AUTHORIZED FEDERAL SUPPLY
SERVICE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SCHEDULE PRICELIST
Contract Number: # GS-35F-0498N
GENERAL PURPOSE COMMERCIAL INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND SERVICES
SIN 132-51 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
FPDS Code D301 - IT Facility Operation and Maintenance
FPDS Code D302 - IT Systems Development Services
FPDS Code D306 - IT Systems Analysis Services
FPDS Code D307 - Automated Information Systems Design and Integration Services
FPDS Code D308 - Programming Services
FPDS Code D310 - IT Backup and Security Services
FPDS Code D311 - IT Data Conversion Services
FPDS Code D313 - Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) Services
FPDS Code D316 - IT Network Management Services
FPDS Code D317 - Automated News Services, Data Services, or Other Information Services
FPDS Code D399 - Other Information Technology Services, Not Elsewhere Classified
SIN 132-51 Labor Categories
SIN 132-51 Labor Rates
SIN 132-52 - ELECTRONIC COMMERCE (EC) SERVICES
FPDS Code D304 - Value Added Network Services (VANs)
FPDS Code D304 - E-Mail Services
FPDS Code D304 - Internet Access Services
FPDS Code D304 - Navigation Services
FPDS Code D399 - Other Data Transmission Services, Not Elsewhere Classified - Except Voice and Pager Services
SIN 132-52 Services & Rates
Tomorrow's Solutions Today (TST)
4956 Wyaconda Road
Rockville, MD 20852
Tel: (301) 881-8050
Fax: (301) 881-4113
www.tst-us.com
Contract Number: # GS-35F-0498N
Period Covered by Contract: April 8, 2008 thru November 6, 2008
General Services Administration Federal Supply Service
Products and ordering information in this Authorized FSS Information Technology
Schedule Pricelist are also available on the GSA Advantage! System. Agencies
can browse GSA Advantage! by accessing the Federal Supply Service’s Home
Page via the Internet at http://www.fss.gsa.gov/
INFORMATION FOR ORDERING OFFICES
1. GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE OF CONTRACT
2. CONTRACTOR'S ORDERING ADDRESS AND PAYMENT INFORMATION
3. LIABILITY FOR INJURY OR DAMAGE
4. STATISTICAL DATA FOR GOVERNMENT ORDERING OFFICE COMPLETION OF STANDARD FORM 279
5. FOB DESTINATION
6. DELIVERY SCHEDULE
7. DISCOUNTS
8. TRADE AGREEMENTS ACT OF 1979
9. STATEMENT CONCERNING AVAILABILITY EXPORT PACKING
10. SMALL REQUIREMENTS
11. MAXIMUM ORDER
12. USE OF FEDERAL SUPPLY SERVICE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SCHEDULE CONTRACTS
13. FEDERAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TELECOMMUNICATION STANDARDS REQUIREMENTS
14. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
15. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION FOR ORDERING OFFICES
16. GSA ADVANTAGE!
17. PURCHASE OF OPEN MARKET ITEMS
18. CONTRACTOR COMMITMENTS, WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS
19. OVERSEAS ACTIVITIES
20. BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENTS
21. CONTRACTOR TEAM ARRANGEMENTS
22. INSTALLATION, DEINSTALLATION, REINSTALLATION
23. SECTION 508 COMPLIANCE
24. PRIME CONTRACTOR ORDERING FROM FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULES
1. SCOPE
2. PERFORMANCE INCENTIVES
3. ORDERING PROCEDURES SERVICES (REQUIRING STATEMENT WORK)
4. ORDER
5. PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES
6. INSPECTION OF SERVICES
7. RESPONSIBILITIES OF TOMORROW'S SOLUTIONS TODAY (TST)
8. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE GOVERNMENT
9. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
10. ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
11. INVOICES
12. PAYMENTS
13. RESUMES
14. INCIDENTAL SUPPORT COSTS
15. APPROVAL OF SUBCONTRACTS
16. DESCRIPTION OF IT/EC SERVICES AND PRICING
DESCRIPTION OF LABOR CATEGORIES
PRICING SIN 132-51
PRICING AND SERVICES SIN 132-52
USA COMMITMENT TO PROMOTE SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION PROCUREMENT PROGRAMS
BEST VALUE BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULE
BASIC GUIDELINES FOR USING "CONTRACTOR TEAM ARRANGEMENTS"
INFORMATION FOR ORDERING OFFICES
APPLICABLE TO ALL SPECIAL ITEM NUMBERS
SPECIAL NOTICE TO AGENCIES: Small Business Participation
SBA strongly supports the participation of small business concerns in the Federal
Supply 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 Federal Supply Schedules, and to
report accomplishments against these goals.
For orders exceeding the micropurchase threshold, FAR 8.404 requires agencies
to consider the catalogs/pricelists of at least three schedule contractors or
consider reasonably available information by using the GSA Advantage!
on-line shopping service (http://www.gsaadvantage.gov/). The catalogs/pricelists, GSA Advantage!
and the Federal Supply Service Home Page (http://www.fss.gsa.gov/)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.
1. Geographic Scope of Contract:
TST provides service to the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia.
2. Contractor's Ordering Address and Payment Information:
For Faxed Orders, transmit to:
Orders - Government Dept
Fax: (301) 881-4113
For Mailed Orders, address to:
Tomorrow's Solutions Today (TST)
4956 Wyaconda Road
Rockville, MD 20852
Attn: Kevin Dziekonski
TST accepts Government purchase cards for payments equal to or less than the micro-purchase
threshold for oral or written delivery orders. Government purchase cards will
be acceptable for payment above the micro-purchase threshold. In addition, bank
account information for wire transfer payments will be shown on the invoice.
The following telephone number(s) can be used by ordering
agencies to obtain technical and/or ordering assistance:
Kevin Dziekonski or Michelle Lindstrom
Tel: (301) 881-8050
3. Liability for Injury or Damage:
TST shall not be liable for any injury to Government personnel or damage to Government
property arising from the use of equipment maintained by TST, unless such injury
or damage is due to the fault or negligence of TST.
4. Statistical Data for Government Ordering Office Completion of Standard Form 279:
Block 9: G. Order/Modification Under Federal Schedule
Block 16: Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number: 82-9024491
Block 30: Type of Contractor - A - Small Disadvantaged Business, B - Other Small Business (Service Disabled Veteran)
Block 31: Woman-Owned Small Business - No
Block 36: Contractor's Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN): 52-2271671
a. CAGE Code:
1TXE3
b. Contractor has registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Database.
5. FOB Destination:
All prices are inclusive of shipping costs to destination within the 48 contiguous
States and the District of Columbia.
6. Delivery Schedule:
a. TIME OF DELIVERY:
The Contractor shall deliver to destination within the number
of calendar days after receipt of order (ARO), as negotiated in each delivery
order with the ordering agency.
b. URGENT REQUIREMENTS:
When the Federal Supply Schedule contract delivery period
does not meet the bona fide urgent delivery requirements of an ordering agency,
agencies are encouraged, if time permits, to contact the Contractor for the
purpose of obtaining accelerated delivery. The Contractor shall reply to the
inquiry within 3 workdays after receipt. (Telephonic replies shall be confirmed
by the Contractor in writing.) If the Contractor offers an accelerated delivery
time acceptable to the ordering agency, any order(s) placed pursuant to the
agreed upon accelerated delivery time frame shall be delivered within this shorter
delivery time and in accordance with all other terms and conditions of the contract.
7. Discounts:
Prices shown are NET Prices; Basic Discounts have been deducted.
a. Prompt Payment: 1% - 20 days from receipt of invoice or date of
acceptance, whichever is later.
d. Government Educational Institutions
8. Trade Agreements Act of 1979, as amended:
All items are U.S. made end products, designated country end products,
Caribbean Basin country end products, Canadian end products, or Mexican end
products as defined in the Trade Agreements Act of 1979, as amended.
9. Statement Concerning Availability of Export Packing:
Not Applicable.
10. Small Requirements:
The minimum dollar value of orders to be issued is $100.
11. Maximum Order (All dollar amounts are exclusive of any discount for prompt payment.):
a. The Maximum Order value for the following Special
Item Numbers (SINs) is $500,000:
Special Item Number 132-3 - Leasing of Product
Special Item Number 132-4 - Daily / Short Term Rental
Special Item Number 132-8 - Purchase of Equipment
Special Item Number 132-32 - Term Software Licenses
Special Item Number 132-33 - Perpetual Software Licenses
Special Item Number 132-51 - Information Technology (IT) Professional Services
Special Item Number 132-52 - Electronic Commerce (EC) Services
Special Item Number 132-53 - Wireless Services
b. The Maximum Order value for the following Special Item Numbers (SINs) is $25,000:
Special Item Number 132-50 - Training Courses.
12. Use of Federal Supply Service Information Technology Schedule Contracts:
In accordance with FAR 8.404:
Orders placed pursuant to a Multiple Award Schedule (MAS), using the procedures in FAR 8.404, are considered to be issued pursuant to full and open competition. Therefore, when placing orders under Federal Supply Schedules, ordering offices need not seek further competition, synopsize the requirement, make a separate determination of fair and reasonable pricing, or consider small business set-asides in accordance with subpart 19.5. GSA has already determined the prices of items under schedule contracts to be fair and reasonable. By placing an order against a schedule using the procedures outlined below, the ordering office has concluded that the order represents the best value and results in the lowest overall cost alternative (considering price, special features, administrative costs, etc.) to meet the Government's needs.
a. Orders placed at or below the micro-purchase threshold. Ordering offices can place orders at or below the micro-purchase threshold with any Federal Supply Schedule Contractor.
b. Orders exceeding the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the maximum order threshold. Orders should be placed with the Schedule Contractor that can provide the supply or service that represents the best value. Before placing an order, ordering offices should consider reasonably available information about the supply or service offered under MAS contracts by using the “GSA Advantage!” on-line shopping service, or by reviewing the catalogs/pricelists of at least three Schedule Contractors and selecting the delivery and other options available under the schedule that meets the agency’s needs. In selecting the supply or service representing the best value, the ordering office may consider--
(1) Special features of the supply or service that are required in effective program performance and that are not provided by a comparable supply or service;
(2) Trade-in considerations;
(3) Probable life of the item selected as compared with that of a comparable item;
(4) Warranty considerations;
(5) Maintenance availability;
(6) Past performance; and
(7) Environmental and energy efficiency considerations.
c. Orders exceeding the maximum order threshold. Each schedule contract
has an established maximum order threshold. This threshold represents the point
where it is advantageous for the ordering office to seek a price reduction.
In addition to following the procedures in paragraph b, above, and before placing
an order that exceeds the maximum order threshold, ordering offices shall--
Review additional Schedule Contractors;
(1) catalogs/pricelists or use the "GSA Advantage!" on-line shopping service;
(2) Based upon the initial evaluation, generally seek price reductions from the
Schedule Contractor(s) appearing to provide the best value (considering price
and other factors); and
(3) After price reductions have been sought, place the order with the Schedule
Contractor that provides the best value and results in the lowest overall cost
alternative. If further price reductions are not offered, an order may still
be placed, if the ordering office determines that it is appropriate.
NOTE: For orders exceeding the maximum order threshold, the Contractor may:
(1) Offer a new lower price for this requirement (the Price Reductions clause
is not applicable to orders placed over the maximum order in FAR 52.216-19 Order
Limitations);
(2) Offer the lowest price available under the contract; or
(3) Decline the order (orders must be returned in accordance with FAR 52.216-19).
d. Blanket purchase agreements (BPAs). The establishment of Federal Supply
Schedule BPAs is permitted when following the ordering procedures in FAR 8.404.
All schedule contracts contain BPA provisions. Ordering offices may use BPAs
to establish accounts with Contractors to fill recurring requirements. BPAs
should address the frequency of ordering and invoicing, discounts, and delivery
locations and times.
e. Price reductions. In addition to the circumstances outlined in paragraph
c, above, there may be instances when ordering offices will find it advantageous
to request a price reduction. For example, when the ordering office finds a
schedule supply or service elsewhere at a lower price or when a BPA is being
established to fill recurring requirements, requesting a price reduction could
be advantageous. The potential volume of orders under these agreements, regardless
of the size of the individual order, may offer the ordering office the opportunity
to secure greater discounts. Schedule Contractors are not required to pass on
to all schedule users a price reduction extended only to an individual agency
for a specific order.
f. Small business. For orders exceeding the micro-purchase threshold,
ordering offices should give preference to the items of small business concerns
when two or more items at the same delivered price will satisfy the requirement.
g. Documentation. Orders should be documented, at a minimum, by identifying
the Contractor the item was purchased from, the item purchased, and the amount
paid. If an agency requirement in excess of the micro-purchase threshold is
defined so as to require a particular brand name, product, or feature of a product
peculiar to one manufacturer, thereby precluding consideration of a product
manufactured by another company, the ordering office shall include an explanation
in the file as to why the particular brand name, product, or feature is essential
to satisfy the agency’s needs.
13. Federal Information Technology/Telecommunication Standards Requirements:
Federal departments and agencies acquiring products from this Schedule must comply
with the provisions of the Federal Standards Program, as appropriate (reference:
NIST Federal Standards Index). Inquiries to determine whether or not specific
products listed herein comply with Federal Information Processing Standards
(FIPS) or Federal Telecommunication Standards (FED-STDS), which are cited by
ordering offices, shall be responded to promptly by the Contractor.
13.1 Federal Information Processing Standards Publications (FIPS PUBS):
Information Technology products under this Schedule that do not conform to Federal
Information Processing Standards (FIPS) should not be acquired unless a waiver
has been granted in accordance with the applicable "FIPS Publication." Federal
Information Processing Standards Publications (FIPS PUBS) are issued by the
U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), pursuant to
National Security Act. Information concerning their availability and applicability
should be obtained from the National Technical Information Service (NTIS), 5285
Port Royal Road, Springfield, Virginia 22161. FIPS PUBS include voluntary standards
when these are adopted for Federal use. Individual orders for FIPS PUBS should
be referred to the NTIS Sales Office, and orders for subscription service should
be referred to the NTIS Subscription Officer, both at the above address, or
telephone number (703) 487-4650.
13.2 Federal Telecommunication Standards (FED-STDS):
Telecommunication products under this Schedule that do not conform to Federal
Telecommunication Standards (FED-STDS) should not be acquired unless a waiver
has been granted in accordance with the applicable "FED-STD." Federal Telecommunication
Standards are issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute
of Standards and Technology (NIST), pursuant to National Security Act. Ordering
information and information concerning the availability of FED-STDS should be
obtained from the GSA, Federal Supply Service, Specification Section, 470 East
L'Enfant Plaza, Suite 8100, SW, Washington, DC 20407, telephone number
(202)619-8925. Please include a self-addressed mailing label when requesting
information by mail. Information concerning their applicability can be obtained
by writing or calling the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of
Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD 20899, telephone number (301)975-2833.
14. Security Requirements:
In the event security requirements are necessary, the ordering activities may
incorporate, in their delivery orders, a security clause in accordance with
current laws, regulations, and individual agency policy; however, the burden
of administering the security requirements shall be with the ordering agency.
If any costs are incurred as a result of the inclusion of security requirements,
such costs will not exceed ten percent (10%) or $100,000, of the total dollar
value of the order, whichever is less.
15. Contract Administration for Ordering Offices:
Any ordering office, with respect to any one or more delivery orders placed by
it under this contract, may exercise the same rights of termination as might
the GSA Contracting Officer under provisions of FAR 52.212-4, paragraphs (l)
Termination for the Government’s convenience, and (m) Termination for
Cause (See C.1.)
16. GSA Advantage!:
GSA Advantage! is an on-line, interactive electronic information and ordering
system that provides on-line access to vendors' schedule prices with ordering
information. GSA Advantage! will allow the user to perform various searches
across all contracts including, but not limited to:
(1) Manufacturer; (2) Manufacturer's Part Number; and (3) Product categories.
Agencies can browse GSA Advantage! by accessing the Internet World Wide Web utilizing
a browser (ex.: Netscape). The Internet address is http://www.gsaadvantage.gov/.
17. Purchase of Open Market Items:
NOTE: Open Market Items are also known as incidental items, noncontract items,
non-Schedule items, and items not on a Federal Supply Schedule contract.
For administrative convenience, an ordering office contracting officer may add
items not on the Federal Supply Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) -- referred to
as open market items -- to a Federal Supply 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 Federal Supply 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 office contracting officer has determined the price for the
items not on the Federal Supply Schedule is fair and reasonable;
(3) The items are clearly labeled on the order as items not on the Federal Supply
Schedule; and
(4) All clauses applicable to items not on the Federal Supply Schedule are included
in the order.
18. Contractor Commitments, Warranties and Representations:
a. For the purpose of this contract, commitments, warranties and representations
include, in addition to those agreed to for the entire schedule contract:
(1) Time of delivery/installation quotations for individual orders;
(2) Technical representations and/or warranties of products concerning performance,
total system performance and/or configuration, physical, design and/or functional
characteristics and capabilities of a product/equipment/ service/software package
submitted in response to requirements which result in orders under this schedule
contract.
(3) Any representations and/or warranties concerning the products made in any
literature, description, drawings and/or specifications furnished by the Contractor.
b. The above is not intended to encompass items not currently covered by the
GSA Schedule contract.
19. Overseas Activities:
The terms and conditions of this contract shall apply to all orders for installation,
maintenance and repair of equipment in areas listed in the pricelist outside
the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia, except as indicated below:
Upon request of the Contractor, the Government may provide the Contractor with
logistics support, as available, in accordance with all applicable Government
regulations. Such Government support will be provided on a reimbursable basis,
and will only be provided to the Contractor's technical personnel whose services
are exclusively required for the fulfillment of the terms and conditions of
this contract.
20. Blanket Purchase Agreements:
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.303-1(a) defines Blanket Purchase Agreements
(BPAs) as a simplified method of filling anticipated repetitive
needs for supplies or services by establishing charge a?counts
with qualified sources of supply. The use of Blanket Purchase Agreements
under the Federal Supply Schedule Program is authorized in accordance with FAR
13.303-2(c)(3), which reads, in part, as follows:
BPAs may be established with Federal Supply Schedule Contractors, if not
inconsistent with the terms of the applicable schedule contract.
Federal Supply Schedule contracts contain BPA provisions to enable schedule users
to maximize their administrative and purchasing savings. This feature permits
schedule users to set up accounts with Schedule Contractors to
fill recurring requirements. These accounts establish a period for the BPA and
generally address issues such as the frequency of ordering and invoicing, authorized
callers, discounts, delivery locations and times. Agencies may qualify for the
best quantity/volume discounts available under the contract, based on the potential
volume of business that may be generated through such an agreement, regardless
of the size of the individual orders. In addition, agencies may be able to secure
a discount higher than that available in the contract based on the aggregate
volume of business possible under a BPA. Finally, Contractors may be open to
a progressive type of discounting where the discount would increase once the
sales accumulated under the BPA reach certain prescribed levels. Use of a BPA
may be particularly useful with the new Maximum Order feature. See the Suggested
Format, contained in this Schedule Pricelist, for customers to consider when
using this purchasing tool.
21. Contractor Team Arrangements:
Contractors participating in contractor team arrangements must abide by all terms
and conditions of their respective contracts. This includes compliance with
Clauses 552.238-74, Contractor's Reports of Sales and 552.238-76, Industrial
Funding Fee, i.e., each contractor (team member) must report sales and remit
the IFF for all products and services provided under its individual contract.
22. 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 receive 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 applies.
The requisitioning 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. Section 508 Compliance:
If appli?able, Section 508 compliance information on the supplies and services
in this contract are available in Electronic and Information Technology (EIT)
at the following:
www.tst-us.com/section508
The EIT standard can be found at:
www.Section508.gov
24. Prime Contractor Ordering From Federal Supply Schedules:
Prime Contractors (on cost reimbursement contracts) placing orders under Federal
Supply Schedules, on behalf of a Federal Agency, shall follow the terms of the
applicable schedule and authorization and include with each order
(a) A copy of the authorization from the Agency with whom the contractor has
the prime contract (unless a copy was previously furnished to the Federal Supply
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 Federal Supply Schedule contract, the latter will govern.
Back to the Table of Contents
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
APPLICABLE TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT)PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (SPECIAL ITEM
NUMBER 132-51) AND ELECTRONIC COMMERCE (EC) SERVICES (SPECIAL ITEM NUMBER 132-52)
1. 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 Government location, as agreed to by the Contractor and the ordering
office.
2. Performance Incentives:
a. When using a performance based statement of work, performance incentives may
be agreed upon between the Contractor and the ordering office on individual
fixed price orders or Blanket Purchase Agreements, for fixed price tasks, under
this contract in accordance with this clause.
b. The ordering office must establish a maximum performance incentive price for
these services and/or total solutions on individual orders or Blanket Purchase
Agreements.
c. To the maximum extent practicable, ordering offices shall consider establishing
incentives where performance is critical to the agency's mission and incentives
are likely to motivate the contractor. Incentives shall be based on objectively
measurable tasks.
d. The above procedures do not apply to Time and Material or labor hour orders.
3. Ordering Procedures for Services (Requiring a Statement of Work):
FAR 8.402 contemplates that GSA may occasionally find it necessary to establish
special ordering procedures for individual Federal Supply Schedules or for some
Special Item Numbers (SINs) within a Schedule. GSA has established special ordering
procedures for services that require a Statement of Work. These special ordering
procedures take precedence over the procedures in FAR 8.404 (b)(2) through (b)(3).
GSA has determined that the prices for services contained in the contractor’s
price list applicable to this Schedule are fair and reasonable. However, the
ordering office using this contract is responsible for considering the level
of effort and mix of labor proposed to perform a specific task being ordered
and for making a determination that the total firm-fixed price or ceiling price
is fair and reasonable.
(a) When ordering services, ordering offices shall -
(1)Prepare a Request (Request for Quote or other communication tool):
(i)A statement of work (a performance-based statement of work is preferred)
that outlines, at a minimum, the work to be performed, location of work, period
of performance, deliverable schedule, applicable standards, acceptance criteria,
and any special requirements (i.e., security clearances, travel, special knowledge,
etc.) should be prepared.
(ii) The request should include the statement of work and request the contractors
to submit either a firm-fixed price or a ceiling price to provide the services
outlined in the statement of work. A firm-fixed price order shall be requested,
unless the ordering office makes a determination that it is not possible at
the time of placing the order to estimate accurately the extent or duration
of the work or to anticipate cost with any reasonable degree of confidence.
When such a determination is made, a labor hour or time-and-materials proposal
may be requested. The firm-fixed price shall be based on the rates in the schedule
contract and shall consider the mix of labor categories and level of effort
required to perform the services described in the statement of work. The firm-fixed
price of the order should also include any travel costs or other incidental
costs related to performance of the services ordered, unless the order provides
for reimbursement of travel costs at the rates provided in the Federal Travel
or Joint Travel Regulations. A ceiling price must be established for labor-hour
and time-and-materials orders.
(iii) The request may ask the contractors, if necessary or appropriate, to submit
a project plan for performing the task, and information on the contractor’s
experience and/or past performance performing similar tasks.
(iv) The request shall notify the contractors what basis will be used for selecting
the contractor to receive the order. The notice shall include the basis for
determining whether the contractors are technically qualified and provide an
explanation regarding the intended use of any experience and/or past performance
information in determining technical qualification of responses. If consideration
will be limited to schedule contractors who are small business concerns as permitted
by paragraph (2)(i) below, the request shall notify the contractors that will
be the case.
(2) Transmit the Request to Contractors:
(i) Based upon an initial evaluation of catalogs and price lists, the ordering
office should identify the contractors that appear to offer the best value (considering
the scope of services offered, pricing and other factors such as contractors’
locations, as appropriate). When buying IT professional services under SIN 132-51
ONLY, the ordering office, at its discretion, may limit consideration to those
schedule contractors that are small business concerns. This limitation is not
applicable when buying supplies and/or services under other SINs as well as
SIN 132-51. The limitation may only be used when at least three (3) small businesses
that appear to offer services that will meet the agency’s needs are available,
if the order is estimated to exceed the micro-purchase threshold.
(ii) The request should be provided to three (3) contractors if the proposed
order is estimated to exceed the micro-purchase threshold, but not exceed the
maximum order threshold. For proposed orders exceeding the maximum order threshold,
the request should be provided to additional contractors that offer services
that will meet the agency's needs. Ordering offices should strive to minimize
the contractors costs associated with responding to requests for quotes
for specific orders. Requests should be tailored to the minimum level necessary
for adequate evaluation and selection for order placement. Oral presentations
should be considered, when possible.
(3) Evaluate Responses and Select the Contractor to Receive the Order:
After responses have been evaluated against the factors identified in the request,
the order should be placed with the schedule contractor that represents the
best value. (See FAR 8.404)
(b) The establishment of Federal Supply Schedule Blanket Purchase Agreements
(BPAs) for recurring services is permitted when the procedures outlined herein
are followed. All BPAs for services must define the services that may be ordered
under the BPA, along with delivery or performance time frames, billing procedures,
etc. The potential volume of orders under BPAs, regardless of the size of individual
orders, may offer the ordering office the opportunity to secure volume discounts.
When establishing BPAs, ordering offices shall -
(1) Inform contractors in the request (based on the agency’s requirement)
if a single BPA or multiple BPAs will be established, and indicate the basis
that will be used for selecting the contractors to be awarded the BPAs.
(i) SINGLE BPA: Generally, a single BPA should be established when the ordering
office can define the tasks to be ordered under the BPA and establish a firm-fixed
price or ceiling price for individual tasks or services to be ordered. When
this occurs, authorized users may place the order directly under the established
BPA when the need for service arises. The schedule contractor that represents
the best value should be awarded the BPA. (See FAR 8.404)
(ii) MULTIPLE BPAs: When the ordering office determines multiple BPAs are needed
to meet its requirements, the ordering office should determine which contractors
can meet any technical qualifications before establishing the BPAs. When multiple
BPAs are established, the authorized users must follow the procedures in (a)(2)(ii)
above and then place the order with the Schedule contractor that represents
the best value.
(2) Review BPAs Periodically: Such reviews shall be conducted at least
annually. The purpose of the review is to determine whether the BPA still represents
the best value. (See FAR 8.404)
(c) The ordering office should give preference to small business concerns when
two or more contractors can provide the services at the same firm-fixed price
or ceiling price.
(d) When the ordering office's requirement involves both products as well
as executive, administrative and/or professional, services, the ordering office
should total the prices for the products and the firm-fixed price for the services
and select the contractor that represents the best value. (See FAR 8.404)
The ordering office, at a minimum, should document orders by identifying the
contractor from which the services were purchased, the services purchased, and
the amount paid. If other than a firm-fixed price order is placed, such documentation
should include the basis for the determination to use a labor-hour or time-and-materials
order. For agency requirements in excess of the micro-purchase threshold, the
order file should document the evaluation of Schedule contractors quotes
that formed the basis for the selection of the contractor that received the
order and the rationale for any trade-offs made in making the selection.
Ordering procedures for other services available on schedule at fixed prices
for specifically defined services or tasks should use the procedures in FAR
8.404. These procedures are listed in the pricelist, under Information
for Ordering Offices, paragraph #12.
4. 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 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.
5. Performance of Services:
a. The Contractor shall commence performance of services on the date agreed to
by the Contractor and the ordering office.
b. The Contractor agrees to render services only during normal working hours,
unless otherwise agreed to by the Contractor and the ordering office.
c. The Agency 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.
6. Inspection of Services:
The Inspection of Services - Fixed Price (AUG 1996) clause at FAR 52.246-4
applies to firm-fixed price orders placed under this contract. The Inspection of Services - Time-and-Materials
and Labor-Hour (JAN 1986) clause at FAR 52.246-6 applies to time-and-materials
and labor-hour orders placed under this contract.
7. Responsibilities of Tomorrow's Solutions Today (TST):
TST 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 Rights in Data - General, may
apply.
8. Responsibilities of the Government:
Subject to security regulations, the ordering office shall permit Contractor
access to all facilities necessary to perform the requisite IT/EC Services.
9. Independent Contractor:
All IT/EC Services performed by TST under the terms of this contract shall
be as an independent Contractor, and not as an agent or employee of the Government.
10. Organizational Conflicts of Interest:
a. Definitions
"Contractor" means the person, firm, unincorporated association,
joint venture, partnership, or corporation that is a party to this contract.
"Contractor and its affiliates" and "Contractor or its affiliates"
refers to the Contractor, its chief executives, directors, officers, subsidiaries,
affiliates, subcontractors at any tier, and consultants and any joint venture
involving the Contractor, any entity into or with which the Contractor subsequently
merges or affiliates, or any other successor or assignee of the Contractor.
An "Organizational conflict of interest" exists when the nature of
the work to be performed under a proposed Government contract, without some
restriction on 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 Government, ordering offices 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. Invoices:
The Contractor, upon completion of the work ordered, shall submit invoices for
IT/EC services. Progress payments may be authorized by the ordering office 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. Payments:
For firm-fixed price orders the Government 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 (Alternate I (APR 1984)) at FAR 52.232-7 applies to
time-and-materials orders placed under this contract. For labor-hour orders,
the Payment under Time-and-Materials and Labor-Hour Contracts (FEB 2002) (Alternate
II (FEB 2002)) at FAR 52.232-7 applies to labor-hour orders placed under this
contract.
13. Resumes:
Resumes shall be provided to the GSA Contracting Officer or the user agency upon
request.
14. Incidental Support Costs:
Incidental support costs are available outside the scope of this contract. The
costs will be negotiated separately with the ordering agency in accordance with
the guidelines set forth in the FAR.
15. Approval of Subcontracts:
The ordering activity may require that the Contractor receive, from the ordering
activity's Contracting Officer, written consent before placing any subcontract
for furnishing any of the work called for in a task order.
16. Description of IT/EC Services and Pricing:
a. The Contractor shall provide a description of each type of IT/EC Service offered
under Special Item Numbers 132-51 and 132-52. IT/EC Services should be presented
in the same manner as the Contractor sells to its commercial and other Government
customers. If the Contractor is proposing hourly rates, a description of all
corresponding commercial job titles (labor categories) for those individuals
who will perform the service should be provided.
b. Pricing for all IT/EC Services shall be in accordance with the Contractor’s
customary commercial practices; e.g., hourly rates, monthly rates, term rates,
and/or fixed prices.
The following is an example of the manner in which the description of a commercial job title should be presented:
EXAMPLE:
System Engineer
Minimum/General Experience: Three (3) years of technical experience which applies
to systems analysis and design techniques for complex computer systems. Requires
competence in all phases of systems analysis techniques, concepts and methods;
also requires knowledge of available hardware, system software, input/output
devices, structure and management practices.
Functional Responsibility: Guides users in formulating requirements, advises
alternative approaches, conducts feasibility studies.
Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
Back to Terms & Conditions
Program Director
Minimum/General Experience
The Program Director (PD) shall have a minimum of five years project experience,
including six years management experience. The remainder may be specialized
or general experience in project development from inception to implementation,
with a demonstrated ability to provide guidance and direction in tasks similar
to those identified in the Statement of Work. Project Managers, also called
Task Order Managers on some contracts, report to the Program Director on large-scale
contracts.
Functional Responsibility
The PD shall direct, plan, organize, control and manage the program to ensure
that all contractual obligations are fulfilled in an efficient and timely manner.
The PD must be able to:
- Manage multiple projects, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract vehicles, and/or tasks
- Serve as the contractor's point of contact with the government contracting officer and the government contracting officer's representative
- Formulate and enforce work standards, develop schedules, review work discrepancies,
and communicate agency policies, purposes, and goals to subordinates
- Manage and control funds and resources
- Monitor the program budget at the top level, staff the program with qualified
personnel, and ensure the schedule and deliverables are in compliance with the
contract and the delivery orders
- May have profit/loss responsibility
- May represent company on contractual issues relating to contract execution
Minimum Education
The individual shall possess a Bachelor's of Science (Bachelor's degree) degree
or higher in relevant or related field. A Master's degree in a relevant or related
discipline may be substituted for three years of experience.
Project Manager
Minimum/General Experience
The Project Manager (PM), also called Task Order Manager on larger task order
contracts, shall have a minimum of three years project experience, including
three years management experience. The remainder may be specialized or general
experience in project development from inception to implementation, with a demonstrated
ability to provide guidance and direction in tasks similar to those identified
in the Statement of Work.
Functional Responsibility
The Project Manager shall direct, plan, organize, control and manage the program
to ensure that all contractual obligations are fulfilled in an efficient and
timely manner. The Project Manager must be able to:
- Manage multiple concurrent analysis and development tasks
- Serve as the contractor's point of contact with the government contracting officer
and the government contracting officer's representative
- Formulate and enforce work standards, develop schedules, review work discrepancies,
and communicate agency policies, purposes, and goals to subordinates
- Manage and control funds and resources
- Monitor the program budget at the top level, staff the program with qualified
personnel, and ensure the schedule and deliverables are in compliance with the
contract and the delivery orders
Minimum Education
The individual shall possess a Bachelor's of Science (Bachelor's degree) degree
or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems,
Logistics, Management, or a related field. A Master's degree in any of the above
mentioned disciplines may be substituted for three years of experience.
Subject Matter Expert
Minimum/General Experience
The Subject Matter Expert (SME) shall have more than eight years professional
experience, including more than five years specialized experience in either
functional domains (e.g., finance, personnel, acquisition, etc.) or technical
disciplines (e.g., computer security, network engineering, etc.). The remainder
may be specialized or general experience in a particular area, with a demonstrated
ability to provide guidance and direction in tasks similar to those identified
in the Statement of Work. The SME will act as a cognizant authority over one
or more of the top-level subject topics. The SME may have extensive experience
as technical leaders and/or Senior Project Managers.
Functional Responsibility
The SME serves as a technical expert in areas relevant to a particular project.
The SME produces and/or reviews substantive and/or complex technical documentation
reflecting detailed knowledge of technical areas as identified in the Statement
of Work. Documentation subjects include but are not limited to systems design,
system architecture, feasibility studies, and system specifications. Individual will:
- Provide technical expertise
- Provide input on task performance, including the order of performance steps, schedules and milestones, and deliverables
- Provide the performance objectives
- Provide input, review, and quality assurance on designing and developing processes and programs
Minimum Education
The SME shall possess a Bachelor's of Science (Bachelor's degree) degree or higher
in Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Logistics,
Management, or a related field. A Master's degree in any of the above mentioned
disciplines may be substituted for three years of experience. A Ph.D. may be
required depending on the task order/contract requirements.
Quality Assurance Manager
Minimum/General Experience
The Quality Assurance Manager (QA Manager) must have at least seven years of
general experience, and four years of specialized experience.
Functional Responsibility
The QA Manager is responsible for reviewing contract deliverables. Individual will:
- Develop and/or implement QA policies and procedures
- Review all task orders and contracts for consistency and address all discrepancies in a timely fashion
- Upon review completion and error correction, the QA Manager will inform
project manager deliverable is approved for release to the government
- Ensure all required reports and deliverables are submitted in a timely fashion
- Assist in the design or development of new or improved contractadministration practices, resulting in a high performance level in
compliance with contract requirements
- Interface with the corporate and project management to review quality assurance
activities for consistency with the company's policy and adherence to the contract's
requirements
- May function as contract administrator on the task/project. This includes:
- Being responsible for receiving and processing all government orders
- Assuring contract practices comply with the government regulations stipulated
within the executed contract
Minimum Education
Individual must have a Bachelor's degree in relevant or related field. A Master's
degree is preferred, but not required. A Ph.D. may be required depending on
the task order/contract requirements.
Systems Engineer
Minimum/General Experience
The Systems Engineer shall have a minimum of four years of experience in the
design, development, testing, implementation, and technical management of communications
and computer hardware systems.
Functional Responsibility
The Systems Engineer works with the Project Manager or Senior Systems Engineer
for required automated information systems, communication systems, and software
to include concept design, architecture, development, and testing. The Systems
Engineer shall interact with the technical staff; functional analysts, field
sites, and the customer to ensure engineering requirements for developing and
enhancing automated information systems, communication systems, and software
are satisfied. This individual shall interact and coordinate directly with the
Project Manager for all activities related to the architectural design and development
of automated systems. The Systems Engineer must be able to:
- Work with analysts, engineers, programmers, and technical staff
- Work with senior staff to develop specific architectural capabilities, communications, and hardware systems
- Provide architectural/engineering alternatives, recommendations, and assistance
in the development, integration, and installation of automated information system
capabilities to designated sites
- Interface with users to obtain status and recommendations concerning engineering
and architectural enhancements to automated and communication systems
Minimum Education
The Systems Engineer shall possess a Bachelor's degree or higher in Information
Systems, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field. If an individual
does not have a degree, eight years of experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's
degree, four years for an Associate's degree.
Junior Systems Engineer
Minimum/General Experience
The Junior Systems Engineer shall have a minimum of one year of experience in
the design, development, testing, implementation, and technical management of
communications and computer hardware systems.
Functional Responsibility
The Junior Systems Engineer works under the direction of the Project Manager
or Senior Systems Engineer for required automated information systems, communication
systems, and software to include concept design, architecture, development,
and testing. The Junior Systems Engineer shall interact, as directed, with the
technical staff, functional analysts, field sites, and the customer to ensure
engineering requirements for developing and enhancing automated information
systems, communication systems, and software are satisfied. This individual
shall interact and coordinate directly with the Project Manager for all activities
related to the architectural design and development of automated systems. The
Junior Systems Engineer must be able to:
- Work with senior staff to develop specific architectural capabilities and work
with analysts, engineers, programmers, and technical staff
- Provide architectural/engineering alternatives, recommendations, and assistance
in the development, integration, and installation of automated information system
capabilities to designated sites
- Interface with users to obtain status and recommendations concerning engineering
and architectural enhancements to automated and communication systems
Minimum Education
The Junior Systems Engineer shall possess a Bachelor's degree or higher in Information
Systems, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field. If an individual
does not have a degree, four years of experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's
degree, two years for an Associate's degree.
Senior Network Engineer
Minimum/General Experience
The Senior Network Engineer must have five or more years of network engineering
experience and at least one-year of supervisory experience. The Senior Network
Engineer must be able to work with a variety of operating systems and platforms.
Functional Responsibility
The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for:
- Designing and planning using skill sets that include, but are not limited to
Windows, Linux, LAN Manager, TCP/IP, HP OpenView, Sniffer, PC architecture
- LAN/WAN architecture and engineering
- LAN/WAN data communication and performance testing
- Related network engineering
The Senior Network Engineer must understand configuration management and network
integration, LAN installation, client/server environments, etc. The Senior Network
Engineer may supervise the network engineering staff.
Minimum Education
Individual must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field. Certification
(CNE or MSCE) may be required.
Network Engineer
Minimum/General Experience
The Network Engineer must have three to five years of experience in network engineering.
The Network Engineer must be able to work with a variety of operating systems
and platforms and understand network topologies and protocols.
Functional Responsibility
The Network Engineer is responsible for:
- Conducting network performance, baselining, testing, documentation, and network
design
- Performing on-site surveys
- Configuring and installing servers
- Technology integration and testing
- Network design and planning using skill sets that include, but are not limited
to Windows, Windows NT, LAN Manager, TCP/IP, HP-OpenView, Sniffer, PC architecture
- LAN/WAN architecture and engineering
- LAN/WAN data communication and performance testing
- Related network engineering
- The Network Engineer must understand configuration management and network integration,
LAN installation, client/server environments, etc.
Minimum Education
The Network Engineer must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related
field or five years network engineering experience. CNE Certification may be
required.
Senior Systems Architect
Minimum/General Experience
The Senior Systems Architect must have more than five years of experience. The
Senior Systems Architect is responsible for complex system/subsystem designs
including telecommunications, information processing, hardware, software, physical
facilities and human computer interface. The Senior Systems Architect may also
be required to create a concept of operations. The Senior Systems Architect
is accountable for technical decisions under moderate risk and uncertainty in
the design and implementation of large-scale information systems. The Senior
Systems Architect should have experience using component-based development incorporating
COTS hardware and software, using middleware, and working in various design
environments. The Senior Systems Architect may be a Technical Lead on tasks.
Functional Responsibility
The Senior Systems Architect may be required to use methodologies such as rapid
prototyping to derive requirements, advanced system engineering tools for requirements
allocation and documentation, formal methods for architecture synthesis and
representation, simulation based system evaluation and validation tools, CASE
tools for software engineering, and test and integration tools for verification
of design requirements.
The Senior Systems Architect may be required to manage multiple system integration
engagements. The Senior Systems Architect must be able to design complex systems
while providing technical leadership to a development team in a business capture
or contract environment.
The Senior Systems Architect must be able to work independently and react rapidly
in a complex organizational environment with daily customer interchange and
multi-faceted taskings, while providing insights and independent thought and
advice on interoperability issues.
Minimum Education
A Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in an Engineering Science, with at
least twelve years of professional experience. A Master's degree may be substituted
for four years of experience.
Network Administrator
Minimum/General Experience
The Network Administrator must have three to five years of network administration
experience using a variety of operating systems and platforms.
Functional Responsibility
The Network Administrator responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Troubleshooting network and remote stations
- Scheduling network backups, disaster recovery and file restoration
- File management
- System upgrades
- Network security
- Network maintenance and repair
Other duties include document printing support, and control and configuration
maintenance of all elements of the network such as e-mail systems, file servers,
gateways, hubs, bridges, and routers.
Minimum Education
The Network Administrator must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or
related field or four years network administration experience. A CNA is preferred
and may be required on a task.
Senior Systems Analyst
Minimum/General Experience
The Senior Systems Analyst shall have a minimum of eight years of experience
in the design, development, testing, implementation, and technical management
of automated information systems and two years management level experience.
The individual shall also understand systems design and operations, have knowledge
of programming, possess an ability to analyze the impact of implementing new systems
into existing logistics systems, and have the experience to ensure that all system
requirements are thoroughly reviewed and documented.
Functional Responsibility
The Senior Systems Analyst may work as the group leader to identify, define and
document program requirements. The individual shall be able to analyze, develop,
and evaluate, improvements in methods, procedures and techniques for the targeted
systems. The Senior Systems Analyst shall interact with the technical staff and
the customer to ensure requirements for developing and enhancing systems are
satisfied. This individual shall interface directly with the Project Manager
for all activities related to the technical design and development of systems.
This individual may operate in a supervisory function or as a Technical Lead.
The Senior Systems Analyst must be able to:
- Serve as the technical lead for the Project Manager in developing specific functional
capabilities and fielding systems and/or software to designated sites
- Provide alternatives, recommendations, and assistance in the development, integration,
and installation of automated information system capabilities
- Interface with users to obtain status and recommendations concerning operations
and enhancements to automated systems
Specialized experience includes:
- Analysis and design of applications
- Knowledge of current storage and retrieval methods
- Demonstrated ability to formulate specifications for other technical staff to
use (e.g., coding, testing, debugging, etc.)
- Proven ability to work independently or under only general direction
Minimum Education
The Senior Systems Analyst shall possess a Bachelor's degree or higher in information
systems, Computer Science, or a related field. A Master's degree in any of the
above mentioned disciplines may be substituted for three years of experience.
Programmer
Minimum/General Experience
The Programmer must have three to five years of programming experience and one
year of supervisory experience.
Functional Responsibility
Functional responsibilities include:
- Supporting application development
- Application coding and maintenance
- Application testing and debugging
- Creating documentation
- Modifying code
- Supporting and maintaining existing application code
Minimum Education
Individual must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
or five years of programming experience.
Programmer/Analyst
Minimum/General Experience
The Programmer/Analyst must have three to five years of experience in software analysis and
development. The individual must possess specialized experience in the analysis
and evaluation of software programs and applications design and performance
characteristics.
Functional Responsibility
The Programmer/Analyst will analyze existing and proposed software programs and
applications for potential utilization in the design and development of new
or modified software programs and applications. Responsibilities include information
systems design and development, client/server applications design and development,
full lifecycle support, requirements analysis, full development process, and applications
testing, debugging, documentation, and modification.
The Programmer/Analyst must be able to:
- Interact with the technical staff and functional analysts in evaluation of capabilities
and characteristics of existing software programs and applications related to
ongoing systems development projects
- Analyze and study complex software programs and applications to determine potential
use in fulfilling other system requirements
- Determine proprietary and/or other restrictions that may apply to use or incorporation
of existing software and applications into other systems development projects
- Design, develop, modify, debug, test and document software code
Minimum Education
The Programmer/Analyst must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information
Systems or a related technical discipline, or five years programming experience.
A Master's degree in any of the above disciplines can be substituted for three
years of experience.
Database Developer
Minimum/General Experience
The Database Developer should have three to five years of experience
working with various databases including, but not limited to Oracle,
Lotus Notes, Microsoft Access, Sybase, DB2, and Microsoft SQL. This
individual should be familiar with integrated oracle databases
including, but not limited to TACACS, Visionael, Concord, or NetView.
Experience with XML is desired. The Database Developer should have
experience developing databases in various environments, including
web-enabled environments. This individual will work closely with staff
to direct the convergence of existing databases and creation of new
databases.
Functional Responsibility
The Database Developer's daily responsibilities include:
- Establishing and reviewing system requirements
- Database development and programming
- Developing, implementing, and maintaining the database
- Determining access time and device allocation
- Conducting validation checks
- Identifying protection and security
- Creating documentation
- Developing statistical methods
Responsibilities also include maintenance of database dictionaries, overall monitoring
of standards and procedures, and integration of systems throughout database
design.
Minimum Education
The Database Developer should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or
related field.
Business Process Reengineering Specialist
Minimum/General Experience
The Business Process Reengineering Specialist must have a minimum of ten years
of experience, of which at least eight must be specialized. Specialized experience
may include facilitation, training, methodology development and evaluation,
process reengineering, identifying best practices, change management, and business
management.
Functional Responsibility
The Business Process Reengineering Specialist shall apply process improvement
and reengineering methodologies and principles to conduct process modernization
projects. The Business Process Reengineering Specialist shall:
- Interact with the technical and functional analysts, acting as a key coordinator
between multiple project teams to ensure enterprise-wide integration of reengineering
efforts
- Use activity and data modeling
- Develop modern business methods
- Identify best practices
- Identify and assess performance measurements
- Provide group facilitation, interviewing, and additional forms of knowledge transfer
Minimum Education
This individual must have a Bachelor's degree in a related discipline. A Master's degree
can be substituted for two years general and specialized experience.
Web Site Developer
Minimum/General Experience
The Web Site Developer must have two to four years of experience working in technologies
related to web site design. The Web Site Developer must be able to work in several
software applications and technology platforms. The Web Site Developer must
have experience working successfully with programmers, graphic artists, multimedia
designers, technical writers, etc.
Functional Responsibility
The Web Site Developer functions include:
- Working directly with project staff and customer to determine and/or implement
project scope and specifications
- Assisting in the planning and delivery of Web site content, including design,
layout, classification, account access, troubleshooting, information research,
customer assistance, and/or training
- Diagnosing and resolving problems
- Coordinating information to populate the web site
- Researching, evaluating, and providing feedback on Web content
- Maintaining site standards
- Developing account access/classification
- Providing end-user training
The Web Site Developer should have experience using various technologies including,
but not limited to Java, HTML, JavaScript, Javabeans, CGI, DHTML, XML, Perl,
ASP, JSP, Cold Fusion, and database integration, as well as familiarity with
server migration and setup.
Minimum Education
This individual must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related
field, or five or more years of experience in technologies relating to web site
design. A Master's degree is preferred, but not required.
Graphic Designer
Minimum/General Experience
The Graphic Designer must have three to five years of professional experience
including mechanical and drafting skills in PC and/or Macintosh environments.
The Graphic Designer should have good oral and written English language skills.
Experience should include using graphic design and desktop publishing packages
(i.e. CorelDraw, Adobe PageMaker, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe PhotoShop, Microsoft
Publisher, Microsoft PowerPoint, etc.).
Functional Responsibility
The Graphic Designer's functional responsibilities include:
- Providing art preparation, layout and editing
- Creating content
- Working with end-users
- Creating graphics using original artwork and clip art
- Creatively enhancing text and data files with a professional appearance
- Compiling drawings and imagery from many sources into effective, clean layout
- The Graphic Designer must have knowledge of page layout and fonts.
Minimum Education
The Graphic Designer must have a Bachelor's degree in a related industry, plus
industry experience. Five years industry experience or an Associate's degree
and three years may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree.
Training Specialist
Minimum/General Experience
The Training Specialist must have three to five years of training experience.
Training experience includes traditional classroom, distance learning, and computer-based
training.
Functional Responsibility
The Training Specialist will:
- Conduct training programs, seminars, and conferences
- Conduct research to develop and revise training materials and prepare training
catalogs and course materials
- Develop instructor materials (course outlines, background materials, training
aids)
- Develop student materials (course manuals, workbooks, handouts, completion certificates,
and course critique forms)
- Train personnel by conducting formal classroom courses, workshops, seminars,
and/or computer-based training
- If applicable, work with help desk to provide technical assistance
Minimum Education
The Training Specialist must have Bachelor's degree or six years industry experience.
Junior Technical Writer
Minimum/General Experience
The Junior Technical Writer must have one to three years of experience in analyzing,
organizing, developing, preparing, writing, editing, and printing manuals, presentations,
technical specifications, process or data flow diagrams, and complex analytical
reports. Specific experience with documentation in accordance with military
or other standards may be required on specific tasks or contracts. The Junior
Technical Writer must be well versed in word processing and presentation software
applications and proficient in graphics and spreadsheet applications.
Functional Responsibility
The Junior Technical Writer will work at the direction of the Senior Technical
Writer, Project Manager, or Technical Lead. The Junior Technical Writer will
coordinate, assemble, review, research, edit, update, analyze, and prepare technical
reports both in hard copy and electronically. The Junior Technical writer must
be able to:
- Use word processing, financial/spreadsheet, presentation graphics, and desktop
publishing applications and tools
- Coordinate with and assist professionals in the development, preparation, editing,
writing, updating, and printing of technical system and program specifications
documentation and process or data flow diagrams associated with the development
and maintenance of automated information systems
- Create, edit, proof, and update technical content
- Generate documentation in both paper and online formats
- Work with other writers, trainers, and engineers to prepare contract deliverable
Minimum Education
The Junior Technical Writer must have an Associate's degree in English, Journalism
or related field, or three years technical writing experience.
Help Desk Support Technician
Minimum/General Experience
The Help Desk Support Technician must have three to five years of experience
working in area directly relating to help desk and must have excellent communication
skills.
Functional Responsibility
The Help Desk Support Technician’s responsibilities include:
- Answering phones and responding to emails
- Logging in all incidents
- Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to mechanical failures, computer
hardware failures, software failures and user issues
- Contacting hardware technicians for PC and peripheral problems
- Handing over more difficult calls to experienced support personnel
Minimum Education
The Help Desk Support Technician must have an Associate's degree in Computer Science or
related field. A High School Diploma and four years of experience may be substituted
for an Associate's degree.
Senior Contracts Specialist
Minimum/General Experience
The Senior Contracts Specialist must have five or more years of experience in
Federal Contracts Management. This individual must have proven expertise in contracts preparation
and administration. The Senior Contracts Specialist must have a firm understanding of Federal Acquisitions Regulations,
GSA Schedule regulations, teaming agreements and subcontractor agreements. The
Senior Contracts Specialist must also have excellent contract writing skills.
Functional Responsibility
Typical duties will be the preparation and maintenance of internal documents
in support of contract administration such as developing contract status reports,
maintaining contracts-related files, and assisting with task order proposal
preparation and administration. The Senior Contracts Specialist should have good working knowledge of cost accounting
systems and Microsoft Excel. This individual should possess good communication skills. The Senior
Contracts Specialist should have experience with Fixed Price, Cost-Plus, Time
& Materials, GSA schedules, and other contract types. Other duties include,
but are not limited to:
- Set-up and monitoring of new contracts and subcontracts in the accounting system
- Providing support to the program staff regarding project budgets and task proposals
- Full administration of contracts and subcontracts
- Tracking modifications, extensions and files, monitoring and advising management
regarding terms, technical questions and/or interpretation of the contracts
and subcontracts
- Managing pricing review process
- Developing and implementing controls to ensure contract to invoice accuracy
- Developing and implementing controls to track workload and workflow
- Reviewing and negotiating task order agreements
Minimum Education
The Senior Contracts Specialist must have a Bachelor's degree in English or a
related field. A Master's degree in Contract Administration, or Law Degree is
preferred, but not required.
Administrative Assistant
Minimum/General Experience
The Administrative Assistant must have two to five years administrative support
experience. The Administrative Assistant must possess good verbal and written
skills and must be well versed in word processing software applications and
proficient in spreadsheet and presentation applications.
Functional Responsibility
General responsibilities include:
- Applying principles and practices of business administration, organization, general
accounting, program budgeting, and personnel management and employment laws
- Working with senior management to achieve goals and objectives
- Working independently to plan, organize, schedule, coordinate, and make decisions
and judgments relating to assigned projects and other responsibilities
- Performing staff assistance on difficult-to-complex projects and programs
The Administrative Assistant is responsible for general office functions to include
screening telephone calls, visitors, and incoming correspondence, filing paperwork, word
processing, coordinating travel arrangements, distributing outgoing correspondence,
obtaining supplies, and preparing calendars, correspondences, forms, charts
(i.e., graphics), reports, and tables. The Administrative Assistant reviews
outgoing materials and correspondence to ensure that documents conform to prescribed
formats and are processed according to defined procedures.
Minimum Education
The Administrative Assistant must have a Bachelor's degree or two years of experience
performing responsible general administrative work. A high school Diploma and
four years experience may also be substituted for a degree.
Senior Data Security Specialist
Minimum/General Experience
The Senior Data Security Specialist must have eight to fifteen years of
experience and possess a working knowledge of several of the following areas:
understanding of business security practices and procedures, knowledge
of current security tools available including hardware/software/VPN firewalls and their
implementation, different communication protocols, encryption techniques/tools,
familiarity with commercial products (ex. - DNS, RSA, Smartcard, Cyberguard,
BBN, TimeStep), and current Internet/EC technology.
Functional Responsibility
The Senior Data Security Specialist provides support to plan, coordinate, and
implement the organization's information security. This individual will also provide support for
facilitating and helping agencies identify their current security infrastructure
and define future programs, design and implementation of firewall and other
related security issues on LANs/WANs.
Minimum Education
The Senior Data Security Specialist must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer
Science or relevant area. A Master's degree is preferred, but not required.
Data Security Specialist
Minimum/General Experience
The Data Security Specialist must have four to eight years of experience
and possess a working knowledge of several of the following areas:
understanding of business security practices and procedures, knowledge of current
security tools available including hardware/software/VPN firewalls and their implementation,
different communication protocols, encryption techniques/tools, familiarity
with commercial products (ex. - DNS, RSA, Smartcard, Cyberguard, BBN, TimeStep),
and current Internet/EC technology.
Functional Responsibility
The Data Security Specialist provides support to plan, coordinate, and implement
the organization's information security. This individual will also provide support for facilitating
and helping agencies identify their current security infrastructure and define
future programs, design and implementation of firewall and other related security
issues on LANs/WANs.
Minimum Education
The Data Security Specialist must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science
or relevant area. A Master's degree may be substituted for two years of experience.
Database Administrator
Minimum/General Experience
The Database Administrator must have three to four years of experience in administering
computer systems in an operational network environment. Administering
relational database systems on Windows or Unix and knowledge of scripting languages
is preferred. Experience with query languages (especially SQL) is a plus. This individual must
be able to work independently or under supervision.
Functional Responsibility:
The Database Administrator monitors and maintains operational database availability
and integrity. Responsibilities also include database server performance profiling
and tuning, database configuration management and reporting, refining and developing
operational procedures, recovery from database server failures or data corruption,
and testing new database software, tools and upgrades. The Database Administrator
is expected to administer multiple database technologies in a distributed network
environment. Good communication skills are required, and call-in support may
be required.
Minimum Education:
The Database Administrator must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science,
Engineering or other related discipline.
Testing Engineer
Minimum/General Experience
The Testing Engineer must have four to eight years of experience providing testing
services. This individual must be able to work independently or under supervision.
Functional Responsibility:
The Testing Engineer provides technical test management support in one or more
of the following areas: review of, comment on, and preparation of test documentation
(e.g., test execution directives, test operations procedures, test and evaluation
master plans, detailed test plans and reports, evaluation plans and reports,
specifications, operational Requirement Documents), database development, and
maintenance of data in standard test management databases.
Minimum Education:
The Testing Engineer must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science,
Engineering or other related discipline. A Master's degree may be substituted
for two years of experience.
Installation Technician
Minimum/General Experience
The Installation Technician should have three to five years of experience in
emerging IT engineering for network system installations and upgrades, hardware
purchasing, testing and maintenance, security measures, and configuration management.
The Installation Technician should have experience in LAN/WAN installation testing and maintenance across
multiple locations. This individual should be familiar with various operating systems software
installation, multipl? output devices, and associated hardware requirements;
hardware and software components shall include LAN workstation, server, or other
components related to the LAN system. Experience may include cable (fiber, coax,
twisted-pair), workstation components installation (interface cards, floppy and hard disks,
drivers), configuration (multiple access units, attachment unit
interfaces, hubs, gateways, routers and bridges), network software (operating
systems, office automation applications), testing system components, tracing
and repairing outages, diagnostics, and minor hardware repair. The Installation Technician should be able
to work alone or as part of a team. This individual should have great customer service skills
and a hands on approach.
Functional Responsibility
The Installation Technician is responsible for installing, configuring, troubleshooting
and implementing all required hardware, software, peripherals and communication
to site and future sites. The Installation Technician is responsible for assisting
in the planning and testing of hardware, and for on-site network installations.
This individual works with the Senior Installation Technician, Project
Manager or Technical Lead to manage facilities, output devices, maintenance,
and communications systems across all locations and sites. The Installation
Technician installs new equipment, proprietary software and communication packages.
This individual performs diagnostic testing and system troubleshooting
of LAN equipment. The Installation Technician repairs and replaces LAN components
as required, performs server and workstation connection, configuration, integration,
and testing, and upgrades system components as required.
Minimum Education
Individual must have at least a High School Diploma. Certifications are preferred,
but not required.
Senior Technician
Minimum/General Experience
The Senior Technician must have five or more years of progressive experience
in personal computer (PC) software installation, upgrade, and repair. The Senior
Technician must understand the technical requirements of PCs and have an understanding
of installing various software applications and assembling and troubleshooting
computer hardware.
Functional Responsibility
The Senior Technician performs and directs the technical work on projects. The
Senior Technician manages the work of the Technician team. This individual
provides technical support to internal users in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and
repairing and debugging routine hardware, software or networking equipment problems.
Activities include:
- Configuring, setting up and diagnosing workstation performance
- Providing advanced hardware troubleshooting down to the board level
- Performing hardware diagnostics and routine moves and changes
- Managing the cabling and configuration of LANs, including running cables from
hubs to drop sites, testing and troubleshooting, and diagramming and maintaining
cable plant
- Recording and archiving PC workstation environment for future troubleshooting
reference
- Performing basic software troubleshooting and diagnostics
- Loading application software on single user operating systems
- Troubleshooting and responding to user questions
- Tracking and updating open calls and/or escalating problems as directed by client
procedures
The Senior Technician should understand hardware, DMA, cable select options,
NIC cards, Motherboards and NT Systems. This individual should be capable
of moving boxes up to 50 lbs and lifting PCs and monitors to be placed on desktops.
The Senior Technician should have basic knowledge of computer operation and
setup (must be able to assemble PC, monitor, keyboard and connections).
Minimum Education
The Senior Technician must have at least a High School Diploma. MCSE, A+ and/or MSP certifications may be required.
Senior Information Technology Architect
Minimum/General Experience
The Senior Information Technology (IT) Architect must have eight to fifteen years of
experience designing architecture including software, hardware, and communications
to support the total requirements as well as to provide for present and future
cross-functional requirements and interfaces.
Functional Responsibility
The Senior IT Architect establishes system information requirements using analysis
of the Information Engineer(s) in the development of Enterprise-wide or large-scale
information systems. The Senior IT Architect ensures these systems are compatible
and in compliance with the standards for open systems architectures, the Open
Systems Interconnection (OSI), and International Standards Organization (ISO)
reference models. This individual also ensures compatibility and compliance with the profiles
of standards (e.g., Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
Open Systems Environment (OSE) reference model) as they apply to the implementation
and specification of Information Management (IM) solution of the application
platform, across the application program interface (API), and the external environment/software
application. The Senior IT Architect ensures that the common operating environment
is TAFIM compliant. This individual also conducts an analytical and systematic evaluation
of problems of workflows, organization, and planning and develops appropriate
corrective action. The Senior IT Architect also provides daily supervision and
direction to staff.
Minimum Education
The Senior IT Architect must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or relevant
area. A Master's degree is preferred, but not required. A Ph.D. may be substituted
for four years of experience.
Communications Specialist
Minimum/General Experience
The Communications Specialist must have a minimum of eight years of experience,
of which four years must be specialized in one of the following areas: communications
software, communications hardware, or network specialty. General experience includes
all aspects of communication networks. This individual must demonstrate the ability to work
independently or under only general direction.
Functional Responsibility
The Communications Specialist's functional responsibilities include the
following areas:
Communications Hardware specialized experience includes:
Installing, testing,
and operating network and computer (host) communications equipment (e.g., switches,
modems, controllers, terminals, and multiplexers), using and implementing communications
hardware and electrical standards, using communications hardware test and monitoring
equipment and analyzing the results.
Communications Software specialized experience includes:
Developing, testing, installing, and operating network and computer (host) communications
software (e.g. access method and protocol software, application interfaces, transaction
processors, and emulators) and using and implementing communications standards.
Network Specialty specialized experience includes:
Designing, testing, installing,
implementing, and maintaining computer networks, using and implementing network
standards, particularly those of the International Standards Organization
(ISO), operating computer networks, identifying and solving problems,
restart/recovery, additions, deletions, and modifications of terminals, hosts,
etc., optimizing network costs and performance and implementing accounting
and charge back systems.
Minimum Education
The Communications Specialist must have a Bachelor's Degree in Information
systems or other related discipline. A Master's Degree may be substituted for
two years of experience.
Communications Network Manager
Minimum/General Experience
The Communications Network Manager must have a minimum of seven years of experience,
of which five years must be specialized. General experience includes all aspects
of communication networks planning, installation, and support. Specialized experience
includes protocol analysis, knowledge of OSI protocols particularly TCP/IP,
X.25. X.400, X.500, supervision of the operation and maintenance of communication
network systems that may be mainframe, mini, or client/server based. This individual should possess
experience with ATM, frame relay, other knowledge with bridges,
routers, gateways, FDDI and detailed knowledge of UNIX operating systems. Experience
as a CNE or ECNE is desirable.
Functional Responsibility
The Communications Network Manager monitors systems, bandwidth, and allocates
resources. Other responsibilities include interfacing with the network staff
to determine critical planning levels and interfacing with outside companies
regarding resources. The Communications Network Manager also evaluates communication
hardware and software, troubleshoots LAN/MAN/WAN and other network related problems and
provides technical expertise for performance and configuration of networks.
This individual performs general LAN/MAN/WAN administration and provides technical leadership
in the integration and test of complex large-scale computer integrated networks.
The Communications Network Manager schedules conversions and cutovers, oversees the network control center,
supervises maintenance of systems and coordinates with all responsible users
and sites. This position may require staff supervision.
Minimum Education
The Communications Network Manager must have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer
Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other related discipline.
Back to Terms & Conditions