SOL - Community Continuum of Care Advisor - CO Signed.pdf

SOLICITATION NUMBER: 72067423R00005

ISSUANCE DATE: August 18, 2023

CLOSING DATE/TIME: September 18, 2023 (17:00) Local Time, Pretoria, South Africa)

SUBJECT: Solicitation for United States Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Third Country National, or Resident-hire U.S. Personal Service Contractor (Resident- 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 72067423R00005

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. SOLICITATION NO.: 72067423R00005

2. ISSUANCE DATE: August 18, 2023

3. CLOSING DATE/TIME: September 18, 2023

4. POINT OF CONTACT: Mary-Jane Molema email at mmolema@usaid.gov

5. POSITION TITLE: Community Continuum of Care Advisor

6. MARKET VALUE: $ 117,518.00 - $ 152, 771.00 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: Windhoek, Namibia.

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 October 2023.

Period: October 2023 to October 2025

9. ELIGIBLE OFFERORS: United States (U.S.) Citizens, U.S. Permanent Residents, Third-Country Nationals, and Resident Hire U.S. Citizens 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.

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10. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: Facility Access

11. STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Introduction:

United States Agency International Development (USAID)/Namibia leads the prevention portfolio for the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) in-country program while also having the largest community portfolio. Implementing partners are primarily local entities operating under the leadership of the Government of the Republic of Namibia (GRN). For Financial Year (FY) 2023, the value of the USAID Health Office portfolio is approximately $38 million invested in ensuring equitable access to quality health and social services for persons vulnerable to, affected by, or living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).

USAID/Namibia is a team of 35 professionals and part of the USAID Southern Africa Regional Mission based in Pretoria, South Africa. The Health Office collaborates closely with other United States Government (USG) agencies to implement PEPFAR, especially the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Health Office staff are active participants in PEPFAR policy and program design, and chair interagency technical working groups. PEPFAR Namibia is oriented toward strategic partnership with all levels of the GRN across multiple ministries, with an emphasis on sustaining Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) epidemic control through well-capacitated and efficient Namibian systems and structures. The Government of Namibia is the custodian of the national HIV response and PEPFAR is a primary partner in the goal of an Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)-free generation by 2030.

Enhancing the availability, quality, and use of community-based health and social services to sustain HIV epidemic control is a priority for Namibia. The Community Continuum of Care Advisor plays a critical, cross-cutting role that affects the direction and progress of USAID in Namibia and the PEPFAR program.

Duties and responsibilities of the position:

The Community Continuum of Care (CCOC) Team Lead plays a leadership role in USAID/Namibia’s Health Office as the senior most technical expert in all aspects of community-based health and social services within HIV/AIDS programming. The CCOC Team Lead will work in close coordination with all Health Office team members, other Mission staff in Windhoek and Pretoria, key USG agencies and other stakeholders and be responsible for, or provide support to, a variety of institutional components in the areas of strategic information, human resources, and systems strengthening.

Technical Expert in HIV/AIDS

● Adapts Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator (OGAC) guidance, models and interventions with specific application to PEPFAR/Namibia.

● Reviews analyzes and provides feedback to team members and partners from the quarterly, semi-annual and annual PEPFAR reports to assure targets are met and results achieved.

● Promotes information exchange with partners, regional institutions and networks regarding application of new approaches or development for greater success and practical application.

● Prepares and presents at various venues and to a variety of audiences in order to communicate best-practice models, innovations, and efficiencies in community-based service delivery.

● Analyzes, synthesizes and disseminates methodologies, lessons learned and best practices on monitoring and evaluation, including M&E in resource constrained settings.

● Provides technical guidance on community-based services relevant to HIV/AIDS program quality initiatives.

● Represents PEPFAR as co-chair of the interagency technical team on treatment/continuum of care.

Team Leadership and Supervision

● Supervise Community Continuum of Care Team and provide vision and leadership to a team of 5 members (1 senior technical PSC/GS-15; 2 senior technical CCNs/FSN-12;1 mid-level CCN/FSN-10, and 1 CCN/FSN 08), assuring linkages and coordination among USAID and USG interagency-supported activities and team members.

● Provide vision and leadership to the team, assuring linkages and coordination among USAID and USG interagency-supported activities in HIV community-based services and associated human resources for health and systems strengthening.

● Mentor staff to support professional development, including technical expertise and leadership skills.

● Oversee the monitoring activities of the team to track progress against partner program descriptions, implementation plans and work plans, assess progress and barriers to achievement, recommend action for improvement or modifications to address problems, and document and highlight results.

Management and Technical Oversight

● Serve as the COR/AOR for selected USAID-supported cooperative agreements and contracts;

provide overall management, technical guidance and leadership to the implementing partners who carry out activities within the Health Office portfolio.

● Provide technical guidance to implementing partners on linking HIV/AIDS activities across health and social service program areas inclusive of non-communicable diseases and health security.

● Track performance data from partners implementing USAID-financed activities on a routine basis to provide updated information to the Health Office staff and other USAID Mission staff based in Pretoria to determine mid-course corrections, barriers or opportunities to achieving results.

● Provide strategic technical advice for and prepare portions of key health security planning and budget documents, the Country Operational Plan (COP), the semi-annual and annual progress reports, and Congressional Notifications.

Representation and Communications

● Provide technical advice and serves as an outside resource to organizations involved in implementing HIV/AIDS programming, including the Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator, USAID Headquarters, UNAIDS, Global Fund, and the Namibian Government.

● Establish and maintain contact with counterparts in the Ministry of Health and Social Services, Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, Ministry of Education, the National Planning Commission, Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Services, UN Agencies, other bilateral donors.

● Represent USAID in GRN and donor working groups and provide inputs to ensure coordination between USAID-supported activities and those supported by the others, including implementation and policy issues related to assigned HIV/AIDS activities.

● Support and contribute to U.S. Embassy and/or USAID Public Affairs HIV-related press releases, interviews, talking points or other material in preparation for, or as part of, Congressional Delegations, interagency technical team reviews or similar such as the development of site overviews and fact sheets for visitors; prepares correspondence and cables relating to the design, implementation, management, and evaluation of HIV/AIDS activities.

Position Elements:

Supervision Received The incumbent will report to the Health Office Director at USAID/Namibia

Supervisory Controls:

S/He is expected to work independently in designing, planning, and implementing responsibilities and is expected to develop annual work objectives. Minimal technical direction and day-to-day supervision is expected.

Exercise of Judgment:

A high degree of independent judgment and initiative is expected. The incumbent receives minimal day-to-day supervision, and general technical direction. The incumbent is expected to carry out all duties in an independent manner and be able to interpret guidelines and implement their intent.

Authority to Make Commitments:

The incumbent has full authority and responsibility as delegated by ADS, other Mission, and USAID guidelines for AORs/CORs.

Nature, Level, and Purpose of Contacts:

The incumbent has routine and frequent contact with senior officials of the Government of the Republic of Namibia, at the regional and national levels, other members of the Mission Health Office, personnel at the U.S. Embassy, USAID/Namibia, USAID/Washington and other USG agencies such as the CDC, partnering organizations, institutional contractors and consultants and incumbent will need to defend and negotiate with Namibian Government officials regarding programmatic implementation (for example, prioritizing geographic areas and priority populations), which is challenging.

Supervision Exercised:

Responsible for supervising and evaluating performance of the Continuum of Care Team, including the Senior Children and Youth Advisor (FSN-12), Program Management Specialist – Youth HIV Pretension and Care (FSN12), and one Program Assistant (FSN-08).

Available Guidelines:

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); AID Acquisitions Regulations (AIDAR; AID Automated Directives System (ADS Series); Contract Information Bulletins (CIBs); Office of Procurement Acquisition Memorandum (OPAMS); U.S. Department of State Standardized Regulations; Federal Travel Regulations; Office of Management and Budget (OMB); Circulars and Controller General Decisions, USAID Mission Orders, Project Papers, Mission Strategy, and other documents available, USAID policies and procedures, Technical Documents and Policy Papers.

Complexity:

Given the duties and responsibilities of the position, there is a heavy emphasis on interagency collaboration, team leadership and providing vision and strategy. It is essential for the incumbent to demonstrate strong technical and management skills, complemented by outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. This position will finalize many different tasks and processes, and the incumbent will be involved in activities requiring advanced interpretation and evaluation of data. The program remains in a state of constant change, with new requirements regularly evolving.

Work Environment:

The position will require working with health team members, government ministries and other donors to collect, validate and report on program level data. There will be an occasional project site visit, but not extensive travel.

Language Proficiency:

Level IV English ability (both written and oral) is required.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

● Education: A completed Master’s degree in a relevant medical, public health or social science discipline.

● Relevant Work Experience o A minimum of 10 years international experience in providing technical assistance to host governments and collaborating partners in the development, coordination and monitoring of community health and social services relevant to HIV prevention, treatment, and care programs, including for children, adolescents, and young adults.

o Experience providing HIV and health technical assistance to large, complex public health programs in contexts of high disease burden in Africa.

o Experience in successfully leading teams and supervising other technical staff.

o Demonstrated experience working with U.S. Government or equivalent procurement, financial, and other systems.

o Experience managing programs effectively in a cross-cultural environment and working within an interagency setting. Cultural sensitivity, previous management, supervisory and staff development experiences are required.

o Management experience with COVID-19 or other global health security area funds and programs is required.

o Oversight experience in biomedical, structural and behavioral prevention programming is required.

● Knowledge:

o Specialized knowledge in the demography and epidemiology of HIV and AIDS.

o Specialized knowledge and demonstrated expertise in understanding the current evidence base as it applies to HIV and AIDS program design, management, and evaluation.

o Familiarity with HIV/AIDS modeling of incidence and prevalence and ability to interpret results for programmatic decision making/prioritization.

o A thorough working knowledge of U.S. Government operations, rules, regulations, procedures, policies and programs and the ability to interpret regulatory directives.

● Skills & Abilities:

o Skilled at strategizing, developing and implementing effective U.S.

Government-supported HIV/AIDS programs, including financial management and administrative skills to oversee the performance of implementing partners, technical advisors and development partners.

o Strong quantitative, analytical and reasoning skills, verbal skills and ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical colleagues.

o Able to develop and maintain a range of working-level and senior-level contacts on

HIV/AIDS-related topics, in government, non-governmental, and private sector circles.

o Excellent management, interpersonal and teamwork skills with experience in operating effectively in a cross-cultural environment and working within an interagency setting.

Cultural sensitivity, previous management, supervisory and staff development skills are required.

o Interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, including – diplomacy and tact.

o Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

o A high degree of judgment, maturity, ingenuity, and originality to interpret technical and political opportunities and constraints.

o Ability in dealing effectively and diplomatically with high level and multiple U.S. and host-country government agencies, non-governmental organizations, faith-based organizations, and the private sector.

o Advanced Microsoft platform skills to complete data analyses

● Full-time: 40 hours per week

The ability to obtain the security level and medical clearances required for the position.

II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

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

● Education: A completed Master’s degree in a relevant medical, public health or social science discipline.

● Prior Work Experience: A minimum of 10 years international experience in providing technical assistance to host governments and collaborating partners in the development, coordination and monitoring of community health and social services relevant to HIV prevention, treatment, and care programs, including for children, adolescents, and young adults.

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.

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EVALUATION FACTORS:

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 your previous employers for relevant information concerning your 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.

Factor # 1 - Work Experience (50 points):

International experience in providing technical assistance to host governments and collaborating partners in the development, coordination and monitoring of community health and social services relevant to HIV prevention, treatment, and care programs, including for children, adolescents, and young adults.

● Experience must be in large international development organizations or donors, international donor procurement, financial and other systems with demonstrated increases in responsibility and authority beyond the minimum of 10 years.

● Experience providing HIV and health technical assistance to large, complex public health programs in contexts of high disease burden.

● Experience managing programs effectively in a cross-cultural environment and working within an interagency setting. Cultural sensitivity, previous management, supervisory skills in successfully leading teams and supervising other technical staff as well as staff development skills.

● Management experience with COVID 19 or other global health security area funds and programs is required.

● Oversight experience in biomedical, structural and behavioral prevention programming is required.

Factor# 2 - Knowledge, Abilities and Skills (50 points):

● Specialized knowledge in the demography and epidemiology of HIV and AIDS and demonstrated expertise in understanding the current evidence base as it applies to HIV and AIDS program design, management, and evaluation.

● Skilled at strategizing, developing and implementing effective global HIV/AIDS programs, including financial management and administrative skills to oversee the performance of implementing partners, technical advisors and development partners.

● Strong quantitative and qualitative, analytical and reasoning skills, ability to convey technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical colleagues.

● Familiarity with HIV/AIDS modeling of incidence and prevalence and ability to develop and maintain a range of working-level and senior-level contacts on HIV/AIDS-related topics, in government, non-governmental, and private sector circles.

● A thorough working knowledge of international donors operations, rules, regulations, procedures, policies and programs, ability to interpret regulatory directives and demonstrated written communication skills.

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. 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.

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 http://www.usaid.gov/forms criteria. Written responses to Factors 1 and 2, if required

• 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.

mailto:jobapplications@usaid.gov

For queries please contact: Ms. Alicia Veldman, Human Resource Assistant, Telephone: +27 12 452 2088, e-mail address: aveldman@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. 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.

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

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.

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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

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AMOUNT

(F)

Base Period - Compensation, Fringe

Benefits and Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

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- Product Service Code: R497

- Accounting Info:

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Option Period 1 – Compensation, Fringe Benefits and Other Direct Costs

(ODCs)

- Award Type: Cost

- Product Service Code: R497

- Accounting Info:

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Contracto r

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

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Option Period 3 – Compensation, Fringe

Benefits and Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

- Award Type: Cost

- Product Service Code: R497

- Accounting Info:

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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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