Solicitation - USPSC Special Assistant.pdf

U.S. Agency for International Development 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20523 www.usaid.gov

SOLICITATION NUMBER: 7200AA24R00010

ISSUANCE DATE: December 21, 2023 DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS: December 29, 2023

CLOSING DATE AND TIME: January 22, 2024, 4:00 PM EST

SUBJECT: Solicitation for U.S. Personal Services Contractor (USPSC) – Special Assistant to the Assistant Administrator, Europe and Eurasia Bureau

Dear Prospective Applicants:

The United States Government (USG), represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Bureau for Europe and Eurasia’s (E&E) is seeking applications from qualified U.S. citizens to provide personal service as a Special Assistant to the Assistant Administrator under a United States Personal Services Contract (USPSC), as described in the solicitation.

The Government contemplates awarding one (1) contract for a Three (3) year period consisting of one base year and two one (1) option year. Submissions must be in accordance with the below information at the place and time specified. To be considered for evaluation, Applicants interested in applying for this position MUST submit the following materials:

1. Complete Resume. A complete resume must include all the following:

(a) All full-time paid positions, stating job titles, location(s), hours per week, and dates held (month/year), for each position (in US and overseas.) Unless stated otherwise, part-time hours will be prorated at 20 hours worked per week. Unpaid, part-time and any experience that does not include dates (month/year) and locations 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) for all supervisors within the last 3 years.

(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: An Applicant’s resume should contain explicit information for USAID to make a valid determination on whether an Applicant fully meets the experience requirements as stated in this solicitation. The requested information should be clearly stated in the Applicant’s

USPSC Special Assistant Solicitation No.: 7200AA24R00010 resume. Failure to provide explicit information in the resume will impact the Applicant’s score.

2. USPSC Offeror Information for Personal Services Contracts Application form AID 309- Applicants are required to complete, sign and date the form. The AID 309-2 form can be found at: http://www.usaid.gov/forms/. Unsigned application forms and/or late applications will be rejected. Electronic signatures on the AID 309-2 form are acceptable.

Applicants can expect to receive a confirmation email when application materials have been submitted to USAID. If the Applicant does not receive confirmation from USAID within 24 hours after the next business day, the Applicant should follow-up with the POC. Applicants must e-mail their complete resume and application forms to Joseph Tembo jtembo@usaid.gov.

By submitting application materials, applicants certify that all the information in application is true and made in good faith. Applicants agree to allow all information provided in their application to be investigated. False or fraudulent information provided in the application shall result in an applicant’s elimination from this competition or if discovered after award, shall be terminated, and may be punished by Applicable laws.

USAID will evaluate all Applications based on the stated evaluation criteria. USAID encourages all individuals, including those from disadvantaged and under-represented groups, to respond to the solicitation. This solicitation in no way obligates USAID to award a PSC contract, nor does it commit USAID to pay any cost incurred in the preparation and submission of an Applicant’s offer.

Any questions must be directed in writing to the Point of Contact specified in Attachment 1 no later than the time shown on this cover page.

Sincerely, Viktoria Stott Hollosy Contracting Officer

M/OAA/OD/FOROPS

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ATTACHMENT 1

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. SOLICITATION NO.:

7200AA24R00010

2. ISSUANCE DATE

December 21, 2023

3. CLOSING DATE AND TIME FOR

RECEIPT OF OFFERS:

January 22, 2024, 04:00 PM EST

4. POINT OF CONTACT:

Joseph Tembo Email: jtembo@usaid.gov

5. POSITION TITLE: Special Assistant to the Assistant Administrator

6. MARKET VALUE: This position has been designated at the GS-9 equivalent level; with Washington, D.C. locality pay, range is $64,957 to $84,441. (Note: Maybe revised if there is an increase effective January 1, 2024).

Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value range and will include Locality Pay for domestic USPSCs based on the location of the Official USAID Worksite, or the approved alternative worksite if approved for remote work. Salaries over and above the pay range will not be entertained or negotiated.

Applicants who live outside the Washington, D.C.

area will be considered for employment, but no relocation expenses will be reimbursed.

7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

USAID/Washington

This position is not suitable for Telework.

However, situational telework maybe considered on a case-by-case basis. If considered for situation telework, the contractor will be authorized to perform the services under this contract from the official USAID worksite where the contractor will perform services on-site for a certain number of days per pay period and perform the remaining days at an alternative worksite (the contractor’s residence).

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8. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

Three (3) years consisting of a base period of one

(1) year and two 1-year options. Options may be exercised based upon satisfactory contractor performance, mutual agreement between the Contractor and USG, continued Agency requirements and the continued availability of funds. The period of performance is as follows:

Base Period: TBD Option Period 1: TBD Option Period 2: TBD

9. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:

United States Citizens

10. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED:

11. STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Secret

A. INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND

The USAID Bureau for Europe and Eurasia (E&E) which partners to promote resilient and democratic societies, strengthen economic growth and energy security, and support European-Atlantic integration to realize a region that is whole, free, and at peace. The functions of the Bureau are described in ADS 101.

The E&E Bureau front office consists of the following: the Assistant Administrator (AA), the Senior Deputy Assistant Administrator (SDAA), and two Deputy Assistant Administrators (DAAs). Other staff in the front office include the Chief of Staff (CoS), Senior Advisors, and three institutional support contractors.

The Bureau for Europe and Eurasia comprises four offices:

1. The Office of the Assistant Administrator (EE/AA) directs and supervises all activities of the Bureau and its overseas operations. The Office also includes the Administrative Management Staff (EE/AMS), that oversees management activities such as personnel assignment, organization management, and administrative support.

2. The Program Office (EE/PO) provides leadership for Bureau planning, program policy development, operating and program budget planning and implementation, performance monitoring, reporting, and evaluation, as well as support for project development and implementation. The Office comprises two divisions: the Strategic Planning and Analysis Division and the Financial Services Division.

3. The Technical Support Office (EE/TSO) provides expertise, analysis, and project management in support of the Bureau’s core objective of pursuing democratic governance and economic reform as mutually reinforcing objectives. Open, democratic, USPSC Special Assistant Solicitation No.: 7200AA24R00010 low-corruption societies are the most economically competitive, and progress in these areas is crucial to Euro-Atlantic integration. TSO is organized into three divisions:

Democracy and Governance, Economic Growth, and Energy.

4. The Office of Europe and Eurasia Country Affairs (EE/EECA) provides field Mission representation in Washington and provides the Bureau and interagency colleagues with resident expertise on country conditions and on USAID’s programs to inform decisions, policies, and priorities.

The Bureau also provides leadership and guidance to:

1) Support the Missions in the E&E region to successfully execute the Administration policy and priorities through coordination, development, and implementation of effective activities.

2) Responding to and coordinating requests for information on development activities in the region; and

3) Supporting professional development of E&E staff at headquarters and overseas.

The Bureau for Europe and Eurasia (E&E) has Missions, offices, or development programs in Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cyprus, Georgia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, and Ukraine. The Bureau also manages U.S. assistance to the International Fund for Ireland.

E&E’s development programs in this region focus on several key areas: Democracy and Governance, Economic Development, Energy, Health, and Youth, Education, and Vulnerable Populations.

B. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Special Assistant (SA) serves as the executive assistant in the Bureau of Europe and Eurasia (E&E) Front Office supporting the Assistant Administrator (AA) and the Deputy Assistant. The SA works under the supervision of the Chief of Staff and in closely collaboration with the two Administrative Operation Specialists within the E&E AA’s Office. The incumbent is the focal point for the flow of paper and assignments to and from the AA’s Office and assists in a variety of ways, such as managing key priorities and activities of the AA’s Office; the incumbent assists with clearances and approvals of documents to and from the AA or Deputy Assistant Administrators (DAA); tracking and tasking actions and ensuring that they are completed by the due date. During this process the incumbent builds strong partnerships with intra-mission and interagency contacts. The SA administers communications, information, and recommendations to aid the Assistant Administrator, Deputy Assistant Administrators and Chief of Staff’s decision-making process on programs, operations and facilitates communication between the Bureau Offices.

The incumbent will be expected to perform the following tasks, with minimal day-to-day supervision.

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C. SPECIFIC DUTIES

● Responsible for managing the schedules and communications of E&E’s Assistant Administrator.

● prioritizing emails and phone calls, gathering documents to prepare for meetings and coordinating travel arrangements.

● This position will directly support the E&E’s Assistant Administrator.

● Managing the executive as needed for SDAA and DAAs.

● Responsible for scheduling and prioritizing appointments and meetings, accepts or declines invitations in accordance with protocol requirements, and arranges for substitute representation without prior approval based on knowledge of the Agency’s and Bureau’s mission, function, and substantive programs, as well as personal knowledge of AA/E&E’s preferences, priorities, commitments, workload, current issues, and both written and unwritten policies and practices.

● Works closely with the administrative staff to ensure all preparation, briefers, and related.

documentation for AA/E&E appointments is prepared and delivered timely and in compliance with Agency standards and SOPs.

● Engages with the Agency’s Front Office and Office of the Executive Secretariat, addressing and tracking all taskers and/or scheduling proposal requests. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with intra- Agency executive, administrative and/or program staff.

● Ensures information is provided accurately and completely to all parties. Diplomatically communicates and presents ideas from parties within AA/E&E, and relays information regarding summary of events, results, and next steps.

● Assists the Chief of Staff (COS) with the coordination of protocol functions to manage, plan, coordinate and execute all aspects of protocol support the E&E Bureau’s senior leadership and their distinguished guests.

● Responsible for data entry and retrieval of the contact database program.

● Assists with RSVPs and maintains records of Front Office (AA and DAA) interaction with contacts, guest lists, and supports the Chief of Staff in related correspondence.

● Develops and maintains a current mailing list of key contacts with appropriate bios and background.

● May be required to work and/or be “on call” after normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends or holidays and attend periodic Agency, Bureau, and/or related social functions and events after normal duty hours.

● Serves as office manager for the Bureau’s Front Office ensuring that procedures used by administrative operations specialists in the Front Office and in administrative support staff are consistent bureau wide.

● Arranges travel for E&E’s AA, and as needed, for EE/FO’s DAAs and Senior Advisors, including hotel and travel reservations, preparation of itineraries, and ensures all trips are well planned, and logistically supported throughout the duration of travel.

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● Exercises responsibility for complete and accurate handling of Secret, Confidential, and sensitive materials within AA/E&E.

D. SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIP

The position will receive direction from and report to the Program Office Director (E&E/PO).

The incumbent is still expected to work independently and proactively in carrying out his or her responsibilities. Under the general guidance of the supervisor, the incumbent independently plans, designs, and carries out information initiatives for targeted and general audiences; develops an E&E Public Health strategy; analyses legislative information and processes; develops databases related to unsolicited proposals and other relevant topics; and takes initiative to carry out other duties as described above.

E. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The incumbent directly supports the Assistant Administrator of the Europe and Eurasia Bureau. On as needed basis, also supports the Senior and Deputy Assistant Administrators, with guidance from the Chief of Staff. The incumbent's direct supervisor is the Chief of Staff.

The incumbent does not have any supervisory responsibilities but is expected to exercise a moderate degree of independence and initiative in defining and carrying out duties, prioritizing overall objectives and managing available resources.

F. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is generally sedentary and does not pose undue physical demands.

G. WORK ENVIRONMENT

The Office setting at the Ronald Reagan Building (RRB) in Washington. D.C is in Cubicles.

However, when traveling overseas, the work may involve special safety and/or security precautions, wearing of protective equipment, and exposure to severe weather conditions.

II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

To be considered for this position, the Applicant, at a minimum, must meet the following:

1. Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen and must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Government “SECRET” security clearance. (NOTE: Dual citizens may be asked to renounce second-country citizenship).

2. Education: Minimum of bachelor’s degree from an accredited college.

3. Prior Work Experience: At least two (2) years of experience working in the front office/with senior executives.

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III. EVALUATION AND SELECTION FACTORS

Applicants who clearly meet the minimum requirements will be further evaluated based on scoring of the Evaluation Factors. All Applicants will be evaluated and scored based on the responses and documentation submitted with the Application.

APPLICANT RATING SYSTEM

Applicants will be evaluated under Part I (Information from Resume/CV also known as “Resume/CV-based scoring) and Part II (Responses to Interview Questions also known as Interview based scoring). The scoring under Part I will be used to determine the candidates to be interviewed. The candidate’s scores under Part I will be rolled over and consolidated with Part II scoring. The candidate with the highest cumulative score under Part I and Part II will be the preferred candidate, USAID, at its discretion may have alternate candidates for selection in descending order of the scores in case the preferred candidate’s contract does not materialize.

The rating factors are as follows:

PART I: Resume/CV-Based Scoring - 70 points Applicants must demonstrate within their resume how they meet the rating factor requirements outlined in factor (a), (b) and (c) below. This part will be evaluated strictly by the information provided in the resume.

(a) Knowledge and Work Experience (30 points)

● Demonstrated experience of independently performing a wide variety of administrative, office management and program support activities in senior executive front office environment.

● Demonstrated knowledge of working, interacting with a broad range of internal and external clients, in a fast-paced multi-functional office.

● Demonstrated experience in maintaining a records system for senior official’s offices and familiarity with US Government Federal records requirements or international development projects record keeping standards.

● Demonstrated experience conducting research and preparing presentations, briefings, charts, graphs, and other visuals for use in a professional business environment for senior leadership.

● Demonstrated experience in facilitating, arranging, and executing travel for senior officials.

(b) Skills and Abilities (20 points)

● Demonstrated skills and abilities in providing administrative support in a professional office context.

● Extensive skills working with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Mail or equivalent software applications (e.g Google Docs, Google sheet, etc).

● Demonstrate initiative, work independently, and have the ability to manage competing work priorities.

● Demonstrates strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

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● Demonstrated ability and willingness to take direction from and interact effectively within a dynamic team.

(c) Communication Proficiency (20 points)

● Demonstrated written and professional speaking abilities in an environment that involved working with senior officials and technical experts.

● Demonstrated interpersonal communication with a positive attitude, the ability to manage communications with tact and diplomacy.

PART II: INTERVIEW – 30 Points Please note that not all applicants will be interviewed or contacted. Only the top-scoring candidates will be invited for an interview. USAID will internally determine the criteria of what constitutes the top-scoring Applicants. The top-scoring Applicant(s) may be interviewed in person or virtually. USAID will not pay for any expenses associated with the interviews.

REFERENCE CHECKS – Pass/Fail (no points assigned) Reference checks will only be conducted for the highest ranked Applicant(s). If an applicant does not wish USAID to contact a current employer for a reference check, this should be stated in the Applicant’s application. Please be advised that after consideration, professional references may be obtained independently from other sources in addition to the ones provided by the Applicant.

Reference checks will be scored either as pass or fail with no points assigned. An Applicant with unsatisfactory reference feedback will not be considered for award.

Summary of Applicant Rating System Factors have been assigned the following points:

Factor #1: Knowledge and Experience - 30 points Factor #2: Skills and Abilities - 20 points Factor #3: Communication Proficiency - 20 points Factor #4: Interview - 30 points

Total possible points: 100.

Applicants are required to address each of the factors under Part I (Factors 1 to 3) on a separate cover letter describing specifically and accurately how they meet the requirements of that factor. Be sure to include your name and the announcement number at the top of each additional page. Failure to address the selection and/or factors may result in an applicant not receiving credit.

SELECTION OF CANDIDATE

USAID will make the job offer to the highest ranked candidate considering Part I and II. USAID reserves the right not to interview a candidate at all before making an offer.

The final selected candidate is expected to obtain a Secret-level Security Clearance prior to onboarding. If there is a substantial delay in obtaining security clearance, USAID may revoke the offer made to the successful Applicant. If the selected candidate does not submit a full security

USPSC Special Assistant Solicitation No.: 7200AA24R00010 application package within 14 days of receiving the request from USAID, the offer may be rescinded. Further, if a Secret security clearance is not obtained within six (6) months after offer acceptance, USAID reserves the right to rescind the offer and consider an alternate candidate.

IV. SUBMITTING AN OFFER

Submission of a résumé alone IS NOT a complete application. This solicitation requires the completion of additional forms and/or supplemental materials as described in this section.

Failure to provide the required information and/or materials will result in your application not being considered.

Interested individuals meeting the requirements under Section III above should provide the following:

1. Eligible Applicants are required to complete and submit the offer form AID 309-2, “Offeror

Information for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals,” available at at https://www.usaid.gov/documents/offeror-information-personal-services-contracts-individuals-aid-309-2.

2. Applications must be received by the closing date and time specified in Attachment 1- Section

I, item #3, and submitted to the Point of Contact indicated on item #.4.

3. Application submissions must clearly reference the Solicitation number on all submitted documents. Offers must be received by the closing date and time at the address specified in the solicitation.

4. The most recent Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume of not more than three (3) pages. The CV/resume must contain relevant information that documents experience, qualifications, and skills.

5. Reference List (one page). Each Applicant must provide at least three (3) professional references who are not family members or relatives, with complete name, title, organization where he/she works, description of relationship, with working/accurate telephone number and e-mail address. The applicant’s references must be able to provide substantive information about his/her past performance and abilities. Reference checks will be conducted only for the highest ranked Applicant or the alternate candidate, if applicable.

6. Ability to Register in System for Award Management (SAM) - All USPSCs with a place of performance in the United States are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to receiving an offer (Note: Applicants are advised to register in SAM.GOV as soon as possible). An Applicant will be disqualified if they either fail to comply with this requirement or if the Applicant’s name appears on the excluded parties list. NOTE: Registration and registration renewal in SAM is FREE.

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For general information about SAM please refer to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clause FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-7 or www.sam.gov.

7. By submitting application materials, Applicants certify that all the information in application is true and made in good faith. Applicants agree to allow all information provided in their application to be investigated. False or fraudulent information provided in the application shall result in an Applicant’s elimination from this competition or if discovered after award, shall be terminated, and may be punished by Applicable laws.

V. LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS PRIOR TO AWARD

The CO will provide instructions on how to complete and submit the following forms, only after an Applicant is notified and selected for contract award.

Forms outlined below can be found at:

http://www.usaid.gov/forms/ or at http://www.forms.gov/bgfPortal/main.do

1. Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306). **

2. Questionnaire for Sensitive Positions (for National Security) (SF-86), or **

Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions (SF-85). **

3. Fingerprint Card (FD-258). **

4. Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9 Form). **

Note: ** Forms listed above shall be completed ONLY upon the advice of the Contracting Officer that an Applicant is the successful candidate for the job.

VI. BENEFITS AND ALLOWANCES

All benefits and allowances are standard and not negotiable. As a matter of policy, and as applicable, 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 (PPL) Benefit

VII. TAXES

USPSCs are required to pay Federal income taxes, FICA, Medicare and applicable State income taxes.

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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 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.

Pricing by line item is to be determined upon contract award as described below:

ITEM NO

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(DESCRIPTION)

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

0001 Base Period - Compensation, Fringe Benefits and Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

- Award Type: Cost

- Product Service Code: 541990

- Accounting Info: TBD

1 LOT $TBD__ $TBD at Award after negotiations with Contractor_

1001 Option Period 1 – Compensation, Fringe Benefits and Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

- Award Type: Cost

- Product Service Code: 541990

- Accounting Info: TBD

1 LOT $TBD__ $TBD at Award after negotiations with Contractor_

2001 Option Period 2– Compensation, Fringe Benefits and Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

- Award Type: Cost

- Product Service Code: 541990

- Accounting Info: TBD

1 LOT $TBD__ $TBD at Award after negotiations with Contractor_

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. The following AAPDS will apply to the resulting contract:

AAPD 06-10 – Personal Services Contractors (PSC) Medical Payment Responsibility AAPD 10-01 – Personal Services Contracts: Changes in USG Reimbursement Amounts for Health

Insurance and Physical Exam Costs AAPD 18-02 – Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) Services (REVISED) AAPD 21-05 – Revised and Expanded Fringe Benefits for U.S. Personal Services

Contractors.

AAPD 22-02 – Telework and Remote Work Policy for U.S. Personal Services Contracts with Individuals https://www.usaid.gov/ads/policy/300/aidar https://www.usaid.gov/forms http://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs http://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs

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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.

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/work-usaid/personal-service-contracts-ombudsman

The PSC Ombudsman may be contacted via: PSCOmbudsman@usaid.gov.

6. Applicable Clauses. The applicable clause(s) will apply to the resulting contract.

FAR 52.217-8 – Option to Extend Services

ALL QUALIFIED APPLIANTS 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.

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