Contracts Specialist

Position Title: Contracts specialist

Company: ACT1 Federal

Location: Consulate General of the United States of America- Frankfurt am Main, Germany

About ACT1: Delivering mission-critical solutions and industry-leading talent to advance the missions of the partners, organizations, and communities we serve.

Job Description: The Regional Procurement Support Office (RPSO) at the American Consulate General in Frankfurt, Germany, is seeking qualified companies to provide full-time Contract Specialists on a temporary basis. The personnel will be required to report to duty at the American Consulate General in Frankfurt

The Contract Specialists will be responsible for performing pre-award through post-award functions for various types of simplified acquisitions. These acquisitions include, but are not limited to:

• Household appliances

• Medical-related articles and equipment (e.g., vaccines, pharmaceuticals, surgical and laboratory equipment)

• Information technology (IT) equipment

• Food services

• Office supplies and equipment

• Furniture

• Automatic data processing (ADP) equipment

• Building and construction materials

• Automotive vehicles and parts

• Power supply systems and parts

• Sanitary equipment and water treatment supplies

• Packing materials

• Gardening tools and supplies

• Gas and heating oil

• Audio-visual products

• Subscriptions and publications

• Coffins and body bags

• Other supplies as required

Responsibilities:

• Applying performance-based standards to select contractors based on the best value to the US Government.

• Verifying that specifications and delivery requirements are clear and complete.

• Conducting advance procurement planning and prepare necessary determinations.

• Developing source selection criteria, including evaluating contractors' past performance.

• Reviewing and analyzing written proposals and evaluate oral presentations.

• Performing price analysis of quotes.

• Conducting pre-award surveys to determine contractors' ability to perform.

• Preparing procurement documentation for the Contracting Officer's approval.

• Determining the suitability of using the Government Purchase Card for orders up to the Micro-Purchase threshold (FAR 2.101).

• Administering orders with vendors until completion.

• Performing post-award duties, including negotiating modifications and monitoring contractor performance.

• Maintaining liaison with the requesting office to resolve technical disputes and ensure successful procurement action completion.