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SAMPLE TASK ORDER

Request for Task Order Proposal (RFP)

PROFESSIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES

MERIDA INITIATIVE

International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) U.S. Embassy, Mexico City, Mexico Services The Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) in Mexico City, Mexico, requires professional and administrative support services in support of the Merida Initiative. Required services include project management, business operations, engineering, security consulting, quality assurance, procurement and contracts, logistics and administrative assistance. To meet these requirements, the offeror shall provide the services and personnel as described in the task order's statement of work.

INL Mexico currently supports the below programs under the Merida Initiative.

· Aviation Program

· Canine Unit Program

· Corrections Program

· Culture of Lawfulness Program

· Drug Demand Reduction Program

· Heroin Reduction

· Law Enforcement Professionalization Program

· Rule of Law Program

· Border Security Program In support of the Merida Initiative, INL is tasked to:

· Assist Mexico in developing more effective and transparent security and rule of law institutions, which work together effectively and cooperate with international partners to reduce threats from transnational and domestic crime, including terrorism, and improve border security and protect human rights.

· Support Mexican state and society efforts to establish efficient, transparent, and accountable prosecutorial, correctional, and alternative justice systems institutions that respect human rights.

· Assist Mexico in improving federal, state, and local governments’ operational ability to prevent and mitigate crime and terrorism, impact transnational criminal organization (TCO) cash flow, contribute to criminal cases against TCO leaders and members, disrupt TCO trust and corruptive relationships, and safely apprehend TCO and other high target offenders.

· Improve border security, including building support to the new government’s efforts to secure Mexico's southern border.

Security issues are part of the broad U.S.-Mexican relationship, but they will continue to be a prime driver of cooperation over the years covered in the strategy. While consulting with the Mexican administration, INL will seek to build on current mechanisms developed through the Merida Initiative partnership. INL Mexico will support the GOM in its efforts to build effective institutions that have the confidence of the Mexican people. INL security strategy will also increase bilateral, multilateral, and regional security cooperation synchronized across all U.S. government and GOM agencies to continue to combat shared threats to our two countries and the region in day-to-day justice and law enforcement cooperation as well as longer term efforts. INL will work to improve border security, including working in support of the GOM’s efforts to secure its southern border.

To meet the Congressional mandates of Plan Merida, INL programs in the region include the following objectives:

· Continue to support Mexican state and federal entities with efforts to institutionalize the rule of law among law enforcement and judicial sector operators, including through police professionalization, justice sector reform, anti-corruption, and border security initiatives.

· Help Mexico achieve its transition to the new criminal justice system.

· Create a 21st century border structure, by further developing Mexico’s capacity to detect and prevent smuggling of illicit goods and trafficking in persons. Support networked technology systems and professionalization to strengthen Mexico’s control of its northern and southern borders and ports of entry.

· Bolster Mexico’s efforts to prevent crime and violence by supporting the establishment of resilient communities better able to withstand the pressures of organized crime through drug demand reduction, citizen oversight of security forces, and culture of lawfulness programs.

· Continue to build Mexico’s capacity to disrupt and dismantle organized criminal networks, including capacity building to counter illicit finance and combat the production of, and trafficking in, illegal narcotics.

· Support the U.S. Embassy’s second overall goal from its FY14-16 Integrated Country Strategy (ICS): to support Mexican state and society efforts to establish highly efficient, transparent, and accountable prosecutorial, correctional, and alternative justice institutions that respect human rights; to assist Mexico in improving federal, state, and local governments’ operational ability to prevent and mitigate crime and terrorism, impact transnational criminal organization (TCO) cash flow, contribute to criminal cases against TCO leaders and members, disrupt TCO trust and corruptive relationship, and safely apprehend TCO and other high target offenders; and to improve border security, including building support to the Mexican government’s efforts to secure their southern border.

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

Required Services To meet the Congressional requirements and timelines for implementing the various programs of the Merida Initiative, U.S. embassies throughout the region, particularly INL, must develop and execute acquisition plans with effective mechanisms for donating/providing supplies, services, and equipment, worth hundreds of millions of dollars each year. However, the Embassies and INL have limited personnel resources to meet the Congressional mandates for these initiatives. Additionally, U.S. missions in the region lack expertise in several areas, including project management, business operations, engineering, security consulting, quality assurance, procurement and contracts, logistics, and administrative assistance. Consequently, the U.S. Government must acquire many of the required professional and administrative services from private industry.

In support of the Merida Initiative, the offeror shall provide the professional and administrative services which are detailed below.

Business Operations The offeror shall provide expert advice, assistance, guidance and counseling, in support of the goals and objectives of the Merida Initiative. This includes, but is not limited to, assistance to INL in the following:

· Management and strategic planning.

· Audits and evaluations.

· Studies, analyses, and reports relating to Merida programs. For example, regulatory and policy studies, and preparedness studies.

· Customized training programs.

· Policy and regulation development.

· Project leadership and communications with stakeholders.

· Performance oversight, monitoring and measurement, to ensure that the commodities donated by the U.S. Government (USG) are effectively utilized, and to eliminate fraud, waste or mismanagement of program resources.

· Contracting and Budget Planning.

· Logistical support.

· Program planning, development, and execution, including participation with INL law enforcement project coordinators in the continual analysis and evaluation of host nation public security institutions.

· Assessments of the organizational and operational capacities of the Mexican Directorates of Public Security, including equipment, leadership, training, outreach to civil society, mobility, communications, and operational effectiveness.

· Technical assistance to INL training project managers and other USG law enforcement officials for administration, delivery and development of a long-term strategy for modernization of host nation public security entities.

· Reporting.

All prices under the task order shall be stated in U.S. dollars, and all payments will be in U.S. dollars.

Place of Performance

The principal place of performance for this task order is the office of

International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL)

U.S. Embassy

Paseo de la Reforma #265 México City, México

It is anticipated that requirements for services required will be in Mexico City, as well as other states and provinces located throughout Mexico, and some international locations.

Task Order Period The task order shall be effective on the date of the Contracting Officer's signature, and shall remain in effect for one year plus four option years that may be exercised under the task order. The maximum task order duration is five years, including a base year plus four option years.

Standard Services

The fixed hourly labor rates established shall apply to the standard recurring administrative and professional services required under the task order. The fixed hourly labor rates shall include all direct and indirect costs (including overhead, general and administrative expenses, etc.), and profit. These services will generally be provided on a labor hour basis. For any positions requested by INL and not included in the general labor descriptions below, the Offeror shall propose a fixed hourly rate as described above.

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

The Offeror shall provide program management support.

The Offeror shall develop and apply a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), reviewed for approval by the Government, to assure that systematic quality assurance methods are used in administration of the performance based requirements. The plan details how and when the Offeror will survey, observe, test, sample, evaluate, and document the Offeror's performance in accordance with the Task Order SOW. QASPs will be Task Order specific.

The Offeror shall develop and implement effective quality control and continuous improvement processes to meet or exceed the performance standards established in each awarded task order. The Offeror shall develop a Quality Control Plan (QCP) to establish a management framework to verify that requirements are met and that all services are being performed to acceptable standards.

The Offeror shall develop and implement a Risk Management Plan (RMP) that minimizes negative impacts on project performance through effective risk identification and mitigation. This process is particularly critical because of the severe operating constraints in some areas of Mexico.

The Offeror shall be responsible for the safety of all employees during operations in accordance with U.S. safety laws, codes, and regulations. The Offeror shall develop and implement a safety and health plan to cover all operations under each task order. The safety and health plan shall include, but not limited to:

· Safety and Health Program

· Safety Orientation

· Reporting

· HAZMAT/Environmental Control Plan The Offeror shall establish an effective project control capability to ensure management of activities is within schedule and budget.

Program Manager (PM) The Offeror shall propose a Program Manager (PM) for the task order. The PM shall be a Key Person. The PM shall be based in the greater Washington D.C. area, and shall have overall responsibility for task order management and issues and shall be the primary point of contact for all contractual matters.

Duties:

· Serves as overall project manager and be responsible for the implementation and management of the program for the duration of this task order.

· Is responsible to the CO and the COR for all task order specific performance issues.

· Advise and assist DoS and INL customers regarding the technical scope of the task order and all task orders.

· Provides all reporting information required.

Qualifications:

· US Citizen.

· Secret MRPT Certification.

· Five (5) years of project/program management experience.

· Ten (10) years of professional experience.

· Strong organization and interpersonal skills, with excellent oral and written communication skills.

· The offeror shall submit a resume and other supporting documentation as required to demonstrate that the proposed.

· Project Manager meets all of the above requirements and is capable of performing under this task order.

Deputy Program Manager (DPM) The Offeror shall propose a Deputy Program Manager (DPM) in Mexico City. The DPM is a Key Person. The DPM shall be responsible for task order management of all Offeror personnel, O&M support and contractual matters for all services, personnel and property covered under this task order.

Duties:

· Serves as the in country deputy project manager and be responsible for the

· Implementation and management of the program for the duration of this task order.

· Reports to the Program Manager.

· Is responsible to the CO and the COR for all task order specific performance issues in country.

· Is responsible for action pertaining to all in country personnel, licensing, visa and performance issues.

· Meets at least weekly with the COR and in country program personnel as required.

· Advise and assist DoS and INL customers regarding the technical scope of the task order and all task orders.

· Provides all reporting information required.

Qualifications:

· US Citizen.

· Secret MRPT Certification.

· Five (5) years of project/program management experience.

· Eight (8) years of professional experience.

· Strong organization and interpersonal skills, with excellent oral and written communication skills.

· The Offeror shall submit a resume and other supporting documentation as required to demonstrate that the proposed Project Manager meets all of the above requirements and is capable of performing under this task order.

In Country Office The Offeror shall establish an in-country program management office with the appropriate number and types of staff for each task order awarded. The Offeror shall provide local offices, facilities, personnel, and a Management and Administrative Services Staff. The Offeror shall use economies of scale for task orders where the Offeror is already present. The office shall be located within a fifteen (15) minute walk from the US Embassy.

Program Management Staff (PMO) In Country

The Offeror shall propose sufficient PMO support staff positions and a support office location necessary to support the task order and all Offeror personnel. The PMO staff may be either US, Local National (LN) or Third Country National (TCN). The PMO office shall be located within a 15 minute walk from the US Embassy.

Qualifications of Offeror Personnel All personnel assigned by the Offeror for the performance of the respective services shall be regular employees of the Offeror, or have a direct contractual relationship with the Offeror (e.g. Consultants, sub-contractors). There shall be no employer-employee relationship between the U.S. Government and Offeror personnel.

All matters pertaining to the employment, supervision, compensation, promotion and discharge of such employees shall be the responsibility of the Offeror, who is in all respects the employer of such employees. The Offeror shall not employ any person who is a family member of a USG employee if the employment of that person would create a conflict of interest.

The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), with the concurrence of the CO, may require dismissal from work any employee who is identified as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being or operational mission of the facility and its population.

Selection of Offeror Personnel As INL identifies requirements for support services in a particular area (e.g., procurement, administrative, logistics), INL will develop a detailed position description. In general, each positions description will include the following information as applicable:

· General duties and responsibilities.

· Minimum education requirements.

· Language Requirements.

· Computer Skills.

· Work Experience/Knowledge.

· Specialized Experience.

· Management Experience.

· Leadership Experience.

· Communication skills.

· Security requirements (clearance, background, etc.).

· Citizenship.

· Cultural awareness.

· Work permits/Visas.

Based on this information, the Offeror shall propose appropriate labor positions. The Offeror shall also propose a labor rate commensurate with the required skills and experience as specified in the position description. The proposed labor rates (unburdened) for task order positions shall be based on established U .S. Embassy pay scales. For locally hired personnel and TCNs (foreign nationals), the U.S. Embassy's Foreign Service National (FSN) pay scale shall apply. For U .S. personnel (Ex-Patriots), the U.S. Foreign Pay and Executive pay scales shall apply.

The proposed hourly rates for task order positions (grade/step) shall be in line with those established for U.S. Embassy personnel performing the same or similar types of services (duties, skill level, knowledge, etc.). Labor rates applied to task order positions are considered a negotiable item under the task order.

In certain cases, where a subject matter expert is required, it may be determined that existing pay scales do not provide a reasonable basis for determining a comparable labor rate. In such cases, the Offeror shall provide adequate information to demonstrate that the rate proposed for the subject matter expert is consistent with typical industry rate(s) or the type of expert services required.

Key Personnel

A partial basis for award of this task order is key personnel proposed. The Offeror shall assign to this task order those key persons whose resumes were submitted with the proposal necessary to fulfill the requirements of the task order. No substitution shall be made without prior notification to and concurrence of the Contracting Officer (CO) and COR. During the first ninety (90) days of performance, the Offeror shall make no substitutions of key personnel unless the substitution is necessitated by illness, death, or termination of employment.

In the case of substitution of Key Personnel, all proposed substitutes shall meet or exceed the qualifications of the position. When known to the Offeror in advance, the Contracting Officer shall be notified in writing of any proposed substitution at least thirty (30) days in advance of the proposed substitution. Such notification shall include: (1) an explanation of the circumstances necessitating the substitution; (2) a complete resume of the proposed substitute; and (3) any other information requested by the Contracting Officer to enable him/her to judge whether or not the Offeror is maintaining the same high quality of personnel that provided the partial basis for award.

The Program Manager (PM) and Deputy Program Manager (DPM) shall be Key Persons on this task order.

The Offeror shall submit Key Personnel resumes with their proposal. The Government shall approve the Key Personnel to be assigned to this TO. Key personnel shall be employees of the Prime Offeror and not subject to a sub contractual relationship of any kind. The Offeror shall provide Key Person position descriptions and resumes if not already included in the Base contract.

Key personnel resumes shall be no more than three (3) pages in length and shall clearly demonstrate how the candidate meets the minimum qualifications and experience required of the position. The Offeror shall provide a signed letter of commitment from each designated Key Personnel indicating their commitment to perform on the program in the specified position for a minimum of one year from award.

DELIVERABLES

All days for all deliverables are calendar days.

Mobilization Plan

The Offeror shall provide, as a deliverable, a forty five (45) day mobilization plan to effectively begin operations in Mexico. The mobilization plan shall be due, as a deliverable, within seven calendar days of the notice of award. The Offeror’s management staff shall communicate with a widely dispersed workforce and coordinate for external support from outside sources. The Offeror shall develop and implement a Mobilization Plan that provides a comprehensive approach to initiating all activities defined in this SOW. The DPM shall conduct routine in-progress reviews that include the COR to establish, track, and de-conflict interdependencies in order to remain on schedule.

The Offeror shall develop a mobilization plan that includes but is not limited to:

· Identification of all activities that require initiation of activities;

· Offeror’s approach to accomplishing GFE/P inventories to include Offeror-purchased;

· Identify any and all constraints that shall, in their opinion, affect the timeline for mobilization;

· Costs associated specifically to the mobilization.

· The Offeror shall execute the mobilization in accordance with the mobilization plan accepted by the CO/COR/INL.

Work Plan

The Offeror shall submit, as a deliverable, a draft work plan that shall identify the specific goals, tasks, and deliverables of the task order. The draft work plan is due within thirty (30) calendar days after notice to proceed (NTP +30 days). There is no set template for the work plan.

INL (program officer and CO/COR) will review the draft work plan and suggest appropriate changes. After appropriate changes are made, the Offeror shall present, as a deliverable, the final work plan to INL for approval and acceptance no later than seven (7) calendar days after suggested changes are approved by INL and received by the Offeror. The final work plan shall be incorporated into the task order.

Reports

Weekly Status Report

The Offeror shall submit, as a deliverable, a Weekly Status Report. The report is to be submitted every Friday. The report shall provide a comprehensive update on the status of the task order progress, including staffing levels. The deliverable shall be submitted to the CO/COR electronically.

Monthly Status and Activity Report

The DPM shall provide, as a deliverable, a monthly report to the CO/COR. The Offeror shall include in the monthly report the number of personnel on site, by week, under this task order, as well as any additional information required or believed to be significant. The deliverable shall be submitted to the CO/COR electronically.

Annual Reports

The Offeror shall submit, as a deliverable, an Annual Report. The annual report shall be delivered electronically to the CO/COR and a copy to the INL program manager by the fifteenth (15th) calendar day following the end date of the task order. The deliverable shall be submitted to the CO/COR electronically.

The contractor shall provide, as a deliverable, an Annual Inventory Report of all GFE in the offeror’s control or possession.

Staffing level

The Offeror shall maintain, as a deliverable, a staffing level of 95%at least 100% of the time. The Offeror shall maintain, as a deliverable, a staffing level of 90% at least 95% of the time. The Offeror shall accurately report staffing levels in the weekly, monthly and annual reports.

Summary List of Deliverables

Work Plan

Seven (7) days after INL review is completed

Weekly Reports

Every Friday

Annual Report

Fifteen (15) days after the end of the period of performance

PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

General

During this task order period, the minimum number of staffing positions (personnel) will be fifty (50). The maximum number of staffing positions will be two hundred (200).

The Offeror shall be responsible for maintaining satisfactory standards of employee competence, conduct, appearance and integrity. The Offeror and shall be responsible for taking such disciplinary action with respect to its employees as may be necessary. The USG reserves the right to direct the Offeror to remove an employee immediately from the workplace, to include all USG facilities, for engaging in any of the prohibited activities noted. In the event that the Offeror is directed to remove an employee, the Offeror shall immediately replace the employee with a qualified replacement at no additional cost to the USG, in order to maintain continuity of services.

In-Country Preparations The Offeror shall have the capability of managing and supporting deployed personnel. The Offeror shall be prepared to deploy PMO personnel in advance of advisor deployment to conduct activities including but not limited to the following:

· Confirm conditions in Mexico and establish contact with U.S. Embassy INL staff.

· Provide a contact list of email addresses and phone numbers of both CONUS and OCONUS personnel, including program support staff, advisor staff, and senior program management staff.

· Assist in finding housing and securing leases or rental agreements when advisors and support personnel are required to live on the local economy.

· Rent and furnish appropriate office space for advisor staff, as required.

· Secure all necessary host government permits, licenses and paperwork related to the mission.

· Establish in-country Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) support arrangements for personnel.

· Establish storage or warehouse facility for equipment, emergency equipment and supplies as necessary within 30 days of advisor arrival.

Health Care and Emergency Evacuation Services

The Offeror shall ensure that arrangements are in place to stabilize and evacuate Offeror personnel under emergency medical or other emergency conditions (MEDEVAC). The Offeror shall provide or arrange for transportation to and from airports and medical facilities during MEDEVAC.

The Offeror shall be required to provide emergency medical evacuation services to all deployed (non-resident) personnel. The Offeror shall develop and submit to INL contingency plans for likely emergency situations (e.g. fire, terrorist attack, earthquake and etc.).

Personnel Health Requirements All Offeror employees shall be in good general health without physical disabilities that would interfere with acceptable performance of their duties. All employees shall be free from communicable diseases.

Prohibited Activities A determination of unfitness may be made from, but may not be limited to, incidents involving the identifiable types of misconduct or delinquency as set forth below:

· Neglect of duties shall not be condoned. The Offeror shall enforce no sleeping while on duty, unreasonable delays or failures to carry out assigned tasks, conducting personal affairs during duty hours and refusing to render assistance or cooperate in upholding the integrity of workplace security.

· Disorderly conduct, use of abusive or offensive language, quarreling, intimidation, profanity, inappropriate actions or fighting shall not be condoned. Also prohibited is participation in disruptive activities which interfere with normal and efficient Government operations.

· The Offeror shall not allow its employees while on duty to possess, sell, consume, or be under the influence of intoxicants, drugs or substances that produce similar effects.

· Offeror employees may be subject to criminal actions as allowed by law in certain circumstances. These include, but are not limited to, the following actions:

· falsification or unlawful concealment, removal, mutilation, or destruction of any official documents or records or concealment of material facts by willful omission from official documents or records;

· unauthorized use of Government property, theft, vandalism, or immoral conduct;

· unethical or improper use of official authority or credentials;

· security violations; or,

· organizing or participating in illegal gambling in any form.

Notice to the Government of Labor Disputes The Offeror shall immediately inform the COR of an actual or potential labor dispute that is delaying or threatening to delay the timely performance of this task order.

Advisor Recruitment Plan

The Offeror shall develop and maintain a recruitment and deployment plan and time table for filling each position. The Offeror shall include a description of the process for candidate identification, screening, and selection criteria as well as the process leading to selection and deployment of each candidate in the plan. The Offeror shall update the recruitment and deployment plan weekly and the Offeror shall make the plan available to INL no later than one business day after request unless otherwise directed by the CO.

The Offeror shall be responsible for recruitment of qualified advisor candidates that meet or exceed the minimum qualifications and positions descriptions of the task order. The Offeror shall establish and document their recruitment system and processes.

Pre-screening of Employee Candidates The Offeror shall conduct a pre-screening of all employee candidates prior to submission of security clearance requests to DoS security packages to DS/IS/IND. The Offeror shall complete all pre-screening within fourteen (14) calendar days of INL’s initial approval of the selected candidate(s) resume. In addition to the minimum qualifications and specific position description requirements, the Offeror shall verify that all candidates meet the following pre-screening criteria.

· Clear background, disciplinary, criminal and credit checks.

· Requisite medical screening.

· Reference checks.

· Drug use screening.

Allowable pre-screening costs are reimbursable at the task order level.

Random Drug Testing The Offeror shall conduct random drug testing of 30% of its employees working on the task order on a monthly basis. The Offeror shall administer four-panel tests for Amphetamines, Benzodiazepines, Opiates, and Cannabinoids. If an employee tests positive, the employee shall be retested within 24 hours. Any employee who has a second confirmed positive test for illicit drug use or inappropriate use of prescription medications shall be reported to the DPM and the employee's employment shall be terminated immediately. Return of the employee to the employee’s home will be at the expense of the Offeror and not the USG.

Leaving Mission Prior to Completion of Task order Candidate resumes and references shall include whether he/she left a prior INL mission prior to completion of his/her employment agreement. The Offeror shall include a written explanation for the break in mission, if any. The written explanation shall be included in the application packet. INL reserves the right to disapprove candidates who had not completed their task order for any prior INL mission, depending upon the circumstances.

General Labor Categories

Performing Inherently Governmental Services, as identified in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 7.503 or by the ordering agency, are prohibited under this task order.

The Offeror shall establish a tiered classification and compensation system to serve in INL missions overseas. The tiered classification system shall include five four groups with four compensation classes (I-IV) in each.

Police Advisor

(I, II, III, IV)

Corrections Advisor

Specialist Advisor

Information Technology Advisor

(I, II, III, IV)

Administrative and Support

(I, II, III, IV)

The Offeror shall assign individuals to the appropriate salary category based on a combination of mission appropriate factors considering prior experience, specific expertise, rank and assigned mission position/duties. Salaries shall be established incrementally, from Level I to IV, with Level IV of each category being the highest paid. Compensation classes need not necessarily be standardized across the four advisor groups.

Basic Qualifications

Education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for each year served in a professionally related field of employment.

Police Advisor:

All Contractor (and Subcontractor) personnel filling Police Advisor positions must be U.S. citizens and require an MRPT Certification issued by the Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS/SI/PSS).

I:

High School degree, FSI level 3/3 Spanish, FSI level 3/3 4/4 English, five (5) years of experience with U.S. law enforcement or military, experience briefing in Spanish and English.

II:

Bachelor’s degree in international relations, law enforcement, public policy or related field (10 years professional law enforcement experience can be substituted), FSI level 3/3 Spanish, FSI level 4/4 English, five (5) years’ experience with U.S. law enforcement or military, experience briefing in Spanish and English.

III:

Bachelor’s degree in international relations, law enforcement, public policy or related field (10 years professional law enforcement experience can be substituted), FSI level 3/3 Spanish, FSI level 3/3 4/4 English, ten (10) years’ experience with U.S. law enforcement or military, two (2) years of experience working overseas in an Embassy environment, two (2) years specialized experience depending on the position (e.g. intelligence, firearms, gangs, kidnapping, drugs, internal affairs), experience briefing in Spanish and English.

IV.

Bachelor’s degree in international relations, law enforcement, public policy or related field (10 years professional law enforcement experience can be substituted), FSI level 3/3 Spanish, FSI level 4/4 English, fifteen (15) years’ experience with U.S. law enforcement or military, three (3) years of experience working overseas in an Embassy environment, three (3) years specialized experience depending on the position (e.g. intelligence, firearms, gangs, kidnapping, drugs, internal affairs), experience briefing in Spanish and English.

Corrections Advisor

All Contractor (and Subcontractor) personnel filling Corrections Advisor positions must be U.S. citizens and require MRPT Certification issued by the Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS/SI/PSS).

I:

High School degree required, FSI Level 3/3 4/4 English, FSI Level 3/3 Spanish, graduate of a U.S. federal or state corrections or probation officer academy certified by a POST commission or equivalent, and of at least 120 hours in length, two (2) years of corrections experience, one (1) year of experience working on international corrections issues preferred, working overseas preferred, experience working or coordinating with other relevant U.S. government agencies (e.g., Departments of Justice, Defense, DEA and/or USAID) preferred.

II:

High School degree required, FSI Level 4/4 English, FSI Level 4/4 3/3 Spanish, rank of Lieutenant (or equivalent or higher), graduate of a U.S. federal or state corrections or probation officer academy certified by a POST commission or equivalent, and of at least 120 hours in length, two (2) years of managerial and supervisory experience as Lieutenant (or equivalent), one (1) year of experience working on international corrections issues preferred, working overseas preferred, experience working or coordinating with other relevant U.S. government agencies (e.g., Departments of Justice, Defense, DEA and/or USAID) preferred.

III:

Bachelor’s or higher degree from an accredited college or university in any field with preference given to degrees in criminal justice, social sciences, accounting, or communications, FSI Level 3/3 4/4 English, FSI Level 3/3 Spanish, rank of associate/deputy warden (or equivalent or higher), graduate of a U.S. federal or state corrections or probation officer academy certified by a POST commission or equivalent, and of at least 120 hours in length, two (2) years of managerial and supervisory experience as a Deputy Warden or Warden) or equivalent), one (1) year of experience working on international corrections issues preferred, working overseas preferred, experience working or coordinating with other relevant U.S. government agencies (e.g., Departments of Justice, Defense, DEA and/or USAID) preferred.

IV:

Bachelor’s or higher degree from an accredited college or university in any field with preference given to degrees in criminal justice, social sciences, accounting, or communications, FSI Level 4/4 English, FSI Level 4/4 3/3 Spanish, rank of associate/deputy warden (or equivalent or higher), graduate of a U.S. federal or state corrections or probation officer academy certified by a POST commission or equivalent, and of at least 120 hours in length, three (3) years of managerial and supervisory experience as a Deputy Warden or Warden) or equivalent), two (2) years of experience working on international corrections issues preferred, working overseas preferred, experience working or coordinating with other relevant U.S. government agencies (e.g., Departments of Justice, Defense, DEA and/or USAID) preferred.

l, Specialist Advisor

I:

Mexican or US Citizen, English FSI level 3/3, Spanish FSI level 3/3, MRPT clearance if a US Citizen, RSO clearance if a Mexican Citizen, High school degree, one (1) year of experience in an applicable professional field, basic knowledge of budgets and financial planning, strong analytical, written, communication and inter-personal skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office suite applications.

II:

Mexican or US Citizen, English FSI level 3/3, Spanish FSI level 3/3, MRPT clearance if a US Citizen, RSO clearance if a Mexican Citizen, High school degree and two years of college, three (3) years of experience in an applicable professional field, knowledge and experience in managing budgets and financial planning, strong analytical, written, communication and inter-personal skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office suite applications, experience in drafting and authoring weekly, monthly and quarterly reports.

III:

Mexican or US Citizen, English FSI level 3/3, Spanish FSI level 3/3, MRPT clearance if a US Citizen, RSO clearance if a Mexican Citizen, Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college, Master’s degree preferred, COR or GTM certification preferred, three (3) years of experience in an applicable professional field, knowledge and experience in managing budgets and financial planning, strong analytical, written, communication and inter-personal skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office suite applications, experience in drafting and authoring weekly, monthly and quarterly reports.

IV:

Mexican or US Citizen, English FSI level 4/4, Spanish FSI level 4/4, MRPT security clearance if a US Citizen, RSO clearance if a Mexican Citizen, Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college, Master’s degree preferred, COR or GTM certification preferred, five (5) years of experience in an applicable professional field, knowledge and experience in managing budgets and financial planning, strong analytical written, communication and inter-personal skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office suite applications, experience in drafting and authoring weekly, monthly and quarterly reports.

Information and Technology (IT) Advisor

All Contractor (and Subcontractor) personnel filling Information and Technology (IT) Advisor positions must be Local Nationals (LNs) and require RSO Vetting.

I:

Spanish FSI level 4/4 3/3, English FSI level 3/3 2/2 , High school degree, one (1) year of IT/helpdesk experience is required, one (1) year experience with Microsoft Sever and SQL applications, One (1) year of experience in IT management is desirable, Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, MS Project, and internally developed databases, proficient in Databases knowledge, MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Web development and integration and languages, HTML, PHP, SharePoint, Flash, Silverlight, current on new information technologies, hardware, software, upgrades, updates and compatibility issues and will suggest applicable changes or modifications, RSO security background investigation.

II:

Spanish FSI level 4/4 3/3, English FSI level 4/4 2/2 , High school degree, two years of college in IT or related field, work experience may be substituted for the four year degree if the individual has exceptional technical skills, one (1) year of IT/helpdesk experience is required, one (1) year experience with Microsoft Sever and SQL applications, One (1) year of experience in IT management is desirable, Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, MS Project, and internally developed databases, proficient in Databases knowledge, MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Web development and integration and languages, HTML, PHP, SharePoint, Flash, Silverlight, current on new information technologies, hardware, software, upgrades, updates and compatibility issues and will suggest applicable changes or modifications, RSO security background investigation.

III:

Spanish FSI level 3/3 4/4 , English FSI level 4/4 3/3 , College degree in IT or related field, work experience may be substituted for the four year degree if the individual has exceptional technical skills, two (2) years of IT/helpdesk experience is required, one (1) year experience with Microsoft Sever and SQL applications, One (1) year of experience in IT management is desirable, Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, MS Project, and internally developed databases, proficient in Databases knowledge, MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Web development and integration and languages, HTML, PHP, SharePoint, Flash, Silverlight, current on new information technologies, hardware, software, upgrades, updates and compatibility issues and will suggest applicable changes or modifications, RSO security background investigation.

IV:

Spanish FSI level 4/4, English FSI level 5/5 4/4, College degree in IT or related field, work experience may be substituted for the four year degree if the individual has exceptional technical skills, Five (5) years of IT/helpdesk experience is required, two (2) years’ experience with Microsoft Sever and SQL applications, two (2) years of experience in IT management is desirable, Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, MS Project, and internally developed databases, proficient in Databases knowledge, MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Web development and integration and languages, HTML, PHP, SharePoint, Flash, Silverlight, current on new information technologies, hardware, software, upgrades, updates and compatibility issues and will suggest applicable changes or modifications, RSO security background investigation.

Administrative and Support Personnel

Contractor (and Subcontractor) personnel filling Administrative and Support Personnel positions may be Local Nationals (LNs), U.S. citizens, or Third Country Nationals (TCNs). If filled by an LN, the position requires RSO vetting. If filled by a U.S. citizen or TCN, the position requires an MRPT certification issued by the Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS/SI/PSS).

I:

High school degree, two years administrative experience, FSI Level 3/3 English, FSI Level 4/4 Spanish, Microsoft word, Excel, Power Point, Ability to learn S@mepage within 60 days.

II:

High school degree, FSI level 4/4 3/3 English, FSI level 4/4 Spanish, two (2) years administrative experience in a professional setting, Previous GOM, law enforcement or project management experience preferred, effectively communicate in English and Spanish, knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite to include Word, Excel, and Power Point, ability to learn new software such as S@mepage project management module.

III:

BA/BS (University degree equivalent) required, FSI level 3/3 English, FSI level 4/4 Spanish , two (2) years administrative experience in a professional setting, Previous GOM, law enforcement or project management experience preferred, effectively communicate in English and Spanish, knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite to include Word, Excel, and Power Point, ability to learn new software such as S@mepage project management module.

IV:

BA/BS (University degree equivalent) required, FSI level 4/4 English, FSI level 4/4 Spanish , five (5) years administrative experience in a professional setting, previous GOM, two (2) years law enforcement or project management experience required, effectively communicate in English and Spanish, knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite to include Word, Excel, and Power Point, ability to learn new software such as S@mepage project management module.

Consultants

The Offeror may be required to deploy short-term consultants to support task order requirements in discrete areas. These consultant positions shall not be subject to the same deployment requirements as advisor personnel, and shall be limited in number and purpose through task order SOWs.

The Offeror may be required to provide consultants whose skill sets are not included in the advisor descriptions. Consultants shall have backgrounds in international development and/or specialized areas that relate to criminal justice assistance and development. If a requirement develops for a consultant, the COR will provide the requirements to the Offeror. Some examples of a consultant's skill sets may include:

· Law enforcement expertise (such as forensics, database management, biometrics, etc).

· Law reform expertise (such as in specific areas of international law or procedure, civil law).

· Curriculum development expertise.

· Cultural and linguistic expertise.

· Management expertise (organizational reform, business management, etc).

· Information technology expertise (such as database, communications, networking, and systems integration).

· Research.

· Monitoring and evaluation.

OTHER DIRECT COSTS (ODC)

General The Offeror will be reimbursed for any allowable Other Direct Costs (ODCs) associated with the performance of services under the task order. In the Offeror’s proposal, the Offeror shall include the types and estimated amount(s) of ODC associated with the specific task order requirements. For any approved/allowable ODC, the task order will include a Not to Exceed (NTE) amount based on the estimated total amount of ODCs.

All ODCs are on a cost reimbursable basis. All ODCs shall be supported by a valid paid receipt, showing the date of the payment, amount, description of the service or commodity, etc. (Airline or hotel reservation information is not sufficient, as reservations only can be cancelled. Boarding passes and paid hotel receipts are required.)

The task order includes the following ODCs:

Currency Rate Adjustment

Initially under the task order, the exchange rate will be evaluated on a calendar monthly basis. The exchange rate is subject to an upward or downward adjustment, provided that the exchange rate fluctuated at least plus or minus 5% during the preceding calendar month. Any adjustment upwards or downwards in the exchange rate shall require Contracting Officer (CO) or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) approval. The minimum exchange rate evaluation period shall be on a calendar monthly basis. However, this period may be extended by mutual agreement of the parties.

Facilities INL currently does not have adequate space available in the INL offices for all Offeror employees. INL has plans to increase the number of INL employees and also the number of Offeror personnel over the next few years. Currently, additional office space for approximately fifty (50) Offeror employees as well as a sever room and conference room is required at this time and expected to grow during option years. The Offeror shall be required to lease office space in support of INL on a cost reimbursable basis. If possible, office space in the same building as INL’s current offices should be secured. If offices space in the INL building is not available, the Offeror shall secure office space as close as possible to the INL offices, but in no case more than fifteen (15) minute walk from the INL offices.

The USG will reimburse the Offeror monthly for the actual cost of any lease. Invoices may include general and administrative expenses directly related to the lease.

Stipend

The USG will provide up to $2500 per month stipend for US Citizens (who are not residents of Mexico) that the Offeror deploys to Mexico for the task order. The stipend will not be paid for TDY persons, regardless of their country of citizenship, or to residents of Mexico. Employees that are not full time employees are not entitled to receive the stipend. Employees on TDY will be paid per diem in accordance with applicable per diem rates.

On initial arrival in Mexico, Offeror employees will be allowed per diem not to exceed 30 days, and then transition to the stipend.

Personnel who qualify for the stipend are:

· Deputy Program Manager.

· US Citizen, non-Mexico resident, full time employees.

The Offeror will only be reimbursed for actual costs of rent and utilities up to $2500 per month. Invoices must be supported by receipts.

Travel Home leave and rest and recuperation (R&R) travel are not authorized.

All travel shall be in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations and the base contract. Business Class Air Travel (C, Cn, D NC or other classes) shall not be authorized. First Class Air Travel (A, F, G, J, P, Z or other classes) shall not be authorized unless expressly approved in advance by the CO/COR. Seat selection fees are not authorized. Premium fees for things such as early boarding, extra room and etc. are not authorized.

Excess baggage charges will be limited to $200 when 1) deploying for duty and 2) returning to the US at the end of a tour of duty.

Travel itinerary change fees and charges will not be reimbursed unless there is a clear nexus to a legitimate government purpose and shall be approved in advance by the COR when possible. A statement shall accompany the Offeror’s invoice explaining any such charges.

Business Licenses and Permits

The Offeror shall comply with all Mexican business licenses, permit rules and regulations.

Visas and Visa Renewals:

The Offeror shall be responsible for ensuring that all non-Mexican personnel have appropriate visas prior to deployment, and shall be responsible for ensuring timely renewals of visas in-country. The USG will reimburse the Offeror for visas. The USG will not reimburse the Offeror for fines, late fees or extra travel required to obtain visas.

Local Market Procurement

The Offeror will be required to procure, on the local market, equipment or materials needed for routine operations on the task order or on an urgent basis. The Offeror may procure items necessary to operate the task order up to $3,000.00. For procurements greater than $3,000.00 and less than $15,000.00, the Offeror shall obtain COR approval in advance of the procurement. Procurements in excess of $15,000.00 require approval by the CO. All items procured on the local market and billed for under the task order shall become the property of the USG. The Offeror shall be responsible for payment of any local value added tax (VAT or IVA) and/or other taxes that the GOM may impose for local market purchases.