Solicitation for U. S. Personal Service Contractor (USPSC) Global Health OPM General Schedule Base Salary Level (GS) -14 Intermittent Health Development Officer (IHDO) (Multiple Positions) Amendment I

USAID's Bureau for Global Health is seeking experienced U.S. Personal Service Contractors (USPSCs) to serve as Intermittent Health Development Officers at the GS-14 level to support overseas mission health programs. The solicitation aims to address staffing shortages and provide technical assistance to USAID missions by deploying health professionals who can manage program design, oversee technical experts, and support country-level development objectives. Qualified candidates must be U.S. citizens with a master's degree, at least seven years of experience supporting U.S. government global health programs, and a Secret security clearance. The contract requires candidates to be prepared for international travel, with minimum deployments of three continuous months to potentially challenging locations including South Sudan, Haiti, and Nigeria. Key deadlines include December 16, 2024, for questions and January 20, 2025, for proposal submissions, with an anticipated contract start date of June 8, 2025.

The solicitation is not set aside for any specific group and covers multiple intermittent positions with a five-year period of performance, including a one-year base period and four one-year option periods. The salary range for these positions is $104,604-$135,987 annually, based on the GS-14 scale. The primary place of performance is Washington, DC, though extensive international travel is required, with contractors reporting to the Surge Support Unit in the Office of Country Support. Contractors will be responsible for serving on mission leadership teams, managing local and expatriate personnel, overseeing contracts and grants, monitoring health programs, and liaising with embassy officials and stakeholders. Additional requirements include SAM.gov registration and the ability to obtain a Department of State worldwide medical clearance. The solicitation also includes specific attachments such as a Sexual Misconduct Self-Certification and a Statement of Availability, which candidates must complete as part of their application.