Contracts Specialist

Work with evaluators and the Contracting Officer (CO) to assist in identifying pre-negotiation objectives and assist the CO with discussions with Offerors.

The Contractor shall thoroughly review proposals, identity issues with respect to the proposals, provide input for developing a negotiating position, and provide cost or price analysis of the proposal when required.

Prepare negotiation memorandum supporting each contract action.

These documents will fully address all salient issues associated with the procurement, the key decision items, and all pre-award reviews performed to comply with policy and regulation.

The Contractor shall also ensure that the files prepared for the pre-award decisions are thorough and address all applicable regulatory, policy and internal operating requirements; filed consistent with DHS and CBP policy; and are properly organized to facilitate various post- award reviews and administration.

Assist in developing draft Request for Quotes (RFQ), Request for Proposals (RFP), and/or Combined Synopsis/Solicitations for Government approval.

The Contractor shall assure the solicitation includes all appropriate terms and conditions and recommend and prepare unique terms and conditions as required.

Prior to the release of the solicitation, the Contractor shall assist in verifying that funds are available, obtaining legal concurrence, and releasing the solicitation by electronic posting, email, fax or mail upon approval by the CO.

Assist in preparing final contract award documents for task and delivery orders, stand-alone contracts, and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) designation letters, obtaining legal concurrence, and distributing the contract to the appropriate parties.

The Contractor shall prepare draft award announcements for electronic posting and draft Congressional Notifications in accordance with FAR requirements and DHS/CBP guidance.

Provide advice, recommendations, and document support in all areas of the post-award acquisition phase. The Contractor shall assist in preparing appropriate documentation for negotiated contract modifications and in monitoring performance and compliance with terms of all assigned contracts, including site visits, periodic program reviews, labor interviews, support to award fee evaluations, and initiation of Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting Systems documentation.