Eradication Advisor
Overview
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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 Eradication Advisor position in Bogota, Colombia. This role involves providing specialized expertise to advise, oversee, and assist in the development and implementation of illicit crop eradication methods and strategies. The position is compensated at an FS-02 equivalent level ($102,409 - $150,391). Applications are due by March 9, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The Eradication Advisor will support INL Bogota's Organized Crime and Counternarcotics (OCCN) Division by advising the Government of Colombia (GOC) on illicit crop eradication operations, including manual, ground-spray, and drone-spray methods. Key responsibilities include assisting the Ministry of Defense and Colombian National Police (CNP) to bolster eradication effectiveness, coordinating with various GOC ministries and U.S. Embassy stakeholders, and advising on training and equipping security forces. The advisor will also serve as the primary operational advisor to OCCN, optimize INL Bogota programs (aviation, ISR, logistics), and manage Project HONOR, which supports re-employment of Colombian veterans wounded in counternarcotics operations. Additional duties involve preparing required reporting, administering and monitoring funds, establishing internal management controls, participating in End-Use Monitoring, and briefing dignitaries.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Personal Services Contract (PSC)
- Location: U.S. Embassy Bogota, Colombia (with required travel to rural areas)
- Period of Performance: 12 months from award date, with four (4) optional one-year extensions.
- Salary Level: FS-02 equivalent ($102,409 - $150,391)
- Issuance Date: February 23, 2026
- Closing Date: March 9, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
- Set-Aside: None specified (open to 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 and 10 years of related experience, or a Master's degree and 8 years of related experience, in policing, law enforcement, security, and counter-narcotics. A minimum of five years of experience in Colombia or other Latin American countries managing bilateral/multilateral programs is essential. Candidates must demonstrate project management experience in Latin America, professional proficiency in Spanish, and knowledge of illicit crop eradication programs, military/police training, command communications, intelligence, and logistics management.
Evaluation Factors
Offerors will be evaluated based on:
- Factor 1: Work Experience (30 points) - Demonstrated experience in developing, coordinating, and implementing support programs for foreign security forces, with overseas Department of State experience preferred.
- Factor 2: Program Experience (20 points) - Experience in preparing budgets, SOWs, procurement, and overseeing/evaluating security training and logistics programs, particularly in eradication/crowd control.
- Factor 3: Management and Communication Experience (20 points) - Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in both English and Spanish.
- Interview Performance (30 points)
- Satisfactory Professional Reference Checks (Pass/Fail)
Submission Requirements
Applicants must submit a completed and signed SF 171, a comprehensive resume detailing experience (including dates, locations, hours, and supervisors), an Evaluation Factor document addressing each factor (limited to 500 words per factor), and three professional references. It is highly recommended to submit all materials as one PDF attachment via email to INLPSCTeam@state.gov.
Additional Notes
Benefits and allowances, if applicable, include FICA/Medicare, health/life insurance contributions, annual/sick/home leave, 401K, MEDVAC, and various allowances per DSSR (e.g., TQSA, Housing, Post Allowance, Education Allowance).