U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT WASHINGTON, D.C. 20623 CONTRACT WITH A U.S. CITIZEN OR U.S. RESIDENT ALIEN FOR PERSONAL SERVICES ABROAD The United States of America, hereinafter called the Government, represented by the Contracting Office executing this contract, and the Contractor agree that the Contractor shall perform all the services set forth in the attached Schedule, for the consideration stated therein. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be subject to and governed by the Schedule and the General Provisions. To the extent of any inconsistency between the Schedule or the General Provisions and any specifications or other provisions which are made a part of this contract, by reference or otherwise, the Schedule and the General Provisions shall control. To the extent of any inconsistency between the Schedule and the General Provisions, the Schedule shall control. SPECIAL NOTE: As an employee for purposes of Section 636(a)(3) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, (22 USC 2396(a)(3)), the Contractor is generally an employee of the United States for purposes of laws other than those administered by the Office of Personnel Management (I.e., Tille 5, United States Code). This includes being an employee of the United States for purposes of Title 26, United States Code, which subjects the Contractor to withholding for both FICA and Federal Income Tax, and precludes the Contractor from receiving the federal earned income tax exclusion of 26 USC Section 911. that all departments and agencies comply with the reporting requirements of Section 6041 of the Internal Revenue Code, Section 6041 states that all departments and agencies making payments totalling $600 or more in one year to a recipient for services provided must be reported to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The SSN and all financial numbers will be disclosed to U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) payroll office personnel and personnel in the Department of the Treasury, Division of Disbursements. USAID will use this SSN to complete Form W-2 of the Code on employee compensation. Disclosure by the personal services contractor of the SSN is necessary to obtain the services, benefits or processes provided by this contract. Disclosure of the SSN may be made outside USAID (a) pursuant to any applicable routine use listed in USAID's Notice for implementing the Privacy Act as published in the Federal Register or (b) when disclosure by virtue of a contract being a public document after signatures is authorized under the Freedom of Information Act. 18. Notices 19. Reports 20. Use of Pouch Facilities 21. Biographical Data 22. Resident Hire PSC 23. Orientation and Language Training 24. Conditions for Contracting Prior to Receipt of Security Clearance 25. Medical Evacuation Services 26. Governing Law For each tour of duty, attach the applicable General Provisions. Schedule: (NOTE: Use of the following Schedule Articles are not mandatory. They are intended to serve as guidelines for contracting offices in drafting contract schedules. Article language may be changed to suit the needs of the particular contract). Article I-Statement of Duties (The statement of duties shall include: A. General statement of the purpose of the contract. B. Statement of duties to be performed. C. Any USAID consultation or orientation.) Article II-Period of Service Overseas Within days after written notice from the Contracting Officer that all clearances, including the doctor's statement of medical opinion required under General Provision Clause 4, have been received or unless another date is specified by the Contracting Officer in writing, the contractor shall proceed to where he/she shall promptly commence performance of the duties specified above. The contractor's period of service overseas shall be approximately in (Specify time of duties in each location as well as authorized stopovers with purpose of each.) Article III-Contractor's Compensation and Reimbursement in U.S. Dollars A. Except to the extent reimbursement is payable in the currency of the Cooperating Country pursuant to Article IV, USAID shall pay the contractor compensation after it has accrued and reimburse him/her in U.S. dollars for necessary and reasonable costs actually incurred by him/her in the performance of this contract within the categories listed in paragraph C, below, and subject to the conditions and limitations applicable thereto as set out herein and in the attached General Provisions (GP). B. The amount budgeted and available as personal compensation to the contractor is calculated to cover a calendar period of approximately (days) (weeks) (months) (years) which is to include: (1) vacation, sick, and home leave which may be earned during the contractor's tour of duty (GP Clause 5); Article IV-Costs Reimbursable and Logistic Support A. General: The contractor shall be provided with or reimbursed in local currency ) for the following: [Complete] B. Method of Payment of Local Currency Costs: Those contract costs which are specified as local currency costs in paragraph A above, if not furnished in kind by the cooperating government or the Mission, shall be paid to the contractor in a manner adapted to the local situation, based on vouchers submitted in accordance with General Provision Clause 11. The documentation for such costs shall be on such forms and in such manner as the Mission Director shall prescribe. [Complete] Article V-Precontract Expenses No expense incurred before execution of this contract will be reimbursed unless such expense was incurred after receipt and acceptance of a precontract expense letter issued to the contractor by the Contracting Officer, and then only in accordance with the provisions and limitations contained in such letter. The rights and obligations created by such letter shall be considered as merged into this contract. Article VI-Additional Clauses (Additional Schedule Clauses may be added such as the implementation of General Provisions or Additional Clauses.) 11.Optional Schedule With a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Resident Alien A U.S. Citizen or a U.S. Resident Alien PSC Contract No. TABLE OF CONTENTS (Optional Schedule) (Use of the Optional Schedule is not mandatory. It is intended to serve as an alternate procedure for OE funded U.S. PSCs or U.S. Resident Alien PSCs. The Schedule is for use when the Contracting Officer anticipates incremental recurring cost funded contracts. Use of the Optional Schedule eliminates the need to amend the contract each time funds are obligated. However, the Contracting Officer is required to amend each contract not less than twice during a 12 month period to ensure that the contract record of obligations is up to date and agrees with the figures in the master funding document.) tion as well as authorized stopovers with purpose of each.) Article III-Contractor's Compensation and Reimbursement in U.S. Dollars. A. Except to the extent reimbursement is payable in the currency of the Cooperating Country pursuant to Article IV, USAID shall pay the contractor compensation after it has accrued and reimburse him/her in U.S. dollars for necessary and reasonable costs actually incurred by him/her in the performance of this contract within the categories listed in paragraph C, below, and subject to the conditions and limitations applicable thereto as set out herein and in the attached General Provisions (GP). B. The amount budgeted and available as personal compensation to the contractor is calculated to cover a calendar period of approximately (days) (weeks) (months) (years) which is to include: 1. Vacation, sick, and home leave which may be earned during the contractor's tour of duty (GP Clause 5); 3. days for orientation and consultation in the United States (GP Clause 23). C. Allowable Costs: 1. The following illustrative budget details allowable costs under this contract and provides estimated incremental recurrent cost funding in the total amount shown. Additional funds for the full term of this contract will be provided by the preparation of a master PSC funding document issued by the Mission Controller for the purpose of providing additional funding for a specific period. The master PSC funding document will be attached to this contract and will form a part of the executed contract while also serving to amend the budget. c. Cooperating and Third Country **8. Other Direct Costs a. Health and Life Insurance (Ref. GP Clause 9.) $ b. Precontract Costs, passport, visa, inoculations, etc. (Ref. GP Clause 8.) $_ c. Physical Examination (Ref. GP Clause 3.) $ d. Communications, Miscellaneous Subtotal Item 8 $ 9. F.I.C.A.-U.S.G. contribution (not payable to contractor). $ D. Maximum U.S.-Dollar Obligation: In no event shall the maximum U.S.-dollar obligation under this contract exceed $ E. Salary changes and personnel-related contract actions will be made by processing the same forms as used in making such changes and actions for direct-hire employees. When issued by the Contracting Officer, the forms utilized will be attached to the contract and will form a part of the contract terms and conditions. F. Any adjustment or increase in the compensation granted to direct-hire employees will be allowed for in PSCs subject to the availability of funds. Such an adjustment will be effected by a mass pay adjustment notice from the Contracting Officer, which will be attached to the contract and form a part of the executed contract. G. At the end of each year of satisfactory service, PSC contractors will be eligible to receive an increase equal to 3% pending availability of funds provided their services have been satisfactory. Such increase will be effected by the execution of an SF-1126, payroll change slip which is to be attached to each contract and each action forms a part of the official contract file. H. The master PSC funding document may not exceed the term or estimated total cost of this contract. Notwithstanding that additional funds are obligated under this contract through the issuance and attachment of the master PSC funding document, all other contract terms and conditions remain in full effect. amount of differential resulting from compensation (pay comparability) adjustment should be included. ** Do not include the value of any costs to be paid or reimbursed in local currency. Article IV-Costs Reimbursable and Logistic Support A. General: The contractor shall be proIvided with or reimbursed in local currency for the following: [Complete] B. Method of Payment of Local Currency Costs: Those contract costs which are specified as local currency costs in paragraph A above, if not furnished in kind by the cooperating government or the Mission, shall be paid to the contractor in a manner adapted to the local situation, based on vouchers submitted in accordance with General Provision Clause 12. The documentation for such costs shall be on such forms and in such manner as the Mission Director shall prescribe. Article V-Precontract Expenses No expense incurred before execution of this contract will be reimbursed unless such expense was incurred after receipt and acceptance of a precontract expense letter issued to the contractor by the Contracting Officer, and then only in accordance with the provisions and limitations contained in such letter. The rights and obligations created by such letter shall be considered as merged into this contract. Article VI-Additional Clauses (Additional Schedule Clauses may be added such as the implementation of General Provisions or Additional Clauses.) 12. General Provisions Contract With a U.S. Citizen or a U.S. Resident Alien for Personal Services Abroad The following clauses are to be used (when applicable), for both tours of duty of less than 1 year as well as 1 year or more. INDEX OF CLAUSES 1. Definitions 2. Compliance with Laws and Regulations Applicable Abroad 3. Physical Fitness and Health Room Privileges 4. Workweek and Compensation (Pay Comparability Adjustments) 5. Leave and Holidays 6. Differential and Allowances 7. Social Security, Federal Income Tax, and Foreign Earned Income 8. Advance of Dollar Funds 9. Insurance 10. Travel and Transportation Expenses 11. Payment 12. Conversion of U.S. Dollars to Local Currency 13. Post of Assignment Privileges 14. Security Requirements 15. Contractor-Mission Relationships 16. Termination |