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FSC Schedule 541: Advertising & Integrated Marketing Solutions

SINs Offered: 541-4A – Market Research & Analysis

Contract number: GS-23F-0242R

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Contract Period:

(August 16, 2005 through August 15, 2015 with 2 five-year option periods 8/16/15-8/15/25), Contractor Name:

Fors Marsh Group LLC

Address:

1010 N Glebe Rd, Ste 510, Arlington, VA 22201

Phone Number:

(571) 858-3799

Fax Number:

(866) 468-6401

Website:

www.forsmarshgroup.com.

Contact for Contract Administration:

Ben Garthwaite, Director of Business Development

Email Contact:

bgarthwaite@forsmarshgroup.com

Business size:

Small Business

Prices Shown Herein Are Net (discount deducted)

Table of Contents

Company Details

Customer Information

Labor Category Descriptions

Other Ordering Information

Company Overview:

Fors Marsh Group LLC (FMG) is an applied research company that specializes in measuring, understanding, and influencing the way people think and make decisions. We gather data, predict behavior, educate the market, and help our clients implement research results to improve their business. To put it simply: We help our clients make evidenced-based decisions to achieve key business objectives.

FMG was founded in 2002 with the vision of becoming a refreshingly different type of research and consulting firm: one that could effectively provide its customers with creative solutions steeped in scientific theory, methodological rigor, and feasibility. To accomplish this, FMG’s founders assembled a team of organizational and social scientists with varying backgrounds in psychological research, human resource management, and business consulting. Using this platform, FMG has steadily grown each successive year, broadening its organizational capabilities and continually refining its core expertise. To learn more, visit us at www.forsmarshgroup.com.

CUSTOMER INFORMATION PAGE

1a.

SIN 541-4A – Market Research and Analysis

1b.

Fors Marsh Group LLC Services: Based on commercial non-catalog hourly rates with a proposed yearly escalation rate (3%).

Labor Rates (Loaded)

On Site/Off Site

Year 9 (October 1, 2013 – September 30, 2014)

Year 10 (October 1, 2014 – August 15, 2015)

*Out-year Escalation is governed by I-FSS-969 Economic Price Adjustment—Multiple Award Schedule Contracts (JAN 2002).

1c.

Labor Category Descriptions: See Below

Labor Category Descriptions:

Title:

Data Entry Clerk

Responsibilities:

Enter and manage data from surveys and other research according to established protocols, complete necessary forms and record-keeping as directed by supervisor.

Required Experience:

None. Training is provided to new hires.

Minimum Education:

High School Diploma

Junior Survey Statistician

Conduct telephone interviews according to protocol, enter data and complete necessary forms and record-keeping.

Required Experience:

None. Training is provided to new hires.

Minimum Education:

Bachelors Degree

Research Assistant

Proofread documents, conduct literature searches and provide support to senior members of research teams as directed.

Required Experience:

None. Must be trained in general research methods.

Minimum Education:

Analyst

Performs analyst tasks with minimal supervision as directed by team leader or other senior members of team. Assists with training of junior team members and contributes to production of reports, presentations and other deliverables.

Required Experience:

Two years of research experience.

Minimum Education:

Associate Programmer

Provides specialized expertise across several systems hardware, networking and/or software functions. Performs programming and technical support of systems and leads the planning and conversions for new hardware and software products. Responsible for customization, installation, maintenance, setting of standards, and optimizing performance for systems in areas of expertise.

Required Experience:

Three years of systems and programming expertise.

Minimum Education:

Associates Degree & Certifications in Areas of Expertise

Research Associate

Interfaces with the client on regular basis. Produces deliverables under supervision of senior team members including presentations, reports, etc. Supports the completion of project specific tasks within estimated time frames and budget constraints. Supports presentations and client meetings.

Required Experience:

Three years of professional research experience. (Advanced degree may be substituted for up to 2 years of experience) Minimum Education:

Senior Research Associate

Provides guidance and direction for specific sub-tasks of a project. Holds specific expertise in one or more key areas and knowledgeable in others. Interfaces with the client on regular basis. Produces deliverables with minimal supervision from senior team members including presentations, reports, etc. Supports the completion of project specific tasks within estimated time frames and budget constraints. Supports presentations and client meetings.

Required Experience:

Four years of professional research experience. (Advanced degree may be substituted for up to 2 years of experience) Minimum Education:

Masters Degree

Project Coordinator

Responsible for coordination of individual or multiple projects including quality control, communications and assisting managers and directors in ensuring quality and timely completion of projects within time frame and budget. Coordinators’ experiences and skills allow them to manage different aspects of complex projects and effectively organize and track them for clients.

Required Experience:

Five years of marketing or research project experience. (Advanced degree may be substituted for years of experience)

Minimum Education:

Project Leader

Responsible for management and supervision of the research team, quality control, review and approval of deliverables and assisting managers and directors in determining the overall approach to a project. Directs the completion of project specific tasks within time frame and budget. Leads project meetings and client presentations.

Required Experience:

Five years of professional research experience and experience including at least one year leading research projects. (Advanced degree may be substituted for up to 2 years of experience) Minimum Education:

Masters Degree

Research Manager

Responsible for management and supervision of multiple research teams. Responsible for determining the overall approach to projects and ensuring client satisfaction. Creates synergies among research teams by synthesizing information from multiple projects and reallocating resources optimally. Delivers presentations and leads client meetings.

Required Experience:

Six years of professional research experience including at least two years leading various research projects. (Advanced degree may be substituted for up to 2 years of experience) Minimum Education:

Project Manager

Responsible for management and supervision of all research teams in an area of expertise. Approves overall approach and plans to projects and resolve elevated client issues. Creates synergies among research teams by synthesizing information from multiple projects and reallocating resources optimally. Delivers presentations and leads client meetings. Identifies areas in which theoretical research may enhance clients’ performance and leads efforts to advance understanding in these areas.

Required Experience:

At least eight years of professional research experience including at least 4 years leading research projects and 2 as a Research Manager leading multiple projects simultaneously. (Advanced degree may be substituted for up to 2 years of experience) Minimum Education:

PhD or MBA

Consultant

Has mastery of and provides advice in a particular area of expertise. Provides expertise including an understanding of current best practices and appropriate implementation of the latest techniques and tools. Delivers presentations, leads client meetings, and performs assessments. Applies expertise and experience to execute clients’ initiatives and lead efforts toward positive change.

Required Experience:

At least eight years of professional research experience including at least 4 years leading research projects. (Advanced degree may be substituted for years of experience)

Minimum Education:

Advanced degree in area of specialty.

Program Manager

Responsible for management and supervision of several research teams in an area of expertise and/or manages multiple projects within a single program. Directs and approves overall approaches and plans to projects and resolves elevated client issues. Creates synergies among research teams and subcontractors by synthesizing information from multiple projects and reallocating resources optimally. Delivers presentations and leads client meetings. Identifies areas in which theoretical research may enhance clients’ performance and leads efforts to advance understanding in these areas. Typically manages development of proposals and contracts, leads collaboration with outside organizations, and serves as technical expert in area of specialty.

Required Experience:

At least eight years of professional research or management experience including at least 4 years successful management or technical direction of large and complex projects. (Advanced degree may be substituted for years of experience)

Minimum Education:

Senior Consultant

Has mastery of and provides advice in a particular area of expertise. Provides expertise including an understanding of current best practices and appropriate implementation of the latest techniques and tools. Delivers presentations, leads client meetings, and performs assessments. Identifies areas in which theoretical research may enhance clients’ performance and leads efforts to advance understanding in these areas. Provides technical direction in planning and implementation of projects including leading the efforts of technical experts and other staff to design, implement, monitor, and evaluate projects. Oversees management, budgetary, and administrative review and oversight of technical assistance projects and sets priorities for resources. Represents organization at top level meetings with clients.

Required Experience:

At least 12 years of professional research experience including at least 6 years leading research projects. (Advanced degree may be substituted for years of experience)

Minimum Education:

Subject Matter Expert I

Possesses highly specialized knowledge in areas of particular value of clients. Demonstrates mastery of scarce capability or area of expertise which dictates high compensation. Identifies areas in which theoretical research may enhance clients’ performance and leads efforts to advance understanding in these areas. Provides expertise including an understanding of current best practices and appropriate implementation of the latest techniques and tools. In addition to providing specialized advice, delivers presentations, leads client meetings, and performs assessments.

Required Experience:

Minimum of 3-5 years experience as a specialist. (Advanced degree may be substituted for years of experience)

Minimum Education:

Advanced degree in area of specialty.

2.

Maximum order: $1,000,000 per Special Item Number

3.

Minimum order: $100.00

4.

Geographic coverage (delivery area): Domestic Only

5.

Point(s) of production: Arlington, VA

6.

Discount from list prices or statement of net price: Not Applicable

7.

Quantity discounts: Not Applicable.

8.

Prompt payment terms: Not Applicable

9a.

Notification that Government purchase cards are accepted at or below the micro-purchase threshold: Yes

9b.

Notification whether Government purchase cards are accepted or not accepted above the micro-purchase threshold: Yes 10.

Foreign items (list items by country of origin): Not Applicable

11a.

Time of delivery: To be negotiated at the task order level.

11b.

Expedited Delivery: Items available for expedited delivery are noted in this price list.

11c.

Overnight and 2‑day delivery: Negotiated at task order level.

11d.

Urgent Requirements: Per clause I-FSS-14_B. Agencies can contact our representative to obtain faster delivery.

12.

F.O.B. point(s). Destination

13a.

Ordering address(es): Fors Marsh Group LLC; 1010 N Glebe Rd, Ste 510; Arlington, VA 22201.

13b.

Ordering procedures: For supplies and services, the ordering procedures, information on Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA’s), and a sample BPA can be found at the GSA/FSS Schedule homepage (fss.gsa.gov/schedules).

14.

Payment address(es): Fors Marsh Group LLC; 1010 N Glebe Rd, Ste 510; Arlington, VA 22201.

15.

Warranty provision: Not Applicable

16.

Export packing charges: Not applicable.

17.

Terms and conditions of Government purchase card acceptance: Contact Contractor.

18.

Terms and conditions of rental, maintenance, and repair: Not applicable.

19.

Terms and conditions of installation: Not applicable.

20.

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

20a.

Terms and conditions for any other services: Not applicable.

21.

List of service and distribution points: Not applicable.

22.

List of participating dealers: Not applicable.

23.

Preventive maintenance: Not applicable.

24a.

Special attributes such as environmental attributes: No special attributes.

24b.

EIT standards can be found at: www.Section508.gov/.

25.

Data Universal Number System (DUNS) number: 12-984-2667

26.

Notification regarding registration in Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database: Registered, and registration valid and currently active.