Aviation Quality Control Advisor
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), is seeking a Personal Services Contractor (PSC) for an Aviation Quality Control Advisor position in Bogota, Colombia. This role involves planning, managing, and providing oversight for the INL Bogota Aviation Program's Quality Control, maintenance, and logistics tasks, specifically for UH60 and fixed-wing aircraft. The position offers a salary range of $102,409 - $150,391 (Equivalent GS-14). Applications are due February 26, 2026, by 3:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The Advisor will oversee contractor quality control, UH60 aircraft maintenance, maintenance training, and logistics programs. Key duties include developing and implementing comprehensive aircraft maintenance and logistical support systems, ensuring airworthiness compliance, and providing guidance to contractor and host nation personnel. The role also involves serving as the ARAVI Program Federal Aviation Safety Assessment (FASA) lead inspector and performing continuous analysis to improve aircraft safety and availability for counter-narcotics operations. Travel to rural and potentially conflict-prone areas throughout Colombia is required.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Personal Services Contractor (PSC)
- Duration: 12 months from award, with four optional one-year extensions.
- Salary: FS-02 equivalent, $102,409 - $150,391
- Location: Guaymaral Aviation Police Base and U.S. Embassy Bogota, Colombia
- Set-Aside: None specified (open to U.S. citizens)
- Issuance Date: February 12, 2026
- Closing Date: February 26, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
Submission Requirements
Applicants must submit a complete application package via email to INLPSCTeam@state.gov. Due to a system issue, applicants are advised to CC Ms. Dominique Chittum (ChittumDA@state.gov) and Ms. Janette Dull (DullJR@state.gov). The package must include:
- Form SF 171 (Completed and signed, continuation sheet SF-171-A may be needed for additional work experience).
- Complete Resume: Must explicitly detail experience, dates, locations, and hours worked per week.
- Evaluation Factor Document: Address each of the three evaluation factors (Work Experience, Oversight and Evaluation, Directing and Coordinating) with responses limited to 500 words per factor.
- Professional References: Three names and contact information of current/previous supervisors.
Proposals should not exceed 20 pages, and submitting a single PDF attachment is highly recommended. Incomplete or late offers will not be considered.
Evaluation Factors
Offerors will be evaluated based on:
- Work Experience (23 points): Developing and implementing aircraft quality control, maintenance, and logistical support systems.
- Oversight and Evaluation (23 points): Performing oversight of contractor aircraft quality control, maintenance, training, and logistics programs (INL aviation experience desirable).
- Directing and Coordinating (24 points): Directing/coordinating fixed and rotary-wing quality control and maintenance operations.
- Interview Performance (30 points)
- Satisfactory Professional Reference Checks (Pass/Fail)
Minimum qualifications include U.S. citizenship, a Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience), 10 years of UH60 aircraft maintenance oversight, 3 years of aircraft quality control oversight, knowledge of FAA regulations, and professional Spanish language proficiency.