SOL - 72067423R00010_ HSSDigital Health Team Lead - CO signed.pdf

SOLICITATION NUMBER: 72067423R00010

ISSUANCE DATE: February 27, 2023

CLOSING DATE/TIME: March 27, 2023 (17:00) Local

Time, Pretoria, South Africa)

SUBJECT: Solicitation for U.S. Personal Service Contractor (USPSC) and Third Country National Personal Service Contractor (TCNPSC)

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.

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 the attachment 1.

Sincerely, Ifeoma Ezeh Contracting Officer

ATTACHMENT 1 72067423R00010

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. SOLICITATION NO.: 72067423R00010

2. ISSUANCE DATE: February 27, 2023

3. CLOSING DATE/TIME: March 27, 2023

4. POINT OF CONTACT: Engeline Sebego email at esebego@usaid.gov

5. POSITION TITLE: Health System Strengthening & Digital Health Team Lead

6. MARKET VALUE: $ 117,518- $ 152,771 equivalent to GS-15

Final compensation will be negotiated within the above value and will include Locality Pay for domestic USPSCs based on the location of the Official USAID Worksite, or the approved alternative worksite if approved for remote work. USPSCs performing overseas are not entitled to Locality Pay.

7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Mbabane, eSwatini

Overseas USPSCs [and TCNPSCs not subject to the local compensation plan] may be authorized 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 in June 2023. Based on Agency need, the Contracting Officer may exercise (an) additional option period(s) for three years for the date(s) estimated as follows:”

Base Period: June 2023 to June 2025

Option Period 1: June 2025 to June 2026

Option Period 2: June 2026 to June 2027

Option Period 3: June 2027 to June 2028

9. ELIGIBLE OFFERORS: United States (U.S.) Citizens and Third Country Nationals (TCN) (if an applicant qualifies as a Resident Hire, they will be treated as such).

o U.S. CITIZEN: U.S. national (USN) means an individual who is a U.S. citizen, or a non-U.S.

citizen lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States.

o THIRD COUNTRY NATIONAL: Third Country National (TCN) means an individual (i) Who is neither a citizen nor a permanent legal resident alien of the United States nor of the country to which assigned for duty, and (ii) Who is eligible for return to his/her home country or country of recruitment at U.S. Government expense o RESIDENT HIRE: Resident hire means a U.S. citizen who, at the time of hire as a PSC, resides in the cooperating country as a spouse or dependent of a U.S. citizen employed by a U.S. government agency or under any U.S. government-financed contract or agreement, or for reasons other than for employment with a U.S.

government agency or under any U.S. government-financed contract or agreement. A U.S. citizen for purposes of this definition also includes persons who at the time of contracting are lawfully admitted permanent residents of the United States.

10. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: Facility Access

11. STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

“If a third country national (TCN) is selected for the award, during the period of this contract, the TCN personal services contractor must provide at least 200 hours over two years OR (2 hours) of training per week to a cooperating country national (CCN) designated by USAID. The PSC Supervisor will establish a training plan with benchmarks to measure the TCNPSC’s progress toward achieving this training deliverable.

12. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work requested does not involve undue physical demands.

A. BACKGROUND:

The President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), has saved millions of lives and has given hope to millions more. In Eswatini, PEPFAR is an integrated U.S. Government (USG) response led by the US Embassy – Department of State. USAID/Eswatini works with the U.S.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Defense (DOD) and the Peace Corps to implement the program. The Eswatini PEPFAR program works in partnership with several ministries and agencies including the National Emergency Response Council on HIV and AIDS (NERCHA), Ministry of Health, the Deputy Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Education, and Ministry of Social Welfare to advance a multi-sectoral response.

With U.S. support, Eswatini made notable progress in controlling the HIV epidemic in a country with the world’s highest HIV prevalence at an estimated 27 percent among people 15 years and older. The recently completed 2021 Eswatini Population-based HIV Impact Assessment survey, locally known as “SHIMS3”, demonstrated sustained progress towards the ambitious UNAIDS Fast Track 95-95-95 targets set for 2025. As one of the first countries in the world to approach or surpass the UNAIDS ‘95-95-95’ HIV treatment goals across several demographics, Eswatini is entering a new phase of its HIV response. The country will need to make strategic pivots to sustain programmatic gains while ensuring equitable access to essential HIV prevention and treatment and related public health services. This position will be critical in providing strategic leadership in this new era of programming.

USAID/Eswatini implements a comprehensive PEPFAR program to support the Government of the Kingdom of eSwatini (GKoE)’s response to the HIV epidemic. USAID/Eswatini works with a range of local leaders to anchor USAID support within a locally owned and locally driven HIV response. In addition, USAID/Eswatini strengthens government systems for commodity management and supply chain, developing electronic medical record systems, and advancing allocative efficiencies in the health sector through health financing support. USAID works to complement the USAID/PEPFAR portfolio in Eswatini by leveraging private sector partnerships and support from other USAID initiatives such as Power Africa and Prosper Africa to improve health and development outcomes in Eswatini.

As PEPFAR’s focus shifts toward sustaining program achievements, Embassy Eswatini’s leadership has prioritized the mutual leveraging of PEPFAR and other development programs to catalyze solutions that will address the broader determinants of health outcomes.

USAID/Eswatini operates under USAID’s Regional Health Office (RHO), which forms part of the Regional USAID/Southern Africa Mission based in Pretoria, South Africa. This position will be based in USAID/Eswatini’s in-country office located at the US Embassy in Ezulwini.

B. BASIC FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

The Health System Strengthening and Digital Health Team Lead (hereafter referred to as the “Team Lead”) fills a key technical leadership and management role on the USAID/Eswatini Team.

S/he provides leadership on sustainability, health systems strengthening, and digital health. The Team Lead is a highly qualified, highly skilled technical expert who possesses the political and diplomatic tact required to devise innovative approaches to sustainability efforts. S/he will use highly collaborative governmental and private sector approaches to promote models to create efficiencies in service delivery, improve digital health infrastructure, and drive use of information systems to advance program analytics.

S/he will have a strong technical background in health finance, digital health, and/or strategic information, with demonstrated ability to quickly gain proficiencies in technical areas. The incumbent will serve as a mentor to USG staff, implementing partners, and stakeholders. The Team Lead will play a leadership role within PEPFAR Eswatini’s interagency technical working groups contributing to the development of annual and long-term sustainability planning, Health Systems and Strategic Information strategies and activities. S/he will engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including the Ministries of Economic Planning and Development, Finance, Health, Education, Public Service, Public Works, Natural Resources and Planning, Sports Youth and Culture, and related regulatory and parastatal organizations. S/he will collaborate closely with

Embassy Eswatini and USAID Southern Africa colleagues to help leverage broader development opportunities with public and private stakeholders in a range of fields, including energy, connectivity, and economic development.

C. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The major duties and responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

1. Technical Leadership (50%)

● Leads HIV-related systems strengthening, sustainability and capacity development

● Be a development leader in the health sector and related fields, staying abreast of international knowledge and evidence related to health systems and development innovations.

● Provides strategic guidance to the interagency PEPFAR team on key health systems strengthening approaches, focused on USAID-supported HSS investments including supply chain management, human resource management, health finance, and digital health.

● Provides technical leadership to GKoE and other stakeholders in data analysis, data management, program reporting, and appropriate use of client-level data sets for routine advanced program data analytics.

● Use diplomatic skills and technical acumen to influence the strategic direction and technical capacity to move forward the sustainability agenda in Eswatini, including support to government representatives on policy harmonization related to health systems as appropriate.

● Collaborate with key Eswatini government stakeholders to shape and implement data governance and use policies that drive country-level leadership in appropriate use of client-level data for advanced data analytics and program improvements.

● Provide leadership on the and utilization of PEPFAR reporting and data streams.

● Facilitate integration of health systems and digital health programming across the Eswatini portfolio and other related cross-sectoral activities within the Mission which can amplify or leverage outcomes; liaise with other projects/partners outside of USAID and throughout the region to learn from and apply best practices, or to generate new evidence. Leads USG contributions to strategic vision for data use and data governance in Eswatini.

● Represents USAID and PEPFAR at technical working groups and forums.

● Provides leadership on public-private and government partnerships targeted at improving foundational financing and digital health elements of the health sector, including health financing, power, and connectivity projects.

● Integrate as appropriate technological solutions into health systems to build scalability, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness in health systems in Eswatini.

● Mentors USG staff, implementing partners, and stakeholders.

Program Management (35%)

Serves as C/AOR and activity manager for designated activities awarded under the USAID health system and digital health portfolios, as well as advises USAID C/AORs and activity managers on metrics for improving program performance and assessing progress toward sustainable service delivery models.

● Support special and time-limited initiatives, such as COVID-19 clinical case management and vaccine deployment activities, communication campaigns, and public-private partnership service delivery initiatives, such as Local Works.

● Supports the development of strategies, program design documents, PEPFAR Country Operational Plan components, quarterly and annual reports and other necessary documents and data requests required for the USAID health systems and digital health portfolios.

● Monitors and evaluates project progress by conducting data quality reviews, management reviews, external audits, data validation, approval of reports, and site visits.

USAID Program Coordination and Integration (15%)

● Contributes to the mutual leveraging of PEPFAR and other development programs to catalyze solutions that will address the broader determinants of health outcomes.

● Helps to coordinate health and non-health USAID programming efforts with USAID/Washington bureaus and USAID/Southern Africa technical offices.

● Along with the Director and Deputy Director, coordinate USAID programming efforts and represent Embassy Eswatini on a range of development topics, including gender, food security, economic empowerment, power, and connectivity.

D. POSITION ELEMENTS

a. Supervisory Controls: The incumbent reports directly to the USAID/Eswatini Country Director or his designee, develops and negotiates his/her work plan with her/him. Performance is evaluated annually based on performance and accomplishments.

b. Supervision Exercised: The incumbent will supervise three CCNPSCs - two senior Specialists (FSN-12) and one mid-career Specialist (FSN-10). As required, the incumbent will serve as the Acting Country Director.

c. Available Guidelines: The incumbent is required to understand and follow Department of State, SGAC and USAID policies and procedures which govern activity management as well as established operating procedures and related guidance. Specific guidance and/or instructions will be given by the USAID/Eswatini Country Director/PEPFAR Coordinator when carrying out unique assignments. The incumbent will be required to be proactive in keeping abreast of evolving guidelines and policies which affect overall PEPFAR initiatives and knowledgeable about evolving HIV/AIDS issues in Eswatini.

d. Post Entry Training: Upon hiring, USAID will provide the new employee with USAID required training courses such as AOR/COR certification, program cycle, ethics, and other training relevant to the position, e.g., Supervision Certification Course, Africa Manager’s Workshop, etc.

e. Exercise of Judgment: The incumbent will exercise a high degree of independent judgment in representing USAID/Eswatini and in providing guidance and assistance to a wide range of government and regional officials and implementing partners. 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 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 USAID colleagues. Programmatic and activity management decisions for USAID health systems and digital activities with an annual portfolio value of approximately $6 million are at the discretion of the Health Systems and Digital Health Team Lead.

Considerable judgment is required in planning and evaluating the relevance and reliability of information; in organizing and presenting written data; in recommending terms of reference for new and continuing activities for funding; in resolving managerial, technical and/or operational problems encountered during program planning, management, monitoring and evaluation; and in determining the need for consultation with her/his superiors when circumstances require it.

f. Authority to Make Commitments: Because the position will be procured through a Personal Services Contract, the incumbent cannot make financial commitments on behalf of the U.S.

Government. However, because of the incumbent’s expertise and standing as a highly qualified professional in his/her field, significant weight will be given to his/her conclusions and recommendations when commitments are made by those with the authority to do so.

g. Nature, Level and Purpose of Contacts: The position requires considerable influencing skills to negotiate and persuade, but also justify, defend, negotiate, and settle matters among decision makers. The incumbent will maintain contacts and work with colleagues at USAID/Eswatini, with considerable interaction with USAID/Washington’s Office of Global Health and Africa Bureau; the Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator; and PEPFAR/Eswatini staff at the State Department, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Department of Defense and the U.S. Peace Corps to provide policy and procedural guidance and to obtain information relative to programs and activities. The incumbent will be involved in establishing a common understanding among high-level decision makers at relevant GoKE ministries to find satisfactory solutions that address their varied objectives and concerns. The incumbent occupies a high profile and important position in USG foreign assistance to Eswatini. S/he provides policy recommendations as well as strategic and programmatic advice to senior USG program collaborators (including USAID, CDC, DOD, DOS) and U.S. Embassy officials, host-country government officials, and implementing partners. The incumbent will be called upon to represent USAID at the highest levels in USG and GoKE technical meetings, the donor community, and private sector engagements.

S/he is required to establish and maintain professional contacts/relationships with senior host country government officials and leaders of private and nongovernmental sector institutions that partner with the USG for the execution of USG-supported programs. Meetings range from factual exchanges of information on health systems and digital health strategies and programmatic guidance to subjects that could involve significant or controversial issues and differing viewpoints, goals, or objectives.

h. Physical Demands and Work Environment: Extended work hours are required periodically to meet unavoidable work-related demands (working on the COP), resulting in an occasional trade-off between personal and work time. The incumbent will deal with a wide variety of people from varying cultural backgrounds, professional levels, and different personalities. Some job-related mental stress may result from intellectually demanding activities, tight deadlines, and frequent queries from project staff and collaborating partners.

Time required to reach optimal execution of duties: One (1) year.

E. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

An advanced degree (Master’s or higher) in public health, social sciences, epidemiology, health administration, public policy, demography, monitoring and evaluation or other field related to international development and/or public health.

Work Experience:

Minimum ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional experience managing and implementing public health or development programs. At least 3 years of experience managing international public health programs.

Technical Job Knowledge:

● Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of the current evidence base as it applies to HIV/AIDS program design, management, monitoring and evaluation.

● Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of at least two of the following areas: health management information systems, data governance, health finance, public-private partnerships, strategic information, or digital health.

● A working knowledge of PEPFAR and/or U.S. government operations, rules, regulations, procedures, policies.

● Knowledge of challenges faced by public health systems.

● Knowledge and experience working with USAID and/or PEPFAR performance monitoring systems.

Language

● Level IV English ability (fluent) is required. The incumbent must possess a high degree of proficiency in both written and spoken English.

Skills and Abilities:

● Quantitative, analytic, reasoning, and verbal skills, advanced software skills including MS Excel, Google Suite, GIS, statistical, or visualization application skill (such as Tableau) preferred.

● Ability to create visualizations of data. Ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical colleagues.

● Competence in knowledge management.

● Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and to proactively build consensus and ability in establishing and maintaining a wide range of mid and senior level contacts at U.S. and host country government agencies, and non-governmental organizations.

●Ability to maintain highly collaborative interagency relationships; ability to work in complex office operations, and often under pressure of short deadlines and multiple demands.

II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

In order to be considered for the position, an applicant must have the following minimum qualifications:

Education: An advanced degree (Master’s or higher) in public health, social sciences, epidemiology, health administration, public policy, demography, monitoring and evaluation or other field related to international development and/or public health.

Work Experience: Minimum ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional experience managing and implementing public health or development programs. At least 3 years of experience managing international public health programs.

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 following factors, and points for each, 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 guaranteed. USAID may conduct reference checks, including references from individuals who have not been specifically identified by the offeror.

Evaluation Factors (100 Points total):

Work Experience: (30 Points)

● Minimum ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional experience managing and implementing public health or development programs. At least 3 years of experience managing international public health programs

● Demonstrated experience of working in complex office operations often under pressure of short deadlines and multiple demands and demonstrated experience engaging a wide range of stakeholders including senior government officials, private sector, U.S. and host country government agencies, non-governmental organizations, USAID and Embassy/State Department Front Offices.

● Demonstrated experience in the planning and development of strategies including the PEPFAR COP, in program and project design and reporting.

Technical Job Knowledge: (40 Points)

● Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of the current evidence base as it applies to HIV/AIDS program design, management, monitoring and evaluation.

● Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of at least two of the following areas: health management information systems, data governance, health finance, public-private partnerships, strategic information, or digital health.

● A working knowledge of PEPFAR and/or U.S. government operations, rules, regulations, procedures, policies and performance monitoring systems.

● Knowledge of challenges faced by public health systems in developing countries.

Skills and Abilities: (30 Points)

● Quantitative, analytic, reasoning, and verbal skills. Ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical colleagues.

● Ability to create visualizations of data. Advanced software skills including MS Excel, Google Suite, GIS, statistical, or visualization application skill (such as Tableau) preferred, and competence in knowledge management

● Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and to proactively build consensus and maintain highly collaborative interagency relationships and ability in establishing and maintaining a wide range of mid and senior level contacts at U.S. and host country government agencies, and non-governmental organizations.

Total possible Factor points: 100

INTERVIEW PERFORMANCE – 100 points

Selection Process:

▪ After the closing date for receipt of applications, applications will be reviewed for submission requirements and the established minimum requirements for the position. Applications that meet the minimum requirements will be forwarded to a Technical Evaluation Committee or TEC. The TEC will review each of the forwarded applications against the established evaluation criteria to develop a shortlist of applicants to be tested and possibly interviewed.

▪ Shortlisted applicants may be further evaluated. Assessments to include English writing, computer and other technical skills may be administered to determine competitively ranked applicants for possible interviews. Competitively ranked applicants may be interviewed.

Reference checks will be made only for the interviewed applicants.

▪ Following the interview, during which the applicant will be evaluated against the established criteria, the TEC will make a preliminary determination of applicants to be considered for employment and conduct and document reference checks. Please note that references may be solicited from current as well as former supervisors in addition to the references you provided in application packages. References will only be solicited for those interviewed applicants who are being considered for ranking. The applicant’s references must be able to provide substantive information about their past performance and abilities. If an applicant does not wish USAID to contact a current employer for a reference check, this should be stated in the applicant’s cover letter; USAID will delay such reference checks pending the applicant’s concurrence.

▪ Based on this final input, the TEC will make its final decision on applicant ranking and submit a selection memo to the Contracting Officer (CO) for final determination on whether an offer of employment will be made. Unsuccessful applicants who were interviewed will be contacted and advised of their non-selection. As a positive medical clearance and security certification are a condition of employment, the selected candidate will undergo a stringent investigation prior to employment with USAID/SA.

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.

IV. SUBMITTING AN OFFER

• Eligible offerors are required to complete and submit the offer form AID 309-2, “Offeror Information for Personal Services Contracts, 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. Written responses to Factors 1, 2 and 3 not to exceed 2 pages.

• Proof of Eligibility (AEFM): Provide one of two documents that specifically names the applicant and provides proof of American Eligible Family Member (AEFM) status: 1) Travel orders of a sponsoring employee who is assigned (not TDY) to the U.S. Mission to South

Africa under COM authority, or 2) an approved Form OF-126, Foreign Service Residence and

Dependency Report (or other agency equivalent), of a sponsoring employee who is assigned

(not TDY) to the U.S. Mission to South Africa under COM authority, and is residing at the sponsoring employee’s post of assignment abroad;

• Proof of Eligibility (Work Permit): For those applicants who do not hold AEFM status, proof of

US citizenship, as well as proof of eligibility to work within the Republic of South Africa, is required.

• 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 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 appropriate security determination Instructions for obtaining the security determination 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. Applicants should note that the salary history for the purposes of the AID 309-2 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 AID 309-2.

• 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.

• To ensure consideration of offers for the intended position, Offerors must prominently reference the Solicitation number on submitted documents.

• Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors – USPSCs performing overseas must follow the Mission Policies and/or directives from the U.S. Department of State regarding COVID-19 requirements.

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.

For queries please contact: Ms. Engeline Sebego Human Resource Assistant, Telephone: +27 12 452 2188, e-mail address: esebego@usaid.gov

V. 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:

1. AID 309-2

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

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

4. Fingerprint 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.

VI. BENEFITS AND ALLOWANCES

As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a PSC 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 Quarters Subsistence Allowance (Section 120)

(b) Cost-of-Living Allowance (Chapter 210) mailto:esebego@usaid.gov

(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)

If a TCN or Resident Hire USPSC is selected for this position the benefits will be adjusted as per Mission and AIDAR policy.

VII. TAXES

USPSCs are required to pay Federal income taxes, FICA, Medicare and applicable State Income taxes. A TCN will be eligible to pay taxes as specified by their country.

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

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

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

Citizen or a U.S. Resident Alien for Personal Services Abroad,” including contract clause “General Provisions,” available at https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1868/aidar_0.pdf .

USAID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR), Appendix J, “Direct USAID Contracts 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/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 Base Period - 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

1001 Option Period 1 – 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

2001 Option Period 2 – 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

3001 Option Period 3 – 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

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 more information:

https://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/personal-service-contracts-ombudsman

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

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