MR. Paul Gene Clay

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San Antonio, TX 78251 United States

Mobile: 210-***-**** - Ext:

Email: adjrxa@r.postjobfree.com

Work Experience:

Executive Director, Office of Acquisition and Logistics - Department of Veterans Affairs

Office of Procurement, Acquisition, and Logistics - National Acquisition Center

(NAC)

P.O. Box 76, 1st Ave-One Block North of 22nd Street Hines, IL 60141 United States

11/2019 - Present

Hours per week: 40

Series: 1102 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 13

Procurement Analyst (This is a federal job)

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Conducts technical reviews and provides assistance in the detailed analysis of contractual documents including specifications. Provide comprehensive, authoritative technical advice and support services to the National Acquisition Center to facilitate procurements as assigned. Review acquisitions for health care related products and services; facility management type requirements including A&E, minor construction; leasing; IT, etc. Contracts involve most difficult, complex, high dollar-value from

$100,000 to in excess of $1 billion. When required by technical regulations prepare documentations to the Office of General Counsel for a legal review of proposed invitation for bids/request for proposals, or other contractual documents. Conduct technical reviews and provide assistance in the detailed analysis of contractual documents including specifications. Coordinate and facilitate customer review boards

(CRBs), when warranted. Participate on Integrated Procurement Teams (IPTs), Customer Review Teams (CRT), and Customer Advisory Boards (CABS). reviews of solicitations, amendments/modifications, proposed awards, delivery orders, task orders, purchase orders, and other contractual documents and vehicles, which meet the threshold for review or under unique or special circumstances. Provide recommendations for standardized contract formats, special clauses, and dissemination of information/lessons learned, to improve the overall quality and effectiveness of contracts awarded and administered by NAC. When conflicting clause are identified make recommendation for appropriate clauses and special contract conditions. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)

1014 Billy Mitchell Blvd.

San Antonio, TX 78226 United States

07/2009 - 11/2019

Hours per week: 40

Series: 1102 Pay Plan: GS Grade: GS12

Contract Specialist (This is a federal job)

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Review purchase request, statement of work/specifications for completeness and conformance to acquisition procedures. Coordinate with activity to resolve inadequacies and discrepancies. Prepares Acquisition Plans (AP) to document details of the solicitation and type of contract envisioned. Coordinates with appropriate staff elements and obtains approval from the Contracting Office. Conduct industry surveys, market research and mark analyses to determine availability of product/service and to identify potential suppliers. Analyzes market trends, distribution patterns and delivery methods. Determines impact of socio-economic and environmental considerations on the acquisition process. Reviews industry publications and meets with industry representatives to acquire or exchange information or explain Government bidding/proposal requirements to potential offerors. Develops new source bases on customer needs and the area encompassing the requiring activity. Identifies and resolves problems with limit competition, modifies contractual clauses and develops new clauses. Works with contractors and potential bidders to insure coverage of the customer’s requirements. Coordinates with Small Business Administration to expand competition. Prepares RFP/IFB. Ascertain data requirements; whether economic price adjustments are necessary or if a price review clause would be more appropriate to the existing market. Prepares new clauses. Prepares synopsis of the procurement and the maximum bidder’s mailing list. Monitors solicitation through entire phase, issues amendments, conducts pre-proposal conferences and assures that all suppliers are treated equally to achieve maximum competition and minimize protests. Prepares abstracts of offerors, reviews offers for adequacy, completeness, responsibility of offerors and compliance with evaluation criteria. Obtains technical approval of deviations to specifications, statement of work (SOW), or statement of objective

(SOO). Works with the requiring activity concerning loading/delivery/demurrage exceptions taken to the solicitation terms and conditions. Request Pre-Award Surveys and if necessary participates in survey. Works with item manager/program manager implementing missile fuels “just-in-time” product support concept. Monitors the transportation of hazardous materials from production/storage facilities to missile launch sites. Knowledge of various types of contracts, contract variations, and their uses. Methods of pre-negotiation planning and techniques for negotiation, administration and cost and price analysis for proposals sufficient to independently decide appropriate strategies to procure complex requirement. Knowledge of commercial business and industrial practices (e.g., commercial subcontracting, procurement of raw material and services, and cost or pricing techniques) sufficient to analyze cost breakdown, complex market considerations, and contract proposals, and to conduct technical evaluations.

Veterans Affairs

78251

San Antonio, TX 78251 United States

07/2007 - 07/2009

Hours per week: 40

Series: 1102 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 12

Contracting Officer (This is a federal job)

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Administer service, construction and lease contracts. Resolve contract issues and problems between the government and contractor. Prepare acquisition plan, solicitation, conduct negotiations for pre-award, make award base on the best value to the government, monitors post award performance. Verify pricing of proposal are fair and reasonable. Certify invoice for progress payment of construction. Responsible for assigned workload and providing technical guidance, assistance, and training to acquisition team members as needed. Acquisition team members include Contracting Officer's Technical Representative, source selection evaluation committee members, and other VA personnel, as required, that participate in the acquisition planning or requirements identification phases or stages of the overall acquisition life cycle. Incumbent provides states of operations, workload, adherence to planned acquisition schedules, and performs statistical analysis of workload and reports results to the Supervisory Contract Specialist on a periodic basis or when requested for reporting to higher authority. Administrative and management reporting requirements include gathering data, statistical analysis, interpreting data, and formation of reports for both internal and external sources. identifies the range of competition which will achieve maximum competitive efficiencies, develops solicitation publication notices, and determines the means of publicizing the acquisition; identifies the type and method of contracting and coordinates the acquisition with the V1SN 17 Competition Advocate and Small Business Specialists, as necessary. The incumbent drafts necessary justification documentation in support of the method or type of contracting to he used in the procurement and obtains approval for other than full and open competition. The incumbent obtains appropriate Department of Labor wage determinations as required by Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), VAAR, DFAR and policy memorandums. United States Air Force

78251

San Antonio, TX 78251 United States

01/2006 - 07/2007

Hours per week: 40

Series: 1102 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 11

Contract Specialist (This is a federal job)

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Procures complex and/or diversified commodities, services, and/or construction. Determines appropriate method of procurement (e.g., sole source or negotiation) using a wide range of contracting methods and contract types. Contracts assigned contain a variety of complexities such as special handling provisions or other specialized terms and conditions, unfavorable market conditions, complex, long-term Competitive Sourcing and Privatization (CS&P), and limited competition or sole source due to urgency or quantity. In procurements, ensures that the bid schedule is properly structured, prepares the solicitation, determines sources to be solicited, conducts prebid conferences, processes protests, and determines the acceptability of offers based on an analysis of financial and technical information gained. For negotiated agreements, meets with potential offerors to develop/modify requirement statements. Determines the competitive range. Conducts any necessary conferences to discuss, develop, or revise offer received; performs price or cost analysis; plans and conducts negotiations on price, technical requirements, terms and conditions of the contract; develops and effects persuasive acquisition strategies so as to convince those initially opposed to agree to contractual positions. For sealed bidding or negotiated contracts, awards or recommends award in accordance with delegated authority. Prepares final contract to include appropriate standard clauses and special provisions and incentives, such as price redetermination or cost and performance incentive provisions. Secures all regulatory clearances. Performs market research/analysis to determine availability of the requirement; analyzes market trends, commercial practices, conditions and technological advances; and selects appropriate contracting techniques and procedures to solve any acquisition problems. Analyzes difficult contracting issues and determines recommended course of action, which may depart from previous approaches. Provides business advice and assistance to technical personnel involved in development of the statement of work or data requirements. Reviews requisition package for adequacy and compliance with administrative, regulatory, and procedural requirements and consistency with current market practices and conditions. Reviews and evaluates requisitions for which previous experience and cost data are not usually directly applicable, such as applied research, the development of prototype equipment, competitive sourcing, complex services, or the construction of buildings involving unusual design features or site adaptation. Reviews procurement requests to determine whether, based on market analysis, the requirement can be performed by small businesses; actively solicits Small Business/Small Disadvantaged Business (SB/SDB) participation; and obtains subcontracting plans.

United States Air Force

McGuire AFB NJ

San Antonio, TX 78228 United States

03/2004 - 01/2006

Hours per week: 40

Series: 1102 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 09

Contract Specialist (This is a federal job)

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Follow established procedures to procure off-the-shelf materials through commercial sources. Prepare invitation for Bid, request for proposal ensuring that technical descriptions and appropriate contract clauses are included. Assist in monitoring contract performance and contract termination. Provide advice and assistance to others relating to contracting work and prepared correspondence. Knowledge of commonly used contracting methods to perform procurement functions when contract actions are well defined and well precedented. Knowledge of contract negotiation techniques, and the laws, regulation and precedents governing procurements by this method, to perform developmental assignments.

United State Air Force

Lackland AFB, TX

San Antonio, TX 78226 United States

05/2002 - 03/2004

Hours per week: 40

Series: 0102 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 5

Substance Abuse Program Assistant (O/A) (This is a federal job) Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Assist in the administration of the installation drug testing program activities to include using the Air Force Drug Testing Program software for the selection of personnel for urinalysis drug testing, and notifying Trusted Agents of personnel selected for urinalysis drug testing. Collect, pack and ship specimens using strict chain of custody, screen and report laboratory results to the Demand Reduction Program Manager. Update the Air Force Drug Testing Program software indicating those individuals who reported for drug testing and entering return dates for those unavailable for testing. Delete individual names that have separated, retired, or departed the installation permanent change of station from the master database. Establish liaisons to ensure confidential testing notification. Perform duties associated with the administrative management of the drug-testing program. Ensures policy letters on no-shows are tracked and reported to commanders, Staff Judge. Review test results and make positive notifications. Ensure confidentiality of sensitive medical information. Provides statistical data reports for MAJCOM and Installation Commander. Ensure drug-testing observers are qualified and of high integrity. Brief unit commanders, as requested, on the urinalysis drug-testing program to include: collection, storage, shipping and reporting procedures. Provide written and verbal instructions to detailed personnel. Ensure the Air Force Drug Testing Program software database is up-to-date. Maintain records, and monitor rate of untestable drug specimens. Maintain confidential civilian drug testing files. Provides Quality Assurance Evaluation support. Prepare Basic Military Training Accession Testing Program documentation. Effectively communicate orally and in written to present status reports and responses to inquiries from various sources. Collect, analyze, and summarize data, and to recognize problems, and make recommendations to the supervisor.

Education:

Pima Community College Tucson, AZ United States

Associate's Degree 3 /1999

GPA: 3.8 of a maximum 4.0

Credits Earned: 60 Semester Hours

Major: General Studies Honors: Magna Cum Laude

Community College of the Air Force Tucson, AZ United States Associate's Degree 3 /1998

GPA: 3.7 of a maximum 4.0

Credits Earned: 60 Semester Hours

Major: Dental Assistant Honors: Magna Cum Laude

PARK UNIVERSITY Parkville, MO United States

Bachelor's Degree 5 /2001

GPA: 3.64 of a maximum 4.00

Credits Earned: 134 Semester Hours

Major: Management/Human Resources Honors: Cum Laude Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications:

B.S.

PARK UNIVERSITY Parkville, MO United States

Bachelor's Degree 5 /2001

GPA: 3.64 of a maximum 4.0

Credits Earned: 120 Semester Hours

Major: Social Psychology Honors: Cum Laude

Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications:

Social Psychology

PARK UNIVERSITY Parkville, MO United States

Associate's Degree 3 /2000

GPA: 3.64 of a maximum 4.00

Credits Earned: 60 Semester Hours

Major: Social Psychology Honors: Cum Laude

Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications:

Social Psychology

DAU San Antonio, TX United States

Technical or Occupational Certificate 1 /2010

Major: Contracting Level 3

Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications:

Certification Contracting Level 3

DAU San Antonio, TX United States

Technical or Occupational Certificate 3 /2014

Major: Purchasing Level 2

Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications:

Certification Purchasing Level 2

Defense Acquisition University (DAU) San Antonio, TX United States Technical or Occupational Certificate 4 /2014

Major: Program Management Level 1

Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications:

Program Management

Job Related Training:

Contracting Officer Level II Limited Warrant

Contracting Officer Basic Level Warrant, Certified Acquisition Professional Certification Level III, Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) Level II, Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) Level I; Purchasing Level I Certification, Purchasing Level II Certification, Life Cycle Logistics Level I Certification, Program Management Level I Certification: CON 353 Advanced Business Solutions for Mission Support; ACQ201A Intermediate Systems Acquisition; ACQ 101 Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition MGMT; HBS 236 Career Management; CON 202 Intermediate Contracting; CON 204 Intermediate Contract Pricing; CON 210 Government Contract LawEthics Training for AQS Technology and Logistics; CON 104B Principles of Contract Pricing; CON 104A Principles of Contract PricingQuality Assurance Personnel Course (AFI 63-124); CON 101 Basics of Contracting; CON 100 Shaping Smart Business Arrangement; CON 237 Simplified Acquisition Procedures; Ethics Training for Acquisition Technology; Performance- Based Logistics; Market ResearchJavitis-Wagner-O’Day(JWOD); Using GSA SchedulesPast Performance Information; Excel 202 Beginning; DOD Government Purchase Card Tutorial; lNetwork User Licensing; Dealing Effectively with Unacceptable Employee Behavior; Hazardous Waste Management Course; TQA/TQM Training for Medical Personnel; ACC Customer Care UniversityUnit Self Assessment Course; Microsoft Powerpoint 7.0; Microsoft Excel 7.0; Microsoft Access 7.0; Transition to Window 95; Microsoft Access 2.0; Team Training Course; Microsoft Powerpoint 4.0; Microsoft Word 6.0; Intro to Windows 3.1; Program of Patient Appointment Scheduling; Program of Orientation and Introduction to Mailman; Enlisted Professional Development Program; Senior Noncommissioned Seminar; CPMC CourseQuality Air Force Awareness Course; PACAF Quality Awareness CourseEquipment Management; Aerospace Management Certificate; TQM Awareness Workshop; ATC NCO Academy; OJT Manager’s Familiarization; OJT Supervisor’s Familiarization; NCO Leadership School; Military Airlift Command Load Planners Course; Basic First Aid Training; Dental Technician Manager’s Course; Programmed Learning for Maintenance and Disposition of Documents; USAF Supervisor’s Course; How to Manage Your Resources

References:

Name Employer Title Phone Email

Stephanie M. Faulkner Defense Logistics Agency Team Leader 210-***-**** adjrxa@r.postjobfree.com Kenneth Marsh US Army Supervisor Contracting 210-***-**** adjrxa@r.postjobfree.com Sibrena Nixon-Perez US Army Contract Specilaist 210-***-**** adjrxa@r.postjobfree.com Bessie Miles Defense Logistic Agency (DLA) Customer Account Specialist 210-***-**** adjrxa@r.postjobfree.com Letitia Morris Defense Logistic Agent (DLA) Customer Account Specialist 210-***-**** adjrxa@r.postjobfree.com Indicates professional reference

Additional Information:

Knowledge of contracting methods, perform procurement functions. Contract negotiation techniques, laws, regulations and precedents governing procurements. Evaluate business practice and market conditions as they relate to program and technical requirements sufficient to evaluate bid responsiveness, contractor responsibility, and contractor performance. Report writing techniques to present factual information clearly, write procurement memoranda, and draft simple contract provisions and supporting documentation. Solve practical problems relating to supplies and service matters as they relate to the development of specifications or to contract administration involving produce quality. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with others in a work relationship. Plan, organize work, and meet deadlines.Performance Award - 1 June 2005Performance Award - 1 June 2004Performance Award - 1 June 2003Time Off Award - 3 Jun 2005Time Off Award - 3 Oct 2003Time Off Award - 6 July 2003Time Off Award - 9 Mar 2003Phi-Theta- Kappa National Honor Society National Dean's List at Park University

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