SOL-72061724R00011 (0001) COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST (USPSC RESIDENT HIRE) EG.pdf

SOLICITATION NUMBER: SOL- 72061724R00011 (0001)

ISSUANCE DATE: October 17, 2024

CLOSING DATE/TIME: November 15, 2024, 16:45 PM Kampala Time

Subject: Solicitation for Resident Hire US 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 - (IV) Submitting an Offer 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 Attachment 1 at: kampalausaidjobs@usaid.gov

Sincerely, Donald Brady

Supervisory Executive Officer mailto:kampalausaidjobs@usaid.gov

Solicitation SOL-72061724R00011 (0001)

ATTACHMENT 1

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. SOLICITATION NO.: 72061724R00011 (0001)

2. ISSUANCE DATE: October 17, 2024

3. CLOSING DATE/TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS: November 15, 2024, 4:45 PM Kampala Time

4. POINT OF CONTACT: EXO and HR Specialist at: kampalausaidjobs@usaid.gov

5. POSITION TITLE: Communications Specialist (Resident Hire – US Personal Service Contractor

(USPSC))

6. MARKET VALUE: $88,520 - $115,079, equivalent to GS-13.

Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value.

7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Kampala, Uganda with possible domestic travel as stated in the Statement of Duties. The contractor 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: The base period will be two years, estimated to start on or about

November 2024. Based on Agency need, the Contracting Officer may exercise three one-year periods for dates estimated as follows:

Base period TBD – two year period

Option period 1 TBD – one year period

Option period 2 TBD – one year period

Option period 3 TBD – one year period

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

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

Authorization/Facility Access only.

11. STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

General Statement of the Purpose of the Contract.

USAID/Uganda is seeking a qualified candidate to serve under a Resident Hire U.S. Personal Services Contract as

Economic Growth Communications Specialist responsible for communications activities in the Economic Growth

(EG) Office.

The Communication Specialist is responsible for implementing outreach activities to promote a better understanding of USAID economic growth development assistance to Uganda among key audiences of the host country and in the

United States. They will assist USAID to achieve programmatic and strategic objectives by writing, editing, collecting, organizing, and clearing EG communications and written materials. The Communication Specialist also serves as the liaison between the Development Outreach and Communications (DOC) team in the Program Office and EG for all online, print, audio or video communications about economic growth activities supported by the

Mission.

The Specialist reports to the EG Deputy Office Director.

Statement of Duties to be Performed.

The Communications Specialist’s specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Public Outreach and Events (40%)

Serves as a communication conduit between EG and DOC regarding EG outreach activities and materials.

Coordinates with DOC and EG technical officers to draft and edit timely and accurate information for use in fact sheets, briefers, infographics, responses to requests for information, and all other public information materials relating to EG activities. These must be written clearly and concisely for a variety of audiences and purposes.

Develops external communication materials, success stories, blogs, case studies, white papers, social media content, and other tools on a regular basis to raise awareness of USAID/Uganda economic growth activities and success stories, and ensure that stakeholders are well informed of EG activities.

Serves as the primary point of contact with implementing partner communications staff and participates in the quarterly implementing partner communication meetings. In coordination with DOC, reviews partner materials for branding compliance and reviews and approves branding and marking plans.

Provides thoughtful, diplomatic, consensus-building, strategic, and analytical leadership.

Program Support and Internal Communications (40%)

Coordinates with USAID EG technical staff to gather, draft, fact-check, and proofread information in response to both internal and external information inquiries related to EG activities. Engages with implementing partners

(through the EG technical staff) in regard to appropriate use of the USAID logo and branding and marking. Develops and maintains a repository of frequently asked questions and responses. Prepares anticipated questions and suggests appropriate answers for talking points drafted for high-level U.S. Government officials, as required. Prepares status and other reports and memoranda regarding media and communications activities. Maintains EG photo and media resources in collaboration with the DOC team.

Researches, writes, edits, and proofreads memos, technical papers, and briefing materials for EG, in collaboration with the Office Director and other technical staff as needed. Edits and contributes content to the EG weekly updates

(bullets); coordinates and tracks clearance processes for EG communications materials; and ensures that program results, success stories and lessons learned are adequately reported in clear and concise American English based on the plain language principles, and prepared with both the media and general audiences in mind.

The incumbent must establish and maintain excellent working relationships and strategic engagement with a wide range of senior figures within the development and U.S. Government (USG) community related to communications, including communications officials in other USAID Missions, USAID/Washington, the USAID/Uganda DOC team, the U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section (PAS) in Uganda, the Uganda donor community, and EG’s Implementing

Partners (IPs) throughout Uganda.

Site Visits and Storytelling: 10%

The Communications Specialist will periodically (3-6 times per year, or as needed) travel to visit USAID activities being implemented in different areas of Uganda and help to collect content for storytelling on USAID platforms.

Coordinates with DOC, EG technical officers, and communications specialists with EG’s IPs to identify and plan site visits by USG, Ugandan, and other officials and delegations.

Sharing this role with other members of the DOC team, the Communications Specialist will work to cover events in

Kampala or in other parts of the country, and while on these visits talk to program participants, local representatives, and more to learn more about the impact of USAID efforts.

The Communications Specialist will develop stories and collect quotes, photos, videos, and other information that could be used in writing or publishing other outreach materials on any of USAID’s internal or external platforms.

Events Coordination and Support: 10%

Supports EG staff in planning, scheduling, publicizing, and carrying out activities and events to present programs to the public, including signing ceremonies, inaugurations, and other outreach activities related to USAID projects.

Alongside other extended DOC team members, the Communications Specialist will provide support to USAID and

Embassy leadership at events.

In addition to the preparation of written materials, events support may include advising technical teams on protocol issues, site selection, staging, and logistical issues; identifying and scheduling speakers; providing on-site coordination of media; and following up with media to ensure coverage of public events. Develops and edits materials as required, including scene setters, speeches, press releases, briefing materials, social media and web content.

POSITION ELEMENTS

Post Entry Training: The Communications Specialist must remain familiar with the USAID ADS, Handbooks, Mission Orders, USAID/Washington Bureau and LPA outreach guidance and established USAID/Uganda and

Program Office procedures and regulations; and media and communications papers prepared by

USAID/Washington and the Department of State.

Available Guidelines: The Communication Specialist must be able to exercise broad knowledge of USAID regulations related to communications, Africa Bureau and the Bureau for Policy, Planning and Learning (PPL) procedural guidance, USAID/USG strategy documents, Mission Orders, ADS, PPL policies, and other USAID or

USG policies related to communications. The Specialist must be proactive in keeping abreast of evolving guidelines and policies of the DOC team, and USAID/Uganda, including but not limited to the Branding and Marking

Guidance, Mission Orders, Mission Notices, and USG procurement regulations.

Exercise of Judgment: In instances not clearly covered by written guidelines, the Specialist will use own personal, well-informed judgment in devising innovative approaches to setting priorities and resolving technical, administrative, managerial and/or policy problems. The use of initiative, tact, diplomacy, discretion, and patience is required in dealing with colleagues at USAID, other USG government agencies, IPs, the Government of Uganda

(GOU) as well as representatives from donor organizations to resolve problems that arise during the course of work for which there is often no clear or immediate solution.

Authority to Make Commitments: The Specialist has no independent authority to commit funds on behalf of the

USG. However, the Communication Specialist exercises the authority given to activity managers and may make administrative arrangements consistent with ADS guidance and Mission policy. The Communication Specialist takes action and establishes priorities based on available guidelines and professional judgment. Guidance is sought when needed, and the supervisor informed of activity and project status. The Specialist has the authority to represent

USAID in the articulation of program objectives.

Nature, Level and Purpose Of Contacts:

a) Relationship in the USAID Mission: The Communications Specialist works in close collaboration with

Mission Economic Growth Office staff, extended DOC team members (including other technical office staff focused on communications, and other Mission staff. The Communications Specialist ensures that the many diverse elements of USAID and its constituencies play active roles in the development and implementation of USAID's public relations activities, taking a proactive role to ensure that these actions highlight the strong U.S. partnerships in the region and emphasize the benefits that Ugandans receive from American foreign assistance.

b) Relationship with Public Diplomacy Section (PDS): The Communications Specialist works closely with the

U.S. Embassy PDS on a range of activities including, but not limited to, public relations strategy development and contacts with the Ugandan media. The Communications Specialist ensures that key operational linkages and feedback systems are maintained.

c) Relationship with USAID/Washington: LPA and Africa Bureau communicators, USAID/Washington, are important stakeholders in public relations activities focused on U.S. foreign assistance to Africa. The

Communications Specialist is a principal mission contact with LPA and is responsible for coordinating all appropriate actions to ensure that all Washington policies related to public relations are followed.

d) Other Relationships: The Communications Specialist has a wide range of other contacts including the U.S.

Embassy, involving at times the Office of the Ambassador, host country government ministry representatives, and U.S. and Ugandan journalists. The Communications Specialist maintains contact with local reporters, including foreign correspondents, and ensures that they are properly introduced to appropriate individuals at USAID and that their questions are answered. The Communications Specialist has close relationships with USAID contractors, local and U.S. NGOs, and other donors.

Supervisory Relationship.

The Communications Specialist reports to the EG Deputy Director.

Supervisory Controls.

None envisioned, though this is an advisory role to approximately 17 AORs and CORs and the partner

Communications Specialists that they oversee.

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

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

Travel Requirements: The position includes travel up to 10% of the time to support the USAID/Uganda Mission at external events or storytelling site visits.

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 7 to 10 –

III. EVALUATION AND SELECTION FACTORS and IV. SUBMITTING AN OFFER sections), the offer package must be complete and signed–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 or Resident Alien

– 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 Facility Access. The offeror must be able to secure a medical opinion of health.

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

Bachelor’s degree in any professional discipline such as media, journalism, communications, international relations, economic development, marketing, development studies, agriculture, environment, economics and/or management is required.

B. PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE

At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in the field of international communications or similar;

demonstrated management experience specifically within the communications field is required. Proven experience in disseminating information to a variety of target audiences is required. Prior experience in public information and outreach is required; experience living and working in Africa is desirable. Experience with building capacity and mentoring is desirable.

C. KNOWLEDGE:

● Possess strong and demonstrated knowledge of principles and practices of event planning, public relations, speech and press release writing, media relations, and journalistic writing and reporting techniques.

● Possess strong, working knowledge of Google applications and/or similar Microsoft products. Be familiar with using a digital camera and other audio-visual equipment.

● Demonstrated experience in leading consultations and facilitation of various teams with diverse backgrounds and development perspectives is required.

● Display an ability to work collaboratively, build consensus, serve as a personal mentor, and effectively coordinate with external actors in multicultural settings.

● Creative ability to present information in attractive, interesting, readable formats is required with demonstrated skills in photography, layout, and graphic design strongly preferred.

● Ability to make contacts at the senior-most levels throughout the local and international community, articulate views, work with teams to convey Mission positions to a variety of audiences is desired, with the ability to influence relationships positively

● Applying broad USG (or similar development organizations) principles, policies and strategies; leading effective

USG interagency, partner country, and donor coordination; and working with USG leadership at the working-and senior-levels is preferred.

● Knowledge of strategic communications programming, activity development, achieving results, performance monitoring, and activity and program communications is desirable.

D. SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

● The Communications Specialist must have demonstrated ability to exercise significant, independent professional judgment.

● The Communications Specialist must be able to recognize operational problems and issues and address them appropriately.

● The Communications Specialist must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated analytical skills.

● Excellent interpersonal and networking skills and a clear understanding and demonstrated skills in outreach and coordination of organizational messaging is required.

● Have knowledge of technical aspects involved in the production of different public outreach activities, such as production of radio and television programs

E. Language Proficiency:

Fluent, outstanding verbal and written English communication skills, analytical ability, and interpersonal relationships are required. Knowledge of Ugandan languages, culture and work environment is desirable, but not required. Strong writing, editing, and copy-editing skills required.

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.

The technical evaluation committee may conduct reference checks, including references from individuals who have not been specifically identified by the offeror, and may do so before or after a candidate is interviewed.

http://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 9 to 10

III. 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:

1. SKILLS AND ABILITIES (25 points in total):

• The Communications Specialist must have demonstrated ability to exercise significant, independent professional judgment.

• The Communications Specialist must be able to recognize operational problems and issues and address them appropriately.

• The Communications Specialist must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated analytical skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills and a clear understanding and demonstrated skills in outreach and coordination of organizational messaging is required.

• Have knowledge of technical aspects involved in the production of different public outreach activities, such as production of radio and television programs

2. PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE (25 points in total):

At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in the field of international communications or similar;

demonstrated management experience specifically within the communications field is required. Proven experience in disseminating information to a variety of target audiences is required.

Prior experience in public information and outreach is required; experience living and working in Africa is desirable.

Experience with building capacity and mentoring is desirable.

3. KNOWLEDGE (40 points in total):

● Possess strong and demonstrated knowledge of principles and practices of event planning, public relations, speech and press release writing, media relations, and journalistic writing and reporting techniques.

● Possess strong, working knowledge of Google applications and/or similar Microsoft products. Be familiar with using a digital camera and other audio-visual equipment.

● Demonstrated experience in leading consultations and facilitation of various teams with diverse backgrounds and development perspectives is required.

● Display an ability to work collaboratively, build consensus, serve as a personal mentor, and effectively coordinate with external actors in multicultural settings.

● Creative ability to present information in attractive, interesting, readable formats is required with demonstrated skills in photography, layout, and graphic design strongly preferred.

● Ability to make contacts at the senior-most levels throughout the local and international community, articulate views, work with teams to convey Mission positions to a variety of audiences is desired, with the ability to influence relationships positively

● Applying broad USG (or similar development organizations) principles, policies and strategies; leading effective

USG interagency, partner country, and donor coordination; and working with USG leadership at the working-and senior-levels is preferred.

● Knowledge of strategic communications programming, activity development, achieving results, performance monitoring, and activity and program communications is desirable.

4. Language Proficiency (10 points in total):

Fluent, outstanding verbal and written English communication skills, analytical ability, and interpersonal relationships are required. Knowledge of Ugandan languages, culture and work environment is desirable, but not required. Strong writing, editing, and copy-editing skills required.

5. EDUCATION (Pass/Fail):

Bachelor’s degree in any professional discipline such as media, journalism, communications, international relations, economic development, marketing, development studies, agriculture, environment, economics and/or management is required.

Total Possible Points: 100

Skills and Abilities: 25 points

Prior Work Experience: 25 points

Knowledge: 40 points

Language Proficiency: 10 points

Satisfactory Professional Reference Checks – Pass/Fail

Total Possible Points: 100

Evaluation Factor Total – 100 points, and Pass for Education and Reference Checks

IV. SUBMITTING AN OFFER

1. Eligible offerors are required to complete and submit:

A. A signed (hand or electronic signature) 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 http://www.usaid.gov/forms 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 address) 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 or Resident Alien (currently resident in Uganda) must attach a copy of a valid work permit, or special pass, or dependent pass.

F. Sexual Misconduct Self-Certification

G. 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) work permit, or special pass, or dependent pass.

(vi)Sexual Misconduct Self-Certification

H. 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 applications 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 Solicitation number on all offeror submitted documents.

For this position, the subject line of the email MUST read:

SOL NUMBER TITLE OF POSITION, LAST, FIRST CANDIDATE NAME

Ex: 72061724R00011 (0001) Communications Specialist, Smith Jose

4. USAID’S ZERO TOLERANCE FOR SEXUAL MISCONDUCT

USAID has a zero-tolerance policy for sexual misconduct with the goal of fostering a respectful, safe, healthy and inclusive work environment. USAID maintains policies and procedures to establish a workplace free of sexual misconduct as described in Agency policy at ADS Chapter 113, Preventing and Addressing Sexual Misconduct.

SELF CERTIFICATION

Offerors must sign a Sexual Misconduct Self-Certification [click at this link to download the form] related to sexual misconduct when submitting the offer. The signed form will be filed in the award file. If the offeror fails to submit a signed certification, the offeror will be determined to be non-compliant to submission requirements and will not be considered for award.

● For the Apparently Successful Offeror: ● If Self-Certification response is “Yes”: In consultation with the

Resident Legal Advisor (RLO) or General Counsel Acquisition and Assistance (GC/AA), the CO will request further details from the offeror. ● Event of False Certification: If the certification provided is found to be false, the offeror may be eliminated from consideration for the award. If the contract has been awarded, the false certification may be grounds for termination of the contract. The action may be punishable to the full extent of the law.

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. Facility Access

2. Medical Clearances and Certifications

VI. BENEFITS/ALLOWANCES

As a matter of policy and as appropriate, the resident US or Resident Alien contractor will be compensated in accordance with AIDAR Appendix D. The resident US or Resident Aliens are not eligible for fringe benefits, differentials, or allowances. They are eligible for contributions to health insurance and life insurance. Benefits include sick and annual leave as described in AIDAR Appendix D https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1868/aidar_0.pdf

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, “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/300/aidar

2. 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) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gBo1axfk8HdtHYV03Q1XhcbTnhZwkyibDQ5iX0olCeo/edit https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1868/aidar_0.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/forms

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

- Award Type: Cost

- Product Service Code: R497

- Accounting Info:

Appropriation: 72241000

BBFY Fund: 2024-OE

EOCC:1130008

2024617-Uganda OE

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

3. Acquisition and Assistance Policy Directives/Contract Information Bulletins (AAPDs/CIBs) for Personal

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

AAPD/CIB

No.

Title/Issued Date Subject Category

AAPD 22-02

(PDF 327

KB)

Telework and Remote Work Policy for U.S. Personal

Services Contracts with Individuals – July 13, 2022

Personal Services

Contracts

AAPD 21-01

(PDF 220K)

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 10-01

(PDF 47 kb)

Personal Services Contracts: Changes in USG Reimbursement

Amounts for Health Insurance and Physical Exam Costs –

01/08/10

Personal Services

Contracts

AAPD 06-08

(PDF 35 kb)

AIDAR, Appendices D and J: Using the Optional Schedule to

Incrementally Fund Contracts – JUNE 23, 2006

Personal Services

Contracts

4. 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.

5. 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 http://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs.

https://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs/aapd-22-02 https://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs/aapd-21-01 https://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs/aapd-10-01 https://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs/aapd-10-01 https://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs/aapd-06-08 https://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs/aapd-06-08 http://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/OGE%20Regulations http://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/OGE%20Regulations 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.

6. FAR Provisions Incorporated by Reference.

52.204-27 Prohibition of ByteDance covered application JUN 2023

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http://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/personal-service-contracts-ombudsman mailto:PSCOmbudsman@usaid.gov