(1) Vendor needs to provide procurement support services to the government authority located in Little Rock, AR. – Primarily, assignments may include, without limitation: requirements gathering, documentation development, assistance with evaluation process, negotiation support and legislative review support, and expert testimony in the event of a protest or litigation.– Coordinating activities with DHS stakeholders throughout the project.– Assume the role of the main procurement advisor and administrator for the agency to work with agency to ensure that contract(s) are awarded in accordance with the Arkansas State Procurement Laws and Regulations as well as agency policies.– Ensure timely completion of procurement milestones throughout the procurement process.– Act as a point of contact for all parties involved in the procurement process as well as providing any communications, draft documentation, or reports to identified parties.– Develop and maintain a stakeholder registry including roles and expectations related to the solicitation review, approval, evaluation, and negotiation processes.– Provide subject matter expertise specifically related to each procurement project as defined– Leverage familiarity and experience with State Procurement Laws and Rules to inform Contractor recommendations on procurement strategy and tactics.– Synthesize Contractor research on market conditions, project service objectives, budget, regulatory, and other public sector considerations to provide procurement strategy recommendations customized to each project.– Research and prepare summaries of market conditions, comparable solicitations published by othergovernmental entities, and changes in federal policy or programs.– Provide descriptions of potential impact of risk factors for the project and recommendations on risk mitigation and immediately report on emergent issues that impact project risk.(2) All questions must be submitted no later than June 25, 2024. (3) The contract period will be one year.
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