Solicitation Supervisory DOC GS 14 USAID Armenia.pdf

SOLICITATION NUMBER: 72011123R00005

ISSUANCE DATE: 08/30/2023

CLOSING DATE AND TIME: 09/29/2023 [17:00 Yerevan, Armenia time] .

SUBJECT: Solicitation for Supervisory Development Outreach and Communication (S/DOC)

Specialist, GS-14

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, David Strine Executive Officer USAID/Caucasus

ATTACHMENT 1

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: 72011123R00005

2. ISSUANCE DATE: 08/30/2023

3. CLOSING DATE AND TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS: 09/29/2023 [17:00 Yerevan, Armenia time]

4. POINT OF CONTACT: All questions related to this solicitation should be sent via email to hr-yerevan@usaid.gov

5. POSITION TITLE: Supervisory Development Outreach and Communication (S/DOC) Specialist

6. MARKET VALUE: USD $99,908 to USD $129,878 equivalent to GS-14. Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value. USPSCs performing abroad are not entitled to Locality Pay.

7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: USAID/Armenia, Yerevan. Travel throughout Armenia is anticipated.

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 years, with up to three one-year extensions based on Mission’s needs, funds availability, and satisfactory performance. The base period is estimated to start o/a November 01, 2023 (based on the security and medical clearances receipt). Based on Agency need, the Contracting Officer may exercise the additional option period for the date(s) estimated as follows, subject to available funding and programmatic needs:

● Base Period - o/a November 1, 2023 – October 31, 2025

● Option Period 1- o/a November 1, 2025 – October 31, 2026

● Option Period 2 - o/a November 1, 2026 – October 31, 2027

● Option Period 2 - o/a November 1, 2027 – October 31, 2028

9. ELIGIBLE OFFERORS: U.S. Citizens.

10. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: The successful offeror must be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance at the “SECRET” level. If the clearance is not obtained within a reasonable time or negative suitability issues are involved, any offer may be rescinded.

11. BACKGROUND

The Supervisory Development Outreach and Communications (S/DOC) Specialist is in the USAID/Armenia Strategy and Program Office (SPO) and reports to the Supervisory Program Officer or his/her designee. The S/DOC is a key member of the USAID/Armenia Mission, overseeing communication and outreach efforts whose primary objective is to generate greater public awareness about, and support for, U.S. foreign assistance to Armenia.

Other major responsibilities include: overseeing development and implementation of integrated, highly-effective communications strategies and campaigns; writing and or/editing all external Mission high level communications and outreach materials (in collaboration with the respective technical offices, the Embassy Public Diplomacy Section, and others) to various external audiences; planning, carrying out, and serving as the control person for trips by high-level visitors; preparing, overseeing, and supervising the creation of high quality briefing materials, scene setters, and other materials to effectively communicate USAID's work, advance the impact of operations, and further USG policy objectives; developing, monitoring, and improving Mission outreach and communications tools, including social and digital media;

and planning, scheduling, and executing public events, conferences, seminars, press conferences, interviews, and other public facing activities. The S/DOC will provide expert communications advice and support to Mission priorities. The S/DOC is required to proactively plan and execute his/her time to maximize the effectiveness and impact of communications efforts. S/he must balance a large variety of needs across the DOC portfolio and with USAID’s technical offices, Front Office, Washington colleagues, the interagency, implementing partners, host country and international media, civil society, the private sector, and the host government. S/he will interact frequently with the U.S. Embassy Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) and others to ensure that USAID efforts are aligned with and mutually reinforce U.S.

Embassy priorities and programs.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Outreach Management (30%)

●Guide all internal and external communications systems and protocols for the development of outreach efforts;

● Establish and ensure overall quality control standards for DOC materials;

● Provide DOC Unit gap assessments and develop scopes of work to procure required services (news services, polling, media purchasing, printing, technical assistance, etc.) to fill those gaps;

●Work with the Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) to expand coverage of USAID assistance through print, broadcast, the Embassy's website, and social media;

● Coordinate travel and outreach activities for the Mission Director, Ambassador, Deputy Chief of Mission, Office Directors and other staff for USAID events;

● Conduct regular pre-event briefings for the Ambassador, Deputy Chief of Mission, USAID Mission Director and USAID Deputy Mission Director to ensure they are properly prepared;

● Serve as the Mission speechwriter as directed, responsible for editing and clearing background materials, presentations and talking points for events attended by the Mission Director, the U.S.

Ambassador, and other officials.

● Review correspondence and reporting on Mission activities to ensure that documents are written in a clear and professional manner.

● Engage with USAID technical offices and staff to develop effective outreach approaches and materials.

● Offer guidance on style to the Front Office, DOC Unit, and technical offices, conforming to the standards of USAID's Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs (LPA) branding and style guidelines, Associated Press (AP) Style, and professional business English.

●Where necessary, coach and prepare the Mission Director, Deputy Mission Director or other USAID staff in advance of major speeches and media events.

● Draft and edit content and ensure quality oversight of social media and internet-based efforts (i.e. USAID/Armenia webpage, USAID/Armenia Facebook account, USAID/Armenia Twitter account, etc.);

● Coordinate with the Embassy's PDS, USAID/LPA, and with host-country governments, implementing partners, grantees, and the media to achieve maximum exposure and understanding of U.S. foreign assistance and initiatives in Armenia;

● Review, edit press releases, fact sheets, videos, social media materials, stories for the Mission or other materials that are timely, useful, and accurate to garner the greatest public and media attention;

● Oversee preparation of schedules, briefing books, event memos, scene setters, etc.

(including speeches and talking points) in collaboration with Mission staff, PDS, and USAID's partners/grantees, ensuring they meet quality standards and deadline requirements;

● Establish and maintain contacts with the Chiefs of Party and public affairs personnel of USAID/Armenia's implementing partners and ensure overall communications coordination;

● Review proposed speeches, project activity videos, brochures, booklets, handouts, signs and other public relations materials to evaluate quality, sensitivity to local culture, and accuracy;

and

● In cooperation with the DOC Specialist, negotiate on behalf of USAID with host-government representatives, international organizations, and local parties on public events and public outreach in order to maximize positive coverage of USAID.

Supervision (30%)

● Lead the Mission’s DOC Unit, which includes two FSN staff;

● Ensure overall quality and coherence of the unit’s communications and outreach products and initiatives. Advise and coordinate with other technical offices at the mission, as well as with implementing partner communication specialists;

● Oversee the development and implementation of the annual DOC Unit outreach plan encompassing the use of all available and appropriate media (print, TV, radio, video, social, etc.);

● Create annual work plans (AWPs) and define responsibilities for DOC Unit staff;

● Evaluate DOC Unit staff performance-serving as the rater for staff evaluation performance reviews (EPRs);

● Identify staff needs and opportunities to improve staff capacity to execute duties; and

● Serve as a coach to DOC Unit staff to improve professional growth.

Technical Expertise (20%)

● Serve as Mission's public communications expert-including advising on communications and outreach components of all existing and new USAID activities;

● Prepare USAID/Armenia social media posts. Because public outreach efforts increasingly rely on social media platforms, the S/DOC will oversee and develop daily content for the USAID Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts (and other social media platforms as needed);

● Keep current on Armenia and U.S. news and events, as well as political and policy issues;

● Advise Embassy Executive Office and Mission management regarding USAID media relations and outreach matters;

● Alert Mission management about articles, broadcasts, and media trends affecting USAID's programs;

● In cooperation with Senior DOC Specialist, develop and maintain close professional contact with the Armenian media;

● Collaborate with USAID contractors and grantees and advise them about the quality of publicity material;

● Serve as the Mission's expert on USAID branding and marking (ADS 320) regulations and USAID Graphics Style Manual guidelines, ensuring that Agency standards are met and seeking guidance from LPA on disputes and/or waiver requests; and

●Work directly with Government of Armenia counterparts, where appropriate, advising them on means to maximize publicity of joint events-ensuring the

USAID's best interests are represented.

● Alert Mission management about articles, broadcasts, and media trends affecting USAID's programs;

● In cooperation with Senior DOC Specialist, develop and maintain close professional contact with the Armenian media;

● Collaborate with USAID contractors and grantees and advise them about the quality of publicity material;

● Serve as the Mission's expert on USAID branding and marking (ADS 320) regulations and

USAID Graphics Style Manual guidelines, ensuring that Agency standards are met and seeking guidance from LPA on disputes and/or waiver requests; and

● Work directly with Government of Armenia counterparts, where appropriate, advising them on means to maximize publicity of joint events-ensuring the USAID's best interests are represented.

Communication Plan Development (10%)

● Lead the development and implementation of the Mission's multi-year communications plan (aka DOC strategy) defining all goals, objectives and intermediate results to be achieved and outlining the potential means for doing so;

● Monitor and evaluate progress toward communications objectives as outlined in the mission-approved communications plan;

● Inform and shape Embassy-wide communications strategy and help to identify USAID's contribution to that strategy;

● Review and, as necessary, revise the DOC plan to ensure it is current and aligned with Embassy-wide communication goals;

● Responsible for editing, quality control, and ensuring a common voice for Embassy and Mission strategy and annual reporting documentation (such as Country Development Cooperation Strategy, Integrated Country Strategy, Operational Plan, Performance Report Plan, Mission Resource Request, etc); and

● Provide recommendations to Mission management on the selection, placement, and distribution of potential DOC materials in keeping with USAID's Country Development Cooperation Strategy.

Capacity Development (10%)

● Develop and deliver materials (including leading training courses) to improve USAID partners' (particularly local partners') ability to promote and explain USAID foreign assistance (this includes meeting USAID branding and marking standards and the development of materials for USAID-supported projects);

● Develop and deliver materials (including leading training courses) to improve partners overall communication capacity in order to achieve project goals and to help local organizations increase their ability to advance organizational, advocacy and project goals; and

● Train USAID/Armenia staff to use communications more effectively to achieve project goals, to advise partners, and to adhere to USAID standards and requirements.

OTHER POSITION FACTORS:

SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIP/ SUPERVISION EXERCISED

The incumbent reports to the U.S. direct hire Supervisory Program Officer or his/her designee.

H/she leads the Mission’s DOC unit, which includes supervising two (2) FSN staff, one Development Outreach and Communications Specialist and one Translator/Interpreter.

DEGREE OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR DECISION-MAKING ASSIGNED TO THE POSITION

The incumbent performs under general administrative discretion with ability to exercise independent judgment, to accomplish work of outstanding difficulty. Judgment and ingenuity are required not only to interpret the intent of guidance and to develop applications/ guidelines, but also to make quick decisions in settings that require immediate development outreach communication action with crucial implications on U.S. interests and no U.S. senior officials are present to consult. Substantial reliance is placed on the incumbent's use of judgment concerning priority and effectiveness of public relations documentation and activities. The incumbent must anticipate, react to, and interpret changing priorities and circumstances in the media and their effects on his/her work in coordination with various mission elements. Many important decisions will be based on the incumbent’s experience and managerial skills. The incumbent must plan his/her work schedule independently and direct colleagues and subordinates to use skills and abilities effectively.

LEVEL OF COMPLEXITY FOR WORK ASSIGNMENTS

There is a high amount of complexity in the work environment due to the complex political nature of the Mission’s portfolio in addition to the Program and Policy Office’s role in helping to manage the Mission’s portfolio.

SCOPE AND EFFECT OF THE WORK PERFORMED

The purpose of the position is to create and execute a vision to message strategically to USAID/Armenia’s varied group of stakeholders. The success of the vision and execution enhances understanding and support for USAID programming both within Armenia and the United States. This support can translate into greater programmatic success, shifting narratives to help achieve U.S. government policy priorities, and communicating to legislators the importance of USAID/Armenia programming (to garner or sustain support in Congress for the mission’s budget). This position will help craft communication strategies and products to support overall USG priorities and mission programming.

The incumbent is responsible for budget planning and the preparation of procurement requests for publicity materials and related technical services, which will then be processed through the Supervisory Program Officer or his/her designee. S/he will monitor how the press reacts to USAID activities and media releases, share that information with appropriate officers, and lead discussion on adjustments that can be made to the media approach or the activities themselves to ensure that activities and the U.S. position on key issues receive a fair hearing in the media.

LEVEL AND PURPOSE OF CONTACTS

Relationship in the USAID Mission: The incumbent ensures that the many diverse elements of USAID and its constituencies play active roles in the development and implementation of USAID's public relations activities, taking a proactive role to ensure that these actions highlight the strong American-Armenian relationship and emphasize the benefits Armenia receives from American foreign assistance and the American people.

Relationship with Embassy Public Diplomacy Section (PDS): The S/DOC Specialist works closely with U.S. PDS on a wide range of activities including, but not limited to, public relations strategy development and contacts with the Armenian media. S/he ensures that key operational linkages and feedback systems are maintained.

Relationship with USAID/Washington: LPA, USAID/Washington, is an important stakeholder in public relations activities focused on U.S. foreign assistance to Armenia. The incumbent is the principal mission contact with LPA and is responsible for coordinating all appropriate actions with LPA's Public Relations Division and in ensuring that all Washington policies related to public relations are followed.

Other Relationships: The S/DOC Specialist has a wide range of other contacts at the U.S.

Embassy, as well as U.S. and Armenian journalists. The incumbent maintains close contact with local and international journalists and ensures their questions are answered. Such contacts usually take place in a moderately unstructured environment. The incumbent has a close relationship with USAID contractors, grantees, donors and representatives of non-governmental organizations.

The purpose of these contacts is to influence, motivate, control and direct people. The incumbent must be sufficiently skilled to operate independently, without consulting other professionals or organizations.

12. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work requested does not involve undue physical demands.

II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

A bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations, international relations or international development, business administration or public administration, or related field is required.

Working experience:

A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in marketing, strategic communication, or journalism is required. Experience with development, international affairs, or diplomacy is required. The incumbent must have demonstrated experience using social media;

organizing and conducting roundtables and other events; producing web content and videos;

planning and delivering training; and working collaboratively with journalists.

Language fluency :

The offeror must speak and write English fluently.

Only offerors clearly meeting the above minimum qualifications will be considered for further evaluation.

Security and medical clearances: The ability to obtain the required security and medical clearances in a reasonable timeframe is considered a minimum qualification.

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 (TEC) 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.

To be considered for this position, offerors must meet the minimum qualifications noted above.

For those who do, further consideration and selection will be based on a panel assessment of the selection criteria listed below.

Candidates will be evaluated and ranked based on the following selection criteria to a maximum score of 100 points:

Professional Experience (50 points)

- Demonstrated seven-years progressively responsible experience in marketing, strategic communication, or journalism’ https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

- Demonstrated experience using social media; organizing and conducting roundtables and other events; producing web content and videos; planning and delivering training; and working collaboratively with journalists;

- Extensive experience in writing and editing.

Technical Knowledge (20 points)

- A broad understanding of issues related to international development and transition economies.

- The incumbent must have knowledge of messaging/marketing/social marketing.

- The incumbent must be able to master USAID branding and marking policies, internal policies and regulations, and internal Embassy protocols.

- S/he must demonstrate: the ability to establish and maintain good relations with the media and sound judgment in representing the U.S. Governments when discussing USAID activities with the media are essential; and thorough knowledge of development activities, projects, and programs;

Skills and abilities (30 points)

- Native-level (5/5) written and oral English communication skills are required, as well as the ability to present complex information in easily understood terms.

- Demonstrated writing/editing skills are required, as is hands-on experience in public relations or event organization. Superb computer skills and the ability to work in all of the

Google suite (in addition to Microsoft Office applications);

- The ability to create compelling messaging across a variety of media, including print, blogs, social media, video, and speeches.

- The ability to creatively tell the USAID story and convey key messages through multi-faceted strategic communication campaigns.

- Demonstrated critical and creative thinking skills. Candidates must possess broad operational planning experience, analytical ability, excellent communication skills, and the capacity to convert concepts into firm plans to meet a variety of contingencies.

- A demonstrated ability to supervise staff, work as a team member, and provide leadership is required. Must be comfortable working independently, managing several activities at once and working under very short deadlines.

- Ability to take initiative and to plan, develop, lead, and evaluate complex activities independently or with a team.;

Reference Verification (Pass/Fail):

- Reference checks will be conducted only for applicant(s) considered as finalists.

- Reference checks may be conducted with individuals not provided by the applicant and without prior notification to the applicant.

- Any applicant not receiving satisfactory reference checks will no longer be considered for the position.

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.

● a cover letter, inclusive of the candidate’s experience in the relevant field, which should address how the candidate meets each of the position duties and responsibilities, not to exceed three (3) pages.

● A current resume/curriculum vitae (CV). The CV/resume must contain sufficient relevant information to evaluate the application in accordance with the stated evaluation criteria. Broad general statements that are vague or lacking specificity will not be considered as effectively addressing the particular selection criterion.

USAID/Armenia reserves the right to obtain relevant information from previous employers concerning the Offeror’s past performance and may consider such information in its evaluation.

● List of three (3) to five (5) references with telephone and email contact information and how you know the reference. References may not be family members or relatives. Include at least one (1) former/current supervisor and at least one (1) former/current direct report. The references will be asked to provide a general assessment of the applicant's suitability for the position. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure submitted references are available to provide a written or verbal reference in a timely manner.

The applicants who do not submit the documents requested above under Section IV, will not be considered further.

2. Offers must be received by the closing date and time specified in Section I, item 3, and submitted via email to the Point of Contact in Section I: hr-yerevan@usaid.gov

Applications received after the closing date/time as specified in Section I, item 3, will be considered late and will not be further evaluated.

http://www.usaid.gov/forms

3. Offeror submissions must clearly reference the number of this Solicitation number on all offeror submitted documents.

V. LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS PRIOR TO AWARD

Once the Contracting Officer (CO) informs the successful Offeror about being selected for a contract award, the CO will provide the successful Offeror instructions about what other forms are required for the security and 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 (pending a satisfactory performance evaluation)

e) Eligibility for Worker's Compensation

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 Quarters Subsistence Allowance (Section 120)

b. Living Quarters Allowance (Section 130)

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

d. Post Allowance (Section 220)

e. Separate Maintenance Allowance (Section 260)

f. Education Allowance (Section 270)

g. Education Travel (Section 280)

h. Post Differential (Chapter 500)

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

j. Danger Pay Allowance (Section 650) https://aoprals.state.gov/content.asp?content_id=282&menu_id=101 https://aoprals.state.gov/content.asp?content_id=282&menu_id=101 https://aoprals.state.gov/content.asp?content_id=282&menu_id=101

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

LINE ITEMS

ITEM NO (A) SUPPLIES/SERVICE

(DESCRIPTION) (B)

QUANTIT

Y

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT

PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT (F)

Base Period - Compensation, Fringe Benefits and Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

- Award Type: Cost

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

- Accounting Info:

[USAID/ Armenia PR funding]

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

Base Period (incremental funding) - Compensation, Fringe Benefits and Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

- Award Type: Cost

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

- Accounting Info:

[USAID/ Armenia PR funding]

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

Option period 1 - Compensation, Fringe Benefits and Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

- Award Type: Cost

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

- Accounting Info:

1 LOT $ _TBD $_TBD at Award after negotiations with Contractor https://www.usaid.gov/ads/policy/300/aidar https://www.usaid.gov/forms

[USAID/ Armenia PR funding]

Option period 2 - Compensation, Fringe Benefits and Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

- Award Type: Cost

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

- Accounting Info:

[USAID/ Armenia PR funding]

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

Option period 3- Compensation, Fringe Benefits and Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

- Award Type: Cost

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

- Accounting Info:

[USAID/ Armenia PR funding]

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.

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

- AAPD 21-05- Revised and Expanded Fringe Benefits for USPSCs- November 23, 2021

USPSC Paid Parental Leave Timekeeping / Payroll Process

- AAPD 21-01 - Applicability of FAR 4.21 to USAID personal services contracts with individuals under the AIDAR Appendices D and J- March 26, 2021

- AAPD 18-02 - Revisions to Medevac Policies for USPSCs and TCNPSCs – February 16,

- AAPD 10-01 – PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS- Changes in USG reimbursement amounts for health insurance and physical examination costs- 01/08/10

- AAPD 06-10- PSC Medical Expense Payment Responsibility – October 30, 2006 http://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs

- AAPD 06-08 - AIDAR, APPENDICES D AND J: Using the optional schedule to incrementally fund contracts – June 23, 2006

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/OGE%20Regulations.

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 Clauses Incorporated by Reference

52.204-27 PROHIBITION ON A BYTEDANCE COVERED APPLICATION June, 2023 https://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/OGE%20Regulations https://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/personal-service-contracts-ombudsman