Contract Specialist Army Garrison

MR. Forrest B WALLER III

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Tucson, AZ 85712 US

Mobile: 240-***-**** - Ext:

DSN: 520-***-**** - Ext:

Email: *************@*****.***

Work Experience

I have worked for over 25 years in the Federal Contracting arena supplies, services, construction and R&D Classified contracting, I did 10 years in the Directorate of Contracting US Army Garrison, Panama where provided support to contracts worth six million dollars in fifteen countries, involving the deployment of twelve thousand Department of Defense personnel in counter drug actions, peacekeeping, humanitarian relief, training, joint-multinational and contingency operations throughout the Caribbean, Central and South America and was the acting Director during the final 2 weeks of the US presence in Panama. I was later relocated to the USGS Contracts and Grants Eastern Region Team B after the Panama Canal Treaties went into effect in 1999, I served three years in Reston VA USGS National HQ was offered an opportunity to relocated to the Florida Integrated Science Center St Petersburg Florida as the Sr. Contracting Officer for the FISC. I accepted employment in the private defense contractor arena by Jacobs Engineering as a Contract Specialist GS-12 equivalent supporting the US Special Operations Command MacDill AFB Fl. After 3 years with USSOCOM I accepted a position with YRCI in support of the US Army Corps of Engineers New Orleans LA as a GS-13 equivalent Sr. Contracts administrator. I was selected to the DOI-BLM Lakeview District, Purchasing Agent (Reinstatement) . I was offered an 1102 series Contract Specialist grade 11 with upward mobility to a full 13 with a FAC-C Level I Contracting officer Warrant with the US Federal Trade Commission, Washington D.C. I took a transfer to Tucson AZ with the Veterans Administration NCO 22 Gilbert as a GS 11 and am now Level II FAC-C certified. WORK EXPERIENCE:

Job Type: Permanent, Telework

Work Schedule: Full-Time

Veterans Administration

3601 S 6th Ave

Tucson, AZ 85723 United States

01/2017 - Present

Hours per week: 40

Series: 1102 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 11/5

Contract Specialist (This is a federal job)

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Accepted a position as an 1102-11/4 Contract Specialist with the Medical branch of the Tucson VA Contracting office. Duties are the procurement of medical services in support of the VA Tucson Healthcare resources branch Level II FAC-C Certified Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer (Apr 2015 – Present) Contract Specialist/Officer 1102/11 with the US Federal Trade Commission in Washington DC, I am a warranted level I Contracting Officer FAC-C. I provide contracting support to the FTC mostly for professional services required for this agency such as professional witnesses, Data storage, external contract support, and IT support equipment and maintenance. I maintain a Level I Warrant $100K open market and $500K est. sources. Purchasing Agent DOI-BLM (May 2013 to Apr 2015)

Purchasing Agent GS 1105/9/4 for the DOI BLM Lakeview District Lakeview Oregon I Procure supplies and service for the District to include Klamath Falls field offices under the Simplified Acquisition Thresh hold I also prepare orders under IDIQ TO/DO contracts. I am also the Alternate AOPC for the District and also procure under the Micro Purchase levels with the GOVPC FAC C Level I certified

Sr Contracts Administrator USA Environmental Inc. (May 2009 – 2011) In charge of Teaming agreements and NDA’s, I negotiate with sub-contractors on Government MATOC and IDIQ contracts, solicit request for quotes, proposals and negotiate final price revisions, confirm proper invoicing on CTO’s from sub contractors, participate in RFP’s issues by the Government. Sr Contracts Administrator US Army Corps of Engineers (Oct 2009-May 2010) US Army Corps of Engineers New Orleans LA as a GS-13 equivalent contractor Sr Contracts Administrator working on the Seabrook Gate ECI for IHNC. This project has an estimated value of $154M and I am an integral part of the source selection and administration of this endeavor, once awarded I shall have full administrative functions supporting the primary Contracting Officer on all aspects of the project.

Contracting Officer Citigroup (March 2009-July 2009) Temp position Contracting Officer for Strategic Global Acquisitions, I interfaced with the business client, suppliers and legal department to ensure Statements of Work (SOW), work orders and Master Service Agreements are in full compliance in accordance with Citigroup policy. I report to the Consulting or Application Development Commodity Manager, I negotiate and execute Service contracts and SOW that are primarily technology or consulting related. I negotiate Pricing/Fees, Deliverables and Terms and Conditions. I also verify contract documentation and approvals are correct and adhere to policy.

I managed the contract documents through to execution. I am organized, detailed and have strong negotiation, project management and multi-tasking skills as I may work on 15 to as many as 25 contracts at one time. I ensure audit, legal and policy requirements are adhered to. I managed all deliverables to aggressive timelines, service delivery levels and savings targets; ensure strategy alignment is maintained, engaging business units and suppliers to drive Company value propositions through various sourcing approaches, and mitigating risk to the company. Contract Specialist Special Operations Command MacDill AFB

(Apr 2006- Jan 2009)

Contractor Contract Specialist GS-12 equivalent with the Special Operations Command MacDill AFB I assisted the Contracting Officer with IDIQ orders and other Special Ops procurements, I worked on classified contracts with an active "secret" clearance. I assisted the Contracting Officer with reviewing the Statement of Applicability, Statement of Work and J&As, I worked for PEO-SP and maintain an excellent working relation with the group. I had technical input and expertise with the projects PEO-SP is working with. I was on task to provide business advice and perform complex contracting actions to assist the USSOCOM Program Executive Office (PEO)- Special Projects (SP) Office with all their procurement requirements. I have accomplished numerous contractual actions and drafted numerous contractual documents for the Governments management approval. I worked in an expeditious manner awarding eight contracts and administering 13 contracts valued at over $62.4M. I am the main Contracts Specialist for the Nuclear Material Identifier System (NMIS) Program, which is a very important program in the Global War Against Terrorism (GWAT). I have successfully awarded and administered numerous contracts and purchase orders valued at over $1.5M for various counter proliferation anti- terrorist equipment. I also assumed the duties of the main Contract Specialist for an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. This highly visible IDIQ contract is valued at over $90M and provide ordering capabilities in support of the Remote Control Improvised Explosive Device Electronic Counter Measures (R/CIEDECM) systems, in which the details and capabilities cannot be disclosed for security reasons. During this period, I have successfully negotiated and executed eight contract delivery orders valued at over $21.9M with minimal delays and no errors. I have been instrumental in providing and maintaining contracting support to the PEO-SP, while the program offices have considerably increased their procurement requirements. I have attended and successfully completed the company’s Task Leader training. I have volunteered and acted in the capacity of the Task Leader while without any interruption to the daily task routine. I am a self-motivated individual who takes pride in delivering excellent performance in whatever I may be tasked to do and perform my assigned tasks without hesitation and as a team player.

Purchasing Agent/Contracting Officer USGS-FISC (Nov 2003- Apr 2006) At the Office of the Florida Integrated Science Center St Petersburg Fl. I was the Sr. Contracting Officer with a level IIA Warrant, I was in charge of procurements for 6 field offices in the state of Florida with the highest warrant authority in the USGS FISC. I also designed and piloted the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)for the African Dust Program for the USGS-FISC. Purchasing Agent/Contracting Officer: DOI-USGS (June 2002- Nov 2003) At the office of Administrative Services, Acquisitions and Grants I provided purchasing support to the Eastern Region Team B, I provided services expeditiously in a helpful and courteous manner. Pre-award duties, I made decisions as to the best method to conduct an acquisition, i.e., use of required sources of supplies, services and construction, purchase card, or open market orders. Administration of contracts to ensure timely and quality performance from the contractor and protection of the Governments rights, option to extend contracts are exercised in a timely manner as to maintain a seamless transition

Procurement Technician (May 7, 2001 - June 2002)

I assumed the duties of Procurement Technician with the USGS Contracts & Grants Eastern Region Team B as a reintegration into the Federal Government system. General Manager Parts Division (February 2000- October 2000) I assumed the Grupo TESA, Transporte y Equipo, S.A. General Management for the Parts Division, including planning, organizing, coordinating and administering the operations of the Parts Division which include the responsibilities over 6 Managers reporting to my position and a total of 12 staff personnel. I oversaw orders to Yamaha, Polaris and GM. I was in charge of warehouses in the Colon Free Zone and Panama City containing over 3 million dollars in spare parts. I was in charge of coordination of logistics to 5 outlets both local and in the interior of the country. Responsibilities included: costs and price analysis, marketing, marketing research and competitive intelligence, sales strategies, public relations, merchandising, budget administration, distribution, procurement, among others. I reported directly to the CEO/owner of the company. Contingency Contracting Officer US Army South Panama Mission Support Division

(November 97 to December 99)

I assumed a variety of responsibilities including market research, source selection, cost and price analyses, administration of contracts, monitoring development, performance evaluation, resolution of claims and protests, executing payments and closeouts of multimillion dollar contracts for supplies, services and constructions. I developed special expertise in cost cutting while maintaining a high standard of operations of engineering exercises by the usage of highly developed negotiating skills. Efforts also resulted in two million dollars direct savings for the United States Government. I constantly interfaced with contractors, government officials, foreign governments’ officials, representatives and embassy personnel. Procurement Technician US Army South Panama Directorate of Contracting (September 1990 to November 1998)

I assisted Contract Administration and Administrative Support in the Directorate of Contracting. I administered major base operations and delivery order type contracts for supplies and services and construction, including monitoring performance of the contracts. Also responsible for claims, purchases and preparing and monitoring division schedules, reports and memoranda. I assisted Contracting officers and Specialists in planning, preparing, reviewing and administering the full range of acquisition actions. I implemented new reporting, scheduling, filing and other office administrative systems and tasks for the overall improvement of the division Education

Kaplan University

College/University Averett University,

NOVA,

Panama Canal College

Simplified Acquisition Management Concepts Inc Vienna, Virginia Balboa High School Panama Canal Zone

Degree:

Quarter Hours: 40+ Business Administration

Training Descriptions:

CON 170 VA Academy Frederick Maryland

CON 270 VA Academy Frederick Maryland

CON 280 VA Academy Frederick Maryland

CON 290 VA Academy Frederick Maryland

DAU: CON 101, CON 210

Simplified Acq Procedures, Contracting,

COR training MCI

Construction Contracting

MCI Con 202 06/2005 Vienna Va.

MCI Appropriation Law Vienna Va.

Additional Contracting courses certificates upon request Additional Information

US Navy veteran active duty

Motor vehicle auto, cycle- Florida

Concealed weapons permit - Panama RP

Ultralight aircraft Pilot - Panama RP

13 certificates of commendation USARSO - Panama

Operation Just Cause, TF Motagua GT I & II, Operation Safe Haven 5 Certificates of Appreciation USRASO - Panama

2 Excellence awards USGS

Humanitarian Service Medal Department of the Army

GSA: Acq. Seminar

DOC USARSO: Contract Types

Fluent native Spanish

Level II FAC-C Contracting professional

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