GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

FEDERAL SUPPLY SERVICE

AUTHORIZED FEDERAL SUPPLY SERVICE PRICELIST

 

 

On-line access to contract ordering information, terms and conditions, up-to-date pricing, and the option to create an electronic delivery order are available through GSA Advantage!, a menu-driven searchable database system. The INTERNET address for GSA Advantage! Is: http://www.gsaadvantage.gov .

 

CONSOLIDATED CONTRACT

 

 

C D302 IT SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

 

C D306 IT SYSTEMS ANALYSIS SERVICES

 

C D307 AUTOMATED INFORMATION SYSTEM DESIGN AND INTEGRATION SERVICES

 

C D308 PROGRAMMING SERVICES

 

C D310 - IT BACKUP AND SECURITY SERVICES

 

C D311 - IT DATA CONVERSION SERVICES

 

C D313 COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN/COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURING (CAD/CAM) SERVICES

 

C D316 - IT NETWORK MANAGEMENT SERVICES

 

C D399 OTHER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED

 

C R425 PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES

 

 

 

CONTRACT NUMBER: GS-00F-0076M

 

 

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Period Covered by Contract: JULY 1, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2007

 

Pricelist current through Modification #PO0001, dated 2/10/2005

 

 

 

SEAWORTHY SYSTEMS, INC.

22 MAIN STREET

CENTERBROOK, CT. 06426

PHONE: (860) 767-9061

FACSIMILE: (860) 767-1263

www.seaworthysys.com

 

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

INTRODUCTION TO SEAWORTHY SYSTEMS, INC.

 

INFORMATION FOR ORDERING ACTIVITIES

 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SIN C D302, C D306, C D307, C D308, C D310, C D311, C D313, C D316, C D399

 

IT SERVICES LABOR CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS

 

IT SERVICES LABOR CATEGORY PRICING

 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES (PES) - SIN C R425

 

PES LABOR CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS

 

PES LABOR CATEGORY PRICING

 

USA COMMITMENT TO PROMOTE SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION PROCUREMENT PROGRAMS

 

BEST VALUE BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT, FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULE

 

BASIC GUIDELINES FOR USING CONTRACTOR TEAM ARRANGEMENTS

 

 

 

 

 

Seaworthy Systems, Inc., an ISO 9001 certified design and consulting firm, was formed in 1973 and has grown to become one of the most respected marine systems engineering and naval architecture firms in the country.

 

Seaworthy continues to expand its project management, operational support, information technology and turnkey systems services in the areas of cost-effective modernization and construction of special purpose vessels and, shoreside, in unique power production and pollution reduction applications. Through our nationwide network of closely knit offices, we provide practical and in-depth technical services while maintaining the hands-on control that critical tasks, cost constraints and tight schedules demand.

 

Seaworthy maintains four functioning offices which support various Government and commercial clients in the general areas of marine engineering, naval architecture and operational and management support service, power generation and utilities engineering support service, and related engineering and information technology disciplines, including software development and systems analysis. Seaworthy s corporate headquarters are located in Centerbrook, Connecticut, halfway between Boston and New York City. Our Alexandria, Virginia, facility is located within 10 miles of downtown Washington, DC. We also have offices in the Philadelphia area, and in Orinda, California, near San Francisco.

 

Seaworthy has continued to earn a reputation for responsiveness, quality and innovation in the performance of engineering and technology-based services. We are well known for practical solutions and concern for our clients profitability. Seaworthy maintains a Quality System dedicated to fulfilling the Quality Policy of providing a high level of customer satisfaction with all of our engineering and related services. Seaworthy is certified to the ISO 9001:1994 standard (ABS Quality Evaluations, Inc., Certificate No. 33822).

 

 

 

 

SPECIAL NOTICE TO ACTIVITIES:

 

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 Activities 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 Activities 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 (www.gsaadvantage.gov ). The catalogs/pricelists, GSA Advantage! and the Federal Supply Service Home Page (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:

 

Domestic delivery is delivery within the 48 contiguous states, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Washington, DC, and U.S. Territories. Domestic delivery also includes a port or consolidation point, within the aforementioned areas, for orders received from overseas activities.

 

Overseas delivery is delivery to points outside of the 48 contiguous states, Washington, DC, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Territories.

 

Offerors are requested to check one of the following boxes:

 

[ ] The Geographic Scope of Contract will be domestic and overseas delivery.

[ ] The Geographic Scope of Contract will be overseas delivery only.

[XX] The Geographic Scope of Contract will be domestic delivery only.

 

2. Contractor's Ordering Address and Payment Information:

 

Orders may be placed through either of the following offices:

 

Seaworthy Systems, Inc. Seaworthy Systems, Inc.

P.O. Box 965 2001 North Beauregard St.

Essex, CT 06426 Suite 820

Alexandria, VA 22311

 

Payments are to be made to:

 

Seaworthy Systems, Inc.

P.O. Box 965

Essex, CT 06426

 

Contractors are required to accept the credit cards for payments equal to or less than the micro‑purchase threshold for oral or written delivery orders. credit 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 activities to obtain technical and/or ordering assistance:

 

PHONE: (860) 767-9061 or (703) 671-3444.

 

When Authorized Dealers are allowed by the Contractor to bill ordering activities and accept payment, the order and/or payment must be in the name of the Contractor, in care of the Authorized Dealer.

 

3. LIABILITY FOR INJURY OR DAMAGE

 

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

 

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

 

Block 9: G. Order/Modification Under Federal Schedule

Block 16: Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number: 06-923-6297

Block 30: Type of Contractor: B. Other Small Business

Block 31: Woman-Owned Small Business: No

Block 36: Contractor's Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN): 06-0944368

 

4a. CAGE CODE: 0K4H6

 

4b. Contractor has registered with the Central Contractor Registration Database

 

5. FOB Destination

 

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 set forth below:

 

Special Item Number	Delivery Time (Days ARO)
All SINs	The delivery time is as negotiated between the Contractor and the Ordering Activity

 

b. URGENT REQUIREMENTS: When the Federal Supply Schedule contract delivery period does not meet the bona fide urgent delivery requirements of an ordering activity, activities

are encouraged, if time permits, to contact the Contractor for the purpose of obtaining accelerated delivery. The Contractor shall replay 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 activity, 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: NET 30 days from receipt of invoice or date of acceptance, whichever is later.

b. Quantity = None

c. Dollar Volume = None

d. Government Educational Institutions = offered the same discounts as all other Government customers

e. Other = None

 

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:

None

 

10. Small Requirements: The minimum dollar value of orders to be issued is $100.00.

 

11. Maximum Order: (All dollar amounts are exclusive of any discount for prompt payment.)

For the following SINs, the maximum dollar value per order will be:

 

a.              Special Item No. C D302, C D306, C D307, C D308, C D310, C D311, C D313, C D316, C D399 IT Professional Services = $500,000

 

b. Special Item No. C R425 Professional Engineering Services = $750,000

 

12. USE OF FEDERAL SUPPLY SERVICE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SCHEDULE CONTRACTS. In accordance with FAR 8.404:

 

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

 

Orders placed pursuant to a Multiple Award Schedule (MAS), using the procedures in FAR 8.404, are considered to be issued pursuant to full and open competition. Therefore, when placing orders under Federal Supply Schedules, ordering activities 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 activity 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 Ordering Activity s needs.

 

a. Orders placed at or below the micro-purchase threshold. Ordering Activity 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 activities 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 ordering activity s needs. In selecting the supply or service representing the best value, the ordering activity 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 activity 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 activities shall--

 

(1)     Review additional Schedule Contractors

catalogs/pricelists or use the GSA Advantage! on-line shopping service;

 

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

 

(3) After price reductions have been sought, place the order with the Schedule Contractor that provides the best value and results in the lowest overall cost alternative. If further price reductions are not offered, an order may still be placed, if the ordering activity 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 activities 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 activities will find it advantageous to request a price reduction. For example, when the ordering activities 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 activity 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 ordering activity for a specific order.

 

f. Small business. For orders exceeding the micro-purchase threshold, ordering activity 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 ordering activity 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 activity shall include an explanation in the file as to why the particular brand name, product, or feature is essential to satisfy the ordering activity s needs.

 

13. FEDERAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/TELECOMMUNICATION STANDARDS

REQUIREMENTS: Ordering Activities 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 activities, 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 ordering activity policy; however, the burden of administering the security requirements shall be with the ordering activity. 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 lessor.

 

15. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION FOR ORDERING ACTIVITES: Any ordering activity, 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 Ordering activity 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.

 

Activities 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 activity 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 activity 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 not 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:

 

Outside scope of this contract; available at additional cost to the government.

 

Upon request of the Contractor, the Ordering activity may provide the Contractor with logistics support, as available, in accordance with all applicable Ordering activity regulations. Such Ordering 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 (BPAs)

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 accounts with qualified sources of supply. The use of Blanket Purchase Agreements under the Federal Supply Schedule Program is authorized in accordance with FAR 13.303-2(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. Activities 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, Activities 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 received less than the prevailing wage rates as determined by the Secretary of Labor. The requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act do not apply if the construction work is incidental to the furnishing of supplies, equipment, or services. For example, the requirements do not apply to simple installation or alteration of a public building or public work that is incidental to furnishing supplies or equipment under a supply contract. However, if the construction, alteration or repair is segregated and exceeds $2,000, then the requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act applies.

The ordering activity issuing the task order against this contract will be responsible for proper administration and enforcement of the Federal labor standards covered by the Davis-Bacon Act. The proper Davis-Bacon wage determination will be issued by the ordering activity at the time a request for quotations is made for applicable construction classified installation, de-installation, and reinstallation services under SIN 132-8.

 

23. SECTION 508 COMPLIANCE.

 

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

 

www.seaworthysys.com

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 an ordering activity, shall follow the terms of the applicable schedule and authorization and include with each order

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

 

25. INSURANCE WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION (JAN 1997)(FAR 52.228-5)28.310

 

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

 

(b) Before commencing work under this contract, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing that the required insurance has been obtained. The policies evidencing required insurance shall contain an endorsement to the effect that any cancellation or any material change adversely affecting the Government's interest shall not be effective

 

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

 

(2) Until 30 days after the insurer or the Contractor gives written notice to the Contracting Officer, whichever period is longer.

 

(c) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts under this contract that require work on a Government installation and shall require subcontractors to provide and maintain the insurance required in the Schedule or elsewhere in the contract. The Contractor shall maintain a copy of all subcontractors' proofs of required insurance, and shall make copies available to the Contracting Officer upon request.

 

 

 

 

 

1. SCOPE

a. The prices, terms and conditions stated under Special Item Numbers for Information Technology Professional Services apply exclusively to IT Services within the scope of this Information Technology Schedule.

b. The Contractor shall provide services at the Contractor s facility and/or at the ordering activity location, as agreed to by the Contractor and the ordering activity.

 

2. PERFORMANCE INCENTIVES(I-FCI-60) (MAY 2003)

a. Performance incentives may be agreed upon between the Contractor and the ordering activity on individual orders or Blanket Purchase Agreements, under this contract in accordance with this clause.

 

b. The ordering activity must establish a maximum performance incentive price for these services and/or total solutions, on individual orders or Blanket Purchase Agreements.

 

c. Incentives should be designed to relate results achieved by the contractor to specified targets. To the maximum extent practicable, ordering activities shall consider establishing incentives were performance is critical to the ordering activity s mission and incentives are likely to motivate the contractor. Incentives shall be based on objectively measurable tasks.

 

3. ORDERING PROCEDURES FOR SERVICES (REQUIRING A STATEMENT OF WORK) (G-FCI-920)

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).

When ordering services over $100,000, Department of Defense (DOD) ordering offices and non-DOD agencies placing orders on behalf of DOD must follow the policies and procedures in the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 208.404-70 Additional ordering procedures for services. When DFARS 208.404-70 is applicable and there is a conflict between the ordering procedures contained in this clause and the additional ordering procedures for services in DFARS 208.404-70, the DFARS procedures take precedence.

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 activity 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 activities 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 activity 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 prices 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.

(2) Transmit the Request to Contractors:

Based upon an initial evaluation of catalogs and price lists, the ordering activity 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) and transmit the request as follows:

(i) The request shall 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.

(ii) For proposed orders exceeding the maximum order threshold, the request should be provided to an appropriate number of additional contractors that offer services that will meet the ordering activity s needs.

(iii) In addition, the request shall be provided to any contractor who specifically requests a copy of the request for the proposed order.

(iv) Ordering activities 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 activity the opportunity to secure volume discounts. When establishing BPAs, ordering activities shall

(1) Inform contractors in the request (based on the ordering activity 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 activity 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 activity determines multiple BPAs are needed to meet its requirements, the ordering activity should determine which contractors can meet any technical qualifications before establishing the BPAs. When establising multiple BPAs, the procedures in (a)(2) above must be followed. The procedures at (a)(2) do not apply to orders issued under multiple BPAs. Authorized users must transmit the request for quote for an order to all BPA holders and then place the order with the BPA holder 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 activity 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 activity s requirement involves both products as well as executive, administrative and/or professional, services, the ordering activity 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)

(e) The ordering activity, 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 ordering activity 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.

 

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 activity.

b. The Contractor agrees to render services only during normal working hours, unless otherwise agreed to by the Contractor and the ordering activity.

c. The ordering activity should include the criteria for satisfactory completion for each task in the Statement of Work or Delivery Order. Services shall be completed in a good and workmanlike manner.

d. Any Contractor travel required in the performance of IT 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 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 THE CONTRACTOR

The Contractor shall comply with all laws, ordinances, and regulations (Federal, State, City, or otherwise) covering work of this character. If the end product of a task order is software, then FAR 52.227-14 Rights in Data General, may apply.

 

8. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ORDERING ACTIVITY

Subject to security regulations, the ordering activity shall permit Contractor access to all facilities necessary to perform the requisite IT Services.

 

9. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

All IT Services performed by the Contractor under the terms of this contract shall be as an independent Contractor, and not as an agent or employee of the ordering activity.

 

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 ordering activity contract, without some restriction on ordering activities by the Contractor and its affiliates, may either (i) result in an unfair competitive advantage to the Contractor or its affiliates or (ii) impair the Contractor s or its affiliates objectivity in performing contract work.

b. To avoid an organizational or financial conflict of interest and to avoid prejudicing the best interests of the ordering activity, ordering activities may place restrictions on the Contractors, its affiliates, chief executives, directors, subsidiaries and subcontractors at any tier when placing orders against schedule contracts. Such restrictions shall be consistent with FAR 9.505 and shall be designed to avoid, neutralize, or mitigate organizational conflicts of interest that might otherwise exist in situations related to individual orders placed against the schedule contract. Examples of situations, which may require restrictions, are provided at FAR 9.508.

 

11. INVOICES

The Contractor, upon completion of the work ordered, shall submit invoices for IT services. Progress payments may be authorized by the ordering activity on individual orders if appropriate. Progress payments shall be based upon completion of defined milestones or interim products. Invoices shall be submitted monthly for recurring services performed during the preceding month.

 

12. PAYMENTS

For firm-fixed price orders the ordering activity shall pay the Contractor, upon submission of proper invoices or vouchers, the prices stipulated in this contract for service rendered and accepted. Progress payments shall be made only when authorized by the order. For time‑and‑materials orders, the Payments under Time‑and‑Materials and Labor‑Hour Contracts (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 ordering activity 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 activity 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 SERVICES:

 

 

Commercial Job Title: Principal

 

Minimum/General Experience: Fifteen (15) years of technical experience, including 3 years of management 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: Responsibilities include performance and management of commercial and government contract or programs. Able to work independently without direct supervision in day-to-day performance and technical matters. Demonstrates ability to plan, implement, control, and bring to successful conclusion large complex multi-task projects. Responsible for identification and coordination of technical, financial and other support resources necessary for program performance. Maintains and demonstrates technical excellence. Assumes primary responsibility for maintaining customer relations and satisfaction.

 

Minimum Education: Bachelor s Degree in engineering or computer sciences or Professional Engineer s License (PE).

 

Possible Job Titles: Program Manager, Chief Marine Engineer, Chief Naval Architect, Manager Software Services

 

 

Commercial Job Title: Principal Engineer

 

Minimum/General Experience: Ten (10) years of progressively responsible technical experience.

 

Functional Responsibility: Responsible for the accomplishment of wide ranging technical projects. Operates with a minimal level of supervision and day-to-day direction in the performance of engineering studies, evaluations, tests and designs. Directs and performs field tests and performance evaluations of hardware and complex systems. Performs detailed plan and specification review and approval for new construction or refurbishment projects. Has responsibility for all software development efforts from requirements definition through development and testing and field implementation. Ensures that applicable work is performed in compliance with relevant regulatory and industry standards. Provides technical direction to support staff. Maintains a high level of interface with customer technical personnel. Has high level of general engineering skills as well as in-depth knowledge and experience in areas of technical specialization. Manages projects and tasks.

 

Minimum Education: Bachelor s Degree in engineering or computer sciences or Professional Engineer s License (PE).

 

Possible Job Titles: Assistant Program Manager, Project Manager, Principal Engineer, Principal Surveyor, Principal Naval Architect, Principal Analyst, Principal Programmer

 

 

Commercial Job Title: Senior Engineer

 

Minimum/General Experience: Five (5) or more years of experience in related field.

 

Functional Responsibility: Performs work that requires an advanced knowledge of engineering, science or other discipline customarily acquired through specialized instruction and study. Regularly exercises discretion and judgment in carrying out responsibilities and duties. Provides technical guidance to Junior Staff in execution of plans and projects.

 

Minimum Education: Bachelor s Degree in engineering or computer sciences.

 

Possible Job Titles: Senior Engineer, Senior Marine Engineer, Senior Naval Architect, Senior Analyst, Senior Programmer, Senior Marine Surveyor, Senior Electrical Surveyor

 

 

Commercial Job Title: Engineer

 

Minimum/General Experience: Three (3) or more years of experience in related technical work.

 

Functional Responsibility: Responsibilities include work that requires a knowledge of engineering, science or other discipline customarily acquired through specialized instruction and study and experience. Regularly exercises discretion and judgment in carrying out responsibilities and duties. Has the ability to accomplish complex tasking independently when directed by a member of the senior staff.

 

Minimum Education: Bachelor s Degree or EIT Registration

 

Possible Job Titles: Engineer, Naval Architect, Analyst, Programmer, Maintenance System Programmer, Electronic Diesel Engine Analyst

 

 

Commercial Job Title: Junior Engineer

 

Minimum/General Experience: Degreed education as defined below.

 

Functional Responsibility: Responsibilities include performing work that is intellectual in nature and requires basic knowledge of engineering, science or another discipline customarily acquired through specialized instruction and study. Work performance requires the ability to accomplish tasks with guidance from a member of the senior staff.

 

Minimum Education: Bachelor s Degree in engineering or computer sciences

 

Possible Job Titles: Junior Engineer, Junior Naval Architect, Junior Analyst, Junior Programmer, PC/Network Support, Specialist, PC Support

 

 

Commercial Job Title: Drafter/Technician

 

Minimum/General Experience: Technicians have been trained and experienced in the use of computer applications for technical design and data management. Drafters/CAD operators have been trained or are experienced in the use of computer aided drawing (CAD) applications for technical design and data management (Autodesk AutoCAD version 14 or higher).

 

Functional Responsibility: Performs work that is original and creative in a technical field. The work is predominantly intellectual and may vary in character. Consistently exercises discretion and judgment in performing responsibilities. Works in conjunction with senior staff members to complete tasks and plans.

 

Minimum Education: Technical degree or 2 years experience.

 

Possible Job Titles: Designer, CAD Operator, Draftsperson, Technician

 

 

Commercial Job Title: Administrative Staff

 

Minimum/General Experience: Competent in the operation of word processing and editing equipment and microcomputer program application.

Functional Responsibility: Provides direct assistance and office support to professional personnel.

 

Minimum Education: High school diploma

 

Possible Job Titles: Secretary, Word Processor, Office Assistant, Receptionist, Data Entry

 

 

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Objective

The purpose of this Professional Engineering Services (PES) Solicitation is to provide an efficient, streamlined, and cost effective contracting vehicle for all authorized users to obtain professional engineering services from qualified, experienced, and professional contractor(s) under a Multiple Awards Federal Supply Schedule. The contractor shall provide professional engineering services that are commercial in nature, to authorized users of any resultant contract. Based on the terms and conditions of the resultant contract, the contractor may provide professional engineering services domestically or worldwide basis as specified by the terms of their resultant contract. The contractor shall provide and assure effective performance of professional engineering services in accordance with the requirements of any resultant contract.

 

Engineering Disciplines

There are four primary engineering disciplines (PEDs) in the engineering field and hundreds of sub-disciplines or specialties associated with engineering disciplines. Below is a list of PEDs with a partial list of sub-disciplines or specialties contemplated under PES.

 

▪ Chemical Engineering:

Planning, development, evaluation and operation of chemical, biochemical or physical plants and processes. Changes in composition, energy content, state of aggregation of materials, forces that act on matter, and relationships are examined and new and conventional chemical materials, products and processes. It includes, but is not limited to, planning, evaluating chemical plants and petroleum refineries, pollution control systems, biochemical processes, plastics, pharmaceuticals, fibers; analysis of chemical reactions that take place in mixtures; determination of methodologies for the systematic design, control and analysis of processes, evaluating economics, safety, etc.

 

Within the chemical PED, there are several specialties within the scope of this work; a partial listing follows:

 

 

 

▪ Civil Engineering:

It includes, but is not limited to, planning, evaluation, operations, production, furnishing, construction, alteration, repair, processing or assembling of vessels, aircraft, or other kinds of personal property, including heating, ventilation and air-conditioning for such vessels and/or aircraft.

Within the civil PED, there are several specialties within the scope of this work; a partial listing follows:

 

 

▪ If the agency determines the work is substantially or to a dominant extent architectural or engineering services as defined by the Brooks Architect-Engineers Act, FAR 36 procedures must be used. Conversely, if the agency determines that a construction contractor should perform the services, this schedule may be used to procure construction management services under SIN 871-6.

 

▪ Electrical Engineering:

Planning, design, development, evaluation and operation of electrical principles, models and processes. It includes, but is not limited to, the design, fabrication, measurement and operation of electrical devices, equipment and systems (e.g., signal processing; telecommunication; sensors, microwave, and image processing; micro-fabrication; energy systems and control; micro- and nano-electronics; plasma processing; laser and photonics; satellites, missiles and guidance systems, space vehicles, fiber optics, robotics, etc.).

Within the electrical engineering PED, there are several specialties within the scope of this work; a partial listing follows:

 

▪ Mechanical Engineering:

 

Planning, development, evaluation and control of systems and components involving the production and transfer of energy and with the conversion of one form of energy to another. It includes, but is not limited to, planning and evaluation of power plants, analysis of the economical combustion of fuels, conversion of heat energy into mechanical energy, use of mechanical energy to perform useful work, analysis of structures and motion in mechanical systems, and conversion of raw materials into a final product, etc. (e.g., thermodynamics, mechanics, fluid mechanics, jets, rocket engines, internal combustion engines, steam and gas turbines, continuum mechanics, dynamic systems, dynamics fluid mechanics, heat transfer, manufacturing, materials, solid mechanics, reactors, etc.).

 

Within the mechanical PED, there are several specialties within the scope of this work. A partial listing follows:

 

 

 

▪ Construction Management Services:

Construction Management Services is a professional services discipline applied to the planning, design, and construction process of capital improvement projects. As provider of professional services to customer agencies, the Construction Manager organizes the effort, develops the management plan, monitors the participants progress against the plan and identifies action to be taken in the event of deviance from the plan, and identifies actions to be taken in the event of deviance from the plan. The Construction Manager can be a firm, a team of firms, or an individual. Construction Managers apply and integrate comprehensive project controls to manage the critical issues of time, cost scope, and quality.

Customer agencies shall utilize construction managers as its principal agent to advise on or manage the process over the project regardless of the project delivery method used. The Construction Manager assumes the position of professional adviser or extension of staff to the customer agency. The Construction Manager frequently helps the customer agency identify which delivery method is the best for the project. The construction management approach utilizes a firm (or team of firms) with construction, design and management expertise to temporarily expand the customer agency s capabilities so that the customer agency can successfully accomplish its program or project. The Construction Manager also provides expert advice in support of the customer agency s decisions in the implementation of the project.

 

The following are some of the tasks to be covered under Construction Management services:

 

▪ Recommend most effective use of funds

▪ Continuous schedule enforcement

▪ Ensure design complies with budget

▪ Match construction spending to funds availability

▪ Enhance control of the scope of work

▪ Optimal project/program scheduling options

▪ Best use of individual project team members expertise

▪ Maximum avoidance of delays, changes and claims

▪ Optimal flexibility in contracting/procurement options

▪ Application and integration of comprehensive project controls

▪ Design quality assurance throughout the design process

▪ Consideration of material, systems and process alternatives

▪ Code compliance review

The following non-inclusive list represents a sampling of the types of engineering tasks contemplated:

 

▪         Acquisition and life cycle management

▪         Analysis of program goals, mission, objectives, performance

▪         Assessment Support

▪         Computer Aided Design (CAD)

▪         Computer Aided Engineering (CAE)

▪         Computer Aided Management (CAM)

▪         Concept development

▪         D&D (decontamination and decommissioning)

▪         Demonstration and Validation

▪         Design/Specifications of engineering nature not associated with real property

▪         Documentation and Information Dissemination

▪         Economic/Business case analysis

▪         Economic impact evaluations

▪         Education/training

▪         Environmental control for electrical units (e.g., cooling units)

▪         Forensic engineering

▪         Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V)

▪         Information services (studies, impact statements, program development, project documentation, data collection, data analysis/evaluation, etc.)

▪         Instrumentation

▪         Integration

▪         Investigative Engineering Service

▪         Life Cycle Costing

▪         Logistics

▪         Long-term Reliability and Maintainability

▪         Migration Strategy

▪         National Academy of Sciences studies

▪         Operations Research (Non R&D)

▪         Plan, organize, establish, implement, manage, maintain, upgrade and control of technical systems

▪         Privatization

▪         Program and Project management

▪         Prototype development and first article(s) production

▪         Radar/Sonar

▪         Regulatory compliance support

▪         Reliability and Maintainability Analysis

▪         Reverse engineering

▪         Signal processing

▪         Simulation and modeling

▪         Source data development (forward engineering hardware and software systems)

▪         Source data validation (existing hardware and software systems)

▪         Special projects and studies

▪         Statistical analysis

▪         Support services

▪         Systems engineering data base development, maintenance, and analysis

▪         Technical analysis

▪         Technical and management support

▪         Technical writing/editorial support

▪         T&E (test and evaluation) of products and systems

 

B.3.1 SCOPE OF WORK

 

The Professional Engineering Services Solicitation contains six Special Item Numbers (SINs), which are arranged to follow the specific developmental phases of any project. The six SINs are as follow:

 

SIN 871-1 STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES

Services required under this SIN involve the definition and interpretation of high-level organizational engineering performance requirements such as projects, systems, missions, etc., and the objectives and approaches to their achievement. Typical associated tasks include, but are not limited to an analysis of mission, program goals and objectives, requirements analysis, organizational performance assessment, special studies and analysis, training, privatization and outsourcing.

 

Example: The evaluation and preliminary definition of new and/or improved performance goals for navigation satellites such as launch procedures and costs, multi-user capability, useful service life, accuracy and resistance to natural and man made electronic interference.

 

Architect-Engineering (A/E) Services as that term is defined in FAR 36.601-3 are excluded from the PES Schedule. If the agency s statement of work, substantially or to a dominant extent, specifies performance or approval by a registered licensed architect or engineer for services related to real property, the Brooks Architect-Engineers Act applies and such services must be procured in accordance with FAR Part 36. Use of this schedule for Brooks Act architectural or engineering services is not authorized. Inappropriate use of this SIN is providing professional engineering services not specifically related to strategic planning for technology programs/activities and associated disciplines.

SIN 871-2 CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT AND REQUIREMENTS ANALYSIS

 

Services required under this SIN involve abstract or concept studies and analysis, requirements definition, preliminary planning, the evaluation of alternative technical approaches and associated costs for the development or enhancement of high level general performance specifications of a system, project, mission or activity. Typical associated tasks include, but are not limited to requirements analysis, cost/cost-performance trade-off analysis, feasibility analysis, regulatory compliance support, technology conceptual designs, training, privatization and outsourcing.

Example: The development and analysis of the total mission profile and life cycle of the improved satellite including examination of performance and cost tradeoffs.

 

Architect-Engineering Services as that term is defined in FAR 36.601-3 are excluded from the PES Schedule. If the agency s statement of work, substantially or to a dominant extent, specifies performance or approval by a registered of licensed architect or engineer for services related to real property, the Brooks Architect-Engineers Act applies and such services must be procured in accordance with FAR Part 36. Use of this schedule for Brooks Act architectural or engineering services is not authorized. Inappropriate use of this SIN is providing professional engineering services not specifically related to concept development and requirements analysis and associated disciplines.

 

SIN 871-3 SYSTEM DESIGN, ENGINEERING AND INTEGRATION

 

Services required under this SIN involve the translation of a system (or subsystem, program, project, activity) concept into a preliminary and detailed design (engineering plans and specifications), performing risk identification/analysis/mitigation, traceability, and then integrating the various components to produce a working prototype or model of the system. Typical associated tasks include, but are not limited to computer-aided design, design studies and analysis, high level detailed specification preparation, configuration management and document control, fabrication, assembly and simulation, modeling, training, privatization and outsourcing.

Example: The navigation satellite concept produced in the preceding stage will be converted to a detailed engineering design package, performance will be computer simulated and a working model will be built for testing and design verification.

Architect-Engineering (A/E) Services as that term is defined in FAR 36.601-3 are excluded from the PES Schedule. If the agency s statement of work, substantially or to a dominant extent, specifies performance or approval by a registered of licensed architect or engineer for services related to real property, the Brooks Architect-Engineers Act applies and such services must be procured in accordance with FAR Part 36. Use of this schedule for Brooks Act architectural or engineering services is not authorized. Inappropriate use of this SIN is providing professional engineering services not specifically related to system design, engineering and integration and associated disciplines.

 

SIN 871-4 TEST AND EVALUATION

 

Services required under this SIN involve the application of various techniques demonstrating that a prototype system (subsystem, program, project or activity) performs in accordance with the objectives outlined in the original design. Typical associated tasks include, but are not limited testing of a prototype and first article(s) testing, environmental testing, independent verification and validation, reverse engineering, simulation and modeling (to test the feasibility of a concept), system safety, quality assurance, physical testing of the product or system, training, privatization and outsourcing.

Example: The navigation satellite-working model will be subjected to a series of tests, which may simulate and ultimately duplicate its operational environment.

Architect-Engineering (A/E) Services as that term is defined in FAR 36.601-3 are excluded from the PES Schedule. If the agency s statement of work, substantially or to a dominant extent, specifies performance or approval by a registered of licensed architect or engineer for services related to real property, the Brooks Architect-Engineers Act applies and such services must be procured in accordance with FAR Part 36. Use of this schedule for Brooks Act architectural or engineering services is not authorized. Inappropriate use of this SIN is providing professional engineering services not specifically related to testing and evaluating and associated disciplines.

 

SIN 871-5 INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SUPPORT

 

Services required under this SIN involves the analysis, planning and detailed design of all engineering specific logistics support including material goods, personnel, and operational maintenance and repair of systems throughout their life cycles. Typical associated tasks include, but are not limited to ergonomic/human performance analysis, feasibility analysis, logistics planning, requirements determination, policy standards/procedures development, long-term reliability and maintainability, training, privatization and outsourcing.

Example: The full range of life cycle logistics support for the navigation satellite will be identified and designed in this stage including training, operation and maintenance requirements, and replacement procedures.

Architect-Engineering (A/E) Services as that term is defined in FAR 36.601-3 are excluded from the PES Schedule. If the agency s statement of work, substantially or to a dominant extent, specifies performance or approval by a registered of licensed architect or engineer for services related to real property, the Brooks Architect-Engineers Act applies and such services must be procured in accordance with FAR Part 36. Use of this schedule for Brooks Act architectural or engineering services is not authorized. Inappropriate use of this SIN is providing professional engineering services not specifically related to integrated logistics support and associated disciplines.

 

SIN 871-6 ACQUISITION AND LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT

 

Services required under this SIN involve all of the planning, budgetary, contract and systems/program management execution functions required to procure and/or produce, render operational and provide life cycle support (maintenance, repair, supplies, engineering specific logistics) to technology-based systems, activities, subsystems, projects, etc. Typical associated tasks include, but are not limited to operation and maintenance, program/project management (including, but not limited to, construction management) technology transfer/insertion, training, privatization and outsourcing.

Example: During this stage the actual manufacturing, launch, and performance monitoring of the navigation satellite will be assisted through project management, configuration management, reliability analysis, engineering retrofit improvements and similar functions.

Architect-Engineering (A/E) Services as that term is defined in FAR 36.601-3 are excluded from the PES Schedule. If the agency s statement of work, substantially or to a dominant extent, specifies performance or approval by a registered of licensed architect or engineer for services related to real property, the Brooks Architect-Engineers Act applies and such services must be procured in accordance with FAR Part 36. Use of this schedule for Brooks Act architectural or engineering services is not authorized. Inappropriate use of this SIN is professional engineering services not specifically related to acquisition and life cycle management and associated disciplines.

 

 

OUTSOURCING OR PRIVATIZATION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

 

Task orders may be issued for complete outsourcing or privatization of a single task or any portion of an agency s operations within the scope of the contract. Under this type of an order, the contractor could be expected to provide a wide range of functions including administrative, management and technical. The contractor would be responsible for overall operations including developing a management structure to properly provide the full range of required services; planning, management, direction and supervision of the work activities involved and the personnel performing them; any facilities and/or equipment provided by the government, including the management of facilities and equipment in accordance with the provisions and/or regulations specified in the task order. The individual ordering agency will be responsible for assuring that pertinent governmental guidelines (e.g., OMB Circular A-76) are followed in deciding to use the outsourcing or privatization portion of this schedule.

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial Job Title: Principal Marine Engineer

 

Minimum/General Experience: Fifteen (15) years of increasing experience, including 5 years of management experience, which applies to marine engineering, naval architectural, industrial engineering or mechanical engineering services. Experience in the conduct and management of operational, consulting, engineering and/or design-oriented projects and related support organizations and resources. Requires competence in all phases of system design and analysis; also requires knowledge of auxiliary systems, structures and project management.

 

Functional Responsibility: Responsibilities include performance and management of commercial and government contract or programs. Able to work independently without direct supervision in day-to-day performance and technical matters. Demonstrates ability to plan, implement, control, and bring to successful conclusion large complex multi-task projects. Responsible for identification and coordination of technical, financial and other support resources necessary for program performance. Maintains and demonstrates technical excellence. Assumes primary responsibility for maintaining customer relations and satisfaction.

         Project oversight / management.

         Deliverables content / quality.

         Proposal development.

         Personnel assignments.

 

Minimum Education: Bachelor s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture or Professional Engineer s License (PE).

 

 

Commercial Job Title: Project Marine Engineer

 

Minimum/General Experience: Ten (10) years of increasing responsible technical experience in marine engineering, naval architecture and/or mechanical engineering programs.

 

Functional Responsibility: Responsible for the accomplishment of wide ranging engineering projects. Operates with a minimal level of supervision and day-to-day direction in the performance of engineering studies, designs, evaluations, and/or tests. Directs and performs field surveys, analysis work, and/or design work from concept to detail level. Performs detailed plan and specification review and approval for new construction or refurbishment projects. Has responsibility for all engineering efforts from proposal development through concept and contract design and report preparation. Ensures that applicable work is performed in compliance with relevant regulatory and industry standards. Provides technical direction to support staff. Maintains a high level of interface with customer technical personnel. Has high level of general engineering skills as well as in-depth knowledge and experience in areas of technical specialization. Manages projects and tasks.

 

Minimum Education: Bachelor s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture, or Professional Engineer s License (PE).

 

 

Commercial Job Title: Senior Marine Engineer

 

Minimum/General Experience: Five (5) or more years of technical experience in marine engineering, naval architecture or mechanical engineering.

 

Functional Responsibility: Performs work that requires an advanced knowledge of engineering, science or other discipline customarily acquired through specialized instruction and study. Develops plans and specifications under guidance of senior staff members. Refers to, understands and utilizes industry standards and regulations. Regularly exercises discretion and judgment in carrying out responsibilities and duties. Provides technical guidance to Junior Staff in execution of plans and projects.

 

Minimum Education: Bachelor s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture

 

 

Commercial Job Title: Marine Engineer

 

Minimum/General Experience: Three (3) or more years of experience in marine engineering, naval architecture or mechanical engineering.

 

Functional Responsibility: Responsibilities include work that requires knowledge of engineering, science or other discipline customarily acquired through specialized instruction and study and experience. Has a working knowledge of industry standards and regulations. Regularly exercises discretion and judgment in carrying out responsibilities and duties. Has the ability to accomplish complex tasking independently when directed by a member of the senior staff.

 

Minimum Education: Bachelor s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture or EIT Registration

 

 

Commercial Job Title: Junior Marine Engineer

 

Minimum/General Experience: Degreed education as defined below. May include internship experiences in marine engineering, naval architecture or mechanical engineering field.

 

Functional Responsibility: Responsibilities include performing work that is intellectual in nature and requires basic knowledge of engineering, science or another discipline customarily acquired through specialized instruction and study. Work performance requires the ability to accomplish tasks with guidance from a member of the senior staff.

 

Minimum Education: Bachelor s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture

 

 

Commercial Job Title: Engineering Technician

 

Minimum/General Experience: Technicians have been trained and experienced in a related marine or mechanical engineering field. Drafters/CAD operators are experienced in reading and understanding technical drawings and have been trained or are experienced in the use of computer aided drawing (CAD) applications for technical design (Autodesk AutoCAD 2000 or higher).

 

Functional Responsibility: Performs work that is original and creative relating to an engineering discipline. The work is predominantly intellectual and may vary in character. Consistently exercises discretion and judgment in performing responsibilities. Works in conjunction with senior staff members to complete tasks, designs, plans and/or specifications.

 

Minimum Education: Technical degree or 2 years experience.

 

 

Commercial Job Title: Administrative Staff

 

Minimum/General Experience: Competent in the operation of word processing and editing equipment and microcomputer program application.

Functional Responsibility: Provides direct assistance and office support to professional personnel.

 

Minimum Education: High school diploma

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PREAMBLE

Seaworthy Systems, Inc. provides commercial products and services to ordering activities. We are committed to promoting participation of small, small disadvantaged and women-owned small businesses in our contracts. We pledge to provide opportunities to the small business community through reselling opportunities, mentor-prot g programs, joint ventures, teaming arrangements, and subcontracting.

COMMITMENT

To actively seek and partner with small businesses.

To identify, qualify, mentor and develop small, small disadvantaged and women-owned small businesses by purchasing from these businesses whenever practical.

To develop and promote company policy initiatives that demonstrate our support for awarding contracts and subcontracts to small business concerns.

To undertake significant efforts to determine the potential of small, small disadvantaged and women-owned small business to supply products and services to our company.

To insure procurement opportunities are designed to permit the maximum possible participation of small, small disadvantaged, and women-owned small businesses.

To attend business opportunity workshops, minority business enterprise seminars, trade fairs, procurement conferences, etc., to identify and increase small businesses with whom to partner.

To publicize in our marketing publications our interest in meeting small businesses that may be interested in subcontracting opportunities.

We signify our commitment to work in partnership with small, small disadvantaged and women-owned small businesses to promote and increase their participation in ordering activity contracts. To accelerate potential opportunities please contact:

 

Company Point of contact: Jennifer Kollmer

phone number: (860) 767-9061

e-mail address: jkollmer@seaworthysys.com

fax number: (860) 767-1263

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Insert Customer Name)

In the spirit of the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (ordering activity) and (Contractor) enter into a cooperative agreement to further reduce the administrative costs of acquiring commercial items from the General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Schedule Contract(s) ____________________.

Federal Supply Schedule contract BPAs eliminate contracting and open market costs such as: search for sources; the development of technical documents, solicitations and the evaluation of offers. Teaming Arrangements are permitted with Federal Supply Schedule Contractors in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 9.6.

This BPA will further decrease costs, reduce paperwork, and save time by eliminating the need for repetitive, individual purchases from the schedule contract. The end result is to create a purchasing mechanism for the ordering activity that works better and costs less.

 

Signatures

 

Ordering Activity Date Contractor Date

 

 

BPA NUMBER_____________

(CUSTOMER NAME)
BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT

 

Pursuant to GSA Federal Supply Schedule Contract Number(s)____________, Blanket Purchase Agreements, the Contractor agrees to the following terms of a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) EXCLUSIVELY WITH (ordering activity):

(1) The following contract items can be ordered under this BPA. All orders placed against this BPA are subject to the terms and conditions of the contract, except as noted below:

MODEL NUMBER/PART NUMBER *SPECIAL BPA DISCOUNT/PRICE

(2) Delivery:

DESTINATION DELIVERY SCHEDULES / DATES

(3) The ordering activity estimates, but does not guarantee, that the volume of purchases through this agreement will be _________________________.

(4) This BPA does not obligate any funds.

(5) This BPA expires on _________________ or at the end of the contract period, whichever is earlier.

(6) The following office(s) is hereby authorized to place orders under this BPA:

OFFICE POINT OF CONTACT

(7) Orders will be placed against this BPA via Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), FAX, or paper.

(8) Unless otherwise agreed to, all deliveries under this BPA must be accompanied by delivery tickets or sales slips that must contain the following information as a minimum:

(a) Name of Contractor;

(b) Contract Number;

(c) BPA Number;

(d) Model Number or National Stock Number (NSN);

(e) Purchase Order Number;

(f) Date of Purchase;

(g) Quantity, Unit Price, and Extension of Each Item (unit prices and extensions need not be shown when incompatible with the use of automated systems; provided, that the invoice is itemized to show the information); and

(h) Date of Shipment.

(9) The requirements of a proper invoice are specified in the Federal Supply Schedule contract. Invoices will be submitted to the address specified within the purchase order transmission issued against this BPA.

(10) The terms and conditions included in this BPA apply to all purchases made pursuant to it. In the event of an inconsistency between the provisions of this BPA and the Contractor s invoice, the provisions of this BPA will take precedence.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal Supply Schedule Contractors may use Contractor Team Arrangements (see FAR 9.6) to provide solutions when responding to a ordering activity requirements.

These Team Arrangements can be included under a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). BPAs are permitted under all Federal Supply Schedule contracts.

Orders under a Team Arrangement are subject to terms and conditions or the Federal Supply Schedule Contract.

Participation in a Team Arrangement is limited to Federal Supply Schedule Contractors.

Customers should refer to FAR 9.6 for specific details on Team Arrangements.

Here is a general outline on how it works:

         The customer identifies their requirements.

         Federal Supply Schedule Contractors may individually meet the customers needs, or -

         Federal Supply Schedule Contractors may individually submit a Schedules Team Solution to meet the customer s requirement.

         Customers make a best value selection.