Contract Specialist
Listed on 2026-07-03
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Business
Business Administration, Supply Chain / Intl. Trade -
Government
Supply Chain / Intl. Trade
Description
United States Coast Guard, Logistics Department (LOG-9), Waterways Operations Product Line (WOPL)
Position:
Full-Time / On-Site )
U.S. Coast Guard Base Portsmouth Annex
300 East Main Street, Suite 900, Norfolk, VA 23510
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Caladwich is seeking highly motivated, detail‑oriented Contract Specialists to support the U.S. Coast Guard Waterways Operations Product Line (WOPL) and Aids to Navigation (ATON) Program in Norfolk, Virginia. This role is ideal for acquisition professionals who thrive in a fast‑paced federal contracting environment and are passionate about supporting mission‑critical maritime operations that ensure the safety and reliability of U.S. waterways.
As a Contract Specialist supporting LOG-9, you will provide cradle‑to‑grave acquisition and contract administration support for ATON‑related contracts involving buoy maintenance, fabrication services, lanterns, navigation hardware, and other operational support requirements. You will work directly with Contracting Officers, program stakeholders, and acquisition teams to ensure timely, compliant, and effective procurement support across multiple contract actions and task orders.
This position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to national maritime safety initiatives while supporting complex federal acquisitions in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), DHS, and U.S. Coast Guard policies.
WHO WE ARE:Caladwich is a U.S.
-based Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and SBA 8(a) certified company providing professional services and mission support solutions to federal agencies worldwide. Our capabilities include Acquisition Support, Program Management, Logistics Support Services, Process Improvement, Asset Management, and Operational Support Services for DoD, DHS, VA, and GSA customers.
As a Veteran‑owned company, our mission remains steadfast:
Integrity. Solutions. Results.
- Provide acquisition and contracting support to U.S. Coast Guard LOG-9 Contracting Officers supporting the Aids to Navigation (ATON) Program.
- Support cradle‑to‑grave contracting activities for simplified acquisitions, task orders, and indefinite delivery contracts.
- Conduct market research and acquisition planning activities for assigned procurement requirements.
- Assist with development, preparation, issuance, and management of Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotations (RFQs), solicitations, and related acquisition documentation.
- Review contractor proposals and provide recommendations regarding responsiveness and compliance with solicitation requirements.
- Participate as a non‑voting member of evaluation teams supporting oral presentations, technical evaluations, and best value trade‑off source selections.
- Assist Contracting Officers with cost and price analysis, negotiation preparation, and development of pre‑ and post‑negotiation documentation.
- Support contract negotiations for contracts, modifications, and task orders.
- Prepare acquisition documentation, memoranda, contract modifications, correspondence, and administrative records in accordance with FAR and agency policies.
- Maintain acquisition milestones, procurement schedules, and status reports to support timely contract execution.
- Utilize Coast Guard procurement and financial systems to manage acquisition and contract administration functions.
- Provide additional contracting and acquisition support duties as assigned in support of mission requirements.
- Assist with post‑award contract administration activities for ATON and waterway operations contracts.
- Prepare contractor discrepancy reports, cure notices, requests for equitable adjustments (REA), default documentation packages, and related contract administration records.
- Support invoice review and processing activities for assigned task orders and contracts.
- Assist with contract closeout actions, ensuring completion of final documentation, evaluations, and administrative requirements.
- Monitor acquisition milestones and provide regular progress updates to the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).
- Coordinate with Government personnel,…
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