Shearer & Associates, Inc. PES Contract
GS-23F-0167P
TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Services Administration
Introduction
Contract/Contact
Information
Customer Information
........... Item 6 Schedule of
Items/Prices
........... 871-1 through
871-6
...........
Use of Federal Supply Schedule
Contracts
Ordering Procedures for
Services
Team
Arrangements
........... Contractor Team Arrangements
and Federal Supply Schedules
Basic Guidelines for Using Contractor
Team Arrangements
Blanket Purchase Agreement
Form
Blanket Purchase Agreement
Terms
Professional Engineering Services
(PES)
GENERAL SERVICES
ADMINISTRATION
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Federal Supply Group: 871
Contract Number:
GS-23F-0167P
Contract Period:
Business Size:
Small Business
Contractor:
Shearer & Associates, Inc.
4970 Corporate Drive,
Telephone:
256-830-1031
FAX Number:
256-830-9312
Website:
http://www.shearerassociates.us/
Contract Administration:
Telephone:
256-830-1031
FAX Number:
256-830-9312
Email:
chuggins@shearerassociates.us
GSA Contract Administration: Sheri A. Blackwood
Telephone:
703-308-8280
Customer Information
1a. Table of Awarded Special Item
Number(s) with appropriate cross-reference to page numbers:
871-1
Strategic Planning for Technology Programs/Activities, 871-2 Concept Development
and requirements Analysis, 871-3 System Design, Engineering and Integration,
871-4 Test and Evaluation, 871-5 Integrated Logistics Support, 871-6 Acquisition
and Life cycle Management.
1b. Identification of the lowest priced
model number and lowest unit price for that model for each special item number
awarded. This price is the Government price based on a unit of one, exclusive
(See number 6
below)
2. Maximum Order:
$750,000.00
3. Minimum Order:
$100.00
4. Geographic Coverage
(delivery Area): Worldwide
5. Point(s) of production
(city, county, and state or foreign country): Same as Contractor
6. Discount from list
prices or statement of net price: Government net
prices (discounts already deducted).
Schedule of
items
871-1 STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR TECHNOLOGY
PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES
Services available 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.
Inappropriate use of this SIN is providing professional engineering services not
specifically related to strategic planning for technology programs/activities
and its associated disciplines.
871-2 CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT AND
REQUIREMENTS ANALYSIS Services available 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 tasks include, but are not limited
to: requirements analysis, cost-performance trade-off analysis, feasibility
analysis, regulatory compliance support, technological 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. Inappropriate use of this SIN is
providing professional engineering services not specifically related to concept
development and requirements analysis and its associated
disciplines.
871-3 SYSTEM DESIGN, ENGINEERING AND
INTEGRATION
Services available 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, trace
ability, 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, prototype 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.
Inappropriate use of this SIN is providing professional engineering services not
specifically related to concept development and requirements analysis and its
associated disciplines.
871-4 TEST AND
EVALUATION
Services available 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 to: testing of a prototype and first article(s)
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 a 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. Inappropriate use of this SIN is
providing professional engineering services not specifically related to testing
and evaluating and its associated disciplines.
871-5 INTEGRATED
LOGISTICS SUPPORT
Services available 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
for logistics, 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. Inappropriate use of this SIN is providing professional
engineering services not specifically related to integrated logistics support
and its associated disciplines.
871-6 ACQUISITION AND LIFE CYCLE
MANAGEMENT
Services available 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,
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. Inappropriate use of this SIN is professional engineering services
not specifically related to acquisition and life cycle management and associated
disciplines.
Schedule
|
SIN 871-1,2,3,4,5 & 6 | |||||
|
Rates for Work Performed
at Shearer & Associates, Inc. Facility | |||||
|
Labor
Category | |||||
|
|
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
|
Program
Manager | |||||
|
Level
6 |
$ 133.79 |
$ 138.47 |
$ 143.31 |
$ 148.33 |
$ 153.52
|
|
Level
5 |
$ 115.83 |
$ 119.88 |
$ 124.08 |
$ 128.42 |
$ 132.92
|
|
Level
4 |
$ 105.31 |
$ 108.99 |
$ 112.81 |
$ 116.76 |
$ 120.84
|
|
Level
3 |
$ 98.49
|
$ 101.94 |
$ 105.50 |
$ 109.20 |
$ 113.02
|
|
Level
2 |
$ 90.18
|
$ 93.34
|
$ 96.61
|
$ 99.99
|
$ 103.49
|
|
Level
1 |
$ 83.34
|
$ 86.26
|
$ 89.28
|
$ 92.40
|
$ 95.64
|
|
Engineer | |||||
|
Level
10 |
$ 146.74 |
$ 151.87 |
$ 157.19 |
$ 162.69 |
$ 168.38
|
|
Level
9 |
$ 133.79 |
$ 138.47 |
$ 143.31 |
$ 148.33 |
$ 153.52
|
|
Level
8 |
$ 115.83 |
$ 119.88 |
$ 124.08 |
$ 128.42 |
$ 132.92
|
|
Level
7 |
$ 105.31 |
$ 108.99 |
$ 112.81 |
$ 116.76 |
$ 120.84
|
|
Level
6 |
$ 98.49
|
$ 101.94 |
$ 105.50 |
$ 109.20 |
$ 113.02
|
|
Level
5 |
$ 90.18
|
$ 93.34
|
$ 96.61
|
$ 99.99
|
$ 103.49
|
|
Level
4 |
$ 83.34
|
$ 86.26
|
$ 89.28
|
$ 92.40
|
$ 95.64
|
|
Level
3 |
$ 70.09
|
$ 72.54
|
$ 75.08
|
$ 77.70
|
$ 80.42
|
|
Level
2 |
$ 58.48
|
$ 60.52
|
$ 62.64
|
$ 64.83
|
$ 67.10
|
|
Level
1 |
$ 45.45
|
$ 47.04
|
$ 48.69
|
$ 50.40
|
$ 52.16
|
|
Technician | |||||
|
Level
3 |
$ 70.09
|
$ 72.54
|
$ 75.08
|
$ 77.70
|
$ 80.42
|
|
Level
2 |
$ 58.48
|
$ 60.52
|
$ 62.64
|
$ 64.83
|
$ 67.10
|
|
Level
1 |
$ 45.45
|
$ 47.04
|
$ 48.69
|
$ 50.40
|
$ 52.16
|
|
Technical
Writer | |||||
|
Level
3 |
$ 67.71
|
$ 70.09
|
$ 72.54
|
$ 75.08
|
$ 77.70
|
|
Level
2 |
$ 58.48
|
$ 60.52
|
$ 62.64
|
$ 64.83
|
$ 67.10
|
|
Graphic
Artist | |||||
|
Level
3 |
$ 48.32
|
$ 50.01
|
$ 51.76
|
$ 53.57
|
$ 55.45
|
|
CAD
Operator/Drafter | |||||
|
Level
3 |
$ 70.09
|
$ 72.54 |
$ 75.08
|
$ 77.70
|
$ 80.42
|
|
Level
2 |
$ 58.48
|
$ 60.52
|
$ 62.64
|
$ 64.83
|
$ 67.10
|
|
Level
1 |
$ 48.32
|
$ 50.01
|
$ 51.76
|
$ 53.57
|
$ 55.45
|
|
Technical
Analyst | |||||
|
Level
5 |
$ 105.31 |
$ 108.99 |
$ 112.81 |
$ 116.76 |
$ 120.84
|
|
Level
4 |
$ 98.49
|
$ 101.94 |
$ 105.50 |
$ 109.20 |
$ 113.02
|
|
Level
3 |
$ 83.34
|
$ 86.26
|
$ 89.28
|
$ 92.40
|
$ 95.64
|
|
Level
2 |
$ 70.09
|
$ 72.54
|
$ 75.08
|
$ 77.70
|
$ 80.42
|
|
Level
1 |
$ 58.48
|
$ 60.52
|
$ 62.64
|
$ 64.83
|
$ 67.10
|
|
Admin
Asst | |||||
|
Level
2 |
$ 39.50
|
$ 40.89
|
$ 42.32
|
$ 43.80
|
$ 45.33
|
|
Level
1 |
$ 29.16
|
$ 30.18
|
$ 31.24
|
$ 32.33
|
$ 33.46
|
|
SIN 871-1,2,3,4,5 & 6 | |||||
|
Rates for Work Performed
at Shearer & Associates, Inc. Facility | |||||
|
Labor
Category | |||||
|
|
2009 |
2010 |
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
|
Program
Manager | |||||
|
Level
6 |
$ 158.89 |
$ 164.45 |
$ 170.21 |
$ 176.16 |
$ 182.33
|
|
Level
5 |
$ 137.58 |
$ 142.39 |
$ 147.38 |
$ 152.53 |
$ 157.87
|
|
Level
4 |
$ 125.08 |
$ 129.46 |
$ 133.99 |
$ 138.68 |
$ 143.53
|
|
Level
3 |
$ 116.97 |
$ 121.07 |
$ 125.30 |
$ 129.69 |
$ 134.23
|
|
Level
2 |
$ 107.10 |
$ 110.85 |
$ 114.73 |
$ 118.75 |
$ 122.90
|
|
Level
1 |
$ 98.98
|
$ 102.44 |
$ 106.03 |
$ 109.74 |
$ 113.58
|
|
Engineer | |||||
|
Level
10 |
$ 174.27 |
$ 180.37 |
$ 186.68 |
$ 193.22 |
$ 199.98
|
|
Level
9 |
$ 158.89 |
$ 164.45 |
$ 170.21 |
$ 152.53 |
$ 157.87
|
|
Level
8 |
$ 137.58 |
$ 142.39 |
$ 147.38 |
$ 152.53 |
$ 157.87
|
|
Level
7 |
$ 125.08 |
$ 129.46 |
$ 133.99 |
$ 138.68 |
$ 143.53
|
|
Level
6 |
$ 116.97 |
$ 121.07 |
$ 125.30 |
$ 129.69 |
$ 134.23
|
|
Level
5 |
$ 107.10 |
$ 110.85 |
$ 114.73 |
$ 118.75 |
$ 122.90
|
|
Level
4 |
$ 98.80
|
$ 102.26 |
$ 105.83 |
$ 109.54 |
$ 113.37
|
|
Level
3 |
$ 83.24
|
$ 86.15
|
$ 89.16
|
$ 92.28
|
$ 95.51
|
|
Level
2 |
$ 69.45
|
$ 71.88
|
$ 74.40
|
$ 77.00
|
$ 79.70
|
|
Level
1 |
$ 53.98
|
$ 55.87
|
$ 57.82
|
$ 59.85
|
$ 61.94
|
|
Technician | |||||
|
Level
3 |
$ 83.24
|
$ 86.15
|
$ 89.16
|
$ 92.28
|
$ 95.51
|
|
Level
2 |
$ 69.45
|
$ 71.88
|
$ 74.40
|
$ 77.00
|
$ 79.70
|
|
Level
1 |
$ 53.98
|
$ 55.87
|
$ 57.82
|
$ 59.85
|
$ 61.94
|
|
Technical
Writer | |||||
|
Level
3 |
$ 80.42
|
$ 83.24
|
$ 86.15
|
$ 89.16
|
$ 92.28
|
|
Level
2 |
$ 69.45
|
$ 71.88
|
$ 74.40
|
$ 77.00
|
$ 79.70
|
|
Graphic
Artist | |||||
|
Level
3 |
$ 57.39
|
$ 59.40
|
$ 61.48
|
$ 63.63
|
$ 65.85
|
|
CAD
Operator/Drafter | |||||
|
Level
3 |
$ 83.24
|
$ 86.15
|
$ 89.16
|
$ 92.28
|
$ 95.51
|
|
Level
2 |
$ 69.45
|
$ 71.88
|
$ 74.40
|
$ 77.00
|
$ 79.70
|
|
Level
1 |
$ 57.39
|
$ 59.40
|
$ 61.48
|
$ 63.63
|
$ 65.85
|
|
Technical
Analyst | |||||
|
Level
5 |
$ 125.08 |
$ 129.46 |
$ 133.99 |
$ 138.68 |
$ 143.53
|
|
Level
4 |
$ 116.97 |
$ 121.07 |
$ 125.30 |
$ 129.69 |
$ 134.23
|
|
Level
3 |
$ 98.98
|
$ 102.44 |
$ 106.03 |
$ 109.74 |
$ 113.58
|
|
Level
2 |
$ 83.24
|
$ 86.15
|
$ 89.16
|
$ 92.28
|
$ 95.51
|
|
Level
1 |
$ 69.45
|
$ 71.88
|
$ 74.40
|
$ 77.00
|
$ 79.70
|
|
Admin
Asst | |||||
|
Level
2 |
$ 46.92
|
$ 48.57
|
$ 50.26
|
$ 52.02
|
$ 53.85
|
|
Level
1 |
$ 34.63
|
$ 35.84
|
$ 37.09
|
$ 38.39
|
$ 39.73
|
|
SIN 871-1,2,3,4,5,&6 | |||||
|
Rates for Work Performed at
Furnished Facility | |||||
|
Labor
Category | |||||
|
|
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
|
Program
Manager | |||||
|
Level
6 |
$ 128.43 |
$ 132.93 |
$ 137.58 |
$ 142.40 |
$ 147.38
|
|
Level
5 |
$ 111.20 |
$ 115.09 |
$ 119.12 |
$ 123.28 |
$ 127.60
|
|
Level
4 |
$ 101.10 |
$ 104.63 |
$ 108.30 |
$ 112.09 |
$ 116.01
|
|
Level
3 |
$ 94.55
|
$ 97.86
|
$ 101.28 |
$ 104.83 |
$ 108.50
|
|
Level
2 |
$ 86.57
|
$ 89.60
|
$ 92.74
|
$ 95.99
|
$ 99.35
|
|
Level
1 |
$ 80.01
|
$ 82.81
|
$ 85.71
|
$ 88.71
|
$ 91.81
|
|
Engineer | |||||
|
Level
10 |
$ 140.87 |
$ 145.80 |
$ 150.90 |
$ 156.18 |
$ 161.65
|
|
Level
9 |
$ 128.43 |
$ 132.93 |
$ 137.58 |
$ 142.40 |
$ 147.38
|
|
Level
8 |
$ 111.20 |
$ 115.09 |
$ 119.12 |
$ 123.28 |
$ 127.60
|
|
Level
7 |
$ 101.10 |
$ 104.63 |
$ 108.30 |
$ 112.09 |
$ 116.01
|
|
Level
6 |
$ 94.55
|
$ 97.86
|
$ 101.28 |
$ 104.83 |
$ 108.50
|
|
Level
5 |
$ 86.57
|
$ 89.60
|
$ 92.74
|
$ 95.99
|
$ 99.35
|
|
Level
4 |
$ 80.01
|
$ 82.81
|
$ 85.71
|
$ 88.71
|
$ 91.81
|
|
Level
3 |
$ 67.28
|
$ 69.64
|
$ 72.07
|
$ 74.60
|
$ 77.21
|
|
Level
2 |
$ 56.14
|
$ 58.10
|
$ 60.14
|
$ 62.24
|
$ 64.42
|
|
Level
1 |
$ 42.48
|
$ 43.96
|
$ 45.50
|
$ 47.10
|
$ 48.74
|
|
Technician | |||||
|
Level
3 |
$ 67.28
|
$ 69.64
|
$ 72.07
|
$ 74.60
|
$ 77.21
|
|
Level
2 |
$ 56.14
|
$ 58.10
|
$ 60.14
|
$ 62.24
|
$ 64.42
|
|
Level
1 |
$ 42.48
|
$ 43.96
|
$ 45.50
|
$ 47.10
|
$ 48.74
|
|
Technical
Writer | |||||
|
Level
3 |
$ 67.28
|
$ 69.64
|
$ 72.07
|
$ 74.60
|
$ 77.21
|
|
Level
2 |
$ 56.14
|
$ 58.10
|
$ 60.14
|
$ 62.24
|
$ 64.42
|
|
Graphic
Artist | |||||
|
Level
3 |
$ 46.39
|
$ 48.01
|
$ 49.69
|
$ 51.43
|
$ 53.23
|
|
CAD
Operator/Drafter | |||||
|
Level
3 |
$ 67.28
|
$ 69.64
|
$ 72.07
|
$ 74.60
|
$ 77.21
|
|
Level
2 |
$ 56.14
|
$ 58.10
|
$ 60.14
|
$ 62.24
|
$ 64.42
|
|
Level
1 |
$ 46.39
|
$ 48.01
|
$ 49.69
|
$ 51.43
|
$ 53.23
|
|
Technical
Analyst | |||||
|
Level
5 |
$ 101.10 |
$ 104.63 |
$ 108.30 |
$ 112.09 |
$ 116.01
|
|
Level
4 |
$ 94.55
|
$ 97.86
|
$ 101.28 |
$ 104.83 |
$ 108.50
|
|
Level
3 |
$ 80.01
|
$ 82.81
|
$ 85.71
|
$ 88.71
|
$ 91.81
|
|
Level
2 |
$ 67.28
|
$ 69.64
|
$ 72.07
|
$ 74.60
|
$ 77.21
|
|
Level
1 |
$ 56.14
|
$ 58.10
|
$ 60.14
|
$ 62.24
|
$ 64.42
|
|
Admin
Asst | |||||
|
Level
2 |
$ 37.92
|
$ 39.25
|
$ 40.63
|
$ 42.05
|
$ 43.52
|
|
Level
1 |
$ 27.99
|
$ 28.97
|
$ 29.99
|
$ 31.04
|
$ 32.12
|
|
SIN 871-1,2,3,4,5,&6 | |||||
|
Rates for Work Performed at
Furnished Facility | |||||
|
Labor
Category | |||||
|
|
2009 |
2010 |
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
|
Program
Manager | |||||
|
Level
6 |
$ 152.53 |
$ 157.87 |
$ 163.40 |
$ 169.12 |
$ 175.03
|
|
Level
5 |
$ 132.07 |
$ 136.70 |
$ 141.48 |
$ 146.43 |
$ 151.56
|
|
Level
4 |
$ 120.08 |
$ 124.28 |
$ 128.63 |
$ 133.13 |
$ 137.79
|
|
Level
3 |
$ 112.29 |
$ 116.22 |
$ 120.29 |
$ 124.50 |
$ 128.86
|
|
Level
2 |
$ 102.82 |
$ 106.42 |
$ 110.14 |
$ 114.00 |
$ 117.99
|
|
Level
1 |
$ 95.02
|
$ 98.35
|
$ 101.79 |
$ 105.35 |
$ 109.04
|
|
Engineer | |||||
|
Level
10 |
$ 167.30 |
$ 173.15 |
$ 179.21 |
$ 185.49 |
$ 191.98
|
|
Level
9 |
$ 152.53 |
$ 157.87 |
$ 163.40 |
$ 169.12 |
$ 175.03
|
|
Level
8 |
$ 132.07 |
$ 136.70 |
$ 141.48 |
$ 146.43 |
$ 151.56
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Level
7 |
$ 120.08 |
$ 124.28 |
$ 128.63 |
$ 133.13 |
$ 137.79
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Level
6 |
$ 112.29 |
$ 116.22 |
$ 120.29 |
$ 124.50 |
$ 128.86
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Level
5 |
$ 102.82 |
$ 106.42 |
$ 110.14 |
$ 114.00 |
$ 117.99
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Level
4 |
$ 94.85
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$ 98.17
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$ 101.60 |
$ 105.16 |
$ 108.84
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Level
3 |
$ 79.91
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$ 82.70
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$ 85.60
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$ 88.59
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$ 91.69
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Level
2 |
$ 66.67
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$ 69.01
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$ 71.42
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$ 73.92
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$ 76.51
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Level
1 |
$ 50.44
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$ 52.21
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$ 54.04
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$ 55.93
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$ 57.89
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Technician | |||||
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Level
3 |
$ 79.91
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$ 82.70
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$ 85.60
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$ 88.59
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$ 91.69
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Level
2 |
$ 66.67
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$ 69.01
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$ 71.42
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$ 73.92
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$ 76.51
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Level
1 |
$ 50.44
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$ 52.21
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$ 54.04
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$ 55.93
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$ 57.89
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Technical
Writer | |||||
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Level
3 |
$ 79.91
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$ 82.70
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$ 85.60
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$ 88.59
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$ 91.69
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Level
2 |
$ 66.67
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$ 69.01
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$ 71.42
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$ 73.92
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$ 76.51
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Graphic Artist | |||||
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Level
3 |
$ 55.09
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$ 57.02
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$ 59.02
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$ 61.08
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$ 63.22
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CAD
Operator/Drafter | |||||
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Level
3 |
$ 79.91
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$ 82.70
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$ 85.60
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$ 88.59
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$ 91.69
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Level
2 |
$ 66.67
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$ 69.01
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$ 71.42
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$ 73.92
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$ 76.51
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Level
1 |
$ 55.09
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$ 57.02
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$ 59.02
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$ 61.08
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$ 63.22
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Technical
Analyst | |||||
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Level
5 |
$ 120.08 |
$ 124.28 |
$ 128.63 |
$ 133.13 |
$ 137.79
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Level
4 |
$ 112.29 |
$ 116.22 |
$ 120.29 |
$ 124.50 |
$ 128.86
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Level
3 |
$ 95.02
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$ 98.35
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$ 101.79 |
$ 105.35 |
$ 109.04
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Level
2 |
$ 79.91
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$ 82.70
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$ 85.60
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$ 88.59
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$ 91.69
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Level
1 |
$ 66.67
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$ 69.01
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$ 71.42
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$ 73.92
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$ 76.51
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Level
2 |
$ 45.05
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$ 46.62
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$ 48.25
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$ 49.94
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$ 51.69
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Level
1 |
$ 33.24
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$ 34.40
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$ 35.61
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$ 36.85
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$ 38.14
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7. Quantity
discounts: None
8. Prompt payment
terms: Net 30 days
9a. Notification that Government
purchase cards are accepted below the micro-purchase threshold: Yes
9b. Notification that Government
commercial credit cards are accepted above the micro-purchase threshold:
Yes
10. Foreign items (list items by
country of origin): None
11a. Time of Delivery: 30 Days or as specified
11b. Expedited Delivery: Contact Contractor
11c. Overnight and 2-day delivery: Contact Contractor
11d. Urgent Requirements: Contact Contractor
12. F.O.B Point(s): Destination
13. Ordering Address(es): Same as Contractor s
Address
14. Payment address(es): Same as Contractor s Address
15. Warranty provision: Contractor s standard commercial warranty
applies
16. Export
Packing Charges:
N/A
17. Terms and conditions of Government
commercial credit card acceptance: Will Accept over
the Micro-purchase threshold.
18. Terms and conditions of rental,
maintenance, and repair: N/A
19. Terms and conditions of
installation: N/A
20. Terms and conditions of repair
parts indicating date of parts price lists and any discounts from list prices:
N/A
21. List of service and distribution
points: N/A
22. List of participating
dealers: N/A
23. Preventative
maintenance: N/A
24. Year 2000 (Y2K) compliant: Yes
25. Environmental attributes, e.g.
recycled content, energy efficiency, and/or reduced pollutants. N/A
26. Data Universal Number System (DUNS)
number: 022720010
27. Notification regarding registration
in Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database: Yes
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Last modified: August 25,
2004
USE OF FEDERAL
SUPPLY 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--
(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 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.
ORDERING
PROCEDURES FOR SERVICES
The
following ordering procedures were developed to assist our customer agencies in
the purchase of services that are priced at hourly rates.
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 are priced on Schedule at hourly rates. These special ordering procedures take
precedence over the procedures in FAR 8.404.
The
GSA has determined that the rates 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 specific task being ordered and for making a determination
that the total firm-fixed price or ceiling price is fair and
reasonable.
When
ordering services, ordering offices shall
I. Prepare a Request for
Quotes:
A.
A performance-based statement of work 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.
B.
A request for quotes should be prepared which includes the performance-based
statement of work and requests 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 quote may be
requested. The firm-fixed price
shall be based on the hourly 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.
C.
The request for quotes may request 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.
D.
The request for quotes 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 acceptability of
responses.
II. Transmit the
Request for Quotes to Contractors:
A.
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, hourly rates and other factors such
as contractors' locations, as appropriate).
B.
The request for quotes 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
for quotes 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.
III. Evaluate
quotes and select the contractor to receive the order:
After
responses have been evaluated against the factors identified in the request for
quotes, the order should be placed with the schedule contractor that represents
the best value and results in the lowest overall cost alternative (considering
price, special qualifications, administrative costs, etc.) to meet the
Government's needs.
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 -
Inform contractors in the request for quotes (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.
A.
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 and results in the lowest
overall cost alternative to meet the agency's needs should be awarded the BPA.
B.
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 II.B above, and then place the order with the Schedule contractor
that represents the best value and results in the lowest overall cost
alternative to meet the agency's needs.
IV.
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 (considering price,
special qualifications, etc.) and results in the lowest overall cost alternative
to meet the agency's needs.
V.
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.
VI.
When the ordering office's requirement
involves both products as well as 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 greatest value in terms
of meeting the agency's total needs.
VII.
The ordering office, at a minimum, should document orders by identifying
the contractor the services were purchased from, 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.
Team Arrangements
CONTRACTOR TEAM
ARRANGEMENTS AND FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULES
In
the spirit of the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act, all Federal agencies
have been encouraged to facilitate innovative contracting/acquisition
approaches. FAR Part 1.102 provides
Guiding Principles on the Federal Acquisition System, outlining what the System
will achieve --
v Satisfy the customer (cost, quality and timeliness of delivery)
v Maximize use of commercial products and services
v Consider contractor s past performance
v Promoting competition
v Minimize administrative costs
v Conduct business with integrity, fairness and openness
v Fulfill public policy objectives
The Federal Supply Schedule program is a source that customers may use to achieve what the System has outlined for Acquisition Teams to follow.
Each member of the Acquisition Team is to exercise personal initiative and sound business judgment and is responsible for making acquisition decisions that deliver the best value product or service to meet the customers needs. FAR 1.102-4 further empowers Government Team members to make acquisition decisions within their areas of responsibility including selection, negotiation and administration. The contracting officer has the authority to the maximum extent practical, to determine the applications of rules, regulations, and policies.
In light of these changes, Federal Supply Schedule customers may refer to FAR 9.6 - Contractors Team Arrangements. The policy and procedures outlined in this part will provide more flexibility and allow innovative acquisition methods when using the Federal Supply Schedules. Customers are encouraged to review this section and should note this is permissible after contract award. Team Arrangements combined with the Federal Supply Schedule Program provide Federal customers a powerful commercial acquisition strategy.
BASIC GUIDELINES FOR USING
CONTRACTOR TEAM ARRANGEMENTS
v Federal Supply Schedule contractors may use Contractor Team Arrangements (see FAR 9.6) to provide solutions when responding to a customer agency requirements.
v These Team Arrangements can be included under a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). BPA s are permitted under all Federal Supply Schedule contracts.
v Orders under a Team Arrangement are subject to terms and conditions of the Federal Supply Schedule contract.
v Participation in a Team Arrangement is limited to Federal Supply Schedule contractors.
v Customers should refer to FAR 9.6 for specific details on Team Arrangements.
Here is a general outline on how it works:
v Customers identify their requirements.
v Federal Supply Schedule contractors may individually meet the customers needs, or -
v Federal Supply Schedule contracts may submit a Schedules Team Solution to meet the customer s requirement.
v Customers make a best value selection.
The next section contains a Blanket Purchase Agreement
Form
BEST
VALUE
BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT
FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULE
Shearer & Associates,
Inc.
In the spirit of the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (Agency)_ __ and Shearer & Associates, Inc. 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) GS-35F-0167P.
Federal
Supply Schedule contract BPAs eliminates 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 Government that works better and costs less.
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(CUSTOMER NAME)
BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT TERMS
Pursuant
to GSA Federal Supply Schedule Contract Number(s) GS23F-0167P, Blanket Purchase
Agreements, the Contractor agrees to the following terms of a Blanket Purchase
Agreement (BPA) EXCLUSIVELY WITH (Ordering Agency):
(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: (Scope of Work)
(2) Delivery or CDRLs:
DESTINATION
;
DELIVERY SCHEDULE/DATES
(3) The Government 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
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(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; Shearer & Associates, Inc.
(b) Contract Number; GS-23F-0167P
(c) BPA Number:
(d) SIN Number:
(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.