Sol 72062423R00012 Global Fund Liaison.pdf

SOLICITATION NUMBER: 72062423R00015

ISSUANCE DATE: August 17, 2023

CLOSING DATE/TIME: September 16, 2023/17:00 GMT

SUBJECT: Solicitation for Offshore U.S. Personal Services Contractor/Third Country National as a

US/TCN PSC Global Fund Liaison, USAID/Côte d’Ivoire

Dear Prospective Offerors:

The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development

(USAID), is seeking offers from qualified persons to provide personal services under contract as described in this solicitation.

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

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

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

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

All offers must be submitted to the Point of Contact via email: accrapsc@usaid.gov

Only shortlisted offerors will be contacted.

Any questions must be directed in writing to the CO via accrapsc@usaid.gov

Sincerely, Donald Brady

Contracting Officer

Regional Executive Office

USAID/West Africa mailto:accrapsc@usaid.gov

ATTACHMENT 1 SOL #72062423R00015

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. SOLICITATION NO.:72062423R00015

2. ISSUANCE DATE: August 17, 2023

3. CLOSING DATE AND TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS: September 16, 2023, 17:00 GMT

4. POINT OF CONTACT: USAID/West Africa, Accra; e-mail at accrapsc@usaid.gov

5. POSITION TITLE: Global Fund Liaison, USAID/Côte d’Ivoire

6. MARKET VALUE: $71,099.00 - $92,429.00 equivalent to GS-12

Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value.

7. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Two (2) years, estimated to start o/a 11/11/2023 with an option of three (3) one-year extensions for a maximum of five (5) years. Exercise of options will depend on continuing need of services, availability of funds, successful performance, and requisite approvals.

Based on Agency need, the Contracting Officer may exercise the additional option periods for up to three (3) years for the dates estimated as follows:

Base Period: o/a 11/2023 to 11/2025

Option Period 1: o/a 11/2025 to 11/2026

Option Period 2: o/a 11/2026 to 11/2027

Option Period 3: o/a 11/2027 to 11/2028

8. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: USAID/Côte d’Ivoire

9. ELIGIBLE OFFERORS: U.S. Citizens (including Lawful Permanent Residents) or Third

Country Nationals.

Hiring Preference:

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

Permanent Residents) that offers from Third Country Nationals (TCN) will be considered.

References 309.3.1.10 and 309.3.1.4.

10. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: Facility Access

11. STATEMENT OF DUTIES

1. BACKGROUND

The U.S. Government Global Fund Liaison (USG-GFL) will be either a U.S. Personal Services Contractor or a Third-Country National, placed at the U.S. Embassy and working closely with the USG Côte d’Ivoire

PEPFAR team, Global Fund (GF) portfolio managers, Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) members, GF recipients and other stakeholders. The GFL would assume responsibility for a leadership role for programmatic and coordination issues at the intersection of USG and Global Fund Health Programs. The

GFL will represent the USG at the CCM General Assembly, Strategic Oversight Committee and any other technical or coordination committees related to the CCM and Global Fund Grants.

The GFL, administratively reporting to the USAID Health Office Director and programmatically reporting to the PEPFAR Coordinator, will assume responsibility for coordinating critical communications between the USG, the Ministry of Health Program Management Unit for Global Fund, the National Control

Programs for HIV/AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis, and other organizations functioning as Principal

Recipients (PRs) for the Global Fund Funds, in all issues related to coordination between USG and Global

Fund program implementation. This work will entail liaising with the major common partners and advocating for complementary program planning and financing. The GFL will represent interagency

PEPFAR interests in the execution of her/his duties. The GFL will also ensure coordination of USG-funded technical support for the CCM or GF implementation efforts, including support from USG staff and implementing partners. This includes providing comprehensive, senior level public health advice and technical assistance on Global Fund and other external stakeholder issues to the USG Interagency Team in

Cote d’Ivoire. In addition, the incumbent will work with multilateral organizations, such as UNAIDS, WHO, and Civil Society to ensure the impact of Global Fund and USG investments in Cote d’Ivoire.

3. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The USG interagency team recognizes the importance of strong coordination between the Global Fund and

USG resources, specifically PEPFAR, to ensure optimal efficiency and effectiveness of these resources. The

Liaison will be an integral member of the USG Côte d’Ivoire PEPFAR Strategy and Policy Team..

Specific Responsibilities:

Technical Advisor and coordinator of USG linkages with Global Fund activities, including CCM, General Assembly and Executive Bureau, Strategic Oversight Committee and subcommittees , PRs for HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria – 50%

i. Establish strong working relations with the national HIV response (National AIDS Control

Program, Civil Society Organizations, etc.), the National Malaria Control and TB Programs and the

Global Fund Portfolio Manager and country team in Geneva to monitor funding request processes, grant implementation, funding disbursements and reporting;

ii. Maintain a knowledge base on Global Fund policies, management directives and systems applicable to HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria grants in Cote d’Ivoire as well as current USG policy as it relates to the Global Fund;

iii. Act as the senior USG officer representing USG financial and programmatic interests on discussions/meetings with Global Fund Country team and the CCM Strategic Oversight

Committee; lead, inform, and advise USG participation in the Executive Bureau and CCM meetings.

iv. Evaluate need and coordinate technical assistance requests to strengthen Global Fund grant implementation and program management, including the improvement of CCM governance and oversight. This involves coordinating with U.S. bilateral and headquarters-based technical assistance (TA) as well as local entities such as UNAIDS, WHO and other bilateral partners.

v. Communicate regularly with other USG point persons in-country including the malaria and TB focal points; communicate regularly with the Global Fund Portfolio Manager and other stakeholders.

vi. Provide or assist with training of USG staff regarding Global Fund processes and policies and communicate Global Fund policy changes to USG staff as appropriate.

vii. Liaise with PEPFAR-funded TA partners to ensure linkages/harmonization between PEPFAR-funded TA and the Global Fund.

viii. Lead in the preparation and writing of Multilateral-related Front Office communications (e.g.

Information and Decision Memoranda, Talking Points and Meeting Briefs).

Liaise with the Multilateral Diplomacy Section in the Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator and the

Global Fund Attaché based in Geneva, Switzerland.

Program Management, Coordination and Advisory Functions – 30%

i. Provide technical advice and support to harmonize programs and coordinate interventions, for maximum USG investments in-country;

ii. Participate in technical committee meetings, site visits and grant monitoring activities as appropriate to strengthen sound implementation and accurate reporting, and to identify technical assistance needs.

iii. Provide technical and programmatic support to grants, committees or the CCM, both directly and through coordination with other USG expertise, USG mechanism or donors.

iv. Support proposal development and related transparent processes including: PR and sub-recipient (SR) selection processes; promoting and facilitating the process of PR planning, implementing and building appropriate technical assistance budgets into future grants.

v. Work with civil society members to increase civil society access to increased Global Fund resources.

vi. Ensure coordination on commodity quantification, procurement, distribution and reporting between the PEPFAR and Global Fund programs.

vii. Ensuring that partner reporting information is appropriately shared between the Global Fund and PEPFAR.

Monitoring and Reporting – 20%

i. Ensure proper monitoring of procedures implemented to control the procurement processes for

PEPFAR commodities to Global Fund sub-recipients.

ii. Provide regular updates to USG agency leads, the PEPFAR interagency technical leadership, and PEPFAR technical staff to ensure coordination between PEPFAR and the Global Fund.

iii. Participate in the preparation and writing of key PEPFAR planning and budgeting documents that relate to Global Fund activities, such as the multilateral sections of the Country Operational

Plan (COP), Semi-Annual Progress and Annual Progress reports, PEPFAR Oversight and

Accountability Reviews, cables and parallel review processes.

Manage joint PEPFAR/Global Fund reviews of partner annual work plans and budgets and quarterly financial and results reporting.

4. POSITION ELEMENTS:

● Supervision Received: Work will be performed in consultation with, and under the direction of, the

PEPFAR Coordinator who will approve incumbent’s annual work objectives. The Supervisor will also provide guidance on USAID and PEPFAR strategic, and management and administrative requirements.

The incumbent will receive minimal oversight in carrying out his/her daily tasks and achieving longer-term work objectives. S/he is expected to represent interagency interests as the PEPFAR Global Fund

Liaison.

● Supervision Exercised: The incumbent will not be responsible for directly supervising any staff.

● Guidelines: The incumbent must have the ability to understand and operate within USG policies and regulations regarding foreign assistance programs, and in particular PEPFAR programs. The Global

Fund Liaison is expected to also quickly become familiar with relevant Global Fund policies, directives and programmatic guidelines. The incumbent is required to be proactive in keeping abreast of all relevant host country policies and decrees related to the health sector in CI. Guidance will be available to the incumbent from senior USAID and CDC staff in Abidjan, USAID/West Africa, USAID/Washington Global Health and Africa Bureaus, Dept. of State Office of the Global AIDS

Coordinator (OGAC) for PEPFAR, including the multilateral team within that office.

● Complexity: This is a position of substantial complexity. The incumbent must demonstrate leadership and exceptional initiative to address complex programming methodologies and needs. The position requires the ability to coordinate, plan, implement, follow-up and work both independently and within a large multi-agency and multi-organizational team setting. S/he is expected to be highly productive and meet tight deadlines. The ability to operate sensitively and effectively in a post-conflict developing country environment is essential. S/he must be able to devise solutions for situations that may involve conflict between stakeholders, political sensitivities, unclear or contradictory policies, weak institutions and extreme poverty. S/he will rely on his/her professional knowledge and integrity, and in-depth experience in health programming within multilateral contexts.

● Scope and Effect: The incumbent will act as the senior USG officer representing USG interests on the

HIV/AIDS committee; s/he will lead, inform, and advise USG participation in the Executive Bureau and CCM meetings. S/he serves to coordinate the PEPFAR team’s involvement with the Global Fund.

S/he will collaborate closely with PEPFAR Cote d’Ivoire technical branches to ensure that Global Fund programs are coordinated appropriately with PEPFAR HIV care, treatment, prevention, and health system strengthening interventions. S/he will actively engage in governance and oversight functions

(e.g. CCM) to ensure funds allocated to Cote d’Ivoire are absorbed through implementing high impact health programming. This includes sharing USG investments to maximize resources and address any duplication. S/he will negotiate complex political situations and/or identify potential legal barriers to address bottlenecks and facilitate implementation. S/he will support funding request development and related processes in coordination with USG points of contact. This includes keeping the US Embassy’s

Front Office up to date on the progress of existing and emerging investments, particularly through the

Global Fund.

● Personal Contacts: Personal contacts include high-level USG officials at the US Embassy, the

PEPFAR CI team, the Global Fund Portfolio Manager, in-country coordination mechanisms for the

Global Fund (CCM) as well as Principle Recipients for Global Fund-funded partners, host country officials (both technical and political) at all levels (national, regional, local), other donors, and PEPFAR implementing partners and other concerned stakeholders. S/he must have the ability to communicate

USG interests and PEPFAR programmatic strategies effectively in French and in English, using a great deal of tact, diplomacy, and technical knowledge. S/he must be a good listener, stay abreast of host country priorities, policies and practices, and be able to manage and/or reconcile differences of opinion or conflicts regarding HIV program priorities and strategies.

● Level and Purpose of Contacts: The incumbent occupies a high profile and important position in USG foreign assistance to Cote d’Ivoire. S/he provides policy recommendations as well as strategic and programmatic advice to senior PEPFAR (includes CDC, DOD, DOS, USAID) and US Embassy officials, host country government officials, and PEPFAR implementing partners. The incumbent will

(as warranted) represent the PEPFAR CI program at the highest levels in Global Fund coordination meetings, and serve as key representative for HIV/AIDS technical committee meetings with the Global

Fund. S/he will play a key leadership role with partners, the donor community, and other interested parties. S/he is required to establish and maintain professional contacts/relationships with senior host country government official and leaders of private and nongovernmental sector institutions that partner with PEPFAR in the fight against HIV/AIDS, including the Global Fund and ONUSIDA. Meetings range from factual exchanges of information on HIV/AIDs programmatic issues, PEPFAR strategies and programmatic guidance, etc. to subjects that involve significant or controversial issues and differing viewpoints, goals or objectives.

● Physical Demands/Work Environment: This is a low-to-moderate physically demanding position.

The incumbent will be physically located at the US Embassy in Abidjan and will be expected to attend meetings and events related to the USG PEPFAR program on a frequent basis, both in Abidjan and in other cities in Cote d’Ivoire. In his or her role as head of the HIV committee s/he will also conduct site visits (minimum 3-4 per year) to review progress of Global Fund and/or PEPFAR-supported activities throughout the country, many of which are located in rural or quasi-urban areas with limited amenities.

● Reporting: The incumbent will develop annual work objectives and an illustrative work plan in consultation with his/her supervisor. S/he is responsible for all required USAID and PEPFAR documentation, including terms of reference, strategy papers, activity budgets, scopes of work for consultants, responses to questions and requests for information from a wide range of stakeholders, etc.

S/he is required to complete a trip report upon completion of site visits.

● Exercise of Judgment: The incumbent will exercise a high degree of independent judgment in providing guidance and assistance to a wide range of host country counterparts and other PEPFAR implementing partners in Cote d’Ivoire. As a recognized expert and highly qualified professional, substantial reliance will be placed on the incumbent to independently plan, prioritize and carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position. The incumbent will be expected to analyze and address problems by applying relevant guidance (for management/administrative issues) and evidence-based strategies (for technical issues). The use of initiative, discretion, cultural sensitivity, collaboration and teamwork is expected of the incumbent when working with the Global Fund in-country coordination mechanisms, PEPFAR colleagues and implementing partners to resolve challenges for which there are no clear or immediate solutions. In the event that no formal guidance exists, the incumbent will propose solutions in consultation with his/her supervisor and/or other senior PEPFAR colleagues.

● Authority to Make Commitments/Obligations: The incumbent is not authorized to make financial commitments on behalf of the USG. However, because of the incumbent’s expertise and standing as a highly qualified professional in his/her field, his/her conclusions and recommendations will be taken into account by USAID colleagues who have such decision-making authority regarding funding commitments and obligations.

● Time Required to Perform Full Range of Duties : The incumbent must be able to perform the full range of technical duties upon arrival at Post. While the incumbent might not have a working knowledge of specific administrative procedures of in-country coordinating mechanisms for the Global

Fund, it is expected that this knowledge will be acquired within the first six (6) months on the job.

● Post Entry Training: Post entry training will focus on PEPFAR-specific objectives, guidelines and procedures; ii) Global fund funding modalities, programmatic requirements, and in-country coordination mechanisms; iii) USG regulations that govern grants, contracts and field support activities as well as activity management and procurement systems.

12. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work requested does not involve undue physical demands.

II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education: Minimum of a master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, demography, social or behavioral science or related field.

Work experience: Minimum of ten years management experience in a health programming context.

Language Proficiency: Level 4 Fluency in French and English

III. EVALUATION FACTOR/SELECTION CRITERIA:

The following factors will be the basis for the evaluation of applications meeting the required minimum qualifications. All applications will be evaluated based on the documentation submitted with the application.

The highest-ranking applicants may be selected for an interview, but an interview is not always necessary.

Education (10 Points): Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, demography, social or behavioral science or related field.

Experience (40 Points):

Minimum of ten years management experience in a health programming context including Global Fund and PEPFAR is required.

Demonstrated, comprehensive understanding of public health prevention and community-based health care initiatives, including program design, implementation and evaluation either in HIV/AIDS, TB or Malaria.

Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with senior government officials, international organizations, multilateral and bilateral agencies, implementing partner directors and the local partner community.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (40 points):

Knowledge of Global Fund and PEPFAR is required.

The incumbent is required to have skills in conceptualizing programs, policies and plans and developing strategies.

Excellent interpersonal, facilitation and teambuilding skills, collaboration skills and ability to maintain good working relationships with host country counterparts and implementing partners.

Must demonstrate ability to work independently, take initiative and negotiate complex relationships with numerous stakeholders.

Ability to work independently, take initiative and negotiate complex relationships with numerous stakeholders.

Strong working competency in computer applications.

Excellent interpersonal, facilitation and teambuilding skills is required.

Language, Communication, and Computer Skills (10 points):

Excellent written and oral communication skills. Level four in English and level four in French is required.

Should be able to draft and read complex technical documents as well as conduct technical discussions in both languages is required.

Past Performance Evaluation: Interested applicants are advised that USAID/West Africa will conduct reference checks and request input from past employers concerning applicants’ past work performance, technical knowledge, required skills, including teamwork and team-building experience. USAID/West

Africa may also require a written test and/or writing samples.

Total: 100 points

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.

Reference Check

Reference checks will be conducted for the top candidates resulting from the assessment of the evaluation factors. No score, a satisfactory or unsatisfactory rating will be applied.

Note: References may be obtained independently from other sources in addition to the ones provided by an offeror. 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.

IV. SUBMITTING AN OFFER

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

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

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

4. A Cover Letter of not more than two (2) pages describing how the incumbent’s skills and experience fit the requirements of the position.

5. A current CV/resume. The CV/resume must contain sufficient relevant information to evaluate the

Offers in accordance with the stated evaluation criteria. Broad general statements that are vague or lacking specificity will not be considered as effectively addressing particular selection criteria.

Complete dates (month/year) are also required on CV.

6. Applicants also must address the above Section III: Evaluation and Selection Factors, in a

Summary Statement to be included in the Offers. This Summary Statement must describe specifically and accurately what experience, training, education, and/or awards the applicant has received that are relevant to each selection factor above. The Summary Statement must include the name of the applicant and the announcement number at the top of each page.

7. Applicants must provide a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of five (5) references within the last five years from the applicant’s professional life, namely individuals who are not family http://www.usaid.gov/forms members or relatives. Three references must be from direct supervisors who can provide information regarding the applicant’s work knowledge and professional experience. Applicants must provide e-mail addresses and/or working telephone numbers for all references.

8. Copies of diplomas, certificates or relevant degrees may be included to corroborate the CV/resume.

9. Applicants must provide their full mailing address with telephone, facsimile numbers (if available) and email address and should retain for their records copies of all enclosures that accompany their submission.

10. Submit applications via email to accrapsc@usaid.gov

V. LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS PRIOR TO AWARD

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

Forms outlined below can 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

As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a US/TCN PSC is normally authorized the following benefits:

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 (if applicable):

Section numbers refer to rules from the Department of State Standardized Regulations (Government http://www.usaid.gov/forms/

Civilians Foreign Areas), available at http://aoprals.state.gov/content.asp?content_id=231&menu_id=92

(a) Temporary Lodging 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) Educational Travel (Section 280)

(h) Post Differential (Chapter 500)

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

Security & Medical Clearances

The Contractor will be required to obtain a medical clearance prior to service overseas. Also, a temporary employment authorization security clearance must be initiated prior to travel to post of duty.

VII. TAXES

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

State Income taxes.

VIII. USAID REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

1. USAID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR), Appendix D, “Direct USAID

Contracts with a U.S. Citizen or a U.S. Resident Alien for Personal Services

Abroad,” including contract clause “General Provisions,” available at https://www.usaid.gov/ads/policy/300/aidar.

USAID Acquisition Regulations (AIDAR), Appendix J, “Direct USAID

Contractors With a Cooperating Country National and With a Third Country

National 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:

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES (DESCRIPTION) QTY

UNIT UNIT

PRICE

AMOUNT (F)

0001 Base Period - Compensation, Fringe

Benefits and Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

- Award Type: PSC

- Product Service Code: R497

2 LOT $ TBD $TBD at

Award after negotiations http://aoprals.state.gov/content.asp?content_id=231&menu_id=92 https://www.usaid.gov/ads/policy/300/aidar https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1868/aidar_0.pdf https://www.usaid.gov/ads/policy/300/aidar https://www.usaid.gov/forms

- Accounting Info: TBD

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

- Award Type: PSC

- Product Service Code: R497

- Accounting Info: TBD

1 LOT $ TBD $TBD at

Award after negotiations

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

- Award Type: PSC

- Product Service Code: R497

- Accounting Info: TBD

1 LOT $ TBD $TBD at

Award after negotiations

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

- Award Type: PSC

- Product Service Code: R497

Accounting Info: TBD

1 LOT $ TBD $TBD at

Award after negotiations

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.

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 provide clarity on their specific contract with the agency. Please visit our page for additional information https://www.usaid.gov/partner-with-us/acquisition-assistance-ombudsman/psc-ombudsman

The PSC Ombudsman may be contacted via PSCOmbudsmena@usaid.gov

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