Pre-solicitation Notice - IPI/ID USPSC Senior Disability Advisor

The US Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking a Senior Disability Rights Advisor for a five-year personal services contract within the Inclusive Development Hub of the Bureau for Inclusive Growth, Partnerships, and Innovation. The primary objective of this procurement is to secure an expert who will strengthen the United States' current efforts in the disability rights portfolio, providing technical support directly to the Agency Disability Rights Coordinator. The contract will be structured with a two-year base period and up to three one-year option periods, with the position located in Washington, DC and requiring approximately 15-25% foreign travel. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, the role appears to require extensive expertise in disability rights and international development. The notice indicates the formal solicitation will be published on SAM.gov, with a current deadline of January 31, 2025 for potential responses, though USAID has explicitly stated they will not entertain questions or accept applications before the official solicitation release.

The pre-solicitation notice does not indicate any specific set-aside designations for this contract opportunity. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 541990 for All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services and PSC code R497 for Personal Services Contracts. No incumbent contractor information or specific award value range is provided in the current documentation. The position is a full-time professional services role with an estimated total contract duration of five years, structured to provide continuity and sustained expertise in disability rights programming. Travel is anticipated to represent a modest portion of the advisor's responsibilities, with an estimated 15-25% of time potentially dedicated to international travel. The contract will be administered through USAID's Bureau for Management, specifically targeting enhanced capabilities in disability rights advocacy and implementation across the agency's international development initiatives.