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Acquisition & Assistance Office USAID/Mozambique JAT Complex, Rua 1231, No. 41 Bairro Central “C” Maputo, Mozambique 00000

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Nelly Mahanjane 258 4 nmahanjane@usaid.gov

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U.S. Agency for International Development JAT Complex Rua 1231, n.º 41 P.O. Box 783 Maputo, Mozambique

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U.S.A. Postal Address 2330 Maputo Place U.S. Department of State Washington, D.C. 20521-2330

SOLICITATION NUMBER: 72065618R00009

ISSUANCE DATE: 2/1/2018

CLOSING DATE/TIME: 3/1/2018

SUBJECT: Solicitation for U.S. /TCN Personal Service Contractor (PSC) – Pediatric Advisor

Dear Prospective Applicants:

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

Application must be in accordance with Attachment 1, Sections I through IV of this solicitation. Incomplete or unsigned applications will not be considered. Offerors should retain copies of all application materials for their records.

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 application.

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

Sincerely, Avani Baluci

Supervisory Executive Officer

Solicitation for US/TCNPSC, Solicitation#72065618R00009 Pediatric Advisor, USAID/Mozambique

ATTACHMENT 1

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. SOLICITATION NO.: 72065618R00009

2. ISSUANCE DATE: 2/1/2018

3. CLOSING DATE/TIME FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 3/1/2018

4. POSITION TITLE: Pediatric Advisor

5. MARKET VALUE: $75,628.00 - $98,317.00 equivalent to GS-13

Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value.

6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Two years. Starting as soon as clearances are obtained and contract is signed.

7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Maputo, Mozambique with possible travel as stated in the Statement of Work.

8. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: USG Facility Access Clearance

9. STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

1. BACKGROUND

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is a leading development partner in Mozambique. USAID manages a comprehensive humanitarian and development assistance program totaling over $270 million in FY 2016 covering health, education, agriculture, economic growth, and democracy and governance sectors. Health is USAID’s largest and most expansive portfolio (over $200 million per year) which aims to improve health outcomes in country through support of the Government of Mozambique’s (GRM) Health Sector Strategic Plan which seeks to improve access to and utilization of quality health services through a strengthened national health system. USAID is part of a unified and effective interagency team including the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Departments of State and Defense, and Peace Corps which aims to fulfill both United States Government (USG) international health goals in Mozambique: to create an AIDS-free generation and to end preventable child and maternal death. To accomplish these goals, USAID’s Health Office plans, implements and monitors activities that include:

HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, family planning, maternal/child health, nutrition, and water/sanitation/hygiene. The Health Office has four divisions to manage these activities oriented around: HIV/AIDS and infectious disease; ending preventable

Solicitation for US/TCNPSC, Solicitation#72065618R00009 child and maternal death; strengthening health systems and commodities security; and providing efficient and effective operations within the office, with an office profile of 63 total staff.

For HIV/AIDS, USAID is a leading implementer of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) in harmony with CDC, DoD, Peace Corps and Embassy Maputo. The goal of the United States Government (USG) for PEPFAR in Mozambique is to create an AIDS-free generation through control of the HIV epidemic via rapid adoption and application of evidence-based policies and interventions to drive progress and save lives, implemented through a partnership between the USG and the GRM that best supports host country leadership, ownership and sustainability. PEPFAR achieves this goal by working with the National HIV/AIDS Program, the National AIDS Council (Conselho Nacional de Combate ao HIV e SIDA, or CNCS), the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM), UNAIDS, civil society, and the private sector to target high impact interventions for populations at greatest risk in areas of greatest HIV prevalence.

PEFPAR support is focused on providing technical assistance, training, mentoring, and supportive supervision together with essential commodities and supply chain support to ensure the National HIV and AIDS Program can test, treat and suppress viral load for Mozambicans living with HIV and prevent new infections to effectively achieve an AIDS-Free generation by 2030.

In 2016, the Mozambican Ministry of Health (Ministério da Saúde, or MISAU) announced adoption a phased implementation of the World Health Organization (WHO) latest treatment guidelines to ‘test and treat’ all those who test positive for HIV regardless of CD4 count. Significant challenges to pediatric care and treatment include very slow growth in pediatric coverage, poor retention and slow roll-out of routine VL monitoring with high rates of pediatric virologic failure. Data show that pediatric ART monitoring, adolescent support services, and referral to community care and support services need improvement.

Adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) living in five high burden districts in Mozambique will benefit from the concentrated support of the PEPFAR Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS-free, Mentored and Safe (DREAMS) Initiative to help protect them and their male partners from acquiring or spreading HIV. PEPFAR will also continue to support orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) and to target services to vulnerable key and priority populations, recognizing that to support these populations means continuous advocacy for human rights and an end to gender-based violence (GBV). Supply chain, human resources, and strategic information support are critical systems that PEPFAR continues to support with laboratory support woven throughout.

USAID/Mozambique would like to hire a Pediatric Advisor to use her/his skills and experience to further support the scale up and quality of pediatric HIV treatment and care to support the GRM’s HIV/AIDS Acceleration Plan and meet PEPFAR

Solicitation for US/TCNPSC, Solicitation#72065618R00009 objectives. The incumbent will serve as an advisor to the Mission’s Integrated Health Office (IHO) and will work closely with the HIV & AIDS Division within IHO.

2. BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION

The Pediatric Advisor will be responsible for the strategy, management, leadership, and technical direction on all aspects of pediatric clinical care and treatment for HIV/AIDS with an emphasis on pediatric antiretroviral treatment (ART) initiation, retention, adherence and viral load suppression. The incumbent is expected to contribute to agency technical preparations for annual planning, implementation, analysis and reporting while ensuring that monitoring and evaluation functions feed into continuous learning and application for the Infectious Disease Team, within the interagency, and with host country counterparts. The Pediatric Advisor plays a prominent role, along with key national and expatriate staff, within the network of national, internal and external partners within the technical area of pediatric clinical care and treatment. As a USAID employee, the incumbent has the responsibility of understanding the incorporating the Agency’s five core values in all aspects of his/her work.

The incumbent will represent USAID at the technical level on all aspects of pediatric clinical care and treatment for HIV/AIDS.

As an integrated’ health office, USAID places heavy emphasis on interagency collaboration, strong linkages with the GRM, civil society and other donor agencies, and with other technical offices with USAID/Mozambique.

a) Major Duties and Responsibilities

As the Pediatric Advisor, the incumbent will:

1. Serve as USAID’s pediatric technical advisor to the USG interagency health team and headquarter team on all aspects of pediatric clinical care and treatment for HIV/AIDS with an emphasis on pediatric antiretroviral treatment (ART) initiation, retention, adherence and viral load suppression to the GRM and the National HIV/AIDS program, and to HIV/AIDS partners in Mozambique. S/he keeps current on all new developments in pediatric HIV/AIDS treatment, care and support, with an emphasis on pediatric antiretroviral treatment (ART) initiation, retention, adherence and viral load suppression in order to advise and/or lead the Mission and interagency teams on technical priorities and implementation approaches. The incumbent will maximize management and programmatic opportunities (as strategic and cost-effective) as appropriate for Mozambique’s current country context.

2. Represent USAID/Mozambique and PEPFAR/Mozambique at meetings with government, USG agencies (Mozambique, HQ, regional), implementing partners, donors, and international and local partners related to pediatric HIV/AIDS identification, initiation, retention, adherence and viral load suppression.

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3. Carry out a full range of advisory, strategic, mentoring, and planning and evaluation responsibilities related to pediatric HIV/AIDS identification, initiation, retention, adherence and viral load suppression.

4. Provide vision, strategic direction and leadership to the technical design, implementation and monitoring of all projects/activities in the portfolio as they relate to pediatric HIV/AIDS identification, initiation, retention, adherence and viral load suppression.

5. Work with her/his team members to ensure quality project management, including but not limited to: monitoring and reporting on HIV/AIDS activities for USAID; completion of the PEPFAR Country Operational Plan, PEPFAR Annual/Semi-annual Program Reports; compliance with the Site Implementation and Monitoring System (SIMS) requirements while ensuring that SIMS analysis is incorporated in program implementation; high quality portfolio reviews (POARTs) and other key documents directed by the Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator (OGAC).

6. Serve as USAID’s focal point for pediatric HIV/AIDS identification, initiation, retention, adherence and viral load suppression on the USG PEPFAR interagency team (“Liaisons”) and oversee the technical contributions from USAID in technical working groups formed within PEPFAR Mozambique, MISAU and the National HIV/AIDS Program, and the Health Partners Group (coordination body).

7. The incumbent will be required to travel in Mozambique to conduct research, monitor Mission programs, and present ideas to guide Mission IHO staff, and may attend related regional events.

Program and Project Management:

1. Lead the coordination of all USAID/Mozambique’s programming related to pediatric HIV/AIDS identification, initiation, retention, adherence and viral load suppression including planning, technical direction and analysis, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation with stakeholders in Mozambique.

2. Along with other team leaders, actively support management and program integration opportunities in strategic and cost-effective ways.

3. Provide technical oversight, mentoring and coaching to her/his team members, host country counterparts, implementing partners, and other stakeholders.

4. Contribute to the development of activity budgets during annual planning processes in coordination with the Health Office Management and Operations Division and the HIV & AIDS Division.

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

Technical Leadership:

1. Serve as USAID/Mozambique’s technical contact person for pediatric HIV/AIDS identification, initiation, retention, adherence and viral load suppression and other related activities as required.

2. Provide technical leadership support and assistance to the GRM on pediatric HIV/AIDS identification, initiation, retention, adherence and viral load suppression and other priorities as they emerge related to controlling the pediatric HIV epidemic in Mozambique.

3. Develop and maintain ongoing support for pediatric HIV epidemic control activities to key GRM Ministerial counterparts, including non-Health ministries, to support multi-sectoral responses and inclusive country-led action plans.

4. Provide detailed-oriented oversight over 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.

5. Provide technical leadership and direction to institutions at national, provincial and district levels to ensure that all implementing partners are well coordinated and that scale-up of pediatric ART initiation, retention, adherence and viral load suppression activities is successfully implemented in all districts.

3. POSITION ELEMENTS:

a. Supervision Received:

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate a high level of independence, professionalism, judgment and responsibility. S/he will be given general oversight and direction by the Infectious Disease Team Leader. Substantial interaction and/or direction from the Health Office Chief, HIV & AIDS Division Chief, and the PEPFAR Coordinator’s Office are anticipated.

b. Supervision Exercised:

This position will not supervise other staff.

c. Area of Consideration: Applicants must be U.S citizens

d. Available Guidelines Available administrative guidelines establish a broad pattern of operation that requires frequent need to exercise judgment and interpretation, and provides an opportunity for initiative and innovation. Relevant guidelines include the USAID Automated Directives

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System (ADS), Emergency Plan (PEPFAR) Guidelines, Country Operational Plans, the Mozambique Five-Year Strategic Plan, Mission Orders, and other directives.

e. Authority to Make Commitments

The Advisor will exercise the authority given to activity managers and Contracting Officer Representatives / Agreement Officer Representatives (CORs/AORs), and may make administrative arrangements consistent with ADS guidance and Mission and IHO policy. The incumbent takes action and establishes priorities based on available guidelines and professional judgment. Guidance is sought when needed, and supervisor is informed of activity and project status. Within the scope of the authority delegated, the incumbent may indicate to ranking counterparts and implementing partner colleagues that they will make a recommendation to USAID on a specific activity, issue, or problem.

The incumbent has no independent authority to commit the USG to the expenditure of funds, but may negotiate ad referendum for the supervisors. Per ADS 103.3.1.1b(4), s/he will not be authorized to sign (1) obligations that require a warrant, and (2) grants to foreign governments and public international organizations, thereby prohibiting s/he from obligating USG funds in these instances.

f. Post Entry Training The Pediatrics Advisor will receive through on-the-job training (formal, informal, and self-taught). The incumbent will be expected to quickly obtain a clear understanding of USAID and PEPFAR policies, procedures, and regulations, including the Automated Directives System, Mission Orders, and PEPFAR planning and reporting databases. The incumbent shall annually complete an OGE 450, Financial Disclosure Report. The incumbent shall attend mandatory annual ethics training conducted at USAID/Mozambique by the Regional Legal Officer. If the successful offer is not already versed in USAID implementation, auditing, and financial management procedures such training will be provided, including COR/AOR training. If needed to maintain Portuguese Language proficiency the offeror will have access to the Post Portuguese Language Training.

g. Physical Demands The work is generally sedentary and does not pose undue physical demands. During occasional filed visits or program sites, there may be some additional physical exertion including long periods of standing, walking or driving over rough terrain.

e. Point of Contact: Maputo USAID HR, email at maputousaidhr@usaid.gov

II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

The following factors will be the basis for the evaluation of applications meeting the required minimum qualifications. All applications will be evaluated based on the documentation submitted with the application. USAID reserves the right to contact your previous employers for relevant information concerning your performance and may mailto:maputousaidhr@usaid.gov

Solicitation for US/TCNPSC, Solicitation#72065618R00009 consider such information in its evaluation. The highest ranking applicants may be selected for an interview.

A. EDUCATION:

Required qualifications: Master’s Degree in public health, international health, nursing, social work or related social sciences master’s degree is required.

B. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

a. Required Experience: At least five years (5) of professional experience in implementing, managing and monitoring public health programs for children, including programs related to HIV/AIDS epidemic control is required.

b. Direct work experience in international health care and service delivery, including experience in clinical aspects of medical care to HIV/AIDS pediatric patients.

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

C. JOB KNOWLEDGE:

a. Required Knowledge: A thorough knowledge of the latest pediatric HIV/AIDS science and/or research related to pediatric antiretroviral treatment (ART) initiation, retention, adherence and viral load suppression.

b. Good understanding of the African and/or Mozambican social, cultural, and political contexts.

D. ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

Required Abilities and Skills:

a. Exceptionally strong technical, management and interpersonal skills and abilities to work in a multi-cultural team with large and complex integrated interventions to manage.

b. Experience supervising, motivating, and leading teams of professionals.

c. Demonstrated ability to work across agencies, and with high level senior-ranking host country government officials.

d. Able to work effectively on her/his own and as a member of an office management team and as a mentor to junior staff.

e. Strong, computer, verbal and writing skills.

f. Able to facilitate meetings and make oral presentations logically and persuasively to senior officials and partners in a multi-cultural context.

g. Able to produce concise, clear reports, and utilize word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.

h. The incumbent is expected be able to work independently, take initiative have the ability to function under a complex, highly demanding, and frequently changing environment.

E. LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY:

Required Language qualifications:

a. Must have proven ability to communicate quickly, clearly, and concisely in both speech and writing.

b. Must be fluent in English (S-4/R-4).

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c. Must possess a good working knowledge of Portuguese, Spanish or a Latin Language.

III. EVALUATION AND SELECTION FACTORS

Applications will be required to have the minimum qualifications expressed in Section II.a - e. Qualified applicants possessing the above minimum requirements will be assessed based on the following factors:

1. Education (10 points)

2. Professional Experience (25 points)

3. Job Knowledge (20 points)

4. Abilities and Skills (35 points)

5. Language Proficiency (10 points)

Total Possible Points: 100

Per this scoring rubric, Abilities and Skills is the most important factor. Applications will initially be screened for conformity with minimum requirements and a short list of applicants will be developed for further consideration.

USAID reserves the right to interview only the highest ranked applicants in person or by phone OR not to interview any candidate.

After the closing date for receipt of applications, a selection committee will be convened to review applications and evaluate them in accordance with the evaluation criteria.

Applications from candidates which do not meet the required selection criteria will not be scored. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. No response will be sent to unsuccessful applicants.

1. EDUCATION (10 points):

A clear and convincing demonstration to the extent the applicant's advanced degree qualifies them to perform the work outlined in the solicitation.

2. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (25 Points):

A clear and convincing demonstration to the extent the applicant's professional experience qualifies them to perform the work outlined in the solicitation.

3. JOB KNOWLEDGE (20 points):

A clear and convincing demonstration to the extent the applicant's job knowledge qualifies them to perform the work outlined in the solicitation.

4. ABILITIES AND SKILLS (35 points):

A clear and convincing demonstration to the extent the applicant's abilities and skills qualifies them to perform the work outlined in the solicitation.

5. LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY (10 points):

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A clear and convincing demonstration of the applicant’s ability to write, present, analyze technical information in English and in professional settings and a good working knowledge of Portuguese, Spanish or a Latin language

IV. APPLYING

1. Qualified applicants are requested to complete and submit a U.S. Government Offeror Information for Personal Services Contracts (AID 302-3) form available at http://www.usaid.gov/forms and a Resumé containing the following information:

1) Personal Information: Full name, mailing address (with zip code), email address, day and evening phone numbers, social security number, country of citizenship, highest federal civilian grade held (also give job series and dates held);

2) Education: high school, name, city and state, date of diploma or GED; colleges and universities, name, city and state, majors, type and year of any degrees received (if no degree, show total credits earned and indicate whether semester or quarter hours);

3) Work Experience: provide the following information for your paid and non-paid work experience related to the job for which you are applying (do not send job descriptions); job title (include series and grade if federal job), duties, and accomplishments, employer’s name and address, supervisor’s name and phone number, starting and ending dates (month and year), hours per week, salary.

Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor;

4) Other Qualifications: Other pertinent information related to the qualifications required for the position, as noted above including job-related training courses (title & year), job-related skills; for example, other languages, computer software/hardware, tools, machinery, typing speed, job-related certificates and licenses (current only), job-related honors, awards, and special accomplishments, for example, publications, memberships in professional or honor societies, leadership, activities, public speaking and performance awards (give dates but do not send documents unless requested).

5) Applicants are required to provide three references with complete contact information including email address and telephone numbers.

Interested candidates should send the applications via email mzrecruiter1@usaid.gov by the closing date and time specified in the cover letter. Please note that attachments to e-mail applications in zip format cannot be received to this mailbox. Please make sure that you do not send any attachments in zip format. To ensure that the application is considered for the intended position, please reference the solicitation number and title of position on your application and in the subject line of any cover letter.

USAID will not pay for any expenses associated with the interviews.

http://www.usaid.gov/forms mailto:mzrecruiter1@usaid.gov

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Professional references and academic credentials will be evaluated for all applicants selected for an interview.

The applicant’s interview performance and academic and professional reference checks will be utilized to supplement the findings in the initial review.

V. LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS FOR PSC HIRES

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

1. Medical History and Examination Form (Department of State Forms)

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

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

4. Finger Print Card (FD-258)

VI. BENEFITS/ALLOWANCES

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

1. BENEFITS:

(a) Employer's FICA Contribution

(b) Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance

(c) Pay Comparability Adjustment

(d) Annual Increase (pending a satisfactory performance evaluation)

(e) Eligibility for Worker's Compensation

(f) Annual and Sick Leave

2. ALLOWANCES:

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

* (If Applicable): As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, an offshore/ USPSC is normally authorized the following allowances:

a. Post Differential (Section 500)

b. Post Allowance (COLA)(Section 220)

c. Payments During Evacuation (Section 600)

d. Education Allowance (Section 270)

e. Separate Maintenance Allowance (Section 260)

f. Educational Travel (Section 280)

3.Other Benefits: Additional benefits are available for individuals hired from outside Maputo in accordance with the AIDAR, Federal Travel Regulations and Standardized Regulations, e.g., international airfare from place of residence, R&R, international shipment of personal effects, unaccompanied baggage allowance, POV Shipment, Solicitation for US/TCNPSC, Solicitation#72065618R00009

Repatriation Travel, furnished housing and educational allowances for dependent children.

VII. TAXES

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

VIII. USAID REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND CONTRACT CLAUSES

PERTAINING TO PSCs

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

1. USAID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR), Appendix D, “Direct USAID Contracts with a U.S. Citizen or a U.S. Resident Alien for Personal Services Abroad,” including contract clause “General Provisions,” available at https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1868/aidar_0.pdf.

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

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 .

AAPD10-03 AIDAR, Appendix D: Implementing Benefits for Same-Sex Domestic Partners of USPSCs -- 04/12/10

AAPD 10-01 Changes in USG Reimbursement Amounts for Health Insurance and

Physical Examination Costs – Personal Services Contracts (“PSC”) with U.S. Citizen

AAPD 06-11 Home Leave and Revised General Provision 5, Leave and Holidays AAPD 06-10 PSC Medical expense payment responsibility AAPD 06-07 AIDAR, Appendix D: Contract budget, salary determination and salary increase AAPD 06-01 Medical evacuation insurance CIB 01-10 Revision of medical clearance process – PSC with U.S. Citizens CIB 01-07 Clarification of the extension/renewal policy regarding PSCs CIB 00-08 Revision of Competitive Process – PSCs with U.S. Citizens CIB 00-03 FICA & Medicare Tax Rates for Personal Services Contracts CIB 99-22 PSC Policy CIB 98-23 Guidance regarding Classified Contract Security and Contractor

Personnel Security Requirements CIB 98-16 Annual Salary Increase for USPSCs CIB 98-14 Change in Required Application Form for USPSCs https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1868/aidar_0.pdf%20 https://www.usaid.gov/forms%20 http://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs%20

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CIB 98-11 Determining a Market Value for Personal Services Contractors Hired under Appendix D.

CIB 97-17 PSC’s with U.S. Citizens or U.S. resident aliens CIB 96-23 Unauthorized Provision in Personal Services Contracts CIB 94-09 Sunday Pay for U.S. Personal Services Contractors CIB 93-17 Financial Disclosure requirements under a Personal Services Contract CIB 89-29 Use of Government Bill of Lading for Transportation of Personal

Service Contractor (PSC) Household Effects, Unaccompanied Baggage and Privately Owned Vehicles

Various Contract Information Bulletins (CIBs) and Acquisition and Assistance Policy Directives (AAPDs) pertain to Personal Services Contracts can be found at:

http://www.usaid.gov/procurement_bus_opp/procurement/cib/subject.html#psc

Additionally, AIDAR Appendixes D or J also applies to PSCs can be found at:

http://www.usaid.gov/policy/ads/300/aidar.pdf

Third Country National (TCN):

An individual who is neither a citizen nor a permanent legal resident alien of the United States nor of the country to which assigned for duty, and (ii) who is eligible for return to his/her home country or country of recruitment at U.S. Government expense.

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 .

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