Aaron Trammell

I am a Warranted Contracting Officer with an Unlimited Warrant and a Contingency Contracting Officer with a Unlimited warrant. I have negotiated, executed, and managed 45 long- term contracts valued at over $1 Billion to support the readiness of United States troops worldwide. I have led a team of four others in bidding and overseeing specific United States Air Force prime vendor contracts. I have overseen post-award functions, including the exercise of options, adding groups, termination for default, partial terminations, premium payment for expedited items, and modifications to delivery/quantity. I've negotiated with vendors resulting in annual savings of over $70,000 for the government. I worked closely with legal counsel, Small Business Review, the Contract Review Division, the Acquisition Review Board, and the Pricing Analyst to comply completely with all government regulations. I am experienced in providing onsite advice to business units and project teams on contract management and policy compliance matters, complex inquiries regarding contract obligations/revisions, and risks/issues, and I have suggested alternatives that led to the best solution. I develop acquisition planning and procurement objectives to create complex high-dollar value supply and service contracts with significant interest to the agency and customer agency/organizations using highly intricate contractual strategies. I conduct market research and analysis of unique requirements, potentially without historical precedent, contract history, and precise specifications. I develop acquisition strategies to fit each unique requirement, in some instances with a limited industrial base. I have created, negotiated, and administered commercial contracts and subcontracts above and below the SAT in accordance with internal/external policies and procedures, applicable laws, customer requirements, and FARs, DFARs, and AFFARs. I managed contractual obligations and provided continual reviews to meet all terms and conditions. I have prepared and disseminated information regarding contract status, compliance, and modifications for IDIQs, task orders (TOs)/delivery orders (DOs), and firm-fixed prices (FFPs).

Results-driven professional with significant expertise in client management and contract negotiation. Possesses track record of securing favorable agreements and streamlining processes. Known for fostering team collaboration and maintaining flexibility to meet evolving demands.

Professional with comprehensive experience and readiness for role. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Adaptable and reliable, supporting colleagues effectively and responding to changing needs. Skilled in communication, problem-solving, and client relations. Recognized for integrity, determination, and results-driven approach.

• As the Contract Officer, PZIOB Team Lead/Superintendent at Tinker AFB, I was awarded the Senior Noncommissioned Officer (SNCO) of the Year, AFSC/PK Contracting Directorate, in 2021 and 2022. As a Contract Officer, Flight Chief at Al Jaber AFB in Kuwait, I established an Letter contract to bring Third Country National on Al Jaber to add additional housing bubble on Jaber AFB for all contractors during the COVID-19 outbreak in Kuwait. On boarded AFCAP V contract which is a $6.4bn indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle that provides contingency planning, deploying, training, as well as equipping of forces. Wrote Change order to Revitalizing the base during COVID-19, to accommodate an extra 2K person stuck in place;
• As the Unlimited Contract Officer at Tinker, I was awarded the 2018 NCO of the Year, AFSC/PK Contracting Directorate, the 2019 NCO of the Year, AFSC/PK Contracting Division, and the 2020 Contingency Contracting Officer of the Year, AFSC/PK Contracting Directorate. Awarded a $128.7M contract to provide J85-GE-5/-21 engine component overhauls for the USAF.
• As the Contract Officer for the AVON Team, I advised the onsite Commander to create a policy that no one should place undue pressure or command influence on CCOs to purchase goods/services that violate laws/regulations. Advised the onsite Commander regarding the CCO authorized to obligate the United States government for local purchases and offered to present a briefing on this topic at the First Commander's call. As the Construction Contract Officer at Shaw AFB, I negotiated 43 construction task orders under the SABER contract. As the Construction Contract Specialist at Langley AFB, I managed more than 60 construction, service, utilities, and commodity contracts valued over $191M and reduced acquisition time by 50% with an increased savings of 30%. Chosen as the sole Military Administrator on Army/Navy privatization and services contracts valued over $150M. Negotiated final acceptance of a $35M base paving contract, which was critical to flight line renovation and base mission. Awarded a $3M heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems (HVAC) renovation contract, which improved personnel quality of life. As the Construction Contract Officer at Shaw AFB, I was awarded the 2014 NCO of the Year for the 20th Contracting Squadron, the 2014 Professionalism in Contracting, the 2015 CCO of the Year, and the 2015 Tuskegee Airman Award. I awarded and administered 43 construction task orders, valued at $45M, under the SABER contract, with a 100% on-time start rate. I was awarded $17M competitive 8(a) indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ)/design-build for Headquarters USAF Central Command/9th Air Forces Building 1130 Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina. As the CCO at the United States Naval Station in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, I expanded the United States purchasing market in Oman twofold by developing business relationships within the local market. I was chosen as the sole Contracting Officer for all construction infrastructure on base valued at $300M with additional oversight for a contract workload of more than $10M. I negotiated airfield renovation and secured the safe transportation of assets valued at $182M. I inspected $5M in contracts and identified/corrected over $500K in discrepancies. As the Contract Specialist for GPC, SAT, and Specialized Flight at Langley AFB in VA, I was chosen as the sole Administrator on a rare $74M prospective price redetermination utility contract and ensured critical support of the base mission. Managed a $5M electrical system overhaul requirement, which led to increased reliability and compliance with federal standards. I conceptualized, executed, and led airshow procurements, saving over 20% on budget and anchoring the first Air Combat Command-wide Airshow contract, which led to 180 reduced man hours. Administered the largest GPC Program in the entire Major Command while simultaneously auditing over 400 accounts annually. As an Aircraft Electrical and Environmental Systems Airman, I was awarded the Air Force Association CCAF Pitsenbarger Award, and in 2005, awarded Senior Airman Below the Zone.

• 2010 Level I Certification, Acquisition Professional Development Program, Defense Acquisition University (DAU)
• 2014 Level II Certification, Acquisition Professional Development Program, Defense Acquisition University (DAU)
• 2019 Level III Certification, Acquisition Professional Development Program, Defense Acquisition University (DAU)
• 2020 United State Air Force Green Belt Certification, Opus Works Institute
• 2020 Certified Federal Contract Manager, National Contract Management Agency
• 2021 Project Management Professional Certification, Project Management Institute
• 2022 Certified Professional Contract Manager, National Contract Management Agency
• 2023 Air Force Understanding Defense Industry, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Kenan-Flagler Business School
• 2023 Agile Leadership Certification, University of Colorado System
• 2023 Scrum Master Certification, Learn Quest
• 2024 SMWW Agent Course
• 2024 NFLPA Exam
• 2025 SMWW NIL Course

• BASIC REQUIREMENTS
• I am a U.S. citizen.
• I am fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
• I am registered for Selective Service.
• I possess a master's degree.
• SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE
• I qualify for the GS-15 grade level of this position. I have at least the next lower grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as follows: 15 years of experience providing business advice to customers and performing all pre-award/post-award functions.
• 15 years of experience utilizing a wide range of contracting methods and types to procure complex/diversified commodities, services, and construction.
• I qualify for the GS-14 grade level of this position. I have at least the next lower grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as follows: 15 years of experience providing business advice to customers and performing all pre-award/post-award functions.
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Expert knowledge of contracting principles, policies, and procedures.
• Expert knowledge of business practices and market conditions applicable.
• Expert skill in applying contract price/cost analysis techniques to a variety of pre-award and post-award procurement actions.
• Expert ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.