Signed SOL - Humanitarian Assistance Officer 720BHA22R00059.pdf

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

SOLICITATION NUMBER: 720BHA22R00059

ISSUANCE DATE: August 31, 2022 CLOSING DATE AND TIME: October 14, 2022, 12:00 P.M. Eastern Time

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

Dear Prospective Offerors:

The United States Government (USG), represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Office of Africa, the Office of Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean (ALAC), or the Office of the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe (MENAE) is seeking offers from qualified U.S. citizens to provide personal service as a Humanitarian Assistance Officer (HAO) under the United States Personal Services Contract (USPSC), as described in the solicitation.

Submittals must be in accordance with the attached information at the place and time specified. Offerors interested in applying for this position MUST submit the following materials:

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

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

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

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

Any experience that does not include dates (month/year), locations, and hours per week will not be counted towards meeting the solicitation requirements.

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

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

(e) U.S. Citizenship

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

Your resume must contain sufficient information to make a valid determination that you fully meet the experience requirements as stated in this solicitation for each grade level(s) for which you are applying.

Offerors must specify clearly in their offer materials whether they would like to be considered for the GS-9, GS-11, GS-12 or GS-13 level. Offerors who would like to be considered for multiple grade levels must submit separate offers specifying which grade level in the submission. Offerors will only be considered for the grade level specified in the submission. Offerors who do not specify the grade level will not be considered. Offerors who are unsure of which grade level they meet the minimum qualifications for should submit separate offers for multiple grade levels. This information must be clearly identified in your resume. Failure to provide information sufficient to determine your qualifications for the position will result in loss of full consideration.

2. USPSC Offeror form AID 309-2. Offerors are required to complete sections A through I. This form must be physically signed. Electronic signatures will not be accepted. AID 309-2 is available at http://www.usaid.gov/forms.

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3. Specialized Experience Requirement Verification. Offerors are required to complete the Specialized Experience Requirement Verification form in order to be considered. Please download, complete and submit with the application package: https://bhajobs.net/portal/application/process.aspx

NOTE REGARDING ENSURING ADEQUATE COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR

FEDERAL CONTRACTORS

The contractor will be required to show proof that the contractor is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 on or before the first date of onboarding, or submit an approved reasonable accommodation to the CO. If the contractor does not meet this requirement the contract may be terminated.

NOTE REGARDING UNIQUE ENTITY IDENTIFIER (UEI) NUMBER AND THE SYSTEM

FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT

All USPSCs with a place of performance in the United States are required to have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number and be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to receiving an award. You will be disqualified if you either fail to comply with this requirement or if your name appears on the excluded parties list. The selectee will be provided with guidance regarding this registration.

NOTE: As of March 28, 2018, all new SAM.gov entity registrations will now require a signed notarized letter identifying the authorized Entity administrator for the entity associated with the UEI number.

Additional information on the format of the notarized letter and where to submit can be found via the below Federal Service Desk link:

https://www.fsd.gov/gsafsd_sp

Instructions to obtain a UEI can be found via the SAM.gov

USAID will evaluate all offerors based on stated evaluation criteria. USAID encourages all individuals, including those from disadvantaged and under-represented groups to respond to the solicitation.

Offerors can expect to receive a confirmation email when offer materials have been received. Offerors should retain for their records copies of all enclosures which accompany their offers. Your complete resume must be emailed to:

OA, MENAE, ALAC Recruitment Team E-Mail Address: BHA.ALACRecruitment@usaid.gov Website: www.BHAjobs.net

Any questions on this solicitation may be directed to the OA, MENAE and ALAC Recruitment Team via the information provided above.

Sincerely, Sonja Stroud-Gooden Contracting Officer

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I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. SOLICITATION NO.: 720BHA22R00059

2. ISSUANCE DATE: August 31, 2022

3. CLOSING DATE AND TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS: October 14, 2022 12:00 P.M.

Eastern Time

4. POINT OF CONTACT: OA, MENAE, and ALAC Recruitment Team, BHA.ALACRecruitment@usaid.gov

5. POSITION TITLE: Humanitarian Assistance Officer (Multiple Positions)

6. MARKET VALUE: Depending on the qualifications of the offeror, this position can be filled at either the GS-9 ($61,947 - $80,532), GS-11 ($74,950 - $97,430), GS-12 ($89,834 - $116,788) or GS-13 ($106,823 - $138,868) equivalent level, including Washington, D.C. locality pay. Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value and will include Locality Pay for domestic USPSCs based on the location of the Official USAID Worksite, or the approved alternative worksite when remote work is authorized if approved for remote work.

Note: Offerors must specify in their offer materials whether they would like to be considered for the GS-9, GS-11, GS-12 or GS-13 level(s). Offerors will only be considered for the grade level(s) specified in the submission. Offerors who do not specify the grade level(s) will not be considered.

Offerors who are unsure of which grade level they meet the minimum qualifications for should submit separate offers for multiple grade levels.

Offerors who meet the minimum qualifications for a GS-9 will be considered for the GS-9 level positions. Offerors who meet the minimum qualifications for a GS-11 will be considered for the GS-11 level only. Offerors who meet the minimum qualifications for a GS-12 will be considered for the GS-12 level only. Offerors who meet the minimum qualifications for a GS-13 will be considered for the GS-13 level only.

Candidates selected at the GS-9 may have an opportunity for advancement to the GS-11 equivalent after at least two years at the GS-9 level, if the individual receives a recommendation from the supervisor for advancement along with an Exceeds Fully Successful performance evaluation.

Advancement to the GS-11 level is not guaranteed. Candidates selected at the GS-11 may have an opportunity for advancement to the GS-12 equivalent after at least two years at the GS-11 level, if the individual receives a recommendation from the supervisor for advancement along with an Exceeds Fully Successful performance evaluation. Advancement to the GS-12 level is not guaranteed. Candidates selected at the GS-12 may have an opportunity for advancement to the GS- 13 equivalent after at least two years at the GS-12 level, if the individual receives a recommendation from the supervisor for advancement along with an Exceeds Fully Successful performance evaluation. Advancement to the GS-13 level is not guaranteed.

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

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

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

7. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Five (5) years

8. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Washington, D.C.

9. ELIGIBLE OFFERORS: U.S. Citizens

10. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: Secret (A Top Secret or Compartmented level clearance may be required at a later stage depending on the assigned portfolio)

11. STATEMENT OF DUTIES

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) is the U.S. Government s lead for international disaster assistance, reaching tens of millions of people around the world each year with life-saving aid. BHA is responsible for planning, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating international humanitarian assistance in two conceptual areas: 1) Humanitarian Response during emergencies and 2) Early Recovery, Risk Reduction, and Resilience activities to address longer-term recovery after emergencies. You can learn more about BHA on our website

BHA comprises seven offices, including three Geographic Offices: the Office of Africa (OA), the Office of Middle East, North Africa, and Europe (MENAE), and the Office of Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean (ALAC). The Geographic Offices respond to humanitarian needs, build resilience, mitigate disasters, and help communities transition from crisis through grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts with non-governmental organizations (NGOs);

international organizations including United Nations (UN) agencies; and other partners.

OA consists of five (5) geographic divisions: East Africa; Central Africa; Sudans; West Africa; and Southern Africa.

MENAE consists of three (3) geographic divisions: Europe and North Africa; Middle East Arabian Peninsula and Iran; and Middle East and the Levant.

ALAC consists of three (3) geographic divisions: Latin America and the Caribbean; East Asia and the Pacific; and South and Central Asia

POSITION SUMMARY

The Humanitarian Assistance Officer (HAO) supports the work of the Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) and works closely with program, technical, and policy units in BHA/Washington and overseas to plan, implement, oversee, and analyze BHA humanitarian

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This p Office of Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean (ALAC), or the Office of the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe (MENAE). Each Office manages the programming done in those regions of the world. You will be placed on a regional team based on experience and BHA needs and will report to the Team Lead or Deputy Team Lead.

Your Uniqueness is Welcome Here!

It takes talented people with uni to having a workforce that reflects the global communities we serve. We strive to create an inclusive workplace, where everyone brings their authentic selves to work. We invite you to join us in providing humanitarian assistance to save lives and alleviate the suffering around the world.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

At the GS-9 equivalent level

Contextual Knowledge and Learning:

Monitor humanitarian context for assigned country/team, tracking emerging disasters and crises; changes in engagement with host country governments, partners, and other donors;

and opportunities for transitions to resilience programs.

Manage and Administer Emergency and/or Early Recovery, Risk Reduction, or Resilience-related Grants:

With support from senior team members, coordinate the entire award cycle with external partners, including UN agencies and NGOs.

Input award data, including proposals, feedback to partners, financial data, and program reports, into administrative and financial tracking systems.

Review grant applications for completeness, alignment with BHA funding priorities and technical guidance, and suitability to the country context.

Identify trends and challenges in award implementation.

Track and process all post-award management issues to ensure timely response to partner requests.

Ensure award administration complies with Agency and Bureau guidance (e.g. USAID

Automated Directives Systems (ADS), USAID policies, US Code of Federal Regulations, BHA Emergency Application Guidelines).

Participate in the award evaluation process.

Monitor awards for compliance with the terms of the contracts or grants and address irregularities according to USAID guidance.

Award Problem Solving:

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Working with senior team members, troubleshoot award processing and management issues using a variety of sources, including USAID and BHA policies and regulations.

Coordinate Portfolio Activities:

Maintain ongoing communication with partners to monitor implementation progress.

Provide time-sensitive updates or responses to requests for information on portfolio activities to the Deputy Team Lead or Team Lead.

Participate in program-related planning efforts, such as country strategies, budget development/planning, or scenario-based contingency planning.

Ensure filing systems are maintained and updated.

Occasionally travel to regions in the assigned portfolio to meet with partners and monitor award implementation.

Frequently used Written and Oral Communication:

Draft official USG communications related to requests for assistance for disaster response.

Use written and oral communication to coordinate within BHA and USAID, and with other

USG agencies, and external partners.

Regularly attend and participate in team, division, bureau and other USAID meetings, and meetings with external stakeholders.

Provide written or verbal program or award updates to stakeholders.

Provide written input on reports, award applications, disaster declarations, memos, and other pertinent documents.

Use Google Suite and Microsoft Office, as well as other USAID-specific systems.

Financial Management:

Initiate funding requests in USAID financial management software, track and manage award financial information, and provide financial information to various requestors as needed.

Attend Required Trainings:

This role requires mandatory training by USAID to meet federal and agency requirements.

Training for USAID and BHA systems is provided. HAOs must ensure all training and certifications remain current.

Responsibility and Decision-making:

Consults with senior team members, including Deputy Team Lead or Team Lead, for direction and priority setting.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

This position is expected to be able to routinely serve on disaster/humanitarian responses in Washington, DC, or in the disaster area. These can be Disaster Assistance Response Teams (DARTs) and/or Response Management Teams (RMTs). DARTs are deployed to the field in response to disasters and operate in the field, providing staff an opportunity to deploy overseas for an extended period of time (e.g. 6-8 weeks). RMTs are based in Washington, DC, and provide services to support DARTs, such as communications, planning, logistics, travel coordination, or other similar duties (depending on the RMT

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The PSC will be expected to obtain an Agreement Officer's Representative (AOR) or Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) certification. The AOR/COR oversees agreements and/or contracts. This includes but is not limited to reviewing invoices, approvals, program/project deliverables (i.e. work plans, annual reports, month status reports), travel requests, key personnel requests, financial/budget reports, contractor performance evaluations, and compliance. More information about the AOR/COR responsibilities and related requirements can be found in the COR designation letter and the AOR designation letter. In the event that this role requires an AOR/COR certification, mandatory training will be provided.

As needed, may serve on temporary detail within the Bureau. Duties performed while on directly related to the statement of duties provided.

As needed, sta committees. Training will be provided.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

At the GS-11 equivalent level

The GS-11 level includes all responsibilities in the GS-9 level (above), with the addition of:

Contextual Knowledge and Learning:

Assist in identifying issues, lessons learned, and opportunities for new programming across the humanitarian-resilience spectrum.

Review and monitor national and international disaster risk reduction, disaster management, and resilience strategies, plans, and programs in the area of responsibility.

Communicate and coordinate with BHA teams overseas to maintain current understanding of existing and impending humanitarian crises.

related Grants:

Review grant applications for alignment with BHA country strategies and technical requirements and for budget feasibility.

Ensure current programming aligns with BHA country strategies.

Coordinate review and feedback of partner program reports to make sure program objectives have been achieved and identify issues with partner performance.

Share trends in program progress with country team members, and Deputy Team Lead and

Team Lead, as appropriate.

Monitor and track risk mitigation plans and reports of diversion, waste, fraud, or abuse, including coordination across BHA and advising team members on required processes, as required.

Award Problem Solving:

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Develop fluency in USAID rules and regulations and award management processes to be able to propose or provide input to solutions to address award management issues.

Coordinating closely with BHA teams overseas, regularly analyze partner performance.

Frequently use Written and Oral Communication:

Represent BHA in meetings with implementing partners, other USAID Bureaus, the interagency, and external organizations to discuss program implementation and strategies.

Coordinate responses to requests for assistance to respond to disasters, including drafting official USG communications and leading coordination meetings.

Provide written and o area of responsibility for internal and external audiences. This may include briefing papers, memoranda, talking points, formal presentations, and informal briefings.

Make recommendations in support of strategic decisions about financial and budgetary factors in programming.

Under direction of a supervisor, perform with a moderate level of independent judgment, discretion, and personal responsibility.

Provide input on planning, designing, and carrying out projects and programs.

Provide input on the development of procedures and processes for the assigned team; may provide input into Office and BHA procedures.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

At the GS-12 equivalent level

The GS-12 level includes everything in the GS-11 level (above), with the addition of:

Contextual Knowledge and Learning

Serve as a primary point of contact/specialist in the area of responsibility for BHA team leadership.

related Grants and/or Contracts:

In close coordination with BHA teams overseas, ensure a timely and appropriate response to the requests for BHA assistance to respond to disasters and crises. This includes reviewing USAID Mission and U.S. Embassy recommendations for assistance and providing guidance on resources and strategies to respond to the disaster.

Research or provide input into solutions to address award management problems.

Will serve as AOR for BHA grants and, with the support of the Team Lead, may serve as

COR for contracts, reviewing, and coordinating approvals for contract staffing, work plans, deliverables, and financial management.

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Participate actively in the development of programmatic strategies for disaster responses and disaster risk reduction efforts, providing analysis and recommendations for needs prioritization and award mechanism options.

Ensure implications of policy decisions at BHA, USAID, and interagency levels on the portfolio are understood by country or regional team leadership.

Frequently use Written and Oral Communication:

external partners, as assigned by the Team Leader.

With guidance from the Team Leader, lead bureau-wide humanitarian coordination meetings.

May review written communications from team members to ensure documents are grammatically correct, error-free, and in-line with BHA, USAID, and USG policy.

Participate in and make recommendations about strategic decisions involving financial and budgetary issues.

Share award management expertise with junior team members, through mentorship, training, and problem-solving support.

Provide significant input or take ownership of team planning initiatives (strategy development, work planning, etc).

Under the general direction of the supervisor, perform with a moderately high level of independent judgment, discretion, and personal responsibility.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

At the GS-13 equivalent level

The GS-13 level includes everything in the GS-12 level (above), with the addition of:

Contextual Knowledge and Learning:

Maintain an in-depth understanding of the political and humanitarian interests of USG and other stakeholders specific to the country or region of responsibility.

Prepare regular strategic and analytical reports on current or anticipated emergencies and disaster preparedness efforts.

Serve as a resource for BHA and other senior officials for program-related planning efforts to include event and scenario-based contingency planning.

related Grants and/or Contracts:

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In coordination with BHA teams overseas, work with implementing partners on concept application guidelines.

Coordinate Portfolio Activities:

Provide support to the overseas country or regional team on program monitoring, assessments, and strategy development.

Independently manage BHA/Washington engagement and coordination with BHA overseas staff in regional or country strategy development process.

Monitor program funding and implementation against established strategies, analyze trends, and advise the Team Leader of recommendations.

Influence programmatic policy in the area of responsibility, drawing upon expertise in humanitarian programming and principles and understanding of portfolio strategies.

Identify overarching trends and programming issues and propose new methodologies, processes, or solutions, in coordination with other BHA offices, as necessary.

-based BHA staff, other BHA colleagues, USAID bureaus, and other humanitarian stakeholders.

Frequently use Written and Oral Communication:

Independently represent BHA interests in a wide range of senior-level gatherings across USAID, as well as at the desk officer level within the USG interagency.

Develop and review communications to ensure they are consistently error-free, professional, and comprehensive.

Make strategic decisions about financial and budgetary factors in programming.

Lead projects and team activities, and provide mentorship, guidance, and training to other guidelines across the area of responsibility, drawing on expertise across different types of awards/portfolios.

Develop procedures and processes for the core team; provide input into Office and BHA procedures.

Serve as acting Deputy Team Lead or Team Lead in the absence of the permanent Team Lead.

SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIP:

The USPSC will take direction from and report to the Team Leader for the assigned region of responsibility or his/her designee.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:

For positions GS-9 and GS-11: The supervisor sets overall objectives and resources available and works with the USPSC to develop deadlines, work to be done, and methodology. The USPSC is

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For GS-12 and GS-13: The supervisor sets overall objectives and resources available. The USPSC consults with the supervisor to develop deadlines, projects, and work to be done. The USPSC is responsible for planning and carrying out assignments. The USPSC is responsible for planning approaches or methodology to be used in carrying out assignments.

12. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is generally sedentary and does not pose undue physical demands. During deployment on DARTs (if required), and during site visits, there may be some additional physical exertion including long periods of standing, walking over rough terrain, or carrying of moderately heavy items (less than 50 pounds).

13. WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position largely works in a typical office environment which often requires extensive periods working at a desk and on a computer.

This position may require work in crisis-affected areas, which would entail occasional exposure to dangerous environments, such as those amidst conflict or natural disasters.

This position is based in Washington, DC and will have optional telework flexibilities as prescribed by the supervisor. More information can be found in ADS 405 Telework

If deployed working on a disaster assistance response team (DART), the work may additionally involve special safety and/or security precautions, wearing of protective equipment, and exposure to severe weather conditions. Mandatory training will be provided.

14. START DATE: Immediately, once necessary clearances are obtained.

II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

Applicants must demonstrate the factors outlined below within their resume, as they are evaluated solely by the information provided there.

At the GS-9 level:

General Experience Requirements:

A High School Diploma or its equivalent with at least five (5) years of experience in any combination of the following: providing administrative support, data entry/management, or facilitating grant management processes; or of the following: providing administrative support, data entry/management, or facilitating grant management processes; or

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A Master's degree in any discipline can be substituted for all five (5) years of required experience.

Specialized Experience Requirements:

Experience working or volunteering in government, non-governmental or private voluntary organizations (NGOs or PVOs), nonprofit or charity organizations, or research or policy institutions.

At the GS-11 level:

General Experience Requirements:

A High School Diploma or its equivalent with at least eight (8) years of experience in any combination of the following: administrative support, international policy research or analysis, humanitarian or development assistance, or portfolio management (including, but not limited to, grant or award administration, determining budget levels, budget oversight, or monitoring and evaluating programs); or of the following: administrative support, international policy research or analysis, humanitarian or development assistance, or portfolio management (including, but not limited to, grant or award administration, determining budget levels, budget oversight, or monitoring and evaluating programs); or

A Master's degree in any discipline with two (2) years of experience in any combination of the following: administrative support, international policy research or analysis, humanitarian or development assistance, or portfolio management (including, but not limited to, grant or award administration, determining budget levels, budget oversight, or monitoring and evaluating programs)

Specialized Experience Requirements:

Experience supporting grant management (proposal development, budget development or management, grant administration or implementation, monitoring or evaluation) in a humanitarian or development context.

At the GS-12 level:

General Experience Requirements:

A High School Diploma or its equivalent with at least nine (9) years of experience in any combination of the following: administrative management, international policy research or analysis, humanitarian or development assistance, or portfolio management (including proposal development, grant or award administration, determining budget levels, budget oversight, or monitoring and evaluating programs); or of the following: administrative management, international policy research or analysis, humanitarian or development assistance, or portfolio management (including proposal development, grant or award administration, determining budget levels, budget oversight, or monitoring and evaluating programs); or

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A Master's in any discipline with three (3) years of experience in any combination of the following: administrative management, international policy research or analysis, humanitarian or development assistance, or portfolio management (including proposal development, grant or award administration, determining budget levels, budget oversight, or monitoring and evaluating programs).

Specialized Experience Requirements Responsible for managing humanitarian or development assistance awards or grants.

Field experience in international humanitarian assistance.

At the GS-13 level:

General Experience Requirements:

A High School Diploma or its equivalent with at least ten (10) years of experience in any combination of the following: administrative management, international policy research or analysis, humanitarian or development assistance, or portfolio management (including, but not limited to, managing grants or awards, selecting programs for funding, determining budget levels, or developing program strategies); or of the following: administrative management, international policy research or analysis, humanitarian or development assistance, or portfolio management (including, but not limited to, managing grants or awards, selecting programs for funding, determining budget levels, or developing program strategies); or

A Master's in any discipline with four (4) years of experience in any combination of the following: administrative management, international policy research or analysis, humanitarian or development assistance, or portfolio management (including, but not limited to, managing grants or awards, selecting programs for funding, determining budget levels, or developing program strategies).

Specialized Experience Requirements Responsible for managing humanitarian or development assistance awards or grants.

Field experience in international humanitarian assistance.

Experience in leading trainings, delivering presentations, or representing an organization in meetings.

III. EVALUATION AND SELECTION FACTORS

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

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SELECTION FACTORS

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

U.S. Citizenship.

Complete resume submitted. See the cover page for resume requirements. Experience that cannot be quantified will not be counted towards meeting the solicitation requirements.

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

This form must be physically signed. Electronic signatures will not be accepted.

Completion of the Specialized Experience Requirement Verification Form Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret up to Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented

Information level clearance as provided by USAID.

Ability to obtain a Department of State medical clearance and maintain it throughout the life of the contract. More information on medical clearance classifications can be found in 16 FAM 211.2 Clearance Classifications or the Department of State webpage on medical clearance.

Proof of COVID vaccination.

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

Satisfactory verification of academic credentials.

Language: Working level of English.

OFFEROR RATING SYSTEM

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

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

Education and Experience Required years of experience and education

Pass or Fail

Specialized Experience Experience in required specialized skills, industry knowledge to complete the duties/tasks

30 points

Written Assessment Verification of ability to communicate error-free in writing

10 points

Offeror Interview Validation of required skills and knowledge for suitability for the position.

50 points

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Professional Reference Checks Written confirmation of current or previous professional colleagues or supervisor.

10 points

Total Possible Points: 100

Offerors are required to complete the Specialized Experience Requirement Verification form in order to be considered. Please download, complete, and submit the application package.

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

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

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

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

IV. SUBMITTING AN OFFER

Offers must be received by the closing date and time at the address specified in the cover letter.

Qualified individuals are required to submit:

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

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

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

(b) Paid and non-paid experience, job title, location(s), dates held (month/year), and hours worked per week for each position. Dates (month/year) and locations for all field experience must also be detailed. Any experience that does not include dates (month/year), locations, and hours per week will not be counted towards meeting the solicitation requirements.

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

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

(e) U.S. Citizenship

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

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

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

This form must be physically signed. Electronic signatures will not be accepted. AID 309-2 is available at http://www.usaid.gov/forms.

3. Specialized Experience Requirement Verification. Offerors are required to complete the Specialized Experience Requirement Verification form in order to be considered. Please download, complete and submit with the application package.

https://bhajobs.net/portal/application/process.aspx

Additional documents submitted will not be accepted.

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

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

DOCUMENT SUBMITTALS

Via email: BHA.ALACRecruitment@usaid.gov

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

NOTE: If the full medical clearance package is not submitted within two months after offer

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the offer may be rescinded.

NOTE REGARDING GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS FOR THIS SOLICITATION

This solicitation in no way obligates USAID to award a PSC contract, nor does it commit USAID to pay any cost incurred in the preparation and submission of the offer.

NOTE REGARDING ADEQUATE SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR FEDERAL

CONTRACTORS

Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, dated September 9, 2021 (published in the Federal Register on September 14, 2021, 86 FR 50985). (c) Personal Services Contracts with individuals. As a matter of policy, the contractor must co guidance applicable to direct-hire federal employees.

NOTE REGARDING UNIQUE ENTITY IDENTIFIER (UEI) NUMBERS AND THE

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT

All USPSCs with a place of performance in the United States are required to have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number and be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to receiving an offer. You will be disqualified if you either fail to comply with this requirement or if your name appears on the excluded parties list. The selectee will be provided with guidance regarding this registration.

NOTE: Registration for a UEI number is FREE.

For general information about UEI Numbers, please refer to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clause 52.204-6, Unique Entity Identifier at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part- 52#FAR_52_204 and FAR 52.204-6, System for Award Management at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204 or www.sam.gov.

V. LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS PRIOR TO AWARD

The CO will provide instructions about how to complete and submit the following forms after an offeror is selected for the contract award.

Forms outlined below can be found at:

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

1. Resume.

2. USPSC Offeror Form (AID 309-2).

3. Specialized Experience Requirement Verification Form

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

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

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

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

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

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** Forms 4 through 8 shall be completed ONLY upon the advice of the Contracting Officer that an offeror is the successful candidate for the job.

VI. BENEFITS AND ALLOWANCES

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

1. BENEFITS:

(a) Employer's FICA Contribution

(b) Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance

(c) Pay Comparability Adjustment

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

(e) Eligibility for Worker's Compensation

(f) Annual and Sick Leave

2. ALLOWANCES

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

(a) Temporary Lodging Allowance (Section 120).

(b) Living Quarters Allowance (Section 130).

(c) Post Allowance (Section 220).

(d) Supplemental Post Allowance (Section 230).

(e) Separate Maintenance Allowance (Section 260).

(f) Education Allowance (Section 270).

(g) Education Travel (Section 280).

(h) Post Differential (Chapter 500).

(i) Payments during Evacuation/Authorized Departure (Section 600), and

(j) Danger Pay (Section 650).

VII. TAXES

USPSCs are required to pay Federal income taxes, FICA, Medicare and applicable State Income taxes.

VIII. USAID REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND CONTRACT CLAUSES PERTAINING

TO PSCs

USAID regulations and policies governing USPSC awards are available at these sources:

1. USAID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR), Appendix D, USAID Contracts with a contract clause available at https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1868/aidar_0.pdf.

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ADS 309 Personal Services Contracts can be found at:

https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1868/309.pdf

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

Five Year Table Humanitarian Assistance Officer (720BHA22R00059)

ITEM NO

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES (DESCRIPTION)

(B)

QUANTIT

Y (C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT

PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

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

- Award Type: Cost

- Product Service Code: 497

- Accounting Info: [Insert from Phoenix]

1 LOT $ ___ $___

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

- Award Type: Cost

- Product Service Code: 497

- Accounting Info: [Insert from Phoenix]

1 LOT $ ___ $___

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

- Award Type: Cost

- Product Service Code: 497

- Accounting Info: [Insert from Phoenix]

1 LOT $ ___ $___

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

- Award Type: Cost

- Product Service Code: 497

- Accounting Info: [Insert from Phoenix]

1 LOT $ ___ $___

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

- Award Type: Cost

- Product Service Code: 497

- Accounting Info: [Insert from Phoenix]

1 LOT $ ___ $___

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.

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

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

AAPD 18-02 Revised - Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) Services AAPD No. 18-02 is hereby incorporated as Attachment 3 to the solicitation.

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

FAR 52.223-99 Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors FAR Clause 52.223-99 is hereby incorporated as Attachment 5 to the solicitation.

4. Ethical Conduct. By the acceptance of a USAID personal services contract as an individual, the contractor will be acknowledging Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch, in accordance with General Provision 2 and 5 CFR 2635. See https://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/OGE%20Regulations.

ALL QUALIFIED OFFERORS WILL BE CONSIDERED REGARDLESS OF AGE, RACE,

COLOR, SEX, CREED, NATIONAL ORIGIN, LAWFUL POLITICAL AFFILIATION, NON-

DISQUALIFYING DISABILITY, MARITAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION,

AFFILIATION WITH AN EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION, OR OTHER NON-MERIT

FACTOR.

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ATTACHMENT 1

2006)

MEDICAL EXPENSE PAYMENT RESPONSIBILITY (OCTOBER 2006)

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

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

The contractor and each eligible family member are strongly encouraged to obtain health insurance that covers this assignment. Nothing in this provision supersedes or contradicts any other term or provision in this contract that pertains to insurance or medical costs, except that section (e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the event of a medical emergency, when time does not permit consultation, the Mission Director may issue a Travel Authorization Form or Medical Services Authorization Form DS-3067, 22 | Page provided that the FSMP or Post Medical Advisor (PMA) is notified as soon as possible following such an issuance. The contractor must promptly file a claim with his or her medevac insurance provider and repay to USAID any amount the medevac insurer pays for medical travel, up to the amount USAID paid under this section. The contractor must repay USAID for medical costs paid by the medevac insurer in accordance with sections (f) and (g) below. In order for medical travel to be an allowable cost under General Provision 10, the contractor must provide USAID written evidence that medevac insurance does not cover these medical travel costs.

(f) If the contractor or eligible family member is not covered by primary health insurance, the contractor is the primary payer for the total amount of medical costs incurred. In the event of a medical emergency, the Medical and Health Program may authorize issuance of Form DS-3067, Authorization for Medical Services for Employees and/or Dependents, to secure admission to a hospital located abroad for the uninsured contractor or dependent. In that case, the contractor will be required to reimburse USAID in full for funds advanced by USAID pursuant to the issuance of the authorization. The contractor may reimburse USAID directly or USAID may offset the cost other contract the individual has with the U.S. Government, or through any other available debt collection mechanism.

(g) When USAID pays medical expenses (e.g., pursuant to Form DS-3067, Authorization for Medical Services for Employees and/or Dependents), repayment must be made to USAID either by insurance payment or directly by the contractor, except for the amount of such expenses USAID is obligated to pay under this provision.