Federal Supply Schedule GS35F4768H

AC Technologies, Inc. Contract Number: GS-35F-4768H

Rev. September 29, 2006

AC Technologies, Inc.

2751 Prosperity Avenue, Suite 500 Fairfax, VA 22031-4325

(703) 698-4300 Fax: (703) 698-4381

GENERAL PURPOSE COMMERCIAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT

Contract Number: GS-35F-4768H

Contract Period: February 27, 1998 - February 26, 2008

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULE

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SCHEDULE

AUTHORIZED ADP SCHEDULE PRICELIST

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

About AC Technologies Scope of GSA Contract

1. Geographic Scope of Contract:

2. Contractor's Ordering Address and Payment Information:

3. Liability for Injury or Damage

4. Statistical Data for Government Ordering Office Completion of Standard Form 279:

4a. Cage Code:

4.b Contractor has registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Database

5. FOB Destination

6. Delivery Schedule

7. Discounts:

8. Trade Agreement Act of 1979, as amended:

9. Statement Concerning Availability of Export Packing:

10. Small Requirements:

11. Maximum Order:

12. USE OF FEDERAL SUPPLY SERVICE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

SCHEDULE CONTRACTS. In accordance with FAR 8.404:

13. FEDERAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/TELECOMMUNICATION

STANDARDS REQUIREMENTS

13.1 FEDERAL INFORMATION PROCESSING STANDARDS PUBLICATIONS (FIPS

PUBS) 12

13.2 FEDERAL TELECOMMUNICATION STANDARDS (FED-STDS)

14. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

15. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION FOR ORDERING OFFICES

16. GSA Advantage!

17. PURCHASE OF INCIDENTAL, NON-SCHEDULE ITEMS

18. CONTRACTOR COMMITMENTS, WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS 13

19. OVERSEAS ACTIVITIES

20. YEAR 2000 WARRANTY—COMMERCIAL SUPPLY ITEMS

21. BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENTS (BPAs)

22. CONTRACTOR TEAM ARRANGEMENTS

SERVICES MATRIX (Price List)

GSA SERVICES PRICE LIST

LABOR CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS

Program Manager Software Engineering Manager Technical Manager…………………………………………… Project Manager I Principle Software Engineer (Group Leader) Senior Software Engineer:

Software Engineer Junior Software Engineer

Computer Operations Supervisor Quality Assurance Engineer Configuration Management (CM) Manager Configuration Management Specialist Help Desk Manager Help Desk Specialist Training Specialist Administrative Assistant Senior Information Technology Specialist Lead Programmer Analyst Programmer Analyst Systems Engineering Manager Systems Engineer Systems Administrator I Software Systems Architect Network Specialist Systems Analyst BPR Analyst BPR Specialist / Senior Analyst Database Design Analyst Principle Test Specialist (IV&V) Senior Test Specialist (IV&V) Technical Writer Senior Electronic Commerce Specialist Senior Technician Junior Technician Subject Matter Expert V

About AC Technologies

Founded in 1993, AC Technologies, Inc. (ACT), a Nortel Government Solutions company, is an information technology company serving both the Federal Government and commercial clients.

ACT is a Microsoft Certified Solution Provider. ACT engineers have been on active assignments in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C. ACT has been repeatedly (1998-2000) recognized by Deloitte and Touché as one of the fastest growing technology companies in Virginia, and has been recognized in Washington Technology and Inc. Magazine, and Post Newsweek Technology Almanac 2001.

SIC : 7371, 7373, 7374, 7375, 7376, 7379, 8711, 8748

NAICS : 51421, 514191, 54133, 5415-11/12/13 and 19, GSA : FSS 70 (IT) Schedule; Contract No: GS-35F-4768H

ACT’s Core Competencies Software Development and Full Life Cycle Management: (C++, Visual Basic, FORTRAN, JAVA, ADA and PowerBuilder languages; NT, UNIX, and OpenVMS operating systems; Intel, DEC Alpha, HP, IBM and SUN platforms)

Systems Applications including web applications, communications, imaging, telemetry and control, voice recognition, and workflow

NT Network Engineering: Systems Management Server (SMS) and MS Exchange; Cisco Routers and Switches

Data Management and Advanced Data Compression and Retrieval Technologies: Oracle, Informix, SQL Server and other RDBMS and storage/retrieval solutions

Support Engineering including Help Desks, technical writing, training, document development, and CMM process improvement.

Independent Verification and Validation (IV &V) Support Services: Requirements and software development reviews, test plan development and test result reviews, requirements testing traceability matrix, and end to end independent testing.

Quality Recognition and Awards ACT has been externally assessed as meeting the demanding requirements of the Software

Engineering Institute’s Capability Maturity Model Level 3, a goal that less than 15% of IT companies (large or small) nationwide have achieved. Disciplined engineering allows ACT to offer our customers: Predictable, repeatable, and manageable results on every task and contract.

United States Postal Service: ACT has received numerous letters of commendation and has been cited as consistently “delivering quality systems on schedule and within budget.”

Department of Education: ACT received a letter of commendation from the Quality Assurance Program Manager recognizing the ACT team for its “…superb QA / IV&V support…” and for having “…contributed invaluable assessment support, recommendations, and insights to the Department program staff…..”

Military Management Traffic Command: The ACT team received commendations from the Deputy Chief of Staff for Information Management for timely completion of system modifications.

In addition, eight ACT staff members were individually cited for having been instrumental in the achievements of the Project team.

Using State-of-the-art Technologies Client/Server Unix/Linux Fuzzy Logic

B2B Firewall EDI

GIS Multimedia DII COE

PKI N-tier COM/COM+

WinDNA/2000 Simulation XML

Some of ACT’s Federal Government Clients US Postal Service (USPS): ACT has developed and currently maintains software that is used to control and configure mission critical mail-sorting equipment, assign zip codes, manage and distribute address changes, and track system performance for over 850 USPS sites nationwide. We also have data compression techniques (Gb -> Mb) and provide network engineering, image data collection and help desk support services.

Veteran Affairs (VA): ACT has implemented and continues to support an Enterprise Systems Management Server (SMS) architecture system at nearly 250 Veterans Affairs hospitals. This included setting up NT computer clusters, Win2K clients & servers and installing and configuring SMS 2.0 and Exchange 2000. We have “Tiger Teams” that are on-call for VA support nationwide.

US Army, MTMC: ACT is developing and maintaining the Integrated Booking System (IBS) which consists of a series of distributed Oracle Databases, a new set of user interfaces using JAVA, and technologies including: PL/SQL, Developer 2000, ADA drivers, and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) application.

FCC: We are providing Project Planning, Scheduling, Tracking, Process Improvement, and Satus Reporting support, for the Windows 2000 Exchange Implementation Project.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA): We provide software maintenance support for Satellite Operations and Control Systems including GOES, POES, and DMSP in a secure (SECRET) computing environment.

Department of Education – Student Financial Aid (SFA): We are providing IV&V services for a web Campus-Based application under a performance incentive contract through FEDSIM.

Department of Treasury (IRS): We are providing programming services to query and report data selected from a very large multi-file IRS database used for key decision making within the organization.

Return On Investment for Our Customers Technology Proficiency: We continuously apply proven techniques and tools across all our projects and when appropriate, infuse new technologies as they become available. For example, we use our Requirements Traceabiliy Matrix (RTM) tool to manage requirements; our

Quality Assurance Reports (QARs) to provide independent quality measurements and to ensure expected levels of product quality are achieved; during development and throughout testing, we use our WebBITS to track software deficiencies from identification to resolution; and our defined software engineering process (CMM Level 3) is used throughout ACT by both managers and engineers. We also employ QA/CM “checks and balances” to provide predictable, repeatable and manageable processes for all our customers and stakeholders.

Results: Collectively, these information systems, standard processes and use of COTS office tools provide constant visibility and accountability of progress to all stakeholders. This promotes early detection of issues leading to prompt resolution. This efficiency is a cost savings to you!

Scope of GSA Contract

1. Geographic Scope of Contract:

The geographic scope of contract is the 48 contiguous states, the District of Columbia, Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico.

2. Contractor's Ordering Address and Payment Information:

Ordering Address:

AC Technologies, Inc.

2751 Prosperity Avenue, Suite 500 Fairfax, VA 22031

(703) 698-4300 ext.3405

Payment Address:

AC Technologies, Inc.

2751 Prosperity Avenue, Suite 500 Fairfax, VA 22031

• Government Commercial Credit Cards will not be acceptable for payment. In addition, bank account information for wire transfer payments will be shown on the invoice.

• Below are the telephone number(s) that can be used by ordering agencies to obtain technical and/or ordering assistance.

o (703) 679-4773

3. Liability for Injury or Damage

The Contractor shall not be liable for any injury to Government personnel or damage to Government property arising from the use of equipment maintained by the Contractor, unless such injury or damage is due to the fault or negligence of the Contractor.

4. Statistical Data for Government Ordering Office Completion of Standard Form 279:

Block 9: G. Order/Modification Under Federal Schedule

Block 16: Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS): 87-7199513

Contractor Establishment Code (CEC):

Block 30: Type of Contractor: Large Business

Block 31: Woman-Owned Small Business: No

Block 34: Reserved

Block 36: Contractor's Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN): 54-16-79296

4a. Cage Code:

09PR4

4.b Contractor has registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR)

Database.

5. FOB Destination

6. Delivery Schedule

(a) Time of Delivery. AC Technologies, Inc. shall deliver to destination within the number of calendar days after receipt of order (ARO), as set forth below.

ITEMS OR GROUPS OF ITEMS (SIN) 132-51

DELIVERY TIME Nomenclature / DAYS ARO 30

(b) Urgent Requirements:

When the Federal Supply Schedule contract delivery period does not meet the bona fide urgent delivery requirements of an ordering agency, agencies are encouraged, if time permits, to contact AC Technologies, Inc. for the purpose of obtaining accelerated delivery. AC Technologies, Inc. shall reply to the inquiry within 3 workdays after receipt. (Telephonic replies shall be confirmed by AC Technologies, Inc. in writing.) If AC Technologies, Inc. offers an accelerated delivery time acceptable to the ordering agency, any order(s) placed pursuant to the agreed upon accelerated delivery time frame shall be delivered within this shorter delivery time and in accordance with all other terms and conditions of the contract.

7. Discounts:

Prices Shown are NET prices; Basic Discounts have been deducted.

a. Prompt Payment:________% ________ days from receipt of invoice or date of acceptance, whichever is later.

b. Quantity

c. Dollar Volume

d. Educational Institutions receive the same discounts as other government agencies

8. Trade Agreement Act of 1979, as amended:

All items are U.S. made end products, designated country end products, Caribbean Basin country end products, Canadian end products, or Mexican end products as defined in the Trade Agreements Act of 1979, as amended.

9. Statement Concerning Availability of Export Packing:

Not Available.

10. Small Requirements:

The minimum order to be issued is 10 hours.

11. Maximum Order:

(NOTE: All dollar amounts are exclusive of any discount for prompt payment)

a. The maximum dollar value per order all IT Professional Services will be $500,000

b. Special Item No (SIN) 132-51 Information Technology (IT) Professional Services

FPDS Class D301 IT Facility Operation and Maintenance FPDS Class D302 IT Systems Development Services FPDS Class D306 IT Systems Analysis Services FPDS Class D307 Automated Information Systems Design and Integration Services FPDS Class D308-1 Programming Services FPDS Class D310 IT Backup and Security Services FPDS Class D311 IT Data Conversion Services FPDS Class D316 IT Network Management Services FPDS Class D317 Automated News Services, Data Services, or other Information

Services FPDS Code D399 Other Information Technology Services, Not Elsewhere Classified

• Desktop Management

• Information Assurance

• Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) Services

12. USE OF FEDERAL SUPPLY SERVICE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

SCHEDULE CONTRACTS. In accordance with FAR 8.404:

[NOTE: Special ordering procedures have been established for Special Item Numbers (SINs) 132-51 IT Professional Services and 132-52 EC Services; refer to the terms and conditions for those SINs.]

Orders placed pursuant to a Multiple Award Schedule (MAS), using the procedures in FAR 8.404, are considered to be issued pursuant to full and open competition. Therefore, when placing orders under Federal Supply Schedules, ordering offices need not seek further competition, synopsize the requirement, make a separate determination of fair and reasonable pricing, or consider small business set-asides in accordance with subpart 19.5. GSA has already determined the prices of items under schedule contracts to be fair and reasonable. By placing an order against a schedule using the procedures outlined below, the ordering office has concluded that the order represents the best value and results in the lowest overall cost alternative (considering price, special features, administrative costs, etc.) to meet the Government’s needs.

a. Orders placed at or below the micro-purchase threshold. Ordering offices can place orders at or below the micro-purchase threshold with any Federal Supply Schedule Contractor.

b. Orders exceeding the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the maximum order threshold. Orders should be placed with the Schedule Contractor that can provide the supply or service that represents the best value. Before placing an order, ordering offices should consider reasonably available information about the supply or service offered under MAS contracts by using the “GSA Advantage!” on-line shopping service, or by reviewing the catalogs/pricelists of at least three Schedule Contractors and selecting the delivery and other options available under the schedule that meets the agency’s needs. In selecting the supply or service representing the best value, the ordering office may consider--

(1) Special features of the supply or service that are required in effective program performance and that are not provided by a comparable supply or service;

(2) Trade-in considerations;

(3) Probable life of the item selected as compared with that of a comparable item;

(4) Warranty considerations;

(5) Maintenance availability;

(6) Past performance; and

(7) Environmental and energy efficiency considerations.

c. Orders exceeding the maximum order threshold. Each schedule contract has an established maximum order threshold. This threshold represents the point where it is advantageous for the ordering office to seek a price reduction. In addition to following the procedures in paragraph b, above, and before placing an order that exceeds the maximum order threshold, ordering offices shall--

• Review additional Schedule Contractors’ catalogs/pricelists or use the “GSA Advantage!” on-line shopping service;

(2) Based upon the initial evaluation, generally seek price reductions from the Schedule Contractor(s) appearing to provide the best value (considering price and other factors);

and

(3) After price reductions have been sought, place the order with the Schedule Contractor that provides the best value and results in the lowest overall cost alternative. If further price reductions are not offered, an order may still be placed, if the ordering office determines that it is appropriate.

NOTE: For orders exceeding the maximum order threshold, the Contractor may:

(1) Offer a new lower price for this requirement (the Price Reductions clause is not applicable to orders placed over the maximum order in FAR 52.216-19 Order Limitations);

(2) Offer the lowest price available under the contract; or

(3) Decline the order (orders must be returned in accordance with FAR 52.216-19).

d. Blanket purchase agreements (BPAs). The establishment of Federal Supply Schedule BPAs is permitted when following the ordering procedures in FAR 8.404. All schedule contracts contain BPA provisions. Ordering offices may use BPAs to establish accounts with Contractors to fill recurring requirements. BPAs should address the frequency of ordering and invoicing, discounts, and delivery locations and times.

e. Price reductions. In addition to the circumstances outlined in paragraph c, above, there may be instances when ordering offices will find it advantageous to request a price reduction. For example, when the ordering office finds a schedule supply or service elsewhere at a lower price or when a BPA is being established to fill recurring requirements, requesting a price reduction could be advantageous. The potential volume of orders under these agreements, regardless of the size of the individual order, may offer the ordering office the opportunity to secure greater discounts. Schedule Contractors are not required to pass on to all schedule users a price reduction extended only to an individual agency for a specific order.

f. Small business. For orders exceeding the micro-purchase threshold, ordering offices should give preference to the items of small business concerns when two or more items at the same delivered price will satisfy the requirement.

g. Documentation. Orders should be documented, at a minimum, by identifying the Contractor the item was purchased from, the item purchased, and the amount paid. If an agency requirement in excess of the micro-purchase threshold is defined so as to require a particular brand name, product, or feature of a product peculiar to one manufacturer, thereby precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company, the ordering office shall include an explanation in the file as to why the particular brand name, product, or feature is essential to satisfy the agency’s needs.

13. FEDERAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/TELECOMMUNICATION

STANDARDS REQUIREMENTS

Federal departments and agencies acquiring products from this Schedule must comply with the provisions of the Federal Standards Program, as appropriate (reference: NIST Federal Standards Index). Inquiries to determine whether or not specific products listed herein comply with Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) or Federal Telecommunication Standards (FED-STDS), which are cited by ordering offices, shall be responded to promptly by the Contractor.

13.1 FEDERAL INFORMATION PROCESSING STANDARDS PUBLICATIONS

(FIPS PUBS)

Information Technology products under this Schedule that do not conform to Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) should not be acquired unless a waiver has been granted in accordance with the applicable "FIPS Publication." Federal Information Processing Standards Publications (FIPS PUBS) are issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), pursuant to National Security Act. Information concerning their availability and applicability should be obtained from the National Technical Information Service (NTIS), 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, Virginia 22161. FIPS PUBS include voluntary standards when these are adopted for Federal use. Individual orders for FIPS PUBS should be referred to the NTIS Sales Office, and orders for subscription service should be referred to the NTIS Subscription Officer, both at the above address, or telephone number (703) 487-4650.

13.2 FEDERAL TELECOMMUNICATION STANDARDS (FED-STDS)

Telecommunication products under this Schedule that do not conform to Federal Telecommunication Standards (FED-STDS) should not be acquired unless a waiver has been granted in accordance with the applicable "FED-STD." Federal Telecommunication Standards are issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), pursuant to National Security Act. Ordering information and information concerning the availability of FED-STDS should be obtained from the GSA, Federal Supply Service, Specification Section, 470 East L’Enfant Plaza, Suite 8100, SW, Washington, DC 20407, telephone number (202)619-8925. Please include a self-addressed mailing label when requesting information by mail. Information concerning their applicability can be obtained by writing or calling the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD 20899, telephone number (301) 975-2833.

14. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

In the event security requirements are necessary, the ordering activities may incorporate, in their delivery orders, a security clause in accordance with current laws, regulations, and individual agency policy; however, the burden of administering the security requirements shall be with the ordering agency. If any costs are incurred as a result of the inclusion of security requirements, such costs will not exceed ten percent (10%) or $100,000, of the total dollar value of the order, whichever is less.

15. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION FOR ORDERING OFFICES

Any ordering office, with respect to any one or more delivery orders placed by it under this contract, may exercise the same rights of termination as might the GSA Contracting Officer under provisions of FAR 52.212-4, paragraphs (l) Termination for the Government’s convenience, and (m) Termination for Cause (See C.1.)

16. GSA Advantage!

GSA Advantage! is an on-line, interactive electronic information and ordering system that provides on-line access to vendors' schedule prices with ordering information. GSA Advantage!

will allow the user to perform various searches across all contracts including, but not limited to:

(1) Manufacturer;

(2) Manufacturer's Part Number; and

(3) Product categories.

Agencies can browse GSA Advantage! by accessing the Internet World Wide Web utilizing a browser (ex.: NetScape). The Internet address is http://www.fss.gsa.gov/.

17. PURCHASE OF INCIDENTAL, NON-SCHEDULE ITEMS

For administrative convenience, open market (non-contract) items may be added to a Federal Supply Schedule Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) or an individual order, provided that the items are clearly labeled as such on the order, all applicable regulations have been followed, and price reasonableness has been determined by the ordering activity for the open market (non-contract) items.

18. CONTRACTOR COMMITMENTS, WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS

a. For the purpose of this contract, commitments, warranties and representations include, in addition to those agreed to for the entire schedule contract:

(1) Time of delivery/installation quotations for individual orders;

(2) Technical representations and/or warranties of products concerning performance, total system performance and/or configuration, physical, design and/or functional characteristics and capabilities of a product/equipment/ service/software package submitted in response to requirements which result in orders under this schedule contract.

(3) Any representations and/or warranties concerning the products made in any literature, description, drawings and/or specifications furnished by the Contractor.

b. The above is not intended to encompass items not currently covered by the GSA Schedule contract.

19. OVERSEAS ACTIVITIES

The terms and conditions of this contract shall apply to all orders for installation, maintenance and repair of equipment in areas listed in the pricelist outside the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia, except as indicated below:

Upon request of the Contractor, the Government may provide the Contractor with logistics support, as available, in accordance with all applicable Government regulations. Such Government support will be provided on a reimbursable basis, and will only be provided to the Contractor's technical personnel whose services are exclusively required for the fulfillment of the terms and conditions of this contract.

20. YEAR 2000 WARRANTY—COMMERCIAL SUPPLY ITEMS

(a) As used in this clause, “Year 2000 compliant” means, with respect to information technology, that the information technology accurately processes date/time data (including, but not limited to, calculating, comparing and sequencing) from, into, and between the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, and the years 1999 and 2000, and leap year calculations, to the extent that other information technology used in combination with the information technology being acquired, properly exchanges date/time data with it.

(b) The Contractor shall warrant that each hardware, software, and firmware product delivered under this contract shall be able to accurately process date time data (including, but not limited to, calculating, comparing, and sequencing) from, into, and between the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, including leap year calculations, when used in accordance with the product documentation provided by the Contractor, provided that all products (e.g. hardware, software, firmware) used in combination with products properly exchange date time data with it.

If the contract requires that specific listed products must perform as a system in accordance with the foregoing warranty, then that warranty shall apply to those products as a system. The duration of this warranty and the remedies available under this warranty shall include repair or replacement of any product whose non-compliance is discovered and made known to the Contractor in writing within ninety (90) days after acceptance (installation is considered acceptance). The Contractor may offer an extended warranty to the Government to include repair or replacement of any product whose non-compliance is discovered and made known to the Contractor in writing at any time prior to June 1, 2000, or for a period of 6 months following acceptance (installation is considered acceptance) whichever is later. Nothing in this warranty shall be construed to limit any rights or remedies the Government may otherwise have under this contract with respect to defects other than Year 2000 performance.

21. BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENTS (BPAs) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.201(a) defines Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) as “…a simplified method of filling anticipated repetitive needs for supplies or services by establishing ‘charge accounts’ with qualified sources of supply.” The use of Blanket Purchase Agreements under the Federal Supply Schedule Program is authorized in accordance with FAR 13.202(c)(3), which reads, in part, as follows:

• “BPAs may be established with Federal Supply Schedule Contractors, if not inconsistent with the terms of the applicable schedule contract.”

• Federal Supply Schedule contracts contain BPA provisions to enable schedule users to maximize their administrative and purchasing savings. This feature permits schedule users to set up “accounts” with Schedule Contractors to fill recurring requirements. These accounts establish a period for the BPA and generally address issues such as the frequency of ordering and invoicing, authorized callers, discounts, delivery locations and times.

Agencies may qualify for the best quantity/volume discounts available under the contract, based on the potential volume of business that may be generated through such an agreement, regardless of the size of the individual orders. In addition, agencies may be able to secure a discount higher than that available in the contract based on the aggregate volume of business possible under a BPA. Finally, Contractors may be open to a progressive type of discounting where the discount would increase once the sales accumulated under the BPA reach certain prescribed levels. Use of a BPA may be particularly useful with the new Maximum Order feature. See the Suggested Format, contained in this Schedule Pricelist, for customers to consider when using this purchasing tool.

22. CONTRACTOR TEAM ARRANGEMENTS

Federal Supply Schedule Contractors may use “Contractor Team Arrangements” (see FAR 9.6) to provide solutions when responding to a customer agency requirements. The policy and procedures outlined in this part will provide more flexibility and allow innovative acquisition methods when using the Federal Supply Schedules. See the additional information regarding Contractor Team Arrangements in this Schedule Pricelist.

SERVICES MATRIX (Price List) AC Technologies

GSA SERVICES PRICE LIST

EFFECTIVE: January 1, 2006

IFF Adj.* 10/1/99 - 9/30/00

10/1/00 - 9/30/01

10/1/01 - 9/30/02

10/1/02 - 9/30/03

10/1/03 - 12/31/03

1/1/04 - 12/31/04

1/1/05 - 12/31/05

1/1/06 - 12/31/06

Program Manager $89.47 $92.01 $95.69 $99.52 $103.00 $102.74 $106.54 $110.27 Software Engineering Mgr $89.47 $92.01 $95.69 $99.52 $103.00 $102.74 $106.54 $110.27 Technical Manager $79.71 $82.90 $86.22 $89.67 $92.81 $92.57 $96.00 $99.36 Project Manager I $88.21 $91.30 $91.06 $94.43 $97.74 Principal Software Engineer $71.44 $74.39 $77.37 $80.46 $83.28 $83.06 $86.13 $89.14 Senior Software Engineer $61.14 $63.67 $66.22 $68.87 $71.28 $71.10 $73.73 $76.31 Software Engineer $53.04 $55.23 $57.44 $59.74 $61.83 $61.67 $63.95 $66.19 Junior Software Engineer $40.72 $42.40 $44.10 $45.86 $47.47 $47.34 $49.09 $50.81 Computer Operations Supervisor $69.85 $71.83 $74.70 $77.69 $80.41 $80.20 $83.17 $86.08 QA Engineer $79.90 $82.17 $85.46 $88.88 $91.99 $91.75 $95.14 $98.47 CM Manager $67.08 $68.98 $71.74 $74.61 $77.22 $77.02 $79.87 $82.67 CM Specialist $58.20 $59.85 $62.24 $56.94 $58.93 $58.78 $60.95 $63.08 Help Desk Manager $58.20 $59.85 $62.24 $64.73 $67.00 $66.82 $69.29 $71.72 Help Desk Specialist $44.67 $45.93 $47.77 $49.68 $51.42 $51.29 $53.19 $55.05 Training Specialist $55.50 $57.08 $59.36 $61.15 $63.29 $63.13 $65.47 $67.76 Administrative Assistant $44.67 $49.93 $51.93 $49.67 $51.41 $51.28 $53.18 $55.04 Senior IT Specialist $107.17 $111.21 $115.66 $111.37 $115.27 $114.97 $119.22 $123.39 Lead Programmer Analyst $79.90 $82.17 $85.46 $88.88 $91.99 $91.75 $95.14 $98.47 Programmer Analyst $69.85 $71.83 $74.70 $77.69 $80.41 $80.20 $83.17 $86.08 Systems Engineering Mgr $89.47 $92.01 $95.69 $99.52 $103.00 $102.74 $106.54 $110.27 Systems Engineer $79.90 $82.17 $85.46 $88.35 $91.44 $91.21 $94.58 $97.89 Systems Administrator I $61.72 $63.88 $63.72 $66.08 $68.39 Software Systems Architect $95.19 $99.02 $102.98 $107.10 $110.85 $110.56 $114.65 $118.66 Network Specialist $69.85 $71.83 $74.70 $65.71 $68.01 $67.83 $70.34 $72.80 Systems Analyst $69.85 $71.81 $74.67 $69.90 $72.35 $72.16 $74.83 $87.80 BPR Analyst $71.20 $73.21 $76.14 $79.19 $81.96 $81.75 $84.77 $87.74 BPR Specialist/Senior Anal $107.17 $111.21 $115.66 $119.20 $123.37 $123.05 $127.60 $132.07 Database Design Analyst $58.20 $59.85 $62.24 $64.73 $67.00 $66.82 $69.29 $71.72 Principle Test Specialist $118.82 $122.19 $127.08 $132.16 $136.79 $136.43 $141.48 $146.43 Senior Test Specialist $104.07 $107.01 $111.29 $115.74 $119.79 $119.48 $123.90 $128.24 Technical Writer $40.72 $42.40 $44.10 $45.86 $47.47 $47.34 $49.09 $50.81 Senior E-Commerce Spec $118.82 $122.19 $127.08 $132.16 $136.79 $136.43 $141.48 $146.43 Senior Technician $52.69 $54.53 $54.39 $56.40 $58.37 Junior Technician $42.32 $43.80 $43.69 $45.31 $46.90 Subject Matter Expert V $230.76 $230.76 $238.84

* Labor rates were adjusted downward in accordance with the 0.25% Industrial Funding Fee (IFF) reduction.

GSA Labor Category

LABOR CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS

Program Manager

Summary: Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of technology projects to ensure that project goals are accomplished by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Other duties may be assigned)

• Consults with management and reviews project/proposals to determine goals, timeframe, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of resources.

• Develops program plans specifying goals, strategy, staff, scheduling, identify of risks, contingency plans, and allocation of available resources.

• Formulates and defines scope and objectives of program.

• Identifies and schedules project deliverables, milestones, and required tasks.

• Coordinates recruitment or assignment of project managers and other senior personnel.

• Assigns duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority to project managers and other senior personnel.

• Directs and coordinates activities of project managers and other senior personnel to ensure projects progress on schedule and within budget.

• Establishes standards and procedures for project reporting and documentation.

• Reviews status reports prepared by project managers and modifies schedules and plans as required.

• Prepares program status reports and keeps management, clients, and others informed of project status and related issues.

• Confers with project managers to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.

• Monitors project results against technical specifications.

• Develops and maintains program documentation.

Qualifications: At least eight years of relevant managerial experience with progressive accomplishments and leadership skills. Must be able to plan, direct, and coordinate all technical and administrative activities and be able to supervise senior managers and technical personnel. Should also have excellent communication skills and be able to interface with customers, clients, and end-users.

Education: Advance degree in Engineering/ Management/Science or related field.

Language Skills: Working proficiency in English (written and oral); ability to communicate clearly with clients and colleagues in work environment. Must have good communication and customer interface skills.

Software Engineering Manager

Summary: Provides and maintains all software development processes. Manages the activities of all software engineers. Provides technical leadership. Has hands-on management with multiple roles including software development projects; develops project plans staffing; contributes to product development; software architecture; and interfaces with clients, marketing, sales, customer service, and other engineering groups.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Other duties may be assigned)

• Has responsibility for the career and personal development of all software engineering staff, including recruitment, training, and allocation to projects.

• Consults with hardware engineers and other engineering staff to evaluate interface between hardware and software, and operational and performance requirements of overall system.

• Works closely with software engineers and technical managers of all projects to provide advice and direction where necessary to ensure that all software being developed meets or exceeds SEI Level 3 within a continuous improvement program

• Responsible for the group’s performance, schedule, target qualifications, and defining/implementing the standard processes for developing software.

• Meets adjusted cost targets and schedules.

• Maintains frequent contact with the client, both informally and through weekly/monthly meetings, in order to provide strong links between the company and the clients.

• Articulates a consistent vision of a professional Software Engineering group performing to the highest standards.

Qualifications: Minimum of seven to ten years of overall experience, including a minimum of five years’ management experience. Strong background in developing commercial software in C or C++ as well as Internet and communications experience. Knowledge and experience in TCP/IP protocols, Internet application protocols (SMTP, HTTP, HTML), or Java is preferred. Good communication and customer interface skills required.

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Computer Science/Math/Engineering and a minimum of seven to ten years of overall experience. Minimum of five years’ management experience.

Language Skills: Working proficiency in English (written and oral); ability to communicate clearly with

Technical Manager

Job Description: In-depth knowledge of software engineering techniques and concepts.

Management of software projects and technical staff. Liaison to client’s project manager and contracting officer.

Education/Experience: Eight or more years of experience in a computer related field, two or more years of experience as a group leader of five or more software engineers with prime responsibility for design, programming and testing.

Project Manager I

Summary: Serves as the project manager for a large, complex task order (or a group of task orders affecting the same common/standard/migration system) and shall assist the Program Manager in working with the Government Contracting Officer (CO), the task order-level TMs, Government management personnel and customer agency representatives. Under the guidance of the Program Manager, responsible for the overall management of the specific task order(s) and insuring that the technical solutions and schedules in the task order are implemented in a timely manner. Performs enterprise wide horizontal integration planning and interfaces to other functional systems

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assistance to Program Manager in working with various government representatives and with other Program and Task related activities.

• Task management to include timely delivery and implementation of scheduled deliverables.

• Project Planning and scheduling of tasks and resources.

• On-going project status reporting.

Qualifications: A total of five (5) years of demonstrated experience within the last ten (10) years is required for this position. Three (3) years must be specialized management experience as defined below. The remainder may be specialized or general experience. Must demonstrate experience for oral and written communications with all levels of management; and demonstrate experience in each duty described above.

Supervision and management of information systems projects involving six (6) to eight (8) or more people. Should have experience with management of projects using a software engineering methodology such as Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers/Electronic Industries Association (IEEE/EIA) 12207.0, Industry Implementation of International Organization for Standardization/International Electro technical Commission (ISO/IEC) 12207, Standard for Information Technology--Software Life Cycle Processes.

Demonstrated progressively difficult information systems management experience.

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Computer Science/Math/Engineering and a minimum of seven to ten years of overall experience. Minimum of five years management experience.

Language Skills: Working proficiency in English (written and oral); ability to communicate clearly with clients and colleagues in work environment. Must have good communication and customer interface skills.

Principle Software Engineer (Group Leader)

Job Description: In-depth knowledge of Mini and Micro systems, software engineering techniques and concepts. Performs analysis on design, implementation, and software performance, code review, testing and programming.

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related subject. Seven or more years of experience in computer related field. Strong communications skills. One or more years of experience in leading three or more software engineers. Experience in three of the following areas:

• C and/or C+, Pascal, Fortran COBOL Language

• Windows NT, UNIX, OpenVMS, MVS Operating Systems

• Knowledge of Computer data-structures and algorithms

• Software Quality Assurance, Setting & Managing SCM libraries & stalling

SCM software (PVCS/CMS)

• CASE, VMS and MS Tools

Senior Software Engineer:

Job Description: Perform analysis, software development, testing and provide support in all phases of the software lifecycle. Review and evaluate software system requirements and design.

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related subject. Five or more years of experience in computer related field. In-depth knowledge of Mini and Micro systems, software engineering techniques and concepts. Experience in three of the following areas:

• C and/or C+, Pascal, Fortran COBOL Language

• Windows NT, UNIX, OpenVMS, MVS Operating Systems

• Knowledge of Computer data-structures and algorithms

• Software Quality Assurance, Setting & Managing SCM libraries & stalling

Software Engineer

Job Description: Perform software development, testing and provide support in all phases of the software lifecycle.

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related subject. Three to four more years of experience in computer related field. Strong knowledge of Mini and Micro systems, software engineering techniques and concepts. Experience in three of the following areas:

• C and/or C+, Pascal, Fortran COBOL Language

• Windows NT, UNIX, OpenVMS, MVS Operating Systems

• Knowledge of Computer data-structures and algorithms

• Software Quality Assurance, Setting & Managing SCM libraries & stalling

Junior Software Engineer

Job Description: Develop, test, maintain and document code using higher languages.

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related subject. Two or more years of experience in computer-related field or an advanced degree in computer related subject. Working knowledge of Microcomputers and COTS software. Experience in three of the following areas:

• C and/or C+, Pascal, Fortran COBOL Language

• Windows NT, UNIX, OpenVMS, MVS Operating Systems

• Knowledge of Computer data-structures and algorithms

• Software Quality Assurance, Setting & Managing SCM libraries & stalling

Computer Operations Supervisor

Summary: Supervises and coordinates activities of workers operating computers and peripheral equipment by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Other duties may be assigned)

• Assigns staff and schedule work to facilitate production.

• Directs training or trains workers to operate computer and peripheral equipment.

• Confers with programmers and operates computer to test new and modified programs.

• Directs operation of computer to execute program, and observes operation to detect error or failure in progress of program

• Reads monitor and enter commands to help computer operators identify and correct errors.

• Revises input data and program to continue operation of program.

• Notifies programming and maintenance personnel if unable to locate and correct cause of processing error or failure.

• Revises operation schedule to adjust for delays.

• Prepares or reviews production, operating, and down time records and reports.

• Recommends changes in programs, routines, and quality control standards to improve computer-operating efficiency.

• Consults with supervisor about problems such as equipment performance, output quality, and maintenance schedule.

• Coordinates flow of work between shifts to ensure continuity.

• Issues written and oral instructions.

• Maintains harmony among workers and resolves grievances.

• Adjusts errors and complaints.

Qualifications: At least three to five years’ experience in computer operation. Knowledge and domain specific (like in UNIX, Database-Oracle, VAX/VMS, PC and networking) experience preferred. Should be proactive and be able to work independently. Should have effective communication and good interpersonal skills.

Education and/or Experience: At least an associate’s degree in Computer Studies or related field.

Language Skills: Working proficiency in English (written and oral); ability to communicate clearly with

Quality Assurance Engineer

Summary: Has responsibility for quality assurance-related activities, including but not limited to refining the quality assurance program for the software development lifecycle. Will be responsible for all initiatives related to product reliability and integrity. Will help further develop a strong, focused, and effective independent testing function; will institute software inspections and phase reviews, which will resolve problems early in the development cycle. Will use preventive techniques, such as defect root cause analysis and lessons learned sessions for continuous improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Other duties may be assigned)

• Ensures that software developed is in satisfaction of and in compliance with established quality standards and cost and schedule requirements.

• Collaborates with and consults management on all quality-related issues.

• Will be involved with requirement analysis, design reviews, process evaluation, end-of-phase reviews, and acceptance.

• Ensures defined methodologies, processes (SEI/CMM) and procedures (SEI/CMM) are adhered to and that products satisfy customer requirements.

• Develops, applies, revises, and maintains quality standards for processing materials, solving complex quality problems in creative and effective ways.

• Has strong working knowledge of quality and reliability concepts in product software development.

• Interfaces with engineering personnel to ensure total customer satisfaction with respect to product reliability.

• Develops, organizes, and manages the implementation of quality programs to achieve the lowest defect rate for products.

• Creates, evaluates, and analyzes quality inspections and testing methods; recommends improvements;

• Ensures adherence to quality control procedures during various production phases.

• Evaluates quality for new designs as they relate to product performance and adherence to specifications.

• Maintains and updates quality control manuals.

Qualifications: Two years of QA experience is required. Should have knowledge of software development SEI CMM, TQM, and database management. Should be analytical, logical, structured, creative, innovative, and flexible. Should be proactive, have good judgment skills, good written and oral communication skills. Should be an excellent communicator and a persuasive speaker.

Education and/or Experience: A BA/BS degree is preferred in computer science or related field.

Should have experience managing a testing/QA team, developing methodologies and standards.

Language Skills: Working proficiency in English (written and oral); ability to communicate clearly with clients and colleagues in work environment. Strong communication skills required to interact with company personnel, at all levels, vendors, and clients.

Configuration Management (CM) Manager

Summary: Develops configuration management plans and procedures to comply with SEI/CMM requirements and implements them on a day-to-day basis. Responsible for software version control and build management. Implement processes to identify, track, and manage source changes and builds.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Other duties may be assigned)

• Develops plans and procedures that are compliant with SEI/CMM requirements.

• Designs and develops support forms and databases, while configuring version management and defect tracking tools to meet specific project needs.

• Performs configuration identification, configuration control and release management, configuration status accounting, and configuration audit activities.

• Develops, maintains, and releases products, providing consistency and control throughout product life cycle.

• Implement processes to identify, track, and manage source changes and builds.

• Develops document change control procedures; distributes project documents, and communicates changes.

• Provides managerial direction to others, as needed.

Qualifications: Minimum of three years’ overall experience. Should have some team leading or other management experience. Should have experience in configuration management, programming, and systems administration. Experience writing Software CM procedures and standards. Database and QA experience helpful. Should have good interpersonal skills, teamwork and communication skills.

Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) and experience in Computer Science/Math/Engineering.

Language Skills: Working proficiency in English (written and oral); ability to communicate clearly with

Configuration Management Specialist

Summary: Preparing, tracking, documenting, and maintaining the hardware and software CM databases;

generating reports; coordinating requirements; and supporting the development of new processes and procedures. Prepares, develops, tracks, and maintains technical documentation and materials

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Other duties may be assigned)

• Carries out CM plans and procedures on a day-to-day basis, particularly through administration and use of automated version management, defect tracing tools, and CM databases.

• Administers and maintains automated CM tools.

• Prepares and distributes configuration status accounting reports.

• Supplies troubleshooting and one-to-one training for project staff with respect to projects and CM tools.

• Performs administrative support for configuration control board.

• Prepares and delivers/installs releases to the customer or into the production environment.

• Supports the CM Manager in the development of CM Plans and procedures, support of forms and databases, and performance of CM audits.

• Prepares, develops, tracks, and maintains technical documentation and materials.

Qualifications: Has worked in a software development or maintenance environment where configuration management (particularly version control and defect tracking) have been implemented.