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Show Octet Work on $2.5 billion contract lauded by Mary Gatbrarth Hftop Times staff Working with billions of government dollars, two major commands and across state boundaries became routine for Hill contracting officers. From March 2000 to July 2001. contracting officers Pam Pedersen and Karen Farver were two of the team members working on known as The team combined eight technical engineering support contracts at five major Western test range facilities in three states, two DoD services and two Air Force commands. For six to eight of those months. Pedersen and Farver spent workweeks TOY at a remote location discussing and contract negotiations on the $2.5 billion deal Interested bidders were invited to participate in a multi-steadvisory process, indusconferences and try days, draft solicitation review, site visits. "We sat down with them and had frank, open discussions about their proposals," Pedersen said. "At the conclusion of meetwas, and that ings they told us what a breath of fresh air they appreciated the government's willingness to talk with them." The duo's hard work paid off for the Air Force and they received cash awards from the Department of the Air Force in recognition of a Special Act or Service on SepL 17. A contract was awarded with the option of a renewal. performance-baseThat long-terrelationship minimizes mission disruption for the Electronic Warfare community. "The acquisition effort was an extremely complex underacquisition was the first of its kind, and many taking. The Joint-Technica- p t contract ar "Source selections are very sensitive and labor intensive, not only for the government, but also for industry," Mark Olsen, chief of Contracting for the Specialized Management Division, said. There's a potential for a lot of by having a long-terin not with only preparation for relationship industry d m -x IW ft Karen Farver Pam Pedersen issues arose where no historical precedence or previous guidance existed that directly related to the issues at hand," Farver said. "The acquisition team was a very professional and dedicated group who had a common goal. It is the first experience I have had where everyone was truly a team player," she added. "The dedication and professionalism of the group I had the opportunity to work with is something I will always remember." To consolidate technical range support at the Nevada Test and Training Range; the Air Force Flight Test Center at Edwards AFB, Calif.; the Utah Test and Training Range; and China Lake Electronic Combat Range in California were included in a single fine-tuni- 12- putting out new contracts, but also for synergy across the ranges that a contractor will be able to achieve." In previous years, the government worked with eight contrac- tors w ho fell under five different contracts. Pedersen said although the system is now simpler for the government, there were a number of complicated factors setting up the process. effort was bringing together "I think the biggest problem-solvindifferent requirements, personalities and regulations." Pedersen said. "Everyone does things differently, so that in and of itself was quite a challenge bringing those people under one roof and to function as a team, listen to each other's concerns and figure out a w ay to make it all come together." Pedersen said w hile bringing all the personalities together was one of the greatest challenges, watching the team dynamics was also what she enjoyed most high-lev"I had a fantastic source selection evaluation team . And they all had their individuals who are very unique missions," she said. "I think as we strategize for new proand curements, well reflect on what we've achieved in in of those other some we can proemploy things hopefully g l, 10-yea- r 4 2331 cost-avoidan- m el mission-focused- curements." "It was an outstanding effort and very professional team. It was not just one individual, it was an entire acquisition team that made this possible," Olsen said. He said the efforts extended beyond the team and to the whole office. Because the source selection was so intensive and extensive, other contracting officers picked up the slack completing the routine tasks. Pedersen said during regular visits to the Pentagon she and Air Force officials. She also her colleagues met had an opportunity to prepare a briefing for the Air Force Chief of Staff. high-rankin- g ir r; WW ru 'High Quality Limited Stock.. . , - KVVVf X NOW J BwWentlil I KfliJ'a"? r While rates S X ZT art S7K13D -- V,"?,,,, J"""?. T'IaKf lll I Aircraft Mechanics Prepare your A&P License Now! u ot , ' r!' 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