720BHA22R00043 Amendment 02.pdf

Amendment No. 0002

Date: July 3, 2023

Solicitation Number: 720BHA22R00043

Issuance Date: July 1, 2022

Closing Date and Time: June 29, 2023, 12:00 P.M. Eastern Time

Dear Prospective Offerors, The Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) has amended this solicitation with the following updates:

● Incorporate FAR 52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (June 2023) in full text below

● Remove FAR Clause 52.223-99 ENSURING ADEQUATE COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR FEDERAL CONTRACTORS (OCT 2021)-Alternate 70 (OCT 2021) (M/OAA-DEV-FAR-22-01c)

“FAR 52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (June 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Covered application means the social networking service TikTok or any successor application or service developed or provided by ByteDance Limited or an entity owned by ByteDance Limited.

Information technology, as defined in 40 U.S.C. 11101(6)—

(1) Means any equipment or interconnected system or subsystem of equipment, used in the automatic acquisition, storage, analysis, evaluation, manipulation, management, movement, control, display, switching, interchange, transmission, or reception of data or information by the executive agency, if the equipment is used by the executive agency directly or is used by a contractor under a contract with the executive agency that requires the use—

(i) Of that equipment; or

(ii) Of that equipment to a significant extent in the performance of a service or the furnishing of a product;

(2) Includes computers, ancillary equipment (including imaging peripherals, input, output, and storage devices necessary for security and surveillance), peripheral equipment designed to be controlled by the central processing unit of a computer, software, firmware and similar procedures, services (including support services), and related resources; but

(3) Does not include any equipment acquired by a Federal contractor incidental to a Federal contract.

(b) Prohibition. Section 102 of Division R of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (Pub. L. 117- 328), the No TikTok on Government Devices Act, and its implementing guidance under Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Memorandum M-23-13, dated February 27, 2023, “No TikTok on Government Devices” Implementation Guidance, collectively prohibit the presence or use of a covered application on executive agency information technology, including certain equipment used by Federal contractors. The Contractor is prohibited from having or using a covered application on any information technology owned or managed by the Government, or on any information technology used or provided by the Contractor under this contract, including equipment provided by the Contractor’s employees; however, this prohibition does not apply if the Contracting Officer provides written notification to the Contractor that an exception has been granted in accordance with OMB Memorandum M-23-13.

(c) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts, including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

[End of clause]”

Remove FAR Clause 52.223-99 ENSURING ADEQUATE COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR FEDERAL CONTRACTORS (OCT 2021)-Alternate 70 (OCT 2021) (M/OAA-DEV-FAR-22-01c) and “Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors” from ATTACHMENT 1:

● IV. SUBMITTING AN OFFER;

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

● All references pertaining to vaccination compliance in its entirety.

Sincerely, Ousay Wahaj

Supervisory Contracting and Agreement Officer

M/OAA/BHA-CPS/PSC

Amendment No. 01

Date: November 7, 2022

Solicitation Number: 720BHA22R00043

Issuance Date: 7/1/2022

Closing Date and Time: 06/29/2023 12:00 P.M. Eastern Time

Dear Prospective Offerors, The Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) has amended this solicitation with the following updates:

● Apply the revisions to the solicitation template.

Sincerely

Sonja Stroud-Gooden

Contracting Officer

Digitally signed by

SONJA PATRICE

STROUD (affiliate) Date: 2022.11.07 10:07:19 -05'00'

U.S. Agency for International Development 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20523 www.usaid.gov

SOLICITATION NUMBER: 720BHA22R00043

ISSUANCE DATE: Friday, July 1, 2022 CLOSING DATE AND TIME: Thursday, June 29, 2023, 12:00 P.M. Eastern Time

SUBJECT: Solicitation for U.S. Personal Service Contractor (USPSC)

Dear Prospective Offerors:

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

Offers must be in accordance with 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 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, Sonja Stroud-Gooden Contracting Officer

Digitally signed by

SONJA PATRICE

STROUD (affiliate) Date: 2022.11.07 10:07:53 -05'00'

720BHA22R00043

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I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. SOLICITATION NO.: 720BHA22R00043

2. ISSUANCE DATE: Friday, July 1, 2022

3. CLOSING DATE AND TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS: Thursday, June 29, 2023, 12:00 P.M. Eastern Time

This solicitation is open and continuous until (insert date). The following are the closing dates for each review period:

Thursday, August 11, 2022, 12:00 P.M. Eastern Time Friday, January 20, 2023, 12:00 P.M. Eastern Time Thursday, June 29, 2023, 12:00 P.M. Eastern Time

Offerors not selected during a previous review period must reapply in order to be considered for positions available in subsequent review periods. A review period may be canceled at the Contracting Officer’s discretion.

4. POINT OF CONTACT: G3PC Recruitment Team, BHA.G3PCRecruitment@usaid.gov

5. POSITION TITLE: Humanitarian Officer/Specialist

6. MARKET VALUE: Depending on the qualifications of the offeror, this position can be filled at either the GS-11 ($74,950 - $97,430) or GS-12 ($89,834 - $116,788) equivalent level, including Washington, D.C. locality pay.

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 when remote work is authorized. USPSCs performing overseas are not entitled to Locality Pay.

This position can be filled at either the GS-11 ($74,950 - $97,430) or GS-12 ($89,834 - $116,788) equivalent level, including Washington, D.C. locality pay.

Offerors who meet the minimum qualifications for a GS-11 will be considered for the GS-11 level positions. Offerors who meet the minimum qualifications for a GS-12 will be considered for the GS-12 level only.

Salaries over and above the top of the pay range will not be entertained or negotiated.

If the position is for a Washington based PSC, offerors who live outside the Washington, D.C.

area will be considered for employment, but no relocation expenses will be reimbursed.

7. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Five (5) years, tentatively 145 day estimated start date from closing

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8. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: USAID/Washington Relocation expenses will not be reimbursed for U.S.-based positions.

9. ELIGIBLE OFFERORS: U.S. Citizens Only

10. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: Secret (If there is a change in circumstances requiring access to National Security information classified at the Top-Secret level, the offeror may be asked to obtain and maintain a Secret up to Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information level clearance as provided by USAID.)

11. STATEMENT OF DUTIES

GENERAL STATEMENT OF PURPOSE OF THE CONTRACT

The Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) requires the services of a Humanitarian Officer/Specialist in order to meet its objectives of programming, coordinating with other donors, situational analysis on humanitarian policy issues, and developing policy guidance.

STATEMENT OF DUTIES TO BE PERFORMED

The Humanitarian Officer/Specialist’s duties and responsibilities include the following:

At a GS-11 Level:

Award Portfolio Management:

● Provide award-making and award management support, including contributing to application review, preparation of application review and award package documentation, data entry into Office and Agency administrative and financial tracking systems, file maintenance, and communication with relevant BHA or other USAID staff, as needed.

● Track program reports from grantees and ensure reports are received in a timely manner.

● Assist with reviewing program reports to ensure that program objectives are achieved and share reports with appropriate team members. Provide grantees with feedback on program reports, as appropriate.

● Assist in supporting the quarterly accruals process.

● Support the design of humanitarian capacity strengthening activities, develop appropriate program guidance, and provide technical assistance.

Award Guidelines and Regulations:

● Assist in serving as a Bureau-wide resource on pertinent regulations and guidelines in awarding grants to public international organizations (PIOs) and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

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● Help to develop and promote uniform BHA policies and procedures on PIO and NGO grant management.

External Relations:

● Provide support for BHA’s engagement in PIO executive board or governance meetings, including event planning, agenda development, and note-taking.

● Assist in the organization of regular and ad hoc meetings with partner organizations, humanitarian donors, and the USG Interagency.

● Under the guidance of the team leader and deputy team leader, develop and maintain communications and relationships with key stakeholders, partner organizations and offices within and outside of the USG to facilitate information exchange and coordination.

● Participate in discussions with key stakeholders and produce meeting summaries.

● Respond to inquiries, perform outreach services, and facilitate key stakeholder access to BHA staff.

Internal Coordination:

● Facilitate communications between BHA offices and with various offices within USAID for team-specific workstream developments and activities through information products and engagement.

● Coordinate tasks and activities with G3PC colleagues as well as other BHA and USAID staff related to PIO and NGO policy development, implementation, and practice.

● Assist with ensuring that all steps involved in managing humanitarian coordination files and relationships are performed such as. data entry, file maintenance, and close communication with relevant BHA or other USAID staff, as needed.

Policy Engagement:

● Track key issues, trends, and developments relating to PIO and NGO performance, the humanitarian system, and USG policy priorities.

● Support the review and analysis of PIO, NGO, USG Interagency, policies, guidance, and related documents.

● Support preparation for PIO executive board or governance meetings or principal level meetings, informal consultations with NGO, donor meetings or consultations, interagency policy coordination meetings, and USG Interagency or Congressional points of contact, and other key meetings.

● Assist in conducting background research and drafting memoranda for BHA and other parts of USAID on humanitarian workstreams.

Administrative and Other General Duties and Responsibilities:

● Assist in promoting and cultivating team morale and workplace collaboration in a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment.

● Contribute to the implementation of division and teamwork plans.

● Support the development of a variety of correspondence, documentation, and reports, 5 | Page including memoranda and briefing papers on humanitarian issues for meetings and events.

● Assist in managing team files, including data entry and file maintenance.

● Assist in responding to inquiries, perform outreach services, and facilitate their access to BHA staff. Prepare background information to address requests for information on BHA programs from internal and external sources.

● Provide support to G3PC for a wide range of administrative functions.

● Sign up for and serve, as needed, on Washington-based Response Management Teams

(RMTs), which provide services and support to Disaster Assistance Response Teams (DARTs) deployed in response to disasters. The duties on RMTs will vary.

● As needed, serve on DARTs which may require immediate (within 24 hours) deployment overseas for an extended period of time. As needed, serve on DARTs which may require immediate deployment overseas within 24 hours for an extended period of time. During deployment on DARTs (if required), and during site visits, there may be some additional physical exertion including long periods of standing, walking over rough terrain, or carrying of moderately heavy items (less than 50 pounds). Work is primarily performed in an office setting. During deployment on DARTs (if required), and during site visits, the work may additionally involve special safety and/or security precautions, wearing of protective equipment, and exposure to severe weather conditions.

● As needed, may serve on temporary detail within the Bureau. Duties performed while on detail will be aligned with the team’s existing duties and responsibilities and will be directly related to the statement of duties.

● Become certified and serve as an Agreement Officer’s Representative and Contracting Officer’s Representative (AOR/COR), as assigned. The AOR and COR provides financial and programmatic oversight of all aspects of managing the agreement or contract; this includes but is not limited to reviewing invoices, requests for approvals, program/project deliverables work plans, annual reports, month status reports, travel requests, key personnel requests, and financial/budget reports. They are responsible for drafting and submitting the annual contractor performance evaluation in Contract and Assistance Performance Assessment Review System (CPARS/APARS). They prepare and review contract and assistance modifications documentation and assist the Contracting and Agreement Officer to ensure performance is compliant with the terms and conditions of the contract or agreement, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and USAID policy. AOR and CORs are responsible for all related requirements set forth in the COR designation letter and the AOR designation letter.

● Consistently model behaviors that demonstrate a commitment to fostering a non-hostile work environment free of discrimination, bias, unfairness, exclusion, offensive behaviors, and harassment of any kind.

● Contribute to a collaborative, respectful, and professional work environment by demonstrating partnership and teamwork to accomplish Team, Office, and Bureau objectives.

● Participate in office-wide efforts on diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility (DEIA), including those related to Bureau programs, partners, staffing, professional development, and other key areas.

● In times of emergency humanitarian assistance, the PSC will serve on temporary details within the bureau. Duties performed while on detail will correspond to the level and market value for the position and the work specified to be performed in the Statement of Duties.

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At a GS-12 Level:

Award Portfolio Management:

● Support program management for humanitarian leadership initiatives in the broader humanitarian system working in close partnership with other G3PC Divisions, who manage related activities.

● Prepare all documentation to obtain timely award approval. This will involve properly inputting data into Office and Agency administrative and financial tracking systems for transmission to USAID’s Office of Acquisition and Assistance (M/OAA).

● Assist in coordinating across BHA to ensure timely awards to partners that consolidate funding across multiple offices/country responses and are managed by G3PC.

● Ensure that all steps involved in managing a grant portfolio are performed, such as data entry, file maintenance, and close communication with relevant BHA or other USAID staff, as needed.

● Track program reports from grantees and ensure reports are received in a timely manner.

● Review program reports to ensure that program objectives are achieved. Provide grantees with feedback on reports and share reports with appropriate BHA staff members.

● Ensure consistency in BHA and G3PC grant management processes across partner agencies.

● Support the quarterly accruals process.

Award Guidelines and Regulations:

● Serve as a division and bureau-wide resource on pertinent regulations and guidelines in awarding grants to PIOs and NGOs.

● Help develop and promote uniform policies and procedures on PIO or NGO grant management.

● Conduct quality assurance of BHA awards managed by G3PC.

● Support AOR and CORs to ensure adherence to award management policies and procedures.

External Relations:

● Develop and maintain communications and relationships with partner organizations or offices, both within and outside the USG, to ensure essential coordination of actions and information exchanges. Respond to inquiries, perform outreach services, and facilitate access to BHA staff.

● Assist in the organization of meetings with partner organizations and the USG Interagency.

● Participate in discussions related to the work of the current emergency responses when requested and produce meeting summaries to ensure program policy consistency.

● Provide support for BHA’s engagement with The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), including the OCHA Donor Support Group.

● Provide support for BHA’s engagement in executive board or governance meetings of

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PIO and NGO partners, including event planning, agenda development, and note-taking.

● Represent U.S. positions in a complex multilateral setting based on guidance from

USAID Washington, D.C. Headquarters.

Internal Coordination:

● Facilitate communications between BHA offices and with various offices within USAID for Team-specific workstream developments and activities through information products and engagement.

● Coordinate tasks and activities with G3PC colleagues, as well as other BHA and USAID staff, related to award policy development, implementation, and practice.

● Liaise with the USAID Office of General Counsel and M/OAA, under the general guidance of his/her/their supervisor, to ensure timely and consistent grant processes for partners.

Policy Engagement:

● Support review and analysis of partner PIO and NGO policies, guidance, and related documents.

● Track key issues and developments relating to PIO or NGO partners and the USG

Interagency performance and policy priorities.

● Support preparation for PIO executive board or governance meetings, informal consultations with NGO and USG Interagency or Congressional points of contact, and other key meetings.

Administrative and Other General Duties and Responsibilities:

● Assist in the preparation of memoranda and briefing papers. Anticipate and prepare documents and briefing memos on humanitarian issues for meetings and events.

● Draft routine responses to PIO and NGO partner or staff inquiries and participate in making recommendations to resolve issues, as appropriate.

● Assist in promoting and cultivating team morale and workplace collaboration in a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment.

● Sign up for and serve as needed on Washington-based RMTs, which provide services and support to DARTs deployed in response to disasters. The duties on RMTs will vary.

● As needed, serve on DARTs which may require immediate deployment overseas within 24 hours for an extended period of time. As needed, serve on DARTs which may require immediate deployment overseas within 24 hours for an extended period of time. During deployment on DARTs (if required), and during site visits, there may be some additional physical exertion including long periods of standing, walking over rough terrain, or carrying of moderately heavy items (less than 50 pounds). Work is primarily performed in an office setting. During deployment on DARTs (if required), and during site visits, the work may additionally involve special safety and/or security precautions, wearing of protective equipment, and exposure to severe weather conditions.

● As needed, may serve on temporary detail within the Bureau. Duties performed while on detail will be aligned with the team’s existing duties and responsibilities and will be directly related to the statement of duties.

● Become certified and serve as an AOR or COR, as assigned. The AOR or COR provides financial and programmatic oversight of all aspects of managing the agreement or

8 | Page contract; this includes but is not limited to reviewing invoices, requests for approvals, program/project deliverables such as, work plans, annual reports, month status reports, travel requests, key personnel requests, and financial and budget reports. They are responsible for drafting and submitting the annual contractor performance evaluation in CPARS and APARS. They prepare and review contract and assistance modifications documentation and assist the Contracting and Agreement Officer to ensure performance is compliant with the terms and conditions of the contract or agreement, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and USAID policy. AOR and CORs are responsible for all related requirements set forth in the COR designation letter and the AOR designation letter.

● Consistently model behaviors that demonstrate a commitment to fostering a non-hostile work environment free of discrimination, bias, unfairness, exclusion, offensive behaviors and harassment of any kind.

● Contribute to a collaborative, respectful, and professional work environment by demonstrating partnership and teamwork to accomplish Team, Office, and Bureau objectives.

● Participate in office-wide efforts to advance DEIA, including those related to Bureau programs, partners, staffing, professional development, and other key areas.

● In times of emergency humanitarian assistance, the PSC will serve on temporary details within the bureau. Duties performed while on detail will correspond to the level and market value for the position and the work specified to be performed in the Statement of Duties.

SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIP:

The USPSC will take direction from and report to the designated Division Chief or his/her/their designee, with guidance from the Office Director or his/her designee.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:

At the GS-11 Level

Supervisor sets overall objectives and resources available and works with the USPSC to develop deadlines, work to be done, and methodology. The USPSC is responsible for carrying out assignments and consults with the supervisor for policy interpretations.

At the GS-12 Level

Supervisor sets overall objectives and resources available. The USPSC consults with his/her/their supervisor to develop deadlines, projects and work to be done. The USPSC is responsible for planning and carrying out assignments, and for planning approach or methodology to be used in carrying out assignments.

12. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work requested does not involve undue physical demands.

II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

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EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

(Determines basic eligibility for the position. Offerors who do not meet all of the education and experience factors are considered NOT qualified for the position.)

At the GS-11 Level:

High School Degree with seven (7) years of relevant work experience with USG, Private Voluntary Organizations (PVO) or NGO, IO, or United Nations (UN) Agency.

OR

Bachelor’s degree in any field and a minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience with the USG, PVO or NGO, IO, or UN Agency.

OR

Master’s Degree in any field and a minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience with the USG, PVO or NGO, IO, or UN Agency.

At the GS-12 Level:

High School Degree with nine (9) years of work experience with USG, PVO or NGO, IO, or UN agency, including one (1) year working on grants or award management or one (1) year working on humanitarian issues or complex emergencies.

OR

Bachelor’s degree in any field plus five (5) years of work experience with USG, PVO or NGO, IO, or UN agency, including one (1) year working on grants or award management or one (1) year working on humanitarian issues or complex emergencies.

OR

Master’s degree in any field plus four (4) years of work experience with USG, PVO or NGO, IO, or UN agency, including one (1) year working on grants or award management or one

(1) year working on humanitarian issues or complex emergencies.

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.

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

SELECTION FACTORS

(Determines basic eligibility for the position. Offerors who do not meet all of the selection factors are considered NOT qualified for the position.)

● Offeror is a U.S. Citizen.

● Complete resume submitted. See Section IV for resume requirements. Experience that cannot be quantified will not be counted towards meeting the solicitation requirements.

● USPSC Offeror form AID 309-2. Offerors are required to complete sections A through I.

This form must be physically signed. Electronic signatures may be accepted.

● Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level clearance. If there is a change in circumstances requiring access to National Security information classified at the Top-Secret level, the offeror may be asked to obtain and maintain a Secret up to Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information level clearance after award.

● Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of State medical clearance throughout the contract.

● Must not appear as an excluded party in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).

● Satisfactory verification of academic credentials.

OFFEROR RATING SYSTEM

The offeror rating system factors are used to determine the competitive ranking of qualified offerors in comparison to other offerors. Offerors must demonstrate the rating factors outlined below within their resume, as they are evaluated strictly by the information provided. The evaluation of writing tests will also take into consideration the quality of written responses.

Aspects of written responses including, but not limited to typos, grammatical errors, spelling errors, and incomplete sentences will be factored into the evaluation process. The rating factors are as follows:

Professional Experience (25 points)

● Experience working with PIOs, NGOs, or USG agencies. (2 points)

● Experience working on humanitarian policy issues. (2 points)

● Experience analyzing policy. (2 points)

● Experience supporting the development of policy recommendations. (2 points)

● Experience implementing policy recommendations. (2 points)

● Experience supporting development of internal organizational policy or budget guidance. (2 points)

● Experience ensuring compliance with regulations or policies. (2 points)

● Experience supporting high-level meetings or events. (4 points)

● Experience managing or supporting the management of humanitarian grant awards. (5 points)

● Experience managing or supporting the management of organizational budgets. (2

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Interview Performance (50 points)

Timed Writing Test (15 points)

Satisfactory Professional Reference Checks (10 points)

Total Possible Points: 100

BASIS OF RATING: Offerors who meet the Education/Experience requirements and Selection Factors will be further evaluated in accordance with the Offeror Rating System. Those offerors determined to be competitively ranked may also be evaluated on interview performance and satisfactory professional reference checks.

Offerors are required to address each factor of the Offeror Rating System in their resume, describing specifically and accurately what experience, training, education and/or awards they have received as it pertains to each factor. Be sure to include your name and the announcement number at the top of each additional page. Failure to address the selection factors and/or Offeror Rating System factors may result in not receiving credit for all pertinent experience, education, training and/or awards.

The most qualified offerors may be interviewed and required to provide a writing sample. BHA will not pay for any expenses associated with the interviews. Professional references and academic credentials will be evaluated for offerors being considered for the selection package.

Note: Please be advised that references may be obtained independently from other sources in addition to the ones provided by an offeror. BHA reserves the right to select additional offerors if vacancies become available during the future phase of the selection process.

IV. SUBMITTING AN OFFER

1. Eligible Offerors are required to complete and submit the offer form AID 309-2, “Offeror Information for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals,” available at http://www.usaid.gov/forms.

2. Offers must be received by the closing date and time specified in Section I, item 3, and submitted to the Point of Contact in Section I.

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

4. Complete resume. In order to fully evaluate your offer, your resume must include:

(a) Offerors must notate on their resume what GS level equivalent is being applied for.

Applicants may list more than one GS level on their resume.

(b) Paid and non-paid experience, job title, location(s), dates held (month/year), and hours worked per week for each position. Dates (month/year) and locations for all field experience

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(c) Specific duties performed that fully detail the level and complexity of the work.

(d) Education and any other qualifications including job-related training courses, job-related skills, or job-related honors, awards or accomplishments. Failure to identify an academic discipline will result in disqualification.

(e) U.S. Citizenship

(f) Optional: How did you hear about this opportunity? (SAM.gov, BHA Jobs, Career Fair, etc.).

Your resume must contain sufficient information to make a valid determination that you fully meet the experience requirements as stated in this solicitation for each grade level(s) for which you are applying. This information must be clearly identified in your resume. Failure to provide information sufficient to determine your qualifications for the position will result in loss of full consideration.

Additional documents submitted will not be accepted.

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

To ensure consideration of offers for the intended position, please reference the solicitation number on your offer, and as the subject line in any email.

5. Ensure 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 E.O. 14042 in Section VIII below.

6. NOTE: If the full security application package is not submitted within 30 days after the Office of Security determines eligibility, the offer may be rescinded. If a Secret security clearance is not obtained within nine months after offer acceptance, the offer may be rescinded. If Top Secret is required, and clearance is not obtained within nine months after award, USAID may terminate the contract at the convenience of the government. If Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access is not obtained within nine months after Top Secret clearance is granted, USAID may terminate the contract at the convenience of the government.

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7. NOTE: If the full medical clearance package is not submitted within two months after offer acceptance, the offer may be rescinded. If a Department of State medical clearance is not obtained; the offer may be rescinded.

8. NOTE REGARDING GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS FOR THIS

SOLICITATION

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.

Forms outlined below can be found at:

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

1. Resume.

2. USPSC Offeror Form (AID 309-2)

3. Medical History and Examination Form (DS-6561). **

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

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

6. Finger Print Card (FD-258). **

7. Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9 Form). **

** Forms 3 through 7 shall be completed ONLY upon the advice of the Contracting Officer that an offeror is the successful candidate for the job.

VI. BENEFITS AND ALLOWANCES

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

1. BENEFITS:

(a) Employer's FICA Contribution

(b) Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance

(c) Pay Comparability Adjustment

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

(e) Eligibility for Worker's Compensation

(f) Leave and Holidays

2. ALLOWANCES

Section numbers refer to rules from the Department of State Standardized Regulations (Government Civilians Foreign Areas), available at https://aoprals.state.gov/content.asp?content_id=282&menu_id=101

(a) Temporary Lodging Allowance (Section 120).

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(b) Living Quarters Allowance (Section 130).

(c) Post Allowance (Section 220).

(d) Supplemental Post Allowance (Section 230).

(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 (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 clause “General Provisions,” available at:

https://www.usaid.gov/ads/policy/300/aidar

ADS 309 – Personal Services Contracts can be found at:

https://www.usaid.gov/who-we-are/agency-policy/series-300

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-FAR-22-01c)

(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

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(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.

(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 area is maintained at https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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

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

LINE ITEMS

ITEM NO

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES (DESCRIPTION)

(B)

QUANTIT

Y (C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT

PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

0001 Base Year 1 - Compensation, Fringe Benefits and Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

- Award Type: Cost

- Product Service Code: 497

- Accounting Info: [Insert from Phoenix]

1 LOT $ TBD $ TBD at Award after negotiations with Contractor

0002 Base Year 2 - Compensation, Fringe Benefits and Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

- Award Type: Cost

- Product Service Code: 497

- Accounting Info: [Insert from Phoenix]

1 LOT $ TBD $_TBD at Award after negotiations with Contractor

0003 Base Year 3 - Compensation, Fringe Benefits and Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

- Award Type: Cost

- Product Service Code: 497

- Accounting Info: [Insert from Phoenix]

1 LOT $ TBD $_TBD at Award after negotiations with Contractor

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0004 Base Year 4 - Compensation, Fringe Benefits and Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

- Award Type: Cost

- Product Service Code: 497

- Accounting Info: [Insert from Phoenix]

1 LOT $ TBD $_TBD at Award after negotiations with Contractor

0005 Base Year 5 - Compensation, Fringe Benefits and Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

- Award Type: Cost

- Product Service Code: 497

- Accounting Info: [Insert from Phoenix]

1 LOT $ TBD $_TBD at Award after negotiations with Contractor

4. 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

AAPD 06-10 – PSC Medical Expense Payment Responsibility AAPD No. 06-10 is hereby incorporated as Attachment 1 to the solicitation.

AAPD 21-05 – Revised and Expanded Fringe Benefits for U.S. Personal Services Contractors AAPD No. 21-05 is hereby incorporated as Attachment 2 to the solicitation.

FAR 52.222-50 – Revised Combating Trafficking in Persons FAR Clause 52.222-50 is hereby incorporated as Attachment 4 to the solicitation.

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-services-contracts-ombudsman

The PSC Ombudsman may be contacted via: PSCOmbudsman@usaid.gov

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ATTACHMENT 2

USPSC PROVISION “MEDICAL EXPENSE PAYMENT RESPONSIBILITY (OCTOBER

2006)

MEDICAL EXPENSE PAYMENT RESPONSIBILITY (OCTOBER 2006)

(a) Definitions. Terms used in this General Provision are defined in 16 FAM 116 (available at http://www.foia.state.gov/REGS/fams.asp?level=2&id=59&fam=0). Note: personal services contractors are not eligible to participate in the Federal Employees Health Programs.

(b) The regulations in the Foreign Affairs Manual, Volume 16, Chapter 520 (16 FAM 520), Responsibility for Payment of Medical Expenses, apply to this contract, except as stated below.

The contractor and each eligible family member are strongly encouraged to obtain health insurance that covers this assignment. Nothing in this provision supersedes or contradicts any other term or

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(c) When the contractor or eligible family member is covered by health insurance, that insurance is the primary payer for medical services provided to that contractor or eligible family member(s) both in the United States and abroad. The primary insurer’s liability is determined by the terms, conditions, limitations, and exclusions of the insurance policy. When the contractor or eligible family member is not covered by health insurance, the contractor is the primary payer for the total amount of medical costs incurred and the U.S. Government has no payment obligation (see paragraph (f) of this provision).

(d) USAID serves as a secondary payer for medical expenses of the contractor and eligible family members who are covered by health insurance, where the following conditions are met:

(1) The illness, injury, or medical condition giving rise to the expense is incurred, caused, or materially aggravated while the eligible individual is stationed or assigned abroad;

(2) The illness, injury, or medical condition giving rise to the expense required or requires hospitalization and the expense is directly related to the treatment of such illness, injury, or medical condition, including obstetrical care; and

(3) The Office of Medical Services (M/MED) or a Foreign Service medical provider (FSMP) determines that the treatment is appropriate for, and directly related to, the illness, injury, or medical condition.

(e) The Mission Director may, on the advice of M/MED or an FSMP at post, authorize medical travel for the contractor or an eligible family member in accordance with the General Provision 10, Travel and Transportation AAPD 06-10 PSC Medical Expense Payment Responsibility 6 Expenses (July 1993), section (i) entitled “Emergency and Irregular Travel and Transportation.”

In the event of a medical emergency, when time does not permit consultation, the Mission Director may issue a Travel Authorization Form or Medical Services Authorization Form DS-3067, provided that the FSMP or Post Medical Advisor (PMA) is notified as soon as possible following such an issuance. The contractor must promptly file a claim with his or her medevac insurance provider and repay to USAID any amount the medevac insurer pays for medical travel, up to the amount USAID paid under this section. The contractor must repay USAID for medical costs paid by the medevac insurer in accordance with sections (f) and (g) below. In order for medical travel to be an allowable cost under General Provision 10, the contractor must provide USAID written evidence that medevac insurance does not cover these medical travel costs.

(f) If the contractor or eligible family member is not covered by primary health insurance, the contractor is the primary payer for the total amount of medical costs incurred. In the event of a medical emergency, the Medical and Health Program may authorize issuance of Form DS-3067, Authorization for Medical Services for Employees and/or Dependents, to secure admission to a hospital located abroad for the uninsured contractor or eligible family member.

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In that case, the contractor will be required to reimburse USAID in full for funds advanced by USAID pursuant to the issuance of the authorization. The contractor may reimburse USAID directly or USAID may offset the cost from the contractor’s invoice payments under this contract, any other contract the individual has with the U.S. Government, or through any other available debt collection mechanism.

(g) When USAID pays medical expenses (e.g., pursuant to Form DS-3067, Authorization for Medical Services for Employees and/or Dependents), repayment must be made to USAID either by insurance payment or directly by the contractor, except for the amount of such expenses USAID is obligated to pay under this provision. The Contracting Officer will determine the repayment amount in accordance with the terms of this provision and the policies and procedures for employees contained in 16 FAM 521. When USAID pays the medical expenses, including medical travel costs (see section (e) above), of an individual (either the contractor or an eligible family member) who is covered by insurance, that individual promptly must claim his or her benefits under any applicable insurance policy or policies. As soon as the individual receives the insurance payment, the contractor must reimburse USAID for the full amount that USAID paid on the individual’s behalf or the repayment amount determined by the Contracting Officer in accordance with this paragraph, whichever is less. If an individual is not covered by insurance, the contractor must reimburse USAID for the entire amount of all medical expenses and any travel costs the contractor receives from his/her medevac provider.

(h) In the event that the contractor or eligible family member fails to recover insurance payments or transfer the amount of such payments to USAID within 90 days, USAID will take appropriate action to collect the payments due, unless such failure is for reasons beyond the control of the USPSC/dependent. (i) Before departing post or terminating the contract, the contractor must settle all medical expense and medical travel costs. If the contractor is insured, he or she must provide proof to the Contracting AAPD 06-10 PSC Medical Expense Payment Responsibility 7 Officer that those insurance claims have been submitted to the insurance carrier(s) and sign a repayment agreement to repay to USAID any amounts paid by the insurance carrier(s).

[End of Provision]

ATTACHMENT 3

GP. 5 Leave and Holidays (NOV 2021)

Leave and Holidays (NOV 2020)

(a) Annual Leave

(1) The contractor may accrue annual leave at the rate specified in paragraph (a)(2) of this clause as follows:

(i) If the contract period of performance is ninety (90) calendar days or more, and the contractor's performance is continuous for the contract period of performance, the contractor is entitled to accrue annual leave as of the start date of the contract.

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(ii) If the contract period of performance is ninety (90) calendar days or more, and the contractor's performance is not continuous during the contract period of performance, the contractor is entitled to accrue annual leave only for each instance of continuous performance of ninety (90) calendar days or more.

(iii) If the contract period of performance is less than ninety (90) calendar days, the contractor is not entitled to accrue annual leave.

(2) The rate at which the contractor will accrue annual leave is based on the contractor's time in service according to the table of this paragraph (a)(2). The accrual rates are based on a full-time, 40-hour workweek, which will be prorated if the contract provides for a shorter workweek:

Time in Service Annual Leave (AL) Accrual Rate 0 to 3 years 4 hours of leave for each 2-week period over 3, and up to 15 years 6 hours of AL for each 2-week period

(including 10 hours AL for the final pay period of a calendar year) over 15 years 8 hours of AL for each 2-week period

(i) USAID will calculate the time in service based on all the previous service performed by the contractor as—:

(A) An individual personal services contractor with USAID for any duration covered by Sec. 636(a)(3) of the FAA or other statutory authority applicable to USAID;

and/or

(B) A former U.S. Government (USG) direct-hire civilian employee; and/or

(C) An honorable active duty member of the uniformed services based on the definition in 5 U.S.C. 2101(3).

(ii) In addition to the information certified by the contractor in their Offeror Information form, the contracting officer may require the contractor to furnish copies of previously executed contracts, and/or other…