Sol72062422R00015 Senior Advisor RPO.pdf

SOLICITATION NUMBER:72062422R00015

ISSUANCE DATE: July 14, 2022

CLOSING DATE/TIME: July 29, 2022/23:59 GMT

SUBJECT: Solicitation for Offshore Hire U.S. Personal Services Contractor as Senior

Advisor-Regional Program Office, USAID/West Africa

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, Sections I through V of this solicitation.

Incomplete or unsigned offers will not be considered. Offerors should retain copies of all offer materials for their records.

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 any offer.

All offers must be submitted to the Point of Contact via email: accrapsc@usaid.gov

Only shortlisted offerors will be contacted.

Any questions must be directed in writing to accrapsc@usaid.gov

Sincerely, James Berscheit

Contracting Officer

Regional Executive Office

USAID/West Africa mailto:accrapsc@usaid.gov

ATTACHMENT 1 SOL #72062422R00009

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. SOLICITATION NO.:72062422R00015

2. ISSUANCE DATE: June 14, 2022

3. CLOSING DATE AND TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS: July 29, 2022, 23:59GMT

4. POINT OF CONTACT: USAID/West Africa, Accra; e-mail at accrapsc@usaid.gov

5. POSITION TITLE: Senior Advisor-Regional Program Office, USAID/West Africa

6. MARKET VALUE: $112,890- $146,757 equivalent to GS-15

Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value.

7. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Two (2) years, estimated to start o/a October 2022 with an option of three (3) one-year extensions for a maximum of five (5) years.

Exercise of options will depend on continuing need of services, availability of funds, successful performance, and requisite approvals.

Based on Agency need, the Contracting Officer may exercise the additional option periods for up to three (3) years for the dates estimated as follows:

Base Period: o/a 10/2022 to 10/2024

Option Period 1: o/a 10/2024 to 10/2025

Option Period 2: o/a 10/2025 to 10/2026

Option Period 3: o/a 10/2026 to 10/2027

8. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: USAID/West Africa, Accra

9. ELIGIBLE OFFERORS: Open to U.S. Citizens (including lawful Permanent legal residents)

10. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: Selected applicant must obtain Facility Access clearance

11. STATEMENT OF DUTIES

1. BACKGROUND:

USAID/West Africa (USAID/WA) is a highly dynamic, regional mission that leverages strategically targeted programs across a region spanning 21 countries with a population of 367 million. Working through a distinct regional lens, the mission designs and implements programs that are African-led, maintain a regional perspective, support regional partners’ efforts and priorities, and pursue a long-term vision balanced with short-term, achievable results. The mission is able to accomplish these results by focusing on programs that take advantage of the interdependent nature and proximity of countries in West Africa; well-established trade and migration routes, which cut across the region; and the presence of active regional institutions, including long-time partners, which have benefited from USAID capacity building efforts and are poised to play a greater role in the region’s development. Employing targeted interventions in peace and governance, economic growth, and health, USAID/WA is able to play a key synergistic role in promoting sustainable development in the region and addressing such crises as

Ebola and other regional shocks and challenges. USAID/WA focuses on four functional objectives: Peace and Security, Governing Justly & Democratically, Investing in People, and

Economic Growth and is divided into three technical program teams:

● Regional Peace and Governance

● Regional Health

● Regional Economic Growth – including Trade and Investment, Power Africa, Agriculture, and Environment & Climate Change Response

In addition, as a regional mission, USAID/WA fulfills an important role of providing operational services (acquisition and assistance, financial management, administrative, legal, environmental compliance, and to a more limited degree, project design and Monitoring & Evaluation) to client

USAID Missions and Offices in the region, including to USAID/Ghana. USAID/WA also functions as a regional hub for learning and knowledge management. USAID/WA has an estimated annual program budget of $79 million dollars in FY 2021 funds. In addition, USAID/WA has program and operational management authorities and responsibilities for the bilateral programs in Côte d’Ivoire, Benin, and Cameroon that increases its funding level to over

$235 million per year.

MAJOR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent serves as Senior Advisor to the Regional Program Office (RPO) for USAID/WA and has extensive management responsibilities. S/he advises the Supervisory Program Officer

(SPO) on RPO management and works closely with the Front Office on key Mission issues. S/he provides expert advice on all program office functions including strategic planning, project design, monitoring and evaluation, budgeting, and reporting, as well as the Mission's knowledge management, and learning agenda. The incumbent provides strategic leadership to Mission efforts on Development Outreach and Communications (DOC) and Science, Technology, Innovation and Partnership (STIP), including supervising the two-person DOC team and three-person STIP team within RPO. S/he works with the Mission technical teams and the SPO to assess and select among alternative courses of action and resource allocation to ensure optimal program choices and overall program effectiveness. The incumbent also oversees the Mission’s implementation of President Obama’s Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) through the

YALI Regional Leadership Center based in Accra, which provides leadership training and opportunities to young leaders from across West Africa. The incumbent guides and supports program office functions in the Limited/Non-Presence Countries of Côte d'Ivoire, Benin and

Cameroon, and coordinates closely on regional program issues with USAID/Senegal. RPO manages the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Regional Leadership Center in Accra, which provides leadership training and opportunities to youth from across West Africa. The incumbent advises the SPO and RPO team on how to strengthen USAID relationships with key regional institutions like ECOWAS. S/he reports to the SPO.

A. Leadership

• Provide guidance and clear organized leadership across the program office to ensure effective completion of Agency and/or Mission program cycle deliverables including but not limited to standard processes and program cycle tasks or last minute information requests that may cut across the program cycle (strategy, budget, planning, monitoring evaluation and learning, VIP briefers, etc.) with short turn arounds.

• Serve as Acting Director of RPO as needed, likely on a rotating basis.

• Effectively prioritize, and contribute directly to the achievement of program office work efforts.

• Mentor the RPO team to strengthen team leadership and build a team spirit across the program office. Advise the RPO team on approaches to better provide a strong balance between robust customer service to the USAID/WA technical teams (and when needed the

Côte d’Ivoire, Benin and Cameroon Offices) and meeting Agency program cycle deliverables.

• Provide direct supervision to six staff in RPO, including two U.S. Personal Services

Contractors, one Third Country National, and three Foreign Service Nationals, working in the areas of communications, STIP and YALI.

• Provide guidance and support to limited presence countries (Cameroon, Benin and Côte d’Ivoire) as well as the demands that may be made from other operating units serviced by the

Regional Mission.

• Provide strategic leadership to the Mission on more effectively integrating STIP into the

Mission’s own portfolio and serving as a center of excellence for STIP in Africa.

B. Portfolio Planning and Management

• Support the USAID/WA Mission strategic planning efforts, including advising the Mission on strategic direction based on Agency guidance and processes as well as program portfolio performance and context.

• Help ensure the coordination of programs, policies, objectives and priorities as it pertains to the ongoing implementation of the portfolio.

• Work with the Mission Development Outreach and Communications (events management, briefings, social media, press, etc.) team.

• Oversee the completion of USAID program cycle tasks as they relate to the technical teams.

• As a Senior Advisor, make recommendations to the SPO on program directions and management in the implementation of the greater portfolio.

• In coordination with the senior budget analyst, conduct administrative and financial analyses, develop and track budget preparation, and other budget requirements for the

USAID/WA portfolio.

• Work with the RPO team and senior management to realize effective Mission-wide strategic level Performance Management Plan (PMP), portfolio reviews, quarterly financial reviews and tracking of project design and procurement timelines.

• Support program office-coordinated efforts to more effectively integrate and highlight

Science, Technology, Innovation and Partnership (STIP) into the USAID/WA program portfolio and knowledge management initiatives

• Oversee the management of the Young African Leaders Initiative Regional Leadership

Center (RLC) program, ensuring that program procurement actions, implementation, reporting, monitoring, and evaluation are effectively carried out. This entails providing substantive guidance to the local entities running the RLC, including supporting them to successfully manage numerous high-level events and build partnerships is support of this high-profile Presidential initiative.

C. Reporting

• Assist with or be delegated to lead completion of annual reporting requirements and provide quality check on various documents and processes such as new activity descriptions, annual reports, final reports and other documentation.

• Prepare/clear briefing papers, notes and presentations on the USAID/WA portfolio.

• Contribute to development of and serve as lead for quality control of all mission reports, including Country Operational Plans, Mission Resource Requests, Congressional Budget

Justifications, portfolio reviews; semi-annual and annual reports; quarterly financial reports;

quality assessments; site monitoring reports; etc. Help ensure quality, compliance with regulations and guidance, and clear and compelling representation of the USAID/WA strategy and portfolio.

D. Representation

• Advise RPO SPO in planning and improving the USAID and U.S. Government (USG) development portfolio.

• Liaise with regional counterparts, USG stakeholders, donors and others as required to further USAID/WA development objectives.

• Review pen-ultimate documentation for quality assurance.

• Provide direction to the SPO on senior level interpretation of USAID Agency regulations as it pertains to implementing program cycle processes.

E. Mentor to Junior Officers and FSNs

• Provide senior level support, training, and mentoring on the program cycle, project management, Assistance Officer Representative and Contract Officer Representative

(AOR/COR) responsibilities as well as state-of-the art, specialized knowledge of technical and programmatic approaches in implementing USAID programs to USDH and FSN staff working in the Regional Program Office and as appropriate to Program Office staff in Côte d’Ivoire, Benin and Cameroon.

• Mentor the SPO(s) to strengthen their leadership, supervisory, management and representational capacities.

3. POSITION ELEMENTS:

a) Supervision Received: The Regional Program Office Advisor works under the direct supervision of the Regional Deputy Mission Director or his/her designee.

b) Supervision Exercised: The incumbent will advise in his/her area of responsibility several other

RPO staff as needed including USDH, TCNs, FSNs and USPSCs. The incumbent will serve as key advisor to the Acting Supervisory Program Office Director.

c) Available Guidelines: The incumbent must understand and be knowledgeable of guidelines which include Agency regulations, Automated Directive System requirements, Africa Bureau procedural guidance, Agency procurement guidance, Mission Orders and professional development literature.

d) Complexity: USAID/WA’s activity portfolio is complex, consisting of both purely regional activities as well as bilateral activities that are implemented in the West African region. As a result, the

Regional Program Specialist will be responsible for providing strategic advice to the Acting SPO on coordination surrounding strategic program and implementation functions for USAID/WA, Benin, Cameroon and Côte d’Ivoire. Due to this complexity, the Regional Program Specialist must be able to assess alternatives and interpret Agency policies and guidelines accordingly.

e) Exercise of Judgment: A high degree of independent judgment is required in providing guidance and advice to the program office team and to Technical Offices, reviewing program documentation, and managing assigned programming actions and tasks such as coordinating input for the

Operational Plan, Performance Plan Report, organizing portfolio reviews, or coordinating implementation of local solutions or client mission support.

f) Authority to Make Commitments: Within mission delegations and job responsibilities only.

g) Scope and Effect: Provides guidance and senior level advice to USAID/WA, Benin, Cameroon and Côte d’Ivoire to support technical teams on the relationship of projects to Development Objectives, works across several sectors to creatively identify common points of interest and best practices. Assists the RPO team to coordinate strategic program and implementation functions for USAID/WA, Benin, Cameroon and Côte d’Ivoire.

h) Personal Contacts: Personal contacts include USAID/WA and USAID/Ghana staff, U.S.

Embassy personnel, USAID/WA implementing partners and other concerned stakeholders. S/he will have contact with the USAID staff in Côte d’Ivoire, Benin and Cameroon. S/he must have the ability to represent USG interests by communicating effectively in English, using a great deal of tact, diplomacy, and technical knowledge as it pertains to senior management levels.

i) Nature, Level and Purpose of Contacts: Contacts are established and maintained internally with the USAID/WA Front Office, USAID/WA Representatives in Côte d’Ivoire, Benin and Cameroon, USAID/WA Regional Technical Offices, Regional Office of Financial Management, Regional Office of

Acquisition and Assistance, WA Local Solutions team and other WA working groups to lead the

Mission’s programming and program reporting requirements. Externally, the incumbent may serve as mission interface with regional partners on local solutions implementation and with client missions on program support. He/she may also be required to communicate and coordinate with key officials in

USAID/Washington, State Department F Bureau, and senior staff with regional implementing partners, U.S. Embassies, other USG agencies, and other donors related to program coordination and implementation in the West Africa region.

j) Physical Demands and Work Conditions: The incumbent will be physically located at the U.S.

Embassy USAID building in Accra and will be expected to attend meetings and/or events. The incumbent will be expected to travel to provide support to client missions in West Africa. Travel to the field can be physically demanding, including transport on unpaved roads and rudimentary conditions.

4. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education:

Minimum of a master’s degree in economics, business, international development, sociology, anthropology, management, public administration, or other related social sciences, or discipline is required.

Work Experience:

Minimum of 13years of progressively responsible professional or program experience in managing development programs, with multilateral and bilateral donors, NGOs, and/or government is required.

Language Proficiency:

Fluency (Level IV) in English Language and French (Level II) is required.

5. EVALUATION FACTOR/SELECTION CRITERIA:

The following factors 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.

Education (10 points):

The applicant must have at least a Master's Degree in a field relevant to the duties described above such as in economics, business, international development, sociology, anthropology, management, public administration, or other related social sciences, or a related discipline. In cases of exceptional work experience, other relevant graduate degrees and/or work experience will be taken into consideration

Work Experience and Knowledge (30 points):

Thirteen (13)- fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible professional or program experience in managing development programs, with multilateral and bilateral donors, NGOs, and/or government.

Experience with donor agency/mission organization, procedures, and operations systems

(e.g., development approaches; procedures for programming funds, defining objectives, and monitoring results; and procedures for awarding grants and contracts).

At least eight years' direct USAID/international organization experience in an affiliated capacity

Technical knowledge, Skills and Abilities (25 points):

Strong analytical, management and organizational skills are required.

The position requires demonstrated ability in strategic planning, technical and socio-economic analysis, and budget preparation and reporting skills. Considerable confidence, sensitivity, poise and maturity are mandatory as the applicant may represent USAID in meetings with mid to senior level officials and with private sector and donor partners.

The applicant should possess strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills, the ability to work within a team setting and with minimal supervision. Strong leadership and negotiating skills.

Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel are required. Familiarity with Microsoft Access and PowerPoint.

Knowledge of the objectives and operations of the USG or program activities of other international donors or non-governmental organizations in West Africa and a strong understanding of the West African context.

Other knowledge, Skills and Abilities (25 points):

Broad knowledge of technical and programmatic approaches in development assistance approaches and principles is mandatory. This may include demonstrated knowledge in the areas of monitoring and evaluation, communications, activity design, performance monitoring and/or budgeting for results. Knowledge and skill in conceptualizing programming, policies, and plans, and developing strategies for their implementation.

Significant knowledge of current USAID or similar organization’s program cycle processes, regulations and understanding of the broader range of development assistance as applied in the USAID or similar organization’s context is required, including knowledge of local capacity development and STIP approaches.

Knowledge of the structure and workings of the U.S. government/international organization. Knowledge of the West African context, organizational culture, structure, policies, programs and operations and development priorities.

Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to write clearly, quickly and succinctly and to speak clearly and persuasively.

Knowledge of the Mission’s technical sector areas (peace and governance, health and economic growth (environment, power Africa, trade and agriculture), and youth development.

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including an ability to work as a member of a team, build consensus, provide leadership, and effectively coordinate with internal and external stakeholders in a multi-cultural setting is necessary.

Ability to work independently, prioritize team work tasks, level of effort, and assist with task completion not only through delegation but in capacity to implement and meet deadlines.

Language (10):

English (Level IV). Reading, writing and speaking

French (Levels II) speaking and reading

Total: 100 points

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTORS:

Guidance

The incumbent must become familiar with USAID assistance management regulations. S/he will need to apply these regulations and understand when guidance or approval should be requested from the Regional Acquisition and Assistance Office. While some of the knowledge, methods, and techniques from the health technical field are established and commonly accepted, other guidance may be vague, controversial, conflicting, or absent, especially with respect to management of HIV programs. Where there is no guidance available, the incumbent is required to interpret and make decisions based on sound judgment and strong decision making, as well as effective interpretation of any guidance that is available. While the USAID/Cameroon Health

Office Director and/or Regional Health Office Director may provide some input, the incumbent is expected to apply guidelines and act independently. Some situations will require interpretation and deviation from existing guides.

Complexity

The incumbent must be able to assume a wide range of various strategic, programmatic and project management tasks and be able to independently identify the appropriate action needed.

The incumbent may be required to take a leadership role in various situations. Clear guidance is not always available; the person in this role is expected to demonstrate sound judgment and seek guidance where appropriate.

Scope and Effect

The Supply Chain Governance Advisor will provide managerial, technical, and policy oversight and/or advice, contributing towards efficient supply chain systems. S/he will work closely with the USAID/Cameroon Health Office Director and other members of the interagency PEPFAR team to assess policy, institutional and other barriers to an effective commodity supply, and identify and advocate for innovations, best practices, reforms, and training to remedy problems found. Successful work will have a significant impact on USG, host country, and donor health objectives.

Contacts

The incumbent will maintain contacts and work with USG staff in Cameroon, and will interact with the USAID/Washington Global Health Bureau’s Office of HIV/AIDS, PMI, USAID/West

Africa, and the Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator (OGAC) regarding policy and procedural guidance and to obtain information relative to programs and activities. Other contacts will include counterparts within the GRC and donor community. As deputy team leader, the incumbent may be required to meet with the U.S. Ambassador to Cameroon, Deputy Chief of

Mission, and other senior officials within GRC and donor community.

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.

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. A Cover Letter of not more than three (3) pages describing how the incumbent’s skills and experience fit the requirements of the position.

5. A current CV/resume. The CV/resume must contain sufficient relevant information to evaluate the Offers in accordance with the stated evaluation criteria. Broad general statements that are vague or lacking specificity will not be considered as effectively addressing particular selection criteria. Complete dates (month/year) are also required on CV.

6. Applicants also must address the above Section: Evaluation and Selection Factors, in a Summary Statement to be included in the Offers. This Summary Statement, limited to two (2) pages, must describe specifically and accurately what experience, training, education, and/or awards the applicant has received that are relevant to each selection factor above. The Summary Statement must include the name of the applicant and the announcement number at the top of each page.

7. Applicants must provide a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of five (5) references within the last five years from the applicant’s professional life, namely individuals who are not family members or relatives. Three references must be from direct supervisors who can provide information regarding the applicant’s work knowledge and professional experience. Applicants must provide e-mail addresses and/or working telephone numbers for all references.

8. Copies of diplomas, certificates or relevant degrees may be included to corroborate the

CV/resume.

9. Applicants must provide their full mailing address with telephone, facsimile numbers

(if available) and email address and should retain for their records copies of all enclosures that accompany their submission.

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:

Forms outlined below can found at: http://www.usaid.gov/forms/

1. Offeror Information for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals (AID 309-2);

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). * http://www.usaid.gov/forms/

* 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.

VI. BENEFITS

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

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) Annual and Sick Leave

*Note: A US citizen’s salary will be subject to employee’s FICA and Medicare contribution.

VII. TAXES

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

VIII. USAID REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND CONTRACT

CLAUSES

USAID regulations and policies governing USPSC awards are available at these sources:

a. 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.

b. 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:

c. ENSURING ADEQUATE COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR

FEDERALCONTRACTORS (OCT 2021)-Alternate 70 (OCT 2021)

(M/OAA-DEV-FAR22-01c)

(a) Definition. As used in this clause -

United States or its outlying areas means— https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1868/aidar_0.pdf https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1868/aidar_0.pdf https://www.usaid.gov/forms

(1) The fifty States;

(2) The District of Columbia;

(3) The commonwealths of Puerto Rico and the Northern Mariana

Islands;

(4) The territories of American Samoa, Guam, and the United

States Virgin Islands; and

(5) The minor outlying islands of Baker Island, Howland Island, Jarvis Island,Johnston Atoll, Kingman Reef, Midway Islands, Navassa Island, Palmyra Atoll, and Wake Atoll.

(b) Authority. This clause implements Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate

COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, dated

September 9, 2021 (published in the Federal Register on

September 14, 2021, 86 FR 50985).

(c) Personal Services Contracts with individuals. As a matter of policy, the contractor must comply with the USAID’s guidance applicable to direct-hire federal employees.

(End of clause)

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES (DESCRIPTION) QTY

UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT (F)

0001 Base Period - Compensation, Fringe Benefits and

Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

- Award Type: PSC

- Product Service Code: R497

- Accounting Info: TBD

2 LOT $ TBD $TBD at Award after negotiations

1001 Option 1 - Compensation, Fringe Benefits and

Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

- Award Type: PSC

- Product Service Code: R497

- Accounting Info: TBD

1 LOT $ TBD $TBD at Award after negotiations

2001 Option 2 - Compensation, Fringe Benefits and

Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

- Award Type: PSC

- Product Service Code: R497

- Accounting Info: TBD

1 LOT $ TBD $TBD at Award after negotiations

3001 Option 3 - Compensation, Fringe Benefits and

Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

- Award Type: PSC

- Product Service Code: R497

Accounting Info: TBD

1 LOT $ TBD $TBD at Award after negotiations

d. 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.

e. 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 .

f. 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/workusaid/personal-service-contracts-ombudsman

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