INL Law Enforcement Professionalization/Internal Controls Program Coordinator
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INL Law Enforcement Professionalization/Internal Controls Program Coordinator
Mexico City, Mexico
Issuance Date: 05/27/2014
Closing Date: 06/24/2014
SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-14-037-INL
SUBJECT
A 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.
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 or three references, including contact information
Submit all proposals via e-mail to the attention of:
INL/Deborah Strom
E-mail: Stromdg@state.gov
Direct questions regarding this solicitation to:
INL/Deborah Strom
E-mail: Stromdg@state.gov
INL will not accept late proposals unless it can be determined DOS mishandled the proposal.
1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-14-037-INL
2. ISSUANCE DATE: 05/27/2014
3. CLOSING DATE: 06/24/2014
4. TIME SPECIFIED FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 4:00 PM, EST
5. POSITION TITLE: INL Law Enforcement Professionalization/Internal Controls Program Manager
6. MARKET VALUE: $81,535 - 119,737 (FS-02 Equivalent)
7. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: One year from date of award and four option years
8. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Mexico City, Mexico
9. JOB DESCRIPTION: See below
GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR:
BACKGROUND
Under the International Narcotics Control (INC) Program, the Department of State (DOS), Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), has bilateral law enforcement-related projects with the Government of Mexico (GOM). These projects are administered by the INL office of the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City.
INL administers bilateral projects in Mexico with funding appropriated by Congress under the Merida Initiative and subsequent INL funding for Mexico. The PSC will assist in determining and validating requirements based on host country strategy and priorities, implementing, managing, and monitoring progress of specified projects to include: law enforcement professionalization, projects related to professional responsibility and integrity, internal controls, building trustworthy institutions, and anti-corruption, and other related law enforcement issues.
Purpose:
The purpose of this Personal Services Contract (PSC) position will be to provide a Law Enforcement Professionalization and Internal Controls Program Coordinator for INL in Mexico. This person will serve as the in-country program coordinator, responsible to the INL Director and supervised by a Foreign Service Officer, in coordination with other INL personnel and third party contractors, for providing program implementation, direction and execution oversight in support of GOM entities. The Coordinator will manage assigned INL programs and projects, and provide advice, training, technical assistance, and equipment to Mexican government and law enforcement entities at the federal and state levels that are involved in such projects.
Relationship:
The Program Coordinator for Law Enforcement Professionalization and Internal Controls will serve under the day-to-day direction of the Law Enforcement Programs Coordinator, a Foreign Service Officer. All employees under Chief of Mission (COM) authority assigned Law Enforcement and Rule of Law (LE/ROL) duties work with INL leadership to insure oversight and non-duplicative efforts in the Mission.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Program Coordinator for Law Enforcement Professionalization and Internal Controls will provide management and coordination of programs that enhance the capabilities of GOM agencies to curtail trafficking of illegal drugs and organized crime activities and build the capacity of GOM police and security personnel; develop strategies for implementing existing projects, develop projects that enhance Mexican capabilities and the professionalization of Mexican law enforcement entities, and provide technical advice. At the direction of INL management, such management, implementation, project development, and advice will be made in coordination with other INL program staff, representatives of U.S. Government law enforcement agencies at the U.S. Embassy, and GOM interlocutors.
The Program Coordinator will develop close working relationships with appropriate officials of the Government of Mexico (GOM), including the Commission for National Security and Investigations (CISEN), the National Immigration Institute (INAMI), the Office of the Attorney General (PGR), Federal Police, including the Tax Administration Service (SAT) and the General Administration of Customs (AGA), the Secretariat of Public Security (SSP), including the Federal Investigative Agency (AFI) and the Federal Preventive Police (PPF), the Secretariat of Commerce and Transportation (SCT), and the Secretariat of Foreign Relations (SRE). All of these entities have roles in coordinating or implementing counternarcotics and interdiction, anti-crime measures, and/or professional responsibility / internal control functions. The Program Coordinator will also offer support, when directed, to officials of the Secretariat of National Defense (SEDENA) and the Secretariat of the Navy (SEMAR). At the behest of the Federal Government of Mexico, the Coordinator will provide advice, technical assistance, and possibly equipment related to internal controls to designated Mexican states. This will include equipment and programs to support polygraph use.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Develop law enforcement professionalization and internal controls projects in coordination with the Government of Mexico under the guidance of INL leadership, and in coordination with other INL program staff, particularly the Law Enforcement Capacity Building Staff.
2. Provide strategic planning, implementation, and management of all phases of assigned projects. Such efforts include project execution from assessment and requirements development phases through the acquisition, procurement, implementation, and management phases. This will include planning, scheduling, budgeting, management, monitoring, and coordinating among vendors, contractors and GOM officials. These duties will include the resolution of conflicts and other issues.
3. Serve as liaison with representatives of U.S. law enforcement agencies at the Embassy that are involved in the counternarcotics efforts, and particularly internal controls and initial screening of recruits for Mexican law enforcement agencies. These agencies include, but are not limited to, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its component agencies U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE); the Department of Justice and its component agencies the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), U.S. Secret Service (USSS), and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF); and the Department of Defense (DOD).
4. Provide advice and assistance, technical review and recommendations to Mexican agencies for law enforcement professionalization infrastructure projects related to internal controls and investigations as well as screening of new recruits and existing law enforcement officers.
5. Prepare documentation, with assistance from staff, for the procurement of systems and equipment used for drug interdiction and law enforcement professionalization projects, including drafting purchase requests, bid solicitations, statements of work (SOW), requests for source-origin waivers, sole-source justifications, and delivery and acceptance of procured systems and equipment.
6. Serve as either a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or a Government Technical Monitor (GTM) for assigned projects under the direction of the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). In some cases, may be asked to serve as COR. Must successfully complete required training within 90 days of hire.
7. Serve as Grants Officer's Representative (GOR), drafts grant solicitations in coordination with and for approval by the Grants Officer in INL, assisting grantees in completing documentation requirements, monitoring grantee performance, and closing out grants as appropriate. Must successfully complete required training within 90 days of hire.
8. Drafts and provides advice and assistance in the preparation of reports, including for the U.S. Congress, Department of State and its Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL), and other U.S. federal agencies.
9. Attend general and law enforcement meetings, national and international conferences and seminars, and meetings with GOM officials, as directed, reporting on discussions, activities and decisions.
10. Provide advice and assistance in end use monitoring (EUM) of U.S.G.-supplied commodities and services, preparing input for the annual EUM report to INL and Congress
11. Provide advice and assistance in the formulation of INL input to the annual Integrated Country Strategy (ICS) and other annual reports.
12. Support visits by senior officials and serve as an escort or control officer, including the arrangement of itineraries and logistical support for official visitors.
13. Brief Department of State, U.S. Congress and other visiting officials and Embassy staff on the role of INL and the status of U.S.-Mexico counter-narcotics projects and related initiatives.
Qualifications and Specific Core Competencies:
• Building and Leveraging Relationships: Readily connects with stakeholders and proactively solicits their views before making key decisions. Builds effective support to implement and manage projects. Rapidly gains the respect and trust of team members and colleagues, both USG and GOM. Adapts strategies and techniques to achieve desired goals and/or outcomes.
• Interpersonal Acumen: Displays cultural astuteness in understanding the implicit and explicit decision-making processes of an organization. Is pragmatic in effecting change in a new organizational culture. Has significant patience and political sense but can drive real results in a timely fashion.
• Leadership: Personally visible to the organization; communicates key messages and listens well. Highly articulate and makes points in a compelling manner. Conveys genuine belief in the organization's ability to succeed despite the toughest obstacles.
• Driving Results: Demonstrate the ability to translate an organization's mission into an overall strategy focused on meeting client and customer needs as the basis for actionable, measurable plans. Combines management skills and tenacity with a sense of urgency to drive issues to closure and to ensure programs remain focused and retain forward movement toward achieving defined objectives.
• Building and Motivating Teams: Provide leadership and guidance to team members, fosters an inclusive, friendly, professional environment for team members in which teamwork, professional development, and collaboration among team members is encouraged; capable of assessing and leveraging the strengths, weaknesses, and working styles of team members in inter-office, inter-agency and inter-governmental situations. Forges strong, diverse teams through actively sourcing, selecting, developing, and retaining top talent for key positions. Delegate's responsibility to team members, regularly consults, and provides appropriate, regular feedback on work performance, projects and other work under their purview. Assists as requested and/or as necessary to ensure successful conduct and completion of specific projects.
• Managing Performance: Able to achieve results through others, to motivate team effort and cooperation. Translates goals into specific objectives for each member of the team, as well as vendors, and holds people accountable for results. Keeps organization focused on key metrics that drive the business. Supports and ensures implementation of all monitoring and evaluation (M&E) efforts for projects.
Minimum Requirements:
1. U.S. citizenship, able to obtain/maintain a DOS secret security and medical clearance.
2. Bachelor's degree or equivalent (i.e. Associates degree with 5 years related experience) from an accredited institution.
3. Ten (10) years' experience in law enforcement management and/or public security.
4. Three (3) years' program management experience.
5. Three (3) years' of international experience, preferably in a Spanish speaking environment.
6. Three (3) years' experience in vetting or background investigations such as Polygraph Examiner and/or Internal Affairs Investigator.
7. Excellent negotiation, interpersonal and managerial skills.
8. Demonstrated experience in planning, strategizing, implementing, and reporting on projects.
9. Proficient in Microsoft office suite
10. Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
11. Level 3/3, oral and written Spanish communication skills.
12. Ability to complete the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) and Grants officers Representative (GOR) course through the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) within 120 days of arrival at Post.
13. Demonstrate the completion of Entry-level coursework in knowledge, comprehension and participatory skills in basic acquisition and project management via a combination of 80-120 hours of in-house, distance learning and/or outside contractor coursework within twelve months of arrival at Post. If the previous requirement is already met, then demonstrate the completion of Mid-level coursework in intermediate project and program management via a combination of 80 to 120 hours of in-house, distance learning and/or outside contractor coursework within twelve months of renewal. If the previous two requirements are already met, then demonstrate the completion of 40 hours of continuous learning credits within 12 months of renewal in any of the following competencies: Requirements Development and Management Processes, Systems Engineering, Test and Evaluation, Life Cycle Logistics, Contracting, Business, Cost and Financial Management or Leadership.
Evaluation Factors:
Factor 1 Offeror demonstrates proven ability to manage projects through their entire life cycle, including planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and close out. (25 points)
Factor 2 Offeror demonstrates proven ability to supervise and build strong teams in the fields of anti-corruption and law professionalization projects. (20 points)
Factor 3 Offeror demonstrates the ability to build unity of effort with representatives of law enforcement agencies at the Embassy and develop constructive relationships with officials of the Government of Mexico. (20 points)
Factor 4 Offeror demonstrates the ability to provide subject matter expertise and policy guidance to senior level policy makers within the Embassy and INL. (20 points)
Factor 5 Past performance of applicant's ability to perform under the contract. In conducting the evaluation, the Government reserves the right to utilize all evaluation information available at the time of evaluation, which is provided by applicant or obtained from other sources. (15 points)
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.
VETERAN'S PREFERANCE
Veteran's Preference is not applicable to this position.
COMPENSATION
For award, INL will negotiate for this contract based on the following:
• Entry-level salary is at Step 1 of the grade range assigned to solicitation
• Consideration given for experience relevant specifically to the solicitation requirements
• Level and extent of experience dictates the salary level within the grade range
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
• Annual Increase
• Eligibility for Worker's Compensation
• Annual & Sick Leave
• 401K Plan
ALLOWANCES - IF APPLICABLE
• Temporary Quarters Subsistence Allowance
• Living Quarters Allowance
• Post Allowance
• Supplemental Post Allowance
• Separate Maintenance Allowance
• Education Allowance
• Education Travel
• Post Differential
• Payments during Evacuation/Authorized Departure
• Danger Pay
Deborah Strom, Contract Specialist, Email StromDG@state.gov
