SOL-OAA-17-000013_Performance_Monitoring_and_Information_Systems_Advisor.pdf

USAID Office of Acquisition & Assistance M/OAA/SIDP, Special Initiatives and Development Partners 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, SA-44 Washington, DC 20523

SOLICITATION NUMBER: SOL-OAA-17-000013

ISSUANCE DATE: November 18, 2016

CLOSING DATE/: December 14, 2016 2:00 p.m. EST.

QUESTIONS DUE DATE: November 29, 2016 2:00 p.m. EST.

SUBJECT: Solicitation for U.S. Personal Service Contractor (PSC) for Position of

Performance Monitoring and Information Systems Advisor (GS-13

Equivalent)

Dear Prospective Applicants:

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

Development (USAID), is seeking applications from qualified U.S. citizens interested in providing Personal Services Contract services as described in the attached solicitation.

Submissions shall be in accordance with the attached information at the place and time specified. In order to be considered for the position a candidate must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the solicitation. Consideration and selection will be based on panel evaluation of the applications using the evaluation and selection factors.

Applicants are responsible for submitting USAID for AID 302-3, offeror information for

Personnel Services Contract available at http://www.usaid.gov/forms/aid-302-3: so as to reach the government office designated in the solicitation by the closing date and time specified in the solicitation. Applications that are submitted without signature will not be considered. Applications must be submitted by email to the persons specified below. An application received after the closing date and time will be considered late, unless there is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received on time.

USAID anticipates awarding one (1) Personal Services Contract (PSC) as a result of this solicitation. Please note that 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.

By email only, please submit all questions about this solicitation no later than the questions due date indicated above to cnyanoka@usaid.gov and wfranklin@usaid.gov . 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.

Sincerely, /S/

Roderick Watson

Contracting Officer http://www.usaid.gov/forms/aid-302-3 mailto:cnyanoka@usaid.gov mailto:wfranklin@usaid.gov

ATTACHMENT 1 - SOL-OAA-17-000013

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. SOLICITATION NO.: SOL-OAA-17-000013

2. ISSUANCE DATE: November 18,2016

3. CLOSING DATE/TIME FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: December 14, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. EST.

4. POSITION TITLE: Performance Monitoring and Information Systems Advisor

5. MARKET VALUE: GS-13 equivalent ($92,145 - $119,794) - includes locality pay for

Washington, DC. Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value based upon the candidate’s past salary, work history and educational background.

Salaries over and above the top of the pay range will not be entertained or negotiated. Candidates who live outside the Washington, D.C. area will be considered for employment but no relocation expenses will be reimbursed.

6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: One (1) year from the start date of the contract with four (4) one year option years.

7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Washington, DC with possible travel as stated in the

Statement of Work.

8. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: Secret

9. STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Background

The USAID Bureau for Policy, Planning and Learning (PPL) is responsible for leading the

Agency's policy planning efforts, shaping overall strategic and program planning, ensuring the Agency's evolution as a learning and evaluation organization, overseeing donor engagement and institutionalizing science and technology in our work while guiding USAID as the premier development agency. PPL's Office of Learning, Evaluation and Research

(PPL/LER) supports the Agency's transformation into a learning organization that captures, disseminates and makes better use of knowledge gained from experience, generates evidence through performance monitoring and evaluation for what does and does not work in development, and uses evidence to guide program and policy decisions. The PPL/LER office is also involved in integrating learning and adaptive management throughout the

USAID program cycle to improve timely, evidence-based decision making in support of policy formulation, strategic planning, project design and implementation, performance monitoring, and evaluation.

The functions of this Office are described in more detail in ADS Chapter 101, available at http://www.usaid.gov/policy/ads/100/101.pdf. For more information, applicants may wish to review the USAID Evaluation Policy, the Program Cycle Overview, and other resources available at http://usaidlearninglab.org/.

General Statement of Purpose of the Contract

The Performance Monitoring and Information Systems Advisor (Advisor) will provide project management and monitoring and evaluation services to USAID’s Bureau of Policy, Planning, and Learning (PPL). The Advisor will work within USAID’s Policy, Planning and

Learning (PPL) Bureau’s Office of Learning, Evaluation and Research (LER) to support

USAID in institutionalizing performance monitoring practices and policy as part the

Program Cycle. In doing so the Advisor will work with PPL’s other offices to promote inter-office collaboration. The Advisor will also work in partnership with other USAID Bureaus and offices such as the Management Bureau’s Chief Information Office (M/CIO) and

USAID field missions and other Agencies such as the Department of State, as needed.

In addition to providing direct technical advice related to information system development and ongoing use and management, the Advisor will be expected to manage a project that will ensure that information systems support the implementation of USAID’s program cycle components, and are aligned with guidance related to strategic planning, project design, project implementation, performance monitoring, evaluation and learning. The Advisor will not only apply expertise in information system development and management, but also expertise in performance monitoring of international development projects to ensure that the systems are meeting the Agency needs and strengthening its ability to manage, analyze and learn from monitoring data.

Statement of Duties and Responsibilities

● Provide technical expertise and leadership, grounded in Program Cycle guidance, on business processes related to developing or maintaining USAID corporate information systems

● Ensure the appropriate application of business requirements within information systems, for example, including the Development Information Systems, the Performance Plan and

Report within FACTs Info NextGen, and others as needed or developed.

● Lead and coordinate the work of other professional staff, such as the Development

Information Systems (DIS) project team for PPL.

● Provide expertise in information systems and performance monitoring and consulted by other specialists and leadership.

● Serve as the primary liaison for USAID on the Performance Plan and Report section of the FACTS Info Next generation (NextGen) information system.

● Serve as primary liaison to Agency systems owners on issues related to information systems and performance monitoring.

● Manage processes to analyze and streamline reporting burden with information systems, including advising on the applicability and use of standard performance indicators.

● Build and maintain contacts with individuals or groups from inside and outside of the

Agency including with senior level professionals and contractor representatives to influence and motivate key stakeholders for effectively developing and maintaining information systems for performance monitoring.

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● Advise PPL and USAID leadership and provide recommendations for actions related to

USAID information systems and performance monitoring.

● Manage time and staff resources, including identifying work streams related to information systems and performance monitoring, providing guidance to facilitate completion of key tasks, and ensuring project milestones are achieved.

● Serve as primary liaison to Agency systems owners on issues related to information systems and performance monitoring.

● Document reporting requirements for USAID staff and partners using information systems and provide guidance and technical assistance to staff and partners to help meet those requirements.

● Develop and refine FAQs, talking points, and other materials for PPL and Agency leadership.

● Lead coordination meetings with key stakeholders such as staff in USAID offices and bureaus, to enhance collaboration and coordination and to better implement or streamline reporting requirements.

● Identify the information system and performance monitoring training needs of missions and offices and determine how those needs will be met through working with colleagues and PPL leadership.

● Conduct information system and monitoring training for Agency personnel and stakeholders as required.

● Contribute to monitoring toolkit and other Agency tools or guidance related to performance monitoring, as needed.

Supervisory Relationship and Control

The Advisor will receive general program direction and assignments along broadly defined mission and policy lines from and report to PPL/LER’s office director (GS-15) and/or the director’s designate.

The Supervisor will set overall work objectives. Employee and supervisor will work together to develop deadlines, projects and work to be done, and employee will independently plan, design, and carry out projects, studies, and programs. Completed work will be reviewed only from an overall standpoint in terms of feasibility, compatibility with other work, or effectiveness in meeting requirements, or expected results.

The employee performs under administrative direction with latitude for the exercise of independent judgement and exercises independent judgment in areas such as program and project management.

The supervisor may review work in final form for responsiveness to program needs and conformance to agency policy. The employee will work collaboratively within a team and will take team suggestions for work direction into consideration.

10. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work requested does not involve undue physical demands.

11. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work takes place primarily in an office setting.

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

13. POINT OF CONTACT: William Franklin and Charles Nyanoka, email at:

wfranklin@usaid.gov and cnyanoka@usaid.gov.

II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

(Determines basic eligibility for the position. Applicants who do not meet all of education and experience factors are considered NOT qualified for the position. See detailed instructions for demonstrating Education/Experience under "Applying")

The incumbent must be an individual with sound judgment and excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills. The candidate must be able to accomplish a wide range of assignments, often on short notice, including performing a range of administrative functions, and be willing to step in to help with any team task large or small to help ensure programmatic success.

At a minimum, the applicant must have:

(1) Master’s degree in International Development, Performance Management, Business

Administration, Public Administration, Public Policy, in a social science or other relevant field;

(2) At least five (5) years progressively responsible professional experience in international development, knowledge management and/or organizational learning and/or change management as described in the Duties and Responsibilities section above;

(3) At least one (1) year of specialized experience performing duties described in this solicitation equivalent at the GS-12 level.

III. EVALUATION AND SELECTION FACTORS

SELECTION FACTORS

(Determines basic eligibility for the position. Applicants who do not meet all of the selection factors are considered NOT qualified for the position.)

● Applicant is a U.S. Citizen;

● Complete resume submitted.

● Supplemental document specifically addressing how the candidate meets each of the

Technical Expertise Evaluation Sub-Factors submitted;

● Ability to obtain a SECRET level security clearance (NOTE: Dual citizens may be asked to renounce second-country citizenship);

● Satisfactory verification of academic credentials.

EVALUATION FACTORS

(The Evaluation Factors below will be used to determine the competitive ranking of qualified applicants in comparison to other applicants. The factors are listed in descending degrees of importance from highest to least.)

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Factor #1: Technical Expertise Sub-Factor #1: Demonstrated experience in developing, applying, and supporting successful performance monitoring and information systems guidance, systems and processes within a complex organizational setting;

Sub-Factor #2: Demonstrated experience implementing international development programs and/or working in developing country or international contexts;

Sub-Factor #3: Demonstrated experience operating as a successful team member, without close supervision, in complex situations with minimal office support;

Sub-Factor #4: Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure, successfully balancing competing priorities and demands.

Factor #2: Interview Performance

Factor #3: References Check

BASIS OF RATING

Applicants who clearly meet the Education/Experience Requirements and Selection Factors will be further evaluated on their technical expertise evaluation factor responses and may be evaluated on interview performance and references check too by the technical evaluation panel using ADJECTIVAL RATING, see attachment III of the solicitation for details of ratings and their definitions.

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

Additionally, academic credentials will be evaluated for applicants being considered for selection.

The Applicant Rating System is as Follows:

In evaluating applications, technical evaluation panel will base evaluations on the three (3) evaluation factors in descending degree of importance. Technical Expertise is the most important evaluation factor of the three (3) factors (1.Technical Expertise, 2.Interview

Performance and 3.References Check), with all sub factors being equally important; then

Interview Performance and References check.

The most qualified candidates may be interviewed and may be asked to provide a writing sample. USAID will not pay for any expenses associated with the interviews, though phone interviews may be considered for candidates residing outside of the Washington, DC area.

Additionally, applications will be evaluated based on content as well as on applicants writing, presentation and communication skills.

In the event that a candidate has fully demonstrated his/her qualifications and there are no other competitive applicants, PPL/LER reserves the right to forego the interview process and/or reference check.

After the final selection, the successful candidate must obtain and maintain a USAID-provided security level clearance of SECRET.

IV. APPLYING

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. A USAID Form AID 302-3 (Offeror information for Personal Services Contracts) with hand written signature (available at https://www.usaid.gov /forms/aid-302-3).

2. Complete resume. In order to fully evaluate your application, your resume must include:

(a) Relevant paid and non-paid experience, job title, location(s), dates held (month/year), and hours worked per week for each position. Any experience that does not include dates

(month/year), locations, and hours per week will not be counted towards meeting the solicitation requirements.

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

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

(d) U.S. Citizenship.

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.

3. Responses to the Evaluation and Selection Factors. Each applicant's supplemental documentation must specifically address the Evaluation and Selection Factors shown in the solicitation.

Additional documents submitted will not be accepted. References may be requested from applicants selected for further consideration.

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 http://www.usaid.gov/ 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.

DOCUMENTS SUBMITALS

Via email: cnyanoka@usaid.gov

Please cc: wfranklin@usaid.gov

NOTE: if a temporary or full security clearance is not obtained within four months after offer acceptance, the offer may be rescinded.

NOTE REGARDING GOVERNMENT OBLIGATION FOR THIS SOLICITATION

This solicitation in no way obligates USAID to award a PSC contract, nor does it commit

USAID to pay any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of the application.

NOTE REGARDING DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING SYSTEM (DUNS) NUMBERS

AND THE SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT

All USPSCs with a place of performance in the United States are required to have a Data

Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number and be registered in the System for Award

Management (SAM) database prior to receiving an offer.

You will be disqualified if you either fail to comply with this requirement or if your name appears on the excluded parties list.

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

Regulation (FAR) Clause 52.204-6, Data Universal Numbering System Number at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/current/html/52_200_206.html and FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/current/html/52_200_206.html or www.sam.gov

V. LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS FOR PSC HIRES

Forms outlined below can be found at:

http://www.usaid.gov/forms/ or http://forms.gov/bgfportal/main.do

1. Contractor Physical Examination (AID Form 1420-62)

2. Questionnaire for Sensitive Positions for National Security (SF-86)

, or

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

4. Finger Print Card (FD-258)

5. Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9 Form)

*All forms shall be completed ONLY upon the advise of the Contracting Officer that an applicant is the successful candidate for the job.

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VI. BENEFITS/ALLOWANCES

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

1. BENEFITS:

(a) Employer's FICA Contribution

(b) Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance

(c) Pay Comparability Adjustment

(d) Annual Increase (pending a satisfactory performance evaluation)

(e) Eligibility for Worker's Compensation

(f) Annual and Sick Leave

Allowances (if applicable)

(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)

**Standardized Regulations (Government Civilians Foreign Areas) and AIDAR.

VII. TAXES

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

Income taxes.

VIII. ACQUISITION & ASSISTANCE POLICY DIRECTIVES (AAPDS) AND

CONTRACT INFORMATION BULLETINS (CIBS) PERTAINING TO PSCs

AAPDs and CIBs contain changes to USAID policy and the PSC General Provisions in accordance with USAID regulations and contracts. These documents can be found at the following website: http://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs .

Additionally this solicitation and resulting contract will be managed in accordance with

AIDAR Appendix D and ADS 309.

AIDAR Appendix D can be found at: https://www.usaid.gov/ads/policy/300/aidar

ADS 309 – Personal Services Contracts can be found at:

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ATTACHMENT II – USPSC PROVISION “MEDICAL EXPENSE PAYMENT

RESPONSIBILITY (OCTOBER 2006)”

MEDICAL EXPENSE PAYMENT RESPONSIBILITY (OCTOBER 2006)

(a) Definitions. Terms used in this General Provision are defined in 16 FAM 116 (available at http://www.foia.state.gov/REGS/fams.asp?level=2&id=59&fam=0).

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 http://www.foia.state.gov/REGS/fams.asp?level=2&id=59&fam=0 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 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).

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ATTACHMENT III - ADJECTIVAL RATINGS AND DEFINITIONS OF

ADJECTIVAL RATINGS

Technical Expertise (including sub factors) and interviews will be evaluated using the following ratings:

Adjective Technical/Interview Definition

Outstanding(O) An Outstanding applicant has the following characteristics:

Based on the Applicant’s record of performance, no issues, concerns, or risks are associated with receiving timely services and contract performance. The

Applicant’s experiences and/or skills indicate that s/he is capable of exceeding the performance requirements of the position. The Applicant has demonstrated significant experience with and knowledge of information system development and management, and expertise in performance monitoring of international development projects.

Strengths significantly outweigh any weaknesses that may exist.

Good (G) A Good Applicant has the following characteristics:

The Applicant’s record of performance indicates there is very little risk associated with receiving quality, timely services and full contract performance. The Applicant’s experience and skills indicates that s/he is able to meet or exceed the requirements of the position. The Applicant has demonstrated experience with and knowledge of information system development and management, and expertise in performance monitoring of international development projects.

Strengths significantly outweigh any weaknesses that exist.

Satisfactory(S) A Satisfactory Applicant has the following characteristics:

The Applicant’s record of performance indicates that there is some potential risk associated with receiving quality products, timely services, and contract performance. The Applicant’s experience and/or skills indicate that s/he may have some problems during performance of duties and responsibilities of the position. The Applicant has demonstrated limited experience with and knowledge of information system development and management, and expertise in performance monitoring of international development projects.

Applicant meets Solicitation requirements and presents a moderate overall degree of risk of unsuccessful contract performance.

Strengths outweigh weaknesses.

Unsatisfactory(U) An Unsatisfactory Applicant has the following characteristics:

The Applicant’s record of performance indicates that s/she will be unable to perform successfully in the position. The applicant presents an unacceptable degree of risk of unsuccessful contract performance. Deficiencies and significant weaknesses demonstrate a lack of understanding of the

Government’s needs.

Weaknesses and or deficiencies significantly outweigh any strength that exists.

Reference Check- will be evaluated using the following ratings

Adjective Reference Check Definition

SATISFACTORY (S)

The job performance record represents that the Applicant is capable of adequately performing the duties and responsibilities of the position. This rating indicates a low level of performance risk to the Government.

NEUTRAL (N)

Indicates that references does not speak to experience that is relevant or the experience that is relevant cannot be evaluated due to a reference’s failure to respond

UNACCEPTABLE (U)

Indicates that the Applicant has historically failed to perform in a satisfactory manner in the fulfillment of like or similar requirements. This rating indicates an unacceptable level of performance risk.

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