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• Performed market research to determine availability of supplies and services utilizing sources identified through Central Contractor Register and Dynamic Small Business Search.• Issued Requests for Quotes, Requests for Proposals, Invitation for Bids and Requests for Task Order Responses.• Executed FFP contracts ranging from short range to base plus option periods. • Familiarized myself with the Army CHESS program and awarded numerous Delivery Orders.• Reviewed justifications for sole source requirements and prepared other acquisition documents. • Evaluated quotes, bids and proposals to solicitations to determine responder’s capacity to perform and comply with contract clauses and specifications. • Conducted clarifications and discussions with offerors.• Performed Contract Administration functions, handling a variety of actions and problems related to assigned contracts until final delivery and payments were completed and the contracts were closed.• Constantly sought developmental opportunities and continuously worked towards goals in my Individual Development Plans (IDP).• Always the go-to person for working critical time sensitive requirements and was rewarded for doing so• Shared contracting experience with newly assigned Purchasing Agents and Contract Specialists.• Reviewed contractual actions during the absence of the Contracting Officer and prepared them for signature upon the Contracting Officer’s return. • Promoted and encouraged Esprit de Corps within the organization while serving as a member of the Events Committee.

• Knowledge of contracting principles and procedures applicable to pre-award and/or post-award actions sufficient to procure and/or administer contracts for a variety of specialized equipment and services. This includes skill in negotiating sole source contracts and modifications. Excellent communication skills.• Performs market research to determine availability of supplies and services and contract type utilizing sources identified through General Service Administration (GSA), the Ability One Site, the Interagency Contract Directory website, Federal Prison Industries, Inc. Products & Services Directory, the World Wide Web and Dynamic Small Business Search. • Evaluated bids and or proposals for compliance with specifications or purchase descriptions and applicable clauses.• Reviewed Purchase Requests for accuracy and validity prior to conducting Market Research. Completed all supporting documents and submission to outside agency for verification and signature approval prior to soliciting.• Ensures 95% of requirements are set aside for small businesses to help contribute to the agencies Small Business Goals• Saved the Government over $100,000 through extensive market research. Ensuring more monies are put back into the training and development of the warfighter. • Closed out over 20 contracts in a short period of time; contributed to increasing the agencies overall metrics. • Reviewed Task Orders for award, documents for Peer Reviews and documents for closeout procedures such as payment registers, DFAS payments, Treasury and GFEBS payments, Contract Completion Statements (DD1594) and Contract Closeout Checklists (DD1597).• Prepared reports and support documentation necessary to properly and pro-actively manage numerous contracts while simultaneously working with Resource Managers, Vendor POC’s and Contract Officers.• Trains and mentors new employees to bring them up to speed with established contracting policies and procedures to improve performance.

• Managed and also procured current and future authorizations in excess of 1million pieces of equipment consisting of Tanks, Bradley’s, Weapons Systems and Communication Systems valued over $10billion to ensure personnel were fully equipped to perform mission and win wars. • Validated 39 organizations procurement request for accuracy and validity on a daily basis to prevent fraud waste and abuse. On average saving $200,000 a quarter.• Prepared reports and supported documentation necessary to properly and pro-actively manage 60 contracts while simultaneously supervising contractor’s productivity and ensuring quality assurance was to the highest of standards.• Administered, and terminated contracts for suppliers and services while serving as a contracting officer representative. • Senior advisor to Brigade Commander on policy, procedures and compliance materials related to procurement and contracting. Developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and continuity book for training and reference material for subordinates to follow.

• Served as a Program Manager for over 200 project with a 100% success and satisfaction rating.• Effectively collaborated with IT department to troubleshoot technological issues that could not be performed at the user level.• Developed train the trainer program for combined joint training and implementation of new integration database and equipment to develop and certify over 500 individuals.• Methodically tracked and managed yearly budget allocations excess of $100M for the organizational necessary use to train and sustain equipment and personnel.• Designed training programs that greatly improved logistical operations across the organization; reduced fraud waste and abuse while upping serviceability by 75%.• Maintained 100% accountability and serviceability of over $2B worth of assigned equipment and facilities.• Used automated procurement data base systems; consistently developed charts and visual presentation using Excel data basis and compiling budgetary data for analysis and review.