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Air Force Contracting Officer Warrant Procedures

Air Force Contracting Officer Warrant Procedures. Soraya Randle WR - ALC / PKCA 20 Jan 2010. OVERVIEW. Air Force Policy Warrant Requirements Contracting Officer’s Warrant Test Warrant Board Grandfather Provisions Special Topics Summary. POLICY.

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Air Force Contracting Officer Warrant Procedures

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  1. Air Force Contracting Officer Warrant Procedures Soraya Randle WR-ALC/PKCA 20 Jan 2010

  2. OVERVIEW • Air Force Policy • Warrant Requirements • Contracting Officer’s Warrant Test • Warrant Board • Grandfather Provisions • Special Topics • Summary

  3. POLICY • SAF/AQC Policy Memo 90-C-04, Dated 4 Jan 2010 • AFFARS Interim Change 5301.603 • Effective 4 Jan 2010 • AFFARS Mandatory Procedures (MP) 5301.603 • Dated Dec 2009

  4. SELECTION REQUIREMENTS • AFFARS 5301.603-2 • GS-1102 or AFSC64PX/6C0X1 • Unlimited • Level II or Level III APDP Certification in Contracting • Limited • Level I APDP Certification in Contracting WR-ALC/PK Selects, Appoints & Terminates Warrants

  5. AF CONTRACTING OFFICER TEST • Applies to Any Warrant > Simplified Acquisition Threshold (MP 3.3) • Computer Generated Test (MP 3.3.2) • 50 Randomly Selected Questions • FAR, DFARS and/or AFFARS • True/False • Multiple Choice • Open Book/Open Computer • Bound/Published Copies of FAR/DFARS Permissible • Notes or Electronic Devices Prohibited into Test Location • Cell Phones, Blackberries, etc

  6. AF CONTRACTING OFFICER TEST - SCORING • Four (4) Hours Allotted to Take Exam • Applicants Must Successfully Complete the Warrant Test • Pass/Fail • Minimum Score - 85% (MP 3.3.6) • Passing Score Does Not Guarantee a CO Warrant • Test is Automatically Scored (MP 3.3.8) • Proctor Validates Incorrect References • Specific Scores are Provided Only to the Candidate

  7. AF CONTRACTING OFFICER TEST - SCORING • Correct Answer + Correct Reference = 2 Points (MP 3.3.7) • Reference Must be Cited at Paragraph Level • FAR 15.403-1(b) • Correct Answer + Incorrect Reference = 1 Points • Incorrect Answer + Correct Reference = 0 Points • Failure to Understand the Regulation

  8. NUMBERING SYSTEM FOR FAR 6.302-2 -- Unusual and Compelling Urgency. (a) Authority. (1) Citations: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(2) or 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(2). (2) When the agency’s need for the supplies or services is of such an unusual and compelling urgency that the Government would be seriously injured unless the agency is permitted to limit the number of sources from which it solicits bids or proposals, full and open competition need not be provided for. (b) Application. This authority applies in those situations where (1) An unusual and compelling urgency precludes full and open competition, and (2) Delay in award of a contract would result in serious injury, financial or other, to the Government.

  9. NUMBERING SYSTEM FOR FAR FAR DivisionFAR #Title Part 6 Competition Requirements Subpart 6.3 Other Than Full and Open Competition Section 6.302 Circumstances permitting other than full and open competition Subsection 6.302-2 Unusual and compelling urgency, etc Paragraph 6.302-2(a) Authority

  10. AF CONTRACTING OFFICER TEST - SCORING • Candidates Who Do Not Pass 1st Attempt • Retake Test At Next Offering • Space Availability • Supervisor Approval • Candidates Who Do Not Pass 2nd Attempt • Retake Test in 6 Months • WR-ALC/PK May Waive Waiting Period When Appropriate • “Practice” Test – Once Per Qtr • Supervisor Approval Required

  11. INITIAL SCREEN

  12. SAMPLE SCREEN - QUESTION

  13. SAMPLE SCREEN -SCORING

  14. SAMPLE – FINAL CHECK

  15. WARRANT BOARD(MP 3.5) • The Board Must Have a Minimum of 5 People • Questions Posed to Determine Depth, Judgment & Problem Resolution • Minimum 5 Scenario-Type Questions Posed to Candidate • At Least (1) Scenario Question on Pricing & Fiscal Law Issues

  16. WARRANT BOARD(MP 3.5) • A Formal Warrant Board is Required for ALL Unlimited Warrants • A Formal Warrant Board is Required for Limited Warrants >$5M • A Formal Warrant Board for Limited Warrants >SAT<$5M - Discretion of the SCCO

  17. GRANDFATHER PROVISIONS • Warrants Issued Prior to Test Requirement (MP 2.7) • Contracting Officers are not Required to Be Tested, Re-boarded or Reappointed to Retain Their Existing Warrant • Limited Warrants <$5M (MP 2.7) • Test & Warrant Board Required If Warrant Threshold is Increased >$5M

  18. MODIFYING LIMITED WARRANTS • Limited Warrants Issued IAW New Procedures (MP 2.4) • Request Processed as New Appointment • 2nd Warrant Test Not Required • Warrant Board Required • Increase >$5M for Limited Warrant • Issuing Unlimited Warrant

  19. REINSTATEMENTS of AF WARRANTS (MP 2.5) • Individual Previously Held AF Warrant That Was Terminated Based Upon • Reassignment from Position Requiring Warrant • Termination of Employment w/Org That Issued Warrant • Includes Transfers from AF Agency to Non-AF Agency/Org • Retirement • Unsatisfactory Performance • Warrant Application Submitted to WR-ALC/PK thru WR-ALC/PKC • Warrant Test & Board Required • Termination was for Cause • Significant Amount of Time Has Elapsed

  20. WARRANT ELIGIBILITY TRANSFERS (MP 2.6) Unlimited Warrant Eligibility • Individual Passed Warrant Board & Test • Eligibility is Transferrable Across AF Contracting Offices IF • Orig Appointing Authority Certifies to Gaining Org that Candidate Maintained Proficiency in Previous Position • Warrant was Issued IAW AF Mandatory Procedures

  21. WARRANT ELIGIBILITY TRANSFERS (MP 2.6) Limited Warrant Eligibility • Individual Passed Warrant Test IAW Mandatory Procedures • Eligibility is Transferrable Across AF Contracting Offices IF • Orig Appointing Authority Certifies to Gaining Org that Candidate Maintained Proficiency in Previous Position • Warrant was Issued IAW AF Mandatory Procedures • If Local Procedures (Gaining Org) Require Limited Warrant Candidates (<$5M) to Meet Warrant Board, Then the Candidate Must Meet Local Warrant Board Before Receiving Warrant

  22. Warrant Validations(MP 2.8) • SCCO or designee shall review all warrants biannually beginning January 2012 • Validate Necessity • Terminate Unnecessary Warrants • Ensure CO proficiency is being maintained • Clearance reviews • USI, Operational Readiness or Compliance Reports • Other Interaction • Warrants May Be Suspended if Contracting Officers Do Not Maintain CLPs for APDP certification

  23. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SUCCESS • Be Familiar with Various Subjects & Applicable FAR Parts • Know How to Gain Access/Utilize FAR website

  24. QUESTIONS ?

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