Acquisition Rewards and Recognition Program Award Winners

Congratulations to the Chief Acquisition Officers Council Award Winners

2009 | 2008 | 2007

2009


(Individual)
Ms. Alvera Reichert
U.S. Department of International Development—(Other-Iraq Reconstruction)

Ms. Alvera Reichert distinguished herself in her performance and outstanding service as the Senior Contracting Officer at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission to Iraq. In this role, Ms. Reichert transformed the mission’s contracting operations by building an acquisition and assistance (A&A) team from the ground up. Her actions served her nation and made history in two dynamic arenas: advancing U.S. national interests through the delivery of vitally needed development programs and representing the best of the American people through her personal and sustained commitment to improving the lives of the Iraqi people. For nearly two years, Ms. Reichert served as the senior contracting officer and director of A&A operations and established a fully functioning Office of Acquisition and Assistance (OAA) office in Baghdad while directly managing two construction contracts worth over $3 billion. The distinctive accomplishments of Ms. Reichert reflect great credit upon herself, the U.S. Agency for International Development, and the acquisition workforce.

(Group Award)
Veterans Affairs Acquisition Academy (VAAA)
Department of Veterans Affairs (Acquisition Workforce)

The Veterans Affairs Acquisition Academy (VAAA) Team distinguished themselves in their performance and outstanding service within the Department of Veterans Affairs. The VAAA Intern School differs from most traditional acquisition intern programs because of its holistic approach and emphasis on leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills development and the camaraderie created by team activities built into the program. Additionally, the VAAA Intern School has received recognition from other agencies and industries as a “model of innovation.” Contracting offices within the agency have recognized the accelerated learning curve of the school’s interns during their job rotations.

2008


(Individual)
Mr. Patrick Quigley
Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)—(Program Management)

Mr. Patrick Quigley distinguished himself in his performance and outstanding service as the IST Contracting Chief in the Defense Supply Center within the Department of Defense. In this role, Mr. Quigley manages the $850 million National Prime Vendor (NPV) program which supports the TRICARE Mail Order Pharmacy Program. He has done an exceptional job of saving the government approximately $125 million each year with his supply chain distribution strategy, effectively manages the NPV business model which has been adopted by other Government agencies to modernize their supply chains; inspires confidence resulting in new customers joining the program, and uses innovative approaches to maintain extraordinary growth rate in sales. The distinctive accomplishments of Mr. Quigley are a great reflection upon himself, the Defense Logistics Agency, and the Department of Defense.

(Individual)
Ms. LaTonya D. Richardson
U. S. Department of Treasury—(Other, Buying Green)

Ms. LaTonya D. Richardson distinguished herself in her performance and outstanding service as the Procurement Analyst in the Office of Procurement Policy, Small Business and Reporting Team within U.S. Department of Treasury. Ms. Richardson wrote, developed and implemented the Internal Revenue Service’s formal Affirmative Purchasing Plan for buying green. This policy was very comprehensive, thoroughly outlining the nine different environmental programs as well as the contract clauses needed to be included in solicitations and contracts, and sample statements of work for various services that have buying green requirements. Additionally, she developed creative promotional activities to encourage Contracting Specialists and Contracting Officers to buy green and be green. The distinctive accomplishments of Ms. Richardson are a great reflection upon herself, the Internal Revenue Service, and the U.S. Department of Treasury.

(Group Award)
Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Team
Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)—(Acquisition Teaming)

The Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Team distinguished themselves in their performance and outstanding service within the Department of Defense. In response to the evolving improvised explosive devise threats to the military personnel abroad, in May 2007, the DCMA MRAP program was directed to deliver 4,000 vehicles by the end of 2007. The DCMA MRAP Team mobilized resources to accelerate development, manufacturing and delivery of armored personnel vehicles for the soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. This included managing subcontractors and monitoring the surged production at critical supplier facilities and vehicle assembly in six states and three countries. The team delivered over 5,000 vehicles in less than one year resulting in the protection of at least eight soldiers for every vehicle produced. The distinctive accomplishments of the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Team are a great reflection upon themselves, the Defense Contract Management Agency, and the Department of Defense.

2007


(Group Award)
The Department of the Army Joint Contracting Command-Iraq/Afghanistan.

The Joint Contracting Command is recognized for providing outstanding service in contract management to build a judicial complex and detention facilities to help foster an environment of law and order in the Rustafa District in Baghdad. The Command utilized Effects Based Contracting, an innovative approach to contract management, which synchronizes the contracting process with the real-time needs and changing requirements of the mission.

(Group Award)
US Department of Agriculture/Office of Procurement and Property Management/Procurement Operations Division.

The US Department of Agriculture/Office of Procurement and Property Management/Procurement Operations Division, Information Technology Services Contracting Team utilizes a "best value tradeoff approach," which compares vendors proposed levels of service against industry standards as a selection criterion, in addition to price and past performance. The team also uses an integrated electronic acquisition system to ensure the quality and timeliness of contract deliverables, responsiveness and transparency to end users, and accuracy in accounting for expenditures.


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