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GSA Price List

General Services Administration

Federal Supply Schedule Price List

CORPORATE CONTRACT

	SIN C R499 - Consulting Services (874-1)
	SIN C R499 - Program Integration and Project Management Services (874-7)
	SIN C D301 - IT Facility Operation and Maintenance Services (132-51)
	SIN C D302 - IT Systems Development Services (132-51 )
	SIN C D306 - IT Systems Analysis Services (132-51)
	SIN C D307 - IT System Design and Integration Services (132-51 )
	SIN C D311 - IT Data Conversion Services (132-51)

SAI

656 Quince Orchard Road, Suite 710

Gaithersburg, MD 20878

(301) 721-8900 (Phone)

(301) 721-8930 (Fax)

www.sa-it.com

Contract Number: GS-00F-0022M
Option Period Covered by Contract: 12/4/06 to 12/3/11

Pricelist current through Modification # N/A ; dated _____.

Products and ordering information in this Authorized Corporate Contract Schedule Price List is also available on the GSA Advantage! System. Agencies can browse GSA Advantage! By accessing GSA’s Home Page via Internet at http://www.fss.gsa.gov/.

Customer Information

1a. Awarded Special Item Number(s):

	SIN C R499 - Consulting Services (874-1)
	SIN C R499 - Program Integration and Project Management Services (874-7)
	SIN C D301 - IT Facility Operation and Maintenance Services (132-51)
	SIN C D302 - IT Systems Development Services (132-51 )
	SIN C D306 - IT Systems Analysis Services (132-51)
	SIN C D307 - IT System Design and Integration Services (132-51 )
	SIN C D311 - IT Data Conversion Services (132-51)

1b. Lowest Priced Service/Unit Price: Not Applicable

1c. Commercial Labor Category Descriptions (see page 36)

2. Maximum Order:

	SIN C R499 - $1,000,000
	SIN C D301 - $500,000
	SIN C D302 - $500,000
	SIN C D306 - $500,000
	SIN C D307 - $500,000
	SIN C D311 - $500,000

3. Minimum Order: $100.00

4. Geographic Scope of Contract: CONUS

5. Point(s) of Production: Not Applicable

6. Discount from List Price: All prices herein are net

7. Quantity Discounts: Not Applicable

8. Prompt Payment Terms: Net 30 days

9a. Government Purchase Card accepted below the micro purchase threshold: Yes

9b. Government Purchase Card accepted above the micro purchase threshold: Yes

10. Foreign items: Not Applicable

11a. Time of delivery: To be Negotiated with ordering agency

11b. Expedited Delivery: To be Negotiated with ordering agency

11c. Overnight and 2 day delivery: To be Negotiated with ordering agency

11d. Urgent Requirements: Not Applicable

12. F.O.B. Point(s): Destination

13. Ordering address(es):

SAI

ATTN: GSA Sales

656 Quince Orchard Road, Suite 710

Gaithersburg, MD 20878

(301) 721-8900 (Phone)

(301) 721-8930 (Fax)

14. Payment Address:

SAI

ATTN: Accounts Receivable

656 Quince Orchard Road, Suite 710

Gaithersburg, MD 20878

(301) 721-8900 (Phone)

(301) 721-8930 (Fax)

15. Warranty provision: Not Applicable

16. Export packing charges: Not applicable

17. Terms and conditions of Government purchase card acceptance: None

18. Terms and conditions of rental, maintenance, and repair: Not Applicable

19. Terms and conditions of installation: Not Applicable

20. Terms and conditions of repair parts indicating date of parts price lists and any discounts from list prices: Not Applicable

20a. Terms and conditions for any other services: (see page 15)

21. List of service and distribution points: Not Applicable

22. List of participating dealers: Not Applicable

23. Preventive maintenance: Not Applicable

24. Environmental attributes: Not Applicable

25. Data Universal Number System (DUNS) number: 028698483

26. Registered with Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database: Yes

27. Net Billing: Yes

How To Order

To order services under this schedule, the requiring organization must:

(1) Prepare a statement of work which describes required services or products, a specified number of labor hours for a fixed period of time, or a combination thereof.

(2) Examing IT and MOBIS Contractor Price Lists to identify relevant suppliers.

(3) Contact selected companies that can support the requirement.

(4) Issue a delivery order under the supply schedule.

The interested companies will respond with a technical proposal (if requested) and price proposal.

If the ordering activity selects a provider that is not the low bidder, the procurement office must prepare a justification for the record explaining its selection.

There is a minimum order requirement of $100.00. There is no maximum; however, ordering activities may seek a price reduction for orders placed in excess of the maximum order thresholds identified on previous page.

Table of Contents

CONTRACT OVERVIEW, USAGE AND SCOPE

ORDERING INFORMATION PERTAINING TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES PROVIDED BY SAI FOR MOBIS RELATED SERVICES

ORDERING PROCEDURES

BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENTS

SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION

BASIC GUIDELINES FOR USING “CONTRACTOR TEAM ARRANGEMENTS”

GSA ADVANTAGE!

IT LABOR CATEGORIES

MOBIS LABOR CATEGORIES

GSA LABOR RATES

CONTRACT OVERVIEW, USAGE AND SCOPE

SAI has been awarded a GSA Multiple Award Schedule Corporate Contract which incorporates service offerings under the Information Technology (IT) and Management, Organizational and Business Improvement Services (MOBIS) Solicitations. SAI Corporate Contract no. is GS-00F-0022M. The contract period is from 12/4/01 to 12/3/06. In December 2006, GSA exercised the first of three option periods. GSA may exercise up to three additional option periods at the end of the base period. The contract provides for task orders to be placed as Firm Fixed Price or Time and Material using the labor categories and ceiling rates defined for the contract. There is no dollar value ceiling for the contract.

CONTRACT USE

This contract is available for use by all federal government agencies. Executive agencies, other Federal agencies, mixed –ownership Government corporations, and the District of Columbia; government contractors authorized in writing by a Federal agency pursuant to 48 CFR 51.1; and other activities and organizations authorized by statute or regulation to use GSA as a source of supply may use this contract. Additionally, contractors are encouraged to accept orders received from activities within the Executive Branch of the Federal Government.

CONTRACT SCOPE

The contractor shall provide all resources including personnel, management, supplies, services, materials, equipment, facilities and transportation necessary to provide a wide range of professional services as specified in each task order.

Services specified in a task order may be performed at the contractor’s facilities or the ordering agencies’ facilities. The government will determine the contractor’s compensation by any of several different methods (to be specified at the task order level) e.g., a firm-fixed price for services with or without incentives, labor hours or time-and-material.

The Special Item Numbers (SINs) available under this contract reference both the Corporate and Solicitation specific numbers. When task orders are placed, they must identify the SIN or SINs under which the task is being executed. SAI has been awarded a contract by GSA to provide services under SINs defined below:

SIN C R499 - Consulting Services (874-1)

SIN C R499 - Program Integration and Project Management Services (874-7)

SIN C D301 - IT Facility Operation and Maintenance Services (132-51)

SIN C D302 - IT Systems Development Services (132-51 )

SIN C D306 - IT Systems Analysis Services (132-51)

SIN C D307 - IT System Design and Integration Services (132-51 )

SIN C D311 - IT Data Conversion Services (132-51)

ORDERING INFORMATION PERTAINING TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

APPLICABLE TO ALL IT SPECIAL ITEM NUMBERS

Small Business Participation

SBA strongly supports the participation of small business concerns in the Federal Supply Schedules Program. To enhance Small Business Participation SBA policy allows agencies to include in their procurement base and goals, the dollar value of orders expected to be placed against the Federal Supply Schedules, and to report accomplishments against these goals.
For orders exceeding the micropurchase threshold, FAR 8.404 requires agencies to consider the catalogs/pricelists of at least three schedule contractors or consider reasonably available information by using the GSA Advantage! on-line shopping service (www.fss.gsa.gov). The catalogs/pricelists, GSA Advantage!? and the Federal Supply Service Home Page (www.fss.gsa.gov) contain information on a broad array of products and services offered by small business concerns.
This information should be used as a tool to assist ordering activities in meeting or exceeding established small business goals. It should also be used as a tool to assist in including small, small disadvantaged, and women-owned small businesses among those considered when selecting pricelists for a best value determination.

For orders exceeding the micropurchase threshold, customers are to give preference to small business concerns when two or more items at the same delivered price will satisfy their requirement.

1. GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE OF CONTRACT:

The geographic scope of contract is the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia.

2. CONTRACTOR'S ORDERING ADDRESS AND PAYMENT INFORMATION:

Mail orders should be forwarded to the following address:

SAI

Patrick Stoup

656 Quince Orchard Road, Suite 710

Gaithersburg, MD 20878

Contractors are required to accept the Government purchase card for payments equal to or less than the micro purchase threshold for oral or written delivery orders. Government purchase cards will be acceptable for payment above the micro-purchase threshold. In addition, bank account information for wire transfer payments will be shown on the invoice.

The following telephone number(s) can be used by ordering agencies to obtain technical and/or ordering assistance:

Patrick Stoup

(301) 721-8900 (Phone)

(301) 721-8930 (Fax)

3. LIABILITY FOR INJURY OR DAMAGE:

The Contractor shall not be liable for any injury to Government personnel or damage to Government property arising from the use of equipment maintained by the Contractor, unless such injury or damage is due to the fault or negligence of the Contractor.

4. STATISTICAL DATA FOR GOVERNMENT ORDERING OFFICE COMPLETION OF STANDARD FORM 279:

Block 9: G. Order/Modification Under Federal Schedule

Block 16: Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number: 028698483

Block 30: Type of Contractor – A. Small Business

Block 31: Woman-Owned Small Business – No

Block 36: Contractor's Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) 52-2118293

4a. CAGE CODE: 1KDH6

4b. Contractor has registered with the Central Contractor Registration Database.

5. FOB DESTINATION

6. DELIVERY SCHEDULE:

a. TIME OF DELIVERY: The Contractor shall deliver to destination within the number of calendar days after receipt of order (ARO), as set forth below:

SPECIAL ITEM NUMBER DELIVERY TIME (Days ARO)

C D301, C D302, C D306, C D307, C D311, To be negotiated with individual ordering agency.

b. URGENT REQUIREMENTS: When the Federal Supply Schedule contract delivery period does not meet the bona fide urgent delivery requirements of an ordering agency, agencies are encouraged, if time permits, to contact the Contractor for the purpose of obtaining accelerated delivery. The Contractor shall replay to the inquiry within 3 workdays after receipt. (Telephonic replies shall be confirmed by the Contractor in writing.) If the Contractor offers an accelerated delivery time acceptable to the ordering agency, any order(s) placed pursuant to the agreed upon accelerated delivery time frame shall be delivered within this shorter delivery time and in accordance with all other terms and conditions of the contract.

7. DISCOUNTS:

Prices shown are NET Prices; Basic Discounts have been deducted.

a. Prompt Payment: 0 % - __ days from receipt of invoice or date of acceptance, whichever is later.

b. Quantity

c. Dollar Volume

d. Government Educational Institutions

e. Other

8. TRADE AGREEMENTS ACT OF 1979, as amended:

All items are U.S. made end products, designated country end products, Caribbean Basin country end products, Canadian end products, or Mexican end products as defined in the Trade Agreements Act of 1979, as amended.

9. STATEMENT CONCERNING AVAILABILITY OF EXPORT PACKING:

Not Applicable

10. SMALL REQUIREMENTS:

The minimum dollar value of orders to be issued is $ 100 .

11. MAXIMUM ORDER:

(All dollar amounts are exclusive of any discount for prompt payment.)

Special Item Number 132-51 - Information Technology (IT) Professional Services

The maximum dollar value per order for all IT Professional services will be $500,000.

12. USE OF FEDERAL SUPPLY SERVICE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SCHEDULE CONTRACTS. In accordance with FAR 8.404:

[NOTE: Special ordering procedures have been established for Special Item Numbers (SINs) 132-51 IT Professional Services and 132 52 EC Services; refer to the terms and conditions for those SINs.]

Orders placed pursuant to a Multiple Award Schedule (MAS), using the procedures in FAR 8.404, are considered to be issued pursuant to full and open competition. Therefore, when placing orders under Federal Supply Schedules, ordering offices need not seek further competition, synopsize the requirement, make a separate determination of fair and reasonable pricing, or consider small business set-asides in accordance with subpart 19.5. GSA has already determined the prices of items under schedule contracts to be fair and reasonable. By placing an order against a schedule using the procedures outlined below, the ordering office has concluded that the order represents the best value and results in the lowest overall cost alternative (considering price, special features, administrative costs, etc.) to meet the Government’s needs.

a. Orders placed at or below the micro-purchase threshold. Ordering offices can place orders at or below the micro-purchase threshold with any Federal Supply Schedule Contractor.

b. Orders exceeding the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the maximum order threshold. Orders should be placed with the Schedule Contractor that can provide the supply or service that represents the best value. Before placing an order, ordering offices should consider reasonably available information about the supply or service offered under MAS contracts by using the “GSA Advantage!” on-line shopping service, or by reviewing the catalogs/pricelists of at least three Schedule Contractors and selecting the delivery and other options available under the schedule that meets the agency’s needs. In selecting the supply or service representing the best value, the ordering office may consider--

(1) Special features of the supply or service that are required in effective program performance and that are not provided by a comparable supply or service;

(2) Trade-in considerations;

(3) Probable life of the item selected as compared with that of a comparable item;

(4) Warranty considerations;

(5) Maintenance availability;

(6) Past performance; and

(7) Environmental and energy efficiency considerations.

c. Orders exceeding the maximum order threshold. Each schedule contract has an established maximum order threshold. This threshold represents the point where it is advantageous for the ordering office to seek a price reduction. In addition to following the procedures in paragraph b, above, and before placing an order that exceeds the maximum order threshold, ordering offices shall--

Review additional Schedule Contractors’ catalogs/pricelists or use the “GSA Advantage!” on-line shopping service;

(2) Based upon the initial evaluation, generally seek price reductions from the Schedule Contractor(s) appearing to provide the best value (considering price and other factors); and

(3) After price reductions have been sought, place the order with the Schedule Contractor that provides the best value and results in the lowest overall cost alternative. If further price reductions are not offered, an order may still be placed, if the ordering office determines that it is appropriate.

NOTE: For orders exceeding the maximum order threshold, the Contractor may:

(1) Offer a new lower price for this requirement (the Price Reductions clause is not applicable to orders placed over the maximum order in FAR 52.216-19 Order Limitations);

(2) Offer the lowest price available under the contract; or

(3) Decline the order (orders must be returned in accordance with FAR 52.216-19).

d. Blanket purchase agreements (BPAs). The establishment of Federal Supply Schedule BPAs is permitted when following the ordering procedures in FAR 8.404. All schedule contracts contain BPA provisions. Ordering offices may use BPAs to establish accounts with Contractors to fill recurring requirements. BPAs should address the frequency of ordering and invoicing, discounts, and delivery locations and times.

e. Price reductions. In addition to the circumstances outlined in paragraph c, above, there may be instances when ordering offices will find it advantageous to request a price reduction. For example, when the ordering office finds a schedule supply or service elsewhere at a lower price or when a BPA is being established to fill recurring requirements, requesting a price reduction could be advantageous. The potential volume of orders under these agreements, regardless of the size of the individual order, may offer the ordering office the opportunity to secure greater discounts. Schedule Contractors are not required to pass on to all schedule users a price reduction extended only to an individual agency for a specific order.

f. Small business. For orders exceeding the micro-purchase threshold, ordering offices should give preference to the items of small business concerns when two or more items at the same delivered price will satisfy the requirement.

g. Documentation. Orders should be documented, at a minimum, by identifying the Contractor the item was purchased from, the item purchased, and the amount paid. If an agency requirement in excess of the micro-purchase threshold is defined so as to require a particular brand name, product, or feature of a product peculiar to one manufacturer, thereby precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company, the ordering office shall include an explanation in the file as to why the particular brand name, product, or feature is essential to satisfy the agency’s needs.

13. FEDERAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/TELECOMMUNICATION STANDARDS REQUIREMENTS:

Federal departments and agencies acquiring products from this Schedule must comply with the provisions of the Federal Standards Program, as appropriate (reference: NIST Federal Standards Index). Inquiries to determine whether or not specific products listed herein comply with Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) or Federal Telecommunication Standards (FED-STDS), which are cited by ordering offices, shall be responded to promptly by the Contractor.

13.1 FEDERAL INFORMATION PROCESSING STANDARDS PUBLICATIONS (FIPS PUBS):

Information Technology products under this Schedule that do not conform to Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) should not be acquired unless a waiver has been granted in accordance with the applicable "FIPS Publication." Federal Information Processing Standards Publications (FIPS PUBS) are issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), pursuant to National Security Act. Information concerning their availability and applicability should be obtained from the National Technical Information Service (NTIS), 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, Virginia 22161. FIPS PUBS include voluntary standards when these are adopted for Federal use. Individual orders for FIPS PUBS should be referred to the NTIS Sales Office, and orders for subscription service should be referred to the NTIS Subscription Officer, both at the above address, or telephone number (703) 487-4650.

13.2 FEDERAL TELECOMMUNICATION STANDARDS (FED-STDS):

Telecommunication products under this Schedule that do not conform to Federal Telecommunication Standards (FED-STDS) should not be acquired unless a waiver has been granted in accordance with the applicable "FED-STD." Federal Telecommunication Standards are issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), pursuant to National Security Act. Ordering information and information concerning the availability of FED-STDS should be obtained from the GSA, Federal Supply Service, Specification Section, 470 East L’Enfant Plaza, Suite 8100, SW, Washington, DC 20407, telephone number (202) 619-8925. Please include a self-addressed mailing label when requesting information by mail. Information concerning their applicability can be obtained by writing or calling the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD 20899, telephone number (301) 975-2833.

14. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

In the event security requirements are necessary, the ordering activities may incorporate, in their delivery orders, a security clause in accordance with current laws, regulations, and individual agency policy; however, the burden of administering the security requirements shall be with the ordering agency. If any costs are incurred as a result of the inclusion of security requirements, such costs will not exceed ten percent (10%) or $100,000, of the total dollar value of the order, whichever is lessor.

15. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION FOR ORDERING OFFICES:

Any ordering office, with respect to any one or more delivery orders placed by it under this contract, may exercise the same rights of termination as might the GSA Contracting Officer under provisions of FAR 52.212-4, paragraphs (l) Termination for the Government’s convenience, and (m) Termination for Cause (See C.1.)

16. GSA ADVANTAGE!

GSA Advantage! is an on-line, interactive electronic information and ordering system that provides on-line access to vendors' schedule prices with ordering information. GSA Advantage! will allow the user to perform various searches across all contracts including, but not limited to:

(1) Manufacturer;

(2) Manufacturer's Part Number; and

(3) Product categories.

Agencies can browse GSA Advantage! by accessing the Internet World Wide Web utilizing a browser (ex.: NetScape). The Internet address is http://www.fss.gsa.gov/.

17. PURCHASE OF INCIDENTAL, NON-SCHEDULE ITEMS:

For administrative convenience, open market (non-contract) items may be added to a Federal Supply Schedule Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) or an individual order, provided that the items are clearly labeled as such on the order, all applicable regulations have been followed, and price reasonableness has been determined by the ordering activity for the open market (non contract) items.

18. CONTRACTOR COMMITMENTS, WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS:

a. For the purpose of this contract, commitments, warranties and representations include, in addition to those agreed to for the entire schedule contract:

(1) Time of delivery/installation quotations for individual orders;

(2) Technical representations and/or warranties of products concerning performance, total system performance and/or configuration, physical, design and/or functional characteristics and capabilities of a product/equipment/ service/software package submitted in response to requirements which result in orders under this schedule contract.

(3) Any representations and/or warranties concerning the products made in any literature, description, drawings and/or specifications furnished by the Contractor.

b. The above is not intended to encompass items not currently covered by the GSA Schedule contract.

19. OVERSEAS ACTIVITIES:

The terms and conditions of this contract shall apply to all orders for installation, maintenance and repair of equipment in areas listed in the pricelist outside the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia, except as indicated below:
N/A

Upon request of the Contractor, the Government may provide the Contractor with logistics support, as available, in accordance with all applicable Government regulations. Such Government support will be provided on a reimbursable basis, and will only be provided to the Contractor's technical personnel whose services are exclusively required for the fulfillment of the terms and conditions of this contract.

20. YEAR 2000 WARRANTY — COMMERCIAL SUPPLY ITEMS:

(a) As used in this clause, “Year 2000 compliant” means, with respect to information technology, that the information technology accurately processes date/time data (including, but not limited to, calculating, comparing and sequencing) from, into, and between the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, and the years 1999 and 2000, and leap year calculations, to the extent that other information technology used in combination with the information technology being acquired, properly exchanges date/time data with it.

(b) The Contractor shall warrant that each hardware, software, and firmware product delivered under this contract shall be able to accurately process date time data (including, but not limited to, calculating, comparing, and sequencing) from, into, and between the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, including leap year calculations, when used in accordance with the product documentation provided by the Contractor, provided that all products (e.g. hardware, software, firmware) used in combination with products properly exchange date time data with it. If the contract requires that specific listed products must perform as a system in accordance with the foregoing warranty, then that warranty shall apply to those products as a system. The duration of this warranty and the remedies available under this warranty shall include repair or replacement of any product whose non-compliance is discovered and made known to the Contractor in writing within ninety (90) days after acceptance (installation is considered acceptance). The Contractor may offer an extended warranty to the Government to include repair or replacement of any product whose non-compliance is discovered and made known to the Contractor in writing at any time prior to June 1, 2000, or for a period of 6 months following acceptance (installation is considered acceptance) whichever is later. Nothing in this warranty shall be construed to limit any rights or remedies the Government may otherwise have under this contract with respect to defects other than Year 2000 performance.

21. BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENTS (BPAs):

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.201(a) defines Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) as “…a simplified method of filling anticipated repetitive needs for supplies or services by establishing ‘charge accounts’ with qualified sources of supply.” The use of Blanket Purchase Agreements under the Federal Supply Schedule Program is authorized in accordance with FAR 13.202(c)(3), which reads, in part, as follows:

“BPAs may be established with Federal Supply Schedule Contractors, if not inconsistent with the terms of the applicable schedule contract.”

Federal Supply Schedule contracts contain BPA provisions to enable schedule users to maximize their administrative and purchasing savings. This feature permits schedule users to set up “accounts” with Schedule Contractors to fill recurring requirements. These accounts establish a period for the BPA and generally address issues such as the frequency of ordering and invoicing, authorized callers, discounts, delivery locations and times. Agencies may qualify for the best quantity/volume discounts available under the contract, based on the potential volume of business that may be generated through such an agreement, regardless of the size of the individual orders. In addition, agencies may be able to secure a discount higher than that available in the contract based on the aggregate volume of business possible under a BPA. Finally, Contractors may be open to a progressive type of discounting where the discount would increase once the sales accumulated under the BPA reach certain prescribed levels. Use of a BPA may be particularly useful with the new Maximum Order feature. See the Suggested Format, contained in this Schedule Pricelist, for customers to consider when using this purchasing tool.

22. CONTRACTOR TEAM ARRANGEMENTS:

Federal Supply Schedule Contractors may use “Contractor Team Arrangements” (see FAR 9.6) to provide solutions when responding to a customer agency requirements. The policy and procedures outlined in this part will provide more flexibility and allow innovative acquisition methods when using the Federal Supply Schedules. See the additional information regarding Contractor Team Arrangements in this Schedule Pricelist.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES

IT Special Item Number 132-51

CORP Special Item Numbers CD301, CD302, CD306, CD304 & CD311

1.A. SCOPE

a. The prices, terms and conditions stated under Special Item Number 132-51 Information Technology Professional Services apply exclusively to IT Services within the scope of this Information Technology Schedule.

b. The Contractor shall provide services at the Contractor’s facility and/or at the Government location, as agreed to by the Contractor and the ordering office.

1.B. PERFORMANCE INCENTIVES

a. When using a performance based statement of work, performance incentives may be agreed upon between the Contractor and the ordering office on individual fixed price orders or Blanket Purchase Agreements, for fixed price tasks, under this contract in accordance with this clause.

b. The ordering office must establish a maximum performance incentive price for these services and/or total solutions on individual orders or Blanket Purchase Agreements.

c. To the maximum extent practicable, ordering offices shall consider establishing incentives where performance is critical to the agency’s mission and incentives are likely to motivate the contractor. Incentives shall be based on objectively measurable tasks.

d. The above procedures do not apply to Time and Material or labor hour orders.

2. ORDERING PROCEDURES FOR SERVICES (REQUIRING A STATEMENT OF WORK)

FAR 8.402 contemplates that GSA may occasionally find it necessary to establish special ordering procedures for individual Federal Supply Schedules or for some Special Item Numbers (SINs) within a Schedule. GSA has established special ordering procedures for services that require a Statement of Work. These special ordering procedures take precedence over the procedures in FAR 8.404 (b)(2) through (b)(3).

GSA has determined that the prices for services contained in the contractor’s price list applicable to this Schedule are fair and reasonable. However, the ordering office using this contract is responsible for considering the level of effort and mix of labor proposed to perform a specific task being ordered and for making a determination that the total firm-fixed price or ceiling price is fair and reasonable.

(a) When ordering services, ordering offices shall—

(1) Prepare a Request (Request for Quote or other communication tool):

(i) A statement of work (a performance-based statement of work is preferred) that outlines, at a minimum, the work to be performed, location of work, period of performance, deliverable schedule, applicable standards, acceptance criteria, and any special requirements (i.e., security clearances, travel, special knowledge, etc.) should be prepared.

(ii) The request should include the statement of work and request the contractors to submit either a firm-fixed price or a ceiling price to provide the services outlined in the statement of work. A firm-fixed price order shall be requested, unless the ordering office makes a determination that it is not possible at the time of placing the order to estimate accurately the extent or duration of the work or to anticipate cost with any reasonable degree of confidence. When such a determination is made, a labor hour or time-and-materials proposal may be requested. The firm-fixed price shall be based on the rates in the schedule contract and shall consider the mix of labor categories and level of effort required to perform the services described in the statement of work. The firm-fixed price of the order should also include any travel costs or other incidental costs related to performance of the services ordered, unless the order provides for reimbursement of travel costs at the rates provided in the Federal Travel or Joint Travel Regulations. A ceiling price must be established for labor-hour and time-and-materials orders.

(iii) The request may ask the contractors, if necessary or appropriate, to submit a project plan for performing the task, and information on the contractor’s experience and/or past performance performing similar tasks.

(iv) The request shall notify the contractors what basis will be used for selecting the contractor to receive the order. The notice shall include the basis for determining whether the contractors are technically qualified and provide an explanation regarding the intended use of any experience and/or past performance information in determining technical qualification of responses. If consideration will be limited to schedule contractors who are small business concerns as permitted by paragraph (2)(i) below, the request shall notify the contractors that will be the case.

(2) Transmit the Request to Contractors:

(i) Based upon an initial evaluation of catalogs and price lists, the ordering office should identify the contractors that appear to offer the best value (considering the scope of services offered, pricing and other factors such as contractors’ locations, as appropriate). When buying IT professional services under SIN 132—51 ONLY, the ordering office, at its discretion, may limit consideration to those schedule contractors that are small business concerns. This limitation is not applicable when buying supplies and/or services under other SINs as well as SIN 132-51. The limitation may only be used when at least three (3) small businesses that appear to offer services that will meet the agency’s needs are available, if the order is estimated to exceed the micro-purchase threshold.

(ii) The request should be provided to three (3) contractors if the proposed order is estimated to exceed the micro-purchase threshold, but not exceed the maximum order threshold. For proposed orders exceeding the maximum order threshold, the request should be provided to additional contractors that offer services that will meet the agency’s needs. Ordering offices should strive to minimize the contractors’ costs associated with responding to requests for quotes for specific orders. Requests should be tailored to the minimum level necessary for adequate evaluation and selection for order placement. Oral presentations should be considered, when possible.

(3) Evaluate Responses and Select the Contractor to Receive the Order:

After responses have been evaluated against the factors identified in the request, the order should be placed with the schedule contractor that represents the best value. (See FAR 8.404)

(b) The establishment of Federal Supply Schedule Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for recurring services is permitted when the procedures outlined herein are followed. All BPAs for services must define the services that may be ordered under the BPA, along with delivery or performance time frames, billing procedures, etc. The potential volume of orders under BPAs, regardless of the size of individual orders, may offer the ordering office the opportunity to secure volume discounts. When establishing BPAs, ordering offices shall—

(1) Inform contractors in the request (based on the agency’s requirement) if a single BPA or multiple BPAs will be established, and indicate the basis that will be used for selecting the contractors to be awarded the BPAs.

(i) SINGLE BPA: Generally, a single BPA should be established when the ordering office can define the tasks to be ordered under the BPA and establish a firm-fixed price or ceiling price for individual tasks or services to be ordered. When this occurs, authorized users may place the order directly under the established BPA when the need for service arises. The schedule contractor that represents the best value should be awarded the BPA. (See FAR 8.404)

(ii) MULTIPLE BPAs: When the ordering office determines multiple BPAs are needed to meet its requirements, the ordering office should determine which contractors can meet any technical qualifications before establishing the BPAs. When multiple BPAs are established, the authorized users must follow the procedures in (a)(2)(ii) above and then place the order with the Schedule contractor that represents the best value.

(2) Review BPAs Periodically: Such reviews shall be conducted at least annually. The purpose of the review is to determine whether the BPA still represents the best value. (See FAR 8.404)

(c) The ordering office should give preference to small business concerns when two or more contractors can provide the services at the same firm-fixed price or ceiling price.

(d) When the ordering office’s requirement involves both products as well as executive, administrative and/or professional, services, the ordering office should total the prices for the products and the firm-fixed price for the services and select the contractor that represents the best value. (See FAR 8.404)

The ordering office, at a minimum, should document orders by identifying the contractor from which the services were purchased, the services purchased, and the amount paid. If other than a firm-fixed price order is placed, such documentation should include the basis for the determination to use a labor-hour or time-and-materials order. For agency requirements in excess of the micro-purchase threshold, the order file should document the evaluation of Schedule contractors’ quotes that formed the basis for the selection of the contractor that received the order and the rationale for any trade-offs made in making the selection.

Ordering procedures for other services available on schedule at fixed prices for specifically defined services or tasks should use the procedures in FAR 8.404. These procedures are listed in the pricelist, under “Information for Ordering Offices,” paragraph #12.

3. ORDER

a. Agencies may use written orders, EDI orders, blanket purchase agreements, individual purchase orders, or task orders for ordering services under this contract. Blanket Purchase Agreements shall not extend beyond the end of the contract period; all services and delivery shall be made and the contract terms and conditions shall continue in effect until the completion of the order. Orders for tasks which extend beyond the fiscal year for which funds are available shall include FAR 52.232-19 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year. The purchase order shall specify the availability of funds and the period for which funds are available.

b. All task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of the contract. In the event of conflict between a task order and the contract, the contract will take precedence.

4. PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES

a. The Contractor shall commence performance of services on the date agreed to by the Contractor and the ordering office.

b. The Contractor agrees to render services only during normal working hours, unless otherwise agreed to by the Contractor and the ordering office.

c. The Agency should include the criteria for satisfactory completion for each task in the Statement of Work or Delivery Order. Services shall be completed in a good and workmanlike manner.

d. Any Contractor travel required in the performance of IT Services must comply with the Federal Travel Regulation or Joint Travel Regulations, as applicable, in effect on the date(s) the travel is performed. Established Federal Government per diem rates will apply to all Contractor travel. Contractors cannot use GSA city pair contracts.

5. INSPECTION OF SERVICES

The Inspection of Services–Fixed Price (AUG 1996) clause at FAR 52.246-4 applies to firm-fixed price orders placed under this contract. The Inspection–Time and Materials and Labor-Hour (JAN 1986) clause at FAR 52.246-6 applies to time and materials and labor hour orders placed under this contract.

6. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR

The Contractor shall comply with all laws, ordinances, and regulations (Federal, State, City, or otherwise) covering work of this character.

7. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE GOVERNMENT

Subject to security regulations, the ordering office shall permit Contractor access to all facilities necessary to perform the requisite IT Services.

8. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

All IT Services performed by the Contractor under the terms of this contract shall be as an independent Contractor, and not as an agent or employee of the Government.

9. ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

a. Definitions.

“Contractor” means the person, firm, unincorporated association, joint venture, partnership, or corporation that is a party to this contract.

“Contractor and its affiliates” and “Contractor or its affiliates” refers to the Contractor, its chief executives, directors, officers, subsidiaries, affiliates, subcontractors at any tier, and consultants and any joint venture involving the Contractor, any entity into or with which the Contractor subsequently merges or affiliates, or any other successor or assignee of the Contractor.

An “Organizational conflict of interest” exists when the nature of the work to be performed under a proposed Government contract, without some restriction on activities by the Contractor and its affiliates, may either (i) result in an unfair competitive advantage to the Contractor or its affiliates or (ii) impair the Contractor’s or its affiliates’ objectivity in performing contract work.

b. To avoid an organizational or financial conflict of interest and to avoid prejudicing the best interests of the Government, ordering offices may place restrictions on the Contractors, its affiliates, chief executives, directors, subsidiaries and subcontractors at any tier when placing orders against schedule contracts. Such restrictions shall be consistent with FAR 9.505 and shall be designed to avoid, neutralize, or mitigate organizational conflicts of interest that might otherwise exist in situations related to individual orders placed against the schedule contract. Examples of situations, which may require restrictions, are provided at FAR 9.508.

10. INVOICES

The Contractor, upon completion of the work ordered, shall submit invoices for IT services. Progress payments may be authorized by the ordering office on individual orders if appropriate. Progress payments shall be based upon completion of defined milestones or interim products. Invoices shall be submitted monthly for recurring services performed during the preceding month.

11. PAYMENTS

For firm-fixed price orders the Government shall pay the Contractor, upon submission of proper invoices or vouchers, the prices stipulated in this contract for service rendered and accepted. Progress payments shall be made only when authorized by the order. For time and materials orders, the Payments under Time and Materials and Labor Hour Contracts (Alternate I (APR 1984)) at FAR 52.232-7 applies to time and materials orders placed under this contract. For labor hour orders, the Payment under Time and Materials and Labor Hour Contracts (FEB 1997) (Alternate II (JAN 1986)) at FAR 52.232-7 applies to labor hour orders placed under this contract.

12. RESUMES

Resumes shall be provided to the GSA Contracting Officer or the user agency upon request.

13. INCIDENTAL SUPPORT COSTS

Incidental support costs are available outside the scope of this contract. The costs will be negotiated separately with the ordering agency in accordance with the guidelines set forth in the FAR.

14. APPROVAL OF SUBCONTRACTS

The ordering activity may require that the Contractor receive, from the ordering activity's Contracting Officer, written consent before placing any subcontract for furnishing any of the work called for in a task order.

15. DESCRIPTION OF IT SERVICES AND PRICING

a. The Contractor shall provide a description of each type of IT Service offered under Special Item Numbers 132-51. IT Services should be presented in the same manner as the Contractor sells to its commercial and other Government customers. If the Contractor is proposing hourly rates, a description of all corresponding commercial job titles (labor categories) for those individuals who will perform the service should be provided.

b. Pricing for all IT Services shall be in accordance with the Contractor’s customary commercial practices; e.g., hourly rates, monthly rates, term rates, and/or fixed prices.

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES PROVIDED BY SAI FOR MOBIS RELATED SERVICES

C R499 (SIN 874-1) CONSULTING SERVICES

SAI has demonstrated experience working with clients to pinpoint the “real” issues facing an organization and developing/implementing cost effective solutions. Our process includes a substantial amount of time spent within the organization to solicit a variety of input to ensure that we understand the true need. SAI may use surveys, interviews and focus groups to gather information. Solutions, consistent with the organization’s long term goals or Mission Statement, are developed and presented. Our solutions reflect research, experience and expertise to address the identified need. At each step of the SAI process, meetings to communicate progress and build consensus are conducted.

SAI proposes to provide “total source” expert consultative services in areas of subject matter expertise.

SAI proposes to help clients identify and define problems and issues, conduct outside research to develop and analyze options for improvement (including cost analysis and time estimation), prepare proposal documents and oversee the implementation process. Implicit within this “total” service approach is the development and analysis of benchmarks, review and documentation of best practice methodologies, and regular reporting on project plan progress.

SAI proposes to provide “task specific” expert consultative services in areas of subject matter expertise.

SAI proposes to serve as outside experts to assist clients assess specific components of a project. SAI will provide independent, objective analysis, review and recommendations on strategic plans, project designs, and project implementation.

C R499 (SIN 874-7) PROGRAM INTEGRATION AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Very few projects are stand alone or dependent upon one resource. SAI has experience integrating and managing large, complex projects. Our process includes using Project Management tools to ensure tasks are clearly identified, responsibilities are assigned, schedules are coordinated and regular monitoring occurs. Regular progress reports and meetings are conducted to communicate the status of the project. The SAI process also includes a Risk Management component to identify potential issues before they occur to minimize surprises and disruptions.

SAI proposes to provide Project Management services.

SAI proposes to serve as Project Manager for large, complex task orders. SAI will work with the Government Contracting Officer, the contract-level Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), the task order level COR’s, government management personnel and customer agency representatives to formulate and enforce work standards, assign contractor schedules, review work discrepancies, and supervise contractor personnel. SAI will ensure that solutions and schedules are implemented in a timely manner.

ORDERING PROCEDURES

When ordering SAI ’s services, ordering offices shall –

Prepare a Request for Quotes:

A statement of work that outlines, at a minimum, the work to be performed, location of work, period of performance, deliverable schedule, applicable standards, acceptance criteria, and any special requirements (i.e., security clearances, travel, special knowledge, etc.) should be prepared.

A request for proposal should be prepared which includes the statement of work and requests the contractors submit either a firm-fixed price or a ceiling price to provide the services outlined in the statement of work. A firm-fixed price order shall be requested, unless the ordering office makes a determination that it is not possible at the time of placing the order to estimate accurately the extent or duration of the work or to anticipate cost with any reasonable degree of confidence. When such a determination is made, a labor hour or time and materials proposal may be requested. The firm-fixed price shall be based on the hourly rates in the schedule contract and shall consider the mix of labor categories and level of effort required to perform the services described in the statement of work. The firm-fixed price of the order should also include any travel costs or other incidental costs related to performance of the services ordered, unless the order provides for reimbursement of travel costs at the rates provided in the Federal Travel or Joint Travel Regulations. A ceiling price must be established for labor hour and time and material orders.

The request for quotes may request the contractors, if necessary or appropriate, submit a project plan for performing the task and information on the contractor’s experience and/or past performance performing similar tasks.

The request for quotes shall notify the contractors what basis will be used for selecting the contractor to receive the order. The notice shall include the basis for determining whether the contractors are technically qualified and provide an explanation regarding the intended use of any experience and/or past performance information in determining technical acceptability of responses.

Transmit the Request for Quote to Contractors:

Based upon an initial evaluation of catalogs and pricelists, the ordering office should identify the contractors that appear to offer the best value (considering the scope of services offered, hourly rates and other factors such as contractors’ locations, as appropriate).

The request for quotes should be sent to three (3) contractors if the proposed order is estimated to exceed the micro-purchase threshold, but not to exceed the maximum order threshold. For proposed orders exceeding the maximum order threshold, the request for quotes should be provided to additional contractors that offer services that will meet the agency’s needs. Ordering offices should strive to minimize the contractors’ costs associated with responding to requests for quotes for specific orders. Requests should be tailored to the minimum level necessary for adequate evaluation and selection for order placement.

Evaluate quotes and select the contractor to receive the order:

After responses have been evaluated against the factors identified in the request for quotes, the order should be placed with the schedule contractor that represents the best value and results in the lowest overall cost alternative (considering price, special qualifications, administrative costs, etc.) to meet the Government’s needs.

BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENTS

The establishment of Federal Supply Schedule Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for recurring services is permitted when the procedures outlined herein are followed. All BPAs for services must define the services that may be ordered under the BPA, along with delivery or performance time frames, billing procedures, etc. The potential volume of orders under BPAs, regardless of the size of individual orders, may offer the ordering office the opportunity to secure volume discounts. When establishing BPAs ordering offices shall inform contractors in the request for quotes (based on the agency’s requirement) if a single BPA or multiple BPAs will be established, and indicate the basis that will be used for selecting the contractors to be awarded the BPAs.

Single BPA: Generally, a single BPA should be established when the ordering office can define the tasks to be ordered under the BPA and establish a firm-fixed price or ceiling price for individual tasks or services to be ordered. When this occurs, authorized users may place the order directly under the established BPA when the need for service arises. The schedule contractor that represents the best value and results in the lowest overall cost alternative to meet the agency's needs should be awarded the BPA.

Multiple BPAs: When the ordering office determines multiple BPAs are needed to meet its requirements, the ordering office should determine which contractors can meet any technical qualifications before establishing the BPAs. When multiple BPAs are established, the authorized users must follow the procedure in (3)(ii)(B) above, and then place the order with the schedule contractor that represents the best value and results in the lowest overall cost alternative to meet the agency’s needs.

Review BPAs periodically: Such reviews shall be conducted at least annually. The purpose of the review is to determine whether the BPA still represents the best value (considering price, special qualifications, etc.) and results in the lowest overall cost alternative to meet the agency’s needs.

BEST VALUE
BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT
FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULE
SAI

In the spirit of the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act
(Agency) and SAI enter into a cooperative agreement to further reduce the administrative costs of acquiring commercial items from the General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Schedule Contract GS-00F0022M.

Federal Supply Schedule contract BPAs eliminate contracting and open market costs such as: search for sources; the development of technical documents, solicitations and the evaluation of offers. Teaming Arrangements are permitted with Federal Supply Schedule Contractors in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 9.6.

This BPA will futher decrease costs, reduce paperwork, and save time by eliminating the need for repetitive, individual purchases from the schedule contract. The end result is to create a purchasing mechanism for the Government that works better and costs less.

Signatures:

__________________________________________________ ________________
CONTRACTOR DATE

__________________________________________________
AGENCY

BPA NUMBER_____________

SAI
BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT

Pursuant to GSA Federal Supply Schedule Contract Number GS-00F-0022M, Blanket Purchase Agreements, SAI agrees to the following terms of a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) EXCLUSIVELY WITH (Ordering Agency):

(1) The following contract items can be ordered under this BPA. All orders placed against this BPA are subject to the terms and conditions of the contract, except as noted below:

MODEL NUMBER/PART NUMBER *SPECIAL BPA DISCOUNT/PRICE

(2) Delivery:

DESTINATION DELIVERY SCHEDULE/DATES

(3) The Government estimates, but does not guarantee, that the volume of purchases through this agreement will be ______________.

(4) This BPA does not obligate any funds.

(5) This BPA expires on _________________ or at the end of the contract period, whichever is earlier.

(6) The following office(s) is hereby authorized to place orders under this BPA:

OFFICE POINT OF CONTACT

(7) Orders will be placed against this BPA via Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), FAX, or paper.

(8) Unless otherwise agreed to, all deliveries under this BPA must be accompanied by delivery tickets or sales slips that must contain the following information as a minimum:

(a) Name of Contractor;

(b) Contract Number;

(c) BPA Number;

(d) Model Number or National Stock Number (NSN);

(e) Purchase Order Number;

(f) Date of Purchase;

(g) Quantity, Unit Price, and Extension of Each Item (unit prices and extensions need not be shown when incompatible with the use of automated systems; provided, that the invoice is itemized to show the information); and

(h) Date of Shipment.

(9) The requirements of a proper invoice are specified in the Federal Supply Schedule contract. Invoices will be submitted to the address specified within the purchase order transmission issued against this BPA.

(10) The terms and conditions included in this BPA apply to all purchases made pursuant to it. In the event of an inconsistency between the provisions of this BPA and the Contractor’s invoice, the provisions of this BPA will take precedence.

BASIC GUIDELINES FOR USING
CONTRACTOR TEAM ARRANGEMENTS

Federal Supply Schedule Contractors may use “Contractor Team Arrangements” (see FAR 9.6) to provide solutions when responding to a customer agency requirements.

These Team Arrangements can be included under a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). BPAs are permitted under all Federal Supply Schedule contracts.

Orders under a Team Arrangement are subject to terms and conditions or the Federal Supply Schedule Contract.

Participation in a Team Arrangement is limited to Federal Supply Schedule Contractors.

Customers should refer to FAR 9.6 for specific details on Team Arrangements.

Here is a general outline on how it works:

The customer identifies their requirements.

Federal Supply Schedule Contractors may individually meet the customers needs, or -

Federal Supply Schedule Contractors may individually submit a Schedules “Team Solution” to meet the customer’s requirement.

Customers make a best value selection.

USAI COMMITMENT TO PROMOTE
SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION
PROCUREMENT PROGRAMS
PREAMBLE

SAI provides commercial products and services to the Federal Government. We are committed to promoting participation of small, small disadvantaged and women-owned small businesses in our contracts. We pledge to provide opportunities to the small business community through reselling opportunities, mentor-protégé programs, joint ventures, teaming arrangements, and subcontracting.

COMMITMENT

To actively seek and partner with small businesses.

To identify, qualify, mentor and develop small, small disadvantaged and women-owned small businesses by purchasing from these businesses whenever practical.

To develop and promote company policy initiatives that demonstrate our support for awarding contracts and subcontracts to small business concerns.

To undertake significant efforts to determine the potential of small, small disadvantaged and women-owned small business to supply products and services to our company.

To insure procurement opportunities are designed to permit the maximum possible participation of small, small disadvantaged, and women-owned small businesses.

To attend business opportunity workshops, minority business enterprise seminars, trade fairs, procurement conferences, etc., to identify and increase small businesses with whom to partner.

To publicize in our marketing publications our interest in meeting small businesses that may be interested in subcontracting opportunities.

We signify our commitment to work in partnership with small, small disadvantaged and women-owned small businesses to promote and increase their participation in Federal Government contracts. To accelerate potential opportunities please contact.

Patrick Stoup

SAI

(301) 721-8900 (Phone)

(301) 721-8930 (Fax)

www.sa-it.com

PAYMENTS

For firm-fixed price orders the Government shall pay the Contractor, upon submission of proper invoices or vouchers, the prices stipulated in this contract for service rendered and accepted. Progress payments shall be made only when authorized by the order. For time and materials orders, the Payments under Time and Materials and Labor Hour Contracts (Alternate I (APR 1984)) at FAR 52.232-7 apply to time and materials orders placed under this contract. For labor hour orders, the Payment under Time and Materials and Labor Hour Contracts (FEB 1997) (Alternate II (JAN 1986)) at FAR 52.232-7 applies to labor hour orders placed under this contract.

SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION

The ordering office should give preference to small business concerns when two or more contractors can provide the services at the same firm-fixed price or ceiling price.

TASK RECORDS AND DOCUMENTATION

The ordering office, at a minimum, should document orders by identifying the contractor the services were purchased from, the services purchased, and the amount paid. If other than a firm-fixed price order is placed, such documentation should include the basis for the determination to use a labor hour or time and materials order. For agency requirements in excess of the micro-purchase threshold, the order file should document the evaluation of schedule contractors’ proposals that formed the basis for the selection of the contractor that received the order and the rationale for any trade offs made in making the selection.

SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR TASK ORDERS

Agencies may incorporate provisions in their task order that are essential to their requirements (e.g., security clearances, hazardous substances, special handling, key personnel, etc.). These provisions, when required, will be included in individual task orders. Any cost necessary for the contractor to comply with the provision(s) will be included in the task order proposal, unless otherwise prohibited by law. Contractors are strongly encouraged to price all items in the contract, to the maximum extent practicable.

CONTRACTOR TEAM ARRANGEMENTS

BASIC GUIDELINES FOR USING "CONTRACTOR TEAM ARRANGEMENTS"

Federal Supply Schedule Contractors may use “Contractor Team Arrangements” (see FAR 9.6) to provide solutions when responding to a customer agency requirements.

These Team Arrangements can be included under a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). BPAs are permitted under all Federal Supply Schedule contracts.

Orders under a Team Arrangement are subject to terms and conditions or the Federal Supply Schedule Contract.

Participation in a Team Arrangement is limited to Federal Supply Schedule Contractors.

Customers should refer to FAR 9.6 for specific details on Team Arrangements.
Here is a general outline on how it works:

	The customer identifies their requirements.
	Federal Supply Schedule Contractors may individually meet the customers needs, or -
	Federal Supply Schedule Contractors may individually submit a Schedules “Team Solution” to meet the customer’s requirement.
	Customers make a best value selection.

GSA ADVANTAGE!

GSA Advantage! is on-line, interactive electronic information and ordering system that provides on-line access to vendors’ schedule prices with ordering information. GSA Advantage! will allow the user to perform various searches across all contracts.

Agencies can browse GSA Advantage! by accessing the Internet World Wide Web utilizing a browser (ex.: Netscape). The Internet address is http://www.fss.gsa.gov/.

INVOICES

The Contractor, upon completion of the work ordered, shall submit invoices for Professional Engineering services. The ordering office on individual orders if appropriate may authorize progress payments. Progress payments shall be based upon completion of defined milestones or interim products. Invoices shall be submitted monthly for recurring services performed during the preceding month.

IT LABOR CATEGORIES

GSA has approved the following the following SAI labor categories and associated qualifications for IT services for the SINs under this contract.

TECHNICAL WRITER

Requirements

Three years experience preparing, reviewing, revising, and controlling technical publications. Two years demonstrated technical knowledge and journalistic abilities to write and edit technical documents and produce publications including user guides and operating procedures. Demonstrated experience on one or more of the following software products: FrameMaker, Adobe, Corel, PageMaker, Interleaf, etc. in UNIX environments.

Functional Responsibility

Prepares revisions and rewrites existing documentation. Creates new documentation based upon an analysis of the system or procedures, interviews, or experience with the system, process or procedure. Integrates both text processing and drawings utilizing a variety of software tools. Applies appropriate and consistent writing styles including indexing and revision control. Works with a minimum of supervision, understands editing and proofing concepts, produces high quality, detailed and accurate work and meets production schedules.

Minimum Education

Bachelors degree in English, Journalism or related discipline or four (4) years relevant experience.

COMPUTER OPERATOR

Requirements

Minimum one year experience in a data processing environment that includes scheduling systems, tape management and computer operations.

Functional Requirements

Operates hardware and software in a data processing and/or teleprocessing environment. Applies experience and understanding of operating systems, hardware/software configuration, utility programs, procedures, and scheduling paradigms. Recognizes problems and take corrective action. Maintains equipment and performs routine repairs.

Minimum Education

High school diploma.

SENIOR DATA TRANSFORMATION SPECIALIST

Requirements

Minimum of one year experience in extracting, abstracting or editing data preferably using automated tools. Demonstrated ability to keep records, attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure/meet deadlines. Bilingual with proficiency in English and French or German

Functional Requirements

Edits batches of data to ensure consistency of content and description using automated tools. Enters “scrubbed” data into system. Tracks work received and completed using an automated work flow system. Reviews work prior to entering to system to ensure accuracy and quality. Experience and proficiency using MS Office products (Access, Excel, Word, etc.). Must be able to translate data to and from English and either French or German.

Minimum Education

Associates degree or two (2) year of relevant experience.

DATA TRANSFORMATION SPECIALIST

Requirements

Minimum of one year experience in extracting, abstracting or editing data preferably using automated tools. Demonstrated ability to keep records, attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure/meet deadlines.

Functional Responsibility

Edits batches of data to ensure consistency of content and description using automated tools. Enters “scrubbed” data into system. Tracks work received and completed using an automated work flow system. Reviews work prior to entering to system to ensure accuracy and quality. Experience and proficiency using MS Office products (Access, Excel, Word, etc.).

Minimum Education

Associates degree or two (2) year of relevant experience.

PRINCIPAL SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Requirements

Ten years experience in information systems development, functional and data requirements analysis, systems analysis and design, programming, program design and documentation preparation. Of the ten years general experience, a minimum of seven years specialized experience is required in the following: demonstrated experience in managing the implementation of information engineering projects and experience in systems analysis, design and programming using CASE and IE tools and methods, e.g., Oracle CASE, IEF CASE, I-CASE. Demonstrated experience in both legacy systems and the client/server environment. Proven managerial and supervisory skills. Demonstrated exceptional written and oral communications skills, including giving formal presentations to different audiences. Must demonstrate the ability to work independently or under only general direction.

Functional Responsibility

Applies a set of disciplines for the planning, analysis, design, construction and implementation of information systems on an enterprise-wide basis or across a major sector of the enterprise. Develops analytical and computational techniques and methodology for problem solutions. Performs enterprise wide strategic architectural planning, business information planning and new technology analysis. Additional requirements include experience with OOD, OOP analysis and methodologies, CASE tools, network programming, multiple platforms including UNIX and compiler technologies. Proven managerial and supervisory skills. Demonstrated exceptional written and oral communications skills. Must demonstrate the ability to work independently or under general direction.

Minimum Education

Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or other related discipline or six (6) years relevant experience.

SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Requirements

Ten years experience in information systems development, functional and data requirements analysis, systems analysis and design, programming, program design and documentation preparation. Of the ten years experience, a minimum of seven years of experience must involve the design and implementation of large scale, legacy, networked client/server or distributed systems. Demonstrated experience communicating directions and providing guidance to lower level professionals.

Functional Responsibility

Develops and applies organization-wide information models for use in designing and building integrated, shared software and database management systems. Develops or makes enhancements to existing systems to improve business methods consistent with organization-wide initiatives. Includes architectural planning, participates in new technology analysis, tradeoff studies, test planning and design analysis. Provides daily supervision and directions to staff.

Minimum Education

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business or other related discipline or four (4) years relevant experience.

SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Requirements

Five years experience in information systems development, functional and data requirements analysis, systems analysis and design, programming, program design and documentation preparation. Of the five years experience, a minimum of three years of experience must involve the design and implementation of large scale, legacy, networked client/server or distributed systems.

Functional Responsibility

Develops and applies organization-wide information models for use in designing and building integrated, shared software and database management systems. Develops or makes enhancements to existing systems to improve business methods consistent with organization-wide initiatives. Includes architectural planning, participates in new technology analysis, tradeoff studies, test planning and design analysis.

Minimum Education

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business or other related discipline or four (4) years relevant experience.

SENIOR WEB DEVELOPER

Requirements

Five years experience in software development/engineering, including requirement specification development, system design, programming, implementation, testing and documentation. Minimum of three years experience developing applications using JAVA, JDBC, HTML, PERL, XML and other Internetworking protocols. Experience in configuring and managing various UNIX-based web servers and Web content management. Five years experience developing software for various UNIX operating systems in multi-tier, multi-platform environments featuring distributed computing technologies. Development experience includes using C++ or JAVA programming language. Demonstrated technical writing skills in support of a software development project. Demonstrated experience communicating directions and providing guidance to junior developers.

Functional Responsibility

Top level technical expertise in developing web based systems. Formulates/defines system scope, prepares detailed specifications from which programs will be written, responsible for system design, coding, testing, implementation and documentation. May provide direction and technical leadership to junior level web developers.

Minimum Education

Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or related discipline or equivalent experience.

WEB DEVELOPER

Requirements

Three years experience in software development/engineering, including requirement specification development, system design, programming, implementation, testing and documentation. Minimum of two years experience developing applications using JAVA, JDBC, HTML, PERL, XML and other Internetworking protocols. Three years experience developing software for various UNIX operating systems in multi-tier, multi-platform environments. Development experience includes using C++ or JAVA programming language. Demonstrated technical writing skills in support of a software development project. Ability to work under close supervision.

Functional Responsibility

Under general direction, prepares detailed specifications from systems design requirements, codes, tests, implements, documents and maintains web applications.

Minimum Education

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or related discipline or four (4) years relevant experience.

SENIOR QA TESTER

Requirements

Seven years experience developing test plans, designing test scenarios, developing test programs and documenting test results to ensure systems perform as required. Minimum three years experience developing software. Ability to determine and develop the resources required for quality control and maintains the level of quality throughout the software life cycle. Develops software quality assurance plans. Develops and maintains processes for evaluating software and associated documentation. Participates in formal and informal reviews at predetermined points throughout the development life cycle to determine quality. Examines and evaluates the quality assurance process and recommends enhancements and modifications. Develops quality standards. Has knowledge and/or experience in testing estimation, Testing maturity Model (TMM), Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Software Quality Assurance (SQA), Software Configuration Management (SCM) and automated testing tools.

Functional Responsibility

Responsible for developing and integrating testing into the full software development life cycle. Reviews system requirements and functional specifications for early defect detection and develops high level plans as well as detailed test cases. Executes test plans at the integration, system, acceptance, and maintenance levels. Tracks and reports problems, where appropriate, develops potential solutions.

Minimum Education

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or related discipline or four (4) years relevant experience.

QA TESTER

Requirements

Four years experience developing test plans, designing test scenarios, developing test programs and documenting test results to ensure systems perform as required. Minimum two years experience developing software. Develops software quality assurance plans. Develops and maintains processes for evaluating software and associated documentation. Participates in formal and informal reviews at predetermined points throughout the development life cycle to determine quality. Develops quality standards. Has knowledge and/or experience in testing estimation and automated testing tools.

Functional Responsibility

Responsible for developing and integrating testing into the software development process. Reviews system requirements and functional specifications and develops highly detailed test cases. Executes test plans at the integration, system, acceptance, and maintenance levels. Tracks and reports problems.

Minimum Education

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or related discipline or four (4) years relevant experience.

DATABASE DEVELOPER

Requirements

Five years experience in software development/engineering including design, coding, testing, implementation and documentation. At least three years experience developing relational database software with one or more relational database products (Sybase, Oracle, etc.). Experienced using Structured Query Language (SQL).

Functional Responsibility

Responsible for developing database solutions using OOD, OOP and Case Tool methodologies. Designs, codes, tests and documents systems that interface with RDMS, designs and implements database structure including the application of data modeling and management, and resolves replication, normalization and performance issues. Works closely with Database Administration to ensure adequate backup and recovery, security and database integrity, and storage requirements.

Minimum Education

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or related discipline or four (4) years relevant experience.

SYSTEMS ANALYST/PROGRAMMER

Requirements

Five years progressive experience in systems analysis, design, programming and testing. Experience with OOD, OOP, CASE Tool utilization and familiarity with configuration management

Functional Responsibility

Utilizing detailed system requirement specifications, designs and develops applications. Responsible for program design, coding, testing, debugging and documentation. May be responsible for multiple phases of a project, evaluates user requests for new or modified programs to determine feasibility, cost and time requirements, prepares program documentation and user materials.

Minimum Education

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or related discipline or four (4) years relevant experience.

SENIOR SYSTEMS ANALYST/PROGRAMMER

Requirements

Seven years progressive experience in systems analysis, design, programming and testing. Experience with OOD, OOP, CASE Tool utilization and communication architecture.

Functional Responsibility

Utilizing general requirement specifications, designs and develops applications. Responsible for detailed specification development, program design, coding, testing, debugging and documentation. May be responsible for multiple phases of a project, evaluates user requests for new or modified programs to determine feasibility, cost and time requirements, may prepare program documentation and user materials. May have quality assurance review responsibilities. May communicate directions and provide guidance to Systems Analysts/Programmers.

Minimum Education

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or related discipline or four (4) years relevant experience.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS CIRCUIT DESIGNER

Requirements

Three Years experience working with analog, digital, voice, frame relay and T-1 circuits, switching and transmission equipment, and associated software. Ability to analyze requirements, design and test circuits based upon needs.

Functional Responsibility

Analyze needs, design and test the complete telecommunications circuit path and connections including loop acceptance, breaking connections for disconnects and cross connects. Knowledge of one or more of the following circuit levels DS0, DS1, DS3, STS1, OC3 and OC12. Familiarity with circuit design, test and connection software. Ability to track and report circuit orders and deliver completed circuit design according to schedule. Ability to communicate and interact with Provisioners, Test Engineers and Installers.

Minimum Education

High school diploma

TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROVISIONER

Requirements

One year experience creating customer access services requests (ASR), tracking orders, reviewing and maintaining relationships in a telecommunications environment. Knowledge of Local Exchange Carriers (LEC) and Competitive Local Exchange Carriers (CLEC) and terms including 5ESS, DS0, DS3, DSX, OC systems and cross connects. Knowledge of provisioning software applications.

Functional Responsibility

Creates and processes access service requests (ASR). Coordinates and monitors order progress with Local Exchange Carriers (LEC), Competitive Local Exchange Carriers (CLEC) and other service providers. Designs and provisions simple and complex orders for the delivery of dialtone services. Processes orders using MetaSolv TBS. Coordinates installation activates with operations, LEC's, CLEC’s and vendors. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects.

Minimum Education

High school diploma

MOBIS LABOR CATEGORIES

GSA has approved the following the following SAI labor categories and associated qualifications for MOBIS services for the SINs under this contract.

PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT

Requirements

Minimum fifteen years experience providing expert advice, assisting, guiding, counseling or managing others in support of client’s management, organizational and business improvement efforts. This experience may also include studies, analyses and reports documenting historical and current states, proposals for improvement, consultation regarding other work products, or overseeing implementation efforts. Demonstrated expertise in planning, evaluating, executing and coordinating large, complex projects.

Functional Responsibility

Applies a set of disciplines and expertise to assist clients identify management, organization and business issues and develop strategic initiatives. Proposals and recommendations are the result of study and analysis of current and desired states. Develops project/work plans, assigns and monitors other resources to ensure timely completion of work in a high quality manner. Periodically reports on project/work progress and status. Ensures implementation as agreed. Provides leadership and direction to other project/work participants and serves as a liaison with client personnel. May serve as an outside, independent reviewer of recommendations and proposals.

Minimum Education

Bachelors’ Degree or four (4) years of relevant experience.

PROGRAM MANAGER

Requirements

Minimum fifteen years experience developing projects including business plans, strategies and management of costs and resources. This experience may also include determining requirements, developing operational plans, managing multi-task, complex contracts, report development, generating proposals for improvement, consultation regarding other work products, and overseeing implementation efforts. Demonstrated expertise in negotiating, planning, evaluating, executing and managing complex projects.

Functional Responsibility

Applies specialized expertise to assist clients identify management, organization and business issues and develop strategic initiatives. Acts as single source of contact to the Government Contracting Officer (GCO), the contract level Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), government management personnel, customer representatives and other contracting organizations. Develops proposals and recommendations, detailed project/work plans, assigns resources, evaluates and reports progress. Ensures implementation as agreed. Provides leadership and direction to other project/work participants. Demonstrated ability to work independently and develop/execute complex tasks. May serve as an outside, independent reviewer of recommendations and proposals.

Minimum Education

Bachelors’ Degree or four (4) years of relevant experience.

CONSULTANT

Requirements

Minimum seven years experience providing specialized advice, assistance, guidance, counseling or work coordination in support of client’s management, organizational and business improvement projects. This experience may also include integration and implementation of projects across multiple entities. Demonstrated experience in planning, evaluating, performing and coordinating project work in subject matter expertise. Ability to analyze problems and issues, develop recommendations and provide direction to support staff.

Functional Responsibility

Applies specialized expertise to resolve client’s management, organization and business issues. Develops proposals and recommendations, detailed project/work plans, evaluates and reports progress. Ensures integration and implementation as agreed. Demonstrated ability to work independently and develop/execute complex tasks.

Minimum Education

Bachelors’ Degree or four (4) years of relevant experience.

GSA LABOR RATES

Our professional fees are based upon the depth and breadth of experience required to perform the services requested. Resumes are submitted with our proposals. The professional fees approved by the General Services Administration for this contract follow:

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRICELIST

Labor Category	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Year 4	Year 5
Senior Subject Matter Expert	$ 118.74	$ 123.49	$ 128.43	$ 133.56	$ 138.91
Senior Web Developer	$ 117.68	$ 122.38	$ 127.28	$ 132.37	$ 137.66
Web Developer	$ 84.20	$ 87.57	$ 91.07	$ 94.71	$ 98.50
Principal Systems Engineer	$ 120.12	$ 124.92	$ 129.92	$ 135.12	$ 140.52
Senior Systems Engineer	$ 109.46	$ 113.84	$ 118.39	$ 123.13	$ 128.05
Systems Engineer	$ 93.67	$ 97.42	$ 101.32	$ 105.37	$ 109.58
Senior Systems Analyst/Programmer	$ 77.83	$ 80.95	$ 84.18	$ 87.55	$ 91.05
Systems Analyst/Programmer	$ 67.22	$ 69.90	$ 72.70	$ 75.61	$ 78.63
Senior IT Analyst	$ 103.81	$ 107.97	$ 112.28	$ 116.78	$ 121.45
Journeyman IT Analyst	$ 68.54	$ 71.73	$ 74.13	$ 77.09	$ 80.18
Apprentice IT Analyst	$ 59.40	$ 61.78	$ 64.25	$ 66.82	$ 69.50
Senior QA Tester	$ 68.01	$ 70.74	$ 73.57	$ 76.51	$ 79.57
Database Developer	$ 83.31	$ 86.65	$ 90.11	$ 93.72	$ 97.47
QA Tester	$ 51.48	$ 53.54	$ 55.68	$ 57.91	$ 60.22
Technical Writer	$ 48.54	$ 50.48	$ 52.50	$ 54.60	$ 56.78
Telecom Circuit Designer	$ 39.94	$ 41.53	$ 43.19	$ 44.92	$ 46.72
Telecom Provisioner	$ 34.65	$ 36.04	$ 37.48	$ 38.98	$ 40.54
Senior Data Transformation Specialist	$ 24.64	$ 25.62	$ 26.65	$ 27.71	$ 28.82
Data Transformation Specialist	$ 22.10	$ 22.98	$ 23.90	$ 24.86	$ 25.85
Senior Technician	$ 86.08	$ 89.52	$ 93.10	$ 96.83	$ 100.70
Technician (Straight Time)	$ 41.13	$ 42.78	$ 44.49	$ 46.26	$ 48.12
Technician (Overtime)	$ 61.70	$ 64.17	$ 66.74	$ 69.39	$ 72.18
Junior Technician (Straight Time)	$ 36.55	$ 38.01	$ 39.53	$ 41.11	$ 42.75
Junior Technician (Overtime)	$ 54.83	$ 57.02	$ 41.51	$ 43.17	$ 44.89
(All rates include GSA .75% IFF)

MANAGEMENT, ORGANIZATIONAL AND BUSINESS

IMPROVEMENT (MOBIS) SERVICES PRICELIST

Labor Category	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Year 4	Year 5
Principal Consultant	$ 182.04	$ 189.32	$ 196.90	$ 204.77	$ 212.96
Program Manager	$ 182.04	$ 189.32	$ 196.90	$ 204.77	$ 212.96
Consultant	$ 90.10	$ 93.70	$ 97.45	$ 101.34	$ 105.40

(All rates include GSA .75% IFF)