MAS - Absg Consulting Inc. - GS00F026CA

AUTHORIZED FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULE FSS PRICE LIST

Federal Acquisition Service

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Multiple Award Schedule Federal Supply Group: Professional Services Contract Number: GS-00F-026CA

Contract Period:

January 27, 2015 through January 26, 2025 Price list current as of Modification #PS-0035 effective December 14, 2022

Business Size: Large; Other than Small Business

ABSG CONSULTING INC.

1701 City Plaza Drive, Spring, TX 77389-1831

FOR ORDERS:

Contract Administration: Ruta Haile Phone: 571.982.2225 Email: rhaile@absconsulting.com Web site: www.abs-group.com For more information on ordering on ordering go to the following website: https://www.gsa.gov/schedules

Contract Holder

Rev. February 9, 2023

CUSTOMER INFORMATION:

1a. Table of awarded special item numbers with appropriate cross-reference to item descriptions.

Awarded Sub-Categories

• High Value Asset (HVA) Assessments

• Risk and Vulnerability Assessments (RVA)

• Cyber Hunt

• Incident Response

• Penetration Testing

Administrative Specialist-1: $29.08 (SIN 541611) See Page 5 for prices.

10b. Expedited Delivery:

Not applicable

11. F.O.B. Point(s):

Destination

GS-00F-026CA

ABSG Consulting Inc. (ABS Group) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) (Consolidated) www.abs-group.com

February 9, 2023

80 M Street SE, Suite 480 | Washington, DC 20003 USA Phone: (571) 982-2225 Fax: (703) 351-3714 Email: rhaile@absconsulting.com

Dallas, TX 75391-5094

17. Terms and conditions of installation (if applicable):

Not applicable

18a. Terms and conditions of repair parts indicating date of parts price lists and any discounts from list prices (if applicable):

Not applicable

19. List of service and distribution points (if applicable):

Not applicable

20. List of participating dealers (if applicable):

Not applicable

21. Preventive maintenance (if applicable):

Not applicable

24. Notification regarding registration in System for Award Management (SAM) database:

Registered

SERVICES AND PRODUCTS

OVERVIEW

ABSG Consulting Inc., an ABS Group company formed in 1971, provides a single source for Risk and Reliability Engineering services. Our trained professionals offer a comprehensive range of professional services, including:

· Risk management, Risk Assessment and Mitigation services;

· Compliance assessment and implementation;

· Enterprise asset and lifecycle management systems and assessments;

· Third-party reviews, verifications, and certifications to codes, standards and recommended practices;

· Engineering reviews;

· Advanced design analysis;

· Training program and exercises development/delivery; and

· Business process improvement.

· Information Technology Services

· Cyber Security

· Asset Performance;

· Safety and Risk;

· Cyber Security;

· Digitization;

· Sustainability.

ABS Group is ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001 certified. Documented procedures and instructions provide the outline for service preparation, maintenance, delivery, and monitoring. The Mission of ABS Group is “ABS Group strives to be a leading global provider of technical services that better enable our clients to operate safely, reliably, efficiently and in compliance with applicable regulations and standards. We are focused on adding value to the global industries we serve and strategically capturing synergies with

ABS.”

ABS Group has approximately 1,200 employees with over 40 offices in more than 30 countries. The ABS Group organization consists of a corporate office and five business lines focused on our primary market verticals: (1) Marine and Offshore, (2) Government, (3) Oil, Gas, and Chemical, (4) Industrial, and (5) Quality Evaluations. We provide program and project management; training; risk management; data analytics; modeling and simulation; economic modeling and analysis; GIS modeling; management consulting; reliability engineering; enterprise asset management; acquisition support/business case analysis.

ABS Group’s Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract GS-00F-026CA provides for a full range of services, including strategic planning for technology programs/activities; concept development and requirements analysis; data science and analytics; asset performance management; natural hazard and security risk analysis; system design, engineering, and integration; test and evaluation; integrated logistics support; acquisition and life-cycle management; project and programmatic risk management; quality and performance improvement; environmental compliance; cybersecurity; and training and mission support functions. These services are obtainable for a range of quantitative and qualitative disciplines, including information technology, civil, mechanical, chemical, nuclear, and electrical engineering, as well as operations research and sub-disciplines to meet task order requirements.

LABOR RATES

Labor rates are listed as “not to exceed” and are to be used when performing work requested as a straight hourly or daily rate. Work performed against a task order will be priced as work or services performed and may reflect lower rates than posted. All rates include the Industrial Funding Fee (IFF) of 0.75%

SINs: 541330ENG, 541380, 541420, 541715, 54151S, 54151HACS

SIN: 541611

SINs: 518210C

SIN: 541990RISK

Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS) Matrix

The Service Contract Labor Standards, formerly Service Contract Act (SCA), apply to this contract and it includes SCLS applicable labor categories. Labor categories and fixed price services marked with a (**) in this price list are based on the U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination Number(s) identified in the SCLS/SCA matrix. The prices awarded are in line with the geographic scope of the contract (i.e., nationwide).

LABOR CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS

and EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Labor Category – Principal (SINs 541330ENG, 541380, 541420, 541715, 541990RISK, 54151S, 54151HACS)

degree as noted below.

witness support as may be needed.

Has shown an ability to communicate well with clients, both in written reports and verbal communications.

of specialization.

Education/Experience Requirements:

The table below provides minimum education and general or specialized experience requirements for each labor category level. For example, a Principal I with a Bachelor’s degree and either 24 years’ general experience or 12 years’ specialized experience would meet the minimum requirements. College degree must be in a technical or engineering field of study.

Education and General/Specialized Experience Minimum Requirements

Labor Category – Senior Consultant (Engineering) (SINs 541330ENG, 541380, 541420, 541715, 541990RISK, 54151S, 54151HACS)

Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for a degree as noted below.

organize and facilitate meeting discussions, and prepare/communicate facilitation results to appropriate stakeholders.

communications.

Board certification in an area).

The table below provides minimum education and general or specialized experience requirements for each labor category level. For example, a Senior Consultant I with a Bachelor’s degree and either 18 years’ general experience or 9 years’ specialized experience would meet the minimum requirements. College degree must be in a technical or engineering field of study.

Education and General/Specialized Experience Minimum Requirements

Sr. Consultant (Engineering) Min. Reqs.:

Labor Category – Consultant (Engineering)

degree as noted below.

the agency.

shown the ability to create practical solutions to such issues.

expert in his/her field of work.

The table below provides minimum education and general or specialized experience requirements for this labor category. For example, a Consultant with a Bachelor’s degree and either 17 years’ general experience or 8.5 years’ specialized experience would meet the minimum requirements. College degree must be in a technical or engineering field of study.

Education and General/Specialized Experience Minimum Requirements

Consultant (Engineering) Min. Reqs. (yrs.)

Labor Category – Technical Manager (SINs 541330ENG, 541380, 541420, 541715, 541990RISK, 54151S, 54151HACS))

education and experience may be substituted for a college degree.

problems and accomplishments.

communicating meeting results to stakeholders.

stakeholders.

The table below provides minimum education and general or specialized experience requirements for this labor category. For example, a Technical Manager with a Bachelor’s degree and either 12 years’ general experience or 6 years’ specialized experience would meet the minimum requirements.

Education and General/Specialized Experience Minimum Requirements

Labor Category – Principal Engineer

for a college degree.

project deliverables. The Principal Engineer often serves as an engineering subject matter expert.

direction to ensure compliance with client requirements.

or assistant project manager of a large engineering project. Or documented specialized training in advanced, specialized engineering subjects.

The table below provides minimum education and general or specialized experience requirements for this labor category. For example, a Principal Engineer with a Bachelor’s degree and either 10 years’ general experience or 5 years’ specialized experience would meet the minimum requirements.

Education and General/Specialized Experience Minimum Requirements

Labor Category – Project Engineer

engineers.

will apply their expertise to make/justify minor adaptations and modifications to standard engineering approaches.

ability to guide engineers and manage multiple tasks.

to engineering problems. Demonstrated skills in facilitating meetings involving multiple stakeholders for an engineering project.

The table below provides minimum education and general or specialized experience requirements for this labor category. For example, a Project Engineer with a Bachelor’s degree and either 6 years’ general experience or 3 years’ specialized experience would meet the minimum requirements. College degree must be in a technical field of study.

Education and General/Specialized Experience Minimum Requirements

Labor Category – Engineer

computer models.

analyses of standard or typical engineering issues and they develop systematic approaches for problem solving.

Demonstrated ability to select appropriate methods to solve typical, routine engineering issues.

skill to perform field inspections/accurate verification of engineering work.

The table below provides minimum education and general or specialized experience requirements for each labor category level. For example, a Lead Engineer with a Bachelor’s degree and either 5 years’ general experience or 2.5 years’ specialized experience would meet the minimum requirements. College degree must be in a technical or engineering field of study.

Education and General/Specialized Experience Minimum Requirements

Lead Engineer Min. Reqs. (yrs.):

Lead Engineer I Min. Reqs. (yrs.):

Engineer Min. Reqs. (yrs.):

Labor Category – Drafting

engineer.

with supervisor oversight, and/or detailed graphics for incorporation in technical reports and procedures.

The table below provides minimum education and general or specialized experience requirements for this labor category. For example, a Drafting technician with a Technical Certification or Associate’s degree and 2 years’ specialized experience would meet the minimum requirements.

Education and General/Specialized Experience Minimum Requirements

Labor Category – Technical/Clerical SINs 541330ENG, 541380, 541420, 541715, 541990RISK, 54151S, 54151HACS)

noted below.

software. They may develop project cost accounting reports or project management reports required to support the Project Manager.

charts, and progress reports.

The table below provides minimum education and general or specialized experience requirements for this labor category. For example, a Technical/Clerical person with no degree and either 5 years’ general experience or 2.5 years’ specialized experience would meet the minimum requirements.

Education and General/Specialized Experience Minimum Requirements

Labor Category: Project Manager

(SIN 541611, 541990RISK)

Description:

Individuals require the training, skills, and experience to understand technical aspects and organizational interactions required to support an agency’s business mission. Project Managers must also have extensive management/supervisory experience in running projects and facilitating meetings. Equivalent experience may be substituted for a college degree.

Position Duties/ Responsibilities:

A Project Manager is responsible for overall contract performance on complex programs involving multiple projects or tasks. Performs a variety of technical, managerial, and administrative activities to help ensure the successful completion/execution of the program. Makes decisions that influence the overall direction of the program. The Project Manager is responsible for all program personnel, the delivery of all reports and contract deliverables, and the quality control of all products. This manager also provides guidance on technical and non-technical matters to Project Managers and senior staff. The Project Manager routinely interfaces with the program COTR and he/she monitors all tasks and keeps the contracting officer and COTR abreast of all problems and accomplishments. A Project Manager may also support the facilitation of meetings involving the collaborative efforts of agencies.

General Experience A Project Manager must have experience in the complete planning of projects – from inception to development to deployment. Must have a demonstrated ability to provide guidance and direction on multiple tasks. Experience in reviewing and evaluating work performed by others, managing funds and resources to meet project objectives, and providing direction to ensure compliance with client requirements. A Project Manager should also have experience in organizing and facilitating meetings/working groups and communicating meeting results to stakeholders.

Specialized Experience Demonstrated supervisory and management skills serving as a project manager or assistant project manager. Or documented specialized training in project management/project supervision or related subjects. Demonstrated skills in organizing, facilitating, and documenting meetings involving multiple stakeholders.

Project Manager – Education/Experience Requirements:

The table below provides minimum education and general or specialized experience requirements for each Project Manager labor category. For example, a Project Manager-1 with a Master’s degree and either 5 years’ general experience or 2.5 years’ specialized experience would meet the minimum requirements.

Degree Required:

No Degree

Ph.D.

Level

Number of Years

*Gen. Exp. = General Experience; Spec. Exp. = Specialized Experience

Labor Category: Senior Consultant

Individuals require the training, analytical skills, and experience to understand an agency’s mission-oriented business functions. Broad experience in agency operations, engineering, risk analysis, policy and program development, and/or operations research is needed. Meeting facilitation experience is needed. Equivalent experience may be substituted for a degree as noted below.

The Senior Consultant provides specialized skills for understanding the design and operation of a complex program. The senior consultant will work with the agency staff to understand issues of concern and design solutions based on customer needs and technical considerations. The Senior Consultant will provide expert advice, guidance and assistance with program planning and audits, tabletop exercises/scenario simulations, regulatory/policy studies and development, and economic analyses. The Senior Consultant will also provide expert witness support as may be needed. The Senior Consultant will work with the client to define meeting objectives for collaborative efforts/working groups involving agencies, organize and facilitate meeting discussions, and prepare/communicate facilitation results to appropriate

The Senior Consultant has proven ability to work on complex problems independently. Has a broad range of experience in the analysis of agency business issues (technical, operational, financial and/or business case problems) and has shown the ability to create practical solutions to such issues. Has shown an ability to communicate well with clients, both in written reports and verbal communications.

The Senior Consultant has proven supervisory skills, having managed staff on a complex project. Has demonstrated the ability to work both independently and in a team to solve complex business or technical problems. Has additional documented training beyond college or additional industry-recognized credentials (e.g., Professional Engineering license, Certified Safety Professional, Board certification in an area).

Senior Consultant – Education/Experience Requirements:

The table below provides minimum education and general or specialized experience requirements for each Senior Consultant labor category. For example, a Senior Consultant-2 with a Bachelor’s degree and either 7 years’ general experience or 3.5 years’ specialized experience would meet the minimum requirements.

Degree Required:

Number of Years

Labor Category: Consultant

Individuals require the training, analytical skills, and experience to understand an agency’s mission-oriented business functions. Limited experience in agency operations, engineering, risk analysis, policy and program development, and/or operations research is needed. Limited experience in organizing and facilitating meetings. Equivalent experience may be substituted for a degree as noted below.

The Consultant provides specialized skills in a limited set of areas to support an agency with a particular business need. The consultant will work with the agency staff to understand issues of concern and design solutions based on customer needs and technical considerations. In his/her area of expertise, the consultant will support/assist with program planning and audits, tabletop exercises/scenario simulations, educational studies, preparedness evaluations, training, regulatory/policy studies and development, and economic analyses. The consultant will also develop research as needed to provide limited expert witness support as may be needed on issues of concern to the agency. The consultant will help with the organization and facilitation of meetings involving agency collaborative efforts and working groups.

The Consultant has shown the ability to work on moderately complex problems with limited direction from management. Has a limited range of experience in the analysis of agency business issues (technical, operational, financial, or business case problems) and has shown the ability to create practical solutions to such issues. Has shown an ability to communicate well with clients, both in written reports and verbal communications.

technical problems.

Consultant – Education/Experience Requirements:

The table below provides minimum education and general or specialized experience requirements for each Consultant labor category. For example, a Consultant with a Bachelor’s degree and either 8 years’ general experience or 4 years’ specialized experience would meet the minimum requirements.

Degree Required:

No Degree

Number of Years

Labor Category: Auditor

(SIN 541611)

Individuals require training, skills, and experience in understanding program requirements and auditing information to verify compliance. Auditors may assist agency clients and/or Project Managers in verifying that project tasks and performance requirements are being properly measured and fulfilled. Equivalent experience may be substituted for a college degree.

The Auditor provides task support to the agency staff and/or Project Managers as may be required. They will perform work under the supervision of one of the above individuals. They will apply their expertise to gather, organize, and analyze data relevant to customer program requirements; provide quality assurance reviews; provide training; and create audit reports describing audit findings and suggest corrective actions.

Specialized Experience Has experience performing reviews/verification of programs and analyses to assure compliance with written standards. Has specialized training as an auditor.

Auditor – Education/Experience Requirements:

The table below provides minimum education and general or specialized experience requirements for the Auditor labor category. For example, an Auditor with a Bachelor’s degree and either 10 years’ general experience or 7 years’ specialized experience would meet the minimum requirements.

Degree Required:

No Degree

Master’s Degree

Number of Years

Labor Category: Technician

Individuals require the training, skills, and experience to provide technical, managerial, and administrative support relevant to the agency’s mission-oriented business needs.

Equivalent experience may be substituted for a college degree.

Functional Responsibility:

The technician will work with the customer, senior consultant, and consultant to gather, organize, and analyze data/information to meet project requirements. The technician will assist in the development of technical analyses, reports, and presentations that support the mission-oriented business goals of the client.

operations of the client.

Technician – Education/Experience Requirements:

The table below provides minimum education and general or specialized experience requirements for the Technician labor category. For example, a Technician with a Technical Certification or Associate’s degree would meet the minimum requirements.

Degree Required:

Technical Certification or Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Number of Years

Labor Category: Administrative Specialist

Individuals require experience in general office administration. They should be familiar with a variety of software programs for word processing, spreadsheets, database management, graphic artist presentations, video presentations, and/or document production. Individuals may support management or technical staff as needed. Individuals should be able to understand and follow established office procedures. Equivalent experience may be substituted for a college degree.

Duties/ Responsibilities:

Administrative Specialists may perform administrative duties related to travel, word processing, database management, data entry, document production, document control, presentation production, and technical assistance with office software. They may develop project cost accounting reports or project management reports required to support the Project Manager.

Has demonstrated ability to effectively use MS Office tools such as Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Has specialized training in office software. Has prepared simple project administration reports such as cost analyses, milestone progress charts, and progress reports.

Administrative Specialist – Education/Experience Requirements:

The table below provides minimum education and general or specialized experience requirements for each Administrative Specialist labor category. For example, an Administrative Specialist-2 with an Associate’s degree and either 1 year general experience or 0.5 year specialized experience would meet the minimum requirements.

Degree Required:

No Degree

Number of Years

Labor Category – Cloud Principal (518210C)

degree as noted below.

witness support as may be needed.

Has shown an ability to communicate well with clients, both in written reports and verbal communications.

of specialization.

The table below provides minimum education and general or specialized experience requirements for each labor category level. For example, a Principal I with a Bachelor’s degree and either 24 years’ general experience or 12 years’ specialized experience would meet the minimum requirements. College degree must be in a technical or engineering field of study.

Education and General/Specialized Experience Minimum Requirements

Cloud Principal Min. Reqs. (yrs.):

Cloud Principal I Min. Reqs. (yrs.):

Labor Category – Cloud Senior Consultant

Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for a degree as noted below.

organize and facilitate meeting discussions, and prepare/communicate facilitation results to appropriate stakeholders.

communications.

Board certification in an area).

The table below provides minimum education and general or specialized experience requirements for each labor category level. For example, a Senior Consultant I with a Bachelor’s degree and either 18 years’ general experience or 9 years’ specialized experience would meet the minimum requirements. College degree must be in a technical or engineering field of study.

Education and General/Specialized Experience Minimum Requirements

Cloud Senior Consultant Min. Reqs. (yrs.):

Cloud Consultant Senior I Min. Reqs. (yrs.):

Cloud Senior Consultant II Min. Reqs.(yrs.):

Labor Category – Cloud Consultant

degree as noted below.