TIMOTHY L. LOWE, SR.

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EXPERIENCE SUMMARY

Mr. Timothy Lowe has more than 25 years in Contracting for Federal, state, and local governments and private industry. He has American Institute of Architects (AIA) certified in Blueprint Contract Drawing. I have extensive experience in negotiating prices and tracking service and material schedules. Also, extremely proficient in financial management principles and policies and regulations. A thorough knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR) and has executed major systems procurements, including aircraft, ships, and information systems.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

2001 - Outstanding achievement award Department of Transportation presented by Secretary of Transportation

1994 - Developed Contract Closeout Procedures Manual and Tutorial. Provided company and Government training of over 400 personnel.

1977 - Indiana University

Prism, PD2 software experience certified CACI/2000

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Consultant 12/2014 – 09/2015

Reviewed and issued Request for Proposals for FAR compliance as well as for new

Prepared Acquisition Plans (AP), Acquisition Strategies (AS), Sole Source Justifications & Approval (J&A) and other acquisition related documents. Prepared SOWs for IT and engineering services. Assisted COTRs with the PRs with the SOW and IGCE when required. Assisted in the preparation of all sections of the government Request for Proposal (RFP) for both sole source and competitive contracts. Prepared pre-negotiation memoranda and assisted COs and COTRs during all contract actions through execution and assembly of contract file. Reviewed and analyzed fixed and cost type contracts, grants and interagency agreements for contract closeout. Conducted desk audits, quick closeout procedures, financial analysis, rate negotiations, cost determinations, audit reconciliation, security and property disposal. Coordinated contract issues with Government Project Officers, DCAA, Inspector General’s Office, Legal and Accounting Departments. Performed audits for allowable costs and negotiated final settlement on cost overruns.

Horizon Industries 07/2013 – 10/2014

Sr. Contract Specialist for Washington Headquarters Service Acquisition Directorate WHS/AD

Fac. Ops & Maint.-Mark Facilities Construction & Operations Division

Provided all documents for the contracting officers during all phases of pre and post awards.

Prepared Acquisition Plans (AP), Acquisition Strategies (AS), Sole Source Justifications & Approval (J&A) and other acquisition related documents. Prepared SOWs for IT and engineering services. Prepared pre-negotiation memoranda and assisted CO’s during all contract actions as well as execution and assembly of contract file. Reviewed and analyzed fixed and cost type contracts, purchase orders and interagency agreements for conducting financial analysis, rate negotiations, cost determinations and contract closeout to disposal of files. Utilized SPS of PD2 to prepare contract documents and was certified user by CACI for over 14 years. Acquisition and technical expertise supporting the full range of acquisition and assistance actions managed by Acquisition Directorate (AD) Pentagon Renovation

Administers $12M Tenant Move Relocation Contract for Relocating Tenants in the National Capital Region, awarded task orders for Pentagon final phase move

Base Operation and Support (BOS) source selection valued at over $100M. Providing consultation and recommendations, coordinating requirements documents, and developing evaluation criteria. Develop acquisition plans, including approaches, strategies, risks, contracting methods, competition, sources, cost estimates, and milestone schedules.

ADDX corporation 07/2012 – 03/2013

Sr. Contract Specialist for Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Reviewed and issued Request for Proposals for FAR compliance as well as for new Purchase Order (PO) awards. Performed analysis for all proposals received from Contracting Officers before submittal to Legal. Prepared Determination / Findings and Concurrence memorandums for the contracting officer. Instructed contracting officers during all phases of pre and post awards. Prepared memos for execution and assemble of the contract file upon final execution. Prepared all contracts for closeout support to disposal of files.

Northstar Group 04/2010 – 06/2012

U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Sr. Contracts Administrator/Project Manager (Contractor)

Provided Program Office support for USCG Deepwater Project assisting in the procurement of four National Security Cutters (NSC) through Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin. Assisted in the development of program strategy, planning, and contract proposals for procurement of over 50 billion dollar acquisition. Negotiated the bill of materials (BOM) with the Primes Project Managers on an item by item basis. Saved over 30M off recovered indirect rates for closeout services and negotiated service labor hours required to complete contract closures. Prepared Acquisition Plans (AP), Acquisition Strategies (AS), Sole Source Justifications & Approval (J&A) and other acquisition related documents. Prepared SOWs for IT and engineering services. Assisted COTRs with the PRs with the SOW and IGCE when required. Assisted in the preparation of all sections of the government Request for Proposal (RFP) for both sole source and competitive contracts. Prepared pre-negotiation memoranda and assisted COs and COTRs during all contract actions through execution and assembly of contract file. Provided analyzed on the fixed and cost type contracts, purchase orders. Performed cost and price analysis for all proposals received from contractors. Prepared Determination and Findings (D&F) and Concurrence memorandums for the FAA contracting officers.

E3 Federal Solutions

Department of Homeland Security (DHS), US-VISIT 04/2009 – 02/2010

Sr. Contract Administrator/Program Analyst (Contractor)

Provided contract administration for US-VISIT Federal agency. Prepared all sections of the government RFP for both sole source and competitive contracts. Participated in the evaluation of vendor proposals and prepared Technical Advisory Reports (TARs). Prepared pre-negotiation memoranda and assisted CO’s during all contract actions as well as execution and assembly of contract file. Reviewed and analyzed fixed and cost type contracts, purchase orders and interagency agreements for conducting desk audits, financial analysis, rate negotiations, cost determinations, audit reconciliation, security and property disposal. Familiar with DoDI 5000.02, Defense Acquisition Guidebook, and SECNAVINST 5000.2. Experience with originating RFPs and preparing contract modifications. Coordinated contract issues with US-VISIT Government Project Officers, Contracting Officers, Inspector General’s Office, and Accounting Departments. Performed audits for allowable costs and prepared modification for final settlement on cost incurred contracts. Reviewed files and performed contract close-out for expired/fixed and cost type contracts on physically completed contract files.

Riverside Technology Inc

National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) 12/2007 – 11/2008

Project Manager/Sr. Contract Administrator (Contractor)

Support consisted of pre/post award of all contract administration type work for NOAA/DOC. Prepared pre-negotiation memoranda and assisted Contracting Officers (CO) during all contract actions as well as execution and assembly of contract file. Developed and issued RFP’s for new awards. Performed cost and price analysis for all proposals received from contractors. Supervised contract close-out procedures as well as insure all orders are properly closed out and files retired to archives. Conducted interviews and hired staff. Reviewed contracts for completeness and provided recommendations on close-out actions on complex administrative and technical activities in accordance with Federal regulations and internal agency procedures. Analyzed contract costs to determine appropriate action: deobligations, procurement requests for additional funding, and all actions for complete contract close-out. Assignments required interfacing/coordination with contracting and accounting offices.

Stratecon Inc.

Army, Information Technology, E-Commerce, and Commercial Contracting Center (ITEC) 11/2004 – 11/2007

Sr. Contract Administrator (Contractor)

Provided senior contract administration/project manager support for Army, ITEC Contracts Branch. Provided pre/post award contract administration for Information Analysis Center (IAC) contracts providing an enterprise-wide buying capability for common use information technology items, and provided consolidated customer support for IT. Prepared pre-negotiation memoranda and assisted COs during all contract actions as well as execution and assembly of contract file. Developed and issued Request for Proposals for new awards. Performed cost and price analysis and negotiated large acquisition equipment and software buys for best and final quotes from contractors and subcontractors. Saved the government over 25% on a procurement of a 700 unit phone system by performing an independent analysis of like systems and then negotiating with the contractor to reduce bid. Prepared D&Fs and Concurrence memorandums for the contracting officers. Assisted contracting officers and project officers during all phases of pre and post awards. Prepared memos for execution and assembled the contract file upon final execution.

Consultant

National Institute of Health (NIH) 07/2002 – 10/2004

Sr. Contract Administrator (Contractor)

Provided Sr. Contract administration support and managed staff with ORS/NIH Construction Contracts Branch consisting of pre/post award of all Contract administration type work. Prepared pre-negotiation memoranda and assisted Contracting Officers (CO’s) and project managers during all contract actions as well as execution and assembly of contract file. Executed contract awards for commercial renovation of buildings, tenant build out and custom interior specialty projects. Developed and issued Request for Proposals (RFP’s) for new awards. Performed cost and price analysis for all proposals received from contractors and subcontractors. Prepared Determination/ Findings and concurrence memorandums for the contracting officers. Assisted CO’s and Project Managers during all phases of drawings review for major building development, renovations, tenant build out and change orders applications on pre and post construction awards. Completed all construction requirements for building 50 at NIH campus.

Tessada Inc.

Department of Transportation (DOT), Transportation Administrative Services Center (TASC) 01/1998 – 07/2002

Program Manager (PM), Contracts Administration

PM for the Contract Administration effort in support of DOT, TASC Acquisition Services Office. Administered all Task Orders issued under the $1.2 billion dollar IT Omnibus Procurement (ITOP) contract consisting of over 25 prime contractors and 100 subcontractors. Responsible for the procurement of services and IT resources for the development of the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) technical refresh program and development of resources to procure network IT hardware and software licenses for over 1,200 end users. Researched the Navy/Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) procurement through NAVSEA POCs and was able to compare services provided under NMCI to the services the JSF was requiring. Upon completion of negotiations with prime contractor, was able to save the government over 250K on hardware and software as well as incorporate additional tasking required of a network start-up that was not originally identified in the original bid. Supervised processing of all invoices insuring proper billing, appropriate approvals and timely payment by accounting office. Tracked and monitored invoices for contract compliance during contract period of performance. Responsible for issuance of all modifications including exercising of option years. Developed and issued RFPs including cost, schedule and price. Prepared pre-negotiation memoranda and assisted COs during negotiations. Responsible for contract agencies contract close-out required documentation forms and retirement of files to archives. Conducted interviews and provided COs with recommendation for employee hiring. Established job assignments and performed quality assurance of work performed.

Various companies, Rockville, MD 09/1996 – 01/1998

Consultant

Business Support Manager/Contracts Manager assisting companies with group cost proposal development, pricing strategies, risk identification, mitigation, and negotiations. Provided recommendations on contract and finance integration activities for new business units, analyzed contract profitability and cash flow, developed/analyzed indirect rates for management review and approval. Reviewed and analyzed net income statements and profit and loss summary. Developed and monitored group and field level committed performance plans and rolling financial plans. Prepared and distributed financial analysis reports to group and business unit managers. Provided recommendations for the resolution of contract and schedule issues.

CGH Technologies, Inc., Germantown, MD 07/1996 - 06/1997

Corporate Contract Manager

Corporate Contract Manager analyzing bids for cost, qualifications and expertise. Verified accuracy of subcontractor costs claims and negotiated final contracts with subcontractors. Acted as liaison between subcontractors, project officer, Government agencies and commercial customers. Provided assistance and advice to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Program Office on expired contracts, with priority on expiring funds. Reviewed contracts for completeness and provided recommendations on close-out actions on complex administrative and technical activities in accordance with Federal regulations and internal agency procedures.

Armstrong Data Services (ADS), Vienna, VA 07/1994 – 07/1996

Program Manager (PM)

PM for various Government contracts including Office of Naval Research, Department of Health and Human Resources, Naval Air Warfare Center, and FAA. Managed various teams completing contracts and modifications from pre-award to close-out in accordance with Federal regulations and various Government internal agencies procedural guidelines. Reviewed and analyzed fixed and cost type contracts, grants and interagency agreements for conducting desk audits, financial analysis, rate negotiations, cost determinations, audit reconciliation, security and property disposal. Coordinated contract issues with Government Project Officers, DCAA, Inspector General’s Office, Legal and Accounting Departments. Performed audits for allowable costs and negotiated final settlement on cost overruns. Internal to ADS, prepared company technical and cost proposals for submission.

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Rockville, MD 02/1991 – 07/1994

PM

PM working on-site, managing staff of five. Responsible for closing backlog of completed contract case files dating back to 1976. Saved several million on negotiations of final direct and indirect costs. Contract size ranged up to $30 million, and involved military, quasi-government agencies, inter-agencies, national universities and private sector business. Responsible for the reorganization and the development of the accounting system at NRC. Re-negotiated rates for fringe, overhead, G&A, and FCCM on final indirect costs. Prepared requests to DCAA for final cost audits and rate determinations. Tracked and coordinated all Government Furnished Property. Implemented and verified patent searches. Assisted in location of missing records, including re-creation as necessary. Performed desk audits for allowable costs and settled cost overruns. Prepared detailed weekly, monthly and quarterly status reports of all contracts.

BECON Services Corp., Bechtel Group, Leesburg VA 03/1988 – 01/1991

Site Manager

Site Manager and contracting office in charge of awarding subcontractor contract on major building and office build out commercial projects. Analyzed bids for lowest cost estimates, qualifications and expertise including but not limited to the review of drawings computation of material take-offs and administrative costs. Verified accuracy of subcontractor production and change order claims. Attended pre-award meetings to determine completion levels. Negotiated final contracts with subcontractors. Supervised over 300 subcontractors and acted as management liaison between contractors. Specific projects included new headquarters building for the Washington Suburban Sanitation Commission; Dulles airport extension; National Bureau of Standards, and operations and maintenance for facilities at Fort Belvoir. Established accounts payable system to control invoices and projects totaling over $450 million.

Driggs Corporation, Laurel, MD 05/1986 – 12/1987

Site Manager

Site Manager responsible for the coordination of all procurement and subcontract activities for over 50 job sites. Specific projects included: All earthworks equipment for Interstate 295 project in Oxon Hill, MD; Equipment and parts for maintenance of 3 asphalt plants to ensure full-up operations; and Multi-million annual awards for oil and gas supplies.

Horizon Trading Company, Washington, DC 04/1982 – 05/1986

Purchasing Manager

International Purchasing Manager responsible for awarding and managing all contracts and procurement activities for Construction export company. Served as POC for the Agency for International Development, Third World and European governments. Evaluated projects for bid feasibility. Imported and exported equipment and supplies, including overseeing shipping, currency exchanges and export licensing agreements. Projects included supervision of all distribution rights for Intel computer products in Pakistan, as well as construction of stadiums, international Jeddah airports, mosques and Corps of Engineers projects in Saudi Arabia, Korea, Pakistan and Germany.

Kal Enterprise Inc., Washington, DC 07/1980 – 04/1982

Manager, Cost and Price Analysis Division

Cost Analyst, progressing to Manager of Cost and Price Analysis Division and then International and Domestic Contracts Officer interfacing with many international/domestic manufacturers in the purchasing of U.S./foreign materials for Saudi Arabia contracts with MODA and with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Reviewed and performed analysis in accordance with specifications and drawings.

Other Professional Experience Includes:

Project Manager

Managed U.S. AID contracts and provided U.S. purchasing base for corporate headquarters in Cairo, Egypt for commercial construction, hospital equipment, building tools and American goods. Oversaw import and export of construction products in accordance with international and government shipping and tariff regulations.

Senior Buyer/Site Assistant, Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority

Consultant, purchasing equipment and assisting in build out of facilities and ground maintenance requirements of Metro’s 35 facilities. Issued RFQ’s and Invitations for Bid, analyzing contractor’s costs and qualifications for final award.

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