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Products and Services:

  • The document mentions a variety of professional services including systems engineering and analysis, applications engineering and programming, program management, operations analysis, instructional design/training, and multimedia.
  • The services also include scientific analysis and design, modeling and simulation, sensor operating guidelines, tactical decision aids, command and control systems, and applications engineering and programming.
  • The document also mentions the provision of comprehensive consultant, integration, and installation services for multi-vendor hardware and software.

Location:

  • The services are provided by Sonalysts, Inc. located at 215 Parkway North, Waterford, CT 06385.
  • The geographic coverage for the delivery of services is domestic.

Dates:

  • The contract period is from September 30, 2015, through September 29, 2025.

People:

  • The contract administrator is Ms. Denise Grudier, who can be contacted at 860.326.3652 or via email at dgrudier@sonalysts.com.
  • The document also mentions a variety of job titles and roles including Senior Engineering Program Executive, Engineering Program Executive, Senior Engineering Program Manager, Engineering Program Manager, Systems Engineer, Technical Specialist, and Subject Matter Expert among others.
  • The company, Sonalysts, Inc., is described as a large business with around 400 employees, 80% of whom are degreed and more than half have military experience.

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GSA Federal Contract for Professional Services Schedule

General Services Administration

Federal Supply Service

Authorized Federal Supply Schedule Price List

CONTRACT INFORMATION

On-line access to contract ordering information, terms and conditions, up-to-date pricing, and the opinion to create an electronic delivery order are available through GSA Advantage!, a menu-driven database system. The Internet address for GSA Advantage is gsaadvantage.gov.

FSC Group: Professional Services Schedule Title: Multiple Award Schedule Contract Number GS-00F-351CA For more information on ordering from the Federal Supply Schedules go to the GSA Schedules page at GSA.gov.

Contract Period: September 30, 2015 through September 29, 2025 Sonalysts, Inc.

215 Parkway North

Waterford, CT 06385

Telephone: 860.442.4355

Fax: 860.326.3883 www.sonalysts.com Contract Administrator

Ms. Denise Grudier

215 Parkway North

Waterford, CT 06385

Telephone: 860.326.3652

Fax 860.326.3883 Email: dgrudier@sonalysts.com Business Size: Large Business

(Price List Current as Modification PA-0018, effective March 2, 2021) Table of Contents

CONTRACT INFORMATION

7CORPORATE INFORMATION

8SONALYSTS ENGINEERING SERVICES

8SYSTEMS ENGINEERING AND ANALYSIS

8PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

9OPERATIONS ANALYSIS

12APPLICATIONS ENGINEERING AND PROGRAMMING

14SONALYSTS ENGINEERING SINS

ENGINEERING SERVICES LABOR CATEGORIES

Senior Engineering Program Executive (Level III) Senior Engineering Program Executive (Level II) Senior Engineering Program Executive (Level I) Engineering Program Executive Senior Engineering Program Manager Engineering Program Manager Systems Engineer VIII Systems Engineer VII Systems Engineer VI Systems Engineer V Systems Engineer IV Systems Engineer III Systems Engineer II Systems Engineer I Technical Specialist II Technical Specialist I Clerical/Word Processor Subject Matter Expert

MARKETING AND CONSULTING SINS

MARKETING AND CONSULTING LABOR CATEGORIES

Senior Technology Consultant………………………………………………………………. 29 Senior Business Consultant…………………………………………………………… Program/Project Manage……………………………………………………………………. 29 Senior Systems Architect……………………………………………………………………. 29 Systems Architect…………………………………………………………………………… 29 Creative Director…………………………………………………………………………….. 29 Senior Graphic Designer…………………………………………………………………….. 29 Graphic Designer……………………………………………………………………………. 29 Junior Graphic Designer…………………………………………………………………….. 29 Software Engineer……………………………………………………………………………29 Information Designer……………………………………………………………………….. 29 Senior Instructional Designer……………………………………………………………….. 29 Instructional Designer………………………………………………………………………. 29 Senior Programmer…………………………………………………………………………. 29 Programmer…………………………………………………………………………………. 29 Junior Programmer………………………………………………………………………….. 30 Technical Writer/Sr. Technical Editor……………………………………………………….. 30

Technical Editor……………………………………………………………………………… 30 Production Support…………………………………………………………………………… 30 Executive Producer…………………………………………………………………………… 30 Producer………………………………………………………………………………………. 30 Production Assistant………………………………………………………………………….. 30 Director of Photography II……………………………………………………………………. 30 Director of Photography I…………………………………………………………………….. 30 Lighting Director……………………………………………………………………………... 30 Camera Operator (Film)……………………………………………………………………… 30 Videographer…………………………………………………………………………………. 30 Video Engineer……………………………………………………………………………….. 30 Electrician…………………………………………………………………………………….. 30 Grip Gaffer……………………………………………………………………………………. 30 Audio………………………………………………………………………………………….. 30 Media Specialist………………………………………………………………………………. 30 Set Designer…………………………………………………………………………………... 30 Shop Foreman………………………………………………………………………………… 30 Carpenter……………………………………………………………………………………… 30 Stage Manager……………………………………………………………………………….. 30 Administrative Assistant……………………………………………………………………… 30 Creative Director……………………………………………………………………………… 31 Art Director…………………………………………………………………………………… 31 Senior Designer……………………………………………………………………………….. 31 Designer………………………………………………………………………………………. 31 Production Manager…………………………………………………………………………... 31 Production Artist……………………………………………………………………………… 31

MARKETING AND CONSULTING ODCS FOR MARKETING

CONTRACT INFORMATION

1a.

Awarded Special Item Number (SIN):

541330 ENG

Engineering Services

541380

Testing Laboratory Services

541420

Engineering System Design and Integration Services

541613

Marketing Consulting Services

541715

Engineering Research and Development and Strategic Planning

541810ODC

Other Direct Costs for Marketing and Public Relations Services

OLM

Order Level Materials 1b.

Lowest Priced Model Number and Unit Price

Please refer to the corresponding Pricelist/Table per SIN

1c.

Description of all corresponding commercial job titles, experience, functional responsibility and education for those types employees

Please refer to the corresponding Labor Descriptions per SIN

2.

Maximum Order:

541330 ENG

$1,000,000

541380

$250,000

541420

541613

541715

541810ODC

OLM

$250,000 3.

Minimum Order: $100

4.

Geographic Coverage (Delivery Areas): Domestic

5.

Point(s) of Production (City, County, and State or Foreign Country):

Sonalysts, Inc.

215 Parkway North

Waterford, CT 06385

6.

Discount From List Price or Statement of Net Price:

Government Net Prices (discounts already deducted).

7.

Quantity Discounts:

No discount.

8.

Prompt Payment Terms:

Net 30 days from receipt of invoice or date of acceptance, whichever is later.

Information for Ordering Offices:

Prompt payment terms cannot be negotiated out of the contractual agreement in exchange for other concessions.

9.

Foreign Items (List Items by Country of Origin):

None.

10a.

Time of Delivery (Contractor Insert Number of Days):

To be negotiated at the task order level.

10b.

Expedited Delivery:

Items available for expedited delivery are subject to negotiations between Sonalysts, Inc. and the Ordering Activity.

10c.

Overnight and 2‑Day Delivery:

Overnight and 2-day delivery are available.

10d.

Urgent Requirements:

See contract clause I-FSS-14-B. Agencies can contact one of the contacts for Contract Administration to obtain faster delivery.

11.

FOB Destination:

Destination 12a.

Ordering Address(es):

Sonalysts, Inc.

215 Parkway North

Waterford, CT 06385 12b.

Ordering Procedures:

For supplies and services, the ordering procedures, information on Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs), are found in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 8.405-3.

13.

Payment Address:

Sonalysts, Inc.

215 Parkway North

Post Office Box 280

Waterford, CT 06385

14. Warranty Provision:

None.

15. Export Packaging Charges (if applicable):

N/A.

16.

Terms and Conditions of Rental, Maintenance, and Repair (if applicable):

N/A.

17. Terms and Conditions of Installation (if applicable):

18a.

Terms and Conditions of Repair Parts

18b.

Terms and Conditions for Any Other Services (if applicable):

19.

List of Service and Distribution Points (if applicable):

20.

List of Participating Dealers (if applicable):

21. Preventive Maintenance (if applicable):

22a.

Special Attributes Such as Environmental Attributes (e.g., recycled content, energy efficiency, and/or reduced pollutants): None.

22b.

Section 508 Compliance Information: (If applicable, indicate that Section 508 compliance information is available on Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) supplies and services and show where full details can be found (e.g. contractor’s website or other location). The EIT standards can be found at: www.Section508.gov.

23.

Data Universal Number System (DUNS) Number: 07-731-7766

24.

Notification Regarding Registration in System for Award Management (SAM):

Expiration 2/11/22

CORPORATE INFORMATION

Sonalysts, Inc. (Sonalysts) is an employee-owned business established in 1973 with headquarters in Waterford, CT and annual sales of nearly $70 million. We have offices in 20 additional locations across the United States. Sonalysts is a fiscally conservative company with an outstanding reputation with both our Government and commercial clients for delivery of quality products and timely completion of tasking within budget. Our multidisciplinary, employee-owned corporation has sustained steady growth since its inception while earning a reputation for unsurpassed stability, reliability, and creativity. Sonalysts has received numerous awards that reflect customer satisfaction, product quality, innovation, and financial and management excellence.

CURRENT STAFFING STRUCTURE

Sonalysts’ personnel possess high-level educational qualifications in a wide variety of fields. Approximately 80% of our 400 employees are degreed; more than half have military experience. Of degreed employees, 55% hold Bachelors, 40% hold Masters, and 5% have degrees at the Doctoral level. Because of our academic diversity, Sonalysts can provide engineering, technical, and training expertise in many areas. It also allows us to approach complicated technical problems from different perspectives, resulting in a variety of possible solutions and ensuring the most appropriate response to our clients’ needs. Our organizational structure is flexible, allowing us to apply each individual’s expertise and strength to the area where they are needed. Sonalysts’ corporate structure is designed to provide real-time response to customers’ needs while ensuring that contract administration and deliverables are proceeding on schedule and within budget.

The heart of Sonalysts’ corporate management structure is the Project Leader. This individual is accountable to the customer for completion of project work on time and within budget and has the authority to commit the necessary resources to meet this objective. The Project Leader is supported through direct lines of communication to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Technical Director, President and Chief Operating Officer, and to the administrative, technical, and production staffs. The President and the Board of Directors establish corporate policy. The CFO is responsible for contract administration. The Technical Director advises the technical staff and oversees production resources and facilities. The CFO and Technical Director are also responsible for financial monitoring and quality assurance functions, respectively. Administrative, technical, and production staffs support the Project Leader as required to perform contract tasks.

SONALYSTS ENGINEERING SERVICES

Sonalysts has been providing highly technical professional services to the Government for 40 years. Our expertise is in systems engineering and analysis, applications engineering and programming, program management, operations analysis, instructional design/training, and multimedia. Nearly one fourth of our approximately 400 employees have an engineering degree, multiple degrees, or extensive engineering experience.

SYSTEMS ENGINEERING AND ANALYSIS

Sonalysts offers analysis, design, and consultant services in support of a variety of engineering requirements. Tasks may include but are not limited to: design models; systems/software baselines and target architectures; systems/software prototypes; risk and impact assessments, and requirements documents.

Technical Analysis and Design. Sonalysts’ engineers analyze data requirements for subsequent interoperability analysis, engineering analysis and design, or architecture development. In addition, Sonalysts performs studies, evaluations, and assessments of new technologies and assesses the viability of commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS), government-off-the-shelf (GOTS), non-developmental-item (NDI), and reusable components to satisfy customer requirements. Our services include: analytical studies; feasibility and trade-off studies; risk and threat analysis; integration assessments, prototype designs, hardware and software demonstrations; and on-site assessments of operational systems.

Our engineers design software for a wide variety of domains, such as command and control, intelligence, and weather operations. In addition, our specialists have extensive knowledge of a range of functions such as data handling, networking, distributed computing, and systems integration. Our engineers design applications in support of technical projects ranging from satellite to submarine operations. In addition, Sonalysts designs specialty software supporting advanced graphics and complex data visualization.

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

Much of Sonalysts’ expertise is in complex systems program management involving multi-million dollar contracts with subcontractors and consultants. Our personnel often complement the Government contracting officer representative managing multiple projects and task orders requiring action by a variety of professional skills at diverse locations. While filling program management or senior technical representative positions, our staff meets with and confers with Government and commercial senior management officials regarding the planning and execution of the contract identifying and resolving problems, issues, or conflicts that arise.

System Engineering. For more than 10 years Sonalysts has provided system and software engineering support for Submarine Warfare Federated Tactical System (SWFTS) and Acoustic Rapid COTS Insertion (ARCI) programs. As a Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Level 3 provider, our system and software teams coordinate with a variety of prime contractors to integrate and test tactical control system components for next generation submarine combat system installations. Sonalysts is also heavily involved with the Advanced Processor Build (APB) process that investigates next generation submarine display and control products for future combat system insertion.

Sonalysts provides software engineering services for the Aegis combat system under the Dahlgren, VA Computer Programming and Engineering Support effort. Additionally, human systems integration (HSI) system engineering services have been provided to all Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) program offices, Navy, and the Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM).

Configuration Management and Logistics Support. Sonalysts has provided configuration management, installation, and logistics support for major submarine systems such as the Integrated Submarine Imaging System (ISIS) and a variety of other sail-based sensors. Sonalysts employs ISO 9001 processes to provide high-quality engineering services.

NRC and DOE Experience. Sonalysts is particularly well qualified to conduct system training needs analysis, develop student performance measures, and conduct training assessment and evaluation. Sonalysts’ professionals assisted with the development of knowledge and abilities catalog to establish performance and evaluation criteria for the DOE operator training program. In addition to written test items, Sonalysts’ personnel have developed and administered practical performance measures on the job, in laboratories, and using simulation devices for both individual students and teams. Sonalysts’ personnel have years of experience in the development of generic fundamental performance measures and examinations to test applicants for NRC licenses to operate nuclear reactors. In fact, Sonalysts is the only commercial company in the country selected to conduct these critical examinations. Our measurement and evaluation specialists have been analyzing NRC test item and examination statistics using the Statistics Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) statistical software for more than 7 years.

OPERATIONS ANALYSIS

Sonalysts’ expertise in operations research and analysis is exceptional involving such areas as commercial aircraft operations and related weather patterns, naval operations and information warfare, and Government intelligence analysis. Sonalysts’ extensive engineering capabilities are reflected in the following:

Scientific Analysis and Design. Sonalysts provides a variety of scientific research and analysis in support of system development, training, modeling, and simulation needs. Our engineers specialize in:

· Human factors - basic research, cognitive modeling, computer simulation, laboratory experiments.

· Modeling - computational acoustical and fluid dynamics, ship configuration analysis, naval force mission simulation, acoustics, and data analysis.

· Real-time data acquisition/control systems - high performance, customized front-end to back-end sensors, data analysis, and control analysis systems theory.

Modeling and Simulation. Sonalysts has been developing Navy combat system sensor simulations as an integral portion of individual and team training systems for more than 14 years. These sensor simulations include various types of Naval radars, sonars, sonobuoys, photonics masts (electro-optical periscopes), and electronic warfare sensors designed and developed for several sensor and tactical training systems. In addition, we have developed numerous sensor models in support of modeling and simulation efforts for new platforms and for distributed interactive simulation (DIS) and high-level architecture (HLA) efforts.

Sonalysts is currently providing systems analysis and systems engineering support to the Space and Warfare Systems Center San Diego for the application and testing of large scale warfare simulation systems for joint warfare command and control training. Tasks under this contract include simulation project planning and management, command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence (C4I) system test and evaluation, simulation system interface development, model design and software development/testing, architecture design/development/test, fleet support using simulation, and installation/maintenance/ operation of simulation systems.

Sonalysts has been providing support to the Navy to assemble input data required to conduct engineering level and high-level modeling. We have developed and maintained databases to support our modeling efforts by providing an accurate, consistent, and current set of data specifically intended for model inputs. This specific work involved data collection and engineering analysis on all major U.S. Navy and threat undersea warfare systems including electromagnetic sensors, sonars, weapons, countermeasures, radars, and platform (submarine, surface ship, and aircraft) characteristics (radiated noise, and maneuvering characteristics), and their operational use.

Sonalysts is a leading-edge contractor performing analysis for Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division; Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock; the Center for Surface Combat Systems; Air Force Research Laboratory; and the Air Force Space Command to determine how artificially intelligent tutoring technology, embedded, and advanced distributed learning training can be applied to support various training both currently and in the future. We have also developed a significant environmental, motion, platform, and threat animation capability for application in virtual environment training systems as part of our award-winning combat simulation computer games, 688(I) Hunter/Killer™, Jane’s Fleet Command™, SubCommand™, and Sonalysts Combat Simulations - Dangerous WatersR. Our game technology has not only been a commercial success but it has become a training platform of choice for foreign navies and an analytical tool for a variety of Department of Defense (DoD) customers.

Sonalysts has been involved in the design and development of advanced simulation systems for more than 30 years starting with the development of simulations to evaluate the tactical effectiveness of new ASW platforms and sensors against projected threats in variety of environments and scenarios for the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC). Using the SIM II Naval Warfare Engagement Model, we conducted mission, force, and platform level studies that quantify aircraft, submarine, and surface ship performance and shortfalls and the potential contributions of the advances systems. In addition, SIM II has also been used to analyze Coast Guard cutter, patrol boat, and aircraft performance. This simulation capability evolved to include the modeling and simulation of shipboard and aircraft operator workstations and combat system displays, controls, and functionality for several onboard sensor systems.

Sensor Operating Guidelines. We have provided technical support for the design, development, and implementation of operating guidelines in support of advanced surface ship, submarine, and aircraft undersea warfare sensors and combat systems. We have also provided scientific, engineering, analytical, and technical services for the development of sensor transmitters, receivers, and associated equipment. This effort included conducting analysis, planning experiments, and reviewing data concerning acoustic/non-acoustic engineering and the ocean environment. The technical support included design support for new systems and operational training support for fleet introduction of the systems. We also participated in the operational systems development by providing prototype hardware fabrication and related hardware in an effort to improve performance and better understand functional capabilities.

Tactical Decision Aids. Sonalysts has been designing and developing tactical decision aids for military applications since the early 1980s. Our work in this area started with the development of computer-based operator tactical aids to support determination of optimum sonar system line-up given variations in environmental conditions and tactical situations. This work expanded to include the development of tactical decision aids to support optimum placement of platforms and sensors for undersea warfare operations and mine countermeasures operations including the communications technology to automatically exchange command and control data between tactical platforms. We leveraged our military tactical decision aid technology to develop our wXstationR product, which provides meteorological and flight planning support for air operations. In fact, our wXstation system is used by international airlines and general aviation around the world.

Command and Control Systems. Sonalysts has been providing engineering, exploratory development, and advanced development studies; analyses; and design definition for submarine command, control, and sensor systems related to the areas of combat system management, concepts of operation, information management, platform and ship system integration, future combat system technology, piloting and navigation, software architecture, display and control standards, operability evaluation, and integrated interior communications and control. These tasks have involved software development, integration, testing, and evaluation; advanced technology implementation; database definition; and combat system services functional requirements definition for the next generation of combat systems.

Coast Guard Experience. Sonalysts has worked with the U.S. Coast Guard Research and Development Center in support of their Nationwide Automatic Identification System (NAIS) project for more than 10 years. We provide applications engineering, software support, network support, and system level performance analysis. The NAIS system, which processes over 12 Gbytes of raw data daily from receivers along U.S. navigable water (east, gulf and west coasts, lakes and rivers), processes, analyzes, and displays this data for use by operational entities. In addition, Sonalysts performs analysis of this data for possible data interruptions, timing issues, antenna shadowing, and overall system health. Also being evaluated for future deployment are new receivers, directional antennas, and satellite NAIS data. Sonalysts has been supporting the NAIS system from its inception, and over that time has developed many analysis techniques to help optimize system performance. Most recently, Sonalysts developed analysis and visualization tools to help detect individual site problems within the system that previously had gone undetected due to the sheer quantity of raw data.

Sonalysts provided Independent Validation and Verification (IV&V) and sensor modeling of USCG airborne search radars (Selex 7500E, ELTA EL/M-2022, AN/APS-143C), National Security Cutter (NSC) surface and air search radars (SSR X/S band, TRS-3D), and SIRVSS EO/IR sensor. Work included independent calculations of sweep widths using objective estimation, and modeling the sensors with Advanced Refractive Effects Prediction System (AREPS) and Target Acquisition Weapons Software (TAWS). TRS-3D performance included innovative use of FAA Aircraft Situation Display to Industry (ASDI) and Aircraft Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) to turn thousands of civilian aircraft into tracked targets for IV&V. Work involved direct support of Field Test 5 for the TDS-3D radar on the NSC.

APPLICATIONS ENGINEERING AND PROGRAMMING

Sonalysts offers a variety of application engineering and programming services that range from basic software development through full-system design and application. Several groups CMMI Level 3 appraised.

Technology Integration Installation and Testing. Sonalysts offers comprehensive consultant, integration, and installation services for multi-vendor hardware and software that emphasize the seamless integration of new technologies into the customer’s environment. Our specialists plan and design implementation strategies that minimize disruptive impact at operational sites.

In addition, Sonalysts uses state-of-the-art testing methodologies and automated testing software to find errors early and consequently reduce program risk. Our process develops plans and procedures and accomplishes qualification testing, acceptance testing (Alpha and Beta), system testing (unit, class, and integration testing), accreditation and certification testing, and hardware/software compatibility testing at Government facilities, operational sites, or fully equipped contractor labs that emulate the customer's environment.

Sonalysts provides documentation in accordance with applicable Government Standards as well as customer-specific products. Task order deliverables include, but are not limited to:

· Impact analysis and recommendations

· Phased migration and installation plans

· Site-specific configuration documentation

· Site-specific software development or conversion in support of integration activities

· Test plans, problem reports, and test results

Database Planning and Design. Our engineers provide a full range of database consultation, planning, and design for secure or non-secure systems. Sonalysts offers database experts knowledgeable with personal computer, mainframe or workstation-based systems and networks. Database planning and design comply with applicable standards, including Government security standards and protocols that allow data transmission among servers of different security levels.

Sonalysts’ engineers provide database architecture planning or consultation in support of:

· Transition to a common enterprise database

· Re-engineering and/or integration of legacy systems

· Migration to a relational database/object oriented database

· Integration of various GOTS and COTS applications

· Integration of new technologies

Programming. Sonalysts’ programmers implement software design using state-of-the-art technologies. Our programmers are experts in the most advanced systems and technologies. Our specialists program software for a wide variety of customers and technical requirements, including:

· Scientific computing
· 3D visualization
· Data handling
· Command and control
· Data display systems
· Workstation animation and rendering
· Intelligence
· Computational acoustics
· Advanced graphics
· Real-time control systems

Services and Support. Our engineers provide a full range of consultation, support, and services.

Sonalysts’ engineers monitor local and wide-area network peak performance and maintain system hardware. Our specialists define and document performance objectives and measurable technical performance criteria to drive technical evaluations, performance management analysis, and capacity management analysis.

Sonalysts’ specialists operate, monitor, and analyze systems, networks, and associated equipment for data processing, including operations such as loading input/output materials, and observing and responding to control displays for errors or operator messages. They also establish and maintain user accounts and password control.

Sonalysts can establish or operate a help desk for system users. Our help desk specialists log and track trouble calls, respond to and resolve problems efficiently, and maintain detailed trouble calls histories.

SONALYSTS ENGINEERING SINS

Sonalysts’ breadth and depth of engineers has positioned us ideally to respond to all of the SINs listed in the PES GSA. Our professionals hold degrees in the following engineering disciplines: software, computer, environmental, civil, electrical, chemical, mechanical, naval, industrial, aeronautical, marine, metallurgical, systems, aerospace, and nuclear engineering.

The following paragraphs summarize selected capabilities in response to SINs

541330ENG

Engineering Services 541380 Testing Laboratory Services

541420 Engineering System Design and Integration Services

541715 Engineering Research and Development and Strategic Planning

OLM

Order-Level Materials

Engineering Services Sonalysts’ engineers, subject matter experts, and training/human performance specialists have supported the Navy’s strategic plans since 1973. During the past 15 years we have extended that support into the Nuclear National Laboratories, the Air Force, and the Marine Corps. Specific programs supported include:

· Navy and Marine Corps HSI

· DDG-1000 HSI and training implementation

· Littoral Combat Ship (LCS)

· DDG-51 Flights I-III

· Virginia-Class SSN

· Ohio Replacement Program

· Satellite training strategic direction

· Marine Corps vehicle and weapon systems

· Coast Guard platform procurement

· Air Force Standard Space Trainer (SST)

Concept Development and Requirements Analysis Sonalysts has used our CMMI Level 3 Decision Analysis and Resolution (DAR) process and our extensive multi-disciplinary requirements analysis capabilities to support a broad range of efforts across many industries. In DoD and DHS, Sonalysts has supported many next generation concept studies and requirements definition efforts. These include:

· Navy and Marine Corps human performance requirements analyses for surface ships and submarines

· ARCI, SWFTS, and APB process definition and requirements exploration

· LCS and DDG-1000 total ship requirements

· SSN and SSBN requirements

· Virginia-Class SSN

· Ohio Replacement Program

· Satellite training and modeling requirements elicitation

· Marine Corps vehicle and weapon systems

· Coast Guard platform requirements

Sonalysts also provided engineering requirements analysis and technical support for the development of Functional and Operational Requirements (F&OR) for the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). This F&OR support addressed all aspects of facility and system performance, including performance, environmental, civil/structural and seismic, mechanical and materials, electrical, instrumentation and control, and regulatory requirements.

Engineering System Design and Integration Sonalysts services a broad range of nuclear and DoD customers in design, engineering and integration. Using our CMMI Level 3 implementation and integration processes, we have delivered complex training capabilities that integrate sensing, data analysis, modeling and simulation, performance assessment, and feedback for complex satellite and surface combat system environments.

We have also developed several “serious” game titles for the commercial industry that have been leveled to provide 7-digit cost savings to the Navy and the Air Force. We have also used these capabilities to assist Naval leaders as they investigate new technologies.

Our ISO 9001 engineering services have been used during the last 10 years to deliver elements of ISIS and repair a variety of sail-based sensor systems for submarines. Sonalysts also supports prototype engineering efforts for various Navy laboratories.

In support of general engineering services, Sonalysts conducts planning, development, analysis, operation and maintenance of waste processing systems. Our civil engineering technical support included the evaluation and condition assessment of physical infrastructure, assessment of mechanical supports, and evaluation of facility and system seismic capabilities and their ability to satisfy applicable performance and regulatory criteria. Our mechanical engineering support included the analysis, development, and evaluation of complex piping, instrumentation and control systems, and ASME pressure vessels. We develop computer-aided design drawings for proposed or final design configurations.

Testing and Laboratory Services Sonalysts employs an extensive T&E process in support of Navy, Air Force, and DOE systems. These include:

· ARCI, SWFTS, and APB T&E

· Standard Space Trainer (SST) and associate satellite training systems (4 to date)

· Nuclear safety-basis assessments

· Human performance testing, data collection, and analysis

· SIM II M&S testing of future sensors, platforms, and deployment concepts

Integrated Logistics Support Sonalysts conducts ILS analysis both early in system design and in support of current system baselines. Specific systems and platforms include:

· Marine Corps Counter IED systems

· DDG-1000, LCS, and DDG-51 Flights I-III surface ships

· Virginia-Class and Ohio Replacement submarines

· Numerous Navy program offices

Acquisition and Life Cycle Management Sonalysts’ engineers are providing full spectrum, multi-discipline support, and technical assistance for project management, design/engineering, assessments, administrative programs, base lining, operations, and maintenance for structures, systems, and components at a state-of-the-art, moderate hazard, non-nuclear Beryllium operations facility at LANL. Work scope and responsibilities include the following:

· Program management support for the identification and resolution of key life-cycle milestones

· A management self-assessment to determine if systems and associated programmatic controls can be safely operated and maintained within their approved design criteria and safety envelope

· Technical assistance for the implementation of a comprehensive computer-based work control program

· Detailed operating and casualty procedures for critical computer and electro-mechanical based systems, including: heating ventilation air conditioning, process ventilation, process cooling water, electrical power, and computer monitoring and control

· Detailed predictive and preventive maintenance procedures and surveillance instructions for safety related and mission-critical systems

· Detailed design descriptions for critical systems

· Computer-aided design software and techniques to develop detailed as-built drawings of mission-critical structures, systems, and components

· Master equipment databases that identify all critical facility structures, systems, and components

ENGINEERING SERVICES

LABOR CATEGORIES

Senior Engineering Program Executive (Level III)

Extensive experience in performing projects related to hazardous facility operations support, organization change analysis and implementation, and technical support in the areas of interest. Oversees all elements of planning, conduct and supervision of projects of major significance necessitating in-depth knowledge and the ability to originate and apply new and unique methods and procedures. Full responsibility for the management of a major organizational segment and/or contract. Requires high-level technical and/or business expertise in the areas of interest. Plans, organizes, directs, and controls significant financial and human resources.

Senior Engineering Program Executive (Level II) Significant experience in performing projects related to hazardous facility operations support, organization change analysis and implementation, and technical support in the areas of interest. Directs the planning, conduct and supervision of projects of major significance necessitating in- depth knowledge and the ability to originate and apply new and unique methods and procedures. Responsible for management of a major organizational segment and/or contract. Requires high- level technical and/or business expertise in the areas of interest. Plans, organizes, directs, and controls significant financial and human resources.

Senior Engineering Program Executive (Level I)

In-depth experience in performing projects related to hazardous facility operations support, organization change analysis and implementation, and technical support in the areas of interest. Plans, conducts, and supervises projects of major significance necessitating in-depth knowledge and the ability to originate and apply new and unique methods and procedures. Responsible for management of a significant portion of a major organizational segment and/or contract. Requires high-level technical and/or business expertise in the areas of interest. Plans, organizes, directs, and controls significant financial and human resources.

Engineering Program Executive

Experience in performing projects related to hazardous facility operations support, organization change analysis and implementation, and technical support in the areas of interest. Plans, conducts, and supervises projects of major significance necessitating in-depth knowledge and the ability to originate and apply new and unique methods and procedures. Responsible for the day-to-day direct general management of a major organizational segment and/or contract. Requires high-level technical and/or business expertise in the areas of interest. Plans, organizes, directs, and controls significant financial and human resources.

Senior Engineering Program Manager

Experience in performing projects related to hazardous facility operations support, organization change analysis and implementation, and technical support in the areas of interest. Demonstrated expertise in planning and executing multi-disciplinary work processes and training programs. Demonstrated expertise to establish resource requirements and prepare cost estimates. Able to integrate necessary project resources both internal and external to the organization for completion of mission objectives. Demonstrates knowledge and expertise in government contracting and small business procurement processes. Determines project schedules and monitors work performance for compliance to schedules, quality, and other contract terms and conditions.

Engineering Program Manager

Provides technical oversight to large, complex projects. Provides for the overall technical management to assure work is completed in compliance with the project’s technical, budget, and schedule requirements. Oversees the development of product concept and process acceptance criteria, problem investigations, and evaluation alternative cost effective solutions.

Systems Engineer VIII

Performs a variety of engineering work related to the design, operation, and maintenance of facilities. Plans and conducts related studies, researches and evaluates requirements and issues and recommends appropriate action. Able to plan, direct, and audit complex projects and interpret data; to develop training courses/programs; to work independently; and to manage and supervise others. Acts as the Program Manager’s prime contact for matters relating to engineering activities and progress on large complex projects.

Systems Engineer VII

Performs a variety of engineering work related to the design, operation, and maintenance of facilities. Plans and conducts related studies, researches and evaluates requirements and issues and recommends appropriate action. Assumes project team leadership roles as needed. Establishes technical design and performance characteristics to ensure cost effective deliverables. Applies intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignment, leads project teams, reviews other engineers’ work, defines task scope, and tracks performance. Prepares reports and presentations as needed.

Systems Engineer VI

Performs a variety of engineering work related to the design, operation, and maintenance of facilities. Plans and conducts related studies; researches and evaluates requirements and recommends appropriate action. Performs highly complex analytical projects requiring multi-disciplinary approaches. Capable of assuming project team leadership roles. Undertakes in-depth examinations by determining requirements, formulating approach, conducting analysis, presenting findings, assessing alternatives, and developing recommendations for improvements. Has ability to integrate multi-disciplinary inputs.

Systems Engineer V

Performs a variety of engineering work related to the design, operation, and maintenance of facilities. Plans and conducts related studies, researches and evaluates requirements and issues and recommends appropriate action. Supports technical efforts requiring the use of non-standard procedures and/or complex equipment. Able to plan, direct, or control projects; provides training and supervision to others.

Systems Engineer IV

Performs a variety of engineering work related to the design, operation, and maintenance of facilities. Able to implement engineering procedures/processes; to plan and direct routine projects; to provide training; and to work independently. Capable of implementing scientific theories and data of technical procedures/processes; and of interpreting and assessing data and methodologies. May review the work of others and provide assistance and direction to less senior engineers or technicians.

Systems Engineer III

Performs a variety of engineering work related to the design, operation, and maintenance of facilities. Completes non-routine engineering assignments. Duties may include responsibility for planning and conducting a complete project or a portion of a larger more diverse project. May review the work of others and provide assistance and direction to less senior engineers or technicians.

Systems Engineer II

Performs a variety of engineering work related to the design, operation, and maintenance of facilities. Performs routine engineering work requiring application of standard techniques in carrying out a sequence of engineering related tasks, including the development of methods or standards; design and/or safety analysis; preparation of specifications; evaluation of design alternatives; evaluation of field tests; resolution of field problems, and preparation of reports.

Systems Engineer I

Performs a variety of engineering work related to the design, operation, and maintenance of facilities under supervision. Able to apply knowledge of subject matter principles and theories; to prepare engineering calculations and reports; and to work cooperatively.

Technical Specialist II

Skilled/fully proficient above the Journeyman level. Completing assignments requires independence and usually includes responsibility for coordination and participation in developing the final product. Able to critically analyze requirements, plans, standard processes, etc. and to propose appropriate alternatives.

Technical Specialist I

Skilled/fully proficient/Journeyman level. Performs normal aspects of job with little or no direct supervision. Assignments are usually focused while working within established priorities, procedures, processes, requirements or specifications.

Clerical/Word Processor

Experienced with personnel computers, word processing, computerized graphics, data base entry, reproduction, and electronic transmission equipment. Familiar with project management reporting and records management techniques.

Subject Matter Expert

Performs highly complex analytical projects requiring multi-disciplinary approaches within technical area of expertise. Capable of assuming project team leadership roles. Has demonstrated ability in supporting the execution of work processes and training programs. Performs work in compliance to schedules, quality, and other contract terms and conditions. Able to apply analytical and evaluative techniques to processes and problems. Undertakes examinations by conducting analysis, presenting findings, assessing alternatives, and developing recommendations for improvements. Has experience collecting information from interviews, literature searches, and other sources. Ability to integrate multi-disciplinary inputs.

ENGINEERING LABOR CATEGORIES AND RATES

SINS 541330, 541380, 541420, 541715

LABOR CATEGORIES
EDUCATION/

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

HOURLY RATE

Senior Engineering Program Executive

(Level III)

(Notes 1, 3, and 5)

B.S. degree with (28) years relevant experience and 23 years Program Management experience (may be concurrent).
$227.83

Senior Engineering Program Executive

(Level II)

(Notes 1, 3, and 5)

B.S. degree with (25) years relevant experience and 20 years Program Management experience (may be concurrent).
$209.67

Senior Engineering Program Executive

(Level I)

(Notes 1, 3, and 5)

BS degree with (23) years relevant experience and 18 years Program Management experience (may be concurrent).
$191.50

Engineering Program Executive

(Notes 1, 3, and 5)

BS degree with (20) years relevant experience and 15 years Program Management experience (may be concurrent).
$173.33

Senior Engineering Program Manager

(Notes 1 and 3)

B.S. degree with (18) years relevant experience and 10 years Program Management experience (may be concurrent).
$157.73

Engineering Program Manager

(Notes 1 and 3)

B.S. degree with (15) years relevant experience and 7 years Program Management experience (may be concurrent).
$142.14

Systems Engineer VIII

(Notes 1, 2, and 3)

B.S. degree with (20) years relevant experience.
$132.89

Systems Engineer VII

(Notes 1, 2, and 3)

B.S. degree with (15) years relevant experience.
$123.65

Systems Engineer VI

(Notes 1, 2, and 3)

B.S. degree with (12) years relevant experience.
$115.55

Systems Engineer V

(Notes 1, 2, and 3)

B.S. degree with (10) years relevant experience.
$104.00

Systems Engineer IV

(Notes 1, 2, and 3)

B.S. degree with (8) years relevant experience.
$91.29

Systems Engineer III

(Notes 1, 2, and 3)

B.S. degree with (5) years relevant experience.
$79.73

Systems Engineer II

(Notes 1, 2, and 3)

B.S. degree with (3) years relevant experience.
$71.64

Systems Engineer I

(Notes 1, 2, and 3)

B.S. degree with (1) year relevant experience.
$63.55

Technical Specialist II

(Notes 1 and 2)

A.S. degree and (5) years relevant experience.
$54.31
Technical Specialist I
High school diploma and (3) years relevant experience.
$47.38

Clerical/Word Processor

(Note 4)

High school diploma or equivalent.
$40.46

Subject Matter Expert

(Notes 1, 3, and 5)

B.S. degree with specialized subject matter expertise.
$168.63

Notes:

1. All degrees listed above refer to technical (e.g., engineering, math, or science) degrees.

2. A non-technical Associates degree and at least 2 or more years of relevant experience may be substituted for a technical Associates degree.

3. High School Diploma plus 2 years work experience may be substituted for non-technical Associates degree.

SONALYSTS MARKETING AND CONSULTING SERVICES

SIN 541613 Marketing Consulting Services SIN 541810 Other Direct Costs for Marketing and Public Relations Services

Why Sonalysts?

Sonalysts, Inc. is ideally suited to the role of designing and implementing local, national, and international public awareness campaigns, including recruitment, disaster information, educational needs, drug awareness and medical programs. For the last 10 years, Sonalysts Studios has served as the creative directors, producers and production company for a variety of Public Service Campaigns that have been seen all across the United States. Our personnel include writers, graphic designers, video and audio producers, videographers and cinematographers, sound designers, editors, trade show exhibitry builders, and marketing experts, who have been involved in all aspects of public awareness for both commercial and non-profit organizations. The campaigns have appeared in all popular media and in some of the newest information outlets, including the Internet.

Sonalysts Studios facilities are primarily engaged in the creation and production of television commercials, training videos, radio spots, print and magazine advertising, and the design and construction of web sites for profit and non-profit entities alike. We have filmed all over North America and internationally and are familiar with permits and licenses as well as all government regulations regarding the technical specifications for finished products (i.e., ANSI, SMPTE, NTSC, and ACVL). In addition, Sonalysts has mechanisms in place and is highly familiar with the use of release forms for any person involved in a production. With an IT and programming group numbering more than 100, we are also familiar with all of the likely ordering agency’s software requirements.

Our 25-year history has been marked with prestigious awards for excellence in various areas of our business. The following figure reflects some of them:

New York Film Festival - 1998
Silver award for outstanding documentary.
78 National Telly Awards
For outstanding non-network and cable TV commercials, film, and video productions.
4 Regional Emmys and 8 Broadcast Design Awards
For on-air graphics and television design.
54 National and International awards for Time-Life Medical Time-of-Diagnosis educational video series
For animation, audio, video, content, and professional production.
Supported Paramount Studios on their Oscar award for “Hunt for Red October”
For special submarine sound effects.
George Foster Peabody award for TBS’ “Moonshot”
For on-line video editing.

History

Sonalysts, Inc. was founded in 1973 as a research and development firm performing tasks primarily for the defense industry. Diversification became the hallmark for Sonalysts and in 1990 we became the largest computerized multimedia/animation studio in New England. Within the past 10 years we have built three high performance sound stages totaling approximately 30,000 square feet.

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