553). (7)52.233-4, Applicable Law For Breach Of Contractclaim(oct 2004)(public Laws 108-77 And 108-78 (19u.s.c.3805note)). (b)the Contractorshallcomply With The Far Clauses In This Paragraph (b) That Thecontracting Officerhas Indicated As Being Incorporated In This Contract By Reference To Implement Provisions Of Law Or Executive Orders Applicable Toacquisitionsofcommercial Productsandcommercial Services: [contracting Officercheck As Appropriate.] x(1)52.203-6, Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales To The Government(jun 2020),withalternatei(nov 2021)(41u.s.c.4704and10 U.s.c. 4655). __(2)52.203-13, Contractor Code Of Business Ethics And Conduct(nov 2021)(41u.s.c.3509)). __(3)52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections Under The American Recovery And Reinvestment Act Of 2009(jun 2010)(section 1553 Of Pub. L. 111-5). (applies To Contracts Funded By The American Recovery And Reinvestment Act Of 2009.) __(4)52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights(nov 2023)(41 U.s.c. 4712); This Clause Does Not Apply To Contracts Of Dod, Nasa, The Coast Guard, Or Applicable Elements Of The Intelligence Community—see Far3.900(a). __(5)52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation And First-tier Subcontract Awards(jun 2020)(pub. L. 109-282) (31u.s.c.6101note). __(6)[reserved]. __(7)52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements(oct 2016)(pub. L. 111-117, Section 743 Of Div. C). __(8)52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements For Indefinite-delivery Contracts(oct 2016)(pub. L. 111-117, Section 743 Of Div. C). __(9)52.204-27, Prohibition On A Bytedance Covered Application(jun 2023)(section 102 Of Division R Of Pub. L. 117-328). __(10)52.204-28, Federalacquisitionsupply Chain Security Act Orders—federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwideacquisitioncontracts, And Multi-agency Contracts.(dec 2023)(pub. L. 115–390, Title Ii). __(11)(i)52.204-30, Federalacquisitionsupply Chain Security Act Orders—prohibition.(dec 2023)(pub. L. 115–390, Title Ii). __(ii)alternatei(dec 2023)of 52.204–30. x(12)52.209-6, Protecting The Government’s Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Or Proposed Fordebarment.(nov 2021)(31u.s.c.6101note). __(13)52.209-9, Updates Of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters(oct 2018)(41u.s.c.2313). __(14)[reserved]. __(15)52.219-3, Notice Ofhubzoneset-aside Or Sole-source Award (oct 2022) (15u.s.c.657a). __(16)52.219-4, Notice Of Price Evaluation Preference Forhubzonesmall Business Concerns (oct 2022) (if Theofferorelects To Waive The Preference, Itshallso Indicate In Itsoffer) (15u.s.c.657a). __(17)[reserved] __(18)(i)52.219-6, Notice Of Total Small Business Set-aside(nov 2020)(15u.s.c.644). __(ii)alternatei(mar 2020)of52.219-6. __(19)(i)52.219-7, Notice Of Partial Small Business Set-aside(nov 2020)(15u.s.c.644). __(ii)alternatei(mar 2020)of52.219-7. __(20)52.219-8, Utilization Of Small Business Concerns (feb 2024) (15u.s.c.637(d)(2)and (3)). __(21)(i)52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (sep 2023) (15u.s.c.637(d)(4)). __(ii)alternatei(nov 2016)of52.219-9. __(iii)alternateii(nov 2016)of52.219-9. __(iv)alternateiii(jun 2020)of52.219-9. __(v)alternateiv (sep 2023) Of52.219-9. __(22)(i)52.219-13, Notice Of Set-aside Of Orders(mar 2020)(15u.s.c.644(r)). __(ii)alternatei(mar 2020)of52.219-13. __(23)52.219-14, Limitations On Subcontracting (oct 2022) (15u.s.c.637s). __(24)52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—subcontracting Plan(sep 2021)(15u.s.c.637(d)(4)(f)(i)). __(25)52.219-27, Notice Of Set-aside For, Or Sole-source Award To, Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (sdvosb) Concerns Eligible Under The Sdvosb Program (feb 2024) (15u.s.c.657f). __(26)(i)52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (feb 2024) (15u.s.c.632(a)(2)). __(ii)alternatei(mar 2020)of52.219-28. __(27)52.219-29, Notice Of Set-aside For, Or Sole-source Award To, Economically Disadvantagedwomen-owned Small Business Concerns(oct 2022) (15u.s.c.637(m)). __(28)52.219-30, Notice Of Set-aside For, Or Sole-source Award To, Women-owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under The Women-owned Small Business Program (oct 2022) (15u.s.c.637(m)). __(29)52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves(mar 2020)(15u.s.c.644(r)). __(30)52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule(sep 2021)(15u.s.c. 637(a)(17)). x(31)52.222-3, Convict Labor(jun 2003)(e.o.11755). x(32)52.222-19, Child Labor-cooperation With Authorities And Remedies(feb 2024). x (33)52.222-21, Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities(apr 2015). x(34)(i)52.222-26, Equal Opportunity(sep 2016)(e.o.11246). __(ii)alternatei(feb 1999)of52.222-26. __(35)(i)52.222-35, Equal Opportunity For Veterans(jun 2020)(38u.s.c.4212). __(ii)alternatei(jul 2014)of52.222-35. x(36)(i)52.222-36, Equal Opportunity For Workers With Disabilities(jun 2020)(29u.s.c.793). __(ii)alternatei(jul 2014)of52.222-36. __(37)52.222-37, Employment Reports On Veterans (jun 2020) (38u.s.c.4212). __(38)52.222-40, Notification Of Employee Rights Under The National Labor Relations Act(dec 2010)(e.o. 13496). __(39)(i)52.222-50, Combating Trafficking In Persons(nov 2021)(22u.s.c.chapter78and E.o. 13627). __(ii)alternatei(mar 2015)of52.222-50(22u.s.c.chapter78and E.o. 13627). x(40)52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification(may2022)(executive Order 12989). (not Applicable To Theacquisitionof Commercially Available Off-the-shelf Items Or Certain Other Types Ofcommercial Productsorcommercial Servicesas Prescribed In Far22.1803.) __(41)(i)52.223-9, Estimate Of Percentage Ofrecovered Materialcontent For Epa–designated Items (may2008) (42u.s.c.6962(c)(3)(a)(ii)). (not Applicable To Theacquisitionof Commercially Available Off-the-shelf Items.) __(ii)alternatei(may2008)of52.223-9(42u.s.c.6962(i)(2)(c)). (not Applicable To Theacquisitionof Commercially Available Off-the-shelf Items.) __(42)52.223-11,ozone-depleting Substancesandhigh Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons(may 2024) (e.o. 13693). __(43)52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, Or Disposal Of Refrigeration Equipment And Air Conditioners(may 2024)(e.o. 13693). __(49)52.223-20, Aerosols(may 2024)(e.o. 13693). __(50)52.223-21, Foams (may 2024) (e.o. 13693). __(51)(i)52.224-3privacy Training(may 2024)(5 U.s.c. 552 A). __(ii)alternatei(jan 2017)of52.224-3. __(52)(i)52.225-1, Buy American-supplies(oct 2022)(41u.s.c.chapter83). __(ii)alternatei(oct 2022)of52.225-1. x(53)(i)52.225-3, Buy American-free Trade Agreements-israeli Trade Act(nov 2023)(19 U.s.c. 3301 Note,19 U.s.c. 2112 Note,19 U.s.c. 3805 Note,19 U.s.c. 4001 Note, 19 U.s.c. Chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, And 112-43. __(ii)alternatei [reserved]. __(iii)alternateii(jan 2025)of52.225-3. __(iv)alternateiii(nov 2023)of52.225-3. __(v)alternateiv (oct 2022) Of52.225-3. __(54)52.225-5, Trade Agreements(nov 2023)(19u.s.c.2501,et Seq.,19u.s.c.3301note). x(55)52.225-13, Restrictions On Certain Foreign Purchases(feb 2021)(e.o.’s, Proclamations, And Statutes Administered By The Office Of Foreign Assets Control Of The Department Of The Treasury). __(56)52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside Theunited States(oct 2016) (section 862, As Amended, Of Thenational Defenseauthorization Act For Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.s.c. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note). __(57)52.226-4, Notice Of Disaster Oremergencyarea Set-aside (nov 2007) (42u.s.c.5150). __(58)52.226-5, Restrictions On Subcontracting Outside Disaster Oremergencyarea (nov2007) (42u.s.c.5150). __(59)52.229-12, Tax On Certain Foreignprocurements(feb 2021). __(60)52.232-29, Terms For Financing Of Purchases Ofcommercial Productsandcommercial Services(nov 2021)(41u.s.c.4505,10 U.s.c. 3805). __(61)52.232-30, Installment Payments Forcommercial Productsandcommercial Services(nov 2021)(41u.s.c.4505,10 U.s.c. 3805). x(62)52.232-33, Payment Byelectronic Funds Transfer-system For Award Management(oct2018)(31u.s.c.3332). __(63)52.232-34, Payment Byelectronic Funds Transfer-other Thansystem For Award Management(jul 2013) (31u.s.c.3332). __(64)52.232-36, Payment By Third Party(may2014)(31u.s.c.3332). __(65)52.239-1, Privacy Or Security Safeguards(aug 1996)(5u.s.c.552a). __(66)52.242-5, Payments Tosmall Business Subcontractors(jan 2017)(15u.s.c.637(d)(13)). __(67)(i)52.247-64, Preference For Privately Owned U.s.-flag Commercial Vessels(nov 2021)(46 U.s.c. 55305and10u.s.c.2631). __(ii)alternatei(apr 2003)of52.247-64. __(iii)alternateii(nov 2021)of52.247-64. (c)the Contractorshallcomply With The Far Clauses In This Paragraph (c), Applicable Tocommercial Services, That Thecontracting Officerhas Indicated As Being Incorporated In This Contract By Reference To Implement Provisions Of Law Or Executive Orders Applicable Toacquisitionsofcommercial Productsandcommercial Services: [contracting Officercheck As Appropriate.] x(1)52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards(aug 2018)(41u.s.c.chapter67). x(2)52.222-42, Statement Of Equivalent Rates For Federal Hires(may2014)(29u.s.c.206and41u.s.c.chapter67). __(3)52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act And Service Contract Labor Standards-price Adjustment (multiple Year Andoptioncontracts)(aug 2018)(29u.s.c.206and41u.s.c.chapter67). __(4)52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act And Service Contract Labor Standards-price Adjustment (may2014) (29u.s.c.206and41u.s.c.chapter67). __(5)52.222-51, Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standards To Contracts For Maintenance, Calibration, Or Repair Of Certain Equipment-requirements (may2014) (41u.s.c.chapter67). __(6)52.222-53, Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standards To Contracts For Certain Services-requirements(may2014)(41u.s.c.chapter67). __(7)52.222-55, Minimum Wages For Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026(jan 2022). __(8)52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706(jan 2022)(e.o. 13706). __(9)52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation To Nonprofit Organizations (jun 2020) (42u.s.c.1792). __(10)52.247-69, Reporting Requirement For U.s.-flag Air Carriers Regarding Training To Prevent Human Trafficking(jan 2025)(49 U.s.c. 40118(g)). (d)comptroller General Examination Of Record. The Contractorshallcomply With The Provisions Of This Paragraph (d) If This Contract Was Awarded Using Other Than Sealed Bid, Is In Excess Of Thesimplified Acquisition Threshold, As Defined In Far2.101, On The Date Of Award Of This Contract, And Does Not Contain The Clause At52.215-2, Audit And Records-negotiation. (1)the Comptroller General Of Theunited States, Or An Authorized Representative Of The Comptroller General,shallhave Access To And Right To Examine Any Of The Contractor’s Directly Pertinent Records Involving Transactions Related To This Contract. (2)the Contractorshallmake Available At Its Offices At All Reasonable Times The Records, Materials, And Other Evidence For Examination, Audit, Or Reproduction, Until 3 Years After Final Payment Under This Contract Or For Any Shorter Period Specified In Far Subpart4.7, Contractor Records Retention, Of The Other Clauses Of This Contract. If This Contract Is Completely Or Partially Terminated, The Records Relating To The Work Terminatedshallbe Made Available For 3 Years After Any Resulting Final Termination Settlement. Records Relating To Appeals Under The Disputes Clause Or To Litigation Or The Settlement Ofclaimsarising Under Or Relating To This Contractshallbe Made Available Until Such Appeals, Litigation, Orclaimsare Finally Resolved. (3)as Used In This Clause, Records Include Books, Documents, Accounting Procedures And Practices, And Other Data, Regardless Of Type And Regardless Of Form. This Does Not Require The Contractor To Create Or Maintain Any Record That The Contractor Does Not Maintain In The Ordinary Course Of Business Or Pursuant To A Provision Of Law. (e)(1)notwithstanding The Requirements Of The Clauses In Paragraphs (a), (b), (c), And (d) Of This Clause, The Contractor Is Not Required To Flow Down Any Far Clause, Other Than Those In This Paragraph (e)(1), In A Subcontract Forcommercial Productsor Commercial Services. Unless Otherwise Indicated Below, The Extent Of The Flow Downshallbe As Required By The Clause- (i)52.203-13, Contractor Code Of Business Ethics And Conduct(nov 2021)(41u.s.c.3509). (ii)52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights(nov 2023)(41 U.s.c. 4712). (iii)52.203-19, Prohibition On Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements Or Statements (jan 2017) (section 743 Of Division E, Title Vii, Of The Consolidated And Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (pub. L. 113-235) And Its Successor Provisions In Subsequent Appropriations Acts (and As Extended In Continuing Resolutions)). (iv)52.204-23, Prohibition Oncontractingfor Hardware, Software, And Services Developed Or Provided By Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities(dec 2023)(section 1634 Of Pub. L. 115-91). (a)definitions. As Used In This Clause— kaspersky Lab Covered Articlemeans Any Hardware, Software, Or Service That– (1)is Developed Or Provided By Akaspersky Lab Covered Entity; (2)includes Any Hardware, Software, Or Service Developed Or Provided In Whole Or In Part By Akaspersky Lab Covered Entity; Or (3)containscomponentsusing Any Hardware Or Software Developed In Whole Or In Part By Akaspersky Lab Covered Entity. kaspersky Lab Covered Entitymeans– (1)kaspersky Lab; (2)any Successor Entity To Kaspersky Lab, Including Any Change In Name, E.g., “kaspersky”; (3)any Entity That Controls, Is Controlled By, Or Is Under Common Control With Kaspersky Lab; Or (4)any Entity Of Which Kaspersky Lab Has A Majority Ownership. (b)prohibition. Section 1634 Of Division A Of Thenational Defenseauthorization Act For Fiscal Year 2018 (pub. L. 115-91) Prohibits Government Use Of Anykaspersky Lab Covered Article. The Contractor Is Prohibited From— (1)providing Anykaspersky Lab Covered Articlethat The Government Will Use On Or After October 1, 2018; And (2)using Anykaspersky Lab Covered Articleon Or After October 1, 2018, In The Development Of Data Or Deliverables First Produced In The Performance Of The Contract. (c)reporting Requirement. (1)in The Event The Contractoridentifies Akaspersky Lab Covered Articleprovided To The Government During Contract Performance, Or The Contractor Is Notified Of Such By A Subcontractor At Any Tier Or Any Other Source, The Contractorshallreport,in Writing, To Thecontracting Officeror, In The Case Of The Department Of Defense, To The Website Athttps://dibnet.dod.mil. For Indefinite Delivery Contracts, The Contractorshallreport To Thecontracting Officerfor The Indefinite Delivery Contract And Thecontracting Officer(s) For Any Affected Order Or, In The Case Of The Department Of Defense, Identify Both The Indefinite Delivery Contract And Any Affected Orders In The Report Provided Athttps://dibnet.dod.mil. (2)the Contractorshallreport The Following Information Pursuant To Paragraph (c)(1) Of This Clause: (i)within 3 Business Days From The Date Of Such Identification Or Notification: The Contract Number; The Order Number(s), If Applicable; Supplier Name; Brand; Model Number (original Equipment Manufacturer (oem) Number, Manufacturer Part Number, Or Wholesaler Number); Item Description; And Any Readily Available Information About Mitigation Actions Undertaken Or Recommended. (ii)within 10 Business Days Of Submitting The Report Pursuant To Paragraph (c)(1) Of This Clause: Any Further Available Information About Mitigation Actions Undertaken Or Recommended. In Addition, The Contractorshalldescribe The Efforts It Undertook To Prevent Use Or Submission Of Akaspersky Lab Covered Article, Any Reasons That Led To The Use Or Submission Of Thekaspersky Lab Covered Article, And Any Additional Efforts That Will Be Incorporated To Prevent Future Use Or Submission Ofkaspersky Lab Covered Articles. (d)subcontracts. The Contractorshallinsert The Substance Of This Clause, Including This Paragraph (d), In All Subcontracts Including Subcontracts For Theacquisitionofcommercial Productsorcommercial Services. (v)52.204-25, Prohibition Oncontractingfor Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment (nov 2021)(section 889(a)(1)(a) Of Pub. L. 115-232. definitions. As Used In This Clause- backhaulmeans Intermediate Links Between The Core Network, Or Backbone Network, And The Small Subnetworks At The Edge Of The Network (e.g., Connecting Cell Phones/towers To The Core Telephone Network). Backhaul Can Be Wireless (e.g., Microwave) Or Wired (e.g., Fiber Optic, Coaxial Cable, Ethernet). covered Foreign Countrymeans The People’s Republic Of China. covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Servicesmeans– (1)telecommunications Equipment Produced By Huawei Technologies Company Or Zte Corporation (or Any Subsidiary Or Affiliate Of Such Entities); (2)for The Purpose Of Public Safety, Security Of Government Facilities, Physical Security Surveillance Of Critical Infrastructure, And Other National Security Purposes, Video Surveillance And Telecommunications Equipment Produced By Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company, Or Dahua Technology Company (or Any Subsidiary Or Affiliate Of Such Entities); (3)telecommunications Or Video Surveillance Services Provided By Such Entities Or Using Such Equipment; Or (4)telecommunications Or Video Surveillance Equipment Or Services Produced Or Provided By An Entity That The Secretary Of Defense, In Consultation With The Director Of National Intelligence Or The Director Of The Federal Bureau Of Investigation, Reasonably Believes To Be An Entity Owned Or Controlled By, Or Otherwise Connected To, The Government Of Acovered Foreign Country. critical Technologymeans– (1)defense Articles Or Defense Services Included On Theunited Statesmunitions List Set Forth In The International Traffic In Arms Regulations Under Subchapter M Of Chapter I Of Title 22, Code Of Federal Regulations; (2)items Included On The Commerce Control List Set Forth In Supplement No. 1 To Part 774 Of The Export Administration Regulations Under Subchapter C Of Chapter Vii Of Title 15, Code Of Federal Regulations, And Controlled- (i)pursuant To Multilateral Regimes, Including For Reasons Relating To National Security, Chemical And Biological Weapons Proliferation, Nuclear Nonproliferation, Or Missile Technology; Or (ii)for Reasons Relating To Regional Stability Or Surreptitious Listening; (3)specially Designed And Prepared Nuclear Equipment, Parts Andcomponents, Materials, Software, And Technology Covered By Part 810 Of Title 10, Code Of Federal Regulations (relating To Assistance To Foreign Atomic Energy Activities); (4)nuclear Facilities, Equipment, And Material Covered By Part 110 Of Title 10, Code Of Federal Regulations (relating To Export And Import Of Nuclear Equipment And Material); (5)select Agents And Toxins Covered By Part 331 Of Title 7, Code Of Federal Regulations, Part 121 Of Title 9 Of Such Code, Or Part 73 Of Title 42 Of Such Code; Or (6)emerging And Foundational Technologies Controlled Pursuant To Section 1758 Of The Export Control Reform Act Of 2018 (50 U.s.c. 4817). interconnection Arrangementsmeans Arrangements Governing The Physical Connection Of Two Or More Networks To Allow The Use Of Another's Network To Hand Off Traffic Where It Is Ultimately Delivered (e.g., Connection Of A Customer Of Telephone Provider A To A Customer Of Telephone Company B) Or Sharing Data And Other Information Resources. reasonable Inquirymeans An Inquiry Designed To Uncover Any Information In The Entity's Possession About The Identity Of The Producer Or Provider Ofcovered Telecommunications Equipment Or Servicesused By The Entity That Excludes The Need To Include An Internal Or Third-party Audit. roamingmeans Cellular Communications Services (e.g., Voice, Video, Data) Received From A Visited Network When Unable To Connect To The Facilities Of The Home Network Either Because Signal Coverage Is Too Weak Or Because Traffic Is Too High. substantial Or Essential Componentmeans Anycomponentnecessary For The Proper Function Or Performance Of A Piece Of Equipment, System, Or Service. (b)prohibition. (1)section 889(a)(1)(a) Of The John S. Mccainnational Defenseauthorization Act For Fiscal Year 2019 (pub. L. 115-232) Prohibits The Head Of Anexecutive Agencyon Or After August 13, 2019, From Procuring Or Obtaining, Or Extending Or Renewing A Contract To Procure Or Obtain, Any Equipment, System, Or Service That Usescovered Telecommunications Equipment Or Servicesas Asubstantial Or Essential Componentof Any System, Or Ascritical Technologyas Part Of Any System. The Contractor Is Prohibited From Providing To The Government Any Equipment, System, Or Service That Usescovered Telecommunications Equipment Or Servicesas Asubstantial Or Essential Componentof Any System, Or Ascritical Technologyas Part Of Any System, Unless An Exception At Paragraph (c) Of This Clause Applies Or The Covered Telecommunication Equipment Or Services Are Covered By A Waiver Described In Far4.2104. (2)section 889(a)(1)(b) Of The John S. Mccainnational Defenseauthorization Act For Fiscal Year 2019 (pub. L. 115-232) Prohibits The Head Of Anexecutive Agencyon Or After August 13, 2020, From Entering Into A Contract, Or Extending Or Renewing A Contract, With An Entity That Uses Any Equipment, System, Or Service That Usescovered Telecommunications Equipment Or Servicesas Asubstantial Or Essential Componentof Any System, Or Ascritical Technologyas Part Of Any System, Unless An Exception At Paragraph (c) Of This Clause Applies Or The Covered Telecommunication Equipment Or Services Are Covered By A Waiver Described In Far4.2104. This Prohibition Applies To The Use Ofcovered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services, Regardless Of Whether That Use Is In Performance Of Work Under A Federal Contract. (c)exceptions.this Clause Does Not Prohibit Contractors From Providing— (1)a Service That Connects To The Facilities Of A Third-party, Such As Backhaul, Roaming, Or Interconnection Arrangements; Or (2)telecommunications Equipment That Cannot Route Or Redirect User Data Traffic Or Permit Visibility Into Any User Data Or Packets That Such Equipment Transmits Or Otherwise Handles. (d)reporting Requirement. (1)in The Event The Contractor Identifiescovered Telecommunications Equipment Or Servicesused As Asubstantial Or Essential Componentof Any System, Or Ascritical Technologyas Part Of Any System, During Contract Performance, Or The Contractor Is Notified Of Such By A Subcontractor At Any Tier Or By Any Other Source, The Contractorshallreport The Information In Paragraph (d)(2) Of This Clause To Thecontracting Officer, Unless Elsewhere In This Contract Are Established Procedures For Reporting The Information; In The Case Of The Department Of Defense, The Contractorshallreport To The Website Athttps://dibnet.dod.mil. For Indefinite Delivery Contracts, The Contractorshallreport To Thecontracting Officerfor The Indefinite Delivery Contract And Thecontracting Officer(s) For Any Affected Order Or, In The Case Of The Department Of Defense, Identify Both The Indefinite Delivery Contract And Any Affected Orders In The Report Provided Athttps://dibnet.dod.mil. (2)the Contractorshallreport The Following Information Pursuant To Paragraph (d)(1) Of This Clause (i)within One Businessdayfrom The Date Of Such Identification Or Notification: The Contract Number; The Order Number(s), If Applicable; Supplier Name; Supplierunique Entity Identifier(if Known); Suppliercommercial And Government Entity (cage) Code(if Known); Brand; Model Number (original Equipment Manufacturer Number, Manufacturer Part Number, Or Wholesaler Number); Item Description; And Any Readily Available Information About Mitigation Actions Undertaken Or Recommended. (ii)within 10 Business Days Of Submitting The Information In Paragraph (d)(2)(i) Of This Clause: Any Further Available Information About Mitigation Actions Undertaken Or Recommended. In Addition, The Contractorshalldescribe The Efforts It Undertook To Prevent Use Or Submission Ofcovered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services, And Any Additional Efforts That Will Be Incorporated To Prevent Future Use Or Submission Ofcovered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services. (e)subcontracts.the Contractorshallinsert The Substance Of This Clause, Including This Paragraph (e) And Excluding Paragraph (b)(2), In All Subcontracts And Other Contractual Instruments, Including Subcontracts For Theacquisitionofcommercial Productsorcommercial Services. (vi)52.204-27, Prohibition On A Bytedance Covered Application(jun 2023)(section 102 Of Division R Of Pub. L. 117-328). (vii)(a)52.204–30, Federalacquisitionsupply Chain Security Act Orders—prohibition.(dec 2023)(pub. L. 115–390, Title Ii). (b)alternatei(dec 2023)of 52.204–30. (viii)52.219-8, Utilization Of Small Business Concerns(feb 2024)(15u.s.c.637(d)(2)and (3)), In All Subcontracts Thatofferfurther Subcontracting Opportunities. If The Subcontract (except Subcontracts To Small Business Concerns) Exceeds The Applicable Threshold Specified In Far19.702(a) On The Date Of Subcontract Award, The Subcontractormustinclude52.219-8in Lower Tier Subcontracts Thatoffersubcontracting Opportunities. (ix)52.222-21, Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities(apr 2015). (x)52.222-26, Equal Opportunity(sep 2015)(e.o.11246). (xi)52.222-35, Equal Opportunity For Veterans(jun 2020)(38u.s.c.4212). (xii)52.222-36, Equal Opportunity For Workers With Disabilities(jun 2020)(29u.s.c.793). (xiii)52.222-37, Employment Reports On Veterans(jun 2020)(38u.s.c.4212). (xiv)52.222-40, Notification Of Employee Rights Under The National Labor Relations Act(dec 2010)(e.o. 13496). Flow Down Required In Accordance With Paragraph (f) Of Far Clause52.222-40. (xv)52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards(aug 2018)(41u.s.c.chapter67). (xvi) (a)52.222-50, Combating Trafficking In Persons(nov 2021)(22u.s.c.chapter78and E.o 13627). (b)alternatei(mar 2015)of52.222-50(22u.s.c.chapter78ande.o.13627). (xvii)52.222-51, Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standards To Contracts For Maintenance, Calibration, Or Repair Of Certain Equipment-requirements (may2014) (41u.s.c.chapter67). (xviii)52.222-53, Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standards To Contracts For Certain Services-requirements(may2014)(41u.s.c.chapter67). (xix)52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification(may2022)(e.o. 12989). (xx)52.222-55, Minimum Wages For Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026(jan 2022). (xxi)52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706(jan 2022)(e.o. 13706). (xxii) (a)52.224-3, Privacy Training (jan 2017) (5u.s.c.552a). (b)alternatei(jan 2017)of52.224-3. (xxiii)52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside Theunited States(oct 2016)(section 862, As Amended, Of Thenational Defenseauthorization Act For Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.s.c. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note). (xxiv)52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation To Nonprofit Organizations(jun 2020)(42u.s.c.1792). Flow Down Required In Accordance With Paragraph (e) Of Far Clause52.226-6. (xxv)52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments Tosmall Business Subcontractors(mar 2023) (31 U.s.c. 3903and10 U.s.c. 3801). Flow Down Required In Accordance With Paragraph (c) Of52.232-40. (xxvi)52.247-64, Preference For Privately Owned U.s.-flag Commercial Vessels(nov 2021)(46 U.s.c. 55305and10u.s.c.2631). Flow Down Required In Accordance With Paragraph (d) Of Far Clause52.247-64. (2)while Not Required, The Contractormayinclude In Its Subcontracts Forcommercial Productsandcommercial Servicesa Minimal Number Of Additional Clauses Necessary To Satisfy Its Contractual Obligations. 14. Electronic Submission Of Payment Requests (a) Definitions. As Used In These Instructions - (1) “payment Request” Means A Bill, Voucher, Invoice, Or Request For Contract Financing Payment With Associated Supporting Documentation. The Payment Request Must: Comply With The Requirements Identified In Far 32.905(b), “content Of Invoices” And The Applicable Payment Clause Included In This Contract. In Addition, Discount Offerings And Small Business Status If Available Shall Be Stated. If Travel Was Allowable And Approved, Components In Accordance With Far 31.205-46 Shall Be Provided. (b) The Contractor Shall Submit Payment Requests Electronically Using The Invoice Processing Platform (ipp). The Contractor Will Submit Payment Requests Using The Blank Form In Ipp. (c) Information Regarding Ipp, Including Ipp Customer Support Contact Information, Is Available At Www.ipp.gov Or Any Successor Site. (d) Ipp Enrollment Information Is At Https://www.uscg.mil/fincen/ipp/. additional Clauses hsar 3052.212-70contract Terms And Conditions Applicable To Dhs Acquisition Of Commercial Items. as Prescribed In (hsar) 48 Cfr 3012.301, Insert The Following Clause: contract Terms And Conditions Applicable To Dhs Acquisition Of Commercial Items (sep 2012) the Contractor Agrees To Comply With Any Provision Or Clause That Is Incorporated Herein By Reference To Implement Agency Policy Applicable To Acquisition Of Commercial Items Or Components. The Provision Or Clause In Effect Based On The Applicable Regulation Cited On The Date The Solicitation Is Issued Applies Unless Otherwise Stated Herein. The Following Provisions And Clauses Are Incorporated By Reference: [the Contracting Officer Should Either Check The Provisions And Clauses That Apply Or Delete The Provisions And Clauses That Do Not Apply From The List. The Contracting Officer May Add The Date Of The Provision Or Clause If Desired For Clarity.] (a)provisions. x 3052.247-72 F.o.b. Destination Only. (end Of Clause) 15. Defense Priorities And Allocations System (dpas) Ratings Are Not Applicable. 16. Quotes Are Due Not Later Than 22 Jan 2025, By 10:00 Am Eastern Daylight Savings Time (dst). 17. All Questions Regarding This Notice Shall Be Submitted In Writing To Donna Scandaliato No Later Than Jan 22, 2024. Quote Shall Be Emailed To Donna.m.scandaliato@uscg.mil.

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Details: **this Solicitation Has Been Updated To Reflect Overseas Comparability Pay, As Updated In Aapd 25-02. All Other Information Remains The Same. ** solicitation Number 7200aa25r00012 issuance Date: December 5, 2024 closing Date And Time: January 6, 2025, 1:00 Pm Eastern Standard Time (est) subject: Solicitation For U.s. Personal Service Contractor (uspsc) dear Prospective Offerors: the United States Government (usg), Represented By The U.s. Agency For International development (usaid), Is Seeking Offers From Qualified U.s. Citizens To Provide Personal services As A Country Representative – Senegal (fs-02) Under A Personal Services Contract, As described In The Attached Solicitation. offers Must Be In Accordance With Attachment 1 Of This Solicitation At The Place And Time specified. Incomplete Or Unsigned Offers Will Not Be Considered. Offerors Should Retain Copies Of all Offer Materials For Their Records. usaid Will Evaluate All Offerors Based On The Stated Evaluation Criteria. Usaid Encourages All individuals, Including Those From Disadvantaged And Under-represented Groups, To Respond To The solicitation. offerors Interested In Applying For This Position Must Submit The Following Materials: 1. Complete Resume. In Order To Fully Evaluate Your Offer, Your Resume Must Include: (a) Paid And 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 All Overseas field 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. (b) Specific Duties Performed That Fully Detail The Level And Complexity Of The Work. (c) Names And Contact Information (phone And Email) Of Your Current And/or Previous supervisor(s). (d) Education And Any Other Qualifications Including Job-related Training Courses, Job-related skills, Or Job-related Honors, Awards Or Accomplishments. (e) U.s. Citizenship. 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 1 | Page 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. 2. Supplemental Document Specifically Addressing: each Of The Three (3) Evaluation Factors Shown In The Solicitation. Responses Must Be Limited to 500 Words Per 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 Received That Are relevant To Each Factor. 3. Uspsc Offeror Information For Personal Services Contracts Form Aid 309-2. Offerors are Required To Complete And Sign The Form. We Are Currently Accepting Electronic signatures On The Aid 309-2 Form. additional Documents Submitted Will Not Be Accepted. Incomplete Or Late Offers Will Not Be considered. Your Complete Resume And The Aid 309-2 Form Must Be Emailed To otijobs@usaid.gov offerors Can Expect To Receive A Confirmation Email When Offer Materials Have Been Received. offerors Should Retain For Their Records Copies Of All Enclosures Which Accompany Their Offers. this Solicitation In No Way Obligates Usaid To Award A Psc Contract, Nor Does It Commit usaid To Pay Any Cost Incurred In The Preparation And Submission Of The Offer. offeror Resources Are Available At Https://otijobs.net/uspsc-application-guidance. Any Questions on This Solicitation May Be Directed To: oti Recruitment Team e-mail Address: Otijobs@usaid.gov website: Www.otijobs.net sincerely, maria Del Carmen Grizzard contracting Officer m/oaa/cps 2 | Page 7200aa25r00012 attachment I i. General Information 1. Solicitation No.: 7200aa25r00012 2. Issuance Date: December 5, 2024 3. Closing Date And Time For Receipt Of Offers: January 6, 2025, 1:00 Pm eastern Time 4. Point Of Contact: Oti Recruitment Team, E-mail At Otijobs@usaid.gov. 5. Position Title: Country Representative 6. Market Value: This Position Has Been Designated At The Fs-02 Equivalent Level, Overseas non-locality Pay ($121,803-$178,873). Final Compensation Will Be Negotiated Within The Listed market Value Based Upon Qualifications, Previous Relevant Experience And Work History, Salary and Educational Background. Salaries Over And Above The Pay Range Will Not Be Entertained or Negotiated. please Be Advised Selectee(s) Will Be Required To Travel To Washington, Dc For Agency onboarding Processing And Badging Regardless Of Place Of Performance. Uspscs With A Home Of record Outside Of The 50 Mile Dc Radius, Per Agency Travel Policy, Will Be Reimbursed For Travel to The Official Usaid Worksite In Washington, Dc. In Order To Be Reimbursed, The Selectee Must have A Travel Authorization (ta) Completed Prior To Traveling. For Uspscs Within The 50 Mile dc Radius, Any Required Travel For The Purpose Of Completing The Onboarding And Badging Process will Be A Personal Expense. Per Agency Regulations, Any Required Travel For Uspscs Within 50 miles From An Employee’s Residence, Duty Station, Or Place Of Performance Will Be A Personal expense. 7. Period Of Performance: One Year, With Four One-year Option Periods. start Date: Within 45 Days Of Receiving Notification That Required Security And Medical clearances Have Been Obtained. 8. Place Of Performance: Senegal overseas Uspscs May Be Authorized To Telework Or Remote Work Only From A Location within The Country Of Performance, In Accordance With Mission Policy. Telework Or 3 | Page remote Work From Outside The Country Of Performance May Only Be Authorized In Certain situations In Accordance With The Terms And Conditions Of The Contract. 9. Eligible Offerors: United States Citizens 10. Security Level Required: Secret 11. Statement Of Duties position Description background usaid’s Office Of Transition Initiatives (oti) Is Seeking Highly Motivated, Highly Qualified individuals Who Want The Opportunity To Help Support Rapid International Transition Programs For priority Conflict-prone Countries. Created In 1994 As A Distinct Operating Unit Within Usaid, Oti helps Local Partners Advance Peace And Democracy In Politically-transitioning Countries. In support Of U.s. Foreign Policy, Oti Seizes Emerging Windows Of Opportunity In The Political landscape To Promote Stability, Peace, And Democracy By Catalyzing Local Initiatives Through adaptive And Agile Programming. countries Experiencing A Significant Political Transition In The Midst Of A Disaster Or Emerging from Civil Conflict Have Unique Needs That Cannot Be Fully Addressed By Traditional Disaster Relief. timely And Effective Assistance To Promote And Consolidate Peaceful, Democratic Advances Can make The Difference Between A Successful Or A Failed Transition. Oti Assists In Securing Peace By aiding Indigenous, Mostly Non-governmental, Civil Society And Media Organizations. Oti Uses such Mechanisms As Support For Re-integration Of Ex-combatants Into Civilian Society; development Of Initiatives To Promote National Reconciliation; Identification Of Quick-impact community Self-help Projects To Meet Urgent Economic Needs; And Aid To Independent Media outlets And Community-based Organizations To Help Promote Informed Debate And Broaden Public participation. to Respond Quickly And Effectively And Meet Its Program Objectives And Mandate Oti Retains A group Of High Level Professionals And Experts Under U.s. Personal Services Contracts (uspscs). these Knowledgeable And Skilled Professionals Make Up The Vast Majority Of The Oti Work Force and Are At Its Forefront Implementing And Achieving The Office’s Programmatic Goals And objectives. There Are Several Benefits That Uspscs May Participate In, Such As Partial reimbursement For Health And Life Insurance Costs, As Well As Full Coverage Of Workers’ compensation, Among Other Benefits. For More Complete Information On Uspsc Benefits, Please see Section Vi Of This Solicitation. oti’s Core Values: agility 4 | Page oti Addresses Complex Political Problems Through Context Analysis, Experimentation, And strategic Resource Use. Applying An Adaptive Mindset In Washington And The Field Accelerates timely Positive Change. political oti Seeks To Understand How Power Is Created, Traded, And Facilitated, Requiring That We acknowledge Our Privilege And The Limits Of Our Power. This Understanding Helps Us Act On Power dynamics And Harness Them For Transformation. accountability oti Exhibits A Sense Of Ownership And Integrity In The Work We Do, And Holds A Sense Of responsibility To Each Other, The Local Partners We Engage, The Policies And Programs We Advance with Our Implementing Partners, And The Taxpayer. curiosity oti’s Mission Demands Learning And Adaptation. Our Relentless Curiosity Drives Us To Wonder about People, Problems, And Possibilities. We Question The Status Quo, Seek To Understand Amid uncertainty, And Treat Mistakes As A Compass Pointing Us Toward More Effective Approaches. diversity & Inclusion oti’s Ability To Achieve Its Mission And Live Out Its Values Is Propelled By Our Collective responsibility To Create A Sense Of Belonging For All In Our Work Environment. Oti Values The diversity Of Each Others’ Authentic Selves, Building A Foundation Of Trust And Respect. courage oti Embraces Our Engagements With One Another, Our Stakeholders, And Our Programs With intentionality And Optimism. Achieving Our Mission Requires That We Take Risks And Tackle difficult Conversations And Decisions. A Courageous Oti Is A Force For Positive Change. oti’s Deia Vision Statement: Oti Is A Collaborative Environment That Represents The Global community At All Levels Of Our Organization. Uniting Diverse Backgrounds And Experiences, We value Individual Expertise To Advance Peace And Democracy Around The World. values And Associated Behaviors That Will Enable This Vision Are: trust ● Model Open Communication, Active Listening And Candor. 5 | Page ● Believe Others When They Share Their Experiences. respect ● A Respectful Attitude Should Be Shown To Everyone. ● Allow For Others To Express Complete Opinion/thoughts Without Interruption, While recognizing That There Are Other Perspectives And Lived Experiences. belonging (accessibility) ● Serve As An Ally To Those Who Feel Excluded (professionally, Socially, Personally, Etc.). ● Promote Togetherness And Acceptance Through Equitable Behavior. empathy ● Listen To Understand, Create Space To Be Real/feel. ● Remind Yourself To Be Conscious Of How Others May Feel Or Receive Your Words self-awareness/accountability ● Supervisors Hold Their Peers To Account On Their Expectations And Behaviors. ● Seek Regular, Constructive Feedback To Understand How Your Words And Actions Affect And influence Others, And How They Are Being Perceived And Interpreted. ● Acknowledge Unconscious Bias And Be Willing To Learn And Change Behavior When confronted/corrected. for More Information About Oti And Its Country Programs Please See: https://www.usaid.gov/stabilization-and-transitions introduction the Oti Country Representative – Senegal Is A Member Of The Conflict Prevention And stabilization (cps)/oti West And Central Africa (wca) Regional Team, Reports To The Oti west And Central Africa Team Lead Or Designee, And Is Based In Senegal. The Incumbent May Be required To Travel Regionally As Necessary. The Country Representative’s Principal Responsibility will Be Development, Oversight And Management Of Cps/oti's Senegal Country Program. The incumbent Will Be Called Upon To Represent Oti’s Mission And Programs To Senior-level government Officials, In-country Visitors, Senior Officials From Other International Organizations, bilateral Donors And Local Government Officials. core Functional Areas Of Responsibility duties And Responsibilities the Work Of The Country Representative Requires Teamwork, The Exercise Of Discretion, Judgment, and Personal Responsibility. As A Member Of A Highly Operational Office, You Are Willing And Able to Perform A Wide Range Of Administrative Functions To Help Ensure Programmatic Success. You have A High Level Of Integrity And Attention To Detail To Ensure The Use Of Oti Systems And 6 | Page procedures To Maintain Effective And Efficient Management Of Funds, Programming, And monitoring And Evaluation. You Are Highly Flexible And Willing To Work Under Conditions Of ongoing Change, And Remain Professional And Respectful Of Colleagues And Authority In A Diverse workforce. You Place A Premium On The Building Of Positive Relationships With Your Respective team In Washington, D.c., Colleagues In The Field, And With Key Stakeholders Both In And Outside of Usaid. You Are Able To Prioritize And Complete Tasks Without Follow-up By The Supervisor, while Also Filling In Gaps As Needed To Ensure The Responsiveness Of The Team. You Are A Strategic thinker, Articulates Innovative Ideas, Presents Solutions, And Are A Positive Role Model For colleagues Both In And Outside Of Oti. You Are Also Committed To Upholding Usaid/oti’s diversity, Equity, Inclusion, And Accessibility’s (deia) Vision And Values As Outlined In The background. under The Direct Supervision Of The Washington-based Cps/oti Regional Team Leader For senegal Or His/her Designee, The Country Representative Will Perform The Following Duties: ● Manage A High-profile Program In A Dynamic Environment And Provide Strategic, programmatic, And Operational Guidance To Oti’s Implementing Partners (contractors and/or Grantees) While Leveraging Critical Local Staff Input, And The Partner’s Role In strategy Co-creation, To Ensure That Activities Are Contributing To Oti’s Program objectives; ● Conceptualize And Design Program Strategies And Objectives In Close Coordination With oti Staff In Washington And In The Field, The Embassy, Host Country Government, implementing Partner Staff And Local Civil Society Actors Based On Political And Context analysis And U.s. Government Policy; Initiate Strategy Reviews As Needed In Line With changes In Context And Policy; ● Analyze, Synthesize And Report On Current Political Developments, Security Concerns, And other Pertinent Information Required To Achieve Oti’s Program Objectives; Monitor Local and Regional Political Developments And Regularly Brief Oti And Partner Staff On Their potential Programmatic Impact; ● Responsible For Managing Program Effectiveness; Ensuring Strategic Accountability; setting Realistic Intended Program Results And Program Achievements By Utilizing Oti’s programming Principles And Processes And Regularly Engaging With The Resources available To Support And Measure Program Effectiveness; ● Articulate Program Strategy, As Well As Communicate And Coordinate Oti’s In-country activities Between Oti And Its Implementing Partners, Usaid, The Embassy And Other donor Organizations; Prepare And Disseminate Programmatic, Financial And Periodic reports To The Usaid Mission, Oti/washington And Other Organizations As Appropriate; ● Serve As Oti’s Primary Liaison With Usaid Mission Personnel, U.s. Embassy Staff, host-country Government Officials, Un Organizations, Indigenous And International non-governmental Organizations (ngos), And Other Stakeholder Organizations. Develop 7 | Page and Maintain Collaborative Relationships To Ensure Close Coordination At The Field Level, identify The Widest Range Of Potential Local Partners And Opportunities, And Achieve maximum Synergy With Other Programs; ● Build, Lead, Supervise, And Motivate A Team Composed Of Uspscs And A Significant number Of Implementing Partner Staff In Senegal. In Close Coordination With The implementing Partner, Continuously Review And Design Staffing Plans To Meet Overall program Objectives. Recruit, Train, Supervise, And Evaluate The Performance Of In-country oti Staff. Maintain Staff Morale In A Difficult Security And Work Environment; ● Provide Recommendations To The Washington-based Contracting Officer Representative (cor) And/or The Regional Team Leader On Implementing Partner Performance, Budgets, contract Modifications, Among Other Partner Related Issues; ● Provide Usaid Concurrence On All Implementing Partner Activities, Including Final approval Of Grantees For Grants Under Contract, In Accordance With The Usaid’s automated Directives System (ads); ● Ensure The Use Of Oti Systems And Procedures To Maintain Effective And Efficient management Of Funds And Programming; ● Ensure That Oti’s Programs And Activities Are Monitored And Evaluated And That Lessons learned Are Applied To Ongoing Or Future Activities; ● Prepare Operational Plans In Collaboration With The U.s. Embassy, Including Logistics And property Use Guidelines, Closeout And Hand-over, Security Procedures, And Contingency and Evacuation Plans; Review And Concur On Oti Program Budgets For Field Operations; ● Ensure That All Oti Field Staff Adhere To In-country Security Guidelines Set By The U.s. embassy Regional Security Officer And Other Organizations Such As The United Nations Or host Government, As Appropriate; Coordinate Closely With Implementing Partner Senior management To Provide Relevant Security Related Information From The Embassy; ● Travel Within The Country/region To Monitor And Assess Political Conditions, And implementing Partner Operational Platforms, Meet With Potential Grantees, Senior host-country Government And Other Program Counterparts, And Develop Recommendations to Respond To Evolving Dynamics; And, ● Serve On Temporary Details Within Oti, Other Usaid Bureaus/offices, Or Other U.s. government (usg) Agencies Under This Scope Of Work For A Period Not To Exceed Six (6) months. Duties Performed While On Detail Must Be Directly Related To The Scope Of Work, but May Not Be Directly Related To Oti Programs Or Activities. Contracting Officer (co) approval Is Required For The Temporary Detail. Any Extension Past The Six (6) Months requires Co Approval. supervisory Relationship: 8 | Page the Country Representative – Senegal Will Report To Oti’s Washington-based Regional Team leader For The West And Central Africa (wca) Or His/her Designee. The Country Representative is Expected To Take Initiative, Act Independently, And Manage His/her Tasks With Minimal supervision. Though This Is A Senior Field-based Position, The Incumbent Is Expected To Actively and Proactively Collaborate With Oti/washington Leadership, And To Fully Utilize, Embrace, And become An Expert On Oti Systems And Processes. Failure To Adequately Perform The Scope Of work Above And/or Failure To Take Direction From The Supervisor May Result In Corrective Actions, including Denial Of Step Or Grade Increases, Extension Of Contract Probationary Periods, performance Improvement Plans, And/or Termination For The Convenience Of Usaid/oti. supervisory Controls: at The Fs-02 Level, The Supervisor Provides Administrative Direction In Terms Of Broadly Defined missions Or Functions. The Incumbent Independently Plans, Designs And Carries Out Projects, studies, And Programs. Results Of The Work Are Considered Technically Authoritative. There Is No higher Level Official Technically Responsible For Administering The Program/project. 12. Physical Demands while In Senegal, The Work Is Generally Sedentary And Does Not Pose Undue Physical Demands. however, The Position May Require Travel Throughout The Country Of Assignment, Which May involve Some Additional Physical Exertion, Including Long Periods Of Standing, Walking Over rough Terrain, Or Carrying Of Moderately Heavy Items (less Than 50 Pounds). 13. Work Environment: while At Post, The Work Is Generally Performed In An Office Environment. However, The Position also Requires Travel Throughout The Region, Which May Additionally Involve Special Safety And/or security Precautions, Wearing Of Protective Equipment, And Exposure To Severe Weather conditions. ii. Minimum Qualifications Required For This Position (determines Basic Eligibility For The Position. Offerors Who Do Not Meet All Of The Education And experience Factors Are Considered Not Qualified For The Position. See Detailed Instructions For demonstrating Education/experience Under “submitting An Offer”) education/experience Required: at A Minimum, The Offeror Must Have: (1) A Master’s Degree With Seven (7) Years Of Work Experience; or a Bachelor’s Degree With Nine (9) Years Of Work Experience; or an Associate’s Degree With Ten (10) Years Of Work Experience; 9 | Page or a High School Diploma/equivalent With Eleven (11) Years Of Work Experience; and (2) Six (6) Years Of Project Management Experience With A U.s. Government Foreign affairs Agency, Domestic Or International Assistance Organization, Or Non-governmental organization In Community Development, Economic Development, mediation/arbitration, Conflict Resolution, Democracy And Governance, International law, Political Analysis, And/or Human Rights Activities; (3) Two (2) Years Of Overseas Field Experience (in Person Or Virtual). A Virtual Temporary duty (tdy) Is Defined As Work That Would Have Been Conducted In An Overseas location If Not For The Covid Pandemic; (4) Three (3) Years Of Supervisory Experience With At Least One Direct Report. (5) Demonstrated Experience Using French In A Professional Setting Is Required. iii. Evaluation And Selection Factors (determines Basic Eligibility For The Position. Offerors Who Do Not Meet All Of The Education And experience Factors Are Considered Not Qualified For The Position.) the Government May Award A Contract Without Discussions With Offerors In Accordance With far 52.215-1. The Co Reserves The Right At Any Point In The Evaluation Process To Establish a Competitive Range Of Offerors With Whom Negotiations Will Be Conducted Pursuant To far 15.306(c). In Accordance With Far 52.215-1, If The Co Determines That The Number Of offers That Would Otherwise Be In The Competitive Range Exceeds The Number At Which An Efficient competition Can Be Conducted, The Co May Limit The Number Of Offerors In The Competitive Range to The Greatest Number That Will Permit An Efficient Competition Among The Most Highly Rated offers. Far Provisions Of This Solicitation Are Available At https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far. selection Factors: (determines Basic Eligibility For The Position. Offerors Who Do Not Meet All Of The Selection factors Are Considered Not Qualified For The Position.) ● Offeror Is A U.s. Citizen; ● Complete Resume Submitted. See Cover Page For Resume Requirements. Experience That cannot Be Quantified Will Not Be Counted Towards Meeting The Solicitation Requirements; ● Supplemental Document Specifically Addressing How The Candidate Meets Each Of The evaluation Factors Submitted; 10 | Page ● Ability To Obtain A Secret Level Security Clearance (note: Dual Citizens May Be asked To Renounce Second-country Citizenship); ● Ability To Obtain A Department Of State Medical Clearance; ● Satisfactory Verification Of Academic Credentials. a Usaid Secret Level Security Clearance And Department Of State Medical Clearance Are Required prior To Issuance Of The Contract For This Position. note: If A Full Security Investigation Package Is Not Submitted By The Selected Within 30 Days after It Is Requested, The Offer May Be Rescinded. If A Security Clearance Is Not Able To Be Obtained within Four Months After The Selected Submits The Initial Security Clearance Documentation, The offer May Be Rescinded. note: The Selected Must Obtain Department Of State Medical Clearance Within Four Months after Offer Acceptance. If Medical Clearance Is Not Obtained Within This Period, The Offer May Be rescinded. due To Anticipated Program Needs, Individuals Should Be Able To Travel To Post Within 60 Days after A Contract Is Awarded. evaluation Factors: (used To Determine The Competitive Ranking Of Qualified Offerors In Comparison To Other Offerors. the Factors Are Listed In Priority Order From Highest To Least.) offerors Should Cite Specific, Illustrative Examples For Each Factor. Responses Will Be Rated Using the Point System Described Below. Failure To Fully Respond To Each Element Of Each Evaluation factor Will Result In A Reduction Of Points Awarded. Responses Must Be Limited To 500 Words Per factor. Any Additional Words Above The Limit Will Neither Be Read Nor Scored. factor #1 Demonstrated Experience In The Management Of Political Transition, Political reform, Or Similar Programs In High-pressure Environments Such As non-permissive Crisis Or Conflict Zones. factor #2 Demonstrated Experience Developing Strategies For Programs That Will Respond To at Least One Of The Following Problem Sets: Violence Prevention, Post-conflict, political Transition, Democracy-building, And/or Humanitarian Assistance. factor #3 Demonstrated Experience Using Political Analysis To Inform Programming Policy, strategies, And Objectives, Especially In Conflict-prone Environments. basis Of Rating: Offerors Who Clearly Meet The Education/experience Requirements And selection Factors 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 11 | Page received That Are Relevant To Each Factor. Be Sure To Include Your Name And The Announcement number At The Top Of Each Additional Page. Failure To Specifically Address The Selection And/or 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 – 25 factor #2 – 25 factor #3 – 20 total Possible – 70 Points interview Performance – 30 Points satisfactory Professional Reference Checks – Pass/fail (no Points Assigned) total Possible Points: 100 the Most Qualified Offerors May Be Interviewed, Required To Provide A Writing Sample, And demonstrate An Ability To Operate Commonly Used Office Applications. Oti Will Not Pay For Any expenses Associated With The Interviews. In Addition, Offers (written Materials And Interviews) will Be Evaluated Based On Content As Well As On The Offerors Writing, Presentation, And communication Skills. In The Event That An Offeror Has Fully Demonstrated Their Qualifications And there Are No Other Competitive Offerors, Oti Reserves The Right To Forgo The Interview Process. professional References And Academic Credentials Will Be Evaluated For Offerors Being Considered for Selection. Offerors Must Submit At Least Three (3) Professional References, One (1) Of Which must Be A Current Or Former Supervisor. Oti Reserves The Right To Contact Previous Employers To verify Employment History. If The Offeror Had A Previous Position With Usaid, The Tec And/or co Are Encouraged To Obtain Reference Checks From The Previous Supervisor(s) Or Co(s). See ads 309.3.1.11.a.4 iv. Submitting An Offer offers Must Be Received By The Closing Date And Time At The Address Specified In Section I, Item 3, And Submitted To The Point Of Contact In Section I, Item 4. qualified Offerors Are Required To Submit: 1. Complete Resume. In Order To Fully Evaluate Your Offer, Your Resume Must Include: (a) Paid And 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 All Overseas field Experience Must Also Be Detailed. Any Experience That Does Not Include Dates 12 | Page (month/year), Locations, And Hours Per Week Will Not Be Counted Towards Meeting the Solicitation Requirements. (b) Specific Duties Performed That Fully Detail The Level And Complexity Of The Work. (c) Names And Contact Information (phone And Email) Of Your Current And/or Previous supervisor(s). (d) Education And Any Other Qualifications Including Job-related Training Courses, Job-related skills, Or Job-related Honors, Awards Or Accomplishments. (e) U.s. Citizenship. your Resume Should Contain Explicit Information To Make A Valid Determination That You fully Meet The Minimum Qualification 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. 2. Supplemental Document Specifically Addressing: each Of The Three (3) Evaluation Factors Shown In The Solicitation. Responses Must Be Limited to 500 Words Per 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 Received That Are relevant To Each Factor. 3. Offeror Information For Personal Services Contracts Form Aid 309-2. Offerors Are required To Complete And Sign The Form. The Form Can Be Found At https://www.usaid.gov/forms. We Are Currently Accepting Electronic Signatures On The aid 309-2 Form. additional Documents Submitted Will Not Be Accepted. to Ensure Consideration Of Offers For The Intended Position, Offers Must Prominently Reference The solicitation Number In The Offer Submission. offeror Resources Are Available At Https://otijobs.net/uspsc-application-guidance. document Submittals via Email: Otijobs@usaid.gov please Note In Your Document Submission Where You Heard About This Position. note Regarding Government Obligations For This Solicitation 13 | Page this Solicitation In No Way Obligates Usaid To Award A Psc Contract, Nor Does It Commit usaid To Pay Any Cost Incurred In The Preparation And Submission Of The Offer. all Qualified Offerors Will Be Considered Regardless Of Age, Race, color, Sex, Creed, National Origin, Lawful Political Affiliation, non-disqualifying Disability, Marital Status, Sexual Orientation, affiliation With An Employee Organization, Or Other Non-merit factor. v. List Of Required Forms Prior To Award once The Contracting Officer (co) Informs The Successful Offeror About Being Selected For A contract Award, The Co Will Provide The Successful Offeror Instructions About How To Complete and Submit The Following Forms. Forms Outlined Below Can Found At Http://www.usaid.gov/forms/ 1. Declaration For Federal Employment (of-306). 2. Medical History And Examination Form (ds-1843). 3. Questionnaire For Sensitive Positions (for National Security) (sf-86), Or Questionnaire for Non-sensitive Positions (sf-85). 4. Finger Print Card (fd-258). vi. Benefits And Allowances as A Matter Of Policy, And As Appropriate, A Uspsc Is Normally Authorized The Following benefits And Allowances: 1. Benefits: a) Employer's Fica Contribution b) Contribution Toward Health & Life Insurance c) Pay Comparability Adjustment d) Annual Increase (pending A Satisfactory Performance Evaluation) e) Eligibility For Worker's Compensation f) Annual And Sick Leave g) Paid Parental Leave h) Relocation Expense Benefit i) 2. Allowances: section Numbers Refer To Rules From The Department Of State Standardized Regulations (government Civilians Foreign Areas), Available At https://aoprals.state.gov/content.asp?content_id=282&menu_id=101 (a) Post Differential Chapter 500 And Tables In Chapter 900. (b) Living Quarters Allowance Section 130. 14 | Page (c) Temporary Lodging Allowance Section 120. (d) Post Allowance Section 220. (e) Supplemental Post Allowance Section 230. (f) Payments During Evacuation Section 600. (g) Education Allowance Section 270. (h) Separate Maintenance Allowance Section 260. (i) Danger Pay Allowance Section 650. (j) Education Travel Section 280. vii. Taxes uspscs Are Required To Pay Federal Income Taxes, Fica, Medicare And Applicable State Income taxes. viii. Usaid Regulations, Policies And Contract Clauses Pertaining to Pscs usaid Regulations And Policies Governing Uspsc Awards Are Available At These Sources: 1. Usaid Acquisition Regulation (aidar), Appendix D, “direct Usaid Contracts with A U.s. Citizen Or A U.s. Resident Alien For Personal Services Abroad,” Including contract Clause “general Provisions,” Available At https://www.usaid.gov/ads/policy/300/aidar. 2. Contract Cover Page Form Aid 309-1 Available At Https://www.usaid.gov/forms. one Base Year Table – Country Representative item no (a) services (description) (b) qty (c) unit (d) unit Price (e) amount (f) 0001 Base Year 1 - Compensation award Type: Cost product Service Code: R497 accounting Info: [insert From Phoenix] 1 Lot $____ $____ fringe Benefits/other Direct Costs (odcs) award Type: Cost product Service Code: R497 accounting Info: [insert From Phoenix] 15 | Page total Estimated Cost $____ four Option Years Table- Country Representative item no (a) services (description) (b) qty (c) unit (d) unit Price (e) amount (f) 100 1 option Period (op) 1 - Compensation award Type: Cost product Service Code: R497 accounting Info: [insert From Phoenix] 1 Lot $____ $____ op 1 - Odcs award Type: Cost product Service Code: R497 accounting Info: [insert From Phoenix] 200 1 op 2 - Compensation award Type: Cost product Service Code: R497 accounting Info: [insert From Phoenix] 1 Lot $____ $____ op 2 - Odcs award Type: Cost product Service Code: R497 accounting Info: [insert From Phoenix] 300 1 option Period (op) 3 - Compensation award Type:cost product Service Code: R497 accounting Info: [insert From Phoenix] 1 Lot $____ $____ op 3 - Odcs award Type: Cost product Service Code: R497 accounting Info: [insert From Phoenix] 400 1 option Period (op) 4 - Compensation award Type: Cost 1 Lot $____ $____ 16 | Page product Service Code: R497 accounting Info: [insert From Phoenix] op 4 - Odcs award Type: Cost product Service Code: R497 accounting Info: [insert From Phoenix] total Estimated Cost [base + Options] $____ 3. Acquisition And Assistance Policy Directives/contract Information Bulletins (aapds/cibs) For Personal Services Contracts With Individuals Available At http://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs. 4. Ethical Conduct. By The Acceptance Of A Usaid Personal Services Contract As An individual, The Contractor Will Be Acknowledging Receipt Of The “standards Of Ethical conduct For Employees Of The Executive Branch,” Available From The U.s. Office of Government Ethics, In Accordance With General Provision 2 And 5 Cfr 2635. see Https://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/oge%20regulations aapds And Cibs Contain Changes To Usaid Policy And General Provisions In Usaid regulations And Contracts. Please Refer To Http://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs#psc To determine Which Aapds And Cibs Apply To This Contract. 5. Psc Ombudsman The Psc Ombudsman Serves As A Resource For Any Personal Services contractor Who Has Entered Into A Contract With The United States Agency For International development And Is Available To Provide Clarity On Their Specific Contract With The Agency. Please visit Our Page For Additional Information: https://www.usaid.gov/partner-with-us/acquisition-assistance-ombudsman/psc-ombudsman the Psc Ombudsman May Be Contacted Via: Pscombudsman@usaid.gov. 6. Far Provisions Incorporated By Reference 52.204-27 Prohibition On The Bytedance Covered application (date) aapd 06-10 – Psc Medical Expense Payment Responsibility general Provision 28, Medical Expense Payment Responsibility 17 | Page (october 2006) (a) Definitions. Terms Used In This General Provision Are Defined In 16 Fam 116 Available At http://www.state.gov/m/a/dir/regs/fam/16fam/index.htm. Note: Personal Services Contractors Are Not eligible To Participate In The Federal Employees Health Programs. (b) Medical Evacuation (medevac) Services – Please See Attachment 2 To This solicitation For Information On Aapd No. 18-02. (c) When The Contractor Or Eligible Family Member Is Covered By Health Insurance, That Insurance Is the Primary Payer For Medical Services Provided To That Contractor Or Eligible Family Member(s) Both in The United States And Abroad. The Primary Insurer’s Liability Is Determined By The Terms, conditions, Limitations, And Exclusions Of The Insurance Policy. When The Contractor Or Eligible family Member Is Not Covered By Health Insurance, The Contractor Is The Primary Payer For The Total amount Of Medical Costs Incurred And The U.s. Government Has No Payment Obligation (see paragraph (f) Of This Provision). (d) Usaid Serves As A Secondary Payer For Medical Expenses Of The Contractor And Eligible Family members Who Are Covered By Health Insurance, Where The Following Conditions Are Met: (1) The Illness, Injury, Or Medical Condition Giving Rise To The Expense Is Incurred, Caused, Or materially Aggravated While The Eligible Individual Is Stationed Or Assigned Abroad; (2) The Illness, Injury, Or Medical Condition Giving Rise To The Expense Required Or Requires hospitalization And The Expense Is Directly Related To The Treatment Of Such Illness, Injury, Or Medical condition, Including Obstetrical Care; And (3) The Office Of Medical Services (m/med) Or A Foreign Service Medical Provider (fsmp) determines That The Treatment Is Appropriate For, And Directly Related To, The Illness, Injury, Or Medical condition. (e) The Mission Director May, On The Advice Of M/med Or An Fsmp At Post, Authorize Medical Travel for The Contractor Or An Eligible Family Member In Accordance With The General Provision 10, Travel and Transportation Expenses (july 1993), Section (i) Entitled “emergency And Irregular Travel And transportation.” In The Event Of A Medical Emergency, When Time Does Not Permit Consultation, The mission Director May Issue A Travel Authorization Form Or Medical Services Authorization Form ds-3067, Provided That The Fsmp Or Post Medical Advisor (pma) Is Notified As Soon As Possible following Such An Issuance. The Contractor Must Promptly File A Claim With His Or Her Medevac insurance Provider And Repay To Usaid Any Amount The Medevac Insurer Pays For Medical Travel, Up to The Amount Usaid Paid Under This Section. The Contractor Must Repay Usaid For Medical Costs paid By The Medevac Insurer In Accordance With Sections (f) And (g) Below. In Order For Medical travel To Be An Allowable Cost Under General Provision 10, The Contractor Must Provide Usaid written Evidence That Medevac Insurance Does Not Cover These Medical Travel Costs. (f) If The Contractor Or Eligible Family Member Is Not Covered By Primary Health Insurance, The contractor Is The Primary Payer For The Total Amount Of Medical Costs Incurred. In The Event Of A medical Emergency, The Medical And Health Program May Authorize Issuance Of Form Ds-3067, 18 | Page authorization For Medical Services For Employees And/or Dependents, To Secure Admission To A hospital Located Abroad For The Uninsured Contractor Or Eligible Family Member. In That Case, The contractor Will Be Required To Reimburse Usaid In Full For Funds Advanced By Usaid Pursuant To The issuance Of The Authorization. The Contractor May Reimburse Usaid Directly Or Usaid May Offset the Cost From The Contractor’s Invoice Payments Under This Contract, Any Other Contract The Individual has With The U.s. Government, Or Through Any Other Available Debt Collection Mechanism. (g) When Usaid Pays Medical Expenses (e.g., Pursuant To Form Ds-3067, Authorization For medical Services For Employees And/or Dependents), Repayment Must Be Made To Usaid Either By insurance Payment Or Directly By The Contractor, Except For The Amount Of Such Expenses Usaid Is obligated To Pay Under This Provision. The Contracting Officer Will Determine The Repayment Amount in Accordance With The Terms Of This Provision And The Policies And Procedures For Employees contained In 16 Fam 521. When Usaid Pays The Medical Expenses, Including Medical Travel Costs (see Section (e) Above), Of An Individual (either The Contractor Or An Eligible Family Member) Who Is covered By Insurance, That Individual Promptly Must Claim His Or Her Benefits Under Any Applicable insurance Policy Or Policies. As Soon As The Individual Receives The Insurance Payment, The Contractor must Reimburse Usaid For The Full Amount That Usaid Paid On The Individual’s Behalf Or The repayment Amount Determined By The Contracting Officer In Accordance With This Paragraph, whichever Is Less. If An Individual Is Not Covered By Insurance, The Contractor Must Reimburse usaid For The Entire Amount Of All Medical Expenses And Any Travel Costs The Contractor Receives from His/her Medevac Provider. (h) In The Event That The Contractor Or Eligible Family Member Fails To Recover Insurance Payments Or transfer The Amount Of Such Payments To Usaid Within 90 Days, Usaid Will Take Appropriate Action to Collect The Payments Due, Unless Such Failure Is For Reasons Beyond The Control Of The uspsc/dependent. (i) Before Departing Post Or Terminating The Contract, The Contractor Must Settle All Medical Expense and Medical Travel Costs. If The Contractor Is Insured, He Or She Must Provide Proof To The Contracting officer That Those Insurance Claims Have Been Submitted To The Insurance Carrier(s) And Sign A repayment Agreement To Repay To Usaid Any Amounts Paid By The Insurance Carrier(s). 19 | Page attachment Ii title 48 Of The Code Of Federal Regulations (cfr) Chapter 7. usaid Acquisition Regulation (aidar) appendix D – Direct Usaid Contracts With A U.s. Citizen Or A U.s. resident Alien For Personal Services Abroad gp 25. Medical Evacuation (medevac) Services (dec 2019) a Contractor Who Is Required To Relocate Abroad And Accompanying Eligible Family Members; Or A contractor On Official Travel Status Abroad On Temporary Duty Or Training, Will Be Provided Medevac services Through The Department Of State, Bureau Of Medical Services, Similar To That Provided To u.s. Government Employees In 16 Fam 300 Medical Travel. Medevac Costs That Will Be Covered By usaid Include Travel And Per Diem, But Do Not Include Medical Care Costs. to Be Eligible For Medevac Services Covered By The Department Of State Medevac Program, The contractor And Accompanying Eligible Family Members Must Obtain And Maintain International Health insurance Coverage In Accordance With The Clause Of The Contract Entitled, “insurance.” gp 29. Incentive Awards (dec 2019) the Contractor Is Eligible To Receive Certain Monetary And Non-monetary Usaid Incentive Awards In accordance With The Aidar And Usaid Internal Policy. 20 | Page

Details: Solicitation Number: 7200aa25r00016 issuance Date: December 23, 2024 closing Date And Time: January 23, 2025, 1:00 Pm Eastern Standard Time (est) subject: Solicitation For U.s. Personal Service Contractor (uspsc) dear Prospective Offerors: the United States Government (usg), Represented By The U.s. Agency For International Development (usaid), Is Seeking Offers From Qualified U.s. Citizens To Provide Personal Services As Deputy Country Representative - Angola (fs-03) Under A Personal Services Contract, As Described In The Attached Solicitation. offers Must Be In Accordance With Attachment 1 Of This Solicitation At The Place And Time Specified. Incomplete Or Unsigned Offers Will Not Be Considered. Offerors Should Retain Copies Of All Offer Materials For Their Records. usaid Will Evaluate All Offerors Based On The Stated Evaluation Criteria. Usaid Encourages All Individuals, Including Those From Disadvantaged And Under-represented Groups, To Respond To The Solicitation. offerors Interested In Applying For This Position Must Submit The Following Materials: 1. Complete Resume. In Order To Fully Evaluate Your Offer, Your Resume Must Include: (a) Paid And 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 All Overseas Field 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. (b) Specific Duties Performed That Fully Detail The Level And Complexity Of The Work. (c) Names And Contact Information (phone And Email) Of Your Current And/or Previous Supervisor(s). (d) Education And Any Other Qualifications Including Job-related Training Courses, Job-related Skills, Or Job-related Honors, Awards Or Accomplishments. (e) U.s. Citizenship. 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. 1 | Page 2. Uspsc Offeror Information For Personal Services Contracts Form Aid 309-2. Offerors Are Required To Complete And Sign The Form. We Are Currently Accepting Electronic And Typed Signatures On The Aid 309-2 Form. additional Documents Submitted Will Not Be Accepted. Incomplete Or Late Offers Will Not Be Considered. Your Complete Resume And The Aid 309-2 Form Must Be Mailed Or Emailed To Otijobs@usaid.gov offerors Can Expect To Receive A Confirmation Email When Offer Materials Have Been Received. Offerors Should Retain For Their Records Copies Of All Enclosures Which Accompany Their Offers. This Solicitation In No Way Obligates Usaid To Award A Psc Contract, Nor Does It Commit Usaid To Pay Any Cost Incurred In The Preparation And Submission Of The Offer. offeror Resources Are Available At Https://otijobs.net/uspsc-application-guidance. Any Questions On This Solicitation May Be Directed To: oti Recruitment Team e-mail Address: Otijobs@usaid.gov website: Www.otijobs.net sincerely, maria Del Carmen Grizzard contracting Officer m/oaa/cps 2 | Page 7200aa25r00016 attachment I i. General Information 1. Solicitation No.: 7200aa25r00016 2. Issuance Date: December 23, 2024 3. Closing Date And Time For Receipt Of Offers: January 23, 2025, 1:00 Pm Eastern Time 4. Point Of Contact: Oti Recruitment Team, Email At Otijobs@usaid.gov. 5. Position Title: Deputy Country Representative 6. Market Value: This Position Has Been Designated At The Fs-03 Equivalent Level, Overseas Comparability Pay, Ocp, ($98,697 - $144,940 Per Annum). Final Compensation Will Be Negotiated Within The Listed Market Value Based Upon Qualifications, Previous Relevant Experience And Work History, Salary And Educational Background. Salaries Over And Above The Pay Range Will Not Be Entertained Or Negotiated. please Be Advised Selectee(s) Will Be Required To Travel To Washington, Dc For Agency Onboarding Processing And Badging Regardless Of Place Of Performance. Uspscs With A Home Of Record Outside Of The 50 Mile Dc Radius, Per Agency Travel Policy, Will Be Reimbursed For Travel To The Official Usaid Worksite In Washington, Dc. In Order To Be Reimbursed, The Selectee Must Have A Travel Authorization (ta) Completed Prior To Traveling. For Uspscs Within The 50 Mile Dc Radius, Any Required Travel For The Purpose Of Completing The Onboarding And Badging Process Will Be A Personal Expense. Per Agency Regulations, Any Required Travel For Uspscs Within 50 Miles From An Employee’s Residence, Duty Station, Or Place Of Performance Will Be A Personal Expense. 7. Period Of Performance: One Year, With Four One-year Option Periods. start Date: Within 45 Days Of Receiving Notification That Required Security And Medical Clearances Have Been Obtained. 8. Place Of Performance: Angola overseas Uspscs May Be Authorized To Telework Or Remote Work Only From A Location Within The Country Of Performance, In Accordance With Mission Policy. Telework Or Remote Work From Outside The Country Of Performance May Only Be Authorized In Certain Situations In Accordance With The Terms And Conditions Of The Contract. 9. Eligible Offerors: United States Citizens 3 | Page 10. Security Level Required: Secret 11. Statement Of Duties position Description background usaid’s Office Of Transition Initiatives (oti) Is Seeking Highly Motivated, Highly Qualified Individuals Who Want The Opportunity To Help Support Rapid International Transition Programs For Priority Conflict-prone Countries. Created In 1994 As A Distinct Operating Unit Within Usaid, Oti Helps Local Partners Advance Peace And Democracy In Politically-transitioning Countries. In Support Of U.s. Foreign Policy, Oti Seizes Emerging Windows Of Opportunity In The Political Landscape To Promote Stability, Peace, And Democracy By Catalyzing Local Initiatives Through Adaptive And Agile Programming. countries Experiencing A Significant Political Transition In The Midst Of A Disaster Or Emerging From Civil Conflict Have Unique Needs That Cannot Be Fully Addressed By Traditional Disaster Relief. Timely And Effective Assistance To Promote And Consolidate Peaceful, Democratic Advances Can Make The Difference Between A Successful Or A Failed Transition. Oti Assists In Securing Peace By Aiding Indigenous, Mostly Non-governmental, Civil Society And Media Organizations. Oti Uses Such Mechanisms As Support For Re-integration Of Ex-combatants Into Civilian Society; Development Of Initiatives To Promote National Reconciliation; Identification Of Quick-impact Community Self-help Projects To Meet Urgent Economic Needs; And Aid To Independent Media Outlets And Community-based Organizations To Help Promote Informed Debate And Broaden Public Participation. to Respond Quickly And Effectively And Meet Its Program Objectives And Mandate Oti Retains A Group Of High Level Professionals And Experts Under U.s. Personal Services Contracts (uspscs). These Knowledgeable And Skilled Professionals Make Up The Vast Majority Of The Oti Work Force And Are At Its Forefront Implementing And Achieving The Office’s Programmatic Goals And Objectives. There Are Several Benefits That Uspscs May Participate In, Such As Partial Reimbursement For Health And Life Insurance Costs, As Well As Full Coverage Of Workers’ Compensation, Among Other Benefits. For More Complete Information On Uspsc Benefits, Please See Section Vi Of This Solicitation. oti’s Core Values: agility oti Addresses Complex Political Problems Through Context Analysis, Experimentation, And Strategic Resource Use. Applying An Adaptive Mindset In Washington And The Field Accelerates Timely Positive Change. 4 | Page political oti Seeks To Understand How Power Is Created, Traded, And Facilitated, Requiring That We Acknowledge Our Privilege And The Limits Of Our Power. This Understanding Helps Us Act On Power Dynamics And Harness Them For Transformation. accountability oti Exhibits A Sense Of Ownership And Integrity In The Work We Do, And Holds A Sense Of Responsibility To Each Other, The Local Partners We Engage, The Policies And Programs We Advance With Our Implementing Partners, And The Taxpayer. curiosity oti’s Mission Demands Learning And Adaptation. Our Relentless Curiosity Drives Us To Wonder About People, Problems, And Possibilities. We Question The Status Quo, Seek To Understand Amid Uncertainty, And Treat Mistakes As A Compass Pointing Us Toward More Effective Approaches. diversity & Inclusion oti’s Ability To Achieve Its Mission And Live Out Its Values Is Propelled By Our Collective Responsibility To Create A Sense Of Belonging For All In Our Work Environment. Oti Values The Diversity Of Each Others’ Authentic Selves, Building A Foundation Of Trust And Respect. courage oti Embraces Our Engagements With One Another, Our Stakeholders, And Our Programs With Intentionality And Optimism. Achieving Our Mission Requires That We Take Risks And Tackle Difficult Conversations And Decisions. A Courageous Oti Is A Force For Positive Change. oti’s Deia Vision Statement: Oti Is A Collaborative Environment That Represents The Global Community At All Levels Of Our Organization. Uniting Diverse Backgrounds And Experiences, We Value Individual Expertise To Advance Peace And Democracy Around The World. values And Associated Behaviors That Will Enable This Vision Are: trust ● Model Open Communication, Active Listening And Candor. ● Believe Others When They Share Their Experiences. respect ● A Respectful Attitude Should Be Shown To Everyone. ● Allow For Others To Express Complete Opinion/thoughts Without Interruption, While Recognizing That There Are Other Perspectives And Lived Experiences. 5 | Page belonging (accessibility) ● Serve As An Ally To Those Who Feel Excluded (professionally, Socially, Personally, Etc.). ● Promote Togetherness And Acceptance Through Equitable Behavior. empathy ● Listen To Understand, Create Space To Be Real/feel. ● Remind Yourself To Be Conscious Of How Others May Feel Or Receive Your Words self-awareness/accountability ● Supervisors Hold Their Peers To Account On Their Expectations And Behaviors. ● Seek Regular, Constructive Feedback To Understand How Your Words And Actions Affect And Influence Others, And How They Are Being Perceived And Interpreted. ● Acknowledge Unconscious Bias And Be Willing To Learn And Change Behavior When Confronted/corrected. for More Information About Oti And Its Country Programs Please See: https://www.usaid.gov/stabilization-and-transitions introduction the Oti Deputy Country Representative – Angola Is A Member Of The Bureau For Conflict Prevention And Stabilization (cps)/oti Southern And East Africa (sea) Regional Team, And Reports To The Oti Country Representative In Angola. The Deputy Country Representative’s Principal Responsibility Will Be Development, Oversight And Management Of Usaid/oti's Angola Country Program. The Incumbent Will Be Called On To Support The Oti Country Representative With Managing An Implementing Partner And May Be Called Upon To Represent Oti’s Program To Local Partners, Senior-level U.s. Government Officials, In-country Visitors, Senior Officials From Other International Organizations, Bilateral Donors And Local Government Officials. core Functional Areas Of Responsibility duties And Responsibilities the Work Of The Deputy Country Representative Requires Teamwork, The Exercise Of Discretion, Judgment, And Personal Responsibility. As A Member Of A Highly Operational Office, You Are Willing And Able To Perform A Wide Range Of Administrative Functions To Help Ensure Programmatic Success. You Have A High Level Of Integrity And Attention To Detail To Ensure The Use Of Oti Systems And Procedures To Maintain Effective And Efficient Management Of Funds, Programming, And Monitoring And Evaluation. You Are Highly Flexible And Willing To Work Under Conditions Of Ongoing Changes, And Remain Professional And Respectful Of Colleagues And Authority In A Diverse Workforce. You Place A Premium On The Building Of Positive Relationships With Your Respective Team In Washington, D.c., Colleagues In The Field, And With Key Stakeholders 6 | Page both In And Outside Of Usaid. You Are Able To Prioritize And Complete Tasks Without Follow-up By The Supervisor, While Also Filling In Gaps As Needed To Ensure The Responsiveness Of The Team. You Are A Strategic Thinker, Articulate Innovative Ideas, Present Solutions, And Are A Positive Role Model For Colleagues Both In And Outside Of Oti. You Are Also Committed To Upholding Usaid/oti’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, And Accessibility’s (deia) Vision And Values As Outlined In The Background. under The Direct Supervision Of The Angola-based Cps/oti Country Representative For Angola Or Their Designee, The Deputy Country Representative Will Perform The Following Duties: ● Represent Oti Interests During Meetings With Usaid/angola Personnel, U.s. Embassy Staff, Host-country Government Officials, International Organizations, Indigenous And International Non-governmental Organizations (ngos), And International Donors Interested in Cps/oti Activities; ● Provide Guidance On The Identification And Development Of Projects That Meet Oti Funding Criteria, Further Oti Programmatic Objectives, And Complement Other Projects And Programs Implemented By Other Usaid Offices, U.s. Government Agencies And Donor Organizations; ● Provide Support For The Design And Execution Of Programs That Follow Oti’s Quick Impact Programming Model In Us Embassies Or Usaid Missions. Support To Us Embassies And Usaid Missions May Include Attendance And/or Facilitation Of Program Management Processes For Follow-on Programming, Including Rolling Assessments, Strategy Review Sessions, Program Performance Reviews And Management Reviews; ● Review Proposals And Grant Concepts And Work With Diverse Groups, Many Of Which Have Not Previously Had International Funding; ● Collaborate With The Country Representative In Monitoring The Performance Of Oti Implementing Partners In The Implementation Of Oti-financed Activities Designed To Achieve Strategic Objectives; ● Travel To Monitor And Assess Political Conditions, Implementing Partner Operational Platforms, Meet With Potential Grantees, Host-country Government And Other Program Counterparts, And Develop Activity Ideas; ● Mentor And Train Other Oti And Implementing Partner Field Staff; ● Assume The Lead On Collecting Information And Drafting/editing Regular Reporting Products; ● Assume Higher Representational Responsibilities, Potentially Serving As Acting Oti Country Representative In Their Absence; 7 | Page ● Perform A Wide Range Of Administrative Functions Including Budget Preparation, Financial Management, Records Management, And Travel Assistance To Help Ensure Programmatic Success; ● Coordinate With The Oti Country Representative To Develop An Exit Strategy That Ensures Reasonable Time To Transition From Oti Programs To Follow-on Usaid Or Other Donor Programs; ● Communicate Regularly And Share Program Information With Other Usaid Project Managers, The Us Embassy, Bilateral Donors, Un Organizations, International Organizations, And Indigenous And International Ngos To Ensure Visibility And Synergy Of Usaid/oti Activities; ● Support The Country Representative To Ensure The Use Of Oti Systems And Procedures To Maintain Effective And Efficient Management Of Funds, Programming, And Monitoring And Evaluation; ● Report To The Oti Country Representative And Oti/washington On The Status Of: 1) Grant Development And Implementation, 2) Oti Contractor Performance, 3) Foreign Service National (fsn) Staff Support Needs And Morale, 4) Communication And Coordination Issues Among Oti Offices With Other U.s. Government Entities, 5) Security Concerns, 6) Relations With Local Partners Including Local, State And National Government Representatives, And 7) Other Pertinent Information Required To Achieve Oti’s Program Objectives; ● Manage And/or Supervise The Fsn Staff, Including Program Officers, Administrative Assistants And Drivers Alongside Of The Country Representative; ● Supervise Staff As Delegated By The Country Representative (e.g. Program Managers, Program Assistants, Administrative Program Assistants, Etc.). Provide Orientation, Training And Mentoring For Usaid Staff Supervised; Assign Work, Explain How Duties Are To Be Performed To Meet Expectations, And Communicate How The Successful Performance Of Those Duties Will Be Measured; Evaluate Staff Performance; Recognize Good Performance; Communicate Where Performance Needs To Be Improved; Resolve Complaints; And Approve Leave Requests And Timesheets As Well As Training, Travel And Program And Operations Requests; ● Serve On Temporary Details Within Oti, Other Usaid Bureaus/offices, Or Other U.s. Government (usg) Agencies Under This Scope Of Work For A Period Not To Exceed Six (6) Months. Duties Performed While On Detail Must Be Directly Related To The Scope Of Work, But May Not Be Directly Related To Oti Programs Or Activities. Contracting Officer (co) Approval Is Required For The Temporary Detail. Any Extension Past The Six (6) Months Requires Co Approval. 8 | Page supervisory Relationship: the Deputy Country Representative Will Be Supervised By The Oti Country Representative Or His/her Designee In Angola. The Incumbent Is Expected To Take Initiative, Act Independently, And Manage His/her Tasks With Minimal Supervision. Though This Is A Senior Field-based Position, The Incumbent Is Expected To Actively And Proactively Collaborate With Oti/washington Leadership, And To Fully Utilize, Embrace, And Become An Expert On Oti Systems And Processes. Failure To Adequately Perform The Scope Of Work Above And/or Failure To Take Direction From The Supervisor May Result In Corrective Actions, Including Denial Of Step Or Grade Increases, Extension Of Contract Probationary Periods, Performance Improvement Plans, And/or Termination For The Convenience Of Usaid/oti. supervisory Controls: at The Fs-03 Level, The Incumbent’s Supervisor Sets Overall Objectives. The Incumbent And Supervisor Together Develop Deadlines, Projects, And Work To Be Done. The Incumbent Independently Plans, Designs, And Carries Out Projects, Studies, And Programs. Completed Work Is Reviewed Only From An Overall Standpoint In Terms Of Feasibility, Compatibility With Other Work, Or Effectiveness In Meeting Requirements, Or Expected Results. Technical Problems Are Generally Resolved Without Reference To Supervisors. 12. Physical Demands while In Angola, The Work Is Generally Sedentary And Does Not Pose Undue Physical Demands. However, The Position May Require Travel Throughout The Country Of Assignment, Which May Involve Some Additional Physical Exertion, Including Long Periods Of Standing, Walking Over Rough Terrain, Or Carrying Of Moderately Heavy Items (less Than 50 Pounds). 13. Work Environment: while At Post, The Work Is Generally Performed In An Office Environment. However, The Position Also Requires Travel Throughout The Region, Which May Additionally Involve Special Safety And/or Security Precautions, Wearing Of Protective Equipment, And Exposure To Severe Weather Conditions. ii. Minimum Qualifications Required For This Position (determines Basic Eligibility For The Position. Offerors Who Do Not Meet All Of The Education And Experience Factors Are Considered Not Qualified For The Position. See Detailed Instructions For Demonstrating Education/experience Under “submitting An Offer”) at A Minimum, The Offeror Must Have: (1) A Master’s Degree With Five (5) Years Of Work Experience; or a Bachelor’s Degree With Seven (7) Years Of Work Experience; or 9 | Page an Associate’s Degree With Eight (8) Years Of Work Experience; or a High School Diploma With Nine (9) Years Of Work Experience; and (2) Five (5) Years Of Project Management Experience With A U.s. Government Foreign Affairs Agency, Domestic Or International Assistance Organization, Or Non-governmental Organization In Community Development, Economic Development, Mediation/arbitration, Conflict Resolution, Democracy And Governance, International Law, Political Analysis, And/or Human Rights Activities; (3) One (1) Year Of Overseas Field Experience (in Person Or Virtual). A Virtual Temporary Duty (tdy) Is Defined As Work That Would Have Been Conducted In An Overseas Location If Not For The Covid Pandemic; (4) One (1) Year Of Supervisory Experience (including But Not Limited To Mentoring, Training, And Guiding Staff); (5) Demonstrated Experience Using Portuguese In A Professional Setting Is Preferred. iii. Evaluation And Selection Factors (determines Basic Eligibility For The Position. Offerors Who Do Not Meet All Of The Education And Experience Factors Are Considered Not Qualified For The Position. the Government May Award A Contract Without Discussions With Offerors In Accordance With Far 52.215-1. The Co Reserves The Right At Any Point In The Evaluation Process To Establish A Competitive Range Of Offerors With Whom Negotiations Will Be Conducted Pursuant To Far 15.306(c). In Accordance With Far 52.215-1, If The Co Determines That The Number Of Offers That Would Otherwise Be In The Competitive Range Exceeds The Number At Which An Efficient Competition Can Be Conducted, The Co May Limit The Number Of Offerors In The Competitive Range To The Greatest Number That Will Permit An Efficient Competition Among The Most Highly Rated Offers. Far Provisions Of This Solicitation Are Available At https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far. selection Factors: (determines Basic Eligibility For The Position. Offerors Who Do Not Meet All Of The Selection Factors Are Considered Not Qualified For The Position.) ● Offeror Is A U.s. Citizen; ● Complete Resume Submitted. See Cover Page For Resume Requirements. Experience That Cannot Be Quantified Will Not Be Counted Towards Meeting The Solicitation Requirements; 10 | Page ● Ability To Obtain A Secret Level Security Clearance (note: Dual Citizens May Be Asked To Renounce Second-country Citizenship); ● Ability To Obtain A Department Of State Medical Clearance; ● Satisfactory Verification Of Academic Credentials. a Usaid Secret Level Security Clearance And Department Of State Medical Clearance Are Required Prior To Issuance Of The Contract For This Position. note: If A Full Security Investigation Package Is Not Submitted By The Selected Within 30 Days After It Is Requested, The Offer May Be Rescinded. If A Security Clearance Is Not Able To Be Obtained Within Four Months After The Selected Submits The Initial Security Clearance Documentation, The Offer May Be Rescinded. note: The Selected Must Obtain Department Of State Medical Clearance Within Four Months After Offer Acceptance. If Medical Clearance Is Not Obtained Within This Period, The Offer May Be Rescinded. due To Anticipated Program Needs, Individuals Should Be Able To Travel To Post Within 60 Days After A Contract Is Awarded. offeror Rating System the Offeror Rating System Factors Are Used To Determine The Competitive Ranking Of Qualified Offerors In Comparison To The Technical Evaluation Criteria. Offerors Must Demonstrate The Rating Factors Outlined Below Within Their Resume, As They Are Evaluated Strictly By The Information Provided. note: Supplemental Documentation With Written Responses Is Not Required And Will Not Be Reviewed For This Solicitation. note: Offerors Are Required To Address Each Factor Of The Offeror Rating System In Their Resume, Describing Specifically And Accurately What Experience, Training, Education, And/or Awards They Have Received As It Pertains To Each Factor. Failure To Address The Selection Factors And/or Offeror Rating System Evaluation Factors May Result In Not Receiving Credit For All Pertinent Experience, Education, Training And/or Awards. the Evaluation Factors Are As Follows: industry Experience (20 Points): ● Demonstrated Experience In The Design, Management, And Implementation Of Post-conflict, Political Transition, And/or Political Reform Programs. ● Demonstrated Experience Independently Managing Projects In High-visibility And High-pressure Environments, Including Transitional, Crisis, Or Conflict Zones. program Operations And Management (30 Points): 11 | Page ● Demonstrated Experience In Contract And Grant Management Of A Non-federal Organization Implementing An Assistance Or Acquisition Activity Under A Federal Contract, Grant, Or Cooperative Agreement. ● Demonstrated Experience Monitoring The Performance Of Implementing Partners. ● Demonstrated Experience Mentoring, Guiding, Training, And Evaluating Staff, Including Local Staff. representation (20 Points): ● Demonstrated Experience Interacting With And Representing An Organization To U.s. Government Agencies, Host-country Government Counterparts, Civil Society, And Other Stakeholders. ● Demonstrated Experience Building And Managing Relationships With Local Counterparts Including Beneficiaries. basis Of Rating: Offerors Who Clearly Meet The Education/experience Requirements And Selection Factors Will Be Further Evaluated In Accordance With The Offeror Rating System. Those Offerors Determined To Be Competitively Ranked May Also Be Evaluated On Interview Performance And Satisfactory Professional Reference Checks. In The Event That A Offeror Has Fully Demonstrated Their Qualifications And There Are No Other Competitive Offerors, Oti Reserves The Right To Forego The Interview Process. the Offeror Rating System Is As Follows: evaluation Factors – 70 Points interview Performance - 30 Points satisfactory Professional Reference Checks - Pass/fail (no Points Assigned) Total Possible Points: 100 the Most Qualified Offerors May Be Interviewed, Required To Provide A Writing Sample, And Demonstrate An Ability To Operate Commonly Used Office Applications. Oti Will Not Pay For Any Expenses Associated With The Interviews. In Addition, Offers (written Materials And Interviews) Will Be Evaluated Based On Content As Well As On The Offerors Writing, Presentation, And Communication Skills. In The Event That An Offeror Has Fully Demonstrated Their Qualifications And There Are No Other Competitive Offerors, Oti Reserves The Right To Forego The Interview Process. Professional References And Academic Credentials Will Be Evaluated For Offerors Being Considered For Selection. Offerors Must Submit At Least Three (3) Professional References, One (1) Of Which Must Be A Current Or Former Supervisor. Oti Reserves The Right To Contact Previous Employers To Verify Employment History. If The Offeror Had A Previous Position With Usaid, The Tec And/or Co Are Encouraged To Obtain Reference Checks From The Previous Supervisor(s) Or Co(s). See Ads 309.3.1.11.a.4 iv. Submitting An Offer offers Must Be Received By The Closing Date And Time At The Address Specified In Section I, Item 3, And Submitted To The Point Of Contact In Section I, Item 4. 12 | Page qualified Offerors Are Required To Submit: 1. Complete Resume. In Order To Fully Evaluate Your Offer, Your Resume Must Include: (a) Paid And 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 All Overseas Field 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. (b) Specific Duties Performed That Fully Detail The Level And Complexity Of The Work. (c) Names And Contact Information (phone And Email) Of Your Current And/or Previous Supervisor(s). (d) Education And Any Other Qualifications Including Job-related Training Courses, Job-related Skills, Or Job-related Honors, Awards Or Accomplishments. (e) U.s. Citizenship. your Resume Should Contain Explicit Information To Make A Valid Determination That You Fully Meet The Minimum Qualification 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. note: The Offeror Rating System Evaluation Factors Are Worth 70 Out Of 100 Points. Offerors Are Required To Address Each Factor Of The Offeror Rating System In Their Resume, Describing Specifically And Accurately What Experience, Training, Education, And/or Awards they Have Received As It Pertains To Each Factor. Failure To Address The Selection Factors And/or Offeror Rating System Factors May Result In Not Receiving Credit For All Pertinent Experience, Education, Training And/or Awards. 2. Offeror Information For Personal Services Contracts Form Aid 309-2. Offerors Are Required To Complete And Sign The Form. The Form Can Be Found At Https://www.usaid.gov/forms. We Are Currently Accepting Electronic Signatures On The Aid 309-2 Form. additional Documents Submitted Will Not Be Accepted. to Ensure Consideration Of Offers For The Intended Position, Offers Must Prominently Reference The Solicitation Number In The Offer Submission. offeror Resources Are Available At https://otijobs.net/uspsc-application-guidance. Document Submittals Via Email: Otijobs@usaid.gov please Note In Your Document Submittal Where You Heard About This Position. 13 | Page note Regarding Government Obligations For This Solicitation this Solicitation In No Way Obligates Usaid To Award A Psc Contract, Nor Does It Commit Usaid To Pay Any Cost Incurred In The Preparation And Submission Of The Offer. all Qualified Offerors Will Be Considered Regardless Of Age, Race, Color, Sex, Creed, National Origin, Lawful Political Affiliation, Non-disqualifying Disability, Marital Status, Sexual Orientation, Affiliation With An Employee Organization, Or Other Non-merit Factor. v. List Of Required Forms Prior To Award once The Contracting Officer (co) Informs The Successful Offeror About Being Selected For A Contract Award, The Co Will Provide The Successful Offeror Instructions About How To Complete And Submit The Following Forms. Forms Outlined Below Can Found At Http://www.usaid.gov/forms/ 1. Declaration For Federal Employment (of-306). 2. Medical History And Examination Form (ds-1843). 3. Questionnaire For Sensitive Positions (for National Security) (sf-86), Or Questionnaire For Non-sensitive Positions (sf-85). 4. Finger Print Card (fd-258). vi. Benefits And Allowances as A Matter Of Policy, And As Appropriate, A Uspsc Is Normally Authorized The Following Benefits And Allowances: 1. Benefits: a) Employer's Fica Contribution b) Contribution Toward Health & Life Insurance c) Pay Comparability Adjustment d) Annual Increase (pending A Satisfactory Performance Evaluation) e) Eligibility For Worker's Compensation f) Annual And Sick Leave g) Paid Parental Leave h) Relocation Expense Benefit 2. Allowances: section Numbers Refer To Rules From The Department Of State Standardized Regulations (government Civilians Foreign Areas), Available At https://aoprals.state.gov/content.asp?content_id=282&menu_id=101 (a) Post Differential Chapter 500 And Tables In Chapter 900. 14 | Page (b) Living Quarters Allowance Section 130. (c) Temporary Lodging Allowance Section 120. (d) Post Allowance Section 220. (e) Supplemental Post Allowance Section 230. (f) Payments During Evacuation Section 600. (g) Education Allowance Section 270. (h) Separate Maintenance Allowance Section 260. (i) Danger Pay Allowance Section 650. (j) Education Travel Section 280. vii. Taxes uspscs Are Required To Pay Federal Income Taxes, Fica, Medicare And Applicable State Income Taxes. viii. Usaid Regulations, Policies And Contract Clauses Pertaining To Pscs usaid Regulations And Policies Governing Uspsc Awards Are Available At These Sources: 1. Usaid Acquisition Regulation (aidar), Appendix D, “direct Usaid Contracts With A U.s. Citizen Or A U.s. Resident Alien For Personal Services Abroad,” Including Contract Clause “general Provisions,” Available At https://www.usaid.gov/ads/policy/300/aidar. 2. Contract Cover Page Form Aid 309-1 Available At Https://www.usaid.gov/forms. One Base Year Table – Deputy Country Representative item no (a) services (description) qty unit unit Price (b) (c) (d) (e) amo unt (f) 0001 Base Year 1 - Compensation Award Type: Cost product Service Code: R497 accounting Info: [insert From Phoenix] fringe Benefits/other Direct Costs (odcs) Award Type: Cost product Service Code: R497 accounting Info: [insert From Phoenix] 15 | Page 1 Lot $____ $____ total Estimated Cost $____ four Option Years Table- Deputy Country Representative ite m no (a) services (description) qty unit unit Price (b) (c) (d) (e) amount (f) 100 1 200 1 option Period (op) 1 - 1 compensation Award Type: Cost product Service Code: R497 accounting Info: [insert From Phoenix] 1 lot $____ Lot $____ $____ $____ op 1 - Odcs award Type: Cost product Service Code: R497 accounting Info: [insert From Phoenix] op 2 - Compensation award Type: Cost product Service Code: R497 accounting Info: [insert From Phoenix] op 2 - Odcs award Type: Cost product Service Code: R497 accounting Info: [insert From Phoenix] 300 1 option Period (op) 3 - 1 Lot $____ compensation Award Type:cost product Service Code: R497 accounting Info: [insert From Phoenix] op 3 - Odcs award Type: Cost product Service Code: R497 accounting Info: [insert From Phoenix] $____ 400 1 16 | Page option Period (op) 4 - compensation Award Type: Cost 1 Lot $____ $____ product Service Code: R497 accounting Info: [insert From Phoenix] op 4 - Odcs award Type: Cost product Service Code: R497 accounting Info: [insert From Phoenix] total Estimated Cost [base + Options] $____ 3. Acquisition And Assistance Policy Directives/contract Information Bulletins (aapds/cibs) For Personal Services Contracts With Individuals Available At Http://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs. 4. Ethical Conduct. By The Acceptance Of A Usaid Personal Services Contract As An Individual, The Contractor Will Be Acknowledging Receipt Of The “standards Of Ethical Conduct For Employees Of The Executive Branch,” Available From The U.s. Office Of government Ethics, In Accordance With General Provision 2 And 5 Cfr 2635. See Https://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/oge%20regulations aapds And Cibs Contain Changes To Usaid Policy And General Provisions In Usaid Regulations And Contracts. Please Refer To Http://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs#psc To Determine Which Aapds And Cibs Apply To This Contract. 5. Psc Ombudsman The Psc Ombudsman Serves As A Resource For Any Personal Services Contractor Who Has Entered Into A Contract With The United States Agency For International Development And Is Available To Provide Clarity On Their Specific Contract With The Agency. Please Visit Our Page For Additional Information: https://www.usaid.gov/partner-with-us/acquisition-assistance-ombudsman/psc-ombudsman The Psc Ombudsman May Be Contacted Via: Pscombudsman@usaid.gov. 6. Far Provisions Incorporated By Reference 52.204-27 prohibition On The Bytedance covered Application (date) aapd 06-10 – Psc Medical Expense Payment Responsibility General Provision 28, Medical Expense Payment Responsibility 17 | Page (october 2006) (a) Definitions. Terms Used In This General Provision Are Defined In 16 Fam 116 Available At Http://www.state.gov/m/a/dir/regs/fam/16fam/index.htm. Note: Personal Services Contractors Are Not Eligible To Participate In The Federal Employees Health Programs. (b) Medical Evacuation (medevac) Services – Please See Attachment 2 To This Solicitation For Information On Aapd No. 18-02. (c) When The Contractor Or Eligible Family Member Is Covered By Health Insurance, That Insurance Is The Primary Payer For Medical Services Provided To That Contractor Or Eligible Family Member(s) Both In The United States And Abroad. The Primary Insurer’s Liability Is Determined By The Terms, Conditions, Limitations, And Exclusions Of The Insurance Policy. When The Contractor Or Eligible Family Member Is Not Covered By Health Insurance, The Contractor Is The Primary Payer For The Total Amount Of Medical Costs Incurred And The U.s. Government Has No Payment Obligation (see Paragraph (f) Of This Provision). (d) Usaid Serves As A Secondary Payer For Medical Expenses Of The Contractor And Eligible Family Members Who Are Covered By Health Insurance, Where The Following Conditions Are Met: (1) The Illness, Injury, Or Medical Condition Giving Rise To The Expense Is Incurred, Caused, Or Materially Aggravated While The Eligible Individual Is Stationed Or Assigned Abroad; (2) The Illness, Injury, Or Medical Condition Giving Rise To The Expense Required Or Requires Hospitalization And The Expense Is Directly Related To The Treatment Of Such Illness, Injury, Or Medical Condition, Including Obstetrical Care; And (3) The Office Of Medical Services (m/med) Or A Foreign Service Medical Provider (fsmp) Determines That The Treatment Is Appropriate For, And Directly Related To, The Illness, Injury, Or Medical Condition. (e) The Mission Director May, On The Advice Of M/med Or An Fsmp At Post, Authorize Medical Travel For The Contractor Or An Eligible Family Member In Accordance With The General Provision 10, Travel And Transportation Expenses (july 1993), Section (i) Entitled “emergency And Irregular Travel And Transportation.” In The Event Of A Medical Emergency, When Time Does Not Permit Consultation, The Mission Director May Issue A Travel Authorization Form Or Medical Services Authorization Form Ds-3067, Provided That The Fsmp Or Post Medical Advisor (pma) Is Notified As Soon As Possible Following Such An Issuance. The Contractor Must Promptly File A Claim With His Or Her Medevac Insurance Provider And Repay To Usaid Any Amount The Medevac Insurer Pays For Medical Travel, Up To The Amount Usaid Paid Under This Section. The Contractor Must Repay Usaid For Medical Costs Paid By The Medevac Insurer In Accordance With Sections (f) And (g) Below. In Order For Medical Travel To Be An Allowable Cost Under General Provision 10, The Contractor Must Provide Usaid Written Evidence That Medevac Insurance Does Not Cover These Medical Travel Costs. (f) If The Contractor Or Eligible Family Member Is Not Covered By Primary Health Insurance, The Contractor Is The Primary Payer For The Total Amount Of Medical Costs Incurred. In The Event Of A Medical Emergency, The Medical And Health Program May Authorize Issuance Of Form Ds-3067, 18 | Page authorization For Medical Services For Employees And/or Dependents, To Secure Admission To A Hospital Located Abroad For The Uninsured Contractor Or Eligible Family Member. In That Case, The Contractor Will Be Required To Reimburse Usaid In Full For Funds Advanced By Usaid Pursuant To The Issuance Of The Authorization. The Contractor May Reimburse Usaid Directly Or Usaid May Offset The Cost From The Contractor’s Invoice Payments Under This Contract, Any Other Contract The Individual Has With The U.s. Government, Or Through Any Other Available Debt Collection Mechanism. (g) When Usaid Pays Medical Expenses (e.g., Pursuant To Form Ds-3067, Authorization For Medical Services For Employees And/or Dependents), Repayment Must Be Made To Usaid Either By Insurance Payment Or Directly By The Contractor, Except For The Amount Of Such Expenses Usaid Is Obligated To Pay Under This Provision. The Contracting Officer Will Determine The Repayment Amount In Accordance With The Terms Of This Provision And The Policies And Procedures For Employees Contained In 16 Fam 521. When Usaid Pays The Medical Expenses, Including Medical Travel Costs (see Section (e) Above), Of An Individual (either The Contractor Or An Eligible Family Member) Who Is Covered By Insurance, That Individual Promptly Must Claim His Or Her Benefits Under Any Applicable Insurance Policy Or Policies. As Soon As The Individual Receives The Insurance Payment, The Contractor Must Reimburse Usaid For The Full Amount That Usaid Paid On The Individual’s Behalf Or The Repayment Amount Determined By The Contracting Officer In Accordance With This Paragraph, Whichever Is Less. If An Individual Is Not Covered By Insurance, The Contractor Must Reimburse Usaid For The Entire Amount Of All Medical Expenses And Any Travel Costs The Contractor Receives From His/her Medevac Provider. (h) In The Event That The Contractor Or Eligible Family Member Fails To Recover Insurance Payments Or Transfer The Amount Of Such Payments To Usaid Within 90 Days, Usaid Will Take Appropriate Action To Collect The Payments Due, Unless Such Failure Is For Reasons Beyond The Control Of The uspsc/dependent. (i) Before Departing Post Or Terminating The Contract, The Contractor Must Settle All Medical Expense And Medical Travel Costs. If The Contractor Is Insured, He Or She Must Provide Proof To The Contracting Officer That Those Insurance Claims Have Been Submitted To The Insurance Carrier(s) And Sign A Repayment Agreement To Repay To Usaid Any Amounts Paid By The Insurance Carrier(s). 19 | Page attachment Ii title 48 Of The Code Of Federal Regulations (cfr) Chapter 7. usaid Acquisition Regulation (aidar) appendix D – Direct Usaid Contracts With A U.s. Citizen Or A U.s. Resident Alien For Personal Services Abroad gp 25. Medical Evacuation (medevac) Services (dec 2019) a Contractor Who Is Required To Relocate Abroad And Accompanying Eligible Family Members; Or A Contractor On Official Travel Status Abroad On Temporary Duty Or Training, Will Be Provided Medevac Services Through The Department Of State, Bureau Of Medical Services, Similar To That Provided To U.s. Government Employees In 16 Fam 300 Medical Travel. Medevac Costs That Will Be Covered By Usaid Include Travel And Per Diem, But Do Not Include Medical Care Costs. to Be Eligible For Medevac Services Covered By The Department Of State Medevac Program, The Contractor And Accompanying Eligible Family Members Must Obtain And Maintain International Health Insurance Coverage In Accordance With The Clause Of The Contract Entitled, “insurance.” gp 29. Incentive Awards (dec 2019) the Contractor Is Eligible To Receive Certain Monetary And Non-monetary Usaid Incentive Awards In Accordance With The Aidar And Usaid Internal Policy. 20 | Page

Details: Solicitation Number: 7200aa25r00015 issuance Date: December 23, 2024 closing Date And Time: January 23, 2025 , 1:00 Pm Eastern Standard Time (est) subject: Solicitation For U.s. Personal Service Contractor (uspsc) dear Prospective Offerors: the United States Government (usg), Represented By The U.s. Agency For International Development (usaid), Is Seeking Offers From Qualified U.s. Citizens To Provide Personal Services As A Country Representative - Angola (fs-02) Under A Personal Services Contract, As Described In The Attached Solicitation. offers Must Be In Accordance With Attachment 1 Of This Solicitation At The Place And Time Specified. Incomplete Or Unsigned Offers Will Not Be Considered. Offerors Should Retain Copies Of All Offer Materials For Their Records. usaid Will Evaluate All Offerors Based On The Stated Evaluation Criteria. Usaid Encourages All Individuals, Including Those From Disadvantaged And Under-represented Groups, To Respond To The Solicitation. offerors Interested In Applying For This Position Must Submit The Following Materials: 1. Complete Resume. In Order To Fully Evaluate Your Offer, Your Resume Must Include: (a) Paid And 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 All Overseas Field 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. (b) Specific Duties Performed That Fully Detail The Level And Complexity Of The Work. (c) Names And Contact Information (phone And Email) Of Your Current And/or Previous Supervisor(s). (d) Education And Any Other Qualifications Including Job-related Training Courses, Job-related Skills, Or Job-related Honors, Awards Or Accomplishments. (e) U.s. Citizenship. 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. 1 | Page 2. Supplemental Document Specifically Addressing: each Of The Three (3) Evaluation Factors Shown In The Solicitation. Responses Must Be Limited To 500 Words Per 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 Received That Are Relevant To Each Factor. 3. Uspsc Offeror Information For Personal Services Contracts Form Aid 309-2. Offerors Are Required To Complete And Sign The Form. We Are Currently Accepting Electronic Signatures On The Aid 309-2 Form. additional Documents Submitted Will Not Be Accepted. Incomplete Or Late Offers Will Not Be Considered. Your Complete Resume And The Aid 309-2 Form Must Be Mailed Or Emailed To Otijobs@usaid.gov offerors Can Expect To Receive A Confirmation Email When Offer Materials Have Been Received. Offerors Should Retain For Their Records Copies Of All Enclosures Which Accompany Their Offers. This Solicitation In No Way Obligates Usaid To Award A Psc Contract, Nor Does It Commit Usaid To Pay Any Cost Incurred In The Preparation And Submission Of The Offer. offeror Resources Are Available At Https://otijobs.net/uspsc-application-guidance. Any Questions On This Solicitation May Be Directed To: oti Recruitment Team e-mail Address: Otijobs@usaid.gov website: Www.otijobs.net sincerely, maria Del Carmen Grizzard contracting Officer m/oaa/cps 2 | Page 7200aa25r00015 attachment I i. General Information 1. Solicitation No.: 7200aa25r00015 2. Issuance Date: December 23, 2024 3. Closing Date And Time For Receipt Of Offers: January 23, 2025, 1:00 Pm Eastern Time 4. Point Of Contact: Oti Recruitment Team, E-mail At Otijobs@usaid.gov. 5. Position Title: Country Representative 6. Market Value: This Position Has Been Designated At The Fs-02 Equivalent Level, Overseas Comparability Pay, Ocp, ($121,803-$178,873 Per Annum). Final Compensation Will Be Negotiated Within The Listed Market Value Based Upon Qualifications, Previous Relevant Experience And Work History, Salary And Educational Background. Salaries Over And Above The Pay Range Will Not Be Entertained Or Negotiated. please Be Advised Selectee(s) Will Be Required To Travel To Washington, Dc For Agency Onboarding Processing And Badging Regardless Of Place Of Performance. Uspscs With A Home Of Record Outside Of The 50 Mile Dc Radius, Per Agency Travel Policy, Will Be Reimbursed For Travel To The Official Usaid Worksite In Washington, Dc. In Order To Be Reimbursed, The Selectee Must Have A Travel Authorization (ta) Completed Prior To Traveling. For Uspscs Within The 50 Mile Dc Radius, Any Required Travel For The Purpose Of Completing The Onboarding And Badging Process Will Be A Personal Expense. Per Agency Regulations, Any Required Travel For Uspscs Within 50 Miles From An Employee’s Residence, Duty Station, Or Place Of Performance Will Be A Personal Expense. 7. Period Of Performance: One Year, With Four One-year Option Periods. start Date: Within 45 Days Of Receiving Notification That Required Security And Medical Clearances Have Been Obtained. 8. Place Of Performance: Angola overseas Uspscs May Be Authorized To Telework Or Remote Work Only From A Location Within The Country Of Performance, In Accordance With Mission Policy. Telework Or Remote Work From Outside The Country Of Performance May Only Be Authorized In Certain Situations In Accordance With The Terms And Conditions Of The Contract. 9. Eligible Offerors: United States Citizens 3 | Page 10. Security Level Required: Secret 11. Statement Of Duties position Description background usaid’s Office Of Transition Initiatives (oti) Is Seeking Highly Motivated, Highly Qualified Individuals Who Want The Opportunity To Help Support Rapid International Transition Programs For Priority Conflict-prone Countries. Created In 1994 As A Distinct Operating Unit Within Usaid, Oti Helps Local Partners Advance Peace And Democracy In Politically-transitioning Countries. In Support Of U.s. Foreign Policy, Oti Seizes Emerging Windows Of Opportunity In The Political Landscape To Promote Stability, Peace, And Democracy By Catalyzing Local Initiatives Through Adaptive And Agile Programming. countries Experiencing A Significant Political Transition In The Midst Of A Disaster Or Emerging From Civil Conflict Have Unique Needs That Cannot Be Fully Addressed By Traditional Disaster Relief. Timely And Effective Assistance To Promote And Consolidate Peaceful, Democratic Advances Can Make The Difference Between A Successful Or A Failed Transition. Oti Assists In Securing Peace By Aiding Indigenous, Mostly Non-governmental, Civil Society And Media Organizations. Oti Uses Such Mechanisms As Support For Re-integration Of Ex-combatants Into Civilian Society; Development Of Initiatives To Promote National Reconciliation; Identification Of Quick-impact Community Self-help Projects To Meet Urgent Economic Needs; And Aid To Independent Media Outlets And Community-based Organizations To Help Promote Informed Debate And Broaden Public Participation. to Respond Quickly And Effectively And Meet Its Program Objectives And Mandate Oti Retains A Group Of High Level Professionals And Experts Under U.s. Personal Services Contracts (uspscs). These Knowledgeable And Skilled Professionals Make Up The Vast Majority Of The Oti Work Force And Are At Its Forefront Implementing And Achieving The Office’s Programmatic Goals And Objectives.there Are Several Benefits That Uspscs May Participate In, Such As Partial Reimbursement For Health And Life Insurance Costs, As Well As Full Coverage Of Workers’ Compensation, Among Other Benefits. For More Complete Information On Uspsc Benefits, Please See Section Vi Of This Solicitation. oti’s Core Values: agility oti Addresses Complex Political Problems Through Context Analysis, Experimentation, And strategic Resource Use. Applying An Adaptive Mindset In Washington And The Field Accelerates Timely Positive Change. 4 | Page political oti Seeks To Understand How Power Is Created, Traded, And Facilitated, Requiring That We Acknowledge Our Privilege And The Limits Of Our Power. This Understanding Helps Us Act On Power Dynamics And Harness Them For Transformation. accountability oti Exhibits A Sense Of Ownership And Integrity In The Work We Do, And Holds A Sense Of Responsibility To Each Other, The Local Partners We Engage, The Policies And Programs We Advance With Our Implementing Partners, And The Taxpayer. curiosity oti’s Mission Demands Learning And Adaptation. Our Relentless Curiosity Drives Us To Wonder About People, Problems, And Possibilities. We Question The Status Quo, Seek To Understand Amid Uncertainty, And Treat Mistakes As A Compass Pointing Us Toward More Effective Approaches. diversity & Inclusion oti’s Ability To Achieve Its Mission And Live Out Its Values Is Propelled By Our Collective Responsibility To Create A Sense Of Belonging For All In Our Work Environment. Oti Values The Diversity Of Each Others’ Authentic Selves, Building A Foundation Of Trust And Respect. courage oti Embraces Our Engagements With One Another, Our Stakeholders, And Our Programs With Intentionality And Optimism. Achieving Our Mission Requires That We Take Risks And Tackle Difficult Conversations And Decisions. A Courageous Oti Is A Force For Positive Change. oti’s Deia Vision Statement: Oti Is A Collaborative Environment That Represents The Global Community At All Levels Of Our Organization. Uniting Diverse Backgrounds And Experiences, We Value Individual Expertise To Advance Peace And Democracy Around The World. values And Associated Behaviors That Will Enable This Vision Are: trust ● Model Open Communication, Active Listening And Candor. ● Believe Others When They Share Their Experiences. respect ● A Respectful Attitude Should Be Shown To Everyone. ● Allow For Others To Express Complete Opinion/thoughts Without Interruption, While Recognizing That There Are Other Perspectives And Lived Experiences. 5 | Page belonging (accessibility) ● Serve As An Ally To Those Who Feel Excluded (professionally, Socially, Personally, Etc.). ● Promote Togetherness And Acceptance Through Equitable Behavior. empathy ● Listen To Understand, Create Space To Be Real/feel. ● Remind Yourself To Be Conscious Of How Others May Feel Or Receive Your Words Self-awareness/accountability ● Supervisors Hold Their Peers To Account On Their Expectations And Behaviors. ● Seek Regular, Constructive Feedback To Understand How Your Words And Actions Affect And Influence Others, And How They Are Being Perceived And Interpreted. ● Acknowledge Unconscious Bias And Be Willing To Learn And Change Behavior When Confronted/corrected. for More Information About Oti And Its Country Programs Please See: https://www.usaid.gov/stabilization-and-transitions introduction the Country Representative Is A Member Of The Bureau For Conflict Prevention And Stabilization (cps)/oti Southern And East Africa (sea) Regional Team, Reports To The Oti Sea Regional Team Lead Or Designee, And Is Based In Angola. The Incumbent May Be Required To Travel Regionally As Necessary. The Country Representative’s Principal Responsibility Will Be Development, Oversight And Management Of Cps/oti's Angola Country Program. The Incumbent Will Be Called Upon To Represent Oti’s Mission And Programs To Senior-level Government Officials, In-country Visitors, Senior Officials From Other International Organizations, Bilateral Donors And Local Government Officials. core Functional Areas Of Responsibility duties And Responsibilities the Work Of The Country Representative Requires Teamwork, The Exercise Of Discretion, Judgment, And Personal Responsibility. As A Member Of A Highly Operational Office, You Are Willing And Able To Perform A Wide Range Of Administrative Functions To Help Ensure Programmatic Success. You Have A High Level Of Integrity And Attention To Detail To Ensure The Use Of Oti Systems And Procedures To Maintain Effective And Efficient Management Of Funds, Programming, And Monitoring And Evaluation. You Are Highly Flexible And Willing To Work Under Conditions Of Ongoing Change, And Remain Professional And Respectful Of Colleagues And Authority In A Diverse Workforce. You Place A Premium On The Building Of Positive Relationships With Your Respective Team In Washington, D.c., Colleagues In The Field, And With Key Stakeholders Both In And Outside Of Usaid. You Are Able To Prioritize And Complete Tasks Without Follow-up By The Supervisor, While Also Filling In Gaps As Needed To Ensure The Responsiveness Of The Team. You Are A Strategic 6 | Page thinker, Articulates Innovative Ideas, Presents Solutions, And Are A Positive Role Model For colleagues Both In And Outside Of Oti. You Are Also Committed To Upholding Usaid/oti’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, And Accessibility’s (deia) Vision And Values As Outlined In The Background. under The Direct Supervision Of The Washington-based Cps/oti Regional Team Leader For The Southern And East Africa Team Or His/her Designee, The Country Representative Will Perform The Following Duties: ● Manage A High-profile Program In A Dynamic Environment And Provide Strategic, Programmatic, And Operational Guidance To Oti’s Implementing Partners (contractors And/or Grantees) While Leveraging Critical Local Staff Input, And The Partner’s Role In Strategy Co-creation, To Ensure That Activities Are Contributing To Oti’s Program Objectives; ● Conceptualize And Design Program Strategies And Objectives In Close Coordination With Oti Staff In Washington And In The Field, The Embassy, Host Country Government, Implementing Partner Staff And Local Civil Society Actors Based On Political And Context Analysis And U.s. Government Policy; Initiate Strategy Reviews As Needed In Line With Changes In Context And Policy; ● Analyze, Synthesize And Report On Current Political Developments, Security Concerns, And Other Pertinent Information Required To Achieve Oti’s Program Objectives; Monitor Local And Regional Political Developments And Regularly Brief Oti And Partner Staff On Their Potential Programmatic Impact; ● Responsible For Managing Program Effectiveness; Ensuring Strategic Accountability; Setting Realistic Intended Program Results And Program Achievements By Utilizing Oti’s Programming Principles And Processes And Regularly Engaging With The Resources Available To Support And Measure Program Effectiveness; ● Articulate Program Strategy, As Well As Communicate And Coordinate Oti’s In-country Activities Between Oti And Its Implementing Partners, Usaid, The Embassy And Other Donor Organizations; Prepare And Disseminate Programmatic, Financial And Periodic Reports To Usaid/angola, Oti/washington And Other Organizations As Appropriate; ● Serve As Oti’s Primary Liaison With Usaid/angola Personnel, U.s. Embassy Staff, Host-country Government Officials, Un Organizations, Indigenous And International Non-governmental Organizations (ngos), And Other Stakeholder Organizations. Develop And Maintain Collaborative Relationships To Ensure Close Coordination At The Field Level, Identify The Widest Range Of Potential Local Partners And Opportunities, And Achieve Maximum Synergy With Other Programs; ● Build, Lead, Supervise, And Motivate A Team Composed Of Uspscs And A Significant Number Of Implementing Partner Staff In Angola. In Close Coordination With The 7 | Page Implementing Partner, Continuously Review And Design Staffing Plans To Meet Overall Program Objectives; Recruit, Train, Supervise, And Evaluate The Performance Of In-country Oti Staff. Maintain Staff Morale In A Difficult Security And Work Environment; ● Provide Recommendations To The Washington-based Contracting Officer Representative (cor) And/or The Regional Team Leader On Implementing Partner Performance, Budgets, Contract Modifications, Among Other Partner Related Issues; ● Provide Usaid Concurrence On All Implementing Partner Activities, Including Final Approval Of Grantees For Grants Under Contract, In Accordance With The Usaid’s Automated Directives System (ads); ● Ensure The Use Of Oti Systems And Procedures To Maintain Effective And Efficient Management Of Funds And Programming; ● Ensure That Oti’s Programs And Activities Are Monitored And Evaluated And That Lessons Learned Are Applied To Ongoing Or Future Activities; ● Prepare Operational Plans In Collaboration With The U.s. Embassy, Including Logistics And Property Use Guidelines, Closeout And Hand-over, Security Procedures, And Contingency And Evacuation Plans; Review And Concur On Oti Program Budgets For Field Operations; ● Ensure That All Oti Field Staff Adhere To In-country Security Guidelines Set By The U.s. Embassy Regional Security Officer And Other Organizations Such As The United Nations Or Host Government, As Appropriate; Coordinate Closely With Implementing Partner Senior Management To Provide Relevant Security Related Information From The Embassy; ● Travel Within The Country/region To Monitor And Assess Political Conditions, And Implementing Partner Operational Platforms, Meet With Potential Grantees, Senior Host-country Government And Other Program Counterparts, And Develop Recommendations To Respond To Evolving Dynamics; And, ● Serve On Temporary Details Within Oti, Other Usaid Bureaus/offices, Or Other U.s. Government (usg) Agencies Under This Scope Of Work For A Period Not To Exceed Six (6) Months. Duties Performed While On Detail Must Be Directly Related To The Scope Of Work, But May Not Be Directly Related To Oti Programs Or Activities. Contracting Officer (co) Approval Is Required For The Temporary Detail. Any Extension Past The Six (6) Months Requires Co Approval. supervisory Relationship: the Country Representative – Angola Will Report To Oti’s Washington-based Team Leader For The Southern And East Africa (sea) Regional Team Or His/her Designee. The Country Representative Is Expected To Take Initiative, Act Independently, And Manage His/her Tasks With Minimal Supervision. Though This Is A Senior Field-based Position, The Incumbent Is Expected To 8 | Page actively And Proactively Collaborate With Oti/washington Leadership, And To Fully Utilize, Embrace, And Become An Expert On Oti Systems And Processes. Failure To Adequately Perform The Scope Of Work Above And/or Failure To Take Direction From The Supervisor May Result In Corrective Actions, Including Denial Of Step Or Grade Increases, Extension Of Contract Probationary Periods, Performance Improvement Plans, And/or Termination For The Convenience Of Usaid/oti. supervisory Controls: at The Fs-02 Level, The Supervisor Provides Administrative Direction In Terms Of Broadly Defined Missions Or Functions. The Incumbent Independently Plans, Designs And Carries Out Projects, Studies, And Programs. Results Of The Work Are Considered Technically Authoritative. There Is No Higher Level Official Technically Responsible For Administering The Program/project. 12. Physical Demands: while In Angola, The Work Is Generally Sedentary And Does Not Pose Undue Physical Demands. However, The Position May Require Travel Throughout The Country Of Assignment, Which May Involve Some Additional Physical Exertion, Including Long Periods Of Standing, Walking Over Rough Terrain, Or Carrying Of Moderately Heavy Items (less Than 50 Pounds). 13. Work Environment: while At Post, The Work Is Generally Performed In An Office Environment. However, The Position Also Requires Travel Throughout The Region, Which May Additionally Involve Special Safety And/or Security Precautions, Wearing Of Protective Equipment, And Exposure To Severe Weather Conditions. ii. Minimum Qualifications Required For This Position (determines Basic Eligibility For The Position. Offerors Who Do Not Meet All Of The Education And Experience Factors Are Considered Not Qualified For The Position. See Detailed Instructions For Demonstrating Education/experience Under “submitting An Offer”) education/experience Required: at A Minimum, The Offeror Must Have: (1) A Master’s Degree With Seven (7) Years Of Work Experience; or a Bachelor’s Degree With Nine (9) Years Of Work Experience; or an Associate’s Degree With Ten (10) Years Of Work Experience; or 9 | Page a High School Diploma/equivalent With Eleven (11) Years Of Work Experience; And (2) Six (6) Years Of Project Management Experience With A U.s. Government Foreign Affairs Agency, Domestic Or International Assistance Organization, Or Non-governmental Organization In Community Development, Economic Development, Mediation/arbitration, Conflict Resolution, Democracy And Governance, International Law, Political Analysis, and/or Human Rights Activities; (3) Two (2) Years Of Overseas Field Experience (in Person Or Virtual). A Virtual Temporary Duty (tdy) Is Defined As Work That Would Have Been Conducted In An Overseas Location If Not For The Covid Pandemic; (4) Three (3) Years Of Supervisory Experience With At Least One Direct Report; (5) Demonstrated Experience Using Portuguese In A Professional Setting Is Preferred. iii. Evaluation And Selection Factors (determines Basic Eligibility For The Position. Offerors Who Do Not Meet All Of The Education And Experience Factors Are Considered Not Qualified For The Position.) the Government May Award A Contract Without Discussions With Offerors In Accordance With Far 52.215-1. The Co Reserves The Right At Any Point In The Evaluation Process To Establish A Competitive Range Of Offerors With Whom Negotiations Will Be Conducted Pursuant To Far 15.306(c). In Accordance With Far 52.215-1, If The Co Determines That The Number Of Offers That Would Otherwise Be In The Competitive Range Exceeds The Number At Which An Efficient Competition Can Be Conducted, The Co May Limit The Number Of Offerors In The Competitive Range To The Greatest Number That Will Permit An Efficient Competition Among The Most Highly Rated Offers. Far Provisions Of This Solicitation Are Available At https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far. selection Factors: (determines Basic Eligibility For The Position. Offerors Who Do Not Meet All Of The Selection Factors Are Considered Not Qualified For The Position.) ● Offeror Is A U.s. Citizen; ● Complete Resume Submitted. See Cover Page For Resume Requirements. Experience That Cannot Be Quantified Will Not Be Counted Towards Meeting The Solicitation Requirements; ● Supplemental Document Specifically Addressing How The Candidate Meets Each Of The Evaluation Factors Submitted; ● Ability To Obtain A Secret Level Security Clearance (note: Dual Citizens May Be Asked To Renounce Second-country Citizenship); ● Ability To Obtain A Department Of State Medical Clearance; 10 | Page ● Satisfactory Verification Of Academic Credentials. a Usaid Secret Level Security Clearance And Department Of State Medical Clearance Are Required Prior To Issuance Of The Contract For This Position. note: If A Full Security Investigation Package Is Not Submitted By The Selected Within 30 Days After It Is Requested, The Offer May Be Rescinded. If A Security Clearance Is Not Able To Be Obtained Within Four Months After The Selected Submits The Initial Security Clearance Documentation, The Offer May Be Rescinded. note: The Selected Must Obtain Department Of State Medical Clearance Within Four Months after Offer Acceptance. If Medical Clearance Is Not Obtained Within This Period, The Offer May Be Rescinded. due To Anticipated Program Needs, Individuals Should Be Able To Travel To Post Within 60 Days After A Contract Is Awarded. evaluation Factors: (used To Determine The Competitive Ranking Of Qualified Offerors In Comparison To Other Offerors. The Factors Are Listed In Priority Order From Highest To Least.) offerors Should Cite Specific, Illustrative Examples For Each Factor. Responses Will Be Rated Using The Point System Described Below. Failure To Fully Respond To Each Element Of Each Evaluation Factor Will Result In A Reduction Of Points Awarded. Responses Must Be Limited To 500 Words Per Factor. Any Additional Words Above The Limit Will Neither Be Read Nor Scored. factor #1 Demonstrated Experience In The Management Of Political Transition, Political Reform, Or Similar Programs In High-visibility And High-pressure Environments, Including Transitional, Crisis, Or Conflict Zones. factor #2 Demonstrated Experience Developing Strategies For Programs That Will Respond To At Least One Of The Following Problem Sets: Violence Prevention, Post-conflict, Political Transition, Democracy-building, And/or Humanitarian Assistance. factor #3 Demonstrated Experience Using Political Analysis To Inform Programming Policy, Strategies, And Objectives, Especially In Conflict-prone Environments. basis Of Rating: Offerors Who Clearly Meet The Education/experience Requirements And Selection Factors 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. Be Sure To Include Your Name And The Announcement Number At The Top Of Each Additional Page. Failure To Specifically Address The Selection And/or 11 | Page 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 – 25 factor #2 – 25 factor #3 – 20 total Possible – 70 Points interview Performance – 30 Points satisfactory Professional Reference Checks – Pass/fail (no Points Assigned) total Possible Points: 100 the Most Qualified Offerors May Be Interviewed, Required To Provide A Writing Sample, And Demonstrate An Ability To Operate Commonly Used Office Applications. Oti Will Not Pay For Any Expenses Associated With The Interviews. In Addition, Offers (written Materials And Interviews) Will Be Evaluated Based On Content As Well As On The Offerors Writing, Presentation, And Communication Skills. In The Event That An Offeror Has Fully Demonstrated Their Qualifications And There Are No Other Competitive Offerors, Oti Reserves The Right To Forgo The Interview Process. Professional References And Academic Credentials Will Be Evaluated For Offerors Being Considered For Selection. Offerors Must Submit At Least Three (3) Professional References, One (1) Of Which Must Be A Current Or Former Supervisor. Oti Reserves The Right To Contact Previous Employers To Verify Employment History. If The Offeror Had A Previous Position With Usaid, The Tec And/or Co Are Encouraged To Obtain Reference Checks From The Previous Supervisor(s) Or Co(s). See Ads 309.3.1.11.a.4 iv. Submitting An Offer offers Must Be Received By The Closing Date And Time At The Address Specified In Section I, Item 3, And Submitted To The Point Of Contact In Section I, Item 4. qualified Offerors Are Required To Submit: 1. Complete Resume. In Order To Fully Evaluate Your Offer, Your Resume Must Include: (a) Paid And 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 All Overseas Field 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. (b) Specific Duties Performed That Fully Detail The Level And Complexity Of The Work. 12 | Page (c) Names And Contact Information (phone And Email) Of Your Current And/or Previous Supervisor(s). (d) Education And Any Other Qualifications Including Job-related Training Courses, Job-related Skills, Or Job-related Honors, Awards Or Accomplishments. (e) U.s. Citizenship. your Resume Should Contain Explicit Information To Make A Valid Determination That You Fully Meet The Minimum Qualification 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. 2. Supplemental Document Specifically Addressing: each Of The Three (3) Evaluation Factors Shown In The Solicitation. Responses Must Be Limited To 500 Words Per 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 Received That Are Relevant To Each Factor. 3. Offeror Information For Personal Services Contracts Form Aid 309-2. Offerors Are Required To Complete And Sign The Form. The Form Can Be Found At Https://www.usaid.gov/forms. We Are Currently Accepting Electronic Signatures On Te Aid 309-2 Form. additional Documents Submitted Will Not Be Accepted. to Ensure Consideration Of Offers For The Intended Position, Offers Must Prominently Reference The Solicitation Number In The Offer Submission. offeror Resources Are Available At https://otijobs.net/uspsc-application-guidance. Document Submittals Via Email: Otijobs@usaid.gov please Note In Your Document Submission Where You Heard About This Position. Note Regarding Government Obligations For This Solicitation this Solicitation In No Way Obligates Usaid To Award A Psc Contract, Nor Does It Commit Usaid To Pay Any Cost Incurred In The Preparation And Submission Of The Offer. 13 | Page All Qualified Offerors Will Be Considered Regardless Of Age, Race, Color, Sex, Creed, National Origin, Lawful Political Affiliation, Non-disqualifying Disability, Marital Status, Sexual Orientation, Affiliation With An Employee Organization, Or Other Non-merit Factor. v. List Of Required Forms Prior To Award once The Contracting Officer (co) Informs The Successful Offeror About Being Selected For A Contract Award, The Co Will Provide The Successful Offeror Instructions About How To Complete And Submit The Following Forms. Forms Outlined Below Can Found At Http://www.usaid.gov/forms/ 1. Declaration For Federal Employment (of-306). 2. Medical History And Examination Form (ds-1843). 3. Questionnaire For Sensitive Positions (for National Security) (sf-86), Or Questionnaire For Non-sensitive Positions (sf-85). 4. Finger Print Card (fd-258). vi. Benefits And Allowances as A Matter Of Policy, And As Appropriate, A Uspsc Is Normally Authorized The Following Benefits And Allowances: 1. Benefits: a) Employer's Fica Contribution b) Contribution Toward Health & Life Insurance c) Pay Comparability Adjustment d) Annual Increase (pending A Satisfactory Performance Evaluation) e) Eligibility For Worker's Compensation f) Annual And Sick Leave g) Paid Parental Leave h) Relocation Expense Benefit 2. Allowances: section Numbers Refer To Rules From The Department Of State Standardized Regulations (government Civilians Foreign Areas), Available At https://aoprals.state.gov/content.asp?content_id=282&menu_id=101 (a) Post Differential Chapter 500 And Tables In Chapter 900. (b) Living Quarters Allowance Section 130. (c) Temporary Lodging Allowance Section 120. (d) Post Allowance Section 220. (e) Supplemental Post Allowance Section 230. (f) Payments During Evacuation Section 600. 14 | Page (g) Education Allowance Section 270. (h) Separate Maintenance Allowance Section 260. (i) Danger Pay Allowance Section 650. (j) Education Travel Section 280. vii. Taxes uspscs Are Required To Pay Federal Income Taxes, Fica, Medicare And Applicable State Income Taxes. viii. Usaid Regulations, Policies And Contract Clauses Pertaining To Pscs usaid Regulations And Policies Governing Uspsc Awards Are Available At These Sources: 1. Usaid Acquisition Regulation (aidar), Appendix D, “direct Usaid Contracts With A U.s. Citizen Or A U.s. Resident Alien For Personal Services Abroad,” Including Contract Clause “general Provisions,” Available At https://www.usaid.gov/ads/policy/300/aidar. 2. Contract Cover Page Form Aid 309-1 Available At Https://www.usaid.gov/forms. one Base Year Table – Country Representative item no (a) services (description) qty unit unit Price (b) (c) (d) (e) amo unt (f) 000 1 base Year 1 - Compensation 1 Lot $____ award Type: Cost product Service Code: R497 accounting Info: [insert From Phoenix] fringe Benefits/other Direct Costs (odcs) award Type: Cost product Service Code: R497 accounting Info: [insert From Phoenix] $____ total Estimated Cost $____ four Option Years Table- Country Representative 15 | Page ite m no (a) services (description) qty unit unit Price (b) (c) (d) (e) amount (f) 100 1 option Period (op) 1 - 1 Lot $____ compensation Award Type: Cost product Service Code: R497 accounting Info: [insert From Phoenix] $____ 200 1 op 1 - Odcs award Type: Cost product Service Code: R497 accounting Info: [insert From Phoenix] op 2 - Compensation award Type: Cost product Service Code: R497 accounting Info: [insert From Phoenix] 1 Lot $____ op 2 - Odcs award Type: Cost product Service Code: R497 accounting Info: [insert From Phoenix] $____ 300 1 option Period (op) 3 - 1 Lot $____ compensation Award Type:cost product Service Code: R497 accounting Info: [insert From Phoenix] op 3 - Odcs award Type: Cost product Service Code: R497 accounting Info: [insert From Phoenix] $____ 400 1 option Period (op) 4 - 1 Lot $____ compensation Award Type: Cost product Service Code: R497 accounting Info: [insert From Phoenix] op 4 - Odcs award Type: Cost product Service Code: R497 $____ 16 | Page accounting Info: [insert From Phoenix] total Estimated Cost [base + Options] $____ 3. Acquisition And Assistance Policy Directives/contract Information Bulletins (aapds/cibs) For Personal Services Contracts With Individuals Available At Http://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs. 4. Ethical Conduct. By The Acceptance Of A Usaid Personal Services Contract As An Individual, The Contractor Will Be Acknowledging Receipt Of The “standards Of Ethical Conduct For Employees Of The Executive Branch,” Available From The U.s. Office Of government Ethics, In Accordance With General Provision 2 And 5 Cfr 2635. See Https://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/oge%20regulations aapds And Cibs Contain Changes To Usaid Policy And General Provisions In Usaid Regulations And Contracts. Please Refer To Http://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs#psc To Determine Which Aapds And Cibs Apply To This Contract. 5. Psc Ombudsman The Psc Ombudsman Serves As A Resource For Any Personal Services Contractor Who Has Entered Into A Contract With The United States Agency For International Development And Is Available To Provide Clarity On Their Specific Contract With The Agency. Please Visit Our Page For Additional Information: https://www.usaid.gov/partner-with-us/acquisition-assistance-ombudsman/psc-ombudsman The Psc Ombudsman May Be Contacted Via: Pscombudsman@usaid.gov. 6. Far Provisions Incorporated By Reference 52.204-27 prohibition On The Bytedance covered Application (date) aapd 06-10 – Psc Medical Expense Payment Responsibility general Provision 28, Medical Expense Payment Responsibility (october 2006) (a) Definitions. Terms Used In This General Provision Are Defined In 16 Fam 116 Available At Http://www.state.gov/m/a/dir/regs/fam/16fam/index.htm. Note: Personal Services Contractors Are Not Eligible To Participate In The Federal Employees Health Programs. 17 | Page (b) Medical Evacuation (medevac) Services – Please See Attachment 2 To This Solicitation For Information On Aapd No. 18-02. (c) When The Contractor Or Eligible Family Member Is Covered By Health Insurance, That Insurance Is The Primary Payer For Medical Services Provided To That Contractor Or Eligible Family Member(s) Both In The United States And Abroad. The Primary Insurer’s Liability Is Determined By The Terms, Conditions, Limitations, And Exclusions Of The Insurance Policy. When The Contractor Or Eligible Family Member Is Not Covered By Health Insurance, The Contractor Is The Primary Payer For The Total Amount Of Medical Costs Incurred And The U.s. Government Has No Payment Obligation (see Paragraph (f) Of This Provision). (d) Usaid Serves As A Secondary Payer For Medical Expenses Of The Contractor And Eligible Family Members Who Are Covered By Health Insurance, Where The Following Conditions Are Met: (1) The Illness, Injury, Or Medical Condition Giving Rise To The Expense Is Incurred, Caused, Or Materially Aggravated While The Eligible Individual Is Stationed Or Assigned Abroad; (2) The Illness, Injury, Or Medical Condition Giving Rise To The Expense Required Or Requires hospitalization And The Expense Is Directly Related To The Treatment Of Such Illness, Injury, Or Medical Condition, Including Obstetrical Care; And (3) The Office Of Medical Services (m/med) Or A Foreign Service Medical Provider (fsmp) Determines That The Treatment Is Appropriate For, And Directly Related To, The Illness, Injury, Or Medical Condition. (e) The Mission Director May, On The Advice Of M/med Or An Fsmp At Post, Authorize Medical Travel For The Contractor Or An Eligible Family Member In Accordance With The General Provision 10, Travel And Transportation Expenses (july 1993), Section (i) Entitled “emergency And Irregular Travel And Transportation.” In The Event Of A Medical Emergency, When Time Does Not Permit Consultation, The Mission Director May Issue A Travel Authorization Form Or Medical Services Authorization Form Ds-3067, Provided That The Fsmp Or Post Medical Advisor (pma) Is Notified As Soon As Possible Following Such An Issuance. The Contractor Must Promptly File A Claim With His Or Her Medevac Insurance Provider And Repay To Usaid Any Amount The Medevac Insurer Pays For Medical Travel, Up To The Amount Usaid Paid Under This Section. The Contractor Must Repay Usaid For Medical Costs Paid By The Medevac Insurer In Accordance With Sections (f) And (g) Below. In Order For Medical Travel To Be An Allowable Cost Under General Provision 10, The Contractor Must Provide Usaid Written Evidence That Medevac Insurance Does Not Cover These Medical Travel Costs. (f) If The Contractor Or Eligible Family Member Is Not Covered By Primary Health Insurance, The Contractor Is The Primary Payer For The Total Amount Of Medical Costs Incurred. In The Event Of A Medical Emergency, The Medical And Health Program May Authorize Issuance Of Form Ds-3067, Authorization For Medical Services For Employees And/or Dependents, To Secure Admission To A Hospital Located Abroad For The Uninsured Contractor Or Eligible Family Member. In That Case, The Contractor Will Be Required To Reimburse Usaid In Full For Funds Advanced By Usaid Pursuant To The Issuance Of The Authorization. The Contractor May Reimburse Usaid Directly Or Usaid May Offset 18 | Page the Cost From The Contractor’s Invoice Payments Under This Contract, Any Other Contract The Individual Has With The U.s. Government, Or Through Any Other Available Debt Collection Mechanism. (g) When Usaid Pays Medical Expenses (e.g., Pursuant To Form Ds-3067, Authorization For Medical Services For Employees And/or Dependents), Repayment Must Be Made To Usaid Either By Insurance Payment Or Directly By The Contractor, Except For The Amount Of Such Expenses Usaid Is Obligated To Pay Under This Provision. The Contracting Officer Will Determine The Repayment Amount In Accordance With The Terms Of This Provision And The Policies And Procedures For Employees Contained In 16 Fam 521. When Usaid Pays The Medical Expenses, Including Medical Travel Costs (see Section (e) Above), Of An Individual (either The Contractor Or An Eligible Family Member) Who Is Covered By Insurance, That Individual Promptly Must Claim His Or Her Benefits Under Any Applicable Insurance Policy Or Policies. As Soon As The Individual Receives The Insurance Payment, The Contractor Must Reimburse Usaid For The Full Amount That Usaid Paid On The Individual’s Behalf Or The Repayment Amount Determined By The Contracting Officer In Accordance With This Paragraph, Whichever Is Less. If An Individual Is Not Covered By Insurance, The Contractor Must Reimburse Usaid For The Entire Amount Of All Medical Expenses And Any Travel Costs The Contractor Receives From His/her Medevac Provider. (h) In The Event That The Contractor Or Eligible Family Member Fails To Recover Insurance Payments Or Transfer The Amount Of Such Payments To Usaid Within 90 Days, Usaid Will Take Appropriate Action To Collect The Payments Due, Unless Such Failure Is For Reasons Beyond The Control Of The Uspsc/dependent. (i) Before Departing Post Or Terminating The Contract, The Contractor Must Settle All Medical Expense And Medical Travel Costs. If The Contractor Is Insured, He Or She Must Provide Proof To The Contracting Officer That Those Insurance Claims Have Been Submitted To The Insurance Carrier(s) And Sign A Repayment Agreement To Repay To Usaid Any Amounts Paid By The Insurance Carrier(s). 19 | Page attachment Ii title 48 Of The Code Of Federal Regulations (cfr) Chapter 7. usaid Acquisition Regulation (aidar) appendix D – Direct Usaid Contracts With A U.s. Citizen Or A U.s. Resident Alien For Personal Services Abroad gp 25. Medical Evacuation (medevac) Services (dec 2019) a Contractor Who Is Required To Relocate Abroad And Accompanying Eligible Family Members; Or A Contractor On Official Travel Status Abroad On Temporary Duty Or Training, Will Be Provided Medevac Services Through The Department Of State, Bureau Of Medical Services, Similar To That Provided To U.s. Government Employees In 16 Fam 300 Medical Travel. Medevac Costs That Will Be Covered By Usaid Include Travel And Per Diem, But Do Not Include Medical Care Costs. to Be Eligible For Medevac Services Covered By The Department Of State Medevac Program, The Contractor And Accompanying Eligible Family Members Must Obtain And Maintain International Health Insurance Coverage In Accordance With The Clause Of The Contract Entitled, “insurance.” gp 29. Incentive Awards (dec 2019) the Contractor Is Eligible To Receive Certain Monetary And Non-monetary Usaid Incentive Awards In Accordance With The Aidar And Usaid Internal Policy. 20 | Page