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SOLICITATION NOTICE

99 -- Police Aviation (ARAVI) Logistics Advisor

Notice Date: 9/29/2023 8:23:16 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-23-077-INL
Response Due: 10/16/2023 12:00:00 PM
Archive Date: 10/31/2023
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: Police Aviation (ARAVI) Logistics Advisor Location: Bogota, Colombia Salary Level:�� FS-02 - $95,225 - $139,841 (Equivalent GS-14) 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: 09/29/2023 Closing date:�� 10/16/2023 Closing Time: 3:00 PM ET Solicitation Number:�� PSC-23-077-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, Katelynn Barham 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. Equal employment opportunity policy - The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service 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): The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is part of the Under Secretariat for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights (J) within the Department of State (DOS). �INL�s mission is to minimize the impact of international crime and illegal drugs on the United States and its citizens by providing effective foreign assistance and fostering global cooperation. � The INL section at U.S. Embassy Bogota, established in 1985, is among the largest and most complex INL offices in the world. �INL Bogota is charged with developing strategies and programs to achieve international narcotics control, law enforcement, and justice foreign policy objectives. � This position supports the U.S. Embassy/International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Section (INL) in Bogota, Colombia, with the actual workplace located at the Colombian National Police Base (CNP) in Guaymaral in northern Bogota. � The position oversees all facets of logistical support provided to the Colombian National Police (CNP) in support of 45 fixed and rotary-wing aircraft supported by the INL Police Aviation Program (INL/ARAVI) and a growing unmanned aerial vehicle program. �The position also assists in providing government technical oversight of the INL/ARAVI aviation support contract, particularly the logistics, procurement and freight forwarding portions of that contract. �The Logistics Advisor will oversee the development and implementation of all logistical support requirements to include procurements through a variety of commercial and military sources. �The advisor will supervise two supply technicians in support of logistical functions of ARAVI. �The position reviews, develops, implements and/or contributes to a wide variety of plans, policies, and procedures for supporting INL/ARAVI assets and reports to the ARAVI Senior Aviation Advisor. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Under the direct supervision of the Bogota-based INL/ARAVI Senior Aviation Advisor or his/her designee, the ARAVI Logistics Advisor will perform the following duties:� 1.�� Oversee and evaluate contractor logistical activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures, in support of a fleet of 45 CNP-operated, USG-supported aircraft, and working under the direct supervision of the INL/ARAVI Program Management team. �If deficiencies exist, develop a corrective action plan and ensure implementation and follow-up occurs. 2.�� Manage and oversee implementation of the On-the-Job Training program for logistics personnel. 3.�� Responsible for the development and accuracy of aircraft inventories, to include Federal Aviation Inventory Reporting System via INL/A, ownership determinations, titling transfers, and nationalization. 4.�� Responsible for the End Use Monitoring inventories and reporting. 5.�� Responsible for the nationalization inventories, development of transfer documents, and resolving any discrepancies. 6.�� Identify training requirements and assist in the development of instruction to the CNP personnel in procedures and processes for effective inventory control and management systems covering all aspects of material management, by developing, coordinating, organizing, and implementing comprehensive logistical support procedures for the program. 7.�� Manage the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and direct commercial repair and return programs. �Ensure accurate inventory control programs to track investment items by location and supply service condition. �Oversee supply discretionary reports for FMs and property repair programs. �Provide guidance to the CNP and contractor personnel in adhering to proper procedures to take advantage of material warranties. 8.�� Manage required interagency agreements (IAAs) from inception to close-out. Track IAA expenditures and advise the INL-Bogota Program Manager on available funding and whether to renew agreements for expiring funds. �Delegated authority as an Agreement�s Officer�s Representative (AOR) for these interagency agreements. 9.�� Act as the logistic contact for Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) accounts. Utilize DLA ordering to ensure the program receives the best price point and delivery timelines. Leverage use of Federal Programs (DoD) to conduct purchase and repair for program assets. 10.�� Oversee program consumption and stockage levels to ensure stockage sufficient to support program operations. Ensure the CNP and contractor personnel use the best supply sources for equipment, parts, tools, exchanges, overhauls, modification, services, and supplies. 11.�� Optimize space utilization of CNP warehouses and reduce man-hours lost through efficient management of the Demilitarization and/or Disposition of obsolete/excess spare parts, equipment, and tools, in coordination with CNP, INL Bogota, and U.S. Military Group. 12.�� Supervise the Logistics Coordinators to ensure all importations and exportations adhere to established procedures, and minimizes delays and costs to the USG. 13.�� Perform duties as Contractor Officer�s Representative or Government Technical Monitor, and assist in the development of the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans for the logistics section. �Perform as Quality Assurance representative to oversee contractor performance compliance. 14.�� Identify developmental and training needs, find alternatives to improve the quality of work, and develop performance standards for the CNP. 15.�� Collect, review, and analyze logistics data and trends in order to accurately advise the CNP on appropriate stockage levels, and reorder points. Oversee the Quarterly Inventory Review Board that the CNP and contractor conduct. 16.�� Assist the Aviation Maintenance Advisor with logistical support that affects the overall maintenance effort.� 17.�� Assist and advise the CNP in all aspects of their logistics program, to include ordering and obtaining necessary replacement parts, equipment/tools, armaments, ammunition, and petroleum products.� 18.�� When required, perform the role of Duty Officer. 19.�� Perform other duties as requested and assigned that are directly related to this Statement of Work.� TRAINING AND DISTANCE LEARNING COURSES 1.�� Completes the Contracting Officer Representative (PA296) distance-learning (DL) course through the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) within 120 days of arriving at Post. � 2.�� Completes the Introduction to Working in an Embassy (PN113) distance-learning (DL) course through the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) within the first six (6) months of arriving at Post. 3.�� If applicable - Completes the mandatory Foreign Affairs Counter-Threat (FACT) Course (CT650) prior to deployment to Post. � PLACE OF PERFORMANCE & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS The place of performance for this position is US Embassy Bogota, Colombia. Frequent travel and temporary living at austere field operating locations is required. �The incumbent will travel to locations in the tropics or mountainous, high-altitude terrain, which involves significant physical exertion. �Some field sites have been declared hazardous duty locations due to hostile activities of the narco-traffickers and subversive elements and therefore pose significant risk to the incumbent while at these sites.� RELATIONSHIPS The INL/ARAVI Logistics Advisor will serve as a principal advisor to INL/ARAVI Program Manager and report directly to the INL/ARAVI Senior Aviation Advisor for all matters related to Logistics.� The Contract Administrator shall be the INL Contracting Officer in Washington. �In no instance shall the ARAVI Senior Aviation Advisor or any other individual be authorized to alter or modify the terms and conditions of the contract or waive the Government's requirements, price, delivery, or other terms and conditions. �The Contracting Officer must authorize such changes in writing. The ARAVI Senior Aviation Advisor 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 This position involves planning, organizing, and completing financial and organizational analysis of enormous complexity. �Due to the high visibility and political sensitivity of the issues in which INL is involved, there is extreme difficulty in identifying the nature of the issues and planning, organizing, and determining the scope and depth of studies/audits to be undertaken. �The PSC is expected to address difficult scenarios by separating the substantive nature of the programs or issues into their components and determining the nature and magnitude of programs or issues, as well as in discerning the intent of the legislation and policy statements and determining how to translate the intent into program actions. SCOPE & EFFECTIVENESS The PSC performs broad and extensive assignments related to a complex administrative/financial program spanning the full range of citizen safety, law enforcement, rule of law, and counternarcotics programs in Colombia, which is of significant interest to the public and to Congress. 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 Secret level security clearance, medical clearance, and ethics clearance (if applicable). (Security clearance upgrade to Top Secret level may be required.) 2.�� Bachelor�s Degree from an accredited U.S. institution or an Associate�s Degree in a logistics-related field. 3.�� A minimum of ten (10) years of aviation logistics experience.� 4.�� A minimum of fifteen (15) years of professional experience as a military or governmental aviation logistics officer, to include a minimum of seven (7) years managing aviation logistics programs. 5.�� Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. � 6.�� Demonstrated ability to read and speak Spanish at the professionally proficient level.� 7.�� Demonstrated familiarity with maintenance and logistics requirements for a fleet of 20 (plus) rotary wing aircraft. � 8.�� Demonstrated knowledge of US FAA, US military or INL safety standards and procedures. 9.�� Demonstrated familiarity with USG procurement procedures.� 10.�� Demonstrated familiarity with Foreign Military Sales (FMS), commercial sources for aviation parts, and with End Use Monitoring and demilitarization requirements.� 11.�� Demonstrated ability to effectively work under stressful and challenging conditions with minimal supervision. 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: �� (15 points) Demonstrated experience in maintenance and logistics requirements for Sikorsky UH-60 helicopters. �Demonstrated knowledge of civilian, US government, US Department of Defense, or INL logistical procedures and policies.� FACTOR 2:�� (25 points) Demonstrated experience and knowledge of USG procurement and logistics procedures and regulations, budget development, and execution. �Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Foreign Military Sales (FMS), End Use Monitoring, and demilitarization requirements. � FACTOR 3:�� (30 points) Demonstrated experience in oversight and evaluation of aviation logistics support contracts or contractor activity, to include areas such as procurements, supply functions, supply accountability, supply flow, stockage levels, inventory control, and excess control. �Demonstrated experience as a COR, GTM, or senior management experience on U.S. government contracts, to include periodic written evaluations and inspections of contractor�s activities.� 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, training and/or awards. The Offeror Rating System is as Follows:� Evaluation Factors have been assigned the following points:� Factor #1 � 15� Factor #2 � 25� Factor #3 � 30� Total Possible � 70 Points� Interview Performance � 30 points� Satisfactory Professional Reference Checks � Pass/Fail (no points assigned) 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 FS-02 equivalent level ($95,225 - $139,841 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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Place of Performance: Address: Bogota, COL; Country: COL
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