Robert Budlong, Mba, Cfcm Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Boston, Ma

- Collaborate closely with Program Managers and Project Managers in developing acquisition solutions for their real property needs. - Mentor and develop junior personnel in federal procurements and contract management. - Perform on national teams to develop acquisition policies and implement agency priority initiatives.

Boston, Ma

- Performs cradle to grave contracting duties supporting clients for the General Services Administration, New England Region- Creation of procurement objectives regarding competition and pricing by working closely with program and project managers- Proactive support in the development of acquisition strategies based on program needs through market research in accordance with FAR 7- Strict compliance with FAR 5 in issuing Pre-solicitation Notices through FBO - Keen assessment of proposals, as well as contractor’s detailed cost breakdown and cost elements compared to the IGE- Facilitation of post-award conferences to ensure awareness of contractor on all contract administrations for contract execution- Decrease of net footprint of each employee from 250 sq. ft. to 180 sq. ft. by assisting GSA region 1 in the execution of model workplace design- Major contributions in generating savings of $300K for the United States taxpayer by soliciting and awarding a $2.2M facilities services contract- Full responsibility in soliciting, awarding, managing, and closing out approximately 30 contracts, as well as executing about 60 Sources Sought and Pre-solicitation Notices- Key contributions in developing, soliciting, awarding, and administering a $12M architectural-engineering (AE) task order contract while adhering to FAR 15 and 36- Perform a wide variety of acquisitions methods under FAR Part 12, Commercial Items, FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, FAR Part 14, Sealed Bid, FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiations, FAR Part 15.1 Source Selection, and FAR Part 19.805, Contracting through the 8(a) Program. Utilize Single Phase and Two-Phase Design-Build Selection procedures in accordance with FAR Part 36, Construction and Architect-Engineer Contracts.

- Collaboration with program and project manager, as well as with AE firms in generating and assessing procurement objectives and requirements packages, IGE, scopes of work, and design specifications, and issued RFI to provide assistance in the process- Ensuring of appropriate application to program activities while receiving and inspecting funding documents- Demonstration of skills in issuing RFPs for unforeseen conditions, drafting modifications, and ensuring strict compliance as part of contract actions after award- Recipient of all inspection reports, as well as timely payment of invoices- Strict adherence to FAR 19.8 in providing awards on sole source contracts under the 8(a) Program

Perform source selections for construction and facilities support contracts in the Northeast Region for the United States Navy. Prepare all documentations in contract administration up to and including contract close out. Provide Government Agencies with support in promulgation and executing contracts. Prepare change orders as need. Prepared Task Orders for various repairs to facilities throughout the North East region. Handle claims and adverse condition of failure of contract performance or breach of contract.

Consulted with proprietor to develop Business Plan, Marketing Strategy and Operation Strategy to increase overall sales. Performed a review of the Business Plan, conducted Market Research and provided assistance in promotions.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Management, 3.7/4.0

Activities and Societies: - Experiential Learning Class - Net Impact Graduate Chapter, UCONN Alumni Association-Boston Chapter

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Marketing

Activities and Societies: The Mansfield Downtown Partnership, 2002 to 2003.

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