OTI Country Representative – Senegal (FS-02)

Active

Contract Opportunity

**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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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● 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

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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

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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:

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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;

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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;

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● 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

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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

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(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

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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.

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(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]

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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 $____ $____

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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

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(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,

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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).

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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.

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