Now is time to obligate your 2008 budget

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  • By 2nd. Lt. Matthew Comer
  • 6th AMW Contracting Squadron
MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. --  The 6th Contracting Squadron in an average fiscal year obligates over $350 million in 2,500 contract actions. Now is the time to plan the obligation of your budget so that we can assist you with timely procurement of yearly requirements. 

I'd like to provide you guidance on reaching the end of the fiscal year successfully:
· You may now utilize the GPC card for purchases up to $3000 ($2500 for services).
 
· In addition, you may be able to purchase your item if less than $25000. There are 
many avenues to acquire requirements using the GPC card on existing Federal Supply Schedules (e.g. DLA, GSA). Call the GPC program coordinator at the end of this article for your options. 

· Talk with your unit resource advisor and discuss your requirement. 

· Contact your assigned contracting flight now and define your requirement. The higher the complexity and/or the higher the dollar amount, the longer the lead time. 

· If the item you need is a service (technical), the earlier you begin working with your contract specialist the better. By law, service contracts must now be performance based. Call your assigned contracting flight for more information. 

· Do not pre-coordinate or guarantee any purchase with any contractor/vendor without speaking to us first. You may be held personally liable if you obligate the government. Only contracting officers can obligate government funds. 

· All customers can access https://afkm.wpafb.af.mil and search for "6th CONS." Click "CoP Results," "6th CONS MacDill AFB FL," "Customer Information" for the fiscal year closeout guide (FY08 coming soon).

Your assigned contracting flights:
Specialized Flight - CENTCOM/SOCOM/JCSE/SOCCENT/OTHER TENANTS:
Edward Simmons, 828-4783 

Performance Management Flight - Civil
Engineers and Avon Park:
John Petersen, 828-7454 

Base Support Flight - 6 AMW UNITS
Ron Music, 828-4784 
Michael Wilson, 828-7467 

Government Purchase Card:
Robert Binkley, 828-7031 

Mr. James (Kirk) Krempasky -- the closeout officer for the 6th Contracting Squadron and is available to assist you at 828-7482. 

Fiscal year 2008 closeout due dates
The 6th Contracting Squadron must receive completed requirements packages (planning or fully funded Form 9 (ABSS), Performance Work Statement or specifications, and justifications (if applicable)) to ensure timely procurement. Contact your assigned contracting flight to discuss your requirement. 

April 4, 2008
Construction over $100,000
Services over $2,000,000 

May 30, 2008
Construction under $100,000
Services $100,000 - $2,000,000
Commodities/Supplies over $2,000,000 

July 4, 2008
Service recurring requirements (rentals and PMAs)
Commodities/Supplies $100,000 - $2,000,000 

Aug. 1, 2008
Services up to $100,000 

Aug. 15, 2008
Commodities/Supplies under $100,000