Connecticut Veterinary Medical Association
Senior Veterinary Advisor
Connecticut Veterinary Medical Association, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
SOLICITATION NUMBER: 7200AA24R00076ISSUANCE DATE: August 19, 2024CLOSING DATE AND TIME: October 7, 2024, 12:00 P.M. Eastern TimeSUBJECT: Solicitation for U.S. Personal Service Contractor (USPSC), Senior Veterinary AdvisorDear Prospective Offerors:The United States Government (USG), represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking offers from qualified persons to provide personal services under contract as described in this solicitation.Offers must be in accordance with
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of this solicitation. Incomplete or unsigned offers will not be considered. Offerors should retain copies of all offer materials for their records.USAID will evaluate all offerors based on stated evaluation criteria. USAID encourages all individuals, including those from disadvantaged and under-represented groups, to respond to the 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.Any questions must be directed in writing to the Point of Contact specified in Attachment 1.Sincerely,Joy BurrissContracting and Agreement OfficerOffice of Acquisition & Assistance(M/OAA/BHA-CPS/PSC)-----I. GENERAL INFORMATION1. SOLICITATION NO.:
7200AA24R000762. ISSUANCE DATE:
August 19, 20243. CLOSING DATE AND TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS:
October 7, 2024, 12:00 P.M. Eastern Time4. POINT OF CONTACT:
TPQ Recruitment Team, BHA.TPQRecruitment@usaid.gov5. POSITION TITLE:
Senior Veterinary Advisor6. MARKET VALUE:
$104,604.00 - $135,987.00 equivalent to GS-14.Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value and will include Locality Pay for domestic USPSCs based on the location of the Official USAID Worksite, or the approved alternative worksite if approved for remote work. USPSCs performing overseas are not entitled to Locality Pay.Salaries over and above the top of the pay range will not be entertained or negotiated.7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:
Official USAID Worksite - Washington/BHA/TPQ. A Remote Alternative Worksite will be authorized at the time of award.This position has been designated as suitable for remote work. The contractor will be authorized to perform the services under this contract from an alternative worksite. For PSCs authorized to remote work, the alternative worksite determines the locality pay for compensation purposes.Personal Services Contractors must telework or remote work in the same country as the official USAID worksite for which services are being provided. U.S.-based USPSCs are authorized to telework or remote work only within the United States. For more information and the telework or remote work policies and procedures, please reference Telework and Remote Work Policy for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals (PSCs).Relocation expenses will not be reimbursed for U.S.-based positions. No costs will be reimbursed to the contractor relating to the alternative worksite. Personal services contractors who are teleworking or remote working continue to be subject to policies and procedures of the official USAID worksite, including those related to attendance, timekeeping, conduct, performance management, and random drug testing.8. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:
Five (5) years tentatively 145 day estimated start date from closing.9. ELIGIBLE OFFERORS:
U.S. Citizens Only.10. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED:
Secret.If there is a change in circumstances requiring access to National Security information classified at the Top-Secret level, the offeror may be asked to obtain and maintain a Secret up to Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information level clearance as provided by USAID.11. STATEMENT OF DUTIESThe United States Agency for International Development (USAID) (
https://www.usaid.gov/
) Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) leads and coordinates the U.S. Government’s humanitarian assistance efforts overseas, responding to an average of 75 crises in 70 countries every year. BHA delivers humanitarian assistance to save lives and alleviate the suffering of people affected by disasters around the world. We also help the world’s most vulnerable people prepare by giving them the tools and ability to respond, recover, and transition from crisis toward resilience. You can learn more about BHA on our website (
https://www.usaid.gov/humanitarian-assistance
).BHA requires a Senior Veterinary Advisor to provide technical advice and assistance within the agriculture sector. The duties and responsibilities of the Senior Veterinary advisor include the analysis of potential agricultural sector vulnerabilities and risks; activities to increase sustainable agricultural capacities at the community level; pest management; support for livestock and animal health activities; and the provision of veterinary pharmaceuticals.Duties/Responsibilities:Guide USAID and BHA staff in Washington, DC and field offices on agriculture sector interventions during a disaster response.Contribute expertise to the development of humanitarian programmatic strategies and guidance in the agriculture sector in collaboration with BHA Washington and regional staff.Accurately convey the technical and policy positions of BHA through interactions with Non-Governmental Organization partners, other donor agencies, the international humanitarian community, and other USAID staff working in the livestock or animal health sectors; attending meetings and other events as appropriate.Review and comment on proposals/applications in the agriculture sector and health sector in response targeting zoonotic disease outbreaks.Provide expert advice on disaster response, disaster risk reduction, and resilience strategies for selected agriculture sector specialties including, but not limited to, crops, horticulture, pests and pest management, livestock, aquaculture/fisheries, and animal health activities worldwide.With BHA pharmacists, review requests for purchase of veterinary commodities and pharmaceuticals proposed by BHA partners.Analyze emergency outbreaks of livestock and zoonotic diseases as they occur, provide expertise to BHA on program priorities, and technical recommendations for managing the diseases and mitigating economic impact on vulnerable populations.Demonstrate expertise of the linkages between livestock and pastoralism and agropastoralism.Coordinate with appropriate Bureau for Global Health staff on activities related to disaster responses to zoonotic diseases.Provide internal brownbag presentations to USAID and BHA staff on current livestock-related topics.Contribute to internal USAID policy decisions regarding livestock or animal health in humanitarian assistance.Endorse and implement principals of One Health to coordinate across sectors and leverage technical expertise in the application of Agency-wide policy, strategy, and framework.Serve as an advisor in the capacity of livestock-related advocacy at technical meetings.Develop technical livestock guides for BHA staff to use in program decision-making and activities such as application review.This position is expected to be able to qualify, train for and routinely serve on disaster/humanitarian responses in Washington DC or in the disaster area for 2 to 4 weeks (or more) intervals. These can either be Disaster Assistance Response Teams (DARTs) and/or Response Management Teams (RMTs).As needed, may serve on temporary short-term assignments (“detail”) on other teams within the office or bureau to meet operational needs during staff shortages. Duties performed while on detail will be aligned with existing duties and responsibilities and will be directly related to the position’s scope of work.As needed, staff is expected to support BHA’s hiring efforts and serve on PSC hiring committees. Training will be provided.The PSC may be expected to obtain an Agreement Officer's Representative (AOR) or Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) certification. The AOR/COR oversees agreements and/or contracts. This includes but is not limited to reviewing invoices, approvals, program/project deliverables (i.e. work plans, annual reports, month status reports), travel requests, key personnel requests, financial/budget reports, contractor performance evaluations, and compliance.The Senior Veterinary Advisor does not have supervisory responsibilities; however, the PSC may serve in an acting leadership role within the bureau in order to meet short-term staffing needs, not to exceed 120 days in a 12-month contract year.12. PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe work requested does not involve undue physical demands. During deployment on DARTs (if required), 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).II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITIONEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE 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.)A Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine or equivalent degree from an accredited institution with an active US Veterinarian License, and at least two (2) years of experience working in international livestock and animal health. Graduates of foreign veterinary medical schools must meet the OPM guidance outlined here:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedulequalification-standards/0700/veterinary-medical-science-series-0701/ .ANDSPECIALIZED EXPERIENCEProgram design, implementation and technical advisement of emergency livestock activities in international humanitarian contexts overseas.Representation and coordination with stakeholders involved in implementation of international emergency livestock activities.Experience implementing, managing, and monitoring international emergency agriculture or livestock awards, either in a donor or implementer role.ANDOfferor is a U.S. Citizen.Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Level Clearance.Ability to obtain a Department of State medical clearance and maintain it throughout the life of the contract.
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of this solicitation. Incomplete or unsigned offers will not be considered. Offerors should retain copies of all offer materials for their records.USAID will evaluate all offerors based on stated evaluation criteria. USAID encourages all individuals, including those from disadvantaged and under-represented groups, to respond to the 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.Any questions must be directed in writing to the Point of Contact specified in Attachment 1.Sincerely,Joy BurrissContracting and Agreement OfficerOffice of Acquisition & Assistance(M/OAA/BHA-CPS/PSC)-----I. GENERAL INFORMATION1. SOLICITATION NO.:
7200AA24R000762. ISSUANCE DATE:
August 19, 20243. CLOSING DATE AND TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS:
October 7, 2024, 12:00 P.M. Eastern Time4. POINT OF CONTACT:
TPQ Recruitment Team, BHA.TPQRecruitment@usaid.gov5. POSITION TITLE:
Senior Veterinary Advisor6. MARKET VALUE:
$104,604.00 - $135,987.00 equivalent to GS-14.Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value and will include Locality Pay for domestic USPSCs based on the location of the Official USAID Worksite, or the approved alternative worksite if approved for remote work. USPSCs performing overseas are not entitled to Locality Pay.Salaries over and above the top of the pay range will not be entertained or negotiated.7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:
Official USAID Worksite - Washington/BHA/TPQ. A Remote Alternative Worksite will be authorized at the time of award.This position has been designated as suitable for remote work. The contractor will be authorized to perform the services under this contract from an alternative worksite. For PSCs authorized to remote work, the alternative worksite determines the locality pay for compensation purposes.Personal Services Contractors must telework or remote work in the same country as the official USAID worksite for which services are being provided. U.S.-based USPSCs are authorized to telework or remote work only within the United States. For more information and the telework or remote work policies and procedures, please reference Telework and Remote Work Policy for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals (PSCs).Relocation expenses will not be reimbursed for U.S.-based positions. No costs will be reimbursed to the contractor relating to the alternative worksite. Personal services contractors who are teleworking or remote working continue to be subject to policies and procedures of the official USAID worksite, including those related to attendance, timekeeping, conduct, performance management, and random drug testing.8. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:
Five (5) years tentatively 145 day estimated start date from closing.9. ELIGIBLE OFFERORS:
U.S. Citizens Only.10. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED:
Secret.If there is a change in circumstances requiring access to National Security information classified at the Top-Secret level, the offeror may be asked to obtain and maintain a Secret up to Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information level clearance as provided by USAID.11. STATEMENT OF DUTIESThe United States Agency for International Development (USAID) (
https://www.usaid.gov/
) Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) leads and coordinates the U.S. Government’s humanitarian assistance efforts overseas, responding to an average of 75 crises in 70 countries every year. BHA delivers humanitarian assistance to save lives and alleviate the suffering of people affected by disasters around the world. We also help the world’s most vulnerable people prepare by giving them the tools and ability to respond, recover, and transition from crisis toward resilience. You can learn more about BHA on our website (
https://www.usaid.gov/humanitarian-assistance
).BHA requires a Senior Veterinary Advisor to provide technical advice and assistance within the agriculture sector. The duties and responsibilities of the Senior Veterinary advisor include the analysis of potential agricultural sector vulnerabilities and risks; activities to increase sustainable agricultural capacities at the community level; pest management; support for livestock and animal health activities; and the provision of veterinary pharmaceuticals.Duties/Responsibilities:Guide USAID and BHA staff in Washington, DC and field offices on agriculture sector interventions during a disaster response.Contribute expertise to the development of humanitarian programmatic strategies and guidance in the agriculture sector in collaboration with BHA Washington and regional staff.Accurately convey the technical and policy positions of BHA through interactions with Non-Governmental Organization partners, other donor agencies, the international humanitarian community, and other USAID staff working in the livestock or animal health sectors; attending meetings and other events as appropriate.Review and comment on proposals/applications in the agriculture sector and health sector in response targeting zoonotic disease outbreaks.Provide expert advice on disaster response, disaster risk reduction, and resilience strategies for selected agriculture sector specialties including, but not limited to, crops, horticulture, pests and pest management, livestock, aquaculture/fisheries, and animal health activities worldwide.With BHA pharmacists, review requests for purchase of veterinary commodities and pharmaceuticals proposed by BHA partners.Analyze emergency outbreaks of livestock and zoonotic diseases as they occur, provide expertise to BHA on program priorities, and technical recommendations for managing the diseases and mitigating economic impact on vulnerable populations.Demonstrate expertise of the linkages between livestock and pastoralism and agropastoralism.Coordinate with appropriate Bureau for Global Health staff on activities related to disaster responses to zoonotic diseases.Provide internal brownbag presentations to USAID and BHA staff on current livestock-related topics.Contribute to internal USAID policy decisions regarding livestock or animal health in humanitarian assistance.Endorse and implement principals of One Health to coordinate across sectors and leverage technical expertise in the application of Agency-wide policy, strategy, and framework.Serve as an advisor in the capacity of livestock-related advocacy at technical meetings.Develop technical livestock guides for BHA staff to use in program decision-making and activities such as application review.This position is expected to be able to qualify, train for and routinely serve on disaster/humanitarian responses in Washington DC or in the disaster area for 2 to 4 weeks (or more) intervals. These can either be Disaster Assistance Response Teams (DARTs) and/or Response Management Teams (RMTs).As needed, may serve on temporary short-term assignments (“detail”) on other teams within the office or bureau to meet operational needs during staff shortages. Duties performed while on detail will be aligned with existing duties and responsibilities and will be directly related to the position’s scope of work.As needed, staff is expected to support BHA’s hiring efforts and serve on PSC hiring committees. Training will be provided.The PSC may be expected to obtain an Agreement Officer's Representative (AOR) or Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) certification. The AOR/COR oversees agreements and/or contracts. This includes but is not limited to reviewing invoices, approvals, program/project deliverables (i.e. work plans, annual reports, month status reports), travel requests, key personnel requests, financial/budget reports, contractor performance evaluations, and compliance.The Senior Veterinary Advisor does not have supervisory responsibilities; however, the PSC may serve in an acting leadership role within the bureau in order to meet short-term staffing needs, not to exceed 120 days in a 12-month contract year.12. PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe work requested does not involve undue physical demands. During deployment on DARTs (if required), 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).II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITIONEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE 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.)A Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine or equivalent degree from an accredited institution with an active US Veterinarian License, and at least two (2) years of experience working in international livestock and animal health. Graduates of foreign veterinary medical schools must meet the OPM guidance outlined here:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedulequalification-standards/0700/veterinary-medical-science-series-0701/ .ANDSPECIALIZED EXPERIENCEProgram design, implementation and technical advisement of emergency livestock activities in international humanitarian contexts overseas.Representation and coordination with stakeholders involved in implementation of international emergency livestock activities.Experience implementing, managing, and monitoring international emergency agriculture or livestock awards, either in a donor or implementer role.ANDOfferor is a U.S. Citizen.Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Level Clearance.Ability to obtain a Department of State medical clearance and maintain it throughout the life of the contract.
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