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SOLICITATION NUMBER: 72C0T122R00036 ISSUANCE DATE: May 16, 2022 CLOSING DATE AND TIME: June 1, 2022, 1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time SUBJECT: Solicitation for U.S. Personal Service Contractor (USPSC) De... SOLICITATION NUMBER: 72C0T122R00036 ISSUANCE DATE: May 16, 2022 CLOSING DATE AND TIME: June 1, 2022, 1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time SUBJECT: Solicitation for U.S. Personal Service Contractor (USPSC) Dear Prospective Offerors: The United States Government (USG), represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking offers from qualified U.S. citizens to provide personal services as a Senior Operations Advisor - Worldwide (Intermittent) under a personal services contract, as described in the attached solicitation. Submittals must be in accordance with the attached information at the place and time specified. Offerors interested in applying for this position MUST submit the following materials: 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 all overseas field 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. Citizenship. 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. 2. Supplemental document specifically addressing: Each of the three (3) Evaluation Factors shown in the solicitation. Responses must be limited to 500 words per 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. 3. USPSC Offeror Information for Personal Services Contracts form AID 309-2. Offerors are required to complete and sign the form. Due to COVID-19 and limited access to equipment, we are currently accepting electronic and typed signatures on the AID 309-2 form. Additional documents submitted will not be accepted. Incomplete or late offers will not be considered. Your complete resume and the AID 309-2 form must be mailed or emailed to OTIjobs@usaid.gov Offerors can expect to receive a confirmation email when offer materials have been received. Offerors should retain for their records copies of all enclosures which accompany their offers. This solicitation in no way obligates USAID to award a PSC contract, nor does it commit USAID to pay any cost incurred in the preparation and submission of the offer. Offeror resources are available at www.otijobs.net/guidance-for-applying. Any questions on this solicitation may be directed to: OTI Recruitment Team E-Mail Address: OTIjobs@usaid.gov Website: www.OTIjobs.net Sincerely, Martina Wills Contracting Officer M/OAA/CPS 72C0T122R00036 I. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. SOLICITATION NO.: 72C0T122R00036 2. ISSUANCE DATE: May 16, 2022 3. CLOSING DATE AND TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS: June 1, 2022, 1:00 pm Eastern Time 4. POINT OF CONTACT: OTI Recruitment Team, Email at OTIjobs@usaid.gov. 5. POSITION TITLE: Senior Operations Advisor 6. MARKET VALUE: This position has been designated at the GS-14 equivalent level, non-locality pay ($95,973 - $124,764 per annum). Final compensation will be negotiated within the GS-14 levels based upon the selectee’s history, qualifications, previous relevant experience and work history, and educational background as reported on AID-309-2. For selectees whose salary has been established on a Federal pay scale (i.e. General Schedule) or its equivalent, the base salary (not including locality pay) of their grade/step will be the basis of the salary negotiation. Salaries over and above the pay range will not be entertained or negotiated. 7. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: One (1) year, with four (4) one-year option periods. START DATE: Within 45 days of receiving notification that required security clearance has been obtained. The Personal Services Contractor hired under this contract will provide up to a maximum of 250 workdays of services on an annual basis. The specific projects, as well as dates, number of days and locations to be worked, will be determined by mutual agreement between the contractor and his/her OTI supervisor according to the programmatic needs of OTI. There is no obligation by OTI to provide assignments for a minimum number of days, and the contractor is free to provide “blackout” dates during which he or she will not be available to accept assignments. 8. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Worldwide 9. ELIGIBLE OFFERORS: United States Citizens 10. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: SECRET 11. STATEMENT OF DUTIES POSITION DESCRIPTION BACKGROUND USAID’s Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI) is seeking highly motivated, highly qualified individuals who want the opportunity to help support rapid international transition programs for priority conflict-prone countries. Created in 1994 as a distinct operating unit within USAID, OTI helps local partners advance peace and democracy in politically-transitioning countries. In support of U.S. foreign policy, OTI seizes emerging windows of opportunity in the political landscape to promote stability, peace, and democracy by catalyzing local initiatives through adaptive and agile programming. Countries experiencing a significant political transition in the midst of a disaster or emerging from civil conflict have unique needs that cannot be fully addressed by traditional disaster relief. Timely and effective assistance to promote and consolidate peaceful, democratic advances can make the difference between a successful or a failed transition. OTI assists in securing peace by aiding indigenous, mostly non-governmental, civil society and media organizations. OTI uses such mechanisms as support for re-integration of ex-combatants into civilian society; development of initiatives to promote national reconciliation; identification of quick-impact community self-help projects to meet urgent economic needs; and aid to independent media outlets and community-based organizations to help promote informed debate and broaden public participation. To respond quickly and effectively and meet its program objectives and mandate OTI retains a group of high level professionals and experts under U.S. Personal Services Contracts (USPSCs). These knowledgeable and skilled professionals make up the vast majority of the OTI work force and are at its forefront implementing and achieving the office’s programmatic goals and objectives. Some of these USPSCs serve on intermittent contracts and are referred to in OTI as “bullpenners,” providing support in a surge capacity. Those serving in the bullpen must be prepared to work both in Washington and the field, often with little time for preparations. There are several benefits that USPSCs may participate in, such as partial reimbursement for health and life insurance costs, as well as full coverage of workers’ compensation, among other benefits. For more complete information on USPSC benefits, please see Section VI of this solicitation. OTI’s DEIA Vision Statement: OTI is a collaborative environment that represents the global community at all levels of our organization. Uniting diverse backgrounds and experiences, we value individual expertise to advance peace and democracy around the world. Values and associated behaviors that will enable this vision are: Trust Model open communication, active listening and candor. Believe others when they share their experiences. Respect A respectful attitude should be shown to everyone. Allow for others to express complete opinion/thoughts without interruption, while recognizing that there are other perspectives and lived experiences. Belonging (Accessibility) Serve as an ally to those who feel excluded (professionally, socially, personally, etc.). Promote togetherness and acceptance through equitable behavior. Empathy Listen to understand, create space to be real/feel. Remind yourself to be conscious of how others may feel or receive your words Self-awareness/accountability Supervisors hold their peers to account on their expectations and behaviors. Seek regular, constructive feedback to understand how your words and actions affect and influence others, and how they are being perceived and interpreted. Acknowledge unconscious bias and be willing to learn and change behavior when confronted/corrected. For more information about OTI and its country programs please see: https://www.usaid.gov/stabilization-and-transitions INTRODUCTION The position of Senior Operations Advisor is intermittent and a senior-level position that requires an experienced professional who can efficiently and effectively function in OTI’s fast-paced and changing work environment. You are an expert in the multitude of functions that comprise program operations and management for USAID’s Conflict Prevention and Stabilization (CPS) Bureau with the Office of Transition Initiatives programs in Washington, D.C. and the field. You must be readily available to provide the required services on an intermittent basis, often on short notice with little time for preparation, and from time to time, you will be required to travel to OTI field offices that are located in countries with complex problems, often in difficult and harsh environments, with some offices located in countries with no other USAID presence as well as to the countries with the USAID Mission that will provide the regional services. You must have the ability to identify key interagency leaders in Washington, D.C. to establish and maintain professional working relationships which is critical to the success of OTI’s program implementation. Excellent analytical skills and the ability to grasp and resolve problems quickly are essential. Administrative management functions include management analysis, human resources in relation to U.S. and foreign national Personal Services Contractors, general services (which include real and personal property management, International Cooperative Administrative Support Services (ICAS), security, contracting, and procurement. A thorough comprehension and proven record of performance in these functions is an absolute necessity for the Senior Operations Advisor to fulfill the requirements of the position. CORE FUNCTIONAL AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The work of the Senior Operations Advisor requires teamwork, the exercise of discretion, judgment and personal responsibility. As a member of a highly operational office, you are willing and able to perform a wide range of management and administrative functions to help ensure programmatic success. You are an expert in the multitude of functions that comprise program operations and management (domestically and overseas) for USAID’s Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI). You provide services that require a high level of professionalism, knowledge, diplomacy, and expertise. You are readily available to provide the required services on an intermittent basis, often on short notice with little time or no time for preparation. You report to OTI’s Operations Bullpen Team Leader or their designee and spend a significant amount of your time working on special projects, critical issues and office priorities side by side with senior leadership across OTI’s three divisions. You will collaborate with teams across the office, providing services and expertise as requested to the Field Programs Division (FPD) regional and individual country program teams, the Program Learning and Innovations Division (PLI) teams, the Operations and Management Division (OMD) teams, and key offices supporting OTI including Acquisition and Assistance (M/OAA), Office of the General Counsel (GC) and the Office of Human Capital Talent Management (HCTM). All support to headquarter activities is transition program implementation-focused. You are also committed to upholding USAID/OTI’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility’s (DEIA) Vision and Values as outlined in the background. Under the direct supervision of the Conflict Prevention and Stabilization (CPS)/OTI Operations Bullpen Team Leader or their designee, you will perform the following duties: In the advancement of specific tasks or projects, liaise with the Agency's General Counsel (GC), Office of Acquisitions and Assistance (OAA), Human Capital Talent Management (HCTM), Administrative Management Services (AMS), and other offices to ensure OTI adheres to policies and procedures and that appropriate waivers are used to enable rapid response for political transition programs overseas; Serve as a subject matter expert to OTI management on policies and procedures including federal and agency regulations pertaining to USAID and DoS operations in embassies including ADS, AIDAR, FAM and FAH; Serve as subject matter expert in conducting research on and interpreting Agency policies and procedures related to USPSC issues, deviation memos, FSL and other USDH appointments and GC requirements. Prepare summary papers outlining policy changes that impact OTI project implementation; Advise on a range of operational issues pertaining to support of OTI’s field-based staff. This includes advisory services on agreements with service providers for OTI field team, administrative support, country program start-ups and close-outs and long term TDYs; Lead and collaborate with OMD teams, and as needed more broadly across FPD and PLI, in developing and writing new process or policy guidance or policy change documents for dissemination within OTI. Develop and provide training on new guidance/policy; Provide strategic workforce planning advice on personnel support services for program-funded USPSC positions including provision of guidance on the establishment of USPSC positions, review of position descriptions and market value analyses, as well as the development of justifications required by OAA and/or GC; Manage projects in support of OTI’s staff in order to advance OTI’s management and operations support objectives, including planning, organizing, directing, designing, and coordinating projects; Serve on USPSC hiring and OTI procurement-related technical evaluation committees (TECs); Collaborate with teams across the Office to develop and provide training for staff worldwide to ensure compliance with OTI policies to include both Washington and field support operations, as well as USAID regulations; Provide technical and operational support and expertise within OMD in a range of roles that may include filling management gaps at a senior level to ensure that OTI programs continue to run smoothly; and, Serve on temporary details within OTI, other USAID bureaus/offices, or other USG agencies under this scope of work for a period not to exceed six months. Duties performed while on detail must be directly related to the scope of work. Contracting Officer (CO) approval is required for the temporary detail. Any extension past the six months requires CO approval. SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIP: The Senior Operations Advisor will report to the Operations Bullpen Team Leader or their designee. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: Supervisor provides administrative direction in terms of broadly defined missions or functions. The incumbent independently plans, designs and carries out projects, studies, and programs. Results of the work are considered technically authoritative. There is no higher level official technically responsible for administering the program/project. 12. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work is generally sedentary and does not pose undue physical demands. During deployment on assessment teams, country start-ups, and during site visits, there may be some additional physical exertion including long periods of standing, walking over rough terrain, or carrying of moderately heavy items (less than 50 pounds). 13. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is primarily performed in an office setting. If the incumbent travels overseas, the work may involve additional special safety and/or security precautions, wearing of protective equipment, and exposure to severe weather conditions. II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION (Determines basic eligibility for the position. Offerors who do not meet all of the education and experience factors are considered NOT qualified for the position. See detailed instructions for demonstrating Education/Experience under “Submitting an Offer”) At a minimum, the offeror must have: 1. A Master's degree with seven (7) years of work experience; OR A Bachelor’s degree with nine (9) years of work experience; OR An Associate’s Degree with ten (10) years of work experience; OR A High School diploma/equivalent with eleven (11) years of work experience; AND 2. Four (4) years of experience working in operations management or administrative management positions including human resources, contracts and procurement, and other related functions; 3. Demonstrated supervisory experience, including training, guiding and mentoring staff. III. EVALUATION AND SELECTION FACTORS (Determines basic eligibility for the position. Offerors who do not meet all of the education and experience factors are considered NOT qualified for the position. The Government may award a contract without discussions with offerors in accordance with FAR 52.215-1. The CO reserves the right at any point in the evaluation process to establish a competitive range of offerors with whom negotiations will be conducted pursuant to FAR 15.306(c). In accordance with FAR 52.215-1, if the CO determines that the number of offers that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the CO may limit the number of offerors in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated offers. FAR provisions of this solicitation are available at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far. SELECTION FACTORS: (Determines basic eligibility for the position. Offerors who do not meet all of the selection factors are considered NOT qualified for the position.) Offeror is a U.S. Citizen; Complete resume submitted. See cover page for resume requirements. Experience that cannot be quantified will not be counted towards meeting the solicitation requirements; Supplemental document specifically addressing how the candidate meets each of the Evaluation Factors submitted; Ability to obtain a SECRET level security clearance (NOTE: Dual citizens may be asked to renounce second-country citizenship); Satisfactory verification of academic credentials. A USAID Secret level security clearance is required prior to issuance of the contract for this position. NOTE: If a full security investigation package is not submitted by the selected within 30 days after it is requested, the offer may be rescinded. If a security clearance is not able to be obtained within four months after the selected submits the initial security clearance documentation, the offer may be rescinded. EVALUATION FACTORS: (Used to determine the competitive ranking of qualified offerors in comparison to other offerors. The factors are listed in priority order from highest to least.) Offerors should cite specific, illustrative examples for each factor. Responses will be rated using the point system described below. Failure to fully respond to each element of each Evaluation Factor will result in a reduction of points awarded. Responses must be limited to 500 words per factor. Any additional words above the limit will neither be read nor scored. Factor #1 Provide 1-2 examples of experience providing guidance and/or advisory services that reflect technical headquarters and field based operational support expertise to include headquarters and field-based administrative management operations to senior levels within an organization. Factor #2 Provide 1-2 examples of experience managing projects to fulfill operations support objectives of an international organization to include technical analysis, planning, organizing, directing, designing and/or coordinating projects. Factor #3 Provide 1-2 examples of experience demonstrating the coaching, advising and mentoring of the leaders of operations-centered teams. BASIS OF RATING: Offerors who clearly meet the Education/Experience Requirements and Selection Factors 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. Be sure to include your name and the announcement number at the top of each additional page. Failure to specifically address the Selection and/or 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 – 25 Factor #2 – 25 Factor #3 – 20 Total Possible – 70 Points Interview Performance – 30 points Satisfactory Professional Reference Checks – Pass/Fail (no points assigned) Total Possible Points: 100 The most qualified offerors may be interviewed, required to provide a writing sample, and demonstrate an ability to operate commonly used office applications. OTI will not pay for any expenses associated with the interviews. In addition, offers (written materials and interviews) will be evaluated based on content as well as on the offerors writing, presentation, and communication skills. In the event that an offeror has fully demonstrated their qualifications and there are no other competitive offerors, OTI reserves the right to forgo the interview process. Professional references and academic credentials will be evaluated for offerors being considered for selection. Offerors must submit at least three (3) professional references, one (1) of which must be a current or former supervisor. OTI reserves the right to contact previous employers to verify employment history. If the offeror had a previous position with USAID, the TEC and/or CO are encouraged to obtain reference checks from the previous supervisor(s) or CO(s). See ADS 309.3.1.11.a.4 IV. SUBMITTING AN OFFER Offers must be received by the closing date and time at the address specified in Section I, item 3, and submitted to the Point of Contact in Section I, item 4. Qualified offerors are required to submit: 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 all overseas field 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. Citizenship. Your resume should contain explicit information to make a valid determination that you fully meet the minimum qualification 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. 2. Supplemental document specifically addressing: Each of the three (3) Evaluation Factors shown in the solicitation. Responses must be limited to 500 words per 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. 3. Offeror Information for Personal Services Contracts form AID 309-2. Offerors are required to complete and sign the form. Due to COVID-19 and limited access to equipment, we are currently accepting electronic and typed signatures on the AID 309-2 form. 4. Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors - The Offeror will be required to show proof that the Offeror is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 on or before the first day of onboarding or submit an approved reasonable accommodation to the CO. If the contractor does not meet this requirement the contract may be terminated.* *See Notice Regarding Any Court Order Affecting the Implementation of E.O. 14042 in Section VIII below. Additional documents submitted will not be accepted. To ensure consideration of offers for the intended position, offers must prominently reference the solicitation number in the offer submission. Offeror resources are available at www.otijobs.net/guidance-for-applying. DOCUMENT SUBMITTALS Via email: OTIjobs@usaid.gov Please note in your document submittal where you heard about this position. NOTE REGARDING GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS FOR THIS SOLICITATION This solicitation in no way obligates USAID to award a PSC contract, nor does it commit USAID to pay any cost incurred in the preparation and submission of the offer. NOTE REGARDING THE SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) All individuals contracted as USPSCs with a place of performance in the United States are required to be registered in the SAM database. The selected offeror will be provided with guidance regarding this registration. For general information about SAM, please refer to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clause 52.204-6, Unique Entity Identifier and FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management. https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_7 or www.sam.gov. ALL QUALIFIED OFFERORS WILL BE CONSIDERED REGARDLESS OF AGE, RACE, COLOR, SEX, CREED, NATIONAL ORIGIN, LAWFUL POLITICAL AFFILIATION, NON-DISQUALIFYING DISABILITY, MARITAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AFFILIATION WITH AN EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION, OR OTHER NON-MERIT FACTOR. V. LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS PRIOR TO AWARD Once the Contracting Officer (CO) informs the successful offeror about being selected for a contract award, the CO will provide the successful offeror instructions about how to complete and submit the following forms. Forms outlined below can found at http://www.usaid.gov/forms/ Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306). Questionnaire for Sensitive Positions (for National Security) (SF-86), or Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions (SF-85). Finger Print Card (FD-258). The contractor will be required to show proof that the contractor is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 on or before the first date of onboarding, or submit an approved reasonable accommodation to the CO. If the contractor does not meet this requirement the contract may be terminated. VI. BENEFITS AND ALLOWANCES As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a USPSC is normally authorized the following benefits and allowances: 1. BENEFITS: Employer's FICA Contribution Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance Pay Comparability Adjustment Annual Increase (pending a satisfactory performance evaluation) Eligibility for Worker's Compensation Annual and Sick Leave Paid Parental Leave 2. ALLOWANCES: Section numbers refer to rules from the Department of State Standardized Regulations (Government Civilians Foreign Areas), available at https://aoprals.state.gov/content.asp?content_id=282&menu_id=101 (a) Post Differential Chapter 500 and Tables in Chapter 900. (b) Living Quarters Allowance Section 130. (c) Temporary Lodging Allowance Section 120. (d) Post Allowance Section 220. (e) Supplemental Post Allowance Section 230. (f) Payments During Evacuation Section 600. (g) Education Allowance Section 270. (h) Separate Maintenance Allowance Section 260. (i) Danger Pay Allowance Section 650. (j) Education Travel Section 280. VII. TAXES USPSCs are required to pay Federal income taxes, FICA, Medicare and applicable State income taxes. USAID REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND CONTRACT CLAUSES PERTAINING TO PSCs USAID regulations and policies governing USPSC awards are available at these sources: 1. USAID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR), Appendix D, “Direct USAID Contracts with a U.S. Citizen or a U.S. Resident Alien for Personal Services Abroad,” including contract clause “General Provisions,” available at https://www.acquisition.gov/aidar/aidar-appendix-d-direct-usaid-contracts-us-citizen-or-us-resident-alien-personal-services-abroad . 2. Contract Cover Page form AID 309-1 available at https://www.usaid.gov/forms. One Base Year Table – Senior Operations Advisor Item No (A) Services (Description) (B) Qty (C) Unit (D) Unit Price (E) Amount (F) 0001 Base Year 1 - Compensation Award Type: Cost Product Service Code: R497 Accounting Info: [insert from Phoenix] 1 LOT $____ $____ Fringe Benefits/Other Direct Costs (ODCs) Award Type: Cost Product Service Code: R497 Accounting Info: [insert from Phoenix] Total Estimated Cost $____ Four Option Years Table- Senior Operations Advisor Item No (A) Services (Description) (B) Qty (C) Unit (D) Unit Price (E) Amount (F) 1001 Option Period (OP) 1 - Compensation Award Type: Cost Product Service Code: R497 Accounting Info: [insert from Phoenix] 1 LOT $____ $____ OP 1 - ODCs Award Type: Cost Product Service Code: R497 Accounting Info: [insert from Phoenix] 2001 OP 2 - Compensation Award Type: Cost Product Service Code: R497 Accounting Info: [insert from Phoenix] 1 LOT $____ $____ OP 2 - ODCs Award Type: Cost Product Service Code: R497 Accounting Info: [insert from Phoenix] 3001 Option Period (OP) 3 - Compensation Award Type:Cost Product Service Code: R497 Accounting Info: [insert from Phoenix] 1 LOT $____ $____ OP 3 - ODCs Award Type: Cost Product Service Code: R497 Accounting Info: [insert from Phoenix] 4001 Option Period (OP) 4 - Compensation Award Type: Cost Product Service Code: R497 Accounting Info: [insert from Phoenix] 1 LOT $____ $____ OP 4 - ODCs Award Type: Cost Product Service Code: R497 Accounting Info: [insert from Phoenix] Total Estimated Cost [base + options] $____ 3. Acquisition and Assistance Policy Directives/Contract Information Bulletins (AAPDs/CIBs) for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals available at http://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs. 4. Ethical Conduct. By the acceptance of a USAID personal services contract as an individual, the contractor will be acknowledging receipt of the “Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch,” available from the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, in accordance with General Provision 2 and 5 CFR 2635. See https://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/OGE%20Regulations AAPDs and CIBs contain changes to USAID policy and General Provisions in USAID regulations and contracts. Please refer to http://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs#psc to determine which AAPDs and CIBs apply to this contract. 5. PSC Ombudsman The PSC Ombudsman serves as a resource for any Personal Service...