SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Senior Technical Advisor (Project Management Senior Manager)
- Notice Date
- 6/5/2008
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 923120
— Administration of Public Health Programs
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Procurement and Grants Office (Atlanta), 2920 Brandywine Road, Room 3000, Atlanta, Georgia, 30341-4146
- ZIP Code
- 30341-4146
- Solicitation Number
- 2008-N-10543
- Response Due
- 6/21/2008
- Archive Date
- 7/6/2008
- Point of Contact
- Nancy E. Lindsey,, Phone: 7704882638, Patrick W Gourley, Phone: 770-488-2825
- E-Mail Address
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nel0@cdc.gov, pgourley@cdc.gov
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- The Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is seeking applications from qualified applicants for an Senior Technical Advisor (Project Management Senior Manager) position located in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire. The resultant contract shall be a Personal Services Contract (PSC). See PL 109-149, Section 215(1), Reference 22U.S.C.2669(c). SOLICITATION NUMBER: 2008-N-10543 POSITION NUMBER: IV-PSC-02 POSITION TITLE: Senior Technical Advisor (Project Management Senior Manager) MARKET VALUE: $67,260 to $107,180 per year -- Final compensation will be based on individual salary history, work experience, and educational background. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: One Base Year and Four Option Years PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire SECURITY CLEARANCE: NACI AREA OF CONSIDERATION: United States Citizens and residents and third country nationals. Citizens and permanent residents of the host country are not eligible for this position. Duties and Responsibilities: As a member of the PEPFAR Executive Team in Cote D'Ivoire (CI) and under the supervision of the PEPFAR HHS/CDC CI Country Director, the Project Management Senior Manager (incumbent) occupies a professional supervisory position involving oversight and direction of management and program capacity building among PEPFAR-funded partner organizations in CI, to facilitate optimal coordination, performance, fiscal, operational and program management and evaluation. Incumbent focuses on PEPFAR project management activities that emphasize HIV/AIDS care, treatment and prevention within and outside the public health system, which includes activities implemented by faith and/or non-faith community organizations as well as by the private sector. Projects are funded through cooperative agreements, grants, contracts and/or other funding mechanisms. Incumbent's role also includes overall PEPFAR CI and project-specific strategic planning, program management, formulation and implementation of memoranda of agreement, and monitoring and evaluation for compliance. Incumbent plays a critical role in enhancing the working relationships among the PEPFAR Executive Team, other relevant USG agency HQ staff (including Cognizant Technical Officers), national partners including the Ministries of AIDS, Health and Education, and other governmental and NGO partners involved in the national fight against HIV/AIDS. Incumbent collaborates with the relevant technical and operational branch chiefs (e.g. Strategic Information, Prevention, Care and Treatment, Laboratory and Operations) to ensure that overall PEPFAR goals are met. These duties require the exercise of initiative and independent judgment in devising, installing, monitoring and revising, as necessary, new work methods, and in applying complex rules, procedures and regulations. The key aspects of this position are as follows:  Provides leadership and directs a variety of complex management and operational functions with PEPFAR-CI supported partners, to develop effective working relations and assure the efficiency, effectiveness and conformance with USG policies for cooperative agreement, grant, contract and other funding mechanisms. Incumbent must apply a working knowledge of a broad range of applicable laws and regulations to verify documents for completeness and compliance with U.S. Government requirements  Exercises broad supervision over branch professional and support staff (the incumbent will no have supervisory authority over FTE staff). Plans and directs the selection of subordinate technical and clerical personnel, including orientation, training, establishment of work standards, daily supervision and performance evaluation. Supervises seven management and support staff.  Oversees monitoring of cooperative agreement, grant, contract and other funding mechanism cycles and coordinates timely action and response. Prepares or assists in the development of cooperative agreement funding opportunity announcements (FOA) for grant or contract requests; where appropriate (e.g., for cooperative agreements to sole source recipients), assists host country in interpreting the FOA and in developing the funding request, assists with formulating and implementing memoranda of agreement, and prepares technical reviews of applications, as requested by USG funding agencies.  Establishes, expands, defines, and leverages available resources and strategic partnerships with host government ministries, collaborating organizations and other partners to improve clinical, treatment, prevention, management and support services for people and families living with HIV/AIDS. Builds collaboration and synergies among the ministries and USG implementing partners and other agencies and organizations.  Assists with submission and technical review of periodic and/or annual work plans and budgets, submission and review of periodic reports, and compliance with USG requirements for cooperative agreements, grants, contracts and/or other funding mechanisms by implementing partners. Assistance includes bilingual (French/English) translation and/or interpretation of these requirements.  Incumbent must develop an understanding about PEPFAR, Côte d'Ivoire, including how different US Government agencies work together to meet the President's goals and objectives; and about CDC -- its mission and operational protocol, including program goals, objectives, principles and priorities. Incumbent needs to understand how the program is operated, areas supported and how these areas can be tailored to fit local need.  Incumbent is expected to possess the necessary technical training and skills required to perform the duties and responsibilities required of the position. Post-entry training will be focused primarily on PEPFAR and USG agency policies, procedures and regulations that govern specific activity management, including monitoring and program assessment/evaluation and procurement systems. Necessary post-entry training will be provided on site or at Regional or Atlanta-based facilities. Minimum/Desired Qualifications: 1. Minimum of seven years progressively responsible work as a subject matter expert in program design, budget and project management/oversight of large or complex public health projects. At least two years of this must be in supervision and management with responsibility for interacting with supervisors, subordinates and professional staff from other institutes or organizations. Broad perspective and thorough knowledge of the principles of public health programs and practice. 2. Education: Masters-level degree in public health, business, international development or related field is required. 3. Education: Master of Science or other post-graduate degree in Public Health, Health Policy, Health Management, Behavioral or Social Sciences is required. 4. English and French language fluency at level 4 is required. 5. Knowledge of organizational and operational concepts and practices applied by public, private, or non-profit agencies and organizations engaged in health related endeavors, especially as it relates to public health. Extensive knowledge of and experience with the principles, theories, and practices of USG (USAID, HHS, DOS) grant, cooperative agreement and contract regulations and procedures management which enable the incumbent to serve as an authority and consultant to funded partners. Experience with the Cote d'Ivoire HIV/AIDS response and knowledge of the related institutional environment. Demonstrated ability to identify priority actions, generate and complete work plans within short time frames. Ability to establish effective diplomatic working relationships with individuals and official representatives of public health organizations, particularly those representing host nation Ministries and other international organizations. 6. Must have strong oral and written skills, and ability to clearly communicate and negotiate new project management concepts and achieve results with a wide range of program partners to technical and non-technical counterparts. Strong computer literacy and aptitude to rapidly acquire and apply additional skills. Must possess excellent interpersonal skills. 7. Demonstrated basic skill in the use of computer software packages including word processing, spreadsheets, statistical packages, e-mail and graphics is required. Responsibilities: 1. Incumbent shares responsibility with the CDC Director for all major decisions regarding long term strategic planning related to project management issues for PEPFAR and CDC in Cote d'Ivoire. Assists high ranking MOH officials in developing project management strategic planning approaches, human resource needs and documentation. 2. The incumbent will have direct supervisory authority for seven professional and support staff in the PEPFAR CDC office (the incumbent will not have supervisory authority over FTE Staff). Additionally, will have a range of management duties to assure the execution of management and program activities of PEPFAR supported partners in CI. 3. Incumbent will have oversight and project management responsibility for 35 cooperative agreements in Cote d'Ivoire. In this capacity will work with six teams of 4-10 each as the principal advisor for the direction and implementation of the PEPFAR cooperative agreements, grants, contracts and/or other funding mechanisms in Cote d'Ivoire. These projects provide services to 35 prime partners and more than 50 staff throughout the country. 4. Incumbent will provide technical oversight and guidance to contractors involved in PEPFAR project management activities to ensure that contract provisions are being followed. Incumbent also directs the work of short term contractors (3-5 per year) and will manage all requests (including projecting needs far in advance for contract assistance) and contracts supporting the delivery of project management services. 5. Incumbent collaborates with host nation officials to assess need for and to develop provide and evaluate both formal classroom and informal (workshop, seminar) training for PEPFAR, national and local agency staff in project management, fiscal management and cooperative agreement development, implementation and monitoring. 6. As recognized technical expert for project management of USG cooperative agreements, grants, contracts and other funding mechanisms, serves as the technical advisor and leader of monthly project review meetings. In this setting, incumbent provides guidance and supervision to assure that project management objectives are accomplished. As such, has responsibility for scheduling meetings, setting agendas, making work assignments. 7. Incumbent monitors and projects technical service supply needs for the branch, including materials for training workshops and conferences. Annual estimated cost of expendable supplies is $25,000. 8. Incumbent responsible for preparation of annual PEPFAR project management budget of $75 million for 35 prime partners. These budgets cross most PEPFAR technical areas and so require collaboration with all technical managers at both the PEPFAR Executive Team level and with the partners to manage, track, and conduct financial analysis of partner budgets for these activities. Incumbent reviews budgets to ensure adherence to program policies when cooperative agreement recipients or contractors send in required financial reports. Individual cooperative agreement budgets range from $250,000 to $17 million in FY 2008. 9. Has final responsibility to insure that project management data is accurate, correctly analyzed and managed and secure. Collects data from 35 collaborating prime partners to support evaluation of the progress and impact of program activities funded by PEPFAR cooperative agreements and grants. Much of this information is sensitive and must follow appropriate CDC or USAID protocols. 10. Incumbent is a technical advisor and point of contact for PEPFAR-CDC on HIVAIDS health projects funded up to $17,000,000 via CDC or USAID contracts, grants and cooperative agreements. Incumbent must negotiate with relevant Ministries and other partners to obtain collaboration for shared activities and the development of new projects. Incumbent provides guidance on the development of updated guidelines in these projects to ensure that tasks are carried out correctly and in a timely manner. Incumbent has responsibility for providing assistance in developing contracts with national and international consultants for project management services, including defining the requirements, the development of deliverables, and for project monitoring and evaluation. Working Environment: Basic office environment (75% of time) and field clinical settings (25% of time) as incumbent oversees the work of others. Incumbent routinely has multiple projects underway simultaneously with competing project deadlines. This situation may lead to stress. The incumbent may have to work outside official hours in order to meet deadlines, or for routine travel or work away from duty station The incumbent may experience regular and moderate levels of job-related stress from demanding activities and occasional tight timeframes, or from frequent queries from project and CDC staff to explain, clarify and otherwise assist in the understanding of Project Management activities or process results. The need to meet tight deadlines and produce data and reports for use by senior CDC and host country officials also may induce psychologically demanding stress. Frequent travel, such as day trips several times a week, throughout Abidjan and throughout Cote d' Ivoire on a monthly basis - working away from duty station represents a moderate to moderately high degree of disruption to work patterns (or what the next level of disruption is). Benefits/Allowances: Overseas allowances and differentials similar to those available to U.S. Government employees assigned abroad may be payable under this PSC, subject to eligibility. Actual benefits may vary from one candidate to the next and/or from one country of assignment to the next. A summary of the overseas allowances and differentials available to U.S. Government employees assigned abroad may be found at the following Internet URL: http://aoprals.state.gov/ Specific benefit, allowance, and differential information will be provided in the "Offer of PSC Employment" letter sent to the successful applicant. Additionally, country specific information useful for U.S. Government employees assigned abroad may be obtained from Department of State available at the following Internet URL: http://www.state.gov/m/fsi/tc/c10391.htm and Travel Warnings concerning certain countries, in many of which CDC conducts its international program activities, may be obtained at the following Internet URL: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_1764.html. Federal Taxes: Personal Service Contractors who are either United States citizens or Permanent Resident Aliens (i.e., "green card" holders) of the United States are not exempt from payment of Federal Income and, in some cases State, income taxes on salaries earned abroad while working for the U.S. Government. CONTRACTOR-MISSION RELATIONSHIPS (a) The contractor acknowledges that this contract is an important part of the U.S. Foreign Assistance Program and agrees that his/her duties will be carried out in such a manner as to be fully commensurate with the responsibilities that this entails. (b) While in the Cooperating Country, the contractor is expected to show respect for the conventions, customs, and institutions of the Cooperating Country and not interfere in its political affairs. (c) If the contractor's conduct is not in accordance with paragraph (b) of this provision, the contract may be unilaterally terminated by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor recognizes the right of the U.S. Ambassador to direct his/her immediate removal from any country when, in the discretion of the Ambassador, the interests of the United States so require. (d) The Country Director is the chief representative of CDC in the Cooperating Country. In this capacity, he/she is responsible for the total CDC Program in the Cooperating Country including certain administrative responsibilities set forth in this contract and for advising CDC regarding the performance of the work under the contract and its effect on the U.S. Foreign Assistance Program. The contractor will be responsible for performing his/her duties in accordance with the statement of duties called for by the contract. However, he/she shall be under the general policy guidance of the Country Director, and shall keep the Country Director or his/her designated representative currently informed of the progress of the work under this contract. SOCIAL SECURITY, FEDERAL INCOME TAX AND FOREIGN EARNED INCOME (a) Since the contractor is an employee, F.I.C.A. contributions and U.S. Federal Income Tax withholding shall be deducted in accordance with regulations and rulings of the Social Security Administration and the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, respectively. (b) As an employee, the contractor is not eligible for the 'foreign earned income' exclusion under the IRS Regulations (see 26 CFR 1.911- 3(c)(3)). INSURANCE (a) Worker's Compensation Benefits. The contractor shall be provided worker's compensation benefits in accordance with the Federal Employees' Compensation Act. (b) Health and Life Insurance. (1) The contractor shall be provided a maximum contribution of up to 50% against the actual costs of the contractor's annual health insurance costs, provided that such costs may not exceed the maximum U.S. Government contribution for direct-hire personnel as announced annually by the Office of Personnel Management. (2) The contractor shall be provided a contribution of up to 50% against the actual costs of annual life insurance not to exceed $500.00 per year. (3) Retired U.S. Government employees shall not be paid additional contributions for health or life insurance under their contracts. The Government will normally have already paid its contribution for the retiree unless the employee can prove to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer that his/her health and life insurance does not provide or specifically excludes coverage overseas. In such case, the contractor would be eligible for contributions under paragraphs (b)(1) or (2) as appropriate. (4) Proof of health and life insurance coverage shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer before any contribution is paid. On assignments of less than one year, costs for health and life insurance shall be prorated and paid accordingly. (5) A contractor who is a spouse of a current or retired Civil Service, Foreign Service, or Military Service member and who is covered by their spouse's Government health or life insurance policy is ineligible for the contribution under paragraphs (b)(1) or (b)(2) of this provision. MEDEVAC INSURANCE (NON U.S. CITIZENS ONLY) Non U.S. citizens will not qualify for health unit access during the period of performance of the resultant contract and, if a contract is offered, will be responsible for obtaining required medical evacuation (medevac) insurance. CDC shall reimburse 100% of the cost of medevac insurance maintained by the contractor. CDC does not require that contractor obtains coverage from any one specific company. The contractor is responsible for and has the discretion to choose a provider. For information purposes only: The Department of State maintains a list of U.S. based providers on the following website: http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/health/health_1185.html. CDC provides no endorsement, expressly or implied, of any emergency medical service provider. Contractors have full discretion to consider providers not provided in this list, but are expected to verify that the coverage they do obtain will adequately cover an evacuation due to a medical situation that arises in the location of contract performance. CDC shall approve a fair and reasonable amount for obtaining the required coverage as a direct cost to the contract. In order for CDC to reimburse the cost of medevac insurance, CDC shall require the contractor to furnish evidence of obtaining medevac insurance for the employee and all accompanying family members on U.S. Government travel orders and its cost, after issuance of an offer letter. INHERENTLY GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTIONS An individual serving under a CDC PSC may not perform "inherently governmental functions," which include: • Committing the U.S. Government (USG) to a specific course of action or performing Services, which involve discretionary exercise of Government authority; • Exercising signatory authority on behalf of the USG; • Directing policy formulation or making policy decisions; • Approving program plans; • Officially representing the CDC (representation); • Controlling USG-owned property; • Acting as a cashier or sub-cashier; or, • Supervising Government FTE staff. An individual serving under a PSC may: • Provide advice or make recommendations to Government FTE staff; • Perform services (other then the prohibited services listed above) in support of program activities; • Direct projects or teams (as long as supervision of Government FTE staff is not involved); and, • Supervise other PSCs, Personal Services Agreement Employees (PSA), grantees or fellows. How to Apply: A complete application shall consist of a completed Optional Form 612 (Optional Application for Federal Employment) or resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information required in a OF 612, as well as references, current (or highest recent) salary documentation, and Benefit Eligibility Form. Optional Form 612, Optional Application for Federal Employment: The Optional Form (OF) 612, Optional Application for Federal Employment, can be located at: http://www.opm.gov/Forms/html/of.asp. References: Each applicant shall submit three Professional references other than family members. Two references shall be from a current and previous supervisor. The following information is required: Name, Address, telephone Number, Title, and Email Address. Current (or Highest Recent) Salary Documentation: Each applicant shall submit supporting documentation that reflects their current or highest recent salary. Examples of such supporting documentation are the most recent earning statement, an official letter from current employer signed by the applicant's current supervisor or Human Resources Representative, or the applicant's most recent U.S. Federal tax return. Each applicant shall also include a letter indicating the minimum salary in U.S. dollars the applicant would accept for the position. Benefit Eligibility Form: Each applicant shall complete and submit with the application, the Benefit Eligibility Form located at the end of this solicitation. Submission of Application: A complete application package (OF 612 or equivalent, references, salary documentation, and Benefits Eligibility Form) must be received at the following location no later than the closing date and time identified above: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Procurement and Grants Office Mailstop K75, Branch 7 Attn: Nancy Lindsey, Contract Specialist Solicitation 2008-N-XXXXX 2920 Brandywine Road Atlanta, GA 30341-5539 Complete application packages may be emailed to the attention of Nancy Lindsey at nel0@cdc.gov. Facsimile copies will not be accepted. Applications received after the closing date and time will not be accepted. Refer to Federal Acquisition Regulation 15.208 regarding submission of late proposals: (http://www.acqnet.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2015_2.html#wp1125227). All applications must be legible and submitted in the English language. The solicitation number identified above must be included on all documents submitted with the application package, as well as any other correspondence regarding this solicitation. Selection Factors: The applicant that represents the best value to the Government will be considered for award of Senior Technical Advisor (Project Management Senior Manager). To determine best value, the following factors will be considered: 1. The extent an applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications based on information obtained through the application package and interviews. Note that interviews may or may not be conducted; therefore, the application package should clearly identify how well the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications of this position. Interviews, if conducted, may be either in-person or via telephone. 2. Information collected from reference checks. References will only be verified for those applicants determined to have a reasonable chance of being selected for award. 3. Results of a cost assessment. The cost assessment will determine the total cost (salary plus benefits and allowances) of the applicant for the complete term of the contract (base period plus any option years). Basis for Award In determining best value, paramount consideration shall be given to technical merit (applicant qualifications and reference checks) rather than to cost. In cases where applicants are determined to be essentially equal, then cost may become the determining factor. BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY FOR PSC CANDIDATE REQUIREMENT PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR DOCUMENTATION: A. City and State (or Country, if not in U.S.), of Current Residence B. If Already Present in Country of Service, Reason for Current Presence There. N/A/ or reason for current presence in country, e.g., brought there by previous employer [provide name of employer, your status and job title, and whether housing and repatriation was included in employment package]; dependent of someone brought there by employer [provide name of employer and whether housing and repatriation is included in employment package], etc. C. Attach Copy of Front Page of Most Recent Passport, Showing Citizenship, Name, and Date and Place of Birth. See attached. D. Family Members Accompanying You to Location of Contract Performance: Spouse: Children Under Age 18 at Time of Arrival - How Many?: Please list name and date of birth of each E. Annual Education Travel for Children Up to Age 23 at Time of Your Arrival at Location of Contract Performance Who Are Attending a Recognized Post-Secondary Educational Institution on a Full-Time Basis Children Before 23rd Birthday at Time of Arrival Attending a Recognized Post-Secondary Educational Institution on a Full-Time Basis - How Many?: Please list name and date of birth and city and state (or country, if not in U.S.) of location of educational institution for each:
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