ILEA Senior 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: ILEA Senior AdvisorLocation: Washington, DCSalary Level: GS-14 $132,368 - $172,075Period 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: July 20, 2023Closing date: July 26, 2023Closing Time: 3:00 PM ETSolicitation Number: PSC-23-063-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. 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. 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: Cecille 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 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 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.Submit proposal via e-mail to the attention of:INL/Cecille WashingtonE-mail: WashingtonCD@state.govDirect questions regarding this solicitation to:INL/Cecille WashingtonE-mail: WashingtonCD@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 Knowledge Management, Continuing Education and Training Division (INL/KM/CET Division) is dedicated to delivering excellence in internal-to-INL and foreign assistance related training. Within CET is the International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) team. The team manages the six academies, located in Accra, Ghana, Budapest, Hungary, Bangkok, Thailand, Gaborone, Botswana, San Salvador, El Salvador, and Roswell, NM (collectively “academies”). The ILEAs are a network of training academies enabling U.S. law enforcement agencies to provide training to criminal justice officials and policy makers from over 100 participating countries. The ILEA program is a proven, effective method for strengthening partner nation relationships with U.S. embassies and law enforcement agencies, fostering cross-border partnerships within important regions of the world, and expanding the skills of our criminal justice sector counterparts. Instruction covers priority areas of interest to the U.S. government such as investigating and countering transnational criminal activities including, but not limited to, money laundering, corruption, and combating all forms of trafficking including narcotics, weapons, wildlife, and trafficking in persons.The purpose of this position is to support the overall management of the ILEA program. This position will focus on advising the ILEA Team Lead on law enforcement matters, training and programming throughout the program, and the oversight of the program, including funding. This position will also help manage relationships with several agencies of the program’s federal partners in the ILEA Steering Group (SG). The position will also work, as directed, with the INL/KM/CET Division Chief, who the ILEA Team Lead reports to.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESUnder the direct supervision of the Washington-based INL/KM/CET ILEA Team Leader or his/her designee, the Senior Advisor will perform the following duties:1. Identify, support, and follow-up on program requirements and initiatives to ensure the ongoing operations and continuity of the ILEA program, especially for one of the five mid-level academies and supporting the interagency engagement.2. Support the ILEA Team Lead in overseeing the operation of the ILEA team domestically, to include but not limited to mentoring staff, providing feedback, and approving efforts, as designated by the ILEA Team Leader. Work with the ILEA Team Lead to plan and delegate effectively, manage resources judiciously, and balance competing priorities to meet the organization's goals.3. With the aim of cultivating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce, strategically supports the ILEA Team Lead to utilize and develop staff to maintain a highly qualified workforce.4. Advise the ILEA Team Leader, assigned academies’ ILEA Director, and other USG officials as directed by the ILEA Team Leader, on the daily implementation of the ILEA program, for assigned portfolio.5. Oversee programming, logistics, funding, and alignment of programming, while liaising within INL and the interagency. 6. Serve as Contracting Officer Representative, Agreement Officer Representative and/or Grants Office Representative for assigned portfolio, including but not limited to an academy and other procurements, for example interagency agreements, as assigned.7. Maintain current knowledge of criminal justice and law enforcement issues in the ILEA program, such as trafficking, money laundering, and gender issues, in furtherance of the program. Advise Team Leader on emerging trends and recommend new initiative based on knowledge.8. Establish and maintain professional relationships within KM and with other INL colleagues, members of other agencies, especially USG law enforcement agencies, and US Embassy personnel. 9. Facilitate information sharing, engagement, and collaboration within the office, Department, and when applicable, across the interagency to foster a USG-wide focus. 10. Travel to the ILEA academies and relevant alumni events to represent the program, monitor, and evaluate the trainings/events. 11. Support the ILEA Team Leader on budget related tasks and coordination of budgets for assigned topics. As needed, liaise with INL’s Executive Office on budget related tasks.12. Work with ILEA Team Lead to foster an environment of continual learning by demonstrating support for various methods of employee development (e.g., formal and on-the-job training, cross-training, developmental assignments), and ensure that all mandatory training is completed by established deadlines.13. Maintain security awareness and properly handle classified and controlled items and information.14. When required, perform the role of Duty Officer.15. Perform other duties as requested and assigned that are directly related to this Statement of Work. 16. Perform 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 COURSES1. Obtain required Federal Acquisition Certification Program for Contracting Officer Representatives (FAC-COR) Level-1 Certification within 30 days of contract start date. Complete the continuing education requirements within 8 months of contract date.2. If needed, obtain required Federal Acquisition Certification Program for Contracting Officer Representatives (FAC-COR) Level-Certification, if needed after one year of obtaining FAC-COR Level-1 certification. 3. If needed, obtain required Grants Officer Representative training. All GORs must complete PY260—Federal Assistance Management (or distance learning courses PY472—Federal Assistance (Pre-Award), PY474—Federal Assistance (Award), PY476 – Federal Assistance (Post Award), and PY478 – Federal Assistance (Closeout)) for a total of 40 training hours in order to become certified. Complete at least 16 training hours of continuous education every (3) three years. The refresher training classes are valid for (3) three years from the date of successful completion of the required courses. The GOR certification transfers with the person during this time frame regardless of place of assignment 4. If applicable - Consultations with the INL Program Office.PLACE OF PERFORMANCE & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTSThe place of performance for this position will be Washington, DC. Domestic or international travel may be required in performance of this contract. Travel is required at least once annually. RELATIONSHIPSThe INL/KM/CET ILEA Team Leader is the Advisor’s supervisor. The Contract Administrator shall be the INL Contracting Officer in Washington. In no instance shall the ILEA 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 ILEA Team Leader 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.TELEWORK This position has been designated as 80% telework and will require the incumbent to report to the physical work location twice per pay period. This designation does not guarantee telework privileges for the PSC; INL reserves the right to expand the requirement for in-person presence at the physical work location if the PSC is unable to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position remotely. INL may also require the incumbent to report to the physical work location additional days within a pay period as required to support office or program needs. Telework must be authorized in advance by the PSC’s supervisor and the INL Contracting Officer (CO).COMPLEXITYThis position involves planning, organizing and completing financial and organizational analysis of enormous complexity. Due to the high visibility and political sensitivity of the issues in which INL is involved, there is extreme difficulty in identifying the nature of the issues and planning, organizing and determining the scope and depth of studies/audits to be undertaken. The PSC is expected to address difficult scenarios by separating the substantive nature of the programs or issues into their components and determining the nature and magnitude of programs or issues, as well as in discerning the intent of the legislation and policy statements and determining how to translate the intent into program actions.SCOPE & 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 the ILEA Program, 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’s degree from an accredited U.S. institution.3. A minimum of twelve (12) years related experience in law enforcement as a sworn officer.4. Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and/or supporting training programs focused on criminal justice sector development, preferably with INL. 5. Demonstrated experience drafting related reports/documents, and strategic plan submissions.6. Demonstrated experience planning, strategizing, implementing and reporting on projects to include preparing for review and/or signature by senior-level officials.7. Demonstrated experience coordinating and working closely with the U.S. interagency and/or international community on training programs.8. Demonstrated experience working with host-nation counterparts, departments, and ministries to further program objectives.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 work experience in managing complex projects and teams. This includes determining and validating requirements, implementing progress on projects, as well as reporting on training and management issues.Factor 2: Program Experience (10 points)Demonstrated experience in managing or supporting procurements, like contracts and interagency agreements.Factor 3: Management & Communication Experience (30 points) Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in a timely and concise manner; interact effectively with others at all levels to prepare, analyze, explain and defend determinations and requirements.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 – 10 Factor #3 – 30 Total Possible – 70 Points Interview Performance – 30 points Satisfactory Professional Reference Checks – Pass/Fail (no points assigned)Past performance evaluation of applicant’s ability to perform under the contract. In conducting the evaluation, the U.S. government reserves the right to utilize all evaluation information available at the time of evaluation, whether provided by the applicant or obtained from other sources. Total Possible Points: 100The 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 ($132,368 - $172,075). 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