Contract Specialist

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This position is located in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office of Administration (OA), Acquisition Management Division (AMD). DOJ's mission is to uphold the rule of law, keep the country safe and protect civil rights. OJP's mission is to provide leadership, resources and solutions for creating safe, just and engaged communities.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a Contracting Officer in the Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office of Administration (OA), Acquisition Management Division (AMD).
• Analyzes requirements and recommends revisions to statements of work and the specifications they contain.
• Provides assistance to requestors by aiding in the definition, preparation and submission of required documents and forms for the Government's need.
• Surveys the market to determine the availability of items and services with specialized requirements.
• Assists the customer with development of acquisition documents (Acquisition Plan, D&F, Sole Source Documentation, etc)
• Identifies appropriate contract types such as labor hour, time and material, or firm fixed price.
• Determines procurement strategy, including any, small business set-aside decisions and terms.
• Leads technical evaluations as Source Selection Decision Authority and awards contract vehicles within warrant authority
• Negotiates price, contract specifications, delivery dates, incentives, and other terms and conditions.
• Prepares and coordinates case files on appeals, protests, or mistakes in the bidding procedures of assigned contracts.
• Procures acquisition supplies/services utilizing NASA SEWP, GSA Schedule, NITAAC, etc