DOC will require XL to provide the following : ( 1 ) acquisition operational support and advice , ( 2 ) relevant acquisition policy , procedures and risk management assistance and advice , ( 3 ) customer and program management outreach / support support services , ( 4 ) basic contract operational support , and ( 5 ) other acquisition tasks as defined by DOC . The scope of services provided by XL will include pre-award contract support , post-award contract administration , assistance with acquisition planning , development of strategic sourcing options , assistance with source selection evaluation , identification of acquisition problems or concerns , development of innovative and practical solutions , participation in the analysis of the overall effectiveness of DOC acquisition programs , providing recommendations for improvements and / or corrective actions as appropriate , perform contract close-out services , provide policy support in developing , revising and developing acquisition policies , provide risk management support at the various Department-wide acquisitions review boards and contract review boards by reviewing proposed solicitations , management of boards ( to include recording of issues ) , identifying deficiencies and risk areas , developing risk mitigation strategies with customers and related support , providing requirements definition and Statement of Objectives ( SOO ) support to customers , and providing an array of administrative and junior contract operational duties such as invoice processing , contract file preparation and workload tracking .