Senior Criminal Justice Integration and Gender Advisor

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATEBUREAU 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: Senior Criminal Justice Integration and Gender AdvisorLocation: Washington, DCSalary Level: $137,849 - $166,500 (Equivalent GS-15)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: 06/25/2019Closing date: 07/11/2019Closing Time: 3:00 p.m. (EST)Solicitation Number: PSC-19-065-INLJob description: See belowDear

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. CitizenshipNote: 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.Supplemental document specifically addressing:f. Each of the three (3) Evaluation Factors shown in the solicitation. 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.3. 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:Deborah StromU.S. Department of StateINL/RM/GAPPStromDG@state.govSincerely, Anthony PierceContracting OfficerU.S. Department of State SUBJECTA 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 APPLYOfferors 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 SOLICITATIONThis 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):4. Form SF 171 (Completed and signed)5. Resume and Evaluation Factor Responses6. 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 RECOMMENDEDVETERAN'S PREFERENCEVeteran'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/Deborah StromE-mail: StromDG@state.govDirect questions regarding this solicitation to:INL/Deborah StromE-mail: StromDG@state.govINL will not accept proposals beyond the closing time/date; unless it can be determined DOS mishandled the proposal.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, more 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.The Office of Criminal Justice Assistance and Partnership (INL/CAP) provides technical assistance to INL program offices in addressing the full range of criminal justice development issues in over 70 partner countries around the globe, including through the development of standardized approaches to assessments and technical assistance, as well as identifying best practices across subject areas. INL/CAP also assists INL programs by identifying, networking, and leveraging expertise resources across the bureau. INL/CAP is also responsible for developing strategic partnerships with U.S. state, county, municipal, and federal law enforcement, justice sector, and corrections agencies and institutions to bring up-to-date and relevant expertise to bear on INL programs. INL/CAP conducts pre-deployment training for many of INL's advisors before they deploy to their overseas assignments.Criminal justice assistance is a core component of rule of law development and is critical to the fight against organized and transnational crime and corruption, promoting stability, security, and good governance. Currently, INL manages criminal justice programs in numerous countries, employing hundreds of people in the field to implement these programs. Programs include: deployment of American experts in the fields of policing, corrections, and justice to multilateral stabilization and reconstruction missions; bilateral programs to train and build capacity of justice sector institutions; deployment of mentors or other technical advisors; and provision of infrastructure and equipment.The purpose of this Personal Services Contract is to fill the new position of Senior Criminal Justice Integration and Gender Advisor ("Advisor") and is expected to provide three main functions: 1) to serve as a policy and technical advisor on criminal justice reform overseas related to gender equity, gender-related crimes, atrocities prevention, and stabilization assistance as needed; 2) to lead the effort to coordinate, provide support to INL, and leverage subject matter experts (SMEs) and the SME network across INL programs; and 3) to coordinate across police, justice and corrections subject matter experts the development of a cross sectoral set of best practices approaches.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESUnder the direct supervision of the Washington-based INL/CAP Director or his/her designee, the Advisor will perform the following duties:Advisory Duties for Criminal Justice Integration and Gender Advisor1. Serves as a key foreign policy advisor and provides expert counsel to the Office Director on all major gender, atrocities prevention, and stabilization assistance issues within INL, providing technical expertise related to these issues within INL and in interagency settings on behalf of the bureau. Participates with the Director and other senior officials in implementing and carrying out these programs in accordance with appropriate statutory and regulatory guidelines.2. Serves as the Bureau's/Department's senior technical foreign policy expert and strategist in the formulation, analysis and development of policies and presents findings on the most complex and significant obstacles to the realization of a functioning gender equity program.3. Exercises a high degree of autonomy in order to provide independent and objective advice to senior policy makers, leading the development of new programs for INL for gender, atrocity prevention, and stabilization issues. Conducts written assessments and/or reviews of existing programs and procedures as a predicate to the development and implementation of initiatives and projects designed to improve gender equality within the criminal justice system and to enhance INL assistance in stabilization-related missions.4. Develops policy papers to establish INL policy on key issues related to gender inclusion in criminal justice in support of the Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017 and the National Security Strategy.5. Creates statements of work, reports, program plans, training curricula or other materials as needed that support the effort of INL and program offices in this endeavor.6. Develops and share best practices for INL program managers in Washington and in the field on criminal justice reform efforts for gender, atrocity prevention, and stabilization assistance.7. Develops and encourages acceptance and use of bureau performance indicators across INL with respect to foreign criminal justice actors and institutions.8. Coordinates plans and works closely with senior managers and INL staff on a variety of international criminal justice reform matters related to atrocities prevention, gender issues, and stabilization environments.9. Authors and/or edits major policy and advocacy papers, attends meetings and conferences and represents INL in the interagency consultative and deliberative processes.10. Represents the USG on negotiations in multi-lateral fora, often with UN bodies on gender and atrocities prevention criminal justice issues. Participates in briefings, the production of briefing materials, and drafting policy position papers for the INL senior management team. Anticipates potential policy problems, assesses impact and ensures that policy recommendations are consistent with governmental and departmental objectives.11. Leads coordination for INL on these issues with program offices, other U.S. government agencies such as the NSC, foreign government counterparts, and multilateral organizations.12. Prepares informative materials, speeches and talking points for a range of Department of State officials including but not limited to the INL/CAP Office Director, INL Deputy Assistant Secretaries and the INL Assistant Secretary.Criminal Justice Network Duties1. Prepare for decision by INL leadership a plan and system for leveraging INL networks to provide support and expertise across INL programs in a targeted and efficient way2. Establish direct and frequent communication with relevant INL Directors, program managers, and SMEs.3. Work across the Bureau and Department to create platforms, connected to larger INL knowledge management efforts, to effectively connect relevant SMEs and facilitate knowledge exchange.4. Establish a meeting cadence, agendas and materials to best learn from and support INL advisors in the field.Cross Sectoral Development of Best Practices1. Lead efforts across the office to capture and codify best practices for the conduct of SME advisory services, in close coordination with the knowledge management unit.2. Advise and coordinate with teams to disseminate and train on such information.3. Other duties as requested and assigned to fulfill the purpose of the position.TRAININGS & DISTANCE LEARNING COURSES1. Complete the Contracting Officer Representative (PA296) distance-learning (DL) course and/or the Grants Officer Representative DL course as needed through the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) within 30 days of supervisor's request.2. Complete the mandatory High Threat Security Overseas Seminar within 30 days of start of contract.PLACE OF PERFORMANCE & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTSWashington, DC.RELATIONSHIPSThe Advisor will report to the INL/CAP Director, a Senior Executive Service position, (or his/her designee) who reports to the Deputy Assistant Secretary. This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.The Division Chief will provide yearly performance reviews to contribute to the incumbent's official yearly review.COMPLEXITYThe work involves managing and providing technical expertise for various criminal justice sector reform programs, simultaneously, as well as leading efforts that will have a major impact on the way in which the INL bureau utilizes and accesses subject matter expertise essential to its work. The ability to perform complex analysis, meet short deadlines and to multi-task successfully is essential.SCOPE AND EFFECTIVENESSThe Senior Criminal Justice Integration and Gender Advisor performs a broad range of tasks related to providing technical guidance and information to INL bureau staff regarding atrocities prevention and gender issues within the criminal justice system. Knowledge of development practices and approaches coupled with technical experience is necessary to help design well-conceived criminal justice programs that produce viable results.PERIOD OF PERFORMANCEThe period of performance for this contract is twelve (12) months from the date of award with four (4) optional one-year extensions.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS1. U.S. citizen, and ability to obtain and maintain a DOS Secret security.2. Related bachelors and graduate degrees from accredited schools (foreign affairs, law, public policy or administration).3. A minimum of fifteen (15) years' experience and a demonstrated successful track record of developing international criminal justice reform or gender and atrocities prevention-related programming.4. Demonstrated expert on gender issues related to criminal justice system.5. Demonstrated ability to develop best practice materials.6. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Proficiency in English grammar, punctuation, usage, and style and able to edit in a form suitable for lay audiences.7. Experience negotiating complex issues in multilateral fora.8. Experience representing organization in high-level inter-agency settings and in multilateral meetings.9. Five years' experience in project design and development, program evaluations, strategic planning and performance metrics.10. Prior experience working with international organizations and other U.S. government agencies.11. Knowledge of criminal justice sector reform efforts implemented by other relevant U.S. government agencies (e.g., Departments of Justice and Defense, USAID).12. Knowledge of bilateral and multilateral organizations engaged in criminal justice reform efforts.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: Knowledge/Abilities (30 Points)Knowledge and experience assessing, developing, monitoring, and evaluating criminal justice programs related to gender and/or atrocities prevention anywhere in the world. Experience providing subject matter expertise to U.S. government entities on a range of topics related to gender and atrocities prevention in the criminal law field, including in a multilateral environment. Knowledge of rule of law practices and implementing organizations.Factor 2: Liaison and Coordination (30 points)Demonstrated experience leading, coordinating, and liaising with members of relevant U.S. government agencies, subject matter experts, domestic law enforcement and judicial agencies, and the international community for the purpose of providing support, developing, gathering and disseminating information and developing complementary policies and programs. Successful track record of working in a team environment.Factor 3: Communication and Best Practices (10 points)Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in a timely and concise manner, and to interact effectively with others at all levels, in order to prepare, analyze, explain and defend policy and guidance on complex issues. Experience briefing high level U.S. government 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, training and/or awards.The Offeror Rating System is as Follows:Evaluation Factors have been assigned the following points:Factor #1 - 30Factor #2 - 30Factor #3 - 10Total Possible - 70 PointsInterview Performance - 30 pointsSatisfactory 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: 100COMPENSATION (BASE PAY)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 & ALLOWANCESAS A MATTER OF POLICY, INL NORMALLY AUTHORIZES THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS AND ALLOWANCESBENEFITS - 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