AnShawn Lewis

919-***-**** ad2snv@r.postjobfree.com

Active SECRET DoD Security Clearance

CERTIFICATIONS

DAWIA Level II- Contracting

PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE

Self-motivated, results-oriented, proactive, independent, experienced acquisition professional with exceptional organizational, leadership, analytical, written/oral communication, and quantitative skills.

Substantial experience with many functions of contracting including: pre/post award administration; acquisition planning; fixed price contracts; cost reimbursable contracts; multiple award IDIQ contracts; contracting methods; source selection, planning; policy/regulation research and implementation; cost/price analysis; contract negotiation; proposal evaluation; market research; and sole source acquisition.

Well versed in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and Navy Marine Corps Acquisition Regulation Supplement (NMCARS).

Excellent computer skills and very skilled at using the Microsoft Office suite, and contract writing programs (i.e. (PRISM,).

Ability to work independently in a fast paced and demanding environment.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

OCT Consulting (Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA))) Herndon, VA

Contract Specialist II, March 2023 – Present; 40 Hours per Week

Provides expert acquisition support, ensuring seamless coordination, and overseeing high-complexity procurement activities. Assist technical officers in the development and preparation of pre-award documents (i.e., Statements of Work (SOW), Statements of Objective (SOO)), in researching and drafting requirements and standards (i.e., Performance-based Work Statements (PWS)), developing performance measures, providing consultation and recommendations, coordinating requirements documents, and preparing Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE). Assist in collecting and analyzing acquisition data. Works with evaluators and Contracting Officers (COs) to identify pre-negotiation objectives and assist the CO with discussions with Offerors, draft negotiation memos, document discussions, competitive range memos, price and cost analysis, CRB submissions, debriefs, and notification letters to the Offerors. Prepares Request for Quotes (RFQs), Request for Proposals (RFPs) including two-phased design/build solicitations, and Combined Synopsis/Solicitations. Establishes a full range of contractual administration actions required for the acquisition program including the issuance of contract modifications, investigation and resolution of contractor delays, and similar matters. Performs in-depth review and analysis to verify progress. Initiates action to resolve contract-related problems affecting the ability to meet program goals. Identifies best practices and assesses packages based on those points identified.

Major Accomplishments:

Successfully provided helped complete expiring funds contract actions at the end of fiscal year.

YRCI Contractor (Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA)) ARLINGTON, VA

Contract Specialist, January 2020 – March 2023; 40 Hours per Week

Develops, prepares and presents terms and conditions in proposals related to the award of contracts. Negotiates and awards contracts, contract modifications, and/or subcontracts. Participates in negotiating, awarding, or administering contracts, or the analysis of procurement policies and procedures. Administers the terms and conditions of contracts, including such aspects as preparing contract modifications, evaluation of performance under the contract, and contract termination. Analyzes proposed prices or costs, including such aspects as evaluating technical and audit reports, forecasting price trends, evaluating economic factors, estimating production. Evaluates methods of allocating cost through various types of overhead and general and administrative expense. Coordinates with customers to identify resources, which includes funding, equipment, facilities and delivery or performance schedules. Formulates policies and procedures for the acquisition of goods or services, participate in procurement management reviews and contract clearance, or develop positions on claims and protests related to contracts. Consults with DARPA program office to identify program needs to accomplish mission requirements.

Major Accomplishments:

Successfully awarded $10.6M CPFF contract for DARPA Research Project.

Successfully awarded $17.9M CPFF contract for DARPA Research Project.

Successfully awarded $11.7M CPFF contract for DARPA Research Project.

Successfully awarded $10.4M CPFF contract for DARPA Research Project.

Successfully provided the Contract Management Office with new procedure to help expedite the contract analysis process.

Successfully provided feedback and suggestions to management to help with the creating new SBIR contract process.

OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH, ARLINGTON, VA

Contract Specialist

June 2016 – January 2020; 40 Hours per Week; 1102 – GS-12

Perform pre-award and post-award actions required for the acquisition of Research and Development efforts. Interpret and apply the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other governmental regulations, statutes, and related material to manage the full range of contracting functions involved in the development, negotiation, and administration of Department of Defense (DoD) contracts. Perform market research, assembling supporting documentation to resolution and making quality recommendations based on request for information or sources sought to determine level of competition. Verify multiple types of funding for correct appropriation, amounts, fiscal year, and payment offices. Formulate the negotiation strategy and lead negotiations that are conducted with contractors to develop the contract price and terms of the Government's Objective position. Prepare formal solicitation documents; incorporate provisions, such as cost accounting standards, requirements for technical proposals with appropriate weighing factors, cost escalation factors, cost data requirements, and socioeconomic programs. Solicit proposals from prospective contractors utilizing a variety of procurement procedures. Analyze proposals for conformance with the solicitation terms and conditions. Perform cost and/or price analysis, including a review of cost breakdowns to determine reasonableness. Coordinate technical evaluations to determine acceptability of technical proposals. Compose the contract award in the contracting writing system (PRISM), select appropriate clauses, ensure clear and complete specifications to include packing and delivery requirements, and serve as a central point of contact on assigned procurements to respond to inquiries.

Major Accomplishments:

Successfully awarded $7.1M CPFF contract for ONR Research Project.

Successfully awarded $28.2M CPFF contract for ONR Research Project.

Successfully awarded $17.6M CPFF contract for ONR Research Project.

Successfully awarded $9.1M CPFF contract for ONR Research Project.

Successfully implemented new proposal submission process by providing guidance on how to move the process to automated proposal submission.

Successfully released the fiscal year 2019 Long Range Broad Agency Announcement.

EDUCATION

COLUMBIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY– Orange Beach, AL

Master of Business Administration, Human Resource Management

April 2013

NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY – Durham, NC

Bachelor of Business Administration, Management

May 2003

ACQUISITION TRAINING

Defense Acquisition University (DAU):

CON 090 Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Fundamentals

CON 100 Shaping Smart Business Arrangements

CLC 033 Contract Format and Structure for DoD e-Business Environment

CLC 058 Introduction to Contract Pricing

CON 170 Fundamentals of Cost and Price Analysis

CON 121 Contract Planning

CON 124 Contract Execution

CON 127 Contract Management

CON 200 Business Decisions for Contracting

CON 270 Intermediate Cost and Price Analysis

CLC 056 Analyzing Contract Costs

ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management

CON 280 Source Selection/Service Contracts

CON 290 Contract Administration/Negotiation Techniques

CON 216 Legal Considerations in Contracting

HBS 428 Negotiating

CLC 051 Managing Government Property in Possession of Contracts

CLC 057 Performance Based Payments

CLM 059 Fundamentals for Small Business for the Acquisition Workforce

Other Training:

Indirect Rates – Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA)

Price and Cost Analysis- Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA)

Effective Negotiating- Karrass

Performance-Based Statements of Work- Graduate School USA

The Federal Acquisition Regulation Course- The FAR Bootcamp

Other Transaction Training –(DARPA)

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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