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AUS [Level 1] Certification Module consist of the following elements:
* This certification is best suited for those procuring / supporting the Commodities, IT, and Prosthetics Carelines, and or requirements procured under the SAT.
FAR / VAAR Training
Parts 1- 4: General Knowledge
Parts 5–12: Competition and Acquisition Planning
Case Law Lev 1
Legal Research
AUS LEV 1 Task
o VA /Pre-Award Package Development
o VA Procurement Checklist Management
o VA Full-Service Market Research Documentation
o Cost Estimate Review
o FAR Justification Review
o Source Selection Technical Evaluation Writer
o VA Case Law Research
o Mastery Lev Contract Types & Usages
o In-depth FAR 6,8,12, Training & Understanding
o Entry Lev knowledge of SOW’s, PWS’s & SOO
o Certified in the use of VA-Federal Supply Schedule (VA FSS)
Acquisition Utilization Specialist- Level 2
AUS [Level 2] Certification Module consist of the following elements:
* This certification is best suited for those procuring / supporting the Facility Support & IT, Medical Services and/or Medical Sharing carelines, where the majority of the requirements value exceed the SAT to $1Mil.
FAR / VAAR TRAINING
o Parts 13 - 18: Contracting Methods and Types
o Parts 19 - 26: Socioeconomic Programs
Parts 27 - 33: Contracting Requirements (Cost Principles)
Case Law
Legal Research and Supportive Writing Lev 2
AUS Level 1 Training Elements & Certification +
o Base- Caselaw Research and Writing using the IRAC Method
o VA Procurement Checklist Constriction
o Scope Developer / Supplies-Services
o Sources Selection Technical Evaluator
o FAR Justification Preparing
o Develop Quality Assurance Surveillance plans
o Termination FAR 13
o Contract Options Consideration
o Introduction to Acquisition Strategies
Acquisition Utilization Specialist - Level 3
* This certification is best suited for those procuring / supporting the Construction, A/E Facility Support carelines, where the majority of the requirements value exceed $1Mil.
- AUS Level 2 Certification
FAR / VAAR TRAINING
o Parts 34 - 41: Special Categories
o Parts 42 - 51: Contract Management
o Legal Research and Writing
Post Award Package Development
Case Law
o Legal Research and Supportive Writing Lev 3
AUS Level 2 Training Elements & Certification +
- COR level 2 duties & responsibilities
- In depth FAR 15 Training
- In depth FAR / VAAR Usage & Application
- Skilled in fulfilling all applicable formal Source Selection roles
- Skilled in the procedures, uses and management of the Post Award Contract Modification process.
- COR Level 2
- Skilled in Government Credit Card Management
OR
- Carry at least 1 Specialty Certifications
[2] Specialty supportive classes
Acquisition Utilization Specialist [SME]
* This certification is best suited for those procuring / supporting the Construction, A/E Facility Support carelines, where the majority of the requirements value exceed $1Mil.
- AUS Level 3 Certification
Acquisition Planning
- Develop acquisition schedules, project plans, Statements of Objectives (SOO), and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE).
- Conduct market research and draft acquisition alternative documents.
- Design Acquisition Strategy Plans, Source Selection Plans, solicitation documents, and evaluation criteria.
Source Selection
- Organize due diligence activities and meetings.
- Assist with the evaluation of offeror proposals.
- Develop Technical Evaluation Reports, Cost/Price Evaluation Reports, and Best Value Recommendations.
Contract Administration
- Provide acquisition advice as required.
- Request contract modifications or performance extensions.
- Conduct performance-monitoring activities.
Contract Closeout
- Perform all necessary tasks to close out contracts in compliance with FAR, VAAR, and CFR requirements.
- Prepare final modifications, establish indirect rates, and manage fund obligations and de-obligations.
- Develop and manage databases to monitor acquisition data and closeout activity.
Specialized Skills
Our professionals bring extensive experience in:
- Contract-related services, product acquisition, and procurement within healthcare environments.
- Overseeing pre-award and post-award contract phases.
- Preparing procurement packages with complex, unique, or emergent requirements, including:
- Performance Work Statements (PWS) and SOOs.
- Cost-benefit and gap analyses.
- Sole-source justifications.
- Market research and past performance evaluations.
- Negotiating across all contract phases and monitoring expenditures for compliance with contract terms.
Individual Capabilities
- Conducting Market Research
- Developing Acquisition Strategies and Plans
- Facilitating and participating in IPTs
- Providing Cost and Pricing Support
- Drafting IGCEs, SOWs, PWSs, and SOOs
- Planning and Supporting Industry Days
- Preparing Solicitations, RFPs, and RFQs
- Offering Source Selection Evaluation Assistance
- Administering Contracts, Modifications, and Negotiations
- Monitoring Performance and Contractor Burn Rates
- Processing Invoices and Managing Surveillance
- Performing Contract Closeout Activities
- In depth FAR 15 Training
- In depth FAR / VAAR Usage & Application VISN COR level 2 duties & responsibilities
System Expertise
Our team members are proficient in:
- FORCE
- IFCAP
- ECMS
- PD2
- SharePoint
- PROGNET
- Acquisition Knowledge Portal (AKP)
Case Law
o Legal Research and Supportive Writing Lev 3
Supervisor [Mastery] Acquisition Utilization Specialist
[Mastery Level] Certification Module consist of the following elements:
*Serves in Leadership Role
*AUS Level 1,2,3 Certifications
· Certified in the application use of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulations [VAAR]
· Certified in Guidance and Procedures regarding use of Tiered Evaluations (Cascading)
· Certified in VA- Project Labor Agreements Guidance
· COR Level 2 duties & responsibilities
· Held a Contracting Warrant or served as a authorized official
** Holds VISN Project Management Certification
**Certified in a min of [1] VA -AUS Careline Specialist foe more than 8 yrs
Current Specialties Include
· Construction / AE
· Contract Management
· Medical Center Interior Design
· Medical Sharing
· Logistics
· Facility Management
· Environmental Management
* VA Case Law Specialist
* Construction Estimator
