SOL-Development Outreach and Communication Advisor-06-28-2023.pdf

SOLICITATION NUMBER: 72044223R00007

ISSUANCE DATE: June 29, 2023 CLOSING DATE/TIME: July 29, 2023 4:00PM, Cambodia Time

SUBJECT: Solicitation for Offshore U.S. Personal Service Contractor (USPSC):

Development Outreach and Communication Advisor

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 the 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 Attachment 1.

Sincerely, Paul Martin Contracting Officer

ATTACHMENT 1 72044223R00007

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. SOLICITATION NO.: 72044223R00007

2. ISSUANCE DATE: June 29, 2023

3. CLOSING DATE/TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS: July 29, 2023 4:00PM, Cambodia Time

4. POINT OF CONTACT: Ms. Cicely Lewis at cilewis@usaid.gov with a courtesy copy to Phnom Penh USAID HR phnompenhusaidhr@usaid.gov

5. POSITION TITLE: Development Outreach and Communication Advisor

6. MARKET VALUE: $99,908 -- $129,878, equivalent to GS-14 Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value.

7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: USAID/Cambodia – Phnom Penh, Cambodia with possible travel as stated in the Statement of Duties.

8. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: One (1) Year, o/a November, 2023 to o/a October, 2024, with the possibility of extensions. Extensions will depend on the need for continuation of such services, availability of funds, satisfactory performance, and the needs of the USAID/Cambodia Mission.

The base period will be one (1) year estimated to start in November 2023. Based on Agency need, the Contracting Officer may exercise (an) additional option period(s) for the date(s) estimated as follows:

Base Period: November 2023 – October 2024 Option Period 1: November 2024 – October 2025 Option Period 2: November 2025 – October 2026 Option Period 3: November 2026 – October 2027 Option Period 4: November 2027 – October 2028

9. ELIGIBLE OFFERORS:

To meet basic eligibility requirements, the applicant must:

• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident/registered alien (“green card holder”)

• Submit a complete application as outlined in the section titled SUBMITTING AN

OFFER;

• Be able to attain employment authorization/facility access;

mailto:phnompenhusaidhr@usaid.gov

• Be able to obtain a Department of State medical clearance;

• Be available and willing to work additional hours beyond the established 40-hour workweek, including weekends, as may be required or necessary;

• Be willing to travel to work sites and other offices as/when requested.

10. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: Secret

11. STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

1. General Statement of Purpose of the Contract The United States Agency for International Development Mission to Cambodia requires an expert Development Outreach and Communications Advisor to provide senior-level technical expertise to the development and implementation of communications strategies designed to support Cambodia’s Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS) for 2020 – 2025. Exceptional efforts to communicate Mission objectives and impact are vital to USAID/Cambodia’s ability to fully implement its program in Cambodia. Similarly, USAID/Cambodia seeks to improve the quality and availability of information about U.S.

foreign assistance and its benefits in the region to a broader audience in further efforts to demonstrate U.S. comparative advantage. Strong communications and outreach policies and strategies, and forward-leaning implementation is essential to USAID’s and the USG’s ability to build foreign relations in support of U.S. national interests. For these purposes, USAID established this Development Outreach and Communications (DOC) Advisor position, an off-shore U.S. Personal Services Contract position. This position will be located in the Front Office of USAID/Cambodia and report directly to the Mission Director or their designate.

The DOC Advisor is a key member of the Mission, a member of Senior Staff, exercising broad independent decision making, and regularly coordinates directly with Mission management, and Embassy and Washington leadership. S/he will supervise the Development Outreach and Communications team, which is under the umbrella of the Program Office (PRO), and whose primary objective is to generate greater public awareness about, and support for, U.S. assistance in Cambodia to audiences in both the United States and Cambodia. The DOC team currently comprises one Resident-Hire Eligible Family Member (EFM), and one Country Cooperating Nationals (CCN). Within the Mission, the DOC team liaises closely with and provides direction to outreach and communication specialists in applicable technical offices. In addition, the DOC team has established linkages with communications professionals in each of the implementing partners (IPs). The Director of the Program Office has technical oversight of the DOC team and also provides direct guidance to the DOC Advisor.

Major responsibilities include developing and implementing a communications strategy that promotes USG programs to internal and external audiences. This communications strategy will ensure public awareness of programs and projects being funded by USG;

facilitate information access and sharing within the entire Mission; and, strengthen Mission reporting functions to USAID/Washington, the Department of State, and the U.S.

Congress. The communications strategy will innovatively translate the role and objectives of USG assistance into clear messaging and define how information will be used to highlight the impact of USG assistance in Cambodia—with the aim of engaging audiences in a dialogue. The policies, communications strategies and outreach plans will include developing and testing new hypotheses and theories for opening new channels of communication and sustainably improving the flow of information on development activities to local audiences.

The DOC is responsible for supervising the preparation of all external Mission Front Office communications (in collaboration with respective technical offices and Embassy interagency) to various external audiences and assisting the control officer for visits. The DOC is also responsible for preparing, overseeing, and supervising the creation of high-quality briefing materials, scene setters, briefing checklists (BCLs), and additional materials to effectively communicate USAID's work as well as developing, monitoring, and improving Mission outreach tools, including social and digital media. The DOC is responsible for establishing and maintaining a repository of cleared material organized by theme and/or sector on a Mission accessible drive featuring current and applicable material, information, data. etc. The DOC plans, schedules, and executes public events and activities and provides expert communications advice and support to other Mission and Embassy priorities.

The DOC will supervise his/her team to manage the Mission’s social and digital media platforms in accordance with guidance from the Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs (LPA), the Asia Bureau and the U.S. Embassy’s Office of Public Affairs (PAS). S/he will work closely with IPs to solicit and develop material for social media and other platforms and coordinate messaging with LPA, Asia Bureau and PAS to provide Mission social media products as appropriate. The DOC will provide guidance and periodic updates to technical offices and IPs on appropriate social media materials and practices. Likewise, on a periodic basis the DOC will conduct DOC-related workshops to Mission and IP personnel incorporating best practices, providing the most updated forms, memos, etc.

The DOC is responsible for outsourcing and managing all DOC-related service contracts, as applicable or as needed. This includes developing the scope of work by consulting with Mission staff, developing the independent government cost estimations, and establishing a monitoring and evaluation plan. The DOC supervises a team to utilize a broad range of innovative, effective and widely disseminated publicity tools to ensure target audience awareness of the scale and impact of USAID and U.S. generosity throughout Cambodia, ensuring targeted, coherent, and consistent messages to be used by staff and in Mission products.

The DOC is required to plan and execute his/her time effectively and balance various needs across the Mission portfolio. S/he will interact on a regular basis at working level with USG agencies to ensure U.S. Embassy staff is aware of and coordinating with USAID activities on communication and outreach matters. S/he will also serve as the principal liaison with other USAID colleagues and LPA and the Asia Bureau in Washington, D.C. as well as regional USAID colleagues on outreach and communications.

2. Statement of Duties to be Performed:

1) Strategic Development Outreach and Publicity Materials (25%)

● Formulates and implements innovative outreach activities that advance development objectives as outlined in the Mission's Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS).

● Advises the USAID/Cambodia Mission Director and frequently directs USAID staff on all communication and outreach efforts.

● Ensures the overall quality, coherence and strategic application of the team's communications and outreach products and initiatives.

● Leads the development and implementation of the Mission's communications strategy and outreach plan that promotes a better understanding of and support for USAID programs to external audiences.

● Manages information and media outreach activities, in coordination with the Front Office and technical teams. Ensures strategic selection of events and optimal representation by USG personnel to more effectively and efficiently communicate USAID messaging.

● Identifies and oversees implementation of targeted events and media outreach activities, in coordination with PAS. These activities are specifically designed to push accurate information about USAID programs deep into local, regional, and national markets through the selective use of social media platforms, radio, television, newspapers, magazines, public service announcements, advertisements, billboards, public events, and media tours.

● Establishes and maintains a repository of cleared material organized by theme and/or sector on a Mission accessible drive featuring current and applicable material, information, data. etc.

● Helps build the capacity of IPs to develop timely, accurate, effective, and well written media materials.

● Serves as the coordinator and technical point of contact for implementation of Agency branding and marking efforts. Ensure USAID mission staff is familiar with the requirements of program/activity branding; as needed, work with Agency partners and implementers on ensuring compliance with Agency branding and marking guidance.

2) Media Opportunities and Public Relations (25%)

● Develops and maintains online outreach, including websites, social media.

● Guides DOC to team to manages the Mission’s current and future Social-Media accounts and determines the best strategic engagement to enhance viewership and expand the reach/understanding of USAID programs and optimize the outreach of U.S. government messages.

● Advises and works with PAS to manage USAID/Cambodia’s relationship with international, regional, and local media, including encouraging accurate reporting, equity, and trouble-shooting as necessary, expanding opportunities to keep media abreast of USAID/Cambodia programs, including TV, radio and other media. This may include initiating and coordinating interviews, preparing talking points, organizing briefings and media tours of USAID projects, drafting and reviewing speeches for the USAID Front Office, the Embassy Front Office, and other senior staff, providing content to USAID’s storytelling platforms.

Interacts with local media contacts regularly. Processes materials and addresses any necessary changes to ensure items go to press on time.

● Works closely with the Front Office and USAID staff on press and media relations to ensure targeted and coherent messages consistent with the communication strategy from all USAID staff and IPs.

● Builds media relations; cultivates media contacts - television, radio, newspaper etc. in Cambodia.

● Maintains media contacts database. Advises to the Mission and to USAID/LPA regarding appropriate press contacts.

● Follows up with the media to promote coverage of public events. Manage and/or supervise the posting of all event information and materials to the Mission website and social media sites.

● Oversees the writing and distribution of press releases on program successes, project inaugurations, significant developments, etc. Follows up with the media to encourage and support coverage of public events. Coordinates with technical offices, Embassy’s PAS, and LPA to produce and release timely, accurate, and useful written information to local and international media.

Provides recommendations on interview requests and seeks the appropriate approvals.

● Guides DOC team to manages the photography for USAID/Cambodia program activities, events and impact providing USAID with digital and other media to document and communicate USAID successes and lessons learned; coordinates and oversees the use of photos, video and digital cameras, and digital video conference room equipment and supplies.

● Responds to inquiries from the general public, media and other sources about USAID/Cambodia programs and projects.

● Drafts and prepares event summaries, success stories, reports, and other submissions for USAID Frontlines and other USAID public information platforms including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and other social media platforms.

3) Writing/Editorial Responsibilities (25%)

● Serves as the Mission Director's speechwriter as directed; editing and clearing background materials, presentations and talking points for events attended by the Mission Director, the Deputy Mission Director, the U.S. Ambassador, and other officials.

● As related to outreach, ensures high-quality talking points, scene setters and other Mission documents.

● Prepares a weekly summary of events, submissions for Agency and Bureau outreach opportunities and other USAID public information platforms.

● Prepares draft presentations, speeches, briefers, and talking points in response to requests for information and taskers, and for the preparation of reports regarding Cambodia program activities.

● Prepares briefing materials in collaboration with technical offices and provides support for USAID events in which the Embassy Front Office or USAID Front Office participates. Reviews and edits to ensure scene setters, backgrounders, BCLs, schedules, talking points, speeches, etc. are prepared in accordance with procedure and meet quality standards.

● Oversees the drafting, editing, organization and dissemination of a standard information package of publicity materials, including fact sheets, newsletters, project briefs, country profile, development objective summary, presentations, responses to requests for information and all other public information materials related to USAID/Cambodia activities. Materials must be tailored for both internal audiences (incoming staff, high-level visitors, LPA, Congress, etc.) and external audiences (general public and media). Must be able to present development topics in clear, concise English and translate sometimes complex or highly technical language into a format easily understood by the general public.

● Generates and maintains a standard set of narrative data related to the Mission's portfolio for general use in briefers, outreach materials, communications, etc.

● Offers guidance on style to the Front Office, DOC team, and technical offices, conforming to the standards of USAID LPA branding and style guidelines, U.S.

Cambodia, Associated Press (AP) Style, and professional business English.

● As necessary, coaches and prepares the Mission Director or other Mission staff in advance of major speeches and media events based upon prepared materials.

4) Supervision and Coordination (25%) The DOC is responsible for managing and supervising the DOC unit, in close coordination with the Supervisory Program Officer, including:

● Serves as the primary liaison with PAS in the execution of USAID events, the dissemination of USAID publicity materials and on any other issues that may arise. Represents USAID in planning relevant Embassy events and site visits by the Ambassador and other high-level visitors.

● Formulates and manages the communication and outreach budget for the Mission. Given USG and agency directives to reduce expenditures on publications, travel and conferences, the incumbent must identify cost-effective ways to achieve communication goals.

● Monitors and evaluates progress toward communication objectives as outlined in the communication strategy. This includes establishing a monitoring and evaluation plan for the communication strategy, identifying indicators and measuring progress to assess effectiveness and impact of outreach activities.

Also includes monitoring local and international press coverage, awareness and attitudes concerning USAID programs. Information gathered will inform ongoing activities and future programming. Further, the DOC will prepare bi-annually reports based on these metrics.

● Outsources and manages all DOC-related service contracts, as applicable or as needed. This includes developing the scope of work by consulting with Mission staff, developing the independent government cost estimations, and establishing a monitoring and evaluation plan.

● Represents the Mission at the senior level in matters pertaining to public affairs and outreach activities with other branches of the USG, the Government of Cambodia, IPs and other donors.

● Mentors the DOC team and trains technical office staff and IPs on developing an effective DOC plan and executing it

● Serves as the public information, media relations and outreach matters advisor to Mission management.

● Supervises a DOC team composed of one FSN and one EFM to ensure overall quality, timeliness, and coherence of the team’s communications and outreach products and initiatives.

● Leads mentors, coaches, and trains the DOC team, Mission staff, and IPs, to further develop the team’s skills and enhance effective team performance.

● Ensures proper management and execution of USAID-attended public and media events; ensuring a cohesive, unified approach to outreach events and activities.

● Coordinates with PAS, other USG agencies, and USAID IPs to achieve maximum exposure and understanding of U.S. development efforts and initiatives, as defined by the Ambassador and USAID Mission Director.

● Guides DOC team to maintain the “Calendar of Events” for USAID program events and its distribution within USAID/Cambodia, to Embassy stakeholders, and to the Bureau for Asia and LPA in Washington; Provide, in coordination with PAS, support for submissions to the USAID/Cambodia website, including relevance of content, videos and images.

● Establishes/revises and maintains effective policies and procedures for Mission communications that clarify roles within the Mission, with the Embassy, and with IPs, including templates for communications tools, and guidelines for Mission materials and events.

3. Supervisory Relationship The incumbent supervises one (1) Development Outreach and Communications Assistant (Cooperating Country National Personal Service Contractor) and one (1) Development Program Assistant (Eligible Family Member).

4. Supervisory Controls The incumbent will report to the Program Office Director or their designee.

12. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work requested does not involve undue physical demands.

II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

All candidates must meet the Minimum Qualifications. Applications will be screened accordingly, and only those that meet the below, required criteria, will be moved forward in the recruitment process:

● Education: A bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, international relations, international development, marketing, business administration/management or a related field to the Statement of Duties is required.

A Master’s degree in a related field is required.

● Experience: A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience is required. At least five (5) years of experience in a related field such as journalism, communications, international relations, international development, marketing, and/or business administration/management preferably in an international setting is required. Work performed internationally would ideally be in an international organization, corporation, donor, foreign government, or non-government organization (NGO).

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.

Upon closing of the solicitation, a committee will convene to review the applications.

Applicants who meet the education and experience requirements will be scored and ranked based on the following selection factors:

Selection Process and Basis of Evaluation: Offerors who clearly meet the minimum education and work experience qualification requirements may be further evaluated through review of the offeror’s submitted required documents (see section IV below) and ranked based on the below evaluation and selection factors. A competitive range may be established of the highest-ranked offerors, who may be further evaluated through technical tests, interviews, and reference checks to determine the most qualified/highest-ranked offerors. Reference checks may be conducted with the highest-ranked offerors.

Reference checks may be conducted with individuals not provided by the offeror. Any offeror not receiving satisfactory reference checks will no longer be considered for the position. Negotiations may be conducted with the most qualified/ highest-ranked offerors at the conclusion of evaluations.

Education (10 points): A bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, international relations, international development, marketing, business administration/management or a related field to the Statement of Duties is required.

A Master’s degree in a related field is required.

Prior Work Experience (25 points): A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience is required. At least five (5) years of experience in a related field such as journalism, communications, international relations, international development, marketing, and/or business administration/management preferably in an international setting is required. Work performed internationally would ideally be in an international organization, corporation, donor, foreign government, or non-government organization (NGO). Previous work experience in federal or state government or an international development organization is highly desirable. Proven experience in disseminating information to a variety of target audiences is required, as is demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing effective public relations/communications campaigns directed at both closely targeted audiences and the general public.

Knowledge (25 points):

Specialized knowledge related to dealing with the press/communications; a demonstrated understanding of U.S. foreign policy considerations; high level understanding of social media mediums; excellent knowledge of English grammar; and a knowledge of how to utilize a multi-disciplinary approach that satisfies multiple stakeholders, including USAID/ Cambodia and inter-agency players, is essential. The position requires working knowledge of public relations and marketing-communications strategy. Demonstrated understanding of international development issues - including transitioning economies and democracies is required.

Skills and Abilities (30 points):

Superb, native-level (or equivalent) English communication skills (written and spoken) are required; excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work professionally in a high-stress, multi-cultural team setting with diverse stakeholders. Must demonstrate superior oral and written communications skills, leadership, and analytical skills. Must demonstrate the ability to professionally represent USAID before senior government officials and other high-level visitors and to effectively communicate USAID's development objectives and achievements; and the ability to develop and maintain relationships with media and high-level representatives, and exercise sound judgment while representing the U.S. government is crucial. Must demonstrate the ability to supervise staff and workflows, and to participate as a solid team member while providing leadership in his/her areas of competence. Excellent ability to work independently with minimal supervision along with the ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize on tight deadlines. The ability to convert planning concepts into firm plans is crucial. Must have the abilities in publication, developing success stories, directing photo shoots, coordinating graphic design, and directing digital communications work is required; and have advanced experience with social media platforms, social media outreach, website updates, and digital photo and videography is required. Must have the abilities to develop innovative, multi-pronged communication and outreach policies and strategies; and must demonstrate proficiency in computer skills, sophisticated media and multimedia tools (including online platforms and social media) and the ability to work in all appropriate Microsoft Office Suite applications and Google Suite.

Writing Sample (10 points):

Applicants must provide at least two writing samples with their respective application.

The samples should be 500 to 1,000 words. They can be excerpts from larger articles or papers, and do not have to concern development or be written specifically for this solicitation. The samples should demonstrate the applicant’s ability to clearly, lucidly and succinctly communicate complex ideas to the public. Final applicant(s) may be asked to take a written test.

IV. SUBMITTING AN OFFER

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

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

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

4. Offerors are also required to submit:

1. Cover Letter;

2. Curriculum Vitae or resume;

3. Two (2) writing samples

4. Salary history for the previous three years; and

5. A list of three professional references.

V. LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS PRIOR TO AWARD

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

1. Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306)

2. Medical History and Examination Form (DS-6561)

3. Questionnaire for Sensitive Positions for National Security (SF-86), or

4. Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions (SF-85)

5. Finger Print Card (FD-258)

Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors - Please be advised that, upon award, the contractor will be required to follow the Mission policies and/or directives from the U.S. Department of State regarding COVID-19 requirements.

VI. BENEFITS/ALLOWANCES

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

1. BENEFITS:

(a) Employer's FICA Contribution

(b) Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance

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

(d) Eligibility for Worker's Compensation

(e) Leave and Holidays http://www.usaid.gov/forms

2. 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) Living Quarters Allowance (Section 130)

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

(c) Post Allowance (Section 220)

(d) Education Allowance (Section 270)

(e) Education Travel (Section 280)

(f) Post Differential (Chapter 500)

(g) Foreign Transfer Allowance

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.

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: TBD

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: TBD

1 LOT $ _TBD__ $_TBD at Award after negotiations with Contractor_ https://aoprals.state.gov/content.asp?content_id=282&menu_id=101 https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1868/aidar_0.pdf

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

- Award Type: Cost

- Product Service Code: R497

- Accounting Info: TBD

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 additional 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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