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Department of Veterans Affairs

VISN 5 Contracting

849 International Drive

Linthicum MD 21090

Department of Veterans Affairs

VISN 5 Contracting

849 International Drive

Linthicum MD 21090

To all Offerors/Bidders

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The purpose of this amendment is to attach the following:

1. Updated Wage Determination 2015-4297, Revision No. 29

2. Questions and Answers

Mark Smith

Contracting Officer

Martinsburg VAMC Security Services

36C24525Q0082

Questions and Answers

1. Please confirm the Alarm Monitors will be classified as Alarm Monitors and note Guard I. The

Alarm Monitors pay rate is higher than the Guard I based upon the Alarm Monitor duties and per the US Labor Rate scheduled.

It is offeror’s responsibility for the correct title classification of the workers and compliance with all applicable wage and hour laws. Please see C.12 52.212-5 below and Wage Determination 2015-4297 attached for each employee class:

2. Is there a current incumbent company now performing the services or is this a start up contract?

Yes, there is a current contract in place.

3. Do you require a Security Patrol Vehicle for the contract for our Site Supervisor to visit the sites?

No, all posts are within walking distance.

4. Is there any contractor currently performing this service? Yes o If yes, would you kindly provide us with the Contract number? GS-07F-0625X

36C24522F0427 o If no, would you kindly provide us with the latest Contract number that has performed this service or similar? GS-07F-0625X 36C24522F0427

5. We would like to know if this is a brand new contract OR if there is (was) an incumbent performing these services. If not brand new, could you please provide the current / previous contract number?

See questions 2 and 4.

6. Proposal Submission Details: Could you confirm the specific submission requirements, including the format, required documents, and method of submission (e.g., electronic or physical)?

See section E11 and E13 in the solicitation.

7. Clarification on Amendments: Are there any amendments to this solicitation not listed in the document that we should acknowledge?

Yes, this amendment to attach the updated wage determination and questions and answers.

8. Evaluation Criteria: Could you provide further clarification on how proposals will be evaluated and weighted under the evaluation criteria?

This requirement will be awarded to the lowest evaluated price of proposal meeting or exceeding the acceptability of standards for non-price factors listed in section E.11 in the solicitation and requirement of the PWS.

9.Key Personnel Requirements: Can you elaborate on any specific certifications or qualifications required for supervisory or guard personnel beyond what's listed in the Performance Work

Statement?

The PWS list all the expected qualifications and standards.

10. Contingency and Emergency Plan: Are there specific scenarios you want us to address in the contingency plan beyond what is mentioned in the requirements?

No.

11. Training Programs: Are there specific training programs or modules, such as harassment training or NCIC certification, that the government will provide, or should these be contractor-led?

NCIC (WEAPON) training is conducted through the State of West Virginia (WV State Police) and the contractor is responsible coordinating and scheduling of this training for Alarm Monitors and will be responsible for all expenses and/or travel associated with NCIC certification.

The government provides self-paced, online training through the VA’s Talent Management System (TMS) program which includes modules such as VA Privacy & HIPAA, Information Security Awareness, Rules of

Behavior, Workplace Violence Prevention, Fire & Safety Prevention, Contractor Emergency Response

Postures, Infection Control, VA Active Threat Training, Environmental management, Suicidal Caller, Integrity, Lockout/Tagout, and Compliance Awareness.

The enrollment for the TMS online training is provided to the contractor when onboarding of personnel occurs. TMS training requires annual recertification. Modules are generally 15 to 30 minutes in length each.

12. Performance Metrics: How will the government measure and evaluate contractor performance during the contract period?

Please see sections D.2, D.3 and D.4.

13. Post Orders Development: Is there an existing framework or previous examples for Post

Orders that we could use as a reference during development?

The development of post orders is contractor driven but should include the guidelines as listed in the

PWS 1.15. The COR will provide instructions for any revisions that are warranted.

14. Key Control Protocols: Could you clarify procedures for managing and accounting for government-issued keys, especially in case of loss?

Any keys issued will be recorded on a key control log maintained by the contractor’s site supervisor and a copy provided to the COR. The contractor’s site supervisor will be responsible for maintaining security and accountability of the daily issue and use of any government issued keys. Keys will not be duplicated or leave the facility. Any loss or theft of government issued keys will be reported immediately to the VA

Police and COR.

15. Payment Structure: Can you confirm the payment schedule and whether there are penalties for late submissions of invoices?

See sections B.1 and B.4 for invoicing and price/cost schedule. Late submissions of invoices could cause late payment and negative CPARS review.

16. Wage Determinations: Is there any flexibility in the Wage Determination rates provided, particularly for locations with higher cost-of-living adjustments?

See D.1 Wage Determination for Berkeley County where the Martinsburg VA Medical Center is in.

Updated Wage Determination has been attached. The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour

Division issues wage determinations, please reach out to DOL for questions regarding wage determination.

17. Background Investigation Costs: Will the government cover costs associated with Tier 1 background investigations, or are they the contractor's responsibility?

The collection of all required information to submit a complete background investigation packet will be at the contractor’s expense (to include the contractors’ pre-screening of candidates, security forms completion, fingerprint submission, eQIP completion, etc.). Once a complete security packet has been submitted to the COR, the Tier 1 background investigation conducted by OPM, will be at the government’s expense.

18. Transition Period: Will there be a transition period between the incumbent contractor and the awardee, and how will this be managed?

There will be no transition period, however, the anticipated award date will be at least one month before the performance date.

19. Government Furnished Equipment (GFE): Could you provide an itemized list of all government-furnished equipment and supplies that will be available to the contractor?

See section 1.12 Government Furnished in the Performance Work Statement.

20. Renewal Options: Could you clarify the process for exercising the contract option years and the timeline for notification of renewal?

See section C.4 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract.

21. Insurance Requirements: Are there any additional insurance requirements beyond those listed under the supplemental insurance clause?

No.

22. Are firms required to have a GSA MAS schedule in order to compete?

No, you do not have to have GSA MAS to compete.

23. Could you clarify if all the guard positions, including the Supervisor, are considered 27101 -

Guard I under the WD?

See question #1.

24. Page 5 of 113, c. Contract personnel who require access to national security programs must have a valid security clearance.

What positions have access to national security programs? What level security clearance is required for services provided on this contract?

This does not apply to this contract. No national security programs exist that would require a security clearance. The positions in this contract only require a Tier 1 (Low-Risk) suitability background investigation (NACI).

25. Page 20, 44 and 93 of 113, Contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer proof that he/she is licensed and bonded as required by the State of West Virginia for doing business as a contract security company, and

Item 7. Provide a copy of the company’s Business Licenses and Certificate of Insurance for the state in which the offeror is proposing to provide services.

Can this proposal submission requirement be submitted as an attachment and outside of page limitations?

Yes, this can be submitted as an attachment and outside of page limitations.

26. Page 21 of 113, All employees assigned by the Contractor to work under this contract shall be physically able to perform all general duties, functions, and activities; shall be free of any communicable disease; shall be in good general health without physical defects or abnormalities which would interfere with the performance of these duties; shall possess binocular vision correctable to 20/20; shall be free of color blindness, and be capable of hearing ordinary conversation at 15 feet with either ear without benefit of a hearing aid.

Each employee shall be given a physical examination without cost to the Government or employee, and medical certification attesting to the results of this examination shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer/COR prior to assignment of the employee to duty.

Please confirm that medical exams by a physician are required only for New Hires.

Medical Certification completed by a Physician is required for every employee.

Please confirm that the Initial and Annual Psychological assessments are no longer a requirement.

Psychological assessments are not required.

27. Page 23 of 113, h. Location 8: (Bldg. 500-GD109 – Police Operations) (1) Guard, Monday –

Friday 7:00am – 3:30pm (except Federal holidays) ***This position will assist with employee PIV card door access/enrollment, vehicle registrations, and camera monitoring for Police and act as roving guard/post relief when required.

Does this position required specialized training? If so, please clarify how many hours of training, is it OJT, and is the training provided by the Government?

PIV card door access/enrollment, vehicle registrations, and camera monitoring OJT training will be provided by the government.

Does this position require anything other than the VA Standard Suitability? Tier 1 (Low-Risk) suitability background investigation.

Additionally, does this position require relief? Self-relief.

28. Page 24 and 93 of 113, It is the Contractor’s responsibility to create and have a contingency plan in place for the continued staffing of all manning locations. At no time will a location be vacated without the prior approval from the COR. The contingency plan must consider all types of hazards when being developed. These hazards could range from natural or man-made. A written

Contingency Plan will be submitted to the COR for review prior to commencement of any work.

Item 6. Provide a copy of the company’s Contingency Plan and Quality Control Plan tailored toward meeting the requirements of the Performance Work Statement. Address outages in the

Contingency Plan.

Please clarify, is the Contingency Plan due prior to commencement of work or with proposal submission?

If the Contingency Plan is required with submission, will the Government consider either increasing the Technical Proposal's page limit and/or allowing this submission requirement to be an attachment without page limits?

Contingency Plan is required with proposal submission and can be a separate attachment outside page limits if needed.

29. Page 35 of 113, The Price/Cost schedule includes a Grand Total Line for CLINS 0001, 1001, and

2001, and a separate Grand Total Line for CLIN 3001. Does the government want a Grand Total

Contract value line that includes all CLINS 0001-3001?

There will be two grand totals, one for 0001, 1001 and 2001, and the other one for 3001 only.

30. Page 93 of 113, Is the Quality Control Plan required at the time of Proposal submission or upon award?

If the Quality Control Plan is required with submission, will the Government consider either increasing the Technical Proposal's page limit and/or allowing this submission requirement to be an attachment without page limits?

Yes, it is required at the time of Proposal submission, and can be sent as an attachment outside page limits.

31. Page 93 of 113, Item 8. Describe the company’s key personnel that will manage this requirement and the management plan designed to meet contract performance standards.

Are resume's for Key Personnel required? Can offerors provide Key Personnel resumes as attachments (outside of page limitations) in order to provide a through picture of proposed Key

Personnel professional requirements?

Resume is not required.

32. Page 93 of 113, YOUR RESPONSE TO THIS TECHNICAL SECTION SHOULD BE NO MORE

THAN 15 PAGES.

Please clarify that the Cover Page, Table of Contents, Compliance Matrix and any attachments are not included in the 15 page limit.

15 page limit is for Factor 1 – Technical (Non-Price) in section E.11 on page 92 and 93, including cover page and table of contents. Please note on each item that has an attachment, and attachments will not be counted toward the 15 page limit.

Ex. 1. Demonstrate staffing procedures that will ensure timely service and maintenance staffing of all post in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. – See attachment.

33. Page 60 of 113, The WD included in the Solicitation is 2015-4297, Rev 27, 7/22/24. A more recent version is available that includes the 1/1/25 EO 14026 minimum wage increase. Would the government incorporate the most recent WD 2015-4297, Rev 29, 12/23/24 for pricing?

WD 2015-4297, Rev 29 has been attached. It is offeror’s responsibility to apply the most current Wage

Determination for pricing.

34. RFQ B.2.9 and PWS 1.15 IT Contract Security Training:

o Since this training is only for those officers who need computer access granted, can the government provide an estimate of how many of the officers will be required to take this training?

o Can this training be completed while on duty?

o What is the length of time to complete the VA Cyber Security Awareness and Rules of Behavior?

o What is the length of time to complete the VA privacy training?"

The government provides self-paced, online training through the VA’s Talent Management System (TMS) program which includes modules such as VA Privacy & HIPAA, Information Security Awareness, Rules of

Behavior, Workplace Violence Prevention, Fire & Safety Prevention, Contractor Emergency Response

Postures, Infection Control, VA Active Threat Training, Environmental management, Suicidal Caller, Integrity, Lockout/Tagout, and Compliance Awareness.

The enrollment for the TMS online training is provided to the contractor when onboarding of personnel occurs. Some TMS training modules require annual recertification. Modules are generally 15 to 30 minutes in length each.

All contractors on this contract are required to complete this training. The contractor’s site supervisor will be responsible to ensure timely completion all of training for each contractor without interfering with post coverage.

35. PWS 1.11.G Blazer: In our experience with providing guards for the VA, we have always been permitted to put the guards in Class A uniforms which doesn't require a blazer. Would Class A uniforms be acceptable for this contract?

Yes, Class A uniforms are acceptable.

36. PWS 1.11 states "Standard of appearance shall conform to those prescribed in Medical Center

Policy (MCP) 00-224." Can the government provide offerors with a copy of this policy to ensure proposals cover the necessary requirements?

See PDF embedded.

Dress Code MCP

00-224.pdf

37. PWS 1.6 and 1.15 WV WEAPON/NCIC system certification training for alarm monitors: Can the government provide the information and fees for this certification so that offerors can plan for the costs that will be incurred?

See question #11.

38. PWS 1.4.1 states, "...the supervisor must meet the Contract Security Guard and Alarm Monitor

Requirements and Qualifications…" Does this include the WV WEAPON/NCIC system certification training?

Yes, the supervisor must be NCIC certified.

39. PWS 1.6 states that the lead alarm monitor must assist the on-site supervisor and assume the on-site supervisor's role in their absence. Does the lead alarm monitor need to meet the supervisor's qualifications as set forth in PWS 1.4.1?

No, the “lead alarm monitor” does not have to meet the full qualifications of the supervisor position.

40. PWS 1.15 Training Compliance (page 26):

Is the Privacy and Security Training mentioned in the second paragraph of this section different from the privacy training discussed in the first paragraph and in RFP B.2.9?

If it is different (and in addition to the IT training), what is the length of time for this privacy training?

Can it be completed online?

Can it be completed while on duty?

See answer to Question 34.

41. PWS 1.16 requires a daily Record of Time of Arrival and Departure and a daily activity report while PWS 1.20 requires a Duty Log for each day which the invoices will be verified against. Are these three separate reports?

One report documenting post coverage is sufficient.

42. PWS 1.4.2.K (page 18) discusses a guard/alarm monitor orientation (conducted by supervisor and approved by VA Police). PWS 1.12.1 discusses an orientation to be provided by the VA

Medical Center on policies and procedures.

Can the government clarify that these are two different orientations?

Are both to held prior to commencement of work?

Can these be conducted while on duty?

What is the length of time for each orientation?"

Any Medical Center specific policies and procedures will be provided by the government and can be provided while on duty.

43. PWS 1.12.2 states that bi-annual refresher training for alarm monitors will be government furnished. However, PWS 1.4.2.F indicates that the refresher training is to be included in the quarterly training conducted by the supervisor.

Is the refresher training biannually or quarterly?

Is the refresher training government provided or contractor provided?

What is the length of time for this training?

Is it conducted while on or off duty?"

Refresher training will be accomplished by the contractor quarterly as indicated for both Security Guards and Alarm Monitors. Bi-annual refresher training will be provided to the Alarm Monitors on the facilities

CCTV and security systems. The types of training and/or topics covered, and length will be left up to the site supervisor with the overall goal to maintain a quality program.

Any government provided refresher training will be determined by the COR and will be conducted while personnel are on-duty.

44. PWS 1.12.2 and 1.4.2.F mention refresher training for the alarm monitors. However, the PWS does not cover any initial training for the alarm monitors?

When is the initial training to be held?

What is the length of time for the initial training?

Is it conducted while on duty or off duty?"

Any non-incumbent contractors will be provided OJT by the government while on-duty. The OJT would cover site-specific operations and procedures.

45. PWS 1.4.2.F requires a quarterly training for all guards and alarm monitors to be conducted by the supervisor.

What is the length of time for this training?

Is it conducted while on or off duty?

See answer to question 42, 43, 44.

46. PWS 1.15 Post Orders section (page 26) mentions harassment training under item G; however, this training is not mentioned anywhere else in the PWS.

Is this government or contractor provided?

What is the length of time for this training?

Is it conducted while on or off duty?

See answer to question 34.

47. PWS 1.13 Injury and Illness section (page 24) mentions rendering first aid and CPR. Are the guards and alarm monitors required to be certified in First Aid/CPR/AED?

Yes, CPR/AED certification is required and must be maintained. The training and recertification of

CPR/AED would be at the contractor’s expense.

48. PWS 1.13 Guard Service & Alarm Monitor Locations: Based on the prior PWS for this contract, can the government verify that the following posts have been deleted and no longer require coverage:

Dental Clinic M-F 0700-1800 and Saturday 0730-1700 (formerly Location 6)

CRRC 24/7/365 (formerly Location 7)

CRCC M-F 0700-1530 except holidays (formerly Location 7a)"

The post requirements are listed in the current PWS, section 1.13 and accurately state the government’s requirements.

49. PWS 1.13 Guard Service & Alarm Monitor Locations: Based on the prior PWS for this contract, can the government verify that the following additions and/or changes have been made to the posts:

Location 6 is now Central Dispatch (2 alarm monitors 24/7/365)

Location 7 is now Central Dispatch (1 Site Supervisor 0700-1500 M-F except federal holidays)

Location 8 has been added for Police Operations (1 guard M0F 0700-153.0 except federal holidays)

The post requirements are listed in the current PWS, section 1.13 and accurately state the government’s requirements.

Will the government provide a current seniority list for the incumbent security force so that offerors can accurately price vacation and other leave benefits? No, it will not be provided.

Does the incumbent currently have the contract fully staffed? If not, what are the differences? Will not be provided.

Does the incumbent's staff meet the medical and training requirements of this solicitation?

If not, what are the differences? Will not be provided.

Are the incumbent's staff grandfathered in terms of the training? Incumbents who already meet training requirements would not have to repeat the same training except to maintain such certifications.

The contractor has the responsibility to confirm all training requirements and provide documentation upon request for verification.

50. RFQ E.11.(1): "…submit a Cover Letter along with Volume I…" Is the cover letter and table of contents excluded from the 15-page limit?

See question #32.

51. RFQ E.11, item #6 on page 93: "Provide a copy of the company's contingency plan and quality control plan…" Since these two plans combined have the possibility of being 15 pages (or more), can item #6 be excluded from the 15-page limit for the technical factor?

See question #28 and 32.

52. RFQ E.11, item #7 on page 93: "Provide a copy of the company's Business License and

Certificate of Insurance…" Can these two items be excluded from the 15-page limit for the technical factor?

See question #25 and 32.

53. RFQ E.11.(2), page 93 Past Performance: Is this factor excluded from the 15-page limit for

Volume I?

Past Performance is excluded from the 15-page limit. See question #32.

54. What are the desired work hours for the lead alarm monitor?

Peak business hours, day shift. i.e. Mon-Fri, 7am – 3pm (or similar timeframe).

55. Do you know if a site visit will be scheduled?

No site visit will be scheduled.

56. How many employees are needed?

See 1.13 Schedule/duty hours in PWS.

57. Can they disclose the employee’s seniority dates?

Will not be disclosed.

58. What is the turnover rate on employees?

Will not be provided.

59. What are the incumbents staffing levels? Example: how many openings do they currently have?

Will not be provided.

60. Do they know how many contractors are staying or resigning? Is the lead and supervisor staying?

Will not be provided.

61. Does the new contractor need to redo the health physical, or are they waiving this for current employees?

See question #26. The contractor has the responsibility to confirm all training/health requirements and provide documentation upon request for verification.

62. Must competing firms have a GSA schedule to compete?

GSA schedule is not required.

63. Could you clarify if all the guard positions, including the Supervisor, are considered 27101 -

Guard I under the WD?

It is offeror’s responsibility for the correct title classification of the workers and compliance with all applicable wage and hour laws. Please see C.12 52.212-5 below and Wage Determination 2015-4297 for each employee class:

64. Page 22, Sect. 1.12.4 Government Furnished. All communication equipment will be provided to each post.

Can the government please define what exactly is provided in this “communication equipment”?

Each guard post will be provided with a two-way handheld radio that directly communicates with Central

Dispatch. Spare batteries and charging stations are also provided by the government.

65. Page 23, Sect. 1.13 Schedule / Duty Hours ***This position will assist with employee PIV card door access/enrollment, vehicle registrations, and camera monitoring for Police and act as roving guard/post relief when required.

Is this the only position on the contract that can provide relief to other posts? In the event that the

Location 8 Guard is unable to provide relief to a post, would the post be considered self-relieving?

The site supervisor will primarily be responsible for providing post relief, except for Post location #8 (Bldg

500-GD109) will be self-reliving.

66. Page 23, Sect. 1.13 Schedule / Duty Hours **All Alarm Monitors shall brief oncoming shift prior to shift change

**All personnel shall brief oncoming shift prior to shift change.

Please advise what is the actual time frame for the briefings for each shift so that we can properly include this in the pricing, (Ex: 10 min, 15 min, etc.)

That can be determined by the contractor’s site supervisor.

67. Page 60, Sect. D.1 Wage Determination

Are the Security Guard positions classified as Guard I or Guard II for this contract?

See question #63.

68. Page 93, Sect. E.11 Evaluation. 3. Provide a detailed description of the qualification, licenses, type, and frequency of training and experience of the personnel (Guards and Dispatchers) that will be employed to provide the required services in accordance with the Performance Work

Statement.

Is the government looking for the description as provided above, for example, the resultant position description itemized per labor category to be deployed, or does the government want actual personnel qualifications of our proposed staff?

Provide the qualifications as they pertain to the PWS.

69. Page 93, Sect. E.11 Evaluation. 8. Describe the company’s key personnel that will manage this requirement and the management plan designed to meet contract performance standards.

Can the Government please define who is Key Personnel?

The Contractor should identify, by name/title, who they are making responsible for the management plan, i.e. Site supervisor, Operations manger, President/CEO, etc.

70. Will the VA offer and conduct a Site Visit prior to the proposal due date?

No site visit will be scheduled.

71. Please advise if a security vehicle is required for the performance of this contract. If so, please provide any vehicle specifications (i.e.: Year Range/New or Used, 4x4, Pickup or Sedan, etc.)

See answer to Question #3

72. Please advise if there are any changes from the current contract to the new solicitation.

This is solicited as a new requirement, please see PWS for the requirement.

73. Please advise if parking is available on-site for contractor employees.

Yes, parking on-site is available.

74. Please provide the name of the current incumbent contractor providing this service and the current contract number and annual value.

See answer to question #4.

75. Is there a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with a Union representing the employees on this contract?

No.

WAGE DETERMINATION

"REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER | U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT | EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION

By direction of the Secretary of Labor | WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION

| WASHINGTON D.C. 20210

| Wage Determination No.: 2015-4297

Daniel W. Simms Division of | Revision No.: 29

Director Wage Determinations| Date Of Last Revision: 12/23/2024

Note: Contracts subject to the Service Contract Act are generally required to pay at least the applicable minimum wage rate required under Executive Order

14026 or Executive Order 13658.

|If the contract is entered into on or |Executive Order 14026 generally applies to |

|after January 30, 2022, or the |the contract. |

|contract is renewed or extended (e.g., |The contractor must pay all covered workers |

|an option is exercised) on or after |at least $17.75 per hour (or the applicable |

|January 30, 2022: |wage rate listed on this wage determination,|

| |if it is higher) for all hours spent |

| |performing on the contract in 2025. |

|If the contract was awarded on or |Executive Order 13658 generally applies to |

|between January 1, 2015 and January 29,|the contract. |

|2022, and the contract is not renewed |The contractor must pay all covered workers |

|or extended on or after January 30, |at least $13.30 per hour (or the applicable |

|2022: |wage rate listed on this wage determination,|

| |if it is higher) for all hours spent |

| |performing on the contract in 2025. |

The applicable Executive Order minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the Executive

Orders is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

State: West Virginia

Area: West Virginia County of Berkeley

**Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing**

OCCUPATION CODE - TITLE FOOTNOTE RATE

01000 - Administrative Support And Clerical Occupations

01011 - Accounting Clerk I 17.34***

01012 - Accounting Clerk II 19.46

01013 - Accounting Clerk III 22.30

01020 - Administrative Assistant 31.41

01035 - Court Reporter 21.84

01041 - Customer Service Representative I 16.72***

01042 - Customer Service Representative II 18.24

01043 - Customer Service Representative III 20.47

01051 - Data Entry Operator I 16.21***

01052 - Data Entry Operator II 17.69***

01060 - Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle 22.88

01070 - Document Preparation Clerk 18.01

01090 - Duplicating Machine Operator 18.01

01111 - General Clerk I 16.80***

01112 - General Clerk II 18.33

01113 - General Clerk III 20.57

01120 - Housing Referral Assistant 25.29

01141 - Messenger Courier 14.96***

01191 - Order Clerk I 18.49

01192 - Order Clerk II 20.17

01261 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) I 21.18

01262 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) II 23.69

01263 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) III 26.42

01270 - Production Control Clerk 24.03

01290 - Rental Clerk 18.41

01300 - Scheduler, Maintenance 18.91

01311 - Secretary I 18.91

01312 - Secretary II 21.15

01313 - Secretary III 25.29

01320 - Service Order Dispatcher 20.46

01410 - Supply Technician 31.41

01420 - Survey Worker 20.03

01460 - Switchboard Operator/Receptionist 16.12***

01531 - Travel Clerk I 16.85***

01532 - Travel Clerk II 18.91

01533 - Travel Clerk III 20.92

01611 - Word Processor I 16.85***

01612 - Word Processor II 18.91

01613 - Word Processor III 21.15

05000 - Automotive Service Occupations

05005 - Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass 25.26

05010 - Automotive Electrician 23.51

05040 - Automotive Glass Installer 22.15

05070 - Automotive Worker 22.15

05110 - Mobile Equipment Servicer 20.03

05130 - Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic 24.78

05160 - Motor Equipment Metal Worker 22.15

05190 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic 24.78

05220 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper 19.28

05250 - Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker 21.63

05280 - Motor Vehicle Wrecker 22.15

05310 - Painter, Automotive 23.51

05340 - Radiator Repair Specialist 22.15

05370 - Tire Repairer 16.63***

05400 - Transmission Repair Specialist 24.78

07000 - Food Preparation And Service Occupations

07010 - Baker 16.51***

07041 - Cook I 16.31***

07042 - Cook II 17.53***

07070 - Dishwasher 13.49***

07130 - Food Service Worker 14.00***

07210 - Meat Cutter 18.08

07260 - Waiter/Waitress 13.99***

09000 - Furniture Maintenance And Repair Occupations

09010 - Electrostatic Spray Painter 22.62

09040 - Furniture Handler 18.06

09080 - Furniture Refinisher 22.62

09090 - Furniture Refinisher Helper 19.58

09110 - Furniture Repairer, Minor 21.70

09130 - Upholsterer 22.62

11000 - General Services And Support Occupations

11030 - Cleaner, Vehicles 14.76***

11060 - Elevator Operator 16.21***

11090 - Gardener 19.34

11122 - Housekeeping Aide 16.21***

11150 - Janitor 16.21***

11210 - Laborer, Grounds Maintenance 17.17***

11240 - Maid or Houseman 13.81***

11260 - Pruner 16.43***

11270 - Tractor Operator 18.62

11330 - Trail Maintenance Worker 17.17***

11360 - Window Cleaner 16.94***

12000 - Health Occupations

12010 - Ambulance Driver 21.16

12011 - Breath Alcohol Technician 26.17

12012 - Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant 33.67

12015 - Certified Physical Therapist Assistant 29.71

12020 - Dental Assistant 22.11

12025 - Dental Hygienist 49.23

12030 - EKG Technician 33.48

12035 - Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist 33.48

12040 - Emergency Medical Technician 21.16

12071 - Licensed Practical Nurse I 23.39

12072 - Licensed Practical Nurse II 26.17

12073 - Licensed Practical Nurse III 29.18

12100 - Medical Assistant 19.15

12130 - Medical Laboratory Technician 24.00

12160 - Medical Record Clerk 22.15

12190 - Medical Record Technician 25.42

12195 - Medical Transcriptionist 22.71

12210 - Nuclear Medicine Technologist 57.51

12221 - Nursing Assistant I 14.81***

12222 - Nursing Assistant II 16.67***

12223 - Nursing Assistant III 18.19

12224 - Nursing Assistant IV 20.41

12235 - Optical Dispenser 20.17

12236 - Optical Technician 23.39

12250 - Pharmacy Technician 18.41

12280 - Phlebotomist 18.74

12305 - Radiologic Technologist 34.35

12311 - Registered Nurse I 30.01

12312 - Registered Nurse II 36.70

12313 - Registered Nurse II, Specialist 36.70

12314 - Registered Nurse III 44.14

12315 - Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist 44.14

12316 - Registered Nurse IV 52.91

12317 - Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing) 32.42

12320 - Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor 27.31

13000 - Information And Arts Occupations

13011 - Exhibits Specialist I 22.09

13012 - Exhibits Specialist II 27.38

13013 - Exhibits Specialist III 33.48

13041 - Illustrator I 22.09

13042 - Illustrator II 27.38

13043 - Illustrator III 33.48

13047 - Librarian 33.88

13050 - Library Aide/Clerk 17.59***

13054 - Library Information Technology Systems 30.60

Administrator

13058 - Library Technician 22.09

13061 - Media Specialist I 19.76

13062 - Media Specialist II 22.09

13063 - Media Specialist III 24.63

13071 - Photographer I 19.39

13072 - Photographer II 21.70

13073 - Photographer III 26.88

13074 - Photographer IV 32.89

13075 - Photographer V 39.78

13090 - Technical Order Library Clerk 22.09

13110 - Video Teleconference Technician 22.43

14000 - Information Technology Occupations

14041 - Computer Operator I 20.18

14042 - Computer Operator II 22.57

14043 - Computer Operator III 25.17

14044 - Computer Operator IV 27.97

14045 - Computer Operator V 30.97

14071 - Computer Programmer I (see 1) 26.36

14072 - Computer Programmer II (see 1)

14073 - Computer Programmer III (see 1)

14074 - Computer Programmer IV (see 1)

14101 - Computer Systems Analyst I (see 1)

14102 - Computer Systems Analyst II (see 1)

14103 - Computer Systems Analyst III (see 1)

14150 - Peripheral Equipment Operator 20.18

14160 - Personal Computer Support Technician 27.97

14170 - System Support Specialist 30.97

15000 - Instructional Occupations

15010 - Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Non-Rated) 36.47

15020 - Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated) 44.06

15030 - Air Crew Training Devices Instructor (Pilot) 52.81

15050 - Computer Based Training Specialist / Instructor 36.47

15060 - Educational Technologist 44.41

15070 - Flight Instructor (Pilot) 52.81

15080 - Graphic Artist 26.80

15085 - Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop 51.13

15086 - Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing 51.13

15088 - Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot 51.13

15090 - Technical Instructor 25.73

15095 - Technical Instructor/Course Developer 31.47

15110 - Test Proctor 20.76

15120 - Tutor 20.76

16000 - Laundry, Dry-Cleaning, Pressing And Related Occupations

16010 - Assembler 15.94***

16030 - Counter Attendant 15.94***

16040 - Dry Cleaner 18.22

16070 - Finisher, Flatwork, Machine 15.94***

16090 - Presser, Hand 15.94***

16110 - Presser, Machine, Drycleaning 15.94***

16130 - Presser, Machine, Shirts 15.94***

16160 - Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry 15.94***

16190 - Sewing Machine Operator 18.98

16220 - Tailor 20.15

16250 - Washer, Machine 16.70***

19000 - Machine Tool Operation And Repair Occupations

19010 - Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room) 28.68

19040 - Tool And Die Maker 32.55

21000 - Materials Handling And Packing Occupations

21020 - Forklift Operator 20.61

21030 - Material Coordinator 24.03

21040 - Material Expediter 24.03

21050 - Material Handling Laborer 16.66***

21071 - Order Filler 18.91

21080 - Production Line Worker (Food Processing) 20.61

21110 - Shipping Packer 19.63

21130 - Shipping/Receiving Clerk 19.63

21140 - Store Worker I 21.55

21150 - Stock Clerk 24.52

21210 - Tools And Parts Attendant 20.61

21410 - Warehouse Specialist 20.61

23000 - Mechanics And Maintenance And Repair Occupations

23010 - Aerospace Structural Welder 39.41

23019 - Aircraft Logs and Records Technician 34.42

23021 - Aircraft Mechanic I 38.17

23022 - Aircraft Mechanic II 39.41

23023 - Aircraft Mechanic III 40.63

23040 - Aircraft Mechanic Helper 31.96

23050 - Aircraft, Painter 36.93

23060 - Aircraft Servicer 34.42

23070 - Aircraft Survival Flight Equipment Technician 36.93

23080 - Aircraft Worker 35.69

23091 - Aircrew Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Mechanic 35.69

I

23092 - Aircrew Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Mechanic 38.17

II

23110 - Appliance Mechanic 28.68

23120 - Bicycle Repairer 25.79

23125 - Cable Splicer 36.47

23130 - Carpenter, Maintenance 23.34

23140 - Carpet Layer 27.71

23160 - Electrician, Maintenance 29.26

23181 - Electronics Technician Maintenance I 30.24

23182 - Electronics Technician Maintenance II 31.30

23183 - Electronics Technician Maintenance III 32.34

23260 - Fabric Worker 26.73

23290 - Fire Alarm System Mechanic 26.64

23310 - Fire Extinguisher Repairer 25.79

23311 - Fuel Distribution System Mechanic 31.52

23312 - Fuel Distribution System Operator 27.42

23370 - General Maintenance Worker 22.01

23380 - Ground Support Equipment Mechanic 38.17

23381 - Ground Support Equipment Servicer 34.42

23382 - Ground Support Equipment Worker 35.69

23391 - Gunsmith I 25.79

23392 - Gunsmith II 27.71

23393 - Gunsmith III 29.64

23410 - Heating, Ventilation And Air-Conditioning 25.24

Mechanic

23411 - Heating, Ventilation And Air Contidioning 26.06

Mechanic (Research Facility)

23430 - Heavy Equipment Mechanic 30.29

23440 - Heavy Equipment Operator 23.89

23460 - Instrument Mechanic 29.64

23465 - Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic 28.68

23470 - Laborer 16.66***

23510 - Locksmith 28.68

23530 - Machinery Maintenance Mechanic 26.96

23550 - Machinist, Maintenance 29.93

23580 - Maintenance Trades Helper 18.27

23591 - Metrology Technician I 29.64

23592 - Metrology Technician II 30.61

23593 - Metrology Technician III 31.55

23640 - Millwright 31.01

23710 - Office Appliance Repairer 22.96

23760 - Painter, Maintenance 21.75

23790 - Pipefitter, Maintenance 24.63

23810 - Plumber, Maintenance 23.63

23820 - Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic 29.64

23850 - Rigger 29.64

23870 - Scale Mechanic 27.71

23890 - Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance 26.60

23910 - Small Engine Mechanic 27.71

23931 - Telecommunications Mechanic I 31.69

23932 - Telecommunications Mechanic II 32.71

23950 - Telephone Lineman 43.51

23960 - Welder, Combination, Maintenance 22.93

23965 - Well Driller 29.64

23970 - Woodcraft Worker 29.64

23980 - Woodworker 25.79

24000 - Personal Needs Occupations

24550 - Case Manager 17.96

24570 - Child Care Attendant 14.07***

24580 - Child Care Center Clerk 17.55***

24610 - Chore Aide 14.37***

24620 - Family Readiness And Support Services 17.96

Coordinator

24630 - Homemaker 17.96

25000 - Plant And System Operations Occupations

25010 - Boiler Tender 27.30

25040 - Sewage Plant Operator 25.26

25070 - Stationary Engineer 27.30

25190 - Ventilation Equipment Tender 22.71

25210 - Water Treatment Plant Operator 25.26

27000 - Protective Service Occupations

27004 - Alarm Monitor 23.08

27007 - Baggage Inspector 16.71***

27008 - Corrections Officer 27.37

27010 - Court Security Officer 26.25

27030 - Detection Dog Handler 18.69

27040 - Detention Officer 27.37

27070 - Firefighter 24.63

27101 - Guard I 16.71***

27102 - Guard II 18.69

27131 - Police Officer I 26.52

27132 - Police Officer II 29.67

28000 - Recreation Occupations

28041 - Carnival Equipment Operator 15.01***

28042 - Carnival Equipment Repairer 15.59***

28043 - Carnival Worker 13.25***

28210 - Gate Attendant/Gate Tender 17.64***

28310 - Lifeguard 14.22***

28350 - Park Attendant (Aide) 19.74

28510 - Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant 14.41***

28515 - Recreation Specialist 24.45

28630 - Sports Official 15.72***

28690 - Swimming Pool Operator 18.21

29000 - Stevedoring/Longshoremen Occupational Services

29010 - Blocker And Bracer 27.71

29020 - Hatch Tender 27.71

29030 - Line Handler 27.71

29041 - Stevedore I 26.73

29042 - Stevedore II 28.68

30000 - Technical Occupations

30010 - Air Traffic Control Specialist, Center (HFO) (see 2) 51.58

30011 - Air Traffic Control Specialist, Station (HFO) (see 2) 35.56

30012 - Air Traffic Control Specialist, Terminal (HFO) (see 2) 39.17

30021 - Archeological Technician I 20.52

30022 - Archeological Technician II 22.94

30023 - Archeological Technician III 28.42

30030 - Cartographic Technician 28.42

30040 - Civil Engineering Technician 28.42

30051 - Cryogenic Technician I 31.47

30052 - Cryogenic Technician II 34.77

30061 - Drafter/CAD Operator I 20.52

30062 - Drafter/CAD Operator II 22.94

30063 - Drafter/CAD Operator III 25.57

30064 - Drafter/CAD Operator IV 31.47

30081 - Engineering Technician I 22.92

30082 - Engineering Technician II 25.72

30083 - Engineering Technician III 28.79

30084 - Engineering Technician IV 35.64

30085 - Engineering Technician V 43.61

30086 - Engineering Technician VI 52.76

30090 - Environmental Technician 28.42

30095 - Evidence Control Specialist 28.42

30210 - Laboratory Technician 26.34

30221 - Latent Fingerprint Technician I 31.47

30222 - Latent Fingerprint Technician II 34.77

30240 - Mathematical Technician 28.94

30361 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant I 24.03

30362 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant II 29.78

30363 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant III 36.43

30364 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV 44.07

30375 - Petroleum Supply Specialist 34.77

30390 - Photo-Optics Technician 28.42

30395 - Radiation Control Technician 34.77

30461 - Technical Writer I 28.42

30462 - Technical Writer II 34.77

30463 - Technical Writer III 42.07

30491 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I 32.78

30492 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II 39.66

30493 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III 47.53

30494 - Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort 32.78

30495 - Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel 32.78

30501 - Weather Forecaster I 31.47

30502 - Weather Forecaster II 38.29

30620 - Weather Observer, Combined Upper Air Or (see 2) 25.57

Surface Programs

30621 - Weather Observer, Senior (see 2) 28.42

31000 - Transportation/Mobile Equipment Operation Occupations

31010 - Airplane Pilot 39.66

31020 - Bus Aide 19.04

31030 - Bus Driver 22.94

31043 - Driver Courier 22.01

31260 - Parking and Lot Attendant 19.43

31290 - Shuttle Bus Driver 18.08

31310 - Taxi Driver 15.38***

31361 - Truckdriver, Light 22.87

31362 - Truckdriver, Medium 23.71

31363 - Truckdriver, Heavy 24.24

31364 - Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer 24.24

99000 - Miscellaneous Occupations

99020 - Cabin Safety Specialist 19.33

99030 - Cashier 13.48***

99050 - Desk Clerk 13.52***

99095 - Embalmer 32.78

99130 - Flight Follower 32.78

99251 - Laboratory Animal Caretaker I 16.92***

99252 - Laboratory Animal Caretaker II 17.58***

99260 - Marketing Analyst 30.22

99310 - Mortician 32.78

99410 - Pest Controller 22.32

99510 - Photofinishing Worker 17.22***

99710 - Recycling Laborer 20.44

99711 - Recycling Specialist 22.16

99730 - Refuse Collector 19.57

99810 - Sales Clerk 13.87***

99820 - School Crossing Guard 16.44***

99830 - Survey Party Chief 24.43

99831 - Surveying Aide 15.19***

99832 - Surveying Technician 21.63

99840 - Vending Machine Attendant 24.59

99841 - Vending Machine Repairer 28.46

99842 - Vending Machine Repairer Helper 24.59

***Workers in this classification may be entitled to a higher minimum wage under

Executive Order 14026 ($17.75 per hour) or 13658 ($13.30 per hour). Please see the

Note at the top of the wage determination for more information. Please also note that the minimum wage requirements of Executive Order 14026 and 13658 are not currently being enforced as to contracts or contract-like instruments entered into with the federal government in connection with seasonal recreational services or seasonal recreational equipment rental for the general public on federal lands. The minimum wage requirements of Executive Order 14026 also are not currently being enforced as to any contract or subcontract to which the states of Texas, Louisiana, or Mississippi, including their agencies, are a party.

Note: Executive Order (EO) 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal

Contractors, applies to all contracts subject to the Service Contract Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2017. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must provide employees with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours they work, up to 56 hours of paid sick leave each year. Employees must be permitted to use paid sick leave for their own illness, injury or other health-related needs, including preventive care; to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is ill, injured, or has other health-related needs, including preventive care; or for reasons resulting from, or to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is the victim of, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

ALL OCCUPATIONS LISTED ABOVE RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:

HEALTH & WELFARE: $5.36 per hour, up to 40 hours per week, or $214.40 per week or

$929.07 per month

HEALTH & WELFARE EO 13706: $4.93 per hour, up to 40 hours per week, or $197.20 per week, or $854.53 per month*

*This rate is to be used only when compensating employees for performance on an SCA-covered contract also covered by EO 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal

Contractors. A contractor may not receive credit toward its SCA obligations for any paid sick leave provided pursuant to EO 13706.

VACATION: 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service with a contractor or successor, 3 weeks after 8 years, and 4 weeks after 15 years. Length of service includes the whole span of continuous service with the present contractor or successor, wherever employed, and with the predecessor contractors in the performance of similar work at the same Federal facility. (See 29 CFR 4.173)

HOLIDAYS: A minimum of eleven paid holidays per year: New Year's Day, Martin

Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth

National Independence Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans'

Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. (A contractor may substitute for any of the named holidays another day off with pay in accordance with a plan communicated to the employees involved.) (See 29 CFR 4.174)

THE OCCUPATIONS WHICH HAVE NUMBERED FOOTNOTES IN PARENTHESES RECEIVE THE…