Contract Specialist
General Services Administration, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Contract Specialist
Serves as a Contract Specialist for major acquisitions supporting the ITC business portfolio that includes, but not limited to, telecommunication services, IT Schedule Contract and government-wide acquisition programs that are characterized by large funding levels with a minimum commitment period of five years. Performs pre-award and post-award functions that involve the full range of acquisition and contract administration activities. Serves as an advisor to ITC program officials in procurement planning meetings. Advises program officials of procurement objectives and assists program managers in the preparation of statements of work. Incumbent prepares and issues determination and findings and Requests for Proposals. When required, the incumbent prepares and signs sole source justifications. Performs detailed analyses of all elements of cost in contractor proposals and makes competitive range determinations. Conducts pre-proposal conferences with prospective contractors to arrive at a clear understanding of what is required under the proposed contract. Issues necessary amendments to the statement of work to clarify questions concerning such topics as a change in requirements, language ambiguities or clarification of contract clauses. As required by the lack of meaningful cost and price information, explores new or innovative contracting approaches to arrive at an equitable contract arrangement. Plans a comprehensive negotiation strategy, and coordinates strategy with the technical experts from the respective program area. Leads the negotiations with the contractors to develop contract terms and conditions while negotiating fair and reasonable prices prior to awarding the contract. Performs contract administration activities, including developing contract modifications, negotiating changes, exercising contract options, investigating and resolving any contract delays, monitoring contractor performance, negotiating and settling claims and disputes and terminating contracts for the convenience of the Government or for default by the contractor. Reviews completed contract files to determine that all contractual actions are satisfied, that there are no pending administrative or legal actions to be resolved, that all file documents are signed, and that the contract documentation is complete.
Serves as a Contract Specialist for major acquisitions supporting the ITC business portfolio that includes, but not limited to, telecommunication services, IT Schedule Contract and government-wide acquisition programs that are characterized by large funding levels with a minimum commitment period of five years. Performs pre-award and post-award functions that involve the full range of acquisition and contract administration activities. Serves as an advisor to ITC program officials in procurement planning meetings. Advises program officials of procurement objectives and assists program managers in the preparation of statements of work. Incumbent prepares and issues determination and findings and Requests for Proposals. When required, the incumbent prepares and signs sole source justifications. Performs detailed analyses of all elements of cost in contractor proposals and makes competitive range determinations. Conducts pre-proposal conferences with prospective contractors to arrive at a clear understanding of what is required under the proposed contract. Issues necessary amendments to the statement of work to clarify questions concerning such topics as a change in requirements, language ambiguities or clarification of contract clauses. As required by the lack of meaningful cost and price information, explores new or innovative contracting approaches to arrive at an equitable contract arrangement. Plans a comprehensive negotiation strategy, and coordinates strategy with the technical experts from the respective program area. Leads the negotiations with the contractors to develop contract terms and conditions while negotiating fair and reasonable prices prior to awarding the contract. Performs contract administration activities, including developing contract modifications, negotiating changes, exercising contract options, investigating and resolving any contract delays, monitoring contractor performance, negotiating and settling claims and disputes and terminating contracts for the convenience of the Government or for default by the contractor. Reviews completed contract files to determine that all contractual actions are satisfied, that there are no pending administrative or legal actions to be resolved, that all file documents are signed, and that the contract documentation is complete.