Contracting Officer with 28 Years Federal Contracting Experience

EILEEN DAIGLE

** ***** ***** **.

Mirror Lake, NH 03853

Cell 401-***-****

E-mail: *****.******@*****.***

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

*/*/** – 2/28/25

EMPLOYER: Department of Commerce/National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Satellite and Information Acquisition Division

1325 East West Hwy., Silver Springs, MD 20910

Status: full-time, compressed work schedule (wk. 1 - 44 hrs. and wk. 2 - 36 hrs.), remote.

SUPERVISOR’S NAME AND PHONE NUMBER: Branch Chief, Sally Bockh, 202-***-****. I would prefer to be notified prior to Supervisor contact.

JOB TITLE: Contracting Officer/Team Lead, 1102, GS14, Step 5

CERTIFICATES: FAC-C Level 3 certified unlimited warrant.

EDUCATION:

Bryant University (Spring 2004)

Master of Business Administration, General Business

GPA: 3.59

Roger Williams University

Bachelor of Science, Finance/Accounting

GPA: 3.82

COMPUTER SKILLS: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Internet, Google Mail, agency requisition and procurement writing systems, agency procurement tracking, review, and system of record.

JOB DESCRIPTION: As a warranted and unlimited Contracting Officer I planned, negotiated, lead, and/or administered complex procurements of goods and services with specialized, critical, or scarce requirements that could be characterized by a lack of any previous cost data, used a wide variety of cost and fixed price contracts, multi-year contracts with extensive use of subcontractors, frequent changes in terms, conditions or funding arrangements, and similar difficulties. This work typically involves developing, implementing or reviewing contracting plans for pre-award, post-award, price/cost analysis, and/or staffing functions requiring extensive coordination, a wide variety of procurement activity, and unknown factors, changes or conflicts in issues utilizing formal advertisement or negotiations, where competition can be limited and/or market conditions are unfavorable, and could require inclusion of special solicitation provisions.

Develop and/or review complex contractual pricing arrangements and incentives that require advanced contracting techniques such as cost-plus-incentive-fees or fixed-price-incentive-fees where the agency and the contractor share cost risk, or economic price adjustment for material costs where pricing cannot be reasonably predicted at the time of contract negotiation.

Audit or review major acquisitions of varying complexity, presents findings, recommend corrective actions and policy or procedural improvements and/or advises on, develops and recommends changes unit-wide or agency-wide of procurement processes, procedures and policies.

Expert knowledge of Federal contracting law, regulation, policies and procedures, and related principles, policies and procedures to plan, lead, review or audit complex procurement functions. Skilled in technical and coordinative activities sufficient to lead work on a variety of complex procurement and contractual processes or reviews. Familiar with business practices and market conditions sufficient to evaluate bid responsiveness, contractor responsibility and contractor performance. Ability to present factual information, analyses and recommendations, plan and independently carry out assignments, including negotiations and coordinating all elements of the assignment.

9/11/22 – 6/30/23

EMPLOYER: United States Department of Agriculture Farm Production and Conservation - Business Center (USDA FPAC-BC), Acquisition Division

1400 Independence Ave., SW Washington, DC 20250

Status: full-time, compressed work schedule (wk. 1 - 44 hrs. and wk. 2 - 36 hrs.), remote.

SUPERVISOR’S NAME AND PHONE NUMBER: Chief of Staff, Todd Davis, 763-***-****. I would prefer to be notified prior to Supervisor contact.

JOB TITLE: Procurement Analyst, 1102, GS13, Step 7

CERTIFICATES: FAC-C Level 3 certified.

JOB DESCRIPTION: As a Customer Liaison Team member I provide expert acquisition and procurement advice/guidance to management and program officials as applied to complex issues. Serve as expert regarding interpretation of procurement procedures, regulation, and policy. Initiate execution of new acquisition policy to ensure compliance with FAR and local policy.

Encourage early engagement with area mission partners as necessary to develop FY forecasting and acquisition planning to address organization requirements, identify problem areas and available approaches/alternatives to meet customer needs consistent with policy, requirements, and procedures. Coordinate exchange of information with mission partners to discuss ongoing acquisition policy, provide advice in searching for sound solutions while complying with Federal laws, regulations, clauses, and statutes. Participate in delivery of Mission Area training on acquisition matters, in accordance with FPAC policy, Federal and Departmental regulations. Continually communicates with management and mission partners to coordinate programs which involve other Divisions where resources from multiple sources are required.

Participate with acquisition management team in training presentations related to acquisition, procurement, policies, guidance, practices, and standards. Participates in and represents the Branch and Division in meetings, conferences, and workgroups pertaining to acquisition policy, practices, and standards, or other aspects of acquisition and procurement programs and services. Leads workgroups and teams while promoting effective team dynamics to accomplish assigned tasks and functions in support of the programs and activities of the organization. Coordinates and collaborates with other team members and management officials/program staff, in planning and carrying out the functions and responsibilities of the team, and in providing progress updates to stakeholders.

10/1/15 – 09/10/22

EMPLOYER: Dept. of Army, Army Contracting Center – Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Natick Contracting Division

1 General Greene Ave., Natick, MA 01760

Status: full-time, compressed work schedule (wk. 1 - 44 hrs. and wk. 2 - 36 hrs.), telework 100%.

SUPERVISOR’S NAME AND PHONE NUMBER: Stephen Reffel, 508-***-****.

JOB TITLE: Contracting Officer/Team Lead, 1102, GS13, Step 7

CERTIFICATES: DAWIA Contracting Level III certified, $7M warrant limit.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Contracting Officer and team lead (1/1/22 - 9/10/22) for Combat Capabilities Development Center Soldier Center (CCDC Soldier Center) whose mission areas include Soldier Performance Optimization, Soldier Protection and Survivability, Simulation and Training Technology, Expeditionary Maneuver Support, DOD Combat Feeding and Aerial Delivery; all contributing to Soldier readiness. Also, Contracting Officer and team lead for U.S. Army Garrison providing installation management services (i.e. roof repairs, ceiling/floor repairs, lawn cutting, trash removal, etc.) for total Army family focusing on safety and risk management in support of quality of life for Soldiers, families, and civilians.

Contracting Officer and team lead (10/1/19 - 12/31/21) for Product Manager Force Sustainment Systems (PM FSS). Supervisor name and phone #: Colleen Bertone, 508-***-****, 40 hrs./wk. As Contracting Officer and team lead I was responsible for procurements for five (5) programs within PM FSS; Field Feeding, Field Services, Cargo Aerial Delivery, Shelter Systems, and Force Provider. These programs provide a broad range of soldier sustainment capabilities to ensure soldiers have the proper living conditions, nutrition, supplies, hygiene, and clean clothing to improve combat effectiveness.

Contracting Officer and team lead (10/1/15 – 9/30/19) for off-site Foreign Military Sales (FMS) located at Redstone Arsenal, AL, USA Combat Readiness Center (USACRC) located in Ft. Rucker, AL, and Omnibus III, an ID/IQ multiple award task order contract for health and medical research support services for multiple off-site Department of Defense agencies (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corp, Defense Health Agency). Supervisor name and phone #: Sean Murphy, 508-***-****, 40 hrs./wk.

Provide acquisition support to internal and external offices (Ft. Devens, MA) in reviewing requisition packages for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with administrative, regulatory, and procedural requirements by providing business advice and assistance to technical personnel involved in developing the performance work statement/statement of work. Plan, develop, and establish the best acquisition strategy for all CCDC Soldier Center and Garrison requirements by awarding different types of contracts such as ID/IQs, GSA, BPAs, SBIRs, and purchase orders. Responsible for preparing solicitation documents, determine responsiveness of proposals, negotiating terms and conditions, and awarding contracts with contractors, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and State, local or foreign governments for furnishing products, services, base wide maintenance, or research and development for the Federal Government. Worked closely with program customers at all levels within the organization to achieve and maintain strong relations across the mission area. Prepare and negotiate the acquisition process for a full range of products/services from performing market research, prepare solicitation document to include applicable standard clauses and special provisions, evaluation of cost/price analysis, to negotiations for all pre-award and post-award functions; complete acquisition cycle (cradle to grave). Acted as the contractual authority participating in industry meetings with program staff, coordinate conferences and/or meetings with contractors, Small Business Administration to ensure achievement of Federal socioeconomic goals, Legal Counsel, Policy, Budget, and others for the purpose of using innovative procedures and techniques to award complex, competitive negotiated contracts while expanding competition. Independently interpret acquisition regulations and policies within the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and seeking Legal Counsel Guidance on ambiguities. Recommend contractual vehicle (i.e. performance-based, fixed price, purchase orders, cost-reimbursement, ID/IQ, BPA, etc.) including how pricing impacts required commodities and economic price adjustments relative to precious commodities based on market price indices. Coordinate the Source Selection Panel to ensure technical evaluations are in accordance with the solicitation, lead negotiations/discussions, request final proposal revisions to obtain the best value for the Government. Document reasons for decision and justifies basis for award in pre/post business clearances, as required, fully documenting and defending the Government's position with a lot of attention to detail and supporting information.

As a team lead, I am proficient in contract procurements as practiced by the Government and provide technical direction through oral communication with subordinate team members. I tracked team workload based on each Contract Specialists’ level of capability and identified problems between subordinate Contract Specialists and program customers, while balancing procurement compliance and production in my assigned area. I am attentive, courteous, and sensitive to individual skill levels. I assessed the training needs of subordinate Contract Specialists based on their level of expertise and I developed materials to provide acquisition training on acquisition matters. I provided advice, counsel, and instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters, while making recommendations on warrant requests, reassignments, and other related matters. Assisted in developing, maintaining, and reporting metrics related to various compliance and systems procedures. I served as Contracting Officer for Contract Specialists’ work within their area of responsibility. I assisted my team in performance of all contracting work by reviewing their writing skills for request for proposal, publicizing the requirement, and issuing solicitation packages to actively solicit small business/small-disadvantaged business (SB/SDB) participation; and obtain subcontracting plans as applicable. I assisted Contract Specialist in coordination of CPARS narratives/ratings and COR monthly reports used in analysis of contractor performance and surveillance. I adapt quickly to unexpected obstacles since rules and regulations are always changing. I assisted Contract Specialist through the close-out process which include reviewing invoices for completeness, resolution of unliquidated obligations/de-obligations, and final close-outs utilizing DD1594 or DD1597.

I hold myself accountable for quality and compliance of contract products including compliance with Federal, State, other regulatory bodies, regulations, and or policy. I reported workload status on a weekly basis up the level of command, biweekly to customers, and held weekly workload meetings with team members to manage expectations for achieving standard Procurement Action Lead Times. I have participated in several interview panels for GS12 and GS13 positions, rated, and written recommendations for potential hires. I understood mission objectives, set priorities, and delegated work. I evaluated contractor performance for compliance with terms and conditions of the contract and ensure timely submission of technical progress reports, including resolution of problems concerning poor contractor performance. I consulted management and Office of General Counsel regarding legal matters related to cure or show-cause notices prior to termination of contracts. I have experience with electronic contract management systems such as SPS/PD2, FPDS, PIEE, CPARS, SAM, eSRS, Synchronized Pre-deployment & Operational Tracker (SPOT), Paperless Contract File (PCF), etc.

8/4/97 – 9/30/15

EMPLOYER: Department of Navy, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport

1176 Howell St., Newport, RI 02841

Status: full-time status, 40 hours/week, telework 2 days/week

SUPERVISOR’S NAME AND PHONE NUMBER: Andrew Nagelhout, ******.*.*********@****.***, 401-***-****.

JOB TITLE: Contracting Officer, 1102, NT04/GS12

CERTIFICATES: DAWIA Contracting Level II certified

COMPUTER SKILLS: Microsoft Office, Outlook, SharePoint, Internet, Electronic Cost Reporting and Financial Tracking (e-Craft), Standard Procurement System (SPS), Seaport-e, Automated Tracking System (ATS), Navy Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF).

Possess wide knowledge of contract types and contract administration procedures for Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Not to Exceed type purchase orders, Firm Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustments, multi-year Indefinite Quantity/Indefinite Delivery supplies, services, time and material (FFP and CPFF), and Seaport-e; thus, the ability to manage a wide variety of short and long term requirements simultaneously in either SPS, Seaport-e Portal, and/or e-Craft. In depth knowledge of federal contract regulations to comply with FAR and DFAR. Ability to independently research acquisition principles and regulations, analyze problems, and follow local policies to apply sound judgment in making decisions to determine the impact upon current requirements. Perform pre-award through post-award actions. Pre-award administration actions include procurement planning/attending stakeholder meetings, submit minutes of the meeting to supervisor if supervisor does not attend meeting, planning procurement strategy (competitive vs. sole source, commercial vs. non-commercial, small business set-aside vs. unrestricted, including option years if applicable), research and prepare Justification and Approvals, Determination and Findings, prepare synopsis, RFQs, RFPs, work with technical folks and legal counsel in technical evaluation process, perform cost/price analysis, open and close contract negotiations, prepare business clearances to support the pre/post negotiation objective, prepare contract award, and attend debriefings. On occasion I have generated evaluation criteria and written technical evaluation reports when deemed necessary. Post-award management actions include preparation of various contract modifications including examination of precious metals market conditions to apply Economic Price Adjustments, change terms and conditions, price increases, incorporate Request for Waivers/Deviations, specification changes, exercise options, change key personnel, update wage determinations, add incremental funding, down-scopes, and terminations when necessary. Attend kick off meetings and monitor contractor performance by attending program status review conferences. Apply critical thinking to post award sequences to understand contract performance issues and take corrective action to result in win/win negotiations. Knowledge and understanding of job order numbers, financial policies, and use of funding. Ability to work independently. Excellent written and oral communication skills to work effectively with all levels of management, financial dept., customers, and legal counsel. Work closely with legal counsel concerning contract law and principles. Processed terminations when there were no other alternatives.

Mentor and train new 1102s by explaining office practices, planning, electronic management of contract files, teach analytical skills when reviewing requisition packages, discuss types of contracts, contract principles, synopsis and solicitation processes, how to communicate special solicitation/contract requirements when no FAR or DFAR clauses exist, develop technical evaluation criteria, write technical evaluations, process business clearances, teach various methods of determining fair and reasonable price determination, utilize DCAA and DCMA to negotiate indirect rates with offerors, weighted guidelines for profit analysis, assist in discussions/negotiations, award procedures and debriefings. Set priorities, review work at various contract phases and sign completed work of team members (1102, 1105, and 1106) up to $650K. Assist new employees in cost/price analysis. Examine all cost elements to support fair and reasonable price justifications and business clearances. Encourage employees to understand why they are doing what they are doing and write good notes. Teach them the right questions to ask, encourage analytical skills, resolve problems, and show them how to administer post award functions. Recognize when employees/team members do a good job and have done their research resulting in excellent, respectful relationships with co-workers.

Ability to supervise a staff, apply leadership skills and principles when assigned as acting Branch Head. Respond to immediate data calls when necessary. Assign requisitions based on employees work load and skills to meet mission objectives. Approve leave and/or training when requested.

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