Contract Specialist
CurrentProvides and coordinates administrative contract support services for all pre-award and post-award activities for acquisition of supplies and services.Actively participates in all phases of the acquisition process.Reviews purchase requisitions and provides recommendations of the appropriate method of procurement to Branch Chief or Contracting Officer.Prepare draft determination and findings; aids in the preparation and assembly of solicitation documents.Performs evaluation of business proposals. Analyzes proposals in negotiated procurements for compliance with the scope of work and evaluation criteria set forth in the solicitation.Performs cost/price analysis, prepares a pre-negotiation position, review and critique the technical performance evaluation prepared by the program office.Brings potential problems to the attention of the supervisor and provides feedback on special and on-going projects and assignments, as necessary.Provide technical assistance to program personnel and discuss contractual prices, terms and conditions.Develops and leads debriefing meetings for unsuccessful offers.Ensures contractual documents are prepared in accordance with applicable regulations, under supervision.Preparation of preliminary notice by the Government to exercise an option; preparation of the required determination and findings; and preparation of the contract.