Solicitation- Senior Development Advisor 7.16.2024 FV (Gabon-CARPE) (2).pdf

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SOLICITATION NUMBER: 72060524R00003

ISSUANCE DATE: July 19, 2024 CLOSING DATE AND TIME: August 16, 2024, 5:00 PM, Libreville Time

SUBJECT: Solicitation for U.S. Personal Service Contractor (USPSC)–Senior Development Advisor, GABON

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 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 and 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 the Attachment 1.

Sincerely, Signature

Contracting Officer

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. SOLICITATION NO.: 72060524R00003

2. ISSUANCE DATE: July 19, 2024

3. CLOSING DATE AND TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS: August 16, 2024 before and/or on 5:00 PM (Libreville local time)

4. POINT OF CONTACT: USAID/DRC, Executive Office/Human Resources Unit, email at usaidhrkinshasa@usaid.gov

5. POSITION TITLE: Senior Development Advisor (Gabon)

6. MARKET VALUE: $123,041 – $159,950 equivalent to GS-15. Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value. USPSCs performing overseas are not entitled to Locality Pay.

7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Libreville, Gabonese Republic (Gabon), with possible regional and international travel. Due to the size of the country, location of project sites, and logistical challenges, field visits can take anywhere from three to seven days.

Overseas USPSCs 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:

The base period will be Two (2) years, estimated to start o/a January 2025 or earlier if required clearances are obtained. Based on Agency need, the Contracting Officer may exercise three (3) additional option periods for one (1) year for the dates estimated as follows:

Base Period: o/a January 2025 - o/a January 2027 Option Period 1 o/a January 2027 - o/a January 2028 Option Period 2 o/a January 2028 - o/a January 2029 Option Period 3 o/a January 2029 - o/a January 2030

9. ELIGIBLE OFFERORS: U.S. Citizens and Resident Aliens (USNs).

mailto:usaidhrkinshasa@usaid.gov

10. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: The final selected candidate must obtain both the appropriate Top Secret security and medical clearances within a reasonable period of time (USAID will provide details regarding these clearances to the selected candidate). If such clearance is not obtained within a reasonable time or negative suitability issues are involved, any offer made may be rescinded.

11. STATEMENT OF DUTIES

1. INTRODUCTION

The Senior Development Advisor (SDA) will oversee and participate in the development, management, and reporting of USAID activities implemented in Gabon. The SDA, supervised and receiving direction from the Regional Deputy Mission Director based in Kinshasa, will lead USAID’s efforts in Gabon, including activity coordination and oversight, providing administrative, technical, and executive-level representational support. The position will be USAID’s senior ranking position in Gabon. The incumbent will be an integral member of the U.S. Embassy Libreville country team, working closely with colleagues to implement U.S.

foreign policy objectives in Gabon. The incumbent will be the senior USAID program representative to the Gabonese government. The SDA will be responsible for providing guidance on USAID activities (including technical guidance to implementing partners in line with designations from Contract/Agreement Officers) and sharing reporting on USAID’s activities. The SDA will provide in-country oversight for one Cooperating Country National (CCN) staff supporting CARPE (who will be supervised by the CARPE Office Director or their designee in Kinshasa) and may potentially provide in-country oversight for one CCN supporting Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance (DRG) activities (who will be supervised by the DRG Office Director or their designee in Kinshasa).

The SDA will be based in Gabon, filling a critical USAID role to meet Congressional expectations for effective and coordinated USAID program implementation. The SDA will work closely with other U.S. government partners and maintain close communication and strong relations with the Government of Gabon to ensure that all USAID investments in the country are coordinated and in line with the U.S. government’s strategic vision.

Additionally, the SDA will lead future USAID activities in Gabon, which could include programming in the DRG sector, such as assistance to the current transitional government and a subsequent democratically elected government, and health.

As the senior USAID program representative in Gabon, the incumbent will be expected to liaise appropriately and represent USAID’s in-country efforts, as needed. Representation and information sharing may be at high-level meetings and events, both within the Embassy and the broader interagency, and with external audiences, including the host government, other embassies, development partners, civil society, etc.

Funding for development activities in Gabon is programmed through USAID’s Central Africa Regional Program for the Environment (CARPE), a distinct portfolio under USAID’s Central Africa Regional Operating Unit (CAROU), comprising various regional programs and activities managed by USAID/Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) under the overall guidance of the USAID/DRC Mission Director. DRG activities are managed by the USAID/DRC DRG Office in Kinshasa, with oversight from the USAID/DRC Regional Deputy

Mission Director.

2. CARPE BACKGROUND

CARPE is a long-term USAID initiative to mitigate threats to key Central African landscapes and ensure that human and environmental wellbeing are mutually reinforcing. CARPE supports sustainable forest protection and management, biodiversity conservation, and climate change mitigation through partnerships that diversify and expand the constituency for environmental action while increasing local, national, and regional natural resource management capacity. Activities in Gabon include efforts to assess and promote ecotourism opportunities and timber traceability systems, build the capacity of Gabon’s National Parks Agency, and promote strategies to mitigate human-wildlife conflict.

3. DRG BACKGROUND

USAID recently conducted a joint assessment of the current political environment in Gabon and transitional processes with its Consortium for Elections and Political Process Strengthening (CEPPS) partners, including the International Republican Institute, National Democratic Institute, International Foundation for Electoral Systems, Internews. If current fiscal year funds are identified, USAID intends to support related activities, including an expected National Dialogue, constitution and electoral legal framework revisions, a constitutional referendum, and transitional elections.

1. General Statement of Purpose of Contract

The objective is to provide USAID leadership and representation in Gabon with a focus on CARPE and DRG program development and implementation. Successful completion will require working with a wide array of U.S. government partners, Gabonese government ministries, other donor partners, regional economic bodies, international organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and implementing partners.

The SDA, working with the CARPE and DRG teams in Kinshasa, will provide USAID management, coordination, and representational expertise with a key focus on achieving results under USAID’s CARPE portfolio. The SDA is the senior USAID representative at Post. The responsibilities of this position may include:

1) Overseeing implementation of CARPE and DRG activities in Gabon

2) Leading or participating in development dialogue at all levels with country stakeholders;

3) Coordination with the U.S. Embassy interagency and the Government of Gabon on policy and administrative reform efforts impacting USAID programs;

4) Working in close coordination with the USAID/CAROU/CARPE and USAID/DRC/DRG to identify and address technical programmatic, or other support needs for the country team and relevant programs;

5) In-country oversight of designated USAID-funded staff, under the discretion of the Regional Deputy Mission Director in Kinshasa;

6) Serving as the primary USAID liaison for donor coordination.

The SDA reports to the Regional Deputy Mission Director in Kinshasa. The SDA, on behalf of CAROU/CARPE and DRC/DRG, has the responsibility to ensure that all administrative and accountability requirements related to USAID operations are conducted in compliance with Agency Regulations, policies, and procedures.

The Advisor will consult with Financial Management, Contracting, Executive Office and Legal Officers of USAID as needed to ensure compliance.

2. Statement of Duties to be performed.

1. Coordination, management and technical input for USAID activities in Gabon (35% LOE)

a. In close concert with CARPE and DRG staff in Kinshasa, ensure appropriate USAID portfolio and activity management and oversight in Gabon; this may include being Agreement and/or Contracting Officer’s Representative or alternate, and/or Activity Manager for activities.

b. Maintain regular consultations and communications between CARPE's leadership in Kinshasa to ensure alignment with the CARPE Strategic Vision.

c. Support compliance efforts to the USAID DRC’s Front Office, CARPE, and DRG offices in Kinshasa and USAID/Washington as appropriate. Work with the USAID/CAROU Program Office to represent the Gabon portfolio.

d. Ensure that all projects are compliant with USAID regulations and requirements.

e. Develop and support budget planning and financial reporting of USAID programs in Gabon.

f. Represent USAID as appropriate within the U.S. government. Respond to communication requests and other taskers.

g. Support indicators and performance monitoring development plans. Monitor progress in Gabon according to this plan.

h. Facilitate the liaison of CARPE and DRG implementing partners with the government of Gabon and other U.S. government offices.

i. Liaise with CARPE and DRG offices in Kinshasa on regional efforts as needed to ensure best implementation and coordination of activities.

j. Document and track lessons learned in Gabon which will help guide the implementation of USAID activities more broadly. This includes writing cables, and working with the Development Outreach and Communications Specialist (DOC).

2. Coordination of USAID Initiatives and Partners (20% LOE)

a. Facilitate the coordination of USAID activities in Gabon more broadly. This requires being aware and engaged on all USAID investments in Gabon.

b. Facilitate coordination of USAID Implementing partners in Gabon – including through partner meetings;

also ensure that all USAID implementing partners are compliant with USAID regulations and contractual agreements.

c. Reinforce the role of the Government of Gabon to establish and maintain a coordination network among partners in the country whose activities are related to CARPE and DRG activities. Such partners include: bi-lateral donors, international organizations, relevant ministries, private sector, international and local NGOs, etc.

d. Support the coordination of other assistance programs in Gabon.

e. Develop and maintain relationships with relevant ministries in the country to ensure that assets can be coordinated and provided as support if needed.

f. Ensure cost effective USAID coordination of activities in Gabon with the broader USAID portfolio: seeking economies of scale, and opportunities for leveraging resources.

g. Seek opportunities to bring new partners into CARPE and DRG programming, including private sector or other donors.

3. Technical Advice on Biodiversity and Forest Conservation, Sustainable Landscapes (Policy and Practice) Implementation (25% LOE)

a. Provide information to CARPE and USAID/Washington on biodiversity and forest conservation and climate change context and capacities in Gabon.

b. Work closely with the Gabon U.S. Embassy country team to engage in high-level advocacy with various ministries from the host government to ensure effective USAID support to the environmental goals and commitments of the Government of Gabon. Represent CARPE to the U.S. government, Senior Government of Gabon Officials, and other external partners as appropriate - this includes both speaking and written.

c. Provide technical support and guidance to the host government in developing and revising their priorities and goals for the environment.

d. Keep abreast of new developments and emerging issues that affect CARPE via literature review, attendance at technical meetings, workshops, and participation in relevant training events. Share relevant information and recommendations with CARPE and other U.S. government colleagues.

4. Technical Advice on Democracy, Rights and Governance Policy and Implementation (10% LOE)

a. Provide information to DRC/DRG and USAID/Washington on political transition context, processes, and developments in Gabon.

b. Work closely with the Gabon U.S. Embassy country team to engage in high-level advocacy with various ministries from the host government to ensure effective USAID support to the democracy, rights, and governance commitments of the Government of Gabon. Represent DRG to the U.S. government, Senior Government of Gabon Officials, and other external partners as appropriate - this includes both speaking and written.

c. Provide technical support and guidance to the host government in developing and revising their priorities and goals for democracy, rights and governance.

d. Keep abreast of new developments and emerging issues that affect DRG via literature review, attendance at technical meetings, workshops, and participation in relevant training events. Share relevant information and recommendations with USAID/DRC DRG staff and other U.S. government colleagues.

5. USAID Donor representation and coordination (10% LOE)

a. Represent USAID activities in Gabon to the U.S. Embassy in Gabon and other U.S. government departments or agencies in-country.

b. Respond to taskers and inquiries from Washington, and represent Gabon programs to VIP visitors to Gabon.

c. Represent USAID programs in Gabon to the Government of Gabon in coordination with the U.S. Embassy.

d. Represent USAID in Gabon for donor coordination and involvement with other development stakeholders.

e. Other related and pertinent representation of the USAID portfolio in Gabon as needed.

IV. POSITION ELEMENTS

Knowledge Level Required: the work at this level requires knowledge of program principles and procedures applicable to a wide range of duties in one or more program and/or functional areas, and a high level of skill in applying this knowledge in solving complex problems involving diverse aspects of environmental protection, e.g., performing investigations, inspections, or oversight activities of greater than average difficulty, as in a new program or a program that is being redefined, where procedures require frequent modification and change in order to incorporate revised theories and techniques; modifying or adapting established methods and procedures or making significant departures from previous approaches to solve similar problems; revising standard methods to improve or extend environmental administration and/or management systems; and evaluating, modifying, or adapting new methods to meet the requirements of particular situations.

Decision Making Responsibility: The position performs under the direction of the Regional Deputy Mission Director, located in Kinshasa, DRC. Due to the fact that the immediate supervisor is not always readily available, the employee is required to perform independently with wide latitude for the exercise of judgment. The incumbent will handle all work independently, according to policies, previous training, accepted practices, and programmatic guidance.

Level of Complexity for Work Assignments: The work typically involves full responsibility for well-established aspects of one or more programs and/or functional areas and includes a wide variety of duties involving diverse and complex technical and/or program or administrative problems and considerations. Decisions regarding what needs to be done depend on the assessment of unusual facts or conditions, e.g., practical economic or operating problems such as changing technology or program priorities, inadequate controls, unacceptable management practices, plans that are expensive to implement; variations in approach depending upon the environmental and political setting, available resources, impact on populations, involvement of government and local organizations, etc.; and incomplete or conflicting data, e.g., inadequate program information from contractors or grant applicants, new methodologies or new programs for which only a minimum of information is available.

Supervision Exercised: The SDA may provide day-to-day oversight for a CARPE CCN, who will be supervised by the CARPE Office Director based in Kinshasa, DRC, or their designee. Additional oversight responsibilities for DRG may be added at the discretion of the USAID/DRC Regional DMD.

Supervision Received and Supervisory Control: The SDA will be supervised by and report to the Regional Deputy Mission Director or their designee. The supervisor sets the overall assignment objectives, program emphasis, and resources available.

Guidelines: Administrative policies and precedents, laws, regional or area directives, agency regulations, and scientific and technical references are usually applicable, but are stated in general terms. For example, operating guidance provides a broad overview of program goals and strategies as well as priorities, but does not detail how the identified priorities and activities will be accomplished. The SDA uses initiative and resourcefulness in deviating from, refining, or extending traditional methods and practices, or in developing and recommending new or substantially modified methods, criteria, or policies.

Complexity of the work environment or its potential effect on the position’s responsibilities: Central Africa contains the second largest area of contiguous moist tropical forest in the world. More than 80 million people live in the region, and these people depend on their rich forests and other biotic resources for their livelihoods and economic development. Working on a major agency environmental program across borders such as CARPE is distinguishably one of the highest complexity.

The opening of political space in Gabon after more than 50 years of autocratic rule has created many potential opportunities for engagement in the DRG space. The political context will continue to evolve and remain highly complex as the transitional government prepares for elections and the installation of a new government.

Scope and effect: The purpose of the work is to plan and carry out major environmental and DRG projects and/or programs. The work involves determining the soundness of CARPE and DRG (agency-wide) programs and plans; developing and establishing new approaches and methods for use of operating personnel;

resolving problems that are critical to accomplishment of important agency objectives; providing authoritative advice and technical assistance to national and local environmental protection and governance officials; or developing or revising regulations or standards that affect a large segment of the regulated community.

Nature, Level, and Purpose of Contacts: The incumbent will work with staff in USAID/DRC Offices and its programs. The incumbent will develop working contacts with USAID/Washington technical offices, State Department Officials in Washington, D.C., US Embassies in the region, including US ambassadors, host countries' counterpart ministries to the level of Minister, and other U.S. government agencies at Post, private voluntary organizations and non-governmental organization partners, other donors and international organizations, and community-based organizations.

3. Supervisory Relationships:

The SDA will be supervised by and report to the Regional Deputy Mission Director or their designee. The supervisor sets the overall assignment objectives, program emphasis, and resources available.

4. Supervisory Controls:

The SDA may provide day-to-day oversight for a CARPE CCN, who will be supervised by the CARPE Office Director based in Kinshasa, DRC, or their designee. Additional oversight responsibilities for DRG may be added at the discretion of the Regional DMD.

12. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work requested does not involve undue physical demands.

II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

The factors below determine basic eligibility qualifications for the position. Applicants who do not meet all the education and work experience factors are considered NOT qualified for the position.

a. Education: A postgraduate degree in international development or other relevant field with specialities in environmental science, international conservation, democracy and governance, public policy, law, conservation and management, sustainable ecological systems, or other USAID useful specialty is required.

b. Work Experience: A minimum of 14 years of progressive levels of authority and responsibility managing programs, resources and personnel overseas, in developing country settings. At least five of these years must be work experience in Francophone Africa.

c. Language Proficiency: At least an Interagency Language Roundtable scale

(https://www.govtilr.org) French language rating (or equivalent) of Speaking-3 and Reading-3. Fluency in spoken and written English.

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.

QUALITY RANKING FACTORS (QRFs)

Applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be further evaluated based on the two (2) Quality Ranking Factors listed below. The applicant will address each factor on a separate sheet describing specifically and accurately the experience, training, and/or education they have that is relevant to each factor. Please provide a word count after each response.

Experience (40 points)

a. Substantial executive management level experience managing development programs, including natural resource management, democracy, human rights and governance.

b. Executive experience managing U.S. government-funded development programs or similar non-U.S. government programs with complex management, performance monitoring, budgeting requirements.

c. Demonstrated experience in drafting program documents, such as Requests for Applications, Scopes of Work, etc.

Knowledge (30 points)

a. Thorough knowledge of development programming in natural resource management and project design methodology related to international environmental programs and activities; thorough https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far knowledge of development programming in democracy, rights and governance management and project design methodology relate to international democracy, rights and governance programs and activities.

b. Demonstrated knowledge in strategic planning and activity coordination, implementation, and management.

c. Advanced technical knowledge and experience applicable to the technical needs of the position in a developing country context.

d. Substantial knowledge of conservation and DRG programs funded by other donors and multilateral agencies in Africa.

e. General knowledge of the Central African environmental, economic, political, social, and cultural context.

Skills and Abilities (30 points)

a. Demonstrated ability in managing a complex portfolio of projects and activities (grants and contracts) and managing multiple implementing partners.

b. Demonstrated capability in managing complex biodiversity conservation, climate change or other environmental programs; democracy, rights and governance programs.

c. Demonstrated ability to live and work effectively in cross-cultural settings evidenced by work experience in several countries, teamwork and interpersonal skills and ability to interact with high-level officials and other stakeholders (verifiable by information from reference checks).

d. Excellent oral and written communication skills demonstrated by public speaking and scientific publications or similar complex written expression.

e. Demonstrated ability to successfully lead teams in complex contexts.

Satisfactory Professional Reference Checks: Pass/Fail (no points assigned)

Total Possible Points: 100

SELECTION PROCESS:

After the closing date for receipt of applications, a committee will convene to review applications that meet the minimum requirements and evaluate them in accordance with the evaluation criteria. Applications from candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements will not be evaluated and scored. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

As part of the selection process, the most qualified candidates may be requested to complete a writing test and be interviewed either in person, by telephone or videoconference at USAID’s discretion. USAID will not pay for any expenses associated with the interviews.

Reference checks will be made only for applicants considered for selection. The applicant’s references must be able to provide substantive information about their past performance and abilities.

Note: Please be advised that references may be obtained independently from other sources in addition to the ones provided by an offeror. Any offeror not receiving satisfactory reference checks will no longer be considered for the position.

The security clearance and medical clearance are required for the top-ranking candidate, after conducting and receiving the positive reference checks at the conclusion of evaluations.

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. 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. Letter of application/cover letter.

5. Current resume/CV.

6. Supplemental document specifically addressing the three QRFs (Experience, Knowledge and Skills & Abilities).

7. List of minimum three (3) professional references with contact information (telephone numbers and e-mail addresses). The applicant’s references must be able to provide substantive information about his/her past performance and abilities.

8. Application must be submitted ONLY via usaidhrkinshasa@usaid.gov and the email subject must say: 72060524R00003 Senior Development Advisor

9. Late and incomplete applications will not be considered; the application must be submitted before or on the closing date.

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:

● Top Secret

● Medical Clearances and Certifications

VI. BENEFITS/ALLOWANCES

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

1. BENEFITS (if applicable):

(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 http://www.usaid.gov/forms mailto:usaidhrkinshasa@usaid.gov

(f) Leave and Holidays

2. ALLOWANCES (if applicable):

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 Quarter Subsistence Allowance (Section 120)

(b) Living Quarters Allowance (Section 130)

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

(d) Post Allowance (Section 220)

(e) Separate Maintenance Allowance (Section 260)

(f) Education Allowance (Section 270)

(g) Education Travel (Section 280)

(h) Post Differential (Chapter 500)

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

(j) Danger Pay Allowance (Section 650).

VII. TAXES

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

VIII. USAID REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND CONTRACT CLAUSES PERTAINING TO PSCs

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

1. USAID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR), Appendix D, “Direct USAID Contracts with a U.S.

Citizen or a U.S. Resident Alien for Personal Services Abroad,” including contract clause “General Provisions,” available at https://www.usaid.gov/sites/ads/policy/300/aidar.

2. Contract Cover Page form AID 309-1 available at https://www.usaid.gov/forms. Pricing by line item is to be determined upon contract award as described below:

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: Cost

- Product Service Code: [e.g. R497]

- Accounting Info: [insert one or more citation(s) from Phoenix/GLAAS]

2 LOT $ _TBD $_TBD at Award after negotiation s with Contractor_ https://aoprals.state.gov/content.asp?content_id=282&menu_id=1 https://www.usaid.gov/sites/ads/policy/300/aidar

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

- Award Type: Cost

- Product Service Code: [e.g. R497]

- Accounting Info: [insert from Phoenix/GLAAS]

1 LOT $ _TBD $_TBD at Award after negotiation s with Contractor_

2001 Option Period 2 – Compensation, Fringe Benefits and Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

- Award Type: Cost

- Product Service Code: [e.g. R497]

- Accounting Info: [insert from Phoenix/GLAAS]

1 LOT $ _TBD $_TBD at Award after negotiation s with Contractor_

3001 Option Period 3 – Compensation, Fringe Benefits and Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

- Award Type: Cost

- Product Service Code: [e.g. R497]

- Accounting Info: [insert from Phoenix/GLAAS]

1 LOT $ _TBD $_TBD at Award after negotiation s 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.

6. FAR Provisions Incorporated by Reference

52.204-27 PROHIBITION ON A BYTEDANCE COVERED APPLICATION JUNE 2023

END OF SOLICITATION

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VII. TAXES