| R -- Justice and Law Enforcement Advisor |
| Program Summary |
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| Title: |
R -- Justice and Law Enforcement Advisor |
| GovCB Opps ID : |
ADP12068096020000806 |
| Document Type: |
Sources Sought Notice |
| FSC Code: |
R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services
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| Solicitation No.: |
PSC-08-029-INL |
| Source: |
http://www2.fbo.gov/spg/State/INL/INL%2DRM%2DMS/PSC%2D08%2D029%2DINL/SynopsisR.html |
Place of
Performance: |
Address: Baghdad and other locations in Iraq Country: IRAQ
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Posted Date:
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Mar 28, 2008 |
| Last Update: |
Mar 28, 2008 |
| Due Date: |
Apr 28, 2008 |
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| Description |
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General Information
| Document Type: |
Sources Sought Notice |
| Solicitation Number: |
PSC-08-029-INL |
| Posted Date: |
Mar 28, 2008 |
| Original Response Date: |
Apr 28, 2008 |
| Current Response Date: |
Apr 28, 2008 |
| Original Archive Date: |
May 13, 2008 |
| Current Archive Date: |
May 13, 2008 |
| Classification Code: |
R -- Professional, administrative, and management support services |
| Naics Code: |
541990 -- All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services |
Contracting Office Address
Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, INL RM MS, 2430 E Street, N.W., South Building SA-4 Navy Hill, Washington, DC, 20520, UNITED STATES
Description
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 the cover letter of this solicitation. The Department is not responsible for any data/text that may not be received when retrieving this document electronically. If the recipient does not notify the contact person that they have obtained this document then any amendments to the document may not be available to the recipients. Amendments to solicitation documents generally contain information critical to the submission of an application.
Justice and Law Enforcement Assistance Advisor Iraq
ISSUANCE DATE: 3/38/08
CLOSING DATE: 4/28/08
SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-08-029-INL
Gentlemen/Ladies:
SUBJECT: Solicitation for Personal Services Contractor (PSC), Department of State, Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs. The United States Government, represented by the Department of State, is seeking applications from U.S. citizens interested in providing the PSC services described in this solicitation. Applications should consist of the following materials:
? Resume
? Form OF 612, with continuation pages as necessary to capture full employment history. Form can be found at this Internet link: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of612.pdf
? Three references, preferably written, but at least names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses for the three references.
Submissions shall be in accordance with the attached information at the place and time specified.
Any questions and all applications shall be directed to Mary Pat Hayes-Crow, Contracting Officer, INL/RM/MS, DOS, via e-mail or fax. Her contact information is:
Mary Pat Hayes-Crow
E-mail: hayes-crowp2@state.gov
Fax: (202) 776-8686
Email submissions are preferred. Applications sent via the US MAIL may NOT be received in time. Late applications shall not be accepted, unless there was a mishandling once received in DOS. Applicants are also requested to provide their full mailing address (fax, telephone and/or e-mail where applicable). Applicants should retain for their records copies of all enclosures which accompany their proposals. Please reference the number of this solicitation when sending your application. Sincerely, Mary Pat Hayes-Crow, Contracting Officer
1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-08-029-INL
2. ISSUANCE DATE: 3/28/08
3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED: 4/28/08
FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 16:00 PM ET
4. POSITION TITLE: Rule of Law Advisor IRAQ
5. COMPENSATION: Up to FP-01 ($110,739 annual salary plus differential pay - 35% danger pay, 35% post differential, and 20% Iraq differential)
6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: February 2007 - February 2008
7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Baghdad and other locations in Iraq
8. JOB DESCRIPTION: See below
GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR
A. BACKGROUND. The incumbent serves as an INL Justice and Law Enforcement Assistance (JALEA) Advisor for the Department of State, Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) and is responsible for helping to develop recommendations and implementing the Department of State's JALEA programs in Iraq. The incumbent, at the direction of the INL-Baghdad Director, has responsibility for management and oversight of a subset of INL?s JAELA programs in Iraq, which may include a justice integration program to improve coordination among Iraqi police, courts, and prisons; training and capacity-building for criminal justice system actors including judges, prosecutors, and Judicial Investigators; programs to provide security to courts, judges, and witnesses; and other programs to assist Iraq in developing a functioning legal and criminal justice system. Under supervision, the incumbent works with United States Government, Government of Iraq, international organizations, and non-governmental agencies and organizations such as the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the U.S. military, and Government of Iraq officials.
B. PURPOSE. The incumbent plays a role in developing policy and programs to assist in developing the Iraqi justice system, and interacts with officials at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad and with other organizations in Iraq that are involved in programs for the reform of the Iraqi legal/justice system. The position is located in the U.S. Embassy, Baghdad, Iraq, but may require temporary assignment with an Embassy reconstruction team elsewhere in Iraq.
I. STATEMENT OF WORK
Perform the following functions and others as directed by the INL Director at Embassy Baghdad:
A. Help implement and manage INL?s JALEA programs in Iraq.
B. Oversee and report on a subset of INL JALEA programs being carried out by contractors and U.S. Government implementers, with travel inside and outside of Iraq as necessary to monitor such activities.
C. Prepare budgets, budget justifications, and other budget-related materials as required.
D. Manage INL funds related to JALEA.
E. Monitor INL funds related to JALEA.
F. Draft Statements of Work and related materials necessary to implement INL?s JALEA projects and that respond to Iraqi priorities and U.S. Government goals and strategic objectives for Iraq.
G. At the direction of Embassy Baghdad INL Director and in coordination with INL?s JALEA Team, work closely with Government of Iraq officials, civil society leaders, NGOs, and other Iraqi officials as needed to identify Iraqi needs in the justice sector and to build consensus on JALEA priorities.
H. Provide technical expertise and guidance to Iraqi officials, U.S. Government agencies, and international organizations in JALEA-related matters.
I. In cooperation with Provincial Reconstruction Teams (PRT) Team Leaders and relevant Embassy Baghdad staff, coordinate with INL JALEA staff assigned to the PRTs to implement programs.
J. Prepare periodic reports, cables, meeting agendas, memoranda, assessments, and other documents as required.
II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A. U.S. citizen, eligible for a State Department security clearance.
B. Law degree
C. At least 5 years of work experience as an attorney.
C. Experience in international JALEA, rule of law or legal/justice reform programs, international law, and/or the designing and implementation of capacity building and training programs.
D. Superior negotiation and interpersonal skills.
E. Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
F. Typing and basic computer skills needed to use information technology and management systems required. Computer skills should include word processing and spreadsheet applications.
III. PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
A. Two or more years experience in JALEA, justice sector reform and/or rule of law development in an international setting, preferably a post-conflict environment.
B. Understanding of, and experience working with or in, a civil law (as opposed to common law) system.
C. Familiarity with Iraqi history, culture, institutions and structures and the Iraqi legal system.
D. Experience implementing projects.
E. Experience developing and monitoring significant budgets and funding.
F. Management experience in public and/or private sector.
G. Experience operating within a U.S. Government interagency context.
H. Arabic language capability.
IV. POSITION ELEMENTS
A. Guidance, direction, and delineation of policy approaches are broad in nature and jointly developed in discussion with the top INL official in Iraq and other INL senior staff. The incumbent must exercise initiative and independent judgment in carrying out and completing work assignments.
B. Effective performance of duties is critical to securing U.S. national security objectives in Iraq.
C. The incumbent will exercise a high degree of independence, decision-making and judgment for planning and accomplishing assignments. Guidance and strategic direction will be provided by Embassy Baghdad INL Director, Embassy Baghdad INL JALEA Team and INL-Iraq Rule of Law Division Chief in Washington. Incumbent will report directly to the INL Director and/or Deputy Director at Embassy Baghdad.
D. The position requires frequent travel within Iraq using varying means of conveyances. Travel is often through underdeveloped areas. Security is a major factor in travel anywhere within Iraq. The incumbent must be physically qualified to live in Iraq and to engage in travel within Baghdad and occasionally to remote locations.
V. Evaluation Criteria
Factor 1. Offeror's demonstrated experience in designing and implementing rule of law or other programs. (25 points x _____=______)
Factor 2. Offeror's demonstrated experience in managing significant budgets. (25 points x ____=_____)
Factor 3. Offeror's demonstrated experience in coordinating with U.S. government agencies, military units, international organizations, and/or private sector entities working toward a common goal. (25 points x _____=_____)
Factor 4. Past Performance evaluation of applicant?s ability to perform under the contract. In conducting the evaluation, the 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. (25 points x _____ = _____)
VI. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
A. COMPENSATION: Compensation for the position will be negotiated as follows: Level of experience will dictate the salary level within the grade range. Entry level salary will normally be at the first step of the grade range for the position. However, consideration will be given to the successful applicant?s experience that is specifically relevant to the position to be filled. Number of years of relevant experience will determine at what step within the grade range the successful applicant will be compensated.
B. AS A MATTER OF POLICY, A PSC IS NORMALLY AUTHORIZED THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS (except for U.S. Resident Hires):
1. BENEFITS
Employee's FICA Contribution
Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance
Pay Comparability Adjustment
Annual Increase
Eligibility for Worker's Compensation
Annual & Sick Leave (Annual leave normally 13 workdays per annum or 4 hours every 2 weeks; if the contractor has had previous PSC service, i.e., has served under other personal services contracts (PSCs) covered by Sec. 636(a)(3) of the FAA and/or former U.S. Government (USG) direct hire service - civilian and/or military, s/he will accrue annual leave time based on years of service. Sick Leave is earned at a rate not to exceed 13 workdays per annum or 4 hours every 2 weeks.)
2. ALLOWANCES (if applicable). *
(A) Temporary Quarters Subsistence Allowance
(B) Living Quarters Allowance
(C) Post Allowance
(D) Supplemental Post Allowance
(E) Separate Maintenance Allowance
(F) Education Allowance
(G) Education Travel
(H) Post Differential
(I) Payments during Evacuation/Authorized Departure
(J) Danger Pay
Point of Contact
Mary Pat Hayes-Crow, Logistics Management Specialist, Phone 2027768373, Fax 2027768775, Email hayes-crowmp2@state.gov - Mary Pat Hayes-Crow, Logistics Management Specialist, Phone 2027768373, Fax 2027768775, Email hayes-crowmp2@state.gov
Place of Performance
| Address: |
Baghdad and other locations in Iraq |
| Country: |
IRAQ |
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