IT-70 - Applied Sciences Group, Inc. - GS35F0042U

Applied Sciences Group, Inc.

Federal Supply Service Information Technology Schedule 70

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Applied Sciences Group, Inc.

4455 Genesee Street, Building 6

Buffalo, New York 14225 www.appliedsciencesgroup.com

Telephone: 716.626.5100 Fax: 716.626.0629 pbuckley@asgrp.com

Paul Buckley, President http://www.appliedsciencesgroup.com/ mailto:pbuckley@asgrp.com

GSA Schedule 70

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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

AUTHORIZED FEDERAL SUPPLY SERVICE

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SCHEDULE PRICELIST

GENERAL PURPOSE COMMERICAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND SERVICES

Special Item Numbers

SPECIAL ITEM NUMBER 132-51 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES

FPDS Code D301 IT Facility Operation and Maintenance FPDS Code D302 IT Systems Development Services FPDS Code D306 IT Systems Analysis Services FPDS Code D307 Automated Information Systems Design and Integration Services FPDS Code D308 Programming Services FPDS Code D310 IT Backup and Security Services FPDS Code D311 IT Data Conversion Services FPDS Code D313 Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) Services FPDS Code D316 IT Network Management Services FPDS Code D317 Creation/Retrieval of IT Related Automated News Services, Data Services, or

Other Information Services (All other information services belong under Schedule 76)

FPDS Code D399 Other Information Technology Services, Not Elsewhere Classified

Note 1: All non-professional labor categories must be incidental to and used solely to support hardware, software and/or professional services, and cannot be purchased separately.

Note 2: Offerors and Agencies are advised that the Group 70 – Information Technology Schedule is not to be used as a means to procure services which properly fall under the Brooks Act. These services include, but are not limited to, architectural, engineering, mapping, cartographic production, remote sensing, geographic information systems, and related services. FAR 36.6 distinguishes between mapping services of an A/E nature and mapping services which are not connected nor incidental to the traditionally accepted A/E Services.

Note 3: This solicitation is not intended to solicit for the reselling of IT Professional Services, except for the provision of implementation, maintenance, integration, or training services in direct support of a product. Under such circumstances the services must be performance by the publisher or manufacturer or one of their authorized agents.

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Contractor Information

Applied Sciences Group, Inc.

4455 Genesee Street, Building 6

Buffalo, New York 14225

(716) 626-5100 www.appliedsciencesgroup.com

Contract Number: GS-35F-0042U

Period Covered by Contract: 10/23/2007 TO 10/22/2017

General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service

Pricelist current through Modification # PA-0003, dated August 09, 2012.

Products and ordering information in this Authorized FSS Information Technology Schedule Pricelist are also available on the GSA Advantage! System (http://www.gsaadvantage.gov).

http://www.appliedsciencesgroup.com/ http://www.gsaadvantage.gov/

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TABLE OF CONTENT

Information For Ordering Activities

Terms and Conditions Applicable to IT Professional Services (Special Item Number 132-51)

Authorized FSS Schedule Labor Rates

Labor Category Descriptions

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INFORMATION FOR ORDERING ACTIVITIES

APPLICABLE TO ALL SPECIAL ITEM NUMBERS

1a. Table of awarded special item number(s) with appropriate cross-reference to item descriptions and awarded price(s). See pricing chart below.

1b. Identification of the lowest priced model number and lowest unit price for that model for each special item number awarded in the contract. This price is the Government price based on a unit of one, exclusive of any quantity/dollar volume, prompt payment, or any other concession affecting price. Those contracts that have unit prices based on the geographic location of the customer, should show the range of the lowest price, and cite the areas to which the prices apply. See pricing chart below.

1c. If the Contractor is proposing hourly rates, a description of all corresponding commercial job titles, experience, functional responsibility and education for those types of employees or subcontractors who will perform services shall be provided. If hourly rates are not applicable, indicate “Not applicable” for this item.

2. Maximum order. $500,000 for SIN 132-51 IT Professional Services

3. Minimum order. $100.00

4. Geographic coverage (delivery area). The Geographic Scope of Contract will be domestic delivery only.

5. Point(s) of production (city, county, and State or foreign country).

Applied Sciences Group, Inc.

4455 Genesee Street, Building 6 Buffalo, New York 14225 Attn: Mr. Paul Buckley

(716) 626-5100, ext.101 office

(716) 626-0629 fax

FEIN: 16-1435016

6. Discount from list prices or statement of net price. See pricing chart

7. Quantity discounts. None

8. Prompt payment terms. 2% if paid within 10 days

9a. Notification that Government purchase cards are accepted at or below the micro-purchase threshold.

9b. Notification whether Government purchase cards are accepted or not accepted above the micro-purchase threshold.

10. Foreign items (list items by country of origin). None

11a. Time of delivery. 30 Days

11b. Expedited Delivery. Need to contact the contractor

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11c. Overnight and 2-day delivery. Need to contact the contractor

11d. Urgent Requirements. Need to contact the contactor

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

13a. Ordering address(es).

4455 Genesee Street, Building 6 Buffalo, New York 14225 Attn: Mr. Paul Buckley

(716) 626-5100, ext.101 office

(716) 626-0629 fax

FEIN: 16-1435016

13b. Ordering procedures: For supplies and services, the ordering procedures, information on Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA’s) are found in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 8.405-3.

14. Payment address(es).

Applied Sciences Group, Inc.

4455 Genesee Street, Building 6 Buffalo, New York 14225 Attn: Mr. Paul Buckley

(716) 626-5100, ext.101 office

(716) 626-0629 fax

FEIN: 16-1435016

15. Warranty provision.

16. Export packing charges, if applicable.

17. Terms and conditions of Government purchase card acceptance (any thresholds above the micro-purchase level).

18. Terms and conditions of rental, maintenance, and repair (if applicable). N/A

19. Terms and conditions of installation (if applicable). N/A

20. Terms and conditions of repair parts indicating date of parts price lists and any discounts from list prices (if applicable). N/A

20a. Terms and conditions for any other services (if applicable). N/A

21. List of service and distribution points (if applicable). N/A

22. List of participating dealers (if applicable). N/A

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23. Preventive maintenance (if applicable). N/A

24a. Special attributes such as environmental attributes (e.g., recycled content, energy efficiency, and/or reduced pollutants).

24b. 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/.

25. Data Universal Number System (DUNS) number.

26. Notification regarding registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY (IT)

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (SPECIAL ITEM NUMBER 132-51)

1. SCOPE

a. The prices, terms and conditions stated under Special Item Number 132-51 Information Technology Professional Services apply exclusively to IT Professional Services within the scope of this Information Technology Schedule.

b. The Contractor shall provide services at the Contractor’s facility and/or at the ordering activity location, as agreed to by the Contractor and the ordering activity.

2. PERFORMANCE INCENTIVES I-FSS-60 Performance Incentives (April 2000)

a. Performance incentives may be agreed upon between the Contractor and the ordering activity on individual fixed price orders or Blanket Purchase Agreements under this contract.

b. The ordering activity must establish a maximum performance incentive price for these services and/or total solutions on individual orders or Blanket Purchase Agreements.

c. Incentives should be designed to relate results achieved by the contractor to specified targets. To the maximum extent practicable, ordering activities shall consider establishing incentives where performance is critical to the ordering activity’s mission and incentives are likely to motivate the contractor. Incentives shall be based on objectively measurable tasks.

3 . O R D E R

a. Agencies may use written orders, EDI orders, blanket purchase agreements, individual purchase orders, or task orders for ordering services under this contract. Blanket Purchase Agreements shall not extend beyond the end of the contract period; all services and delivery shall be made and the contract terms and conditions shall continue in effect until the completion of the order. Orders for tasks which extend beyond the fiscal year for which funds are available shall include FAR 52.232- 19 (Deviation – May 2003) Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year. The purchase order shall specify the availability of funds and the period for which funds are available.

b. All task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of the contract. In the event of conflict between a task order and the contract, the contract will take precedence.

4. PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES

a. The Contractor shall commence performance of services on the date agreed to by the Contractor and the ordering activity.

b. The Contractor agrees to render services only during normal working hours, unless otherwise agreed to by the Contractor and the ordering activity.

c. The ordering activity should include the criteria for satisfactory completion for each task in the Statement of Work or Delivery Order. Services shall be completed in a good and workmanlike manner.

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d. Any Contractor travel required in the performance of IT Services must comply with the Federal Travel Regulation or Joint Travel Regulations, as applicable, in effect on the date(s) the travel is performed. Established Federal Government per diem rates will apply to all Contractor travel.

Contractors cannot use GSA city pair contracts.

5. STOP-WORK ORDER (FAR 52.242-15) (AUG 1989)

(a) The Contracting Officer may, at any time, by written order to the Contractor, require the Contractor to stop all, or any part, of the work called for by this contract for a period of 90 days after the order is delivered to the Contractor, and for any further period to which the parties may agree. The order shall be specifically identified as a stop-work order issued under this clause. Upon receipt of the order, the Contractor shall immediately comply with its terms and take all reasonable steps to minimize the incurrence of costs allocable to the work covered by the order during the period of work stoppage. Within a period of 90 days after a stop-work is delivered to the Contractor, or within any extension of that period to which the parties shall have agreed, the Contracting Officer shall either-

(1) Cancel the stop-work order; or

(2) Terminate the work covered by the order as provided in the Default, or the Termination for Convenience of the Government, clause of this contract.

(b) If a stop-work order issued under this clause is canceled or the period of the order or any extension thereof expires, the Contractor shall resume work. The Contracting Officer shall make an equitable adjustment in the delivery schedule or contract price, or both, and the contract shall be modified, in writing, accordingly, if-

(1) The stop-work order results in an increase in the time required for, or in the Contractor's cost properly allocable to, the performance of any part of this contract; and

(2) The Contractor asserts its right to the adjustment within 30 days after the end of the period of work stoppage; provided, that, if the Contracting Officer decides the facts justify the action, the Contracting Officer may receive and act upon the claim submitted at any time before final payment under this contract.

(c) If a stop-work order is not canceled and the work covered by the order is terminated for the convenience of the Government, the Contracting Officer shall allow reasonable costs resulting from the stop-work order in arriving at the termination settlement.

(d) If a stop-work order is not canceled and the work covered by the order is terminated for default, the Contracting Officer shall allow, by equitable adjustment or otherwise, reasonable costs resulting from the stop-work order.

6. INSPECTION OF SERVICES

The Inspection of Services–Fixed Price (AUG 1996) (Deviation 1 – May 2003) clause at FAR 52.246-4 applies to firm-fixed price orders placed under this contract. The Inspection–Time and Materials and Labor-Hour (May 2001) (Deviation 1 – May 2003) clause at FAR 52.246-6 applies to time and materials and labor ¬hour orders placed under this contract.

7. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR

The Contractor shall comply with all laws, ordinances, and regulations (Federal, State, City, or otherwise) covering work of this character. If the end product of a task order is software, then FAR 52.227-14 (Deviation – Dec 2007) Rights in Data – General, may apply.

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8. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ORDERING ACTIVITY

Subject to security regulations, the ordering activity shall permit Contractor access to all facilities necessary to perform the requisite IT Professional Services.

9. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

All IT Professional Services performed by the Contractor under the terms of this contract shall be as an independent Contractor, and not as an agent or employee of the ordering activity.

10. ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

a. Definitions.

“Contractor” means the person, firm, unincorporated association, joint venture, partnership, or corporation that is a party to this contract.

“Contractor and its affiliates” and “Contractor or its affiliates” refers to the Contractor, its chief executives, directors, officers, subsidiaries, affiliates, subcontractors at any tier, and consultants and any joint venture involving the Contractor, any entity into or with which the Contractor subsequently merges or affiliates, or any other successor or assignee of the Contractor.

An “Organizational conflict of interest” exists when the nature of the work to be performed under a proposed ordering activity contract, without some restriction on ordering activities by the Contractor and its affiliates, may either (i) result in an unfair competitive advantage to the Contractor or its affiliates or (ii) impair the Contractor’s or its affiliates’ objectivity in performing contract work.

b. To avoid an organizational or financial conflict of interest and to avoid prejudicing the best interests of the ordering activity, ordering activities may place restrictions on the Contractors, its affiliates, chief executives, directors, subsidiaries and subcontractors at any tier when placing orders against schedule contracts. Such restrictions shall be consistent with FAR 9.505 and shall be designed to avoid, neutralize, or mitigate organizational conflicts of interest that might otherwise exist in situations related to individual orders placed against the schedule contract.

Examples of situations, which may require restrictions, are provided at FAR 9.508.

1 1 . I N V O I C E S

The Contractor, upon completion of the work ordered, shall submit invoices for IT Professional services.

Progress payments may be authorized by the ordering activity on individual orders if appropriate. Progress payments shall be based upon completion of defined milestones or interim products. Invoices shall be submitted monthly for recurring services performed during the preceding month.

1 2 . P A Y M E N T S For firm-fixed price orders the ordering activity shall pay the Contractor, upon submission of proper invoices or vouchers, the prices stipulated in this contract for service rendered and accepted. Progress payments shall be made only when authorized by the order. For time and materials orders, the Payments under Time and Materials and Labor Hour Contracts at FAR 52.212-4 (OCT 2008) (ALTERNATE I – OCT 2008) (DEVIATION I – FEB 2007) applies to time and materials orders placed under this contract.

For labor hour orders, the Payment under Time and Materials and Labor Hour Contracts at FAR 52.212-4 (OCT 2008) (ALTERNATE I – OCT 2008) (DEVIATION I – FEB 2007) applies to labor hour orders placed under this contract. 52.216-31(Feb 2007) Time-and-Materials/Labor-Hour Proposal Requirements—Commercial Item Acquisition. As prescribed in 16.601(e)(3), insert the following provision:

(a) The Government contemplates award of a Time-and-Materials or Labor-Hour type of contract resulting from this solicitation.

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(b) The offeror must specify fixed hourly rates in its offer that include wages, overhead, general and administrative expenses, and profit. The offeror must specify whether the fixed hourly rate for each labor category applies to labor performed by—

(1) The offeror;

(2) Subcontractors; and/or

(3) Divisions, subsidiaries, or affiliates of the offeror under a common control.

13. RESUMES

Resumes shall be provided to the GSA Contracting Officer or the user ordering activity upon request.

14. INCIDENTAL SUPPORT COSTS

Incidental support costs are available outside the scope of this contract. The costs will be negotiated separately with the ordering activity in accordance with the guidelines set forth in the FAR.

15. APPROVAL OF SUBCONTRACTS

The ordering activity may require that the Contractor receive, from the ordering activity's Contracting Officer, written consent before placing any subcontract for furnishing any of the work called for in a task order.

16. DESCRIPTION OF IT SERVICES AND PRICING

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Labor Rates

Labor Category

Year 6 10/23/2012

To 10/22/2013

Rate/Hr

Year 7 10/23/2013

To 10/22/2014

Rate/Hr

Year 8 10/23/2014

To 10/22/2015

Rate/Hr

Year 9 10/23/2015

To 10/22/2016

Rate/Hr

Year 10 10/23/2016

To 10/22/2017

Rate/Hr IT Subject Matter

Expert 3 113.56 115.83 118.14 120.51 122.92

IT Chief Engineer/Scientist 113.56 115.83 118.14 120.51 122.92

IT Principal Technical Advisor 95.75 97.66 99.62 101.61 103.64

IT Primary Program/Project

Manager

82.42 84.06 85.75 87.46 89.21

IT Senior Program/Project

Manager

87.57 89.32 91.10 92.93 94.79

IT Principal Engineer/Analyst 82.42 84.06 85.75 87.46 89.21

IT Senior Engineer/Analyst 87.57 89.32 91.10 92.93 94.79

IT Jr. Engineer/Analyst 80.87 82.48 84.13 85.82 87.53 IT Specialist 1 76.28 77.80 79.36 80.94 82.56 IT Specialist 2 64.18 65.46 66.77 68.11 69.47

IT Administrative Support 1 23.75 24.22 24.70 25.20 25.70

IT Administrative Support 2 20.32 20.72 21.14 21.56 21.99

IT Administrative Support 3 16.98 17.32 17.67 18.02 18.38

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Definition of Labor Categories

Labor Category Description Degree Years Exp

IT Subject Matter Expert 3

Senior corporate professional in highly specialized, leading edge engineering methodologies. Provides highly technical specialized guidance with regard to engineering solutions to complex problems.

Often called upon as one of a few nationally recognized specialist with unique knowledge and skills

PhD (eng.

Cs or related)

10 related

MA/MS or related exp

BA/BS or

12 related

IT Chief Engineer/Scientist

The foremost technical professional possessing technical qualifications equivalent to those expected of a senior project consultant who acts as an advisor in complex and critical client projects. Is responsible for maintaining technical excellence within the company.

Demonstrated ability to provide long term planning, organization, and management control of multiple complex programs

PhD (eng.

Cs or

8 related

12 related

IT Principal Technical Advisor

Senior company expert within a technical field, who acts as a consultant in complex and mission critical client assignments. May act as Program Manager in particularly large of complex projects. Has broad mandate for independent action.

PhD (eng.

Cs or

8 related

12 related

IT Primary Program/Project

Manager

Single contract manager and the authorized interface with the customer agency. Senior company authority within a technical field who can act both as a consultant in complex and critical client projects as well as a program manager for very large and complex projects. Responsibilities include project development from inception to deployment, guidance and direction in required tasks, management and c control of funds and resources and capability for managing multi-task contracts.

PhD (eng.

Cs or

2 related

4 related equivalent (advanced degree preferred)

6 related

IT Senior Program/Project

Manager

Within broad objectives, performs in a professional position requiring high level specialized knowledge and experience.

Demonstrates ability to analyze complex programs, research and synthesize data, and propose unique solutions or alternatives. Is a

PhD (eng.

Cs or related)

MA/MS or related exp

2 related

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Services as the prime point of contact for clients and mangers client programs.

BA/BS or equivalent (advanced degree preferred)

6 related

IT Principal Engineer/Analyst

Senior technical professional providing the highest level of expertise. Applies advanced and comprehensive knowledge of methodologies, theoretical concepts, principles and practices to specific professional, scientific, or technical disciplines. Conducts and directs complex projects and performs in a professional position requiring an in-depth knowledge.

Responsible for ensuring compliance with technological standards throughout the project. Operates with considerable latitude for un-reviewed actions or decisions. May serve as prime point of contact for clients.

BA/BS

equivalent (advanced degree preferred)

IT Senior Engineer/Analyst

Senior technical professional who applies broad to comprehensive knowledge of methodologies, theoretical concepts, principles, and practices in specific professional scientific or technical disciplines.

Under minimal supervision, plans, conducts leads and accomplishes broad assignments.

Provides guidance and assistance in coordinating tasks and ensuring technical adequacy of the end product. Ensures compliance with technological standards throughout the project. Usually operates with some latitude for unrelieved actions or decisions and provides daily supervision and direction to support staff. Client contact is routine and frequent.

BA/BS

equivalent (advanced degree preferred)

IT Jr. Engineer/ Analyst

Under close supervision and within well defined guidelines, performs in a professional level position. Analyzes, evaluates and makes recommendations as part of a team or under supervision of senior personnel. Performs installations, basic trouble-shooting and support functions.

BA/BS

Equivalent

0-2 installations. Prepares milestone status reports and deliveries/presentations on the systems concepts to end-users. Supervises and provides direction to Level 2 IT Specialist.

IT Specialist 2 Under close supervision and within well-defined guidelines, performs in an entry level IT position. Analyzes and evaluates as a team member and under close supervision of senior personnel. Performs basic design, configuration management, and software integration duties and makes recommendations for information technology solutions to senior personnel.

BA/BS (cs, is, bus or related)

2 related

IT Administrative Support 1

Assists in the preparation of management plans and reports. Coordinates schedules to facilitate completion of proposals, contract deliverables, task order review, briefings/presentations, an in process review preparation. Performs analysis, development, and review of program administrative operating procedures.

Provides close supervision and direction to Level 2 Administrative personnel.

BA/BS 0-1 related

Associate

Degree 2 related

IT Administrative Support 2

Entry-level capability requiring close and direct supervision by senior personnel.

Provides assistance in all areas of administrative evolutions.

Associate Degree

0-1 related

High

School Diploma

2 related

IT Administrative Support 3

Entry-level personnel requiring close supervision and training.

HS

Education

IT Specialist 1 Provides technical and administrative direction for personnel performing software development tasks, including the review of work product for correctness, adherence to the design concept and to user standards, review of program documentation to assure government standards/requirements are adhered to, and for progress in accordance with schedules. Coordinates with the Program Manager and/or Quality Assurance Manager to ensure problem solution and user satisfaction. Makes recommendations, if needed, for approval of major systems

BA/BS

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