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SOLICITATION NO.: 72061522R00016

ISSUANCE DATE: May 3, 2022 CLOSING DATE/TIME: May 19, 2022, 4:00 p.m. EST

SUBJECT: Solicitation for U.S. Personal Services Contractor (USPSC) HIV/AIDS/TB Center of Excellence Team Leader, GS-15

Dear Prospective Offerors:

The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking applications from qualified U.S. Citizens and/or U.S Resident Aliens to provide personal services under contract as described in this solicitation.

Offers must be in accordance with the solicitation instructions. Offerors should retain copies of all offer materials for their records. Offers must be submitted electronically via email to jchappell@usaid.gov and mydle@usaid.gov by the closing date and time indicated above. Late, incomplete, or unsigned offers will not be considered. Scanned copies are accepted by email. Applicants must prominently reference the solicitation number in the application submission.

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 Attachment 1.

Sincerely, /s/

Jonathan Chappell Contracting Officer mailto:jchappell@usaid.gov mailto:mydle@usaid.gov

Attachment 1: USAID/KEA USPSC HIV/AIDS/TB Solicitation No: 72061522R00016 Center of Excellence Team Leader

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. SOLICITATION NO.: 72061522R00016

2. ISSUANCE DATE: May 3, 2022

3. CLOSING DATE AND TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS: May 19, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.

EST

4. POINT OF CONTACT: Jonathan Chappell email at jchappell@usaid.gov and My Di Le at mydle@usaid.gov.

5. POSITION TITLE: HIV/AIDS/TB Center of Excellence Team Leader

6. MARKET VALUE: $112,890 to $146,757 annually equivalent to GS-15. Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value.

7. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: One year.

o/a December 2022 to December 2023

8. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Nairobi, Kenya

9. ELIGIBLE OFFERORS: U.S. Citizens and/or U.S Resident Aliens1. Citizenship, if dual, must be clearly stated.

10. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: Secret

11. STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Background/Introduction

The U.S. Agency for International Development/Kenya and East Africa (USAID/KEA) is a large, full-service Mission. The Kenya Program is a comprehensive humanitarian and development assistance program, with sectors targeted are: health, governance, agriculture, private sector development, environmental conservation, and education. The Health, Population and Nutrition (HPN) Office programs are expansive, providing quality health care to millions of Kenyans nationwide through a mix of integrated and vertical services designed to strengthen local capacity. It offers life-saving treatment to over one million HIV patients on anti-retroviral drug therapy. The FY 21 health budget is over $300 million; the estimated five-year budget is over $1.5 billion. Kenya is currently the largest recipient of resources through the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR); funding levels for HIV/AIDS allocated to the USAID for FY 21 are approximately $383 million. HPN activities include HIV/AIDS, nutrition, malaria, tuberculosis, reproductive health, and maternal and child health activities.

1 U.S. resident alien means a non-U.S. citizen lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States.

USAID has been a strong development partner of Kenya supporting health programs for over 35 years.

For the past 20 years, USAID/KEA’s HPN Office has provided support in collaboration with the Government of Kenya (GOK). HPN has integrated service delivery activities in a mixed model of both integrated and vertical activities based on epidemiology and the county geography. Kenya’s programming is supported in large part under the PEPFAR and President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) programs.

In Kenya, USAID is one of five United States Government (USG) agencies supporting health programs.

Under the leadership of the Chief of Mission, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Peace Corps, the Department of State (DOS) and the Department of Defense (DOD) work in collaboration with USAID to deliver over $530 million per year of USG assistance to Kenya in health alone. Interagency collaboration within the USG, other donors and coordination with host country counterparts within the Ministries of Health are daily functions under this position. The goal is to develop and implement one coherent USG HIV/AIDS program in Kenya combining the comparative strengths and capabilities of all the government agencies. The PEPFAR Coordination Office (PCO) facilitates complementarities among the various activities.

II. BASIC FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION

The HIV/AIDS/TB Center of Excellence Team Leader is responsible for managing a large and diverse HIV portfolio covering prevention, care, and treatment, including orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) interventions and tuberculosis (TB) programming. These activities are carried out by over local and international implementing partners operating through both acquisition and assistance mechanisms nationwide valued at over $300 million annually, including the procurement of anti-retroviral drugs and other commodities.

The HIV/AIDS/TB Center of Excellence Team Leader provides technical leadership and assistance in all areas under the HIV/AIDS and TB portfolios. Additionally, the incumbent serves as a linkage to, and advocate for, integrated development programs supporting the HPN Office's other technical teams as well as the Mission at large. The incumbent has a direct leadership role in the development of the annual PEPFAR Country Operational Plan, including serving as a high level reviewer of Kenya's plan and monitoring its implementation over the course of the fiscal year. The HIV/AIDS/TB Center of Excellence Team Leader also plays a key role in monitoring the financial management (mortgage and pipeline) of the USAID PEPFAR portfolio, ensuring timely obligations, accruals, and financial compliance. S/he acts as a senior representative of USAID in formal and informal settings related to the position, and as a member of the diplomatic community.

The incumbent assists with strategic planning and design of development activities, intermediate results, and measures of achievement, as well as conceptualizing the design, documentation, and management of the HIV/AIDS and TB and Health sector activities in Kenya. S/he supports the HIV/AIDS and TB sectors by researching, reviewing, and analyzing data to provide technical assistance and advice on sector issues to both internal and external audiences, including senior level GOK officials. The incumbent provides direct supervision of 3 staff and a total of 35 technical and administrative staff responsible for program implementation, compliance, and reporting.

The HIV/AIDS/TB Center of Excellence Team Leader will report to the HPN Deputy Health Office Director, who provides overall operational oversight and supervision. Given the integrated nature of HPN, there is heavy emphasis on interagency collaboration, and strong linkages with the GOK, civil society, and the private sector. It will be essential for the incumbent to demonstrate strong technical and managerial skills, complemented by outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. Donor collaboration is, equally, a critical and vital function under this position.

III. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As the HIV/AIDS/TB Center of Excellence Team Leader, the incumbent will:

1. Serve as a high level health advisor to USAID/Kenya and East Africa’s Mission management and the HPN Office. S/he will keep abreast of current and new HIV/AIDS and TB issues, interpret and advise the Mission on implications and implementation options. The incumbent will maximize management and programmatic opportunities (as strategic and cost-effective) within Kenya’s highly integrated environment.

2. Represent USAID/KEA at meetings with implementing partners, donors, government, USG Agencies, and international and local partners.

3. Carry out a full range of consultative, advisory, strategic, planning, and evaluation responsibilities.

4. Provide vision, strategic direction, and leadership to the HIV/AIDS and TB teams in the design and implementation of all projects/activities in the portfolio ensuring they meet PEPFAR and USAID objectives and respond to GOK priorities and strategies.

5. Direct team members to ensure quality monitoring and reporting on HIV/AIDS and TB activities for USAID, including the completion of the annual PEPFAR Country Operational Plan, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports, ensure compliance with the Site Implementation and Monitoring System (SIMS) requirements, and other key processes.

6. Serve as USAID’s primary focal point on the USG PEPFAR interagency team (“Liaisons”).

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Leadership (40%):

1. Provide senior technical leadership support and assistance to the GOK National AIDS Control Council (NACC), the National AIDS and STI Control Programme (NASCOP), and the Department for Social Welfare and participate in national HIV/AIDS and TB strategic planning and monitoring activities.

2. Develop and maintain ongoing support and technical leadership for HIV/AIDS and TB activities to key GOK line Ministries.

3. Provide high level technical leadership and direction to strengthen key HIV/AIDS and TB institutions at national, county and sub-county levels to ensure that all implementing partners are well coordinated and that activity scale up is successfully implemented in targeted counties.

4. Provide high level technical assistance and serve as advisor to selected vulnerable groups such as OVC, people living with HIV/AIDS, and key populations.

Program and Project Management (40%):

1. Lead all USAID/KEA bilateral HIV/AIDS and TB initiatives, including planning, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation.

2. Seek opportunities to implement strategies that enhance efficiencies, innovation, and research to ensure the sustainability of the HIV and TB program in Kenya.

3. Along with other Team Leaders, actively support management and program integration opportunities in strategic and cost-effective ways, with a focus on strengthening activities across all sectors.

4. Supervise, mentor, and provide management oversight to HIV/AIDS and TB teams and sub-team members. Support staff professional development, including technical and leadership skills, to ensure team has relevant skills to achieve program objectives.

5. Manage the planning, allocation, and expenditures of the annual HIV/AIDS and TB budgets in coordination with the HPN Office Chief, Mission Program Office, and Controller. Ensure up to date PEPFAR budgets, timely obligations, well documented accruals, and quarterly pipeline analyses.

Effectively manage the multi-million dollar PEPFAR portfolio.

6. Provide detail-oriented oversight to the PEPFAR budget, ensuring that funds are utilized according to USG policy/regulations and that country programs are using PEPFAR resources effectively. Ensure a high degree of fiscal integrity in the program.

7. Direct the preparation of analysis and documentation required under the USAID and PEPFAR Annual Reports process.

Coordination and Representation (20%)

1. Serve as the USAID/KEA bilateral contact person for all HIV/AIDS and TB related activities.

Represent USAID/KEA at meetings with implementing partners, donors, government, USG Agencies, and international and local partners. Serve as USAID’s primary focal point on the USG PEPFAR interagency team (“Liaisons”).

2. Oversee USAID/KEA support to PCO and the interagency team, ensuring a collaborative and coordinated response throughout the COP planning and implementation process.

3. Work closely with the GOK and other key stakeholders to strengthen USAID/KEA coordination of HIV/AIDS and TB activities at the national and sub-national levels to ensure greater country ownership and technical capacity.

4. Strengthen USAID/KEA collaboration with other development partners to reduce funding overlaps, strengthen technical collaboration, provide technical assistance, and enhance the long-term sustainability of program activities.

5. Provide technical coordination with Feed the Future (FtF) and activities from other Offices working in collaboration with the HPN portfolio.

6. Coordinate dissemination of lessons learned among all HIV/AIDS and TB stakeholders, including the USG, other development partners, and the GOK at all levels.

IV. POSITION ELEMENTS

Supervisory Controls: Work will be performed under the general direction of the HPN Deputy Office Director. Substantial interaction and direction from the Deputy Mission Director, the Mission Director, and the U.S. Ambassador to Kenya is anticipated.

Supervision Exercised: May exercise full range of normal supervision over at least 3 health specialists.

Provide oversight and management to the entire HIV/AIDS/TB Center of Excellence, including 35 Foreign Service Nationals (FSN) and TCNs, providing overall supervision, policy guidance, and coordinating the work of these employees to achieve program objectives.

Exercise of Judgment: A high degree of judgment will be required to provide guidance and assistance to a wide variety of high-level professionals in the Kenya Mission. As a recognized expert and highly qualified professional, substantial reliance will be placed on the incumbent to independently plan, prioritize, and carry out the specific activities entailed in fulfilling major duties and responsibilities. The incumbent will be expected to resolve problems that arise by determining the approaches to be taken and methodologies to be used and making independent judgments that can be defended, as necessary.

Authority to Make Commitments: As a personal services contract position, the incumbent cannot make financial commitments on behalf of the U.S. Government. However, because of the incumbent’s expertise and standing as a highly qualified professional in his/her field, great weight will be given to his/her conclusions and recommendations when commitments are made by those with the authority to do so.

Nature, Level, and Purpose of Contacts: The incumbent will maintain contacts and work with USAID staff in USAID/Kenya and East Africa, with considerable interaction with USAID/Washington Global Health and Africa Bureau staff, USAID/Washington Office of HIV/AIDS staff, S/Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator, and others to provide policy and procedural guidance and to obtain information relative to programs and activities. Official contacts will be the USAID Mission Director, USAID/Washington Staff and other high-ranking USG representatives.

Training of Local staff: The PSC Supervisor will establish a training plan with benchmarks to measure the contractor's progress toward achieving this training deliverable.

Travel requirements: The work may require travel in Kenya and within the East Africa region. These travels will involve liaising with U.S. Government officials, as well as officials from East African countries.

Support Items: The employee will be provided with the support services, equipment, and supplies necessary to perform the work. This will include shared office equipment (such as printer, scanner and shredder), and a workstation that includes a desk, computer, file cabinets, and network access, with the possibility for mobile computing devices based on need and Mission management approval.

Sunday Pay is not authorized.

12. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The primary location of work will be on the U.S. Embassy/USAID compound in Nairobi, Kenya. No special demands are required to perform the work.

II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

The HIV/AIDS/TB Center of Excellence Team Leader, must meet the following requirements in education and professional experience:

A. Education: Must possess an advanced degree (Masters or Ph.D.) post-graduate degree in international public health, epidemiology, social sciences or health care development related field.

B. Technical Experience:

a. At least fifteen years (15) of progressive professional experience in designing, implementing, managing and monitoring large scale public health programs, which include at least eight (8) years of substantive supervisory experience, is required.

b. Demonstrated technical leadership on large and comprehensive HIV and TB programs. At least 5 years of relevant experience managing PEPFAR or similar programs in resource-poor settings is required.

c. Direct work experience (as employee, personnel service contractor, or implementing partner) with an international organization and/or donor agency, is required. Extensive familiarity with USG policies is required, including demonstrated strong knowledge and understanding of PEPFAR policies and programming parameters.

d. Documented experience working with high level host country counterparts, in-country program managers, policy makers and a broad array of international health service providers and community leaders is required.

Other Required Qualifications and Skills

C. Communications/Interpersonal Skills:

a. Exceptionally strong interpersonal skills and documented experience working in multicultural settings are required. Demonstrated ability to work across agencies, and with high level senior-ranking host country government officials, is required. Ability to work effectively on her/his own and as a member of a diverse office management team, is required.

b. Strong leadership and management skills, including the ability to analyze, plan strategically and successfully execute complex and politically sensitive public health interventions, are required.

Demonstrated leadership skills in negotiating and managing diplomatically sensitive issues, is required. Ability to empower team member to apply available resources and expertise to addressing the local epidemic, is required.

c. Strong, computer, verbal and writing skills required. Must be fluent in English. Must be able to facilitate meetings and make oral presentations logically and persuasively to senior officials and partners in a multi-cultural context, as well as communicate highly technical public health information to a wide variety of audiences. Must be able to produce concise, clear reports, and utilize word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.

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. FAR provisions of this solicitation are available at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far.

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated based on the following selection criteria. Factor 1 is significantly more important than Factor 2. Subfactors within each factor are considered equal in weight.

Factor 1 - Technical Experience:

Subfactor 1: Extent to which the applicant demonstrates the qualifications and skills to successfully perform the duties of the HIV team leader position.

Subfactor 2: Extent to which the applicant demonstrates qualifications and experience to engage with high level host-country counterparts and an understanding of USG policies related to HIV/AIDS and TB programming.

Factor 2 - Communications/Interpersonal Skills:

Subfactor 1: Extent to which the applicant demonstrates the ability and experience to work effectively in multicultural settings, leading teams of professionals collaborating across agencies, and with senior level host-country counterparts to achieve public health objectives;

Subfactor 2: Degree to which applicant demonstrates the ability to present politically sensitive technical public health HIV/AIDS and TB information verbally and in writing, facilitate meetings, and lead interventions in a strategic and diplomatic manner.

SELECTION PROCESS & BASIS OF RATING:

Offerors will be evaluated based on the selection criteria listed above. A shortlist will be developed of the most highly qualified candidates based on a review of CVs. Shortlisted offerors will be invited for an interview.

Video call/telephone (oral) interviews will be used to assess the offeror’s technical competency, interpersonal skills, and oral communication skills. The writing sample will be used to assess the offeror’s written communication skills.

References will be contacted for highly ranked applicants after the completion of interviews. Failure to pass the reference check may eliminate a candidate from further consideration.

IV. APPLYING

1. Interested applicants are required to submit the following:

1) Offer form AID 309-2, “Offeror Information for Personal Services Contracts with https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far individuals,” available at https://www.usaid.gov/forms/aid-309-2

2) An up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV) or resume (no more than five pages), cover letter addressing the selection and evaluation factors above, copies of all relevant certificates and include three (3) referees, who are not family members or relatives, with working telephone and e-mail contacts.

3) A writing sample. The writing sample should be representative of the offeror’s ability to convey technical information in written form. This does not need to be a published document. The writing sample can be a report, article, evaluation, assessment, guide, or any related document. Writing samples should be no more than 10 pages.

2. Applications must be submitted electronically via email to jchappell@usaid.gov and mydle@usaid.gov by the closing date and time indicated above.

3. Offeror submissions must clearly reference the Solicitation number on all offeror submitted documents.

4. Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors - The Offeror will be required to show proof that the Offeror is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 on or before the first date of onboarding, or submit an approved reasonable accommodation to the CO. If the contractor does not meet this requirement the contract may be terminated.

* See Notice Regarding Any Court Order Affecting the Implementation of E.O. 14042 in Section VIII below.

V. LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS FOR PSC HIRES

Once the CO informs the successful offeror about being selected for a contract award, the CO will provide the successful Offeror instructions about how to complete and submit the following forms.

● Medical History and Examination (DS 1622 and/or DS 1843)

● Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions (SF-85)

● Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306)

● Fingerprint Card(s)

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 and 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 https://www.usaid.gov/forms/aid-309-2

2. ALLOWANCES:

Section numbers refer to rules from the Department of State Standardized Regulations (Government Civilians Foreign Areas)

(a) Temporary Quarter 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 260)

(f) Education Allowance (Section 270)

(g) Education Travel (Section 280)

(h) Post Differential (Chapter 500)

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

(j) Danger Pay Allowance (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 clauses “General Provisions,” found at: http://www.usaid.gov/policy/ads/300/aidar.pdf

2. Executive Order 14042 on Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Awards (Oct 2021)

PART 52—SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES

Subpart 52.2—Text of Provisions and Clauses

52.223-99 Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, Alternate 70.

ENSURING ADEQUATE COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR FEDERAL

CONTRACTORS (OCT 2021)-Alternate 70 (OCT 2021) (M/OAA-DEV-FAR22-01c)

(a) Definition. As used in this clause –

United States or its outlying areas means—

(1) The fifty States;

(2) The District of Columbia;

(3) The commonwealths of Puerto Rico and the Northern Mariana Islands;

(4) The territories of American Samoa, Guam, and the United States Virgin Islands; and (5) The minor outlying islands of Baker Island, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll, Kingman Reef, Midway Islands, Navassa Island, Palmyra Atoll, and Wake Atoll.

http://aoprals.state.gov/content.asp?content_id=231&menu_id=92 http://aoprals.state.gov/content.asp?content_id=231&menu_id=92 http://www.usaid.gov/policy/ads/300/aidar.pdf

(b) Authority. This clause implements Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, dated September 9, 2021 (published in the Federal Register on September 14, 2021, 86 FR 50985).

(c) Personal Services Contracts with individuals. As a matter of policy, the contractor must comply with the USAID’s guidance applicable to direct-hire federal employees.

(End of clause)

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/.

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

ITEM NO

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

-Award Type: Labor Hour -Product Service Code: R497 -Accounting Info: TBD

1 LOT $TBD $TBD at award after negotiations phase

4. Acquisition and Assistance Policy Directives/Contract Information Bulletins (AAPDs/CIBs):

AAPDs/CIBs for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals available at https://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs

AAPD 21-04- Executive Order 14042 on ensuring adequate COVID-19 Safety protocols for federal awards (FAR Deviation No. M-OAA-DEV-FAR-22-01c)- October 12, 2021

- AAPD 21-01 - Applicability of FAR 4.21 to USAID personal services contracts with individuals under the AIDAR Appendices D and J- March 26, 2021

- AAPD 18-02 REVISED - This AAPD extends and revises implementation of medevac regulations for USPSCs and TCNPSCs under AIDAR Appendix D and J, § 12, clauses #25 in Appendix D, and #21 in Appendix J. – December 18, 2019

- AAPD 10-01 – PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS- Changes in USG reimbursement amounts for health insurance and physical examination costs- 01/08/10 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/ https://www.usaid.gov/forms https://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs

- AAPD 06-10- PSC Medical Expense Payment Responsibility – October 30, 2006

- AAPD 06-08 - AIDAR, APPENDICES D AND J: Using the optional schedule to incrementally fund contracts – June 23, 2006

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 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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