SOL - 72067424R00004 Senior Supervisory DOC Specialist - CO Signed.pdf

SOLICITATION NUMBER: 72067424R00004

ISSUANCE DATE: February 20, 2024

CLOSING DATE/TIME: March 20, 2024 (17:00 Local Time, Pretoria, South Africa)

SUBJECT: Solicitation for United States Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident or U.S. 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.

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 72067424R00004

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. SOLICITATION NO.: 72067424R00004

2. ISSUANCE DATE: February 20, 2024

3. CLOSING DATE/TIME: March 20, 2024

4. POINT OF CONTACT: Lavinia Denation email at ldenation@usaid.gov

5. POSITION TITLE: Supervisory Development Outreach Communications (DOC) Specialist

6. MARKET VALUE: $ 123,041.00 - $ 159,950.00 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: South Africa, Pretoria.

Overseas USPSCs 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 period will be two years, estimated to start in August 2024.

Base Period: August 2024 to August 2026

Option Period 1: August 2026 to August 2027

Option Period 2: August 2027 to August 2028

Option Period 3: August 2028 to August 2029

9. ELIGIBLE OFFERORS: United States Citizens, U.S. Permanent Resident or U.S. Personal Service Contractor USPSC.

10. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: Facility Access

11. STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Introduction:

The United States Agency for International Development Mission to Southern Africa (USAID/Southern Africa) seeks a highly motivated, experienced Senior Regional Development Outreach and Communications (SR/DOC) Specialist to lead in the development and implementation of communications strategies to support Southern Africa’s Regional Development Cooperation Strategy (RDCS) for 2020–2025.

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USAID/Southern Africa is a regional platform that oversees over $1 billion in foreign assistance annually, including bilateral work in South Africa, Namibia, Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, and Lesotho, and regional programming for Southern Africa. USAID programming in South Africa began in 1979 by supporting human rights. Since then, our programs have expanded to increase trade and strengthen regional economic ties, and address the HIV/AIDS crisis, while supporting democratic processes, protecting human rights, and building resilience. Across the region, USAID is strategically allocating its resources and partnering with three main stakeholders—the private sector, governments, and citizens—to catalyze inclusive economic growth, strengthen governance, and advance the resilience of people and systems in alignment with the U.S. government (USG)'s strategic objectives in the region.

Strong, effective communication and outreach are vital to USAID/Southern Africa’s ability to fully implement its bilateral and regional programs, demonstrate impact, and advance its objectives in Southern Africa. Similarly, USAID/Southern Africa seeks to improve the quality and availability of information about U.S. foreign assistance and its benefits in the region to a broader audience supporting U.S. national interests. For these purposes, USAID established the SR/DOC position, an off-shore U.S. Personal Services Contract position.

Duties and responsibilities of the position:

The specific duties of the SR/DOC Specialist will include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Regional Communication Management: 35%

a. The SR/DOC Specialist develops, reviews, and implements USAID's Regional Development

Outreach and Communications Strategy, in coordination and consultation with LPA, the Africa Bureau Communications Team, and the countries supported under USAID/Southern Africa (Botswana, Angola, Namibia, Eswatini, Lesotho). The goal is to promote USAID’s work in the region to external and internal audiences, facilitating information access and sharing among the country offices and USAID/Washington, and strengthening the reporting functions of the country offices. The Regional Communications Strategy should take into account the cost and benefits of particular inputs to outputs in order to optimize communications tools and distribution to the broadest audiences possible. The incumbent will manage and track DOC annual budget and performance monitoring.

b. The SR/DOC Specialist will be responsible for overseeing implementation of policies and procedures for USAID regional communications including templates for various communications tools, standards for creating and finalizing DOC materials, and guidelines for planning and managing events. S/he will advise on the selection, targeting, and placement of potential DOC materials in keeping with USAID's Regional Development Outreach and Communications Strategy.

c. The SR/DOC Specialist will serve in a liaison role and work closely with client country office DOC Specialists, U.S. Embassy Public Diplomacy Officers, and other interagency stakeholders in the region to provide USAID input to interagency efforts.

d. The SR/DOC Specialist must also take into account the need to identify and focus on key sectors that have a natural appeal to local interests as well as USG policies; the importance of ensuring that publicity material used will be non-controversial; and that the material is visually appealing, well-defined, and contains a human-interest element.

e. The SR/DOC Specialist is responsible for coordinating with country offices and aggregating outreach and communications efforts in the region. S/he provides thought leadership, innovative outreach, and state-of-the-art skills to other Southern Africa DOC Specialists.

Coordination includes, but is not limited, to tracking outreach and communications activities for USAID assistance in the region; synthesizing similar activities into a regional message of USAID assistance; assisting bilateral USAID Country Offices in planning and executing large scale outreach or communications activities; and reporting to USAID/Washington (Africa Bureau and LPA) on emerging trends and high-profile activities.

S/he serves as a technical advisor, resource, and backstop for the DOC Specialists in USAID Country Offices. S/he also provides guidance and support to USAID/Southern Africa and USAID Country Offices on high-level visits.

f. S/he supports Agency training for Mission outreach and communications staff and helps design and conduct specialized training for Mission and country office staff when appropriate.

g. S/he advises/assists USAID Southern Africa Country Offices with communications strategies and outreach activities and supports LPA in communicating new outreach initiatives and approaches.

2. Relations with the Media and Partners: 25%

a. The SR/DOC Specialist is responsible for communications on all Southern Africa activities and activities related to USAID’s work in the region as a whole, in coordination with the Africa Bureau and LPA, including reporting on the media, preparing summaries of significant articles and broadcasts, and monitoring media trends that affect the work of USAID overall in the region, including trends in USAID non-presence countries. S/he supports Embassy South Africa in maintaining close, frequent, professional contact with regional and local media and media linkages with major universities, think tanks, research organizations, and international development research institutions across the region. To fulfill this requirement, close coordination with the Africa Bureau, LPA, USAID Country Offices, Embassy Public Diplomacy Offices, and Department of State media hubs needs to be sustained.

b. The SR/DOC Specialist stays on top of events in the region to ensure that appropriate media and social media coverage is provided. S/he helps Southern Africa team members define appropriate activities for coverage and accompanies journalists and TV/radio crews to site locations for filming. S/he advises Southern Africa staff on all aspects of communication protocol; for example, if press coverage is not recommended because of cultural sensitivities.

c. The SR/DOC Specialist supervises the DOC team in planning, drafting, and/or editing press releases, fact sheets, and other publicity material for Southern Africa and in support of conveying the message of USAID’s work in the region overall. S/he coordinates with USAID technical offices, USAID Country Office DOCs, the Africa Bureau, LPA and with Embassy Public Diplomacy Offices, and Department of State media hubs to produce and release timely, accurate, and useful written material for local and other media.

d. The SR/DOC Specialist increases the sharing of lessons learned and best practices among regional bilateral and multilateral institutions on successful and culturally relevant development approaches to enhance the design, monitoring, and evaluation of USAID programs in the region.

e. The SR/DOC Specialist designs regional media programs. This includes, but is not limited to, programs that build the communication skills of USAID partners and regional platforms (e.g., Southern Africa Development Community), professionalism and capacity of local media, encourage diverse voices and perspectives, and strengthen regional media networks. Ultimately, these programs are designed to increase the accuracy of reporting concerning development.

f. The SR/DOC Specialist manages existing and new media programs, including monitoring and reporting on performance and addressing implementation challenges in coordination with partner organizations.

3. Public Events and Activities: 20%

a. The SR/DOC Specialist supervises the planning, scheduling, and implementation of activities to present Southern Africa programs to the public. This may include a range of communications tools and distribution to a variety of audiences, with particular field trips to specific events or activities, as well as outreach and media coverage for overall programming.

b. S/he will support planning and implementing events to increase the sharing of lessons learned, best practices, and success stories among USAID Country Offices in the region, and regional institutions on successful and culturally relevant development approaches to enhance the design, monitoring, and evaluation of USAID programs in the region.

c. S/he coordinates field travel and public affairs activities, and, when appropriate and in coordination with USAID Country Office DOCs, those that may engage U.S. Ambassadors and other senior interagency officials for USAID events. The incumbent serves as the primary USAID coordination point for public events regarding USAID’s role in non-presence countries where Southern Africa manages assistance.

d. For site visits or events that involve senior U.S. officials, the SR/DOC Specialist ensures that all information related to the events (e.g., backgrounders/scene setters, schedules, talking points, speeches, etc.) are prepared, meet quality standards and time requirements, and cleared as appropriate.

e. S/he supports signing ceremonies, inaugurations, and/or dedications of Southern Africa projects in adherence to the coordination procedures outlined by Southern Africa for engaging with country offices. The SR/DOC Specialist ensures that all related activities to the event follow Southern Africa procedures, e.g., press releases for placement on USAID’s website, blogs, forums, and/or newsletters.

4. Publicity Material: 20%

a. The SR/DOC Specialist will disseminate information on USAID/Southern Africa bilateral and regional programs through a wide variety of visually appealing, well-defined modalities such as print materials, electronic channels, regional portals, and social networking tools.

b. The SR/DOC Specialist reviews proposed speeches, videotapes on project activities, brochures, booklets, handouts, signs, and other public relations materials to evaluate quality, propriety in terms of sensitivity to local culture, and accuracy of content.

c. The SR/DOC Specialist serves as the brand expert and advises USAID staff and implementing partners on developing appropriately branded public information and events. S/he designs and conducts workshops on the implementation of branding guidelines. S/he serves as technical point of contact on waivers to branding requirements in relation to media.

d. S/he works with Southern Africa staff to develop briefing materials for handouts and other special needs. Prepares VIP briefing and press packets for use during site visits or media events and selects information to be included.

e. S/he manages the preparation and updating of regional and country profiles, which must be coordinated with Southern Africa staff, USAID Country Offices, the Africa Bureau, and LPA. Develops a good database of information on where USAID is working in particular areas of the region to be available for site visits and reporting, as needed.

f. The SR/DOC Specialist contributes to editing official reports, correspondence, and documents produced by USAID/Southern Africa including annual reports and yearly funding requests. S/he provides input to ensure that documents meet quality standards.

g. The SR/DOC Specialist oversees the maintenance of the USAID/Southern Africa external websites to ensure that content has optimal impact on providing information about USAID and its programs for a wide range of audiences. Supervises the DOC team in the selection of information displayed on the website, clears website content, and oversees content placement.

Positions Elements:

Supervision Received Incumbent will report to the Program Office Director but is expected to work independently when carrying out responsibilities.

Supervision Exercised Incumbent will supervise a team of two Foreign Service National staff and one American personal service contractor. S/he will provide guidance and leadership to the entire DOC team, including DOCs in country and/or technical offices. May supervise related contracts for communications services and any outreach TDYers.

Available Guidelines Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM), Foreign Affairs Handbook (FAR), Automated Directives System (ADS), Mission Orders and Mission Notices, the USAID Graphic Standards Manual and Partner Co-Branding Guide, and the USAID Communications Manual. The USAID Bureau for Policy, Planning and Learning and ADS will provide general direction and guidelines for agency policy, and Mission management will provide broad sweeping guidance.

Exercise of Judgment Projects assigned to incumbents include a variety of duties and processes requiring extensive exercise of independent judgment, decision-making, teamwork, and communications management. Due to the regional nature of the client base, and the high level of complexity, a high degree of judgment and ingenuity will be required—especially with respect to navigating the relationships among regional players (e.g., U.S. Embassy Public Diplomacy Offices).

Complexity As USAID/Southern Africa’s professional expert in development outreach and communications, the incumbent will be an essential and indispensable member responsible for producing and disseminating public information about Southern Africa’s activities. A crucial objective for USAID/Southern Africa and all its client countries is to develop strategic information to educate and promote better understanding of USAID programs for audiences both in the region and the United States. Additionally, to achieve this objective, the incumbent must interact and work closely more effectively with established USAID Country Offices in the region as well as Embassy Public Diplomacy Offices in all countries. Working with a high degree of independence, the incumbent will be asked to make decisions about operations, approach, interpretation, and evaluating processes and apply those to his/her duties.

Scope and Effect The incumbent is seen as the expert on communications strategy, media relations, and USAID branding requirements. This position will be counted on by the Front Office and consults directly with the Mission Director or his/her delegate on relevant policy issues. The incumbent will guide Contracting (Agreement) Officer Representatives experts to clarify rules related to the USAID mission communication strategy and U.S. Embassy communication and protocol requirements. The incumbent serves also as the focal point, coordinator, and technical point of contact for implementation of Agency project-branding efforts. The communication efforts for this position represent a major portion of the Mission portfolio and s/he will provide guidance to USAID staff and partners via direct contacts with the media and ensure a targeted coherent and consistent message from all of the USAID staff and partners.

Authority to Make Commitments The incumbent will have considerable independence and exercise professional judgment in developing and managing regional development outreach and communication strategies and activities, and in interacting with a wide range of stakeholders. S/he must be able to react to and interpret changing priorities and circumstances in the Southern Africa region media and their effect on USAID outreach and communications efforts. This position will normally serve as the decision maker for Southern Africa’s DOC strategy and operations. The SR/DOC Specialist is the key member of senior staff charged with the execution of that outreach and communications strategy. The work will include a wide breadth of responsibility with various actors in the region—both internal and external to the USG.

Nature, Level, and Purpose of Contacts The incumbent will be expected to establish and maintain important contacts with groups inside of and outside of the official USG community. Personal contacts include Mission Management, Senior USAID Mission staff, local, professional, and international media, senior U.S. Embassy personnel, including the Ambassador, senior USAID/Washington Bureau, and other senior staff, implementers, and institutional contractor chiefs of party, leadership of international organizations such as Southern Africa Development Community, local community leaders, as well as key senior host country officials and counterparts. Internal communications will take place in a relatively structured setting as the incumbent may be asked to brief senior management (Mission Director and Chief of Mission) on media events and appropriate messages (done in coordination with the Embassy’s Public Diplomacy Office). Contacts outside of the Mission, including social media contacts and public outreach, will require operating in an unstructured and very diverse media/client environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work requested does not involve undue physical demands.

II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION:

To be considered for the position, an applicant must have the following minimum qualifications:

Education: A bachelor’s degree in communications or a similar field is required.

Prior Work Experience: A minimum of 10 years of demonstrated successful experience in outreach, communications, public relations, or a related field is preferred. Proven experience in disseminating information to a variety of target audiences is required. Experience working with local media and developing media contacts is highly desirable.

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.

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

The following factors are listed in descending order of importance and 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. USAID reserves the right to contact previous employers for relevant information concerning applicant performance and may consider such information in its evaluation. The highest-ranking applicants may be selected for an interview, but an interview is not always necessary.

1. WORK EXPERIENCE (50 points):

(1) leading outreach or communication strategies or projects for international development organizations; (2) working with local, regional, and international media/press, and developing media contacts; (3) international experience; and (4) supervisory experience or experience in managing a team. Relevant outreach and communications experience will be considered, as applicable.

2. TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE (30 points):

Solid knowledge of different press outlets and influential organizations is critical. Must have good knowledge of public relations, as well as communications strategies, theory, and practice.

3. SKILLS AND ABILITY (20 points):

Must have used various communication tools, such as social media platforms. Must have basic certification in photography and design skills, such as in Canva. Experience with event planning and protocol.

Total possible Factor points: 100

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. The TEC will issue a writing test to potential candidates to determine competitively ranked applicants for further consideration.. Competitively ranked 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 applicants may be interviewed. 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 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.

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. Please provide a writing sample of your work that demonstrates your ability to communicate in a concise and effective manner.

• 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.

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• 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 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 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. Lavinia Denation, Human Resource Contracts Assistant, Telephone: +27 12 452 2054, e-mail address: ldenation@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 mailto:jobapplications@usaid.gov mailto:ldenation@usaid.gov

(c) Pay Comparability Adjustment

(d) Annual Increase (pending a satisfactory performance evaluation)

(e) Eligibility for Worker's Compensation

(f) Annual and Sick Leave

VII. TAXES

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

VIII. USAID REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND CONTRACT CLAUSES PERTAINING TO PSCs USAID regulations and policies governing 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

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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

6. FAR Provisions Incorporated by Reference

52.204-27 PROHIBITION ON A BYTEDANCE COVERED APPLICATION JUN 2023

END OF SOLICITATION

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