Stacy Hoover

Apply and follow policies and procedures for work requiring professional knowledge of the legislation, regulations, and methods used in contracting; and knowledge of business and industry practices, sources of supply, cost factor, and requirements characteristics. Experience with procurement of services using formal advertising or negotiation procedures; the evaluation of contract price proposals while working as a member of the pre-award services team. Prepared Pre-solicitation Notice and synopsis. Prepared the Request for Proposal (RFP) for procurements including solicitation provisions, proposal documents, contract clauses, and plans and specifications. Determined the appropriate contract type and applicable special provisions as they apply to the particular project. Performed appropriate market research to determine appropriate contract set-asides when applicable. Reviewed quotes and determined responsiveness and responsibility of low bidder in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements (lowest price technically acceptable).

Experience with administration, termination and close out of contracts while working as a member of the post award services and commodities team. Conducts post-award conference with Contractor and Government personnel to provide information and to clarify standard and special contractual provisions of the contract. Negotiates required changes to contract conditions to protect the agency and determine if changes are within the scope of the contract. Performs cost/price analysis on change order proposals and analysis of delivery requirements. Negotiates prices and/or additional time required for performance and consideration on behalf of the Government. Performs market research, reviews specifications and statements of work. Prepares and distributes award package consisting of signed and approved contracts. Receives and reviews contractor’s performance through Contracting Officer Representative (COR) monthly reports. Initiate necessary correspondence with contractors, office customers, COR's and inter office communications. Communicates daily status of contract actions verbally & written to include updating numerous workload spreadsheets/progress charts. Provides advice and guidance to colleagues, Contracting Officers (KO's) and other program managers on contract actions and processing contracts for the office, as well as notification of funding availability received from the Program Analysts. Assists contractors in resolving pay and contract issues as well as providing clarification to contract related inquiries. Take part in training new members of the contracting team. Prepared contracts for review and final approval by Contracting Officers concerning technical and legal elements of the contracts. Experience in reviewing competition requirements, compliance with laws, regulations and policies, policy interpretation, and assurances and provisions to assess validity and compliance as they relate to the preparation of contracts; which were reviewed by the Contracting Officer and other members of the management team (depending on dollar value of the action) prior to award. Successfully used persuasion and negotiating skills to obtain the decision desired or support needed from colleagues in the office, contractors or contractor employees and managers in the chain of command.

Experience using electronic systems for contract writing (PD2) contract management, contract reporting (FPDS), contractor invoice tracking (iRAPT), reviewing/approving contract monthly reports completed by Contracting Officer Representatives (CORT), initiating/reviewing/approving contractor performance reviews covering yearly option periods (CPARS) and maintaining paperless contract files (PCF). Completed 106 contract actions in FY15; to include exercising 43 options, 53 close outs, 10 deobligations. Also assisted colleagues with over 20 additional contract actions. Assisted KO’s in obligating $7,430,557.37 and administered total contract values in excess of $10,777,472.58. (Worked as part-time employee in FY15.) Currently assigned over 106 contracts in valued in excess of $6M.

Completed training for DAWIA Level 1 Certification in July 2013 and DAWIA Level 2 Certification in February 2014.

Apply and follow policies and procedures for Construction and A/E acquisitions. Experience with procurement of construction using Sealed Bidding (IFB) (public bid openings) and Negotiations (RFP). Prepared required documents for contract award including market research, acquisition plans, solicitations, amendments, price reasonableness determinations and contract award documents as well as contract closeouts. Upon receipt of a new action in eCMS, review of specifications and statements of work, and creating acquisition milestone plans. Help ensure that specifications and statements of work are prepared in a manner which adequately describes the Government's requirements without restricting competition. Initiate necessary correspondence with contractors, office customers, and Contracting Officer Representatives (COR's). Communicate status of contract actions with COR’s, Chief Engineers, Branch Chief and Peers as necessary both verbally & written to include updating NRM Spreadsheet. Experience using eCMS, FPDS, IPPS, VISTA, IFCAP, CPARS, eCOR, TMS, CSOD. Obligated or assisted in obligating over $25 million (new NRM and Minor awards, contract modifications), prepared an $18M Construction MATOC for award (signed by another CO; over my warrant authority), awarded a $5M A/E IDIQ, working an A/E stand-alone contract (IGE $1.3M which includes project design and Construction Period Services (CPS) Option CLIN) descoped over $190,000.00, completed roughly 170 contract closeouts. Working through first CBCA claim. Assist in training less experienced team members and sign as Contracting Officer (CO) for Contract Specialists (CS’s) without warrants (or those who have Level I warrants). Review bids and proposals,determine responsiveness and responsibility of low bidder in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements when using sealed bidding. Conduct negotiations as necessary for competitive and noncompetitive procurements. Conduct post award conferences.

Level II Warrant ($5M) activated February 2018

FAC-C Level III, Certified in April 2019

FAC-C (Professional) Certified; Working toward Construction Credential

• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations/ VA Acquisition Regulations: In-depth knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and VA Acquisition Regulations (VAAR), related policies, directives, case law and standard operating procedures as they relate to VHA construction, healthcare, supply, and service contracts and related leases and sharing/selling agreements.
• Ability to Manage: Ability to manage multiple projects, initiatives, audits, reviews, and workload across multiple networks and contracting activities. Specifically, acquisition reviews to ensure compliance with Federal regulations and local policies.
• Ability to Prioritize: Ability to align and prioritize work assignments, develop and manage performance objectives, and align individual performance with organizational performance goals and objectives.
• Ability to Analyze: Knowledge, skills, and abilities to analyze acquisition processes, audits, and small business practices to ensure compliance.
• Communication: Ability to communicate effectively as a business advisor to internal and external acquisition customers including executive leadership both orally and in writing.

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

2015: Retired

2014-2015: First Sergeant

2010-2014: First Sergeant/Acting Company Commander 2009-2010: Unit Training Non-Commissioned Officer

2007-2009: Unit Mobilization Assistor: Mobilized in Support of Operation Enduring Freedom 2006-2007: Observer Controller/Trainer

2005-2006: Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge Company Administrative Section 2004-2005: Platoon Sergeant: Mobilized in Support of Operation Enduring Freedom 2000-2004: Drill Sergeant

1996-2000: Power Generation Repair Technician 1994-1996: Initial Entry Trainee Soldier

Projects included Steerable Bronchial Catheter, Steerable Grabber Catheter, Adjustment Tool used for sizing an adjustable angioplasty ring and a fluid suction device. Responsibilities included technical problem solving associated with developing products, identifying materials, assembling design prototypes and the transfer of completed design to production environment to include writing manufacturing procedures and CAD drawings. Communicated on a daily basis with engineering manager, company customers, documentation specialist, sales manager and purchasing agent on project status. Roughly 50 percent of time spent in clean room environment.

2005-2008 Senior Research & Development Technician (APT Top Assembly)

Chosen from a group of five technicians to assist engineers with designing next generation stent crimping and balloon folding, for the Bifurcation Technology Development Project (TDP). Also supported the Coating Adhesion team with test method development for Odyssey. Responsibilities included technical problem solving, experiment set-up, and specimen testing as well as data collection. Communicated daily with project engineers and department managers regarding project status. Maintained project notes and data in Engineering notebook. Approximately 30% of time spent in clean room lab environment.

2002-2005 Research & Development Technician (Vascular Access)

Supported engineers in designing next generation guide catheters. Projects included Runway TDP and Geometrix TDP. Responsibilities included technical problem solving, assembling design prototypes, testing prototypes, collecting and analyzing test data, and the ordering of all necessary prototype materials from internal and external sources. Communicated daily with project engineers and department managers regarding project status. Maintained project notes and data in Engineering notebook. Approximately 70 percent of time spent in lab environment.

2001-2002 Production Assembly (Guide Catheters)

Assembled guide catheters to specifications of written work instructions, assisted as a trainer when large influx of assemblers joined the team, was in charge of the production floor when supervisor was out of the office. Communicated daily with production supervisor and engineers on status of production line operations.

1998-2001 Production Lead/Trainer (Guide Wires)

Ensured smooth product flow through up to three work cells, oversaw training for new group members, communicated with supervisors and lead/trainers from upstream and downstream work cells, and maintained attendance records and time-sheets for up to 21 group members. Communicated daily with production supervisor and production engineers on production line operations.

1997-1998 Production Assembly (Guide Wires)

Assembled guide wires to specifications of written work instructions; selected from 60 peers by shift supervisor to work on a new product assembly line during inventory ramp-up prior to the new product launch.