SOL-OAA-16-000019.pdf

Request for U.S. Personal Service Contractor

USAID Bureau for Global Health

Position Title: Senior Infectious Disease Strategy Advisor

Solicitation Number: SOL-OAA-16-000019

Salary Level: GS-15 Equivalent Level ($126,245 - $158,700)

Issuance Date: December 17, 2015

Closing Date: January 4, 2016

Closing Time: 5:00 P.M. EST

Dear Prospective Applicants:

The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development

(USAID) Bureau for Global Health (GH), is seeking applications from qualified U.S. citizens to provide personal services as a Senior Infectious Disease Strategy Advisor under a U.S. Personal

Services Contract (USPSC), as described in the attached solicitation.

Applications must be submitted in accordance with the attached information at the place and time specified. Applicants interested in applying for this position MUST submit the following materials:

1) Resume (see attached solicitation for detailed resume requirements)

2) List of References (see attached solicitation for reference requirements)

3) Supplemental document addressing the Evaluation Factors (see attached solicitation for Evaluation Factors and submission requirements)

4) USPSC Application Form AID 302-3. Applicants are required to complete and sign the form.

Additional documents submitted will not be accepted. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Complete applications must be received by the closing date and time specified above. Applications may be submitted via e-mail, fax, or online application. Applicants are encouraged to create an application profile online and submit their application electronically through the website www.globalcorps-health.com.

GlobalCorps-Health

Tel: 202-470-4278

Fax: 202-870-5200

E-Mail Address: info@globalcorps-health.com

Website: www.globalcorps-health.com

Applicants can expect to receive a confirmation email when application materials have been received. Applicants should retain for their records copies of all enclosures which accompany their applications. Any questions on this solicitation must be directed to:

http://www.globalcorps-health.com/ mailto:info@globalcorps-health.com http://www.globalcorps-health.com/

Solicitation for a USPSC Senior Infectious Disease Strategy Advisor

SOL-OAA-16-000019

Jaimee Eingurt

Tel: 202-470-4278

E-Mail Address: jeingurt@usaid.gov

Sincerely, -s-

Stella Alexander-Sergeeff

Contracting Officer mailto:jeingurt@usaid.gov

Solicitation for U.S. Personal Service Contractor (USPSC) Senior Infectious Disease Strategy

Advisor

1. SOLICITATION NO.: SOL-OAA-16-000019

2. ISSUANCE DATE: December 17, 2015

3. CLOSING DATE/TIME FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: January 4, 2016, 5:00 pm

EST

4. POSITION TITLE: Senior Infectious Disease Strategy Advisor

5. MARKET VALUE: GS-15 Equivalent Level ($126,245 - $158,700 annually, includes locality pay). Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value based upon the successful candidates’ salary history, work experience, and educational background. Salaries over and above the top of the pay range will not be entertained or negotiated.

6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Two (2) years from the date of contract award, with three

(3) one-year option periods, subject to availability of funds, continued need for the services, and quality of contract performance.

7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Washington, D.C.

8. STATEMENT OF WORK:

BACKGROUND

In 2014, the U.S. Government (USG) along with a number of other countries, launched the

Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA). GHSA is an international effort – including about 50 countries - to accelerate progress to build capacity to prevent, detect and respond to infectious diseases. Support for GHSA is a high priority for the USG, and the USG has committed to supporting 30 countries for GHSA. GHSA is an interagency effort within the USG, with most of the implementation undertaken by USAID, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

(CDC) and the US Department of Defense (DOD) along with other agencies. To guide USG support and ensure coordinated effort, USG agencies develop joint in-country plans and work together to help countries develop their own GHSA strategies or roadmaps.

When it was launched in 2005, the goal of the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) was to reduce malaria-related mortality by 50 percent across 15 high-burden countries in sub-Saharan Africa through a rapid scale-up of four proven and highly effective malaria prevention and treatment measures: insecticide-treated mosquito nets (ITNs); indoor residual spraying (IRS); accurate diagnosis and prompt treatment with artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs); and intermittent preventive treatment of pregnant women (IPTp). PMI has since expanded to include other countries in Africa and two regional efforts, and is focused on achieving the U.S.

Government's goal to work with PMI-supported countries and partners to further reduce malaria deaths and substantially decrease malaria morbidity, towards the long-term goal of elimination.

PMI is an interagency initiative led by USAID and implemented together by USAID and CDC.

http://www.pmi.gov/how-we-work/technical-areas/insecticide-treated-mosquito-nets-(itns)-pmi http://www.pmi.gov/how-we-work/technical-areas/indoor-residual-spraying http://www.pmi.gov/how-we-work/technical-areas/diagnosis-and-treatment http://www.pmi.gov/how-we-work/technical-areas/malaria-in-pregnancy http://www.pmi.gov/how-we-work/technical-areas/malaria-in-pregnancy

In addition to GHSA and PMI, USAID works extensive in other areas of infectious disease, notably tuberculosis, pandemic threats and neglected tropical diseases, and is the lead for the effort to End Preventable Child and Maternal Deaths. USAID is also a partner in the USG

President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) effort.

INTRODUCTION

The Senior Infectious Disease Strategy Advisor (Senior Advisor) will work with the infectious disease teams within the Bureau for Global Health’s Health, Infectious Disease and Nutrition

(GH/HIDN) Office. In particular, s/he will work with the Global Health Security and

Development (GHSD) Team on GHSA issues and with the Malaria division on PMI issues. S/he will also work across elements on strategic questions related to antimicrobial resistance.

The Senior Advisor will provide advice and guidance to USAID staff in headquarters and in the field on key strategic questions related to infectious diseases and help develop and draft plans and roadmaps. The incumbent will be expected to work closely with interagency partners and through short term travel, will work with in-country partners and USAID mission staff.

9. CORE FUNCTIONAL AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Senior Advisor will primarily be responsible for follow-up and guidance on the implementation of several lines of work in addition to providing advice to infectious disease staff on other ad hoc issues as needed. More specifically, the Senior Advisor’s duties and responsibilities will include:

Global Health Security Agenda country support:

o Lead USAID’s technical engagement for GHSA interagency planning in several countries, including but not limited to Haiti, Mozambique and other USG supported countries for GHSA;

o Engage interagency leadership and technical staff on GHSA implementation and oversight;

o Advise country teams and staff in Washington on GHSA implementation and technical issues;

o The Senior Advisor will be expected to have contacts with senior officials from outside the Agency including from other USG agencies, and government officials

(Ministry of Health, Agriculture, etc.);

o Engage with senior representatives of private sector corporations and entities;

o Represent USAID in meetings and discussions with senior officials and be required to achieve common understanding among the various parties and satisfactory solutions that address various objectives and concerns and meet

USAID’s needs; and o Operate with limited guidance and demonstrate high level judgement and understanding of sensitive policy issues.

President’s Malaria Initiative strategic planning:

o Make recommendations to PMI leadership for programmatic and/or budget adjustments based on programmatic and strategic analysis;

o Coordinate and undertake an external review of PMI's overall portfolio with a particular focus on PMI's largest size/budget countries (e.g. Nigeria, DRC, Tanzania, Mozambique);

o Participate as a core member of a PMI team developing malaria pre-elimination strategic programming and priorities;

o Implement an evaluation of PMI's operational research investments including reviewing research questions investigated, results of studies and their programmatic relevance to inform President's Malaria Initiative operations research (PMI OR) priority investments going forward;

o Design a plan for strategic and proactive engagement with key Congressional staff, external partners, influencers, etc. to retain and increase overall support for

PMI's programs;

o Conduct complex analyses of epidemiological, program and political data and information and make strategic recommendations on the basis of these analyses;

o Develop techniques and approaches to addressing issues and strategic questions concerning the full breadth of infectious diseases and public health; and o Engage and bring together for consultation technical and program experts within and outside USAID, including international and country level experts.

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) strategy:

o Lead the development of an antimicrobial resistance action plan for USAID, working with staff from across different teams and sub-elements;

o Develop an action plan for USAID to address antimicrobial resistance, including the full range of infectious disease programs and engagement with USAID’s agriculture sector and advise technical staff and country teams on its implementation; and o Coordinate with agriculture and Bureau for Food Security staff on the AMR action plan.

Infectious disease and health cross-cutting advice and guidance:

o Provide advice, guidance and strategic inputs to the implementation and oversight of USAID’s infectious disease and health programs and partnerships; and o Provide other ad hoc technical advice to the Health office and missions as requested.

SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIP:

The Senior Advisor will take direction from and report directly to the Director of the Health, Infectious Disease and Nutrition office or his/her designee within the Bureau for Global Health.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:

The Senior Advisor is expected to take initiative, act independently, and perform with minimal direction in planning and carrying out assignments, resolving conflicts, coordinating with others and interpreting policy in terms of established objectives as part of a fast-paced office environment.

10. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work is sedentary in nature. No unusual physical demands are placed upon the incumbent.

11. WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is primarily performed in an office setting, though the contractor may travel to areas where site visits and extraordinary travel time is involved and that may entail working out of temporary duty residences or hotel rooms. Over the course of a year, short term travel would account for approximately 30% of the time.

12. START DATE: Immediately, once necessary clearances are obtained.

13. POINT OF CONTACT: See Cover Letter.

14. QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:

(Determines basic eligibility for the position. Applicants who do not meet all of the education and experience requirements and selective factors are considered NOT qualified for the position.)

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in public health, international relations or related field.

AND

At least 20 years of significant responsible professional experience in international development and health including work in infectious diseases, and management of complex programs, with at least 10 years of experience in an international or resource-challenged setting.

Selective Factors:

Complete resume submitted. Experience that cannot be quantified will not be counted towards meeting the solicitation requirements;

Supplemental document specifically addressing the Evaluation Factors (EFs) submitted;

References submitted;

Ability to travel internationally up to 30% of the time;

U.S. Citizenship;

Ability to obtain a SECRET level Department of State security clearance;

Application form AID 302-3 submitted. Application form must be signed;

Satisfactory verification of academic credentials.

Note: Additional guidance concerning the resume, Evaluation Factors, and reference requirements is located in the “How to Apply” section below.

15. EVALUATION FACTORS:

Applicants must address each Evaluation Factor listed below separately to demonstrate how s/he meets each. Unless stated otherwise, all sub-criteria within each Evaluation Factor will be weighted equally.

In no more than three (3) pages total (8 ½” x 11” paper only; no less than 11 point font) describe your experience and knowledge of each Evaluation Factor listed below. When responding to the

Evaluation Factor below, demonstrate how your experience relates to the duties and responsibilities listed. Cite examples where appropriate.

Candidates will be evaluated and ranked based on the following evaluation criteria:

1. Technical Knowledge (20 points):

Level of demonstrated knowledge and understanding of malaria and malaria programs and interventions including demonstrated understanding of the President’s Malaria

Initiative (7 points);

Level of demonstrated knowledge and understanding of infectious disease issues in the developing world, particularly Africa and Asia (7 points);

Level of demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the core components of the

Global Health Security Agenda (6 points).

2. Work Experience (30 points):

Level of demonstrated experience leading, designing and managing public health programs in the developing world, including experience with malaria and infectious disease efforts (8 points);

Level of demonstrated experience in working effectively in a large bureaucracy, in a collegial environment, and on a large number of tasks simultaneously (8 points);

Level of demonstrated ability and experience of working on complex issues with high level contacts of different agencies (7 points);

Level of demonstrated experience managing budgets and funding (7 points).

3. Interpersonal, Management and Communication skills (30 points):

Level of demonstrated excellent leadership, management, interpersonal and communication skills (10 points);

Level of demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary and multicultural team (10 points);

Level of demonstrated judgment, maturity, ingenuity, and originality to interpret strategy, data and program results and identify and communicate solutions (10 points).

16. BASIS OF RATING/SELECTION CRITERIA:

All applications will be evaluated and scored based on the documentation submitted with the application. Applicants who meet the Education and Experience requirements will be further evaluated based on scoring of the Evaluation Factor (EF) responses. Those applicants determined to be competitively ranked may also be evaluated on interview performance and satisfactory professional reference checks. USAID reserves the right to invite the highest and/or competitively ranked candidates for an interview and/or conduct reference checks only on those individuals.

Applicants are required to address each of the EFs in a separate document describing specifically and accurately what experience, training, education and/or awards they have received that are relevant to each factor. Be sure to include your name and the solicitation number at the top of each additional page. Failure to address the selective and/or Evaluation Factors may result in you not receiving credit for all of your pertinent experience, education, training and/or awards.

The Applicant Rating System is as Follows:

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in public health, international relations or related field. – Pass/Fail

At least 20 years of significant responsible professional experience in international development and health and management of complex programs, with at least 10 years of experience in an international or resource-challenged setting. – Pass/Fail

Evaluation Factors have been assigned the following points:

EF #1 – 20 points

EF #2 – 30 points

EF #3 – 30 points

EF Total – 80 points

Interview Performance (only applicable if you are invited for an interview) – 20 points

Satisfactory Professional Reference Checks – Pass/Fail

Total Possible Points: 100

The applicants determined to be competitively ranked may be interviewed and may be required to provide a writing sample. Face-to-face interviews will be conducted in Washington D.C.

GH/HIDN will not pay for expenses associated with the interviews, but will conduct telephone or videoconference interviews for those not able to interview in person. Professional references and academic credentials will be evaluated for applicants being considered for selection.

17. HOW TO APPLY:

Applications must be received by the closing date and time at the address specified in the cover letter. Qualified individuals are required to submit:

1) Resume:

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

Resume or CV should not exceed 5 pages.

b) In order to fully evaluate your application, your resume must include:

1. All relevant positions, job title, location(s), and dates held (month/year). Dates

(month/year) and locations for all overseas field experience must also be detailed.

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

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

4. Country of Citizenship.

2) List of References:

a) Applicants must submit no fewer than three (3) and no more than five (5) professional references from employment within the last 10 years. The provided references must not be from family members or relatives. Submitted references MUST include the following information:

1. Name of reference

2. Applicant’s relationship to reference

3. Title of reference at current job

4. Reference’s current telephone number (work or personal)

5. Reference’s email address (work or personal)

At least two (2) references must be from direct supervisors (current or prior) who can provide information regarding the applicant’s relevant experience. Applicants are advised to ensure the information provided is current for all references.

3) Supplemental document addressing the Evaluation Factors:

a) Applicants are required to address each Evaluation Factor in one separate document that is no more than three (3) pages total (8 ½” x 11” paper only; no less than 11 point font).

If the narratives exceed three pages, the additional pages will NOT be reviewed or evaluated. Be sure to include your name and the announcement number at the top of each page. The narrative should describe your experience, training, and education that are relevant to this position as they apply to each Evaluation Factor listed in Section 15 above. Failure to address the Evaluation Factors may result in your not receiving credit for all of your pertinent experience, education, training and/or awards.

4) USPSC Application Form AID 302-3:

a) Applicants are required to complete and sign the form.

By submitting your application materials, you certify that all of the information on and attached to the application is true, correct, complete, and made in good faith. You agree to allow all information on and attached to the application to be investigated. False or fraudulent information on or attached to your application may result in you being eliminated from consideration for this position, or being terminated after award, and may be punishable by fine or imprisonment.

To ensure consideration of applications for the intended position, please reference the solicitation number on your application, and as the subject line in any email.

DOCUMENT SUBMITTALS:

Via website: www.globalcorps-health.com

Via email: info@globalcorps-health.com

Via fax: 202-870-5200

NOTE: If the full security application package is not submitted within 30 days after it is requested, the offer may be rescinded. If a Secret security clearance is not obtained within six

(6) months after offer acceptance, the offer may be rescinded.

NOTE REGARDING GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS FOR THIS 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 application.

NOTE REGARDING DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING SYSTEM (DUNS) NUMBERS

All individuals contracted as USPSCs are required to have a DUNS Number. In this instance, USAID will provide a generic DUNS Number, and USPSCs are not required to register with

Sam.gov.

For general information about DUNS Numbers, please refer to Federal Acquisition Regulation

(FAR) Clause 52.204-6, Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number (10/2003) https://www.acquisition.gov/far/current/html/52_200_206.html

NOTE REGARDING COUNTER TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS CODE OF CONDUCT

USAID employees in the Civil Service and Foreign Service, as well as individuals employed through Personal Service Contracts, must adhere to our Counter Trafficking in Persons Code of

Conduct. For information on the effort to counter all forms of human trafficking, including the procurement of commercial sex acts and the use of forced labor, visit http://www.state.gov/g/tip.

For more information about USAID, visit http://www.usaid.gov.

18. LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS FOR PSCs:

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

1. Resume

2. USPSC Application Form AID 302-3

3. Medical History and Examination Form (DS-6561)

4. Questionnaire for Sensitive Positions (for National Security) (SF-86), or

5. Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions (SF-85)

6. Finger Print Card (FD-258)

7. Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9) http://www.globalcorps-health.com/ https://www.acquisition.gov/far/current/html/52_200_206.html http://www.state.gov/g/tip http://www.usaid.gov/ http://www.usaid.gov/forms/ https://www.usa.gov/

Forms 3 through 7 shall be completed ONLY upon the advice of the Contracting Officer that an applicant is the successful candidate for the job.

19. CONTRACT INFORMATION BULLETINS (CIBs) and ACQUISITION &

ASSISTANCE POLICY DIRECTIVES (AAPDs) PERTAINING TO PSCs:

CIBs and AAPDs contain changes to USAID policy and General Provisions in USAID regulations and contracts. Please refer to http://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs#psc to determine which CIBs and AAPDs apply to this contract.

AAPD 06-10 – PSC MEDICAL PAYMENT RESPONSIBILITY

AAPD No. 06-10 is hereby incorporated as Attachment 1 to the solicitation.

AAPD 06-12 – HOMELAND SECURITY PRESIDENTIAL DIRECTIVE-12 (HSPD-12)

IMPLEMENTATION

AAPD No. 06-12 is hereby incorporated as Attachment 2 to the solicitation.

20. BENEFITS/ALLOWANCES:

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

BENEFITS:

Employer's FICA Contribution

Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance

Pay Comparability Adjustment

Annual Increase (pending a satisfactory performance evaluation)

Eligibility for Worker's Compensation

Annual & Sick Leave

ALLOWANCES (if Applicable)*

(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) Education Travel (Section 280)

(H) Post Differential (Chapter 500)

(I) Payments during Evacuation/Authorized Departure (Section 600)

(J) Danger Pay (Section 650)

* Department of State Standardized Regulations (Government Civilians Foreign Areas)

FEDERAL TAXES: USPSCs are required to pay Federal Income Taxes, FICA, and Medicare.

http://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs#psc

ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS 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.

ATTACHMENT 1

Acquisition & Assistance Policy Directive (AAPD) No. 06-10

PSC Medical Expense Payment Responsibility

General Provision 22, MEDICAL EXPENSE PAYMENT RESPONSIBILITY

(OCTOBER 2006)

(a) Definitions. Terms used in this General Provision are defined in 16

FAM 116 available at https://fam.state.gov/Fam/FAM.aspx?ID=16FAM.

Note: Personal services contractors are not eligible to participate in the Federal Employees Health

Programs.

(b) The regulations in the Foreign Affairs Manual, Volume 16, Chapter 520 (16 FAM 520), Responsibility for Payment of Medical Expenses, apply to this contract, except as stated below. The contractor and each eligible family member are strongly encouraged to obtain health insurance that covers this assignment. Nothing in this provision supersedes or contradicts any other term or provision in this contract that pertains to insurance or medical costs, except that section (e) supplements General Provision

25. “MEDICAL EVACUATION (MEDEVAC) SERVICES.”

(c) When the contractor or eligible family member is covered by health insurance, that insurance is the primary payer for medical services provided to that contractor or eligible family member(s) both in the

United States and abroad. The primary insurer’s liability is determined by the terms, conditions, limitations, and exclusions of the insurance policy. When the contractor or eligible family member is not covered by health insurance, the contractor is the primary payer for the total amount of medical costs incurred and the U.S. Government has no payment obligation (see paragraph (f) of this provision).

(d) USAID serves as a secondary payer for medical expenses of the contractor and eligible family members who are covered by health insurance, where the following conditions are met:

(1) The illness, injury, or medical condition giving rise to the expense is incurred, caused, or materially aggravated while the eligible individual is stationed or assigned abroad;

(2) The illness, injury, or medical condition giving rise to the expense required or requires hospitalization and the expense is directly related to the treatment of such illness, injury, or medical condition, including obstetrical care; and

(3) The Office of Medical Services (M/MED) or a Foreign Service medical provider (FSMP) determines that the treatment is appropriate for, and directly related to, the illness, injury, or medical condition.

(e) The Mission Director may, on the advice of M/MED or an FSMP at post, authorize medical travel for the contractor or an eligible family member in accordance with the General Provision 10, Travel and

Transportation Expenses (July 1993), section (i) entitled “Emergency and Irregular Travel and

Transportation.” In the event of a medical emergency, when time does not permit consultation, the

Mission Director may issue a Travel Authorization Form or Medical Services Authorization Form DS-

3067, provided that the FSMP or Post Medical Advisor (PMA) is notified as soon as possible following such an issuance. The contractor must promptly file a claim with his or her medevac insurance provider and repay to USAID any amount the medevac insurer pays for medical travel, up to the amount USAID paid under this section. The contractor must repay USAID for medical costs paid by the medevac insurer in accordance with sections (f) and (g) below. In order for medical travel to be an allowable cost under https://fam.state.gov/Fam/FAM.aspx?ID=16FAM

General Provision 10, the contractor must provide USAID written evidence that medevac insurance does not cover these medical travel costs.

(f) If the contractor or eligible family member is not covered by primary health insurance, the contractor is the primary payer for the total amount of medical costs incurred. In the event of a medical emergency, the Medical and Health Program may authorize issuance of Form DS-3067, Authorization for Medical

Services for Employees and/or Dependents, to secure admission to a hospital located abroad for the uninsured contractor or eligible family member. In that case, the contractor will be required to reimburse

USAID in full for funds advanced by USAID pursuant to the issuance of the authorization. The contractor may reimburse USAID directly or USAID may offset the cost from the contractor’s invoice payments under this contract, any other contract the individual has with the U.S. Government, or through any other available debt collection mechanism.

(g) When USAID pays medical expenses (e.g., pursuant to Form DS-3067, Authorization for Medical

Services for Employees and/or Dependents), repayment must be made to USAID either by insurance payment or directly by the contractor, except for the amount of such expenses USAID is obligated to pay under this provision. The Contracting Officer will determine the repayment amount in accordance with the terms of this provision and the policies and procedures for employees contained in 16 FAM 521.

When USAID pays the medical expenses, including medical travel costs (see section (e) above), of an individual (either the contractor or an eligible family member) who is covered by insurance, that individual promptly must claim his or her benefits under any applicable insurance policy or policies. As soon as the individual receives the insurance payment, the contractor must reimburse USAID for the full amount that USAID paid on the individual’s behalf or the repayment amount determined by the

Contracting Officer in accordance with this paragraph, whichever is less. If an individual is not covered by insurance, the contractor must reimburse USAID for the entire amount of all medical expenses and any travel costs the contractor receives from his/her medevac provider.

(h) In the event that the contractor or eligible family member fails to recover insurance payments or transfer the amount of such payments to USAID within 90 days, USAID will take appropriate action to collect the payments due, unless such failure is for reasons beyond the control of the USPSC/dependent.

(i) Before departing post or terminating the contract, the contractor must settle all medical expense and medical travel costs. If the contractor is insured, he or she must provide proof to the Contracting Officer that those insurance claims have been submitted to the insurance carrier(s) and sign a repayment agreement to repay to USAID any amounts paid by the insurance carrier(s).

ATTACHMENT 2

Acquisition & Assistance Policy Directive (AAPD) No. 06-12

Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12) (September 2006)

In response to the general threat of unauthorized access to federal facilities and information systems, the

President issued Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12. HSPD-12 requires all Federal agencies to use a common Personal Identity Verification (PIV) standard when identifying and issuing access rights to users of Federally-controlled facilities and/or Federal Information Systems. USAID will begin issuing

HSPD-12 “smart card” IDs to applicable contracts, using a phased approach. Effective October 27, 2006, USAID will begin issuing new “smart card” IDs to new contractors (and new contractor employees) requiring routine access to USAID controlled facilities and/or access to USAID’s information systems.

USAID will begin issuance of the new smart card IDs to existing contractors (and existing contractor employees) on October 27, 2007. (Exceptions would include those situations where an existing contractor

(or contractor employee) loses or damages his/her existing ID and would need a replacement ID prior to

Oct 27, 2007. In those situations, the existing contractor (or contractor employee) would need to follow the PIV processes described below, and be issued one of the new smart cards.)

Accordingly, before a contractor (including a PSC* or a contractor employee) may obtain a USAID ID

(new or replacement) authorizing him/her routine access to USAID facilities, or logical access to

USAID’s information systems, the individual must provide two forms of identity source documents in original form and a passport size photo. One identity source document must be a valid Federal or state government-issued picture ID. (Overseas foreign nationals must comply with the requirements of the

Regional Security Office.) USAID/W contractors must contact the USAID Security Office to obtain the list of acceptable forms of documentation, and contractors working in overseas Missions must obtain the acceptable documentation list from the Regional Security Officer. Submission of these documents, and related background checks, are mandatory in order for the contractor to receive a building access ID, and before access will be granted to any of USAID’s information systems. All contractors must physically present these two source documents for identity proofing at their USAID/W or Mission Security Briefing.

The contractor or his/her Facilities Security Officer must return any issued building access ID and remote authentication token to USAID custody upon termination of the individual’s employment with the contractor or completion of the contract, whichever occurs first.

The contractor must comply with all applicable HSPD-12 and PIV procedures, as described above, and any subsequent USAID or government-wide HSPD-12 and PIV procedures/policies, including any subsequent related USAID General Notices, Office of Security Directives and/or Automated Directives

System (ADS) policy directives and required procedures. This includes HSPD-12 procedures established in USAID/Washington and those procedures established by the overseas Regional Security Office.

In the event of inconsistencies between this clause and later issued Agency or government-wide HSPD-12 guidance, the most recent issued guidance should take precedence, unless otherwise instructed by the

Contracting Officer.

The contractor is required to include this clause in any subcontracts that require the subcontractor or subcontractor employee to have routine physical access to USAID space or logical access to USAID’s information systems.