Counternarcotics (CN) 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 Counternarcotics (CN) Advisor for a Personal Services Contract (PSC) position in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. This role involves serving as the primary advisor on counternarcotics, arms trafficking, and special investigations into Transnational Criminal and Foreign Terrorist Organizations (TCO/FTOs). The position offers a salary range of $102,409-$150,391 (FS-02/GS-14 equivalent). Applications are due by April 15, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
Purpose & Scope
The selected CN Advisor will manage the full lifecycle of counternarcotics programming in the Dominican Republic, ensuring projects meet strategic objectives. Key responsibilities include coordinating with Dominican Republic law enforcement entities (especially the National Directorate for Drug Control - DNCD), providing policy analysis, leading procurement documentation, exercising oversight of personnel, and serving as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), Agreements Officer's Representative (AOR), and/or Grants Officer's Representative (GOR). The advisor will also establish and maintain relationships with key Dominican officials and represent INL/USG in coordination meetings.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Personal Services Contract (PSC)
- Location: U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (with an office at DNCD)
- Period of Performance: 12 months from award, with four (4) optional one-year extensions.
- Salary: FS-02 equivalent, $102,409 - $150,391 per annum.
- Set-Aside: None specified; open to qualified U.S. citizens.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must be U.S. citizens with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance (Top Secret may be required). Required experience includes a Bachelor's degree (or 10 years of counternarcotics experience), 10 years dismantling drug trafficking organizations, 5 years with U.S. Embassy organizations, 3 years in general administrative/program management, and demonstrated overseas experience in Latin America/Caribbean. Proficiency in Spanish (reading and speaking) is also required.
Submission Requirements
Proposals, not exceeding 20 pages, must be submitted via email to INLPSCTeam@state.gov and include:
- Form SF-171 (Completed and signed, including continuation sheets if needed).
- A complete resume detailing paid/non-paid experience, job titles, locations, dates, hours, specific duties, supervisor contacts, education, and U.S. citizenship.
- An Evaluation Factor document addressing each of the four factors (limited to 500 words per factor).
- Three professional references (names, phone, email of current/previous supervisors).
One PDF attachment is highly recommended. Incomplete or late offers will not be considered.
Evaluation Criteria
Offerors will be evaluated based on:
- Work Experience (20 points): Expert subject matter and program recommendations.
- Program Management (20 points): Ability to evaluate, develop, plan, implement, and monitor programs.
- Liaison and Communication (20 points): Effective cross-cultural communication.
- International Experience (10 points): Interaction with USG agencies, host nations, and international community.
- Interview Performance (30 points).
- Satisfactory Professional Reference Checks (Pass/Fail).
Total possible points: 100.