Money Talks: 99th CONS participates in multi-base training exercise

A contracting officer writes down what each of the simulated vendors can provide during a 99th Contracting Squadron training exercise on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., March 16, 2017. Contracting Squadrons execute central acquisition and contract performance management programs on bases and in deployed environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)

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Money Talks: 99th CONS participates in multi-base training exercise

Simulated vendors attempt to convince a team of U.S. Air Force contracting officer’s award contracts during a 99th Contracting Squadron training exercise on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., March 16, 2017. The exercise simulated a unit arriving in a deployed environment for the first time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)

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Money Talks: 99th CONS participates in multi-base training exercise

Contracting personnel from multiple bases discuss options for contracts after meeting with simulated vendors during a training exercise on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., March 16, 2017. The training exercise included one day in the classroom, and one full day in the field, performing hands-on scenarios tailored to develop the skills and techniques necessary for setting up in remote, undeveloped locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)

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Money Talks: 99th CONS participates in multi-base training exercise

A contracting officer posts solicitations outside a simulated U.S. Embassy building during an exercise hosted by the 99th Contracting Squadron on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., March 16, 2017. Airmen had the opportunity to develop and exchange solutions with their peers from other contracting squadrons and enhance their confidence working in a contingency environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)

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Money Talks: 99th CONS participates in multi-base training exercise

Senior leadership waits outside a simulated U.S. Embassy for Airmen from multiple teams to speak with simulated vendors during a 99th Contracting Squadron training exercise on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., March 16, 2017. The 99th CONS coordinated and hosted this exercise, bringing contracting personnel from five separate bases to participate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)

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Money Talks: 99th CONS participates in multi-base training exercise

A simulated vendor listens to a team of U.S. Air Force contracting officers as they explain what goods and services they need to acquire during an exercise hosted by the 99th Contracting Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., March 16, 2017. Contracting squadrons from Vandenburg Air Force Base, Calif., Luke AFB, Ariz., Beale AFB, Calif., and Edwards AFB, Calif. came to Nellis AFB to participate in the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)

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Money Talks: 99th CONS participates in multi-base training exercise

U.S. Air Force contracting officers evaluate offers during a training exercise organized by the 99th Contracting Squadron on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., March 16, 2017. This exercise exposed Airmen form multiple bases to contingency contracting and some of the challenges they may encounter in a bare base environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)

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Money Talks: 99th CONS participates in multi-base training exercise

A team of U.S. Air Force contracting officers review offers after meeting with simulated vendors during a training exercise organized by the 99th Contracting Squadron on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., March 16, 2017. The exercise was spread over two days, one day for lectures and scenarios followed by one day in the field with the challenges of a bare base environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)

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Money Talks: 99th CONS participates in multi-base training exercise

Published March 31, 2017
By Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum
99th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.- --

The 99th CONS coordinated and hosted this exercise, bringing contracting personnel from five separate bases to participate.

The exercise simulated a unit arriving in a deployed environment for the first time.

Contracting squadrons from Vandenburg Air Force Base, Calif., Luke AFB, Ariz., Beale AFB, Calif., and Edwards AFB, Calif. came to Nellis AFB to participate in the exercise.

Contracting Squadrons execute central acquisition and contract performance management programs on bases and in deployed environments.