AFRL/RIK Division and Branch Offices AFRL/RIK - Contracting Division Mission Statement Supports the Information Directorate by negotiating, awarding and administering contracts for research, development and systems; assistance instruments to support and stimulate research for the public good; and purchase orders, contracts and other acquisition instruments for operational support in the form of supplies, services and construction. AFRL/RIK – Information Contracting Mission Statement Mission Focused Business Leaders who develop and execute innovative strategies and agile, cost effective contracting solutions enabling the Information Directorate to explore, prototype, and demonstrate high-impact, game changing technologies. Contact Information: Email: AFRL.RIK@us.af.mil Phone: (315) 330-3806 DSN: 587-3806 Fax: (315) 330-4728 DSN: 587-4728 AFRL/RIKA - Acquisition Management Branch Mission Statement Manages and maintains the RIK PC System network. This includes: monitoring, testing and troubleshooting; installing software upgrades and patches; installing hardware upgrades; managing all RIK Contract Writing System user accounts; acting as help desk for minor contract writing system problems. Division focal for all RI and AFMC automated management systems and provides quality control for contracting inputs into the system database. Responsible for coordinating and implementing all higher headquarters electronic commerce and paper-free contracting initiatives at RI. Administers all RIK web-based procurement applications/systems, including maintenance of the RIK web home page. Performs management analysis, generates management reports to assist the Division and higher headquarters in the control of the contracting function. Provides cross-functional acquisition experts to facilitate the preparation and processing of procurable packages, Statements of Work (SOW) and Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs). Finalizes all SOWs and CDRLs. Provides assistance to RI personnel in development of Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs). Coordinates the Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) program/efforts within the Contracting Division. Administers programs for safety and telephone control. Administers oversight of office supplies and equipment. Is the point of contact for the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), the Quality Assurance Program. Contact Information: Email: AFRL.RIKA@us.af.mil Phone: (315) 330-2830 DSN: 587-2830 Fax: (315) 330-4728 DSN: 587-4728 AFRL/RIKC - Acquisition Policy Branch Mission Statement Controls, initiates, develops and implements Rome Research Site contracting and assistance policies and procedures. Provides staff support to designated clearance authorities of contractual and assistance instruments and supporting files to determine compliance, completeness and thoroughness of the action. Challenges barriers to and promotes full and open competition. Recommends approval, disapproval or revision for all contracting documents requiring Division level approval and higher. Provides advice, counsel and services in support of reasonable pricing of contract actions, including evaluation of cost or pricing data. Acts as the MIPR control office for assigned programs. Directs and controls the finance and payment of Rome Research Site contracts. Processes approvals and delivery orders pursuant to the Economy Act. Contact Information: Email: AFRL.RIKC.Office@us.af.mil Phone: (315) 330-4710 DSN: 587-4710 Fax: (315) 330-4728 DSN: 587-4728 AFRL/RIKD - Information Grid and Systems Contracting Branch Mission Statement As business advisors to Technical Divisions, R&D Contracts Branch reviews adequacy of assigned procurement packages for contract action. Assists Program Managers in finalizing Statements of Work, specification and data requirements. Publishes "Notices of Contract Action," and/or "Notice of Award" in FEDBIZOPPS as required by regulation. Selects sources for solicitation and prepares Request for Proposals (RFPs), receives and evaluates proposals, negotiates, request final proposal revisions or makes awards without discussion if possible, performs source selection and awards appropriate contractual instruments. Negotiates and awards contracts resulting from Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs), the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) solicitation, and the Small Business Minority 8A Program. Conducts Contract and Business Clearance Approval for all contractual actions within the approved thresholds. Distributes all contractual documents. Performs contract management of all contracts issued. Terminates assigned contracts as required. Performs final contract closeout and all contract retirement functions. Contact Information: Email: AFRL.RIKD@us.af.mil Phone: (315) 330-3272 DSN: 587-3272 Fax: (315) 330-4475 DSN: 587-4475 AFRL/RIKE - Information and Intelligence Exploitation Contracting Branch Mission Statement As business advisors to Technical Divisions, R&D Contracts Branch reviews adequacy of assigned procurement packages for contract action. Assists Program Managers in finalizing Statements of Work, specification and data requirements. Publishes "Notices of Contract Action," and/or "Notice of Award" in FEDBIZOPPS as required by regulation. Selects sources for solicitation and prepares Request for Proposals (RFPs), receives and evaluates proposals, negotiates, request final proposal revisions or makes awards without discussion if possible, performs source selection and awards appropriate contractual instruments. Negotiates and awards contracts resulting from Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs), the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) solicitation, and the Small Business Minority 8A Program. Conducts Contract and Business Clearance Approval for all contractual actions within the approved thresholds. Distributes all contractual documents. Performs contract management of all contracts issued. Terminates assigned contracts as required. Performs final contract closeout and all contract retirement functions. Contact Information: Email: AFRL.RIKE@us.af.mil Phone: (315) 330-4903 DSN: 587-4903 Fax: (315) 330-7441 DSN: 587-7441 AFRL/RIKF - Advanced Computing and Sensors Contracting Branch Mission Statement As business advisors to Technical Divisions, R&D Contracts Branch reviews adequacy of assigned procurement packages for contract action. Assists Program Managers in finalizing Statements of Work, specification and data requirements. Publishes "Notices of Contract Action," and/or "Notice of Award" in FEDBIZOPPS as required by regulation. Selects sources for solicitation and prepares Request for Proposals (RFPs), receives and evaluates proposals, negotiates, request final proposal revisions or makes awards without discussion if possible, performs source selection and awards appropriate contractual instruments. Negotiates and awards contracts resulting from Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs), the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) solicitation, and the Small Business Minority 8A Program. Conducts Contract and Business Clearance Approval for all contractual actions within the approved thresholds. Distributes all contractual documents. Performs contract management of all contracts issued. Terminates assigned contracts as required. Performs final contract closeout and all contract retirement functions. Contact Information: Email: AFRL.RIKF@us.af.mil Phone: (315) 330-4777 DSN: 587-4777 Fax: (315) 330-4697 DSN: 587-4697 AFRL/RIKO - Specialized Acquisition & Operational Contracting Branch Mission Statement The Operational Branch is responsible for site support. Performs contract management and contract administration on all contracts and assistance instruments issued. Selects sources for solicitation and prepares Request for Proposals (RFPs), as appropriate. Receives and evaluates proposals via the source selection process and negotiates requests Best and Final Offers or makes awards without discussion if possible, performs complex source selections and awards appropriate contractual instruments to include multiple award contracts. Negotiates and awards contracts for research and development equipment and materials, non-personal services, maintenance and construction services, and the Small Business Minority 8A Programs. Responsible for training, implementation and audit of the Government Purchase Card (GPC) program. Contact Information: Email: AFRL.RIKO@us.af.mil Phone: (315) 330-4411 DSN: 587-4411 Fax: (315) 330-2555 DSN: 587-2555