Consulting, Advisory and Technical Services (CATS) Contracts, GSA Contracts, NASA- SEWP Contracts, NETCENT's Contracts. Naval Criminal Investigative Service Washington Navy Yard, DC Contract Specialist / 1102 - 40 hrs/wk 07/2007 - 7/2013 * Managed day to day pre-award and post-award procurement functions to include contract administration, cost/price analysis, simplified acquisition purchases and delivery orders up to the SAP threshold. * Procured services, supplies, and equipment utilizing a variety of purchasing methodologies and contract vehicles * Evaluated customer purchase requests to ensure supporting documentation is properly completed for a smooth acquisition process. * Involved in the planning and awarding of contracts, conducting comprehensive market research, outlined solicitation requirements and provisions * Reviewed proposals, negotiated fees, price rates as well as terms and conditions, and preparing final contract in compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations * Negotiated of modifications, change orders, option exercises, equitable adjustments, handling of contractor performance against contract requirements * Oversight for the entire financial aspects of each contract to include managing payments to vendor, reconciling bank statements and closing out activities in adherence and compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) PART 13. * Acted as an advocate to ensure the small business community was included in procurement strategies and acquisitions * Provided data for management reports for the weekly Division Chiefs meetings * Developed relationships with the customers and act as a business advisor on contract matters. * Represented the interest of the NCIS organization in operating within compliance of the FAR / DFARs