SOL-696-14-000007 for USPSC Health Systems Strengthening Advisor

   SUBJECT:    Solicitation for US Personal Services Contractor (PSC) for Health Systems Strengthening Advisor

Ladies/Gentlemen:

The United States Government, represented by the US Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking applications from qualified U.S. Citizens, U.S. Resident Aliens or Third Country National to provide personal services as described in this solicitation. USAID/Rwanda anticipates awarding one contract as a result of this solicitation, subject to availability of funds.

Submissions shall be in accordance with the instructions provided in this solicitation, at the place and time specified.

Interest applicants must submit all the materials required by the solicitation such as (but not limited to):

(i)     A signed U.S. government OF-612 which is available at the USAID website http://inside.usaid.gov/forms/,

(ii)    The applicant's detailed CV and a cover letter of application; and

(iii)  Three (3) to five (5) references, who are not family members or relatives, with telephone and email contacts.

Electronic submission is authorized and the most preferred. Electronic application packages are to be submitted by email to: KIGALIHR@USAID.GOV. Please quote the number and position title of this solicitation on the subject line of your email application. Be sure to include the announcement number at the top of each of the additional pages. For those who wish to send hard copies of their application by mail, address package to:

Hadiza Linganwa Executive Officer USAID/Rwanda

2657 Avenue de la Gendarmerie

B.P. 2848 Kigali, Rwanda

 To ensure consideration of applications for the intended position, please reference the solicitation number on your application and as the subject line of cover letter. Highly ranked applications may be selected for interview.

Any questions regarding this solicitation should be submitted in writing to Hadiza Linganwa, Executive Officer via email at hlinganwa@usaid.gov; no later than March 10, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. (Kigali Time).

Applications must be received no later than April 03, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. (Kigali Time), as stated in the solicitation. Please note that USAID/Rwanda does not accept responsibilities for delays transmission or receipt of application. Applications received after that date and/or time specified will not be considered.

USAID/Rwanda reserves the right to award, or not award a contract as a result of this solicitation. This solicitation does not represent a commitment on behalf of USAID. Additionally, the US Government is not obligated to pay any costs associated with the preparation of an application in response to this solicitation.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted; no response will be sent to unsuccessful Applicants.

Sincerely,

Martin Fischer Contracting Officer