Federal Supply Schedule GS35F5815H

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AUTHORIZED FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SCHEDULE PRICELIST

GENERAL PURPOSE COMMERCIAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND SERVICES

Special Item No. 132-51 Information Technology Professional Services

FPDS Code D301 IT Facility Management

FPDS Code D302 IT Systems Development Services

FPDS Code D303 IT Data Entry Services

FPDS Code D306 IT Systems Analysis Services

FPDS Code D307 Automated Information Systems Services

FPDS Code D308 Programming Services

FPDS Code D310 IT Backup and Security Services

FPDS Code D311 IT Data Conversion Services

FPDS Code D312 IT Optical Scanning Services

FPDS Code D313 Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing

(CAD/CAM) Services

FPDS Code D314 IT Acquisition Support Services, Includes Preparation of Statement of Work, Benchmarks, Specifications, Etc.

FPDS Code D315 Digitizing Services, Includes Cartographic and Geographic

Information

FPDS Code D316 Telecommunications Network Management Services

FPDS Code D317 Automated News Services, Data Services, or Other Information

Services

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.

Quality Technology, Incorporated

9475 Lottsford Road

Suite 100

Largo, MD 20774

(301) 883-9460 (Tel)

(301) 883-9451 (Fax) www.qutech.com

Contract Number: GS-35F-5815H

Period Covered by Contract: 15 July 2013- 14 July 2018

AUTHORIZED MULTIPLE AWARD SCHEDULE

EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE, AND SERVICES

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General Services Administration

Multiple Award Schedule

Products and ordering information in this Authorized FSS Information Technology Schedule

Price List are also available on the GSA Advantage! System. Agencies can browse GSA

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION I: INFORMATION FOR ORDERING OFFICES

1.0 Geographic Scope of Contract

2.0 Contractor’s Ordering Address and Payment Information

3.0 Liability for Injury or Damage

4.0 Statistical Data for Government Ordering Office for Completion of Standard Form 279: . 1

5.0 FOB Designation

6.0 Delivery Schedule

7.0 Discounts

8.0 Trade Agreement Act of 1979, as Amended

9.0 Statement Concerning Availability of Export Packing

10.0 Small Requirements

11.0 Maximum Order Value

12.0 Use of Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Information Technology Schedule Contracts

13.0 Federal Information Technology/Telecommunication Standards Requirements

14.0 Contractor Tasks / Special Requirements (C-Fas-370) (Nov 2001)

15.0 Contract Administration for Ordering Officers

16.0 GSA Advantage!

17.0 Purchase of Open Market Items

18.0 Contractor Commitments, Warranties, and Representations

19.0 Overseas Activities

20.0 Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs)

21.0 Contractor Team Arrangements

22.0 Installation, Deinstallation, Reinstallation

23.0 Section 508 Compliance

24.0 Prime Contractor Ordering From Multiple Award Schedules

25.0 Insurance—Work On A Government Installation (Jan 1997)(Far 52.228-5)

26.0 Software Interoperability

27.0 Advance Payments

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SECTION II: TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (SPECIAL ITEM NUMBER 132-51)

1.0 Scope

2.0 Performance Incentives

3.0 Order

4.0 Performance of Services

5.0 Stop-Work Order (Far 52.242-15) (Aug 1989)

6.0 Inspection of Services

7.0 Responsibilities of The Contractor

8.0 Responsibilities of the Ordering Activity

9.0 Independent Contractor

10.0 Organizational Conflicts of Interest

11.0 Invoices

12.0 Payments

13.0 Resumes

14.0 Incidental Support Costs

15.0 Approval of Subcontracts

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SECTION III: LABOR CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS

1.0 Program Manager

2.0 Project Manager

3.0 Senior Systems Architect

4.0 Senior Systems

5.0 Senior Network Specialist

6.0 Senior Network Engineer

7.0 Senior Systems Analyst

8.0 Senior Data Base Administrator

9.0 Senior Programmer/Analyst

10.0 Training Specialist

11.0 Systems Architect

12.0 Systems Integrator

13.0 Technology Specialist

14.0 Network Engineer

15.0 Desktop Support Specialist

16.0 Network Specialist

17.0 Data Base Administrator

18.0 Communications Specialist

19.0 Systems Administrator

20.0 Technical Writer/Editor

21.0 Junior Technical Writer

22.0 Junior Network Specialist

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SECTION IV: IT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LABOR RATES ............ Error! Bookmark not defined.

APPENDICES

APPENDIX A: USA SMALL BUSINESS COMMITMENT

APPENDIX B: BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT FORMAT

APPENDIX C: CONTRACTOR TEAM ARRANGEMENT GUIDELINES

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SPECIAL NOTICE TO AGENCIES:

Small Business Participation

SBA strongly supports the participation of small business concerns in the Multiple Award

Schedules Program. To enhance Small Business Participation SBA policy allows agencies to include in their procurement base and goals, the dollar value of orders expected to be placed against the Multiple Award Schedules, and to report accomplishments against these goals.

For orders exceeding the micropurchase threshold, FAR 8.404 requires agencies to consider the catalog/pricelists of at least three schedule contractors or consider reasonably available information by using the GSA Advantage! on-line shopping service (www.gsaadvantage.gov).

The catalogs/pricelists and GSA Advantage! contain information on a broad array of products and services offered by small business concerns.

This information should be used as a tool to assist ordering activities in meeting or exceeding established small business goals. It should also be used as a tool to assist in including small, small disadvantaged, and women-owned small businesses among those considered when selecting pricelists for a best value determination.

For orders exceeding the micropurchase threshold, customers are to give preference to small business concerns when two or more items at the same delivered price will satisfy their requirement.

http://www.gsaadvantage.gov/

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SECTION I: INFORMATION FOR ORDERING OFFICES

1.0 Geographic Scope of Contract

The contract will provide products and services throughout the forty-eight (48) contiguous states and the District of Columbia; Alaska, Hawaii, and the commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

2.0 Contractor’s Ordering Address and Payment Information

Quality Technology, Incorporated

9475 Lottsford Rd, Suite 100

Largo, MD 20774

The Government purchase card will be acceptable for payment equal to or less than the micro-purchase threshold for oral and written delivery orders. The Government purchase card will also be acceptable for payment above the micro-purchase threshold. In addition, bank account information for wire transfer payments will be shown on the invoice.

Below are the telephone and facsimile numbers that can be used by ordering agencies to obtain technical and/or ordering assistance.

(301) 883-9460 (Tel) (301) 883-9451 (Fax)

3.0 Liability for Injury or Damage

Quality Technology will not be liable for any injury to Government personnel or damage to Government property arising from the use of equipment being maintained, unless such injury or damage is due to our own fault or negligence.

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

Block 9: G. Order/Modification Under Federal Schedule

Block 15: Contractor Name: Quality Technology, Inc.

Block 16: Contractor Identification Number (DUNS): 60-310-1817

Block 30: Type of Contractor: B

Block 31: Woman-Owned Small Business: Y

Block 32: Hubzone Small Business Concern: N

Block 33A: Hubzone Program: E—Not Applicable

Block 33B: Small Disadvantaged Business Program: F—Not Applicable

Block 37: Contractor’s TIN: 52-1626237

Block 40: Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB): C—Not Veteran Owned Small

Business

4.a CAGE Code: 00DJ3

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5.0 FOB Designation

For delivery in the Continental United States (CONUS), prices includ shipping costs (FOB

Destination). For delivery addresses outside of the Continental United States (OCONUS), prices do not include shipping costs (FOB Origin) and shipment method will be specified by customer at time of order.

6.0 Delivery Schedule

a. TIME OF DELIVERY: Quality Technology will deliver Information Technology

Professional Services within the number of calendar days after receipt of order

(ARO), as set forth below.

Special Item Number Delivery Time

132-51 30 Days (ARO)

b. URGENT REQUIREMENTS: When the Multiple Award 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 Quality

Technology for the purpose of obtaining accelerated delivery. Quality Technology will reply to the inquiry within three (3) workdays after receipt. (Telephonic replies will be confirmed by Quality Technology in writing.) If the company offers an accelerated delivery time acceptable to the ordering agency, any order(s) placed pursuant to the agreed upon accelerated delivery time frame will be delivered within this shorter delivery time and in accordance with all other terms and conditions of the contract.

7.0 Discounts

Prices shown are NET Prices; Basic Discounts have been deducted.

a. Prompt Payment: Not Applicable.

b. Government Educational Institutions: Receive the same discount as all other

Government customers.

8.0 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.

9.0 Statement Concerning Availability of Export Packing

Not applicable.

10.0 Small Requirements

The minimum dollar value of orders to be issued is $10,000.00

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11.0 Maximum Order Value

Special Item 132-51 - Information Technology Professional Services

The maximum dollar threshold per order for Information Technology Professional

Services will be $500,000.

12.0 Use of Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Information Technology Schedule Contracts

In accordance with FAR 8.404, special ordering procedures have been established for

Special Item Number 132-51 Information Technology Professional Services; please refer to Section II, TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.

13.0 Federal Information Technology/Telecommunication Standards Requirements

Federal departments and agencies acquiring services and 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 services and 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 Quality Technology.

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.” FIPS PUBS are issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology

(NIST), pursuant to the National Security Act. Information concerning their availability and applicability should be obtained from the National Technical Information Service

(NTIS), 5301 Shawnee Road; Alexandria, VA; 22312. 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) 605-6040.

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 the National Security Act. Ordering information and information concerning the availability of FED-STDS should be obtained from the GSA, Federal Acquisition Service, National Customer Service Center, 1500 Bannister Road 6FR; Kansas City, MO 64131 (800-488-3111). Please include a self-addressed mailing label when requesting information by mail. Information concerning their applicability can be obtained by writing or calling the US Department of

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Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD 20899, telephone number (301) 975-6478.

14.0 Contractor Tasks / Special Requirements (C-Fas-370) (Nov 2001)

(a) Security Clearances: The Contractor may be required to obtain/possess varying levels of security clearances in the performance of orders issued under this contract. All costs associated with obtaining/possessing such security clearances should be factored into the price offered under the Multiple Award Schedule.

(b) Travel: The Contractor may be required to travel in performance of orders issued under this contract. Allowable travel and per diem charges are governed by Pub

.L. 99-234 and FAR Part 31, and are reimbursable by the ordering agency or can be priced as a fixed price item on orders placed under the Multiple Award

Schedule. The Industrial Funding Fee does NOT apply to travel and per diem charges. NOTE: Refer to FAR Part 31.205-46 Travel Costs, for allowable costs that pertain to official company business travel in regards to this contract.

(c) Certifications, Licenses and Accreditations: As a commercial practice, the

Contractor may be required to obtain/possess any variety of certifications, licenses and accreditations for specific FSC/service code classifications offered.

All costs associated with obtaining/ possessing such certifications, licenses and accreditations should be factored into the price offered under the Multiple Award

Schedule program.

(d) Insurance: As a commercial practice, the Contractor may be required to obtain/possess insurance coverage for specific FSC/service code classifications offered. All costs associated with obtaining/possessing such insurance should be factored into the price offered under the Multiple Award Schedule program.

(e) Personnel: The Contractor may be required to provide key personnel, resumes or skill category descriptions in the performance of orders issued under this contract.

Ordering activities may require agency approval of additions or replacements to key personnel.

(f) Organizational Conflicts of Interest: Where there may be an organizational conflict of interest as determined by the ordering agency, the Contractor’s participation in such order may be restricted in accordance with FAR Part 9.5.

(g) Documentation/Standards: The Contractor may be requested to provide products or services in accordance with rules, regulations, OMB orders, standards and documentation as specified by the agency’s order.

(h) Data/Deliverable Requirements: Any required data/deliverables at the ordering level will be as specified or negotiated in the agency’s order.

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(i) Government-Furnished Property: As specified by the agency’s order, the

Government may provide property, equipment, materials or resources as necessary.

(j) Availability of Funds: Many Government agencies’ operating funds are appropriated for a specific fiscal year. Funds may not be presently available for orders placed under the contract or any option year. The Government’s obligation on orders placed under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for ordering purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are available to the ordering Contracting Officer.

15.0 Contract Administration for Ordering Officers

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

Office under provisions of FAR 52.212-4, paragraphs (1) Termination for the

Government’s convenience, and (m) Termination for Cause (See C.1).

16.0 GSA Advantage!

GSA Advantage! is an on-line, interactive electronic information and ordering system that provides on-line access to Quality Technology’s schedule prices with ordering information. GSA Advantage! will allow the user to perform various searches across all contracts including, but not limited to:

a. Search by Quality Technology or contract number (GS-35F-5815H) to view or download the complete GSA approved price list with terms, conditions, and up-to-date pricing.

b. Perform various searches across all contracts including, but not limited to:

(1) Manufacture;

(2) Manufacturer’s Part Number; and

(3) Product category(ies).

Agencies can browse GSA Advantage! via the Internet at http://www.gsaadvantage.gov/.

17.0 Purchase of Open Market Items

Open Market Items are also known as incidental items, noncontract items, non-Schedule items, and items not on a Multiple Award Schedule contract. ODCs (Other Direct Costs) are not part of this contract and should be treated as open market purchases. Ordering

Activities procuring open market items must follow FAR 8.402(f).

For administrative convenience, an ordering activity contracting officer may add items not on the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) -- referred to as open market items -- to a http://www.gsaadvantage.gov/

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Multiple Award Schedule blanket purchase agreement (BPA) or an individual task or delivery order, only if-

(1) All applicable acquisition regulations pertaining to the purchase of the items not on the Multiple Award Schedule have been followed (e.g., publicizing (Part 5), competition requirements (Part 6), acquisition of commercial items (Part 12), contracting methods (Parts 13, 14, and 15), and small business programs (Part 19));

(2) The ordering activity contracting officer has determined the price for the items not on the Multiple Award Schedule is fair and reasonable;

(3) The items are clearly labeled on the order as items not on the Multiple Award

Schedule; and

(4) All clauses applicable to items not on the Multiple Award Schedule are included in the order.

18.0 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 vendor.

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

Schedule contract.

19.0 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 contiguous states and the District of Columbia, except as follows:

None.

Upon Quality Technology’s request, the Government may provide the company 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 Quality Technology’s technical personnel whose services are exclusively required for the fulfillment of the terms and conditions of this contract.

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20.0 Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs)

The use of BPAs under any schedule contract to fill repetitive needs for supplies or services is allowable. BPAs may be established with one or more schedule contractors.

The number of BPAs to be established is within the discretion of the ordering activity establishing the BPA and should be based on a strategy that is expected to maximize the effectiveness of the BPA(s). Ordering activities shall follow FAR 8.405-3 when creating and implementing BPA(s).

21.0 Contractor Team Arrangements

Multiple Award 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 Multiple Award Schedules. See the additional information regarding Contractor Team Arrangements in this Schedule

Pricelist.

22.0 Installation, Deinstallation, Reinstallation

The Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 276a-276a-7) provides that contracts in excess of

$2,000 to which the United States or the District of Columbia is a party for construction, alteration, or repair (including painting and decorating) of public buildings or public works with the United States, shall contain a clause that no laborer or mechanic employed directly upon the site of the work shall received less than the prevailing wage rates as determined by the Secretary of Labor. The requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act do not apply if the construction work is incidental to the furnishing of supplies, equipment, or services. For example, the requirements do not apply to simple installation or alteration of a public building or public work that is incidental to furnishing supplies or equipment under a supply contract. However, if the construction, alteration or repair is segregable and exceeds $2,000, then the requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act apply.

The ordering activity issuing the task order against this contract will be responsible for proper administration and enforcement of the Federal labor standards covered by the

Davis-Bacon Act. The proper Davis-Bacon wage determination will be issued by the ordering activity at the time a request for quotations is made for applicable construction classified installation, deinstallation, and reinstallation services under SIN 132-8.

23.0 Section 508 Compliance

If applicable, Section 508 compliance information on the supplies and services in this contract are available in Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) at the following:

http://www.Section508.gov.

http://www.section508.gov/

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24.0 Prime Contractor Ordering From Multiple Award Schedules

Prime Contractors (on cost reimbursement contracts) placing orders under Multiple

Award Schedules, on behalf of an ordering activity, shall follow the terms of the applicable schedule and authorization and include with each order –

(a) A copy of the authorization from the ordering activity with whom the contractor has the prime contract (unless a copy was previously furnished to the Multiple Award

Schedule contractor); and

(b) The following statement:

This order is placed under written authorization from _______ dated _______. In the event of any inconsistency between the terms and conditions of this order and those of your Multiple Award Schedule contract, the latter will govern.

25.0 Insurance—Work On A Government Installation (Jan 1997)(Far 52.228-5)

(a) The Contractor shall, at its own expense, provide and maintain during the entire performance of this contract, at least the kinds and minimum amounts of insurance required in the Schedule or elsewhere in the contract.

(b) Before commencing work under this contract, the Contractor shall notify the

Contracting Officer in writing that the required insurance has been obtained. The policies evidencing required insurance shall contain an endorsement to the effect that any cancellation or any material change adversely affecting the Government's interest shall not be effective—

(1) For such period as the laws of the State in which this contract is to be performed prescribe; or

(2) Until 30 days after the insurer or the Contractor gives written notice to the

Contracting Officer, whichever period is longer.

(c) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph

(c), in subcontracts under this contract that require work on a Government installation and shall require subcontractors to provide and maintain the insurance required in the

Schedule or elsewhere in the contract. The Contractor shall maintain a copy of all subcontractors' proofs of required insurance, and shall make copies available to the

Contracting Officer upon request.

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26.0 Software Interoperability

Offerors are encouraged to identify within their software items any component interfaces that support open standard interoperability. An item’s interface may be identified as interoperable on the basis of participation in a Government agency-sponsored program or in an independent organization program. Interfaces may be identified by reference to an interface registered in the component registry located at http://www.core.gov.

27.0 Advance Payments

A payment under this contract to provide a service or deliver an article for the United

States Government may not be more than the value of the service already provided or the article already delivered. Advance or pre-payment is not authorized or allowed under this contract. (31 U.S.C. 3324) http://www.core.gov/

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SECTION II: TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

(SPECIAL ITEM NUMBER 132-51)

1.0 Scope

a. The prices, terms and conditions stated under Special Item Number 132-51

Information Technology Professional Services and Special Item Number 132-52

Electronic Commerce Services apply exclusively to IT/EC 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.

2.0 Performance Incentives

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 in accordance with this clause.

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.

3.0 Order

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.

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4.0 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.

d. Any Contractor travel required in the performance of IT/EC 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.

5.0 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

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(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.

6.0 Inspection of Services

The Inspection of Services–Fixed Price (AUG 1996) (Deviation – 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 (JAN 1986) (Deviation – May 2003) clause at FAR 52.246-6 applies to time-and-materials and Labor-Hour orders placed under this contract.

7.0 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 – May 2003) Rights in Data – General, may apply.

8.0 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/EC Services.

9.0 Independent Contractor

All IT/EC 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.

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10.0 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.

11.0 Invoices

The Contractor, upon completion of the work ordered, shall submit invoices for IT/EC 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.

12.0 Payments

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 52.232-7 (DEC 2002), (Alternate II – Feb 2002)

(Deviation – May 2003) applies to time-and-materials orders placed under this contract.

For Labor-Hour orders, the Payment under Time-and-Materials and Labor-Hour

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Contracts at FAR 52.232-7 (DEC 2002), (Alternate II – Feb 2002) (Deviation – May

2003)) 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.

(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.

13.0 Resumes

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

14.0 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.

15.0 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.

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SECTION III: LABOR CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS

1.0 Program Manager

MINIMUM/GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Expertise in the management and control of funds and resources using complex reporting mechanisms, and demonstrated capability in managing multi-task contracts and/or subcontracts of various types and complexity. Increasing responsibilities in information systems design and/or management. Must have supervised a staff of technical professionals. Excellent written and oral communication skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Administrator for the overall contract performance. Provide staffing, coordinate activities and handle the daily operations in accordance to the terms of the contract and task order procedures. Responsible for providing primary interaction between the COTR and the client. Utilize current technology to provide for system design, security, reliability for maintenance, application development, testing of models, project planning, and overall cost control. Demonstrate the ability to manage self-directed work teams.

MINIMUM EDUCATION

Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in a technical or management discipline with ten (10) years of ADP experience. Five (5) years specialized in managing diverse and multi-task contracts in areas such as: networking and systems development.

2.0 Project Manager

MINIMUM/GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Expertise in the management and control of funds and resources using complex reporting mechanisms, and demonstrated capability in managing multi-task contracts and/or subcontracts of various types and complexity. Increasing responsibilities in information systems design and/or management.

Authorized point of contact with the client/Task Manager. Under the guidance of the

Program Manager, responsible for the overall management of a Delivery Order, or responsible for tasks, in the case of complex particulars. Interface with the government management personnel, contract managers, and customer contractor schedules, review work quality, communicate policies, purpose and goals of the organization to subordinates. Demonstrate capacity in the overall management of complex tasks, and strong team building skills.

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Must possess a College degree (i.e. B.S., BA) in computer science or information management or equivalent work experience in data processing communications. In addition, five (5) plus years experience in an applications development to include client server experience and management experience related to the required functional area.

3.0 Senior Systems Architect

MINIMUM/GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Specialize in the structured analysis, design methodologies and design tools, object oriented principles, and experience with the logical and physical functional, operational, and technical architecture of large and complex information systems. Experience with multi-platforms environments. High motivation and commitment to object-oriented technology. Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsible for the on-going design and implementation of object-oriented frameworks and applications. Participate in the implementation and maintenance of source control and release procedures for the database contents and structure. Analyze and evaluate development tools to ensure application remains on the cutting edge of technology.

Mentor other team members on object technology and advanced programming topics.

Analyze and evaluate the requirements for new or modified application software programs to provide superior quality code. Provide technical support for customer staff for new and/or modified system applications. Prepare, develop, and maintain related support tools, including application installation testing programs, software system analyzes, and user program analyzes.

Must possess a College degree (i.e. B.A., B.S.) in computer science, information systems, engineering, business, or related discipline and a minimum of ten (10) years ADP experience, of which five (5) years must be specialized.

4.0 Senior Systems

MINIMUM/GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Apply enterprise-wide disciplines for the planning, analysis, design and construction of information systems on an enterprise-wide basis or across a major sector of the enterprise.

Develop analytical and computational techniques and methodologies for problem solutions. Perform enterprise wide strategic systems planning, business information planning, and business analysis. Establish system information requirements using

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Must possess a College degree (i.e. B.S., BA) in computer science or information management/information technology or equivalent work experience with a minimum of ten (10) years work experience. In addition, five (5) years in information systems, structured analysis, systems analysis and design, networking, systems architects, design methodologies, and tools.

5.0 Senior Network Specialist

MINIMUM/GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Must possess a working knowledge of personal computers, COTS, network topologies and network hardware/software to enable maintenance of database on equipment installed on the network. Must be able to communicate effectively.

Organize and direct network activities to include installations on site surveys. Assess and document current site network configuration and user requirements. Design and optimize network topologies. Provide expert support in analyzing, diagnosing and resolving complex network problems. Direct and lead preparation of drawings documenting configuration changes at each site. Coordinate post installation operations and maintenance support.

Must possess an advanced College degree (i.e., B.A., B.S.) with a concentration in either computer science or information management or equivalent work experience. In addition, nine (9) years of general client/server and PC support experience of which five

(5) years must be specialized.

6.0 Senior Network Engineer

MINIMUM/GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Must be able to setup and configure network servers, to include installations and have working knowledge of network troubleshooting tools/equipment and procedures.

Knowledge of personal computers and COTS. Experience in network administration and a thorough knowledge of network operations and procedures. Working knowledge of

PCs and COTS.

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Responsible for handling daily operations of local area networks and interfaces with internal and/or external LANS/WANs/MANs. Provide workstation and network equipment installation and relocation as required. Responsible for the installation and maintenance of the network operating system, routine maintenance for the file server, communications server, bridges, routers, repeaters, and other network idiosyncratic equipment. Maintains and updates network documentation and ensures that data communication transmission procedures are executed properly and in a timely manner.

Must possess a college degree (i.e. B.S., BA) in computer science or information management or equivalent work experience in networking. In addition to the above, six

(6) plus years experience in network administration and a thorough knowledge of network operations and procedures is required.

7.0 Senior Systems Analyst

Must have a working knowledge of personal computers, network topologies, and extensive knowledge of high-level programming languages, coding, testing and debugging programs. Must have excellent communication and presentation skills.

Review and design systems based upon the requests of the client. Prepare computer program specifications as part of design and analysis. Involved in project management during the development, testing and installation of new systems. Perform system administration duties. Keep the programming staff aware of the status of on-going projects and the deadlines associated with all projects. Maintain all programming and systems documentation, training manuals, and updates to these documents. Perform fact finding and analysis for an activity or routine problem. Use clear precedence and propose modifications to the design of existing systems.

Must possess a College degree (i.e. B.S., BA) with a concentration in either computer science, information management, management, or business administration or four (4) years systems design work experience may be substituted for the college degree. In addition, five (5) plus years of experience in systems design and high-level programming languages. Some of the systems design experience must have included work in a leadership role on enterprise-wide projects.

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8.0 Senior Data Base Administrator

MINIMUM/GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Exhibit high analytical ability, troubleshooting, problem solving skills, and respond at an elevated response level to period high stress related to emergency situations. Adequate written and verbal communication skills and the ability to relate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Develop, manage, and maintain the production, development and test of databases and data models which support the organizations client/server applications. Manage existing databases as well as plan and manage system/platform resource utilization, provide effective system and database performance turning. Collaborate with Business Analysts and Software Developers in the creation and development of new database schemes, enhancement of legacy database schemes, data modeling as necessary to suit changing business needs. Assist Business Analysts in troubleshooting data integrity issues, data anomalies, and apply corrective enhancements were possible, using database tools.

Ensure reliability of system and database backups, recovery schemes, as well as guarantee regularity of all system support and maintenance activity. Assist with database related technical issues, in query design, data access tuning, and clarification of data organizational structures.

management or equivalent work experience in data processing communications. In addition, eight (8) years of general experience in ADP and five (5) years of specialized experience as a database administrator with various DBMS.

9.0 Senior Programmer/Analyst

MINIMUM/GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Must have several years of analysis and high-level programming work experience. Good oral and written communication skills.

Interpret, design, and program specifications delivered by the system analyst. Deliver creative solutions to business problems in a networked environment. Assist users in the identification and design of application enhancements. Define the logic, perform program maintenance, coding, testing and debug on existing programs. Prepares system/program specifications and documentation. Implement modifications to the existing systems and prepare recommendations for system improvement. Define and design data capture forms, conversion procedures, validation/correction steps, database definition tables.

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Must possess a College degree (i.e. B.S., BA) in computer science, information systems or equivalent work experience. In addition, four (4) years of high-level programming language and analysis experience.

10.0 Training Specialist

MINIMUM/GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Demonstrated expertise in development and implementation of complex multi-user and multi-platform technology training curriculum. Extensive personal experience with all phases of training curriculum development including need analysis, curriculum definition, material development, scheduling logistics, course deployment, training effectiveness and analysis. Strong interpersonal and written communications skills.

Assess training requirements and develop, maintain and oversee training schedule for training courses. Manage course enrollment and record keeping process. Identify, select and manage qualified training vendors. Identify and evaluate suitable training materials, for management review. Develop handout and/or make materials available on-line, pertaining to additional training and common user questions, complete with answers.

Integrate training activities with all other training activities within the organization.

Provide user training on COTS software applications, as well as client applications in the form of one-on-one training, briefings, presentations and question/answer sessions.

management or equivalent work experience in data processing. In addition, three (3) plus years experience in providing classroom, one-on-one, briefing, presentations, and question/answer sessions.

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11.0 Systems Architect

MINIMUM/GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Must have a solid understanding of object-oriented technology, and strong debugging and troubleshooting skills. Experience with multi-platforms environments. High motivation and commitment to object-oriented technology. Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsible for the on-going design and implementation of object-oriented frameworks and applications. Participate in the implementation and maintenance of source control and release procedures for the database contents and structure. Analyze and evaluate development tools to ensure application remains on the cutting edge of technology.

Participate in new system applications demonstrations, and training. Prepare, develop, and maintain related support tools, including application installation testing programs, software system analyzes, and user program analyzes.

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