**This solicitation has been updated to reflect Overseas Comparability Pay, as updated in AAPD 25-02. All other information remains the same. **
SOLICITATION NUMBER: 7200AA25R00013
ISSUANCE DATE: December 5, 2024
CLOSING DATE AND TIME: January 6, 2025, 1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST)
SUBJECT: Solicitation for U.S. Personal Service Contractor (USPSC)
Dear Prospective Offerors:
The United States Government (USG), represented by the U.S. Agency for International
Development (USAID), is seeking offers from qualified U.S. citizens to provide personal
services as Deputy Country Representative – Senegal (FS-03) under a personal services contract,
as described in the attached solicitation.
Offers must be in accordance with Attachment 1 of this solicitation at the place and time
specified. Incomplete or unsigned offers will not be considered. Offerors should retain copies of
all offer materials for their records.
USAID will evaluate all offerors based on the stated evaluation criteria. USAID encourages all
individuals, including those from disadvantaged and under-represented groups, to respond to the
solicitation.
Offerors interested in applying for this position MUST submit the following materials:
1. Complete resume. In order to fully evaluate your offer, your resume must include:
(a) Paid and 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 all overseas
field 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: 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
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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.
2. USPSC Offeror Information for Personal Services Contracts form AID 309-2. Offerors
are required to complete and sign the form. We are currently accepting electronic and
typed signatures on the AID 309-2 form.
Additional documents submitted will not be accepted. Incomplete or late offers will not be
considered. Your complete resume and the AID 309-2 form must be emailed to
OTIjobs@usaid.gov
Offerors can expect to receive a confirmation email when offer materials have been received.
Offerors should retain for their records copies of all enclosures which accompany their offers.
This solicitation in no way obligates USAID to award a PSC contract, nor does it commit
USAID to pay any cost incurred in the preparation and submission of the offer.
Offeror resources are available at https://otijobs.net/uspsc-application-guidance. Any questions
on this solicitation may be directed to:
OTI Recruitment Team
E-Mail Address: OTIjobs@usaid.gov
Website: www.OTIjobs.net
Sincerely,
Maria del Carmen Grizzard
Contracting Officer
M/OAA/CPS
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7200AA25R00013
ATTACHMENT I
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. SOLICITATION NO.: 7200AA25R00013
2. ISSUANCE DATE: December 5, 2024
3. CLOSING DATE AND TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS: January 6, 2025, 1:00 pm
Eastern Time
4. POINT OF CONTACT: OTI Recruitment Team, email at OTIjobs@usaid.gov.
5. POSITION TITLE: Deputy Country Representative
6. MARKET VALUE: This position has been designated at the FS-03 equivalent level,
overseas non-locality pay ($98,697 - $144,940). Final compensation will be negotiated within
the listed market value based upon qualifications, previous relevant experience and work history,
salary and educational background. Salaries over and above the pay range will not be
entertained or negotiated.
Please be advised selectee(s) will be required to travel to Washington, DC for Agency
onboarding processing and badging regardless of place of performance. USPSCs with a home of
record outside of the 50 mile DC radius, per Agency travel policy, will be reimbursed for travel
to the official USAID worksite in Washington, DC. In order to be reimbursed, the selectee must
have a Travel Authorization (TA) completed prior to traveling. For USPSCs within the 50 mile
DC radius, any required travel for the purpose of completing the onboarding and badging process
will be a personal expense. Per Agency regulations, any required travel for USPSCs within 50
miles from an employee’s residence, duty station, or place of performance will be a personal
expense.
7. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: One year, with four one-year option periods.
START DATE: Within 45 days of receiving notification that required security and medical
clearances have been obtained.
8. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Senegal
Overseas USPSCs may be authorized to telework or remote work only from a location
within the country of performance, in accordance with Mission policy. Telework or
remote work from outside the country of performance may only be authorized in certain
situations in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract.
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9. ELIGIBLE OFFERORS: United States Citizens
10. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: SECRET
11. STATEMENT OF DUTIES
POSITION DESCRIPTION
BACKGROUND
USAID’s Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI) is seeking highly motivated, highly qualified
individuals who want the opportunity to help support rapid international transition programs for
priority conflict-prone countries. Created in 1994 as a distinct operating unit within USAID, OTI
helps local partners advance peace and democracy in politically-transitioning countries. In
support of U.S. foreign policy, OTI seizes emerging windows of opportunity in the political
landscape to promote stability, peace, and democracy by catalyzing local initiatives through
adaptive and agile programming.
Countries experiencing a significant political transition in the midst of a disaster or emerging
from civil conflict have unique needs that cannot be fully addressed by traditional disaster relief.
Timely and effective assistance to promote and consolidate peaceful, democratic advances can
make the difference between a successful or a failed transition. OTI assists in securing peace by
aiding indigenous, mostly non-governmental, civil society and media organizations. OTI uses
such mechanisms as support for re-integration of ex-combatants into civilian society;
development of initiatives to promote national reconciliation; identification of quick-impact
community self-help projects to meet urgent economic needs; and aid to independent media
outlets and community-based organizations to help promote informed debate and broaden public
participation.
To respond quickly and effectively and meet its program objectives and mandate OTI retains a
group of high level professionals and experts under U.S. Personal Services Contracts (USPSCs).
These knowledgeable and skilled professionals make up the vast majority of the OTI work force
and are at its forefront implementing and achieving the office’s programmatic goals and
objectives.There are several benefits that USPSCs may participate in, such as partial
reimbursement for health and life insurance costs, as well as full coverage of workers’
compensation, among other benefits. For more complete information on USPSC benefits, please
see Section VI of this solicitation.
OTI’s Core Values:
Agility
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OTI addresses complex political problems through context analysis, experimentation, and
strategic resource use. Applying an adaptive mindset in Washington and the field accelerates
timely positive change.
Political
OTI seeks to understand how power is created, traded, and facilitated, requiring that we
acknowledge our privilege and the limits of our power. This understanding helps us act on power
dynamics and harness them for transformation.
Accountability
OTI exhibits a sense of ownership and integrity in the work we do, and holds a sense of
responsibility to each other, the local partners we engage, the policies and programs we advance
with our implementing partners, and the taxpayer.
Curiosity
OTI’s mission demands learning and adaptation. Our relentless curiosity drives us to wonder
about people, problems, and possibilities. We question the status quo, seek to understand amid
uncertainty, and treat mistakes as a compass pointing us toward more effective approaches.
Diversity & Inclusion
OTI’s ability to achieve its mission and live out its values is propelled by our collective
responsibility to create a sense of belonging for all in our work environment. OTI values the
diversity of each others’ authentic selves, building a foundation of trust and respect.
Courage
OTI embraces our engagements with one another, our stakeholders, and our programs with
intentionality and optimism. Achieving our mission requires that we take risks and tackle
difficult conversations and decisions. A courageous OTI is a force for positive change.
OTI’s DEIA Vision Statement: OTI is a collaborative environment that represents the global
community at all levels of our organization. Uniting diverse backgrounds and experiences, we
value individual expertise to advance peace and democracy around the world.
Values and associated behaviors that will enable this vision are:
Trust
● Model open communication, active listening and candor.
● Believe others when they share their experiences.
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Respect
● A respectful attitude should be shown to everyone.
● Allow for others to express complete opinion/thoughts without interruption, while
recognizing that there are other perspectives and lived experiences.
Belonging (Accessibility)
● Serve as an ally to those who feel excluded (professionally, socially, personally, etc.).
● Promote togetherness and acceptance through equitable behavior.
Empathy
● Listen to understand, create space to be real/feel.
● Remind yourself to be conscious of how others may feel or receive your words
Self-awareness/accountability
● Supervisors hold their peers to account on their expectations and behaviors.
● Seek regular, constructive feedback to understand how your words and actions affect and
influence others, and how they are being perceived and interpreted.
● Acknowledge unconscious bias and be willing to learn and change behavior when
confronted/corrected.
For more information about OTI and its country programs please see:
https://www.usaid.gov/stabilization-and-transitions
INTRODUCTION
The OTI Deputy Country Representative – Senegal is a member of the CPS/OTI West and
Central Africa (WCA) Regional Team, and reports to the OTI Country Representative in
Senegal. The Deputy Country Representative’s principal responsibility will be development,
oversight and management of USAID/OTI's Senegal country program. The incumbent will be
called on to support the OTI Country Representative with managing an implementing partner
and may be called upon to represent OTI’s program to local partners, senior-level U.S.
government officials, in-country visitors, senior officials from other international organizations,
bilateral donors and local government officials.
CORE FUNCTIONAL AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The work of the Deputy Country Representative requires teamwork, the exercise of discretion,
judgment, and personal responsibility. As a member of a highly operational office, you are
willing and able to perform a wide range of administrative functions to help ensure
programmatic success. You have a high level of integrity and attention to detail to ensure the use
of OTI systems and procedures to maintain effective and efficient management of funds,
programming, and monitoring and evaluation. You are highly flexible and willing to work under
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conditions of ongoing changes, and remain professional and respectful of colleagues and
authority in a diverse workforce. You place a premium on the building of positive relationships
with your respective team in Washington, D.C., colleagues in the field, and with key stakeholders
both in and outside of USAID. You are able to prioritize and complete tasks without follow-up
by the supervisor, while also filling in gaps as needed to ensure the responsiveness of the team.
You are a strategic thinker, articulate innovative ideas, present solutions, and are a positive role
model for colleagues both in and outside of OTI. You are also committed to upholding
USAID/OTI’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility’s (DEIA) Vision and Values as
outlined in the background.
Under the direct supervision of the Washington-based CPS/OTI Country Representative for
Senegal or their designee, the Deputy Country Representative will perform the following duties:
● Represent OTI interests during meetings with USAID Mission personnel, U.S. Embassy
staff, host-country government officials, international organizations, indigenous and
international non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and international donors
interested in CPS/OTI activities;
● Provide guidance on the identification and development of projects that meet OTI
funding criteria, further OTI programmatic objectives, and complement other projects
and programs implemented by other USAID offices, U.S. Government agencies and
donor organizations;
● Provide support for the design and execution of programs that follow OTI’s quick impact
programming model in US embassies or USAID Missions. Support to US embassies and
USAID Missions may include attendance and/or facilitation of program management
processes for follow-on programming, including rolling assessments, strategy review
sessions, program performance reviews and management reviews;
● Review proposals and grant concepts and work with diverse groups, many of which have
not previously had international funding;
● Collaborate with the Country Representative in monitoring the performance of OTI
implementing partners in the implementation of OTI-financed activities designed to
achieve strategic objectives;
● Travel to monitor and assess political conditions, implementing partner operational
platforms, meet with potential grantees, host-country government and other program
counterparts, and develop activity ideas;
● Mentor and train other OTI and implementing partner field staff;
● Assume the lead on collecting information and drafting/editing regular reporting
products;
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● Assume higher representational responsibilities, potentially serving as Acting OTI
Country Representative in their absence;
● Perform a wide range of administrative functions including budget preparation, financial
management, records management, and travel assistance to help ensure programmatic
success;
● Coordinate with the OTI Country Representative to develop an exit strategy that ensures
reasonable time to transition from OTI programs to follow-on USAID or other donor
programs;
● Communicate regularly and share program information with other USAID project
managers, the US Embassy, bilateral donors, UN Organizations, International
Organizations, and indigenous and international NGOs to ensure visibility and synergy of
USAID/OTI activities;
● Support the Country Representative to ensure the use of OTI systems and procedures to
maintain effective and efficient management of funds, programming, and monitoring and
evaluation;
● Report to the OTI Country Representative and OTI/Washington on the status of: 1) grant
development and implementation, 2) OTI contractor performance, 3) Foreign Service
National (FSN) staff support needs and morale, 4) communication and coordination
issues among OTI offices with other U.S. Government entities, 5) security concerns, 6)
relations with local partners including local, state and national government
representatives, and 7) other pertinent information required to achieve OTI’s program
objectives;
● Manage and/or supervise the FSN staff, including program officers, administrative
assistants and drivers alongside of the Country Representative;
● Supervise staff as delegated by the Country Representative (e.g. Program Managers,
Program Assistants, Administrative Program Assistants, etc.). Provide orientation,
training and mentoring for USAID staff supervised; assign work, explain how duties are
to be performed to meet expectations, and communicate how the successful performance
of those duties will be measured; evaluate staff performance; recognize good
performance; communicate where performance needs to be improved; resolve
complaints; and approve leave requests and timesheets as well as training, travel and
program and operations requests;
● Serve on temporary details within OTI, other USAID bureaus/offices, or other U.S.
Government (USG) agencies under this scope of work for a period not to exceed six (6)
months. Duties performed while on detail must be directly related to the scope of work,
but may not be directly related to OTI programs or activities. Contracting Officer (CO)
approval is required for the temporary detail. Any extension past the six (6) months
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requires CO approval.
SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIP:
The Deputy Country Representative will be supervised by the OTI Country Representative or
his/her designee in Senegal. The incumbent is expected to take initiative, act independently, and
manage his/her tasks with minimal supervision. Though this is a senior field-based position, the
incumbent is expected to actively and proactively collaborate with OTI/Washington leadership,
and to fully utilize, embrace, and become an expert on OTI systems and processes. Failure to
adequately perform the scope of work above and/or failure to take direction from the supervisor
may result in corrective actions, including denial of step or grade increases, extension of contract
probationary periods, performance improvement plans, and/or termination for the convenience of
USAID/OTI.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:
At the FS-03 level, the incumbent’s supervisor sets overall objectives. The incumbent and
supervisor together develop deadlines, projects, and work to be done. The incumbent
independently plans, designs, and carries out projects, studies, and programs. Completed work is
reviewed only from an overall standpoint in terms of feasibility, compatibility with other work,
or effectiveness in meeting requirements, or expected results. Technical problems are generally
resolved without reference to supervisors.
12. PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While in Senegal, the work is generally sedentary and does not pose undue physical demands.
However, the position may require travel throughout the country of assignment, which may
involve some additional physical exertion, including long periods of standing, walking over
rough terrain, or carrying of moderately heavy items (less than 50 pounds).
13. WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While at post, the work is generally performed in an office environment. However, the position
also requires travel throughout the region, which may additionally involve special safety and/or
security precautions, wearing of protective equipment, and exposure to severe weather
conditions.
II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION
(Determines basic eligibility for the position. Offerors who do not meet all of the education and
experience factors are considered NOT qualified for the position. See detailed instructions for
demonstrating Education/Experience under “Submitting an Offer”)
Education/Experience Required:
At a minimum, the offeror must have:
(1) A Master’s Degree with five (5) years of work experience;
OR
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A Bachelor’s Degree with seven (7) years of work experience;
OR
An Associate’s Degree with eight (8) years of work experience;
OR
A High School Diploma with nine (9) years of work experience;
AND
(2) Five (5) years of project management experience with a U.S. Government foreign affairs
agency, domestic or international assistance organization, or non-governmental
organization in community development, economic development, mediation/arbitration,
conflict resolution, democracy and governance, international law, political analysis,
and/or human rights activities;
(3) One (1) year of overseas field experience (in person or virtual). A virtual temporary duty
(TDY) is defined as work that would have been conducted in an overseas location if not
for the COVID pandemic;
(4) One (1) year of supervisory experience (including but not limited to mentoring, training,
and guiding staff);
(5) Demonstrated experience using French in a professional setting is required.
III. EVALUATION AND SELECTION FACTORS
(Determines basic eligibility for the position. Offerors who do not meet all of the education and
experience factors are considered NOT qualified for the position.
The Government may award a contract without discussions with offerors in accordance with
FAR 52.215-1. The CO reserves the right at any point in the evaluation process to establish
a competitive range of offerors with whom negotiations will be conducted pursuant to
FAR 15.306(c). In accordance with FAR 52.215-1, if the CO determines that the number of
offers that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient
competition can be conducted, the CO may limit the number of offerors in the competitive range
to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated
offers. FAR provisions of this solicitation are available at
https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far.
SELECTION FACTORS:
(Determines basic eligibility for the position. Offerors who do not meet all of the selection
factors are considered NOT qualified for the position.)
● Offeror is a U.S. Citizen;
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● Complete resume submitted. See cover page for resume requirements. Experience that
cannot be quantified will not be counted towards meeting the solicitation requirements;
● Ability to obtain a SECRET level security clearance (NOTE: Dual citizens may be
asked to renounce second-country citizenship);
● Ability to obtain a Department of State medical clearance;
● Satisfactory verification of academic credentials.
A USAID Secret level security clearance and Department of State medical clearance are required
prior to issuance of the contract for this position.
NOTE: If a full security investigation package is not submitted by the selected within 30 days
after it is requested, the offer may be rescinded. If a security clearance is not able to be obtained
within four months after the selected submits the initial security clearance documentation, the
offer may be rescinded.
NOTE: The selected must obtain Department of State medical clearance within four months
after offer acceptance. If medical clearance is not obtained within this period, the offer may be
rescinded.
Due to anticipated program needs, individuals should be able to travel to post within 60 days
after a contract is awarded.
OFFEROR RATING SYSTEM
The offeror rating system factors are used to determine the competitive ranking of qualified
offerors in comparison to the technical evaluation criteria. Offerors must demonstrate the rating
factors outlined below within their resume, as they are evaluated strictly by the information
provided.
Note: Supplemental documentation with written responses is not required and will not be
reviewed for this solicitation.
Note: Offerors are required to address each factor of the Offeror Rating System in their resume,
describing specifically and accurately what experience, training, education, and/or awards they
have received as it pertains to each factor. Failure to address the selection factors and/or Offeror
Rating System evaluation factors may result in not receiving credit for all pertinent experience,
education, training and/or awards.
The evaluation factors are as follows:
Industry Experience (20 Points):
● Demonstrated experience in the design, management, and implementation of
post-conflict, political transition, and/or political reform programs.
● Demonstrated experience independently managing projects in high-visibility and
high-pressure environments, including transitional, crisis, or conflict zones.
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Program Operations and Management (30 Points):
● Demonstrated experience in contract and grant management of a non-Federal
organization implementing an assistance or acquisition activity under a Federal contract,
grant, or cooperative agreement.
● Demonstrated experience monitoring the performance of implementing partners.
● Demonstrated experience mentoring, guiding, training, and evaluating staff, including
local staff.
Representation (20 Points):
● Demonstrated experience interacting with and representing an organization to U.S.
Government agencies, host-country government counterparts, civil society, and other
stakeholders.
● Demonstrated experience building and managing relationships with local counterparts
including beneficiaries.
BASIS OF RATING: Offerors who clearly meet the Education/Experience Requirements and
Selection Factors will be further evaluated in accordance with the Offeror Rating System. Those
offerors determined to be competitively ranked may also be evaluated on interview performance
and satisfactory professional reference checks. In the event that a offeror has fully demonstrated
their qualifications and there are no other competitive offerors, OTI reserves the right to forego
the interview process.
The Offeror Rating System is as follows:
Evaluation Factors – 70 Points
Interview Performance - 30 Points
Satisfactory Professional Reference Checks - Pass/Fail (no points assigned)
Total Possible Points: 100
The most qualified offerors may be interviewed, required to provide a writing sample, and
demonstrate an ability to operate commonly used office applications. OTI will not pay for any
expenses associated with the interviews. In addition, offers (written materials and interviews)
will be evaluated based on content as well as on the offerors writing, presentation, and
communication skills. In the event that an offeror has fully demonstrated their qualifications and
there are no other competitive offerors, OTI reserves the right to forego the interview process.
Professional references and academic credentials will be evaluated for offerors being considered
for selection. Offerors must submit at least three (3) professional references, one (1) of which
must be a current or former supervisor. OTI reserves the right to contact previous employers to
verify employment history. If the offeror had a previous position with USAID, the TEC and/or
CO are encouraged to obtain reference checks from the previous supervisor(s) or CO(s). See
ADS 309.3.1.11.a.4
IV. SUBMITTING AN OFFER
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Offers must be received by the closing date and time at the address specified in Section I, item
3, and submitted to the Point of Contact in Section I, item 4.
Qualified offerors are required to submit:
1. Complete resume. In order to fully evaluate your offer, your resume must include:
(a) Paid and 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 all overseas
field 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.
Your resume should contain explicit information to make a valid determination that you
fully meet the minimum qualification 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.
NOTE: The Offeror Rating System Evaluation Factors are worth 70 out of 100 points.
Offerors are required to address each factor of the Offeror Rating System in their resume,
describing specifically and accurately what experience, training, education, and/or awards
they have received as it pertains to each factor. Failure to address the selection factors and/or
Offeror Rating System factors may result in not receiving credit for all pertinent experience,
education, training and/or awards.
2. Offeror Information for Personal Services Contracts form AID 309-2. Offerors are
required to complete and sign the form. The form can be found at https://www.usaid.gov/forms.
We are currently accepting electronic signatures on the AID 309-2 form.
3. Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors - The Offeror
will be required to show proof that the Offeror is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 on or
before the first date of onboarding, or submit an approved reasonable accommodation to the CO.
If the contractor does not meet this requirement the contract may be terminated.*
*See Notice Regarding Any Court Order Affecting the Implementation of E.O. 14042 in
Section VIII below.
Additional documents submitted will not be accepted.
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To ensure consideration of offers for the intended position, offers must prominently reference the
solicitation number in the offer submission.
Offeror resources are available at https://otijobs.net/uspsc-application-guidance.
DOCUMENT SUBMITTALS
Via email: OTIjobs@usaid.gov
Please note in your document submittal where you heard about this position.
NOTE REGARDING GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS FOR THIS SOLICITATION
This solicitation in no way obligates USAID to award a PSC contract, nor does it commit
USAID to pay any cost incurred in the preparation and submission of the offer.
ALL QUALIFIED OFFERORS WILL BE CONSIDERED REGARDLESS OF AGE, RACE,
COLOR, SEX, CREED, NATIONAL ORIGIN, LAWFUL POLITICAL AFFILIATION,
NON-DISQUALIFYING DISABILITY, MARITAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION,
AFFILIATION WITH AN EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION, OR OTHER NON-MERIT
FACTOR.
V. LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS PRIOR TO AWARD
Once the Contracting Officer (CO) informs the successful offeror about being selected for a
contract award, the CO will provide the successful offeror instructions about how to complete
and submit the following forms. Forms outlined below can found at http://www.usaid.gov/forms/
1. Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306).
2. Medical History and Examination Form (DS-1843).
3. Questionnaire for Sensitive Positions (for National Security) (SF-86), or Questionnaire
for Non-Sensitive Positions (SF-85).
4. Finger Print Card (FD-258).
VI. BENEFITS AND ALLOWANCES
As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a USPSC is normally authorized the following
benefits and allowances:
1. BENEFITS:
a) Employer's FICA Contribution
b) Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance
c) Pay Comparability Adjustment
d) Annual Increase (pending a satisfactory performance evaluation)
e) Eligibility for Worker's Compensation
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f) Annual and Sick Leave
g) Paid Parental Leave
h) Relocation Expense Benefit
2. ALLOWANCES:
Section numbers refer to rules from the Department of State Standardized Regulations
(Government Civilians Foreign Areas), available at
https://aoprals.state.gov/content.asp?content_id=282&menu_id=101
(a) Post Differential Chapter 500 and Tables in Chapter 900.
(b) Living Quarters Allowance Section 130.
(c) Temporary Lodging Allowance Section 120.
(d) Post Allowance Section 220.
(e) Supplemental Post Allowance Section 230.
(f) Payments During Evacuation Section 600.
(g) Education Allowance Section 270.
(h) Separate Maintenance Allowance Section 260.
(i) Danger Pay Allowance Section 650.
(j) Education Travel Section 280.
VII. TAXES
USPSCs are required to pay Federal income taxes, FICA, Medicare and applicable State income
taxes.
VIII. USAID REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND CONTRACT CLAUSES PERTAINING
TO PSCs
USAID regulations and policies governing USPSC awards are available at these sources:
1. USAID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR), Appendix D, “Direct USAID Contracts
with a U.S. Citizen or a U.S. Resident Alien for Personal Services Abroad,” including
contract clause “General Provisions,” available at
https://www.usaid.gov/ads/policy/300/aidar.
2. Contract Cover Page form AID 309-1 available at https://www.usaid.gov/forms.
<CHOOSE APPLICABLE TABLE FOR POSITON BASED ON PERIOD OF
PERFORMANCE>
One Base Year Table – Deputy Country Representative
Item Services (Description) Qty Unit Unit Price Amount
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No
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)
0001 Base Year 1 - Compensation
Award Type: Cost
Product Service Code: R497
Accounting Info: [insert from Phoenix]
1 LOT $____ $____
Fringe Benefits/Other Direct Costs (ODCs)
Award Type: Cost
Product Service Code: R497
Accounting Info: [insert from Phoenix]
Total Estimated Cost $____
Four Option Years Table- Deputy Country Representative
Item
No
(A)
Services (Description)
(B)
Qty
(C)
Unit
(D)
Unit Price
(E)
Amount
(F)
100
1
Option Period (OP) 1 - Compensation
Award Type: Cost
Product Service Code: R497
Accounting Info: [insert from Phoenix]
1 LOT $____ $____
OP 1 - ODCs
Award Type: Cost
Product Service Code: R497
Accounting Info: [insert from Phoenix]
200
1
OP 2 - Compensation
Award Type: Cost
Product Service Code: R497
Accounting Info: [insert from Phoenix]
1 LOT $____ $____
OP 2 - ODCs
Award Type: Cost
Product Service Code: R497
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Accounting Info: [insert from Phoenix]
300
1
Option Period (OP) 3 - Compensation
Award Type:Cost
Product Service Code: R497
Accounting Info: [insert from Phoenix]
1 LOT $____ $____
OP 3 - ODCs
Award Type: Cost
Product Service Code: R497
Accounting Info: [insert from Phoenix]
400
1
Option Period (OP) 4 - Compensation
Award Type: Cost
Product Service Code: R497
Accounting Info: [insert from Phoenix]
1 LOT $____ $____
OP 4 - ODCs
Award Type: Cost
Product Service Code: R497
Accounting Info: [insert from Phoenix]
Total Estimated Cost [base + options] $____
3. Acquisition and Assistance Policy Directives/Contract Information Bulletins
(AAPDs/CIBs) for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals available at
http://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs.
4. Ethical Conduct. By the acceptance of a USAID personal services contract as an
individual, the contractor will be acknowledging receipt of the “Standards of Ethical
Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch,” available from the U.S. Office
of Government Ethics, in accordance with General Provision 2 and 5 CFR 2635.
See https://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/OGE%20Regulations
AAPDs and CIBs contain changes to USAID policy and General Provisions in USAID
regulations and contracts. Please refer to http://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs#psc to
determine which AAPDs and CIBs apply to this contract.
5. PSC Ombudsman The PSC Ombudsman serves as a resource for any Personal Services
Contractor who has entered into a contract with the United States Agency for International
Development and is available to provide clarity on their specific contract with the agency. Please
visit our page for additional information:
https://www.usaid.gov/partner-with-us/acquisition-assistance-ombudsman/psc-ombudsman
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The PSC Ombudsman may be contacted via: PSCOmbudsman@usaid.gov.
6. FAR Provisions Incorporated by Reference
52.204-27 PROHIBITION ON THE BYTEDANCE COVERED
APPLICATION
(DATE)
AAPD 06-10 – PSC MEDICAL EXPENSE PAYMENT RESPONSIBILITY
General Provision 28, MEDICAL EXPENSE PAYMENT RESPONSIBILITY
(OCTOBER 2006)
(a) Definitions. Terms used in this General Provision are defined in 16 FAM 116 available at
http://www.state.gov/m/a/dir/regs/fam/16fam/index.htm. Note: Personal services contractors are not
eligible to participate in the Federal Employees Health Programs.
(b) MEDICAL EVACUATION (MEDEVAC) SERVICES – Please see Attachment 2 to this
solicitation for information on AAPD No. 18-02.
(c) When the contractor or eligible family member is covered by health insurance, that insurance is
the primary payer for medical services provided to that contractor or eligible family member(s) both
in the United States and abroad. The primary insurer’s liability is determined by the terms,
conditions, limitations, and exclusions of the insurance policy. When the contractor or eligible
family member is not covered by health insurance, the contractor is the primary payer for the total
amount of medical costs incurred and the U.S. Government has no payment obligation (see
paragraph (f) of this provision).
(d) USAID serves as a secondary payer for medical expenses of the contractor and eligible family
members who are covered by health insurance, where the following conditions are met:
(1) The illness, injury, or medical condition giving rise to the expense is incurred, caused, or
materially aggravated while the eligible individual is stationed or assigned abroad;
(2) The illness, injury, or medical condition giving rise to the expense required or requires
hospitalization and the expense is directly related to the treatment of such illness, injury, or medical
condition, including obstetrical care; and
(3) The Office of Medical Services (M/MED) or a Foreign Service medical provider (FSMP)
determines that the treatment is appropriate for, and directly related to, the illness, injury, or medical
condition.
(e) The Mission Director may, on the advice of M/MED or an FSMP at post, authorize medical travel
for the contractor or an eligible family member in accordance with the General Provision 10, Travel
and Transportation Expenses (July 1993), section (i) entitled “Emergency and Irregular Travel and
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Transportation.” In the event of a medical emergency, when time does not permit consultation, the
Mission Director may issue a Travel Authorization Form or Medical Services Authorization Form
DS-3067, provided that the FSMP or Post Medical Advisor (PMA) is notified as soon as possible
following such an issuance. The contractor must promptly file a claim with his or her medevac
insurance provider and repay to USAID any amount the medevac insurer pays for medical travel, up
to the amount USAID paid under this section. The contractor must repay USAID for medical costs
paid by the medevac insurer in accordance with sections (f) and (g) below. In order for medical
travel to be an allowable cost under General Provision 10, the contractor must provide USAID
written evidence that medevac insurance does not cover these medical travel costs.
(f) If the contractor or eligible family member is not covered by primary health insurance, the
contractor is the primary payer for the total amount of medical costs incurred. In the event of a
medical emergency, the Medical and Health Program may authorize issuance of Form DS-3067,
Authorization for Medical Services for Employees and/or Dependents, to secure admission to a
hospital located abroad for the uninsured contractor or eligible family member. In that case, the
contractor will be required to reimburse USAID in full for funds advanced by USAID pursuant to the
issuance of the authorization. The contractor may reimburse USAID directly or USAID may offset
the cost from the contractor’s invoice payments under this contract, any other contract the individual
has with the U.S. Government, or through any other available debt collection mechanism.
(g) When USAID pays medical expenses (e.g., pursuant to Form DS-3067, Authorization for
Medical Services for Employees and/or Dependents), repayment must be made to USAID either by
insurance payment or directly by the contractor, except for the amount of such expenses USAID is
obligated to pay under this provision. The Contracting Officer will determine the repayment amount
in accordance with the terms of this provision and the policies and procedures for employees
contained in 16 FAM 521. When USAID pays the medical expenses, including medical travel costs
(see section (e) above), of an individual (either the contractor or an eligible family member) who is
covered by insurance, that individual promptly must claim his or her benefits under any applicable
insurance policy or policies. As soon as the individual receives the insurance payment, the contractor
must reimburse USAID for the full amount that USAID paid on the individual’s behalf or the
repayment amount determined by the Contracting Officer in accordance with this paragraph,
whichever is less. If an individual is not covered by insurance, the contractor must reimburse
USAID for the entire amount of all medical expenses and any travel costs the contractor receives
from his/her medevac provider.
(h) In the event that the contractor or eligible family member fails to recover insurance payments or
transfer the amount of such payments to USAID within 90 days, USAID will take appropriate action
to collect the payments due, unless such failure is for reasons beyond the control of the
USPSC/dependent.
(i) Before departing post or terminating the contract, the contractor must settle all medical expense
and medical travel costs. If the contractor is insured, he or she must provide proof to the Contracting
Officer that those insurance claims have been submitted to the insurance carrier(s) and sign a
repayment agreement to repay to USAID any amounts paid by the insurance carrier(s).
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ATTACHMENT II
Title 48 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Chapter 7.
USAID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR)
APPENDIX D – DIRECT USAID CONTRACTS WITH A U.S. CITIZEN OR A U.S.
RESIDENT ALIEN FOR PERSONAL SERVICES ABROAD
GP 25. MEDICAL EVACUATION (MEDEVAC) SERVICES (DEC 2019)
A contractor who is required to relocate abroad and accompanying eligible family members; or a
contractor on official travel status abroad on temporary duty or training, will be provided Medevac
services through the Department of State, Bureau of Medical Services, similar to that provided to
U.S. Government employees in 16 FAM 300 Medical Travel. Medevac costs that will be covered by
USAID include travel and per diem, but do not include medical care costs.
To be eligible for Medevac services covered by the Department of State Medevac program, the
contractor and accompanying eligible family members must obtain and maintain international health
insurance coverage in accordance with the clause of the contract entitled, “Insurance.”
GP 29. INCENTIVE AWARDS (DEC 2019)
The contractor is eligible to receive certain monetary and non-monetary USAID incentive awards in
accordance with the AIDAR and USAID internal policy.
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