Acquisition/Contract Specialist

i360technologies•Washington, DC

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About The Position

At i360technologies, we’re a team of driven professionals specializing in business consulting and technology services for federal agencies. We’re passionate about solving complex challenges through strategic thinking and innovative solutions. Since our founding in 2001, we’ve fostered a collaborative, fast-paced environment where initiative is recognized, professional growth is encouraged, and careers flourish. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits for full-time employees, and abundant opportunities for advancement. If you're motivated, solutions-oriented, and ready to make an impact, you’ll find a rewarding and supportive home at i360.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree: A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree conferred or approved by an accredited U.S. college or university based on a 4- year course of study. Simply being enrolled and working toward a degree does not meet the qualification standard . Proposed candidates must furnish transcripts showing completion of degree requirements to the COR for review .
In lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree, the Government will accept seven (7) years of experience in the federal Government contracting environment, and possession of at least 24 hours of accredited college business credits (e.g., accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management).
At least five (5) years of documented experience in contracting positions.
Experience in providing “cradle-to-grave” Contract Specialist support to a Federal Government agency or entity
Demonstrated ability to use the Microsoft Suite of software applications to create and maintain documents and communications
Documented ability to maintain and practice operational security (OPSEC) in the performance of daily duties and to report OPSEC issues or concerns
Proven ability to interpret and apply procurement regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation and/or other agency-specific regulations
Knowledge of and experience using government contract-writing software, such as PRISM
Familiarity through experience with government software and databases, such as FPDS, www.SAM.gov, etc.
Experience with, at minimum, FAR 8, 12, 13, 15, and 16 contracting methods to include Blanket Purchase Agreements and Indefinite Delivery vehicles
Experience with federal-wide or multi-agency contract vehicles, including Federal Supply Schedules and/-DHS Strategic Sourcing Vehicles (e.g., GSA MAS, OASIS+, and other DHS enterprise contract solutions)
Experience independently preparing, briefing, routing and obtaining government clearances for acquisition documents (such as acquisition plans, solicitations, awards, justifications to limit competition, combined synopsis/solicitations), and completing other review processes in a timely fashion
Demonstrated experience reviewing spreadsheets and documents in various formats such as those created and maintained in Microsoft Office products
Experience analyzing proposed elements of cost to develop cost and profit pre-negotiation positions
Experience developing documentation required to establish a competitive range, establish a pre-negotiation position, respond to a protest, or complete required source selection activities
Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills plus strong analytical and organizational skills and abilities is required.
Employment is contingent upon submission and verification of college transcripts and a Public Trust background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing procurement sensitive, law enforcement sensitive, or other secure information is preferred
Experience administering or awarding services contracts or awards for law enforcement sensitive requirements is preferred for some positions.
Experience administering or awarding services contracts or awards for IT hardware or software is preferred for some positions.

Responsibilities

Acquisition Planning: Support pre-award conferences and meetings and participate in IPTs throughout the lifecycle of a requirement; Assist with the refinement of identified requirements Maintain awareness of milestones, as well as their strategic impacts, applying acquisition processes and policies Develop acquisition plans and procurement milestone schedules; Perform market research activities (e.g., exchanges with industry, pre-proposal conferences, sources sought, Request for Information (RFI), Draft Request for Proposals (DRFP), and Industry Days); Prepare and provide feedback on procurement packages, including preparation and review of requirements documentation (e.g., Statements of Work (SOWs), Statements of Objectives (SOOs), Statements of Need (SON), Performance Work Statements (PWSs), market research documentation, independent government cost estimates (IGCEs), draft evaluation factors, applicable pre-award determinations and findings, and applicable pre-award clearances and reviews (Small Business Set-Aside Review and Information Technology Checklist, etc.) Provide recommendations concerning acquisition strategies and the selection of contract types and methods of acquisition Prepare and assist with the preparation of Justifications for Other-Than- Full-and-Open-Competition (JOFOCs) Prepare or assist with the preparation of various Determinations and Findings Draft or assist in drafting and issuing applicable pre-award synopses Present or assist in presenting acquisition planning documentation for higher level reviews and approvals Use applicable acquisition systems in support of planning or execution Maintain contract files and documentation in accordance with applicable laws, statutes, regulations, and policies Attend scheduled and ad-hoc meetings with clients and customers virtually or within ICE facility
Award: The Contractor shall support the drafting, issuance, and amendment of solicitations, Request for Quotations (RFQs), Request for Proposals (RFPs), and Invitation for Bids (IFBs) to include the following: Prepare solicitation and solicitation-related documents for Government review As appropriate, use the ICE contract writing system to develop solicitation documents and select appropriate clauses, provisions, and terms and conditions Present or assist in preparation of solicitation documentation for higher-level reviews and approvals Post or assist in posting solicitations and solicitation-related documents to the appropriate location Prepare or assist in preparing responses to pre-award inquiries and solicitation amendments for Government review and assist in posting/releasing said items to the appropriate location Receive or assist in collecting quotes, proposals, offers or bids, including recording receipt and conducting compliance reviews Maintain solicitations and documentation in accordance with applicable laws, statutes, regulations, and policies.
Evaluation. The Contractor shall assist in performing evaluation of quotes, proposals, offers, and bids to include the following: Document technical reviews and evaluations Gather data and information for past performance evaluations Perform price analysis and cost analysis for Government review and approval Draft and document evaluation reports for Government review and approval Conduct or assist in pre-award reviews and surveys (such as on-site surveys and audits) Assist in developing and documenting the price negotiation memoranda, the pre-negotiation memoranda (if applicable), the competitive range determination (if applicable), the post-negotiation memoranda (if applicable), and the source selection decision (if applicable) for higher level Government approval Support the Government in conducting negotiations and discussions Present or assist in presenting evaluation documentation for higher level reviews and approvals Prepare or assist in preparing responses to pre-award protests for higher level review Assist in preparing required pre-award notifications (e.g., pre-award notice for small business set-asides) Assist in conducting pre-award debriefings Maintain evaluation files and documentation in accordance with applicable laws, statutes, regulations, and policies.
Award: The Contractor shall support contract award functions to include the following: Prepare award documents for Government review Use the ICE contract writing system to develop contract award documents Assist in presenting award documentation for higher level reviews and approvals Prepare or assist in preparing required award, and post-award notifications and debriefings (e.g., award synopsis, public affairs notification, etc.) Prepare Federal Procurement Data System - Next Generation (FPDS- NG) reports for Government review and approval Prepare responses to post-award protests for higher level review Craft documentation to deal with failure to perform (e.g., cure notices, show cause notices, termination notices, etc.) or recommendations to suspend or debar Maintain award files and documentation in accordance with applicable laws, statutes, regulations, and policies
Post-Award: The Contractor shall support post-award contract management and contract closeout functions to include the following: Prepare COR appointment letters Support post-award conferences and meetings Assist in preparing Notice to Proceed letters Assist in preparing responses to claims, ratifications, FOIA requests, data calls, cure notices, Congressional inquiries, appeals, other incoming requests, or other unusual or extraordinary contracting actions Prepare and file documentation for contract modifications Support preparation of the contract for closeout and prepare closeout documentation Maintain post-award files and documentation in accordance with applicable laws, statutes, regulations, and policies

Benefits

Referral Bonus (401k) Matching
Holidays – Eleven
Adoption Assistance
Tuition Reimbursement
Technology Reimbursement
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (0-3 years - 15 Days PTO | 3+ years 20 Days)
80% Employer Paid Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision
Perks at Work – Employee perks program that helps you live a better and healthier life.