Rwanda SOL 72069624R00007 US TCNPSC Senior Acquisition and Assistance Specialist.pdf

SOLICITATION NUMBER: 72069624R00007

ISSUANCE DATE: May 1, 2024

CLOSING DATE/TIME: May 31, 2024 [3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time/9:00 p.m. Central Africa Time]

SUBJECT: Solicitation for U.S. Personal Services Contractor (USPSC) and Third Country National Personal Services Contractor (TCNPSC) - Senior Acquisition and Assistance Specialist, USAID/Rwanda

Dear Prospective Offerors:

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

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

USAID will evaluate all offerors based on the stated evaluation criteria. USAID encourages all individuals, including those from disadvantaged and underrepresented 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 costs incurred in the preparation and submission of an offer.

Any questions must be directed in writing to the Point of Contact specified in this solicitation.

Sincerely, Reid H. Ahl, CM Contracting Officer

SOLICITATION: 72069624R00007

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. SOLICITATION NO.: 72069624R00007

2. ISSUANCE DATE: May 1, 2024

3. CLOSING DATE AND TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS: May 31, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time/9:00 p.m. Central Africa Time.

4. POINT OF CONTACT: Human Resource Office, email at kigalihr@usaid.gov

5. POSITION TITLE: Senior Acquisition and Assistance Specialist

6. MARKET VALUE: $ 104,604 - $ 135,987 equivalent to GS-14. Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value.

7. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: One (1) year base, estimated to start o/a August 2024 with an option of four (4) one-year extension options for a maximum of five (5) years.

Exercise of options will depend on continuing need of services, availability of funds, successful performance, and requisite approvals. Based on Agency need, the Contracting Officer may exercise the additional option periods for up to four (4) years for the dates estimated as follows:

PERIOD DATES

Base Year o/a August 2024 to o/a July 2025

Option Year 1 o/a August 2025 to o/a July 2026

Option Year 2 o/a August 2026 to o/a July 2027

Option Year 3 o/a August 2027 to o/a July 2028

Option Year 4 o/a August 2028 to o/a July 2029

8. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: USAID/Rwanda in Kigali, Rwanda. Overseas based USPSCs and TCNs not subject to the local compensation plan, may be authorized to telework or remote work only from a location within the country of performance in accordance with Mission policy. Telework and remote work outside of the country of performance may only be authorized in certain situations in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract.

9. ELIGIBLE OFFERORS: U.S. Citizens (including Lawful Permanent Residents) or Third Country Nationals.

mailto:kigalihr@usaid.gov

10. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: Facility Access

11. STATEMENT OF DUTIES

(a) BACKGROUND

The Republic of Rwanda is a land-locked country located in the Great Lakes region of Central Africa. Rwanda has the highest population density in Rwanda with an estimated 2022 population of 13.78 million (World Bank), an average life expectancy of just 66 years, and with a GDP per capita (USD) of $966.23. USAID/Rwanda has a bi-lateral portfolio valued at approximately $500 million, and USAID/Burundi has a bi-lateral portfolio valued at approximately $90 million.

The Senior Acquisition and Assistance (A&A) Specialist is located in the Office of Acquisition and Assistance (OAA) in the U.S. Agency for International Development’s Mission to the Republic of Rwanda (USAID/Rwanda). OAA provides business advisory services and guidance throughout the Mission as well as to Development Objective (DO) Teams USAID/Rwanda also has direct oversight of activities in Burundi (i.e.

USAID/Burundi), with the business advisory offices (OAA, EXO, PRO and the Front Office leadership) directly overseeing operations for USAID/Burundi. As a result, this Specialist may be expected to provide services within USAID/Burundi.

(b) BASIC FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION The primary purposes of this position are twofold. First, the Specialist will provide senior-level support to the Supervisory Contracting Officer (CO). Among the duties articulated below, the Specialist will oversee the administration of the contracts, cooperative agreements, and grants that implement USAID’s foreign assistance in Rwanda. Specifically, the Specialist will administer OAA’s health portfolio, which is the largest portfolio for USAID/Rwanda with 13 activities valued at approximately $292.6 million. Additionally, the Specialist could be tasked with managing another portfolio based upon the needs and constraints within the Mission. Also, the Specialist will administer the Mission’s Closeout portfolio, and will directly supervise at least two Foreign Service Nationals (FSNs).

Second, the Specialist will be expected to provide significant focus and attention on building the collective capacity of the OAA team. OAA has 10 staff, including 6 foreign service national (FSN) A&A Specialists. The Specialist will be expected to serve as a mentor and/or coach to these six staff members, focusing on building their individual and collective technical capacity to serve as procurement professionals.

(c) MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES As the Senior Advisor to the Supervisory Contracting Officer, this position will serve in an leadership role, providing strategic support and advice for the Mission’s internal and external activities as they relate to USAID implementers. The Specialist will represent both the Mission and the Supervisory Contracting Officer externally as a member of Mission leadership, collaborate closely with other members of the interagency team, and develop and manage relationships with Mission partners, and manage special projects, as needed.

This is a key role within the Mission, and requires a savvy, well-organized, and detail-oriented individual who can anticipate needs, help manage the Missions 40 activities and the Office's relatively inexperienced staff, as well as keep multiple projects on track. The Specialist’s principal responsibilities include:

● Meet regularly with Mission and Team Leads to strategize on how to maximize existing implementer performance;

● Schedule and follow up on meetings with USAID implementers and other key partners, bilateral and multilateral donors, U.S. Government agencies, team members, and other key stakeholders;

● Delegate and produce documents, briefing papers, senior leader memos, information and action memoranda, reports, and presentations, working closely with the Mission Front Office and Team Leads in support of reviews, budget planning, design meetings, events and taskers;

● Track, prioritize, disseminate, and ensure completion of delegated tasks and deliverables, and inform Mission leadership of status and progress.

● Manage special projects, as required.

The Specialist will provide technical assistance to the Mission in the execution, and management, of program/project funded contracts, cooperative agreements, grants, and USG Agreements in accordance with Agency Procurement Acquisition Lead Time (PALT) metrics, including providing staff coaching/mentoring on all aspects of procurement and contract management relating to and affecting USAID's acquisition and assistance programs, policy and project planning, design, implementation and evaluation, and participating in project and mission policy formulation, project design resource assessments, sector analyses, and other studies. The Specialist will serve as a primary procurement advisor to a number of programs and projects in the Mission.

The Specialist will review and recommend approval or revision of requisitions in the Global Acquisition and Assistance System (GLAAS); support the development, review, edit, and recommend approval or revision of Statements of Work (SOW) or Program Descriptions (PDs); perform complex cost and price analysis; analyze proposals and/or quotes received; review contracts and contract modifications; analyze contractor-proposed budgets; recommend revisions to various contract provisions; write Memoranda of Negotiation; and, prepare other required documentation.

The Specialist will plan for and provide procurement and contract management support to accomplish program objectives, and provide proper and timely administration of all assigned acquisition and assistance awards, to include clarifications and interpretations of directive correspondence, and other miscellaneous administrative modifications to procurement instruments. The Specialist will seek resolution and settlement of contract disputes, termination and settlement of procurement instruments, close outs, and reporting of contractor performance. The Specialist will compose and prepare all manner of contractual correspondence to include debriefing letters, responses to protest, congressional inquiries and audit recommendations. The Specialist will maintain up-to-date contract files, facilitate the preparation of Contractor Performance Assessment Reports (CPAR), and support award closeouts. As required, the Specialist provides guidance to client Missions in the Region on related administrative award modifications. The Specialist is responsible for carrying out day-to-day activities in an independent manner.

The Specialist responsibilities include training expatriate and local staff in direct contracting and administration of complex projects. The Specialist’s responsibilities will encompass the negotiation, award, and administration of both assistance and acquisition type instruments to accomplish development goals. Specifically, in all cases the Specialist will prepare pre-award documents, conduct negotiations, and prepare award documents and award file documentation for the Supervisory Contracting Officer’s review and signature.

The Specialist must be available for consultation on contracting issues with the Mission's technical staff, US Embassy staff, government officials, implementing partners, and others, as required. This effort requires extensive knowledge of Federal and USAID regulations, and the associated governing guidance (e.g., the CFR, OMB Circulars, FAM, and FTR) for all types of procurements.

In addition to the execution of contracts and modifications as identified above, the Specialist will also research issues contained in, and draft responses to, items of correspondence as assigned. Examples include, but are not limited to: subcontract consent requests, salary approvals, equipment approvals, etc., on a wide variety of contract and assistance awards.

The Specialist will serve as a senior and trusted policy and technical advisor to all USAID/Rwanda and Burundi Contracting Officers, USAID/Rwanda and Burundi staff, and the other regional USAID offices on all matters of acquisition and assistance issues; and will speak for the supervisor on technical acquisition and assistance matters as required.

The Specialist will be expected to supervise FSN acquisition and assistance staff. The Specialist will train/mentor/coach A&A FSN Specialists on all aspects of acquisition and assistance procedures, policy, and document formation. The Specialist will be required to assist in creating a supportive work environment that values diversity, and elicits the highest possible level of performance from USAID/Rwanda's OAA staff; set clear individual and team work objectives; ensure that the staff carries out those assignments;

and, as required, evaluate staff performance, formally and by providing ongoing feedback.

(d) USAID Consultation or Orientation: Consultations in Washington may be authorized.

(e) Supervisory Relationship: The Senior A&A Specialist reports directly to the Supervisory Contracting Officer.

(f) Supervisory Control: The Specialist works under the general guidance of the Supervisory Contracting Officer and his/her designee, who makes assignments in terms of the broad range of procurement actions the Specialist will perform. The Specialist works with considerable independence, initiating necessary coordination with requesting Mission CORs/AORs, Technical Offices, and DO Teams, providing policy and strategic guidance on how to best fulfill requirements, and with the Office of Financial Management and the Resident Legal Officer, the staff of other agencies, and with awardees. The Specialist keeps the Supervisory Contracting Officer, and the Deputy Mission Director, updated through periodic status reports, and through verbal briefings.

Completed work is reviewed from the overall standpoint of providing a viable procurement approach for results achieved, in meeting delivery schedules, and in the selection of appropriate contract methods.

The Specialist will serve as a Team Leader and supervise at least two employees. The Specialist will serve as a Team Leader and supervise at least two employees. is expected to serve as mentor to lower-level trainees, and others, by identifying knowledge gaps and training needs, and to provide other work guidance to lower-level acquisition staff, trainees, and clerks as assigned.

If a TCN is selected for award, during the period of the contract, the TCNPSC must provide at least 45 days of training per year to cooperative country nationals designated by USAID.

The PSC supervisor will establish a training plan with benchmarks to measure the TCNPSC’s progress toward achieving this training deliverable.

12. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work requested does not involve any undue physical demand.

II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

a. Education: Possession of a Baccalaureate Degree or the equivalent of a four-year US college/university (or equivalency accreditation if a non-US institution) degree in accounting, law, business, finance, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, and/or organization and management is required. Additional education may NOT be substituted for Experience.

b. Prior Work Experience: Five years or more of progressively responsible work in acquisition and assistance is required. [TCN candidates must have a minimum of two years of this experience gained working in a USAID Acquisition and Assistance Office, equivalent to the FSN-11 grade level.]

c. Language: Proficiency in both written and spoken English is required, at Level IV (Fluent).

d. Job Knowledge: Knowledge of US Federal Regulations and USAID Acquisition Regulations (AIDAR), and knowledge and understanding of how to execute and administer a complex acquisition and assistance portfolio is required, particularly as it relates to acquisition through methods of negotiation, sealed bidding, US small business contracting, and that result in standard and established contract types. A good knowledge of host-country and regional markets pertaining to program/project/activity requirements for services and commodities, and a good knowledge and understanding of US market and pricing methods is required.

Knowledge of business processes in public or private sectors is required. The Specialist must have previously successfully completed all mandatory Federal Acquisition Certification – Contracting (FAC-C) Professional courses.

e. Skills and Abilities: The ability to plan and administer large acquisition activities, and provide adequate acquisition assistance and support for agency programs/projects/activities in a timely manner is required. The ability to apply governing contracting regulations, procedures, and policies to individual complex acquisition and assistance programs is required. An ability to deal effectively with high-level representatives of the US and Regional business community, and with colleagues in USAID Missions and/or host governments throughout the Region is required. Skill in the use of most elements of the Microsoft Business suite is required.

Good analytical, negotiating, and time management skills, along with strong proofreading skills and attention to detail, are required. The ability to work calmly, tactfully, and effectively under pressure is essential, as well as the ability to maintain strict CONFIDENTIALITY, and meet all STANDARDS OF CONDUCT/ETHICS STANDARDS in accordance with US law throughout all phases of acquisition and assistance procurement processes.

III. EVALUATION AND SELECTION FACTORS

The Government may award a contract without discussions with offerors in accordance with FAR 52.215-1. The CO reserves the right at any point in the evaluation process to establish a competitive range of offerors with whom negotiations will be conducted pursuant to FAR 15.306(c). In accordance with FAR 52.215-1, if the CO determines that the number of offers that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the CO may limit the number of offerors in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated offers. The FAR provisions referenced above are available at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far.

USAID policy specifies that US citizens or resident alien (USNs) are preferred over TCNs.

Therefore, USN and TCN offer may not be evaluated together. USAID will evaluate USN https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far offers first and if the Contracting Officer (CO) determines that there are no qualified USNs, only then will USAID evaluate TCN offers.

The Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC) 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.

BASIS OF RATING

Factor 1: Application Review 25 points

The TEC will review the cover letter, application form, and résumé (or curriculum vitae, CV) assessing the extent of the applicant’s education and experience to meet the required job knowledge and skills and abilities (see II.d. Job Knowledge and II.e. Skills and Abilities). This evaluation is based exclusively on the information provided in the applicant’s documents.

A. Cover Letter

The offeror must submit a cover letter not exceeding 2 pages. The Cover Letter must demonstrate the offeror’s (1) written communication, (2) education background, (3) technical expertise and qualifications, and (4) management/mentorship expertise. The offeror must also demonstrate a strong knowledge of A&A generally from award design, solicitation, evaluation (with an emphasis on cost and price analysis), and administration. In addition, the offeror must discuss their experience working in international development, especially in an operational environment similar to Rwanda (or Sub-Saharan Africa). Lastly:

● The Cover Letter must include the name of the offeror and the announcement number at the top of each page.

● The Cover Letter should present a solid argument as to why and how the offeror’s professional background and technical expertise are best suited for this PSC position.

B. CV

The offeror must submit a CV that must not exceed 4 pages. The fourth page must consist only of (1) references, (2) relevant training courses, and (3) relevant certifications.

At a minimum, the offeror’s CV must present the following:

● The offeror’s educational background must consist of a Baccalaureate Degree, with at least 24 semester hours among these disciplines: accounting, law, business, finance, contracts, purchasing, economics, or organization and management. Offerors with a degree in a different field of study are invited to apply but are instructed to demonstrate how the different field of study is directly applicable to the scope of this solicitation.

● The offeror’s technical qualifications must consist of Federal Acquisition Certification – Contracting (FAC-C) Professional.

● The CV must demonstrate that the offeror possesses the minimum qualifications specified for this position and indicate a successful ability to execute the major duties presented in this solicitation.

● Demonstrate that the offeror possesses at least 5 years of relevant, professional experience related to the Major Duties of this position presented above.

Factor 2: Interview 75 points

If USAID determines that the offeror possesses the requisite educational, technical, and professional experience, then it will invite the offeror to participate in an interview.

The interview will provide the offeror with the opportunity to elaborate upon the professional expertise presented in the cover letter and CV, and will provide the TEC with the opportunity to evaluate the offeror’s oral and interpersonal skills.

Previous experience in an environment outside the United States (or the offeror’s home country) is preferred, as well as experience and comfort working in a similar operating environment to that of Rwanda (or Sub-Saharan Africa). The interview will focus on how the offeror’s past experience is applicable to the scope of work, and how the offeror’s approach to team management and learning will indicate the potential for a successful placement.

While the specific questions that will be asked during the interview will not be made available, the areas that the questions will be covering are shared below:

A. Oral Communication The offeror must be fluent in English. The offeror must also have strong communication skills and the ability to clearly articulate complex ideas..

B. Interpersonal Skills The offeror’s ability to relate to other people is a strong indication of success in the workplace. Interpersonal skills are the “soft skills” an individual brings to the role s/he serves. The major duties presented in this solicitation require a professional not only with vast skills in the lifecycle management of contracts and grants, but also someone comfortable with training and educating others, as well as motivating team members to enhance their learning and professional capacity. Additionally, this position will require the individual to conduct and facilitate meetings throughout the Mission, with implementing partners, Government of Rwanda stakeholders, and potentially other international donor organizations. Interpersonal skills are essential to ensuring not only that such instances are effective, but that they are also impactful.

C. Technical Expertise and Qualifications

The offeror must demonstrate a strong technical expertise to perform the major duties presented in this solicitation. At a minimum, the offeror must convey the following:

● Perform the full range of contracting responsibilities, including but not limited to: (a) acquisition and assistance award design and execution; (b) administration, termination, cost and price analysis; (c) procurement planning, and analysis and evaluation of proposals/applications; (d) demonstrated experience with conducting negotiations with implementing partners; (e) investigation and resolution of contractor issues, delays, disputes; and (f) conducting contractor performance assessments.

● Demonstrate professional knowledge and familiarity with USG federal procurement laws and regulations and USAID policies and procedures. The offeror must demonstrate an ability to lead others in the understanding, and navigation, of these policies, procedures and regulations; differences between cost plus/award fee and performance-based contracting/grant-making procedures; and the ability to effectively communicate orally, in writing, and through presentations.

D. Management Expertise

The offeror must demonstrate sufficient managerial expertise. Although previous supervisory experience is not required, the offeror should discuss her/his experience successfully mentoring and coaching others (e.g., Contracting Officer’s Representatives).

● Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning, and growing new techniques, approaches, and tools to improve mindsets and behaviors, and instilling this commitment within direct reports and team members.

● Possess a “lived experience” supporting and guiding direct reports so as to enhance their capacity and professional ability, contributing to a strong sense of team/group morale.

● Demonstrate an ability to develop and maintain strong internal and external relationships.

● Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and coaching skills, with demonstrated ability to lead and mentor office colleagues and/or direct reports.

● Experience in the development and execution of targeted training sessions/presentations, from ideation through execution and dissemination, via virtual communication channels, and in-person venues.

● Must be able to communicate complex and difficult policy and programmatic issues in a manner understandable by knowledgeable laypersons without oversimplifying.

● Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) concepts.

E. Adaptability and Flexibility

● Ability to respond to unforeseen situations that occur during your work, and flexibility in your approach.

● Ability to assist your coworkers in embracing changes.

● Willingness to take on new tasks, and ability to identify hidden opportunities and champion their execution.

● Ability to use information gained from collaborative settings, or learning activities, to make better decisions and advance the collective ability of a team/office.

● Ability to create and sustain a working environment that supports adaptability and flexibility.

Total Possible Points: 100 points

Reference Check PASS/FAIL

A “FAIL” Reference Check would result from information regarding confirmed illegal or unethical activities or a preponderance of negative feedback from numerous references, e.g., not a single critical comment.

USAID/Rwanda reserves the right to check references (including those not identified in the CV) prior to PSC execution. (The TEC will conduct reference checks of the highest ranked offerors). References will be asked to complete a questionnaire that assesses the offeror’s ability to execute the scope of work as presented above in its entirety. The references will be asked to provide examples of the offeror’s suitability for the position, and ability to be a successful team member in a contracting capacity. It is the responsibility of the offeror to ensure submitted references are available to provide a written or verbal reference in a timely manner, and that they will be actively anticipating communication from USAID regarding the offeror’s interest in this position.

Between 3-5 references that have (1) supervised the offeror, (2) been supervised by the offeror, or (3) worked with the offeror to advance a procurement or administer an award;

current contact information must be provided (e-mail addresses and a telephone number).

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, item 4.

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

4. A Cover Letter (see Basis of Rating Factor 1)

5. A current CV/resume. The CV/resume must contain sufficient relevant information to evaluate the Offers in accordance with the stated evaluation criteria. Broad general statements that are vague or lacking specificity will not be considered as effectively addressing particular selection criteria. Complete dates (month/year) are also required on CV. (See Basis of Rating Factor 1)

6. Applicants must provide a minimum of three (3) professional references, one (1) of which must be a current or former supervisor. USAID reserves the right to contact previous employers to verify employment history. If the offeror had a previous position with USAID, the TEC and/or CO may obtain reference checks from the previous supervisor(s) or CO(s). Applicants must provide e-mail addresses and/or working telephone numbers for all references.

7. Applicants must provide their full mailing address with telephone and email address, and should retain for their records copies of all enclosures that accompany their submission.

8. Submit applications via email to kigalihr@usaid.gov

V. LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS PRIOR TO AWARD

A contract will be awarded after the receipt of the medical and security clearances from the selected offeror. The CO will provide instructions about how to complete and submit the following forms after an offeror is selected. Other additional forms may be required to be completed.

If medical and security clearances are not obtained within a reasonable period, the CO reserves the right to rescind the intent of position offering.

For Medical clearance for offeror and eligible dependents (USN and TCN):

- DS-1843 Medical History and Examination - for individuals age 12 and older

- DS-1622 Medical History and Examination - for children age 11 and younger

- DS-3057 Medical Clearance Update (MCU)

Available at https://www.state.gov/forms-medical-clearances.

For Security clearance:

- OVQ (Overseas Vetting Questionnaire) (TCN)

- SF-85, Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions (USN and TCN)

- OF-306, Declaration of Federal Employment (USN) http://www.usaid.gov/forms http://www.state.gov/forms-medical-clearances.

- SF-86, Questionnaire for National Security Positions (USN)

- SF-87, Fingerprint Card (USN)

- AID 500-4, Fair Credit Reporting Act of 1970, as Amended (USN)

- AID 6-85, Foreign Activity Data (USN)

For Contracting purpose:

- OF-126, Residence and Dependency Report (USN and TCN)

- SF-144, Statement of Prior Service – Worksheet (USN and TCN)

- W4 (USN)

VI. BENEFITS AND ALLOWANCES

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

a. BENEFITS:

i. Employer's FICA Contribution

ii. Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance

iii. Pay Comparability Adjustment

iv. Annual Increase (pending a satisfactory performance evaluation)

v. Leave and Holidays

vi. Eligibility for Worker's Compensation

vii. Relocation Expense Benefit

b. ALLOWANCES (if applicable): 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

i. Temporary Quarters Subsistence Allowance (Section 120)

ii. Living Quarters Allowance (Section 130)

iii. Cost-of-Living Allowance (Chapter 210)

iv. Post Allowance (Section 220)

v. Separate Maintenance Allowance (Section 260)

vi. Education Allowance (Section 270)

vii. Education Travel (Section 280)

viii. Post Differential (Chapter 500)

ix. Payments during Evacuation/Authorized Departure (Section 600).

2. TCNPSC: In accordance with the applicable and approved Alternate Compensation Plan, a TCNPSC is authorized the following benefits and allowances, at the discretion of the

CO.

a. BENEFITS:

i. Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance

ii. Pay Comparability Adjustment

iii. Annual Increase (pending a satisfactory performance evaluation)

iv. Leave and Holidays https://aoprals.state.gov/content.asp?content_id=282&menu_id=101

b. ALLOWANCES (when applicable): 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

i. Temporary Quarters Subsistence Allowance (Section 120)

ii. Living Quarters Allowance (Section 130)

iii. Cost-of-Living Allowance (Chapter 210)

iv. Post Allowance (Section 220)

v. Separate Maintenance Allowance (Section 260)

vi. Education Allowance (Section 270)

vii. Education Travel (Section 280)

viii. Post Differential (Chapter 500)

ix. Payments during Evacuation/Authorized Departure (Section 600).

VII. TAXES

USPSCs are required to pay Federal income taxes, FICA, Medicare and applicable State Income taxes. TCNs are obliged to observe their respective laws, including those concerning income and related tax obligations. By international agreement, payment of taxes is a matter between the individual employee and their respective Governments.

VIII. USAID REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND CONTRACT

CLAUSES

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

USAID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR), Appendix J “Direct USAID Contract with a Cooperative Country National and a Third Country National for Personal Services abroad”, including contract clause “General Provisions,” available at https://www.usaid.gov/ads/policy/300/aidar

2. 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:

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES (DESCRIPTION) QTY UNIT UNIT

PRICE

AMOUNT (F)

https://aoprals.state.gov/content.asp?content_id=282&menu_id=101 https://www.usaid.gov/ads/policy/300/aidar https://www.usaid.gov/ads/policy/300/aidar https://www.usaid.gov/forms

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

- Award Type: PSC

- Product Service Code: R497

- Accounting Info: TBD

2 LOT $ TBD $TBD at Award after negotiations

1001 Option 1 - Compensation, Fringe Benefits and Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

- Award Type: PSC

- Product Service Code: R497

- Accounting Info: TBD

1 LOT $ TBD $TBD at Award after negotiations

2001 Option 2 - Compensation, Fringe Benefits and Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

- Award Type: PSC

- Product Service Code: R497

- Accounting Info: TBD

1 LOT $ TBD $TBD at Award after negotiations

3001 Option 3 - Compensation, Fringe Benefits and Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

- Award Type: PSC

- Product Service Code: R497 Accounting Info: TBD

1 LOT $ TBD $TBD at Award after negotiations

3. Acquisition and Assistance Policy Directives/Contract Information Bulletins (AAPDs/CIBs) for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals available at http://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs.

- AAPD22-02 Telework and Remote Work Policy for U.S. Personal Services Contracts with Individuals

- AAPD 21-05 Revised and Expanded Fringe Benefits for U.S. Personal Services Contractors

- AAPD 21-01 Applicability of FAR 4.21 to USAID personal services contracts with individuals under the AIDAR Appendices D and J

- AAPD10-01: Changes in USG Reimbursement Amounts For Health Insurance And Physical Examination Costs

- AAPD 06-10: PSC Medical Expense Payment

- AAPD 06-08: Using the Optional Schedule to Incrementally Fund

Contracts

4. 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 http://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs

Government Ethics, in accordance with General Provision 2 and 5 CFR 2635. See https://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/resources_standards-of-conduct

5. PSC Ombudsman: The PSC Ombudsman serves as a resource for any Personal Services Contractor who has entered into a contract with the United States Agency for International Development and is available to provide clarity on their specific contract with the agency. Please visit our page for additional information:

https://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/personal-service-contracts-ombudsman

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

6. FAR Provisions Incorporated by Reference: The following FAR clauses are hereby incorporated by reference in accordance with FAR 52.252-2, “Clauses Incorporated by Reference.” The full text of each clause may be accessed on the Internet at this address: https://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html

NUMBER TITLE DATE

52.203-7 ANTI-KICKBACK PROCEDURES JUN 2020

52.203-12 LIMITATION ON PAYMENTS TO INFLUENCE CERTAIN FEDERAL

TRANSACTIONS

JUN 2020

52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF

CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

JAN 2011

52.204-27 PROHIBITION ON A BYTENDANCE COVERED APPLICATION JUN 2023

52.215-2 AUDIT AND RECORDS—NEGOTIATIONS JUN 2020

52.224-1 PRIVACY ACT NOTIFICATION APR 1984

52.224-2 PRIVACY ACT APR 1984

52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES FEB 2021

52.229-8 TAXES—FOREIGN COST-REIMBURSEMENT CONTRACTS MAR 1990

52.232-17 INTEREST MAY 2014

52.232-20 LIMITATION OF COST APR 1984

https://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/resources_standards-of-conduct https://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/personal-service-contracts-ombudsman mailto:PSCOmbudsman@usaid.gov https://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html

52.232-22 LIMITATION OF FUNDS APR 1984

52.232-23 ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS MAY 2014

52.237-2 PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT AND

VEGETATION

APR 1984

52.242-1 NOTICE OF INTENT TO DISALLOW COSTS APR 1984

52.246-5 INSPECTION OF SERVICES – COST REIMBURSEMENT APR 1984

52.246-25 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY – SERVICES FEB 1997

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE FEB 1998

52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS, ALT. I IF CONTRACT

WILL BE PERFORMED OUTSIDE THE U.S.

[SEE PRESCRIPTION FAR 22.1705, REPLACES FORMER GP 27]

NOV 2021

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