OPIC-18-R-0024,_Amendment_003.pdf

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 STANDARD FORM 30. (Rev. 10-83) Previous Edition unusable Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Page of Pages AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. Contract ID Code

2. AMENDMENT MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (if applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6) CODE

(x) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (NO., Street, Country, State and ZIP Code)

CODE FACILITY CODE

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of offers is extended, is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning ______ copies of amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OR OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment your desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return _______ copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible)

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

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OPIC18R0024A003 SEP 14, 2018

OPIC

Overseas Private Investment Corporation 1100 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20527

OPIC18R0024

JUL 24, 2018

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A. POSITION TITLES:

OPIC anticipates awarding up to nine (9) PSC contracts from this solicitation. Candidates’ position title will depend on the position selected.

1) Small and Medium Enterprise Finance (SMEF) and Structure Finance and Insurance (SFI) Officers: Project Finance Specialists (ranging from Analyst, Director, to Managing Director as appropriate for experience)

For the SMEF and SFI Officers:

Analyst GS-12 or 13 depending on experience level Director GS-14 Managing Director GS-15

2) Portfolio Management Division (PMD): Financial Management Specialist, GS-14

3) Office of Investment Policy (OIP): Senior Environmental Analyst, GS-14 OR Senior Advisor for Energy Production, GS-15

4) Legal Affairs (LA): Project Finance Attorney, GS 15

B. POSITION INFORMATION: Personal Services Contractor (PSC), two years, renewable up to a total of 4 years.

C. MARKET VALUE: GS 12 - GS-15 Equivalent (see above), $44.46 - $89.39 per hour. Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value based upon the candidate’s past salary, work history, and educational background.

GS-12: $44.46 - $57.76 per hour GS 13- $52.84- $68.66 per hour GS 14- $62.42 - $81.11 per hour GS 15- $73.40 - $89.39/per hour

D. ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION POSITION: Washington, DC

E. APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 6, 2018

F. SECURITY ACCESS: The selected candidates must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance.

G. AREA OF CONSIDERATION: U.S. Citizens.

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1. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND

OPIC is the U.S. Government's development finance institution. It mobilizes private capital to help solve critical developmental challenges and in doing so, advances U.S. foreign policy. OPIC works with the U.S. private sector, it helps U.S. businesses gain footholds in emerging markets catalyzing revenues, jobs and growth opportunities both at home and abroad. OPIC achieves its mission by providing investors with financing, guaranties, political risk insurance, and support for private equity investment funds.

OPIC intends to procure personal service contractors to support its efforts under Power Africa in a number of functional areas of OPIC, including:

the Global Energy Group (GEG), the Structured Finance and Insurance Department (SFI);

the Portfolio Management Department (PMD), the Office of Investment Policy (OIP), and Legal Affairs (LA).

A. GEG and SFI require multiple professionals to structure complex international project financing in the energy sector. The work of the teams involves providing medium to long term funding through direct loans and loan guaranties for the respective projects in emerging markets. Project team members evaluate loan applications, perform detailed financial and legal due diligence, structure viable financings on a project finance basis, seek internal credit approvals and negotiate comprehensive structures for the long term success of the project.

B. PMD requires a Financial Management Specialist responsible for disbursements, monitoring and reporting on approved OPIC finance projects throughout the life of the project; monitoring and reporting on the Non-Honoring of the Sovereign Guarantee product for the Insurance Program; and monitoring reports on compliance issues. PM Specialists work to maximize return on distressed assets through financial restructuring and advocacy.

C. OIP requires a Senior Environmental Analyst OR Senior Advisor for Energy Production, who will conduct complex environmental and social assessments for energy projects under consideration for OPIC support in the area of debt finance, insurance, or equity finance. The specialist will also monitor previously approved projects for environmental and social compliance.

D. Legal Affairs requires a Project Finance Attorney to provide legal support to finance teams in evaluating, negotiating, documenting, executing and monitoring new and existing financing and insurance transactions within the power sector of sub-Saharan Africa.

2. PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT

OPIC is authorized under Section 239(d) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, "to enter into limited-term contracts with nationals of the United States for personal services to carry out activities in the United States and abroad under subsection (d) and (e) of section 234" of the

FAA.

Section 234(d) of the FAA authorizes OPIC to "initiate and support through financial participation, incentive grant, or otherwise, and on such terms and conditions as the Corporation may determine, the identification, assessment, surveying and promotion of private investment opportunities..."

Section 234(e) of the FAA authorizes OPIC to "administer and manage special projects and programs, including programs of financial and advisory support which provide private technical, professional, or managerial assistance in the development of human resources, skills, technology, capital savings and intermediate financial and investment institutions and cooperatives and including the initiation of incentives, grants, and studies for renewable energy and other small business activities."

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A. Definitions

i. Personal Services Contract means a contract which establishes an employer-employee relationship between OPIC and the Contractor for the performance of services personally by the contractor. The services may include general continuing services as well as specifically identifiable tasks.

ii. Employer-employee relationship means an employment relationship in which the employer supervises or has the power to supervise the performance of the work including, for example, the manner in which it is to be performed or controlled and the days of the week and the hours of the day in which it is to be performed.

3. KEY REQUIREMENTS

U.S. citizenship.

The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Performance at OPIC Headquarters in Washington, DC Domestic and international travel may be required.

Statement of Employment & Financial Interest (i.e. Office of Government Ethics “OGE Form- 450,” or similar statement) may be required.

Active and approved System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) registration and be listed as sole-proprietor.

4. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties for each of the above areas are provided as follows:

A. GEG and SFI:

GEG and SFI require multiple specialists at various levels of experience (and will be evaluated accordingly) to perform the following duties primarily focused on energy-related projects in Africa.

Leading or participating on project teams in conducting in-depth analyses on new loan proposals in the energy sector in Africa to determine their financial, technical, economic, legal, market and political feasibility.

Performing in-depth analyses of: the nature of the proposed projects; the viability of fuel supply or renewable resource; the suitability of the proposed technology, key risks related to the project’s contractual obligations requiring an evaluation of power purchase agreements, engineering, procurement, and construction contracts, interconnection agreements, et al.; the financial conditions of sponsors, equipment manufacturers, key contractors, and other project parties;

country-related legal, macroeconomic and microeconomic risks; and other related factors.

Building, auditing and testing financial models and performing sensitivity analyses as a basis for determining the robustness of the project and defining key covenants.

Preparing loan papers for presentation to approval committees using strong writing capability.

Negotiating with project sponsors, management, project contractors, and host country governments on OPIC loan terms, OPIC policy requirements, collateral security and completion support.

Managing resources for transactions by hiring, guiding, and monitoring outside consultants who will analyze and advise on project-related areas, including technical/engineering issues, the model, legal matters, the market, and insurance.

Providing expert advice to other team members based upon deep knowledge of specific sub-sectors within the energy space.

B. PMD:

PMD requires one specialist to perform the following duties:

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Manage all phases of the project finance credit management process, from time of disbursement to repayment. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: effective management of the credit relationships from project finance to project management; performs in-depth analysis of : the ongoing nature of the business venture, the financial statements provided by the project and the project sponsors, country related macroeconomic and microeconomic risks, risks related to project contractual obligations; creating/updating complex financial models for all projects, re-negotiating and documenting terms and conditions of existing finance agreements and other project documents; monitoring financial covenants and project completion requirements, early detection of potentially adverse risk rated credits, developing and implementing credit actions designed to minimize OPIC’s loss in adversely risk-rated credits, recommending risk ratings, and determining whether opportunities for new financing exist for OPIC within existing portfolio.

Manage relationships with senior project managers, OPIC and project-appointed consultants, sponsors, guarantors, other creditors, and other parties.

Conduct evaluations of OPIC’s collateral in projects by ascertaining the nature of the collateral, its location, availability, current value, and sufficiency to cover OPIC’s financial risk.

Conduct periodic site visits to examine the interim developing of projects and assess conformity with written documentation received during the period. Site visits encompass inquiries into all aspects of the operations in order to consider, review, and analyze the various potential impacts on the creditworthiness of projects and the companies.

May assist the production departments in providing expansion financing to an existing client.

Recommend new financing as necessary for “Criticized” assets to maximize OPIC’s opportunity for full collection of amounts owed.

Perform duties that encompass management for an issue/area (region or sector). Assists in the development of policies and procedures related to project oversight and monitoring.

C. OIP

OIP requires a program expert in Energy Production, including thermal, geothermal, solar, wind and engine-driven power production; energy transmission; emissions control technology, including energy efficiency improvements, fuel specifications and pollution control technology. The expert will be required to complete environmental and social analyses of OPIC-assisted Projects, including:

Senior Environmental Analyst:

Identifying, collecting and providing in-depth analysis of relevant data concerning the potential impact of proposed projects on the environment of the host country and globally. Relevant data can include international and U.S. guidelines, standards, legal and regulatory restrictions relating to environmental protection, public health and safety, and other country-specific environmental information. Assessing the adequacy of plans to manage environmental and social performance throughout the life of projects, including those involving financial intermediaries. Identifying suggested improvements to the approaches to management of environmental and social risks that can lead to improved financial, social and environmental performance.

Reviewing projects to assure social impacts are appropriately assessed and mitigated including review of community grievance procedures, resettlement action plans when necessary, treatment of indigenous populations, negotiations for land acquisition, and impacts on cultural heritage sites. Coordinating review with social impact experts as necessary.

Providing guidance to prospective clients regarding the appropriate content, procedures and format for conducting and presenting Environmental and Social Impact Assessments, Initial Environmental and Social Audits, Environmental and Social Management Plans, and Environmental Remediation Plans, Annual Environmental Reports, Occupational health and Safety Plans and Third-Party Audits.

Based on the Environmental and Social Assessments and discussions with clients on a technical level, prepares environmental and social clearances and other assessments, reviews or studies as required. Makes recommendations to OPIC regarding project eligibility and conditionality on environmental and social grounds and specifies environmental and social conditions of default to be included in OPIC finance, insurance, and investment funds agreements.

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Identifies projects requiring additional technical studies as required and prepares the terms of reference for such assessment, using relevant World Bank or other appropriate guidelines.

Reviews technical studies prepared by investors or their parties to determine compliance with OPIC’s policies.

Monitors the actual environmental, health, safety and social impacts of previously approved OPIC projects through analysis of investor and third party monitoring reports and through site visits.

Conducts desk and on-site monitoring investigations of environmentally and socially sensitive projects on a regular basis. Compares actual environmental and social impact with original projections and prepares analytical reports outlining findings. Prepares reports identifying issues of non-compliance with OPIC contract conditions and makes recommendations for appropriate corrective action.

Identifies projects as “environmentally sensitive” thereby warranting host government notification and prepares notification letters and background materials. Based on host country response to environmental notification, recommends appropriate action to OPIC.

Responsible for keeping informed and up-to-date concerning changes in World Bank, IFC and other lending agencies’ environmental and social guidelines and standards, as well as major substantive developments in U.S. environmental legislation and regulation, with particular attention to the areas of expertise outlined above.

Senior Advisor for Energy Production - completes Environmental and Social Analyses of OPIC- Assisted Power Projects:

Conducts in-depth analyses on new loan and insurance proposals in thermal energy, renewable energy and energy efficiency sectors to determine their eligibility for OPIC support based on OPIC’s environmental, social, health and safety requirements as identified in OPIC’s Environmental and Social Policy Statement (January 2017) and industry best practices including the International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) Performance Standards and relevant World Bank Group sector specific Environment Health and Safety Guidelines.

Identifies, collects and provides in-depth analysis of relevant data concerning the potential impact of proposed power projects on the environment of the host country and the global commons. Relevant data can include international and U.S. guidelines, standards, legal and regulatory restrictions relating to environmental protection, public health and safety, and other country-specific environmental information.

Reviews various forms of environmental and social policies, plans and management systems associated with power projects and provides gap analyses between corresponding national and international legal and regulatory frameworks.

Assesses the adequacy of plans to manage environmental and social performance throughout the life of projects including confirming that projects have appropriately applied the mitigation hierarchy. For projects involving impacts on critical habitat, confirms that the critical habitat definition has been accurately applied and evaluates the need for offsets and that the potential for achieving net gain is realistic.

Provides guidance to prospective clients and other analysts regarding the appropriate content, procedures and format for conducting and presenting Environmental and Social Impact Assessments, Initial Environmental and Social Audits, Environmental and Social Management Plans, and Environmental Remediation Plans, Annual Environmental Reports, Occupational health and Safety Plans and Third-Party Audits of Power Projects. For each review conducted prepares an “environmental clearance’ documenting the findings of the eligibility and assessment reviews. Prepares draft conditions for OPIC finance and insurance contracts and works with the Legal Affairs to finalize contract conditions.

Monitors the actual environmental, health, safety and social impacts of previously approved OPIC power projects through analysis of investor and third party monitoring reports and

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through site visits. Conducts desk and on-site monitoring investigations of environmentally and socially sensitive projects on a regular basis. Compares actual environmental and social impact with original projections and prepares analytical reports outlining findings. Prepares reports identifying issues of non-compliance with OPIC contract conditions and works makes recommendations for appropriate corrective action.

Identifies projects as “environmentally sensitive” thereby warranting host government notification and prepares notification letters and background materials. Based on host country response to environmental notification, recommends appropriate action to OPIC management.

Solicits and responds to comments by NGO’s and the public at large regarding the potential environmental and social impacts of prospective projects and the reported impact of existing OPIC-assisted projects.

D. Legal Affairs

The Department of Legal Affairs requires one attorney who shall support OPIC management and project finance teams in providing legal support to energy projects in Africa, including the following:

Negotiating with project sponsors and borrowers, project contractors, and host country governments on OPIC loan terms, OPIC policy requirements collateral security and completion support;

Reviewing and revising internal documents seeking approval of each financing of a project;

Conducting legal review of all aspects of the projects and project financing, including security and project documentation;

Hiring and managing outside U.S. and local legal counsel;

Drafting and negotiating of loan documentation;

Coordinating loan disbursements;

Managing post-closing and monitoring activities, including amendments, waivers and consents;

and Providing advice on key legal issues related to the projects and project financing.

5. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The various positions will be evaluated based on the requirements of the specific functional areas. The evaluation criteria will be:

A. GEG and SFI:

Candidates will be evaluated on overall possession of the following competencies/ knowledge, skills, and abilities as related to energy projects in Africa:

Educational requirement: A Master of Business Administration or Science in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Political Science or the equivalent. Special consideration will be given to those with certifications, or are in progress of certifications, such as Certified Financial Analyst or Certified Public Accountant.

At least 4 years’ experience in energy project finance for Analyst level, 6 years of experience for the Director level, and 8 years of experience at the Managing Director level.

Demonstrated experience and capability in the analysis and execution of project finance loans; and for Managing Directors, experience in leading project teams in conducting analysis and execution of project finance loans.

Applied expert experience in all aspects of due diligence for assessing the creditworthiness of energy-related project finance proposals, including evaluation of contractual arrangements (such as power purchase agreements, engineering, procurement, and construction contracts, supply

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agreements, etc.), financial and credit analysis, management track record assessment, regulatory reviews and technology evaluation.

Skill in building, auditing, and testing financial models and cash flow projections and in performing sensitivity analyses to support the project analysis.

Skill in applying financial expertise to project evaluation and structuring.

Skill in writing and presenting detailed credit approval or investment memoranda outlining project detail and analysis to support management decision-making.

Skill in developing, reviewing and negotiating legal and other documentation in the form of loan agreements, inter-creditor agreements, security documentation, and other transaction-related documents.

B. PMD:

Educational requirement: A Master of Business Administration or Science in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Political Science or the equivalent. Special consideration will be given to those with certifications, or are in progress of certifications, such as Certified Financial Analyst or Certified Public Accountant.

Applied expert knowledge in all aspects of project finance and demonstrated skills in related areas such as corporate finance, accounting, credit analysis, management and operations, country political and economic issues, international investments, and banking.

Skill in applying business knowledge to structuring, negotiating and closing complex finance projects in order to restructure distressed assets.

Expert knowledge of commercial lending practices, procedures and principles.

Knowledge of relevant political, economic, and environmental issues of the region to support international cooperative projects.

Skill in analyzing and structuring complex international finance projects.

In depth knowledge of OPIC’s goals, regulations, directives, policies, and procedures related to international programs and all OPIC endeavors.

Knowledge of the unique procedures and processes of various supporting government agencies, foreign countries and industry.

Skill in reviewing and developing legal documentation in the form of contracts, term agreements and other transaction related documents.

Skill with various financial software applications to develop or modify spreadsheets for financial analyses.

Ability to work independently to develop completed work without technical review.

Applied knowledge of project management principles and methodologies, including coordinating the work with other professional employees, lawyers, and technical consultants and skill in program management and project planning, including strategic program planning and evaluation.

Oral Communication: Demonstrated ability to communicate orally including negotiating with affected parties such as agency customers or consultants and explaining technical information to a variety of audiences. Work also requires skill in coordinating work efforts, providing clear instructions and expectations, negotiating resolutions to issues, and presenting information to all levels of employees.

Written Communication: Skill in preparing documentation which is explanatory, persuasive, or exploratory in nature for a variety of audiences.

Planning and Analysis (Quantitative and Qualitative): Expert knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methods and analytical skills to evaluate, perform and respond to a broad range of issues, data gathering and analysis, program or project evaluations, measurement studies, and other program-related issues.

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C. OIP:

Expert knowledge of the procedures, techniques and methods utilized in conducting environmental and social assessments of proposed and on-going OPIC-assisted energy projects in a wide range of technically complex industry sectors in order to serve as a technical expert in a particular environmental or social area. Expert knowledge of pollution control technology used to mitigate impacts of thermal power plants.

Expert knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply international, foreign and U.S. Government environmental and social policies, laws, regulations and standards to identify and assess environmental and social impacts of OPIC energy projects. Expert knowledge of the International Finance Corporation’s Performance Standards and the World Bank Group’s Environmental Health and Safety Guidelines applicable to power projects.

Expert knowledge of environmental and social management systems, including those employed by financial intermediaries.

Expert knowledge of environmental and social management systems, including plans and procedures necessary to mitigate adverse impacts of power plant construction and operation.

Knowledge of the procedures, techniques and methods utilized for the assessment of social impacts, including those associated with land acquisition, and impacts on indigenous peoples, and adequacy of stakeholder engagement plans, including grievance procedures.

Knowledge of international business conditions, including economic and political factors affecting foreign direct investment decisions and operating conditions in developing countries in order to participate in research projects on subjects of particular interest to the Corporation.

Ability to deal effectively with representatives of domestic and foreign governments, U.S. industry and environmental groups.

Skill in using environmental simulation models and mapping applications. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.

D. Legal Affairs:

Education Requirement: Minimum requirement of completing a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from an accredited school.

Bar Membership: All attorney positions require current active bar membership. Admission to the bar of any State, territory, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, District of Columbia, or Federal Court is acceptable. Employees must maintain active bar membership while employed as an attorney with OPIC. Active Bar membership must be provided at time of application and will be verified prior to appointment.

Specialized Experience: All applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is in or directly related to the line of work of this position and has equipped you with the knowledge and competencies to successfully perform the duties of this position. More specifically, this requirement includes but is not limited to: providing legal advice on a variety of matters involving project finance, energy related finance, international lending, private equity fund formation, or political risk insurance experience or a combination thereof.

We will review your resume and supporting materials to ensure they meet the basic qualification requirements for the above positions. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications based on the information provided and evaluate your relevant personal, educational, and/or work experiences as it relates to the specialized experience.

NOTE: All experience must be well-documented on the resume and within the application. All aspects of the application must specifically show how the candidate meets the qualifications required. Credit may be given for appropriate unpaid and/or part-time work. To receive credit, applications must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours worked per week.

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6. REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

Qualified individuals must submit:

A written narrative of up to five pages clearly describing relevant experience and knowledge of each of the qualification requirements.

Applicant’s current resume to be included as an attachment.

College Transcripts (may be “unofficial” for application purposes). Applicants should remove all Personally Identifiable Informational (PII) such a date of birth, Social Security Number, etc. from their college transcripts.

No less than three and no more than five professional references including phone and email contact information.

All applications should be submitted electronically to:

Emily McLaughlin Contracting Officer Overseas Private Investment Corporation Emily.McLaughlin@opic.gov

To ensure consideration of applications for the intended position, please reference the solicitation number on your application. The highest ranking applications may be selected for an interview, in person or by telephone. Applicants may submit an application against this solicitation at any time but prior to August 6, 2018 (2:00pm EST), unless revised. See Section 7 for detailed instructions.

7. INSTRUCTIONS TO PSC CANDIDATES

In accordance with FAR 52.214-34 & 52.214-35, all applications are to be in the English language and US Dollars. Applications in other languages or monetary denominations shall not be considered.

The QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED (Section 5) are the basis for evaluating all applications.

Candidates must separately address each listed qualification requirement and demonstrate how s/he meets each. Unless stated otherwise, all qualification elements will be weighted equally.

A. Qualified individuals must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) before submission. Candidates without a SAM registration may be rejected.

B. Applications shall be formatted to fit on 8 ½ x 11 paper only. Suggested margins are 1” x 1”.

Font to be TIMES NEW ROMAN no larger than 12 int. Hourly rates shall not be mentioned anywhere in your application.

C. Describe your experience and knowledge in regards to the qualification requirements in no more than five pages. Clearly demonstrate how your prior experience is either relevant or directly related to the duties of this position as listed under MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Section 4). The responses should describe specifically and accurately what experience, training, education and/or awards you have received that are relevant to each factor. Cite specific examples where appropriate.

D. Qualified individuals must submit no fewer than three and no more than five professional references, who are not relatives or family members. Submitted references MUST include current information, as follows:

Name of reference Candidate’s relationship to reference Title of reference at current job Reference current telephone number (work or personal) Reference e-mail address (work)

8. RESPONSE DEADLINE

Electronic submission is required. Mailed copies of any application shall not be accepted. Electronic applications shall be submitted by e-mail per Section 6 before the deadline stated on page 1 of this Combined Synopsis Solicitation. Application shall reference the position title AND the announcement number on the subject line of the e-mail.

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OPIC does not accept responsibility for delays in transmission or receipt of any application. Candidates are responsible for submitting their application so as to reach the designated Government office by the closing date and time specified on page one (1) of this Combined Synopsis Solicitation. Applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered, unless there is acceptable evidence to establish that it was indeed received by the Government installation prior to the time and date specified in this announcement. Receipt of applications in response to this announcement does not constitute an award commitment. The U.S. Government will not reimburse any costs incurred in the preparation of an application. Any application is at the sole risk of the Candidate.

9. SELECTION PROCESS

In order to be considered for the requirement, a candidate must meet the qualifications listed above.

Consideration and selection will be based on a panel evaluation in accordance with the Required Qualifications.

All applications will be evaluated based on the documentation submitted, the Candidate’s evidence of the above qualification requirements, performance in a potential discussion/negotiation session, if conducted, and information provided by references, if contacted. Please note that for evaluation purposes, OPIC will take into consideration your proposed labor rate and any requested pay supplement in lieu of fringe benefits. All applications will receive one of three scores for each of the required and desired qualifications: Does Not Meet, Meets, or Exceeds. OPIC reserves the right to conduct interviews with only the most qualified candidates and/or conduct a reference check on those individuals.

Candidates are strongly encouraged to ensure the work history portion thoroughly documents the duties, responsibilities and accomplishments that are directly related to this requirement in order to verify specialized experience. Errors or omissions may affect your evaluation. OPIC is not obligated to make any award or pay for any costs associated with the preparation and submission of an application in response to this announcement. Award of this contract is contingent on availability of funds. OPIC reserves the right to not award any contract as a result of this announcement.

10. COMPENSATION

PSCs for the services of individual experts or consultants are limited by the Classification Act. In addition, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has established requirements which apply in acquiring the personal services of experts or consultants in this manner (e.g., benefits, taxes, conflicts of interest).

This is a full-time position for various positions as stated on page 3. The contract will have a maximum period of performance of 4 years if extended. Extension periods are to be determined at the sole discretion of OPIC.

Overtime is NOT authorized on this contract.

The pay range for this position is $44.46 - $89.39 (GS 12 - GS 15) per hour. Final compensation will be negotiated within this pay range based upon the successful candidate’s salary history, work experience and educational background. A salary above this pay range will NOT be entertained or negotiated.

OPIC issues W-2s to PSCs and makes the employer contribution to FICA and Medicare for the PSC.

OPIC withholds FICA, Medicare, federal tax and state tax on behalf of the PSC. The PSC is not eligible for the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion.

11. BENEFITS

Under the OPIC personal services contracting authority, PSCs are not employees for purposes of laws administered by OPM, such as Federal Retirement Benefits and health and life insurance. As such, the PSC is not eligible for participation in the Civil Service Retirement System or the Federal Employees Retirement System. Moreover, the PSC is ineligible to receive Federal Health and Life Insurance or participate in the Federal Thrift Savings Plan.

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Notwithstanding the above and if agreed upon between the Government and the PSC before the award of a contract, the PSC may receive a pay supplement in addition to the employee’s direct labor cost in lieu of fringe benefits.

12. TRAVEL

PSCs are subject to the Federal Travel Regulations and OPIC travel policies and procedures to the same extent as OPIC direct-hire employees.

13. CONTRACT AWARD

This contract shall be awarded solely to an individual, not to a firm. The individual must have an active DUNS # and a fully approved and active record in the System for Award Management (SAM).

The approval of your record in SAM may take a few weeks. Therefore, you must be registered in SAM before submission.

OPIC anticipates awarding up to nine (9) PSC contracts from this solicitation.

14. ADDENDA

Addendum 1: PSC Draft Contract Body

Note: The PSC draft contract body includes required federal contract clauses and OPIC Terms and Conditions. Please review carefully before submitting an application for this position.