SOLICITATION_72067525R00001_USPSC - DRG SENIOR ADVISOR - GS 14.pdf

SOLICITATION NUMBER: 72067525R00001

ISSUANCE DATE: November 8, 2024

CLOSING DATE/TIME: December 7, 2024

SUBJECT: Solicitation for U.S. Personal Services Contractor (USPSC) Democracy, Human Rights and Governance (DRG) Senior 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 contract as described in this solicitation.

Offers must be in accordance with 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 underrepresented 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 costs incurred in the preparation and submission of an offer.

Any questions must be directed in writing to the Point of Contact specified in this solicitation.

Sincerely, Debbie Jackson Contracting Executive Officer

72067525R00001

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. SOLICITATION NO: 72067525R00001

2. ISSUANCE DATE: November 8, 2024

3. CLOSING DATE AND TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS: December 7, 2024 11:59 pm local time

4. POINT OF CONTACT: HR Team, e-mail: conakrypscjobs@usaid.gov

5. POSITION TITLE: Democracy, Human Rights and Governance (DRG) Senior Advisor.

Position contingent to NSDD38 approval

6. MARKET VALUE: $104,604 - $135,987 equivalent to GS-14.

Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market 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: USAID/Guinea, with possible travel as stated in the Statement of Duties.

Overseas USPSCs not subject to the local compensation plan may be authorized to 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: Exact period of performance will be determined upon receipt of security/medical clearances. The base period will be two (2) years. Based on the Agency’s continued need for services, funds availability and satisfactory performance. The Contracting Officer may exercise up to three (3) additional option periods for a total of five (5) years.

9. ELIGIBLE OFFERORS: Open to US Nationals.

“U.S. National (USN)” means an individual who is a U.S. citizen, or a non-U.S. citizen lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States.

10. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: Secret Clearance.

mailto:conakrypscjobs@usaid.gov

11. STATEMENT OF DUTIES

1. General Statement of Purpose of the Contract

USAID Guinea & Sierra Leone lead a high-performing program in two countries, split between offices in Sierra Leone and Guinea. The DRG Senior Advisor reports directly to the DRG Office Director, or their designee in the absence of a DRG Officer, and supports program management, strategy formulation and the implementation of activities in both countries.

With approximately $5 million in bilateral Democracy, Rights and Governance funds for Guinea & Sierra Leone in the FY 2023 budget, the Mission oversees a range of activities in the DRG areas including elections and political processes, rule of law, legislative strengthening, judicial reform, fiscal transparency, good governance, local governance and decentralization reforms, conflict management and mitigation, civil society and media strengthening, human rights, and counter trafficking. Both Guinea & Sierra Leone face serious challenges to democratic governance and the management of conflicts that periodically threaten the countries’ stability and (by extension) the successful implementation of USAID activities in all targeted development sectors. In the areas of Economic Growth and Health in particular, Guinea & Sierra Leone depend importantly on continued progress toward strengthening democratic governance to make progress.

The DRG Senior Advisor must have excellent interpersonal skills, strong communication skills (written and public speaking in English and French), and be able to represent USAID effectively in the inter-agency country team, with the host government at the national and local levels, and with other international donor organizations. The DRG Senior Advisor coordinates closely with the Embassy's Political Section, but also with the Public Affairs Office and the Embassy Front Office.

The DRG Senior Advisor will be the direct supervisor of 2-4 FSNs and so should have excellent supervision and coaching skills. The DRG Senior Advisor may act in the absence of the DRG Office Director.

2. Statement of Duties to be Performed

Technical Leadership and Oversight: 35%

● Serve as the principal advisor on the areas of Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance (DRG), Conflict Management and Mitigation (CMM) and Countering Violent Extremism (CVE), advising senior management and program managers on technical approaches in these related fields.

● Ensure that technical staff and Mission leadership are aware and informed regarding security and governance challenges and opportunities in the region.

● Lead Mission strategic planning on DRG matters, including ensuring that Mission contributions to Agency planning processes are timely and accurate.

● Serve as Agreement / Contracting Officer Representative (A/COR), alternate A/COR, or activity manager in managing activities under the Mission's DRG, CMM, and CVE programs.

● Monitor and strengthen the DRG Performance Management Plans for both Guinea & Sierra Leone.

● Monitor and evaluate Mission activities, including assessing progress and technical assistance requirements.

● Lead and coordinate the design of new DRG, CMM, and CVE activities in both Guinea & Sierra Leone.

● Lead and coordinate the agenda for learning, knowledge management, and communication with stakeholders for DRG, CMM, and CVE in West Africa, contributing to USAID and U.S.

Government understanding of the issues and effective approaches in these fields.

● Participate in or coordinate interagency and donor coordinating meetings that relate to DRG, CMM, and CVE work.

Team Development and Organizational Functions: 25%

● Implement professional development strategies, including development of staff work objectives.

● Provide guidance and feedback to employees and provide inputs to annual evaluations.

● Support and improve the technical and organizational competency of Mission staff, ensuring that they understand and follow USAID regulations, and providing training in technical areas when necessary.

● Follow and interpret USAID budget, program, and procurement guidance to ensure that Mission is in compliance with USAID policies.

● Mentor Agreement / Contracting Officer's Representatives (A/COR) and activity managers in managing activities under the Mission's DRG, CMM, and CVE programs.

Monitoring and Evaluation: 20%

● Plan and initiate periodic reviews of projects’ implementation.

● Monitor policy development and implementation by the relevant U.S. Government agencies, national governments and regional institutions to assess the environment for implementing activities.

● Initiate and participate in regular site visits to monitor activity implementation and assess the effectiveness and data quality of USAID interventions.

● (Guinea) Ensure that the Performance Management Plan for the Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS)’s Development Objective related to DRG (Democratic Governance Strengthened) is complete and contains appropriate indicators and reliable data.

● (Sierra Leone) Assist with the Performance Management Plan for Integrated Country Strategy (ICS)’s Objective related to DRG (Sierra Leone fosters civil society, media, and civic contributions to governance and political processes, and to peacebuilding in communities).

● Prepare responses to Congressional, NSC and USAID Washington requests regarding DRG programming and U.S. Government initiatives, including the Global Fragility Act (GFA)’s Strategy for Preventing Conflict and Promoting Stability (SPCPS), the African Democratic and Political Transition (ADAPT) initiative, and any other Washington initiatives that may apply to Guinea or Sierra Leone.

Strengthening Relationships with Partners: 10%

● Promote and maintain good relations with and provide technical oversight to DRG implementing partners and host-country partners (regional institutions, national governments, contractors, grantees, cooperating agencies, and West African NGOs).

● Promote and maintain good relations with other donors working in the DRG, CMM, and CVE sectors in Guinea & Sierra Leone,

● Ensure that USAID partners understand USAID narrative and financial reporting requirements and are able to meet Mission reporting standards.

● Maintain close contact with Africa Bureau, Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance Bureau, and other relevant Bureaus in USAID Washington as well as other USAID Missions to advance DRG, CMM, and CVE objectives in Guinea & Sierra Leone.

Administrative Support: 10%

● Liaise with the Mission Front Office, USAID Guinea & Sierra Leone staff, and support offices (Office of Acquisition and Assistance, Program Office, Executive Office, and Financial Management Office) to ensure that administrative, procurement, compliance, and management concerns and initiatives are addressed in a timely and efficient manner.

● Ensure that all overall office management functions are fulfilled in a satisfactory manner, including staff development. strategic planning, team building, coordination and communications with other USAID/W technical teams and client embassies in the region, and regional political bodies and civil society organizations.

● Assist in recruitment and hiring processes for staff vacancies in both operating units.

C. Position Elements:

Degree of responsibility for decision-making:

The incumbent will be expected to operate with great independence in dealing with complex programs and high-level government and donor counterparts in guiding the management of a comprehensive set of technical assistance programs. They will represent USAID effectively in the inter-agency country team, with the host government at the national and local levels, and with other international donor organizations. The DRG Senior Advisor coordinates closely with the Embassy's Political Section, but also with the Public Affairs Office and the Embassy Front Office.

Level of complexity for work assignments:

This is a support position in a high-profile USG foreign assistance program that requires knowledge, experience, expertise, maturity, and the ability to function in a complex, highly demanding, and often uncertain environment. Duties are varied, and assignments often require the participation and support of others.

The position will require: strong interpersonal, teamwork, team-building, facilitation, analytical, and negotiation skills; political astuteness, oral and written communication; ability to make recommendations on complex technical, programmatic, strategic, and financial issues; capacity to multitask, including managing, prioritizing, and fulfilling competing demands in real time; ability to keep track of a large amount of data and manage complex interagency planning and reporting processes; and, cross-cultural sensitivity and awareness. The incumbent may be called upon to summarize situations in a succinct and relevant manner for senior management.

The Advisor will design, report on, and oversee the implementation of a portfolio of activities that respond to country needs. They will provide subject matter expertise on civil society, elections, governance, gender equity and social inclusion, media and public messaging issues relevant to the Democracy, Rights and Governance portfolios in both Guinea and Sierra Leone and prepare written policy papers and provide oral briefings as needed.

Complexity of the work environment or its potential effect on the position’s responsibilities:

Both Guinea and Sierra Leone are experiencing ongoing political turmoil, with tenuous military rule and a delayed transition in Guinea, and a flawed 2023 election leading to a prolonged political crisis in Sierra Leone. As such, any incumbent will need to manage relationships with individuals from a range of backgrounds and perspectives. The incumbent’s responsibilities may need to be adapted as the political and security environment develop.

Guidelines for the required work, including reporting requirements:

The employee must use judgment and ingenuity in interpreting the intent of the guides that do exist and in developing applications to specific areas of work. Frequently, the employee is recognized as a technical authority in the development and interpretation of guidelines.

Guidelines include Agency regulations, the Automated Directives System (ADS), Mission Orders/Notices, Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR), Monitoring and Evaluation guidelines, USAID policy and strategy statements to serve in the fulfillment of duties and responsibilities.

Additionally, guidelines include strategies, policies and procedures which govern DRG programming and activity management.

Scope and effects of the work performed:

The key responsibility of the position is to lead and direct the work of a professional staff in the DRG office. The incumbent will be looked to as the expert in all aspects of DRG activities.

The DRG Senior Advisor coordinates closely with the Embassy's Political Section, but also with the Public Diplomacy Office and the Embassy Front Section. The DRG Senior Advisor is expected to travel within the Mission up to 15-20% of the time. In the absence of the DRG Officer, the DRG Senior Advisor will be the direct supervisor of 2-4 FSNs and so should have excellent supervision and coaching skills.

Level and Purpose of Contacts:

The Advisor will maintain relationships with the relevant government officials, civil society representatives, and donor officials as well as interagency officials. These will be primarily Government of Guinea/Sierra Leone working-level government officers, as well as senior leadership at decentralized levels. The incumbent will need to maintain contact with senior implementing partner representatives, as well as all levels within the U.S. Embassy.

These contacts are to influence, motivate, and guide people or groups. The incumbent must be skillful in determining the appropriate approach in negotiating and persuading others, and in establishing rapport to gain and relay information, including decision makers. They should also be adept at carefully suggesting proposed courses of action, to help improve the democratic trajectory of the respective country.

Authority to Make Commitments:

Incumbent will be expected to serve as a representative of USAID and perform important liaison functions in highly substantive or sensitive matters, e.g., promoting USAID's development strategy and aims.

3. USAID Consultation or Orientation (if applicable)

The selected candidate will be required to complete the one-week mandatory Foreign Affairs Counter Threat (FACT) course prior to proceeding to USAID/Guinea. FACT is a mandatory course for service in Guinea.

4. Supervisory Relationship

The incumbent will report to the DRG Office Director and support significant elements of the Mission (DRG technical and cross-sectoral strategies and activities, plus DRG-related program and support office tasks) as assigned by the DRG Office Director. They must be able to work with a high degree of independence, initiative, and time constraints. Due to the high-level of responsibility of this position, the Advisor will have considerable latitude in the exercise of their duties for program design, management, and evaluation, and for the identification and resolution of issues affecting program performance both within and outside of the Mission.

5. Supervisory Controls

The DRG Senior Advisor will be the direct supervisor of 2-4 FSNs, one TCNPSC or USPSC, and TDY personnel so should have excellent supervision and coaching skills.

12. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work requested does not involve undue physical demands.

13. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Travel to Sierra Leone, project sites in Guinea and Sierra Leone on a quarterly basis, and in-country.

14. SUPPORT ITEMS

The Mission will provide the support services, equipment, and supplies necessary to perform the work.

II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

A. Education: Master’s degree in international relations, Public Administration, Political Science, Law, or DRG related fields is required.

B. Prior Work Experience: Minimum of 15 years of experience in international development, democracy and governance programming, at least five years of which should be in developing countries, is required.

C. Job Knowledge: Expert knowledge of international development rules, regulations and systems pertaining to strategic analysis, budgeting, planning and implementation, project design, monitoring and evaluation is required. The DRG Advisor will be required to have the academic and work experience to be a master of an extensive range of DRG-related issues.

D. Skills and Abilities: The DRG Advisor must have proven capacity to analyze complex situations and provide technical guidance and recommendations. They must have strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, technical and analytic skills and leadership abilities.

E. Language Proficiency: Proficiency in English language, including speaking, writing, and reading is required. At the minimum, the candidate should have an intermediate level of French language skills, including ability to speak, write and read, with sufficient capability to operate independently in a French speaking country. Language proficiency for both English and French will be assessed during the interviews.

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.

Applicants who clearly meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated based on scoring of the below Evaluation Factors:

1. EVALUATION FACTORS

FACTOR 1 - Work Experience: (30 Points) A minimum of 15 years of experience in international development, democracy, rights and governance (DRG), conflict management and mitigation, countering violent extremism programming including projects design, management and monitoring , with at least five years of which should be in developing countries, is required.

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

Experience working with minimal oversight to accomplish complex and demanding tasks that require both technical and managerial expertise is essential.

FACTOR 2 - Language: (15 Points) Level 4 oral and written fluency in English and good working level in French is required.

FACTOR 3 – Job Knowledge: (35 Points) Expert-level technical knowledge of democracy, rights, and governance sectors, international development rules, regulations and systems pertaining to strategic analysis, budgeting, planning and implementation, project design, monitoring and evaluation is required. The DRG Senior Advisor must demonstrate knowledge in coordination of programs across agencies and donors, collaboration and teamwork, program budget management and oversight.

FACTOR 4 – Skills & Abilities: (20 Points) The DRG Senior Advisor must have proven capacity to analyze complex situations and provide technical guidance and recommendations. They will have strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, technical and analytic skills and leadership, mentoring and coaching abilities.

Total Possible Points: 100 points

2. SELECTION PROCESS

After the closing date of the solicitation, the Human Resources Office will assess which applications meet the minimum Education and Work Experience qualifications.

Applications that meet all minimum qualifications will be further evaluated by a Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC) based on the evaluation factors listed above.

Applicants with the highest scores will be invited for a written test and an interview.

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.

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. USAID’S ZERO TOLERANCE FOR SEXUAL MISCONDUCT

USAID has a zero-tolerance policy for sexual misconduct with the goal of fostering a respectful, safe, healthy and inclusive work environment. USAID maintains policies and procedures to establish a workplace free of sexual misconduct as described in Agency policy at ADS Chapter 113, Preventing and Addressing Sexual Misconduct.

http://www.usaid.gov/forms https://www.usaid.gov/ads/policy/100/113

By acceptance of the contract, the contractor acknowledges having read, and agrees to abide by, the Agency’s ADS 113 policies and procedures.

SELF CERTIFICATION

Offerors must sign a Sexual Misconduct Self-Certification form [see hyperlink] related to sexual misconduct when submitting the offer. The signed form will be filed in the award file.

If the offeror fails to submit a signed-certification, the offeror will be determined to be non-compliant to submission requirements and will not be considered for award.

● For the Apparently Successful Offeror:

o If Self-Certification response is “Yes”: In consultation with the Resident Legal

Advisor (RLO) or General Counsel Acquisition and Assistance (GC/AA), the CO will request further details from the offeror.

o Event of False Certification: If the certification provided is found to be false, the offeror may be eliminated from consideration for the award. If the contract has been awarded, the false certification may be grounds for termination of the contract. The action may be punishable to the full extent of the law.

USE OF THE AGENCY’S MISCONDUCT PORTAL AND INQUIRIES MADE TO

PREVIOUS COs FOR APPARENTLY SUCCESSFUL OFFEROR

The Office of Employee and Labor Relations (ELR) operates USAID’s Misconduct Reporting Portal. Prior to award, the CO will email ELR at HCTM.ELR@usaid.gov to identify whether Agency records include any prior disciplinary action related to sexual misconduct taken against the apparently successful offeror.

If the apparently successful offeror has previously held a Personal Services Contract at USAID, the CO will attempt to contact the previous administrating CO to inquire about previous disciplinary actions related to sexual misconduct against the apparently successful offeror.

NEW ENTRANT ORIENTATION (NEO)

For PSCs onboarded in Washington, the contractor must complete the information session on USAID’s zero tolerance policy for sexual misconduct as part of NEO. The CO will include documentation in the award file that the contractor has completed NEO and has been made aware of USAID’s zero tolerance policy for sexual misconduct.

For PSCs onboarded overseas, including CCNPSCs and TCNPSCs, the PSC must complete an online module related to USAID’s zero tolerance policy for sexual misconduct as administered by their cognizant CO as part of their onboarding process. The CO will include documentation in the award file that the PSC has completed the online module and has been made aware of USAID’s zero tolerance policy for sexual misconduct.

3. Cover Letter: The cover letter should contain an overview of the applicant’s qualifications and must state how the applicant meets the evaluation criteria in accordance with Item III “Evaluation and Selection Factors”.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SoLv-MWLAh_LjzScO5mqm965DdTqE3lCPpIZVPis0JQ/edit mailto:HCTM.ELR@usaid.gov

4. Current Resume/Curriculum Vitae: Qualified Offerors must submit a complete resume that includes: Paid and non-paid experience, job title, location(s), dates held (month/year), and hours worked per week for each position. Dates (month/year) and locations for all field experience must also be detailed. Any experience that does not include dates (month/year), locations, and hours per week may not be counted towards meeting the solicitation requirements.

a. Specific duties performed that fully detail the level and complexity of the work.

b. Education and any other qualifications including job-related training courses, job-related skills, or job-related honors, awards, or accomplishments.

5. References: Offerors are required to provide 3-5 references who are not family members or relatives. References should include at least one (1) current or former supervisor who can provide information regarding applicant job knowledge and professional work experience.

6. 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.

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

All the above-mentioned documents are REQUIRED and must be in ENGLISH. Late, incomplete or unsigned applications will not be considered.

The Agency retains the right to cancel or amend the solicitation and associated actions at any stage of the recruitment process.

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 be found at: http:/www.usaid.gov/forms/

1. DS-1843 Medical History and Examination - for individuals aged 12 and older.

2. DS-1622 Medical History and Examination - for children aged 11 and younger.

3. DS-3057 Medical Clearance Update (MCU).

Found at https://www.state.gov/forms-medical-clearances

4. SF-85, Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions.

5. OF-306, Declaration of Federal Employment.

6. SF-86, Questionnaire for National Security Positions.

7. SF-87, Fingerprint Card.

8. AID 6-85, Foreign Activity Data.

*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.

http://www.usaid.gov/forms/ https://www.state.gov/forms-medical-clearances

VI. BENEFITS AND 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) Pay Comparability Adjustment.

(d) Annual Increase (depending on a satisfactory performance evaluation).

(e) Eligibility for Worker's Compensation.

(f) Leave and Holidays.

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) 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) Post Differential (Chapter 500).

(f) Payments during Evacuation/Authorized Departure (Section 600).

(g) Separate Maintenance Allowance (Section 260).

(h) Education Allowance (Section 270).

(i) Education Travel (Section 280).

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/ads/policy/300/aidar

2. Contract Cover Page form AID 309-1 available at https://www.usaid.gov/forms.

http://aoprals.state.gov/content.asp?content_id=231&menu_id=92 http://aoprals.state.gov/content.asp?content_id=231&menu_id=92 https://aoprals.state.gov/content.asp?content_id=282&menu_id=101 https://www.usaid.gov/ads/policy/300/aidar 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: PSC

- Product Service Code: R497

- Accounting Info: TBD

2 LOT $_ TBD $_TBD at Award after negotiations with Contractor

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 with Contractor

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 with Contractor

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 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/resources_standards-of-conduct.

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.

http://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs https://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/resources_standards-of-conduct https://www.usaid.gov/work%20usaid/personal-service-contracts-ombudsman

6. FAR Provisions Incorporated by Reference

52.204-27 PROHIBITION ON A BYTEDANCE COVERED

APPLICATION

JUN 2023

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The U.S. Mission in Guinea provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or transgender status), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, religion, marital or parental status, veteran status, membership in an employee organization, political affiliation, or involvement in protected equal employment opportunity (EEO) activity. USAID/Guinea also strives to achieve equal employment opportunities in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.

The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.

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