Job description

Acquisition Professionals (AP) LLC is a trusted strategic partner and solutions-based company that combines years of deep knowledge-based expertise, agile program management, and customized learning solutions, AP provides cradle-to-grave acquisition services and acquisition training; administrative support services; Information Technology Support Services and program and financial management. We leverage technology, tools, and industry best practices through our experienced personnel to create cross-functional results and navigate the complex and high-risk areas for our clients' projects and programs.

Job Summary:
The Acquisition Specialist performs a full range of complex pre- and post-award contracting functions including, but not limited to, acquisition strategy development, acquisition planning, procurement package input and validation, solicitation, negotiation, administration, and closeout/termination.

Responsibilities:

• Advise customers on their acquisition-related roles and assist with the development and implementation of strategies needed to assure supplies and services are available when needed to meet mission requirements.
• Collect and analyze relevant market information from Government and non-government sources as well as prospective offerers.
• Identify possible sources for the acquisition through effective market analysis and knowledge of suppliers. Advise customers on competitive options based on business strategies, market environments, acquisition goals, and FAR requirements.
• Ability to determine whether to limit competition to socio-economic concerns.
• Review and provide business advice in the preparation of requirements documents and related elements of the Procurement Request.
• Develop and maintain a workable plan and manage resources to accomplish the overall goal of the project; manage and follow through to ensure the smooth flow and timely completion of activities delivering project results.
• Select and implement a method of publicizing the proposed procurement utilizing systems such as GSA E-Buy, GWACs, FPDS-NG, SAM.gov, NASA SEWP.
• Prepare a written solicitation including the appropriate provisions and clauses for the requirement, assembled in a format appropriate to the acquisition method and market.
• Receive quotations / proposals including the safeguarding, opening, tracking, assessing compliance with minimum solicitation requirements, and identifying the quotations / proposals not receiving further consideration.
• Select the most appropriate electronic system or tool to use during market research, solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration and strategize with program officials to encourage preference program participation.
• Enter procurement-related data on contract awards and actions into FPDS-NG timely, completely, and accurately, and prepare and validate contract files by applying the policies and procedures for utilizing task and delivery order contracts and using basic ordering agreements.
• Review invoices and determine authorized payment in full, perform contract closeout and archive records as appropriate and advise customer(s) on evaluation factors for consideration and approval for incorporation into the solicitation.
• Determine the most appropriate method of acquisition based on forecast requirements, acquisition plans, market research, the Procurement Request, and other related documents and select the most appropriate method of payment.
• Respond appropriately to an inquiry about the solicitation received prior to contract award or a request for information under the Freedom of Information Act, amend or cancel a solicitation when it is in the best interest of the Government and conforms to laws and regulations, determine what pricing information to require from offerers and establish pre-negotiation positions on price and cost factors.
• Prepare and document the contract award, making all required notifications, modify or adjust a contract when appropriate in an effective and equitable manner, monitor performance by evaluating actual performance processes, workflow requirements, and outputs against pre-determined goals.
• Administer contract financing terms appropriately, paying proper amounts due contract under the contract financing clause. Additional duties may be assigned.

Education/Certifications:

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
• Four (4) years of federal contracting experience covering the work listed for this LCAT. FAC-C Level II or DAWIA Level II certification (preferred).

Desired Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills with proven capability to provide oral and written presentations.
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Ability to work under time pressure and rapidly for long periods to meet deadlines.
• Reading, writing and comprehension proficiency. Problem solving skills. Must be a United States Citizen

Personal Qualities:
Corporate Summary:
Acquisition Professionals (AP) LLC is an Economically Disadvantaged, Woman-Owned, HUBZone small business. Acquisition Professionals LLC was founded in 2014 by President/CEO Luwanna K. Clark. We are located at Quantico Corporate Center in Stafford, Virginia. We offer a competitive salary and compensation benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, matching 401k, tax free transit subsidy, paid federal government holidays and paid time off. AP is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and are committed to creating an all-inclusive environment for all employees. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind.

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