SOL-72048624R00003 USPSC SUPVY DOCS (eSigned).pdf

AVANI PATEL

BALUCI (affiliate)

Digitally signed by AVANI PATEL BALUCI (affiliate) Date: 2023.10.24 16:48:12 +07'00'

ATTACHMENT 1:

SOL-72048624R00003

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. SOLICITATION NO.: 72048624R00003

2. ISSUANCE DATE: October 25, 2023

3. CLOSING DATE AND TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS: November 24, 2023, at 11:59 PM Bangkok

Time / 12:59 PM Washington, DC Time

4. POINT OF CONTACT: RDMArecruitment@usaid.gov

5. POSITION TITLE: Supervisory Regional Development and Outreach Communications Specialist

6. MARKET VALUE OF POSITION (Base Pay): $117,518 - $152,771 per annum equivalent to GS-15

Final compensation to be negotiated only within the market value of the position and will depend on experience, qualifications, and salary history.

The standard compensation package also includes a contribution for life and health insurance and a contribution to FICA. An offeror hired from off-shore will be entitled to established off shore benefits (housing, transportation, shipment benefits, and other applicable allowances.).

Offers will be accepted from U.S. Citizens who reside in Thailand, but such individuals will be entitled only to performance and comparability pay increases, annual and sick leave, and reimbursement for life and health insurance.

7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Bangkok, Thailand

Overseas USPSCs may be authorized to telework or remote work only from location within the country of performance, in accordance with Mission policy. Telework or remote work from outside the country of performance may only be authorized in certain situations in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract.

8. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The base period of two years, estimated to start in June 2024. Based on Agency need, availability of funds and satisfactory performance, the Contracting Officer may exercise additional option periods of up to three years as follows:

Base Period o/a June 2024 - May 2026

Option Period 1 o/a June 2026 - May 2027

Option Period 2 o/a June 2027 - May 2028

Option Period 3 o/a June 2028 - May 2029

vii. Supervision or oversight the position has over others:

The SRDOCS directly supervises one FSN staff and will provide guidance and leadership to the entire DOC team (up to 3 positions).

D. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Regional travel may make up 25% of the incumbent's time, relative to the nature of the tasks assigned to the Incumbent.

E. SUPPORT ITEMS:

The PSC will be provided with the adequate support services, equipment, and supplies necessary to perform the work.

13. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work requested does not involve undue physical demands.

II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION

Education: A Bachelor's Degree in communications or similar field is required.

Experience: A minimum of ten years of demonstrated successful experience in outreach, communication, public relations or a related field is required. Proven experience in disseminating information to a variety of target audiences is required. Relevant outreach and communications experience will be considered, as applicable.

Ill. 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.acguisition.gov/browse/index/far.

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.

Rating factors are used to determine the competitive ranking of qualified offerors in comparison to other offerors. Offerors must demonstrate the rating factors outlined below within their resume, as they are evaluated strictly by the information provided.

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Management Systems preferably.

• Have excellent social media skills (X, Facebook, etc.).

• Photographic and graphic design skills are also a plus.

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Offerors must provide at least two English-language professional writing samples with their application. These samples should be 350 to 1,500 words (preferably 750 to 1,000 words), and should demonstrate the Offeror's ability to clearly communicate complex ideas to the public.

Samples must be by the offeror; co-written articles are not accepted. A writing test may be administered to successful Offerors.

The offeror must also be able to successfully pass a reference background check.

Total Application Scores:

Interview Performance:

Total Possible Points:

100 points 100 points 200 points

Offerors who meet the Minimum Qualifications will be evaluated in accordance with the Evaluation and Selection Factors. Those offerors determined to be competitively ranked will be interviewed and possibly followed with professional reference checks. Only shortlisted offerors will be contacted. No response will be sent to unsuccessful offerors.

Offerors should address the Evaluation and Selection Factors application package, describing specifically and accurately what experience, training, education and/or awards they have received as it pertains to the factors. Failure to address the Evaluation and Selection Factors may result in not receiving credit for all pertinent experience, education, training and/or awards.

The most qualified candidates may be invited to be interviewed, either in person or by telephone/video call at USAID's discretion. USAID/RDMA will not pay for any expenses associated with interviews. Reference checks will then be conducted for most qualified candidates.

Note: Please be advised that references may be obtained independently from other sources in addition to the ones provided by an offeror. If an offeror does not wish USAID to contact a current employer for a reference check, this should be stated in the offeror's cover letter, and USAID will delay such reference check pending communication with the offeror.

IV. SUBMITTING AN OFFER

Email submissions must be sent to RDMArecruitment@usaid.gov with the subject line "SOL-72048624R00003". To ensure delivery by the due date, it is recommended that offers be sent in as email attachments.

Eligible offerors are required to submit the following:

1. Fully completed and signed copy of the offer form AID 309-2, "Offeror Information for Personal

Services Contracts with Individuals," available at https://www.usaid.gov/forms. Offerors 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.

2. A current resume or curriculum vitae {CV);

3. Written statement that responds to the requirements of the position {Section Ill: Evaluation and Selection Factors);

4. A minimum of three and a maximum of five references, including two references which must be from direct supervisors who can provide information regarding the offeror's past performance.

5. Offerors must provide at least two English-language professional writing samples with their application. These samples should be 350 to 1,500 words (preferably 750 to 1,000 words), and should demonstrate the applicant's ability to clearly communicate complex ideas to the public.

NOTE: Submission of a resume/CV alone IS NOT a complete offer. This position requires the completion of all forms and supplemental materials as described in this section. Failure to provide the required information and/or materials may result in your not being considered.

Late offers may not be considered. Please note all offers must be signed {hand-signed or digitally)

- unsigned offers will NOT be considered. Please reference the solicitation number on your application, and as the subject line in your email and any cover letter.

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. Medical History and Examination {DS-1843)

2. Declaration for Federal Employment {OF-306)

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

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

5. Finger Print Card {SF-87). {NOTE: Form is available from the requirements office.)

VI. BENEFITS AND ALLOWANCES

As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, an individual meeting the requirements of Offshore-Hire

USPSC is normally authorized the following benefits and allowances:

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1. 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) Leave and Holidays

2. ALLOWANCES

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Section numbers refer to rules from the Department of State Standardized Regulations

(Government Civilians Foreign Areas), available at https://aoprals.state.gov/content.asp?content id=282&menu id=101

(a) Temporary Quarters Subsistence Allowance (Section 120)

(b) Living Quarters Allowance (Section 130)

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

(d) Post Allowance (Section 220)

(e) Separate Maintenance Allowance (Section 260)

(f) Education Allowance (Section 270)

(g) Education Travel (Section 280)

(h) Post Differential (Chapter 500)

(i) Payments during Evacuation/ Authorized Departure (Section 600), and

(j) Danger Pay Allowance (Section 650)

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/2023-04/aidar.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:

https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/2023-04/aidar.pdf

LINE ITEMS

ITEM SUPPLIES/SERVICES

NO {DESCRIPTION) QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

{A) {B) {C) {D) {E) {F)

0001 Compensation and Fringe 1 LOT $ TBD $ TBD

Benefits/Other Direct Costs {ODCs) Award Type: Cost

Product Service Code: R497

Accounting Info: TBD

1001 Option Period {OP) 1- 1 LOT $ TBD $ TBD

Compensation and ODCs Award Type: Cost

Product Service Code: R497

Accounting Info: TBD

2001 OP 2 - Compensation and 1 LOT $ TBD $ TBD

ODCs Award Type: Cost

Product Service Code: R497

Accounting Info: TBD

3001 OP 3 - Compensation and 1 LOT $ TBD $ TBD

ODCs Award Type: Cost

Product Service Code: R497

Accounting Info: TBD

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/0GE%20Regu1ations.

s. 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:llwww.usaid.gov/work-usaid/personal-service-contracts-ombudsman

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

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