Federal Supply Schedule GS10F0090K

INTRODUCTION

Since January of 2000, MSC Associates, Inc. has held General Services Administration Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contract number GS-10F-0090K for Management, Organizational and Business Improvement Services (MOBIS). Under this contract MSCA offers a full range of consulting and training services for service contracting and privatization support. All federal agencies are allowed to issue MOBIS task orders. Ordering procedures are simple and task orders can be issued in a relatively short period of time. Three Special Item Numbers (SINs) are covered under the contract: 874-1 “Consulting Services”, 874-4 “Instructor Led Training, Web Based Training and Education Courses, Course Development and Test Administration”, and 874-6 “Acquisition Management Support.”

Courses offered are listed below and descriptions can be seen on the web at “www.msca.com.” Course materials are continuously updated to reflect current guidance for Performance-Based Services Acquisition (PBSA). All materials are consistent with federal web based guidance, "Seven Steps to Performance Based Services Acquisition" and the Department of Defense Guide for PBSA.

Please visit our web site at “www.msca.com” to see courses currently scheduled, and a summary of services offered. Except for Cost Estimating and refresher courses, all courses offered are 36 hours in duration and are delivered over a five day period, Monday through Friday. The hosting activity provides a suitable classroom for the class and we provide all materials and use our own computers and projectors for delivery of the class. Please call or send e-mail to “msca@msca.com” to order course delivery at your site.

INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING COURSES OFFERED (all are 36 hour, 5 day courses, except as noted)

Course Number 400 - Basic Quality Assurance

Course Number 441 - Introduction to Performance-Based Services Acquisition

Course Number 444 - Administration of Service Contracts

Course Number 445 - Statement of Work and Statement of Objectives Writing

Course Number 446 - Service Contracts Cost Estimating (three day course)

Course Number 447 - Service Contracts Surveillance Methods and Procedures

Course Number 448 - MFH (Housing) Maintenance Contracts Quality Assurance

Course Number 449 - Air Force Housing Quality Assurance

Course Number 450 - Air Force Service Contracts Surveillance Methods and Procedures

Course Number 451 - Air Force Service Contracts Quality Assurance (Basic)

Course Number 452 - PBSA for Contracting Personnel (Three Days)

Course Number 453- One Day PBSA Seminar for Contracting Personnel

Course Number 459- Random Sampling in Service Contracting

Course Number 460- Cost Contract for Services Quality Assurance

Course Number 461- Most Efficient Organization (MEO) Quality Assurance

Course Number 502- Performance-Based Services Acquisition Refresher (Three Days)

Course Number 504- Service Contracts Performance Monitoring

Course Number 505 - Performance Plan (QASP) Preparation

Course Number 700 - Service Contract Quality, Level I Certification

SERVICES, ordering Instructions, and payments The training courses offered are commercial items with fixed prices and can be ordered by issuing a Delivery Order under contract GS-10F-0090K. To order services, firm fixed price Delivery Orders must be negotiated based on the labor rates provided in the contract and noted in the “Price List” section below. Ordering instructions are provided at the GSA MOBIS web site. Services can be ordered by issue of a delivery order, purchase order, SF182 or other suitable training documents. We accept credit card payments for all of our classes as well as direct deposit, check, or cash. In cases where less than the number of students specified participate and the ordering agency has paid for the course materials, excess material becomes the property of the agency.

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

If you have questions, please contact us:

MSC Associates, Inc.

2837 Thaxton Lane Oakton, VA 22124 Telephone 703 242-7928 - Cell 703 928-8957 - FAX 703 242-0497 e-mail address "msca@msca.com"

PRICE LIST

The class size may vary from 15 to 30 and the base price is $7481.00 for up to 15 persons. For additional students, up to 20 (from 16 to 20 students), the additional cost is $300 per student, or $8,981.00 for 20 students. For additional students above 20 (from 21 to 25 students), the additional price is $200 per student, or $9,981.00 for 25 students. For additional students above 25 (from 26 to 30 students), the additional price is $100 per student, or $10,481.00 for 30 students. The prices shown include all materials. Each of the above courses is delivered over a five-day period. The actual delivery schedule is negotiable, based on a nominal schedule of daily classes from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. with a one-hour lunch break--except on Friday, which ends at noon. Negotiated travel, subsistence, and shipping related cost are added to the delivery order.

The total price for other support services will be established at the time a Task Order is placed and will be based on the prices shown below. The estimated number of hours negotiated with the ordering agency and the labor rates provided below are used to establish Fixed-Price Task Orders. Travel, subsistence, and shipping related cost are added to each delivery order as agreed upon during negotiations. All such delivery orders are all inclusive fixed-price orders with no additional incidental charges.

LABOR CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE

Program Manager: The Program Manager coordinates and monitors the scheduling, pricing, and technical performance of delivery order tasks. Responsibilities include aiding in the negotiation of delivery orders and contractual changes; and coordinating the preparation of proposals, plans, specifications, and financial conditions of delivery orders. The Program Manager ensures adherence to schedules, develops solutions to program problems, directs the work of personnel assigned to the task, and ensures projects are completed on time and within budget. The minimum education and experience requirements for a Program Manager include a bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of experience in the field of service contracting with the federal government either as a contractor or former government employee. Program managers are familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures, and related management techniques used in the federal acquisition system; rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals; and perform a variety of complex tasks. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Program managers report to the President of the company.

Senior Program Analyst: The Senior Program Analyst works with customers and the assigned analysis team to develop and understand processes and procedures related to performance of delivery order tasks. Responsibilities include applying appropriate analysis techniques, ascertaining the accuracy and pertinence of data, developing useful and insightful information from a variety of data sources, and delivering products in report, presentation format, or verbally to customers as ordered. The Senior Program Analyst communicates results effectively to customers. The minimum education and experience requirements for a Senior Program Analyst include a bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in the field of service contracting with the federal government either as a contractor or former government employee. A Senior Program Analyst is familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures, and related management techniques used in the federal acquisition system. The Senior Program Analyst reports to the assigned Program Manager.

Program Analyst: The Program Analyst works under the supervision of the assigned Program Manager or Senior Program Analyst to develop and deliver products and services ordered. Responsibilities include applying appropriate analysis techniques, and delivering products in report or presentation format. The minimum education and experience requirements for a Program Analyst include a bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in the field of service contracting with the federal government either as a contractor or former government employee. A Program Analyst is familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures, and related management techniques used in the federal acquisition system. The Program Analyst reports to the assigned Program Manager or Senior Program Analyst.

Technical Writer: The Technical Writer works under the supervision of the assigned Program Manager or Senior Program Analyst to develop and deliver products and services ordered. Responsibilities include writing a variety of technical documents, reports, brochures, and or manuals for a wide range of uses. The Technical Writer may be responsible for coordinating the display of graphics and the production of written products. The minimum education and experience requirements for a Technical Writer include a bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience in federal service contracting or a related field. The Technical Writer is generally familiar with a variety of federal acquisition concepts, practices, and procedures; relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals; and performs a variety of tasks. The Technical Writer reports to the assigned Program Manager or Senior Program Analyst.

ABOUT MSC ASSOCIATES, INC.

MSC Associates, Inc. (MSCA) is a veteran owned small business by all size standards, incorporated in the Commonwealth of Virginia in 1988 to provide selective management, analytic, and training services for Federal agencies. Our program manager has a Masters Degree in Operations Research and more than 20 years experience in development and delivery of federal tainting programs and providing related consulting services. All program analysts have BS or BA degrees, primarily in engineering or technical fields and more than 15 years of related experience. Two instructors are retired USAF DAWIA Certified Level II and Level III Contracting Officers. Since 1988, we have developed and delivered training courses for the US Army Corps of Engineers and Center for Public Works, the US Air Force, the Internal Revenue Service, the Financial Management Service, the US Secret Service, the US Customs Service, the US Geological Survey, the Minerals Management Service, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Courses we have delivered under the US Army "Prospect" program and for the Treasury Acquisition Institute have been attended by personnel from many other agencies as well.

MSC Associates, Inc.