Pre-Solicitation Notice USPSC - Labor Specialist

The US Agency for International Development (USAID) Bureau for Management is seeking a Labor Specialist through a Personal Services Contract (PSC) to support its international labor rights and worker empowerment initiatives. The contract will be for a Labor Specialist who demonstrates expertise in advancing global labor standards across multiple sectors, with a focus on strategic problem-solving, interpersonal communication, and collaborative teamwork. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a track record of innovative approaches to labor rights challenges. The solicitation will be published on the System for Award Management (SAM), with applications not being accepted until the formal solicitation is issued. The pre-solicitation notice indicates a contract period of two years with potential three one-year option periods, totaling a maximum contract duration of five years.

The contract opportunity is not designated with any specific set-aside status and is classified under NAICS code 541990 for Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. The position is classified at the GS-13 equivalent level and will be based in Washington, DC, with an expected 15-25% foreign travel requirement. While specific award values were not explicitly detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, the contract will be for a Labor Specialist within the Bureau for Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance, Office of Civil Society, Labor, and Media (DRG/CLM). The contract is structured under PSC code R497 for Professional Support Personal Services Contracts. The posting date is January 7, 2025, with a response deadline of January 22, 2025, providing potential contractors approximately two weeks to prepare their submissions.