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/



TABLE OF CONTENTS

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



TERMS AND CONDITIONS


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.


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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


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DESCRIPTION OF LABOR CATEGORIES

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: 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: 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: 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:
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Specialized experience includes: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.


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Pricing Sin 132-51

Labor Category

Year 1* (2008)

Year 2 (2009)

Year 3 (2010)

Year 4 (2011)

Year 5 (2012)

Program Director

$170.64
$177.47
$184.57
$191.95
$199.63

Project Manager

$114.54
$119.12
$123.88
$128.84
$133.99

Subject Matter Expert

$142.59
$148.30
$154.23
$160.40
$166.82

Quality Assurance Manager

$86.49
$89.95
$93.54
$97.29
$101.18

Systems Engineer

$78.63
$81.78
$85.05
$88.45
$91.99

Junior Systems Engineer

$67.41
$70.11
$72.91
$75.83
$78.86

Senior Network Engineer

$83.12
$86.44
$89.90
$93.50
$97.23

Network Engineer

$75.26
$78.28
$81.41
$84.66
$88.05

Senior Systems Architect

$86.49
$89.95
$93.54
$97.29
$101.18

Network Administrator

$67.41
$70.11
$72.91
$75.83
$78.86

Senior Systems Analyst

$83.12
$86.44
$89.90
$93.50
$97.23

Programmer

$75.26
$78.28
$81.41
$84.66
$88.05

Programmer/Analyst

$75.26
$78.28
$81.41
$84.66
$88.05

Database Developer

$78.63
$81.78
$85.05
$88.45
$91.99

Business Process Reengineering Specialist

$97.71
$101.62
$105.68
$109.91
$114.30

Web Site Developer

$75.26
$78.28
$81.41
$84.66
$88.05

Graphic Designer

$71.91
$74.78
$77.77
$80.88
$84.12

Training Specialist

$71.91
$74.78
$77.77
$80.88
$84.12

Junior Technical Writer

$47.22
$49.10
$51.07
$53.11
$55.24

Help Desk Support Technician

$60.67
$63.10
$65.62
$68.25
$70.98

Senior Contracts Specialist

$86.49
$89.95
$93.54
$97.29
$101.18

Administrative Assistant

$52.75
$54.86
$57.05
$59.34
$61.71

Senior Data Security Specialist

$97.71
$101.62
$105.68
$109.91
$114.30

Data Security Specialist

$86.49
$89.95
$93.54
$97.29
$101.18