Contracting Officer

George B. Rivers Jr.

***** ***** ****** *********, ******** 20636

Mobile: 301-***-****

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

Summary: (Contracting Officer, Fixer)

USAF Veteran with B.B.A. degree and Certified DAWIA Contracting Level III professional with more than 22 years of substantial full-lifecycle experience within Federal acquisition and contract administration programs (both pre- and post-award contracts, Bridges, Recompetes, Radifications, IDIQs, GSA 8(a),Competitions and Sole Sources, Construction and T4D T4Cs). Successfully initiated and completed several multi million-dollar source selection evaluations for Federal agencies. Extremely knowledgeable in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 8, 12, 13, 15, 16, 19, 36 and 37 Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR), and NAVAIR & Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulations. Highly Proficient in Cost Analysis utilizing DCAA and DCMA rate data. Highly proficient in strategic planning; organization development and evaluation of acquisition processes; and possess a “pro” customer-oriented attitude. Dedicated to the growth and efficiency of the clientele organization(s). Work Experience:

Peridot Solutions, LLC (Contractor) ($115K per year) Position: Senior Contract Specialist

4/2025 - 11/2025, 40 Hrs per week - Provided end of fiscal year 1102 Contracting Support for AFDW/PK Position: Senior Contract Specialist ($125K per year) OCT Consulting LLC (Contractor)

6/2021 - 1/2025, 40 Hrs per week - Provided 1102 Contracting Support for NIH/HHS, USCG and ICE Position: Supervisory Contract Specialist /Contracting Officer – (GS-1102-13) ($1 Million dollar Warrant) DCNG- ARMY, Washington, DC

(USPFO) - Purchasing & Contracts Office,

Supervised acquisitions team for DCNG during the Presidential Election/Inauguration in January 2021 6/2020 - 6/2021, 40 Hrs per week

Position: Lead Contract Specialist (GS 12) NAVAIR,

(Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division 2.5.1) Program Management Activity 202

12/2016 - 6/2020, 40 Hrs per week - Responsible for cradle to grave contracts to include Acquisition Planning, Solicitation, Proposal Evaluation, Negotiations, Contract Award and Management of multiyear and diverse type Contracts supporting PMA202 (Naval Aircrew Systems) Position: Contract Specialist (GS 11-12) NAVAIR,

(Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division 2.5.1) 7/2007 - 12/2016, 40 Hrs per week - Aircraft Prototype Systems Division, (5.2.8) and V-22 (PMA275). Responsible for providing pre, award (includes milestone plans, cost analysis and the source selection process) and post award functions for US Naval Contracts for NAVAIR in compliance with the Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR).

Position: Contract Specialist (GS 5-9)

USAF – AFDW, 316th Contracting Sq.

1/2004 - 7/2007, 40 Hrs per week

Responsible for acquisition planning, solicitation, negotiation and post award management of multiple and diverse Acquisitions. Procuring and administration to date over $17 million in service and commodity contracts. Serving as the business advisor for 316th Airlift Wing. Devised 14 Hotel Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) for Program Management Coordinator – to assists 316th SVS / Lodging office. Contracts Awarded in 2006 thru June 2007: (Cost Analysis submitted by George B. Rivers) Database admin service $1.9 million Ambulatory coding service $1.2 million Proficient in Data Bases:

● CON-IT

● PMT (Procurement Management Tool)

● PRISM

● PD2

● GSA-eBuy, advantage, OASIS+

● SeaPort-e

● ECFS

● Navy ERP, Defense Enterprise Accounting Management (DEAMS)

● CPARS, SAM.gov, FPDS, CAS

EDUCATION: Kent State University: B.B.A Business Management, Kent, Ohio. Dec. 2001 Georgia Military College: A.S. Business Administration, Milledgeville, Georgia. Oct. 1999. Community College of the Air Force: A.S. Logistics, Moody AFB, Georgia. Apr. 1999 CERTIFICATIONS

DAWIA Level III Certification (Contracting) June 1, 2011 DAWIA Level I Certification (Program Management) November 12, 2014 Recognition Awards received:

F-35 Argonaut Communication Cable, IPT NAVAIR Commander’s Award “Highest Impact in Business” 2019

NAVAIR – 1.0 Team Spotlight Award 2018

PMA 202 Argonaut Hearing Protection Team of the Quarter 2018

PMA 202 Laser Eye Protection Team of the Quarter 2018

PMA 202 Laser Eye Protection Resilience Award 2017

PMA 265 Program Office Letter of Appreciation 2010 Military Service - Honorable Discharge: 1/8/2000

Material Control Manager (Military) 347th Trans Sq. – Material Storage & Distribution, USAF, Moody Air Force Base, GA 01/1998 – 01/2000

Supply Point /Inventory Management Specialist (Military) 347th Supply Sq. – Material Storage & Distribution, USAF, Moody Air Force Base, GA 12/1992 – 12/1997

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