Contract Specialist

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Contract Specialist GS 7
The candidate will serve in a developmental capacity to the full performance level of GS-1102-11 as a Contract Specialist for the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) with responsibility for performing professional work involving the procurement of supplies and services using procedures outlined in the Federal Acquisition Regulations, VA Acquisition Regulations, Public Laws, and agency policy. Aids with performing market research, reviewing specifications and statements of work, and approving acquisition milestone plans. Ensures that specifications and statements of work are prepared in a manner which adequately describes the Government's requirements without restricting competition. Advises technical personnel as to inadequate, ambiguous or vague specifications to avoid Government liability. Performs a complete review of recommended sole source requirements and conducts necessary market analyses to test the noncompetitive assumptions of requisitions. Prepares required findings and sufficiently documents determinations in this regard. Responsible for recommending the appropriate method of procurement i.e. simplified acquisition procedures, and sealed bidding negotiations. Coordinates with the appropriate agency, Regional Procurement Office (RPO), Network Contracting Office (NCO), or Small Business Administration (SBA) Small Business Liaison on matters relevant to all aspects of socioeconomic. Determines the selected offeror(s) represents the best value (price and other factors considered) and meets regulatory requirements to be considered a responsible contractor. Resolves protests, mistakes in bids, late bid situations and coordinates with the SBA for Certificate of Competencies (COC's). If warranted, serves as the Source Selection Authority (SSA) and establishes Technical Evaluation Boards (TEB) to determine acceptability and ranking of technical proposals Identifies appropriate negotiation team members; formulates pre-negotiation objectives; and facilitates the negotiation as the team leader and chief negotiator. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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