Solicitation for USPSC Senior Security Sector Advisor
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 7200AA25R00017
- Agency
-
Bureau for Management
Washington Office, US Agency for International Development
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541690 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking a U.S. Personal Service Contractor (USPSC) to serve as a Senior Security Sector Advisor within the Bureau for Management. This role requires a technical expert who will contribute to the design, implementation, and evaluation of security sector governance programs worldwide, with responsibilities including applied research, thought leadership, and strengthening USAID's capacity in security sector strategies. The ideal candidate must possess either a graduate degree with 5 years of security sector governance experience or a bachelor's degree with 7 years of experience, along with overseas development background and a Secret security clearance. The solicitation (No. 7200AA25R00017) was issued on December 10, 2024, with proposals due by January 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM EST. Evaluation criteria will focus on Technical Expertise (60 points), Communication (30 points), and Teamwork/Professionalism (10 points), with USAID emphasizing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the selection process.
The contract will be based in Washington, DC, with potential for up to 8 weeks of international travel annually and flexible telework options of 2-8 days per pay period. The position is a two-year base contract with potential for three additional one-year option periods, offering a salary range of $139,395-$181,216 per year (equivalent to a GS-14 level with DC locality pay). There are no specific set-aside designations for this opportunity, and the contract falls under the NAICS category 541690 for Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services. The geographic scope of the advisor's work is worldwide and will vary to reflect changing country and political contexts. The solicitation is open to all qualified individuals, with USAID specifically encouraging responses from disadvantaged and under-represented groups, though the agency maintains no obligation to award a contract or cover costs associated with proposal preparation.
Notice text
SOLICITATION NUMBER: 7200AA25R00017
ISSUANCE DATE: December 10, 2024
CLOSING DATE AND TIME: January 16, 2025 at 4:30PM EST
SUBJECT: Solicitation for U.S. Personal Service Contractor (USPSC)
Dear Prospective Offerors:
The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking offers from qualified persons to provide personal services under contract as described in this solicitation.
Offers must be in accordance with Attachment 1 of this solicitation. Incomplete or unsigned offers will not be considered. Offerors should retain copies of all Offer materials for their records.
At USAID, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) is a priority, and we are greater than the sum of our parts. When we integrate DEIA in our programs, policies, partnerships, and people (workforce), we are better able to understand and meet the needs of those we serve worldwide. USAID will evaluate all offerors based on the stated evaluation criteria. USAID encourages all individuals, including those from disadvantaged and under-represented groups, to respond to the solicitation.
This solicitation in no way obligates USAID to award a PSC contract, nor does it commit USAID to pay any cost incurred in the preparation and submission of the offer.
Any questions must be directed in writing to the Point of Contact specified in Attachment 1.
Sincerely,
Eileen Fanelli, Contracting Officer
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The JRS Senior Security Sector Advisor will serve as a security sector governance technical expert at USAID. They will contribute to the design, implementation, and evaluation of USAID programs worldwide, represent this portfolio in internal USG and external fora, will spearhead applied research and thought leadership on security sector development strategies and interventions, and will help to strengthen the capacity of USAID on security sector needs, entry points, and opportunities.
The JRS Senior Security Sector Advisor duties and responsibilities are varied and include functions that contribute to achieving USG, Agency, and Bureau strategic goals and to the broader JRS office and Agency mission and policies, as they relate to USAID’s security sector governance work. These general responsibilities will be carried out through a combination of Washington, DC-based support and overseas TDYs. The geographic scope of the Advisor’s work is world-wide and varied to reflect changing country and political context.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sol_7200AA25R00017 Senior Security Sector Advisor.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| Synopsis/Pre-solicitation - USPSC Senior Security Sector Advisor | Pre-Solicitation |
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