This position serves as the Contract Specialist and provides procurement and procurement-related support to Navy Region Mid-Atlantic (NRMA) N9 Fleet and Family Readiness Programs. Incumbent provides specialized expertise in the procurement of supplies, services, and equipment.
This position serves as the Contract Specialist and provides procurement and procurement-related support to Navy Region Mid-Atlantic (NRMA) N9 Fleet and Family Readiness Programs. Incumbent provides specialized expertise in the procurement of supplies, services, and equipment.
Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.
Serves as a Contracting Officer, appointed by higher authority, with responsibility for the execution of contracts obligating funds on behalf of the United States within limits defined by the contracting officer warrant. Resolves problems from negotiations to assure clear contract terms/delivery schedules exist. Provides acquisition guidance/technical assistance to NRMA N9 personnel in interpreting procurement policies, reviewing statement of works, solicitations and contract requirements for supplies and services. The review includes directives, selection of sources, acquisition methods and documentation. Serves as technical expert/advisor to management, customers, and contractors in assignment area relative to the market, the industry, specifications, socioeconomic concerns, etc. Develops solicitations. Determines quantities to be procured, examines specifications to match requirements to various options available, identifies exceptions or changes needed in standard contract provisions, selects appropriate contract type, coordinates socioeconomic factors with appropriate activities, and makes determinations concerning minimum/maximum order limitations, method of award, origin/destination delivery considerations. Evaluates bids/offers for responsiveness to the particular solicitation and ability to perform the contract. Determines if competition is sufficient. Obtains reports and evaluates fiscal soundness, production capacity, quality control, present business commitments, previous record of performance, and other indicators of capacity to perform. Coordinates with technical specialists on bid samples, qualified products, and first article acceptance. Evaluates protests and mistakes in bid, and coordinates with Small Business Administration for a certificate of competency. Formulates the negotiation strategy, identifies areas subject to negotiations (e.g. price, quantity discounts, packaging, payment discounts, transportation, and delivery), consults with technical specialists concerning data submitted by offerors, and conducts extensive negotiations before and after award. Awards or recommends award for contract. Receives and analyzes purchase requests and other related documents for a variety of supplies and services unique to NRMA N9. Reviews all types of purchase requests for a variety of material, supplies, services submitted to determine the completeness, adequacy/accuracy of the information and compliance with regulations/policies. Coordinates/communicates with activities to ensure deficiencies are resolved prior to acceptance of purchase requests, ensuring the requirements meets all technical, legal, and regulatory requirements. Determines best method of procurement, such as formal negotiated contract, purchase order, delivery order, or purchase card. Selects appropriate contract type, contract terms, pricing provisions, applicable contract clauses, acquisition methods, and conducts negotiations for a wide range of contractual actions. Plans, directs, coordinates and manages the various contracting functions, including issuing solicitations; evaluating proposals, quotes, and bids; contract negotiations; modification of contracts and purchase orders; contract terminations; negotiating settlements; litigations; etc. Conducts business evaluations before a contract is awarded to include but not limited to, responsiveness of the bid or offer to the solicitation, evaluating cost or price proposal, and determining the responsibility of the contractor in terms of business operations and qualifications to perform the work. Performs contract administration functions on awarded contracts until the contractor has delivered required materials or services, the material or services have been accepted and paid for, and the contract is withdrawn, closed out, or terminated. Function may include assuring timely submission of required reports, negotiate contract modifications, terms and cost changes, issue cure or show cause notices to correct severe performance deficiencies, and close out contracts, assuring delivery of the contract end items and inclusion of final reports and clearances. Conducts proper contract termination actions prior to completion of the contract when required for convenience of the government or default of the contractor. Termination action may include preparing show cause and cure letters, reviewing contracts, including provisions/modifications, recommends approval or disapproval of contractor partial payment requests, and issues final decision termination when appropriate. Maintains liaison between N9 personnel and contractors in order to explain directives and policies, clarify contractual and/or technical requirements and obtain knowledge on current and projected requirements in order to develop adequate sources of procurement. Maintain up to an unlimited NAF contracting warrant.
Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.
A qualified candidate possess the following:
This position does not have a positive education requirement.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.
FIRST PULL OF APPLICANTS WILL BE FIVE DAYS FROM POSTING OF POSTION
FINAL PULL OF APPLICANTS WILL BE THE DAY AFTER CLOSING DATE
The following documents are required at the time of application:
NOTE: Failure to provide the required documents may impact eligibility, qualifications determination.
Starting May 7, 2025, non-affiliated individuals requesting access will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification to access CNRMA Installations. This applies to everyone, including the following: but not all inclusive:
Please follow the link below for more information in regards to READ ID for base access:
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To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/30/2025 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12751488
It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
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DON is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to MILL_HQ_NAF_HR.FCT@navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given.
Using the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application.
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