Beechcraft 1900D Instructor Pilot

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
BUREAU OF INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AFFAIRS (INL)

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Position Title: Beechcraft 1900D Instructor Pilot
Location: U.S Embassy Lima, Peru
Salary Level: FS-03 - $69,988 - $102,780 (Equivalent GS-13)
Period of performance: The period of performance for this contract is twelve (12) months from the date of award with four (4) optional one-year extensions.
Issuance Date: August 19, 2019
Closing date: August 29, 2019
Closing Time: 3PM EST
Solicitation Number: PSC-19-071-INL
Job description: See below

Dear Prospective Offerors:

The Department of State is seeking offers from qualified U.S. citizens to provide personal services for the subject position under a personal services contract, as described in this solicitation. Submittals must be in accordance with the attached information at the place and time specified. Applicants interested in applying for this position MUST submit the following materials:

1. Form SF 171 (Completed and signed)
2. Complete resume. In order to fully evaluate your offer your resume must include:
a. Paid a non-paid experience, job title, location(s), dates held (month/year), and hours worked per week for each position. Dates (month/year) and locations for any overseas experience must also be detailed. Any experience that does not include dates (month/year), locations, and hours per week will not be counted towards meeting the solicitation requirements.
b. Specific duties performed that fully detail the level and complexity of the work.
c. Names and contact information (phone and email) of your current and/or previous supervisor(s).
d. Education and any other qualifications including job-related training courses, job-related skills, or job-related honors, awards or accomplishments.
e. U.S. Citizenship

Note: Resume must contain explicit information to make a valid determination that the candidate meets the experience requirements as stated in this solicitation. This information needs to be clearly identified in the resume. Failure to provide explicit information to determine qualifications for the position will result in loss of full consideration.

3. Evaluation Factor document specifically addressing: Each of the Evaluation Factors shown in the solicitation below. Responses must be limited to 500 words per Evaluation Factor. Any additional words above the limit will neither be read nor scored.

Note: The Evaluation Factors are worth 70 out of 100 points. Offerors are required to address each of the Evaluation Factors in a separate document describing specifically and accurately what experience, training, education and/or awards they have receive that are relevant to each Factor.

4. Professional References: Three (3) names and contact information (phone and email) of current and/or previous supervisors to serve as professional references.

Additional documents submitted will not be accepted. Incomplete or late offers will not be considered. Complete applications must be emailed to:

Janette Dull
U.S. Department of State
INL/RM/GAPP
DullJR@state.gov

Sincerely,

Anthony Pierce
Contracting Officer
U.S. Department of State

SUBJECT

A solicitation for a Personal Services Contractor (PSC), Department of State (DOS), Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).

The United States Government (USG), represented by the DOS, seeks applications from US citizens interested in providing PSC services as described in this solicitation.

PRE-AWARD ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF PSC (JUN 2011)
This solicitation may result in the award of one or more personal services contracts as defined in FAR 2.101. Prior to contract award, all offerors or quotes must advise the cognizant Contracting Officer if they have a personal conflict of interest, such as a financial conflict, that would prevent them from either meeting the requirements of the clause entitled, "Post-Award Ethical Responsibilities of Personal Services Contractors," or otherwise objectively performing their contractual duties upon contract award.

HOW TO APPLY
Offerors proposal shall be in accordance with the requirements stated in this solicitation at the place and time specified. A proposal will be determined non-responsive and ineligible for consideration unless all required documents and information are included in the submission. Offerors shall ensure their resume demonstrates their possession of the minimum qualifications outlined in this Solicitation, as well as their ability to fulfill all required duties. The Government is not responsible for any costs incurred by the offeror during the solicitation process.

NOTE REGARDING GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS FOR THIS SOLICITATION

This solicitation in no way obligates the Department of State to award a PSC contract, nor does it commit the Department of State to pay any cost incurred in the preparation and submission of the application.

Proposals must include the following and not exceed twenty (20) pages (additional pages will not be accepted or reviewed):
1. Form SF 171 (Completed and signed)
2. Resume
3. Evaluation Factor Responses
4. Three (3) names and contact information (phone and email) of current and/or previous supervisors to serve as professional references.

Note: Your resume should contain explicit information to make a valid determination that you fully meet the experience requirements as stated in this solicitation. This information should be clearly identified in your resume. Failure to provide explicit information to determine your qualifications for the position will result in loss of full consideration. Additional documents submitted beyond the requirements will not be accepted or reviewed.

*** ONE PDF ATTACHMENT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE
Veteran's preference is not applicable to this position therefore do not submit DD-214.

ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED REGARDLESS OF AGE, RACE, COLOR, SEX, CREED, NATIONAL ORIGIN, LAWFUL POLITICAL AFFILIATION, NONDISQUALIFYING DISABILITY, MARITAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AFFILIATION WITH AN EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION, OR OTHER NON-MERIT FACTOR.

Submit proposal via e-mail to the attention of:
INL/Janette Dull
E-mail: DullJR@state.gov

Direct questions regarding this solicitation to:
INL/Janette Dull
E-mail: DullJR@state.gov

INL will not accept proposals beyond the closing time/date; unless it can be determined DOS mishandled the proposal.

Personal Service Contract (PSC) Statement of Work (SOW)
U.S. Embassy - Lima, Peru
Beechcraft 1900D Instructor Pilot
FS-03 (Equivalent GS-13)

GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT
Mission of the U.S. Department of State: The U.S. Department of State is the lead institution for the conduct of American diplomacy and the Secretary of state is the President's principal foreign policy advisor. The Department of State's mission is to advance
U.S. national security interests, fight terrorism, protect U.S. interests abroad, and implement foreign policy initiatives that build a freer, prosperous and secure world.

Mission of the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL): INL is under the Under Secretary for Democracy and Human Rights (J) and works to keep Americans safe at home by countering international crime, illegal drugs, and instability abroad. INL helps countries deliver justice and fairness by strengthening their police, courts, and corrections systems. These efforts reduce the amount of crime and illegal drugs reaching
U.S. shores

The INL Section, American Embassy - Lima manages an Illicit Crop Eradication and Law Enforcement Assistance Program in Peru, funded through the International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement (INCLE) account.

INCLE-funded assistance complements the Peruvian government's counter narcotics activities designed to deter, detect, and disrupt transnational organized crime groups in Peru and throughout the region. It also complements the Peruvian government's even larger investment in promoting rule of law; providing for citizen security; and reforming state institutions to foster greater transparency, responsiveness, and respect for human rights.
The goal of this program is to improve and institutionalize Peruvian counter narcotics and law enforcement capabilities through targeted, sustainable projects.

The purpose of this Personal Services Contract is to fill the position of Beechcraft 1900D Instructor Pilot (IP)/FAA Certified Flight Instrument Instructor (CFII) for the INL Aviation Program in Peru. The IP/CFII will serve as the primary pilot for the INL Aviation-owned Beechcraft 1900D fixed-wing aircraft and is responsible for the safe operation, flight planning, and scheduling of the Beechcraft 1900D. The IP/CFII must have a current FAA Air Transport Pilot (ATP) and B-1900D type certificate.
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Operate the B-1900D as an IP/CFII/Pilot In Command (PIC) flying to all Peru INL Section mission sites as directed by the Senior Aviation Advisor (SAA). The Beechcraft 1900D Instructor Pilot will comply with the requirements established by INL Aviation Program Directives, B-1900D Aircrew Training Manual, Guide to Aviation Training and Standardization as well as applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, Peru Aeronautical Regulations, and International Civil Aviation Organization regulations. The INL Program Directives has precedence over other regulations on established procedures, policies, and responsibilities for support and operation of all aircraft owned or operated under the authority of INL/A. It supplements and expands on aviation policy contained in Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) 102-33, OMB Circular A-126, 2 FAM 800, and the INL Aviation Program Policies and Procedures Handbook, and provides operational guidance to all USG personnel, contractors, and Host Nation (HN) personnel that operate INL/A aircraft.

2. The Beechcraft 1900D Instructor Pilot will perform B-1900D Pilot-In-Command (PIC) or Second-In-Command (SIC) Pilot duties in support of INL missions in Peru.

3. The Beechcraft 1900D Instructor Pilot will perform B-1900D maintenance pilot (MP) duties upon award of contract or complete an INL/A-approved maintenance pilot course 120 days after arriving at post. The Beechcraft 1900D Instructor Pilot must have previous experience as a MP on the B-1900D, a similar aircraft, or a US Military MP rating.

4. The Beechcraft 1900D Instructor Pilot will complete an INL-approved B-1900D Standardization Instructor Pilot (SP) course no later than 180 days after award of contract.

5. The Beechcraft 1900D Instructor Pilot will perform IP duties when conducting B-1900D academic and flight training in accordance with (IAW) the B-1900D Aircrew Training Manual, in the English or Spanish language, as required, or as directed by SAA. Training may include host nation pilots.

6. The Beechcraft 1900D Instructor Pilot will create and manage Individual Aircraft Training Folders (IATF) IAW INL/A Guide to Aviation Training and Standardization (GATS) for B-1900D Rated and Non-Rated Crewmembers (RCM/NRCM)

7 The Beechcraft 1900D Instructor Pilot is responsible for the INL Peru Section Fixed-Wing (FW) Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), which include the Beechcraft B-1900D, Cessna C-208B, and Pilatus PC-6 aircraft.

8 The Beechcraft 1900D Instructor Pilot is responsible to maintain the Aircrew Information Reading File (AIRF).

9 The Beechcraft 1900D Instructor Pilot is responsible to maintain a hazard map IAW INL/A Program Directives.

10 The Beechcraft 1900D Instructor Pilot will develop inadvertent instrument meteorological conditions procedures for SAA-approved airports that do not have an approved instrument approach procedure.
TRAINING & DISTANCE LEARNING COURSES
1. Completes the Contracting Officer Representative (PA296) distance-learning (DL) course through the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) within 120 days of arriving at Post.

2. Complete the Introduction to Working in an Embassy (PN113) distance-learning (DL) course through the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) within the first six months of arriving at Post.

3. Complete the mandatory Foreign Affairs Counter-Threat (FACT) Course (OT610) prior to deployment to Post.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
US Embassy Lima, Peru. Frequent travel throughout Peru is required to include high-risk areas.

RELATIONSHIPS
The IP/CFII reports to the INL Lima Senior Aviation Advisor (SAA). The SAA evaluates the IP/CFII's achieved results and conformance with appropriate laws and regulations based on his/her actions, decisions, and recommendations.

DELIVERABLES/REPORTS
Deliverables are required under this contract and shall include but not limited to weekly and monthly crewmember and aircraft status reports, passenger and cargo reports, and special reports when required. The Beechcraft 1900D Instructor Pilot will maintain a file of all reports and provide a copy to the SAA.

COMPLEXITY
Develops detailed plans, goals, and objectives for the long-range implementation and administration of the Beechcraft B1900D aircraft program, and/or develops criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of the program. Coordinating plans with various other groups including international donors, the U.S. Embassy, and the Government of Peru can be complicated.

Projects require dynamic leadership, expertise and complex innovation, strict adherence to high-level policy without lower level interpretive assistance, and the ability to single-handedly or in concert with a variety of other stakeholders resolve critical problems and achieve difficult goals that may affect other programs. They are broad in scope and complicated by many complex features, technical, administrative, or political in nature.

SCOPE AND EFFECTIVENESS
Guidelines consist of USG and Department of State Acquisition Regulations, and accepted legal principles and theories. In addition, the IP/CFII must be able to determine application of basic administrative policy statements concerning the issue or problem under study. The Advisor must also consider and adhere to various other existing federal regulations, and the interaction between DOS policies, legislation, the Foreign Assistance Act, and other authorization and appropriations in the INL account, applicable National Security and Presidential Decision Directives, OMB Circulars, and Department of State financial operating procedures and policies.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
The period of performance for this contract is twelve (12) months from the date of award with four (4) optional one-year extensions.

GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT
The PSC shall be able to use Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) such as furnished office space, computer, office telephone, and other supplies needed for job requirements. The GFE is Department of State (DoS) owned and maintained property.

LEVEL OF EFFORT
Hours for this full‐time position will be the core hours of U.S. Embassy Lima, Monday through Friday with a minimum of 40 hours per week. The IP/CFII will be on call at all times while in country.

PRE-DEPLOYMENT SUPPORT FOR THE ADVISOR
The PIC may be required to attend briefings/orientation at the DOS in Washington, D.C. for up to one week as well as a mandatory one-week Foreign Affairs Counter Threat Training (FACT) in the U.S. prior to deployment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. U.S. citizen able to obtain and maintain Department of State Secret security and medical clearances.
2. The Beechcraft 1900D Instructor Pilot must have a current FAA Air Transport Pilot (ATP) and B-1900D type certificate.
3. At least five years' of civilian and/or military experience working in a counter narcotics program in Latin America.
4. 2,500 total fixed wing flight hours including 1500 hours of multi-engine turbine time, including 1000 hours pilot in command time in the B-1900D or similar airplane (multi-engine turbo prop, pressurized, retractable gear, GTOW > 12,500 pounds, and redundant AC and DC electrical systems).Five years supervisory experience.
5. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
6. Demonstrated superior negotiation, interpersonal, and managerial skills.
7. Experience in planning, strategizing, implementing, and reporting on programs and projects.
8. Proven ability to work well with others.
9. Proficiency in Microsoft Office software suite.
10. Proficiency in the Spanish language.
11. Demonstrated extensive experience in program development, implementation, and management, including preparation of budgets, procurement of goods and services, and monitoring and evaluation, preferably involving law enforcement and training initiatives.

EVALUATION FACTORS
Factor 1: Fixed-Wing Program Management: (20 points)
Experience and ability in managing a fixed-wing aviation program using the Beechcraft B1900D aircraft to support the transportation of passengers and cargo, including air transportable hazardous material. Experience in managing flight and maintenance schedules and short notice non-scheduled flights.

Factor 2: Instructor Pilot: (20 points)
Experience in developing training programs to include FAA-type academic and flight syllabus, lessen plans, and MS PowerPoint presentations.

Factor 3: Subject Matter Expertise: (20 points)
10 years of experience with Beechcraft B1900D operations

Factor 4: Communication: (10 points)
Ability to communicate complex issues in a timely and concise manner, both oral and written form.

BASIS OF RATING: Offerors who clearly meet the Education/Experience Requirements will be further evaluated based on scoring of the Evaluation Factor responses. Offerors are required to address each of the Evaluation Factors in a separate document describing specifically and accurately what experience, training, education and/or awards they have received that are relevant to each factor. Failure to specifically address the Evaluation Factors may result in your not receiving credit for all of your pertinent experience, education, training and/or awards.

The Offeror Rating System is as Follows:

Evaluation Factors have been assigned the following points:
Factor #1 - 30
Factor #2 - 10
Factor #3 - 30
Total Possible - 70 Points

Interview Performance - 30 points

Satisfactory Professional Reference Checks - Pass/Fail (no points assigned)
Past performance evaluation of applicant's ability to perform under the contract. In conducting the evaluation, the U.S. government reserves the right to utilize all evaluation information available at the time of evaluation, whether provided by the applicant or obtained from other sources.

Total Possible Points: 100

The most qualified candidates may be interviewed, required to provide a writing sample, and demonstrate an ability to operate commonly used office applications. INL will not pay for any expenses associated with the interviews. In addition, applications (written materials and interviews) will be evaluated based on content as well as on the applicant's writing, presentation, and communication skills. In the event that an applicant has fully demonstrated his/her qualifications and there are no other competitive applicants, INL reserves the right to forego the interview process. Professional references will be evaluated for applicants being considered for selection.

COMPENSATION (BASE PAY)
For award, INL will negotiate for this contract based on the market value as outlined above and overall experience relevant to the solicitation requirements.

BENEFITS & ALLOWANCES
AS A MATTER OF POLICY, INL NORMALLY AUTHORIZES THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS AND ALLOWANCES

BENEFITS - IF APPLICABLE
• Employee's FICA/Medicare Contribution
• Contribution toward Health and Life Insurance
• Pay Comparability Adjustment
• Annual Increase
• Eligibility for Worker's Compensation
• Annual, Sick and Home Leave
• 401K Plan
• MEDVAC (provided by DOS Med)

ALLOWANCES IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF STATE STANDARDIZED REGULATIONS (DSSR) - IF APPLICABLE
• Temporary Quarters Subsistence Allowance (TQSA) or Per Diem upon arrival at Post
• Housing Allowance
• Post Allowance
• Supplemental Post Allowance
• Maintenance Allowance (SMA)
• Education Allowance
• Educational Travel (full-time United States based secondary)
• Post Hardship Differential
• Danger Pay
• Shipment of HHE, UAB, POV and Consumables

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