SAMDaily.us | PRESOL | 99 | MAV Foreign Assistance Construction Management Specialist

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SOLICITATION NOTICE

99 -- MAV Foreign Assistance Construction Management Specialist

Notice Date: 5/13/2020 7:57:07 AM
Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS: 921190 — Other General Government Support
Contracting Office: ACQUISITIONS - INL WASHINGTON DC 20520 USA
ZIP Code: 20520
Solicitation Number: PSC-20-042-INL
Response Due: 5/27/2020 12:00:00 PM
Archive Date: 06/11/2020
Point of Contact: Dominique Chittum
E-Mail Address: chittumda@state.gov
(chittumda@state.gov)
Description: �U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE BUREAU OF INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AFFAIRS (INL)�� 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. Position Title: MAV Foreign Assistance Construction Management Specialist Location: Washington, DC� Salary Level:�� GS-13 - $102,663 - $133,465 Period of performance: The period of performance for this contract is twelve (12) months from the date of award with four (4) optional one-year extensions. Issuance Date: May 13, 2020 Closing date: May 27, 2020 Closing Time: 3:00 PM ET Solicitation Number:�� PSC-20-042-INL Job description: �See below Dear Prospective Offerors: The Department of State is seeking offers from qualified U.S. citizens to provide personal services for the subject position under a personal services contract, as described in this solicitation. Submittals must be in accordance with the attached information at the place and time specified. Applicants interested in applying for this position MUST submit the following materials: 1.�� Form SF 171 (Completed and signed) 2.�� Complete resume. In order to fully evaluate your offer your resume must include: a.�� Paid a non-paid experience, job title, location(s), dates held (month/year), and hours worked per week for each position. Dates (month/year) and locations for any overseas experience must also be detailed. Any experience that does not include dates (month/year), locations, and hours per week will not be counted towards meeting the solicitation requirements.� b.�� Specific duties performed that fully detail the level and complexity of the work. c.�� Names and contact information (phone and email) of your current and/or previous supervisor(s).� d.�� Education and any other qualifications including job-related training courses, job-related skills, or job-related honors, awards or accomplishments.� e.�� U.S. Citizenship Note: Resume must contain explicit information to make a valid determination that the candidate meets the experience requirements as stated in this solicitation. This information needs to be clearly identified in the resume. Failure to provide explicit information to determine qualifications for the position will result in loss of full consideration.� 3.�� Evaluation Factor document specifically addressing: �Each of the Evaluation Factors shown in the solicitation below. Responses must be limited to 500 words per Evaluation Factor. Any additional words above the limit will neither be read nor scored.� Note: The Evaluation Factors are worth 70 out of 100 points. Offerors are required to address each of the Evaluation Factors in a separate document describing specifically and accurately what experience, training, education and/or awards they have receive that are relevant to each Factor. � 4.�� Professional References: �Three (3) names and contact information (phone and email) of current and/or previous supervisors to serve as professional references. � Additional documents submitted will not be accepted. Incomplete or late offers will not be considered. Complete applications must be emailed to: �� Dominique Chittum �� U.S. Department of State �� INL/EX/GAPP �� ChittumDA@state.gov Sincerely, Anthony Pierce Contracting Officer U.S. Department of State 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.� PRE-AWARD ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF PSC (JUN 2011) 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 quotes must advise the cognizant Contracting Officer if they have a personal conflict of interest, such as a financial conflict, 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. � HOW TO APPLY Offerors proposal 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. �The Government is not responsible for any costs incurred by the offeror during the solicitation process. � � NOTE REGARDING GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS FOR THIS SOLICITATION� This solicitation in no way obligates the Department of State to award a PSC contract, nor does it commit the Department of State to pay any cost incurred in the preparation and submission of the application. Proposals must include the following and not exceed twenty (20) pages (additional pages will not be accepted or reviewed):� 1.�� Form SF 171 (Completed and signed) 2.�� Resume � 3.�� Evaluation Factor Responses 4.�� Three (3) names and contact information (phone and email) of current and/or previous supervisors to serve as professional references. � Note: Your resume should contain explicit information to make a valid determination that you fully meet the experience requirements as stated in this solicitation. This information should be clearly identified in your resume. Failure to provide explicit information to determine your qualifications for the position will result in loss of full consideration. Additional documents submitted beyond the requirements will not be accepted or reviewed.� *** ONE PDF ATTACHMENT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED VETERAN�S PREFERENCE Veteran�s preference is not applicable to this position therefore do not submit DD-214. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED REGARDLESS OF AGE, RACE, COLOR, SEX, CREED, NATIONAL ORIGIN, LAWFUL POLITICAL AFFILIATION, NONDISQUALIFYING DISABILITY, MARITAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AFFILIATION WITH AN EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION, OR OTHER NON-MERIT FACTOR. Submit proposal via e-mail to the attention of: INL/Dominique Chittum E-mail: ChittumDA@state.gov Direct questions regarding this solicitation to: INL/Dominique Chittum E-mail: ChittumDA@state.gov INL will not accept proposals beyond the closing time/date; unless it can be determined DOS mishandled the proposal. � GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT� Mission of the U.S. Department of State: The U.S. Department of State is the lead institution for the conduct of American diplomacy and the Secretary of state is the President�s principal foreign policy advisor. The Department of State�s mission is to advance U.S. national security interests, fight terrorism, protect U.S. interests abroad, and implement foreign policy initiatives that build a freer, prosperous and secure world.� Mission of the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL): INL is under the Under Secretary for Democracy and Human Rights (J) and works to keep Americans safe at home by countering international crime, illegal drugs, and instability abroad. INL helps countries deliver justice and fairness by strengthening their police, courts, and corrections systems. These efforts reduce the amount of crime and illegal drugs reaching U.S. shores.� INL�s Executive Office is responsible for the development and execution of the Bureau�s budget, and for the administration of all INL�s international counter-narcotics and law enforcement programs, i.e., financial, personnel, administrative, acquisition, information management, and post conflict and emerging program development and program evaluation and oversight. INL programs overseas are managed by US Embassy Foreign Service and personal services contract personnel serving in INL Sections who work with their host nation counterparts to develop requirements and oversee project implementation. � The Management Assistance and Program Support Division (INL/EX/MAPS) is responsible for management controls throughout the bureau and assists INL in managing the financial and program administration functions through contract, grant and agreement implementing mechanisms. �MAPS supports and interfaces with INL offices and staff elements, as well as State Department entities outside the bureau, including the Office of the Procurement Executive (A/OPE), the Office of Logistics Management (A/LM), and Office of the Legal Advisor (L). �MAPS also deals with INL overseas posts and sections on the full range of management controls, as well as other State Department bureaus and U.S. agencies. �MAPS is comprised of professionals with expertise in program and financial management, contract and grant administration, and other specialists who serve on specific program and project teams. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Under the direct supervision of the Washington-based INL/EX/MAPS Management Assistant Visit (MAV) Supervisory Analyst or his/her designee, the Foreign Assistance Construction Management Specialist (FACMS) will perform the following duties: 1.�� Assists the Program Office staff in the preparation of program objectives as they relate to construction projects, construction specifications, cost and material estimates, project schedules and reports in support of the Bureau�s foreign assistance programs for new construction, modifications, renovation and repair. �Works closely with the Program Managers, INL Directors, Division Chief(s) and other senior staff to develop a foreign assistance construction management program in support of program objectives at various embassies, and consulates.� 2.�� Provide program and construction-related financial guidance (e.g., materials and labor cost estimates) to program managers and other INL employees in program countries. 3.�� Provide advice and assistance to other staff members, as appropriate, and senior managers on program management and construction contracting problems or issues.� 4.�� Analyze and evaluate (on a quantitative or qualitative basis) cost proposals for construction projects and related services. 5.�� Assist the program office in the development of work requirements for foreign assistance construction contracts on Design Build and Design Bid Build projects in support of Rule of Law initiatives in foreign countries. 6.�� Conduct field inspections for various construction projects, evaluate compliance with International Building Codes, verify compliance with OSHA and EPA requirements, and compliance with requirements noted in contract documents (construction documents). 7.�� Advise program officers, as appropriate, on the distribution of work among positions and organizations and the appropriate staffing levels and skills mix. 8.�� Evaluate and advise on the organization, methods, and procedures for providing administrative support systems such as records, communications, directives, forms, files, and documentation as it relates to construction management; 9.�� Assist in reviewing invoices and in drafting justifications for program increases or changes in the budget submissions, particularly those requiring contract actions; and assist in reviewing construction submittals, change order requests, value engineering proposals and recommend actions on behalf of the program office.� 10.�� Research and investigate new or improved construction methodologies and technologies to meet unique program objectives.� 11.�� Serve as advisor to the INL Contracting Officer Representative (COR) on general construction matters, and in a liaison capacity with other Federal Agencies, on construction projects. 12.�� Audit the processes and procedures for the inspection and testing of construction materials; monitor and inspect construction projects when properly delegated; assist in developing engineering specifications and drawings; review field surveys, inspections or technical investigations of topography, soils, drainage and water supply systems, road and highway systems, and buildings and structures to provide data for engineering projects; and assist the Program Office in other technical functions in support of civil engineering activities. 13.�� Review and document performance issues in relation to original contract award amount and completion time, ensuring appropriate approvals; review progress reports, updates, plans and schedules. Review, monitor and report the status of multiple contractor projects to various program offices to ensure the results achieve the bureau�s goals. 14.�� Review job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods; and monitor the contractor�s requisition of supplies and materials to complete construction projects. 15.�� Assist the Program Office in the preparation and submission of budget estimates and progress and cost-tracking reports for each construction project. 16.�� Review quality control assurance program implemented by the Contractor; review and approve submittals such as mobilization and demobilization plans, area use plans, and security plans; and participate in Technical Evaluation Panels (TEP) and review cost proposals. 17.�� When required, perform the role of Duty Officer. 18.�� Perform other duties as requested and assigned that are directly related to this Statement of Work.� 19.�� Perform services that fall within the general scope of work and overall INL mission at physical locations other than Washington INL headquarters, including within other INL offices, bureaus or other USG agencies for a period not to exceed six (6) months. � TRAININGS & DISTANCE LEARNING COURSES 1.�� Completes the Contracting Officer Representative (PA296) distance-learning (DL) course through the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) within 120 days of contract award. � 2.�� If applicable - Completes the mandatory Foreign Affairs Counter-Threat (FACT) Course (OT610) prior to deployment to Post. � 3.�� If applicable - Consultations with the INL Program Office may be required. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS The primary place of performance is Washington, D.C. �Occasional short term overseas travel, including travel to austere environments, is required as needed to support construction related programs� RELATIONSHIP This position is located in the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Office of Executive Services (INL/EX). The incumbent of this position serves as a MAV Foreign Assistance Construction Management Specialist (FACMS) in the Management Assistance & Post Support (MAPS), and for oversight purposes reports to INL/EX/MAPS MAV Supervisory Analyst or his/her designee. The FACMS carries out duties on behalf of the various INL Program Offices and works in conjunction with the CORs and Contracting Officers. The FACMS may be delegated authority by the CO to act as the interim COR until a full-time COR is delegated.� The INL/EX/MAPS MAV Supervisory Analyst or his/her designee will provide yearly performance reviews to the INL/EX/GAPP Contracting Officer in Washington, D.C. to contribute to the incumbent�s official yearly review. COMPLEXITY The Foreign Affairs Construction Management Specialist (FACMS) serves as a member of a team with responsibility to provide technical support to the various INL Program Offices in the development, planning and coordination of various foreign assistance construction projects which support the INL mission worldwide. Each team member is responsible for managing the full post-award life cycle of assigned contracts to optimize INL�s accountability on these high visibility projects. �The FACMS on occasion may deploy overseas to assist INL Program Offices with the development of design/program requirements for Rule of Law initiatives related to all types of construction and renovation projects. The FACMS may be deployed prior to the delegation of a Contracting Officer�s Representative (COR) to assist the Program Office in development of the acquisition plan as well as the design requirements for the foreign assistance program. The FACMS may act on behalf of the Program Office in developing the Request for Proposal (RFP) and associated design documents for the solicitation; coordinate responses to Requests for Information (RFI) from interested vendors; assist the office of Acquisition Management (AQM) in coordinating site visits for interested vendors and stake holders; participate as a member of the Technical Evaluation Panel (TEP); serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on Design Build, and Design-Bid-Build construction projects and related matters; and provide guidance to the Program Office on construction-related issues to include OSHA and environmental concerns. � The FACMS in conjunction with the specific embassy program officer will coordinate with various foreign government personnel to develop the design requirements for construction projects in support of the INL program office objectives. � SCOPE & EFFECTIVENESS The FACMS performs broad and extensive assignments related to a complex construction programs and projects spanning the full-range of citizen safety, law enforcement, rule of law, and counternarcotics programs PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE The period of performance for this contract is twelve (12) months from the date of award with four (4) optional one-year extensions. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1.�� U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain Department of State Top Secret level security clearance. 2.�� An Associate�s Degree from an accredited institution in: a.�� Civil or construction engineering, technology, or science, or� b.�� Construction management or technology and management, or� c.�� Engineering. � 3.�� A minimum of ten (10) years of professional work experience, of which:� a.�� At least two (2) years of experience monitoring projects of a scale, scope and complexity commensurate with INL�s multi-million dollar foreign assistance projects. � b.�� At least one (1) year shall be equivalent to the GS-12 level in the federal service. � 4.�� A minimum of four (4) years of experience in senior project management roles that involve strategic planning, project management using critical path methodology, resource management, quality control processes, and budgeting; or,� a.�� A minimum of two (2) years of program/contract management oversight OCONUS, in a high threat, austere environment; or, b.�� Demonstrated experience in modular design and construction, general design and construction or permanent infrastructure design/build projects; or, � c.�� Demonstrated experience in construction cost estimating. 5.�� Demonstrated training or experience in contract administration principles, State Department Policies, Federal Acquisition Regulations, and other State Department policies, regulations and procedures. 6.�� Demonstrated administrative and management skills, to include: a.�� knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people and resources; b.�� knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services, such as customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. 7.�� Proficient in Microsoft Office, primarily Microsoft Excel experience and expertise is required. Substitution of Education for Experience:� A Bachelor�s degree in a construction-related discipline may be substituted for one year of specialized experience, or a master�s degree in a construction-related discipline may be substituted for two years� experience toward satisfying the minimum requirement for specialized experience. EVALUATION FACTORS (Used to determine the competitive ranking of qualified offerors in comparison to other offerors.) Offerors should cite specific, illustrative examples for each factor. Responses must be limited to 500 words per factor. Any additional words above the limit will neither be read nor scored. Factor 1: �� Technical Expertise�� 30 points Demonstrated technical expertise and ability to manage complex, multifaceted international projects, e.g. determine needs, define goals and develop work plans for multi-million dollar projects, and as part of a professional team, carry out the full range of responsibilities from inception to completion.� Factor 2: �� Project Management�� Knowledge & Abilities�� 30 points Demonstrated ability�� to work with public and private contracting or consulting firms; in analyzing project needs, and defining project scope; and in determining schedule and budget required to complete the project. Offeror's skill in interacting with other professionals and support personnel in order to provide guidance and assistance; and the ability to make decisions and provide insightful and effective recommendations to senior management on project implementation issues that affect the post-conflict programs. �Demonstrated ability to assist the contracting officer in the architect-engineer source selection process. �Also, their ability to prepare all required documentation to support the Department's position and to analyze all documents related to the contract prior to making final recommendations to senior DOS officials. � Factor 3:�� Management & Communication Experience�� 10 points� Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in a timely and concise manner; interact effectively with others at all levels to prepare, analyze, explain and defend determinations and requirements with respect to conformance to applicable laws, policies and other regulatory guidelines; and advise program officials.� Basis of Rating: �Offerors who clearly meet the Education/Experience Requirements will be further evaluated based on scoring of the Evaluation Factor responses: �Offerors are required to address each of the Evaluation Factors in a separate document describing specifically and accurately what experience, training, education and/or awards they have received that are relevant to each factor. �Failure to specifically address the Evaluation Factors may result in your not receiving credit for all of your pertinent experience, education, and training and/or awards.� Evaluation Factors have been assigned the following points:� Factor #1 � 30 Factor #2 � 30 Factor #3 � 10 Total Possible � 70 Points� Interview Performance- 30 points Satisfactory Professional Reference Checks- Pass/Fail (no points) Past performance evaluation of applicant�s ability to perform under the contract. �In conducting the evaluation, the U.S. 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. � Total Possible Points: 100 The most qualified candidates may be interviewed, required to provide a writing sample, and demonstrate an ability to operate commonly used office applications. INL will not pay for any expenses associated with the interviews. In addition, applications (written materials and interviews) will be evaluated based on content as well as on the applicant's writing, presentation, and communication skills. In the event that an applicant has fully demonstrated his/her qualifications and there are no other competitive applicants, INL reserves the right to forego the interview process. Professional references will be evaluated for applicants being considered for selection. COMPENSATION (BASE PAY) This position has been designated at the GS-13 equivalent level ($102,663 - $133,465 per annum). Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value based upon qualifications, previous relevant experience and work history, salary and educational background. Salaries, including any recruitment supplemental pay that exceeds the listed pay range, will not be entertained or negotiated. For award, INL will negotiate for this contract based on the market value as outlined above and overall experience relevant to the solicitation requirements. � BENEFITS & ALLOWANCES AS A MATTER OF POLICY, INL NORMALLY AUTHORIZES THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS AND ALLOWANCES� BENEFITS - IF APPLICABLE �� Employee's FICA/Medicare Contribution �� Contribution toward Health and Life Insurance� �� Pay Comparability Adjustment� �� Annual Increase� �� Eligibility for Worker's Compensation� �� Annual, Sick and Home Leave� �� 401K Plan� �� MEDVAC (provided by DOS Med) ALLOWANCES IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF STATE STANDARDIZED REGULATIONS (DSSR) - IF APPLICABLE� �� Temporary Quarters Subsistence Allowance (TQSA) or Per Diem upon arrival at Post �� Housing Allowance �� Post Allowance �� Supplemental Post Allowance� �� Maintenance Allowance (SMA) �� Education Allowance �� Educational Travel (full-time United States based secondary)� �� Post Hardship Differential �� Danger Pay �� Shipment of HHE, UAB, POV and Consumables�
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