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This solicitation requests offers for a U.S. Personal Services Contractor position as a Law Clerk at the GS-09 to GS-11 equivalent level in the Office of General Counsel, Ethics and Administration Division at the U.S. Agency for International Development. Offerors must be U.S. citizens and have a law degree from an ABA-accredited university, with experience in employment and labor law. The base period is one year starting in August 2022, with potential option periods extending through 2026. Duties involve providing legal advice on employment and labor laws, interpreting statutes, and representing USAID in administrative proceedings. Offers are due by August 25, 2022 and will be evaluated based on experience, interview, and references. Compensation will be negotiated within the locality-adjusted grade levels upon award of an cost reimbursement contract.

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SOLICITATION NUMBER: 7200AA22R00107

ISSUANCE DATE: August 11, 2022

CLOSING DATE AND TIME: August 25, 2022, 04:00 PM (EST)

SUBJECT: Solicitation for U.S. Personal Services Contractor (USPSC) –

GC/EA Law Clerk, GS 09-11 Equivalent Level

Dear Prospective Offerors, The United States Government (USG), represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) for the Office of the General Counsel (GC), is seeking offers from qualified U.S. citizens to provide personal service under 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 or 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 no later than August 19, 2022, at 4:00 pm (EST).

Sincerely, Deidre L. Jackson Contracting Officer

M/OAA/RM/A

U.S. Agency for International Development 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20523 www.usaid.gov http://www.usaid.gov/

Solicitation Number: 7200AA22A00107 USPSC Law Clerk

ATTACHMENT 1

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. SOLICITATION NO.: 7200AA22R00107

2. ISSUANCE DATE: August 11, 2022

3. CLOSING DATE AND TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS: August 25, 2022, 4:00PM (Local Washington DC Time)

4. POINT OF CONTACT: Lucillyn Susi; email: lsusi@usaid.gov Copy Deidre Jackson; email: dejackson@usaid.gov

5. POSITION TITLE: Law Clerk / Attorney Advisor for GC/EA

6. MARKET VALUE: $61,947 - $80,532 equivalent to GS-09 (includes locality pay) $74,950 - $97,430 equivalent to GS-11 (includes locality pay)

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 telework. USPSCs performing overseas are not entitled to Locality Pay.

7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Washington, DC, with possible overseas and domestic travel. Relocation expenses will not be reimbursed for U.S.-based positions.

This position has been designated as suitable for remote work. The contractor will be authorized to perform the services under this contract from an alternative worksite. For PSCs authorized to remote work, the alternative worksite determines the locality for compensation purposes.

8. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: “The base period will be one (1) year, estimated to start on “TBD.” Based on Agency need, the Contracting Officer may exercise (an) additional (4) four option period(s) estimated as follows:”

Base Period: TBD Option Period 1: TBD Option Period 2: TBD Option Period 3: TBD Option Period 4: TBD

9. ELIGIBLE OFFERORS: United States Citizens

10. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: Secret Clearance mailto:lsusi@usaid.gov mailto:dejackson@usaid.gov

11: STATEMENT OF DUTIES

A. INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND

The Office of the General Counsel (GC) provides legal advice, counsel, and services to the Agency and its officials and ensures that USAID programs are administered in accordance with legislative authorities. GC serves as the Agency's chief legal officer and is the principal advisor to the Administrator on Agency-wide policy matters. GC also advises on legal matters concerning the operation and administration of USAID programs, and on matters relating to legislation or proposed legislation affecting USAID.

The Office of General Counsel, Ethics and Administration Division (EA), Employment Law Team, provides labor and employment advice to Agency supervisors and managers.

The incumbent provides legal advice, guidance, and opinions on labor and employment laws and regulations applicable to federal employees and staff, including but not limited to: Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, The Rehabilitation Act/The Americans with Disabilities Act, Title 5 of the United States Code, and the Foreign Service Act of 1980. The incumbent at the GS 11 level also represents USAID in third party administrative proceedings.

B. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

With significant supervision from the Deputy Assistant General Counsel for Employment, the incumbent provides legal advice, guidance, and opinions to the Assistant to the Administrator, Office of Human Capital Talent Management, The Director of the Office of Civil Rights and the Office of the Chief Diversity Officer, and subordinate staff on a day-to-day basis regarding all phases of personnel operations and assists in drafting policy for all aspects of personnel management such as appointment and assignment of personnel to domestic or overseas posts, employment of experts and consultants, separation and disciplinary actions, and training. With extensive supervision, the incumbent provides legal advice and guidance on labor and employment laws and regulations applicable to federal employees and staff, including but not limited to: Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, The Rehabilitation Act/The Americans with Disabilities Act, Title 5 of the United States Code, and the Foreign Service Act of 1980.

Assignments include representing the Agency in administrative hearings before the Foreign Service Grievance Board, the Merit Systems Protection Board, and other administrate fora. Prepares the necessary legal papers for submission to Administrative Judges and panels and is the liaison with the Office of Personnel Management and the GAO on matters affecting USAID personnel operations in Washington and overseas.

Offerors with a Law degree from a university accredited by the American Bar Association who are not members in good standing of a State Bar in the United States will be considered at the GS-09 equivalent level (Law Clerk). In the event the offeror becomes a member in good standing of a State Bar in the United States during the one (1) year base period of the contract, the position will be converted to a GS-11 equivalent level (Attorney Advisor).

C. SPECIFIC DUTIES

At the GS-09 Equivalent Level

● Provide legal advice on labor law matters.

● Provide legal advice on employment law matters.

● Interpret Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, the Age Discrimination in

Employment Act, The Rehabilitation Act/The Americans with Disabilities Act, to advise agency supervisors, managers and staff of the Office of Civil Rights and the Office of the Chief Diversity Officer.

● Serve as advisor in Title 5 of the United States Code, and the Foreign Service Act of 1980.

● Provide written and oral legal opinions to clients in a clear and concise manner that takes into consideration their limited understanding of legal matters.

● Collaborates with team members effectively and cooperatively.

At the GS-11 Equivalent Level:

● Act with supervision to develop the litigation strategy to defend the Agency in third party adjudicative proceeds in labor and employment matters.

● Act with some independent judgment to execute the litigation strategy to defend the Agency in third party adjudicative proceeds in labor and employment matters.

● Provide legal advice on labor law matters.

● Provide legal advice on employment law matters.

● Interpret Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, the Age Discrimination in

Employment Act, The Rehabilitation Act/The Americans with Disabilities Act, to advise agency supervisors, managers and staff of the Office of Civil Rights and the Office of the Chief Diversity Officer.

● Serve as advisor in Title 5 of the United States Code, and the Foreign Service Act of 1980.

● Serve as a liaison between the Department of Justice and USAID in Federal District Court employment claims.

● Clearly articulate the Agency’s legal position during oral presentation before third parties.

● Clearly articulate the Agency’s legal position during written briefs and memos before third parties.

● Provide written and oral legal opinions to clients in a clear and concise manner that takes into consideration their limited understanding of legal matters.

● Collaborates with team members effectively and cooperatively.

D. SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIP

The position will receive direction from and report to the Deputy Assistant General Counsel for Employment (GC/EA). The incumbent is still expected to work independently in carrying out his or her responsibilities. Under the general guidance of the supervisor, the incumbent independently plans, designs, and carries out responsibilities; develops a legal strategy;

provides legal advice and guidance on the interpretation and implementation of laws, regulations, and policies; responsible for planning their approach or methodology to be used in carrying out assignments; and takes initiative to carry out other legal experience relevant to the job duties above.

E. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS (GS-09, GS-11)

The incumbent and supervisor together will develop deadlines, projects, and work to be done.

The incumbent will take direction from and report to the Deputy Assistant General Counsel for Employment. The incumbent is responsible for planning and carrying out assignments, with supervision, and is also responsible for planning their approach or methodology to be used in carrying out assignments. The incumbent will not supervise any personnel but may provide direction to law student interns and paralegal staff.

F. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of offices, meeting rooms, and courtrooms (e.g., use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of tripping and falling, and observance of fire regulations). The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. This position will be at least part time telework eligible.

II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

Minimum Qualifications GS-09

Law degree from a University accredited by the American Bar Association and exposure to employment and labor law from law school courses, post J.D. employment or law student internships.

Minimum Qualifications GS-11

Law degree from a University accredited by the American Bar Association, be a member in good standing of a State bar in the United States and exposure to employment and labor law from law school courses, post J.D. employment or law student internships.

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.

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.

After the closing date for receipt of applications, a committee will be convened to review applications and evaluate them in accordance with the evaluation factors. Applicants who do not meet the required minimum qualifications above will not be evaluated.

Only offerors who meet the minimum requirements above will be evaluated based on their submitted application using the selection factors below. Offerors must address each selection factor, describing specifically and accurately what experience, training, education and/or awards they have received as it pertains to each factor. Failure to address the selection factors may result in not receiving credit for all pertinent experience, education, training and/or awards.

Selection Factors:

Determines basic eligibility for the position. Offerors who do not meet all the selection factors are considered NOT qualified for the position.

• Offeror is a U.S. Citizen.

• Submission of a current resume with complete contact information.

• Supplemental document specifically addressing the Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs)

• USPSC Application form AID 309-2. Offerors are required to complete sections A through I. This form must be physically signed and scanned. Electronic signatures will not be accepted.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level clearance within nine months following the job offer acceptance.

• Must not appear as an excluded party in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).

• Satisfactory verification of academic credentials.

• Demonstration of being a member in good standing of a State bar in the United States

(for GS 11)

Offerors not meeting minimum qualifications will not be evaluated further.

Evaluation Criteria:

The Offeror Rating System 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. The rating factors are as follows:

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

Professional or School Experience (40 points) (GS-09, GS-11)

• Experience with interpreting, determining, and applying the authorities and requirements of employment and labor-related laws and authorities, including Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, the Foreign Service Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, The Rehabilitation Act/Americans with Disabilities Act, The Federal Labor Management Relations Statute, Privacy Act, Executive Orders, regulations, policies, and case law.

• Experience performing legal research on employment and labor law matters, such as hiring, performance and conduct issues, discrimination issues, pay and benefits.

• Experience performing legal writing on employment and labor law matters, such as hiring, performance and conduct issues, discrimination issues, pay and benefits.

Interview Performance (40 points)

Satisfactory Professional Reference Checks (20 points)

Total possible points: 100

Basis of Rating: Offerors who meet the Education/Experience requirements and Selection Factors will be further evaluated in accordance with the Offeror Rating System. Those offerors determined to be competitively ranked may also be evaluated on interview performance and satisfactory professional reference checks.

Offerors are required to address each factor of the Offeror Rating System in their resume, describing specifically and accurately what experience, training, education, and/or awards they have received as it pertains to each factor. Be sure to include your name and the announcement number at the top of each additional page. Failure to address the selection factors and/or Offeror Rating System factors may result in not receiving credit for all pertinent experience, education, training, and/or awards.

The most qualified offerors may be interviewed and required to provide a writing sample. USAID will not pay for any expenses associated with the interviews. Professional references and academic credentials will be evaluated for offerors being considered for selection. Note: Please be advised that references may be obtained independently from other sources in addition to the ones provided by an offeror. USAID reserves the right to select additional offerors if vacancies become available during the future phase of the selection process.

IV. SUBMITTING AN OFFER

1. Complete resume. In order to fully evaluate your offer, your resume must include:

a. Paid and non-paid experience, job title, location(s), dates held (month/year), and hours worked per week for each position. Experience that does not include this information will not be counted towards meeting the solicitation requirements.

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

c. Education and any other qualifications including job-related training courses, job-related skills, or job-related honors, awards, or accomplishments. Failure to identify an academic discipline will result in disqualification.

d. U.S. Citizenship.

e. Demonstration of current admission to a bar of a state in the United States (GS-11).

Your resume must contain sufficient information to make a valid determination that you fully meet the experience requirements as stated in the solicitation. This information must be clearly identified in your resume. Failure to provide information sufficient to determine your qualifications for the position will result in a loss of full consideration.

2. 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. This form must be physically signed. Electronic signatures will not be accepted.

3. 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, item 4.

4. Offeror submissions must clearly reference the Solicitation number on all offeror submitted documents and as the subject line in any email.

5. Reference List (one page) – The offeror must provide at least three (3) professional references who are not family members or relatives, with complete name, title, organization where s/he works, description of relationship, with working/accurate telephone number and e-mail address. The offeror’s references must be able to provide substantive information about his/her past performance and abilities. Reference checks will be conducted only for the selected applicant. If the applicant previously worked at USAID, the Agency may contact previous USAID supervisors and colleagues as well.

6. Ability to Register in System for Award Management (SAM) - All USPSCs with a place of performance in the United States are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to receiving an offer. You will be disqualified if you either fail to comply with this requirement or if your name appears on the excluded parties list. The successful Applicant will be provided with guidance regarding SAM registration, if not registered.

NOTE: Registration and registration renewal in SAM.gov is FREE.

For general information about SAM please refer to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

Clause FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/current/html/52_200_206.html or www.sam.gov .

8. Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors – Please be advised that upon award, the contractor will be required to show proof that the contractor is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 on or before the first date of onboarding, or submit an approved reasonable accommodation to the CO. If the contractor does not meet this requirement the contract may be terminated.

By submitting application materials, offerors certify that all the information in application is true and made in good faith. Offerors agree to allow all information provided in their application to http://www.usaid.gov/forms https://www.acquisition.gov/far/current/html/52_200_206.html http://www.sam.gov/ be investigated. False or fraudulent information provided in the application shall result in an offeror’s elimination from this competition or if discovered after award, shall be terminated, and may be punished by Applicable laws.+

V. LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS PRIOR TO AWARD

The CO will provide instructions on how to complete and submit the following forms only after an offeror is notified and selected for contract award.

Forms outlined below can be found at:

http://www.usaid.gov/forms/ or at http://www.forms.gov/bgfPortal/main.do

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. Fingerprint Card (FD-258). **

6. Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9 Form). **

Note: ** Forms listed above shall be completed ONLY upon the advice of the Contracting Officer that an offeror is the successful candidate for the job.

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 (pending a satisfactory performance evaluation)

(e) Eligibility for Worker's Compensation

(f) Annual and Sick Leave

(g) Leave and Holidays

(h) Paid Parental Leave (PPL) Benefit

(i) Relocation Expense Benefit

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 http://www.usaid.gov/forms/ http://www.usaid.gov/forms/ http://www.forms.gov/bgfPortal/main.do https://aoprals.state.gov/content.asp?content_id=282&menu_id=101

(A) Temporary lodging allowance (Section 120)

(B) Living quarters allowance (Section 130)

(C) Post allowance (Section 220)

(D) Supplemental post allowance (Section 230)

(E) Separate maintenance allowance (Section 260)

(F) Education allowance (Section 270)

(G) Educational travel (Section 280)

(H) Post differential (Section 500)

(I) Payments during evacuation/authorized departure (Section 600), and

(J) Danger Pay (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/documents/1868/aidar_0.pdf.

2. AAPD 21-04 EXECUTIVE ORDER 14042 ON ENSURING ADEQUATE COVID-19

SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR FEDERAL AWARDS (OCT 2021) (DEVIATION)

(FAR Deviation No. M-OAA-DEV-FAR-22-01c) 52.223-99 Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, Alternate 70

PART 52 - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES

Subpart 52.2—Text of Provisions and Clauses

52.223-99 Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, Alternate 70.

ENSURING ADEQUATE COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR FEDERAL

CONTRACTORS (OCT 2021)-Alternate 70 (OCT 2021) (M/OAA-DEV-FAR-22-01c)

(a) Definition. As used in this clause -

United States or its outlying areas means—

(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)

Notice Regarding Any Court Order Affecting the Implementation of E.O. 14042

USAID will take no action to enforce the clause (FAR 52.223-99) implementing the requirements of Executive Order 14042, absent further written notice from USAID, where the place of performance identified in the contract is in a U.S. state or outlying area subject to a court order prohibiting the application of requirements pursuant to the Executive Order (hereinafter, “Excluded State or Outlying Area”). In all other circumstances, USAID will enforce the clause, except for contractor employees who perform substantial work on or in connection with a covered contract in an Excluded State or Outlying Area, or in a covered contractor workplace located in an Excluded State or Outlying Area. A current list of such Excluded States and Outlying Areas is maintained at https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

3. 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:

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: 541990

- Accounting Info: TBD

1 LOT $TBD $TBD at Award after negotiations with Contractor_ https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/ https://www.usaid.gov/forms https://www.usaid.gov/forms

1001 Option Period 1 – Compensation, Fringe Benefits and Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

- Award Type: Cost

- Product Service Code: 541990

- Accounting Info: TBD

1 LOT $TBD $TBD at Award after negotiations with Contractor_

2001 Option Period 1 – Compensation, Fringe Benefits and Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

- Award Type: Cost

- Product Service Code: 541990

- Accounting Info: TBD

1 LOT $TBD $TBD at Award after negotiations with Contractor_

3001 Option Period 1 – Compensation, Fringe Benefits and Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

- Award Type: Cost

- Product Service Code: 541990

- Accounting Info: TBD

1 LOT $TBD $TBD at Award after negotiations with Contractor_

4001 Option Period 1 – Compensation, Fringe Benefits and Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

- Award Type: Cost

- Product Service Code: 541990

- Accounting Info: TBD

1 LOT $TBD $TBD at Award after negotiations with Contractor

4. 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.

• AAPD 22-02 Telework and Remote Work Policy for U.S. Personal Services Contracts with Individuals (PSCs) Issued: July 13, 2022

• AAPD 21-05 Revised and Expanded Fringe Benefits for U.S. Personal Services Contractors

• AAPD No. 21-04 (Revision 4) Executive Order 14042 on Ensuring Adequate Covid-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Awards (FAR Deviation No. M-OAA- DEV-FA-22-01c)

• AAPD 18-02 Revision 2 Revisions to Medevac Policies for USPSCs and TCNPSCs

• AAPD 10-01 USPSC Changes in USG Reimbursement Amounts for Health Insurance and Physical Examination Costs

• AAPD 06-10 PSC Medical Expense Payment Responsibility

5. 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.

http://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs https://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/OGE%20Regulations

6. 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.

ALL QUALIFIED OFFERORS WILL BE CONSIDERED REGARDLESS OF AGE, RACE, COLOR,

SEX, CREED, NATIONAL ORIGIN, LAWFUL POLITICAL AFFILIATION, NON-DISQUALIFYING

DISABILITY, MARITAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AFFILIATION WITH AN

EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION, OR OTHER NON-MERIT FACTOR.

[END OF SOLICITATION]

https://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/personal-service-contracts-ombudsman mailto:PSCOmbudsman@usaid.gov mailto:PSCOmbudsman@usaid.gov

B. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
C. SPECIFIC DUTIES
At the GS-09 Equivalent Level
● Act with supervision to develop the litigation strategy to defend the Agency in third party adjudicative proceeds in labor and employment matters.
D. SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIP
E. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS (GS-09, GS-11)
F. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION
Minimum Qualifications GS-09
Law degree from a University accredited by the American Bar Association and exposure to employment and labor law from law school courses, post J.D. employment or law student internships.
Minimum Qualifications GS-11
Law degree from a University accredited by the American Bar Association, be a member in good standing of a State bar in the United States and exposure to employment and labor law from law school courses, post J.D. employment or law student internshi...
III. EVALUATION AND SELECTION FACTORS
IV. SUBMITTING AN OFFER
1. Complete resume. In order to fully evaluate your offer, your resume must include:
a. Paid and non-paid experience, job title, location(s), dates held (month/year), and hours worked per week for each position. Experience that does not include this information will not be counted towards meeting the solicitation requirements.
b. Specific duties performed that fully detail the level and complexity of the work.
c. Education and any other qualifications including job-related training courses, job-related skills, or job-related honors, awards, or accomplishments. Failure to identify an academic discipline will result in disqualification.
d. U.S. Citizenship.
e. Demonstration of current admission to a bar of a state in the United States (GS-11).
Your resume must contain sufficient information to make a valid determination that you fully meet the experience requirements as stated in the solicitation. This information must be clearly identified in your resume. Failure to provide information ...
2. 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. This form must be physically signed. Electronic signa...
3. 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, item 4.
4. Offeror submissions must clearly reference the Solicitation number on all offeror submitted documents and as the subject line in any email.
5. Reference List (one page) – The offeror must provide at least three (3) professional references who are not family members or relatives, with complete name, title, organization where s/he works, description of relationship, with working/accurate ...
6. Ability to Register in System for Award Management (SAM) - All USPSCs with a place of performance in the United States are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to receiving an offer. You will be disqua...
NOTE: Registration and registration renewal in SAM.gov is FREE.
For general information about SAM please refer to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clause FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/current/html/52_200_206.html or www.sam.gov .
8. Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors – Please be advised that upon award, the contractor will be required to show proof that the contractor is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 on or before the first date of onboard...
By submitting application materials, offerors certify that all the information in application is true and made in good faith. Offerors agree to allow all information provided in their application to be investigated. False or fraudulent information pr...
V. LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS PRIOR TO AWARD
VI. BENEFITS AND ALLOWANCES
1. BENEFITS:
2. ALLOWANCES:
VII: TAXES
VIII: USAID REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND CONTRACT CLAUSES
PERTAINING TO PSCs
PART 52 - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES
6. PSC Ombudsman
2022-08-11T18:08:59-0400
DEIDRE LEE JACKSON (affiliate)

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