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SOLICITATION NUMBER: Sol_7200AA25R00003 ISSUANCE DATE: December 3, 2024 QUESTIONS DUE: December 16, 2024, 5:00 PM, EST CLOSING DATE AND TIME: January 20, 2025, 5:00 PM. EST

SUBJECT: Solicitation for U.S. Personal Service Contractor (USPSC) Global Health OPM General Schedule Base Salary Level (GS) -14 Intermittent Health Development Officer (IHDO) (Multiple Positions)

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Dear Prospective Offerors /Candidates:

The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Global Health Bureau, Office of Country Support (GH/OCS), is seeking offers from qualified United States Citizens to provide personal services as a Firehouse (FH) United States Personal Services Contract (USPSC), Global Health GS-14 Level Intermittent Health Development Officer under a USPSC, as described in this solicitation.

Questions: Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email, and shall be sent directly to Contracting Officer, Joseph T. Hamilton at uspscghdoint@usaid.gov, the USAID mailbox for the Global Health IHDO Solicitation. All questions are due by the “QUESTIONS DUE” date and time specified above and will be posted in a Solicitation Amendment.

Submission Due Date and Time: Electronic submission of Offers/Proposals documents MUST be submitted by the above stated “CLOSING DATE AND TIME” via email at uspscghdoint@usaid.gov or WILL NOT be considered for evaluation.

Offers MUST be in accordance with ATTACHMENT I of this solicitation. USAID will evaluate all offerors based on stated evaluation criteria. USAID encourages all individuals, including those from disadvantaged and under-represented groups, to respond to the solicitation.

Incomplete or unsigned offers WILL NOT be considered. Offerors should retain copies of all offer materials for their records. Interested parties should be aware that this is a GS-14 Position with a salary range of $104,604 .00 -$135,987.00 and NO salaries above the Solicitation range should be expected or will be negotiated.

mailto:uspscghdoint@usaid.gov

Solicitation No. 7200AA25R00003

All candidates MUST have an Active registration in SAM.gov. Candidates who are NOT registered in SAM.gov by the time of an offer WILL NOT be considered for an award.

This solicitation in no way obligates USAID to award a USPSC (contract), nor does it commit USAID to pay any cost incurred in the preparation and submission of the offer. Offerors not selected during a previously issued solicitations to recruit U.S. Personal Service Contractors (USPSCs) - Global Health Intermittent Health Development Officers “Firehouse” positions MUST re-apply in order to be considered for this solicitation.

ALL questions MUST be directed in writing to the mailbox specified in above.

Sincerely, Joseph T. Hamilton Contracting Officer http://sam.gov/

ATTACHMENT I

Intermittent Health Development Officer - USPSC(s)

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. SOLICITATION NO.: Sol_7200AA25R00003

2. ISSUANCE DATE: December 3, 2024

3. QUESTIONS DUE: December 16, 2024, 5:00 PM EST

4. CLOSING DATE AND TIME FOR RECEIPT

OF OFFERS:

January 20, 2025, 5:00 PM EST

5. POINT OF CONTACT: Joseph T. Hamilton, uspscghdoint@usaid.gov

6. POSITION TITLE: Intermittent Health Development Officer (IHDO)

7. MARKET VALUE: $104,604 - $135,987 per year equivalent to the OPM General Schedule Base Salary Level equivalent to the OPM GS-14 base rate. Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value of OPM General Schedule Base Salary Level 14 Scale and WILL NOT include Locality Pay. Salaries over and above the top of the stated pay scale will not be entertained or negotiated. As this is a United States-based PSC, offerors who live outside the Washington, D.C. area will be considered for employment, but no relocation expenses will be reimbursed.

8. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: U.S./Worldwide. Although this is a United States-based position, the location of work performance is “US/Worldwide”, meaning possible travel as stated in the Statement of Duties listed in SECTION II below for the duration of any and all assignments. Telework is subject to the “In Country” mission’s current teleworking policies.

9. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Five years, estimated to start on June 8, 2025.

The base period will be one year, estimated to start on June 8, 2025. Based in Agency need and the USPSC’S satisfactory performance, the Contracting Officer may exercise up to four (4) additional option period(s) for one year each for the dates estimated as follows:

10. ELIGIBLE OFFERORS: Limited to U.S. citizens only

11. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: Secret Clearance as determined by ADS 309.3.1.14 and Security ADS 500 Chapters.

12. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work requested does not involve undue physical demands.

The work is mostly sedentary. Some walking, bending and carrying light items may be required. TDYs and field trips usually involve substantial physical stamina to cope with poor transportation and long work hours.

II. STATEMENT OF DUTIES

1. General Statement of Purpose of the Contract

a. Background

USAID's Office of Country Support (GH/OCS) is the Global Health Bureau’s (GH) hub for providing integrated strategic, technical and programmatic assistance to USAID Mission health teams. Serving as a bridge between USAID/Washington and missions, GH/OCS coordinates across the GH Bureau and Regional Bureaus to streamline support to missions.

This support aims to assist missions to achieve country-level development objectives;

develop, implement and monitor the quality of field programs and activities; meet Agency design, monitoring and reporting requirements; and facilitate Washington/mission alignment of USAID health priorities. GH/OCS also supports the GH Country Health Team System, which draws on GH staff expertise from across GH Bureau offices to monitor and address strategic, technical and programmatic issues, working with mission health staff to improve country and regional programming. Over the past five years, one of the most

Base Period: June 8, 2025 – June 7, 2026 Option Period 1: June 8, 2026 – June 7, 2027 Option Period 2: June 8, 2027 – June 7, 2028 Option Period 3: June 8, 2028 – June 7, 2029 Option Period 4: June 8, 2029 – June 7, 2030 challenging issues faced by missions is staffing shortages due to unexpected delays in filling vacant positions or extended leave such as home leave or annual leave.

To respond to these staffing shortages and meet a broad range of mission needs, GH/OCS employs a group of intermittent USPSCs to serve in the “Firehouse.” These intermittent USPSCs are skilled health professionals with years of experience in leadership and serving in management and technical positions. With the increased demand for GH/OCS Firehouse USPSCs to manage/lead Mission health programs, USAID is seeking additional individuals to serve as USPSCs in the GH/OCS Firehouse. Those serving in the Firehouse must be prepared to work abroad in USAID missions and embassies, often with little time for preparations.

Deployments are for a minimum of three (3) continuous months. Additional details are contained below.

GH's DIVERSITY PHILOSOPHY

Delivering effective global health solutions requires skilled individuals with diverse experiences that mirror the communities we serve. We are dedicated to fostering a workforce that reflects this diversity and promotes an inclusive environment where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. We invite you to collaborate with us in advancing health equity, saving lives, and alleviating suffering worldwide.

b. Basic Functions

This position calls for experienced health professionals with the presence, knowledge and leadership skills to serve in senior-level positions at select USAID missions abroad. The Health Development Officer will support USAID missions overseas in the management of mission health programs, overseeing and supporting a wide range of health development programs in various locations, and providing technical assistance. The incumbent must also have the flexibility and experience to oversee program design and development, as well as manage local and/or international technical experts.

The Health Development Officer may be called upon to develop strategies, analytical models and/or methodologies to contribute to mission planning. He/she may also lead evaluations of existing or completed programs, develop new projects, and oversee project modifications, re-design or closeout. The Health Development Officer performs under the assigned mission’s authority with latitude to exercise independent judgment and decision-making in health program areas, under that authority.

c. Statement of Duties to be Performed

During assignments, the incumbent may be responsible for liaising with the senior management officials within the U.S. Department of State including the U.S. Ambassador or his/her designee in addition to direct supervision by a USAID Mission Director, Deputy Mission Director or his/her designee. The incumbent may also be required to liaise with senior management officials at other agencies of the US Government, international organizations, and the non-government community abroad. He/she may be asked to represent USAID to local officials, the private sector, diplomatic missions and international organizations; and visit program sites outside the primary office setting, acting according to United States Government (USG) protocol and regulations. The incumbent should have the skills and experience to provide authoritative advice and guidance to resolve, implement and manage health policy issues and oversee local and international technical experts in health technical areas. He/she requires the expertise to advise the Agency, mission, and other development collaborators about the range and relative effectiveness of health programs and contribute to overall mission planning.

While every deployment is different, the incumbent may perform the following duties while deployed:

● Serve as a member of the USAID’s Mission Senior Leadership Team. As such, will advise Ambassador, mission leadership, and/or USAID Washington on development, crisis, or conflict issues relevant to USAID. This will also include liaising with other USG agencies, bilateral and multilateral organizations, and diplomatic missions.

● Manage an office of local and expatriate personnel who are responsible for a range of programs (excluding direct hire staff unless granted Mission Director waiver approval).

● Oversee the work of mission personnel (excluding direct hire staff unless granted Mission Director waiver approval) who manage contracts, grants and/or cooperative agreements to implement programs within the mission portfolio in a range of sectors.

● Report, monitor, advise, and evaluate USAID health programs, and work to modify current programs or design new ones, as directed by mission management. Serve as a USAID health representative, establishing and maintaining contacts with representatives of local government and communities, including civil society organizations, implementing partners, and other NGOs and international organizations.

● Oversee administrative and accountability requirements related to USAID office operations, ensuring these are handled in accordance with established policies and procedures.

● Report to and be supervised by the USAID Mission Director, Deputy or mission designee.

● As requested by mission management, establish and maintain contact with senior management officials of the US Embassy, other USG agencies, bilateral and multilateral organizations and diplomatic missions.

● Ensure USAID is appropriately represented at health functions and meetings;

work with stakeholders to further their understanding, appreciation, ownership, and participation in USAID supported programs.

● Mentor and support early career Foreign Service Officers as well as Foreign Service National staff.

● Working across missions and regions, the employee will gain a wealth of information and lessons from missions to undertake the following with GH/OCS, Regional Bureaus, and GH Country Teams:

○ Identify critical issues across missions that need recognition and solutions by GH/OCS and/or the regional bureau Front Office.

○ Identify opportunities for strategic learning and sharing of key lessons learned between missions/country programs, GH Country Teams and USAID/Washington health sector.

○ Document evidence from mission experiences for global consumption, working with the Country Team, GH/OCS and the GH/OCS Communication Specialist to ensure broad dissemination and promotion of key findings to appropriate stakeholders.

○ During mission assignments, the employee will maintain engagement with the GH/OCS supervisor and the GH Country Team-ensuring awareness of key issues and health programming in-country. The employee will respond to requests for information concerning programs.

d. Supervisory Relationship

The USPSC reports to the head of the Surge Support Unit (SSU), Office of Country Support (GH/OCS). As the supervisor, the SSU Lead will provide guidance to the USPSC in the form of policy, program, and administrative directives. While on assignment, the USPSC will report to and receive guidance from a designated TDY supervisor within the mission. The USPSC will function with a high degree of independence, including taking actions to identify and resolve problems, identify needs and/or opportunities, and develop appropriate strategies to address them. The USPSC will keep the SSU Lead, or designee, informed of the TDY progress.

e. Supervisory Controls

During deployment, the supervisor at the USAID mission will set overall objectives and provide technical direction and day-to-day supervision. The employee and the supervisor together will develop deadlines, projects, and other assigned work, which are subject to mission approval and consistent with mission policies, and protocols.

The USPSC is expected to take initiative, act independently and perform with minimal direction in planning and carrying out assignments, resolving conflicts, coordinating with others and interpreting policies in terms of established objectives as part of a fast-paced environment. Working with the SSU Lead, and the GH/OCS Deputy Director will provide overall direction of the USPSCs.

III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

Candidates who DO NOT MEET ALL of the below Minimum Requirements for basic eligibility for the position, including education and experience requirements, are considered NOT qualified for the position.

This position requires a thorough knowledge of management, programming, policies, regulations, procedures, and documentation and the objectives, methodology and status of the projects assigned and/or similar practices in USG or international development organizations based on internationally recognized best practices. Experience should include working overseas in a health technical area(s) and knowledge of the objectives and operations of the US government and/or similar program activities of other international donor organizations. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis.

The candidate must have familiarity with USG international health programming, policies, regulations, procedures, and documentation and the objectives, methodology and status of the projects assigned and/or similar practices in USG or international development organizations based on internationally recognized best practices. Experience should include working or supporting work in low- or middle-income contexts in public health programs and knowledge of the objectives and operations of the US government and/or similar program activities of other international donor organizations; and ability to travel and work on an assignment overseas for a minimum of three (3) continuous months.

Minimum Requirements include:

1. Must submit a completed and signed AID 309-2 form.

2. English fluency (speaking/reading/writing)

3. Must be a U.S. citizen.

4. Must submit a signed Sexual Misconduct Self-Certification document (ATTACHMENT

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5. Must submit a list of Professional References. Offerors must submit no fewer than three (3) and no more than five (5) references

6. Must submit a signed Statement of Availability (ATTACHMENT II) confirming ability to travel and work for a minimum of three (3) continuous months to a range of countries, including but not limited, to Non-Permissive Environments (NPEs) or, potentially, countries containing areas with higher security risks, such as South Sudan, Haiti, Nigeria and others.

7. Education - Minimum Education: Master’s degree. Offerors must provide satisfactory verification of academic credentials.

8. Experience - Minimum Experience: Minimum of seven (7) years of experience supporting USG global health programs.

AREAS OF CONSIDERATION BEFORE AN AWARD CAN BE MADE

U.S Personal Services Contractors (USPSCs) MUST:

○ Be registered in SAM.gov. Candidates who are not registered in SAM.gov by the time of an offer, will not be considered for an award; and

○ Be able to obtain the Secret Level Security Clearance provided by USAID; and

○ Be able to obtain a Department of State Class 1 worldwide medical clearance.

* NOTE: Employment is subject to funds availability, and all required internal approvals.

IV. EVALUATION AND SELECTION FACTORS

The Government may award a contract without discussions with offerors in accordance with FAR 52.215-1. The Contracting Officer 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 Contracting Officer 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 Contracting Officer 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.

All offerors will be evaluated based on the documentation submitted with the offer. Offerors who meet the Education/Experience/Travel requirements will be further evaluated based on rating of the Evaluation Factor (EF) responses.

Offeror must address each evaluation factor listed below separately to demonstrate how they meet each of the Evaluation Factors:

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Offerors determined to be competitively ranked, will be invited for an interview. Face-to-face or phone interviews will be conducted from Washington D.C. USAID will not pay for expenses associated with the interview but will conduct telephone or videoconference interviews for those not able to interview in person.

Professional references and academic credentials will be evaluated for each offeror being considered for selection in accordance with the evaluation factors described in this document. The successful candidate will be selected based on a review of his/her qualifications, work experience, skills, and abilities, ability to travel, then interview, and the results of reference checks. The technical evaluation committee may check references that have not been specifically identified by candidate documents and may check references before or after a candidate is interviewed. The candidate(s) with the highest overall rating will be selected based on the criteria within this solicitation.

The technical evaluation committee shall conduct reference checks, including references from individuals who have not been specifically identified by the offeror, and may do so before or after a candidate is interviewed.

The following question is related to the PEB 24-01, “Personal Services Contractors (PSC) Practices Related to Preventing and Addressing Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace”:

To your knowledge, has (offeror's name) received a disciplinary action for sexual misconduct related to their previous contract or employment? If so, please explain.

“Sexual misconduct” is an umbrella term that encompasses any inappropriate behavior of a sexual nature or that is sex-based, including abuse, assault, exploitation, harassment, intimate-partner violence, stalking, voyeurism, and any other such conduct that is sexual in nature or that is sex-based which is non-consensual or has the purpose or effect of threatening, intimidating, denigrating, or coercing a person.

V. SUBMITTING AN OFFER

Offers must be received by the closing date and time at the mailbox as specified in the cover letter. Offerors must prominently reference the solicitation number in their offer submission.

Offerors interested in applying for this position MUST submit the following materials:

1. 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.

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2. Signed Sexual Misconduct Self-Certification form based on the following PEB 24-01, “Personal Services Contractors (PSC) Practices Related to Preventing and Addressing Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace”:

USAID’S ZERO TOLERANCE FOR SEXUAL MISCONDUCT

USAID has a zero-tolerance policy for sexual misconduct with the goal of fostering a respectful, safe, healthy and inclusive work environment. USAID maintains policies and procedures to establish a workplace free of sexual misconduct as described in Agency policy at ADS Chapter 113, Preventing and Addressing Sexual Misconduct.

SELF CERTIFICATION

Offerors must sign a Sexual Misconduct Self-Certification form [see hyperlink]* related to sexual misconduct when submitting the offer. The signed form will be filed in the award file. If the offeror fails to submit a signed certification, the offeror will be determined to be non-compliant to submission requirements and will not be considered for award.

● For the Apparently Successful Offeror:

○ If Self-Certification response is “Yes”: In consultation with the Resident Legal Advisor (RLO) or General Counsel Acquisition and Assistance (GC/AA), the CO will request further details from the offeror.

○ Event of False Certification: If the certification provided is found to be false, the offeror may be eliminated from consideration for the award. If the contract has been awarded, the false certification may be grounds for termination of the contract. The action may be punishable to the full extent of the law.

USE OF THE AGENCY’S MISCONDUCT PORTAL AND INQUIRIES MADE TO PREVIOUS

COs FOR APPARENTLY SUCCESSFUL OFFEROR

The Office of Employee and Labor Relations (ELR) operates USAID’s Misconduct Reporting Portal. Prior to award, the CO will email ELR at HCTM.ELR@usaid.gov to identify whether Agency records include any prior disciplinary action related to sexual misconduct taken against the apparently successful offeror.

If the apparently successful offeror has previously held a Personal Services Contract at USAID, the CO will attempt to contact the previous administrating CO to inquire about previous disciplinary actions related to sexual misconduct against the apparently successful offeror.

*Candidates who do not submit a Sexual Misconduct Self-Certification form will not be considered for evaluation.

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3. Offers MUST be received by the closing date and time specified in Section I, item 4, and submitted to the specified mailbox in the cover letter.

4. To ensure consideration of offers for the intended position, Offerors must prominently reference the Solicitation Number on all offeror-submitted documents.

5. Submit Statement of Availability (Attachment II) confirming the candidates’ ability to travel for a minimum of three (3) continuous months to a range of countries including but not limited to Non-Permissive Environments (NPEs) or, potentially, countries containing areas with higher security risks, such as South Sudan, Haiti, Nigeria and others.

*Candidates not submitting a Statement of Availability will not be considered for evaluation.

6. Resume or CV should not exceed 10 pages. In order to fully evaluate your offer, your resume should contain enough information to make a valid determination that you fully meet the experience requirements as stated in this solicitation particularly in Section IV Evaluation and Selection Factors. The resume/CV should include the following:

a. All full-time paid positions, job title, location(s), and dates held (month/year) and salary history for each position. Dates (month/year) and locations for all overseas field experience that does not include dates (month/year) and locations will not be counted towards meeting the solicitation requirements.

b. Highest levels of education achieved (degrees) and, any additional certifications or training, including job-related training courses, job-related skills, or job-related honors, awards or accomplishments.

c. Languages spoken.

d. Country of Citizenship.

e. Documentation of experience relevant to Section II.1.c - Statement of Duties to be Performed that fully detail the level and complexity of work, including specific duties performed, skills applied, type of public health work, dollar value of projects or programs managed, number of people supervised, or size of teams managed, location and context of projects managed, hierarchical level of counterparts with whom you interacted. Please provide multiple examples of experience conducting any of the duties in Section II.1.c.

7. List of References: Offerors must submit no fewer than three (3) and no more than five (5) references, who are not family members or relatives. Submitted references MUST include the following information:

a. Referrer’s Name;

b. Referrer’s Current Job Title and Company Name;

c. Referrer’s Relationship to the Offeror (personal/professional);

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d. Length of Time Referrer has known the Offeror;

e. Referrer’s Current Telephone Number (work or personal); and

f. Referrer’s Current Email Address (work or personal).

At least two (2) references must be from direct supervisors (current or prior), who can provide information regarding the offeror's professional leadership and management experience, communications, teamwork, and interpersonal expertise, and technical skills. All references must be from within the last ten years of the offeror's professional life. Offerors are advised to ensure the information provided is current for all references.

Additional submitted documents will not be accepted.

By submitting your offer materials, you certify that all of the information on and attached to the offer is true, correct, complete, and made in good faith. You agree to allow all information on and attached to the offer to be investigated. False or fraudulent information on or attached to your offer may result in you being eliminated from consideration for this position, or being terminated after award, and may be punishable by fine or imprisonment.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

[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.]

VI. LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS PRIOR TO AWARD

The Contracting Officer will provide instructions about how to complete and submit the following forms after an offeror is selected but before the contract is issued.

Forms outlined below can found at:

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

1. Contract with an Individual for Personal Services Form (AID 309-1)

2. Medical History and Examination Form (DS-1843) *

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

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

5. Fingerprint Card (FD-258) *

6. Statement of Prior Federal Service (SF 144) * http://www.usaid.gov/forms/ http://www.forms.gov/bgfPortal/main.do

Forms 2 through 6 shall be completed ONLY upon the advice of the Contracting Officer that an offeror is the successful candidate for the job.

VII. BENEFITS AND ALLOWANCES

As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a USPSC is normally authorized the following benefits and allowances:

1. BENEFITS (if Applicable):

a) Employer's FICA Contribution

b) Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance

c) Annual Increase (pending a satisfactory performance evaluation)

d) Eligibility for Worker's Compensation

e) Annual & Sick Leave

2. ALLOWANCES (if applicable) *:

a) Temporary Quarters Subsistence Allowance (Section 120).

b) Post Allowance (Section 220).

c) Supplemental Post Allowance (Section 230).

d) Post Differential (Chapter 500).

e) Payments during Evacuation/Authorized Departure (Section 600), and

f) Danger Pay (Section 650).

* Department of State Standardized Regulations (Government Civilians Foreign Areas).

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

VIII. TAXES

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

IX. USAID REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND CONTRACT PROVISIONS

PERTAINING TO USPSCs

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 https://aoprals.state.gov/content.asp?content_id=282&menu_id=101 https://www.usaid.gov/ads/policy/300/aidar ablakneystaples

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

3. Acquisition and Assistance Policy Directives/Procurement Executive Bulletins(AAPDs/PEBs) for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals available at http://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs.

AAPDs/PEBs Pertaining to USPSCs

▪ AAPD 22-02: Revision 1 Telework and Remote Work Policy for U.S.

Personal Services Contracts with Individuals (July 2024)

▪ AAPD 21-05: Revised and Expanded Fringe Benefits for USPSCs (November 2023)

▪ AAPD 21-01: Applicability of FAR 4.21 to USAID Personal Services Contracts with Individuals Under the AIDAR Appendices D and J (March 2021)

▪ AAPD 18-02: Revisions to Medevac Policies for USPSCs and TCNPSCs (December 2023)

▪ AAPD 10-01: Personal Services Contractors (USPSCs)--Changes in USG Reimbursements Amounts for Health Insurance and Physical Exam Costs (January 2010)

▪ AAPD 06-10: PSC Medical Expense Payment Responsibility (October 2006)

▪ AAPD 06-08: AIDAR, Appendices D and J: Using the optional schedule to Incrementally Fund Contracts (June 2006)

▪ PEB NO. 2024-01: Personal Services Contractors (PSC) Practices Related to Preventing and Addressing Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace (September 2024)

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/resources_standards-of-conduct.

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.

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X. FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) CONTRACT PROVISIONS

PERTAINING TO USPSCs

1. FAR Provisions Incorporated by Reference

The following FAR clauses are hereby incorporated by reference in accordance with FAR 52.252-2, “Clauses Incorporated by Reference.” The full text of each clause may be accessed on the Internet at this address: Part 52 - Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses | Acquisition.GOV

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998)

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FAR NO. TITLE

FC 1 52.203-7 ANTI-KICKBACK PROCEDURES (JUN 2020)

FC 2 52.203-12 LIMITATION ON PAYMENTS TO INFLUENCE CERTAIN

FEDERAL TRANSACTIONS (JUN 2020)

FC 3 52.204-2 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS (MAR 2021)

FC 4 52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF

CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (JAN 2011)

FC 5 52.204-27 PROHIBITION ON A BYTEDANCE COVERED

APPLICATION (Jun 2023

FC 6 52.215-2 AUDIT AND RECORDS – NEGOTIATIONS (JUN 2020)

FC 7 52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (NOV 2021)

FC 8 52.224-1 PRIVACY ACT NOTIFICATION (APR 1984)

FC 9 52.224-2 PRIVACY ACT (APR 1984)

FC 10 52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES

(FEB 2021)

FC 11 52.232-17 INTEREST (May 2014)

FC 12 52.232-20 LIMITATION OF COST (APR 1984)

FC 13 52.232-22 LIMITATION OF FUNDS (APR 1984)

FC 14 52.232-23 ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS (MAY 2014)

FC 15 52.237-2 PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS,

EQUIPMENT AND VEGETATION (APR 1984)

FC 16 52.242-1 NOTICE OF INTENT TO DISALLOW COSTS (APR 1984)

FC.17 52.246-5 INSPECTION OF SERVICES - COST REIMBURSEMENT

(APR 1984)

FC 18 52.246-25 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY – SERVICES (FEB 1997)

FC 19 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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2. FAR Provisions Incorporated in Full Text

52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees. (MAY 2014)

(a) The Contractor warrants that no person or agency has been employed or retained to solicit or obtain this contract upon an agreement or understanding for a contingent fee, except a bona fide employee or agency. For breach or violation of this warranty, the Government shall have the right to annul this contract without liability or to deduct from the contract price or consideration, or otherwise recover, the full amount of the contingent fee.

(b) Bona fide agency, as used in this clause, means an established commercial or selling agency, maintained by a contractor for the purpose of securing business, that neither exerts nor proposes to exert improper influence to solicit or obtain Government contracts nor holds itself out as being able to obtain any Government contract or contracts through improper influence.

Bona fide employee, as used in this clause, means a person, employed by a contractor and subject to the contractor's supervision and control as to time, place, and manner of performance, who neither exerts nor proposes to exert improper influence to solicit or obtain Government contracts nor holds out as being able to obtain any Government contract or contracts through improper influence.

Contingent fee, as used in this clause, means any commission, percentage, brokerage, or other fee that is contingent upon the success that a person or concern has in securing a Government contract.

Improper influence, as used in this clause, means any influence that induces or tends to induce a Government employee or officer to give consideration or to act regarding a Government contract on any basis other than the merits of the matter.

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52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES. (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting

Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days.

(End of Clause) 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Other than System for Award Management (JUL 2013)

(a) Method of payment.

(1) All payments by the Government under this contract shall be made by electronic funds transfer EFT) except as provided in paragraph (a)(2) of this clause. As used in this clause, the term "EFT" refers to the funds transfer and may also include the payment information transfer.

(2) In the event the Government is unable to release one or more payments by EFT, the Contractor agrees to either-

(i) Accept payment by check or some other mutually agreeable method of payment; or

(ii) Request the Government to extend payment due dates until such time as the Government makes payment by EFT (but see paragraph (d) of this clause).

(b) Mandatory submission of Contractor's EFT information. (1) The Contractor is required to provide the Government with the information required to make payment by EFT (see paragraph (j) of this clause). The Contractor shall provide this information directly to the office designated in this contract to receive that information (hereafter: "designated office") by [the contracting Officer shall insert date, days after award, days before first request, the date specified for receipt of offers if the provision at 52.232-38 is utilized, or "concurrent with first request" as prescribed by the head of the agency; if not prescribed, insert "no later than 15 days prior to submission of the first request for payment"]. If not otherwise specified in this contract, the payment office is the designated office for receipt of the Contractor's EFT information. If more than one designated office is named for the contract, the Contractor shall provide a separate notice to each office. In the event that the EFT information changes, the Contractor shall be responsible for providing the updated information to the designated office(s).

2) If the Contractor provides EFT information applicable to multiple contracts, the Contractor shall specifically state the applicability of this EFT information in terms acceptable to the designated office. However, EFT information supplied to a designated office shall be applicable only to contracts that identify that designated office as the office to receive EFT information for that contract.

(c) Mechanisms for EFT payment. The Government may make payment by EFT through either the Automated Clearing House (ACH) network, subject to the rules of the National Automated Clearing House Association, or the Fedwire Transfer System. The rules governing Federal payments through the ACH are contained in 31 CFR part 210.

(d) Suspension of payment.

(1) The Government is not required to make any payment under this contract until after receipt, by the designated office, of the correct EFT payment information from the Contractor. Until receipt of the correct EFT information, any invoice or contract financing request shall be deemed not to be a proper invoice for the purpose of prompt payment under this contract. The prompt payment terms of the contract regarding notice of an improper invoice and delays in accrual of interest penalties apply.

(2) If the EFT information changes after submission of correct EFT information, the Government shall begin using the changed EFT information no later than 30 days after its receipt by the designated office to the extent payment is made by EFT. However, the Contractor may request that no further payments be made until the updated EFT information is implemented by the payment office. If such suspension would result in a late payment under the prompt payment terms of this contract, the Contractor's request for suspension shall extend the due date for payment by the number of days of the suspension.

(e) Liability for uncompleted or erroneous transfers.

(1) If an uncompleted or erroneous transfer occurs because the Government used the Contractor's EFT information incorrectly, the Government remains responsible for-

(i) Making a correct payment;

(ii) Paying any prompt payment penalty due; and

(iii) Recovering any erroneously directed funds.

(2) If an uncompleted or erroneous transfer occurs because the Contractor's EFT information was incorrect, or was revised within 30 days of Government release of the EFT payment transaction instruction to the Federal Reserve System, and-

(i) If the funds are no longer under the control of the payment office, the Government is deemed to have made payment and the Contractor is responsible for recovery of any erroneously directed funds; or

(ii) If the funds remain under the control of the payment office, the Government shall not make payment and the provisions of paragraph (d) shall apply.

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System, the date specified for settlement of the payment is on or before the prompt payment due date, provided the specified payment date is a valid date under the rules of the Federal Reserve System.

(g) EFT and assignment of claims. If the Contractor assigns the proceeds of this contract as provided for in the assignment of claims terms of this contract, the Contractor shall require as a condition of any such assignment, that the assignee shall provide the EFT information required by paragraph (j) of this clause to the designated office and shall be paid by EFT in accordance with if it were the Contractor. EFT information that shows the ultimate recipient of the transfer to be other than the Contractor, in the absence of a proper assignment of claims acceptable to the Government, is incorrect EFT information within the meaning of paragraph (d) of this clause.

(h) Liability for change of EFT information by financial agent. The Government is not liable for errors resulting from changes to EFT information provided by the Contractor's financial agent.

(i) Payment information. The payment or disbursing office shall forward to the Contractor available payment information that is suitable for transmission as of the date of release of the EFT instruction to the Federal Reserve System. The Government may request the Contractor to designate a desired format and method(s) for delivery of payment information from a list of formats and methods the payment office is capable of executing. However, the Government does not guarantee that any particular format or method of delivery is available at any particular payment office and retains the latitude to use the format and delivery method most convenient to the Government. If the Government makes payment by check in accordance with paragraph (a) of this clause, the Government shall mail the payment information to the remittance address in the contract.

(j) EFT information. The Contractor shall provide the following information to the designated office. The Contractor may supply this data for this or multiple contracts (see paragraph (b) of this clause). The Contractor shall designate a single financial agent per contract capable of receiving and processing the EFT information using the EFT methods described in paragraph (c) of this clause.

(1) The contract number (or other procurement identification number).

(2) The Contractor's name and remittance address, as stated in the contract(s).

(3) The signature (manual or electronic, as appropriate), title, and telephone number of the Contractor official authorized to provide this information.

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(4) The name, address, and 9-digit Routing Transit Number of the Contractor's financial agent.

(5) The Contractor's account number and the type of account (checking, saving, or lockbox).

(6) If applicable, the Fedwire Transfer System telegraphic abbreviation of the Contractor's financial agent.

(7) If applicable, the Contractor shall also provide the name, address, telegraphic abbreviation, and 9-digit Routing Transit Number of the correspondent financial institution receiving the wire transfer payment if the Contractor's financial agent is not directly on-line to the Fedwire Transfer System; and, therefore, not the receiver of the wire transfer payment.

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FAR 52.233-1 Disputes (MAY 2014)

(a) This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes.

(b) Except as provided in 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, all disputes arising under or relating to this contract shall be resolved under this clause.

(c) Claim, as used in this clause, means a written demand or written assertion by one of the contracting parties seeking, as a matter of right, the payment of money in a sum certain, the adjustment or interpretation of contract terms, or other relief arising under or relating to this contract. However, a written demand or written assertion by the Contractor seeking the payment of money exceeding $100,000 is not a claim under 41 U.S.C. chapter 71 until certified. A voucher, invoice, or other routine request for payment that is not in dispute when submitted is not a claim under 41 U.S.C. chapter 71. The submission may be converted to a claim under 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, by complying with the submission and certification requirements of this clause, if it is disputed either as to liability or amount or is not acted upon in a reasonable time.

(d)(1) A claim by the Contractor shall be made in writing and, unless otherwise stated in this contract, submitted within 6 years after accrual of the claim to the Contracting Officer for a written decision. A claim by the Government against the Contractor shall be subject to a written decision by the Contracting Officer.

(d)(2)(i) The Contractor shall provide the certification specified in paragraph (d)(2)(iii) of this clause when submitting any claim exceeding $100,000.

(ii) The certification requirement does not apply to issues in controversy that have not been submitted as all or part of a claim.

(iii) The certification shall state as follows: "I certify that the claim is made in good faith; that the supporting data are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief; that the amount requested accurately reflects the contract adjustment for which the Contractor believes the Government is liable; and…