Contract Specialist
Randolph Afb, Tx, Us
Active Duty (Enlisted) - ContractingServed as a business advisor, negotiator, administrator, and purchasing agent for the US Government. Gained extensive expertise with the FAR, DFARS, and AFFARS. Responsible for the acquisition of agency requirements spanning Lackland Air Force Base as well as many other military installations within the Department of Defense and procured on various contracting methods to include Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Cost Reimbursement, Time and Material (T&M), and Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract types.Sourced, negotiated, managed, and administrated construction, medical, and equipment supply and services contracts, blanket purchase agreements ranging from $10K to $25M in individual contract value. Developed requests for quotations (RFQs), requests for proposals (RFPs), and invitation for bids (IFBs) in collaboration with contracting officer and technical team.Provided cradle-to-grave management and administration of 180+ contracts amounting to $45M+, including a $1.4M+ sewer facility upgrade, $2.8M+ washer services contract, and a $3.6M+ painting contract that directly impacted 80K+ individuals.Conducted market research and coordinated contract negotiations resulting in $4M+ savings for the organization over the course of said contracts.Implemented modifications on $24M+ ground contract and successfully closed out 160+ contracts valued at $60M+.Awarded various commendations, medals, and achievements for exceptional work, professional, and good conduct.