MODIFICATION
R -- Law Enforcement Professionalization / Internal Controls Program Coordinator
- Notice Date
- 6/29/2012
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- NAICS
- 541690
— Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- Contracting Office
- U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, INL RM MS, 2430 E Street, N.W., South Building, SA-4 Navy Hill, Washington, District of Columbia, 20520
- ZIP Code
- 20520
- Solicitation Number
- PSC-12-057-INL
- Archive Date
- 7/28/2012
- Point of Contact
- Amy M. Kara,
- E-Mail Address
-
karaam2@state.gov
(karaam2@state.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- You have received this "Personal Services Contractor" (PSC) solicitation through the Department of State (DOS) Internet site. If you have any questions regarding this PSC, you may contact the DOS Official named in this solicitation. The Department is not responsible for any data and/or text not received when retrieving this document electronically. Amendments to solicitation documents generally contain information critical to the submission of an application. Law Enforcement Professionalization / Internal Controls Program Coordinator Mexico City, Mexico Issuance Date: 06/01/2012 Closing Date: 07/13/2012 SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-12-057-INL SUBJECT A solicitation for a Personal Services Contractor (PSC), Department of State (DOS), Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) The United States Government (USG), represented by the DOS, seeks applications from US citizens interested in providing PSC services as described in this solicitation. HOW TO APPLY Offeror's proposals shall be in accordance with the requirements stated in this solicitation at the place and time specified. A proposal will be determined non-responsive and ineligible for consideration unless all required documents and information are included in the submission. Offerors shall ensure their resume demonstrates their possession of the minimum qualifications outlined in this Solicitation, as well as their ability to fulfill all required duties. Proposals must include the following: 1) Form OF-612 (Completed and signed) 2) Resume 3) Three letters of reference or three references, including contact information Submit all proposals via e-mail or facsimile to the attention of: INL/Amy Kara E-mail: KaraAM2@state.gov Fax: 202.776.8686 Direct questions regarding this solicitation to: INL/Amy Kara Email: KaraAM2@state.gov INL will not accept late proposals unless it can be determined DOS mishandled the proposal. 1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-12-057-INL 2. ISSUANCE DATE: 06/01/2012 3. CLOSING DATE: 07/13/2012 4. TIME SPECIFIED FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 5:00 PM, EST 5. POSITION TITLE: Law Enforcement Professionalization/Internal Controls Program Coordinator 6. MARKET VALUE: $80,728 - $118,552 (FS-02 Equivalent) 7. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: One year from date of award and four option years 7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Mexico City, Mexico 8. JOB DESCRIPTION: See below GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR: Under the International Narcotics Control (INC) Program, the Department of State (DOS), Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), has bilateral narcotics control projects with the Government of Mexico (GOM). These projects are administered by the Narcotics Affairs Section (NAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City. The NAS administers bilateral Counter Narcotics (CN) projects in Mexico with funding appropriated by Congress under the Merida Initiative and subsequent INL funding for Mexico. The PSC will assist in determining and validating requirements based on host country strategy and priorities, implementing, managing, and monitoring progress of specified counternarcotics projects to include: law enforcement professionalization, projects related to professional responsibility and integrity, internal controls, building trustworthy institutions, and anti-corruption, and other related law enforcement issues. Purpose: The purpose of this Personal Services Contract (PSC) position will be to provide a Law Enforcement Professionalization and Internal Controls Program Coordinator for the NAS in Mexico. This person will serve as the in-country program coordinator, responsible to the NAS Director and supervised by a Foreign Service Officer Manager, in coordination with other NAS personnel, for providing program implementation, direction and execution oversight in support of GOM entities. The Coordinator will manage assigned NAS programs and projects, and provide advice, training, technical assistance, and equipment to Mexican government and law enforcement entities at the federal and state levels that are involved in such projects. Relationship: The Program Coordinator for Law Enforcement Professionalization and Internal Controls will serve under the day-to-day direction of the Law Enforcement Programs Coordinator, a Foreign Service Officer. All employees under Chief of Mission (COM) authority assigned Law Enforcement and Rule of Law (LE/ROL) duties work with NAS leadership to insure oversight and non-duplicative efforts in the Mission. Duties and Responsibilities: The Program Coordinator for Law Enforcement Professionalization and Internal Controls will provide management and coordination of programs that enhance the capabilities of GOM agencies to curtail trafficking of illegal drugs and organized crime. Develop strategies for implementing existing projects, develop projects that enhance Mexican capabilities and the professionalization of Mexican law enforcement entities, and provide technical advice. At the direction of NAS management, such management, implementation, project development, and advice will be made in coordination with other NAS program staff, representatives of U.S. Government law enforcement agencies at the U.S. Embassy, and GOM interlocutors. Develop close working relationships with appropriate officials of the Government of Mexico (GOM), including the Commission for National Security and Investigations (CISEN), the National Immigration Institute (INAMI), the Office of the Attorney General (PGR), the Secretariat of Finance and Public Credit (SHCP), including the Tax Administration Service (SAT) and the General Administration of Customs (AGA), the Secretariat of Public Security (SSP), including the Federal Investigative Agency (AFI) and the Federal Preventive Police (PPF), the Secretariat of Commerce and Transportation (SCT), and the Secretariat of Foreign Relations (SRE). All of these entities have roles in coordinating or implementing counternarcotics and interdiction, anti-crime measures, and/or professional responsibility / internal control functions. The Program Coordinator will also offer support, when directed, to officials of the Secretariat of National Defense (SEDENA) and the Secretariat of the Navy (SEMAR). At the behest of the Federal Government of Mexico, the Coordinator will provide advice, technical assistance, and possibly equipment related to internal controls to designated Mexican states. This will include equipment and programs to support polygraph use. Specific Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Develop law enforcement professionalization and internal controls projects in coordination with the Government of Mexico under the guidance of NAS leadership, and in coordination with other NAS program staff, particularly the Law Enforcement Capacity Building Staff. 2. Provide strategic planning, implementation, and management of all phases of assigned projects. Such efforts include project execution from the assessment and requirements development phases, through the acquisition, procurement, implementation, and management phases. This will include planning, scheduling, budgeting, management, monitoring, and coordinating among vendors, contractors and GOM officials. These duties will include the resolution of conflicts and other issues. 3. Serve as liaison with representatives of U.S. law enforcement agencies at the Embassy that are involved in the counternarcotics efforts, and particularly internal controls and initial screening of recruits for Mexican law enforcement agencies. These agencies include, but are not limited to, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) its component agencies U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE); the Department of Justice and its component agencies, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), U.S. Secret Service (USSS), and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF); and the Department of Defense (DOD). 4. Provide advice and assistance, technical review and recommendations to Mexican agencies for law enforcement professionalization infrastructure projects related to internal controls and investigations as well as screening of new recruits and existing law enforcement officers. 5. Prepare documentation, with assistance from staff, for the procurement of systems and equipment used for drug interdiction and law enforcement professionalization projects, including drafting purchase requests, bid solicitations, statements of work (SOW), requests for source-origin waivers, sole-source justifications, and delivery and acceptance of procured systems and equipment. 6. Serve as either a Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) or a Government Technical Monitor (GTM) for assigned projects under the direction of the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). In some cases, may be asked to serve as COR. Must successfully complete required training within six months of hire. 7. Serve as Grants Officer's Representative (GOR), drafts grant solicitations in coordination with and for approval by the Grants Officer either in NAS or in INL, assisting grantees in completing documentation requirements, monitoring grantee performance, and closing out grants as appropriate. 8. Draft and provides advice and assistance in the preparation of reports, including for the U.S. Congress, Department of State and its Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), and other U.S. federal agencies. 9. Attend general and law enforcement meetings, national and international conferences and seminars, and meetings with GOM officials, as directed, reporting on discussions, activities and decisions. 10. Provide advice and assistance in end use monitoring (EUM) of U.S.G.-supplied commodities and services, preparing input for the annual EUM report to INL and Congress 11. Provide advice and assistance in the formulation of NAS input to the annual Mission Strategic Plan (MSP). 12. Support visits by senior officials and serve as an escort or control officer, including the arrangement of itineraries and logistical support for official visitors. 13. Brief Department of State, U.S. Congress and other visiting officials and Embassy staff on the role of the NAS and the status of U.S.-Mexico counter-narcotics projects and related initiatives. Qualifications and Specific Core Competencies: • Building and Leveraging Relationships: Readily connects with stakeholders and proactively solicits their views before making key decisions. Builds effective support to implement and manage projects. Rapidly gains the respect and trust of team members and colleagues, both USG and GOM. Adapts strategies and techniques to achieve desired goals and/or outcomes. • Interpersonal Acumen: Displays cultural astuteness in understanding the implicit and explicit decision-making processes of an organization. Is pragmatic in effecting change in a new organizational culture. Has significant patience and political sense but can drive real results in a timely fashion. • Leadership: Personally visible to the organization; communicates key messages and listens well. Highly articulate and makes points in a compelling manner. Conveys genuine belief in the organization's ability to succeed despite the toughest obstacles. • Driving Results: Demonstrate the ability to translate an organization's mission into an overall strategy focused on meeting client and customer needs as the basis for actionable, measurable plans. Combines management skills and tenacity with a sense of urgency to drive issues to closure and to ensure programs remain focused and retain forward movement toward achieving defined objectives. • Building and Motivating Teams: Provide leadership and guidance to team members, fosters an inclusive, friendly, professional environment for team members, in which teamwork, professional development, and collaboration among team members is encouraged. Is capable in assessing and leveraging the strengths, weaknesses, and working styles of team members in inter-office, inter-agency and inter-governmental situations. Forges strong, diverse teams through actively sourcing, selecting, developing, and retaining top talent for key positions. Delegate's responsibility to team members, regularly consults, and provides appropriate, regular feedback on work performance, projects and other work under their purview. Assists as requested and/or as necessary to ensure successful conduct and completion of specific projects.. • Managing Performance: Able to achieve results through others, to motivate team effort and cooperation. Translates goals into specific objectives for each member of the team, as well as vendors, and holds people accountable for results. Keeps organization focused on key metrics that drive the business. Supports and ensures implementation of all monitoring and evaluation (M&E) efforts for projects. Minimum Requirements: 1. U.S. citizenship, able to obtain/maintain a DOS security and medical clearance. 2. Must have a Bachelors degree or equivalent (i.e. Associates degree with 5 years related experience) from an accredited institution. 3. Five (5) years experience in law enforcement management and/or public security. 4. Five (5) years of managerial experience preferably in an international environment. 5. Excellent negotiation, interpersonal and managerial skills. 6. Demonstrated experience in planning, strategizing, implementing, and reporting on projects. 7. Proficient in Microsoft office suite 8. Excellent oral and written English communication skills. 9. Level 3/3, oral and written Spanish communication skills. 10. Ability to obtain/maintain the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) and Grants officers Representative (GOR) course through the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) within 90 days of arrival at Post. Evaluation Factors: Factor 1 Offeror demonstrates proven ability to manage projects through their entire life cycle, including planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and close out. (25 points) Factor 2 Offeror demonstrates proven ability to supervise and build strong teams in the fields of anti-corruption and law professionalization projects. (20 points) Factor 3 Offeror demonstrates the ability to build unity of effort with representatives of law enforcement agencies at the Embassy and develop constructive relationships with officials of the Government of Mexico. (20 points) Factor 4 Offeror demonstrates the ability to provide subject matter expertise and policy guidance to senior level policy makers within the Embassy and INL. (20 points) Factor 5 Past performance of applicant's ability to perform under the contract. In conducting the evaluation, the Government reserves the right to utilize all evaluation information available at the time of evaluation, which is provided by applicant or obtained from other sources. (15 points) COMPENSATION For award, INL will negotiate for this contract based on the following: • Entry-level salary is at Step 1 of the grade range assigned to solicitation • Consideration given for experience relevant specifically to the solicitation requirements • Level and extent of experience dictates the salary level within the grade range BENEFITS & ALLOWANCES AS A MATTER OF POLICY, INL NORMALLY AUTHORIZES THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS AND ALLOWANCES BENEFITS • Employee's FICA Contribution • Contribution toward Health and Life Insurance • Pay Comparability Adjustment • Annual Increase • Eligibility for Worker's Compensation • Annual & Sick Leave • 401K Plan ALLOWANCES • Temporary Quarters Subsistence Allowance • Living Quarters Allowance • Post Allowance • Supplemental Post Allowance • Separate Maintenance Allowance • Education Allowance • Education Travel • Post Differential • Payments during Evacuation/Authorized Departure • Danger Pay
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- Place of Performance
- Address: U.S. Embassy, Mexico City, Mexico
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