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Section SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

Instructions to Offerors

Please NOTE this solicitation requires offerors to enter a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) score in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS). The NIST score is a responsibility item. Those without a NIST score in SPRS will be deemed NON- RESPONSIBLE and will not be eligible for award.

MAIL, FAX, EMAIL or HAND DELIVER YOUR DOCUMENTS

Do not include excess information, such as audio-visual materials, electronic media, CD’s, thumb drives, etc. or pages of the solicitation that do not contain information provided by the perspective offeror. NO cross-outs or strike-through marks. Submit a legible quote with no correction marks.

EMAIL

Emailed quotes must be received in a supported Adobe or Microsoft Office file format. These formats are the only acceptable methods of submitting a quote electronically. Cloud storage providers, google docs, web-based drop boxes, OneNote/OneDrive, URLs, web-based format, or any other virtual/web-based memory service are NOT acceptable methods of submitting a quote electronically. All documents must be attached in one file. Reference the solicitation in the subject line. Send quotes to e-mail address CESWT‐CT‐SS‐Quotes@usace.army.mil and a copy to Kassandra.M.Hicks@usace.army.mil. Ensure your quote is received before the due date and time. For your quote to be considered responsive, all required materials must be received before the due date and time. If all required materials are not received, your quote will not be considered.

FAX or MAIL

Include a cover sheet that references the Acquisition Support Specialist – Kassandra M. Hicks and the solicitation number, W912BV22Q0026. Fax number is (918) 669-7436. When submitting through mail, ensure you clearly address the envelope to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District Kassandra M. Hicks, CESWT-CT-E 2488 E. 81st Street Tulsa, OK 74137-4290

Clearly mark the envelope in the lower left-hand corner with the solicitation number, W912BV22Q0026. All pages should be numbered. Use only 8 ½” x 11” paper for fax or mail submissions. Do not use foldouts (e.g., 11” x 14” or 11” x 17” sheets). Do not use a font size smaller than 10, or condensed print for any submission. Times New Roman or Arial Font are the only acceptable fonts. All page margins must be at least 1 inch wide but may include headers and footers. Illegible handwritten quotes will not be considered. Typed quotes are highly encouraged and the preferred method. Do not use spring clamps, staples, or exceed the recommended capacity of the fastener or binder. Do not use plastic multi-hole/spiral binding systems, heat binding systems, or other systems which do not facilitate the ready insertion of additional pages or removal of pages. DO NOT use tabbed dividers, flagged tabs, or any divider that extends beyond the paper size to separate sections. The pages must be able to be removed from their binding without ripping or tearing. Ensure to allow enough time to submit your quote before the due date and time.

HAND DELIVER

If your submission will be hand-carried, please provide notification to the Acquisition Support Specialist, at least one working day in advance, by calling (918) 669-7355 or e-mailing Kassandra.M.Hicks@usace.army.mil, as unescorted visitors are not allowed in the Contracting Division offices. Please consider that upon arrival, visitors must go through security check points on the 16th floor of the 20-story Building. Offerors can only submit their documents to the Contract Specialist or a Contracting Officer of the Tulsa District Office. The Tulsa District Office is in the 20-story building of the CityPlex towers, address below:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District 2488 E. 81st Street Tulsa, OK 74137-4290

Please submit the following documents:

1) Complete a signed copy of the first page of the solicitation and all amendments, including CAGE code.

2) Complete the pricing schedule with all amounts filled in for each item, provided in the solicitation.

3) Submit a minimum of 1 survey summary which demonstrates experience in surveys of a similar size, scope, and complexity performed within the last 5 years. Summary must demonstrate experience conducting wildlife surveys, at a minimum, and experience with endangered species surveys are preferred. Complete the past performance questionnaire, provided in the solicitation, for each of the past experience surveys submitted or identify if a rating is available in CPARS for each project in lieu of the past performance questionnaire.

4) Key personnel must provide a resume to evaluate qualifications, capabilities, and experience critical to achieving the proposal objective.

5) Provide all valid U.S. Fish and Wildlife permits and/or licenses pertaining to conducting endangered species surveys.

6) Complete the sub-contractor data, provided in the solicitation - your quote must identify the business size and percentage of work to be completed by the prime contractor; and the business name, address, the percentage of work to be completed by the sub-contractor and business size of any sub-contractors, if applicable, based on the NAICS code identified. Offerors must clearly identify whether a sub-contractor(s) will be performing work, the percentage of work to be performed by each sub-contractor, and the socio-economic category into which each identified sub-contractor falls. (FAR 52.219-14

LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING (DEVIATION 2021-O0008).

7) Complete the Representations and Certifications in Section K, unless already completed in the System for Awards Management at https://sam.gov/.

8) Contractor must respond to the most recent version of FAR 52.204-26 and, if applicable FAR 52.204-24. Failure to respond to the required provisions will deem your offer non-responsive and unawardable.

9) Obtain a NIST score at https://www.sprs.csd.disa.mil/nistsp.htm or by calling (405)612- 7386 for assistance. Please NOTE this solicitation requires offerors to enter a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) score in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS). The NIST score is a responsibility item. Those without a NIST score in SPRS will be deemed NON-RESPONSIBLE and will not be eligible for award.

Funds are not presently available for this acquisition. No contract award will be made until appropriated funds are made available.

Quotes should be valid through 31 May 2022.

INQUIRIES – OFFEROR’S QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

USE OF BIDDER’S INQUIRY

Prospective offerors shall submit questions and inquiries related to this solicitation in accordance with the following (no other means of questions or inquiries will be answered except through Bidder Inquiry):

For information related to amendments, and the dates set for receipt of proposals, please check https://sam.gov/.

Contractual and Technical inquiries and questions relating to proposal procedures are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at https://www.projnet.org/projnet.

1. To submit and review bid inquiry items, offerors will need to be a current registered user or self‐register into the system. To self‐register go to the aforementioned web page and click on the BID tab. Select Bidder Inquiry, select agency USACE, and enter the Bidder Inquiry Key for this solicitation listed below, your e‐mail address, and then click login. Fill in all required information and click create user. Verify that information on next screen is correct and click continue.

2. From this page, you may view all bidder inquiries or add an inquiry.

3. Bidders will receive an acknowledgement of their question via e‐mail, followed by an answer to their question after it has been processed.

The Solicitation Number is: W912BV22Q0026

The Bidder Inquiry Key is: 8E677E-3AQW46

The Bidder Inquiry System will be unavailable for new inquiries 2:00 PM CST, Wednesday, 12 January 2022 in order to ensure adequate time is allotted to form an appropriate response and amend the solicitation, if necessary.

4. Offerors are requested to review the specification in its entirety and review the Bidder Inquiry System for answers to questions prior to submission of a new inquiry.

5. The call center operates weekdays from 8AM to 5PM U.S. Central Time Zone

(Chicago). The telephone number for the Call Center is 800‐428‐HELP.

6. Offers will NOT be publicly opened. Information concerning the status of the evaluation and/or award will NOT be available after receipt of proposals.

7. The point of contact for this solicitation is:

Acquisition Support Specialist: Kassandra M. Hicks

Telephone: 918‐669‐7355 E‐mail: Kassandra.M.Hicks@usace.army.mil

ANTITERRORISM AND OPERATIONS SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

The Government will provide the successful offeror with the required Army iWatch Antiterrorism Briefing documentation within two (2) business days of Contract Award.

In accordance with AFARS 5132.702(a)(ii)(B): “Funds are not presently available for this acquisition. No contract award will be made until appropriated funds are made available.”

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

PRICING SCHEDULE

PRICING SCHEDULE

Nesting Survey Interior Least Tern below Denison Dam to Index, AR

Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Amount

BASE YEAR:

0001 2022 1st Survey 1 Job $ $ 0002 2022 2nd Survey 1 Job $ $

Option 1:

1001 2023 1st Survey 1 Job $ $ 1002 2023 2nd Survey 1 Job $ $

Option 2:

2001 2024 1st Survey 1 Job $ $ 2002 2024 2nd Survey 1 Job $ $

Option 3:

3001 2025 1st Survey 1 Job $ $ 3002 2025 2nd Survey 1 Job $ $

Option 4:

4001 2026 1st Survey 1 Job $ $ 4002 2026 2nd Survey 1 Job $ $

TOTAL W/ALL OPTIONS $

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Performance Work Statement

Interior Least Tern Nesting Surveys For the Operation of Denison Dam

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District February 2022

1.0 PROJECT TITLE.

Year 2022 Nesting Surveys of the Interior Least Tern on the Red River below Denison Dam, Texas to Index, Arkansas.

2.0 PROJECT LOCATION.

The Red River below Denison Dam in Denison, Texas to Index, Arkansas (Approximately 240 miles).

3.0 SCOPE OF WORK.

3.1 Intent. The Contractor shall provide all services necessary to collect, analyze, and map interior least tern (ILT) population and nesting data; collect and report nesting colony freeboard data; and produce a survey report in accordance with these specifications.

3.2 Purpose. The purpose of this contract is to provide a Survey Report addressing the interior least tern reproductive success on the Red River below Denison Dam, Texas to Index, Arkansas. Objectives of the survey are to (1) determine the total adult population, (2) determine the total nesting population, (3) determine elevation of nests and freeboard representing the highest and lowest nests at each nesting site, and (4) provide GIS data layers depicting the locations of nesting colonies.

The Tulsa District operates and maintains Denison Dam for flood control, water supply, hydroelectric power, regulation of Red River flows, improvement of navigation, and recreation.

Interior least terns nest on exposed sandbars and islands on the Red River below Denison Dam during the months of May, June, July, and August. The Contractor shall collect nesting data and prepare a report that summarizes and discusses to what degree the Tulsa District operations at Denison Dam may be positively or negatively affecting reproductive success of the interior least tern.

This information will be used by the Tulsa District to prepare documentation necessary for coordination with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973, as amended.

4.0 STUDY AREA.

The study area will include the main channel on the Red River from Denison Dam in Denison, Texas to Index, Arkansas (approximately 240 river miles). In addition, the following major tributaries are included from their mouth to no more than one river mile upstream: the Blue, Boggy, and Kiamichi Rivers; Bois-d-Arc and Pine Creeks; and Pecan Bayou. The Technical Manager and the Contractor Representative shall review the data from the first survey and determine if interior least terns or suitable habitat were found in the tributaries. If no interior least terns or suitable habitat were identified in any of the tributaries, the respective tributary may be removed from subsequent surveys for the nesting season, under bi-lateral agreement between the Contractor and the Government.

5.0 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

5.1 Field Surveys. The Contractor shall conduct no more than two surveys to collect data on nesting interior least terns along the 240-mile stretch of the Red River. Data collected shall be compared with similar surveys completed in 2000 through 2021 for this reach of the river.

The Contractor shall hold a current USFWS permit to survey the endangered species at the time of contract award and maintain the permit without lapse during the contract period and any extensions. The Contractor shall provide proof of a valid permit when submitting an offer or quote to perform the contract. All surveys of the interior least tern shall be conducted in accordance with the published guidelines in the Federal Fish and Wildlife Permit that is required by the USFWS to perform an endangered species survey. The first survey shall be conducted sometime during the 2022 breeding/nesting season (typically May 15-late August). The exact date of the first survey will be decided upon but should be in June or July. The second survey must be completed before the end of the nesting season prior to fledgling departure (typically July 15-late August). The exact timing of all surveys shall be based upon actual nesting activities on the river and consultation with the Tulsa District. The Contractor shall be responsible for keeping current with nesting activities.

The following data will be collected: (1) high and low flows and river stages at each of the stream gage stations within the survey stretch during each survey, (2) high and low flows and river stages at each of the stream gage stations within the survey stretch between surveys, (3) colony locations using a global positioning system (GPS), (4) total adult count along entire survey stretch, (5) notes on the amount of nesting habitat available but not being utilized along the project area, and (6) other colony information.

Colony information will include photo-documentation, as needed, total count of adults (not the number of nests times two), number of nests, number of chicks, number of fledglings, measured freeboard of lowest and highest nest site within each colony, estimated distance from colony to food source, estimated percent of colony site covered in vegetation, notes on predation or other colony disturbance, whether the colony is on a sandbar or island, approximate sandbar or island dimensions, and potential for land-bridging. GPS data shall be recorded in UTM’s in Oklahoma State Plane, South Zone, NAD 83. GPS resolution shall be of at least 25 meters with the readings taken at the upstream end of each colony site. USFWS Federal Fish and Wildlife Permit protocols and guidelines for interior least terns must be followed during each survey.

An index to fledging success will be calculated in the following manner: If the final survey reveals young chicks that have not yet reached fledgling stage, these chicks should be counted.

The number of chicks observed should be multiplied by 0.634 (or any update to this multiplier, per USFWS) to obtain an estimate of the number of these chicks that will survive to fledging.

This estimate of fledglings should be added to the number of fledglings reported for the season.

Airboats have been used in previous surveys due to river conditions in the survey area; if an airboat or other watercraft is used for the surveys the Contractor shall strictly conform to all USACE and U.S. Coast Guard safety regulations while performing the surveys.

5.2 Format of Survey Report. The Contractor shall produce a survey report that includes a cover page, executive summary, table of contents, list of figures, list of tables, introduction, brief biological profile of the interior least tern, detailed map of the study area, survey methods, survey results with 11x17 maps showing colony locations, discussion of results and availability of unused nesting habitat, conclusions, and relevant appendices. The report shall clearly tabulate, per survey and for the season, the numbers of adults (at colony sites and in between colony sites), fledglings (at colony sites and in between colony sites), chicks, and nests observed. The results shall be compared with results from the previous years’ surveys to document changes in the tern nesting population, habitat, and/or nesting locations.

The Contractor shall prepare a survey draft comprised of three bound hard copies with line numbers and five CD copies; and a final comprised of one unbound hard copy, two bound hard copies, and five CD copies. In addition, the Contractor shall furnish two hard copies of a map of the Red River survey area depicting locations of tern colonies. The maps shall be laminated and provided in loose-leaf binders. Individual map sheets should fit in a standard 8 ½ x 11 binder and should have a scale equivalent to 7.5 minute USGS quadrangle maps. The maps shall be placed in sequence beginning at Denison Dam, Texas and ending at Index, Arkansas. All deliverables (draft, maps, and final report) are to be printed double sided on paper that contains post-consumer fiber (recycled content).

5.3 Geographic Information System (GIS) Mapping. Pertinent data gathered during Task

5.1 shall be incorporated into a GIS database for the project utilizing ArcView. Shapefiles shall be supplied to the Tulsa District Technical Manager shortly after each survey is completed for verification of colony site name. Two electronic copies of all associated shapefiles will be provided on CD to the Technical Manager upon completion of each year’s surveys.

6.0 SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

6.1 Point of Contact. The Contractor shall assign a project manager to serve as the single point of contact to the government's Technical Manager and Contracting Officer. Any questions concerning performance of the contract shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer.

6.2 Confidentiality. All documents developed, information obtained, and work product produced by the Contractor shall be considered privileged information of the U.S. Government and shall remain so until released by the U.S. Government. The Contractor shall not release information outside of the U.S. Government unless the Contracting Officer grants specific approval. Preliminary data and survey information will be available only to officials designated by the Technical Manager.

6.3 Services and Materials. The Contractor shall furnish all services, supplies, materials, equipment, permits, labor, and travel necessary to perform the work and render the data required under the contract. This includes commercial software packages, modems, fax machines, computer equipment, tools, cameras, boats and motors, survey equipment, and test equipment required for the Contractor to perform the work.

6.4 Submittals and Payments. The Contractor shall submit the raw data from each survey and an invoice for the services performed at the end of each survey as delineated in Paragraph 9.0, Payment Schedule. All raw data shall be clearly identified by survey number and by date(s) performed. Final payment will be made after all work is completed in compliance with this performance work statement, all required data, analyses and reports have been submitted, and the Government has reviewed and accepted the final work product.

6.5 Quality Control. The Contractor is responsible for completeness and accuracy of all work performed under this contract, and for compliance with all parts of the contract, to include applicable laws and regulations.

6.6 Completeness of Work. The Contractor shall correct all deficiencies identified by the Government and in its own quality control review, relating to completeness or accuracy of the work, and compliance with the Contract requirements.

6.7 Qualification of Technical Team. Qualified personnel who have a demonstrated academic background plus experience with similar surveys shall perform all technical services.

The Contractor shall employ specialized assistance in the conduct of this project consisting of biologists/ecologists with basic requirements as outlined in the Group Coverage Qualification Standards for Professional and Scientific Positions, as well as the Individual Occupational Requirements set forth for the Ecology and/or Wildlife Biology Series detailed by the Office of Personnel Management (www.opm.gov). At least one biologist/ecologist must possess over 3 years of professional experience performing similar surveys. One biologist/ecologist that meets these qualifications will be considered key personnel. The Government reserves the right to have the contractor replace key personnel if the project objectives are not being met or the personnel does not possess the minimum qualifications or experience necessary to perform the assigned responsibilities. The contractor shall notify the COR and Contracting Officer of any changes to key personnel. The change of key personnel is subject to review and approval by the Contracting Officer prior to the change occurring. Please refer to the Instructions to offerors for Key Personnel requirements. Additionally, the Contractor shall employ an individual with experience in geographical information system (GIS) to create GIS shapefiles and produce maps of the interior least tern colony locations.

6.8 Coordination with Government Staff. Close coordination with the Tulsa District technical staff is required. Points of Contact shall be provided at the kick-off meeting. The Contractor shall notify the Technical Manager whenever access to Government information is needed.

6.9 Availability. The Contractor’s designated representative shall be available to respond to technical issues, including any operational or structural difficulty encountered in explaining results and methodology. The Contractor’s representative shall be available for all six or more ILT Committee conference calls to discuss progress, colony information to date, and river flow effects from Denison Dam releases.

6.10 Permits. The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for holding current USFWS licenses and permits, and for complying with any Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the performance of this work.

6.11 Format and Quality. Final trim size of all deliverables shall be 8.5 x 11 inches. Image size of standard text shall not exceed 7 x 10 inches. Whenever possible, avoid the use of oversized illustrations, charts, or artwork. Foldouts should not exceed 11 x 17 inches with a maximum image size of 9.75 x 15.5 inches. Plastic comb binding shall be used on all versions.

Report copies should be clean and of sufficient quality to be easily read on subsequent reproductions. All electronic copies shall be on CD. Reports shall be in Microsoft Word format.

Maps shall be in ArcView format.

7.0 SCHEDULE

The project schedule is as follows (all days are calendar days):

Item Schedule Award of Contract (AOC) Start Kick-off Meeting (via conference call or in person) Typically between

May 15th – May 31st Field Surveys (2 trips) Typically between June – August ILT Committee conference calls May 15th – August 15th ILT Fledgling Analysis Meeting After end of nesting season ILT End of Season Meeting After end of nesting season Draft Survey Report NLT September 30th Government Review/Comments to Contractor NLT October 31st Final Survey Report and GIS Data NLT December 15th

8.0 DOCUMENT DISTRIBUTION

Submit draft and final documents, plus one unbound camera-ready final copy and electronic versions of each to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District

CESWT-ODN-RN (Attn: Jason Person) Natural Resources Section Natural Resources and Recreation Branch 2488 E 81st Street Tulsa, OK 74137-4290

9.0 PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Contractor payments shall not exceed the following:

Item Percentage

Completion of first Field Survey & 30% of contract price Associated ILT Conference Calls Completion of second Field Survey & 30% of contract price Associated ILT Conference Calls

Submittal of Draft Report 15% of contract price Submittal of Final Report and GIS 25% of contract price

10.0 OPTION YEARS

The Base year begins May 1, 2022 and ends April 30, 2023. At the discretion of the Government, options will be exercised for four (4) additional years under this contract on the following schedule:

First year option May 1, 2023 – April 30, 2024 Second year option May 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025 Third year option May 1, 2025 – April 30, 2026 Fourth year option May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.246-4 Inspection Of Services--Fixed Price AUG 1996

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.242-15 Stop-Work Order AUG 1989 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination NOV 1991

Section G - Contract Administration Data

WAGE RATES

APPLICABILITY OF WAGE RATES

Wage Determination No. 2015-5255 (Rev.15) is applicable to service/nesting survey’s performed in Grayson County Texas.

Wage Determination No. 2015-5277 (Rev.19) is applicable to service/nesting survey’s performed in Red River County Texas.

Wage Determination No. 2015-5843 (Rev.16) is applicable to service/nesting survey’s performed in Lamar County Texas.

Wage Determination No. 2015-5273 (Rev.19) is applicable to service/nesting survey’s performed in Fannin County Texas.

Wage Determination No. 2015-5331 (Rev.18) is applicable to service/nesting survey’s performed in Bryan County Oklahoma.

Wage Determination No. 2015-5333 (Rev.17) is applicable to service/nesting survey’s performed in Choctaw and McCurtain Counties Oklahoma.

Wage Determination No. 2015-5145 (Rev.15) is applicable to service/nesting survey’s performed in Bowie, Little River, and Miller Counties Arkansas.

"REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER | U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT | EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION

By direction of the Secretary of Labor | WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION

| WASHINGTON D.C. 20210

| Wage Determination No.: 2015-5145 Daniel W. Simms Division of | Revision No.: 15 Director Wage Determinations| Date Of Last Revision: 10/20/2021 Note: Under Executive Order (EO) 13658 an hourly minimum wage of $10.95 for calendar year 2021 applies to all contracts subject to the Service Contract Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1 2015. If this contract is covered by the EO the contractor must pay all workers in any classification listed on this wage determination at least $10.95 per hour (or the applicable wage rate listed on this wage determination if it is higher) for all hours spent performing on the contract in calendar year 2021. The EO minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually.

Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

States: Arkansas Texas

Area: Arkansas Counties of Little River Miller

Texas County of Bowie

**Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing**

OCCUPATION CODE - TITLE FOOTNOTE RATE

01000 - Administrative Support And Clerical Occupations 01011 - Accounting Clerk I 14.37 01012 - Accounting Clerk II 16.14 01013 - Accounting Clerk III 18.05 01020 - Administrative Assistant 26.64 01035 - Court Reporter 19.24 01041 - Customer Service Representative I 12.25 01042 - Customer Service Representative II 13.77 01043 - Customer Service Representative III 15.03 01051 - Data Entry Operator I 12.85 01052 - Data Entry Operator II 14.02 01060 - Dispatcher Motor Vehicle 18.20 01070 - Document Preparation Clerk 13.02 01090 - Duplicating Machine Operator 13.02 01111 - General Clerk I 12.99 01112 - General Clerk II 14.18 01113 - General Clerk III 15.92 01120 - Housing Referral Assistant 18.23 01141 - Messenger Courier 11.01 01191 - Order Clerk I 13.68 01192 - Order Clerk II 14.93 01261 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) I 16.35 01262 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) II 18.28 01263 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) III 20.38

01270 - Production Control Clerk 26.34 01290 - Rental Clerk 14.41 01300 - Scheduler Maintenance 14.63 01311 - Secretary I 14.63 01312 - Secretary II 16.36 01313 - Secretary III 18.23 01320 - Service Order Dispatcher 16.26 01410 - Supply Technician 26.64 01420 - Survey Worker 15.28 01460 - Switchboard Operator/Receptionist 11.23 01531 - Travel Clerk I 13.01 01532 - Travel Clerk II 13.94 01533 - Travel Clerk III 14.66 01611 - Word Processor I 13.43 01612 - Word Processor II 15.15 01613 - Word Processor III 16.86 05000 - Automotive Service Occupations 05005 - Automobile Body Repairer Fiberglass 27.70 05010 - Automotive Electrician 19.87 05040 - Automotive Glass Installer 17.89 05070 - Automotive Worker 17.89 05110 - Mobile Equipment Servicer 16.31 05130 - Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic 20.91 05160 - Motor Equipment Metal Worker 17.89 05190 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic 20.91 05220 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper 15.31 05250 - Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker 17.57 05280 - Motor Vehicle Wrecker 17.89 05310 - Painter Automotive 19.87 05340 - Radiator Repair Specialist 17.89 05370 - Tire Repairer 14.33 05400 - Transmission Repair Specialist 20.91 07000 - Food Preparation And Service Occupations 07010 - Baker 12.73 07041 - Cook I 11.31 07042 - Cook II 12.38 07070 - Dishwasher 10.01 07130 - Food Service Worker 10.35 07210 - Meat Cutter 13.82 07260 - Waiter/Waitress 9.99 09000 - Furniture Maintenance And Repair Occupations 09010 - Electrostatic Spray Painter 19.87 09040 - Furniture Handler 15.19 09080 - Furniture Refinisher 19.87 09090 - Furniture Refinisher Helper 16.93 09110 - Furniture Repairer Minor 18.44 09130 - Upholsterer 19.87 11000 - General Services And Support Occupations 11030 - Cleaner Vehicles 10.10 11060 - Elevator Operator 11.51 11090 - Gardener 14.84 11122 - Housekeeping Aide 11.51 11150 - Janitor 11.51 11210 - Laborer Grounds Maintenance 12.90 11240 - Maid or Houseman 10.05 11260 - Pruner 12.17 11270 - Tractor Operator 14.23 11330 - Trail Maintenance Worker 12.90 11360 - Window Cleaner 12.20 12000 - Health Occupations 12010 - Ambulance Driver 22.66 12011 - Breath Alcohol Technician 21.32

12012 - Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant 24.17 12015 - Certified Physical Therapist Assistant 29.59 12020 - Dental Assistant 17.95 12025 - Dental Hygienist 37.59 12030 - EKG Technician 26.27 12035 - Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist 26.27 12040 - Emergency Medical Technician 22.66 12071 - Licensed Practical Nurse I 15.75 12072 - Licensed Practical Nurse II 17.62 12073 - Licensed Practical Nurse III 19.65 12100 - Medical Assistant 15.01 12130 - Medical Laboratory Technician 18.41 12160 - Medical Record Clerk 13.89 12190 - Medical Record Technician 17.24 12195 - Medical Transcriptionist 15.75 12210 - Nuclear Medicine Technologist 38.72 12221 - Nursing Assistant I 11.91 12222 - Nursing Assistant II 13.38 12223 - Nursing Assistant III 14.60 12224 - Nursing Assistant IV 16.40 12235 - Optical Dispenser 20.89 12236 - Optical Technician 15.75 12250 - Pharmacy Technician 15.29 12280 - Phlebotomist 13.57 12305 - Radiologic Technologist 26.27 12311 - Registered Nurse I 22.23 12312 - Registered Nurse II 27.62 12313 - Registered Nurse II Specialist 27.62 12314 - Registered Nurse III 32.92 12315 - Registered Nurse III Anesthetist 32.92 12316 - Registered Nurse IV 39.80 12317 - Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing) 26.41 12320 - Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor 20.10 13000 - Information And Arts Occupations 13011 - Exhibits Specialist I 19.32 13012 - Exhibits Specialist II 23.94 13013 - Exhibits Specialist III 29.28 13041 - Illustrator I 19.32 13042 - Illustrator II 23.94 13043 - Illustrator III 29.28 13047 - Librarian 26.51 13050 - Library Aide/Clerk 15.03 13054 - Library Information Technology Systems 23.94 Administrator 13058 - Library Technician 18.89 13061 - Media Specialist I 17.27 13062 - Media Specialist II 19.32 13063 - Media Specialist III 21.55 13071 - Photographer I 17.27 13072 - Photographer II 19.32 13073 - Photographer III 23.94 13074 - Photographer IV 29.28 13075 - Photographer V 35.42 13090 - Technical Order Library Clerk 18.64 13110 - Video Teleconference Technician 17.27 14000 - Information Technology Occupations 14041 - Computer Operator I 14.95 14042 - Computer Operator II 16.62 14043 - Computer Operator III 19.08 14044 - Computer Operator IV 20.72 14045 - Computer Operator V 22.95 14071 - Computer Programmer I (see 1) 18.88

14072 - Computer Programmer II (see 1) 23.38 14073 - Computer Programmer III (see 1) 14074 - Computer Programmer IV (see 1) 14101 - Computer Systems Analyst I (see 1) 14102 - Computer Systems Analyst II (see 1) 14103 - Computer Systems Analyst III (see 1) 14150 - Peripheral Equipment Operator 14.95 14160 - Personal Computer Support Technician 23.14 14170 - System Support Specialist 24.49 15000 - Instructional Occupations 15010 - Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Non-Rated) 27.78 15020 - Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated) 33.62 15030 - Air Crew Training Devices Instructor (Pilot) 40.30 15050 - Computer Based Training Specialist / Instructor 27.78 15060 - Educational Technologist 32.66 15070 - Flight Instructor (Pilot) 40.30 15080 - Graphic Artist 24.40 15085 - Maintenance Test Pilot Fixed Jet/Prop 40.30 15086 - Maintenance Test Pilot Rotary Wing 40.30 15088 - Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot 40.30 15090 - Technical Instructor 19.48 15095 - Technical Instructor/Course Developer 23.84 15110 - Test Proctor 15.73 15120 - Tutor 15.73 16000 - Laundry Dry-Cleaning Pressing And Related Occupations 16010 - Assembler 9.93 16030 - Counter Attendant 9.93 16040 - Dry Cleaner 11.75 16070 - Finisher Flatwork Machine 9.93 16090 - Presser Hand 9.93 16110 - Presser Machine Drycleaning 9.93 16130 - Presser Machine Shirts 9.93 16160 - Presser Machine Wearing Apparel Laundry 9.93 16190 - Sewing Machine Operator 12.45 16220 - Tailor 13.12 16250 - Washer Machine 10.49 19000 - Machine Tool Operation And Repair Occupations 19010 - Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room) 22.76 19040 - Tool And Die Maker 26.20 21000 - Materials Handling And Packing Occupations 21020 - Forklift Operator 19.35 21030 - Material Coordinator 26.34 21040 - Material Expediter 26.34 21050 - Material Handling Laborer 15.71 21071 - Order Filler 12.27 21080 - Production Line Worker (Food Processing) 19.35 21110 - Shipping Packer 18.23 21130 - Shipping/Receiving Clerk 18.23 21140 - Store Worker I 15.85 21150 - Stock Clerk 19.14 21210 - Tools And Parts Attendant 19.35 21410 - Warehouse Specialist 19.35 23000 - Mechanics And Maintenance And Repair Occupations 23010 - Aerospace Structural Welder 24.13 23019 - Aircraft Logs and Records Technician 19.55 23021 - Aircraft Mechanic I 22.95 23022 - Aircraft Mechanic II 24.13 23023 - Aircraft Mechanic III 25.35 23040 - Aircraft Mechanic Helper 17.95 23050 - Aircraft Painter 21.28 23060 - Aircraft Servicer 19.55 23070 - Aircraft Survival Flight Equipment Technician 21.28

23080 - Aircraft Worker 20.50 23091 - Aircrew Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Mechanic 20.50 I 23092 - Aircrew Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Mechanic 22.95

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23110 - Appliance Mechanic 21.28 23120 - Bicycle Repairer 18.73 23125 - Cable Splicer 22.25 23130 - Carpenter Maintenance 18.11 23140 - Carpet Layer 20.50 23160 - Electrician Maintenance 23.88 23181 - Electronics Technician Maintenance I 24.98 23182 - Electronics Technician Maintenance II 25.92 23183 - Electronics Technician Maintenance III 26.79 23260 - Fabric Worker 19.55 23290 - Fire Alarm System Mechanic 21.79 23310 - Fire Extinguisher Repairer 18.73 23311 - Fuel Distribution System Mechanic 24.36 23312 - Fuel Distribution System Operator 20.66 23370 - General Maintenance Worker 17.08 23380 - Ground Support Equipment Mechanic 22.95 23381 - Ground Support Equipment Servicer 19.55 23382 - Ground Support Equipment Worker 20.50 23391 - Gunsmith I 18.73 23392 - Gunsmith II 20.50 23393 - Gunsmith III 22.00 23410 - Heating Ventilation And Air-Conditioning 22.80 Mechanic 23411 - Heating Ventilation And Air Contidioning 23.64 Mechanic (Research Facility) 23430 - Heavy Equipment Mechanic 27.75 23440 - Heavy Equipment Operator 19.17 23460 - Instrument Mechanic 22.00 23465 - Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic 21.28 23470 - Laborer 14.80 23510 - Locksmith 21.28 23530 - Machinery Maintenance Mechanic 29.95 23550 - Machinist Maintenance 20.71 23580 - Maintenance Trades Helper 18.38 23591 - Metrology Technician I 22.00 23592 - Metrology Technician II 22.81 23593 - Metrology Technician III 23.52 23640 - Millwright 20.72 23710 - Office Appliance Repairer 18.40 23760 - Painter Maintenance 22.71 23790 - Pipefitter Maintenance 22.64 23810 - Plumber Maintenance 21.90 23820 - Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic 22.00 23850 - Rigger 22.00 23870 - Scale Mechanic 20.50 23890 - Sheet-Metal Worker Maintenance 22.74 23910 - Small Engine Mechanic 19.72 23931 - Telecommunications Mechanic I 21.05 23932 - Telecommunications Mechanic II 21.97 23950 - Telephone Lineman 22.00 23960 - Welder Combination Maintenance 19.17 23965 - Well Driller 22.00 23970 - Woodcraft Worker 22.00 23980 - Woodworker 18.73 24000 - Personal Needs Occupations 24550 - Case Manager 15.09 24570 - Child Care Attendant 10.04

24580 - Child Care Center Clerk 13.02 24610 - Chore Aide 10.02 24620 - Family Readiness And Support Services 15.09 Coordinator 24630 - Homemaker 15.09 25000 - Plant And System Operations Occupations 25010 - Boiler Tender 23.00 25040 - Sewage Plant Operator 19.87 25070 - Stationary Engineer 23.71 25190 - Ventilation Equipment Tender 17.95 25210 - Water Treatment Plant Operator 18.06 27000 - Protective Service Occupations 27004 - Alarm Monitor 15.88 27007 - Baggage Inspector 13.64 27008 - Corrections Officer 19.33 27010 - Court Security Officer 22.48 27030 - Detection Dog Handler 15.25 27040 - Detention Officer 19.33 27070 - Firefighter 25.15 27101 - Guard I 13.64 27102 - Guard II 15.25 27131 - Police Officer I 21.13 27132 - Police Officer II 23.49 28000 - Recreation Occupations 28041 - Carnival Equipment Operator 11.15 28042 - Carnival Equipment Repairer 11.64 28043 - Carnival Worker 9.54 28210 - Gate Attendant/Gate Tender 15.14 28310 - Lifeguard 13.74 28350 - Park Attendant (Aide) 16.94 28510 - Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant 12.60 28515 - Recreation Specialist 20.98 28630 - Sports Official 13.49 28690 - Swimming Pool Operator 14.00 29000 - Stevedoring/Longshoremen Occupational Services 29010 - Blocker And Bracer 24.81 29020 - Hatch Tender 24.81 29030 - Line Handler 24.81 29041 - Stevedore I 23.66 29042 - Stevedore II 25.75 30000 - Technical Occupations 30010 - Air Traffic Control Specialist Center (HFO) (see 2) 40.29 30011 - Air Traffic Control Specialist Station (HFO) (see 2) 27.78 30012 - Air Traffic Control Specialist Terminal (HFO) (see 2) 30.59 30021 - Archeological Technician I 17.64 30022 - Archeological Technician II 19.73 30023 - Archeological Technician III 24.44 30030 - Cartographic Technician 24.44 30040 - Civil Engineering Technician 23.23 30051 - Cryogenic Technician I 25.97 30052 - Cryogenic Technician II 28.68 30061 - Drafter/CAD Operator I 17.64 30062 - Drafter/CAD Operator II 19.73 30063 - Drafter/CAD Operator III 22.00 30064 - Drafter/CAD Operator IV 27.08 30081 - Engineering Technician I 15.07 30082 - Engineering Technician II 19.06 30083 - Engineering Technician III 21.32 30084 - Engineering Technician IV 26.42 30085 - Engineering Technician V 32.32 30086 - Engineering Technician VI 38.24 30090 - Environmental Technician 23.45

30095 - Evidence Control Specialist 23.45 30210 - Laboratory Technician 22.86 30221 - Latent Fingerprint Technician I 25.97 30222 - Latent Fingerprint Technician II 28.68 30240 - Mathematical Technician 24.44 30361 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant I 19.75 30362 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant II 24.46 30363 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant III 29.92 30364 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV 36.20 30375 - Petroleum Supply Specialist 28.68 30390 - Photo-Optics Technician 24.44 30395 - Radiation Control Technician 28.68 30461 - Technical Writer I 24.44 30462 - Technical Writer II 31.19 30463 - Technical Writer III 37.52 30491 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I 25.60 30492 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II 30.98 30493 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III 37.13 30494 - Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort 25.60 30495 - Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel 25.60 30501 - Weather Forecaster I 27.08 30502 - Weather Forecaster II 32.94 30620 - Weather Observer Combined Upper Air Or (see 2) 22.00 Surface Programs 30621 - Weather Observer Senior (see 2) 24.44 31000 - Transportation/Mobile Equipment Operation Occupations 31010 - Airplane Pilot 30.98 31020 - Bus Aide 14.27 31030 - Bus Driver 18.86 31043 - Driver Courier 14.35 31260 - Parking and Lot Attendant 12.90 31290 - Shuttle Bus Driver 14.32 31310 - Taxi Driver 12.35 31361 - Truckdriver Light 14.97 31362 - Truckdriver Medium 15.99 31363 - Truckdriver Heavy 19.99 31364 - Truckdriver Tractor-Trailer 19.99 99000 - Miscellaneous Occupations 99020 - Cabin Safety Specialist 15.10 99030 - Cashier 10.01 99050 - Desk Clerk 10.50 99095 - Embalmer 25.60 99130 - Flight Follower 25.60 99251 - Laboratory Animal Caretaker I 12.33 99252 - Laboratory Animal Caretaker II 12.51 99260 - Marketing Analyst 26.24 99310 - Mortician 25.60 99410 - Pest Controller 21.77 99510 - Photofinishing Worker 13.45 99710 - Recycling Laborer 16.16 99711 - Recycling Specialist 17.83 99730 - Refuse Collector 15.25 99810 - Sales Clerk 12.21 99820 - School Crossing Guard 14.47 99830 - Survey Party Chief 20.12 99831 - Surveying Aide 12.33 99832 - Surveying Technician 16.90 99840 - Vending Machine Attendant 19.99 99841 - Vending Machine Repairer 22.83 99842 - Vending Machine Repairer Helper 19.99

Note: Executive Order (EO) 13706 Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors applies to all contracts subject to the Service Contract Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1 2017. If this contract is covered by the EO the contractor must provide employees with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours they work up to 56 hours of paid sick leave each year. Employees must be permitted to use paid sick leave for their own illness injury or other health-related needs including preventive care; to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is ill injured or has other health-related needs including preventive care; or for reasons resulting from or to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is the victim of domestic violence sexual assault or stalking. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

ALL OCCUPATIONS LISTED ABOVE RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:

HEALTH & WELFARE: $4.60 per hour up to 40 hours per week or $184.00 per week or $797.33 per month

HEALTH & WELFARE EO 13706: $4.23 per hour up to 40 hours per week or $169.20 per week or $733.20 per month*

*This rate is to be used only when compensating employees for performance on an SCA-covered contract also covered by EO 13706 Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors. A contractor may not receive credit toward its SCA obligations for any paid sick leave provided pursuant to EO 13706.

VACATION: 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service with a contractor or successor 3 weeks after 8 years and 4 weeks after 15 years. Length of service includes the whole span of continuous service with the present contractor or successor wherever employed and with the predecessor contractors in the performance of similar work at the same Federal facility. (See 29 CFR 4.173)

HOLIDAYS: A minimum of eleven paid holidays per year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday Washington's Birthday Memorial Day Juneteenth National Independence Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. (A contractor may substitute for any of the named holidays another day off with pay in accordance with a plan communicated to the employees involved.) (See 29 CFR 4.174)

THE OCCUPATIONS WHICH HAVE NUMBERED FOOTNOTES IN PARENTHESES RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING:

1) COMPUTER EMPLOYEES: Under the SCA at section 8(b) this wage determination does not apply to any employee who individually qualifies as a bona fide executive administrative or professional employee as defined in 29 C.F.R. Part 541. Because most Computer System Analysts and Computer Programmers who are compensated at a rate not less than $27.63 (or on a salary or fee basis at a rate not less than $455 per week) an hour would likely qualify as exempt computer professionals (29 C.F.R. 541.

400) wage rates may not be listed on this wage determination for all occupations within those job families. In addition because this wage determination may not list a wage rate for some or all occupations within those job families if the survey data indicates that the prevailing wage rate for the occupation equals or exceeds $27.63 per hour conformances may be necessary for certain nonexempt employees. For example if an individual employee is nonexempt but nevertheless performs duties within the scope of one of the Computer Systems Analyst or Computer Programmer occupations for which this wage determination does not specify an SCA wage rate then the wage rate for that employee must be conformed in accordance with the conformance procedures described in the conformance note included on this wage determination.

Additionally because job titles vary widely and change quickly in the computer industry job titles are not determinative of the application of the computer professional exemption. Therefore the exemption applies only to computer employees who satisfy the compensation requirements and whose primary duty consists of:

(1) The application of systems analysis techniques and procedures including consulting with…