Daniel Smith Email & Phone Number

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Supports the Office of Acquisitions Management (AQM) in conducting monthly, quarterly and annual audits of Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) records and their corresponding contract files to ensure data accuracy.
• Audited $2.5B in contracts for Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 (22.92% of entire DoS FY spend)
• Performed closeout duties for contracts by coordinating with program offices and vendors to ensure receipt of ordered goods/services and full payment, as well as arranging for de-obligation of funds when needed
• Assists Contracting Officer (CO) when needed with preparations of various documents to the be included in the solicitation and contract
• Provides distribution of executed contract modifications via email to contractors and program officers. Provided training on the uniform form of a solicitation
• Wrote FPDS training material intended to reduce the number of internal errors made by Contracting Officers and Contract Specialists when inputting information into FPDS

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Serves as a first line procurement and contract advisor for S/GAC.
• Researches applicable acquisition regulations and policies, and prepares narrative justifications for certain procurement categories. Contacts vendors on the cost and availability of particular items or services, and.
• Prepares requisitions for the procurement of equipment, furniture and other services in accordance with established General Services Administration, Office of Management and Budget, and Department of State regulations.
• Assists in analyzing work processes for procurement for the Office and developing guidelines for implementation. Establishes and maintains files using spreadsheets and database tools to track firms that are accessible.
• In coordination with S/GAC’s management and budget unit, serves as point of contact for vendors regarding invoices. Initiates, maintains, and updates system for the review, verification, and tracking of vendor bills.
• Serves as back-up to the Office’s travel officer.