7200AA24R00011 GS 13-14 USPSC Policy Procurement Analyst.pdf

SOLICITATION NUMBER: 7200AA24R00011

ISSUANCE DATE: February 29, 2024

CLOSING DATE AND TIME: Friday, March 29, 2024 at 3:00 PM EST

SUBJECT: Solicitation for U.S. Personal Service Contractor (USPSC) – Senior Procurement Analyst

(GS-13/14)

Dear Prospective Offerors:

The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking offers from qualified persons to provide personal services under contract as described in this solicitation.

Offers must be in accordance with Attachment 1, Sections I through V of this solicitation. 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.

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.

Any questions must be directed in writing to the Point of Contact specified in the attachment.

Sincerely, Artaveya Carter Contracting Officer – M/OAA/RM/AEM

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I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. SOLICITATION NO.: 7200AA24R00011

2. ISSUANCE DATE: February 29, 2024

3. CLOSING DATE/TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS: March 29, 2024, at 3:00 PM EST

4. POINT OF CONTACT: Jeremiah Keenan, email at jkeenan@usaid.gov and Hussain Atefi, email at hatefi@usaid.gov.

5. POSITION TITLE: Senior Procurement Analyst

6. MARKET VALUE: Equivalent to GS-13/14 Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value 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. This position is the equivalent of a ladder GS- 13/14. The actual salary of the successful candidate will be negotiated within the GS-13 and GS- 14 pay band, depending on qualifications and previous salary history.

7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: USAID/Washington – Washington, DC (Remote) Relocation expenses will not be reimbursed for U.S.-based positions. This position has been designated as suitable for remote work. The contractor will be authorized to perform the services under this contract from an alternative worksite. Currently, M/OAA/P staff are authorized to work remotely from home within the United States. For PSCs authorized to remote work, the alternative worksite determines the locality pay for compensation purposes.

8. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: One (1) year from the start date, TBD. Based on Agency need, the Contracting Officer may exercise up to four (4) additional one-year option period(s) for (set time(s)) for the date(s) estimated as follows:

Base Period: TBD Option Period 1: TBD Option Period 2: TBD Option Period 3: TBD Option Period 4: TBD

9. ELIGIBLE OFFERORS: Open to all US Citizens and lawful permanent U.S. residents (non- U.S. citizens lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States)

10. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: Facilities access

11. STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

mailto:jkeenan@usaid.gov mailto:hatefi@usaid.gov

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Background Located within USAID’s Management Bureau, the Office of Acquisition and Assistance’s Policy Division (M/OAA/P) is the go-to policy and guidance source for USAID’s acquisition and assistance (A&A) professionals. M/OAA/P also reviews and interprets the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); the Federal Assistance Regulation (2 CFR 200); and develops and issues the USAID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR) and other Agency regulations, policies, guidelines, procedures, and instructions regarding USAID A&A. M/OAA/P provides expert knowledge regarding the Agency and the broader U.S. government A&A regulatory and policy environment and advises working groups and staff across the Agency regarding how to use A&A flexibilities to achieve specific goals. The Division is also actively engaged in operationalizing Agency initiatives such as climate change, localization, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA), and the burden reduction program.

M/OAA/P seeks candidates for up to two procurement analyst positions to help develop, communicate, and support practices that align with USAID objectives. Such work may require a long-term effort to lay the appropriate groundwork which may involve drafting proposed revisions to regulations, updating policies and procedures, and assisting in chaperoning these regulatory changes through the rulemaking process. To support the Agency’s localization initiative, work will include due consideration of non-U.S. marketplaces and improve USAID’s ability to enter into A&A engagements with local organizations.

Duties and Responsibilities The incumbent is responsible for variable assignments such as those which prioritize the reduction of regulatory and policy barriers to local entity engagement through direct A&A awards. The position is responsible for analyzing procurement and assistance legislation, regulations and precedent, and formulating and developing Agency policies, procedures, and regulations governing USAID's worldwide procurement and assistance functions.

Duties described below are noted as pertaining to the full-performance level equivalent to a GS14 senior procurement analyst, or at an acceptable performance level equivalent to a GS13 procurement analyst, or as pertaining to both performance levels. The contracting officer will determine the starting performance level of the analyst. Assignments for a procurement analyst will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity than assignments made at the senior procurement analyst full-performance level.

The specific duties of the incumbent include, but are not limited to, the following:

Acquisition/Assistance Policy Development and Implementation - 40%

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GS13/14: Drafts policy and/or regulation, as required by USAID to further USAID’s localization strategy and the Agency’s mission. Prepares supporting documents to gain approvals and stakeholder buy-in for each actioned recommendation. Assists in providing advice and assistance to A&A activities worldwide concerning the applicability and interpretation of FAR, AIDAR, Federal and USAID assistance regulations, and ADS policies. Drafts A&A policy and guidance in the form of Acquisition and Assistance Policy Directives (AAPDs), Procurement Executive Bulletins (PEBs), and other A&A-related trainings, resources, and notices.

GS14: The senior procurement analyst drafts Agency policy and guidance aligned with all statutory or regulatory requirements in consultation with Agency specialists and stakeholders.

Consults with Agency experts, senior managers, and leadership and produces an authoritative draft. The senior procurement analyst serves as the Agency-wide point of contact for one or more assigned technical or issue areas within M/OAA/P. The analyst is responsible for providing expert technical advice and guidance, staff coordination, and consultation. Assists in the development and presentation of the Agency’s official position on proposed government-wide A&A regulations and formulates implementing regulations (e.g., contract provisions/clauses), assistance standard provisions, or operational policies (e.g., Automated Directives System (ADS) chapters), as appropriate.

GS13: The procurement analyst drafts Agency policy and guidance aligned with all statutory or regulatory requirements in consultation with Agency specialists and stakeholders. Consults with Agency experts, senior managers, and leadership as needed. The procurement analyst serves as the Agency-wide point of contact for one or more assigned technical or issue areas within M/OAA/P. The analyst is responsible for providing expert technical advice and guidance, staff coordination, and consultation. Assists in the development and presentation of the Agency’s official position on proposed government-wide A&A regulations and formulates implementing regulations (e.g., contract provisions/clauses), assistance standard provisions, or operational policies (e.g., Automated Directives System (ADS) chapters), as appropriate. Work products prepared by the procurement analyst are subject to peer review before being issued or shared for further agency review.

Policy Research, Analysis, and Interpretation - 40%

GS13/14: Analyzes and prepares responses to comments from the Federal Acquisition Regulation Council, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), industry associations, and other stakeholders in response to proposed changes to USAID’s regulations. Reviews Comptroller General decisions, decisions by the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals, and other appellate and precedent-setting A&A decisions to determine impact on USAID policies, procedures, and practices.

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GS14: The senior procurement analyst also provides research, analysis, and interpretation expertise covering the entire spectrum of A&A processes to inform Agency policies and procedures. Continually reviews legislation, directives issued by OMB, the General Services Administration, and other federal agencies when government-wide policies will affect USAID programs to determine applicability to USAID. Based on analysis of legislation, directives, and precedents, generates A&A policy recommendations for USAID’s Senior Procurement Executive and Competition Advocate that mitigate risk, both domestically and overseas.

GS13: The procurement analyst also provides research, analysis, and interpretation expertise covering assigned areas of A&A processes to inform Agency policies and procedures. Reviews legislation, directives issued by OMB, the General Services Administration, and other federal agencies when government-wide policies may affect A&A processes pertaining to the analyst’s assignments. Based on analysis of legislation, directives, and precedents, supports others in generating A&A policy recommendations for USAID’s Senior Procurement Executive and Competition Advocate that mitigate risk, both domestically and overseas.

Performs Liaison and Activities - 20%

GS13/14: The senior procurement analyst and the procurement analyst each liaises across the Agency to consult, inform, and advocate for the development and implementation of regulatory and policy solutions which reduce barriers to localization or facilitate other Agency objectives.

Drafts key messages and talking points for USAID officials related to localization and/or other subject matter areas of expertise. Contributes expert analysis to assist MOAA/P to prepare responses to Government Accountability Office (GAO), Inspector General (IG), and other external recommendations for changes in USAID policies and procedures. Develops new policies and procedures, if warranted, to correct deficiencies, reduce Agency risk, or achieve development objectives. As necessary, prepares rebuttals to recommendations to maintain alignment with legislative or regulatory requirements and the Agency's best interest. Drafts and reviews Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for content and format and ensures that the SOPs are current and comply with relevant policies and/or regulations.

GS14: In addition, the senior procurement analyst meets with senior management group stakeholders to inform, advocate, and to acquire leadership’s concerns and priorities. Generates and presents decision points for leadership and prepares formal responses to senior leader requests for information. Assists in providing advice and guidance to Bureaus, Missions, the Assistant Administrator for Management Bureau, and the Senior Procurement Executive on A&A guidance and regulations. Conducts special studies, projects, and research related to A&A as requested by the Senior Procurement Executive.

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Supervision/Oversight:

GS13/14: The incumbent works under the general supervision of the Supervisory Procurement Analyst in the Policy Division and does not supervise others.

GS14: While not a supervisor, the senior procurement analyst provides expert subject matter suggestions and guidance to M/OAA/P analysts,

a. Supervisory GS14: The supervisor provides administrative direction and makes assignments in terms of broadly defined programs and Agency outcomes, and the senior procurement analyst proposes the objectives and determines the approach and methods necessary to achieve the desired outcomes. As an expert, the incumbent collaboratively works with the supervisor to finalize objectives, which may require the additional approval of the Senior Procurement Executive. The incumbent then carries out the assignment, including overall plans and strategies and informs the supervisor of progress, significant problems, and proposed solutions. The incumbent independently carries out the work, including necessary coordination of the elements involved. Review of the incumbent's work focuses on demonstrated capability to propose solutions that achieve overall management objectives and support program outcomes.

GS 13: The supervisor provides administrative direction and makes specific assignments to the procurement analyst. The procurement analyst formulates a plan to achieve objectives which includes peer and supervisory reviews to ensure the assignment is understood and implemented as required. Review of the incumbent’s work focuses on the quality of analysis, consultations, and work product preparation.

b. Guidelines GS13/14: Guidelines are extensive and consist of laws and legal precedent, regulations, policies and procedures of federal acquisition and assistance, USAID, the Office of Management and Budget, and the Office of Federal Procurement Policy. The work involves planning, recommending, and initiating A&A regulation, policies and procedures covering all types of Agency awards. The policies and procedures are for the guidance and control of A&A activities throughout USAID's world-wide operations, including both operating expense-funded procurements for the function and maintenance of the Agency itself and program-funded procurements essential to the implementation of USAID’s development programs.

GS14: The senior procurement analyst formulates and advocates for new or revised regulatory and policy measures. Included in this responsibility are the reviews and analyses necessary to develop the recommendations, and the coordination of information and concerns from technical specialists (e.g. GC, auditors, controllers, and program officers), Agency leadership concerned with various aspects of USAID’s A&A

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GS13: The procurement analyst formulates and advocates for new or revised regulatory and policy measures. Included in this responsibility are the reviews and analyses necessary to develop the recommendations, and coordination of information and concerns from technical specialists, which are articulated within Agency requirements and the USG A&A regulatory and policy framework.

c. Nature and Purpose of Contacts

GS13/14: Personal contacts for the senior procurement analyst and the procurement analyst include a variety of specialists, managers, officials, or groups within the employing agency. Persons contacted often represent very different interests, and the incumbent is expected to provide guidance and create consensus through acceptable compromises.

Contacts are also initiated to develop information for the analysis of other acceptable policy or procedural changes to determine their potential effect at the operational level, and to inform, advise, and encourage proper implementation and understanding of policies by operating offices. The incumbent’s participation in task groups or meetings is to gain agreement on recommended new A&A regulation or policy courses of action, and to assure consistent interpretation and implementation of federal A&A policy throughout USAID.

GS14: In addition, the senior procurement analyst will prepare and assist in informative briefings and feedback sessions with senior management group Agency officials to ensure proposed changes to operational A&A policy and regulation are understood and address leadership’s concerns.

d. Complexity GS13/GS14: For the senior procurement analyst and procurement analyst, per the Guidelines above, there is substantial complexity related to the research and analysis of existing A&A challenges, as well as the formulation, cost-benefit evaluation, and recommendation of solutions that may involve efforts to engage in the internal long-term rulemaking and/or policy revision processes required to develop or to change Agency regulations, policies, and practices.

GS14: The senior procurement analyst produces well-structured analyses and detailed explanations of trade-offs between competing priorities or approaches are required in order to inform Agency decision-makers. Similarly, the work requires substantial relationship development and outreach at all levels of the Agency to ensure all relevant stakeholders are properly engaged and necessary and available expertise is considered during the development of recommendations, given the Agency-wide implications. The work requires discerning evaluations and recommended dispositions of requested waivers to statutory requirement, deviations to regulation, and exceptions to policy which are submitted by A&A personnel in USAID/W or the overseas Missions to navigate exceptional and compelling circumstances.

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GS13: The procurement analyst produces well-structured analyses and detailed explanations of trade-offs between competing priorities and approaches are required for assigned issues and to identify areas which are most important for M/OAA/P to address.

The work requires discerning evaluations and recommended dispositions of requested deviations to regulation and exception to policy which are submitted by A&A personnel.

e. Responsibility for Decision Making GS14: The senior procurement analyst performs under general administrative discretion.

Demonstrates unusual attainment of expertise in A&A and is given wide latitude to exercise independent judgment and decision making to carry out work of significant difficulty and responsibility.

GS13: The procurement analyst performs under administrative direction. Influences new and revised A&A policy development with recognized expertise in A&A, and exercises independent judgment to produce work of unusual difficulty. Exercises discretion and personal responsibility.

f. Scope and Effect For both GS14 and GS13 levels: Resulting work products impact long-range implementation and administration of USAID A&A awards and the programs they support throughout USAID's world-wide operations. Includes advice and assistance to A&A activities worldwide concerning the applicability and interpretation of FAR, AIDAR, Federal and USAID assistance regulations, and ADS policies. Serves as the Agency-wide point of contact for one or more assigned technical or issue areas within M/OAA/P.

M/OAA/P provides expert knowledge regarding the Agency and the broader U.S.

government A&A regulatory and policy environment and advises working groups and staff across the Agency regarding how to use A&A flexibilities to achieve specific goals. The work supports Division engagements to operationalize Agency initiatives such as climate change, localization, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA), and the burden reduction program.

12. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work requested does not involve undue physical demands and is sedentary.

13. WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is performed in an office setting. Remote work is currently authorized from locations within the United States.

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II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

GS13/14: A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field; OR At least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.

GS13/14: Desirable but not required is (1) experience working on rulemaking actions, either for a federal agency or as a stakeholder, or (2) experience revising, generating, and disseminating agency or organizational policies and/or procedures in response to shifting priorities and/or operating environment.

GS14 senior procurement analyst: Requires expert knowledge and mastery of one or more areas within the fields of federal acquisition and the award and administration of federal grants or agreements, such as pertinent U.S. laws and regulations, or the policies, standards, guides, procedures, or practices of federal agencies, federal contractors, or recipients of federal assistance. Requires demonstrated expertise in assignments complicated by interconnected issues and conflicts among possible technical solutions and stakeholder concerns.

GS13 procurement analyst: Requires expert knowledge and mastery of one or more areas within the fields of federal acquisition and the award and administration of federal grants or agreements such as pertinent U.S. laws and regulations, or the policies,m standards, guides, procedures, or practices of federal agencies, federal contractors, or recipients of federal assistance.

III. EVALUATION AND SELECTION FACTORS

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. The FAR provisions referenced above are available at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far.

Only Applicants who meet the minimum requirements selection factors below, will be evaluated.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

• Must meet the education requirement and have a minimum of 1 year GS-13 equivalent relevant work experience.

• Must submit a complete resume. See cover page for resume requirements. Experience that cannot be quantified will not be counted towards meeting the solicitation requirements.

• Must provide verifiable academic credentials.

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

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• Must not appear as an excluded party in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).

• Must meet eligibility and able to obtain a Facilities Access clearance (NOTE: Dual citizens may be asked to renounce second-country citizenship).

NOTE: If a full security investigation package is not submitted by the selected candidate within 30 days after it is requested, the offer may be rescinded. USAID will initiate the security clearance process once the successful candidate provides all the required information. If after USAID initiates the security clearance request, and the successful Applicant is not able to obtain clearance within four (4) months, the offer may be rescinded.

Phase 1 - Initial Evaluation

Required from applicants: Resume and a 1-page summary highlighting experience most relevant to the position. With the work statement as context, USAID will evaluate the information submitted by responsive applicants against evaluation factors and will use a confidence methodology to assess USAID’s level of confidence that the applicant will successfully perform all contract requirements.

The possible ratings are:

● High Confidence. USAID has high confidence that the offeror understands the requirement and will be successful in performing the contract.

● Some Confidence. USAID has some confidence that the offeror understands the requirement and will be successful in performing the contract.

● Low Confidence. USAID has low confidence that the offeror understands the requirement or will be successful in performing the contract.

The following evaluation factors have equivalent weight:

● Experience developing, communicating, or experience instructing operational staff on, new or revised policy, regulation, or standard operating procedures.

● Experience with operational, legal, advocacy, or compliance work and proficiency in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and/or 2 CFR 200 Grants and Agreements.

● Experience providing advice or instruction on complex or specialized matters as a manager or subject matter expert.

● Analytical expertise to operationalize and document new ideas or new organizational objectives.

Phase 2 - Evaluation of Shortlisted Candidates

Individuals for whom USAID has an overall High Confidence rating in Phase 1 will be shortlisted candidates. Consideration of all shortlisted candidates will continue under Phase 2, except USAID may limit the number of applicants to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competitive selection process.

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Should there be no applicants for whom USAID has an overall High Confidence assessment, USAID may, at its discretion, consider shortlisting some applicants for whom USAID has high confidence in one or more evaluation factors, but an overall Some Confidence assessment.

Shortlisted candidates may be invited to interview and to provide references and a writing sample. These will be used by USAID to complete its evaluation of shortlisted candidates using the same confidence methodology and ratings as used in Phase 1. Please note that not all applicants will be interviewed or contacted. Only the candidates rated with High Confidence will be invited for an interview. The Applicant(s) may be interviewed in person or virtually. USAID will make the job offer to the highest ranked candidates considering Phases I & II. USAID reserves the right not to interview a candidate at all or before making an offer. USAID will not pay for any expenses associated with the interviews unless the expenses are pre-authorized.

Reference checks may only be conducted for the highest ranked Applicants. 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 an offeror. 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.

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. 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. Citizenship. Specifically indicate your Citizenship (You must be U.S Citizen to be considered).

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2. Eligible offerors are required to complete and submit the offer form AID 309-2, “Offeror Information for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals,” available at http://www.usaid.gov/forms.

3. Reference List (one page). If requested, the highest ranked Applicants 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.

4. 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. 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. The successful Applicant will be provided with guidance regarding SAM registration, if not registered.

NOTE: Registration and registration renewal in SAM is FREE.

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/current/html/52_200_206.html or www.sam.gov.

● Offers must be received by the closing date and time specified in Section I, item 3, and submitted to the Point of Contact in Section I.

● Offeror submissions must clearly reference the Solicitation number on all offeror submitted documents. 7200AA24R000011

● By submitting application materials, offerors certify that all the information in application is true and made in good faith. Offerors agree to allow all information provided in their application to be investigated. False or fraudulent information provided in the application shall result in an offeror’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 about how to complete and submit the following forms after an offeror is selected for the 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. Medical History and Examination Form (DS-6561). **

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

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

5. Fingerprint Card (FD-258). ** http://www.usaid.gov/forms https://www.acquisition.gov/far/current/html/52_200_206.html http://www.sam.gov/

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

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

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

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) Temporary lodging allowance (Section 120)

(b) Living quarters allowance (Section 130)

(c) Post allowance (Section 220)

(d) Supplemental post allowance (Section 230)

(e) Separate maintenance allowance (Section 260)

(f) Education allowance (Section 270)

(g) Educational travel (Section 280)

(h) Post differential (Section 500)

(i) Payments during evacuation/authorized departure (Section 600), and

(j) Danger Pay (Section 650)

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/sites/default/files/documents/1868/aidar_0.pdf.

https://aoprals.state.gov/content.asp?content_id=282&menu_id=101 https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1868/aidar_0.pdf

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2. PART 52—SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES

Subpart 52.2—Text of Provisions and Clauses

Notice Regarding Any Court Order Affecting the Implementation of E.O. 14042

USAID will take no action to enforce the clause (FAR 52.223-99) implementing the requirements of Executive Order 14042, absent further written notice from USAID, where the place of performance identified in the contract is in a U.S. state or outlying area subject to a court order prohibiting the application of requirements pursuant to the Executive Order (hereinafter, “Excluded State or Outlying Area”). In all other circumstances, USAID will enforce the clause, except for contractor employees who perform substantial work on or in connection with a covered contract in an Excluded State or Outlying Area, or in a covered contractor workplace located in an Excluded State or Outlying Area. A current list of such Excluded States and Outlying Areas is maintained at https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

(End of clause)

3. Contract Cover Page form AID 309-1 available at https://www.usaid.gov/forms.

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 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_

3001 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_

4. 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 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/ 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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● AAPD 15-02 – Authorization of Family and Medical Leave for USPSCs

● AAPD 18-02 REVISED - Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) Services

● AAPD 21-05 - Revised and Expanded Fringe Benefits for U.S. Personal Services Contractors

5. 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.

6. PSC Ombudsman

The PSC Ombudsman serves as a resource for any Personal Services Contractor who has entered 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.

7. Applicable Clauses. The following clauses will apply to the resulting contract;

● FAR 52.222-50 – Combating Trafficking in Persons

● FAR 52.204-24 – Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunication and Video

Surveillance Services or Equipment (December 2021)

● FAR 52.204-25 – Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunication and Video

Surveillance Services or Equipment (December 2021)

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.

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