Contract Specialist Information Technology

TORA BUNCH-WALLACE

**** ***** ****** *******, ******** 20735

Cell 202-***-****/Home 301-***-****

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CAREER OBJECTIVES: Procurement arena with emphasis on acquisition planning/negotiations, acquisition/contract administration, acquisition management/oversight and budget execution.

SYNOPSIS OF EXPERIENCE: I served as a Team Lead/ Supervisory Contract Specialist, for over twenty (20) years, responsible for all phases of the acquisition process from start to finish. My duties consist of planning, soliciting, negotiating, awarding, administering highly technical, complex and multiyear type of Information Technology (software, hardware, IT support services, etc.), Design-Build, Construction, Community Corrections (halfway houses), Architect Engineering, Construction Management, Utility (telecommunication, gas, electric, water and sewer). The types of contracts were Firm-Fixed Price, Fixed Price Incentive, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity and agreements (MOUs, IAG, IGAs). Some of these contracts were awarded using Commercial Item procedures, Simplified Acquisition procedures, Commercial Item procedures and Sealed Bidding procedures and, Negotiated procedures. I provided supervision, oversight, training and guidance to contracting staff on procurement policy and procedures. I’m skilled at applying tactical, analytical and logical abilities to produce accurate and quality contract documents. I’ve performed supervisory functions such as solicitation, contract and modification reviews and employee’s performance evaluations. I’m skilled at cost estimating, proposal evaluations, leading negotiations, fact-finding and managing acquisition programs. I’m enthusiastic, dedicated, working independently or on a team. I’ve developed specifications, performed contract closeout, monitored subcontracting, made progress payments within budget and forecasted milestone schedules. I’m also skilled at problem solving and communicating orally and in writing.

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:

INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, LANHAM, MARYLAND 20706

October 2024 – Present: Position: IR-01, Supervisory Contract Specialist, Treasury Acquisition Division, (TAD)

I serve as a Branch Chief, Office of Chief of Information Office and Bureau Printing and Engraving, responsible for planning, negotiating, executing, administering and managing an array of acquisitions in support of main Treasury. I am responsible for a billion-dollar acquisition portfolio. I work in three contract writing systems PRISM, Procurement for Public Sector (PPS) and Contract Lifecycle Manager (CLM). Some of the acquisitions consist of HRConnect, Enterprise Application Technical Services (EATS), Splunk, ID.me, Integrated Security System (ISS) and IT Operations and Maintenance for BEP, Infrastructure Operations Support Services (IOSS), TCloud, Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR), Record Management, Oracle and Interagency Agreements. Review procurement and track employees’ workload in AWARE 2.0, Assign requisitions in PRISM. Ensure contracts are assigned in CLM. I prepare annual and semi-annual appraisals providing constructive feedback and performance improvement plans for two Section Chiefs and two Management Officials. I promoted professional career development providing staff with tools and on-the-job training to perform their tasks. I ensured contract actions were on time, within budget and manage to meet contractual obligation goals and socio-economic small business goals. I conduct, review and prepare briefings for Major Acquisitions Program (MAP), Contract Review Board and CPO Division presentations to CPO/SPE. I have demonstrated my ability to work with various program offices in developing effective acquisition strategies to establish clear and concise pre- negotiations objectives. I prepared responses to data calls such as Presidential Executive Orders, Weekly/Monthly Status Report, Aging Unliquidated Obligations, Undefinitized Contract Actions, Delinquent FPDS, Closeouts and Procurement- Influenced savings. I ensured FOIAs, Congressionals and TIGTAs are responded on time.

January 2020 – Oct 2024: Position: IR-01, Supervisory Contract Specialist, Office Business Operations Solutions, (OBSA)

I serve as a Branch Manager, Building Operation, Office of Business Solutions Acquisition responsible for planning, negotiating, executing, administering and managing an array of acquisitions in support of IRS Buildings and Facilities. In October 2022, I’ve served as Acting Deputy Director for Field Operations managing both Southern Operations and Northern Operations branches. This detail assignment has afforded me the opportunity to brief OCPO on major acquisitions like Furniture and Construction at several Puerto Rico locations. In addition to these projects, I also responsible for overseeing expert witness contracts, ratifications, IRS University, Custodial and Grounds Maintenance, Energy Savings Program. I provided necessary leadership for Research Analytic Applied & Statistics (RAAS), CPO Digitalization Dashboard (AWARE), Canine (K-9), Nationwide Mailrooms, A/E, Tax Court Transcripts, Expert Witnesses, Interagency Agreements, Hotels/Training/Conferences, Facilities Renovations, Enterprise Computing Center (ECC), Network Toner and Service Center Automated Mail Processing systems (SCAMPS), IT and Construction, which is a multimillion-dollar acquisition program. I prepare annual and semi-annual appraisals providing constructive feedback and performance improvement plans for Section Chiefs and Management Official(s). I promoted professional career development providing staff with tools and on-the-job training to perform their tasks. I ensured contract actions were on time, within budget and manage to meet contractual obligation goals and socio-economic small business goals by setting aside Virtual Currency, CPO Digitalization Dashboard (AWARE), Contractor Support and Remanufactured furniture for small business. I managed workload in my Branch ensuring that solicitations, contracts and modifications are reviewed in PPS pursuant to internal operational procedures. I applied office instructions prior to presenting solicitations/contracts to Contract Review Board (CRB)/ and briefing Major Acquisitions Program (MAP) to CPO/SPE. I have demonstrated my ability to work with various program offices in developing effective acquisition strategies and acquisition plans to establish clear and concise pre- negotiations objectives. I prepared responses to data calls such as Weekly/Monthly Status Report, Aging Unliquidated Obligations, Undefinitized Contract Actions, FPDS, Closeouts and Procurement- Influenced savings. I ensured that FOIAs, Congressionals and TIGTAs are responded to timely

January 2016 – January 2020: Position: IR-01, Supervisory Contract Specialist, Office of Information Technology Acquisition (OITA)

I served as a Branch Chief, Corporate Support Branch in the Office of Information Technology Acquisition Division. I managed of over 25 employees, providing supervision to other managers, Contract Specialists/Officers, Management Officials and Business Operations Specialists (CORs). I prepared annual and semi-annual performance appraisals, providing constructive feedback and offering recommendations how to improve job performance. I was responsible for planning, negotiating, executing and administering an array of information technology (IT) contracts. Some of the goods and services acquired are hardware, software, subscriptions and operations and maintenance services for major tax administration information processing systems. I provided supervision over two Section Chiefs, Contracting Officers, Management Official(s), Contracting Specialists, Business Operations Specialist and Career Ladder Employees. I conduct Supervisory Reviews on all types of procurements ensuring compliance with agency policy and procedures and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Internal Revenue Service Acquisition Policy (IRSAP) and Procedures, Guideline and Information (PGIs). I managed an acquisition program that is in excess of $3 billion. Some of my requirements of responsibility are Web Portals (irs.gov), a billion dollar BPA Enterprise-wide Program Management Services (EPMS), Enterprise Case Management (ECM), Management Print Service (MPS), Information Technology Support Services (ITSS) Web Portals (irs.gov), Electronic Payment, Disabled Employee Support Acquisition Contract (DESAC), Web-Apps (Agile), Integrated Procurement System (Procurement Writing System) Help Desk and Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12), Exhibit 300 Support Services. On a daily basis, I assigned requisitions, prioritized work, delegated work assignments and reassigned projects according to staff workload. I conducted weekly meetings with staff members to stay abreast of project status and teambuilding. I attended meetings for Branch Managers and provide briefing on issues discussed with customers from Wage and Investment, Criminal Investigations, Information Technology Services to include Customer Account Data Engine (CADE2), Affordable Health Care, (ACA), Enterprise Operations (EOPS), Enterprise Security Audit Trials (ESAT), Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Cybersecurity and the Federally Funded Research and Development Contract (FFRDC/Mitre).

August 2005 – January 2016: Position: IR-04, Supervisory Contract Specialist

I served as Chief, Special Operations Support and Services Section in the Office of Information Technology Acquisition, Corporate Support Branch. Recently, I served in a 120-day detail as Branch Chief for Corporate Support. As a result, I managed one Section Chief and 22 employees while still serving in my current position as Section Chief. I provided supervision to both Contract Specialists and Business Operations Specialists. I prepared annual and semi-annual performance appraisals for a total of ten employees, providing constructive feedback of their performance and offering recommendations how to improve job performance. I am responsible for planning, negotiating, executing and administering an array of IT contracts. Some of the goods and services acquired are hardware, software, subscriptions and operations and maintenance services for major tax administration information processing systems. I provided supervision to a total of ten employees which include Contracting Officers, Contracting Specialists, Business Operations Specialist and Career Ladder Employees. I conducted Supervisory Reviews on all types of contract actions exceeding $250K in IPS/RTS to ensure contract file documentation is compliant with agency policy and procedures and the FAR. I managed an acquisition program that exceeded $2 billion. Some of my requirements of responsibility are Web Portals (irs.gov), Electronic Payment, DESAC, WebRTS/IPS Help Desk and Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12), Exhibit 300 Support Services. On a daily basis, I assigned requisitions, prioritized work, delegated work assignments and reassigned projects according to staff workload. I conducted biweekly meetings with staff members to stay abreast of project status. I attended meetings for Branch Manager and provide briefing on issues discussed with customers from Wage and Investment, Criminal Investigations, Information Technology Services to include Customer Account Data Engine (CADE2), Affordable Health Care, (ACA), Enterprise Operations (EOPS), Enterprise Security Audit Trials (ESAT) and Cybersecurity.

FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS, WASHINGTON, D.C. 20534

May 2005 – August 2005: Position GS-1102-13, Senior Contract Specialist

I served as a Senior Contract Specialist in the Property Management Section, administering and renewing over 100 Intergovernmental Agreements (IGA) for care, custody and housing of federal inmates. I was also responsible for executing Memorandum of Understanding, Interagency Agreements and Reimbursable Agreements. I maintained a database according to the agreement type with pertinent information such as expiration date, vendor information, amount and location. I attended weekly meetings with the Office of the Detention Trustee, Immigration Custom Enforcement of Homeland Security and U.S. Marshall Services to enhance the acquiring and pricing of IGAs, among the agencies. I developed standard operating procedures for all sorts of agreement types. I managed over 300 agreements ensuring no agreements lapsed in service. I developed milestones based on the information provided in the Requests for Contract Action.

October 2001 –May 2005: Position GS-1102-13, Senior Contract Specialist

I served as Senior (Team Lead) Contract Specialist/Assist Chief, Construction Contracting Section in the Administration Division. I was responsible for supervising six Contracting Officers in Central Office and various construction sites. I provided advice, guidance and direction to staff regarding procurement operation and policy. I developed policy and procedures for staff to follow. I performed quarterly and annual employee’s performance evaluation. I conducted supervisory reviews for contract actions ranging from $500,000 to 100,000,000, I assisted in the execution of modifications to existing contracts and ensure issuance of solicitations and contracts for new institutions were negotiated within budget. These reviews were conducted using current BOP and Federal Acquisition Regulation policy and procedures. I served as the Claim Analysis and Resolution Teamleader and Partnering Coordinator for the Section resolving issues prior to them becoming a protest, equitable adjustment or claim. Some other special expertise includes policy development, project implementation, administration, instructing, training and team building. As a Senior Contracting Officer, I supervised staff from Central Office as well as the following new construction sites: United States Penitentiary (USP) Canaan, PA, USP Hazelton, WV, USP Terre Haute, IN, Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Herlong, CA, FCI Bennettsville, SC, FCI Williamsburg, SC, FCI Butner, NC, and USP/FCI Victorville, CA. I motivated, delegated work to staff and performed performance log entries/progress reviews for Central Office and Construction site staff.

August 2000 – October 2001: Position GS-1102-13, Contract Specialist

I’ve served as the Acting Assistant Chief, Construction Contracting Section in the Administration Division on numerous occasions. I was the Reviewer-in-Charge for Quality Assurance Review Team, assisting in the execution of modifications, issuance of solicitations and contract files in accordance with current policy and procedures. As well as serve as the Administering Contracting Officer for the Site Selection and Environmental Services Contract. I served as the Utility, Claim Analysis and Resolution and Training Teamleader for the Section. I’ve had special expertise in policy development, specialist project implementation, administration, training and team building. I assisted program offices in drafting program plans, cost estimates and schedules based on market conditions, capabilities, procurement lead times, production, delivery and cost. I supervised, motivated and direct work to staff of the Construction Contracting Section. I analyzed Cost/Pricing Data submitted by Contractors. I developed master documents and guidelines for Utility, Construction Management, and Design Build Contracts. I provided advice and technical expertise on A/E, Utility, Design-Build, Construction Management Support services type of contract.

October 1997 –July 2000: Position GS-1102-11/12, Contract Specialist

I served as a Contract Specialist in the Administration Division, Procurement and Property Branch under the direct supervision of Construction Contracting Section, issuing solicitations, performing price and past performance evaluations, conducting negotiations with contractors within the competitive range, awarding and administering Utility, Construction, Design-Build, Architect and Engineering (A/E), Construction Management Firm type contracts, terminating and closing out contracts. I respond to a variety of correspondences regarding procurement acquisitions; prepare correspondences for upper management review and approval; prepare Determination and Findings memorandums, cancellation notices, Clarification and Deficiency notices, Commerce Business Daily announcements, Summary of Negotiations memorandum, Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition memorandums, and adverse action correspondences. I served as the Acting Assistant Chief, Construction Contracting Section, reviewing pre- solicitation, pre-award and modification files exceeding $100,000. Also, while acting in the supervisor’s capacity, I served as the Utility Team Leader, Partnering Coordinator and National Utility Management Program (NUMP) Coordinator. I certified and approved contractors’ invoices for payment pursuant to the budget and payment terms and conditions in the contract. I served as the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Coordinator for the Branch. This required me to arrange meetings with Contractors and government personnel to mitigate/reduce the possibility of claims.

July 1996 – October 1997: Position GS-1102-9, Contract Specialist

I served as a Contract Specialist for the Federal Bureau of Prisons in the Administration Division, Procurement and Property Branch under the direct supervision of Community Correction Contracting (CCC) Section, issuing solicitations, conducting cost/price analysis, performing contract negotiations, administering contracts for the duration and terminating and closing out contracts for Community Corrections Centers, Juvenile Centers, Detention Centers, Mothers with Infants Centers, Comprehensive Sanction Centers and Drug and Alcohol Treatment Centers. I prepared Determination and Findings (D&Fs), Cancellation notices and Clarification and Deficiency notice for negotiation purposes with offerors within the competitive range. I synopsized the contract requirements in the Commerce Business Daily. I prepared documents to General Counsel, prepared correspondence to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), and Protest and Claims. I attended Regional conferences and conducted preliminary site inspections of offerors proposed facilities. I administered more than 28 contracts and 14 solicitations in the Southeast Region. I performed contract administration functions throughout the life of the contract.

March 1994 – June 1996: Position GS-1102-5/7, Contract Specialist Trainee

I served as a Contract Specialist for the Bureau of Prisons in the Administration Division, Procurement and Property Branch under the direct supervision of the Assistant Chief of Community Corrections Contracting (CCC). I initiated solicitations for halfway houses, performed contract negotiations, administered and terminated contracts. I prepared and awarded Request for Proposals resulting in a Firm-Fixed Price or Indefinite Quantity Indefinite Delivery type contract. I evaluated the contractors’ Business and Technical proposals upon receipt to establish the competitive range. I assisted the Technical Evaluation Panel in scoring the prospective offeror’s proposal and held discussions with offerors in the competitive range. I used negotiated tactics outlined in the FAR Part 15 to obtain the best deal for the Government.

July 1993 –March 1994: GS-0525 -4, Accounting Technician

As an Accounting Technician in the Building and Facilities Section, I provided accounting support to accounting personnel by understanding and applying accounting concept and procedures. Duties included classifying accounting transactions, maintaining, balancing, and reconciling accountings records, budget execution, examining accounting records to verify accuracy, determining appropriate adjustments and special entries, preparing and verifying accounting statements and reports.

EDUCATION:

UNIVERSITY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WASHINGTON, D.C.

Jan 1996 - Dec 1998 - MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRACTION IN BUS. MANAGEMENT

June 1988 – May 1993 – BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRACTION IN ACCOUNTING

McKINLEY TECH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, WASHINGTON, D.C.

Sept 1985 – June 1988 - DIPLOMA

CAREER//PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING:

-IRS/ Treasury Acquisition Institute – Federal Acquisition Certification Professional since 2023

-Internal Revenue Services (IRS) – Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting FAC-C, since 2011

-IRS Leadership Training – Senior Leadership, Front-line Manager, Leading Teams, Frontline Leader Readiness, Leadership conferences, Teaming Building: Establishing Good Team Relationships & Motivating Your Team.

-General Services Administration (GSA) - Introduction to Contracting, Federal Acquisition Conference 2002, and Using Federal Supply Schedule

-George Washington University – Advance Best Value

-Fred Pryor Seminar – How to Make Presentations with Confidence and Power

-Rockhurst College – Management & Leadership Skills for First Time Managers and How to Handle Conflict and Manage Anger

-Shipley Associates- Effective Business Writing

-U.S. Department of Energy/Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) – Utility Financing Workshop

OTHER PERSONNEL INFORMATION:

Place of Birth – Washington, DC Date of Birth – 4/26/1970 United States Citizen

No Veteran Preference

Current Federal Civilian IR-1102/01 = GS-15 Work Telephone 240-***-****,

Most Recent Appraisal dated 10/2024

AWARDS/CERTIFICATIONS AND RECOGNITION:

Federal Acquisition Certification in Professional, IRS Level IV – Unlimited Signatory Warrant Authority, Federal Acquisition Contracting Certification Level III (FAC-C Level 3), IRS, Unlimited 2005

Federal Bureau of Prisons - Level IV, Unlimited Signatory Warrant Authority.

Received Outstanding Performance Award 2014, Received IRS Special Act Awards in November 2009, November 2008, August 2007, September 2006, FBOP Specialist Act Awards in December 2003,

September 2003, May 2001, November 1999, August 1998 and August 1996.

REFERENCES: Available upon request.

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