Experienced government Contract Specialist seeking new position and greater responsibilities based on proven contracting record in diverse, challenging and complex offices in Europe and the United States.
Skills
Superior negotiation skills
Procurement specialist
Contract management
Contract negotiations
Thrives on multi-tasking
Process improvement
Excellent time management
Deadline-driven
Work History
Contract Specialist (1102), 03/2013 to Current Defense Logistics Agency (Aviation) – Richmond, VA
Performs pre-award/award procedures, review purchase request trailer in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Defense Logistics Acquisition Directive (DLAD) and Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Acquisition Procedures (DAAP), on non-commercial items, first article tests, foreign military sales, export controls and critical safety items.
Requests for Quotations (RFQs) to solicit bids where appropriate.Prepares solicitation and determine appropriate method of procurement, i.e., advertising utilizing DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS), FedBiz or through negotiation in obtaining the best type of contract in order to fulfill government requirements. Determines if requirement is unrestricted, sole source and small business set a side. If deemed necessary; write synopsis, completes a Small Business Coordination Record (2579) to dissolve the small business set a side and prepare memoranda for legal review.
Evaluates quotes using various cost price analysis, i.e., producer price index (PPI), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), previously proposed prices and contract prices for the same or similar end items and Independent Government Estimates (IGE) to determine Fair and Reasonableness (F&R) of the proposed price(s). Past performance retrieval systems (PPIPRS) is considered in the source selection decision in the evaluation factors of awarding a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Contract.
Proficient with eProcurement,Pinpoint, Integrated Data Sheet (IDS), I H S Haystack Gold, Inventory Locator Service (ILS) and DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS). Familiar with Federal Supply Codes (FSCs) and North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes; System for Award Management (SAM) and Excluded Parties List System (EPLS).
Contract Specialist (1102), 10/2012 to 03/2013 Department of Veteran Affairs – Hampton, VA
Performed pre-award acquisition planning, reviewed purchase requirements and market research to determine availability of supplies/services in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR).
Followed small business guidelines for VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6), which is responsible for 8 Veteran's Administration Hospitals.
Review technical writing, customer/contract liaison support.Purchased goods through open sources and used Requests for Quotations (RFQs) to solicit bids where appropriate.Prepared solicitation and determined appropriate method of procurement, i.e., advertising utilizing FedBid, U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), FedBiz or through negotiation in obtaining the best type of contract for government requirements. Determined if requirement was unrestricted, sole source and small business set a side. Write synopsis, completed Small Business Coordination Record (2579) to dissolve the small business set a side and prepare memoranda for legal review.
Evaluated quotes using various cost price analysis, i.e., previously proposed prices and contract prices for similar end items and Independent Government Estimates (IGE) to determine Fair and Reasonableness (F&R) of the proposed price(s). Contract Administrator for Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Contracts.
Create contract awards, bilateral or unilateral modifications using Electronic Contract Management System (eCMS) and VA's Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VISTA). Documentation which includes Fair and Reasonableness, legal reviews, memorandum to the file.
Government Purchase Cardholder for the purchase of supplies and services for VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6), which is responsible for 8 Veteran's Administration Hospitals. Received all purchases made through GPC program. Verified quantity, description, condition, and price to actual order. Reconciled monthly GPC statement.
Purchasing Agent (1106), 08/2011 to 10/2012 Fleet Logistics Center (Norfolk) – Norfolk, VA
DAWIA Level 2 Purchasing Agent. For FY2012, completed 80 awards totaling $793,254.67.19 of which $218,170 were awarded utilizing FEDBID with a cost savings of $6,305.90 or 13.13% and a total cost savings of $61,595.43 for all requirements. Processed 19 modifications totaling $218,170.00.
Performed pre-award acquisition planning and market research to determine availability of supplies or services, and review purchase request requirements determining if commercial or non-commercial in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFAR) and following small business guidelines. Reviewed statement of work, and provided customer/contract liaison support to end user and/or vendor.Purchased goods through open sources and used Requests for Quotations (RFQs) to solicit bids where appropriate.
Prepared solicitations and determined appropriate methods of procurement, i.e., advertising through open market venues such as FEDBID, Navy Electronic Commerce OnLine (NECO), U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), & Enterprise Information System (ESI) in obtaining the best type of contract to fulfill government requirements. Determined if requirements were unrestricted, sole source and small business set a side. If deemed necessary; write synopsis, complete a Small Business Coordination Record (2579) and submit to the Small Business Coordinator's Office to dissolve the small business set a side and prepare memoranda for legal review.
Evaluated quotes using various cost price analysis, i.e., producer price index (PPI), previously proposed prices and contract prices for the same or similar end items and Independent Government Estimates (IGE) to determine Fair and Reasonableness (F&R) of the proposed price(s). Past performance information retrieval systems (PPIPRS) is considered in the source selection decision in the evaluation factors of awarding a firmed Fixed Price (FFP) Contract.
Contract Administrator for Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Contracts. Used Standard Procurement System (SPS) to create awards, created service contract with option years, bilateral or unilateral modifications, de-obligated funds, if deemed necessary, create delivery order against IDIQ contracts and memoranda. Create Contract Action Reports (CAR) through the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) after contract award. Ratified Unauthorized Commitments (UACs), and Closeout contracts.
Proficient with GSA Advantage, EMALL, Electronic Document Access (EDA). Familiar with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFAR) and NAVSUPINST: 4200.85D; Federal Supply Codes (FSCs) and North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes; Wage Determinations Online (WDOL); System for Award Management (SAM) and Excluded Parties List System (EPLS).
Procurement Technician (1105), 04/2010 to 08/2011 Fleet Logistics Center (Signoella) – Naples, Campania, Italy **This supervisor may be contacted by phone or e-mail: 858-577-7343 or antonio.harley@usmc.mil **
Established and maintained contract folders and purchase requests requiring daily review and updating. Kept an accurate financial record of all contracts which included, but were not limited to payments, dollar changes resulting from change orders and amendments, modifications, etc. Maintained database of thousands of contracts, both open and closed to ensure timely reconciliation of government funds.
Reviewed purchase requests to ensure receipt of all required documents i.e., statement of work, three (3) quotes from market research and funding documents. Reviewed technical writing produced by Italian local nationals. Customer/contract liaison support for end user, contract specialists and purchasing agents.
Monitored various procurement contracts and resolved problems raised by the vendor, agency personnel, or discrepancies identified through contract administration. Discussed problems with the supervisor to determine appropriate resolutions.
Conducted market research to determine solicitation methods and solicitations posted on EURONECO. Issued over 100 modifications to de-obligate funds to recoup costs or administrative changes and closed out over 200 contracts.
Education
Master of Arts: Procurement & Acquisitions Management, Current Webster University - Webster Groves, MO
Bachelor of Science: Psychology, 2006 University of Maryland, University College - College Park, MD
Awards
Supervisor's Performance Award 2012 - FLC Norfolk
Letter of Appreciation - Aug 11, NAVSUP FLC, Sigonella
Supervisor's Performance Award Oct 11 - NAVSUP FLC, Sigonella
Supervisor's Performance Award Oct 10 - NAVSUP FLC, Sigonella
Supervisor's Performance Award Oct 09, DoDDS Europe
Supervisor's Performance Award Aug 09, DoDDS Europe
Supervisor's Performance Award Jun 09, DoDDS Europe
Supervisor's Performance Award Nov 07, DoDDS Europe
Supervisor's Performance Award Nov 07, DoDDS Europe
