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U.s. Department Of State bureau Of International Narcotics And Law Enforcement Affairs (inl) you Have Received This "personal Services Contractor” (psc) Solicitation Through The Department Of State (dos) Internet Site. If You Have Any Questions Regarding This Psc, You May Contact The Dos Official Named In This Solicitation. The Department Is Not Responsible For Any Data And/or Text Not Received When Retrieving This Document Electronically. Amendments To Solicitation Documents Generally Contain Information Critical To The Submission Of An Application. position Title: Design, Monitoring And Evaluation (dme) Project Advisor location: Mexico City, Mexico salary Level: Fs-02 - $101,395 - $148,902 (equivalent Gs-14) period Of Performance: The Period Of Performance For This Contract Is Twelve (12) Months From The Date Of Award With Four (4) Optional One-year Extensions. issuance Date: January 13, 2025 closing Date: January 24, 2025 closing Time: 3:00 Pm Et solicitation Number: Psc-25-014-inl job Description: See Below dear Prospective Offerors: the Department Of State Is Seeking Offers From Qualified U.s. Citizens To Provide Personal Services For The Subject Position Under A Personal Services Contract, As Described In This Solicitation. Submittals Must Be In Accordance With The Attached Information At The Place And Time Specified. Applicants Interested In Applying For This Position Must Submit The Following Materials: 1. Form Sf 171 (completed And Signed) 2. Complete Resume. In Order To Fully Evaluate Your Offer Your Resume Must Include: a. Paid A 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 Any Overseas 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: Resume Must Contain Explicit Information To Make A Valid Determination That The Candidate Meets The Experience Requirements As Stated In This Solicitation. This Information Needs To Be Clearly Identified In The Resume. Failure To Provide Explicit Information To Determine Qualifications For The Position Will Result In Loss Of Full Consideration. 3. Evaluation Factor Document Specifically Addressing: Each Of The Evaluation Factors Shown In The Solicitation Below. Responses Must Be Limited To 500 Words Per Evaluation 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 Receive That Are Relevant To Each Factor. 4. Professional References: Three (3) Names And Contact Information (phone And Email) Of Current And/or Previous Supervisors To Serve As Professional References. additional Documents Submitted Will Not Be Accepted. Incomplete Or Late Offers Will Not Be Considered. Complete Applications Must Be Emailed To: dominique Chittum, U.s. Department Of State, Inl/ex/gapp, Chittumda@state.gov sincerely, margaret Renee Gaudreau contracting Officer, U.s. Department Of State subject a Solicitation For A Personal Services Contractor (psc), Department Of State (dos), Bureau For International Narcotics And Law Enforcement Affairs (inl). the United States Government (usg), Represented By The Dos, Seeks Applications From Us Citizens Interested In Providing Psc Services As Described In This Solicitation. pre-award Ethical Responsibilities Of Psc (jun 2011) this Solicitation May Result In The Award Of One Or More Personal Services Contracts As Defined In Far 2.101. Prior To Contract Award, All Offerors Or Quotes Must Advise The Cognizant Contracting Officer If They Have A Personal Conflict Of Interest, Such As A Financial Conflict, That Would Prevent Them From Either Meeting The Requirements Of The Clause Entitled, “post-award Ethical Responsibilities Of Personal Services Contractors,” Or Otherwise Objectively Performing Their Contractual Duties Upon Contract Award. how To Apply offerors Proposal Shall Be In Accordance With The Requirements Stated In This Solicitation At The Place And Time Specified. A Proposal Will Be Determined Non-responsive And Ineligible For Consideration Unless All Required Documents And Information Are Included In The Submission. Offerors Shall Ensure Their Resume Demonstrates Their Possession Of The Minimum Qualifications Outlined In This Solicitation, As Well As Their Ability To Fulfill All Required Duties. The Government Is Not Responsible For Any Costs Incurred By The Offeror During The Solicitation Process. note Regarding Government Obligations For This Solicitation this Solicitation In No Way Obligates The Department Of State To Award A Psc Contract, Nor Does It Commit The Department Of State To Pay Any Cost Incurred In The Preparation And Submission Of The Application. proposals Must Include The Following And Not Exceed Twenty (20) Pages (additional Pages Will Not Be Accepted Or Reviewed): 1. Form Sf 171 (completed And Signed) 2. Resume 3. Evaluation Factor Responses 4. Three (3) Names And Contact Information (phone And Email) Of Current And/or Previous Supervisors To Serve As Professional References. 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. Additional Documents Submitted Beyond The Requirements Will Not Be Accepted Or Reviewed. *** One Pdf Attachment Is Highly Recommended veteran’s Preference veteran’s Preference Is Not Applicable To This Position Therefore Do Not Submit Dd-214. all Qualified Applicants Will Be Considered Regardless Of Age, Race, Color, Sex, Creed, National Origin, Lawful Political Affiliation, Nondisqualifying Disability, Marital Status, Sexual Orientation, Affiliation With An Employee Organization, Or Other Non-merit Factor. equal Employment Opportunity Policy - The United States Government Does Not Discriminate In Employment On The Basis Of Race, Color, Religion, Sex (including Pregnancy And Gender Identity), National Origin, Political Affiliation, Sexual Orientation, Marital Status, Disability, Genetic Information, Age, Membership In An Employee Organization, Retaliation, Parental Status, Military Service Or Other Non-merit Factor. submit Proposal Via E-mail To The Attention Of: inl/dominique Chittum e-mail: Chittumda@state.gov direct Questions Regarding This Solicitation To: inl/dominique Chittum e-mail: Chittumda@state.gov inl Will Not Accept Proposals Beyond The Closing Time/date; Unless It Can Be Determined Dos Mishandled The Proposal. general Statement Of The Purpose Of This Contract mission Of The U.s. Department Of State: The U.s. Department Of State Is The Lead Institution For The Conduct Of American Diplomacy And The Secretary Of State Is The President’s Principal Foreign Policy Advisor. The Department Of State’s Mission Is To Advance U.s. National Security Interests, Fight Terrorism, Protect U.s. Interests Abroad, And Implement Foreign Policy Initiatives That Build A Freer, Prosperous, And Secure World. mission Of The Bureau Of International Narcotics And Law Enforcement Affairs Inl): Inl Is Under The Under Secretary For Democracy And Human Rights (j) And Works To Keep Americans Safe At Home By Countering International Crime, Illegal Drugs, And Instability Abroad. Inl Helps Countries Deliver Justice And Fairness By Strengthening Their Police, Courts, And Corrections Systems. These Efforts Reduce The Amount Of Crime And Illegal Drugs Reaching U.s. Shores. this Position Is Located In The Inl Section Of The U.s. Embassy In Mexico City. The Purpose Of This Personal Services Contract (psc) Is To Provide Strategic Guidance, Management, And Technical Support To Ensure The Successful Planning, Implementation, Monitoring, And Evaluation Of Inl Mexico Projects And Measure Them Against Overarching Inl Goals. This Role Will Integrate Design And Evaluation Expertise With Project Management Skills To Enhance Project Effectiveness, Efficiency, And Impact. The Position Will Report To The Us Direct Hire Foreign Service Officer Policy Unit Chief And Work Closely With Project Teams, Stakeholders, And Partners To Ensure The Successful Delivery Of Project Objectives. The Psc Will Oversee And Mentor The Design, Monitoring, And Evaluation Specialists, And Lead The Design And Implementation Of Policies, Processes, And Guidance On Project And Program Dme Such That Inl-mexico Foreign Assistance Projects And Programs Are Maximally Effective And Meet Inl Dme Requirements. duties & Responsibilities under The Direct Supervision Of The Policy Unit Chief Or His/her Designee, The Dme Project Advisor Will Perform The Following Duties: 1. Provide Direction, Oversight, And Supervision Of Dme Staff (consisting Of Up To 5 Locally Employed Staff (le Staff), And 2 Third Party Contractors (tpcs) That Work On The Team As Monitoring And Evaluation Specialists), And Serve As The Direct Superior Of The One Le Staff M&e Supervisor. 2. Lead The Development Of Evaluations, Indicators, Surveys, And Learning Practices For Inl-mexico Projects And Programs And Goals. 3. Ensure Robust Project Management Practices Throughout The Project Lifecycle. 4. Design And Update Policies, Processes, And Systems For Effective Project And Program Review. 5. Collaborate With Inl-mexico Staff And Leadership To Gain Support For Dme Processes. 6. Design And Maintain Systems For Accurate And Efficient Reporting To Meet Standard And Ad-hoc Requirements. 7. Support Project Proposal Development, Including Needs Assessments, Theory Of Change, And Logical Frameworks. 8. Ensure Alignment Of Project Goals With Organizational And Department Priorities. 9. Assist Implementing Partners In Reporting Valid And Useful Information In Inl’s Systems Of Record. 10. Analyze And Report On Project Data To Recommend Performance Improvements. 11. Develop Relationships With Government Of Mexico Officials And Provide Technical Assistance To Improve Data Capacity. 12. Prepare And Present Reports On Indicator Performance And Findings To Stakeholders. 13. Review And Assess Monitoring Approaches, Indicators, And Evaluation Methods In Project Applications. 14. Serve As A Liaison To Dme Teams In Other Inl Overseas Sections And In Washington. 15. Conduct And Document Program And Project Level Reviews And Identify Needs For Course Correction. 16. Serve As Contracting Officer’s Representative (cor) On Dme Related Contracts (i.e. Field Research, Project Level Studies). 17. Coordinate Site Visits For Data Quality Assessments Of Implementing Partners/organizations. 18. Serve As A Key Interlocutor Between The Dme Team And Inl Program Teams, Ensuring Adherence To Dme Requirements. 19. When Required, Perform The Role Of Duty Officer. 20. Perform Other Duties As Requested And Assigned That Are Directly Related To This Statement Of Work. trainings & Distance Learning Courses 1. Completes All On-line Training Mandated By The Department Of State (e.g., Ct401 (counter Threat Awareness Training), Ethics) Within 120 Days Of Contract Start Date. 2. Completes The Mandatory Foreign Affairs Counter-threat (fact) Course (ct650) Prior To Deployment To Post. 3. Completes The Introduction To Working In An Embassy (pn113) Distance-learning (dl) Course Through The Foreign Service Institute (fsi) Within The First Six (6) Months Of Arriving At Post. 4. Completes The Inl Pre-deployment Program (prep) Course Prior To Deployment To Post (unless Waived By The Inl Director Due To The Incumbent’s Past Experience Or Timing). place Of Performance & Travel Requirements the Place Of Performance For This Position Is Us Embassy Mexico City, Mexico. Travel Up To 25 Percent Of The Time To Regional Security Office (rso) Authorized Locations In Mexico, The United States, And Occasionally The Region Will Be Required. relationships the Dme Project Advisor Will Serve Under The Day-to-day Direction Of The Policy Unit Chief In Inl-mexico. This Position Supervises The Dme Team, Which Is Currently Five Le Staff. the Contract Administrator Shall Be The Inl Contracting Officer In Washington. In No Instance Shall The Policy Unit Chief Or Any Other Individual Be Authorized To Alter Or Modify The Terms And Conditions Of The Contract Or Waive The Government's Requirements, Price, Delivery, Or Other Terms And Conditions. The Contracting Officer Must Authorize Such Changes In Writing. the Policy Unit Chief Will Provide Yearly Performance Reviews To The Inl/ex/gapp Contracting Officer In Washington, D.c. To Contribute To The Incumbent’s Official Yearly Review. complexity this Position Involves Managing And Providing Dme Technical Expertise For A Wide Portfolio Of Programs And Projects In Inl-mexico Simultaneously. The Ability To Perform Complex Analysis, Explain Dme Concepts Clearly And Concisely, Meet Short Deadlines, Coordinate Between Many Stakeholders, And Multi-task Successfully Is Essential. duties Are Significantly Varied And Require Many Different Unrelated Processes And Methods That Are Applied To A Broad Range Of Problems/situations That Require A Substantial Depth Of Analysis. Decisions That Must Be Made Involve Major Areas Of Uncertainty In Approach, Methodology, Interpretation And Evaluating Processes. There Are Continuing Changes In Programming, Dme Requirements, Partner Capacity For Dme, And Political Circumstances Enabling Or Restricting Programming And Dme Efforts. The Work Requires Developing New Techniques And Establishing Criteria. Incumbents Typically Identify And Develop Ways To Resolve Problems Or Cope With Issues Which Directly Affect The Ongoing Relationships With Partners And The Ability To Gather And Use Meaningful Results Data. scope & Effectiveness the Psc Performs Broad Range Of Tasks And Assignment Related To The Dme Of Inl’s Programs And Projects. Assignments For These Tasks May Often Be Self-generated And In Response To Broader Dme Needs, Requirements, And Efforts In Inl-mexico. Knowledge And Professional Experience Supporting Dme In International Development Contexts, Coupled With Subject Matter Familiarity With Inl’s Key Focus Areas, Is Necessary To Support The Results-based Management Of Inl-mexico’s Programming. An Effective Psc Will Also Contribute To Inl-mexico's And Inl’s Bureau-wide Culture Changes And Adoption Of Measures To Use Evidence And Data To Inform Policy And Programming. period Of Performance the Period Of Performance For This Contract Is Twelve (12) Months From The Date Of Award With Four (4) Optional One-year Extensions. minimum Qualifications 1. U.s. Citizenship With The Ability To Obtain And Maintain Department Of State Secret Level Security Clearance, Medical Clearance, And Ethics Clearance (if Applicable). (security Clearance Upgrade To Top Secret Level May Be Required.) 2. Bachelor’s Degree From An Accredited Institution And A Minimum Of Five (5) Years Of Experience In Relevant Fields: Performing Design, Monitoring And Evaluation Duties Related To Foreign Assistance Programs; Project Management And Identifying Business Needs And Determining Solutions To Problems Related To Improving Implementation Of Dme; Or, a. A Master’s Degree From An Accredited Institution And A Minimum Of Three (3) Years Of Experience In Relevant Fields: Performing Design, Monitoring And Evaluation Duties Related To Foreign Assistance Programs; Project Management And Identifying Business Needs And Determining Solutions To Problems Related To Improving Implementation Of Dme. 3. Active Project Management Professional (pmp) Certification Issued By The Project Management Institute (pmi). 4. A Minimum Of Two (2) Years Of Experience In A Supervisory Or Managerial Role, Leading And Managing A Team Of At Least Three Direct Reports. 5. Demonstrated Ability To Organize, Manage, And Present Complex Information In A Clear And Understandable Way. 6. Demonstrated Knowledge Of Monitoring And Evaluation Methodologies, Frameworks, And Best Practices. evaluation Criteria (used To Determine The Competitive Ranking Of Qualified Offerors In Comparison To Other Offerors.) Offerors Should Cite Specific, Illustrative Examples For Each Factor. Responses Must Be Limited To 500 Words Per Factor. Any Additional Words Above The Limit Will Neither Be Read Nor Scored. factor 1: Expertise In Design, Monitoring And Evaluation (20 Points) demonstrated Expertise In Designing, Monitoring, And Evaluating Complex International Programs To Achieve Policy Goals. Demonstrated Familiarity With Results-based Project And Program Management Approaches, Including Knowledge Of Two Or More Monitoring, Evaluation, And Learning Approaches And Terminology. Demonstrated Ability To Articulate Root-causes Of Target Problems, Logical Theories Of Change, Intended Short- And Long-term Results Of Projects, And Valid Signals Of Change (indicators). Demonstrated Experience Supporting The Utilization Of Evidence, Findings, And Recommendations From Monitoring And Evaluation Effort To Change A Project Course. Experience With Foreign Assistance Projects Is Preferred But Not Required. factor 2: Expertise In Project Management (20 Points) demonstrated Experience With Diverse Project Types And Different Phases Of The Project Lifecycle. Proven Ability To Develop Comprehensive Project Proposals, Including Logical Frameworks And Theories Of Change. Demonstrated Experience In Financial Management, Including Budget Planning, Monitoring, And Reporting. Proficiency In Identifying Potential Project Risks And Developing Mitigation Strategies. factor 3: Expertise In Business Analytics, Data Analytics, And Information management Systems (15 Points) demonstrated Expertise In Analyzing And Interpreting Data To Make Informed Decisions, Optimizing And Improving Dme Processes And Performance. Proven Expertise In Utilizing Data To Make Informed Decisions On A Project Or Program Success And Recommending Corrective Actions. Demonstrated Ability To Work With Current Technologies, To Research, Investigate, And Communicate Complex Issues In A Timely And Concise Manner, Orally And In Writing, And To Integrate Evidence Into Advice. factor 4: Collaboration And Leadership (15 Points) demonstrated Ability To Work Collaboratively With And Resolve Challenging Situations Among Different Offices, Agencies And Stakeholders. Demonstrated Successful Supervisory Experience In The Project Management Field, Of Personnel At Different Levels Of Knowledge And Specialization, Preferably In A Multicultural Environment. Demonstrated Experience In Effectively Coordinating And Managing Teams As They Work Across Multiple Projects With Competing Priorities Under Deadlines. The Ability To Speak And Write Spanish At A Professional Level Is Preferred. basis Of Rating: Offerors Who Clearly Meet The Education/experience Requirements 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. Failure To Specifically Address The 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 – 20 factor #2 – 20 factor #3 – 15 factor #4 – 15 total Possible – 70 Points interview Performance – 30 Points satisfactory Professional Reference Checks – Pass/fail (no Points Assigned) past Performance Evaluation Of Applicant’s Ability To Perform Under The Contract. In Conducting The Evaluation, The U.s. Government Reserves The Right To Utilize All Evaluation Information Available At The Time Of Evaluation, Whether Provided By The Applicant Or Obtained From Other Sources. total Possible Points: 100 the Most Qualified Candidates May Be Interviewed, Required To Provide A Writing Sample, And Demonstrate An Ability To Operate Commonly Used Office Applications. Inl Will Not Pay For Any Expenses Associated With The Interviews. In Addition, Applications (written Materials And Interviews) Will Be Evaluated Based On Content As Well As On The Applicant's Writing, Presentation, And Communication Skills. In The Event That An Applicant Has Fully Demonstrated His/her Qualifications And There Are No Other Competitive Applicants, Inl Reserves The Right To Forego The Interview Process. Professional References Will Be Evaluated For Applicants Being Considered For Selection. compensation (base Pay) this Position Has Been Designated At The Fs-02 Equivalent Level ($101,395 - $148,902 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, Including Any Recruitment Supplemental Pay That Exceeds The Listed Pay Range, Will Not Be Entertained Or Negotiated. for Award, Inl Will Negotiate For This Contract Based On The Market Value As Outlined Above And Overall Experience Relevant To The Solicitation Requirements. benefits & Allowances as A Matter Of Policy, Inl Normally Authorizes The Following Benefits And Allowances benefits - If Applicable • Employee's Fica/medicare Contribution • Contribution Toward Health And Life Insurance • Pay Comparability Adjustment • Annual Increase • Eligibility For Worker's Compensation • Annual, Sick And Home Leave • 401k Plan • Medvac (provided By Dos Med) allowances In Accordance With Department Of State Standardized Regulations (dssr) - If Applicable • Temporary Quarters Subsistence Allowance (tqsa) Or Per Diem Upon Arrival At Post • Housing Allowance • Post Allowance • Supplemental Post Allowance • Maintenance Allowance (sma) • Education Allowance • Educational Travel (full-time United States Based Secondary) • Post Hardship Differential • Danger Pay • Shipment Of Hhe, Uab, Pov And Consumables