SOL 72067322R00002- Senior Health Office Advisor (Health Office Director).pdf

SOLICITATION NUMBER: 72067322R00002

ISSUANCE DATE: June 10, 2022

CLOSING DATE AND TIME: July 9, 2022 – 17:00 –

Local Time, Pretoria, South Africa

SUBJECT: Solicitation for US Personal Service Contractor (USPSC)

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.

Sincerely, Shelby Hunt

Contracting Officer

ATTACHMENT 1 72067322R00002

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. SOLICITATION NO.: 72067322R00002

2. ISSUANCE DATE: June 10, 2022

3. CLOSING DATE AND TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS: July 9, 2022

4. POINT OF CONTACT: Alicia Veldman

5. POSITION TITLE: Senior Health Office Advisor (Health Office Director)

6. MARKET VALUE: $112,890 - $146,757; equivalent to GS- 15

Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value.

7. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Two years estimated to start on November 2022

8. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Windhoek, Namibia with possible travel as stated in the

Statement of Duties.

9. ELIGIBLE OFFERORS: United States (U.S.) Citizens

10. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: Employment Authorization - Facility Access

II. STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Introduction and Background:

Namibia is a sparsely populated country with a population of 2.5 million people. The population is concentrated in small urban areas scattered throughout the country, particularly in the north near the border with Angola. Urbanization continues to increase rapidly at a rate of 3.6 percent, and urban population was projected to surpass the rural population for the first time ever in 2019.

Namibia is an upper-middle income country with a gross national income (GNI) per capita of $ 9,780, but with starkly unequal income distribution. According to a 2012 assessment of poverty dynamics in

Namibia, approximately 29% of people in Namibia are poor, living on less than 30/day Namibian Dollars

(NAD), and more than 15% are severely poor living on less than NAD 22/day. Unemployment is estimated at 33.4 percent, down from 34 percent two years earlier (NSA Labor Force Survey 2018).

According to the Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), HIV/AIDS remains the leading cause of death in Namibia. Namibia has a generalized HIV epidemic, with 8.3% of the general population living with HIV (2020 Spectrum Model). HIV/AIDS will be responsible for an estimated 3,052 deaths in 2020, and the disease remains the leading cause of death among adults and the leading cause among children under five years of age. Among adults (>25 years of age), women bear a disproportionate burden of the

HIV epidemic, with a prevalence of 19.6% compared to 12.7 percent for men. Although limited data are available on sex-specific positivity rates among children, an estimated 0.98% of children under 15 years of age are HIV infected. According to the 2020 Spectrum Model, the highest proportion of estimated new infections is among women older than 25 years, accounting for 36.9 percent of new infections. Men older than 25 years old are estimated to account for 28.1 percent of the new infections.

Namibia follows South Africa as one of the countries on the continent with the highest percentage of confirmed daily COVID-19 (coronavirus) cases per population. This pandemic is set to have an unprecedented impact on Namibia’s economy and has exacerbated pre-existing structural challenges.

Namibia’s COVID-19 epidemic is constantly evolving in different geographic areas of the country. The pandemic is exacerbating a multi-year economic depression, which resulted in the Namibia economy being contracted even before COVID-19.

In FY 2020, USAID provided $37.9 million in bilateral PEPFAR funding, with 100 percent of funding going towards HIV/AIDS programming. As of FY22, COVID-19 funding provided approximately $12.5 million. The Government of the Republic of Namibia (GRN) is one of a few countries in Africa that is a majority contributor to its national program, as it supports more than 64 percent of the country’s HIV response. During the COVID-19 lockdown and social distancing prevention measures, USAID Namibia faced challenges across all PEPFAR projects.

Position Overview:

The Namibia Health Office Director will be based in Windhoek, Namibia and will fill a key management and technical role. The incumbent will serve as the principal manager and technical officer for the

USAID/PEPFAR and COVID-19 programs in Namibia. S/he represents USAID in the PEPFAR interagency space, to the Government of the Republic of Namibia (GRN) counterparts, and to USG implementing partners. S/he leads the development, management and implementation of the USAID portion of the PEPFAR program and has direct responsibility for day-to-day coordination, administrative management and technical oversight of the USAID PEPFAR portfolio in Namibia. Duties and responsibilities include strategy development within PEPFAR and USAID parameters, program planning and development, supervision of USAID staff, and oversight of or direct activity management of USAID grants, contracts and cooperative agreements. The incumbent is directly supervised by the USAID

Country Representative in Namibia.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Program Management (40%)

The USAID Health Office Director in Namibia is fully responsible for the entire USAID program under the Namibia PEPFAR program. S/he is responsible for the development and implementation of annual Country Operational Plans (COPs), ensuring plans are designed according to USAID’s strategic advantage and sufficient funds are allocated to reach goals. S/he initiates new programs and activities in accordance with the Ministry of Health and Social Services, Ministry of Youth, Sports and National services, Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare and

National Planning Commission's policies, guidelines and protocols and PEPFAR public health program goals, objectives, and policies. This includes playing a lead role in strategic planning and program development through the provision of direct technical assistance, and well executed program planning with partners.

The Health Office Director is fully responsible for monitoring the progress of project and activity development, and as such develops a close working relationship with supervisors / Team leaders and the Regional Office of Assistance and Acquisition (ROAA) to develop all procurements, for both new awards and for revising current awards to align them with new strategies and approaches. In accordance with the Office of Global AIDS Coordinator (OGAC), s/he works closely with the OGAC

Technical Working Groups to ensure new levels and trends in health conditions, status of key policies, and legal and regulatory changes that could affect the implementation of the Namibia program are considered in project implementation and development.

The incumbent develops and maintains collaborative working relationships with senior-level host government officials, technical level health professionals in relevant Ministries in the country and other USG Agencies, as well as HIV/AIDS program counterparts in non-governmental organizations, private sector, and international organizations. Through these contacts, the Health Office Director stays informed and up-to-date on HIV/AIDS issues in Namibia. The job holder condenses the information gathered, analyzes needs and opportunities against PEPFAR program strategic objectives and advises on how USAID can best deliver programs that reflect international standards, host country policies, PEPFAR guidelines, and USG regulations. Recommendations are made both orally and in writing to the PEPFAR inter-agency team, Embassy management, USAID regional and headquarters management and are codified in annual COPs and other strategies and plans including the Partnership Framework and the Global Health Initiative strategy.

A key activity of the USAID Team in Namibia is to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate

PEPFAR-funded HIV/AIDS programs that are carried out by cooperating/implementing partners.

This requires close cooperation with other donor agencies, implementing and/or cooperative agreement partners, facilitation during implementation, frequent monitoring and, in liaison with the

Strategic Information unit, evaluating partner performance against desired results that are in accordance with USAID and PEPFAR guidelines and protocols. The incumbent ensures that program requirements of USAID grants, contracts and/or cooperative agreement are correctly followed and according to PEPFAR and international HIV/AIDS program standards. Independently or in coordination with other experts, the job holder prepares and presents comprehensive program reviews to include accomplishments, challenges and recommendations on curtailing or expanding programs.

As other countries in the region, Namibia has a high COVID-19 (coronavirus) burden, and since

USAID is leading the USG response. The USAID Namibia Mission is supporting the Country

Readiness and Delivery (CRD) and OVID-19 vaccine hesitancy to achieve the global goal of 70% vaccination by September 2022. Namibia stands at 14 % of the entire population vaccinated as of

February 2022. While the National Vaccine Deployment Plan initially targeted key population groups, the low uptake meant that the Ministry opened vaccination access to anyone aged 18 and over, and later anyone aged 12 and over. The incumbent is expected to be at the forefront of ensuring the funding received by USAID is implemented according to the regulations and requirements of the

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) are adhered to and implemented to increase vaccination coverage in Namibia.

The USAID/Namibia Health Office Director may serve as the Agreement of Contracting Officer’s

Representative (A/COR) or Activity Manager for specific awards and contracts. S/he drafts technical requirements for program announcements for grants, contracts and/or cooperative agreements, and leads technical reviews on applications for financial assistance from PEPFAR. Once agreements or contracts are in place, s/he coaches the supervisors and team leaders and AORs/CORs managing the implementing partners in work plan development and approves annual implementation activities.

S/he provides regular direction to AORs/CORS, supervisors/Team Leaders and partners and technical advice to counterparts, reviewing progress, and identifying and correcting potential issues before they become problems. The job holder reviews contractual requirements of the grant, contract or cooperative agreement including periodic program reports, financial reports, audits, expenditure and voucher reviews, concurrence requests and contract modifications and provides timely feedback to supervisors/team Leaders and AORs/CORs.

2. Interagency Coordination and Representation (30%)

The USAID/Namibia Health Office Director represents USAID at technical, policy and strategic planning meetings, including meetings with collaborators and donor agencies. S/he is a key member of the USAID/PEPFAR Namibia Senior Management team, ensuring coordination of work plan development, implementation strategies, and evaluation plans for USAID Namibia activities primarily and all USG agency activities in Namibia.

In coordination with the PEPFAR Senior Management team, s/he keeps the USAID Country

Representative, and as necessary, the Front Office at the Embassy up to date on the status of the program through regular briefings and written communication. S/he contributes PEPFAR specific information to cables, speeches, editorials and other written materials produced by the U.S. Embassy as needed.

The USAID/Namibia Health Office Director communicates to USAID supervisors and colleagues, both orally and in writing as needed. S/he, in consultations with, and under the guidance of the

Country Representative, represents USAID in all official activities and represents USAID on

Embassy committees, e.g. Country Team, ICASS, housing, space and office construction, donor working groups, etc. The USAID/Namibia Health Office Director also represents USAID in all

PEPFAR official functions, at host country government functions, and activities organized by civil society.

3. Administrative leadership (30%)

The USAID/Namibia Health Office Director is responsible for the day-to-day management of the work of the USAID office in Namibia. This includes direct supervision of USAID positions, team leaders, supervisors and coordination of additional technical assistance as needed to support USAID activities in Namibia. The incumbent orients new employees and supports employees to develop annual training plans, provides coaching or mentoring of staff medium- and long-term professional development plans, monitors progress, and formally evaluates the performance of employees directly reporting to him/her. S/he manages staff workloads to meet peak demand in order to ensure that program goals and objectives are met. The incumbent prepares technical assistance requests and develops scopes of work and oversees the performance of external technical assistance or consultant service providers as required.

The job holder oversees the planning and monitoring of the overall USAID PEPFAR budget. S/he ensures funds are allocated according to an approved COP, tracks obligations, outlays and pipelines across all implementing mechanisms, and prioritizes funding actions based on need. The incumbent coordinates annual and ad hoc reprogramming exercises. S/he is responsible for the operational management of the USAID Health office in Namibia and must develop and maintain productive working relationships with several Embassy sections. S/he monitors ICASS and other services and facilities occupied by USAID employees, recommends purchases and communicates action requests to relevant regional mission offices.

This position coordinates high level, collaborative short-term projects with other internal and/or external organizations to meet broad agency and PEPFAR goals. The incumbent recommends and organizes site visits for high level visitors such as U.S. Government Executive and Legislative

Branch officials, interested donors and business leaders. The USAID/Namibia Health Office Director liaises with relevant support offices at USAID/Namibia, the U.S. Embassy in Namibia, with local counterparts, and when necessary, with USAID/Southern Africa in Pretoria to ensure the greatest impact from such visits.

Position Elements:

a) Supervision Received: The USAID/Namibia Health Office Director will work under the leadership of the USAID/Namibia Country Representative, however, the incumbent exercises the maximum degree of independent judgment in planning and carrying out tasks, resolving problems and conflicts, and taking steps necessary to meet deadlines. Work results are reviewed as agreed upon intervals for the attainment of objectives and conformance with policy objectives, the Emergency Plan goals, and

Agency regulations. The incumbent will develop and obtain the USAID Country Representative’s agreement with an annual performance-based work plan that lays out specific work objectives.

Completing agreed-upon work objectives and carrying-out his/her responsibilities, s/he will immediately inform his/her supervisor of problems and/or issues that arise that may affect the successful implementation of the USAID HIV/AIDS program in Namibia.

b) Supervision Exercised: The USAID/Namibia Health Office Director is responsible for direct supervision of a total of 21 staff members who are:- the Continuum of Care Team Leader, Strategic

Information Team Leader, Health System Strengthening and Sustainability Advisor, The Budget

Specialist, anticipated Deputy Health Office Director(CCN), and Program Management Specialist. In addition, the Director will oversee about 10 USAID Health Office employees.

c) Exercise of Judgment: In instances not clearly covered by written guidelines, the USAID/Namibia

Health Office Director will consult with the USAID Country Representative and in addition use her/his own personal, well-informed judgment in devising innovative approaches to resolving technical, administrative, managerial and/or policy problems. Excellent (balanced) judgment must be exercised in setting priorities and making decisions under tight deadlines. The use of initiative, discretion and diplomacy is expected from the USAID/Namibia Health Office Director in dealing with the U.S. Embassy, OGAC, the PEPFAR inter-agency, the USAID/ southern Africa Mission and

Washington, to resolve problems that arise during the course of work for which there is often no clear or immediate solution.

d) Nature, Level, and Purpose of Contacts: The incumbent shall establish and maintain contacts across multiple USG agencies, including the Ambassador, Deputy Chief of Mission, CDC Director, U.S. Peace Corps Director and the PEPFAR Coordinator for technical, policy and program management issues related to implementation of the USAID PEPFAR and Covid-19 programs. S/he must maintain an extensive range of senior-level contacts in Government, civil society, donor and multilateral organizations, and the private sector. S/he represents and advocates for the priorities of

USAID/Namibia’s program to senior level staff at OGAC and USAID/Washington.

e) Available Guidelines: The USAID/Namibia Health Office Director is required to understand

Mission and Agency-specific policies and procedures which govern project activity management in addition to the Department of State PEPFAR established administrative operating procedures, policies and guidelines. The incumbent is required to be proactive in keeping abreast of evolving international and national guidelines and policies which affect implementation of the USAID

PEPFAR and COVID programs in Namibia. The incumbent is expected to possess excellent

HIV/AIDS technical skills, as well as complex management and leadership skills.

f) Authority to Make Commitments: The USAID/Namibia Health Office Director will have no independent authority to commit U.S. Government (USG) funds on behalf of the U.S. Government.

However, s/he exercises the authority given to Activity Managers and A/CORs.

III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION:

In order to be considered for this position a candidate must meet the Required Minimum Qualifications listed below. Consideration and selection will be based on panel evaluation of Required Minimum

Qualifications, Desired Qualifications and Evaluation Factors. Additionally, interviews, written tests and writing samples may be requested. Applicants are encouraged to write a brief appendix to a resume, OF-

309-2 to demonstrate how prior experience and/or training addresses the Minimum Qualifications and

Evaluation Factors listed below:

Required Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

A. Education:

A Master’s degree in public health, international development, social sciences or other relevant fields is required.

B. Work Experience:

– A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible, professional experience in the Sub-

Saharan African context in the design and management of public health programs, with a focus on HIV/AIDS. Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, policy formulation providing organizational leadership in a complex and fast paced environment is required.

– Demonstrated experience working in a multi-sectoral response with various stakeholders (private sector, civil society, key line ministries).

– A minimum of seven years of supervisory / senior management experience is required.

– Demonstrated experience with capacity building, handover/transition of activities to local organizations or local government or experience in private sector engagement or partnership.

– Prior experience directly managing a multicultural team and working in close collaboration with remote teams, headquarter and support offices.

C. Job Knowledge:

– In-depth expert knowledge of HIV and response to the epidemic in the Southern African context, especially in the context of the UNAIDS 95-95-95 goals of epidemic control.

– Knowledge and experience working with USAID procurement, human resource management, financial, performance monitoring and other systems.

D. Skills and Abilities:

– Demonstrated leadership skills to lead a results-driven, culturally diverse team and to motivate individuals and influence teams and working groups.

– Excellent interpersonal, oral\written communication and analytical skills.

– Proven ability to lead teams, to work collaboratively in a team environment and to proactively build consensus.

– Ability in dealing effectively, sensitively and diplomatically and building consensus with multiple and diverse national and international stakeholders, e.g. U.S. and host country government agencies, non-governmental organizations, faith-based organizations, and the private sector.

– Strong budget and financial management experience.

E. Computer and Language Proficiency:

– Fluency (Level IV) in spoken and written English.

– Intermediate user level of Microsoft and Google Suites for word processing, spreadsheets and presentations is required.

F. Other Requirements: In addition, the incumbent must also be:

– A U.S. Citizen,

– Able to obtain US Government medical and security clearances,

– Available and willing to work outside the regular 40-hour workweek when required/necessary,

– Willing to travel to work sites and other offices as/when requested.

G. Past Performance/Reference Checks:

Applications must list at least three viable references who can attest to the applicant’s past performance in positions that require similar skills to that required by this solicitation. Applicants must provide reference name, current position title and position title during Applicant’s reference performance and current contact information, preferably both an e-mail and a telephone number.

The following additional experience is HIGHLY DESIRABLE:

– A thorough working knowledge of U.S. government operations, rules, regulations, procedures, policies, and programs and previous relevant working experience with the USG, particularly USAID.

– Prior experience managing complex PEPFAR-funded programs.

IV. 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.

Applicants meeting the required minimum qualifications for the position will be evaluated based on information presented in the application and obtained through reference checks. USAID reserves the right to conduct interviews with the most highly ranked applicants and make the interview a deciding factor in selection.

A. Education - required, zero points

B. Experience: 30 points

C. Knowledge: 20 points

D. Skills and Abilities: 30 points

E. Computer and language proficiency 5 points

F. Past Performance/Reference Checks: 15 points

V. SUBMITTING AN OFFER

• 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.

• An up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV) or resume: Your CV/resume must contain sufficient relevant information to evaluate the application in accordance with the stated evaluation criteria.

Broad general statements that are vague or lacking specificity will not be considered as effectively addressing selection criteria. Applicants are encouraged to write a brief appendix to demonstrate how prior experience and/or training addresses the minimum qualifications and evaluation criteria set forth in the solicitation.

• References: Three (3) references, who are not family members or relatives, with working telephone and e-mail contacts. The references must be able to provide substantive information about your past performance and abilities. USAID reserves the right to contact your previous https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far http://www.usaid.gov/forms employers for relevant information concerning your performance and may consider such information in its evaluation of the application.

• Security Clearance: Prior to signing a contract, the selected individual will be required to obtain an “employment authorization” if a US Citizen or US Green Card Holder. This temporary security clearance will be requested while a personal background investigation is conducted. Instructions for obtaining the security clearance will be forwarded to the selected individual once negotiations have been concluded.

• Submissions shall be in accordance with the above information at the place and time specified. In order to be considered for the position a candidate must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the solicitation. Consideration and selection will be based on a panel evaluation of the applications vis-a-vis the required qualifications. Applicants should note that the salary history for the purposes of the AID309-2 is the base salary paid, excluding benefits and allowances such as housing, travel, educational support, vehicle use, etc. Applicants are reminded and required to sign the certification at the end of the AID309-2.

• Offers must be received by the closing date and time specified and submitted to the job applications mailbox.

• To ensure consideration of offers for the intended position, Offerors must prominently reference the Solicitation number in the offer submission.

• 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.

Methods of application submissions:

For applicants to be considered for this position the following guidelines will be adhered to and forms completed, signed and submitted to jobapplications@usaid.gov, to allow the evaluation committee to thoroughly and objectively review your application vis-a-vis the requirements of the position.

If sent via email:

Alicia Veldman

HR Assistant

Telephone: +27 12 452 2088

E-mail address: jobapplications@usaid.gov

VII. LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS PRIOR TO AWARD

The CO will provide instructions about how to complete and submit the forms after an offeror is selected for the contract award. Forms outlined below can be found at http://www.usaid.gov/forms:

• AID 309-2

• Contractor Physical Examination (AID Form 1420-62). ** mailto:jobapplications@usaid.gov http://www.usaid.gov/forms

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

• Finger Print Card (FD-258). **

** Forms 2 through 4 shall be completed only upon the advice of the Contracting Officer that an applicant is the successful candidate for the job.

VIII. BENEFITS/ALLOWANCES

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

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

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 Quarter Subsistence Allowance (Section 120)

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

(c) Post Allowance (Section 220)

(d) Separate Maintenance Allowance (Section 260)

(e) Education Allowance (Section 270)

(f) Education Travel (Section 280)

(g) Post Differential (Chapter 500)

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

IX. TAXES

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

X. USAID REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND CONTRACT CLAUSES PERTAINING TO PSCs

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

1. USAID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR), Appendix D, “Direct USAID Contracts with a U.S.

Citizen or a U.S. Resident Alien for Personal Services Abroad,” including contract clause

“General Provisions,” available at http://aoprals.state.gov/content.asp?content_id=231&menu_id=92 http://aoprals.state.gov/content.asp?content_id=231&menu_id=92 http://aoprals.state.gov/content.asp?content_id=231&menu_id=92 https://aoprals.state.gov/content.asp?content_id=282&menu_id=101 https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1868/aidar_0.pdf.

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)

0001 Compensation, Fringe Benefits and

Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

- Award Type: Cost

- Product Service Code: R497

- Accounting Info:

1 LOT $ _TBD $_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.

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 .

4. 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/workusaid/personal-service-contracts-ombudsman.

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

***END OF SOLICITATION***

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