U.S. Personal Services Contractor (USPSC) Senior Finance and Investment.pdf

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SOLICITATION NUMBER: 7200AA22R00105

ISSUANCE DATE: August 02, 2022

CLOSING DATE/TIME: August 26, 2022; 12:00pm (EST)

SUBJECT: Solicitation for U.S. Personal Services Contractor (USPSC) Senior Finance and Investment

Advisor.

Dear Prospective Offerors:

The United States Government (USG), represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking applications from qualified U.S. citizens to work as a Senior Finance and Investment Advisor, as described in this solicitation.

The Government contemplates awarding one (1) contract with a one base year and four option years.

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

1. Complete resume. A complete resume must include all the following:

(a) All full-time paid positions, stating job titles, location(s), hours per week, and dates held

(month/year), for each position (in US and overseas.) Unless stated otherwise, part-time hours will be prorated at 20 hours worked per week. Unpaid, part-time and any experience that does not include dates (month/year) and locations will not be counted towards meeting the solicitation requirements.

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

(c) Names and contact information (phone and email) for all supervisors within the last 3 years.

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

2. Application form AID 309-2. Applicants are required to complete, sign and date the form. The AID

309-2 form can be found at: http://www.usaid.gov/forms. Unsigned application forms and/or late applications will be rejected.

Applicants can expect to receive a confirmation email when application materials have been received.

Applicants must e-mail their complete resume and application forms to:

E-Mail Address: srana@usaid.gov with a copy to ofaye@usaid.gov

By submitting application materials, applicants certify that all the information in application is true and made in good faith. Applicants agree to allow all information provided in their application to be investigated. False or fraudulent information provided in the application shall result in an applicant’s elimination from this competition or if discovered after award, shall be terminated, and may be punished by Applicable laws.

Applicants must reference the solicitation number in their applications, and all emails related to this solicitation.

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Any questions on this solicitation may be directed to Tiger Recruitment Team via the e-mail address above; no later than 12:00 pm on August 12, 2022.

Sincerely, Ousmane Faye

Contracting Officer

Ousmane Faye (affiliate)

Digitally signed by Ousmane Faye (affiliate) Date: 2022.08.01 18:31:12 -04'00'

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Finance & Investment Advisor

Position Description - GS-14 Equivalent

POSITION TITLE: Finance & Investment Advisor, Bureau for Europe and Eurasia

MARKET VALUE: GS-14 equivalent ($95,973 - $124,764) non-locality pay. 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.

OTHER DETAILS: This will be a PSC contract of one year with four option years subject to need and adequate performance evaluation.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: One year with four option years.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Washington, D.C. with possible overseas and domestic travel.

SECURITY ACCESS: Secret

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Open to all U.S. Citizens

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) seeks an experienced professional to provide management and technical support as a Finance & Investment Advisor in the Economic Growth Division of the Technical Support Office (TSO) of USAID’s Bureau fo r Europe and Eurasia.

Background

The Europe and Eurasia Bureau (E&E) helps countries transform from centrally planned to market-oriented economies by fostering small and medium businesses competitiveness, promoting sound business environments that encourage international and domestic investment, increasing access to finance and strengthening financial systems, facilitating trade, and promoting entrepreneurship and workforce development.

Over the past three decades USAID has assisted E&E countries to promote rapid, sustained, and inclusive economic growth. There has been much progress, but much remains to be done. The environment has changed considerably from the early 1990s when the E&E Bureau was established. USAID began working in Eastern Europe and Eurasia (E&E) following the collapse of the Soviet Union and the independence of the states of the former Soviet Union. To support the desire of the newly independent countries of Europe and Eurasia to transition to democratic governance and market economies, USAID established missions in each of these countries throughout Central and Eastern Europe. The Bureau can claim considerable success in that goal. Today, as testament to that success, of the 23 countries in the E&E Bureau in 1995, 11 have graduated and joined the EU, but the Bureau must continue to work on replicating that success in the remaining 12 countries in the portfolio of the Europe & Eurasia Bureau.

The remaining E&E presence countries in the Western Balkans, Caucasus and Ukraine, Moldova and Belarus have achieved notable progress in implementing economic reforms, but significant challenges

Solicitation No.: 7200AA22R00105 Page 4 remain. Economic growth has been slow, and, in some cases, countries are struggling to regain the living standards that they enjoyed under communism. The Eurozone debt crisis had a disproportionate impact in the region, creating real economic hardship and eroding public support for further reforms and has been further exacerbated by the economic impact of the Coronavirus pandemic. Pervasive corruption contributes to poor economic performance and is frequently a consequence of poor economic governance. High rates of unemployment persist throughout the region, hitting younger workers particularly hard. Chronic levels of long-term unemployment harm social cohesion and make young people more susceptible to propaganda and disinformation aimed at weakening support for democracy, market economies, and closer relations with the Euro-Atlantic community. China and the

Kremlin exploit these conditions as leverage to manipulate national economies, and in Russia’s case punish countries that deviate from Russia’s policies. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has further exacerbated the situation, disrupting supply chains and straining relations with Europe.

The E&E Bureau is charged with providing effective, efficient, and innovative programs that continue to advance economic and democratic reform and U.S. foreign policy priorities in a context of ongoing economic and political crises, Russian pressure, and Chinese malign influence. The Bureau has technical support divisions in Democracy & Governance, Infrastructure & Energy and Economic

Growth to help advance those goals. This position is located in the Economic Growth Division.

The Economic Growth Division is responsible for, in addition to managing regional programs, special initiatives and Enterprise Funds & Foundations, supporting the Bureau Front Office with technical advice and program reporting, managing intra and interagency collaboration on economic growth issues and mission support on economic growth matters. This position’s primary responsibility will be the oversight of the Funds & Foundations under the aegis of the E&E Bureau.

Enterprise Funds: With the fall of the Berlin Wall in November 1989, and the collapse of the Soviet Union on December 25, 1991, 29 countries in the former Eastern bloc began the transition process from centrally planned to market-based economies. Realizing that these new states lacked the financial sector capacity necessary to support this historic transition, the United States Congress authorized nearly $1.2 billion through the U.S. Agency for International Development to establish ten (10) new investment funds, collectively known as the “Enterprise Funds” (or the “Funds”), covering 19 of th ose countries in Central and Eastern Europe and the Former Soviet Union. For each fund, USAID identified, and the White House designated, an independent Board of Directors, to serve on a pro bono basis, to guide the Fund's strategy and provide supervisory oversight. Although many challenges were encountered, including slow start and organizational difficulties, after 20 years of operations throughout the E&E region, it is clear that, collectively, these ten (10) Enterprise Funds have been successful both in accomplishing their original economic development objectives, as well as achieving substantial financial returns.

Today, with the exception of one fund, the Funds have completed their active investment phase, and investment proceeds liquidated. A portion of those proceeds was returned to the U.S. Treasury, and the remainder used to establish long-term philanthropic or “legacy” institutions (“Legacy Foundations”) that will continue to strengthen and promote private sector development in their host countries. The Economic Growth Division is responsible for close-out of the funds and the related files.

Legacy Foundations: The Legacy Foundations are endowed from the proceeds of the Enterprise

Funds to continue to advance USAID, USG and host country economic development objectives through philanthropic activities without additional USG funding. In addition to providing economic and development assistance on a sustained basis, they continue to generate goodwill between the U.S.

Solicitation No.: 7200AA22R00105 Page 5 and these countries. Like the Enterprise Funds, the foundations are governed by a pro bono board of directors and have considerable autonomy to pursue their mandate of “private sector development and policies and practices conducive thereto”. Though differing slightly in details, almost all of the foundations have a requirement to provide financial and programmatic reporting to USAID and open board meetings to a USG non-voting representative. The E&E Bureau is responsible for financial and management oversight and ensuring the foundations fulfill the terms of their agreement with the founding Enterprise Funds, exercise responsible fiduciary management of their endowments, follow all applicable laws and regulations and operate according to philanthropic best practices.

Regional Programs: The Bureau also designs and manages regional programs that promote regional economic integration and advance Euro-Atlantic integration of the countries in the region. The Bureau currently has two primarily programs - Engines of Growth (EoG) which supports innovative finance mechanisms in the region, and the Economic Development, Governance and Entrepreneurship Program (EDGE) that supports increased competitiveness in key sectors for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), trade facilitation, and improvements to the business enabling environment.

Management of these programs requires close coordination with bilateral missions to ensure programs are complementary and not duplicative of Mission programming and developing knowledge of key local organizations and businesses that can partner in implementation. In addition, the Bureau is planning the design of additional regional programs in the near future.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION

Principal Duties: The Finance & Investment Advisor works under the general supervision of the Division Chief for Economic Growth, Technical Support Office, in the Bureau for Europe and Eurasia or his/her designee, who provides guidance primarily in the form of broad objectives and directives.

The position is located in Washington DC with occasional travel. The incumbent is expected to carry out work assignments using independent professional judgment to ensure that effective technical leadership is provided by the division. The incumbent will provide direction to Economic Growth staff handling day to day relations with the Funds & Foundations and will intervene in issues of technical complexity or when issues of compliance are involved. When reviewed, completed work is evaluated for adherence to policy and to ensure that broad objectives are met. The primary duty will be the oversight of the Funds & Foundations. At over $1.4 billion in assets the Foundations constitute by far the largest component of the E&E Bureau’s portfolio. The incumbent must demonstrate the ability to maintain effective relationships with the CEOs and Boards of the Foundations, as well as the

Ambassadors in their respective countries.

Though the incumbent will have responsibility for broadly providing advice, expertise, and support to a range of Economic Growth activities as outlined below, an additional requirement is to support the design, procurement, implementation, and management of regional programs in economic growth areas. The Bureau has two primary economic growth projects, and the incumbent may be asked to take on a management role, including becoming COR/AOR certified. In addition, the Bureau is planning new program designs that require significant research of conditions in the region, coordination with all

Missions to seek input on design, and managing the procurement process. Familiarity with the USAID program and design cycle is an essential part of this role. Responsibilities: The following responsibilities reflect the typical duties expected of the incumbent; however, the work assignments will also be subject to workload and Economic Growth Division priorities.

Enterprise Fund and Foundation Management

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● Manage oversight of remaining Enterprise Funds and/or their legacy foundations, other investment funds and foundations, and the disposition of program income over the long-term.

● Manage the liquidation of the existing Enterprise Funds and retiring the relevant pro ject files of liquidated funds. Oversee close-out of previous grants as necessary.

● engaging the legacy foundations in a systematic way to address USG foreign policy priorities in the region and ensure compliance with the foundations’ grants and relevant laws, regulations and best practices governing foundation management.

● Brief the E&E Assistant Administrator and Deputy Assistant Administrators on the status of Funds & Foundations and maintain open lines of communication with the Boards and Directors of them.

● Draft required reports, talking points and briefers for USAID engagement with the Funds and

Foundations, and advance coordination with E&E leadership and these entities.

Program Design and Management

● Provide technical advice on finance, monetary and fiscal policy, banking and investment programs and general private sector development.

● As needed, serve in a management role for existing Bureau regional programs, including serving as COR/AOR.

● Lead the design, development, and procurement of new economic growth programs in the areas of trade, investment, and competitiveness.

● Provide technical advice and guidance, as well as mentoring and on-the-job training, to EG staff in managing regional activities and in assuming oversight responsibilities for the funds, foundations, and program income generated.

● Establish and maintain Contract Officer’s Representative (COR)/Agreement Officer’s

Representative (AOR) certification.

● Take the lead role in special initiatives related to economic growth as needed.

● Prepare briefings, talking points, portfolio reviews, and other reporting requirements for programs under management and design.

Guidelines

Pertinent sources of information consist of the EE Bureau’s authorizing and appropriating and legislative initiatives, Bureau-issued guidelines and information bulletins, and USAID Agency rules and regulations. The incumbent must exercise judgment in determining the application of current legislative provisions and executive policies to assigned responsibilities. The incumbent is expected to seek innovative approaches to problem resolution.

Supervisory Relationship

The position will take direction from and report to the Chief of E&E/TSO/EG, but the incumbent works independently with minimum direction and supervision. The need for quick response in high profile, complex, and often fluid situations require the incumbent to exercise discretion and good judgment and operate with certain levels of autonomy, responsibility and authority. Work is evaluated for effectiveness of results and compliance with prevailing policies, regulations, directives and objectives.

This position is a one-year personal services contract with options for four additional years. The incumbent will establish a work plan at the beginning of each month in consultation with the Division Chief that will guide the incumbent’s work schedule for that month.

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Period of performance

The initial appointment is for one year, with four additional option years. USAID reserves the right to terminate the employment contract before the end of the initial one-year contract, or during any of the two option years as Bureau needs dictate.

Physical Demands

Work is primarily performed in an office setting. The requirement for temporary duty assignments to consult with implementing partners may, however, expose the successful candidate to difficult working surroundings and security risks during the course of travel.

Work Environment

The incumbent will be based at USAID headquarters in Washington, DC. While in the post of assignment, work is generally performed in an office environment, the position may require travel to the Europe and Eurasia region, which may involve special safety and/or security precautions.

I. SELECTION CRITERIA

Applicants must possess the minimum qualifications for the position. Applicants who do not meet all the education and experience factors are considered NOT qualified for the position . Once an applicant has been identified as the selected individuals, then the applicant will begin at the salary level appropriate to the selected candidate’s qualifications and salary history.

Education

The applicant must have at least a master’s degree in business or finance from an accredited U.S. or internationally recognized institution.

Experience

This position requires a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience with a track record of programmatic accomplishment and professional achievement.

And

● U.S. Citizenship.

● Submission of a current resume, with complete contact information and references.

● Submission of a U.S. Government Optional Form (OF-612)

● Ability to obtain a SECRET level security clearance as provided by USAID within a 6 -month period.

EVALUATION

Minimum Qualifications

● An advanced degree in business or finance

● Demonstrated ability to obtain Contracting/Agreement Officer Representative (COR/AOR) certification

● A minimum of 10 years’ experience in design, development and management of foreign assistance programs.

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Evaluation Criteria

Advanced degree in business or finance. 5

Direct and relevant experience with technical areas of USAID Economic Growth programs including

Finance, Competitiveness, Trade and Investment, Workforce Development, and Business Enabling Environment

Hands on experience and knowledge of foreign assistance policies and procedures in procurement and the program cycle.

Extensive experience in foreign assistance program management including contract and grant management, negotiation, monitoring and evaluation and auditing.

Demonstrated experience in handling sensitive relationships with senior government, private sector and international officials in situations having implications for USG foreign policy.

Total Points 100

The most qualified candidates may be interviewed, and may be required to provide a writing sample. USAID will not pay for any expenses associated with the interviews. Professional references and academic credentials will be evaluated for applicants being considered for selection.

II. LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS FOR PSCS

Once the CO informs the successful Offeror about being selected for a contract award, the CO will provide the successful Offeror instructions about how to complete and submit the following forms.

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

1) USAID form AID 302-3 (To be submitted with application).

2) Medical History and Examination Form (Department of State Forms)**

3) Questionnaire for Sensitive Positions for National Security (SF-86), or **

4) Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions (SF-85)**

5) Finger Print Card (FD-258)**

** Forms 2 through 5 shall be completed only upon the advice of the Contracting Officer that an applicant is the successful candidate for the job.

III. BENEFITS/ALLOWANCES

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

A. 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

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B. ALLOWANCES:

Section numbers refer to rules from the Department of State Standardized Regulations (Government Civilians Foreign Areas):

(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)

IV. TAXES

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

BASIS OF RATING:

Offerors who meet the Education/Experience requirements and Selection Factors will be further evaluated based on scoring of the Qualifying Ranking Factors (QFR) responses.

NOTE: If the full security application package is not submitted within 30 days after the Office of Security determines eligibility, the offer may be rescinded. If a Secret security clearance is not obtained within nine months after offer acceptance, the offer may be rescinded.

NOTE: If the full medical clearance package is not submitted within two months after offer acceptance, the offer may be rescinded. If a Department of State medical clearance is not obtained within six months after offer, the offer may be rescinded.

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ATTACHMENTS

I. USAID REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND CONTRACT CLAUSES PERTAINING

TO PSCs

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

1. USAID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR), Appendix D, “Direct USAID Contracts with a U.S. Citizen or a U.S. Resident Alien for Personal Services Abroad,” including contract clause

“General Provisions,” available at https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1868/aidar_0.pdf .

ADS 309 – Personal Services Contracts can be found at:

https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1868/309.pdf

2. Contract Cover Page form AID 309-1 available at https://www.usaid.gov/forms.

3. Acquisition and Assistance Policy Directives/Contract Information Bulletins (AAPDs/CIBs) for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals available at http://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs.

4. AAPD 06-10 – PSC MEDICAL PAYMENT RESPONSIBILITY

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

5. AAPD 15-02 – Authorization of Family and Medical Leave for U.S. Personal

Services Contractors (USPSCs)

AAPD No. 15-02 is hereby incorporated as Attachment 2 to the solicitation.

6. AAPD 18-02 REVISED - Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) Services

AAPD No. 18-02 is hereby incorporated as Attachment 3 to the solicitation.

7. FAR 52.222-50 – COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS

FAR Clause 52.222-50 is hereby incorporated as Attachment 4 to the solicitation.

8. FAR 52.204-24 – Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video

Surveillance Services or Equipment (Aug 2019)

FAR Clause 52.204-24 is hereby incorporated as Attachment 5 to the solicitation.

9. FAR 52.204-25 – Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video

Surveillance Services or Equipment (Aug 2019)

FAR Clause 52.204-25 is hereby incorporated as Attachment 6 to the solicitation.

10. 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 .

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

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

DISQUALIFYING DISABILITY, MARITAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION,

AFFILIATION WITH AN EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION, OR OTHER NON-MERIT

FACTOR.

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ATTACHMENT 1

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 AAPD 06-10 PSC Medical Expense Payment Responsibility 6 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, Solicitation No.: 7200AA22R00105 Page 13 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, u p 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 AAPD 06-10 PSC Medical Expense Payment Responsibility 7 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).

[End of Provision]

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ATTACHMENT 2

GP 5. LEAVE AND HOLIDAYS (DEC 2017)

(Pursuant to class deviation #M/OAA-DEV-AIDAR-18-1c)

(a) Annual Leave

(1) The contractor is not entitled to annual leave if the period of performance of this contract is

90 days or less. If the contract period of performance is more than 90 days, the contractor shall earn annual leave as of the start date of the contract period of performance as specified in paragraph (a)(2) below.

(2) The contractor shall accrue annual leave based on the contractor’s time in service according to the following table:

Time in Service Annual Leave (AL) Accrual Calculation 0 to 3 years Four hours of leave for each two week period over 3, and up to 15 years Six hours of AL for each two week period

(including 10 hours AL for the final pay period of a calendar year) over 15 years Eight hours of AL for each two-week period

USAID will calculate the contractor’s time in service based on all the previous service performed by the contractor as a: 1) USAID PSC (i.e., the contractor has served under any

USAID personal services contracts of any duration covered by Sec. 636(a)(3) of the FAA or other statutory provision applicable to USAID); and/or 2) former U.S. Government (USG) direct-hire, under either civilian and/or military service.

(3)

(i) AL is provided under this contract for the purposes of affording necessary rest and recreation during the period of performance. The contractor, in consultation with the USAID

Mission or USAID/Washington, as appropriate, shall develop an AL schedule early in the contractor's period of performance, taking into consideration project requirements, employee preference, and other factors. All AL earned by the contractor must be used during the contractor’s period of performance. All AL earned by the contractor, but not taken by the end of the contract, will be forfeited. However, to prevent forfeiture of AL, the Contracting Officer may approve the contractor taking AL during the concluding weeks of the contractor's period of performance.

(4) Contracting Officer may grant the contractor advance AL in excess of the amount earned, but in no case may the Contracting Officer grant advance AL in excess of the amount earned in one year or over the life of the contract, whichever is less. The contractor agrees to reimburse USAID for any outstanding balance of advance AL provided during the contractor’s assignment under the contract.

(5) Applicants for PSC positions will provide evidence of their PSC and/or USG direct-hire service civilian and/or military experience, as applicable, on their signed and dated application form

Solicitation No.: 7200AA22R00105 Page 15 required under USAID policy. By signing the appropriate form, the applicant attests to the accuracy of the information provided. Any applicant providing incorrect information is subject to the penalty provisions in the form. If required to satisfy due diligence requirements on behalf of the Contracting Officer, the contractor may be required to furnish evidence that verifies length of service, e.g., SF 50, DD Form 214, and/or signed contracts.

(b) Sick Leave. The contractor may use sick leave on the same basis and for the same purposes as

USAID U.S. direct hire employees. Sick leave is earned at a rate not to exceed four (4) hours every two (2) weeks for a total of 13 work-days per year. Unused sick leave may be carried over under an extension or renewal of this contract with the same individual for the same work. Otherwise, sick leave will not be carried over from one post to another or from one contract to another. The contractor will not be compensated for unused sick leave upon completion of this contract.

(c) Home Leave.

(1)Home leave is leave earned for service abroad for use only in the U.S., its commonwealths, possessions and territories.

(2) A USPSC who has served at least two years overseas at the same USAID Mission, under the same contract, as defined in paragraph (c)(4) below, and has not taken more than 30 work days leave (annual, sick or LWOP) in the U.S. may be granted home leave in accordance with the following:

(i) if the USPSC returns to the same overseas post upon completion of home leave for an additional two (2) years under the same contract, the USPSC will receive home leave, to be taken at one time, for a period of 30 work days; or if the USPSC returns to the same overseas post upon completion of home leave for such shorter period of not less than one year, as approved in writing by the Mission Director prior to the USPSCs departure on home leave, the USPSC will receive home leave, to be taken at one time, for a period of

30 work days.

(2) if the USPSC is returning to a different USAID Mission under a USAID personal services contract immediately following completion of the USPSC's home leave, for an additional two years under contract, or for such shorter period of not less than one (1) year, as approved by the Mission Directors of the "losing" and "gaining" Missions, the contractor will receive home leave, to be taken at one time, for a period of not more than 20 work days. When the PSC is returning to a different USAID Mission, the former

Mission will pay for the home leave regardless of what country the PSC will be working in following the home leave;

(ii) if home leave eligibility is based on (c)(2)(ii) above, the USPSC must submit written verification to the losing Mission at the time home leave is requested that the USPSC has accepted a USAID personal services contract at another USAID Mission following completion of the home leave;

(iii) travel time by the most direct route is authorized in addition to the number of work days authorized for home leave;

(iv)home leave must be taken in the U.S., its commonwealths, possessions or territories, Solicitation No.: 7200AA22R00105 Page 16 and any days spent elsewhere will be charged to annual leave (AL.) If the PSC does not have accrued AL, the PSC will be placed on LWOP.

(v) if the PSC does not complete the additional service required under (c)(2)(i) or (ii) (that the Contracting Officer finds are other than for reasons beyond the PSC's control), the cost of home leave, travel and transportation and any other related costs must be repaid by the PSC to the Government.

(3) Notwithstanding the requirement in paragraph (c)(2) above, that the USPSC must have served two (2) years overseas under personal services contract with the same Mission to be eligible for home leave, the USPSC may be granted advance home leave subject to all of the following conditions:

(i) Granting of advanced home leave would in each case serve to advance the attainment of the objectives of this contract; and

(ii) The USPSC has served a minimum of 18 months in the Cooperating Country under this contract; and

(iii) The USPSC agrees to return to the Cooperating Country to serve out the remaining time necessary to meet two (2) years of service overseas, plus an additional two (2) years under the current contract or under a new contract for the same or similar services at the same Mission. If approved in advance by the Mission Director, the USPSC may return to serve out any remainder of the two (2) year requirement for service overseas, plus an additional period of not less than one (1) year under the current contract or under a new contract for the same or similar services at the same Mission.

(4) The period of service overseas required under paragraph (c)(2), or paragraph (c)(3) above, will include the actual days in orientation in the U.S. (less language training). The actual days overseas begin on the date of arrival in the cooperating country inclusive of authorized delays enroute. Allowable annual and sick leave taken while overseas, but not LWOP, shall be included in the required period of service overseas. An amount equal to the number of days of annual and sick leave taken in the U.S., its commonwealths, possessions or territories will be added to the required period of service overseas.

(5) Salary during the travel to and from the U.S., for home leave will be limited to the time required for travel by the most expeditious air route. Except for reasons beyond the USPSC's control as determined by the Contracting Officer, the USPSC must return to duty after home leave and complete the additional required service or be responsible for reimbursing USAID for payments made during home leave. Unused home leave is not reimbursable under this contract, nor can it be taken incrementally in separate time periods.

(6) Home leave must be taken at one time, and to the extent deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer, an USPSC in the U.S., on home leave may be authorized to spend not more than five (5) days in work status for consultation at USAID/Washington before returning to post. Consultation at locations other than USAID/Washington as well as any time in excess of five (5) days spent for consultation must be approved by the Mission Director or the Contracting Officer.

(d) Home Leave for Qualifying Posts (HLQP). USPSCs who ordinarily qualify for home leave and have completed a 12-month assignment at one of the USAID qualifying posts (currently Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan) are entitled to take ten (10) workdays of leave in addition to the

Solicitation No.: 7200AA22R00105 Page 17 home leave an USPSCs is normally entitled to under the contract in accordance with sub-paragraphs (c)(1) - (6) above. This additional home leave is provided pursuant to an amendment to the Foreign Service Act of 1980 signed by the President on June 15, 2006.

There is no requirement that an eligible USPSC take this additional leave; it is for optional use by the USPSC. If an eligible USPSC elects to take HLQP, the USPSC must take ten (10) workdays of home leave. If the USPSC is returning to the United States and not returning overseas to the same or different USAID Mission, HLQP will not apply.

This new home leave policy is also extended to qualifying Third-Country National PSCs

(TCNPSCs) who have an approved exception under AIDAR Appendix J, sec. 4(c)(2)(ii)(B), to apply specific provisions from AIDAR Appendix D, and whose contract includes this General Provision. However, TCNPSCs will be granted "country leave" vice home leave. The application, requirements, and restrictions will be the same as for USPSCs, but the time taken by a TCNPSC will be taken in the TCNPSC's home country or country of recruitment rather than in the United

States, its commonwealths and territories.

(e) Holidays and Excused Absences. The contractor shall be entitled to all holidays and or excused absences granted by the USAID to U.S. direct-hire employees.

(f) Military Leave. Military leave of not more than 15 calendar days in any calendar year may be granted to a contractor who is a reservist of the U.S. Armed Forces. The contractor must provide advance notice of the pending military leave to the Contracting Officer or the Mission Director as soon as known. A copy of any such notice must be part of the contract file.

(g) Leave Without Pay (LWOP). LWOP may be granted only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer or Mission Director, unless a USPSC is requesting for such leave for family and leave purposes under paragraph (i) below.

(h) Compensatory Time. Compensatory time leave may be granted only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer or Mission Director in rare instances when it has been determined absolutely essential and used under those guidelines which apply to USAID U.S. direct-hire employees.

(i) Family and Medical Leave (FML)

(1) USAID provides family and medical leave (FML) for eligible USPSCs working within the U.S., or any Territories or possession of the United States, in accordance with Title I of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, as amended, and as administered by the Department of

Labor under 29 CFR 825. USAID is also extending FML to eligible USPSCs working outside the U.S., or any Territories or possession of the U.S., in accordance with this paragraph (i) as a matter of policy discretion.

(2) FML only applies to USPSCs, not any other type of PSC.

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(3) To be eligible for FML, a USPSC must have been employed (i) for at least 12 months by USAID; and (ii) for at least 1,250 hours of service with USAID during the previous 12 -month period. The specific eligibility criteria and requirements are provided in USAID policy.

(4) In accordance with 29 CFR 825.200(a) and USAID policy, an eligible USPSC may take up to 12 workweeks of leave under FMLA, Title I, in any 12-month period for the following reasons:

(a) The care of the USPSC’s newborn child.

(b) The care of the USPSC’s newly placed adopted or foster care child.

(c) The care of the USPSC’s spouse, child or parent with a serious health condition.

(d) The USPSC’s own serious health condition.

(e) A qualifying exigency arising from the USPSC’s spouse, child or parent in active duty military status.

(f) Other qualifying exigencies as determined by the Department of Labor.

(5) In accordance with 29 CFR Part 825.207, the USPSC may take LWOP for FML purposes.

However, the USPSC may choose to substitute LWOP with accrued paid leave, including accrued annual or sick leave, or compensatory time earned under this contract. If the USPSC does not choose to substitute accrued paid leave, the CO, in consultation with the USPSC’s supervisor, may require the USPSC to substitute accrued paid leave for LWOP. The CO must verify the accuracy of the USPSC’s accrued paid leave request and obtain the required certifications for approval of FML in accordance with the stated USAID policy.

(6) FML is not authorized for any period beyond the completion date of this contract.

(7) When requesting FML, the USPSC must demonstrate eligibility to the USPSC’s supervisor by completing USAID’s FML request forms, including certifications and other supporting documents required by USAID policy.

(8) The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) Publication 1420 explains the FMLA’s provisions and provides information concerning procedures for filing complaints for violations of the Act.

(j) Leave Records. The contractor shall maintain current leave records for himself/herself and make them available, as requested by the Mission Director or the Contracting Officer.

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ATTACHMENT 3

Title 48 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Chapter 7

USAID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR)

APPENDIX D--DIRECT USAID CONTRACTS WITH A U.S. CITIZEN OR A U.S.

RESIDENT ALIEN FOR PERSONAL SERVICES ABROAD

GP 25. MEDICAL EVACUATION (MEDEVAC) SERVICES (DEC 2019)

(Pursuant to class deviation #M/OAA-DEV-AIDAR-20-3c)

A contractor who is required to relocate abroad and accompanying eligible family members; or a contractor on official travel status abroad on temporary duty or training, will be provided Medevac services through the Department of State, Bureau of Medical Services, similar to that provided to U.S. Government employees in 16 FAM 300 Medical Travel. Medevac costs that will be covered by USAID include travel and per diem, but do not include medical care costs.

To be eligible for Medevac services covered by the Department of State Medevac program, the contractor and accompanying eligible family members must obtain and maintain international health insurance coverage in accordance with the clause of the contract entitled, “Insurance.”

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ATTACHMENT 4

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (JAN 2019)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause -

Agent means any individual, including a director, an officer, an employee, or an independent contractor, authorized to act on behalf of the organization.

Coercion means -

(1) Threats of serious harm to or physical restraint against any person;

(2) Any scheme, plan, or pattern intended to cause a person to believe that failure to perform an act would result in serious harm to or physical restraint against any person; or

(3) The abuse or threatened abuse of the legal process.

Commercial sex act means any sex act on account of which anything of value is given to or received by any person.

Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item means

- Any item of supply (including construction material) that is –

A commercial item (as defined in paragraph (1) of the

(i) Sold in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace; and

(ii) Offered to the Government, under a contract or subcontract at any tier, without modification, in the same form in which it is sold in the commercial marketplace; and

Does not include bulk cargo, as defined in 46 U.S.C. 40102(4), such as agricultural products and petroleum products.

Debt bondage means the status or condition of a debtor arising from a pledge by the debtor of his or her personal services or of those of a person under his or her control as a security for debt, if the value of those services as reasonably assessed is not applied toward the liquidation of the debt or the length and nature of those services are not respectively limited and defined.

Employee means an employee of the Contractor directly engaged in the performance of work under the contract who has other than a minimal impact or involvement in contract performance.

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Forced Labor means knowingly providing or obtaining the labor or services of a person - By threats of serious harm to, or physical restraint against, that person or another person;

By means of any scheme, plan, or pattern intended to cause the person to believe that, if the person did not perform such labor or services, that person or another person would suffer serious harm or physical restraint; or

By means of the abuse or threatened abuse of law or the legal process.

Involuntary servitude includes a condition of servitude induced by means of -

Any scheme, plan, or pattern intended to cause a person to believe that, if the person did not enter into or continue in such conditions, that person or…