Vu T Nguyen
Chula Vista,US
Summary
DAWIA Level II certified contract specialist with recertification as a Contracting Professional in 2022. Possessing a $1M Contracting Officer Warrant and eligibility for SCI clearance. Bringing 20 years of military service as with 5 years of experience in performing a comprehensive range of contracting functions. Expertise in utilizing both cost and fixed price contracting vehicles to support husbanding services, conversions, modernizations, overhauls, and repairs across various platforms such as U.S. Navy/Coast Guard/MSC warships, submarines, barges, and other DoD entities. Distinguished as one of seven Navy Supply Officers chosen for the Naval Acquisition Contracting Officer (NACO) internship from a highly qualified group of officers. Obtained a Bachelor of Science in Computer Network and Security from the University of Maryland Global Campus at Adelphi, MD.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Specialist
NIWC Pacific
10.2022 - Current
- Executes post-award contract performance management actions on assigned contracts for Network Integration Engineering Facility (NIEF) contract, which is a high-intensity contract requiring both standard and urgent ship's installation services
- Maintains good working relationship with the Project Lead (PL), Project Engineer (PE), and Finance (BFM)
- Procures complex design and build First Article System requirements to develop a Level 1 Conceptual Technical Data package (TDP) via a single-award Cost-plus-fixed-fee contract
- Utilizes a Multiple-Award-Contract (MAC) vehicle to execute awards supporting developing a Level 3 TDP to conducting a Low-Rate Production
- Serves as business advisor to customers
- Reviews procurement work directives and procurement data packages for regulatory compliance, clarity and completeness
- Prepares, issues, and receives solicitation documents, i.e requests for quotation (RFQ), requests for proposal (RFP)
- Performs complex cost price analysis, and reviews cost breakdowns to determine reasonableness
- Administration: Monitors contractor performance throughout the period of performance, to include cost, technical performance, scope and administrative changes, Government Furnished Property or Equipment (GFP/E), patent/royalties, overtime, and payments for specialized and complex supplies, services, and equipment
- Reviews Statements of Objective/Work (SOO/SOW) and proposals for content, compliance and responsiveness
- Determines appropriate acquisition methods (sealed bid or negotiated procedures) based on nature of contract, urgency of need, estimated cost, availability of sources, competition, and applicable acquisition policies, directives and regulations
- Issues solicitations and oversees the competition process
- Ensure System for Award Management (SAM) is current there are no active exclusion records; review FAPIIS information and make the award recommendation to the Source Selection Authority / Contracting Officer
- Creates award document utilizing correct contract clauses and provisions
- Coordinates and executes Pre-Priced Negotiation /Business Clearance Memorandum (BCM)
Supply Chain and Logistics Manager
USS MAKIN ISLAND (LHD 8)
08.2020 - 10.2022
- Procured various services and supplies through Contracts at NAVSUP FLC San Diego across all divisions; meet and exceed the end users' expectation and schedule, improve 30% efficiency in maintaining readiness posture
- Managed $500K Government Commercial Purchase Card (GCPC) Program: directed quarterly/monthly GCPC reviews; ensured strict compliance with established guidelines
- Oversaw four Purchasing Agents for Ship Material Buys using WAWF and purchase card as method of payment on supply contracts under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold
- Drove 100% accountability of 16K-item inventory worth $19M. Managed $4.5M annual budget
- Implemented program improvement strategies and revamped struggling end-to-end logistics processes: cut customer wait time by 15%, increased effectiveness by 20%, and exceeded all senior leadership goals
- Delivered two consecutive years of outstanding audit program performance
- Expedited 400 critical requirements worth $4M+ and 50 major material transfers: enabled continuity of operations during three Asia-Pacific deployments and integrated supply chain networks across ten Asia-Pacific countries and during ten high-visibility port visits
- Coordinated four ship's port services during visits: achieved zero discrepancies and full compliance with audit regulations. Continually mentored and guided junior personnel
- Led an investigation of alleged misconduct: provided detailed written communication to command leadership on evidence collected and recommendations for judicial processing
NACO Intern
NAVSUP Fleet Logistic Center
10.2018 - 08.2020
- Administered fixed price, indefinite delivery, requirements, and other types of contracts awarded to Master Ship Repair (MSR), Agreement for Boat Repair (ABR), or Commercial Industrial Services (CIS) contractors in support of Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) mission
- Administered seven husbanding services for ships' port visits valued at $2M, and one modernization/overhaul CNO availability valued at $1.2 million
- Performed ship site visits with government technical experts, prime and subcontractors to refine/define scope of work for proposal submissions and negotiations
- Analyzed prime and subcontractor proposals for 100+ work items; facilitated scoping discussions between technical authorities and prime/subcontractors to resolve proposal insufficiencies and expedite work item cost negotiations
- Reviewed relevant historical data, interpreted technical reports, and queried subject matter experts to substantiate fair and reasonable cost determinations for large dollar, complex work packages; documented determinations on Business Clearance Memorandums and Memorandum for Records
- Solicited and prepared an award for sole source, firm-fixed-price contract for a High Pressure Air Compressor and stateroom renovation on three Navy Arleigh Burke-class Destroyers
- Solicited and competitively awarded $175K in delivery orders using existing multiple award Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts
- Constructed open market solicitations for requirements not supported by existing contract vehicles; analyzed proposals and
documented award decisions based on evaluation criteria specified - Review and prepare written recommendations, reports, letters, and notices on solicitations, solicitation amendments, contracts,
and contract modifications. - Solicited, awarded, and administered service contracts under 150K
- Prepared Request for Quotes/Proposals (RFQ/RFP), issued amendments, awarded contracts, and issued modifications
- Exercising numerous option years prior to end of fiscal year- External Rotation at NAVFAC, HI
Supply Chain Manager
USS BARRY (DDG 52)
03.2016 - 10.2018
- Principal Assistant for all day-to-day operations of a supply department with 50 military personnel supporting a U.S. Destroyer with 350+ crew.
- Reviewed inventory shortages, directed load of supplies worth $2M+, and aggressively corrected equipment deficiencies: drove stellar 98% equipment readiness and availability rate.
- Conducted weekly, monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual safety walkthroughs in conjunction with the command Safety Officer to ensure compliance with HAZMAT policies and procedures.
- Directed Supply Department inspection and audit preparations: achieved successful inspection.
- Led 20 Sailors in 200+ aircraft operations as Helicopter Control Officer: perfect safety record.
- Served as Anti-Terrorism Watch Officer.
- Consistently recommended for promotion. Promoted to Lieutenant Junior Grade, 2010.
Education
Contracting Professional
Defense Acquisition University
02-2022
Completed All Required Courses For DAWIA Level 2 C - DAWIA Contracting Level 2
Defense Acquisition University
08-2020
Bachelor's Degree - BS in Computer Networks and Security
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD08.2014
Availability
Permanent, Full-Time
Security Clearance
SCI Clearance
Awards
Command Coin Recipient, NIWC Pacific, April 2024
References
- Cullen Cowen, USAG Bavaria, S-3/5, (314) 526-3509, Department Head, cullen.m.cowen.civ@army.mil
- CAPT David Huljack, USN, US Navy, Commanding Officer, 000-000-0000, david.a.huljack.mil@us.navy.mil
Timeline
Contract Specialist
NIWC Pacific
10.2022 - Current
Supply Chain and Logistics Manager
USS MAKIN ISLAND (LHD 8)
08.2020 - 10.2022
NACO Intern
NAVSUP Fleet Logistic Center
10.2018 - 08.2020
Supply Chain Manager
USS BARRY (DDG 52)
03.2016 - 10.2018
Bachelor's Degree - BS in Computer Networks and Security
University of Maryland Global Campus
Contracting Professional
Defense Acquisition University
Completed All Required Courses For DAWIA Level 2 C - DAWIA Contracting Level 2
Defense Acquisition University
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