Sources Sought Notice – PSC- Senior Corrections Advisor, Kabul, Afghanistan
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Notice Type: Sources Sought Notice
Posted Date:
Office Address:
Subject: PSC- Senior Corrections Advisor,
Classification Code: R - Professional, administrative, and management support services
Solicitation Number: PSC-14-002-
Contact:
Setaside: N/AN/A
Place of Performance Country: AF
Description:
Grants, Acquisitions, Procurement and Policy Division (
You have received this "Personal Services Contractor" (PSC) solicitation through the
Issuance Date:
SUBJECT A solicitation for a Personal Services Contractor (PSC),
The
HOW TO APPLY Offeror's proposals 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.
Proposals must include the following: 1) Form OF-612 (Completed and signed) 2) Resume 3) Three letters of reference (preferred) or three references, including contact information
Submit all proposals via e-mail to the attention of:
Direct questions regarding this solicitation to:
1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-14-002-
GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR:
A. BACKGROUND
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
The Period of Performance for this position will be one year, with the option to renew for up to four additional years.
B. POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Corrections Advisor provides corrections expertise in a wide variety of settings, including internal U.S. embassy and multi-national meetings, to assist the Government of
C. STATEMENT OF WORK
* Serves as one of two
* Aids in the design, development, implementation, coordination, and oversight of
* Serves as an advisory resource for
* Assists in coordinating program activities involving other
* Manages, in coordination with
* Provides policy analysis and program guidance to
* Organizes and participates in meetings, seminars, and exercises to develop plans and programs to implement corrections assistance and improve the GDPDC's capacity to effectively modernize existing procedures.
* Attends domestic and international conferences on
* Aids in the preparation of background materials used by
* Coordinates outreach activities with domestic and international law enforcement communities to increase awareness of
* Provides regular reporting to
* In consultation with
* Works closely with the GDPDC and the
* Ensures that all activities are closely coordinated within the Embassy,
* Routinely keeps the INL Kabul Corrections Program Manager informed regarding program and project status including weekly executive level reports and ensures that all project members also complete reporting requirements established by the INL Kabul Corrections Program Manager in the accepted Project Management Information (PMIS) reporting system.
* Ensures that feedback is provided to other Project Members regarding program/project status as provided by the INL Kabul Corrections Program Manager to ensure transparency and effective communication for improved coordination and integration of work assigned to the INL Kabul Corrections Program.
* Other duties as assigned.
II. QUALIFICATIONS
A. Minimum required qualifications for the position:
* U.S. citizenship able to attain and maintain a
* A graduate of a certified U.S. federal or state corrections or probation parole academy.
* A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Individuals without a degree but with significant corrections management experience (minimum of four years) at the rank of warden (or equivalent) or higher will be considered.
* A total of 15 years professional work experience in law enforcement with:
o A minimum of ten (10) years experience in corrections that includes corrections operations, management, organizational development, planning and/or training, of which two years must have been at the rank of warden, unit chief (security, programs, classification, chief probation/parole officer, et cetera) (or the equivalent); and
o A minimum of two (2) years experience in other senior level management roles at the rank of deputy division/regional director or above that included strategic planning, compliance review, inmate grievances and appeals, prisoner rehabilitation program design, resource management, facilities maintenance and construction, and budgeting in an agency with more than 500 employees and an annual budget of no less than
* Superior written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
* Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a high-pressure environment by adapting to emerging challenges, changing security conditions, and unexpected assignments.
B. Preferred desired qualifications include:
* Experience working in U.S. correctional facilities incarcerating adult and/or juvenile female populations
* Experience working with community corrections in the U.S.
* Experience overseeing a training academy.
* Experience overseeing a security threat group intelligence function.
* Experience as a classification specialist or case manager
* Proficient in Dari or Pashto
III. POSITION ELEMENTS
RELATIONSHIPS
The Corrections Advisor reports to the
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work generally does not impose unusual physical demands when the incumbent is working at his/her office location. However, frequent travel is required to hazardous duty locations that could impose unusual and/or difficult physical demands. All employees under Chief of Mission authority are required to have an updated Class 1 or a Class 2, specific post-approved medical clearance. Embassy
1. wear a helmet and body armor that together weigh a minimum of 30 pounds, 2. walk distances of a half-mile or more on uneven terrain, run and step up to two feet wearing and carrying emergency equipment and/or work materials while wearing protective armor, 3. in field locations, be able to wear protective equipment throughout the workday.
LEVEL OF EFFORT
Base hours for this full-time position will be the core hours of U.S. Embassy
SECURITY CLEARANCE
The position requires a Secret security clearance. The Corrections Program Advisor can begin work with an interim Secret clearance.
IV. EVALUATION CRITERIA
A. Experience as a senior level corrections management official. 30 points x ___= ___
B. Demonstrated ability to apply innovative solutions to complex problems in challenging environment. 30 points x ___ =____
D. Ability to assess ongoing programs and assist in the development, oversight, and implementation of new and ongoing programs. 20 points x ____ = ____
E. Ability to communicate complex issues in a timely and concise manner, both in writing and verbally. 20 points x ___= ___
PRE-AWARD RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PSC (
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.
COMPENSATION For award,
BENEFITS & ALLOWANCES
AS A MATTER OF POLICY, INL NORMALLY AUTHORIZES THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS AND ALLOWANCES
BENEFITS - IF APPLICABLE * Employee's FICA Contribution * Contribution toward Health and Life Insurance * Pay Comparability Adjustment (is applicable) * Annual Increase * Eligibility for Worker's Compensation * Annual & Sick Leave * 401K Plan * Offerors Representations and Certifications
ALLOWANCES - IF APPLICABLE * Temporary Quarters Subsistence Allowance (TQSA) * Post Allowance (COLA) * Supplemental Post Allowance * Separate Maintenance Allowance * Education Allowance *
Link/URL: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/State/INL/INL-RM-MS/PSC-14-002-INL/listing.html
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