EVALUATION__CRITERIA.pdf

EVALUATION CRITERIA

1) Technical Capability

Contractor must demonstrate how they meet mandatory qualification criteria described below.

These comprise the technical evaluation criteria. The applicant MUST meet all mandatory qualification criteria (1a) through (1j) listed below in order to be eligible for consideration.

Failure to do so will result in an automatic disqualification from the contractor pool here at

Peace Corps.

(1a) Shall have an active Top Secret security clearance, based on a favorably adjudicated

Single-scope Background Investigation (SSBI); Single Scope Background Investigation-

Periodic Reinvestigation (SSBI-PR) or Phased Periodic Reinvestigation (PPR). Confirm and illustrate your ability to maintain a Top Secret security clearance. Provide any supporting documentation, as applicable.

(1b) Describe how you meet 5 years of experience conducting personnel security background investigations for the U. S. Government (as an employee or contractor).

(1c) Shall be able to verify documented work history that demonstrates competence in or have successfully completed a Background Investigations course that is compliant with the new National Training Standards.

(1d) SSBI, SSBI-PR or PPR must have been completed within the last three years.

(1e) Must presently reside in ONE of the following states in order to satisfy Peace Corps' current regional demand for investigators: District of Columbia, Maryland or Virginia.

(1f) Shall be able to travel on an as needed basis throughout the National Capital Region

(DC, MD, Northern VA and WV) and occasionally travel outside of the National Capital

Region to nearby states such as PA and occasional travel outside of the continental

United States to conduct investigative related projects.

(1g) Must have working knowledge of E.O. 10450, 12968, 12958, and the Privacy Act of

1974.

(1h) Must be able to deal effectively with individuals at all levels of Federal, state and local government, and the private sector.

(1i) Must have ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

(1j) Must represent herself/himself as the Offeror and sole individual with whom the

Office of Safety and Security will directly engage for these services. Peace Corps does not intend to contract with firms/companies for the subject services.