6th Contracting Squadron guide to fiscal year 2012 purchases Published March 8, 2012 By 1st Lt. Seth Setterberg 6th Contracting Squadron MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- As we finish the third month of 2012, we mark six months into the fiscal year. 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 Wing, COCOMS and our mission partners as needed to accomplish their mission. Contracting works for you and we will do our best to acquire the items you request. By law there are regulations contracting officers must follow 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 2012. Government purchasing cardholders can make purchases up to $3,000 for commodities, $2,500 for services, and $2,000 for construction projects. Certain circumstances 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, please start planning your requirements now and avoid the mad dash July through September. Coordination with 6th CONS is critical before the following dates: April 2: Construction projects over $100,000 Services over $2,000,000 June 1: Construction projects up to $100,000 Services between greater than $100,000 and less than $2,000,000 Commodities/Supplies (Including GSA) over $2,000,000 July 2: Service recurring rentals and Preventive Maintenance Agreements Commodities/Supplies (including GSA) $100,000 to $2,000,000 August 1: One time services up to $100K August 17: Commodities/Supplies (including GSA) up to $100,000 Contracting Squadron point of contacts Specialized Flight, U.S. Central Command/Special Operations Command/Joint Communication Support Element/Special Operations Central Command, contact Edward "Jerry" Simmons, 828-4783. Performance Management Flight, Civil Engineers and Avon Park, Douglas Willard, 828-7454. Base Support Flight, 6th Air Mobility Wing units and other tenant units, Crystal Life, 828-4784. Government Purchase Card Program, Melissa Biggar, 828-3110. Closeout Monitor, general inquiries can be directed to James "Kirk" Krempasky, 828-7482.