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Summary

Highly motivated Contracting Officer with over 14 years of experience in government procurement, regulations, policies, and procedures. Extensive expertise in pre- and post-award contracting activities. Results-driven business leader with a proven track record in managing multi-million dollar contracts, encompassing strategic planning, budgeting, risk mitigation, and stakeholder management from planning to close-out. Dedicated to continuous process improvement and team collaboration in a rapidly evolving work environment.

Senior Level IV - Unlimited Warrant
FAC-Contracting Level III
FAC-Contracting Professional

Core Competencies

  • Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
  • Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS)
  • General Services Acquisition Manual/Regulations (GSAM/R)
  • Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System(CPARS)
  • Contract Administration and Management
  • System of Award Management (SAM)
  • Federal Procurement Data Systems (FPDS)
  • Procurement Planning and Source Selection
  • Project Planning, Development and Management

Contracting Experience

General Services Administration, Santee, SC (Remote)
September 2023Present

Senior Contracting Officer

  • Senior Level IV - Unlimited Warrant holder for the GSA Assisted Acquisition Services. Provide a full-spectrum, cradle-to-grave acquisition support to customers, ensuring successful outcomes and mission fulfillment.
  • Manage a portfolio of 112 active awards valued at over $1.5 billion, including 13 BPAs with a ceiling exceeding $11 billion. Ensured all actions complied with AAS and FLEX policies, processes, and templates, providing technical guidance to the team to promote consistency and compliance
  • Utilize GSA Government Acquisition Contracts (GWAC), Multiple Award Schedules (MAS), GSA Advantage, eLibrary and other acquisition tools to support customers during life cycle of the contract.   
  • Identify and analyze acquisition process problems and emerging needs, formulating and justifying new statutory initiatives to address unique challenges and enhance procurement processes.
  • Coordinate the contract administration phase, monitoring contractor compliance and negotiating and implementing contract modifications to accommodate changing requirements.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date contract documentation, facilitating effective contract management and ensuring transparency and accountability.
  • Plan and execute pre-proposal conferences, leading comprehensive negotiation strategies and coordinating with technical experts to achieve favorable contract terms.
Department of Veterans Affairs, Columbia, SC
June 2022September 2023

Contracting Officer

  • Level II $10M Warrant to support the acquisition of construction and A&E requirements
  • VA Facilities/Engineering Construction Level I Certified
  • Developed and executed acquisition strategies, ensuring compliance with construction and A&E requirements outlined in the FAR, VAAR, and VA procurement policies and procedures.
  • Issued notices and solicitations, conducted negotiations, and selected sources for construction and A&E contracts, demonstrating expertise in contract administration.
  • Provided proactive business advice based on requirements analysis and performance-based approaches, ensuring mission requirements were met effectively and efficiently.
  • Identified and analyzed problems, evaluated alternative solutions, and made recommendations based on relevance and accuracy of information.
  • Prepared written solicitations tailored to requirements documents, acquisition plans, and source selection plans, including appropriate provisions and clauses.
  • Assessed contractor responsibility by evaluating past performance and financial stability, ensuring contractors could meet government requirements.
  • Awarded contracts and issued task or delivery orders after verifying fund availability and obtaining necessary reviews and approvals.
  • Determined terms and conditions, including special contract requirements, to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Prepared for negotiations, discussions, and awards by reviewing audit and technical reports, performing price analysis, and developing pre-negotiation positions.
  • Experienced using VA information systems: Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VISTA) , Electronic Contract Management System (eCMS)
Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC)-Fort Riley, Kansas
November 2017August 2019 (Retired)

Contracting Officer

  • Contracting Team Lead for the 633rd Contracting Team, Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC)-Fort Riley, provided mentorship and guidance in contract file documentation, problem-solving methods, and contract application.
  • Provided pre and post-award contract support for various United States Army agencies, including US Army Forces Command (FORSCOM), US Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM), US  Army Medical Command (MEDCOM), and Logistics Readiness Center (LRC), ensuring compliance with regulations and requirements.
  • Prepared solicitation documents and requests for proposals, incorporating necessary provisions and requirements for technical proposals, resulting in successful contract awards.
  • Conducted thorough reviews of requisitions and supporting documentation, determining appropriate contract types, source selection procedures, and acquisition methods.
  • Monitored contract performance and interpreted contract provisions, offering advice and guidance to contractors and program officials to ensure successful contract execution.
  • Maintained clear and effective communication with stakeholders, explaining complex contract concepts in a manner easily understood by non-contracting personnel.
U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Anchorage, Alaska
November 2014November 2017

Contract Specialist

  • Executed a wide range of contract actions, applying extensive knowledge of federal, Department of Defense, Department of Army, and USACE acquisition policies, procedures, and processes.
  • Provided expert contracting advice to the construction and engineering division, resolving technical and procedural problems and assisting with workload planning.
  • Managed pre-award and post-award functions for various services and supplies contracts, utilizing diverse contracting methods.
  • Analyzed complex scopes of work and related documents to determine the most appropriate acquisition strategy.
  • Prepared and reviewed essential acquisition documents, including Statement of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statement (PWS), Bid/Price Schedule, Justification and Approval (J&A), Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE), Service Contract Approval (SCA), Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) Purchase Request, Decision Memo, and Price Reasonableness.
  • Guided the development of procurement requirements and prepared comprehensive solicitation packages.
  • Organized and facilitated source selection processes, ensuring compliance with funding availability and issuing solicitations through Systems Awards Management (SAM).
  • Evaluated responses and awarded contractual instruments, utilizing both negotiated and sealed bid acquisition procedures to achieve the best value for the government.
  • Demonstrated expertise in awarding Architectural Engineer (AE) contracts in accordance with the Brooks Act.
  • Negotiated contract changes through change orders, supplemental agreements, and administrative changes.
  • Administered contracts and executed task orders, utilizing FAR Parts 8, 12, 13, 16, 36, and 37 for Commercial Items, Architect and Engineering, Environmental, Simplified Acquisitions, Construction, and Contracting by negotiations.
  • Successfully executed various types of contracts, including Firm Fixed Price, IDIQs, and BPAs.
  • Conducted thorough Price and Cost Analysis, preparing Pre-negotiation Objective Memo (POM) and Pre-negotiation Memo (PNM) to ensure fair and reasonable pricing.
  • Experienced using USACE information systems: Corps of Engineers Financial Management System (CEFMS), 
411th Contracting Support Brigade - South Korea
October 2013October 2014

Contract Specialist

  • Supervised and led the 727th Senior Contingency Contracting Team, providing operational and installation contracting support to various agencies across South Korea in compliance with the US-Republic of Korea (ROK) Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA).
  • Prepared and administered pre-award, post-award, and closeout documents for federal acquisition contracts, ensuring compliance with established regulations and procedures.
  • Competed local requirements in accordance with the US-ROK SOFA, effectively managing and executing contracts within budgetary constraints.
  • Reviewed procurement requests and attached documents for clarity, adequacy, completeness, and compliance with regulations, ensuring accurate and efficient processing.
  • Conducted daily market research, analyses, and risk assessments, independently leading planning meetings and developing effective acquisition strategies.
  • Evaluated cost and risk factors, conducted price negotiations, and prepared price negotiation memorandums, ensuring fair and reasonable pricing.
  • Analyzed requirement packages for fund availability, delivery requirements, and sole-source justifications, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and guidelines.
410th Contracting Support Brigade, San Antonio, Texas
April 2011October 2013

Contract Specialist

  • Successfully supported United States Army South in Army and Joint Operations throughout the United States Southern Command area of responsibility as a Contract Specialist.
  • Conducted pre-award and post-award functions for a wide range of supplies, services, and minor construction contracts, utilizing various contracting methods.
  • Reviewed and analyzed requests for contracts, ensuring completeness, adequacy of scope of work, availability of funds, and compliance with laws, regulations, and policies.
  • Supported the development of Statements of Work (SOW) and Independent Government Estimates (IGE), ensuring accuracy and alignment with contract requirements.
  • Determined in-scope and out-of-scope items for Performance Work Statements (PWS), ensuring clarity and specificity in contract deliverables.
  • Solicited quotes and proposals, evaluated proposals, and resolved price and acceptance disputes, ensuring fair and competitive procurement processes.
  • Processed claims against the Government and ensured timely completion of vendor performance evaluations, maintaining accountability and quality control.
  • Assisted customers in developing acquisition plans and strategies, providing expert guidance and support throughout the procurement process.
  • Responded to inquiries from contractors and auditors, providing accurate and timely information to facilitate smooth contract execution.
  • Monitored the cost, schedule, and performance parameters of assigned contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and objectives.
  • Utilized various automated systems and software, including Procurement Desktop Defense System (PD2), Computer Hardware Enterprise Software and Solutions (CHESS), Government Service Administration (GSA) eBuy, Paperless Contract File (PCF), Army Single Face Industry (ASFI), Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
  • Conducted contract modifications, issued cure notices and show cause letters, negotiated delivery orders, conducted site visits, and issued task orders, ensuring effective contract administration and compliance.

Certifications and Credentials

  • Federal Acquisition Certification - Contracting Level III
  • Federal Acquisition Certification - Contracting Professional
  • Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act - Contracting Level III
  • Services Acquisition Team Member: Acquisition Professional Credential
  • Contracting for Services Credential
  • Contract Administration Special Topics Credential
  • Functional Services Manager Credential
  • Defective Pricing Credential 
  • Construction Contracting Credential
  • Architect-Engineer Contracting Credential
  • Introduction to Risk, Issue, and Opportunity Management Credential
  • Contracting for Research and Development Credential

Education

Webster University
20012002

Masters in Business Administration

Saint Leo University
19972001

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Military Experience

US Army
20032019

Active Duty Military (Retired)

U.S. Navy
19891993

Active Duty Military