USPSC GS-15 Iraq Supervisory EXO Solicitation (1) kts.pdf

SOLICITATION NUMBER: 72026725R00001

ISSUANCE DATE: January 21, 2025

CLOSING DATE AND TIME: February 4, 2025, 5:00PM Baghdad Local Time

SUBJECT: Solicitation for U.S. Personal Services Contractor (USPSC) Supervisory Executive Officer (Offshore USPSC)

Dear Prospective Offerors:

The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking offers from qualified persons to provide personal services under contract as described in this solicitation.

Offers must be in accordance with this solicitation. Incomplete or unsigned offers will not be considered. Offerors should retain copies of all offer materials for their records.

USAID will evaluate all offerors based on the stated evaluation criteria. USAID encourages all individuals, including those from disadvantaged and underrepresented groups, to respond to the solicitation.

This solicitation in no way obligates USAID to award a PSC contract, nor does it commit USAID to pay any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of an offer.

Any questions must be directed in writing to the Point of Contact specified in this solicitation.

Sincerely, Signature

Kevin Sarsok Contracting Officer

This document is brought to you by M/OAA/ACTS to support USAID’s A&A workforce.

72026725R00001

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. SOLICITATION NO: 72026725R00001

2. ISSUANCE DATE: January 21, 2025

3. CLOSING DATE AND TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS: February 4, 2025, 5:00PM Baghdad Local Time

4. POINT OF CONTACT: e-mail: iraqrecruitment@usaid.gov

5. POSITION TITLE: Supervisory Executive Officer (Offshore USPSC)

6. MARKET VALUE: The position is classified at the FS-01 level on the Foreign Service

Overseas Salary Schedule. The 2025 annual salary range, including overseas comparability pay, is $153,438 - $195,200. Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value. Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value, and will include the locality comparability rate associated with the pay schedule of the position. Payment of salary over and above the top of the pay range is not negotiable.

If the CO determines the offeror meets the definition for a Resident Hire USPSC under USAID’s regulation, no locality comparability rate will apply.

7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Executive Office, USAID/Iraq in Baghdad, Iraq with possible travel to Erbil. A USPSC may be authorized to telework or remote work only from a location within the country of performance, and only in accordance with USAID policy.

8. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The base period will be one (1) year, estimated to start on 06/01/2025. Based on Agency need, satisfactory performance, and availability of funds, the Contracting Officer may exercise additional option periods not to exceed five years total for the dates estimated as follows:.

Base Period: 06/01/2025 - 05/31/2026 Option Period 1: 06/01/2026 - 05/31/2027 Option Period 2: 06/01/2027 - 05/31/2028 Option Period 3: 06/01/2028 - 05/31/2029 Option Period 4: 06/01/2029 - 05/31/2030

This is a full-time position with a 40-hour workweek, Sunday through Thursday.

9. ELIGIBLE OFFERORS: U.S. citizens only.

10. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: Secret clearance.

USAID will provide details regarding this requirement. If such clearance is not obtained within a reasonable time or negative suitability issues are involved, any offer made may be rescinded.

11. STATEMENT OF DUTIES

A. Basic Function of the Contract

USAID/Iraq manages an active $1 billion portfolio and anticipates programming over $450 million in democracy, governance, economic growth, climate adaptation, and stabilization over the next five years. USAID/Iraq's Supervisory Executive Officer (S/EXO) oversees the key management structures and administrative processes that are necessary to achieve the Mission's programming objectives. Reporting directly to the Mission Director or his/her designee, the S/EXO is a member of the Mission’s senior management team and serves as the principal advisor to Mission management and staff with full responsibility for providing leadership, guidance, advice, professional expertise and knowledge, and staff support in the administrative management functional areas. In this capacity s/he is tasked with developing innovative methods for providing improved administrative and logistical support services in this complex operational environment. S/he is responsible for administering an annual operating expense budget of $12M, supervising the Executive Office staff of two USPSCs and 10 FSNs, and mentoring in a manner that supports knowledge transfer to these staff members.

Baghdad is a 35 percent danger pay post with a post allowance of 30 percent with three rest and recuperation periods. The Baghdad Embassy Compound, where the contractor lives and works, includes indoor and outdoor swimming pools, basketball courts, tennis courts, a coffee shop, convenience stores, multiple gyms, and a variety of sports and hobby groups to join. Boasting a dry climate, and a dynamic, rich culture, Iraq is a deeply compelling country with talented FSNs who know how to navigate the challenging development and security context while eager to professionally develop through robust partnerships with their U.S.

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B. Major Duties and Responsibilities to be Performed

Under the direct supervision of the Mission Director or his/her designee, the Supervisory Executive Officer will perform the following duties:

General Administrative Direction

● Advise the Mission Director and Mission Senior Management on internal Mission administrative matters requiring their action or attention; and interact with senior Mission and Post management personnel to implement policies and procedures governing Mission operations.

● Plan, direct, and administer the management functions of the Mission including managing the largest support office in the Mission and supervising a staff of two USPSCs and 10 FSNs in a manner that ensures EXO activities are carried out in a timely and efficient manner.

● Develop, interpret, and ensure implementation of clearly-written administrative management policies, regulations, and procedures in support of effective program implementation.

● Formulate, interpret, and communicate long-range principles, policies, and objectives for administrative services programs. Serve as the key communicator of new administrative policies and procedures.

● Participate in project planning and review to evaluate administrative support implications, feasibility, projected costs, and drafting or advising on appropriate administrative support budgets.

● Identify and implement productivity-enhancing delivery systems.

● Recommend coursework or provide mentoring in a manner that supports knowledge transfer to local FSN staff.

● Conduct and analyze periodic customer satisfaction surveys.

Human Resources Management

● Advise and support Mission Management on the full range of personnel matters; and oversee compliance with HR procedures, processes, and deadlines.

● Prepare workforce planning scenarios based on various budgets; evaluate the Mission’s organization and staffing, recommend and develop organizational structures and staffing strategies to ensure maximum efficient use of human resources to meet the program and operational requirements of the Mission.

● Ensure successful implementation of large-scale administrative, human resources, and organizational changes.

● Manage the HR unit, including the National Security Decision Directives-38 (NSDD-38) process, recruitment, performance management, awards, the foreign service assignment process, diplomat titles, position classification, training and staff development opportunities, and HR and overseas benefits and allowances policy interpretation.

● Oversee position classification, recruitment, selection, and hiring.

● Ensure accurate personnel data is input into HR automated systems and is reflected in Washington Staffing Patterns and reports.

● Develop and implement personnel management procedures.

● Plan and conduct orientation for new USAID staff; assure proper check-in and check-out processing and clearances.

● Counsel employees on a wide range of subjects, including allowances, education, housing, medical support, career development, performance planning, substance abuse, onward assignments, and professional relations.

Budgetary, Financial, and Procurement

● Solicit acquisition projections and justification, including personal services contracts and associated costs.

● Collaborate with the Mission's Financial Management, Program and Technical Offices to analyze mission management requirements and formulate the annual Operating Expense (OE) and administrative program support budget requirements.

● Present budget for Mission Management approval.

● Direct the administration of these budgets (Mission's OE budget is currently $12M annually), oversee procurement acquisition, and ensure prompt and legal obligation of funds.

● Execute operating expense contracts, purchase orders, and Personal Service Contracts (PSCs), including those for Cooperating Country Nationals (CCNs), USPSCs, and Third Country Nationals (TCN), both long and short-term, local-hire and off-shore and both OE-funded and project-funded in compliance with applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Agency acquisition regulations and policies to ensure adequate competition, separation of duties, and prompt and legal obligation of funds. This position requires a Contract Warrant.

● Provide administrative approval of vouchers.

● Monitor OE-funded obligations for responsible liquidation and compliance with the forward funding policy.

● Ensure administrative closeout of awards and de-obligation of any residual balances.

● Serve as Alternate Contracting Officer Representative for a manpower contract

(currently Vistant). This position requires FAC-COR Level II.

Travel Management

● Oversee travel management functions - preparation, approval, and issuance of Travel Authorization in accordance with policy and regulations, ensuring that all legal and regulatory requirements are met.

● Develop processes and procedures to effectively and efficiently manage Mission travel needs.

● Interpret Federal Travel Regulations, Mission travel policies and other travel regulations; provide guidance to the traveler and mission management on travel rules and regulations.

● Conduct limited training on travel-related topics to all staff.

● Coordinate travel activities with the Regional Support Unit (RSU) based in Amman, Jordan.

● Coordinate arrivals and departures of off-shore Mission staff.

Information Technology

● Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Mission Information Technology (IT) management systems, including compliance with policies, guidance, and direction provided by M/CIO; manage IT requirements, budget and enterprise architecture.

● Serve as the Mission’s Information System Security Officer (ISSO) overseeing USAID’s information technology implementation and enhancement, and USAID staff access to the State Department unclassified OpenNet system.

● Explore and develop opportunities for enhanced technology usages; expand technical expertise of all staff for improved productivity.

Safety and Security Programs

● Serve as the Mission's Unit Security Officer, and in close coordination with the Embassy Regional Security Officer (RSO) and USAID Office of Security (M/SEC), administer the mission security program.

● Ensure compliance with security, health, and safety programs and procedures applicable to USAID personnel and facilities.

● Develop and oversee emergency notification systems and office and residential evacuation equipment and procedures.

● Identify management vulnerabilities in Mission operations and provide hands-on support in correcting deficiencies.

● Supervise the Partner Liaison Security Officer (PLSO) and as appropriate, provide implementing partners with advice and guidance to help them operate effectively in the host country, including ensuring implementing partners are updated on security guidance issued by the Embassy's RSO and PSLO.

● Maintain an emergency notification system covering all US and local national employees, TDYers, visitors, and contractor staff.

● Oversee accountability activities for USAID staff.

● Conduct safety training for employees periodically.

Interagency Administrative Support Services (ICASS) and Additional Services

● Provide oversight of the ICASS program by working closely with service providers in the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad and Erbil and other Agency management personnel to ensure efficient implementation of shared services and Mission requirements are being met in a timely manner and in conformance with support agreements.

● Represent USAID on Post Boards and Committees as required, including the Joint Country Awards Committee Program, ICASS Working Group, ICASS Budget Committee, Post Employment, and Housing Board.

● Manage the real property program, including vehicle, office and facilities maintenance in collaboration with the ICASS service provider. Develop standards for replacing, issuing, using and controlling USG property.

● Plan office space to support Mission staffing and new positions.

● Manage the Mission's Communications and Records operations. Establish and maintain a Mission directives system (Mission reports, Mission Orders, Notices, correspondence, memorandum) to supplement ADS policies and procedures to address unique post-specific requirements, such as, recruitments, selections, and effective and efficient procurement/contracting.

● Coordinating with legal and financial offices regarding implementation of the USAID ethics program, related training, and Office of Government Ethics (OGE) 450 and OGE 278 submissions.

C. Supervisory Relationship

The USPSC Supervisory Executive Officer will work under the general supervision of the Mission Director or his/her designee.

D. Supervisory Controls

The Supervisory Executive Officer is expected to work with a high degree of independence, and be considered an expert, consulted by specialists and senior managers.

S/he must be able to establish priorities, set, adhere, and engender compliance from other staff on deadlines, and perform responsibilities and duties with minimal guidance. The need for quick responses in high profile, complex and often fluid situations require the

Supervisory Executive Officer to exercise discretion and good judgment and operate with high levels of autonomy, responsibility, and authority to resolve problems and conflicts, meet deadlines, and decide on a specific approach to be taken. Work is evaluated for effectiveness of results and compliance with prevailing policies, regulations, directives, and objectives.

12. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is generally sedentary and poses few physical demands. During site visits and while living on the Baghdad Embassy Compound, there will be some additional physical exertion including long periods of standing, walking over rough terrain, wearing personal protection equipment. The work requested does not involve undue physical demands.

II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

a. Education: A Bachelor’s degree, preferably in public administration, business administration/management, or a related area.

b. Work Experience: At least ten years of relevant professional experience, five of which must have been in an overseas setting. Relevant experience is defined as some combination of administrative and logistics; performance-based management and budgeting; and strategic planning.

A. Other Requirements: The incumbent must also:

• Be able to obtain a Secret level security clearance.

• Be able to obtain a Department of State medical clearance.

• Be willing to travel to work sites and other offices as/when requested.

III. EVALUATION AND SELECTION FACTORS

The Government may award a contract without discussions with offerors in accordance with FAR 52.215-1. The CO reserves the right at any point in the evaluation process to establish a competitive range of offerors with whom negotiations will be conducted pursuant to FAR 15.306(c). In accordance with FAR 52.215-1, if the CO determines that the number of offers that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the CO may limit the number of offerors in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated offers. The FAR provisions referenced above are available at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far.

The technical evaluation committee may conduct reference checks, including references from individuals who have not been specifically identified by the offeror, and may do so before or after a candidate is interviewed.

A. Selection Process https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

After the closing date for receipt of applications, a committee will be convened to review applications and evaluate them in accordance with the evaluation criteria. Applications from candidates who do not meet the minimum qualifications required for the position will not be scored. As part of the selection process, final candidates may be interviewed either in person or by telephone at USAID’s discretion. Reference checks will be made only for applicants considered as finalists. Reference checks may be conducted with individuals not provided by the offeror.

If an applicant does not wish USAID to contact a current employer for a reference check, this should be stated in the applicant’s cover letter, and USAID will delay such reference check pending communication with the applicant.

Only finalists will be contacted by USAID with respect to their applications.

The final selected candidates must obtain security and medical clearances within a reasonable period of time (USAID will provide details regarding these clearances to the selected candidates). A substantial delay in obtaining either required clearance may result in withdrawal of the tentative offer.

B. Selection Criteria/Evaluation Factors

Applicants will be evaluated against the following criteria:

Knowledge: (30 points) Demonstrated experience working and communicating with the U.S. Embassies, other international organizations providing transition or development assistance programming overseas, and/or foreign governments to ensure an organization’s operational/administrative management systems and procedures. Demonstrated knowledge of basic principles of management in an overseas context.

Skills and Abilities: (30 points) Demonstrated ability to manage operations in difficult overseas environments, to ensure that offices are well supported in human resources, security, procurement, records management, information technology, motor pool, housing, property management, and all other necessary functions. Demonstrated ability to work within a team, as well as to operate independently and with self-sufficiency in complex situations. Demonstrated communications, writing, analytical and social/interpersonal skills, including the ability to obtain, evaluate, and interpret reports, and to effectively communicate USAID’s mission and policies to others, as required. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with key partners, stakeholders, host government officials, USG implementing partners, and representatives from other USG organizations.

Interview: (20 points)

References: (20 points)

Maximum Points – 100 points

IV. SUBMITTING AN OFFER

1. Eligible offerors are required to complete and submit the offer form AID 309-2, “Offeror

Information for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals,” available at http://www.usaid.gov/forms.

2. Per PEB 24-01, “Personal Services Contractors (PSC) Practices Related to Preventing and Addressing Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace”:

USAID’S ZERO TOLERANCE FOR SEXUAL MISCONDUCT

USAID has a zero-tolerance policy for sexual misconduct with the goal of fostering a respectful, safe, healthy and inclusive work environment. USAID maintains policies and procedures to establish a workplace free of sexual misconduct as described in Agency policy at ADS Chapter 113, Preventing and Addressing Sexual Misconduct.

By acceptance of the contract, the contractor acknowledges having read, and agrees to abide by, the Agency’s ADS 113 policies and procedures.

SELF CERTIFICATION

Offerors must sign a Sexual Misconduct Self-Certification form [see hyperlink] related to sexual misconduct when submitting the offer. The signed form will be filed in the award file. If the offeror fails to submit a signed-certification, the offeror will be determined to be non-compliant to submission requirements and will not be considered for award.

● For the Apparently Successful Offeror:

○ If Self-Certification response is “Yes”: In consultation with the Resident Legal Advisor (RLO) or General Counsel Acquisition and Assistance (GC/AA), the CO will request further details from the offeror.

○ Event of False Certification: If the certification provided is found to be false, the offeror may be eliminated from consideration for the award. If the contract has been awarded, the false certification may be grounds for termination of the contract. The action may be punishable to the full extent of the law.

USE OF THE AGENCY’S MISCONDUCT PORTAL AND INQUIRIES MADE

TO PREVIOUS COs FOR APPARENTLY SUCCESSFUL OFFEROR The Office of Employee and Labor Relations (ELR) operates USAID’s Misconduct Reporting Portal. Prior to award, the CO will email ELR at HCTM.ELR@usaid.gov to identify whether Agency records include any prior disciplinary action related to sexual misconduct taken against the apparently successful offeror.

If the apparently successful offeror has previously held a Personal Services Contract at USAID, the CO will attempt to contact the previous administrating CO to inquire about previous disciplinary actions related to sexual misconduct against the apparently successful offeror.

NEW ENTRANT ORIENTATION (NEO)

For PSCs onboarded in Washington, the contractor must complete the information http://www.usaid.gov/forms https://www.usaid.gov/ads/policy/100/113 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SoLv-MWLAh_LjzScO5mqm965DdTqE3lCPpIZVPis0JQ/edit?tab=t.0 mailto:HCTM.ELR@usaid.gov session on USAID’s zero tolerance policy for sexual misconduct as part of NEO. The CO will include documentation in the award file that the contractor has completed NEO and has been made aware of USAID’s zero tolerance policy for sexual misconduct.

For PSCs onboarded overseas, including CCNPSCs and TCNPSCs, the PSC must complete an online module related to USAID’s zero tolerance policy for sexual misconduct as administered by their cognizant CO as part of their onboarding process.

The CO will include documentation in the award file that the PSC has completed the online module and has been made aware of USAID’s zero tolerance policy for sexual misconduct.

3. Offers must be submitted to the Point of Contact, and received by the Closing Date and Time, as specified in Section I.

4. Offeror submissions must clearly reference the Solicitation number on all offeror submitted documents.

Applications should include the following, with the applicant’s name clearly marked on every page:

a. Cover letter (no more than one page);

b. Most current curriculum vitae (CV) or resume;

c. Supplemental documentation, addressing each of the

Evaluation Factors on a separate sheet, describing specifically and accurately what experience, training, education and/or awards or recognition the applicant has received relevant to each evaluation factor described above. Responses are limited to 300 words per factor;

d. Salary history for the prior three years captured in a Contractor Employee Biographical Data Sheet (AID 1420-17 form available at https://www.usaid.gov/forms/aid-1420-17);

e. Contact information (telephone numbers and email addresses) for at least three references with knowledge of the applicant's prior work skills. Please be advised that references may be obtained independently from other sources in addition to the ones provided by an applicant; and,

f. Sexual Misconduct Self-Certification form

Incomplete/un-signed offers will not be considered.

Offers must be received by the closing date and time specified in Section I, item 3, and submitted to the Point of Contact in Section I, item 4. Late, incomplete or unsigned applications will NOT be considered. Offers must be received by the closing date and time specified in Section I, item 3, and submitted to the Point of Contact in Section I.

Offeror submissions must clearly reference the Solicitation number on https://www.usaid.gov/forms/aid-1420-17 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SoLv-MWLAh_LjzScO5mqm965DdTqE3lCPpIZVPis0JQ/edit?tab=t.0 all offeror-submitted documents.

To ensure consideration of offers for the intended position, Offerors must prominently reference the Solicitation number in the offer submission. The attachment to e-mail must be in Word format (.doc) or Adobe Acrobat format (.pdf). The attachment should be formatted with a 10MB limit per email.

Submissions in zip or other compressed formats will be rejected. The U.S. Government will not be responsible for incomplete/corrupted or missing information in electronic submission.

Applicants are responsible for ensuring the quality and completeness of electronic files attached to the e-mail.

V. LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS PRIOR TO AWARD

The CO will provide instructions about how to complete and submit the necessary forms after an offeror is selected for the contract award.

VI. BENEFITS AND ALLOWANCES

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

1. BENEFITS:

(a) Employer's FICA Contribution

(b) Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance

(c) Pay Comparability Adjustment (except for a Resident Hire USPSCs)

(d) Performance Based Increases (pending a satisfactory performance evaluation)

(e) Eligibility for Worker's Compensation

(f) Leave and Holidays

(g) Premium compensation - if or when explicitly approved in advance by USAID

2. ALLOWANCES:

Section numbers refer to rules from the Department of State Standardized Regulations (Government Civilians Foreign Areas), available at https://aoprals.state.gov/content.asp?content_id=282&menu_id=101

(a) Temporary Quarter Subsistence Allowance (Section 120)

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

(c) Post Allowance (Section 220)

(d) Separate Maintenance Allowance (Section 260)

(e) Education Allowance (Section 270)

(f) Education Travel (Section 280)

(g) Post Differential (Chapter 500)

(h) Payments during Evacuation/Authorized Departure (Section 600) http://aoprals.state.gov/content.asp?content_id=231&menu_id=92 http://aoprals.state.gov/content.asp?content_id=231&menu_id=92 https://aoprals.state.gov/content.asp?content_id=282&menu_id=101

VII. TAXES

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

VIII. USAID REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND CONTRACT CLAUSES PERTAINING

TO PSCs

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

1. USAID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR), Appendix D, “Direct USAID Contracts with a U.S. Citizen or a U.S. Resident Alien for Personal Services Abroad,” including contract clause “General Provisions,” available at https://www.usaid.gov/ads/policy/300/aidar

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

Pricing by line item is to be determined upon contract award as described below:

LINE ITEMS

ITEM

NO

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(DESCRIPTION)

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT

PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

0001 Base Period - Compensation, Fringe Benefits and Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

- Award Type: Cost

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

- Accounting Info: [USAID/Iraq funding]

1 LOT $

_TBD__

$_TBD at Award after negotiation s with

Contractor

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

- Award Type: Cost

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

- Accounting Info: [USAID/Iraq funding]

1 LOT $

_TBD__

$_TBD at Award after negotiation s with

Contractor

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

1 LOT $

_TBD__

$_TBD at Award after https://www.usaid.gov/ads/policy/300/aidar https://www.usaid.gov/forms

- Award Type: Cost

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

- Accounting Info: [USAID/Iraq funding] negotiation s with

Contractor

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

- Award Type: Cost

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

- Accounting Info: [USAID/Iraq funding]

1 LOT $

_TBD__

$_TBD at Award after negotiation s with

Contractor

4001 Option Period 4 – Compensation, Fringe Benefits and Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

- Award Type: Cost

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

- Accounting Info: [USAID/Iraq funding]

1 LOT $

_TBD__

$_TBD at Award after negotiation s with

Contractor

3. Acquisition and Assistance Policy Directives/Contract Information Bulletins

(AAPDs/CIBs) for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals available at http://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs.

4. Ethical Conduct. By the acceptance of a USAID personal services contract as an individual, the contractor will be acknowledging receipt of the “Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch,” available from the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, in accordance with General Provision 2 and 5 CFR 2635. See https://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/resources_standards-of-conduct.

5. PSC Ombudsman

The PSC Ombudsman serves as a resource for any Personal Services Contractor who has entered into a contract with the United States Agency for International Development and is available to provide clarity on their specific contract with the agency. Please visit our page for additional information:

https://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/personal-service-contracts-ombudsman

The PSC Ombudsman may be contacted via: PSCOmbudsman@usaid.gov.

6. FAR Provisions Incorporated by Reference http://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs https://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/resources_standards-of-conduct https://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/personal-service-contracts-ombudsman

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