Willie S. Ford

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Spotsylvania, VA 22553

(H) 540-***-****

(C) 540-***-****

(E-mail -

g9z0m5@r.postjobfree.com)

OBJECTIVE: To continue my career in Contracts/Acquisition

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY: Completed more than 24 business hours, DAWIA Level

III

EXPERIENCE

Job Title IT Procurement July 10-Pres

Arlington, VA

Dept of Army-ITA

Receive and process Request for Quotes, using GSA Advantage, and the Army

Small Computer Program, referred to as CHESS. Assigned to process and

complete invoices through the Defense Finance Accounting Service. Also,

assigned to coordinate effort to closeout expired Purchase Orders,

Contracts, and Delivery Orders.

EXPERIENCE

Job Title IT (Procurement) Jan 10-Jun 10

Arlington, VA

Dept of Defense (IG)

Reviewed Independent Govt Cost Estimates, Quality Assurance Surveillance

Plans, Justification and Analysis, and Procurement Requests for submission

to the Contracting Office for Contract Awards, and Government Purchase Card

Purchases. Reviewed, and processed Invoices for payments using the WAWF

system. All actions were time-sensitive in order that the govt requirements

are processed within 30 days.

EXPERIENCE

Job Title Contract Specialist May 07 - July 09

Marine Corp Systems Command Quantico, VA

Monitored and tracked award dates, obligations, along with Contractor

performance. In performance of duties, utilized Standard Procurement

System and Procurement Desktop System. Prepared completion of

contract/order modifications of significant value for future consideration.

Identified applicable contracts ready for closeout. Verified work under

the contract has been completed via confirmation with government personnel

and awardees. Verified all invoicing and payment have been received and

completed. Ensured all terms and conditions have been met to include

government property, patent rights, data right and warranty. Prepared and

supported negotiations after collaboration with applicable organizations

for cost information and final rates. Prior to contract closeout, if

necessary, prepared de-obligation modification. Developed Contract

Closeout document.

Contract Closeout Specialist April 06 - May 07

Broadcasting Board of Governors/International Broadcasting Bureau

Washington, D.C.

Assigned as Contract Support for the Voice of America/BBG division. Duties

included primarily as for the backlog of expired contracts in the Prism

system. Due to the backlog in the Prism, space was required in order to

complete present & future acquisitions. Completed assigned priority

modifications for continuity of services. Created Excel spreadsheet for

all completed closed actions. Proficient in Prism Procurement System.

Acquisition Specialist October 2005 - December 2005

Government Consulting Services, Inc Where?

Assigned to the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Duties included

primarily post-award and administration of previously awarded contracts.

Reviewed the previously awarded contracts to initiate the contract close

out process. Review process included all of the documentation in contract

file, to ensure all documents were available. Contacted customers, payment

office to obtain any missing documentation. Upon receipt of such

documentation, proceeded with contract closeout. Successfully closed out

approximately 200 contracts. Proficient in PD2, SPS.

Contract Closeout Specialist June 1996 - April 2005

Department of the Army Washington, D.C.

Managed expired contracts for the purpose of contract closure using Federal

Acquisition Regulations. Obtained approval to change the process of

contract closure, to eliminate long turn around time. Coordinated meetings

with several different agencies to gain overall knowledge of operations.

Knowledge gained was specific in terms of assuring there were no excess

dollars, although, excess

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dollars made it necessary to process contract modifications. Knowledge in

processing of Blanket Purchase Agreements. Maintained daily contract with

Defense Finance Accounting Service to ensure timely payment for

contractors. Awarded requirements using GSA E-Buy, GSA Schedules, and some

FedBiz Opps. Awarded contracts thru small purchases procedure using

variety of methods. Monitored contract performance, thus ensuring contract

continuity. Proficient in SPS, PD2 since 1999.

Contract Specialist 1993 - 1996

Department of the Army Washington, D.C.

Served as Contracting Officer's Representative for numerous

telecommunications contracts. Responsible for completing Statements of

Work for those contracts in a timely manner. Reviewed Statements of Work

to ensure that all necessary information is included. Coordinated monthly

in-progress reviews with the respective contractors. Meetings involved

government representatives as well as contract representatives to ensure

that the government received services rendered, and contractors received

payment in timely manner. Chairman of Source Selection Committee for the

purpose of selecting contractor for award.

Procurement Analyst 1990 - 1993

Department of the Army Washington, D.C.

Completed transactions via credit card up to limit of $2500. Property

control officer for all serialized equipment within the agency.

Accountability completed every six months. Maintained contact with agency

for property disposal of unused equipment. Coordinated with local

educational institutions for property pick-up.

EDUCATION

. Received Certification from Northern VA Community College in May 1995

in Acquisition & Procurement

. Received Level III Certification from Dept. of Defense in June 1996.

(Part of DAWIA requirements at the GS-12)

Completed following training for Professional Development:

. Acquisition 201

. AIS Contracting

. Contract Performance Management Fundamentals

. Fiscal Law (JAG School)

. COR w/Mission Focus

. Introduction to Earned Value Mgmt

. Market Research

. Improved SOW

CLEARANCE

SECRET CLEARANCE (Granted March 1, 2009)

AWARDS

Received special ACT Award in 1999 for closing approx 200 contracts

Received special ACT Award in 1975 for completing task in record time

Dept of Defense - Joint Chiefs of Staff General Supply

Specialist 1986-1990

Dept of Defense -National Guard Bureau Supply Specialist

1979-1986

Dept of Defense -Dept of Air Force Supply Technician

1977-1979

Dept of Defense -Dept of Air Force Supply Clerk

1974-1977

Dept of Defense - Ofc of Sec Defense Clerical Asst

1972-1974

Dept of Defense -Ofc of Sec Defense Summer Student/WAE

1971-1972

Gen Acctg Office Clerk

1971

Note: WAE means while actually employed. I worked 30 hours a week, earned

no leave.

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