Contracting Officer & Project Manager, Operations & Facilities

Kirk E. Heyen

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Active Secret Security Clearance

CONTRACTING OFFICER/PROJECT MANAGER: OPERATIONS, FACILITIES, MAINTENANCE,

Talented and accomplished management professional with proven record of success in organizational operations, contract acquisition and administration, project management, expert estimator, procurement, resource utilization, staff development, and cost control, maintenance & repair, and facilities management areas. Adept at planning, leading, and motivate successful teams. Recognized subject matter expert for multiple disciplines ranging from Pre and Post Award Contract Management, Project/Program Management.

Project/Program Management

Contract Management

Contract Procurement & Administration (Pre & Post Award)

Cost Estimation

Budget/Cost Control

Communications

Cost/Price Analysis

Facilities & Maintenance Management

Forecasting

Leadership

Operations

Performance Improvement

Process Optimization

Compliance

Procurement

Product Introduction

Quality Assurance

Resource Allocation

Security

Strategic Planning

Training & Mentoring

Warranted Contracting Officer, KO (MEDCOM-HRCO), $15M

Warranted Administrative Contracting Officer, ACO (Army/Cadre), Unlimited

Warranted Administrative Contracting Officer, ACO (DCMA / CCAS), Unlimited

DCMA Contingency Operations Training - Volunteered for (CCAS) Contingency Contract Administration Services

The Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) / Contracting Level I, II, III Certified

The Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) / Program Mgt Level I Certified

Timberland Cost Estimating

High Impact Presentations

Quality Assurance Inspector and Worker

Graduate, Gas Turbine Electrical Technician (GSE) "A" & " C " Schools

Graduate, Interior Communications Electrician Technician (IC) "A" School

Texas Real Estate Sales License

Texas Real Estate Broker (in progress)

Firearm Certification in Shotgun and Handgun

First Aid and CPR Certified

Master of Arts in Organizational Management University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Specialization in Technical Management Wayland Baptist University

DOD / MEDCOM / US ARMY HEALTH CONTRACTING COMMAND / HRCO, 1102 / NH-3, Fort

Sam Houston (JBSA) / San Antonio, TX (2019 – Present)

Contracting Officer, $15M

Operating as Contract Officer assigned to HRCO / Army Services Branch responsible for both pre award, post award, and claims on behalf of Department of Defense, US Army / MEDCOM at Ft. Sam Houston JBSA. Provided professional acquisition services for primarily services contracts required by various Requiring Activities designated by MEDCOM / HRCO contracting activities.

Performs pre-award and post-award functions for medical procurement involving complex long-term contracts on highly specialized, extensive, new or innovative equipment/supplies and services of significant importance.

Terminates highly specialized and/or long-term complex contracts that affect a wide range of procurement activities or contractors' operations.

Analyzes and evaluate cost and pricing data elements to determine price reasonableness for major acquisitions with limited precedent data available.

Pre/Post Award contracting functions that benefit clients to achieve results and meeting their mission.

Key Achievements:

Developed, supervised new team as Contracting Officer, to complete the high impact along with prolific number of ‘closeouts’ to accomplish within 180 days.

Immediately assigned and able to identify procurement objectives and methodologies for (2) Major Contracts (Medical Maintenance and HIV), straightaway revised Performance Work Statements, completed analysis of elements of costs making the competitive range determinations for future plans and discussion w/ COR and Contractor to enhance comprehensive negotiation strategy leading negotiations and post award RFQ and/or proposals processing.

Large Medical Maintenance Contracts to include one IDIQ for Army and one DO for USAF. Over 68 Task Orders assigned at one time. Currently managing all CORs (approx. 45 COR’s) and maintenance of each Delivery Order, up to (15) Modifications for each Delivery Order, continually updating to strengthen the viability and sustainment of a Time and Material Contract. Conducted estimation for Army DO, made the determination to expand Army to $99M.

Completed many small (SAT) and large acquisitions ($400M) via FAR Part 12, 13, 15, and 19 source selection processing, best gov’t value or LPTA procurement for DHA, Army MEDCOM, OTSG, Army National Guard, Army Reserves.

Team Lead for all HRCO / ASB to include closeouts - completed over 300 closeouts utilizing the new / approved 1594 processing within FPDS systems. On track to maintain all Closeout metrics along with being the GO-TO KO for all Closeouts. As local SME for Closeouts, provided training to over 100 personnel and/or OJT to enable continued success, metric driven.

Team Lead, due to emergent leave of fellow Contracting Officer, stepped in to manage all that

was assigned to team member to include (2) Large IDIQ for all of Army Dencom Command.

Identified and analyzed acquisition process problems, trends, and emerging needs within large HIV Contract, testing all Army and Army National Guard personnel for entry and deployment situations, formulating, and justifying new statutory initiatives to address unique problems and meet newly emerging acquisition needs, and to resolve critical procurement process problems.

Contracting Officer and SME, resolved over 50 UAC - unauthorized commitments and claims.

Pre & Post-Award Contracts as Contracting Officer small:

•Full/Open, Supply, Follow On Contract = Allergen Extract, all DOD Vaccine Lab

•Full/Open, Service, Follow On Contract = Medical Maintenance for DHA

•Full/Open, New – COVID Tracking Program, Install, Monitoring – Pilot for possible future use - OTSG Licensing

•ANC, 8a Sole Source, Administrative Services = Disability Evaluation System (DES)- OTSG

•Full/Open, Service, H2F, Athletic Trainers and support services, Army National Guard

•Full/Open, Service, Follow On Contract = Laboratory Services w/ Reference Lab, ARMY

•Full/Open, Service, Follow On Contract = Dental Services, DENCOM

DOD / ASG-KAF, KANDAHAR – AFGHANISTAN- TDY for CEW (January / 2018 – Aug / 2019)

/ GS12

Served as Director of Department of Public Works, Master Planner & Real Property with Area Support Group - Department of Public Works, Kandahar Afghanistan via Civilian Expeditionary Workforce.

Operating TDY via Civilian Expeditionary Workforce, assigned to Area Support Group, Kandahar, Afghanistan. Initially assigned as Real Property, then dual hatted as the Master Planner. By way of the ASG Commander, Mr. Heyen was promoted to DPW Director for KAF ASG. As Director of Public Works, provided solutions to complex, major construction programs, master planning architectural standards, and/or real property accountability, which ensure the execution of the program. Facilitate the resolution of technical and project management conflicts. Resolved program issues, concerns, or problems that may set legal and/or administrative precedence. Continuously developed an extremely high performing team and developed processes to achieve success on every front while assessing and providing strategic direction for resolution of mission-critical issues. Leading in developing a 25 million dollar plan to identify, assess, and execute a Facilities Transition Plan to ensure that over 850 facilities had a path to receive repairs and would subsequently be sustained with Operations & Maintenance services enduringly. As well, that plan was ultimately presented to and endorsed by Brigadier General Conley. To date, more than 90 % of those facilities have been validated and are currently under active change orders to make repairs.

As DPW Director in the development and implementation of the strategic plans, policies and change management initiatives, and provided leadership and direction regarding the current LOGCAP/ TO 4 Contract, currently with DynCorp and liaison with LSO / ACO with ACC / RCC Command. Worked directly for and served as member of the DPW Management Team and overall advisor and expert consultant in planning, organizing, managing, integrating, and evaluating all upcoming projects in conjunction with the Performance Contractor supporting ASG-DPW programs and activities.

Maintain Tabulation of existing and required facilities, indicating specific use category and unit of measure on all requirements of future construction, existing permanent and temporary assets. Prepare plans for future installation development (roads, utility systems, storm drainage, recreation and tree cover). Coordinate with realty officers in the development and administration of policies, plans, and programs for the acquisition, accounting, management, and disposal of real estate.

Actively involved on critical projects such as Dining Facilities and Hospitals driven from the most senior level at Kandahar Air Field, establishing execution plans, developing scope of works, and defining specifications. Responsibilities included but were not limited to developing, implementing and evaluating all programs and policies to ensure the timely delivery of programs and services in support of ASG-DPW 60 / 90 / 1 year strategic objectives. Directed Real Property Service Projects via Change Order processing; assumed accountability for the success of its programs, functions, and activities; and monitored the progress of the organization toward its goals bi-weekly evaluated and made appropriate adjustments.

Key Achievements:

Instrumental in developing a Facilities Transition Plan to ensure that over 800 facilities have a path to receive repairs and will subsequently be sustained with O&M services.

Recognized for providing solutions and guidance to complex, major construction programs, while maintaining meticulous real property accountability.

Recommended via ASG Commander to fill the critical position of Master Planner to develop / execute ASG-KAF 5 Year Master Plan due to extensive knowledge of Kandahar Facilities Management, coupled with his background as a Real Property Specialist, Contract Specialist,

Project Manager, and Intermediate Maintenance Facility Planner.

Organized current MSOW (Master Schedule of Work) & Transition trackers (DynCorp required CDRL’s), and prioritized sites to determine those facilities vital to KAF Operations that were in jeopardy of no longer receiving BLS Services and/or being removed from MSOW. Hence, notified command & DPW, working numerous PPR/CO packages to USFOR-A for funding to repair these priority locations.

Implemented recourse actions to alleviate Army Units “Basic Life Support” (BLS) services with or

without current Performance Contactor assigned.

Initiated / Developed over 20 real property locations / sites / buildings for Army Units at KAF ASG-DPW without DynCorp support.

Tracked over 22 PPR / Change Order Requests via USFOR-A, approximately $35M in funding required.

Administering Repair and Restoration of all Operating DFAC’s on FOB KAF via PPR/CO process, possibly the largest project under LOGCAP Contract to be conducted.

Assigned the Re-Numbering Project of all facilities on KAF to remove redundancy and alphanumeric per Army Guidelines. Set up a street addressing process to de-conflict years of previous problems.

Effectively managed a very dynamic work load consisting of setting up, administering and the management of Kandahar Air Field's 3000 facilities on 3800 acres, establishing and maintaining key control for facilities and compounds.

DOD / MISSION AND INSTALLATION CONTRACTING COMMAND (MICC), GS-1102-12, Fort Sam

Houston (JBSA) / San Antonio, TX (2015 – 2019)

Contract Specialist – GS12

Operated as Contract Specialist assigned to Mission Division responsible for both pre award, post award, and claims on behalf of Department of Defense, US Army at Ft. Sam Houston JBSA. Provided professional acquisition services for supplies, equipment, construction, and/or services required by Fort Sam Houston and its tenant activities and designated Army Contracting Command (ACC) contracting activities.

Planned the overall approach to meet contracting program objectives for procuring a wide variety of requirements. Performed market research/analysis to determine availability of the appropriate contracting approaches, techniques, and procedures to solve a variety of Procurements Services and Supply. Provided business advice and assistance to technical personnel involved in the development of the performance work statement/statement of work or data requirements. Reviewed requisition packages for adequacy and compliance with administrative, regulatory, and procedural requirements and consistency with current market practices and conditions.

Performed pre and post-award contracting functions in the development, justification, coordination and completion of a large number and variety of procurement transactions from time of receipt, to

award, administration, and close out. Provided guidance in the development of the statement of work and data requirements, determined the type of contract best suited to the requirements, developed special clauses and terms or conditions applicable to the solicitation. Performed the Post-award Functions including monitoring contractor performance in relation to the completion schedule required by the contract ensuring timely submission of technical progress reports, interpreting

contract provisions for contractors and agency officials, and negotiating contract modifications.

As lead negotiator of Services Contract Team, communicated effectively in contract negotiations and negotiated Government objectives, terms and conditions to obtain the best value for the Government. Performed contract administration functions (i.e. contract scope determinations, contract modifications, supplemental agreements, justifications and approvals, approval reviews/fair opportunity evaluations and claims disputes and contract terminations).

TDY (September 2016 to May 2017) Stationed at Bagram Airfield, Contingency Contracting Administration (Army / Cadre Volunteer) as (ACO) Administrative Contracting Officer – TDY to EF

5.1.2 DLO ANSF / LOG DLO Maint. Lead ACO for A-Temp Contracts (ANA & ANP Fleet Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance Support for Afghanistan National Defense & Security Forces).

Afghanistan responsibilities included planning, supervising, managing and leading activities/employees responsible for contract post award administration, pricing and negotiation, contract payment & funding, and contract closeout. Ensured consistent application of policies/procedures across team for assigned processes/areas of expertise. Monitored and evaluated work performance, managed resources, developed plans, and took action to achieve goals and objectives. Represented the team on various ad hoc groups, committees and boards on matters pertaining to personnel, resources, budget and organizations.

Key Achievements:

Completed & Resolved UAC, command irritation for over a year; negotiated and finalized transaction.

Managed over $27M in Post Award Efforts.

Completed over $50M in Pre Award Actions.

Monitored contractor performance for compliance, delivery schedules, payment provisions, and contract data reporting requirements.

Resolved continued cost overruns.

Restored PR request with contractor via COR and re-negotiated delivery schedule changes.

Negotiated with contractors for consideration when delinquencies occurred.

DOD / DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA), Kelly AFB / San Antonio, TX,

Boeing Maintenance Bldg, GS-1102-11 (2009 – 2015)

Contract Specialist, GS11

Performed price analysis, analyzing commercial pricing practices applicable to assigned commodities and economic developments relative to increased material, labor, or transportation costs as reflected

in price indices. Evaluated cost and price data submitted by offerors to support direct and indirect costs and fee or profit. Determined reasonableness of prices offered. Planned and conducted negotiations on price, technical requirements, terms, and conditions of the contract. Monitored contractor performance for compliance with applicable laws, delivery schedules, payment provisions, inspections, contract and data reporting requirements and other requirements stated in the contract.

Performed final closeout. Assured delivery, inspection and acceptance of contractual end items and that all administrative and reporting actions had been resolved before recommending final closeout of the contract. Worked to resolve disposition of funds listed on the canceling funds report. Provided advice regarding contractual requirements and limitations to the contractor, and coordinated with buying activities to resolve questions and problems on the assigned contracts.

Cross trained 6 months with DACO - COST/PRICING FOR BASCO OVERHEAD BID PLAN (OBP)- Overview of BASCO’s OBP, Overview of the DCMA process to develop recommended rates for the FPRR, Description of the cost elements of the OBP (Direct Labor, Overtime premium, Fringe, Overhead, G&A and FCCOM), Review of DCMA cost model of BASCO’s OBP, finally completed analysis of the components to develop the direct labor rates (Labor Dollars and labor hours) and calculated direct and indirect rates for the Government’s rate position for the FPRR.

Maintained funds status to ensure inaccurate obligations do not occur or NULO. Analyzed contract funds status reports, actual expenditures, and reports made by technical specialists and determined if the contractor's progress and expenditures compared with negotiated estimates, and prepared appropriate correspondence and recommendations to customer; deobligated funds when performance varied significantly from the original estimate.

TDY (November 2013) Contingency Contracting Administration Services (CCAS Volunteer) as (ACO) Administrative Contracting Officer – Lead Contracting Officer at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. Responsibilities in Afghanistan included monitoring contractor performance for compliance with applicable laws, delivery schedules, payment provisions, contract data reporting requirements, and other contractual requirements. Resolved delivery schedule problems with contractor and negotiated delivery schedule changes.

Negotiated with contractors for consideration when delinquencies occurred. Reviewed requests and met with the customer (06 – Colonel) / Adjutant of Lieutenant General of Camp and contractor to assure understanding of the requirements. Provided management of DCMA's combat support functions surrounding deliberate planning, doctrine, and policy; command and control for current operations and Combat Support Team responsibilities assisting warfighter readiness and mobilization of Contingency Contract Administration Support (CCAS) operations. Responsible for the process of workload acceptance related to combat support operations.

Key Achievements:

Due to DCAA delay’s and the abundance of hybrid contracts, the need to perform price / cost analysis on the various costs elements of a major contractor was necessary to finalize and close out contracts; in turn developed recommendation via self-initiated price/cost objectives for negotiations (PNOM) documentation, evaluated the contractors experience, productions, and technical ability on current and previous orders as to manufacturing, overhead, general and administrative expenses, and profits, forecasted price trends, economic factors and efficiencies in production for future accounting, and negotiated rates for close out.

Managed $14 million in change orders, 103 Base Life Support (BLS) services, and 500 contract

actions sustaining 18,000 International Security Assistance Forces (ISAF) in support of NATO led mission in Afghanistan.

Recognized as outstanding performer among peers for leading team of five ACOs in execution and

oversight of $77.8 million program services by Commander of Southern Afghanistan DCMA.

Developed innovative property tracking tool for regional command southwest (RC-SW) by providing insight into the movement of 1,370 TEUs (twenty foot equivalent) cargo ship containers valued at $120 million, by senior leadership.

UNITED STATES NAVY, (1988 – 1999)

Stationed onboard USS Haleakala, USS McKee, USS Vincennes & Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard as Interior Communication Electrician – IC and Gas Turbine Electricain - GSE.

UNITED STATES NAVY, Pearl Harbor, HI (1996 – 1999)

Ship Superintendent, Naval Shipyard & IMF Planning Department

Directed repair and maintenance procedures and projects for >24 surface vessels. Carried out project planning, work and cost estimating, and quality assurance compliance. Worked with Port Engineers to evaluate and determine repair work schedules, obtain project funds, and procure necessary materials. Administered budgets and monitored projects.

Key Achievements:

Played key role in planning of major merger between Intermediate Maintenance Facility (IMF) and Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard.

Youngest and only E-5 assigned as Ship Superintendent. Sailor of the Quarter in 1998.

aDirected 278 formal work procedures in 6 months and selected to special projects.

Planned and led migration to new management control system.

Established standardized procedures and practices while combining 2 departments.

Successfully managed first-ever generator rotor change-out in department’s history.

UNITED STATES NAVY, USS Vincennes & Others (1994 – 1996)

Gas Turbine Technician / Engineer Duty Officer / Work Center Supervisor

Maintained electrical engineering control and surveillance systems for 7 gas turbine engines aboard USS Vincennes. Provided support for power plant systems.

Key Achievements:

Recognized as exceptional Gas Turbine Electrical Technician and promoted to Engineering Officer of the Watch.

Managed root cause failure analysis teams.

Qualified and Stood Watch over complete engineering operations while in port and underway.

Received Civilian Service Commendation Medal completing the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) for Fort Liberty, NC in record time to meet the deployment of the current Army Unit.

Received Army Meritorious Civilian Service Medal, signed by, US Army – MG Randy A. George; Commander United States National Support Element-Afghanistan

Civilian Employee of the QTR for all Afghanistan via ASG Commander / Col. Peterson: Nov- 2018

Coined and Recognized by the use of LOA by DLA, Task Force Black, TF Devil Strike and various other customers / Army Units for assistance provided as ASG-DPW Resident Expert

Received Army Achievement Medal as ACO managing ANA/ANP Fleet Maintenance Contract while stationed in HKIA via Army Cadre Tour from RCC/ACC Commander Col. Joshua R. Burris, continually rated Outstanding 2009-2018, DCMA and MICC Army

Received Employee of the Quarter 2014, DCMA Contract Specialist

CCAS Assignment – Received 4 Letters of Appreciation from Units / US Garrison Commander O-6 and “Coined” twice for Over and Above Initiatives as ACO at Camp Leatherneck DCMA Tour

Recognized and Awarded Newcomer of the Year 2011-2012 Nationally as Contract Specialist via Director Mr. Charlie Williams of DCMA

Rated Outstanding DCMA / AIMO-Kelly 2010-2012

Rated Excellent on New National Performance Measurement 2008 with Tyco-Sensormatic

Recognized for Outstanding Performance as Project Manager (Tyco/Sensormatic) 2001 & 2003

Navy Awards: Meritorious Unit Commendation Medal, Admiral’s Letter of Commendation, Navy Achievement Medal

Chairman of Parish Council for St. Johns the Evangelist Catholic Church - Hondo, TX (2011 – 2016)

Member of St. John’s Catholic Church / Hondo, TX - ACTS TEAM Member

Medina County (TX) Grand Jury Member (6 Month Term: Jan/11-Jun/11) Hondo, TX

Hondo Youth Association – Coach for Soccer, Baseball and Flag Football (2010 – present)

Hondo Life-Time VFW Member (Secretary of local Chapter 2002 – 2006)

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