USPSC Solicitation 7200AA23R00006 - Public Health Advisor_FE.pdf

U.S. Agency for International Development 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20523 www.usaid.gov

SOLICITATION NUMBER: 7200AA23R00006

ISSUANCE DATE: January 12, 2023

DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS: January 26, 2023 CLOSING DATE AND TIME: February 11, 2023 4:00 PM EST

SUBJECT: Solicitation for U.S. Personal Services Contractor (USPSC) – Public Health Advisor

Dear Prospective Offerors:

The United States Government (USG), represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) the Bureau for Europe and Eurasia’s (E&E) is seeking offers from qualified U.S. citizens to provide personal service as a Public Health Advisor under a United States Personal Services Contract (USPSC), as described in the 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. In order to be considered for evaluation, 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.

(e) Citizenship. Specifically indicate your Citizenship (You must be U.S Citizen to be considered).

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.

3. Supplemental Written Response specifically addressing the two questions posed (see Section

III, Part II).

http://www.usaid.gov/forms/

Solicitation No.: 7200AA23R00006

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 Joseph Tembo jtembo@usaid.gov with a copy to tbonner@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.

USAID will evaluate all offerors based on the stated evaluation criteria. USAID encourages all individuals, including those from disadvantaged and under-represented groups, to respond to the solicitation. This solicitation in no way obligates USAID to award a PSC contract, nor does it commit USAID to pay any cost incurred in the preparation and submission of the offer.

Any questions must be directed in writing to the Point of Contact specified in Attachment 1 no later than the time shown on this cover page.

Sincerely, Trenae Bonner-Watson Contracting Officer

M/OAA/RM/AEM

mailto:jtembo@usaid.gov mailto:tbonner@usaid.gov

ATTACHMENT 1

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. SOLICITATION NO.:

7200AA23R00006

2. ISSUANCE DATE

January 12, 2023

3. CLOSING DATE AND TIME FOR

RECEIPT OF OFFERS:

February 13, 2023, 04:00 PM EST

4. POINT OF CONTACT:

Joseph Tembo; Email: jtembo@usaid.gov Copy Trenae Bonner-Watson; Email:

tbonner@usaid.gov

5. POSITION TITLE: Public Health Advisor

6. MARKET VALUE: This position has been designated at the GS-13 equivalent level; Washington, D.C. locality pay ($112,015 - $145,617).

Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value and will include Locality Pay for domestic USPSCs based on the location of the Official USAID Worksite, or the approved alternative worksite if approved for remote work. Salaries over and above the pay range will not be entertained or negotiated.

Offerors who live outside the Washington, D.C.

area will be considered for employment, but no relocation expenses will be reimbursed.

7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

8. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

USAID/Washington

This position has been designated as suitable for Telework, subject to meeting the telework policy requirements (see ADS 309man). The contractor will be authorized to perform the services under this contract from the official USAID worksite where the contractor will perform services on-site for a certain number of days per pay period and perform the remaining days at an alternative worksite (the contractor’s residence).

“The base period will be (1) one year, estimated to start on [TBD]. Based on Agency need, the Contracting Officer may exercise (an) mailto:jtembo@usaid.gov mailto:acarter@usaid.gov additional (4) four option period(s) estimated as follows:”

Base Period: TBD Option Period 1: TBD Option Period 2: TBD Option Period 3: TBD Option Period 4: TBD

9. ELIGIBLE OFFERORS:

United States Citizens

10. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED:

11. STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Secret

A. INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND

The Public Health Advisor serves as an advisor to the Bureau for Europe and Eurasia (E&E) on policy, programs, and issues pertaining to health systems, COVID-19, tuberculosis (TB), Immunization, and/or other health challenges faced in the E&E region. The Advisor is part of the Health Team that sits in the Technical Support Office (TSO) and reports to the Senior Health Advisor. The Regional Health Advisor is a source of technical advice to the Bureau and its field missions on health strategies and programs and is responsible for managing region-wide health programs in accordance with Bureau, Agency and State Department priorities and objectives. S/he represents the Bureau within the U.S. Government, as well as with external stakeholders, and provides public health expert advice and guidance, particularly on issues related to the impacts of the Russian re-invasion of Ukraine and recovery and reconstruction assistance.

The functions of the Bureau and Office are described in the USAID Automated Directives System (ADS) 101, Organization.

B. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent will be responsible for providing technical leadership and advice to Agency and interagency leadership, support to Missions, and management and oversight of regional health programs in both presence and non-presence countries. This position will support the Bureau’s efforts to support the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, serve as a technical advisor on TB, HIV, and other communicable diseases in the region, and support initiatives to strengthen health systems and improve health security.

The incumbent will be expected to perform the following tasks in significant collaboration with Washington based staff, but with minimal day-to-day supervision.

C. SPECIFIC DUTIES

1. Geographic Area or Region-Wide Technical Resource (60%)

• Serves as a technical resource and advisor to the E&E Bureau and E&E Missions on health policy, programs, and issues, with a primary focus on health systems and security, COVID-19, and TB, and impacts of the Russian re-invasion of Ukraine on national and regional health networks. As needed, serves as a technical resource and advisor for other health areas affecting the region, such as HIV/AIDS, maternal and child health, immunizations and family planning. Provides expert technical leadership and guidance in determining both E&E regional and country-specific development objectives in health, based on host country needs and U.S. foreign policy priorities. Assists the E&E Missions in strategic planning, program design, implementation and evaluation. Monitors country progress in meeting stated health program objectives. Provides direct technical assistance to E&E Mission Health Teams and coordinates training activities to promote enhanced technical knowledge of health sector staff in the region.

• Participates in USAID/Washington reviews of Mission program and project proposals, as well as of annual Operational Plans (OPs) and Performance Plans and Reports (PPRs).

Participates in Agency and Department of State planning and budget processes, communicating the funding needs and program implications of budget decisions for E&E country health programs.

• Monitors current events and advises the E&E Bureau, the Global Health Bureau, Missions and the Department of State on key issues and/or constraints to program development or implementation. Reviews the research literature, undertakes background studies or analyses, and coordinates dialogue for the purpose of identifying appropriate solutions to health sector challenges in the region. Monitors and analyzes regional epidemiological trends and issues and applies this analysis to the planning and implementation of E&E regional and non-presence programs.

• Represents Bureau interests on matters related to the health sector at Bureau, intra-agency, interagency and external forums, including at professional conferences and meetings. Acts as a liaison between the Bureau for Global Health and the Bureau for Europe and Eurasia. Contributes public health expertise and participates in technical working groups and task forces.

• Coordinates and establishes effective partnerships with other USG agencies, bilateral and multilateral donors, and civil society actors involved with health activities in the region.

Enhances and coordinates effective working relationships across sectoral lines, identifying important areas of interaction and impact and ensuring that programs are managed to gain the greatest possible benefit from such interactions. Promotes efforts in the region to strengthen coordination and leveraging of COVAX/GAVI, USAID TB funds with the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), Global Fund grants, and other donor support.

• Responds to information requests, Congressional inquiries, and other briefing requests as required for both country and regional E&E health programs. Prepares reports, articles, presentations and other materials to communicate program results and priorities.

2. Project/Activity Management (40%)

• Manages the E&E Bureau’s regional health programs, including COVID-19 and TB programs. The incumbent will be responsible for designing and managing activities in other health areas in the event of future funding. The incumbent will also provide technical leadership and guidance on the implementation of these projects/activities. This includes monitoring implementing partner performance and evaluates project/activity results. Prepares required programming and budgeting documentation, such as the Operational Plans (OPs) and Performance Plans and Reports (PPRs), and participates in annual Bureau portfolio reviews.

• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with implementing partners and coordinates closely with E&E Missions to ensure the success of regional programs.

Coordinates E&E regional program activities with programming supported by other USG partners and donors in the region.

• Determines resource requirements for regional health activities and recommends resource allocations based on identified priorities and needs. Leads the design and development of new regional health programs/activities, as appropriate, to respond to health challenges in the region.

D. SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIP

The position will receive direction from and report to the Program Office Director (E&E/PO).

The incumbent is still expected to work independently and proactively in carrying out his or her responsibilities. Under the general guidance of the supervisor, the incumbent independently plans, designs and carries out information initiatives for targeted and general audiences;

develops an E&E Public Health strategy; analyses legislative information and processes;

develops databases related to unsolicited proposals and other relevant topics; and takes initiative to carry out other duties as described above.

E. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

Supervisor sets overall objectives. Employee and supervisor together develop deadlines, projects and work to be done. Employee independently plans, designs and carries out project studies, and programs.

F. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is generally sedentary and does not pose undue physical demands.

II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

1. General: Must be a U.S. citizen and must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Government “SECRET” security clearance.

2. Education: Minimum of master’s degree in public health, or a related field.

3. Prior Work Experience: An Applicant must have at least seven (7) years of experience managing and implementing public health programs. The Applicant:

• Work experience should include health policy and health systems, global health security, and/or infectious diseases including COVID-19 and TB.

• Must demonstrate experience working as a technical resource/ advisor on other health areas affecting the E&E region, such as HIV/AIDS, maternal and child health, immunizations and family planning.

• Must also demonstrate experience writing a variety of materials including policy briefs, technical guidance, project reports, etc.

• Experience and adaptability working in diverse teams, managing multiple deadlines, and various work streams.

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.

After the closing date for receipt of applications, a committee will be convened to review applications (of qualified offerors) and evaluate them in accordance with the evaluation factors.

Applicants who do not meet the required selection factors will not be evaluated.

SELECTION FACTORS:

Only Applicants who meet the minimum requirements selection factors below, will be evaluated.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen;

• Must meet the education requirement and have a minimum of 7 years relevant work experience;

• Must submit a complete resume. See cover page for resume requirements. Experience that cannot be quantified will not be counted towards meeting the solicitation requirements;

• Must submit Supplemental Written Response specifically addressing the Written Response Evaluation Factors from Section III Part II;

• Must provide verifiable academic credentials.

• Must not appear as an excluded party in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).

• Must eligibility and able to obtain a SECRET level security clearance (NOTE: Dual citizens may be asked to renounce second-country citizenship). Security clearance will only be initiated for the selected Applicant.

NOTE: If a full security investigation package is not submitted by the selected candidate within 30 days after it is requested, the offer may be rescinded. USAID will initiate the security clearance process once the successful candidate provides all the required information. If after USAID initiates the security clearance request, and the successful Applicant is not able to obtain clearance within four (4) months, the offer may be rescinded.

EVALUATION FACTORS:

The Evaluation Factors are split into four parts and assigned the following points:

• Part I Resume-based section (40 points)

• Part II Written response (30 points) https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

• Part III Interview (30 points)

• Part IV References (No points assigned, will be either Pass or Fail)

PART I: RESUME-BASED EVALUATION FACTORS

Offerors must demonstrate the resume-based evaluation factors outlined below within their resume, as they are evaluated strictly by the information provided.

Note: Supplemental documentation with written responses is not required for this section and will not be reviewed.

Factor 1 – Knowledge and Experience (20 points)

● Knowledge and experience implementing health systems and structures, with particular attention to structural and constraints to effective health outcomes.

● Knowledge and experience working within the partner and donor ecosystem in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union.

● Experience with the U.S. Government’s health sector foreign assistance Agencies, and the planning, monitoring, and reporting requirements of foreign assistance health programs.

Factor 2 - Skills and Abilities (15 points)

● Demonstrated experience applying analytical skills to analyze health issues, produce research, written reports, briefers, or other official documents.

● Demonstrated experience applying analytical skills to inform health programming, or decision making.

Factor 3 - Communication Proficiency (5 points)

● Demonstrated experience utilizing written and oral communication on complex health sector technical issues.

● Ability to use Computer Applications i.e., knowledge of Microsoft Suite, relevant statistical/analytical software, e-mails, and the internet.

PART II: WRITTEN RESPONSE EVALUATION FACTORS

Offerors must address the two factors on a separate document. Responses for each question should not exceed 500 words. Please provide a word count after each response. Offerors must be sure to include their name and the solicitation number at the top of each page. Any additional words above the limit provided for each question will neither be read nor scored. The Applicant should address the following:

1. Provide at least two examples of your experience working on health policy and the role you played. Also explain how your experience, training, and/or education qualifies you for this position. (15 points)

2. Provide at least two examples of your experience working on health programs/issues affecting the E&E region such as HIV/AIDS, maternal and child health, immunizations and family planning. Also explain the impact of your role, if any, and explain how you hope to apply your expertise to this position. (15 points)

Total Possible Points (Part I and Part II): 70

The resume-based and written evaluation factors, scored of 70, will be used to determine the competitive ranking of qualified offerors in comparison to the technical evaluation criteria. Only the top-scoring Applicants will be considered and invited for an Interview (see Section Part III below).

PART III: INTERVIEW – 30 Points Please note that not all applicants will be interviewed or contacted. Only the top-scoring candidates will be invited for an interview. USAID will internally determine the criteria of what constitutes the top-scoring Applicants. The top-scoring Applicant(s) may be interviewed in person or virtually. USAID will make the job offer to the highest ranked candidate considering Part I, II and III. USAID reserves the right not to interview a candidate at all or before making an offer. USAID will not pay for any expenses associated with the interviews unless the expenses are pre-authorized.

The top-scoring Applicants invited for an interview will be required to provide a writing sample not to exceed 500 words on a relevant health issue/subject. The topic for the sample will be provided prior to the interview.

PART IV: REFERENCE CHECKS – Pass/Fail (no points assigned) Reference checks will only be conducted for the highest ranked Applicant. If an applicant does not wish USAID to contact a current employer for a reference check, this should be stated in the Applicant’s application. Please be advised that after consideration, professional references may be obtained independently from other sources in addition to the ones provided by an offeror.

Reference checks will be scored either as pass or fail with no points assigned. An Applicant with unsatisfactory reference feedback will not be considered for award.

Total Possible Points: 100

Notes:

1. Applicants must not appear as an excluded party in the System for Award Management

(SAM.gov).

2. The final selected candidate is expected to obtain a Secret-level Security Clearance within 4 months of USAID initiating the security clearance process. If there is a substantial delay in obtaining security clearance, USAID may revoke the offer made to the successful Applicant.

IV. SUBMITTING AN OFFER

Submission of a résumé alone IS NOT a complete application. This solicitation requires the completion of additional forms and/or supplemental materials as described in this section. Failure to provide the required information and/or materials will result in your application not being considered.

Interested individuals meeting the requirements under Section III above should provide the following:

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 at https://www.usaid.gov/documents/offeror-information-personal-services-contracts-individuals-aid-309-2.

2. Offers must be received by the closing date and time specified in Attachment 1- Section I, item #3, and submitted to the Point of Contact indicated on item #.4.

3. Offeror submissions must clearly reference the Solicitation number on all submitted documents. Offers must be received by the closing date and time at the address specified in the solicitation.

4. A Written Response of not more than 500 words per question.

5. The most recent Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume of not more than three (3) pages. The

CV/resume must contain relevant information that documents experience, qualifications, and skills.

6. Reference List (one page). If requested, the highest ranked Applicant must provide at least three (3) professional references who are not family members or relatives, with complete name, title, organization where he/she works, description of relationship, with working/accurate telephone number and e-mail address. The applicant’s references must be able to provide substantive information about his/her past performance and abilities.

Reference checks will be conducted only for the highest ranked Applicant.

7. Ability to Register in System for Award Management (SAM) - All USPSCs with a place of performance in the United States are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to receiving an offer. An Applicant will be disqualified if they either fail to comply with this requirement or if the Applicant’s name appears on the excluded parties list. The successful Applicant will be provided with guidance regarding SAM registration, if not registered.

NOTE: Registration and registration renewal in SAM is FREE.

For general information about SAM please refer to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clause FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/current/html/52_200_206.html or www.sam.gov.

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

9. Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors - Please be advised that upon award, the contractor will be required to show proof that the contractor is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 on or before the first date of onboarding, or submit an approved reasonable accommodation to the CO. If the contractor does not meet this requirement, the contractor may be terminated.* USPSCs/TCNPSCs performing overseas must follow the Mission policies and/or directives from the U.S. Department of State https://www.usaid.gov/documents/offeror-information-personal-services-contracts-individuals-aid-309-2 https://www.usaid.gov/documents/offeror-information-personal-services-contracts-individuals-aid-309-2 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/current/html/52_200_206.html http://www.sam.gov/ regarding COVID-19 requirements. *See “Notice Regarding Any Court Order Affecting the Implementation of E.O. 14042 in Section VIII below.

V. LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS PRIOR TO AWARD

The CO will provide instructions on how to complete and submit the following forms, only after an offeror is notified and selected for contract award.

Forms outlined below can be found at:

http://www.usaid.gov/forms/ or at http://www.forms.gov/bgfPortal/main.do

1. Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306).**

2. Medical History and Examination Form (DS-6561). **

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

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

5. Fingerprint Card (FD-258). **

6. Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9 Form). **

Note: ** Forms listed above shall be completed ONLY upon the advice of the Contracting Officer that an offeror is the successful candidate for the job.

VI. BENEFITS AND ALLOWANCES

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

1. BENEFITS:

(a) Employer’s FICA Contribution

(b) Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance

(c) Pay Comparability Adjustment

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

(e) Eligibility for Worker's Compensation

(f) Annual and Sick Leave

(g) Paid Parental Leave (PPL) Benefit

(h) Relocation Expense Benefit

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 lodging allowance (Section 120)

(b) Living quarters allowance (Section 130)

(c) Post allowance (Section 220)

(d) Supplemental post allowance (Section 230)

(e) Separate maintenance allowance (Section 260)

(f) Education allowance (Section 270)

(g) Educational travel (Section 280) http://www.usaid.gov/forms/ http://www.forms.gov/bgfPortal/main.do https://aoprals.state.gov/content.asp?content_id=282&menu_id=101

(h) Post differential (Section 500)

(i) Payments during evacuation/authorized departure (Section 600), and

(j) Danger Pay (Section 650)

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/sites/default/files/documents/1868/aidar_0.pdf.

2. AAPD 21-04 EXECUTIVE ORDER 14042 ON ENSURING ADEQUATE COVID-19

SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR FEDERAL AWARDS (OCT 2021) (DEVIATION)

(FAR Deviation No. M-OAA-DEV-FAR-22-01c) 52.223-99 Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, Alternate 70

PART 52 - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES

Subpart 52.2—Text of Provisions and Clauses

52.223-99 Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, Alternate 70.

ENSURING ADEQUATE COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR FEDERAL

CONTRACTORS (OCT 2021)-Alternate 70 (OCT 2021) (M/OAA-DEV-FAR-22- 01c)

(a) Definition. As used in this clause -

United States or its outlying areas means—

(1) The fifty States;

(2) The District of Columbia;

(3) The commonwealths of Puerto Rico and the Northern Mariana Islands;

(4) The territories of American Samoa, Guam, and the United States Virgin Islands;

and

(5) The minor outlying islands of Baker Island, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, Johnston

Atoll, Kingman Reef, Midway Islands, Navassa Island, Palmyra Atoll, and Wake Atoll.

https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1868/aidar_0.pdf

(b) Authority. This clause implements Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, dated September 9, 2021 (published in the Federal Register on September 14, 2021, 86 FR 50985).

(c) Personal Services Contracts with individuals. As a matter of policy, the contractor must comply with the USAID’s guidance applicable to direct-hire federal employees.

(End of clause)

Notice Regarding Any Court Order Affecting the Implementation of E.O 14042

USAID will take no action to enforce the clause (FAR 52.223-99) implementing the requirements of Executive Order 14042, absent further written notice from USAID, where the place of performance identified in the contract is in a U.S state or outlying area subject to a court order prohibiting the application of requirements pursuant to the Executive Order (hereinafter, “Excluded State or Outlying Area”). In all other circumstances, USAID will enforce the clause, except for contractor employees who perform substantial work on or in connection with a covered contract in an Excluded State or Outlaying Area, or in a covered contractor workplace located in an Excluded State or Outlying Area. A current list of such Excluded States and Outlying Areas is maintained at https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors.

3. 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:

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: 541990

- Accounting Info: TBD

1 LOT $TBD__ $TBD at Award after negotiations with Contractor_

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

- Award Type: Cost

- Product Service Code: 541990

- Accounting Info: TBD

1 LOT $TBD__ $TBD at Award after negotiations with Contractor_

2001 Option Period 1 – Compensation, Fringe Benefits and Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

- Award Type: Cost

- Product Service Code: 541990

- Accounting Info: TBD

1 LOT $TBD__ $TBD at Award after negotiations with Contractor_

3001 Option Period 1 – Compensation, Fringe Benefits and Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

- Award Type: Cost

1 LOT $TBD__ $TBD at Award after negotiations https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors https://www.usaid.gov/forms

ITEM NO

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(DESCRIPTION)

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT

PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

- Product Service Code: 541990

- Accounting Info: TBD with Contractor_

4001 Option Period 1 – Compensation, Fringe Benefits and Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

- Award Type: Cost

- Product Service Code: 541990

- Accounting Info: TBD

1 LOT $TBD__ $TBD at Award after negotiations with Contractor_

4. 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. The following AAPDS will apply to the resulting contract:

AAPD 06-10 – Personal Services Contractors (PSC) Medical Payment Responsibility AAPD 15-02 – Authorization of Family and Medical Leave for USPSCs AAPD 18-02 REVISED - Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) Services AAPD 21-05 - Revised and Expanded Fringe Benefits for U.S. Personal Services

Contractors

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. Applicable Clauses. The following clauses will apply to the resulting contract;

FAR 52.222-50 – Combating Trafficking In Persons FAR 52.204-24 – Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunication and Video

Surveillance Services or Equipment (December 2021) FAR 52.204-25 – Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunication and

Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (December 2021)

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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