72066823R00011 -USPSC_TCN Solicitation for Senior Human Resource and Travel Specialist_fully executed.pdf

Embassy of the United States in South Sudan Kololo Road, adjacent to the European Union's compound

Juba, South Sudan Telephone: +211.912.105.107

Website: https://www.usaid.gov/south-sudan

Solicitation Number: 72066823R00011 Issuance Date: March 24, 2023, Closing Date and Time: April 24, 2023, at 1700 Juba time

SUBJECT: Solicitation No. 72066823R00011 for U.S. Personal Service Contractor

(USPSC) and Third Country National Personal Service Contractor (TCNPSC) for Senior Human Resource and Travel Specialist Position

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 the Contract described in this solicitation.

Offers must be in accordance with Attachment 1 of this solicitation. Incomplete or unsigned offers will not be considered. Offerors should retain copies of all offer materials for their records.

USAID will evaluate all offerors based on the stated evaluation criteria. USAID encourages all individuals, including those from disadvantaged and under-represented groups, to respond to the solicitation.

This solicitation in no way obligates USAID to award a PSC contract, nor does it commit USAID to pay any cost incurred in the preparation and submission of the offer.

Any questions must be directed in writing to the Point of Contact specified in Attachment 1.

Sincerely, Anthony R. Raneses Contracting Officer USAID South Sudan

USPSC/TCNPSC Solicitation No. 72066823R00011

Senior Human Resources and Travel Specialist

ATTACHMENT 1

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. SOLICITATION NO.: 72066823R00011

2. ISSUANCE DATE: March 24, 2023

3. CLOSING DATE AND TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS: April 24, 2023, at 1700 Juba time

4. POINT OF CONTACT: Anthony R. Raneses at araneses@usaid.gov and Warran Bully at wabully@usaid.gov.

5. POSITION TITLE: Senior Human Resources and Travel Specialist

6. MARKET VALUE: $84,546- $109,908, equivalent to GS-13. Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value and will include Locality Pay for domestic USPSCs based on the location of the Official USAID Worksite, or the approved alternative worksite if approved for remote work. USPSCs performing overseas are not entitled to Locality Pay.

7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Juba, South Sudan, with possible travel as stated in the

Statement of Duties. Relocation expenses will not be reimbursed for U.S.-based positions.

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 one year, estimated to start on July 18, 2023. Based on the Agency's need and approval of NSDD 38, the Contracting Officer may exercise an additional option period (s) as follows.

Base Period July 18, 2023 – July 17, 2024 Option Period 1: July 18, 2024 – July 17, 2025 Option Period 2: July 18, 2025 – July 17, 2026 Option Period 3: July 18, 2026 – July 17, 2027 Option Period 4: July 18, 2027 – July 17, 2028 mailto:araneses@usaid.gov mailto:wabully@usaid.gov

9. ELIGIBLE OFFERORS: Open to U.S. citizens (including lawful permanent U.S.

residents) or Third Country Nationals.

Hiring Preference:

In order of preference, U.S. Citizens (including lawful permanent U.S. residents) offers will be evaluated first and only when it is determined that there are no qualified U.S.

Citizens (including lawful permanent U.S. residents) then offers from Third Country Nationals (TCN) will be considered. References ADS 309.3.1.4 and 309.3.1.10.

10. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: Facility Access

11. STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

I. GENERAL STATEMENT OF PURPOSE OF THE CONTRACT

The Senior Human Resources and Travel Specialist (Sr. HR&TS) reports to the Supervisory Executive Officer (S/EXO). In addition to backstopping other human resources (HR) and travel staff, the Sr. HR&TS is directly responsible for recruiting, advising, and training new Foreign Service National (FSN) personnel to take over all aspects of Human Resources management, including U.S Direct hire (USDH), FSN, Third Country National (TCN), and U.S Personal Service Contractors (PSC), including travel management. As Sr. HR & TS, the incumbent is also responsible for the International Cooperative Administrative Service System (ICASS) management with respect to workload counts, customer service surveys, interagency relations and management, staff training related to the administration of ICASS, visas, letters of invitations, etc. As such, the incumbent is a critical Mission and Post management team member. The Sr.

HR&TS’ work, management skills, and interpersonal relationships will greatly affect the Executive Office performance in Juba, South Sudan, and its support to USAID/South Sudan development objectives. The Sr. HR/TS is expected to initiate, plan, manage, and complete a full array of assignments in HR and Travel, including facilitation to another travel agent and provider.

II. STATEMENT OF DUTIES TO BE PERFORMED

A) SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES AND TRAVEL SPECIALIST RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Sr. HR/TS participates in planning, directing, and administering human resources and travels within the Mission. The work is accomplished by developing, interpreting, and assuring the implementation of human resource policies, regulations, and procedures in the Executive Office and assuring compliance with Government of South Sudan (GoSS) statutory and regulatory requirements under the Local Compensation Plan affecting all human resource services to the Mission and the USG and its employees. In addition, the Sr. HR/TS establishes effective working relationships with all relevant counterparts, including USAID/Washington and other USG organizations operating at the U.S. Mission.

Sr. HR/TS participates in developing Mission human resources and travel policies on staff planning, recruitment, performance evaluation, and travel. The Sr. HR/TS may serve as an alternate Contracting Officers Representative, develop appropriate internal Mission management systems and policies, including Mission Orders and other HR and travel implementing plans and agreements, and plan and direct continuous evaluation of the organization, staffing, and services of the Mission to ensure maximum utilization of material and human resources. The Sr. HR/TS participates in ongoing Mission HR management requirements analyses and in developing administrative and technical support budgets.

B) HUMAN RESOURCES (HR) RESPONSIBILITIES:

In addition to the Sr. HR/TS responsibilities outlined above, the Sr. HR/TS plans and implements personnel management programs for USDH, USPSC, TCN, and CCN (FSN) employees; and advises on human resources development, employee relations, and employee benefits.

The Sr. HR/TS participates with U.S. Embassy and other U.S. agencies/departments in joint personnel policies and operations. Responsible for ensuring that staff are developed and trained with regard to policies and procedures governing human resources and travel. The Sr. HR/TS is specifically accountable for the management of the Mission employment/training program under the direction of the Human Resources Specialist for USDH, USPSC, TCNPSC, and CCN/FSNPSCs, both long and short-term, local-hire and off-shore, and OE-funded, program-funded, Working Capital funded and mixed, in a manner that will include knowledge transfer to new FSN staff. The Sr. HR/TS is also responsible for preparing NSDD-38 approvals for all USDH/TCN/USPSC positions.

The Sr. HR/TS is responsible for assisting the HR team in managing the recruitment process for new and newly vacated positions, including obtaining needed Mission and USAID/Washington clearances, verifying positions to be recruited, obtaining Scopes of Work and/or Position Descriptions and other required documents to initiate the employment process, and drafting solicitations and position announcements. The Sr.

HR/TS and the HR staff fully participate in and coordinate the selection process and oversee applicants' interviewing, testing, and selection. In consultation with the S/EXO (or for EXO expatriate recruitments, the Contracting Officers in OAA), the Sr. HR/TS conducts negotiations and prepares or oversees the preparation of contracts and contract modifications for USPSC, TCNPSC, and CCNPSC employees, as required, and provides oversight to assure required security and medical clearances, contracts, contract modifications, and personnel actions, including promotions, reassignments, and terminations, are in place. The incumbent is responsible for working with the

Deputy Mission Director and managing the Mission’s employee training plan.

The Sr. HR/TS is relied upon to interpret human resources and personal services contracting regulations and to assure employees are informed of all matters affecting employment and employee placement, PSC contracting, performance evaluation, leave and retirement policies, health benefits, and insurance allowances. The Sr. HR/TS oversees the preparation of various Mission and USAID HR reports, as required or requested, and oversees the upkeep and maintenance of all HR records, including the transition and upkeep in ASIST. In addition, the Sr. HR/TS prepares or supervises the preparation of correspondence, memoranda, and reports concerning recruitment, selection, and contracting.

C) TRAVEL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Sr. HR/TS is responsible for assisting and advising the travel management function for USAID/Juba, including the relationship with the travel provider. The Sr. HR/TS helps to oversee the Travel Unit, particularly coordinating arrivals and departures of off-shore Mission staff, ensuring proper travel processing and clearances, travel to/from the post, and assistance with visas, new passports, and letters of invitation. S/he needs to be thoroughly familiar with U.S. Government regulations on travel and transportation. S/he develops processes and procedures to deal with Mission travel needs most effectively and efficiently. Interprets Federal Travel Regulations, Mission travel policies, and other travel regulations; ensures employees are well informed on all matters related to post-funded travel; guides the traveler and mission management on travel rules and regulations. A critical component is the oversight of the transfer of the travel contract from one travel agency to another during this period.

D) TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Sr. HR/TS is responsible for knowledge transfer to host-country national staff in all assigned human resource and travel functions, including travel rules and regulations and a transfer to a new travel provider. This is a crucial aspect of the position.

III. POSITION ELEMENTS:

A) SUPERVISORY RELATION:

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate a high level of independence, professionalism, judgment, and responsibility to assist in helping to manage the activities of the Human Resource unit in the absence of the Human Resources Specialist (HRS). S/he works under the general administrative supervision of the S/EXO and/or D/EXO and/or HRS in the absence of the S/EXO. S/he will assist in managing the HR and Travel team. In conjunction with or in the absence of the HR Specialist, s/he 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 recommends disciplinary action as appropriate. The Sr. HR/TS makes assignments regarding broadly defined missions or functions and generally provides administrative and policy direction.

B) SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:

As an experienced professional, the incumbent has relatively complete responsibility and authority to plan, design, schedule, and carry out major travel and related administrative activities or other work – independently but in coordination with the HR Specialist and Travel teams.

C) GUIDELINES:

The guidelines are broadly stated or nonspecific policy statements, statutes, court decisions, etc., that require extensive interpretation. The applicant uses judgment and discretion in determining the intent of, and in interpreting and revising, existing policy and regulatory guidance for use by others within or outside USAID. S/he interprets Federal Travel Regulations, Mission travel policies, and other travel regulations; ensures employees are well informed on all matters related to post-funded travel; provides guidance to the traveler and mission management on travel rules and regulations. A critical component is the oversight of the transfer of the travel contract from one travel agency to another during this period.

D) COMPLEXITY:

The position requires a considerate array of USG and Agency regulations and comprehension of host-country regulations and practices that affect USAID/South Sudan operations. The position involves planning and developing plans to maintain various interpersonal relationships critical to accomplishing the job. The incumbent will participate in the Executive Office Team in planning to meet Mission and Post needs.

E) SCOPE AND EFFECT:

In consultation with the S/EXO (or for EXO expatriate recruitments, the Contracting Officers in OAA), the Sr. HR/TS conducts negotiations and prepares or oversees the preparation of contracts and contract modifications for USPSC, TCNPSC, and CCNPSC employees, as required, and provides oversight to assure required security and medical clearances, contracts, contract modifications, and personnel actions, including promotions, reassignments, and terminations, are in place. The incumbent is responsible for working with the Deputy Mission Director and managing the Mission’s training plan for all employees.

F) PERSONAL CONTACTS:

The Sr. HR/TS is responsible for assisting and advising the travel management function for USAID/Juba, including the relationship with the travel provider, overseeing the

Travel Unit, particularly the coordination of arrivals and departures of off-shore Mission staff, ensuring proper travel processing and clearances, travel to/from the post, assistance with visas, new passports, and letters of invitation. S/he needs to be thoroughly familiar with U.S. Government regulations on travel and transportation.

Additionally, S/he develops processes and procedures to deal with Mission travel needs in the most effective and efficient way.

G) PURPOSE OF CONTACTS:

The purpose of the contacts is to plan, coordinate, or advise on work efforts or resolve operating problems by influencing or motivating individuals or groups who are working toward mutual goals and who have cooperative attitudes. The purpose of these contacts is to plan, coordinate or advise work efforts with different personnel and ensure proper accomplishment of the daily administrative work in the HR sections. The Contractor will equally develop and maintain professional and productive relationships with each staff in the Executive office.

"If a third country national (TCN) is selected for an award, during the period of this Contract, the TCN personal services contractor must provide training to a cooperating country national (CCN) designated by USAID. The PSC Supervisor will establish a training plan with benchmarks to measure the TCNPSC's progress toward achieving this training deliverable."

12. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work requested does not pose undue physical demands.

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II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

To be considered for the position, a candidate must have the following minimum qualifications.

EDUCATION:

A) High School Diploma plus over eleven (11) years of experience working for the United States Government (USG) or a business setting, with relevant work experience in the Human Resources section expertise on Travel arrangements for FSN, TCNPSCS, USPSCS, and Direct Hires in a Critical Priority Countries (CPC).

In addition, S/he is expected to have at least 3-5 years of overseas experience with a U.S. Government agency working in countries in conflict or post-conflict situations where training FSN have been the primary duties and responsibilities, preparation of all TAS, arrangements of funding availabilities with the office of Financial Management and follows up.

Expert knowledge in organizing all official travel, which includes the full range of assignment travel, rest and recuperation, evacuation, home leave, temporary transfer, family visitation, educational travel, medical evacuation travel, emergency travel, TDY travel, separation, and invitational travel; travel by Officers for consultation, training, workshops, conferences, and all programs and other required section travel; travel by FSN/PSC staff for training, consultation, workshops, conferences, and other TDY travel required in the course of the performance of daily USAID business, and VIP travel.

OR

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or host country equivalent in Personnel Administration, Human Resource Management, Public/Business Administration, Law, or other related to the Administrative Management field is required.

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in position classification or wage administration. At least two years of experience should be in Human Resources work in a USG, UN, or other international office-type settings. At least three years should have been in a Senior position in the Human Resources and Travel Management area.

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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 a reference from individuals who have been specially 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."

EVALUATION FACTORS

Applicants who meet the minimum Education and Prior Work Experience requirements and basic eligibility requirements will be further evaluated based on the scoring of the Evaluation Factors listed below. Then, the highest-ranking applicants may be selected for an interview.

1. FACTOR ONE: PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE (50): At least 4-7 years’ progressively responsible experience performing in a Senior position in the Human Resource and Travel Management area. Demonstrated successful experience in planning, directing, and administering human resources. Experience working with various personnel hiring mechanisms, including but not limited to USG Direct Hires and USPSCs, contractors, consultants, fellows/interns, etc. The experience must include but is not limited to the following: employee relations, recruitment/hiring, position classification, performance management, staff development, training development, and facilitation, employee rewards and recognition, workforce planning, policy development, benefits coordination, and HR generalist support. And demonstrate familiarity with OPM guidelines, the Equal Employment Opportunity Act, the Code of Federal Regulations, and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) pertaining to USPSCs.

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

2. FACTOR TWO: LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY (5%): Level 4 English language proficiency is required. Incumbent must have excellent written English communication skills and must have the ability to write Mission Notices and policies and make recommendations, draft or revise policies on HR and travel, write vacancy announcements, statements of work or position descriptions, write comprehensive materials for training, briefings, meetings, or conferences. In addition, the experience must include but is not limited to the following: verbally providing technical advice to broad audiences; counseling employees and managers on regulations, procedures, and eligibility determinations; delivering effective presentations or training.

3. FACTOR THREE: KNOWLEDGE (15%): Expert knowledge of USG travel policies, Automated Directives System (ADS), international and host-government laws and regulations, documentation, and reporting requirements sufficient to make decisions or recommendations significantly impacting essential aspects of conducting USG activities and programs in South Sudan. The work requires mastery of Travel policies in CPC countries and knowledge of HR practices related to determining workload projections and current and future competency gaps to align human capital with organizational goals. A solid understanding of E2, TAS, and arrangement of all types of travels for USDH, TCNPSC, FSNSPSC, etc., focusing on achieving results in an overseas and post-conflict environment based upon previous experiences.

4. FACTOR FOUR: SKILLS AND ABILITIES (30%): Ability to work in CPC countries with clients and customers, including the public, individuals who work in the Agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the U.S. Government to assess their needs, provide information or assistance when required. The ability to resolve problems determines the accuracy and relevance of information, use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and make recommendations. Excellent interpersonal skills showing understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others;

develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.

AND

5. INTERVIEW PERFORMANCE: 100 points.

SELECTION PROCESS

1. After the closing date for the receipt of applications, applications will initially be screened for conformity with minimum requirements, and a short list of applicants will be developed.

2. Following this initial review and shortlisting, a Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC) will convene to review applications that meet the minimum requirements and evaluate them per the evaluation factors. Applications from candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements will not be scored. As part of the selection process, finalist candidates will be interviewed. Those applications from qualified applicants meeting the required minimum qualifications will be assessed based on the evaluation factors. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. No response will be sent to unsuccessful applicants.

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

4. Reference checks will be made only for applicants considered finalists. The applicant's references must be able to provide substantive information about his/her past performance and abilities. If an applicant does not wish USAID to contact a current employer for a reference check, this should be stated in the applicant's cover letter;

USAID will delay such reference checks pending the applicant's concurrence.

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IV. SUBMITTING AN OFFER

For your application to be considered, the following documents must be submitted:

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 https://www.usaid.gov/forms.

2. Offerors MUST also submit the following documents:

(i) Updated resume/CV.

(ii) Cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the Offeror's technical knowledge, skills and abilities, and relevant experience.

3. 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.

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

5. 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, 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 all references' e-mail addresses and/or working telephone numbers.

6. Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors – Please be advised that upon award, the Contractor will be required to show proof that the Contractor 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. * USPSCs/TCNPSCs performing overseas must follow the Mission policies and/or directives from the U.S. Department of State regarding COVID-19 requirements.

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

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https://www.usaid.gov/forms

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 Form (Department of State Form)

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

3. Questionnaire for non-Sensitive Positions for National Security (SF-85)

4. Fingerprint Card (FD-258)

a. OF-306

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VI. BENEFITS AND ALLOWANCES

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

1. BENEFITS: (If applicable):

(a) Employer's FICA Contribution

(b) Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance

(c) 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) Post-Allowance (Section 220)

(b) Separate Maintenance Allowance (Section 260)

(c) Education Allowance (Section 270)

(d) Education Travel (Section 280)

(e) Post Differential (Chapter 500)

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

(g) Danger Pay (Section 650)

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VII. TAXES

USPSCs are required to pay Federal income taxes, FICA, Medicare, and applicable State Income taxes. TCNPSCs are required to pay income taxes of his/her country of origin.

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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.

USAID Acquisition Regulations (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/sites/default/files/documents/1868/aidar_0.pdf

2. 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 http://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1868/aidar_0.pdf https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1868/aidar_0.pdf

(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.

(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.

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Notice Regarding Any Court Order Affecting the Implementation of EO 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 is available at https://www.usaid.gov/forms.

Pricing by line item is to be determined upon contract award as described below:

ITEM

NO (A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES (DESCRIPTION)

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNI

T (D)

UNIT

PRICE (E)

AMOUNT

(F)

0001 Base Period - 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)

1 LOT $ _TBD $_TBD at Award after negotiation Contractor http://www.usaid.gov/forms http://www.usaid.gov/forms

1001 Option Period 1 - 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)

1 LOT $ _TBD $_TBD at Award after negotiation Contractor

2001 Option Period 2 - 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)

1 LOT $ _TBD $_TBD at Award after negotiation Contractor

3001 Option Period 3 - 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)

1 LOT $ _TBD $_TBD

at

Award after negotiati on

Contract or

4001 Option Period 4 - 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)

1 LOT $ _TBD $_TBD at Award after negotiation Contractor

4. Acquisition and Assistance Policy Directives/Contract Information Bulletins

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

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 .

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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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