SOL-72061722R00005 (0001).pdf

SOLICITATION NUMBER: SOL-72061722R00005 (0001)

ISSUANCE DATE: June 2, 2022

CLOSING DATE/TIME: July 1, 2022, 16:45 PM Kampala Time

Subject: Solicitation for U.S. Personal Service Contractor

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 offer.

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

kampalausaidjobs@usaid.gov

Sincerely, Anne Martin Deputy Executive Officer mailto:kampalausaidjobs@usaid.gov

Solicitation 72061722R00005 (0001)

ATTACHMENT 1

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. SOLICITATION NO.: SOL-72061722R00005 (0001)

2. ISSUANCE DATE: June 2, 2022

3. CLOSING DATE/TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS: July 1, 2022, 4:45 PM Kampala Time

4. POINT OF CONTACT: EXO and HR Specialist at: kampalausaidjobs@usaid.gov or 0414-306-001

5. POSITION TITLE: Senior HIV Prevention Advisor (Readvertized)

6. MARKET VALUE: $95,973 - $124,764, equivalent to GS-14 Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value.

7. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The base period will be two years, estimated to start on or about November 2022. Based on Agency need, the Contracting Officer may exercise three one-year periods for the dates estimated as follows:

Base period November 2022 to November 2024 Option period 1 November 2024 to November 2025 Option period 2 November 2025 to November 2026 Option period 3 November 2026 to November 2027

8. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Kampala, Uganda with possible domestic travel of up to 30 percent as stated in the Statement of Duties.

9. ELIGIBLE OFFERORS: United States (U.S.) citizen – offshore or resident in Uganda.

10. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: The successful Offeror must obtain a U.S. Government

Secret Clearance.

11. STATEMENT OF DUTIES

General Statement of the Purpose of the Contract

The Senior HIV/AIDS Prevention Advisor “the Prevention Advisor” provides broad-based and in-depth analysis and advice to the USAID Mission on PEPFAR-related issues and program implementation. S/he works closely with all PEPFAR-funded staff to ensure USAID’s programs reflect (1) PEPFAR programmatic priorities, (2) USAID priorities, and (3) state-of-the art prevention approaches. S/he liaises with other USAID/Uganda offices to ensure that their technical expertise is appropriately applied to the development and implementation of PEPFAR prevention activities. S/he provides technical input in the development of strategic documents such as project designs, technical strategies, and evaluation plans. In conjunction with the HIV Team Lead, s/he serves as the USAID representative on the PEPFAR/Uganda Steering Committee which includes representatives of the State Department, CDC, the Department of Defense, the Peace Corps, and the National Institute of Health.

The Prevention Advisor also works closely with international and bilateral organizations and donor agencies to address technical issues in prevention and coordinate HIV/AIDS and TB efforts in relation to program/project implementation. These responsibilities include regular contact and collaboration at technical and policy levels in a complex and rapidly evolving country context, with counterparts in the MOH, other government ministries and agencies, civil society organizations, private companies, other donor, and international organizations and with other USG entities working in furtherance of HIV and AIDS prevention, care, treatment, and mitigation goals in Uganda.

The Prevention Advisor serves as a member of the HIV/AIDS team, under the USAID HIV/AIDS Team Leader.

The Prevention Advisor will interact frequently with the Mission Director and the Health Office Director, providing advice and analysis as needed. S/he is expected to use independent professional judgment, experience, and skills to plan and carry out assigned programs, projects, or other assignments.

INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND

Complexity of the work environment or its potential effect on the position’s responsibilities: The position operates in a complex work environment as it interfaces with GH/OHA as well as a number of US Government agencies; advises on highly detailed and complex budget and program planning as well as reporting requirements; in addition to team management responsibilities.

Scope and effect of the work performed: This position advises a multitude of HIV prevention activities, directly contributing to control of the HIV epidemic and implementing an approximately $190 million annual program.

This solicitation is intended to support the procurement of a senior, seasoned, and internationally recognized HIV expert to provide technical and representational leadership and assistance on behalf of USAID for HIV prevention and key population programming in the region. The Prevention Advisor must serve as a strategic leader in the sector, capable of identifying and cultivating sustainable investments in innovative approaches to the provision of HIV prevention services. This position will focus predominantly on HIV prevention services, and supporting the USAID/Uganda HIV prevention team with technical assistance, as well as target key populations.

The Prevention Advisor’s efforts should catalyze investments on the part of a more diverse set of private sector, civil society and host-country government partners in the people, organizations, and systems necessary to enhance national HIV responses.

The Prevention Advisor will represent USAID regionally to promote national visioning and collaboration to bring innovations and resources to bear on country-level challenges and the achievement of country-specific objectives, and to aid in the dissemination and resourcing of effective and efficient service delivery models introduced with USAID support. This will entail regular engagement with colleagues in other organizations, agencies, sectors, and missions in the region, as well as the provision of technical support as needed to these partners in order to foster collaboration and promote the exchange of best practices for strengthening HIV policy and programming.

PEPFAR

The U.S President’s Emergency Plan for HIV/AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) initiative lays out principles and strategic priorities to guide future U.S. Government-funded HIV programming globally, focusing on sustainable control of the epidemic by reaching the Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS’ (UNAIDS) ambitious 95-95-95 global goals: 95 percent of people with HIV know status, 95 percent of them on ART and 95 percent of them virally suppressed by 2025. PEPFAR 3.0 reflects the need to undergo a realignment of geographic and programmatic focus and reinvestment in high HIV prevalence areas and populations to reduce transmission and incidence more efficiently and effectively. PEPFAR’s five action agendas—Impact, Efficiency, Sustainability, Partnership, and Human Rights—will direct the work and catalyze the goal of controlling the epidemic and achieving an AIDS-free generation.

Uganda The Republic of Uganda, located in East Africa, covers an area of 241,038 km2 and has a population of about 46 million. The second most populous land-locked country, Uganda is also one of the world’s youngest countries with a median age of 17 years. The borders, established in the colonial era, group together a number of ethnic groups, languages and cultural practices which have influenced the course of its economic development, and contribute to regional differences in its social and health indicators. Rocked by political instability during the first two decades of independence, the country has experienced domestic peace and economic growth under the leadership of President Museveni since 1987. The United States is a key strategic partner of Uganda and the largest donor. Despite recent disagreements about human rights issues, the United States has reiterated its steadfast commitment to assisting Ugandans meet humanitarian needs, especially in the area of health.

Uganda has the eleventh largest number of adults living with HIV in the world, an estimated 1.4 million adults.

Generalized HIV adult prevalence decreased from 6.8% in 2010 to 5.4% in 2020, which may be explained in part by a reduction in new infections; in 2020 90% of people who knew their status were receiving ART.

Incidence remains high but between 2010 and 2020 estimated new infection started to decline as enhanced combination prevention approaches were implemented. Tuberculosis (TB) is also a serious challenge as Uganda ranks in the 46 highest TB burden countries globally, and within the top 30 countries with TB/HIV burden.

PEPFAR Uganda USAID implements a multifaceted health program, with the objective of “Improved and Nutrition Status in Focus Areas and Population Groups.” The health program is based on the understanding that sound, functioning health systems and quality service delivery that is both available and accessible to Ugandans is essential to effective use of health services, which in turn lead to improved health outcomes of Uganda. Health activities are designed to increase the accessibility to and demand for quality services. Programs to strengthen health systems are the foundation of all efforts. USAID program prioritizes activities designed to fight HIV and TB, to improve reproductive health services and increase the contraceptive prevalence, to improve maternal and child health, to enhance nutrition, and to fight specific neglected diseases. To the extent feasible, USAID seeks to employ an integrated approach to addressing these different health priorities.

Uganda was among the original 14 focus countries named under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, or PEPFAR. The first individual to receive ART under PEPFAR was Ugandan, under a USAID-sponsored activity. Today PEPFAR is the largest component of USAID’s health program, accounting for over 60% of the health portfolio. In Uganda, as elsewhere, USAID implements the program in close collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and other USG agencies, whose activities are coordinated by an Embassy-based Coordinator. A Uganda PEPFAR Steering Committee, comprising the leadership of the USG agencies, guides in-country implementation of PEPFAR in accordance with overall policy guidelines set forth by State’s Global AIDS Coordinator.

USAID/Uganda Health Office is composed of 66 Ugandans, Americans, and third-country nationals, including medical doctors, public health specialists, nurses, program managers and other skilled professions. The Office is divided into four teams who work very closely together on interrelated health challenges. The HIV/AIDS team is led by a US Direct Hire and includes 10 professionals who work on technical issues, plus expanding the team.

The Health System Strengthening team focuses on Human Resources for Health, Health Financing, and related systemic issues. Other teams are Family Health and Strategic Information. The Office of Children and Youth, which includes PEPFAR-funded orphans programs, collaborates closely with the Office of Health.

Statement of Duties to be Performed

The Prevention Advisor provides thought leadership and agency representation for HIV prevention and key population programming—duties and responsibilities will include:

Technical Advisor and Project Design and Evaluation (40%)

--Provide technical oversight in the development of an approved yearly Country Operational Plan

--Oversee and manage, and implement national technical assistance

--Enhance partnerships among the (2) Non-governmental entities and (2) Multilateral Organizations to increase AID effectiveness and advance USAID’s HIV prevention programming for Uganda, including accelerated and routine GF engagement

--Provide technical recommendations to client missions to improve effectiveness and efficiency of HIV prevention programming based on in-country assessments --Liaise with other offices of the Mission, the Embassy, implementing partners and host-country counterparts, as necessary, for the full success of the USAID PEPFAR prevention program.

Technical Leadership and Strategic Planning (30%)

--Provide strategic leadership in implementing PEPFAR’s new directions in prevention priorities, including Site Implementation Monitoring System, geographic refocusing, return to core activities and budget consideration.

Provide technical assistance to the USAID HIV team to help them position themselves strategically in the new PEPFAR environment and plays a principal role in the formulation, adoption, and application of policies and technical guidelines, based on state-of-the-art knowledge and program experience, to achieve USG objectives for HIV and AIDS in Uganda.

--Support technical and strategic work within the Prevention teams.

--Communicates regularly with headquarters (Washington-based staff) to stay informed about cutting-edge policies, strategies and evolving technical guidance. Advise Mission Leadership on how these policies, strategies and technical guidelines can most effectively be incorporated into USAID/Uganda prevention and key population programs.

--Work with all USAID/Uganda staff to help ensure that implementing partners activities are aligned with PEPFAR and MOH priorities and implemented as such.

--Regularly and frequently consult with senior counterparts of ministerial and near ministerial ranks in the Ugandan National and District Departments of Health, Chiefs of Party of major NGOs, and with directors of health institutions such as universities, and Medical Associations. Through these contacts, remain informed and up-to-date on health matters, especially HIV and AIDS issues in the country, including new levels and trends in health conditions, status of key policies, and legal and regulatory changes that could affect the implementation of USAID programs.

Representational and Reporting (20%)

--Together with the HIV Team Lead, represent USAID on the inter-agency USG PEPFAR Steering Committee.

The Prevention Advisor also represents USAID in designated interagency and interagency fora.

--Represents USAID and PEPFAR in designated national, regional, and international meetings that relate to HIV/AIDS prevention and key populations, plus other related issues.

--Contribute to the development of narratives for the COP, the semi-annual and annual reports, congressional presentations, portfolio reviews, performance monitoring plans, and other key documents. Specific tasks include editing and verifying submissions for completeness and consistency with PEPFAR guidance.

Other Duties (10%)

--As a member of the PEPFAR Prevention Team, respond flexibly and capably to a wide range of work-related requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, responding to Congressional inquiries, supporting VIP visits, responding to Washington policy and operational requests, and carrying out ad-hoc assignments as dictated by unforeseen operational requirements at the discretion of the USAID/Uganda Mission Director, Deputy Mission Director, Health Office Director, and/or HIV/AIDS Team Lead.

POSITION ELEMENTS

Post Entry Training: On-the-job training will be provided relating to USAID-specific procedures, regulations, and methods; and health commodities and supply chain policies, procedures, and regulations, including the ADS, Mission Orders, and all planning and reporting databases. Formal C/AOR certification courses, program/project management and other appropriate training courses will be offered, subject to course offerings and the availability of funds. Appropriate training courses including E-training are also available. The Prevention Advisor shall annually attend mandatory annual security updates, ethics training and complete OGE 450, Financial Disclosure Report.

Available Guidelines: The Prevention Advisor is required to quickly understand mission and Agency specific policies and procedures which govern project design and activity management in addition to the USAID/Uganda’s established administrative operating procedures, policies, and formats. When provided, guidance from the supervisor is primarily with regard to policy, priorities, results to be achieved, basic approaches to be followed, and in the case of assembling a report, the nature and basic content of reports are provided. Oral guidance from the immediate supervisor and specific detailed instructions will be given (when necessary) for carrying out unique assignments. The Prevention Advisor will be required to be proactive in keeping abreast of evolving guidelines and policies which affect overall emerging infectious disease and animal health activities within the region, including but not limited to latest research and available data, the Agency’s Automated Directives System (ADS), General Notices/Mission Orders/Mission Notices, U.S. Government Procurement regulations, and USAID Program Strategy and Policy Documents.

Exercise of Judgment: The Prevention Advisor is required to exercise independent judgment and ingenuity to interpret and develop applications and guidelines in devising innovative approaches to resolving technical, administrative, managerial and/or policy problems. Excellent (balanced) judgment must be exercised in setting priorities. The use of initiative, discretion, and patience is expected from the Prevention Advisor in dealing with USAID, Health Office personnel, as well as representatives from other donor organizations to resolve problems that arise during the course of work for which there is often no clear or immediate solution. In addition, considerable judgment is required in working effectively with officials of the Ministries and the private sector, in overseeing contractor activities, coordinating multi-sectoral efforts in support of USAID/Uganda development objectives, and in collecting, analyzing, and reporting on progress of activities and recommending project actions. The Prevention Advisor will also be required to follow and adhere to USAID's Code of Ethics and Conduct.

Authority to Make Commitments: The Prevention Advisor exercises the authority given to activity managers and C/AORs, and may make administrative arrangements consistent with ADS guidance and Mission policy.

The Prevention Advisor takes action and establishes priorities based on available guidelines and professional judgment. The Prevention Advisor shall not make any unauthorized commitments for the USG. Guidance is sought when needed, and the supervisor informed of activity and project status. Within the scope of the authority delegated, the Prevention Advisor may indicate to ranking counterpart and IP officials that they will make a recommendation to USAID on a specific activity issue or problem.

Nature, Level, and Purpose of Contacts: To effectively function in this position, the Prevention Advisor will be required to establish and maintain solid working relationships with all categories of USAID staff and U.S.

Embassies in the region; engage a U.S. Government inter-agency network including the Department of State, Department of Defense, U.S. Department of Agriculture, CDC and other U.S. Government personnel in the field and in Washington; highest level staff of United Nation agencies, other international and donor organizations;

international and local NGOs; Faith Based Organizations, private sector representatives and the general public.

With local contacts, the Prevention Advisor will be required to develop and maintain an extensive range of high level contacts with senior level government officials in the Ministries of Health, the Ministries of Agriculture, and senior level academic, business, and community leaders in the region with the purpose ranging from simple information gathering to obtaining or verifying information which is otherwise unavailable as well as assisting in the development of complex programs. The Prevention Advisor actively participates in substantive discussions and negotiations of design/implementation issues and matters of national health policy up to the level of the Ministries. In the USAID mission, she/he actively participates in substantive discussions and recommends U.S.

positions on policy issues up to the level of Office Director.

Sunday Pay: Sunday pay is not authorized under this contract.

Support Items: The Prevention Advisor will be provided with the support services, equipment, and supplies necessary to perform the work.

Supervisory Relationship Formal supervision and evaluation will be by the HIV/AIDS/TB Team Lead, who advises on general responsibilities to meet USAID/Uganda Office of Health and HIV strategic objectives and goals. The position also requires a proactive role in coordinating and collaborating with other U.S. Government agencies in Uganda in program implementation. In collaboration with the Prevention Advisor , the immediate supervisor will: 1) establish annual work objectives and performance measures; 2) review work outputs and accomplishments to ensure compliance with Agency policies, and implementation of best practices; 3) provide regular feedback to Prevention Advisor throughout the Performance Evaluation Period; 4) prepare the Annual Evaluation Report as/when required; and 5) obtain input from the appropriate peers, counterparts, and team members. The Prevention Advisor is expected to establish priorities, adhere to and meet established deadlines, and perform responsibilities and duties with minimal guidance. The Prevention Advisor must be proactive as well as self-motivated and self-directed.

Supervisory Controls The Prevention Advisor directly supervises up to two FSN prevention staff, as designated, and will provide guidance and leadership to the entire USAID/Uganda HIV prevention team to achieve the Mission’s strategic objectives.

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

II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

To ensure compliance with the entire set of this solicitation instructions (please see page 9 to 12 – III. EVALUATION AND SELECTION FACTORS and IV. SUBMITTING AN OFFER sections), the offer package must be complete and signed (hand or electronic signature) –where indicated - and offerors must include in their offers information to demonstrate that they:

(1) have attained the required education level; and

(2) meet the experience requirements, etc.

USAID/Uganda expects to award a personal services contract for a United States (U.S.) citizen – offshore or resident in Uganda for a two year base period. Based on Agency need, the Contracting Officer may exercise three one-year contract extension periods.

The successful Offeror must be capable of securing a U.S. Government Secret clearance. S/he must be able to secure a medical clearance to serve in Uganda.

In order to be considered for the position, an offeror must meet the Minimum Qualifications listed below.

Consideration and selection will be based on a panel evaluation of the Evaluation Factors.

Offerors meeting the required qualifications for the position will be evaluated based on the information/ documentation presented in the offer.

Additionally, interviews and writing samples may be requested only from the top scoring offerors. Please note that not all offerors will be interviewed or contacted.

USAID reserves the right to conduct telephonic interviews with the highest-ranked offerors and make the interview a deciding factor in selection.

Reference checks will be conducted on those Offerors selected for the interview. The Offeror’s references must be able to provide substantive information about the Offeror’s past performance, skills, and abilities.

USAID reserves the right to obtain from previous employers and other sources - in addition to the ones provided by the offeror - relevant information concerning the Offeror’s past performance, technical knowledge, required skills, including teamwork and team-building experience and may consider such information in its evaluation.

If an offeror does not wish USAID to contact a current employer for a reference check, this should be stated in the offeror’s cover letter, and USAID will delay such reference check pending communication with the offeror.

USAID will not pay or reimburse for any expenses associated with the application, evaluation process (e.g., interviews, writing samples, writing tests) unless expenses are pre-authorized.

The required professional qualifications include the following and offerors must address all the elements as part of their offer in response to this PSC solicitation.

A. EDUCATION

A Master’s degree in social science, public health, or an equivalent advanced degree with significant demonstrated technical experience is required.

B. PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE

A minimum of ten (10) years of working experience on HIV with an international development agency or on international development programs is required.

Eight (8) of those years must be in the management of HIV programs in the international context.

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.

Offers will be initially screened for compliance with the solicitation instructions and eligibility in accordance with the selection criteria below.

To ensure compliance with the entire set of this solicitation instructions (please see page 11 – 12 IV. SUBMITTING AN OFFER section), the offer package must be complete and signed (hand or electronic signature) –where indicated - and offerors must include in their offers information to demonstrate that they have attained the required education level and meet the experience requirements, etc.

Offerors will be evaluated and ranked based on the information provided for the four Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs) that must be addressed as required in the supplemental document – Item IV – Submitting an Offer 1 (D).

Offerors must, therefore, address each of the four Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs) in their offer. Top-ranked Offerors who meet the minimum qualification will be invited for an interview and given a written evaluation.

Management may consider the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of interest, budget, and residency status.

The four Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs) that must be addressed as required in the supplemental document – Item IV – Submitting an Offer 1 (D) are:

(a) Profession Experience (all required) (35 points)

--Demonstrated experience providing strategic leadership and technical guidance in setting strategy and technical guidelines for HIV prevention program implementation with civil society and government partners in developing countries (Africa experience preferred).

--Demonstrated experience liaising with middle/senior level government officials, development partners, non-government organizations to advocate for the adoption of state-of-the-art policies, practices, and approaches to respond to HIV in developing countries (Africa experience preferred).

--Demonstrated experience working with key populations affected by HIV, such as men who have sex with men, transgender women, people who inject drugs, and sex workers.

--Experience and knowledge of business practices, as well as donor coordination processes in HIV and AIDS and TB, such as the Global Fund.

--Experience reviewing and approving long-term HIV technical strategies, project work plans, and other project implementation planning.

--Demonstrated experience in providing technical inputs on budgetary needs and allocations based on analyses of strategic priorities and anticipated programming costs for HIV and/or TB.

(b) Technical Skills (all required) (35 points)

--Demonstrated technical knowledge of theory and practice related to HIV and AIDS prevention (required), care, and treatment (preferred).

--Technical knowledge of HIV prevention and behavior change interventions among key affected populations (men who have sex with men, transgender women, sex workers, and people who inject drugs).

(c) Interpersonal, Team and Communication Skills (all required) (20 points)

--Excellent experience working with teams and individuals with a demonstrated ability to effectively provide technical leadership, oversight, and constructive guidance to individuals and teams working on HIV programs.

--Demonstrated outstanding communication skills—writing and speaking—and interpersonal skills, flexibility, patience, conflict management.

--Demonstrated experience working with individuals living with HIV.

--Demonstrated problem solving skills in developing countries.

--Experience in publishing peer-reviewed articles and in communicating technical priorities in writing to international audiences.

(d) Education and other academic training (10 points)

Additional points will be awarded for educational degrees above the established minimum, for advanced training in relevant areas, and for education in HIV-specific areas.

Total Possible Points: 100

Profession Experience - 35 points Technical Skills - 35 points Interpersonal, Team, and Communication Skills - 20 points Education and other academic training - 10 points

Satisfactory Professional Reference Checks – Pass/Fail

Total Possible Points: 100 Evaluation Factor Total – 100 points, and Pass for Reference Checks

IV. SUBMITTING AN OFFER

1. Eligible offerors are required to complete and submit:

A. A hand signed offer form AID 309-2, “Offeror Information for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals,” available at: http://www.usaid.gov/forms.

B. Cover letter clearly indicating the position for which you are applying.

C. Curriculum vitae/resume specifically which MUST include:

(i) 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 international field experience must also be detailed.

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

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

(iii) Names and contact information (phone and email) of your current and/or previous supervisor(s).

(iv) Education and any other qualifications including job-related training courses, job-related skills, or job-related honors, awards, or accomplishments.

D. Supplemental [separate] document specifically addressing each QRF as outlined in the solicitation.

E. United States (U.S.) citizens and Resident Alien (currently resident in Uganda) must attach a copy of a valid work permit.

F. Offers should be in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf). No other file types will be accepted. All documents should be scanned into one (1) document (one (1) ATTACHMENT) which should not exceed 10MB.

Documents should be arranged and scanned in this order:

(i) Signed (hand or electronic signature) offer form AID 309-2

(ii) Cover Letter

(iii) Completed Curriculum vitae/resume

(iv) Supplemental documents

(v) Valid work permit – if applicable

G. Submitted offers and documents become the property of USAID and will not be returned.

2. Offers must be received by the closing date and time specified in Section I, item 3, and submitted by email to EXO and HR Specialist at: kampalausaidjobs@usaid.gov Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

No other form of submission will be permitted (e.g., courier, fax, or hand delivery). The US Government will not be responsible for incomplete/corrupted or missing information in electronic submissions and these offers may not be accepted. USAID will only confirm receipt and print out the electronic submission. USAID will not ensure quality or completeness of electronic files attached to the e-mails. The Offeror assumes all risk related to an electronic submission. Late offers or delayed electronic submissions will not be accepted.

3. Offeror submissions must clearly reference the number of this Solicitation to ensure the offer is for the position in this Solicitation.

For this position, the subject line must read: SOL NUMBER TITLE OF POSITION, LAST, FIRST CANDIDATE NAME OR (72061722R00005 (0001) Senior HIV Prevention Advisor (Readvertized), Smith Jose

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.

V. LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS PRIOR TO AWARD

Once the CO informs the successful Offeror about being selected for a contract award, the CO will provide the successful Offeror instructions about how to complete and submit the forms relating to:

1. Security Eligibility/Secret clearance

2. Medical Clearances and Certifications

VI. BENEFITS/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) if applicable

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)

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 PSC awards are available at these sources:

1. USAID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR), Appendix D and J including contract clause “General Provisions,” available at https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1868/aidar_0.pdf.

2. PART 52—SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES

Subpart 52.2—Text of Provisions and Clauses

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)

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)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(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:

Appropriation: 72-1920/241031 BBFY Fund: GH-H/2020/2024

DOAG: 617-DO1-RES-20-PO.2-02-HIV-AO

1 LOT USD TBD USD 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 USD TBD USD 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 USD TBD USD 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 USD TBD USD TBD at Award after negotiations with 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 - as indicated and applicable to USPSC offshore and resident hires.

AAPD/CIB

No. Title/Issued Date

Subject Category

AAPD 21-05

(PDF 377K)

REVISED AND EXPANDED FRINGE BENEFITS FOR USPSCs (AIDAR Dev. No. M-OAA-DEV-AIDAR-22-1c) – November 23, 2012)

Personal Services Contracts

AAPD 21-04

Revision 2

(PDF 368K)

EXECUTIVE ORDER 14042 ON ENSURING ADEQUATE COVID-

19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR FEDERAL AWARDS (FAR

Deviation No. M-OAA-DEV-FAR-22-01c) – November 10, 2012 AAPD No. 21-04, ATTACHMENT 4 - Letter for contracts with performance requiring physical access to USAID domestic facilities.

[165K PDF]

AAPD No. 21-04, ATTACHMENT 5 - Letter to Individuals with Personal Services Contracts [166K PDF]

Acquisition Management, PSCs

AAPD 21-01

(PDF 221K)

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

Acquisition Management

AAPD 18-02 This AAPD extends and revises implementation of medevac regulations Personal http://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs https://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs/aapd-21-05 https://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs/aapd-21-05 https://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs/aapd-21-04-revision-2 https://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs/aapd-21-04-revision-2 https://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs/aapd-21-04-revision-2 https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/AAPD-21-04-Attachment4-Letter-ISCs.pdf https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/AAPD-21-04-Attachment4-Letter-ISCs.pdf https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/AAPD-21-04-Attachment5-Letter-PSCs.pdf https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/AAPD-21-04-Attachment5-Letter-PSCs.pdf https://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs/aapd-21-01 https://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs/aapd-21-01 https://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapd-cibs/aapd-18-02

AAPD/CIB

No. Title/Issued Date

Subject Category

REVISED

(PDF 96K)

for USPSCs and TCNPSCs under AIDAR Appendix D and J, § 12, clauses #25 in Appendix D, and #21 in Appendix J. – December 18, 2019

Services Contracts

AAPD 10-01

(PDF 47 kb)

PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS -- CHANGES IN USG

REIMBURSEMENT AMOUNTS FOR HEALTH INSURANCE AND

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION COSTS – 01/08/10

Personal Services Contracts

AAPD 06-10

(PDF 80 kb)

PSC MEDICAL EXPENSE PAYMENT RESPONSIBILITY – October 30, 2006

Personal Services Contracts

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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