U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
BUREAU OF INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AFFAIRS (INL)
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Position Title: Training Coordinator
Location: Washington, DC
Salary Level: GS-14 - $142,488 - $185,234
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: September 3, 2025
Closing date: September 10, 2025
Closing Time: 3:00 PM ET
Solicitation Number: PSC-25-024-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/SAO/GAPP, ChittumDA@state.gov
Sincerely,
Jamillah Timmons
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 Arms Control and International Security (T) 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.
INL’s Office of Security Assistance and Operations (INL/SAO) provides training and support to INL program offices to keep Americans safe by disrupting and deterring fentanyl, degrading and dismantling transnational criminal organizations, and curbing illegal migration. INL/SAO assists INL in developing strategic partnerships with U.S. state, county, municipal, and federal law enforcement and counternarcotics agencies and institutions to bring informed and relevant expertise to INL programs. INL manages criminal justice programs in numerous countries, which are implemented by an array of different implementers and advisors. INL/SAO conducts pre-deployment training for those implementers and advisors.
The purpose of this Personal Services Contract (PSC) is to fill the position of INL Training Coordinator (TC). The TC is responsible for the design, development, delivery and evaluation of a comprehensive and tailored pre-deployment training program(s) for INL. The TC is primarily responsible for training INL’s police, counternarcotics, and criminal justice foreign assistance trainers and advisors deploying to assignments in INL programs.
In performing this function, the TC is required to work with INL program officers to actively identify INL program pre-deployment training requirements, coordinate training with INL program offices, DOS and other U.S. Government (USG) entities, and identify appropriate, qualified subject matter experts (SMEs) to assist with curriculum development and instruction as needed. The TC will also provide pre-deployment training directly to INL’s state and local partners to orient and prepare them for their roles as advisors, trainers, and mentors working on behalf of INL’s foreign assistance programming. The TC will oversee pre-deployment classes when in session, liaise with the training facility and contract service providers, maintain contracts for training center and staff functions and oversee contract personnel on the training team.
Additionally, the TC will provide technical expertise within INL for activities directed at improving the in-house training capacity of INL, which supports and enhances USG-funded criminal justice development assistance. The TC will play a vital role in program development by providing expert guidance, as needed. This position also represents INL with interagency and professional associations and assist in developing partnership opportunities with professional training and education associations on behalf of INL and their programs. Finally, the TC will assist in conducting bureau-wide needs assessments for INL personnel and implementers to maximize staff training effectiveness.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direct supervision of the Washington-based INL Training Team Leader, or his/her designee, the Training Coordinator will perform the following duties:
1. Ensures quality in the design, development, delivery and evaluation of pre-deployment training to police, counternarcotics and other criminal justice trainers and advisors preparing for assignment to overseas counter crime and counternarcotics assistance missions for INL.
2. Leads meetings and other activities to develop plans and programs for implementation and improvement of INL’s pre-deployment training program. Coordinates with other INL program offices and U.S. or international agencies as appropriate.
3. Oversees the effort to update and revalidate curricula and training periodically, and makes suggestions for improvement of the training program.
4. Serves as a course facilitator and instructor for pre-deployment and supplementary trainings, including at INL’s training facilities. Develops training materials as needed and appropriate.
5. Provides program office oversight of day-to-day activities at the training center and of training and curriculum development related projects administered by the training team. Works with training team staff to achieve excellence and promotes teamwork. Serves as COR as needed and ensures work is completed by implementers as required by INL. Tracks progress in coordination with other CORs and the Contracting Officer (CO). Effectively addresses contractual issues and refers those issues to office leadership, CORs, and CO as appropriate.
6. Participates in INL/SAO staff meetings. Through regular communications with office leadership, conveys relevant and significant information regarding programmatic activities, accomplishments, problems and solutions.
7. Provides analysis and evaluation of the appropriateness and effectiveness of the pre-deployment training program.
8. Maintains and applies a working knowledge of contemporary, professional adult-centric training and education principles, methods, and techniques to pre-deployment training.
9. Participates in outreach activities with domestic and international law enforcement, think-tank communities, academies, universities and professional associations to increase awareness of INL programs and to effectuate formal and informal information sharing and resource development.
10. Develops and maintains professional contacts with INL program officers, regional desk officers, DOS functional bureau officers, and others at U.S. federal agencies to support pre-deployment training implementation.
11. Develops and maintains a working knowledge of the organizational structure and functions of the INL Bureau and its component offices, as well as the organizational structure of the U.S. Department of State.
12. In coordination with the Team Lead, CORs and CO, develops budgets and manages contracts and project resource needs for the INL pre-deployment training program.
13. Designs and maintains current orientation and training for INL’s Federal, state and local partners.
14. Serves as an internal SME and advisor on adult-training methodologies.
15. When required, performs the role of Duty Officer.
16. Performs other duties as requested and assigned that are directly related to this Statement of Work.
17. Performs 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 30 days of supervisor’s request.
2. If applicable, completes the mandatory Foreign Affairs Counter-Threat (FACT) Course (CT650) within 30 days prior to being on official duty abroad for 90 or more cumulative days in a 12-month period.
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
The place of performance of this position is Washington, DC. Occasional international and domestic travel may be required.
RELATIONSHIPS
The TC reports to the Training Team Leader, in INL/SAO. The TC may serve as a COR or a Government Technical Monitor (GTM), if they do the COR is delegated the authority to act for the Contracting Officer in matters concerning technical clarification, inspection and, after concurrence by the Contracting Officer, acceptance of Contractor performance under the contract, including preparation of receiving reports, and the authorization of progress payments when appropriate. The COR will coordinate all work with the Contractor and review Contractor's performance at significant stages of its development.
The Contract Administrator shall be the INL Contracting Officer in Washington. In no instance shall the Team Leader 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 Team Leader will provide yearly performance reviews to the INL/SAO/GAPP Contracting Officer in Washington, D.C. to contribute to the incumbent’s official yearly review.
TELEWORK
This position allows for situational telework. Telework is authorized by the supervisor and CO and is subject to change based on Bureau or office needs.
COMPLEXITY
The work involves managing and providing technical expertise for various pre-deployment training programs, simultaneously. The ability to perform complex analysis, meet short deadlines and to multi-task successfully is essential.
SCOPE AND EFFECTIVENESS
The TC performs a broad range of tasks related to providing pre-deployment training for the INL Bureau. Pre-deployment training is the foundation for successful INL programs overseas.
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 institution; OR, in substitution of having a bachelor’s degree, must have both of the following:
a. An associates degree, and a minimum of ten (10) years of experience developing, operating and supervising a training program or programs, including curriculum development.
3. A minimum of five (5) years of experience as a sworn civilian law enforcement officer, a practicing attorney or correctional staff member.
4. A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience at an accredited training and/or education institution, such as a police academy, college, university or other institution of higher learning.
5. A minimum of five (5) years of management experience in an educational or training setting, with progressively increasing responsibility, of which a minimum of three (3) years developing, supervising, and operating a training program/programs, including curriculum development, in a criminal justice context.
6. Demonstrated ability to understand and convey complex criminal justice and training concepts and terminology simply, and possession of effective oral, written, and presentation and communication skills.
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 Work Experience (25 points)
Demonstrated experience working in a training or education institution supervising, developing and delivering job-related training, including curriculum development and training services.
Factor 2 Training Management and Delivery (25 points)
Demonstrated ability to manage pre-deployment training for criminal justice assistance training missions and produce a quality training product, including working in teams and with a variety of people.
Factor 3 Foreign Assistance, Criminal Justice Program Experience (10 points)
Demonstrated knowledge of international criminal justice sector development and familiarity with the functioning of INL missions, including current USG assistance programs that foster criminal justice reform and capacity building.
Factor 4 Outreach and Liaison (10 points)
Demonstrated ability to liaise and conduct outreach within the Department of State, partner USG agencies, U.S. state and local law enforcement partners, and professional training and education associations.
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 – 25
Factor #2 – 25
Factor #3 – 10
Factor #4 – 10
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 GS-14 equivalent level ($142,488 - $185,234 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
