SOLPSC(L-17).doc

ISSUANCE DATE:

CLOSING DATE:

Ladies/Gentlemen:

SUBJECT:

The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking applications of qualified individuals from interested in providing Personal Services Contract (PSC) services as described in the attached solicitation.

Submittals shall be in accordance with the attached information at the place and time specified.

Any questions on this solicitation may be directed to:

TELEPHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

E-MAIL ADDRESS:

Applicants should retain for their records copies of all enclosures which accompany their applications. All applications and the required documents should be submitted to:

Sincerely, SOLICITATION NUMBER:

ISSUANCE DATE:

CLOSING DATE/TIME: AT

POSITION TITLE:

MARKET VALUE:

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

SECURITY ACCESS:

AREA OF CONSIDERATION:

POSITION DESCRIPTION

QUALIFICATIONS

SELECTION CRITERIA

APPLYING:

Qualified individuals are requested to submit:

For USPSCs a U.S. Government Standard Form 171 or Optional Form 612 (available at the USAID website, http://www.usaid.gov/procurement_bus_opp/procurement/forms or internet http://fillform.gsa.gov, or at Federal offices);

For CCNs and TCNs a resume and/or Mission specified forms.

Applications must be received by the closing date and time at the address specified in the cover letter.

To ensure consideration of applications for the intended position, please reference the solicitation number on your application, and as the subject line in any cover letter. The highest ranking applicants may be selected for an interview.

LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS FOR PSCS

Forms outlined below can found at http://www.usaid.gov/procurement_bus_opp/procurement/psc_solicit/

1. Standard Form 171 or Optional Form 612.

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

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). **

* Standardized Regulations (Government Civilians Foreign Areas).

** Forms 2 through 5 shall be completed only upon the advice of the Contracting Officer that an applicant is the successful candidate for the job.

CONTRACT INFORMATION BULLETINS (CIBS) PERTAINING TO PSCS

CIBs contain changes to USAID policy and General Provisions in USAID regulations and contracts. Please refer to this website http://www.usaid.gov/procurement_bus_opp/procurement/psc_solicit/ to determine which CIBS apply to this contract.

BENEFITS/ALLOWANCES:

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

BENEFITS:

Employee's FICA Contribution

Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance

Pay Comparability Adjustment

Annual Increase

Eligibility for Worker's Compensation

Annual and Sick Leave

ALLOWANCES (if Applicable).*

(A) Post Differential (Chapter 500)

(B) Danger Pay (Section 650)

* Standardized Regulations (Government Civilians Foreign Areas).

FEDERAL TAXES: USPSCs are not exempt from payment of Federal Income taxes.