This position is located within the Commander Navy Region Southwest, Community Support Programs. The incumbent reports directly to the Regional Facilities and Construction Contracting Manager. The incumbent provides support to the Regional Community Supports Programs which is comprised of Morale Welfare and Recreation; Fleet and Family Support; Child and Youth Programs; Bachelor Housing; Family Housing/Public Private Venture; and Galley and Dining Services.

Duties

The incumbent is responsible for performing pre-award, source-selection, post-award, and contract close-out work in support of the NAF Construction Program. The work includes warrant authority for acquisitions directly supporting the NAF small purchase and NAF Construction Programs. This includes obtaining necessary A&E, Project Validation Assessment and other services through orders placed against pre-existing contracts. Assist with ongoing efforts of sustaining the Procurement Management and Assistance Program in direct support of the NAF project acquisitions program. Responsible for coordinating applicable Statements of Work; specialized shipping/packaging/marking instructions; inspection and acceptance provisions; delivery or performance requirements; contract administration elements; specialized provisions; and any necessary attachments; instructions for offerors and evaluation factors. These materials will be assembled into established solicitation packages with contract formatted documents consistent with the policies applicable to the methods of contracting. Responsible for obtaining all appropriate pre-solicitation clearances, including those required by MWRDIVINST 7043.2, CNICINST 7043.1, and SECNAVINST 7043.5B as amended; applicable sections of the Federal Acquisition Regulation; those required by the delegation of authority under which the initiative is operating; counsel, and others appropriate to the method of construction contracting. Supports the solicitation process, including advertising through appropriate means; establishment and continual update of prospective offerors/ source lists; the receipt and evaluation of capability statements from prospective offerors/sources, and the prequalification of vendors. Supports the pre-solicitation and/or pre-proposal phases of acquisitions through leading and/or supporting the meetings on-site and at the installations, and will conduct site tours as appropriate, ensuring equity to all prospective offerors or sources. Responsible for supporting and/or leading source selection activities of both a formal and informal nature, including spearheading source selection teams and oversight of the proposal evaluation stages. Participate in the selection of the successful offeror, including the award of the resultant contract, and the subsequent notification and debriefing of the unsuccessful offerors or bidders. Other areas of responsibility lie in the conduct of all post-award contract administration functions through contract close-out for those assigned actions. This includes the post-award review of bonds; leading and/or participating in pre-construction meetings; coordinating with the administrative contracting officer source (commercial Title II, local Facilities Engineering & Acquisition Division, Contracting Officer's Representative and local MWR/CSP staff; general and/or specific oversight of contractor and ACO performance; oversight of the payment process; change order control, and implementation of any necessary changes through the preparation and negotiation of any necessary contract modifications, supplemental agreements, option exercises, or other contractual means; and subcontracting oversight and performance monitoring). Support the NAF Construction Contracting Program in all other functional areas of contract administration, such as terminations for default or convenience, "cure notice" and "show cause" processes, post-performance assessment, and warranty administration. Develops and maintains contact with DOD and other Government agencies, with educational entities and trade associations, and with industry representatives for the purposes of exchanging information, evaluating proposals and establishing mutual positions for improving the construction contracting programs. Assist and maintain the Region NAF construction contracting acquisition policy and procedures, with particular emphasis on achieving timeline reductions while improving the cost-effectiveness, quality, and overall functional responsiveness to command needs of the resulting MWR facilities. Use analytical skill sufficient to evaluate, certify and audit contract proposals, awards and disbursements. Must possess skills to craft contractually effective documents and agreements; present sensitive recommendations to higher authorities; and obtain concurrence with recommended approaches to managing issues. M Must be able to make effective presentations to both senior and subordinate staff levels, and represent the Community Support Programs on a variety of issues in a variety of forums of a highly technical or general acquisition nature. Performs other duties as requested.

Requirements

• Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background Investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree approved from an accredited U.S. College in any of the following disciplines: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods and organization and management is preferred (a waiver may be requested for the degree requirement) AND/OR 4 years of qualifying experience and demonstrated job performance in a contracting position. A combination of education and experience may be substituted with 24 semester coursework taken to complete a degree program as defined above. Must have completed or be able to complete all contracting courses required of a contracting officer. Demonstrated knowledge in general and/or construction contracting in either APF or NAF procurement environments; knowledge of contract administration policies and practices and demonstrated experience in contract negotiations. Knowledge of the rules and regulations governing APF and/or NAF acquisition. Knowledge and understanding of the rules governing appropriated and non-appropriated fund acquisition, including laws, regulations, policies, including precedent setting legal decisions. These include the Federal Acquisition Regulation and a wide variety of both DOD and DON appropriated and non-appropriated fund laws and guidance.

Education

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Contacts

• Address NRSW Region NAF HR Office 750 Pacific Coast Highway San Diego, CA 92132-0058 US
• Name: Laela Hannify
• Email: [email protected]