6th CONS guide to FY13 purchases Published June 21, 2013 By Courtesy 6th Contracting Squadron MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- As we finish another month in 2013 it is important to remember that our fiscal year started Oct. 1. Near the halfway point it is crucial to plan for upcoming requirements and coordinate those requirements through the 6th Contracting Squadron as early as possible. Our mission is to purchase contracting requirements for the 6th Air Mobility Wing, 927th Air Refueling Wing, and our mission partners as needed to accomplish their missions. Contracting works for you and we will do our best to acquire the items you request. However, by law there are certain regulations that contracting officers must abide by when making purchases. Therefore, sole-source and brand-name justifications should only be used on a very limited basis. Please keep that in mind when prioritizing requirements for fiscal year 2013. Government Purchase Card holders can make purchases up to $3,000 for commodities, $2,500 for services, and $2,000 for construction projects. Certain circumstances will allow for up to a $25,000 purchase; please discuss this potential option with the GPC program coordinator. To allow 6th CONS to process your contracting requirement in a timely manner, please start planning your requirements now and avoid the mad dash scramble July through September. For FY13 requirements, coordination with 6th CONS is absolutely critical before the following dates: July 1: Service recurring rentals and Preventive Maintenance Agreements Commodities/Supplies (including GSA) $150,000 to $2 million August 1: One time services up to $150,000 August 16: Commodities/Supplies (including GSA) up to $150,000 For questions, the Contracting Squadron Points of contact are: ~Edward Simmons, 828-4783: Specialized Flight, U.S. Central Command, U.S. Special Operations Command, Joint Communications Support Element and U.S. Special Operations Command Central ~Douglas Willard, 828-7454: Performance Management Flight, civil engineers and Avon Park ~Calvin Daniels, 828-4784: Base Support Flight, 6th AMW units and other tenant units ~Melissa Biggar, 828-3110: Government Purchase Card Program, GPC holders ~James "Kirk" Krempasky, 828-7482: closeout monitor and general inquiries