INL Coordinator

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: INL CoordinatorLocation: Kingston, JamaicaSalary Level: FS-02 - $99,700 - $146,413 (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: April 15, 2024Closing date: April 29, 2024 Closing Time: 3:00 PM ETSolicitation Number: PSC-24-040-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 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 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. 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 received 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: Cecille D. Washington U.S. Department of State INL/EX/GAPP WashingtonCD@state.govSincerely,Katelynn BarhamContracting OfficerU.S. Department of StateSUBJECTA 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 U.S. 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 APPLYOfferor’s 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 Responses4. 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.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/Cecille WashingtonWashingtonCD@state.govDirect questions regarding this solicitation to: Cecille D. WashingtonWashingtonCD@state.govINL 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. INL’s Office of Western Hemisphere Programs (INL/WHP) develops narcotics control, citizen security, anti-transnational organized crime (TOC), and justice sector reform policy initiatives for partner nations in the Western Hemisphere. INL/WHP provides overall program and policy direction for INL narcotics, border security, justice sector, and citizen security assistance programs at overseas posts, develops and revises associated strategies, and coordinates program development with other U.S. agencies. The purpose of this Personal Services Contractor (PSC) is fill the position of INL Coordinator to work with Jamaican and U.S. interagency partners to develop sustainable foreign assistance programs to combat rising crime and insecurity created by transnational criminal organizations carrying out criminal activities, including drug trafficking, weapons trafficking, and other illicit activities in Jamaican territory. The Coordinator will provide specialized expertise to advise and assist in the planning, development, coordination, and implementation of government initiatives to counter transnational organized crime (CTOC), including narcotics trafficking. The INL Coordinator develops, reviews, implements, and/or contributes to a wide variety of plans, policies, and procedures for advancing USG and Government of Jamaica (GOJ) CTOC priorities. The Coordinator will assist INL in ensuring its CTOC programs have a sustainable impact. This will include a priority focus on criminal gangs to assist the Government of Jamaica to reverse worsening TOC-related crime and violence as well as to strengthen Jamaica’s capacity to detect, seize, prosecute, and convict criminal and drug-trafficking organizations. The Coordinator will serve as section chief in the absence of the INL Director. The incumbent will provide support including managing, coordinating, and overseeing all phases of the INL-funded programs in Jamaica in the absence of the INL Director. The Coordinator will seek approval from INL/WHP for any decisions which may not be performed independently by the PSC, including discretionary exercise of government authority and final approval on policy formulation, program planning, representation, control of money, property, or other valuable resources. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESUnder the direct supervision of the INL Director, or his/her designee, the INL Coordinator will perform the following duties:1. Advises on the implementation of the various INL program activities, including CTOC, counter-narcotics, citizen security, and anti-corruption within the police force (i.e. internal affairs). The incumbent will coordinate these activities with U.S. government agencies operating in Jamaica and the region, as well as with appropriate partner nation stakeholders, including third nations such as Haiti. 2. Designs and leads implementation, oversight, monitoring, and evaluation, of INL anti-gang, counter-narcotics, and security initiatives to include strong bilateral and/or regional agreements and policies, capacity building, and regional host nation and USG coordination. 3. Provides advice and assistance in the preparation of procurement documentation for technical services, training, and commodities, as well monitoring procurement actions, including drafting source origin waivers, bid solicitations, scopes of work, and delivery and acceptance of procured items.4. Supports a wide range of INL program activities, including capacity building for the Jamaican Constabulary Force (JCF) and other law enforcement entities, vetting, and logistics support for program activities, including acquisitions and budgeting. 5. Works closely with U.S. and foreign counterparts - within and outside INL - on gang investigation capacity building, law enforcement professionalization, and border security programs. 6. Assesses partner government’s current capability to respond to security and law enforcement challenges and make recommendations on effective strategies.7. Provides full-scale support, including regular program reporting, a monthly cable and weekly program implementation report; budgetary advice; drafting briefing and other informational documents; assisting high-level coordination and planning meetings; and providing counsel on INL law enforcement issues.8. Liaises with host nation officials and other partners on action plans to address capacity deficits that prevent them from effectively addressing key threats in Jamaica. 9. Liaises with international donors in the region to coordinate security support.10. Reviews and make recommendations on INL program agreements, Jamaican laws or legislative proposals as well as Jamaican Constabulary Force (JCF) legal and internal reforms.11. Provides advisory and capacity enhancement assistance to the host country to establish strong and professional security institutions that will coordinate in the fight to disrupt and dismantle transnational organized crime and establishes strong border enforcement practices that follow established policies, procedures, and systems required to operate in a challenging environment.12. Provides policy analysis and program guidance on issues such as program milestones, strategies, and development of host country capacities and limitations of institutions.13. Assists in managing and implementing all necessary logistics to facilitate projects in support of INL programs, including coordination with INL advisors and USG agencies.14. Conducts periodic site visits to assure effective implementation of strategies, agreements, and to move forward initiatives in a timely manner. 15. Maintains robust and frequent communication with INL/WHP on program activities, developments, and challenges.16. Coordinates with INL/WHP and INL Port-au-Prince on assistance programs with a cross-border nexus.17. Oversees the performance Locally Employed Staff (LES) and provide guidance to third-party contractor employees of the INL Section in Kingston. 18. Serves as the acting section chief in the absence of the INL Director. 19. When required, performs the role of Duty Officer.20. Performs other duties as requested and assigned that are directly related to this Statement of WorkTRAININGS & DISTANCE LEARNING COURSES1. Completes the Contracting Officer Representative (PA296) course at the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) within 120 days of arriving at Post. 2. Completes the INL Program and Project Management (PP420) distance-learning (DL) course through the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) within 60 days of arriving at Post.3. Completes the Managing Foreign Assistance Awards Overseas (PP223) distance-learning (DL) course through the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) within 60 days of arriving at Post.4. Completes the Monitoring Grants and Cooperative Agreements (PA222) distance-learning (DL) course through the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) within 90 days of arriving at Post to serve as an Agreement Officer Representative.5. 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. 6. Completes the INL Financial Management (PP421) distance-learning (DL) course through the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) within the first twelve (12) months of arriving at Post.7. Completes the Foreign Assistance Performance Monitoring and Evaluation (PP425) distance-learning (DL) course through the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) within the first twelve (12) months of arriving at Post. 8. Completes the mandatory Foreign Affairs Counter-Threat (FACT) Course (CT650) prior to deployment to Post.9. INL PREP (pre-deployment training) may be required depending on past experience.10. Consultations with the INL Program Office may be required. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTSThe place of performance is U.S. Embassy Kingston, Jamaica. The INL Coordinator’s work occurs primarily in the Embassy and in Kingston, though travel to other locations around Jamaica will be required, including visits to government facilities for police and other law enforcement training and operations activities. The INL Coordinator must be able to work independently in remote areas for short periods when conducting field visits or program oversight.RELATIONSHIPSThe INL Coordinator will report to the INL Director and liaise and coordinate with INL/WHP staff in Washington, DC. The INL Coordinator will provide general administrative and policy direction concerning overall INL law enforcement program priorities and objectives, as well as work with INL/WHP to develop and manage programs and related issues. The INL Coordinator will liaise with other U.S. agencies and foreign governments active in the fields of policing, law enforcement, security assistance and cooperation, and with host government contacts. The INL Coordinator will monitor INL counter-narcotics and CTOC projects in Jamaica, analyzing their effectiveness and suggesting improvements including capacity building programs.The Contract Administrator shall be the INL Contracting Officer in Washington. In no instance shall the INL Director 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 INL Director 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. COMPLEXITYThe Advisor must be able to review host country law enforcement needs; develop and manage law enforcement programs in coordination with host-country officials; draw upon experience to suggest, design, advise and implement projects; ensure sustainability of projects through provision of appropriate training and maintenance; and have the ability to integrate the competing needs of U.S. law enforcement, development, and security agencies, and government entities involved in law enforcement. SCOPE & EFFECTIVENESSThe 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 Jamaica, which is of significant interest to the public and to Congress.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. 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 degree from an accredited institution; OR, a minimum of eight (8) years of related experience in the fields of international development, law enforcement, international relations and/or public administration AND• Seven (7) years of professional experience related to project management, international development, international affairs, political science, and/or public administration.• Demonstrated five (5) years of related experience managing bilateral or multilateral assistance programs in the fields of citizen security, policing, law enforcement, rule of law/criminal justice, foreign assistance management, counter-narcotics, and/or counter-transnational crime.• A minimum of seven (7) years of demonstrated diplomatic/liaison experience, with a minimum of five years overseas, particularly dealing with foreign government officials. 3. Demonstrated experience in:a. Planning, developing, and managing foreign assistance programs, including assessment, monitoring, and evaluation;b. Drafting related reports/documents, annual budgets, and strategic plan submissions;c. Planning, strategizing, implementing, and reporting on projects; d. Drafting analytical briefing papers, memoranda, letters, and reports for review and/or signature by senior-level officials; ande. Coordinating and working closely with the Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development, the Department of Defense, the Department of Justice, the Department of Homeland Security, the United Nations, or international community on security sector or criminal justice development programs.4. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with host-nation counterparts, departments, and ministries to further program objectives, in a timely and concise manner.5. Demonstrated ability to work independently on projects and issues within overall policy guidelines. 6. Demonstrated experience analyzing and determining true requirements to propose feasible solutions for problems in implementation of projects. 7. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills dealing with host government and USG officials in a multicultural environment. 8. Demonstrated excellent oral and written ability in English at the fully professionally proficient level. 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 (30 points)Demonstrated relevant foreign affairs experience in the fields of counter-narcotics, citizen security, policing, law enforcement, and/or counter-transnational crime. Demonstrated experience working directly for the Department of State and/or the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs.Factor 2: Program Experience (25 points)Demonstrated ability to design, implement, oversee, evaluate, and report on foreign assistance programs and projects, linking them to strategic U.S. national security interests. Demonstrated professional experience related to project management, international development, international affairs, political science, and/or public administration. Experience in initiating, performing oversight, and evaluating foreign and/or security assistance programs; and preparing budgets, spend plans, statements of work (SOW), procurement orders, and purchase requests. Individual should demonstrate ability to understand and convey complex issues. These include, but are not limited to, law enforcement operations, justice sector issues as it relates to law enforcement, financial crimes, drug demand reduction, procurement of commodities and equipment, training development and implementation, and logistics support. Factor 3: Management & Communication Experience (15 points) Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in English, in a timely and concise manner; interact effectively with others at all levels to prepare, analyze, explain and defend determinations and requirements with respect to conformance to applicable laws, policies and other regulatory guidelines; and advise program officials. BASIS OF RATING: Offerors who clearly meet the Education/Experience Requirements will be further evaluated based on scoring of the Evaluation Factor responses. Offerors are required to address each of the Evaluation Factors in a separate document describing specifically and accurately what experience, training, education and/or awards they have received that are relevant to each factor. Failure to specifically address the Evaluation Factors may result in your not receiving credit for all of your pertinent experience, education, training and/or awards.The Offeror Rating System is as Follows: Evaluation Factors have been assigned the following points: Factor #1 – 30 Factor #2 – 25 Factor #3 – 15Total 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: 100COMPENSATION (BASE PAY)This position has been designated at the FS-02 equivalent level ($99,700 - $146,413 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 & ALLOWANCESAS 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