72049224R00009 Regional Supervisory General Services Specialist.pdf

SOLICITATION NUMBER: 72049224R00009

ISSUANCE DATE: August 16, 2024 CLOSING DATE AND TIME: September 15, 2024, 11:59 PM, Manila time

SUBJECT: Solicitation for U.S. Personal Services Contractor (USPSC) and Third Country National Personal Services Contractor (TCNPSC) - Regional Supervisory General Services Specialist

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 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 underrepresented 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 costs incurred in the preparation and submission of an offer.

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

Sincerely, Jennifer L. Crow Supervisory Contracting Officer

72049224R00009

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. SOLICITATION NO: 72049224R00009

2. ISSUANCE DATE: August 16, 2024

3. CLOSING DATE AND TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS:

September 15, 2024 /11:59 PM, Manila time

4. POINT OF CONTACT: Human Resources Division, e-mail: aidmnlhr@usaid.gov

5. POSITION TITLE: Regional Supervisory General Services Specialist

6. MARKET VALUE: $104,604 - $135,987 equivalent to GS-14

Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value. USPSCs performing overseas are not entitled to Locality Pay.

7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Manila, Philippines

Overseas USPSCs and TCNPSCs not subject to the local compensation plan, may be authorized to telework or remote work only from a location within the country of performance, in accordance with Mission policy. Telework or remote work from outside the country of performance may only be authorized in certain situations in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract.

8. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The base period will be for one year, estimated to start on or about (o/a) December 2024, or earlier if required clearances are obtained. Based on Agency need, the Contracting Officer may exercise an additional option period for one year for the date estimated as follows:

Base Period: December 2024 to December 2025

Option Period 1: December 2025 to December 2026

9. ELIGIBLE OFFERORS: U.S. Citizens, Resident Aliens (USNs), and Third Country Nationals

(TCNs)

10. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: The final selected candidate must obtain the appropriate security (HSPD-12) facility access authorization.

11. STATEMENT OF DUTIES

A. General Statement of Purpose of Contract

USAID/Philippines’ Regional Executive Office serves as a regional support hub for itself and eleven (10) other countries, directly impacting the recruitment, onboarding, personnel maintenance, and general administrative support of over 200 personnel throughout the region. The countries with a presence are the Philippines, Mongolia, Fiji, Marshall Islands, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Micronesia, Palau, Japan, Korea, and Australia.

ICASS general services support and standards in the Philippines and throughout the region are notable for being medium to poor, particularly in housing maintenance and office space relative to growing staff. With more junior officers helming these ICASS support systems for DOS, the need for oversight and holding staff covering ICASS to well-established servicing standards is even more critical for USAID as it onboards more staff to meet the goals of the Pacific transition.

The incumbent will provide leadership, training, and professional development to FSNs as needed and monitor the service provision and performance of Embassy GSO staff and make recommendations to EXO and the relevant Front Office. The RSGSS will supervise the day-to-day activities and provide technical advice and guidance for any FSN hired by USAID to conduct General Services functions in the region. The incumbent will also monitor the work/performance of DOS staff covering office buildings, dining facilities, warehousing, residential homes, trailers, generators, sewage and water treatments, water tanks and pumps, security teams and equipment, fuel storage, and vehicles as they impact USAID staff in that country.

The RSGSS position includes work of significant and vital responsibilities and duties critical to Agency operations in the Asia Pacific region. The RSGSS performs duties and responsibilities under general administrative discretion with a wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment. The RSGSS is considered an expert and is consulted by other experts. Due to the RSGSS’ expertise and standing as a qualified professional in his/her field, his/her conclusions and recommendations will be considered by other USG agencies. S/he has formal decision-making authority in the GSO program area as it relates to USAID and USAID staff in engagement with the relevant Embassy GSO. The RSGSS duties vary significantly and require many different unrelated processes and substantial depths of analysis.

Under the authority of Manila REXO, the RSGSS’ role is regional and includes support and service to each OU in need of RSGSS support. Each OU is different, although all under ICASS, so decisions will often involve undefined areas and issues that require extensive probing and analysis to determine the scope of the problem. Most of the OUs are on islands that are remote and given the Pacific transition, there are continuing changes in program, technological developments, unknown phenomena, and conflicting requirements that may occur. The work of the RSGSS involves isolating and defining unknown conditions, resolving critical problems, and developing new theories in tandem with the Embassy GSO and/or Management Officer. The work of the RSGSS directly affects the development of USAID programs and well-being of all USAID staff.

The RSGSS provides support to all USAID Principal Officers and staff in each OU and to the USG offices like DOS that are supporting USG agencies at post. The support shall include providing technical advice, overseeing project implementation, and providing timely quality assurance support. For example, in Fiji, primarily the RSGSS will provide oversight of the buildout of the new office building and planning the movement and move of all staff. In Papua New Guinea, identifying new office space and/or alterations to the current space is critical for the RSGSS among other requirements.

The Regional Senior General Services Specialist (RSGSS) is a member of the Regional Executive Office (EXO) in USAID/Philippines and has regional responsibility for assessing, analyzing, planning, organizing, and coordinating with relevant USAID and U.S. Embassy staff on general services work activities in Manila, Philippines; Suva, Fiji; and Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, among other regional operating units under the Philippines Regional Supervisory Executive Officer (S/EXO). The RSGSS covers the core functional units of general services: assessing, reviewing and making recommendations on ICASS Facilities/Housing Maintenance; Motor Pool; Supply/Warehouse;

Property/Housing; and Shipping and Customs, as needed; providing ICASS budgeting and workload count support, and interacting with Department of State (DOS) staff and systems on behalf of USAID as well as delivering timely general support servicing and standards for the thirteen (13) Operating Units (OU) that USAID/Philippines covers. The RSGSS will also assist in recruiting, supervising, and training relevant local staff on general services, support and standards and Department of State (DOS) systems under

ICASS.

Under the direction of the Supervisory Executive Officer in country (or designee) and reporting to the Regional S/EXO in Manila, Philippines, the RSGSS is responsible for assessing, analyzing and making recommendations on improving all Embassy systems of support to USAID staff - from the apportionment of office building space and residential housing to maintenance and repair of all buildings/facilities, to motor pool, real property services, property supply and warehouse, custodian services, security, and fire and safety programs. When in any of the 13 OUs, the RSGSS will be on call all day, every day per week to vet emergency services for USAID staff and to provide GSO-specific guidance and assistance to the EXO and USAID staff. The RSGSS may serve as the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or alternate for any life support or other EXO-related administrative operations or security support contract which provides security, maintenance, food services, cleaning services, office space/hoteling or other administrative support service.

In Fiji and Papua New Guinea (PNG), as USAID works to advance and secure new office building space in both locations, which will include gutting, repairing, creating new build-out space for staff and later the planning and moving of staff, office furniture and equipment, the RSGSS will work in tandem with both the Fiji/PNG and Manila Executive Officers to ensure optimal support from the Embassies in Fiji and PNG and relevant USAID and DOS staff in Washington, D.C. HQs support. The continuous engagement of the RSGSS with USAID/SEC, M Bureau units and others as well as DOS elements at post will be critical to the overall achievement of USAID/Pacific Islands objectives in Fiji.

The RSGSS will work independently, administratively report to the Executive Officer in country (with overall direction and guidance from the S/EXO in Manila) and will directly train and oversee any Foreign Service National (FSN) General Services staff as they are onboarded in any country. This is a position of substantial complexity and range, demanding flexibility and adroitness. The RSGSS must demonstrate leadership and exceptional initiative to address general services management issues and pitfalls in 13 OUs. The position requires the ability to plan, implement, follow up and work both independently and within a team setting. Additionally, the ability to operate sensitively and effectively in operating environments characterized as stable to post-conflict/developing is essential. S/he must be able to devise solutions for situations that may involve conflict between stakeholders, unclear or contradictory policies, and weak local infrastructure. S/he will make vital decisions and recommendations on issues that are essential to the mission of USAID in country. These decisions and recommendations may significantly impact and possibly change Embassy policies, practices and programs that affect all Embassy staff working and living in that country.

B. Statement of Duties to be performed:

As the Regional Supervisory GSS, the incumbent serves as a key member of the USAID/EXO Management Team with responsibility for assisting the R/EXO in Manila and when applicable, the S/EXOs in Suva and Port Moresby, in all phases of GSO operations.

Judgment and ingenuity are required to interpret the intent of policy, regulation, and law and to develop applications/guidelines. The Supervisory GSS influences, motivates, controls, and directs groups of people. The RSGSS will determine the right approach in negotiating and persuading others, and in establishing rapport in order to gain and relay information, including high-level official decision makers.

The RSGSS requires a mastery of GSO Management where assignments are complicated by interconnected issues, multi-disciplinary approaches, and/or conflicts among possible technical solutions.

a. GSO MANAGEMENT: In tandem with the Embassy General Services

Officer/Management Officer and under ICASS in each OU, implements policies, procedures, and systems for all USAID units related to general services, ensuring ICASS’ delivery of high-quality services to internal and external customers with maximum efficiency, equity, and economy. Independently plans, designs and carries out projects and programs affecting USAID staff. Analyzes, approves, and when an FSN is hired to take over the responsibility, assigns work requests in accordance with Mission policies and practices. Regularly travels to different OUs and conducts informal on-site inspections of Embassy GSO service delivery to USAID, monitoring work in progress to ensure that the end product meets quality control standards.

Ensures supplies and property are properly used and accounted for among staff.

Develops technical specifications and scopes of work for technical services as required; after award, serves as the principal liaison with the contractor and monitors progress toward completion, ensuring full compliance with the terms and conditions of the purchase order/contract. Assists in the implementation and development of internal policies, procedures and operations for residential and office maintenance, real property, health and safety, and motor pool programs. The RSGSS provides supervision, leadership, training and professional development to FSN staff, and monitors the performance of Embassy GSO staff for intervention when and where needed. Assists the S/EXO in collecting feedback per OU to improve customer satisfaction and improve overall quality and operational efficiency.

b. BUDGETARY: Responsible for the creation and monitoring of a general services annual budget for the OUs, in particular the Missions in Fiji and Papua New Guinea.

Analyzes the budgetary requirements for Operating Expense-funded and ICASS-funded equipment, furniture, services, and supplies. Coordinates the review of obligations and expenditures of funds with the Regional Financial Management Center/office. Develops GSO-related budget and workforce projections for the OU’s and ICASS budget submissions.

c. NON-EXPENDABLE (NXP) AND EXPENDABLE (EXP) PROPERTY MANAGEMENT:

Responsible for the accurate receipt, distribution, and inventory control of USAID NXP and EXP property. Manages and directs the receipt, accountability, movement, and disposal of NXP in conjunction with the Embassy GSO. Devises procedural safeguards to promote integrity and equity in the distribution, maintenance, utilization, and disposal of Mission property. Serve as the Property Disposal alternate for USAID as needed/required and ensures that all reporting requirements are met.

d. REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: Creates and/or implements a preventative maintenance tracking system for each OU and is responsible for ensuring engagement with Embassy GSO on ICASS servicing and support of the maintenance and upkeep of all USAID office and housing stock. Maintains an up-to-date residential housing profile for each OU. Keeps abreast of incoming/departing staff to ensure availability of housing; sits on housing board for USAID as needed. Conducts routine health and safety inspections of all USAID properties and makes recommendations for change, as needed, to all relevant actors. Works with Embassy staff to ensure make-ready of housing is done completely and timely for new USAID arrivals and that housing and appliances (HVAC systems, piping, etc) are in accordance with ICASS servicing standards, including habitability, and the health and safety of families.

Oversees office space utilization and space planning as well as changes to office space and movement of staff to new space; also ensures habitability and a healthy workspace for all USAID employees.

e. MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATIONS: Responsible for the management of a Mission’s vehicle fleet (Principal Officer vehicle and any other USAID vehicle), vehicle maintenance, and repair program. Plans the acquisition of motor vehicle replacement and spare parts. Completes Agency vehicle reporting requirements accurately and timely. Coordinates with the Regional Security Office to ensure Motor Pool security protocols are followed.

f. SAFETY AND HEALTH: Administers the USAID Mission’s safety, health, and security programs and coordinates with the Post Operations, Safety and Health Officer to ensure compliance with regulations for occupational and residential safety.

g. SECURITY: This position is deemed essential in the event of an emergency.

Coordinates with the RSO and USAID Office of Security to maintain compliance with appropriate physical security equipment and standards for the Mission. Works closely with the RSO to continually improve USAID Mission security enhancements.

h. ICASS: Works with Embassy GSO to ensure ICASS services standards are maintained and delivered for USAID customers. Responds to customer issues in a timely manner.

i. CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE: Serves as the daily interface with any life support, administrative operations, logistics, safety, or construction contractor for the relevant Mission. Directs contractor staff as needed. Reports to cognizant Contracting Officer.

j. SUPERVISORY DUTIES: Performs the full range of supervisory functions for FSNs providing general services as required. Prepares and distributes daily work assignments, provides guidance as needed, monitors the progress of work assigned, establishes work objectives and performance measures for supervised employees, provides feedback throughout the rating period, prepares annual performance evaluation reports, approves leave requests and training, and recommends disciplinary action as appropriate.

C. Key Position Elements

a. Degree of responsibility for decision-making assigned to the position: The position requires the ability to plan, implement, follow up and work both independently and within a team setting. Additionally, the ability to operate sensitively and effectively in operating environments characterized as stable to post-conflict/developing is essential. S/he must be able to devise solutions for situations that may involve conflict between stakeholders, unclear or contradictory policies, and weak local infrastructure. S/he will make vital decisions and recommendations on issues that are essential to the mission of USAID in country. These decisions and recommendations may significantly impact and possibly change Embassy policies, practices and programs that affect all Embassy staff working and living in that country.

b. Level of complexity for work assignment: This is a position of substantial complexity and range, demanding flexibility, and adroitness. The RSGSS must demonstrate leadership and exceptional initiative to address general services management issues and pitfalls in 13 OUs. The position requires the ability to plan, implement, follow up and work both independently and within a team setting. Additionally, the ability to operate sensitively and effectively in operating environments characterized as stable to post-conflict/developing is essential. S/he must be able to devise solutions for situations that may involve conflict between stakeholders, unclear or contradictory policies, and weak local infrastructure. S/he will make vital decisions and recommendations on issues that are essential to the mission of USAID in country.

These decisions and recommendations may significantly impact and possibly change Embassy policies, practices and programs that affect all Embassy staff working and living in that country.

c. Knowledge level required: The position requires: extensive experience and knowledge, as well as expertise in the core functional units of general services:

assessing, reviewing and making recommendations on ICASS Facilities/Housing Maintenance; Motor Pool; Supply/Warehouse; Property/Housing; and Shipping and Customs, as needed; providing ICASS budgeting and workload count support, and interacting with Department of State (DOS) staff and systems on behalf of USAID as well as delivering timely general support servicing and standards for the thirteen (13) Operating Units (OU) that USAID/Philippines covers. The position requires a mastery of GSO Management where assignments are complicated by interconnected issues, multi-disciplinary approaches, and/or conflicts among possible technical solutions.

d. Supervisory Controls: Supervision is exercised in a broad and general manner. The

Regional Supervisory General Services Specialist will work independently, and report to the Regional S/EXO in Manila.

e. Guidelines for the required work, including reporting requirements: The position requires an understanding of an array of U.S. Government and Agency regulations, and comprehension of host-country regulations and practices as they relate to the full range of U.S. Embassy services to support USAID staff. Guidelines comprise the interagency Foreign Affairs Manual; USAID policies; the Automated Directives System; programming, planning, and budgeting processes; Federal and AID acquisition regulations; Federal Travel Regulations; Federal non-expendable property management; and Federal leasing.

f. Complexity of the work environment or its potential effect on the position’s responsibilities: This is a position of substantial complexity and range, demanding flexibility, and adroitness. The RSGSS must demonstrate leadership and exceptional initiative to address general services management issues and pitfalls in 13 OUs. The position requires the ability to plan, implement, follow up and work both independently and within a team setting. Additionally, the ability to operate sensitively and effectively in operating environments characterized as stable to post-conflict/developing is essential. S/he must be able to devise solutions for situations that may involve conflict between stakeholders, unclear or contradictory policies, and weak local infrastructure. S/he will make vital decisions and recommendations on issues that are essential to the mission of USAID in country. These decisions and recommendations may significantly impact and possibly change Embassy policies, practices and programs that affect all Embassy staff working and living in that country.

g. Scope and effect of the work performed: USAID/Philippines’ Regional Executive

Office serves as a regional support hub for itself and eleven (10) other countries, directly impacting the recruitment, onboarding, personnel maintenance, and general administrative support of over 200 personnel throughout the region. The countries with a presence are the Philippines, Mongolia, Fiji, Marshall Islands, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Micronesia, Palau, Japan, Korea, and Australia. The SGSS position includes work of significant and vital responsibilities and duties critical to Agency operations in the Asia Pacific region. The SGSS performs duties and responsibilities under general administrative discretion with a wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment. The SGSS is considered an expert and is consulted by other experts. Due to the RSGSS’ expertise and standing as a qualified professional in his/her field, his/her conclusions and recommendations will be considered by other USG agencies. S/he has formal decision-making authority in the GSO program area as it relates to USAID and USAID staff in engagement with the relevant Embassy GSO. The RSGSS duties vary significantly and require many different unrelated processes and substantial depths of analysis.

h. Level and purpose of contacts: The RSGSS will be required to establish and maintain solid and cohesive working relationships continually with the Executive Office and all categories of Embassy employees. S/he must develop and maintain effective external contacts, such as local vendors and contractors. The incumbent will interact with Embassy employees to coordinate all ICASS related support. S/he will engage with and brief interagency stakeholders in Manila on the buildout of the new commercial office space and plan the movement and move of all staff. Must support Papua New Guinea and Fiji operational units as needed.

i. Supervision or oversight the position has over others: Performs the full range of supervisory functions for foreign national staff providing general services as required.

Prepares and distributes daily work assignments, provides guidance as needed, monitors the progress of work assigned, establishes work objectives and performance measures for supervised employees, provides feedback throughout the rating period, prepares annual performance evaluation reports, approves leave requests and training, and recommends disciplinary action as appropriate.

The RSGSS will directly train and oversee any Foreign Service National (FSN) General Services staff as they are onboarded in any country. The Specialist will also assist in recruiting, supervising, and training relevant local staff on general services, support and standards and Department of State (DOS) systems under ICASS.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Regular travels to different OUs and conducts informal on-site inspections of Embassy GSO service delivery to USAID, monitoring work in progress to ensure that the end product meets quality control standards.

SUPPORT ITEMS: The PSC will be provided with the adequate support services, equipment, and supplies necessary to perform the work.

12. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work requested does not involve undue physical demands.

II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

EDUCATION: A Bachelor’s degree in sociology, public administration, international development, business administration/management, social studies or a related field.

(PASS/FAIL)

WORK EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 10 years relevant work experience with the United States Government, non-government organizations, international organizations, private organizations, or a UN Agency. And such experience should be in the general services and/or management and should include directing and implementing policies, procedures, and systems for general services, ensuring delivery of high-quality support to internal and external customers with maximum efficiency, equity, and economy.

Independently plans, designs, and carries out projects and programs. Analyzes, approves, and assigns work requests in accordance with Mission policies and practices.

(PASS/FAIL)

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.

The technical evaluation committee may 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.

“USAID policy specifies that U.S. citizens or resident aliens (USNs) are preferred over third country nationals (TCNs). Therefore, USN and TCN offers will not be evaluated together. USAID will evaluate USN offers first and if the CO determines that there are no qualified USNs, only then will USAID evaluate TCN offers.”

SELECTION PROCESS:

After the closing date for receipt of offers, a Technical Evaluation Committee will be convened to review offers and evaluate them in accordance with the evaluation criteria.

Offerors who clearly meet the aforementioned minimum qualification requirements may be further evaluated through review of the offeror’s submitted required documents and ranked based on the below evaluation and selection factors.

Work Experience (30 points)

● Additional points will be awarded for work experience above the established minimum.

● Relevant work experience in general services management and should include directing and implementing policies, procedures, and systems for general services, ensuring delivery of high-quality support to internal and external customers with maximum efficiency, equity, and economy.

● Independently plans, designs, and carries out projects and programs. Analyzes, approves, and assigns work requests in accordance with Mission policies and practices.

Knowledge (35 points)

● Demonstrated knowledge of contract administration, general services, management and/or supervision is required.

Skills and Abilities (35 points)

● Demonstrate leadership and exceptional initiative to address general services management issues and pitfalls.

● Ability to plan, implement, follow up and work both independently and within a team setting. Additionally, the ability to operate sensitively and effectively in operating environments characterized as stable to post-conflict/developing is essential.

● Ability to devise solutions for situations that may involve conflict between stakeholders, unclear or contradictory policies, and weak local infrastructure. S/he will make vital decisions and recommendations on issues that are essential to the mission of USAID in country. These decisions and recommendations may significantly impact and possibly change Embassy policies, practices and programs that affect all Embassy staff working and living in that country.

● Comprehensive skills and abilities in the principles of customer service, as well as sound managerial, analytical, negotiation and interpersonal skills are required.

● Ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks is required.

● Demonstrated ability to work in a culturally diverse environment is required.

● Excellent communication, writing, analytical and social/interpersonal skills.

IV. SUBMITTING AN OFFER

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;

2. 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 item 4;

3. Offeror submissions must clearly reference the Solicitation Number on all offeror-submitted documents;

4. A type-written and signed cover letter of no more than two (2) pages specifically applying for this position and addressing the minimum requirements and evaluation factors of the position;

5. A current Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume (without photo), which, at a minimum, describes education, latest experience, and career achievements;

6. Offers must provide a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of five (5) references within the last five years from the offeror’s professional life, namely individuals who are not family members or relatives. Three (3) references must be from direct supervisors who can provide information regarding the applicant’s work knowledge and professional experience. Applicants must provide e-mail addresses and/or working telephone numbers for all references;

7. Copies of diploma, certificates and relevant degrees should be included in the application package to corroborate the CV/Resume;

8. Limit all electronic (e-mail) submissions to one entry/email not larger than 5MB. Please submit attachments in PDF. Application packages must be submitted electronically to aidmnlhr@usaid.gov.

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.

1. Medical History and Examination (DS-1843)

2. Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306)

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

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

5. Fingerprint Card (SF-87). (NOTE: Form is available from the requirements office.)

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) Leave and Holidays

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 Quarters Subsistence Allowance (Section 120)

(b) Living Quarters Allowance (Section 130)

(c) Cost-of-Living Allowance (Chapter 210)

(d) Post Allowance (Section 220)

(e) Separate Maintenance Allowance (Section 270)

(f) Education Allowance (Section 270)

(g) Education Travel (Section 280)

(h) Post Differential (Chapter 500)

(i) Payments during Evacuation/Authorized Departure (Section 600)

VII. TAXES

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

VIII. USAID REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND CONTRACT CLAUSES PERTAINING TO PSCs

USAID regulations and policies governing USPSC awards are available at these sources:

1. USAID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR), Appendix D, “Direct USAID Contracts with a U.S.

Citizen or a U.S. Resident Alien for Personal Services Abroad,” including contract clause “General Provisions,” available at https://www.usaid.gov/ads/policy/300/aidar

USAID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR), Appendix J, “Direct USAID Contracts With a Cooperating Country National and With a Third Country National for Personal Services Abroad,” including contract clause “General Provisions,” available at https://www.usaid.gov/ads/policy/300/aidar ]

2. Contract Cover Page form AID 309-1 available at https://www.usaid.gov/forms. Pricing by line item is to be determined upon contract award as described below:

LINE ITEMS

ITEM

NO

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES (DESCRIPTION)

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT

PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

0001 Compensation, Fringe Benefits and

Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

- Award Type: Cost

- Product Service Code: [e.g. R497]

- Accounting Info: [insert one or more citation(s) from

Phoenix/GLAAS]

1 LOT $ _TBD__ $_TBD at

Award after negotiatio ns 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.

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.

6. FAR Provisions Incorporated by Reference

52.204-27 PROHIBITION ON A BYTEDANCE COVERED

APPLICATION

JUN,

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