MODIFICATION
R -- Aircraft Safety Inspector
- Notice Date
- 11/9/2012
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- NAICS
- 541990
— All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical 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, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20520
- Solicitation Number
- PSC-13-009-INL
- Archive Date
- 12/8/2012
- Point of Contact
- Victoria V. Stewart, Phone: 321-783-9860 x33478
- E-Mail Address
-
stewartVv@state.gov
(stewartVv@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. DOS 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. Aircraft Safety Inspector, (PSC), Patrick AFB, FL (2 Positions) Issuance Date: 11/09/2012 Closing Date: 11/23/2012 SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-13-009-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 recommendation or references, including contact information 4) Reference the Solicitation Number, on all documents 5) Full Mailing Address and Phone Number Submit all proposals via e-mail or facsimile to the attention of: INL/Vicki Stewart Email: stewartVv@state.gov Fax: 321-799-3807 Direct questions regarding this solicitation to: INL/Vicki Stewart Email: stewartVv@state.gov INL will not accept late proposals unless it can be determined DOS mishandled the proposal. 1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-13-009-INL 2. ISSUANCE DATE: 11/09/2012 3. CLOSING DATE: 11/23/2012 4. TIME SPECIFIED FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 5 PM, EST 5. POSITION TITLE: Aircraft Safety Inspector 6. MARKET VALUE: $81,823 - $106,369 (GS-13 Equivalent) 7. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: One year from the date of award 8. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Patrick AFB, FL 9. JOB DESCRIPTION: See below STATEMENT OF DUTIES A. GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR BACKGROUND: Position is located in the Department of State, Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Office of Aviation (INL/A), Patrick Air Force Base, Florida. It provides aircraft quality assurance and safety oversight for the remanufacturing, modifications, and overhauls of the aircraft and act as the on-site technical representative of the INL/A Chief of Maintenance. The incumbent will participate with government acceptance and could be tasked to provide worldwide technical support of the Department of State Aviation Maintenance Program. The incumbent performs duties in accordance with INL/A Maintenance Directives, the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and applicable technical manuals. PURPOSE: This personal services contract position is to provide aircraft quality assurance and safety oversight for the re-manufacture of INL/A aircraft. Additionally, the incumbent will perform initial, in progress and final Government acceptance inspections and could be tasked to provide inspections worldwide in support of the Department of State International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Office of Aviation programs. The incumbent performs duties in accordance with INL/A Maintenance Directives, the Federal Acquisition Regulations, and applicable technical manuals and Army Regulation 95-20. RELATIONSHIPS: Work under the direct supervision of the INL/A Chief of Maintenance. The Chief provides general direction in terms of broadly defined aviation policy/mission/functions, and contractual procedures. The incumbent exercises latitude for independent action, initiating projects and executing approved new programs under general supervision. Completed work is to be correct and results will be reviewed for timeliness and effectiveness. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Apply specialized and professional knowledge, within a frequently time-sensitive and time critical environment, in the analysis of manufacturing and conformance issues. Due to the nature, critical needs, and interaction of all facets of the INL Aviation Program, the job requires comprehensive oversight of production schedule adherence. 2. Assure contractor maintains an effective Quality Assurance Program. Performs audits on the contractor's processes to determine conformance to approved standards. Develop Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) that incorporates risk mitigation based on pre-defined inspections and/or audits. Act as the Department of State representative on Material Review Boards. 3. Knowledge of complex products including pertinent quality characteristics, manufacturing methods and techniques, special processes, inter-relationships of functional parts or subassemblies, and measurement/testing techniques. 4. Review and evaluate discrepancies to determine if within contract scope. If not, annotates repairs as Over and Above (O&A) after resource allocation determination. Unresolved cases will be forwarded to the INL/A Maintenance Chief with recommendations in accordance with applicable regulations. 5. Review and make suggestions for approval on changes to contractor engineering diagrams. 6. Knowledge of functional policies, principles, mission objectives, and administrative guidelines, such as the Federal Acquisition regulation and supplements, agency and organizational regulations/procedures, to provide technical advice and assessment of operational effectiveness that facilitate continuous process improvement. Issues, tracks, and evaluates supplier responses. 7. Participate in Configuration Control Boards and provide recommendations to the INL/A Chief of Maintenance. 8. Perform government acceptance of aircraft, components, and deliverables as specified in the aircraft re-manufacturing contract. 9. Coordinate evaluations and inspections by outside agencies such as the Federal Aviation Administration, General Services Administration, Office of the Inspector General and the General Accounting Office. 10. Resolve issues resulting from audit and inspection activities for the Office of Aviation. Evaluate processes and make recommendations for effective organizational changes. 11. Ensure Contractor compliance with AR 95-20 and execute the duties of the Government Flight Representative in accordance with the Ground and Flight Risk Clause as applicable. 12. Prepare periodic contractor performance/quality reports for the Chief, Maintenance Division. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 1. Must be U.S. Citizen able to obtain/maintain DOS Secret security clearance 2. Knowledge of International Standards for Organization (ISO) 9000:2000 processes for total quality management and quality assurance. 3. Knowledge of U.S. FAA Regulations, including FAR Parts 1,61,67,91, 133, 135,137,141,143, and NTSB 830. 4. Ability to analyze schematics, interpret technical drawings and technical manuals. 5. Knowledge of quality assurance/control methods, principles, and practices, including statistical analysis and sampling techniques 6. Skill in interpreting and applying product specifications, technical data, regulations, policy statements, and other guideline materials. 7. Skill in conducting studies and investigations, problem analysis, and developing logical and documented recommendations. 8. Skill in written and oral communications. 9. Skill in establishing effective interpersonal relationships. COMPLEXITY 1. Apply a wide range of quality assurance principles and techniques to plan and oversee assigned Government quality assurance activities. Work requires the incumbent to be highly versatile and innovative in decision making, and problem identification and solving, and demonstrate leadership from varied functional disciplines when dealing with contractor and contracting office personnel. 2. Responsible for ensuring adequate Quality Assurance coverage and determining its effectiveness on contractor manufacturing operations. Decisions regarding what needs to be accomplished involve review and analysis of contracts, risk assessment, contractor processes and changing technical requirements. A wide-geographic dispersion and difficulty in determining the scope of specific situations often complicate these duties. When resolving problems, the work requires the projection of conditions and consequences not readily apparent or sufficiently quantifiable. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work is physical and sedentary in nature and involves activity at both the manufacturing facility and field locations. May require some physical exertion and dexterity. WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is conducted in a manufacturing facility, office or aircraft hangar with travel for meetings, conferences, technical reviews, and field inspections/flight evaluations. The incumbent may be required to perform duties at other program sites. The possibility exists of being exposed to toxic chemicals/materials (either known or unknown) when observing the process and production. EVALUATION CRITERIA: Factor 1. (Contract Oversight). 25% Offeror's ability to: a. Apply specialized and professional knowledge, within a frequently time-sensitive and time critical environment, in the analysis of manufacturing and conformance issues. b. Perform oversight and evaluation of contractor, to include ensuring compliance with INL/A policies/procedures/directives. Ensure Contractor compliance with AR 95-20 and execute the duties of the Aviation Maintenance Manager in accordance with the Ground and Flight Risk Clause as applicable. Factor 2. (Direct and Coordinate Actions). 25% Offeror's ability to Coordinates evaluations and inspections by outside agencies such as the Federal Aviation Administration, General Services Administration, Office of the Inspector General and the General Accounting Office. Factor 3. (Provide Direction and Planning). 25% Offeror's ability to: a. Assure that the contractor maintains an effective Quality Assurance Program. Perform audits on the contractor's processes to determine conformance to approved standards. Develop Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) that incorporates risk mitigation based on pre-defined inspections and/or audits. b. Issue, track, and evaluate supplier responses. Participates in Configuration Control Boards and provide recommendations to the INL/A Maintenance Manager Factor 4. (Experience/Past Performance). 25% Offeror's previous experience and quality of performance. Evaluator may use all evaluation information available at the time of the evaluation, whether provided by the applicant or obtained from references. 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 AND 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: 1038 S. Patrick Drive, Hangar 985, Patrick AFB, Florida, 32925, United States
- Zip Code: 32925
- Zip Code: 32925
- Record
- SN02928682-W 20121111/121109233952-3ee83405eec23ea9c21e19ba244369bd (fbodaily.com)
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