The Pursuit of Contracts Excellence.
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A Visionary Contracting Consultant
Michael Graduated from Le Moyne College, Syracuse, New York, majoring in Industrial Relations with dual minors in Business Administration and Economics. Michael Vecchio also attended and graduated from The United States Air Force Institute of Technology ⏤ School of Systems & Logistics at Wright - Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio. Vecchio has successfully negotiated contracts for the United States Department of Defense, has managed canceled funds on contracts, performed contract funds reconciliation, contract closeouts, managed database integrity, and more. In addition, Michael holds a Major Achievement: Personally awarded “Outstanding Support in Contract Administration” received from The United States Department of the Navy-Naval Surface Force Atlantic Office, Norfolk, Virginia.
The Story of Michael Vecchio
Getting to know the ins and outs of a company or organizations infastructure to better facilitate and execute a contract.
Infrastructure
Prepare contracts for purchase of fiber optic equipment services such as Optical Time Domain Reflectometers, Remote Fiber Optic Monitoring Systems. Fiber Optics System Testing to customers of Net Test, Inc
Technology
Defense Contract Management Agency – United States Department of Defense. Negotiate final price agreements and delivery schedule changes with U.S. Government contractors e.g. BAE Systems, and Dresser Rand Corporation.
Government
Purchase supplies/services to support mission of the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). Coordinate with AFRL engineers and scientists in the purchase of test measurement diagnostic equipment, computers/monitors through the Air Force Quarterly Enterprise Buy Program resulting in significant cost savings to U.S. Government, computer hardware, software, power supplies for AFRL computer systems.
Logistics
Administration of Cost Accounting Standards, Review contractor requests for Government Contract financing
(Progress Payments). Perform Contract Administration/Contract Closeout for both Firm Fixed Price and Cost Reimbursable Contracts (Cost Plus Fixed Fee, Fixed Price Incentive, Cost Plus Incentive Fee, Cost Plus Award Fee, Time and Materials – Labor Hour).
Administration
Fields of Expertise
Experience
Defense Contract Management Agency – United States Department of Defense
615 Erie Boulevard West Suite 300
Syracuse, New York 13204
Position: Contract Administrator – April, 2012 – Retirement
Negotiate final price agreements and delivery schedule changes with U.S. Government contractors e.g. BAE Systems, Dresser Rand Corporation.
Manage canceled funds on contracts, perform contracts funds reconciliation, contract closeout, manage database integrity, determine eligibility and verify evidence of contractor progress for approval of Government contract financing.
Monitor contractor performance for compliance with applicable laws and the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
Evaluate contractor compliance with applicable contract clauses, e.g. Small Business, Patent Rights, Labor Laws, Progress Reports.
Administration of Cost Accounting Standards, Review contractor requests for Government Contract financing ( Progress Payments).
Monitor special test equipment, government provided tooling and property given to contractors during contract performance. Ensure these items are returned/accounted for during contract closeout.
Perform Contract Administration/Contract Closeout for both Firm Fixed Price and Cost Reimbursable Contracts (Cost Plus Fixed Fee, Fixed Price Incentive, Cost Plus Incentive Fee, Cost Plus Award Fee, Time and Materials – Labor Hour).
Expertise
Air Force Research Laboratory – United States Department of Defense
Griffiss Business & Technology Park
Brooks Road
Rome, New York 13441
Position: Purchasing Agent – January, 2008 – April, 2012
Purchase supplies/services to support mission of the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). Coordinate with AFRL engineers and scientists in the purchase of test measurement diagnostic equipment, computers/monitors through the Air Force Quarterly Enterprise Buy Program resulting in significant cost savings to U.S. Government, computer hardware, software, power supplies for AFRL computer systems.
Purchases made with United States Government Purchase VISA Card through U.S. Bank, Charlotte, North Carolina. Responsible for 60 individual VISA credit cards accounts and appropriate charging thereto.
Solicit competitive offers on vendor offers presented to AFRL – award contract to vendor offering best price/availability of supplies/services.
Request Return Material Authorization from vendors when damaged/defective item was received. Contact engineer/scientist requesting item and arrange for replacement.
Coordinate unauthorized purchases with Government Purchase Card Administrator – immediately cancel purchase to protect the Government's interests.
It’s all about a dialogue
A few words from our clients.
Michael's assistance was instrumental in helping us win the contract. He meticulously analyzed the complex requirements of FAR 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies, and guided us in crafting a response that not only adhered to the legal aspects but also positioned us competitively in the government contracting landscape.
Alfredo Zennamo, CEO
Genesis Dispsables, Inc.
Vecchio Clients
