Knowledge, capabilities and practices associated with each phase of the acquisition and contract management lifecycle including requirement analysis, market research, acquisition planning and strategy, solicitation, proposal evaluation, negotiation, determination of price reasonableness, selection, contract management, and performance assessment. Requires understanding of applicable public laws, executive orders, Federal regulations, Agency requirements, policies, and initiatives. Requires knowledge of contracts to review products and services to determine if they are in compliance with contract terms and conditions. Includes ability to assess technical requirements needed to support program and project implementation and provide guidance and direction to contractors to ensure delivery and quality of services and products. Ability to use contract or acquisition instruments and surveillance systems as necessary to ensure contract or acquisition requirements are being met throughout the life of the contract.