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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: Aviation Operations/training/safety Advisor location: Baghdad, Iraq salary Level: Fs-02 - $99,700 - $146,413 (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 29, 2024 closing Date: February 26, 2024 closing Time: 3:00 Pm Et solicitation Number: Psc-24-026-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 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 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 Received 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: Cecille D. Washington U.s. Department Of State Inl/ex/gapp Washingtoncd@state.gov sincerely, katelynn Barham 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 U.s. 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 offeror’s 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/cecille D. Washington washingtoncd@state.gov direct Questions Regarding This Solicitation To: Cecille D. Washington washingtoncd@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): The Bureau Of International Narcotics And Law Enforcement Affairs (inl) Is Part Of The Under Secretariat For Civilian Security, Democracy, And Human Rights (j) Within The Department Of State (dos). Inl’s Mission Is To Minimize The Impact Of International Crime And Illegal Drugs On The United States And Its Citizens By Providing Effective Foreign Assistance And Fostering Global Cooperation. the Office Of Aviation (inl/a) Provides Aviation Support, Under Chief Of Mission (com) Authority, To Meet Transportation And/or Foreign Assistance Aviation Program Requirements. Aviation Support Includes Fixed And Rotary Wing Travel In Support Of Com Personnel To Multiple Domestic And International Locations. Flights Operations Are Conducted Through A Local Entity Known As Embassy Air, Originating From Baghdad, Iraq And Servicing Numerous Airfields, And Helipads/heliports. embassy Air Uses A Mixed Fleet Of Fixed And Rotary Wing Aircraft To Accomplish Its Mission. Aircraft Perform Their Missions Anytime, Day And Night, As Well As Under Visual And Instrumental Meteorological Conditions. Some Missions, Supporting The Us Mission Require 24-hour A Day Aircraft And Crew Availability. Additionally, Inl/a Assumes Responsibility For The Management Of Designated Life Support Areas (lsas), Embassy Landing Zones, And Other Aviation Facilities. the Purpose Of This Personal Services Contract Is To Fill The Position Of Aviation Operations/training/safety Advisor At The U.s. Embassy Baghdad. The Advisor Serves As The In-country Advisor And Provides Program Implementation, Direction, And Execution Oversight In Support Of Aviation Operations, Aircrew Training And Standardization, And Safety Programs For Inl/a. The Advisor Serves In Two Broad Roles As The 1) Aviation Operations/training/safety Advisor And 2) Government Technical Monitor (gtm). The Aviation Operations/training/safety Advisor Monitors And Evaluates Aviation Support Services Contractor Performance In Flight Operations Procedures And Pilot Proficiency Through Performance Of Oversight Duties Ensuring Contractor Compliance With Inl/a Standards Of Performance. duties & Responsibilities under The Direct Supervision Of The U.s. Embassy Baghdad Senior Aviation Advisor (saa) Or His Designee, The Aviation Operations/training/safety Advisor Will Perform The Following Duties: 1. Perform Oversight And Evaluation Of Contractor Operations, Training And Safety Programs Under The Worldwide Aviation Services And Support Contract. Oversight Includes But Is Not Limited To Reviewing And Recommending Approval Of Waivers To Published Directives, Authorizing Use Of Office Of Aviation Aircraft, Reviewing Contractor Flight Operations Procedures, And Monitoring And Evaluating Contractor Pilot Proficiency. 2. Submit Periodic Written Evaluations Of The Contractor’s Activities And Provide Comprehensive Award Term Input To The Saa Regarding Contractor Activities Related To Aviation Support For Inclusion In The Monthly Award Fee Evaluation. Conduct Regular Quality Assurance Inspections Under The Seesor Program. 3. Assist The Saa In Directing And Coordinating Aircraft And Personnel Deployments Within Iraq Or The Near Eastern Affairs Region, For The Purpose Of Providing Aviation Support To Chief Of Mission And Diplomatic Security. 4. Develop, Coordinate, Organize, Implement, And Ensure Compliance With Comprehensive Operational Systems And Procedures In Support Of Post Aviation Missions. Source Documentation Required To Be Complied With For These Operational Systems And Procedures Include But Are Not Limited To The Department Of State Aircrew Training Program, Program Directive, Guide To Aviation Training And Standardization, Aircrew Training Manuals, Safety Directives, Inl/a Approved Maintenance And Logistics Procedures, Office Of Aviation Standard Operating Procedures, And Country-specific Sops. Develop Operational Tactics And New Training Procedures (in Conjunction With The Contractor Staff And The Applicable Office Of Aviation Division). These Tactics And Procedures Include, But Are Not Limited To Vip Movements, Night Vision Goggle Operations, Helicopter Employment Tactics, Fixed Wing Passenger And Cargo Operations, Rules Of Engagement, And Aerial Gunnery. 5. Develop Operational Tactics And New Training Procedures (through The Contractor And The Office Of Aviation Training/standardization Staff) For The Purpose Of Enhancing Aviation Operations. These Tactics And Procedures Include But Are Not Limited To Night Vision Goggle Tactics In Support Of The Aviation Transportation Missions. 6. Provide Direction And Oversight For Contractor. Implement Dos Inl Office Of Aviation Flight Regulations, Aviation Training And Standardization, And Aircrew Training Programs. Provide Oversight Of The Aviation Standardization Program. 7. Collect, Review, And Disseminate Data On Aviation Tactics, Techniques, And Employment. 8. Perform Supervisory Pilot Duties In Fixed Or Rotary Wing Aircraft. 9. Provide Oversight Of Flight Scheduling For Internal And International Flights. training & Distance Learning 1. Completes The Contracting Officer Representative (pa 296) Distance-learning (dl) Course Through The Foreign Service Institute (fsi) Within 120 Days Of Arriving At Post. 2. Completes The Introduction To Working In An Embassy (pn 113) Distance-learning (dl) Course Through The Foreign Service Institute (fsi) Within The First Six (6) Months Of Arriving At Post. 3. Completes The Mandatory Foreign Affairs Counter-threat (fact) Course (ct650) Prior To Deployment To Post. 4. Completes The Mandatory Iraq Familiarization Course (ft-610) Prior To Deployment To Post. 5. Completes Dau Fundamentals Of Gfr And Ggr-cma 100. place Of Performance & Travel Requirements the Place Of Performance For This Position Is Us Embassy Baghdad, Iraq. No Additional Travel Is Required. relationships the Aviation Operations/training/safety Advisor Works Under The Direct Supervision Of The Saa, However, The Individual Exercises Wide Latitude For Independent Action, Initiating Projects And Executing Approved New Programs Under General Supervision. The Advisor May Coordinate Directly With The Inl/a Staff In Performance Of Contract Oversight, Compliance, And Issuing Direction To The Aviation Support Services Contractor To Ensure Compliance With Inl/a Policies And Procedures And Usg Mandated Regulatory Guidance For Federal Aviation Programs. In Conjunction With The Other Aviation Advisors, The Aviation Operations/training/safety Advisor Will Perform Oversight Duties At All Inl/a Contractor Locations. the Contract Administrator Shall Be The Inl Contracting Officer In Washington. In No Instance Shall The Senior Aviation Advisor 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 Senior Aviation Advisor 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 Providing Aviation Support, Under Chief Of Mission Authority, To Meet Transportation And/or Foreign Assistance Aviation Program Requirements. Aviation Support Includes Fixed And Rotary Wing Travel In Support Of Com Personnel To Multiple International Locations. The Advisor Provides Program Implementation, Direction, Mission Execution, Contract Oversight, Compliance, And Evaluation In Support Of All Dos Funded Aviation Transportation Services. scope & Effectiveness the Aviation Operations/training/safety Advisor Performs Broad And Extensive Assignments Related To A Complex Aviation Program In Iraq, Known As Embassy Air. Flights Originate From The Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center And Service Numerous Airfields And Helipads/heliports. In Addition To Air Transportation Missions, Embassy Air May Be Required To Perform Rotary Wing Security Operations In Support Of Com Personnel Ground Movements, Search And Rescue (sar) Missions, Quick Reaction Force Transport, And Medical Evacuations. Additionally, Inl/a Assumes Responsibility For The Management Of Designated Life Support Areas (lsas), Embassy Landing Zones, And Other Aviation Facilities, Which Is Of Significant Interest To The Public And To Congress. 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 Requirements 1. U.s. Citizenship With The Ability To Obtain And Maintain A Department Of State Top Secret Security Clearance With Eligibility For Access To Sensitive Compartmented Information (sci), Medical Clearance, And Ethics Clearance. 2. Designation As A Military Aviator And A Minimum Of 10 Years Military Aviation Management Experience, Including Experience In A Hostile Environment With Threats To Aircraft And Ground Personnel. 3. Knowledge Of Aviation Aircrew Training And Standardization Programs To Include Operations Directives, Training And Standardization Publications, Aircrew Training Manuals, And Related Documents. 4. Possess A Current Us Faa Commercial Pilot Certificate Rotorcraft, Helicopter Instrument and/or Airplane, Single/multi-engine Land With Instrument Rating Or Military Equivalent Ratings. 5. Qualified And Tactical Experience With Night Vision Goggles Operations. 6. Must Have Knowledge Of U.s. Federal Aviation Administration Regulations, Including, But Not Limited To Far Part 1, 61, 67, 91, 135, 137, 141, 143, And Ntsb 830. 7. Must Have Qualification/certification And Experience As A Military Flight Instructor Or Faa Certified Flight Instructor In A Formal Training Program Involving The Qualification And Standardization Of Pilots And Other Aircrew Members. 8. Knowledge Of Faa Aviation Safety Regulations And Procedures. 9. Knowledge Of Tactical Employment Of Aircraft In A High Threat Environment, Including The Capabilities, Limitations, And Techniques Of Employment Of Fixed And Rotary Wing Aircraft Used By The Office Of Aviation. Experience As An Aircraft Operations Officer/manager In A Military Or Civil Organization Involved In The Training And Standardization Of Pilots And Crewmembers. 10. Broad Knowledge Of And Experience In The Formulation Of Plans And Policies Pertaining To Aviation Operations And Unit Level Flight-training Activities. The Incumbent Should Have Knowledge Of Command Communications And Government Intelligence Procedures. 11. Experience As An Aviation Operations Officer In A Medium To Large Aviation Organization. evaluation Factors (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 Contract Oversight (20 Points) demonstrated Knowledge Of Contract Oversight And Evaluation Of Contractor Operations, Training, And Safety Programs. Demonstrated Knowledge And Experience In Evaluating And Recommending Approval/disapproval Of Waivers To Established Policies, Procedures, And Regulations. Demonstrated Knowledge And Experience In Preparing And Coordinating Periodic Reports On Contractor Performance, Both Orally And In Writing; Prepare Comprehensive Award Term Input. demonstrated Knowledge In Providing Operations, Training And Safety Program Direction And Guidance To The Contractor. factor 2 Program Management And Administration (25 Points) demonstrated Knowledge In Directing, Coordinating Aircraft, And Personnel Deployments Oconus And Providing Instruction And Guidance Regarding Operations, Training, And Safety Program Implementation. factor 3 Develop, Coordinate, Organize, And Implement Operational, Training Andsafety Systems And Procedures (25 Points) demonstrated Knowledge In Developing Comprehensive Operational, Training, And Safety Systems And Procedures. Demonstrated Knowledge And Experience In Coordinating And Organizing Operational, Training And Safety Systems And Procedures. Demonstrated Knowledge In The Implementation Of Aircrew Training Programs, Operational, Training And Safety Regulations, And Provide Direction And Guidance. 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 – 25 factor #3 – 25 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 compensation (base Pay) this Position Has Been Designated At The Fs-02 Equivalent Level ($99,700 - $146,413 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