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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF MARCH 31, 2013 FBO #4145
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R -- PSC- Senior Advisor, Money Laundering & Financial Crimes INL/C, Washington, DC - OF-612 Application form

Notice Date

3/29/2013
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

NAICS

541990 — All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
 

Contracting Office

Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Grants, Acquisitions, Procurement and Policy Division (INL/RM/GAPP), SA-4 Navy Hill, South Building, 2430 E Street, N.W., Washington, District of Columbia, 20037, United States
 

ZIP Code

20037
 

Solicitation Number

PSC-13-027-INL
 

Archive Date

5/13/2013
 

Point of Contact

Larry S. Parr, Fax: 202-776-8775
 

E-Mail Address

ParrLS@state.gov
(ParrLS@state.gov)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

OF-612 application form 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. Senior Advisor for Money Laundering and Financial Crimes,Washington, DC (Part time NTE 700 hours annually) Issuance Date: 03/29/2013 Closing Date: 04/28/2013 SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-13-027-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, 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/Larry Parr Email: parrls@state.gov Fax: 202-776-8775 Direct questions regarding this solicitation to: INL/Larry Parr Email: Parrls@state.gov INL will not accept late proposals unless it can be determined DOS mishandled the proposal. 1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-13-027-INL 2. ISSUANCE DATE: 03/29/2013 3. CLOSING DATE: 04/28/2013 4. TIME SPECIFIED FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 12 midnight, EST 5. POSITION TITLE: Senior Advisor for Money Laundering and Financial Crimes, Washington, DC (part time) 6. MARKET VALUE: $80,728 - $129,517 (GS-14/15 Equivalent) 7. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: One year from date of award and four option years at Not To Exceed 700 hours annually, primarily October - March 7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Washington, DC 8. JOB DESCRIPTION: See below STATEMENT OF DUTIES GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR A. BACKGROUND. The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), Office of Anti-Crime Programs (INL/C) is responsible for the development, supervision, coordination, and implementation of both policy and capacity building issues related to anti-money laundering (AML) and, working the Counter Terrorism Bureau, counter-terrorism financing (CTF) for the U.S. Department of State (DOS). INL/C provides policy guidance and assistance throughout the Bureau, Department of State, and USG interagency community, in addressing the full range of AML/CTF issues, from Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and the FATF-style regional bodies (FSRBs), to global capacity building programs. INL/C also works international organizations such as the United Nations Office of Drug Control, the European Union and the World Bank, and foreign counterparts to further U.S. foreign policy and foreign assistance efforts. INL/C is also responsible for drafting Volume II of the annual International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR), a Congressionally-mandated report that is due March 1 of each year, focusing on the performance of other countries with regard to internationally-recognized standards established by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), "...to promote effective implementation of legal, regulatory and operational measures for combating money laundering, terrorist financing and other related threats to the integrity of the international financial system." B. PURPOSE. The AML/CFT Advisor will spearhead INL/C's drafting and clearance process of the financial crimes section of the International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR). This includes transmitting tasking cables, receive responses, organize work to ensure timely drafting and editing of INCSR submissions, working with the Department and interagency representatives and points of contact to determine recommendations for rating each country that is subject to review for the annual report. Effective performance of this critical annual task requires comprehensive expertise and ability to analyze complex technical financial data and descriptions and the reationale or justifications leading to conclusions that can withstand scrutiny of USG entities and international financial experts. C. STATEMENT OF WORK Duties and Responsibilities  Coordinate the workflow of submissions, editing, preparations, clearances, and final formatting of the estimated 150-page INCSR money laundering volume to ensure INL meets the March 1 deadline. (Column I countries).  Analyze complex technical financial data and make recommendations that can be recognized and supported by USG federal agency experts and international financial and banking experts.  Update the INL web-based data on countries not detailed in the March 1st report (Columns II & III).  Assist in coordinating and preparing country reports.  Draft country reports for selected countries as directed.  Provide technical analytical expertise relating to money laundering activities, methods, organizations and techniques.  Update and maintain country-specific, cumulative, and analytical charts and tables.  Ensure factual accuracy of submissions from posts.  Edit submissions to ensure consistency with the INCSR format and style guidelines.  Maintain contact with interagency contributors to ensure timely responses.  Maintain factual content to track changes resulting from discussions with geographic and functional DOS bureaus, and USG agencies.  Participate in responding to jurisdictions that request meetings to discuss reports on their performance. D. POSITION ELEMENTS Relationships The AML/CTF Advisor reports to the INL/C Office Director, Washington, as well as the AML/CTF Team Leader, and Crime Programs Division Chief. Level of Effort and Location The level of effort is part-time, not to exceed 700 hours per year, nearly all performed in the October-March timeframe to compile and draft the INCSR. The position is located in INL/C, 1800 G Street, NW, Suite 2107, Washington DC 20223. Volume II report to Congress, due on March 1st as required by legislation. While a series of meetings will be held in the INL/C conference room requiring the contractor's presence, as well as other occasional meetings related to the INCSR, 75%-95% of work performance can be conducted via telework from a location outside Washington, DC (Note: The capacity to telework from a remote location is the responsibility of the contractor, i.e., this is not a requirement under the contract and not funded by the USG, with the exception of a USG-provided device needed for access to the Department unclassified email system). Travel and Position Location This position may require local travel only. No international travel is required. E. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1) Citizenship U.S. citizen, able to obtain and maintain at a minimum a DOS security clearance at the secret level. 2) Education BA/BS degree or equivalent from an accredited institution (or a combination of work experience and education). 3) Computer Skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to compose presentational materials for a senior level audience in PowerPoint. 4) Work Experience a. A minimum of ten (10) years professional AML/CFT experience, with progressive responsibility in any of the areas of law enforcement financial investigations, financial intelligence, legal/prosecutorial, or banking/financial regulatory functions. b. State Department and USG interagency coordination. c. Demonstrated ability to perform responsibilities listed above, 5) Leadership Experience a. Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions in a timely manner and to work on and bear responsibility for several projects simultaneously while keeping the overall program goals in perspective. b. Demonstrated ability and experience working with wide range of personnel at all levels of an organization/government. 6) Knowledge Demonstrated broad knowledge of AML/CFT issues and international financial standards. 7) Communication a. Demonstrated experience and ability for successful interactions with senior leadership of US government agencies and US federal, state and local law enforcement agencies to initiate, negotiate and maintain partnership relationships. b. Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills, including superior interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate solutions effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences, and the ability to be energetic and attentive to detail. F. EVALUATION CRITERIA Factor 1 Work Experience (30 points) Demonstrated knowledge and experience, including: conducting AML/CFT training/capacity building; progressively increasing responsibility; negotiating interagency coordination on AML/CFT policies and priorities; and assessing programs and assisting in developing and implementing plans for improving capacity Factor 2 Leadership / Interpersonal Skills (15 points) Demonstrated ability to: experience providing effective liaison with all levels of foreign governments, multilateral organizations, and the USG interagency; and work as a member of a small, highly specialized team in an office environment Factor 3 Knowledge/Skills (30 points) Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with AML/CFT standards and capacity building, especially in the developing world; demonstrated knowledge of related foreign policy and international affairs issues; Proven and detailed knowledge of USG national security strategic priorities Factor 4 Communication (10 points) Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in all areas and with various organization levels, both orally and in writing Factor 5 Past Performance (15 points) Past performance evaluation 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, whether provided by the applicant or obtained from other sources. G. 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 H. ETHICS REQUIREMENTS This solicitation may result in the award of one or more personal services contracts as defined in FAR 2.101. Prior to contract award, all offerors or quoters must advise the congnizant Contracting Officer if they have personal conflict or interest, such as a financial convlict, that would prevent them from either meeting the requirements of the clause entitled, "Post-Award Ethical Responsibilities of Personal Services Contractors", or otherwise objectively performing their contractual duties upon contract award. "Post-Award Ethical Responsibilities of Personal Services Contractor" - This is a personal services contract as defined in FAR2.101. The contractor shall be subject to the same ethical requirements and responsibilities as a member of the Civil Service or Foreign Service, including but not limited to the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch, 5CFR part 2635 and employee Responsibiliies Abroad, 3 FAM 4120. The contractor is required to complete and file the appropriate financial disclosure form, either form OGE-450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, or form OGE 278, Public Financial Disclosure Report, with the Department of State Ethics Office (L/Ethics) within thirty (30) days of the contract award if the position is one designated for filing. I. 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
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/State/INL/INL-RM-MS/PSC-13-027-INL/listing.html)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Department of State, Washington, District of Columbia, 20520, United States

Zip Code: 20520
 

Record

SN03024130-W 20130331/130329234407-ee5b7ee4c25d01f65431ecdb6b68feb4 (fbodaily.com)
 

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