Human Resources Contract Specialist
Resume:
Eugene Garrett
**** *******’s Lane
Accokeek MD *0607
301-***-**** Cell
Senior Contract Specialist
(******.***********@*****.***
PERIDOT SOLUTIONS INC
Anne Mellita
Human Resources
Peridot Solutions, LLC
7927 Jones Branch Drive
Suite 2150
McLean, VA 22102
Mobile: 240-***-****
Fax: 703-***-****
Email: ****.*******@****************.***
Web: www.peridotsolutions.com
May 24, 2022, to current date (Dec 29, 2023).
Air Force Contract has decided to reduce the number of staff. (workload has decreased).
To provide Cradle-to-Grave Contracting Support. Collect, draft, review, maintain, and retain contracts.
file documentation.
• To collect requirement package(s) documentation for contract file from stakeholders (e.g. Mission
Partner, AFDW/PKP PM Branch, SAF/MG, Finance). Requirement package documentation included.
RAD, draft PWS, draft QASP, draft IGCE, IGF, Market Research Report, draft DD Form 254, and
funding. Participate in Multi-Functional Team (MFT) and liaison with stakeholders and supported.
official(s).
• Draft acquisition/ contract documentation for supported official(s). Documents include requirement.
package documentation, Acquisition Strategy Panel (ASP) briefing slides, Acquisition Plan (AP),
Business/Contract Clearance form(s), Request for Proposal (RFP), and contract (“award”).
• Review all documentation as required by supported official.
• Maintain contract file documentation in accordance with (IAW) law, regulation, and local policy.
Current contract file repository is Contract File Share (KTFS), a web-based system. And to retain
contract file or specific documents.
• Perform all pre-award and post-award functions with direction from supported official for cradle-to-
grave contracting. Enable supported official in meeting critical dates (e.g. milestones, contract
actions).
Utilizing the supported officials agreed upon tracker or milestone chart, draft contract file.
documents pertinent to the upcoming milestone or contract action, allowing for standard review time.
by supported official(s). Milestones include, but not limited to, Package Receipt, ESIS, ASP,
Solicitation, and Evaluation. Contract actions include, but not limited to, contract award and contract.
modification (e.g. exercise of options). Losing the government’s unilateral right to exercise an option.
is unacceptable. For purposes of this PWS, “milestones” and “contract actions” are synonymous.
terms.
• Pre-award functions include researching markets (e.g. market research), coordinating with
stakeholders (e.g. Small Business Government Representative), publicizing contract actions,
soliciting requirements, drafting evaluation of offeror’s proposal(s), and drafting awards.
• Post-award functions include contract administration, contract actions (e.g. modification) and contract
closeout.
• Advise Supported Official(s). Maintain up-to-date status of contract actions in tracker(s). Current
tracker(s) include Microsoft (MS) Access, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Brief status of contract actions to supported official(s). Briefings include Production Meetings, Early
Strategy and Issues Session (ESIS), Acquisition Strategy Panel (ASP), and team meetings.
• Provide advice to supported official(s) on matters (i.e. acquisition strategy) pertinent to the
acquisition.
• Brief contracting topics and provide training material as required.
• Any other related duties as assigned by the Government Lead.
Contract Specialist
Kent, Campa and Kate Inc. (KCK)
4201 Wilson Blvd
Blvd Floor 3, Room 46
Arlington VA 22203
619-***-**** Phone
Supervisor: Carlton Kent
March 23, 2019, to May 2022).
National Institute of Health (NIH)
301 North Stone Street Ave
Rockville MD 20852
Currently Providing contract specialist support services to the National Institute Health / Contract Acquisition Office.
I analyze, evaluate, and review procurements and determine the best approach in fulfilling the customer's requirement; prepare pre-award functions for short- and long-term procurement for acquisition of various types of services and commodities.
Working with National Institute of Health to provide acquisition support for Construction contracts.
Provide technical guidance to program personnel, draft written responses to oral and written inquiries from program officials, contractors, prospective offerors, and others on all aspects of the acquisition requirement. Most of the work I performed independently. Other requirements consist of Construction Contracts services.
Previously worked on construction (Contract) project for (NIH) Building no. 14. Bethesda Maryland.
Assign a competitive Firmed fixed price contract for contraction of roof repair.
Applied FAR 36 in performing awards for Construction contracts.
Provide Pre-solution notice (FEDBSOPS) to all contractors interested in applying for the construction services for NIH (Replace building roof).
Conducted appropriate site inspection arrangements for all prospective offerors to inspect the work site.
Submitted solicitation to all offers for construction and repair of government buildings. Solicitation request roof repair and replacement.
Meet with NIH Government task force for review of RFP contract proposals and technical evaluations.
Proper guidance was implemented with the Technical Evaluation panel (TEP) members, pertaining to the evaluation process for NIH Construction contracts.
Provided findings and conclusions (after contract award) in both oral and written presentations to the Division's Resource Managers and other cognizant personnel.
Assist the Project Manager in coordinating and managing the schedules, assignments, tasking, and reporting requirements of project team members.
Process contracts /Prism Standard Procurement Systems SPS contracting Applications.
Respond to vendor inquiries.
Aided with NIH Technical Evaluation panel.
Communicate with NIH Contracting Officer’s and acquisition staff.
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Prepare and issue unsuccessful proposal letters to all contract bidders.
Evaluate, review and process ongoing procurements.
Assist customers with Acquisition Plans, monitor program compliance with established precedents, policies, and regulations.
Review statements of work/ Performance work statements PWS. Provide technical guidance to program personnel, draft written responses to oral and written inquiries from program officials.
NITAAC (NIH) CLOSEOUT PROCESSS
Providing contract closeout support services to the National Institute NITAAC / Contract Acquisition Office.
Working with NITAAC staff to collect and gather materials for contracts close-out related activities.
Respond to vendor inquiries and coordinate contract closeout.
Communicate with NITACC Contracting Officer’s Representative and acquisition staff when any questions arise on specific contracts being closed out.
Working in PRISM Contract system and NIH specific IT programs.
Prepare and issue contract expiration letters to vendors.
Request missing and final documents from vendors.
Reviewing contract files for closeout to ensure contracts complete for proper closeout, all contracts received and closed.
Complying with HHS Contract Closeout Guide procedures and guidelines.
Providing documentation and documents related to collecting and gathering materials for closeout related activities.
Provide status of all closeout projects; included those requested, in progress, and completed.
Senior Contract Specialist
ER Williams (Contractor)
1133 15th Street
Suite 450
Washington D.C. 20005
240-***-**** Phone
Supervisor: Mike Ladson
September 10, 2015– March 01, 2019 (Contract Expired)
US. Army / DHA Department Health Agency
J9 Business Operations
1335 East West Highway
Suite 9-106
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Government
William Thurston Supervisor
Analyze, evaluate, review and process ongoing procurements. Responsible for all aspects of pre-award and post-award, on assigned contracts, including price/cost analysis, negotiation, and administration, which was source selection decisions or MFR's and other documentation required Currently Providing contract specialist support services to the National Institute Health / Contract Acquisition Office.
I analyze, evaluate, and review procurements and determine the best approach in fulfilling the customer's requirement; prepare pre-award functions for short- and long-term procurement for acquisition of various types of services and commodities.
Working with US Army to provide acquisition support for Health services Construction contracts.
Provide technical guidance to program personnel, and requirements consist of Construction Contracts services.
Currently working for the US Army Health Services.
Maintain and provide higher-level managers with periodic status of assigned actions and team efforts to meet established milestones. Other duties include IT evaluations, License agreement, software development.
Responsible for all aspects of pre-award and post-award, on assigned contracts, including price/cost analysis, negotiation, and administration, which was source selection decisions or MFR's and other documentation required to support decisions made on each procurement. Other related duties were Contract Close-out, Invoices Processing.
I evaluated cost/price proposals for solicitation and awards of Hardware Software IT contracts: Researched payment problems for contractors. Researched payment problems for contractors. Represented DSS-W in spot bid conference for DOD agency. Obligated funds in Automated Data Processing Systems. I used the FAR regulations and guidelines to ensure that acquisition procedures were applied properly: I interviewed new contractors to determine the need and capabilities for establishing Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA).
These procedures and research consisted of the availability of services/supplies to meet the Government’s needs, urgency, estimated dollar value and experience.
Which included detail information such as required services/supplies, Scope of work, schedule, tasks. Deliverables, and other terms and conditions.
Lowest price Technically Acceptable, (LPTA) Far 15.101.-2. Also assisted in proving final debriefings.
Tradeoff source selection process (Far 15-101-1.).
Aided in evaluation criteria, such as adjectival rating procedures. For rating the company’s technical performance. The following ratings would be applied (Exception, very good, Satisfactory, Fair, and Unacceptable).
Read and provide comments on procurement packages to include the following documents: Task Order Request (TOR)/Request for Quote (RFQ), Acquisition Plans, Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), Technical Evaluation Plans (TEPs), Justifications and Approval (J&As) for other than full and open competition, synopses, Determination and Findings (D&Fs) for exception to fair opportunity for both negotiated competitive procurements and sole source procurements.
Review and propose changes to RFQ packages. Facilitate and participate in dialogue about questions, comments, and issues regarding the RFQ with CO and PM.
Assist in preparing solicitation packages and amendments required for awards associated with orders placed under the GSA Schedules, orders placed under Government Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs), and new contracts.
Fill out acquisition checklists for CO signature. Prepare contractual correspondence documentation to include the following: Draft Standard Form 30
Draft proposal clarification requests to include such topics as specification changes, language ambiguities, or clarification of contract clauses.
Draft Advance Notice—to include RFQ sections.
Draft technical presentation scheduling notices to Offerors
Prepare technical presentation sign-in sheets for oral presentations.
Prepare Contract close-out documentation.
Prepare presentation materials and participate in Government meetings as designated by the CO Review and ensure all procurement requests, pre and post-award and administrative contracting actions are complete, accurate, and contractually compliant.
Complete acquisition and distribution checklists for CO signature.
Proposal evaluation of multiple award schedule (Schedule 70) offers and contract administration responsibilities. Provide expert assistance in supporting evaluations of proposals and quotations, including cost/price analysis.
Senior Contract Specialist
PROCUREVIS
3 Post Office Road
Suite 101
Waldorf Maryland 20602
301-***-**** Ph
301-***-**** Fax
Supervisor: Mr. Myles Rogers– 202-***-**** (Procurvis)
October 01, 2010 – September 01, 2015, Contract Expired
Department of Homeland Security
United States Coast Guard
1900 Buzzard Points
11 Floor CG912 Jamel Building
Washington D.C. 20032
Government Supervisor - United States Coast Guard
Ms. Lakeisha Davis 202- 475-3261
I reviewed market analysis and determined availability of sources for specialized equipment/commodities for unique type services: I recommended method of acquisitions (competitive or sole source, negotiated or formal advertisement.
Work with the Contract branch (Hawk Team B) serving as a contract specialist responsible for providing procurement services to the Department of Defense consistent with CC-E's mission, vision, goals, and objectives. I analyze, evaluate, and review procurements and determine the best approach in fulfilling the customer's requirement; prepare pre-award functions for short- and long-term procurement for acquisition of various types of services and commodities.
Researched payment problems for contractors. Represented DSS-W in spot bid conference for DOD agency. Obligated funds in Automated Data Processing Systems. I used the FAR regulations and guidelines to ensure that acquisition procedures were applied properly: I interviewed new contractors to determine the need and capabilities for establishing Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA).
Dawson Technologies, LLC.
16018 Via Shavano Ave
San Antonio Texas 78249
May 10, 2007, to September 30, 2010.
Senior Contract Specialist
WORK EXPERIENCE
Department of the Air Force
United States Air Force District of Washington.
Strategic Sourcing Division
(AFDW/PKS)
Andrews Air Force Base
1500 W. Perimeter Road, Suite 2720
Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762
Contracting Office, Support. Point of Contact –Emma Green
240-***-**** Office Work 301-***-**** 0 Cell Number
Currently working for the US Air Forces Strategic Command Center (Contract Branch) at Andrews Air Force Base.
Assign a competitive Firmed fixed price contract for 18 million dollars in value. Also assigned an 8A small business sole source contract. Other responsibilities included processing RFQ’s and RFP contracts. As a Contracting Specialist I applied the FAR in performing awards to buy IT Supplies/ FAR in applying acquisition principles. I have become familiar with problem solving techniques, such as identifying and diagnosing the problem, research and identify and apply the correct procedure, if applicable to develop other alternatives.
Work independently most of the time, with all Air Force personnel. Prepared projects/contract documents and supporting documentation such as evaluation acquisition plans. Ensured that work products comply with acquisition regulations, policies, and operating instructions, reflect sound judgment and thorough analysis, and are technically and grammatically correct. Coordinate acquisitions planning with the government’s small business administration (SBA). Communicated positions, findings, and conclusions in both oral and written presentations to the Division's Resource Managers and other cognizant personnel. Assist the Project Manager in coordinating and managing the schedules, assignments, tasking, and reporting requirements of project team members. Schedule and actively participate in project/contract reviews and
briefings. Maintain and provide higher-level managers with periodic status of assigned actions and team efforts to meet established milestones. Other duties include.
Process Blanket Purchase (BPA):
Process Contract/Solicitation from cradle to Grave
8A Contracts
GSA / E-buy GSA Advantage
Review large buy Acquisition plan.
Prepare documents in PD2/Prism Standard Procurement Systems SPS contracting Applications.
As a former federal government employee (Contracting Officer) & Contract Specialist, I was designated numerous times as the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) Source selection Teams.
My responsible was to insure that under FAR 15, Subpart 15.3-Source Selection process,
Proper guidance was implemented with the Technical Evaluation panel (TEP) members, pertaining to the evaluation process for DOD government services/supplies.
Defense Contracting Command Washington (Federal Government)
United States Army (Civilian Employee)
Pentagon (Building)
Washington D.C 20010 (RETIRED) 3-15-2007
WORK EXPERIENCE
Retired Federal Employee 03/11/1983 to 03/15/2007, Darlene Ferrare 703-***-**** (Supervisor) US Army, Contracting Center of Excellence, Washington, DC; Contract Specialist, YA-1102-02, would be a great asset to the company to fully utilize my (19) years of professional Government Acquisition experience.
Proving procurement services for the United States Air Force (Washington District). Analyze, evaluate, and review procurements and determine the best approach in fulfilling the customer's requirement; prepare pre-award functions for short- and long-term procurement for acquisition of various types of services and commodities. Typically, these actions range from $100,000.00 to $75,000,000.00. Mostly Indefinite Delivery, Time and Materials, and some Cost – Plus type contracts.
05/11/2003 to 03/15/2007,
Darlene Ferrare 703-***-**** (Supervisor) US Army,
Contracting Center of Excellence, Washington, DC.
Contract Specialist,
YA-1102-02,
Hrs.\per\week:40
This would be a great asset to the company to fully utilize my (19) years of professional Government Acquisition experience. I'm a highly qualified professional, with this work experience I will display and acknowledge excellence and professional growth in the acquisition field. In my current position my responsibilities are to communicate and carry out procedures to improve contracting purchasing discrepancies. Work with the Contract branch (Hawk Team B) serving as a contract specialist responsible for providing procurement services to the Department of Defense consistent with CC-E's mission, vision, goals, and objectives. I analyze, evaluate, and review procurements and determine the best approach in fulfilling the customer's requirement; prepare pre-award functions for short- and long-term procurement for acquisition of various types of services and commodities. Typically, these actions range from $100,000.00 to $67,000,000.00. Prepare acquisition plans for funds that exceed over $25,000,000.00 or more. Analyze, evaluate, review and process ongoing procurements. Responsible for all aspects of pre-award and post-award, on assigned contracts, including price/cost analysis, negotiation, and administration, which was source selection decisions or MFR's and other documentation required to support decisions made on each procurement. Assist customers with Acquisition Plans, monitor program compliance with established precedents, policies, and regulations; review statements of work; provide technical guidance to program personnel; draft written responses to oral and written inquiries from program officials, contractors, prospective offerors, and others on all aspects of the acquisition requirement.
10/01/1995 to 05/10/2003 - Hours per week: 40
Contract Specialist, GS-1102-09; U. S. Army, Defense Supply Service-Washington (DSS-W), Washington, DC 20310-5200,
Joseph Spencer, 202-***-****
I procured a wide variety of goods and was responsible for all aspects of the transactions from initiation to recommendation for award for supplies and services in support of DOD elements. Assisted in the administration of a variety of service and supply contracts which contained terms and conditions such as process payments, quantity options, Government furnished property, or similar provisions. I provided specific administrative support to all elements of the Acquisition Directorate. I maintained contacts with small business representatives, cost and price analysts, planning, accounting, and technical specifications. I performed market analysis to determine availability of sources for specialized equipment/commodities or unique type services. I recommended methods of acquisition (competitive or sole source, negotiated or formal advertisement).
10/01/91 to 09/30/1995 - Hours per week: 40; Contract Specialist, GS-1102-09
U. S. Army, Defense Supply Service-Washington (DSS-W), Washington, DC 20310-5200,
Pauline Floyd, 703-***-****
Routinely reviewed bulk fund accounts to ensure that agencies had sufficient funds to support obligations by the Government: Processed Purchase Orders, completing final close out of contracts and set a destruction date for the contract. I evaluated cost/price proposals for solicitation and awards of Hardware Software IT contracts: Researched payment problems for contractors. Represented DSS-W in spot bid conference for DOD agency. Obligated funds in Automated Data Processing Systems. I used the FAR regulations and guidelines to assure that acquisition procedures were applied properly: I interviewed new contractors to determine need and capabilities for establishing Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA): Other duties included processing modifications, and providing administrative support to all elements of the Acquisition Directorate/Contracting HQDA elements.
10/01/1989 to 09/30/1991 - Hours per week: 40; Contract Specialist, YA-1102-02
U. S. Army, Defense Supply Service - Washington (DSS-W), Washington, DC 20310-5200,
Edward Gaines
I maintained contacts with small business representatives, cost and price analysts, and planning, accounting, and technical specialists for necessary actions: I reviewed market analysis and determined availability of sources for specialized equipment/commodities for unique type services: I recommended method of acquisitions (competitive or sole source, negotiated or formal
advertisement.
05/11/1983 to 10/01/1991 - Hours per week: 40; Equipment Repair Specialist, WG-4806-07
U. S. Army, Defense Supply Service - Washington (DSS-W), Washington, DC 20310-5200, Walter Brown
I had the authority to sign Purchase Orders up to a maximum of $25,000.00. I was detailed to the service repair desk, to perform duties as a contracting Officer. I apply these principles when obtaining price competition, spot bids, Blanket Purchase Agreement procedures, RFQ and RFP contracts. As a Contracting Specialist I applied for the FAR in performing awards to buy IT Supplies/Hardware and Software on a fixed price basis. These actions taught me the principles and fundamentals of small Purchasing procedures. Contract Basic has taught be how to use the FAR in applying acquisition principles. I have become familiar with problem solving techniques, such as identifying and diagnosing the problem, research, and identify and apply the correct procedure, if applicable to develop other alternatives.
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree - Formerly (Federal City College) Business Administration, 1976. Currently the name is University of the District of Columbia. (UDC)
CERTIFICATION
Level III
November 2002
Defense Acquisition University - DAU Courses
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