Sol_72052023R00003_DeputyMigrationManager - Signed.pdf

SOLICITATION NUMBER: 72052023R00003

ISSUANCE DATE: January 18, 2023

CLOSING DATE AND TIME: February 17, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. (Guatemala Time)

SUBJECT: Solicitation for U.S. Personal Service Contractor (USPSC) Resident Hire for Deputy Migration Manager (GS-13)

Dear Prospective Offerors:

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

Offers must be in accordance with Attachment 1, Sections I through V of this solicitation.

Incomplete or unsigned offers will not be considered. Offerors should retain copies of all Offer materials for their records.

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

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

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

Sincerely, Guadalupe Ramirez Contracting Officer

U.S. Agency for International Development USAID Building, Tel: 502- 2422-4000

Carretera El Salvador Guatemala City, Guatemala Website: www.usaid.gov

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. SOLICITATION NO.: 72052023R00003

2. ISSUANCE DATE: January 18, 2023

3. CLOSING DATE/TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS: February 17, 2023, at 5:00 p.m.

(Guatemala Time)

4. POINT OF CONTACT: Coy Lindsay, email at clindsay@usaid.gov.

5. POSITION TITLE: Deputy Migration Manager (GS-13)

6. MARKET VALUE: $81,216.00 - $105,579.00 equivalent to GS-13

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 if approved for remote work. USPSCs performing overseas are not entitled to Locality Pay.

7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Guatemala City, Guatemala with possible travel as stated in the Statement of Duties. Overseas USPSCs may be authorized to telework or remote work only from a location within the country of performance, in accordance with Mission policy. Telework or remote work from outside the country of performance may only be authorized in certain situations in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract.

8. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Three years, estimated to start on/around April 23, 2023.

Based on Agency need, the Contracting Officer may exercise (two) additional option period(s) for (one year period) for the date(s) estimated as follows:

Base Period: 7/23/2023 – 7/22/2024 Option Period 1: 7/23/2024 – 7/22/2025 Option Period 2: 7/23/2025 – 7/22/2026 Option Period 3 7/23/2026 – 7/22/2027 Option Period 4 7/23/2027 – 7/22/2028

9. ELIGIBLE OFFERORS: U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents residing in Guatemala who are eligible to work in Guatemala. This includes Eligible Family Members (EFMs) within the United States Embassy Community.

● Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident (“green card holder”);

● U.S. resident alien means a non-U.S. citizen lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States;

● Submit a complete application as outlined in the solicitation section

● Be able to obtain facility access authorization;

● Be able to obtain a Department of State medical clearance;

● Be willing to travel to work sites and other offices as/when requested;

● Employment is subject to funds availability and all the required approvals obtained

● The ability to obtain the security background investigation, medical clearance, temporary/permanent Guatemala residency and legal permission to work in Guatemala, within a reasonable amount of time is required for the position.

10. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: Facility Access. The final selected candidates must obtain both the appropriate security and medical clearances within a reasonable period. If such clearances are not obtained within a reasonable time or negative suitability issues are involved, any offer made may be rescinded.

11. STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Guatemala has a long history of regular and irregular migration to the United States, Canada and Mexico due to political violence and instability, lack of economic opportunities, human rights abuses and inequalities, climate change and natural disasters, among other factors. Guatemala is a country of origin, transit and return for thousands of migrants each year. Between 2015 and 2020, more than 500,000 migrants were involuntarily returned to Guatemala from the United States and Mexico. In surveys in 2017 and 2019, one out of every four Guatemalans reported an intention to migrate. Irregular cross-border movements are both dangerous and expensive, and those who take this path are at higher risk of becoming victims of human trafficking, sexual exploitation and other forms of exploitation and mistreatment. In a recent analysis by the organization SwissContacts, the authors reported that among those who attempt the dangerous and costly trek north, nearly 75 percent are unsuccessful and are either returned to Guatemala, remain uprooted in Mexico, or perish in the attempt.

The high-stakes decision to migrate irregularly is often a product of multiple factors and the interplay between these. Guatemalans report the lack of economic opportunities (77%) as the top factor behind their intention to migrate, followed by violence (9%) and family reasons / reunification (8%). Cross-data analysis reveals additional variables that correlate with irregular migration, such as crime victimization and food insecurity. Individuals who have experienced a form of extortion or bribery have a much higher intention to irregularly migrate than those who haven’t. Other causes may be obscured by the common reference to economic motives insofar as layered vulnerabilities build into a desperate economic situation.

To address these challenges, USAID Guatemala has a broad range of bilateral, regional and Washington-based interventions and strategies. Projects and policies include 1) The Root Causes Project, an agile program built on the foundation of small grant activities implemented at the hyperlocal level that will identify and address the root causes of irregular migration 2) The regional Integrated Responses on Migration Project, promoting the dignified return and sustainable reintegration of returned migrants 3) A protection and prevention program supporting Trafficking in Persons (TIP) victims and unaccompanied migrant children (UAC) 4) Research and national surveys measuring citizen perceptions on migration and key socio economic issues and 5) A series of USAID and US Government policies and strategies, including the Root Causes Strategy, the Collaborative Migration Management Strategy (CMMS), the Central America Regional Security Initiative (CARSI), the Indigenous People’s Engagement Strategy, the localization of aid priority and others.

More specifically, the Root Causes Project will adopt two complementary strategies. First, the Project will develop a robust research and analysis capability to strengthen evidence on root causes of irregular migration in Guatemala – as these impact on specific populations – and that will inform the design of effective interventions and continuous adaptation throughout the project lifecycle. Second, the Project will create an agile grants mechanism to support local partners to address identified drivers of irregular migration. USAID and IOM expect that root causes and responsive interventions will largely fall within three domains: (1) Economic prosperity, equality and stability; (2) Governance and quality of life; and (3) Citizen security, rights and reconciliation. That said, the Project retains flexibility to implement grants in other areas, based on new evidence and situational dynamics. All grant activities will either build upon or otherwise be coordinated with any existing or planned USAID intervention already addressing one or more of these strategic domains.

One of the primary duties of the Deputy Migration Manager will be to support the USAID Migration Manager with reviewing, commenting on, approving and conducting impact analyses on these small grants.

The Deputy Migration Manager’s principal responsibility will be to support the Migration Manager and the development, oversight and management of the Root Causes Project. The incumbent will serve in a de facto operational management capacity in support of the Migration Manager, and will be called upon to represent USAID’s mission and programs to senior-level government officials, in-country visitors, senior officials from other international organizations, bilateral donors and local government officials. The Deputy Migration Manager will be considered the direct counterpart of the Deputy Chief of Party from USAID’s partner in the Root Causes project for day to day coordination of operations. This position requires excellent managerial (project and personnel) and communication skills, an ability to perform in a complex and highly-sensitive political environment, experience in policy formulation and negotiation, an understanding of grantee and USAID relationships, and a strong interest in assisting Guatemalans. Since work may require continued changes in program direction and implementation, including frequent coordination, the individual will be someone who is highly flexible and willing to work under conditions of ongoing change.

The Deputy is expected to serve in an operations manager capacity, supporting the Migration Manager with analysis of the program's geographic scope and making recommendations on how to adapt this based on lessons learned from small project grant assistance.

Given the complementary nature of USAID/DGO migration and human mobility programming, the secondary responsibility of the Deputy is to support the implementation of other migration projects directed towards returned migrants, TIP victims, unaccompanied minors and nationwide surveys and research products. The Deputy will seek coordination opportunities across projects to maximize results and optimize the use of resources.

Duties and Responsibilities of the position:

USAID Guatemala’s Democracy and Governance Office (DGO) is seeking a highly motivated, highly qualified individual to support migration and human mobility programming under DGO to address the root causes of irregular migration in Guatemala. Activities include bilateral, regional and Washington-based programs supporting the most important objectives of U.S. foreign policy to reduce the rates of irregular migration from Guatemala. Interventions support 1) prospective migrants and vulnerable populations, including youth, women and indigenous groups 2) returned migrants 2) TIP victims and unaccompanied migrant children 4) the development of national surveys measuring key migration and human mobility issues. DGO works throughout Guatemala to promote stability, peace, and democracy by catalyzing local initiatives through adaptive and agile programming.

The Root Causes of Migration Strategy, directed by the President in Executive Order 14010, focuses on efforts to improve the underlying causes that push Central Americans to migrate irregularly. This strategy is intended to complement the Collaborative Migration Management Strategy, which focuses on regional efforts to manage migration flows. It lays out a framework to use American policy, resources, and diplomacy to target the most acute sources of instability in Central America; empower and support those in the region that have demonstrated the political will and capacity to undertake what is required to foster positive change in their countries; reduce the power of corrupt and criminal actors; promote growth of decent work and improved social indicators; and build the resilience of Central American societies so they can better confront emergencies using their own resources.

On September 24, 2021, USAID and IOM signed an agreement for the Addressing the Root Causes of Irregular Migration Project. The project’s main objective is to contribute to reducing irregular migration by connecting Guatemalans to opportunities to achieve prosperous, secure, and dignified lives in their communities. The project was the result of a co-design process between IOM and USAID that began in April 2021. The project advances the implementation of the U.S. Government’s Root Causes Strategy and USAID’s Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS). Accordingly, the project incorporates an agile grants mechanism to support local partners to address identified drivers of irregular migration within three domains (1) Economic prosperity, equality and stability; (2) Governance and quality of life; and (3) Citizen security, rights and reconciliation. The project’s interventions are backed by a robust research and analysis unit to inform activity design; support monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL); and ensure an evidence-based approach. In February 2022, USAID signed an agreement with Guatemalan NGO El Refugio de la Niñez. The project supports the protection of TIP victims and UAC. At the regional level, USAID supports returned migrants’ reception and reintegration to mitigate repeat irregular migration. Based in Washington, USAID Guatemala also implements nationwide surveys that measure citizens’ migration intentions.

The work of the Deputy Migration Manager requires teamwork, the exercise of discretion, judgment, and personal responsibility. As a member of a highly operational office, the incumbent is willing and able to perform a wide range of technical and administrative functions to help ensure programmatic success. The incumbent has a high level of integrity and attention to detail to ensure the use of USAID systems and procedures to maintain effective and efficient management of funds, programming, and monitoring and evaluation. The incumbent is highly flexible and willing to work under conditions of ongoing change, and remains professional and respectful of colleagues and authority in a diverse workforce. She or he places a premium on the building of positive relationships with his or her respective team within the USAID Mission, and with key stakeholders both in and outside of USAID. The incumbent is able to prioritize and complete tasks without follow-up by the supervisor, while also filling in gaps as needed to ensure the responsiveness of the team. The Deputy Migration Manager is a strategic thinker, articulates innovative ideas, presents solutions, and is a positive role model for colleagues both in and outside of USAID Guatemala. She or he is able to communicate effectively and succinctly to demonstrate the project’s goals and accomplishments to a broad variety of audiences. Given the broad nature of USG responses to migration in Guatemala and the region, the incumbent coordinates with other USG agencies in Guatemala, including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE), the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) and key

Embassy sections, including the political and economic section, the public affairs section and INL. Also importantly the incumbent coordinates with other USAID programs, including the Office for Transition Initiatives (OTI) at the bilateral level and the Regional Central America and Mexico (ECAM) Office based in El Salvador.

Under the direct technical supervision of the DGO Migration Manager or his/her designee, the Deputy Migration Manager will perform the following duties:

• Represent the Migration Team’s interests during meetings with USAID Mission personnel, U.S.

Embassy staff, host-country government officials, international organizations, indigenous and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs), international donors, and others interested in DCHA/OTI activities;

• Provide continued guidance on the identification and development of projects that meet the Root Causes Program’s funding criteria, further DGO’s programmatic objectives key USAID and USG policies and strategies and complement other projects and programs implemented by other USAID Guatemala offices, U.S. Government agencies and donor organizations;

• As requested by embassies or USAID Missions, provide support for the design and execution of programs that follow the Root Causes quick-impact programming model and funding requirements from the Central America Regional Security Initiative (CARSI). Support to embassy and USAID Mission may include attendance and/or facilitation of program management processes for follow-on programming including rolling assessments, strategy review sessions, program performance reviews, monitoring and evaluation efforts, and management reviews;

• Evaluate proposals and grant concepts and work with diverse groups, many of which have not previously had international funding;

• Provide guidance on the implementation of grants with innovative development approaches, including the piloting of cash-based interventions, the empowerment of organizations, minor infrastructure projects, capacity building approaches for civil society organizations, partnerships with the private sector and the inclusion of women, youth, and other vulnerable populations into programming.

• Support the Root Causes Project’s Research and Information Unit, by proposing research ideas to measure and showcase the project’s successes and ongoing adaptations to challenges.

• Contribute to regular reporting related to USAID priorities, including inputs for the Root Causes Strategy, the advancement of the Indigenous People’s Engagement Strategy, coordination with the private sector and the localization of aid priority.

• Participate and contribute to key coordination mechanisms at the national and regional levels, including migration working groups, communities of practice, and Washington-based groups to improve data collection, monitoring and evaluation and learning for migration programming

• Assist the Migration Project Manager in monitoring the performance of the Root Causes implementing partners in the implementation of USAID-financed activities designed to achieve the activity’s strategic objectives;

• Support high-level visits and travel to monitor and assess political conditions, implementing partner operational platforms, meet with potential grantees, host government and other program counterparts, and develop activity ideas;

• Take the lead on collecting information and drafting/editing regular reporting products and other communication tools;

• When required, assume higher representational responsibilities, potentially serving as Acting Migration Project Manager in his/her absence;

• Support the implementation of broader DGO migration and human mobility programming, including projects serving returned migrants, TIP victims, UAC and research efforts.

• Identify synergies and coordination opportunities across DGO, USAID technical offices, USG interagency programs

• Perform a wide range of administrative functions including budget preparation, financial management, records management, and travel assistance, to help ensure programmatic success;

• Coordinate with the Migration Project Manager to develop an exit strategy that ensures reasonable time to transition from Root Causes activities to follow-on USAID or other donor programs;

• Communicate regularly and share program information with other USAID project managers, the U.S. Embassy, bilateral donors, United Nations organizations, international organizations, and indigenous and international NGOs to ensure visibility and synergy of USAID activities;

• Support the Migration Project Manager to ensure the use of USAID systems and procedures to maintain effective and efficient management of funds, programming, and monitoring and evaluation;

• When required, report to the Migration Project Manager and DGO Leadership on the status of:

1) grant development and implementation, 2) implementer performance, 3) staff support needs and morale, 4) communication and coordination issues among USAID offices with other U.S.

Government entities, 5) security concerns, 6) relations with local partners including local, state and national government representatives, 7) the management of the project’s database and 8) other pertinent information required to achieve The Root Causes program objectives;

• Assist the Senior Migration Manager supporting the Root Causes program, the Regional Integrated Responses on Migration Project, the Protection of Trafficking in Persons (TIP) victims and Unaccompanied Migrant Children (UAC)Project and the LAPOP Survey.

Degree of responsibility for decision-making assigned to the position:

The incumbent will receive direction from the FSN-12 USAID Project Management Specialist – Senior Mission Migration Manager or his/her delegate. There will be duties that are delegated to the incumbent to make decisions on. The incumbent will have some direct or shared working-level contacts within the Mission, Embassy, and with contractors/grantees, IPs, other donors, and host-government officials. They will be responsible for managing those contacts.

The incumbent will also be required to fulfill the responsibilities of their supervisor in their absence (no direct supervision will be exercised over FSNs).

Level of complexity of work assignments:

The migration portfolio is complex with multiple programs and various shared equities within USAID, the embassy and the GOG. Policy from the White House and USAID is fluid and at a rapid pace requiring the team to be on call often and ready to provide information and reporting or act swiftly to implement changes. This position is not routine and will require the ability to adapt to the ever-changing complexity of what is the USG’s migration policy.

Knowledge level required:

The incumbent must have thorough, in-depth, professional-level knowledge of areas related to migration, human mobility, displacement, community development or project management. The Project Manager must have working knowledge of USG legislation, policy, and practice relating to international development. She/he must have a strong understanding of USAID programming policies, regulations, procedures, and documentation, and of the objectives, methodology, and status of assigned activities.

Supervisory Controls:

The FSN-12 USAID Project Management Specialist - Senior Mission Migration Manager or his/her delegate will provide administrative direction with defined assignments, deadlines and results. The incumbent will be responsible for planning, developing timeline, projects and work to carry out assignments, resolving most conflicts, coordinating with others, and interpreting policy in terms of established objectives. The completed work will be presented to the supervisor for his acceptance, without making major changes.

Guidelines: The principal guidance the incumbent will use will come from the two activity agreements for migration combined with the Root Causes Strategy and make sure the work under these activities is adhering to both. The incumbent will also reference the ADS, FAR, Acquisition and Assistance, and ethics information available for AORs/CORs, Project Agreements, Contracts, Grants, Regulation 216, Country Plan, and USAID policy statements.

Complexity of the work environment or its potential effect on the position’s responsibilities:

As a part of a multicultural team which requires high communication and strong teamwork skills, the incumbent supports what is a fast-paced technical area. The incumbent will have to have a strong understanding of the activities and what they are and are not able to work on as it applies for US Foreign Policy for migration. This understanding will need to be applied often with the interagency, DC, and the GOG in what are usually high priority unplanned events such as migrant caravans, returnee surges, or quick changes in US migration policy.

Scope and effect of the work performed: The incumbent will help to achieve USAID/Guatemala’s and the Root Causes Strategy (RCS) goals to mitigate irregular migration.

More specifically, he/she will support the management of Addressing the Root Causes of Irregular Migration Project and other DGO migration and human mobility programming. These activities are intended to benefit thousands of Guatemalans (adults, youth, women and indigenous people) impacting positively their lives in Guatemala and therefore reduce migration. The incumbent will also support the heavy volume of reporting and performance tracking that the migration portfolio demands.

Level and purpose of contacts: The manager has a full range of contacts within the Mission, at all levels, and maintains contact with IPs implementing USAID-funded programs/projects/activities in the sector. Within the Embassy, contacts are with counterpart staff, and with senior staff as needed. Cooperating country government, local, and other, contacts vary widely with the type of activity being implemented and may be at any level. In addition, the manager provides technical assistance and guidance on best practices to USG staff, and cooperating country governments and partners.

The manager will need to justify, defend, negotiate, or settle matters involving the disconnect of GOG reluctance to work on irregular migration and pushing USG migration policy to return illegal migrants and stop future illegal migration. This will happen with direct discussion to then work with GOG actively participating in high level ministry meetings to implement policy often directly from the White House with Guatemalan counterparts. The persons contacted have different objectives or at least do not align with USG policy. There are many viewpoints from the law enforcement side, migration institutes, health ministries, and then USAID’s. A great amount of effort will be spent to find common ground between all equities.

Supervision/oversight over others: Supervision of other mission staff is not contemplated.

Authority to make commitments: The incumbent may be asked to provide strategic direction to Implementing Partners/contract and/or serve as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or its Alternate.

Travel requirements: It is not expected that the incumbent will travel in support of work needs.

Support Items: Personal computer, telephone, printer, etc. Office equipment $2,500 to up to $4,000.

12. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work requested does not involve undue physical demands.

II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

Minimum qualification requirements: In order to be considered for the position, a candidate must meet the Minimum Qualifications. Applications will be pre-screened and only those that meet the Minimum Qualifications will be considered. These are the minimum qualifications necessary to be considered for the position:

A. Education: University degree in relevant fields including international development and administration.

B. Technical and Professional Experience: Experience in areas related to Community development or project management. Experience in other fields such as migration, human mobility, displacement, indigenous engagement, citizen security, governance, human rights, reconciliation or positive youth development, is highly desirable.

C. Skills and Abilities:

Must have a high degree of managerial, analytical and leadership skills in program management and the ability to persuade and negotiate with high level GOG officials and executive directors of major U.S. and international partners. Must be able to develop and maintain a wide range of senior level contacts. Ability to identify significant economic, political, and social trends in Guatemala, assess their importance and potential impact on the programming and utilization of USAID funds to achieve development assistance objectives, and analyze and present complex information. Ability to handle deadline-related stress in order to complete work in a timely manner. Strong written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated project management skills. Proven track record as a team player and office support manager. Computer literacy is required.

D. Language Proficiency: Advance level speaking, reading and writing in English is required. The Job Holder shall be able to prepare correspondence and standardized reports, and to communicate in an effective manner with staff members in Spanish and English.

Conversational (FSI 2/2 speaking/reading, CEFR ILR B2/B1 speaking/reading) Spanish is required. A higher level of Spanish is desirable. USAID reserves the right to test language proficiency.

III. EVALUATION AND SELECTION FACTORS

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

Reference checks will be conducted by Human Resources before finalization of scoring by the technical evaluation committee (TEC).

Applicants meeting the required qualifications for the position will be evaluated based on information presented in the application and obtained through reference checks. Following is the evaluation criteria for this position:

Professional Experience (Weighted 40% based on application review and interview with case study)

● Experience working on program management and in team situations.

● Experience and knowledge of areas related to migration, human mobility, displacement, community development or project management

● Technical Knowledge and Abilities (Weighted 25% based on application review)

● Ability to work with a fast paced environment https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

● Ability to interact with other members of the technical office, support offices and external counterparts

● Knowledge of development programing processes

● Interpersonal, Leadership and Communication Skills (20% based on application review and interview)

● Functionally Native Proficiency in speaking and reading English

● Verbal communication skills in Spanish;

● Interpersonal and teamwork skills;

● Ability to work effectively in a team environment

● Education (Weighted 15% based on application review)

● Relevant academic qualifications

IV. SUBMITTING AN OFFER

1. Eligible offerors are required to complete and submit the offer form AID 309-2, “Offeror Information for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals,” available at http://www.usaid.gov/forms.

2. Offers must be received by the closing date and time specified in Section I, item 3, and submitted to the Point of Contact in Section I.

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

a. Please submit a Letter of Application and current resume.

b. Three (3) references, who are not family members or relatives, with working telephone and email contacts. The references must be able to provide substantive information about your past performance and abilities. USAID reserves the right to contact your previous employers for relevant information concerning your performance and may consider such information in its evaluation of the applications.

c. Application must be submitted ONLY via email to guatemalavacancies@usaid.gov and the email subject must say –: USPSC SOL#72052023R00003 – Deputy Migration Manager for DGO. Be sure to include your name and the solicitation number at the top of each page.

4. Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors - The Offeror will be required to show proof that the Offeror 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.*

* See Notice Regarding Any Court Order Affecting the Implementation of E.O. 14042 in Section VIII below.

V. LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS PRIOR TO AWARD

mailto:guatemalavacancies@usaid.gov

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

1. Medical History and Examination Form (Department of State Forms)

2. Request for Security Action, (AID 6-1)

3. Declaration of Federal Employment (OF-306)

VI. BENEFITS

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

(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

(g) Leave and Holidays

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, “Direct USAID Contracts with a U.S.

Citizen or a U.S. Resident Alien for Personal Services Abroad,” including contract clause “General Provisions,” available at https://www.usaid.gov/ads/policy/aidar https://www.usaid.gov/ads/policy/aidar

2. PART 52—SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES

Subpart 52.2—Text of Provisions and Clauses

52.223-99 Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, Alternate 70.

ENSURING ADEQUATE COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR FEDERAL

CONTRACTORS (OCT 2021)-Alternate 70 (OCT 2021) (M/OAA-DEV-FAR-22-01c)

(a) Definition. As used in this clause -

United States or its outlying areas means—

(1) The fifty States;

(2) The District of Columbia;

(3) The commonwealths of Puerto Rico and the Northern Mariana Islands;

(4) The territories of American Samoa, Guam, and the United States Virgin Islands; and

(5) The minor outlying islands of Baker Island, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll, Kingman Reef, Midway Islands, Navassa Island, Palmyra Atoll, and Wake Atoll.

(b) Authority. This clause implements Executive Order 14042, 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 comply with the USAID’s guidance applicable to direct-hire federal employees.

(End of clause)

Notice Regarding Any Court Order Affecting the Implementation of E.O. 14042

USAID will take no action to enforce the clause (FAR 52.223-99) implementing the requirements of Executive Order 14042, absent further written notice from USAID, where the place of performance identified in the contract is in a U.S. state or outlying area subject to a court order prohibiting the application of requirements pursuant to the Executive Order (hereinafter, “Excluded State or Outlying Area”). In all other circumstances, USAID will enforce the clause, except for contractor employees who perform substantial work on or in connection with a covered contract in an Excluded State or Outlying Area, or in a covered contractor workplace located in an Excluded State or Outlying Area. A current list of such Excluded States and Outlying Areas is maintained at https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/

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

Line Items:

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

1 LOT $ _TBD $_TBD at Award after

- Award Type: Cost

- Product Service Code: [e.g.

R497]

- Accounting Info: [insert one or more citation(s) from Phoenix/GLAAS] negotiation s with

Contractor

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

- Award Type: Cost

1 LOT $ _TBD $_TBD at Award after negotiatio ns

- Product Service Code: [e.g.

R497]

- Accounting Info: [insert from Phoenix/GLAAS] with Contractor

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

1 LOT $ _TBD $_TBD at Award after

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

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4001 - Option Period 4 – Compensation, Fringe Benefits and Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

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Contractor

4. 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 22-02 Telework and Remote Work Policy for US Personal Service Contracts with Individuals, July 13, 2022

AAPD 22-03 SAM Registration, September 26, 2022

AAPD 21-05 Revised and Expanded Fringe Benefits for USPSCs USPSC Paid Parental Leave Timekeeping Payroll Process, November 23, 2021

AAPD 21-04 Executive Order 14042 on Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Awards (FAR Deviation No. M-OAA-DEV-FAR-22-01c), June 6, 2022

AAPD 21-01 Applicability of FAR 4.21 to USAID personal services contracts with individuals under the AIDAR Appendices D and J, March 26, 2021

AAPD 18-02 Revisions to Medevac Policies for USPSCs and TCNPSCs, February 16, AAPD 10-01 Personal Service Contracts – Changes in USG Reimbursement Amounts for Health Insurance and Physical Examination Costs, January 8, 2010

AAPD 06-10 PSC Medical expense payment responsibility, October 30, 2006

AAPD 06-08 AIDAR, Appendices D and J: Using the Optional Schedule to Incrementally Fund Contracts, June 23, 2006

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

6. PSC Ombudsman

The PSC Ombudsman serves as a resource for any Personal Services Contractor who has entered into a contract with the United States Agency for International Development and is available to provide clarity on their specific contract with the agency. Please visit our page for additional information: https://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/personal-service-contracts-ombudsman

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

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