SOL 72052122R000019 USTCNPSC Education Advisor.pdf

U.S. Agency for International Development American Embassy, Port-au-Prince Boulevard 15 Octobre, Tabarre 41 P.O. Box 1634 Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Tel: +(509) 2229-8000 Fax: +(509) 2229-8066 www.usaid.gov/ht

SOLICITATION NUMBER: 72052122R00019

ISSUANCE DATE: May 25, 2022

CLOSING DATE/TIME: June 24, 2022

SUBJECT: Solicitation for a U.S./Third Country National Personal Services Contract

(US/TCNPSC) Education Advisor, USAID/Haiti

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

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 offers.

Any questions must be directed in writing to the Point of Contact specified in Attachment 1.

Sincerely, Edel Perez

Contracting Officer

ATTACHMENT 1

Solicitation #:72052122R000019

US/TCN PSC Education Advisor

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. SOLICITATION NO.: 72052122R00019

2. ISSUANCE DATE: May 25, 2022

3. CLOSING DATE AND TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS: June 24, 2022

11:59 pm, Haiti local time

4. POINT OF CONTACT: USAID/EXO HR Team; usaidhaitihr@usaid.gov

5. POSITION TITLE: Education Advisor

6. MARKET VALUE: $ 81,216 - $ 105,579 equivalent to GS-13

Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value.

7. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Two (2) year base period estimated to start o/a September

2022.

The base period will be two (2) years, estimated to start o/a April 2022. Based on Agency need, the Contracting Officer may exercise additional option periods for three (3) years for the dates estimated as follows:

Base Period: o/a September 2022 – August 2024

Option Period 1: o/a September 2024 – August 2025

Option Period 2: o/a September 2025 – August 2026

Option Period 3: o/a September 2026 – August 2027

8. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Port-au-Prince, Haiti with possible travel as stated in the

Statement of Duties.

9. ELIGIBLE OFFERORS: Open to U.S. Citizens (including lawful permanent legal residents) or Third Country Nationals (TCN)

Hiring Preference:

In order of preference, U.S. Citizens (including permanent legal residents) offers will be evaluated first and only when it is determined that there are no qualified U.S. Citizens

(including permanent legal residents) that offers from Third Country Nationals will be considered.

References 309.3.1.10 and 309.3.1.4.

10. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED:

If a U.S. Citizen, the apparently successful offeror shall be required to obtain a “Secret” level

Security Clearance as a pre-condition for employment. For a TCN, an ‘Employment

Authorization’ is required as a pre-condition for employment. If such clearances are not mailto:usaidhaitihr@usaid.gov obtained within a reasonable time or negative suitability issues are involved, any offer may be rescinded.

11. STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

(1) General Statement of Purpose of the Contract:

USAID/Haiti is seeking the services of a USPSC/TCNPSC to serve as Education Advisor in

Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

(2) Statement of Duties to be Performed:

The Offshore US/TCNPSC Education Advisor in the USAID/Haiti Education Office has a leadership role in designing, managing, and monitoring the Mission education portfolio.

S/he represents USAID’s education program to the Government of Haiti, in particular the

Ministry of National Education (MENFP), and leads collaboration with key education stakeholders including donors, civil society, and private sector partners. S/he will have significant experience in education and program development and management and will provide technical input to activities related to basic education and child development, education system capacity building, systemic education reform, improvement of educational quality, teacher training and ensuring access to quality education for all Haitian children, including through accelerated, remedial and distance learning. The Offshore US/TCNPSC

Education Advisor will play a key role in the design, management, and implementation of education activities that are in line with the USAID/Haiti strategy as well as with the

USAID Education Policy and play a leadership roles as acting deputy or acting team leader in the absence of the USDH Education Office Chief. S/he will conceptualize, define, and support the development and implementation of contracts and grants, and other selected aspects of the education program under the supervision of the Education Office Director.

S/he will work with the other Activity Managers/AORs/CORs in the education office.

Together with the Education Office Director, the Offshore US/TCNPSC Education Advisor will represent USAID’s education program with officials at the highest level of the Ministry of National Education and Vocational Training (MENFP) and collaborate with donors and civil society organizations to ensure effective coordination with other organizations promoting basic education in Haiti.

The Offshore US/TCNPSC Education Advisor will also provide guidance to other USAID offices on matters concerning coordination or collaboration with education activities, education and child development as related to their respective programs. The Job Holder will be required to perform work-related travel on an occasional basis.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

A. Strategic Planning, Design, and Advisory Role

● In close collaboration with the Education Office Chief and the Senior FSN Education Advisor, support the development of the Office of Education’s strategic vision and any revisions thereof, as well as the design of any new USAID/Haiti Education program or cross-sectoral activities and initiatives, as needed.

● Collaborate actively with the Education Office Chief in identifying opportunities for promoting effective strategies that can improve coverage and quality of USAID/Haiti's Education activities.

● Provide technical expertise in the development of strategic planning processes within the

Mission, the Education Team, and in collaboration with support offices.

● In collaboration with the Education and M&E Advisor, ensure the integration of learning from

Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) to better achieve results and ensure implementation of USAID/Haiti Development Objectives, including by building consensus around central issues among USAID staff.

● Build and maintain key technical relationships with MENFP officials at all levels and within technical divisions of the MENFP, to foster collaboration and coordinate appropriate technical assistance with the MENFP.

● Report on institutional, administrative, and technical achievements of MENFP and implementing partners, particularly as they relate to the goals and objectives of the USAID

Mission, and consistently update the Education Office Chief on topics affecting the implementation of USAID's education portfolio.

● As needed, represent USAID/Haiti at donor meetings to discuss and develop plans to improve collaboration and coordination between the Government of Haiti (GOH), donors, and implementing partners, including NGOs and civil society organizations.

● Represent USAID at seminars, workshops and meetings and prepare brief reports on results, observations, and conclusions.

● Maintain broad knowledge of the education sector programs of NGO organizations, private institutions, other donors active in the education sector, and visiting technical teams. This will include attending relevant meetings with MENFP, donors, NGOs, and other education stakeholders, and identifying opportunities for engaging traditional and non-traditional partners, including the private sector, universities, and diaspora, in efforts to improve education services.

● When appropriate, serve as acting Education Office Chief.

B. Program Management

● Assist the Education Office Chief in the coordination of activities and provide guidance to

Education Team members in order to build consensus and ensure that activities planned are efficiently managed.

● Serve as Agreement Officer’s Representative and Contracting Officer’s Representative, as needed, for management of the Education and cross-cutting portfolios, and perform all relevant duties including approvals of work plans and deliverables, technical guidance, budget oversight, filing, etc.

● Undertake regular site visits to education project sites to perform required duties to maintain contact with beneficiaries, and to monitor activity implementation and progress.

● Prepare field trip reports, interim progress reports as required, prepare appropriate input and write narratives to fulfill annual reporting requirements to USAID/Washington.

● Keep partners informed of USAID assistance plans, implementation progress, and relevant

USAID processes and policies through regular communications and meetings.

● Collaborate with the FSN Senior Education Advisor and Education and MEL Advisor to ensure overall program monitoring of progress to USAID strategic goals and strategic management of the Education portfolio.

● Collaborate with key USAID Bureaus and offices as needed to leverage synergies between technical offices and ensure efficient program planning, management and reporting.

● Draft Concept Papers, Statements of Work, Program Descriptions, procurement documents, Congressional Notifications, correspondence, and other documentation as required.

● Collaborate with other personnel in USAID/Haiti to manage external relations by responding, as appropriate, to inquiries from the U.S. Embassy, USAID/Washington, the Department of

State, the Department of Education, and other U.S. government (USG) agencies.

● In collaboration with the Office Director and Senior FSN Education Advisor, coordinate the agendas of short-term consultants and program visitors to Haiti.

C. Relationship with Ministry of National Education and Vocational Training (MENFP) and Donor Coordination

● In collaboration with the Education Office Director and Senior FSN Education Advisor build a strong and collaborative technical relationship with all relevant offices of the MENFP, including the Deputy General (DG) to promote effective management strategies and practices, maximize resources to achieve joint development objectives and thus improve access to and the quality of education services.

● Advise the Senior FSN Education Advisor and the Education Office Chief on political and technical considerations and constraints as related to USAID/Haiti education programming and the organizational goals and priorities of the MENFP and other donors.

● Maintain independent, high-level contacts with key actors in the public and private sectors and other donor organizations to assure continuing current knowledge of sector developments and more effective programming, as relevant to USAID/Haiti education portfolio management.

● Identify opportunities and promote and develop partnerships or collaboration to amplify the impact of USAID programming, including opportunities for potential public-private partnerships as well as collaboration with other donors and national and local stakeholders.

● For subject matters under the incumbent’s purview, and in collaboration with the Education

Office Chief and Senior FSN Education Advisor, represent USAID at seminars, workshops and meetings and prepare brief reports on results, observations, and conclusions.

● Share best practices with Implementing Partners, stakeholders and the MENFP regarding pertinent sector-based research and promote evidence-based programming.

● Increase visibility of USAID/Haiti’s Education portfolio to both internal and external audiences.

● Provide NGOs and donor representatives general information on the overall USAID education program.

D. Supervision

● Supervise the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist and Field Monitors.

● Provide guidance on work tasks to Education Office team members in collaboration with the

Education Office Chief to improve team performance and meet development objectives

● Provide guidance on work tasks to Education Office team members in collaboration with the

Education Office Chief to improve team performance and meet development objectives.

(3) Supervisory Relationship

(4) Supervisory Controls

The US/TCNPSC Education Advisor will be supervised by the USAID/Haiti’s Education Office

Chief and will be assigned various tasks and work by the Office Chief. The incumbent is expected to work with some degree of independence and with limited guidance in a fast-paced environment. The incumbent will be expected to provide guidance associated with controversial issues, and to operate effectively and at a professional level under pressure. The employee and supervisor, in consultation, will plan and develop deadlines, projects, and work to be done across all members of the Education Team.

12. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work requested does not involve undue physical demands.

II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

• Education: Minimum of a master’s degree in a functional area directly related to international education (such as education policy; education administration; educational economics; comparative education; social and comparative analysis in education; or intercultural education) from an accredited education institution is required.

• Prior Work Experience: At least seven years of progressively responsible experience designing, implementing, and managing education programs in developing countries and managing, monitoring, and evaluating education and development programs in a complex and highly sensitive environment that respond to strategic priorities of government, civil society and donor partners is required. Demonstrated experience performing and supervising management operations in a large international organization or overseas experience in management operations with large multinational organizations including interactions with senior level colleagues is required.

• Post Entry Training: Education Overview Course; Effective Education Portfolio

Management; Reading for Transformation: Strategies and Tools for Successful Early Grade

Literacy Development; COR/AOR certification requirements (level 1 and level 2);

Introduction to Program Cycle (IPC); Performance Monitoring and Evaluation; Better

Development Programming through Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (CLA);

● When appropriate, serve as acting Education Office Chief.

● The incumbent in this position would act as Deputy Director or Education Team Lead, as required

● Supervise staff as required.

● Provide guidance on work tasks to Education Office team members in collaboration with the Education Office Chief to improve team performance and meet development objectives.

Evidence for Education; Evaluation for Education Programs; mandatory annual trainings

(e.g., Cyber-Awareness Challenge, Security, and Privacy Trainings).

• Language Proficiency: Must be fluent in French. Level 4 English proficiency in both writing and speaking is required.

• Job Knowledge: Knowledge of strategic approaches to addressing development issues in international settings, systemic policy reform, quality service delivery, professional development, and donor engagement, including international education issues related to systemic education reform, effective teacher training and professional development, improvement of educational quality and safety, community participation in basic education, access to education for out-of-school children and youth; and educational technologies and formal and informal education.

• Skills and Abilities: Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills are critical to this position. Ability to work both independently and in a cross cultural and multilingual team environment to achieve consensus on policy, program and administrative matters is a must. Demonstrated program management and problem-solving skills in a complex and highly sensitive environment is required, as is the ability to identify and apply innovative concepts and strategies to improve access to quality education. Ability to represent the education program internally and to external partners and donors is required.

Willingness to conduct overnight site visits in rural Haiti. Must be fluent in French and

Level 4 English proficiency in both writing and speaking is required. Strong computer and analytical skills. Demonstrated ability to comprehend and summarize reports, technical documents, and other forms of communications in both languages. Demonstrated ability to make sensitive oral presentations logically and persuasively to senior USG and GOH officials and other partners.

III. EVALUATION AND SELECTION FACTORS

The Government may award a contract without discussions with offerors in accordance with

FAR 52.215-1. The CO reserves the right at any point in the evaluation process to establish a competitive range of offerors with whom negotiations will be conducted pursuant to FAR

15.306(c). In accordance with FAR 52.215-1, if the CO determines that the number of offers that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the CO may limit the number of offerors in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated offers. The FAR provisions referenced above are available at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far.

“USAID policy specifies that U.S. citizens or resident aliens (USNs) are preferred over third country nationals (TCNs). Therefore, USN and TCN offers will not be evaluated together. USAID will evaluate USN offers first and if the CO determines that there are no qualified USNs, only then will

USAID evaluate TCN offers.]

a. Education: Minimum of a master’s degree in a functional area directly related to international education (such as education policy; education administration;

educational economics; comparative education; social and comparative analysis in education; or intercultural education) from an accredited education institution is https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far required.

b. Prior Work Experience: At least seven years of progressively responsible experience designing, implementing, and managing education programs in developing countries and managing, monitoring, and evaluating education and development programs in a complex and highly sensitive environment that respond to strategic priorities of government, civil society and donor partners is required. Demonstrated experience performing and supervising management operations in a large international organization or overseas experience in management operations with large multinational organizations including interactions with senior level colleagues is required.

c. Language Proficiency: Must be fluent in French. Level 4 English proficiency in both writing and speaking is required.

d. Job Knowledge: Knowledge of strategic approaches to addressing development issues in international settings, systemic policy reform, quality service delivery, professional development, and donor engagement, including international education issues related to systemic education reform, effective teacher training and professional development, improvement of educational quality and safety, community participation in basic education, access to education for out-of-school children and youth; and educational technologies and formal and informal education.

e. Skills and Abilities: Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills are critical to this position. Ability to work both independently and in a cross cultural and multilingual team environment to achieve consensus on policy, program and administrative matters is a must. Demonstrated program management and problem-solving skills in a complex and highly sensitive environment is required, as is the ability to identify and apply innovative concepts and strategies to improve access to quality education. Ability to represent the education program internally and to external partners and donors is required. Willingness to conduct overnight site visits in rural Haiti. Must be fluent in French and Level 4 English proficiency in both writing and speaking is required. Strong computer and analytical skills. Demonstrated ability to comprehend and summarize reports, technical documents, and other forms of communications in both languages. Demonstrated ability to make sensitive oral presentations logically and persuasively to senior USG and GOH officials and other partners.

• Education: (10 points)

• Prior Work Experience & Knowledge: (25 points)

• Job Knowledge: (35 points)

• Skills & Abilities: (30 points)

• Satisfactory Professional Reference Checks: Pass/Fail (no points assigned)

Total Possible Point -100

● Applicants will be initially screened based on the extent to which the individual meets the minimum qualifications above.

● A Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC) will review and evaluate the applications that meet the minimum requirements and will create a ranking of the most highly rated and technically qualified applicants based on the selection/evaluation criteria.

● The TEC may conduct interviews of the most highly rated applicants before making a selection recommendation to the Contracting Officer (CO). The interview may be one of the determining factors in the final selection, but an interview is not always necessary.

● Before a final candidate is selected the Human Resources Unit will perform professional reference checks and they will also be factored into the final selection. The offeror’s references must be able to provide substantive information about his/her past performance and abilities.

● Due to the volume of responses, individual acknowledgements regarding receipt of applications cannot be made. Only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be notified regarding the status of their applications.

IV. SUBMITTING AN OFFER

1. Eligible offerors are required to complete and submit the Form AID 309-2 Offeror Information for Personal Services Contracting (PSC) with Individuals

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. (usaidhaitihr@usaid.gov)

3. Offeror must submit all required documents and clearly reference the Solicitation number on all submitted documents. Incomplete offer packages may be eliminated from further consideration. Only Offerors who meet the minimum requirements may be contacted.

4. Offerors must submit ALL of the following documents:

- A signed Form AID 309-2 Offeror Information for Personal Services Contracting (PSC)

- Current curriculum vitae (CV) or resume.

- A cover letter or Summary Statement Addressing the evaluation factors This Summary

Statement, limited to two (2) pages, must describe specifically and accurately what experience, training, education, and/or awards the applicant has received that are relevant to each selection factor. The Summary Statement must include the name of the applicant and the announcement number at the top of each page.

- Relevant educational certificates (bachelor, master’s degree, etc.)

- List of a minimum of three (3) professional references with accurate telephone and e-mail information https://www.usaid.gov/documents/offeror-information-personal-services-contracts-individuals-aid-309-2 https://www.usaid.gov/documents/offeror-information-personal-services-contracts-individuals-aid-309-2 https://www.usaid.gov/documents/offeror-information-personal-services-contracts-individuals-aid-309-2

5. 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.

V. LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS PRIOR TO AWARD

Once the Contracting Officer (CO) informs the successful candidate about being selected for a contract award, the CO will provide the successful candidate instructions about how to complete and submit the necessary forms for security and medical certifications.

VI. BENEFITS AND ALLOWANCES

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 found at: http://www.usaid.gov/forms/

1. Offeror Information for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals (AID 309-2);

2. Contractor Physical Examination (AID Form 1420-62); *

3. Questionnaire for Sensitive Positions (for National Security) (SF-86); * or

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

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

* Forms 2 through 5 shall be completed only upon the advice of the Contracting

Officer that an applicant 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

*Note: A US citizen’s salary will be subject to employee’s FICA and Medicare contribution.

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 http://www.usaid.gov/forms/ http://aoprals.state.gov/content.asp?content_id=231&menu_id=92 http://aoprals.state.gov/content.asp?content_id=231&menu_id=92 http://aoprals.state.gov/content.asp?content_id=231&menu_id=92 https://aoprals.state.gov/content.asp?content_id=282&menu_id=101

(a) Temporary Quarter Subsistence Allowance (Section 120)

(b) Living Quarters Allowance (Section 130)

(c) Cost-of-Living Allowance (Chapter 210)

(d) Post Allowance (Section 220)

(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 Allowance (Section 650)]

TCNs do not receive identical allowances as USPSCs. However, subject to Mission Director approval, TCNs may receive specific allowances under AIDAR Appendix J sec. 4(c)(2)(ii) and many allowances from AIDAR Appendix D that are on par with other offshore hires.

VII. TAXES

USPSCs are required to pay Federal income taxes, FICA, Medicare and applicable State Income taxes. Please note that all US citizens and legal permanent residents/green card holders are required to pay US taxes, which will be deducted through payroll.

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/sites/default/files/documents/1868/aidar_0.pdf

2. ENSURING ADEQUATE COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR

FEDERALCONTRACTORS (OCT 2021)-Alternate 70 (OCT 2021) (M/OAA-DEV-

FAR22-01c)

(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, https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1868/aidar_0.pdf

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.

3. Contract Cover Page form AID 309-1 available at https://www.usaid.gov/forms. Pricing by line item is to be determined upon contract award as described below:

LINE ITEMS

ITEM NO

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES (DESCRIPTION)

(B)

QUANTIT

Y

(C)

UNI

T

(D)

UNIT

PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

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

- Award Type: Cost

- Product Service Code: R497

- Accounting Info: TBD

2 LOT $ _TBD__ $_TBD at

Award after negotiations with

Contractor_

1001 Option Period 1 – Compensation, Fringe

Benefits and Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

- Award Type: Cost

- Product Service Code: R497

- Accounting Info: TBD

1 LOT $ _TBD__ $_TBD at

Award after negotiations with

Contractor_

2001 Option Period 2 – Compensation, Fringe

Benefits and Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

- Award Type: Cost

- Product Service Code: R497

- Accounting Info: TBD

1 LOT $ _TBD__ $_TBD at

Award after negotiations with

Contractor_

3001 Option Period 3 – Compensation, Fringe

Benefits and Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

- Award Type: Cost

- Product Service Code: R497

- Accounting Info: TBD

1 LOT $ _TBD__ $_TBD at

Award after negotiations with

Contractor_

4. Acquisition & Assistance Policy Directives/Contract Information Bulletins (AAPDs/CIBs) for

Personal Services Contracts with Individuals available at http://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs

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 https://www.usaid.gov/forms http://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs http://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs https://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/OGE%20Regulations