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SPECIAL NOTICE TO AGENCIES:

 

Small Business Participation

 

SBA strongly supports the participation of small business concerns in the Federal Supply Schedules Program. To enhance Small Business Participation SBA policy allows agencies to include in their procurement base and goals, the dollar value of orders expected to be placed against the Federal Supply Schedules, and to report accomplishments against these goals.

 

For orders exceeding the micro-purchase threshold, FAR 8.404 requires agencies to consider the catalogs/ pricelists of at least three schedule contractors or consider reasonably available information by using the GSA Advantage! on-line shopping service (www.fss.gsa.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: The geographic scope of this contract is the 48 contiguous states, Hawaii, Alaska, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and all overseas locations.

 

2. Contractor s Ordering Address:

Northrop Grumman Information Technology

2411 Dulles Corner Park, Suite 800

Herndon, VA 20171-3430

 

Contractor s Service Area: The 48 contiguous states, Hawaii, Alaska and the District of Columbia. For shipping destinations outside of the contractor s service area, shipping will be FOB Destination, point of exportation.

 

Contractor s Electronic Payment Address:

 

Northrop Grumman Information Technology

J.P. Morgan Chase Bank

ABA: 021000021

Account Number: 323-033504

 

Contractors are required to accept the Government purchase card for payments equal to or less than the micro-purchase threshold for oral or written delivery orders. Government Commercial 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.

 

3.                   Liability for Injury or Damage

 

The contractor shall not be liable for any injury to Government personnel or damage to Government 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 Government Ordering Office Completion of Standard Form 279:

Block 9: G. Order/Modification Under Federal Schedule

Block 16: Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS): 064680213

Block 30: Type of Contractor: Northrop Grumman Information Technology is a Large Business

Block 31: Woman-Owned Small business No

Block 36: Contractor s Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN): 952126773

 

4a. CAGE Code: 1VZG8

 

5. FOB Destination

 

OCONUS (OUTSIDE OF CONTRACTOR S SERVICE AREA SURCHARGE):

The rate displayed in the ADP SERVICE RATE SCHEDULE represents the base rate; i.e., the rate to be charged for the Contractor s Service Area (defined on page 3, as the 48 contiguous states, Hawaii and the District of Columbia). Should SIN 132-51 be required at a geographic location outside the Contractor s Service Area, at a U.S. Government installation or agency, an additional charge ( Geographic Surcharge ) is added to the base rate. The Geographic Surcharge is based upon prevailing practices for the companies such as Northrop Grumman Information Technology providing services in the Geographic Surcharge location, and will be established at time of task award.

 

6. COMMERCIAL DELIVERY SCHEDULE (MULTIPLE AWARD SCHEDULES)

 

(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.

 

ITEMS OR GROUPS OF ITEMS DELIVERY TIME

(SIN or Nomenclature) (DAYS ARO)

132-3 60 days or as agreed between Ordering

Office and Northrop Grumman Information Technology

132-8 60 days or as agreed between Ordering

Office and Northrop Grumman Information Technology

132-12 60 days or as agreed between Ordering

Office and Northrop Grumman Information

Technology

132-33 60 days or as agreed between Ordering

Office and Northrop Grumman Information

Technology

132-34 60 days or as agreed between Ordering

Office and Northrop Grumman Information

Technology

132-51 60 days or as agreed between Ordering

Office and Northrop Grumman Information

Technology

132-52 60 days or as agreed between Ordering

Office and Northrop Grumman Information

Technology

(b) EXPEDITED DELIVERY TIMES. For those items that can be delivered quicker than the delivery times in paragraph (a), above, the offeror is requested to insert below, a time (hours/days ARO) that delivery can be made when expedited delivery is requested.

 

**Please contact Northrop Grumman Information Technology for possible Expedited Delivery Times.**

 

(c ) OVERNIGHT AND 2-DAY DELIVERY TIMES.

Northrop Grumman Information Technology does not offer overnight and 2-day delivery times.

 

(d) URGENT REQUIREMENTS. When the Federal Supply Schedule contract delivery period does not meet the bona fide urgent delivery requirements of an ordering agency, agencies are encouraged, if time permits, to contact the contractor for the purpose of obtaining accelerated delivery. The contractor shall reply to the inquiry within 3 workdays after receipt. (Telephone replies shall be confirmed by the contractor in writing.) If the contractor offers an accelerated delivery time acceptable to the ordering agency, any order(s) placed pursuant to the agreed upon accelerated delivery time frame shall be delivered within this shorter delivery time and in accordance with all other terms and conditions of the contract.

 

7. Discounts:

 

a. Prompt Payment: No discount; Net 30 days ARO

b. Quantity: No discount

c. Dollar Volume: No discount

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

e. Other No other discounts

 

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: Export packing is available at extra cost outside the scope of this contract.

 

10. Small Requirements: The minimum amount of services that may be ordered from Northrop Grumman Information Technology on an hourly basis is one day, consisting of eight (8) billable hours, for any single category of labor performed within Northrop Grumman Information Technology facilities. The minimum amount of services that may be ordered is 90 continuous days for any single category of labor performed within customer facilities. The minimum dollar value of software product orders to be issued is $100.00.

 

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

a. The Maximum Order value for the following Special Item Numbers (SINs) is $500,000.

 

Special Item 132-3 Leasing of Equipment

Special Item 132-8 Purchase of Hardware

Special Item 132-12 Maintenance of Hardware

Special Item 132-33 Perpetual Software Licenses

Special Item 132-34 Maintenance of Software

Special Item 135-51 ADP Services

Special Item 135-52 E-Commerce Services

 

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) 132-51 IT Professional Services and 132‑52 EC 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 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.

 

13. FEDERAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/TELECOMMUNICATION STANDARDS REQUIREMENTS:

 

Federal departments and agencies acquiring products from this Schedule must comply with the provisions of the Federal Standards Program, as appropriate (reference: NIST Federal Standards Index). Inquiries to determine whether or not specific products listed herein comply with Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) or Federal Telecommunication Standards (FED-STDS), which are cited by ordering offices, shall be responded to promptly by the contractor.

 

13.1            FEDERAL INFORMATION PROCESSING STANDARDS PUBLICATIONS (FIPS PUBS):

 

Information Technology products under this Schedule that do not conform to Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) should not be acquired unless a waiver has been granted in accordance with the applicable "FIPS Publication." Federal Information Processing Standards Publications (FIPS PUBS) are issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), pursuant to National Security Act. Information concerning their availability and applicability should be obtained from the National Technical Information Service (NTIS), 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, Virginia 22161. FIPS PUBS include voluntary standards when these are adopted for Federal use. Individual orders for FIPS PUBS should be referred to the NTIS Sales Office, and orders for subscription service should be referred to the NTIS Subscription Officer, both at the above address, or telephone number (703) 487-4650.

 

13.2 FEDERAL TELECOMMUNICATION STANDARDS (FED-STDS):

 

Telecommunication products under this Schedule that do not conform to Federal Telecommunication Standards (FED-STDS) should not be acquired unless a waiver has been granted in accordance with the applicable "FED-STD." Federal Telecommunication Standards are issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), pursuant to National Security Act. Ordering information and information concerning the availability of FED-STDS should be obtained from the GSA, Federal Supply Service, Specification Section, 470 East L Enfant Plaza, Suite 8100, SW, Washington, DC 20407, telephone number (202)619-8925. Please include a self-addressed mailing label when requesting information by mail. Information concerning their applicability can be obtained by writing or calling the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD 20899, telephone number (301)975-2833.

 

14. CONTRACTOR TASKS/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (C-FSS-370) (NOV 2001):

 

a)       Security Clearances: The Contractor may be required to obtain/possess varying levels of security clearances in the performance of orders issued under this contract. All costs associated with obtaining/possessing such security clearances should be factored into the price offered under the Multiple Award Schedule.

 

b)       Travel: The Contractor may be required to travel in performance of orders issued under this contract. Allowable travel and per diem charges are governed by Pub .L. 99-234 and FAR Part 31, and are reimbursable by the ordering agency or can be priced as a fixed price item on orders placed under the Multiple Award Schedule. The Industrial Funding Fee does NOT apply to travel and per diem charges.

 

c)       Certifications, Licenses and Accreditations: As a commercial practice, the Contractor may be required to obtain/possess any variety of certifications, licenses and accreditations for specific FSC/service code classifications offered. All costs associated with obtaining/ possessing such certifications, licenses and accreditations should be factored into the price offered under the Multiple Award Schedule program.

 

d)       Insurance: As a commercial practice, the Contractor may be required to obtain/possess insurance coverage for specific FSC/service code classifications offered. All costs associated with obtaining/possessing such insurance should be factored into the price offered under the Multiple Award Schedule program.

 

e)       Personnel: The Contractor may be required to provide key personnel, resumes or skill category descriptions in the performance of orders issued under this contract. Ordering activities may require agency approval of additions or replacements to key personnel..

 

f) Organizational Conflicts of Interest: Where there may be an organizational conflict of interest as determined by the ordering agency, the Contractor s participation in such order may be restricted in accordance with FAR Part 9.5.

 

g)       Documentation/Standards: The Contractor may be requested to provide products or services in accordance with rules, regulations, OMB orders, standards and documentation as specified by the agency s order.

 

h)       Data/Deliverable Requirements: Any required data/deliverables at the ordering level will be as specified or negotiated in the agency s order.

 

i) Government-Furnished Property: As specified by the agency s order, the Government may provide property, equipment, materials or resources as necessary.

 

j) Availability of Funds: Many Government agencies operating funds are appropriated for a specific fiscal year. Funds may not be presently available for any orders placed under the contract or any option year. The Government s obligation on orders placed under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for ordering purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are available to the ordering Contracting Officer.

 

15. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION FOR ORDERING OFFICES:

 

Any ordering office, with respect to any one or more delivery orders placed by it under this contract, may exercise the same rights of termination as might the GSA Contracting Officer under provisions of FAR 52.212-4, paragraphs (l) Termination for the Government s convenience, and (m) Termination for Cause (See C.1.)

 

For Technical and/or ordering assistance call:

 

Northrop Grumman Information Technology

1-703-620-8798

 

16. GSA Advantage!

 

GSA Advantage! is an on-line, interactive electronic information and ordering system that provides on-line access to vendors' schedule prices with ordering information. GSA Advantage! will allow the user to perform various searches across all contracts including, but not limited to:

 

(1) Manufacturer;

(2) Manufacturer's Part Number; and

(3) Product categories.

 

Agencies can browse GSA Advantage! by accessing the Internet World Wide Web utilizing a browser (ex.: NetScape). The Internet address is http://www.fss.gsa.gov/ .

 

17. PURCHASE OF INCIDENTAL, NON-SCHEDULE ITEMS

For administrative convenience, open market (non-contract) items may be added to a Federal Supply Schedule or Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) or an individual order, provided that the items are clearly labeled as such on the order, all applicable regulations have been followed, and price reasonableness has been determined by the ordering activity for the open market (non-contract) items.

 

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) Written technical representations and/or warranties of products concerning performance, total system performance and/or configuration, physical, design and/or functional characteristics and capabilities of a product/equipment/ service/software package submitted in response to requirements which result in orders under this schedule contract.

 

(3) Any representations and/or warranties concerning the products made in any literature, description, drawings and/or specifications furnished by the contractor.

 

b. The above is not intended to encompass items not currently covered by the GSA Schedule contract.

 

19. OVERSEAS ACTIVITIES

 

The terms and conditions of this contract shall apply to all orders for installation, maintenance and repair of equipment in areas listed in the pricelist outside the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia.

 

Upon request of the contractor, the Government may provide the contractor with logistics support, as available, in accordance with all applicable Government regulations. Such Government support will be provided on a reimbursable basis, and will only be provided to the contractor's technical personnel whose services are exclusively required for the fulfillment of the terms and conditions of this contract.

 

20. BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENTS (BPAs)

 

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.201(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 13.202(c)(3), which reads, in part, as follows:

 

BPAs may be established with Federal Supply Schedule Contractors, if not inconsistent with the terms of the applicable schedule contract.

 

Federal Supply Schedule contracts contain BPA provisions to enable schedule users to maximize their administrative and purchasing savings. This feature permits schedule users to set up accounts with Schedule Contractors to fill recurring requirements. These accounts establish a period for the BPA and generally address issues such as the frequency of ordering and invoicing, authorized callers, discounts, delivery locations and times. Agencies may qualify for the best quantity/volume discounts available under the contract, based on the potential volume of business that may be generated through such an agreement, regardless of the size of the individual orders. In addition, agencies may be able to secure a discount higher than that available in the contract based on the aggregate volume of business possible under a BPA. Finally, contractors may be open to a progressive type of discounting where the discount would increase once the sales accumulated under the BPA reach certain prescribed levels. Use of a BPA may be particularly useful with the new Maximum Order feature. See the Suggested Format, contained in this Schedule Pricelist, for customers to consider when using this purchasing tool.

 

21. CONTRACTOR TEAM ARRANGEMENTS

 

Federal Supply Schedule Contractors may use Contractor Team Arrangements (see FAR 9.6) to provide solutions when responding to a customer agency requirements. The policy and procedures outlined in this part will provide more flexibility and allow innovative acquisition methods when using the Federal Supply Schedules. See the additional information regarding Contractor Team Arrangements in this Schedule Pricelist.

 

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 work shall receive less than the prevailing wage rates as determined by the Secretary of Labor. The requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act do not apply if the construction work is incidental to the furnishing of supplies, equipment, or services. For example, the requirements do not apply to simple installation or alteration of a public building or public work that is incidental to furnishing supplies or equipment under a supply contract. However, if the construction, alteration or repair is segregable and exceeds 2,000, then the requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act applies.

 

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

 

23. SECTION 508 COMPLIANCE

 

Northrop Grumman Information Technology will comply with Section 508 as specified in each individual delivery order.

 

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

 

(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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

LEASE TYPES

The Government will consider proposals for the following lease types:

a. Lease to Ownership,
b. Lease with Option to Own, and
c. Step Lease.

Orders for leased products must specify the leasing type.

 

OPTION 1:

 

1.                   STATEMENT

 

a. It is understood by all parties to this contract that orders issued under this SIN shall constitute a lease arrangement. Unless the Ordering Office intends to obligate other than annual appropriations to fund the lease, the base period of the lease is from the date of the product acceptance through September 30 of the fiscal year in which the order is placed.

b. Agencies are advised to follow the guidance provided in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 7.4 Product Lease or Purchase and OMB Circular A-11. Agencies are responsible for the obligation of funding consistent with all applicable legal principles when entering into any lease arrangement.

 

2.                   FUNDING AND PERIODS OF LEASING ARRANGEMENTS

 

a. Annual Funding. When annually appropriated funds are cited on an order for leasing, the following applies:

(1) The base period of an order for any lease executed by the Government shall be for the duration of the fiscal year. All Government renewal options under the lease shall be specified in the delivery order. All orders for leasing shall remain in effect through September 30 of the fiscal year or the planned expiration date of the lease, whichever is earlier, unless the Government exercises its rights hereunder to acquire title to the product prior to the planned expiration date or unless the Government exercise its right to terminate under FAR 52.212-4. Orders under the lease shall not be deemed to obligate succeeding fiscal year s funds or to otherwise commit the Government to a renewal.

(2)                 All orders for leasing shall automatically terminate on September 30, unless the Ordering Office notifies the Contractor in writing thirty (30) calendar days prior to the expiration of such orders of the Government s intent to renew. Such notice to renew shall not bind the Government. The Government has the option to renew each year at the original rate in effect at the time the order is placed. This rate applies for the duration of the order. If the Government exercises its option to renew, the renewal order, shall be issued within 15 days after funds become available for obligation by the ordering office, or as specified in the initial order. No termination fees shall apply if the Government does not exercise an option.

 

b. Crossing Fiscal Years Within Contract Period. Where an Ordering Office has specific authority to cross fiscal years with annual appropriations, the Ordering Office may place an order under this option to lease product for a period up to the expiration of its period of appropriation availability, or twelve months, whichever occurs later, notwithstanding the intervening fiscal years.

 

3.                   DISCONTINUANCE AND TERMINATION

 

Notwithstanding any other provision relating to this SIN, the Ordering Office may terminate products leased under this agreement, at any time during a fiscal year in accordance with the termination provisions contained in FAR 52.212-4. (l) Termination for the Government s convenience, or (m) Termination for cause. Additionally, no termination for cost or fees shall be charged for non-renewal of an option.

 

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OPTION 2

To the extent an Offeror wishes to propose alternative lease terms and conditions that provide for lower discounts/prices based on the ordering office s stated intent to fulfill the projected term of a lease including option years, while at the same time including separate charges for early end of the lease, the following terms apply. These terms address the timing and extent of the Government s financial obligation including any potential charges for early end of the lease.

 

1. LEASING PRICE LIST NOTICE:

 

Contractors must include the following notice in their contract price list for SIN 132-3:

The ordering office is responsible for the obligation of funds consistent with applicable law. Agencies are advised to review the lease terms and conditions contained in this price list prior to ordering and obligating funding for a lease.

 

2. STATEMENT OF GOVERNMENT INTENT:

(a) The Government and the Contractor understand that a delivery order issued pursuant to this SIN is a lease arrangement and contemplates the use of the product for the term of the lease specified in such delivery order (the Lease Term ). In that regard, the Ordering Agency, as lessee, understands that the lease provisions contained herein and the rate established for the delivery order are premised on the Ordering Agency's intent to fulfill that agreement, including acquiring products for the period of time specified in the order. Each lease hereunder shall be initiated by a delivery order which shall, either through a statement of work or other attachment, specify the product being leased, and the required terms of the transaction.

(b) Each ordering office placing a delivery order under the terms of this option intends to exercise each renewal option and to extend the lease until completion of the Lease Term so long as the need of the ordering office for the product or functionally similar product continues to exist and funds are appropriated. Contractor may request information from the ordering office concerning the essential use of the products.

 

3. LEASE TERM:

(a) The date on which the ordering office accepts the products is the Commencement Date of the lease. For acceptance to occur, the products must operate in accordance with the product s published specifications and statement of work. Acceptance shall be in accordance with the terms of the contract or as otherwise negotiated by the ordering office and the Contractor.

(b) Any lease is executed by the Ordering Office on the basis that the known requirement for such product exceeds the initial base period of the delivery order, which is typically 12 months, or for the remainder of the fiscal year. Pursuant to FAR 32.703‑3(b), delivery orders with options to renew that are funded by annual (fiscal year) appropriations may provide for initial base periods and option periods that cross fiscal years as long as the initial base period or each option period does not exceed a 12 month period. Defense agencies must also consider DOD FAR supplement (DFAR) 232.703-3(b) in determining whether to use cross fiscal year funding. This cross fiscal year authority does not apply to multi-year leases.

(c) The total Lease Term will be specified in each delivery order, including any relevant renewal options of the Government. All delivery orders, whether for the initial base period or renewal period, shall remain in effect through September 30 of the fiscal year (unless extended by statute), through any earlier expiration date specified in the delivery order, or until the Government exercises its rights hereunder to acquire title to the product prior to such expiration date. The ordering office, at its discretion, may exercise each option to extend the term of the lease through the lease term. Renewal delivery orders shall not be issued for less than all of the product and/or software set forth in the original delivery order. Delivery orders under this SIN shall not be deemed to obligate succeeding fiscal year funds. The ordering office shall provide the Contractor with written notice of exercise of each renewal option as soon as practicable. Notice requirements may be negotiated on an order-by-order basis.

(d)                             Where an ordering office s specific appropriation or procurement authority provides for contracting beyond the fiscal year period, the ordering office may place a delivery order for a period up to the expiration of the Lease Term, or to the expiration of the period of availability of the multi-year appropriation, or whatever is appropriate under the applicable circumstance.

 

4. LEASE TERMINATION:

(a) The Ordering Agency must elect the Lease Term of the relevant delivery order. The Contractor (and assignee, if any) will rely on the Government s representation of its intent to fulfill the full Lease Term to determine the monthly lease payments calculated herein.

(i) The Government may terminate or not renew leases under this option at no cost, pursuant to a Termination for Non-Appropriation as defined herein (see paragraph (c) below). In any other event, the ordering office s contracting officer may either terminate the relevant delivery order for cause or Termination for Convenience in accordance with FAR 52.212-4 paragraphs (l) and (m).

(ii) The Termination for Convenience at the end of a fiscal year allows for separate charges for the early end of the lease (see paragraph (d) below). In the event of termination for the convenience of the Government, the Government may be liable only up to the amount beyond the order s Termination Ceiling. Any termination charges calculated under the Termination for Convenience clause must be determined or identified in the delivery order or in the lease agreement.

(b) Termination for Convenience of the Government: Leases entered into under this option may not be terminated except by the ordering office s contracting office responsible for the delivery order in accordance with FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, paragraph (l), Termination for Convenience of the Government. The costs charged to the Government as the result of any Termination for Convenience of the Government must be reasonable and may not exceed the sum of the fiscal year s payment obligations less payments made to date of termination plus the Termination Ceiling

(c) Termination for Non-Appropriation: The ordering office reasonably believes that the bona fide need will exist for the entire Lease Term and corresponding funds in an amount sufficient to make all payment for the lease Term will be available to the ordering office. Therefore, it is unlikely that leases entered into under this option will terminate prior to the full Lease Term. Nevertheless, the ordering office s contracting officer may terminate or not renew leases at the end of any initial base period or option period under this paragraph if (a) it no longer has a bona fide need for the product or functionally similar product; or (b) there is a continuing need, but adequate funds have not been made available to the ordering office in an amount sufficient to continue to make the lease payments. If this occurs, the Government will promptly notify the Contractor, and the product lease will be terminated at the end of the last fiscal year for which funds were appropriated. Substantiation to support a termination for non-appropriation shall be provided to the Contractor upon request.

(d) Termination Charges: At the initiation of the lease, termination ceilings will be established for each year of the lease term. The termination ceiling is a limit on the amount that a Contractor may be paid by the Government on the Termination for Convenience of a lease. No claim will be accepted for future costs: supplies, maintenance, usage charges or interest expense beyond the date of termination. In accordance with the bona fide needs rule, all termination charges must reasonably represent the value the Government received for the work performed based upon the shorter lease term. No Termination for Convenience costs will be associated with the expiration of the lease term.

(e) At the order level, the ordering office may, consistent with legal principles, negotiate lower monthly payments or rates based upon appropriate changes to the termination conditions in this section.

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LEASE PROVISIONS COMMON TO
ALL TYPES OF LEASE AGREEMENTS

 

 

1. ORDERING PROCEDURES:

(a) When an Ordering Office expresses an interest in leasing a product(s), the Ordering Office will provide the following information to the prospective Contractor:

(i) Which product(s) is (are) required.
(ii) The required delivery date.
(iii) The proposed lease plan and term of the lease.
(iv) Where the product will be located.
(v) Description of the intended use of the product.
(vi) Source and type of appropriations to be used.

(b) The Contractor will respond with:

(i) Whether the Contractor can provide the required product.
(ii) The estimated residual value of the product (Lease with Option to Own and Step Lease only).
(iii) The monthly payment based on the rate.
(iv) The estimated cost, if any, of applicable State or local taxes. State and local personal property taxes are to be estimated as separate line items in accordance with FAR 52.229-1, which may be identified and added to the monthly lease payment.
(v) A confirmation of the availability of the product on the required delivery date.
(vi) Extent of warranty coverage, if any, of the leased products.
(vii) The length of time the quote is valid.

(c) The Ordering Office may issue a delivery order to the Contractor based on the information set forth in the Contractor s quote. In the event that the Ordering Office does not issued a delivery order within the validity period stated in the Contractor s quote letter, the quote shall expire.

 

2. ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS:

GSAR 552.232-23, Assignment of Claims, is incorporated herein by reference as part of these lease provisions. The Ordering Office s contracting officer will acknowledge the assignment of claim for a lease in accordance with FAR 32.804-5. The extent of the assignee s protection is in accordance with FAR 32.804. Any setoff provision must be in accordance with FAR 32.803.

 

3. PEACEFUL POSSESSION AND UNRESTRICTED USE:

In recognition of the types of products available for lease and the potential adverse impact to the Government s mission, the Government s quiet and peaceful possession and unrestricted use of the product shall not be disturbed in the event the product is sold by the Contractor, or in the event of bankruptcy of the Contractor, corporate dissolution of the Contractor, or other event. The product shall remain in the possession of the Government until the expiration of the lease. Any assignment, sale, bankruptcy, or other transfer of the leased product by the Contractor will not relieve the Contractor of its obligations to the Government, and will not change the Government s duties or increase the burdens or risks imposed on the Government.

 

4. COMMENCEMENT OF LEASE:

The date on which the Ordering Office accepts the products is the Commencement Date of the lease. Acceptance is as defined elsewhere in the contract, or as further specified in the order.

 

5. INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE:

a. Installation and Maintenance, when applicable, normally are not included in the charge for leasing. The Contractor may require the Government to obtain installation and maintenance services from a qualified source. The Government may obtain installation and/or maintenance on the open market, from the Contractor s schedule contract, or from other sources. The Government may also perform installation and/or maintenance in house, if qualified resources exist. In any event, it is the responsibility of the Government to ensure that maintenance is in effect for the Lease term for all products leased.

b. When installation and/or maintenance are ordered under this schedule to be performed by the Contractor, the payments, terms and conditions as stated in this contract apply. The rates and terms and conditions in effect at the time the order is issued shall apply during any subsequent renewal period of the lease. The maintenance rates and terms and conditions may be added to the lease payments with mutual agreement of the parties.

 

6. MONTHLY PAYMENTS:

a. Prior to the placement of an order under this Special Item Number, the Ordering Office and the Contractor must agree on a base value for the products to be leased. For Lease to Ownership (Capital Lease) the base value will be the contract purchase price (less any discounts). For Lease with Option to Own (Operating Lease), the base value will be the contract purchase price (less any discounts), less a mutually agreed upon residual value (pre-stated purchase option price at the conclusion of the lease) for the products. The residual value will be used in the calculation of the original lease payment, lease extension payments, and the purchase option price.

b. To determine the initial lease term payment, the Contractor agrees to apply the negotiated lease factor to the agreed upon base value: ______________________________________

For Example: Lease factor one (1) percent over the rate for the three year (or other term) Treasury Bill (T-bill) at the most current U. S. Treasury auction.

The lease payment may be calculated by using a programmed business calculator or by using rate functions provided in commercial computer spreadsheets (e.g., Lotus 1-2-3, Excel).

c. For any lease extension, the extension lease payment will be based on the original residual value, in lieu of the purchase price. The Ordering Office and the Contractor shall agree on a new residual value based on the estimated fair market [F1] price at the end of the extension. The formula to determine the lease payment will be that in 6.b. above.

d. The purchase option price will be the fair market value of the product or payment will be based upon the unamortized principle, as shown on the payment schedule as of the last payment prior to date of transfer of ownership, whichever is less.

NOTE: At the order level, ordering office may elect to obtain a lower rate for the lease by setting the purchase option price as either, the fair market value of the product or unamoritized principle. The methodology for determining lump sum payments may be identified in the pricelist.

e. The point in time when monthly rates are established is subject to negotiation and evaluation at the order level.

In the event the Government desires, at any time, to acquire title to product leased hereunder, the Government may make a one‑time lump sum payment.

 

7. LEASE END/DISCONTINUANCE OPTIONS:

a. Upon the expiration of the Lease Term, Termination for Convenience, or Termination for Non Appropriation, the Government will return the Product to the Contractor unless the Government by 30 days written notice elects either:

(i) to purchase the product for the residual value of the product, or

(ii) to extend the term of the Lease, as mutually agreed. To compute the lease payment, the residual value from the preceding lease shall be the initial value of the leased product. A new residual value shall be negotiated for the extended lease and new lease payments shall be computed.

b. Relocation - The Government may relocate products to another location within the Government with prior written notice. No other transfer, including sublease, is permitted. Government shall not assign, transfer or otherwise dispose of any products, or any interest therein, or crate or suffer any levy, lien or encumbrance then except those created for the benefit of Contractor or it's assigns.

c. Returns:

(i) Within fourteen (14) days after the date of expiration, non-renewal or termination of a lease, the Government shall, at its own risk and expense, have the products packed for shipment in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and return the products to Contractor at the location specified by Contractor in the continental US, in the same condition as when delivered, ordinary wear and tear excepted. Any expenses necessary to return the products to good working order shall be at Government's expense.

(ii) The Contractor shall conduct a timely inspection of the returned products and within 45 days of the return, assert a claim if the condition of the product exceeds normal wear and tear.

(iii) Product will be returned in accordance with the terms of the contract and in accordance with Contractor instruction.

(iv) With respect to software, the Government shall state in writing to the Contractor that it has:

(1) deleted or disabled all files and copies of the software from the equipment on which it was installed;
(2) returned all software documentation, training manuals, and physical media on which the software was delivered; and
(3) has no ability to use the returned software.

 

8. UPGRADES AND ADDITIONS:

a. The Government may affix or install any accessory, addition, upgrade, product or device on the product ("additions") provided that such additions:

(1) can be removed without causing material damage to the product;

(2) do not reduce the value of the product; and

(3) are obtained from or approved by the Contractor, and are not subject to the interest of any third party other than the Contractor.

b. Any other additions may not be installed without the Contractor's prior written consent. At the end of the lease term, the Government shall remove any additions which:

(1) were not leased from the Contractor, and

(2) are readily removable without causing material damage or impairment of the intended function, use, or value of the product, and restore the product to its original configuration.

c.                    Any additions that are not so removable will become the Contractor's property (lien free).

d.                   Leases of additions and upgrades must be co-terminus with that of the product.

 

9. RISK OF LOSS OR DAMAGE:

The Government is relieved from all risk of loss or damage to the product during periods of transportation, installation, and during the entire time the product is in possession of the Government, except when loss or damage is due to the fault or negligence of the Government. The Government shall assume risk of loss or damage to the product during relocation, (i.e., moving the product from one Government location to another Government location), unless the Contractor shall undertake such relocation.

 

10. TITLE:

During the lease term, product shall always remain the property of the Contractor. The Government shall have no property right or interest in the product except as provided in this leasing agreement and shall hold the product subject and subordinate to the rights of the Contractor. Software and software licenses shall be deemed personal property. The Government shall have no right or interest in the software and related documentation except as provided in the license and the lease. Upon the Commencement Date of the Lease Term, the Government shall have an encumbered license to use the software for the Lease Term. The Government s encumbered license rights in the software will be subject to the same rights as provided to a purchaser of a license under the terms of this contract except that the Government will not have an unencumbered, paid-up license until it has made all lease payments for the full Lease Term in the case of an Lease To Ownership or has otherwise paid the applicable purchase option price.

 

11. TAXES:

The lease payments, purchase option prices, and interest rates identified herein exclude all state and local taxes levied on or measured by the contract or sales price of the product furnished hereunder. The Government will be invoiced for any such taxes as Contractor receives such tax notices or assessments from the applicable local taxing authority. Pursuant to the provisions of FAR 52.229-1, State and Local Taxes, the Government agrees to pay tax or provide evidence necessary to support an exemption from the tax.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The following terms and conditions are applicable to all Special Item Numbers:

 

1.                   GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE OF CONTRACT

 

The geographic scope of this contract is the 48 contiguous states, Hawaii, Alaska, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and all overseas locations.

 

2.                   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) Written 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.       DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY. EXCEPT AS SPECIFIED, ALL EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONDITIONS, REPRESENTATIONS, AND WARRANTIES INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING, USAGE, OR TRADE PRACTICE, ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE LAW. This disclaimer and exclusion shall apply even if the express warranty set forth above fails of its essential purpose.

 

c.        The above is not intended to enlarge the scope of this schedule contract for individual orders. Prices, options, terms and conditions of any orders are limited strictly to those specified in the schedule contract and pricelist and agreed to by GSA.

 

3.                   OVERSEAS ACTIVITIES

 

The terms and conditions of this contract shall apply to all orders for installation, maintenance and repair of equipment in areas listed in the pricelist outside the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia, except for the following modifications;

 

a. In place of an installation date for equipment, a shipping date shall be specified on the order.

b. The contractor agrees to promptly install all equipment, ready for use.

c. Upon request of the contractor, the Government may provide the contractor with logistics support, as available, in accordance with all applicable Government regulations. Such Government support will be provided on a reimbursable basis, and will only be provided to the contractor s technical personnel whose services are exclusively required for the fulfillment of the terms and conditions of this contract (Purchase and Maintenance).

 

d. The contractor agrees to accept orders for repair of equipment, except for the following additions and modifications: None

 

 

 

 

 

1.                   MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP

 

All equipment furnished hereunder must be new and satisfactorily perform the function for which it is intended.

 

2.                   ORDER

 

A written order, EDI (GSA Advantage! and FACNET), and credit card orders shall be the basis for purchase in accordance with the provisions of this contract. If time of delivery extends beyond the expiration date of the contract, the contractor will be obligated to meet the delivery and installation date specified in the original order. Written orders, EDI orders, credit card orders or, in the case of BPAs or BOAs, telephone orders are permissible.

 

3.                   TRANSPORTATION OF EQUIPMENT

 

FOB DESTINATION. Prices cover equipment delivery to destination, for any location within the geographic scope of this contract.

 

4.                   INSTALLATION AND TECHNICAL SERVICES

 

a.        INSTALLATION. When the equipment provided under this contract is not normally self-installable, the contractor s technical personnel shall be available to the Government, at the Government s location, to install the equipment and to train Government personnel in the use and maintenance of the equipment. The charges for such services are listed below, or in the price schedule:

Not Applicable

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b.        OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS. The contractor shall furnish the Government with one (1) copy of all operating and maintenance manuals relating to the equipment being installed/purchased.

 

5. ACCEPTANCE

 

Equipment must operate in accordance with manufacturer s published specifications. The user agency should give the contractor a notice of acceptance or rejection within 30 days from receipt of the equipment. The Government is relieved of all risk of loss or damage prior to acceptance.

 

6. GUARANTEE

 

a. The contractor will furnish all maintenance, machine adjustments, repairs, and parts at the Government s location for a period of one (1) year. If it is a dealer item, manufacturer warranty will be reflected.

 

b. All parts replaced during the guarantee period shall become the property of the contractor.

 

c. Prior to the expiration of the guarantee period, whenever equipment is shipped for repair or mechanical replacement purposes, the contractor shall bear all costs, including, but not limited to, costs of packing, transportation, rigging, drayage, and insurance. This guarantee shall apply to the replacement machine from the date of its acceptance.

 

d. When equipment is returned to the contractor s establishment for repairs, the contractor shall be responsible for any damage or loss, from the time the equipment is removed from the Government s installation, until the equipment is returned to such installation.

 

e. This guarantee does not apply if damage to the equipment is occasioned by fault or negligence of the Government.

 

f. Inspection and repair of defective equipment under this guarantee will only be performed at the contractor s site or at one of its Authorized Service Locations. Call Northrop Grumman Information Technology for information, and defective equipment will be repaired or replaced within 48 hours after receipt.

 

7.                   PURCHASE PRICE FOR ORDERED EQUIPMENT

 

The purchase price that the Government will be charged will be the Government purchase price in effect at the time of order placement, or the Government purchase price in effect on the installation date (or delivery date when installation is not applicable), whichever is less.

 

8.                   TRADE-IN OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (FIP) EQUIPMENT

 

When an agency determines that Information Technology (FIP) equipment will be replaced, the agency shall follow the contracting policies and procedures in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the policies and procedures regarding Disposition of Information Technology Excess Personal Property in the Federal Property Management Regulations (FPMR) (41 CFR 101-43.6), and the policies and procedures on exchange/sale contained in FPMR 41 CFR part 101-46.

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.                   SERVICE AREAS

 

The monthly maintenance rates listed herein are applicable to all Government locations within a 50 mile radius of the contractor s service points listed herein. If an additional charge is to apply because of a greater distance from the contractor s service areas, the mileage rate or other distance factor shall be stated in paragraph 7 (c) (1,2,3) of this Special Item 132-12.

 

2.                   LOSS OR DAMAGE

 

When the contractor removes equipment to his establishment for repairs, the contractor shall be responsible for any damage or loss, from the time the equipment is removed from the Government s installation, until the equipment is returned to such installation.

 

3. MAINTENANCE ORDERS

 

a. A written order shall be the only basis for maintenance in accordance with the terms of this contract. The contractor shall confirm orders within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of receipt, except that confirmation of orders shall be considered automatic for renewals for maintenance (Special Item 132-12). Automatic acceptance of order renewals for maintenance service shall apply for machines which may have been discontinued from use for temporary periods of time not longer than 120 calendar days. If the order is not confirmed by the contractor as prescribed by this paragraph, the order shall be considered to be confirmed by the contractor. Written orders, EDI orders, credit card orders, in the case of BPAs or BOAs, telephone orders are permissible.

 

b. The contractor shall honor orders for maintenance for periods of one year or less. Maintenance service shall commence on a mutually agreed to date, which will be written into the maintenance order. Maintenance orders shall not be made effective before the expiration of any applicable maintenance and parts guarantee. Orders for maintenance service shall not exceed beyond the end of the contract period.

 

c. Maintenance may be discontinued by the Government on thirty (30) calendar days written notice, or shorter notice when agreed to by the contractor; such notice to become effective thirty (30) calendar days from the date on the notification. However, the Government may extend the original discontinuance date upon written notice to the contractor, provided that such notice is furnished at least ten (10) calendar days prior to the original discontinuance date.

 

d. Annual Funding. When annually appropriated fiscal funds are cited on a maintenance order, the period of maintenance shall automatically expire on September 30th of the contract period, or at the end of the contract period, whichever occurs first. Renewal of a maintenance order citing the new appropriation shall be required, if maintenance is to continue during any remainder of the contract period.

 

e. Cross-year Funding Within contract Period. Where an ordering office s specific appropriation authority provides for a 12-month contract period which may cross fiscal years, the ordering office may place an order under this schedule contract for a period up to the expiration of the contract period (despite the intervening fiscal year ending).

 

4. SCOPE

 

a. The contractor will be obligated to provide maintenance on all equipment listed herein as requested by the Government agency during the contract term.

 

b. Equipment being placed under this maintenance service contract shall be in good operating condition.

 

c. In order to determine that the equipment is in good operating condition, the equipment shall be subject to inspection by the contractor, without charge to the Government.

 

d. Costs of any repairs performed for the purpose of placing the equipment in good operating condition shall be borne by the contractor, if the equipment was under the contractor s guarantee or maintenance responsibility prior to the effective date of the maintenance order.

 

e. If the equipment was not under the contractor s responsibility, the costs necessary to place the equipment in proper operating condition are to be borne by the Government , in accordance with the provisions of Special Items 132-18 and 132-19 (or outside the scope of this contract).

 

5. LIABILITY FOR INJURY OR DAMAGE

 

The contractor shall not be liable for any injury to Government personnel or damage to Government 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.

 

6. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE GOVERNMENT

 

a. Government personnel shall not perform maintenance or attempt repairs to equipment while such equipment us under the purview of this contract, unless agreed to by the contractor.

 

b. Subject to security regulations, the Government shall permit access to the equipment which is to be maintained.

 

7.                   MAINTENANCE RATES

 

a. REGULAR HOURS

 

(1) The contractor shall bear all costs of maintenance, including labor, parts, and such other expenses as are necessary to keep the equipment in good operating condition, provided that the required repairs are not occasioned by fault or negligence of the Government.

 

(2) The basic monthly rate for each make and model of machine shall entitle the Government to remedial maintenance service during the period 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, exclusive of holidays observed at the Government location.

 

a.                    AFTER HOURS

 

Should the Government require that remedial maintenance be performed outside of Regular Hours, charges for such maintenance, if any, will be 195 per hour. Periods of less than one hour will be prorated to the nearest quarter hour.

 

c. TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION

 

(1) If any charge is to apply, over and above the regular maintenance rates, because of the distance between the Government location and the contractor s service area, the charge will be: JTR for mileage.

 

(2) Such additional charge, if any, will apply to each remedial maintenance request, and will be limited to one round trip for each service call.

 

d. QUANTITY DISCOUNTS. None.

 

8.                   INVOICES AND PAYMENTS

 

a. Invoices for maintenance service shall be submitted by the contractor on a quarterly or monthly basis, after the completion of such period. Maintenance charges must be paid in arrears (31 U.S.C. 3324). PROMPT PAYMENT DISCOUNT, IF APPLICABLE, SHALL BE SHOWN ON THE INVOICE.

 

b. Payment for maintenance service of less than one month s duration shall be prorated at 1/30th of the monthly rate for each calendar day.

 

 

 

 

 

1.                   PURCHASE TERMS

 

a. ACCEPTANCE. The Government shall accept or reject software in writing within thirty (30) calendar days after date of delivery.

 

b. Northrop Grumman Information Technology s Standard Software Commercial Warranty.

             

(i) Software. Northrop Grumman Information Technology warrants that for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of shipment from Northrop Grumman Information Technology: (1) the media on which the Software is furnished will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use; and (ii) the Software substantially conforms to its published specifications. Except for the foregoing, the Software is provided AS IS. This limited warranty extends only to Customer as the original licensee. Customer s exclusive remedy and the entire liability of Northrop Grumman Information Technology and its suppliers under this limited warranty will be, at Northrop Grumman Information Technology s or its service center s option, repair, replacement, or refund of the Software if reported (or, upon request, returned) to the party supplying it to the Customer. In no event does Northrop Grumman Information Technology warrant that the Software is error free or that the Customer will be able to operate the Software without problems or interruptions.

 

(ii) Year 2000 Warranty Provision. Seller warrants that each hardware, software, and firmware product delivered under this Agreement and listed below shall be able to accurately process date/time data (including, but not limited to, calculating, comparing, and sequencing) from, into, and between the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, and the years 1999 and 2000 and leap-year calculations, to the extent that other information technology, used in combination with the information technology being provided hereunder, properly exchanges date/time data with it. The remedies available to the Government under this warranty shall be limited to repair or replacement of any listed product.

 

(iii) Restrictions. This warranty does not apply if the product (a) has been altered, except by Northrop Grumman Information Technology, (b) has not been installed, operated, repaired, or maintained in accordance with instructions supplied by Northrop Grumman Information Technology, (c) has been subjected to abnormal physical or electrical stress, misuse, negligence, or accident, or (d) is used in ultrahazardous activities.

 

(iv)               DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY. EXCEPT AS SPECIFIED, ALL EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONDITIONS, REPRESENTATIONS, AND WARRANTIES INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING, USAGE, OR TRADE PRACTICE, ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE LAW. This disclaimer and exclusion shall apply even if the express warranty set forth above fails of its essential purpose.

 

2.                   UTILIZATION LIMITATIONS

 

The Government agrees to refrain from changing or removing any insignia or lettering from the software or documentation that is provided, or producing copies of manuals or disks, except one copy for backup purposes, as allowed by the manufacturer. The Government also agrees to comply with the following:

 

a. Title to and ownership of the software and documentation, and any reproductions thereof, shall remain with the contractor.

 

b. Use of the software and documentation shall be limited to the facility for which the software is acquired.

 

c. FAR clauses 52.227-14 RIGHTS IN DATA GENERAL (JUN 1987) AND 52.227-19 COMMERCIAL COMPUTER SOFTWARE RESTRICTED RIGHTS (JUN 1987) are incorporated by reference as part of this pricelist.

 

3.                   TECHNICAL SERVICE

 

The contractor, without additional charges to the Government, shall provide a hot line technical support number (800) 852-6464 for the purpose of providing user assistance and guidance in the implementation of the software. The technical support number is available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST for up to 30 days from acceptance of the Purchase Order, and extends throughout the warranty Period if Support Services are purchased.

 

4. SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE

 

a. Software maintenance service shall include the following: software updates and fixes.

 

b. Invoices for maintenance service shall be submitted by the contractor on a quarterly or monthly basis, after the completion of such period. Maintenance charges must be paid in arrears (31 U.S.C. 3324). PROMPT PAYMENT DISCOUNT, IF APPLICABLE, SHALL BE SHOWN ON THE INVOICE.

 

 

NORTHROP GRUMMAN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICE LOCATIONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. SCOPE

 

a. The prices, terms and conditions stated under Special Item Number 132-51 Information Technology Professional Services and Special Item Number 132-52 Electronic Commerce Services apply exclusively to IT/EC Services within the scope of this Information Technology Schedule.

 

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

 

2. Performance Incentives

 

a. Performance incentives may be agreed upon between the Contractor and the ordering activity on individual fixed price 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 activity shall consider establishing incentives where performance is critical to the ordering activity 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) (MAR 2003)

 

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 the 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.

 

The GSA has determined that the prices for services contained in this price list are fair and reasonable. However, the ordering office using this contract is responsible for considering the level of effort and mix of labor proposed to perform a specific task being ordered and for making a determination that the total firm-fixed price or ceiling price is fair and reasonable.

 

(a) When ordering services, ordering offices shall:

 

(1) Prepare a Request (Request for Quote or other communication tool):

 

(i) A statement of work (a performance-based statement of work is preferred) that outlines, at a minimum, the work to be performed, location of work, period of performance, deliverable schedule, applicable standards, acceptance criteria, and any special requirements (i.e., security clearances, travel, special knowledge, etc.) should be prepared.

 

(ii) The request should include the statement of work and request the contractors to submit either a firm-fixed price or a ceiling price to provide the services outlined in the statement of work. A firm-fixed price order shall be requested, unless the ordering office makes a determination that it is not possible at the time of placing the order to estimate accurately the extent or duration of the work or to anticipate cost with any reasonable degree of confidence. When such a determination is made, a labor hour or time-and-materials proposal may be requested. The firm-fixed price shall be based on the rates in the schedule contract and shall consider the mix of labor categories and level of effort required to perform the services described in the statement of work. The firm-fixed price of the order should also include any travel costs or other incidental costs related to performance of the services ordered, unless the order provides for reimbursement of travel costs at the rates provided in the Federal Travel or Joint Travel Regulations. A ceiling price must be established for labor-hour and time-and-materials orders.

 

(iii) The request may ask the contractors, if necessary or appropriate, to submit a project plan for performing the task, and information on the contractor s experience and/or past performance performing similar tasks.

 

(iv) The request shall notify the contractors what basis will be used for selecting the contractor to receive the order. The notice shall include the basis for determining whether the contractors are technically qualified and provide an explanation regarding the intended use of any experience and/or past performance information in determining technical qualification of responses. If consideration will be limited to schedule contractors who are small business concerns as permitted by paragraph (2) below, the request shall notify the contractors that will be the case.

 

(2) Transmit the Request to Contractors:

 

Based upon an initial evaluation of catalogs and price lists, the ordering office should identify the contractors that appear to offer the best value (considering the scope of services offered, pricing and other factors such as contractors locations, as appropriate) and transmit the request as follows:

 

NOTE: When buying IT professional services under SIN 132-51 ONLY, the ordering office, at its discretion, may limit consideration to those schedule contractors that are small business concerns. This limitation is not applicable when buying supplies and/or services under other SINs as well as SIN 132-51. The limitation may only be used when at least three (3) small businesses that appear to offer services that will meet the agency s needs are available, if the order is estimated to exceed the micro-purchase threshold.

 

(i) The request should be provided to at least three (3) contractors if the proposed order is estimated to exceed the micro-purchase threshold, but not to exceed the maximum order threshold.

 

(ii) For proposed orders exceeding the maximum order threshold, the request should be provided to additional contractors that offer services that will meet the 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 offices should strive to minimize the contractors costs associated with responding to requests for quotes for specific orders. Requests should be tailored to the minimum level necessary for adequate evaluation and selection for order placement. Oral presentations should be considered, when possible.

 

(3) Evaluate responses and select the contractor to receive the order:

 

After responses have been evaluated against the factors identified in the request, the order should be placed with the schedule contractor that represents the best value. (See FAR 8.404)

 

(b) The establishment of Federal Supply Schedule Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for recurring services is permitted when the procedures outlined herein are followed. All BPAs for services must define the services that may be ordered under the BPA, along with delivery or performance time frames, billing procedures, etc. The potential volume of orders under BPAs, regardless of the size of individual orders, may offer the ordering office the opportunity to secure volume discounts. When establishing BPAs ordering offices shall:

 

(1) Inform contractors in the request for proposal (based on the agency s requirement) if a single BPA or multiple BPAs will be established, and indicate the basis that will be used for selecting the contractors to be awarded the BPAs.

 

(i) SINGLE BPA: Generally, a single BPA should be established when the ordering office can define the tasks to be ordered under the BPA and establish a firm-fixed price or ceiling price for individual tasks or services to be ordered. When this occurs, authorized users may place the order directly under the established BPA when the need for service arises. The schedule contractor that represents the best value should be awarded the BPA. (See FAR 8.404)

 

(ii) MULTIPLE BPAs: When the ordering 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 establishing 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 Schedule contractor that represents the best value.

 

(2) Review BPAs periodically: Such reviews shall be conducted at least annually. The purpose of the review is to determine whether the BPA still represents the best value. (See FAR 8.404)

 

(c) The ordering office should give preference to small business concerns when two or more contractors can provide the services at the same firm-fixed price or ceiling price.

(d) When the ordering office s requirement involves both products as well as executive, administrative and/or professional services, the ordering office should total the prices for the products and the firm-fixed price for the services and select the contractor that represents the best value. (See FAR 8.404)

 

(e) The ordering activity, at a minimum, should document orders by identifying the contractor from which the services were purchase, 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 office.

 

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

 

c. The contractor guarantees the satisfactory completion of the IT/EC Services performed under the task order and that all contract personnel utilized in the performance of IT/EC services under the task order shall have the education, experience, and expertise as stated in the task order.

 

d. Any contractor travel required in the performance of IT/EC Services must comply with the Federal Travel Regulation or Joint Travel Regulations, as applicable, in effect on the date(s) the travel is performed. Established Federal Government per diem rates will apply to all contractor travel. Contractors cannot use GSA city pair contracts.

 

6. INSPECTION OF SERVICES

 

The Inspection of Services Fixed Price (AUG 1996) clause at FAR 52.246-4 applies to firm-fixed price orders placed under this contract. The Inspection 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 GOVERNMENT

 

Subject to security regulations, the ordering office shall permit contractor access to all facilities necessary to perform the requisite IT/EC Services.

 

9. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

 

All IT/EC Services performed by the contractor under the terms of this contract shall be as an independent contractor, and not as an agent or employee of the Government.

 

10. ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

 

a. Definitions.

 

Contractor means the person, firm, unincorporated association, joint venture, partnership, or corporation that is a party to this contract.

 

Contractor and its affiliates and contractor or its affiliates refers to the contractor, its chief executives, directors, officers, subsidiaries, affiliates, subcontractors at any tier, and consultants and any joint venture involving the contractor, any entity into or with which the contractor subsequently merges or affiliates, or any other successor or assignee of the contractor.

 

An Organizational conflict of interest exists when the nature of the work to be performed under a proposed Government contract, without some restriction on activities by the contractor and its affiliates, may either (i) result in an unfair competitive advantage to the contractor or its affiliates or (ii) impair the contractor s or its affiliates objectivity in performing contract work.

 

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

 

11. INVOICES

 

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

 

12. PAYMENTS

 

For firm-fixed price orders the Government shall pay the contractor, upon submission of proper invoices or vouchers, the prices stipulated in this contract for service rendered and accepted. Progress payments shall be made only when authorized by the order. For time‑and‑materials orders, the Payments under Time‑and‑Materials and Labor‑Hour Contracts at FAR 52.232-7 (DEC 2002), Alternate I (APR 1984) applies to time‑and‑materials orders placed under this contract. For labor‑hour orders, the Payment under Time‑and‑Materials and Labor‑Hour Contracts at FAR 52.232-7 (DEC 2002), Alternate II (DEC 2002) applies to labor‑hour orders placed under this contract.

 

13. RESUMES

 

Resumes shall be provided to the GSA Contracting Officer or the user agency upon request.

 

14. INCIDENTAL SUPPORT COSTS

 

Incidental support costs are available outside the scope of this contract. The costs will be negotiated separately with the ordering agency in accordance with the guidelines set forth in the FAR.

 

15. APPROVAL OF SUBCONTRACTS

 

The ordering activity may require that the contractor receive, from the ordering activity's Contracting Officer, written consent before placing any subcontract for furnishing any of the work called for in a task order.

 

 

 

 

 

1. Senior Manager

 

Schedules and allocates work, provides, advice, guidance, and training to subordinates, and recommends/determines personnel actions for department. Responsible for department/project planning, execution, and performance. Master's degree and 8+ years directly related work experience in the specialized area of responsibility to include formal assignment in a managerial capacity.

 

2. Program Manager

 

Planning and directing technological improvements and project management implementation. Manage a diverse group of functional activities, subordinate groups of technical and administrative personnel. 10+ years of relevant experience.

 

3. Internet Program Manager

 

Provide business, technical, and personnel management across multiple projects, such as Internet engineering studies, computer applications and systems development. Bachelors degree (or equivalent) and 11 to 13 years experience that provides the required knowledge and skills.

 

4. Internet Project Manager

 

Provide business, technical, and personnel management for individual projects, such as Internet engineering studies, computer applications and systems development. Bachelors degree (or equivalent) and 11 to 13 years experience that provides the required knowledge and skills.

 

5. Engineering Manager

 

Extensive knowledge of engineering concepts, procedures and practices. Develops and refines new engineering techniques to enhance quality and productivity. Establishes performance and technical standards. Generates and approves project and testing specifications. Schedules and allocates work, provides advice and guidance, and resolves problems to meet performance and financial objectives. May lead or coordinate complex task/project teams. Bachelors degree in a technical discipline and 10+ years directly related work experience.

 

6. Account Manager

 

The Account Manager plans, directs, and manages the work activity of contract personnel. Minimum job qualifications are:

 

(a) A minimum of eight years of progressively more difficult systems experience with four years experience within the last six years in the area of administration and technical management of large scale information systems development, implementation, and maintenance efforts in a main frame and/or mini/microcomputer, PC client/server environment.

 

(b) Working knowledge of state-of-the-art business data processing systems techniques and concepts, including familiarity/knowledge of systems development productivity tools and techniques.

 

(c) A four year college degree in a business, information systems, or related field.

 

7. Task Team Leader

 

Defines and directs technical specification and tasks to be performed by team members, defines target dates of tasks and subtasks. Provides guidance and assistance in coordinating output and ensuring the technical adequacy of the end product. Bachelors degree in a relevant field of study. Minimum of 5 years of professional work experience that provides the required knowledge and skill set.

 

8. Internet Systems Architect

 

Define and develop network and systems architecture from customer requirements Bachelors degree (or equivalent) and 8 to 10 years experience that provides the required knowledge and skills.

 

9. Principal Engineer

 

Develops and refines new engineering techniques to enhance quality and productivity. Establishes performance and technical standards. Generates and approves project and testing specifications. May lead or coordinate complex task/project teams. Bachelors degree in a technical discipline and 10+ years directly related work experience.

 

10. Senior Engineer

 

Devises appropriate tests to evaluate, debug and check systems. Documents the results of complex analysis and design tasks. May design moderately complex systems; assists in developing standards and techniques. May act in a lead role of a project team. Bachelors degree in a technical discipline and 7+ years experience (or an equivalent combination of training and professional work experience).

 

11. Internet Senior Systems Engineer

 

Analyze system requirements and develop design alternatives to satisfy those requirements. Provide technical leadership developing solutions for engineering studies and Internet Applications. Bachelors degree (or equivalent) and 8 to 10 years experience that provides the required knowledge and skills.

 

12. Senior Systems Engineer

 

Plan project coordination, management and engineering. Provides comprehensive definition of all aspects of system development from analysis of mission needs to verification of system performance. Performs evaluation of alternatives and assessment of risks and costs. Bachelors degree in engineering and at least 5 years experience in project management/implementation.

 

13. Business Reengineering Analyst, Senior

 

Responsible for leading and coordinating the evaluation and reengineering of current business processes. Recommends and designs cost effective strategies to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the organizations business processes through changes in policies, procedures, organization structure and the application of enabling technology. Minimum job qualifications are:

 

(a) A minimum of six years of business process change experience: including; Total Quality Management, Business Process Reengineering and System Dynamics with three years experience within the last five years in providing leadership in the analysis, design/reengineering, development, integration, and implementation of large scale business processes/systems.

 

(b) Demonstrated knowledge of Enterprise CASE (E-CASE), modeling, simulation and work flow tools applicable to the reengineering effort supported.

 

(c) Demonstrated ability to facilitate Groupware sessions.

(d) Knowledge of state of the art information technology tools, techniques, commercial off the shelf (COTS) software with the ability to apply knowledge of information technology to a business environment to support the implementation of enabling technology solutions for reengineered business processes if required.

 

(e) Demonstrated ability to perform research, analysis, and evaluation of existing business processes and procedures identifying problems and developing solutions that achieve optimum performance and cost effectiveness.

 

(f) A Masters degree in a business, information systems or related field.

 

14. Engineer

 

Performs complex engineering analysis and design tasks. Prepares specifications and designs, and implements solutions. May design subsystems; assists in developing standards. May work as part of a project team. Bachelors degree or other technical degree and 4+ years experience (or an equivalent combination of training and professional work experience).

 

15. Internet Systems Engineer

 

Provides technical solutions for routine to complex engineering studies, and Internet applications. Bachelor degree (or equivalent) and 3 to 6 years of experience that provides the required knowledge.

 

16. Business Systems Engineer

 

Responsible for analyzing, evaluating, and making recommendations on current and proposed systems and architecting cost effective solutions to ensure systems developed make the most of resource and technology available in meeting business requirements. Minimum job qualifications are:

 

(a) A minimum of eight years of progressively more difficult systems experience with three years experience within the last five years in architecting large scale business systems.

 

(b) A minimum of five years experience involving data base, batch, interactive, and/or LAN based business systems utilizing PCs, and/or medium to large main frame computers.

 

(c) Five years experience in one or more of the structured programming languages applicable to the site supported.

 

(d) Five years experience in one or more of the types of data base software applicable to the site supported.

 

(e) Knowledge of state of the art business information systems hardware, software, development tools, techniques, and concepts.

 

(f) Three years experience within the last five years in coordinating three or more information systems personnel.

 

(g) A four year college degree in a business, computer science, information systems or related field.

 

17. Internet Junior Systems Engineer

 

Provides basic technical assistance in engineering and Internet applications under the supervision of more senior personnel. Bachelors degree (or equivalent) or 1 to 5 years of experience that provides the required knowledge and skills.

 

18. Computer Scientist

 

Skilled in the interface of software with computer hardware systems, Computer-aided software engineering (CASE) tools, Complex software system development, Perform Project Management functions as needed. Bachelors degree in engineering and at least 4 years experience in state of the art software design and development.

 

19. Computer Systems Analyst III

 

Position requires computer design implementation and integration knowledge of various degrees. Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge to provide technical guidance to programmers. Must possess and apply comprehensive knowledge of information system management.

 

Possesses a minimum of five years of database experience. Experience is required in Oracle RDBMS, Structured Query Language (SQL) and the UNIX operating system.

 

The Analyst position will be responsible for the overall administration and maintenance of the Database using the Oracle DBMS. The responsibilities of this position will include:

 

           Identification and resolution of problems encountered by the users of the system

           Analysis and implementation of enhancements.

           Performance of daily functions such as backups.

           Responsible for the operation and maintenance of databases.

 

20. Computer Systems Analyst II

 

Position requires computer design implementation and integration knowledge of various degrees.

 

Possesses a minimum of two years of database experience. Experience in Structured Query Language (SQL), Oracle RDBMS, Oracle Reportwriter and the UNIX operating system is required.

 

This position will also support the Database Administration functions. This position may be required to design and implement modifications or enhancements to forms, menus, and reports.

 

21. Computer Systems Analyst I

 

Position requires computer design implementation and integration of various degrees.

 

Possesses a minimum of one year of database experience.

 

This position may be required to design and implement modifications or enhancements to forms, menus, and reports.

 

22. Information Technology Specialist, Senior

 

Responsible for identifying new and emerging technology to support strategic planning initiatives required to meet business needs. Conducts assessments, evaluations, selections, site surveys, requirements analysis and definition, technology prototyping, and cost analyses related to information technology.

Minimum job qualifications are:

 

(a) A minimum of 6 years of progressively more difficult experience in developing, researching, testing, implementing and/or integrating new information technology to support existing business systems.

 

(b) A four year college degree in information systems, business, computer science, or related field.

 

23. Computer Systems Analyst

 

Performs system-wide analysis, primarily with respect to computer functions allocations. Performs system wide analysis, primarily with respect to software development, hardware development and reliability, maintainability and availability. Bachelors degree in computer science/management information systems, 4 years experience that provides the required knowledge and skills.

 

24. Computer Programmer Analyst III

 

Position requires computer programming, analyses and design knowledge of various degrees as well as designing software and implementing databases. Possess and applies broad knowledge of concepts practices and procedures. Able to write specifications, work statements and proposals. Designs and develops documentation of data requirements. Provides methodologies for evaluating moderately complex tasks.

 

Position requires a minimum of four years experience and knowledge in relevant software and operating systems, such as communications software, emulation software, C programming language, UNIX and Oracle RDBMS.

 

These positions will provide general programming support to implement corrections or enhancements to application software. In particular, the positions will provide programming support as required to implement changes or enhancements to the system.

 

25. Computer Programmer Analyst II

 

This position requires the knowledge normally acquired through an undergraduate program in the related area of specialty (Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics) or the equivalent combination of training and /or professional work experience that provides the required knowledge and skills. Knows fundamental concepts, practices and procedures.

 

Possesses a minimum of two years of experience with relevant operating systems and applications. Positions require experience with UNIX and MS-DOS applications.

 

This position may also support the Database Administration functions. This position may be required to design and implement modifications or enhancements to forms, menus, and reports.

 

26. Computer Programmer Analyst I

 

This is an entry level professional position, and requires the knowledge normally acquired through an undergraduate program in the related area of specialty (Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics) and little or no related work experience or the equivalent combination of training and /or professional work experience that provides the required knowledge and skills. Knows fundamental concepts, practices and procedures.

 

Has minimum of one year of related experience, such as UNIX experience.

 

27. Senior Systems Analyst

 

Support the process improvement effort of an organization by providing specific, high level, technical expertise as required by the team leader.

 

28. Systems Analyst

 

Support the process improvement effort of an organization by providing specific technical expertise in the area of statistics as required by the process owner, team leader or team members.

 

29. Program Analyst

 

Expertise to conduct investigations and studies and present recommendations and solutions related to short and long range program planning requirements. Classify and summarize data for the preparations and submission of reports on a recurring basis. Provide advice and assistance to managers which directly affect the conduct and attainment of agency goals and objectives.

 

30. Business Systems Analyst/Programmer, Senior

 

Analyzes and evaluates complex data processing systems, both current and proposed, translating business area customer information system requirements into detailed system/program requirements. Acts as a project leader and provides technical leadership and guidance to programmers and technical staff. Provides alternatives, recommendations and assistance to managers involved in the development, integration, and installation of business information systems. Prepares programming specifications and diagrams and develops coding logic flowcharts. Develops or revises computer programs requiring knowledge of high level languages such as COBOL and IDMS. Prepares detailed complex system/program documentation and flowcharts and assists with system installation. Participates in system requirement and design walk through sessions with business area customers. Minimum job qualifications are:

 

(a) Demonstrated knowledge of terminology, usage, and operating characteristics of hardware, software, and operating system components that load, execute, store, and retrieve application programs/files and perform a variety of functions related to business information systems.

 

(b) Demonstrated ability to perform structured data processing design principles, techniques, and methods used to analyze and translate user requirements into plans for system input, output, files, data dictionaries, controls, and processing methods.

 

(c) Demonstrated ability to write a series of computer instructions, using computer languages applicable to the installation/application, from programming specifications to direct the computer to perform input, logic, output, storage, and security functions.

 

(d) Working knowledge of state-of-the-art business information system development tools, techniques, concepts and software.

 

(e) A minimum of seven years of progressively more difficult systems experience with three years experience within the last five years at a senior systems analyst/programmer level working on projects with varied system configurations including data base, batch, LAN, and/or interactive systems in a main frame and/or mini/microcomputer environment.

 

(f) A minimum of three years experience within the last five years developing systems on an operating system and in a structured programming language applicable to the site and application(s) supported.

 

(g) A four year college degree in a business, computer science, information systems or related field.

31. Information Technology Specialist

 

Responsible for researching and evaluating identifying new and emerging technology to support strategic planning initiatives required to meet business needs. Performs evaluations, site surveys, requirements analysis and definition, technology prototyping, and cost analyses related to information technology. Develops proof of concept through use of techniques such as rapid prototyping as a means for accelerating delivery of turnkey systems. May recommend changes in technology which support new and/or revised business practices.

 

Minimum job qualifications are:

 

A minimum of 4 years of progressively more difficult systems experience in researching, developing, testing, implementing and/or integrating new and emerging technology to support new or existing business systems. A four year college degree in information systems, business, computer science, engineering, or related field may be substituted for 4 years of experience.

 

32. Computer Programmer

 

Support the process improvement effort of an organization by providing specific technical expertise in the area of computer applications, as required by the process owner, team leader or team members.

 

33. Database Programmer I

 

Writes functional specifications and prepare implementation schedules for smaller applications and subsystems to major applications. Monitors existing systems making recommendations for improved performance and service to the applications user.

 

Ability to resolve program and system problems through program dumps and other debugging techniques. Knowledge and experience with system analysis and design methodologies. Minimum of 3 years progressive data processing experience in the design and development of database applications. Bachelors degree in computer science required.

 

34. Database Programmer II

 

Writes functional specifications and prepares implementation schedules for smaller applications and subsystems to major applications. Monitors existing systems making recommendations for improved performance and service to the applications user.

 

Minimum of 5 years progressive data processing experience in the design and development of database applications. Supervisory experience in managing junior database programmers and providing them direction. Bachelors degree in computer science required.

 

35. Database Specialist

 

Performs logical and physical database design. Reviews logical and/or physical designs of existing data base(s), and makes recommendations for tuning to assure maximum operating efficiency. Provides guidance and expertise in the use of data base languages. Performs data analysis, database design, development activities, and implementation, as required, for databases and database conversions. Performs database restructuring activities. Works with users and information systems development staff to determine data storage and access requirements. Minimum job qualifications are:

 

(a) Demonstrated knowledge of terminology, usage and operating characteristics of hardware, software, and operating system components that load, execute, store, and retrieve application programs/files and perform a variety of functions related to business information systems.

 

(b) Demonstrated ability to perform structured data processing design principles, techniques, and methods used to analyze and translate user requirements into plans for system input, output, files, data dictionaries, controls, and processing methods.

 

(c) Demonstrated ability to determine data base and application performance, evaluate and diagnose data base performance issues and recommend and implement solutions for data base performance improvement.

 

(d) Demonstrated ability in the analysis, design, development, testing and implementation of data base systems.

 

(e) A minimum of seven years of progressively more difficult systems experience with five years experience within the last six years at a data base specialist level working with varied system configuration in a main frame and/or mini/microcomputer environment and with data base languages applicable to the site supported.

 

(f) A minimum of four years experience within the last five years in the logical/physical design of databases on operating systems applicable to the site supported.

 

(g) A minimum of three years experience within the last five years in one or more of the data base software languages applicable to the site and application(s) supported.

 

(h) A four year college degree in a business, computer science, information systems or related field.

 

36. Data Management Specialist

 

A Bachelor of Science in a recognized engineering, scientific, technical or business management discipline from an accredited college or university is required.

 

Ten years of progressively more complex experience in areas of systems analysis/programming and data communications. Three years of experience with database management systems.

 

Directs systems analyses and feasibility studies. Assist customer in the planning and coordinating acquisition and implementation of systems. Analyzes proposed and existing system used in processing applications in terms of data communications and database management/structure, requirements and costs. Prepares studies and gives presentations on current data communications concepts. Prepares functional specifications for acquiring commercially available equipment. Consults with user management to ensure that problems are properly identified and solutions meet the requirements.

 

37. Data Administrator

 

Performs data administration for information systems in conformance with corporate data policy, procedures, standards, and guidelines. Conducts impact assessments on information systems to determine application integration potential and compatibility with the corporate architecture. Works with customer and other personnel to ensure quick responses to customer inquiries as to data standards, identification, availability, and location. Provides technical assistance related to data administration. Participates in the conceptual design/redesign of data base systems and logical models for use in business systems reengineering. Ensures proper synchronization of data dictionaries with the corporate repository. Maintains the dictionaries and repositories and ensures that change documentation is available for appropriate shared use in the corporate repository. Provides technical guidance on corporate repository and modeling techniques in support of information systems development and maintenance. Minimum job qualifications are:

 

(a) Demonstrated knowledge of terminology, usage, and operating concepts of data administration, data dictionaries, and repositories that support re-use of information systems objects related to business information systems.

 

(b) Demonstrated ability to maintain data dictionaries and repositories, including synchronization of corporate, center, and project dictionary hierarchy.

 

(c) Demonstrated ability to perform logical data design principles and methods used to analyze and translate user requirements into standard data descriptions for data input, output, data dictionaries.

 

(d) Demonstrated ability to interface, work effectively and coordinate efforts of technical and non-technical personnel involved in migrating, integrating, and architecting data base system solutions to satisfy business information systems needs.

 

(e) Demonstrated ability to develop global and local data dictionaries, based on analysis of data requirements, including national, local, and end-user data view.

 

(f) Ability to apply and enforce USPS standards for data identification, definition and naming, using USPS repository tools to analyze and locate data, and assess impact of changes in technology and information requirements on data.

 

(g) Demonstrated ability in the analysis, design, development, testing, and implementation of data base systems.

 

(h) Demonstrated ability to perform data quality assurance activities and measurement.

 

(i) A minimum of seven years of progressively more difficult systems experience with five years experience within the last six years as a data administrator working with varied system configurations in a main frame and/or mini/microcomputer environment applicable to the site supported.

 

(j) A minimum of four years experience within the last five years in support of logical design, requirements gathering, and/or business modeling on operating systems applicable to the site and applications supported.

 

(k) A four year college degree in a business, computer science, information systems or related field.

 

38. Technical Writer

 

Prepare, disseminate and provide for the orderly safeguard of technical documents. Proficiency in writing technical documents. Bachelors degree or a minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience.

 

39. Technical Editor

 

Provide support in the area of technical editing by reviewing the grammar, writing styles and syntax of quality materials and technical reports. Provide support by assisting in rewrites of quality materials and technical reports.

 

40. Technical Writer III

 

Position requires analyses and writing skills of various degrees related to information resources. Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge to provide technical review and expertise when required. Must possess and apply comprehensive knowledge of information system management. Able to plan and carry out complex written projects to completion.

 

Possesses a minimum of five years of technical writing experience.

This position develops, writes, and edits material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications concerned with work methods and procedures, and installation, operations and enhancement of equipment. Interviews production and other personnel and reads journals, reports and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods. Reviews manufacturer's and trade catalogs, drawings and other data relative to operation and enhancement of equipment. Organizes material and completes writing assignments with regard to order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.

 

41. Administrative Support

 

Performs high level secretarial work under the general supervision of manager. Types and proofreads correspondence, reports, and documentation. Maintains filing system for department. Answers telephones, responds to routine questions/requests, greets visitors, schedules meetings, mail distribution, and makes travel arrangements.

 

42. Administrative Assistant

 

Proficiency in managing personnel, financial management, operations and technical program management. Minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience or bachelors degree.

 

43. Word Processor

 

Support the project manager by typing letters, reports, and training materials as required. Make travel arrangements. Order supplies. Maintain files, the library, and reference materials.

 

44. Clerical II

 

A high school graduate with 2 years of experience related to administrative functions such as job ordering and reporting, maintenance of security records, word processing, data transcription, filing and other miscellaneous duties.

 

This position provides overall administrative functions. Duties and responsibilities may include:

         Daily administrative and support functions,

         Inventory control,

         Employee time charge reporting,

         Administrative security management, and

         Miscellaneous office functions.

 

45. Training Developer

 

Provide support in researching and developing educational materials for quality improvement initiatives.

 

46. Computer Software Trainer III

 

Position requires computer programming, analyses and design knowledge of various degrees as well as designing software and implementing databases. Possess and applies broad knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures. Designs and develops documentation of data requirements. Provides methodologies for evaluating moderately complex tasks.

 

Must have a minimum of four years of instructor/training experience. This includes the capability to learn and develop training material to fit user requirements for all relevant applications. Position requires knowledge of commercial off the shelf software applications and the ability to review and evaluate new software and hardware, and provide written technical documentation for the purpose of enhancing the current system. Position also requires knowledge of COTS software such as Word Perfect and Oracle RDBMS.

 

This position will perform all training functions and ad hoc user support services which may include:

 

         the preparation of training materials,

         the coordination and scheduling of training classes with the customer training coordinator,

         the maintenance of the system User's Manual, provide user documentation and user manuals for in-house and special products,

         review and evaluation of new software (COTS & GOTS),

         review and evaluation of programmer developed software

         review and evaluation of new hardware peripherals, (Jukeboxes, scanners, printers, etc.),

         develop user's standard operating procedures for new software and hardware,

         review and technical evaluation of all developed applications,

         develop lesson plans, hand-outs, cheat sheets and functional hands-on exercises of newly required or developed software and hardware that will meet the users' specific requirements,

         provide complex word processing support as required,

         provide complex graphic support as required.

 

47. Network Specialist

 

Proposes and implements network policy to include Bastion Hosts, firewalls, LAN, Internet Applications (Gopher, Mosaic), modems, modem pools, communications servers, and WAN connectivity. Maintains firewall routers to include filtering, understanding of UNIX services and ports. Maintains applicable CERT and CIAC alerts and bulletins. Implements recommended security changes to include changing UNIX programs and applications, modifying firewalls and Bastion hosts.

 

Minimum of 5 years experience in networking, maintenance of firewall routers, and other hardware.

 

48. Local Area Network Specialist

 

Responsible for analyzing evaluating, and architecting cost effective LAN application solutions that make the most of resources and technology available in meeting business requirements. Must be adept at problem definition and resolution. Must be capable of documenting the business requirement and recommended solution. Experience in analysis, design, development, testing and implementation of LAN application solutions is required. Minimum job qualifications are:

 

(a) A minimum of five years of progressively more difficult systems experience with three years experience within the last four years in planning, architecting, developing, testing and implementing LAN business system configurations.

 

(b) Working knowledge of state of the art LAN systems hardware, software, techniques, and concepts such as OSI model, repeaters, bridges, routers, gateways, DECNet, TCP/IP, SDLC, SNMP protocols, IEEE Ethernet and Token-Ring, ANSI FDDI and EIA/TIA cabling standards.

 

(c) Demonstrated ability in the analysis, design, development, testing and implementation of LAN application solutions.

 

(d) Demonstrated ability to determine network and application performance, evaluate and diagnose network performance issues and recommend and implement solutions for network performance improvement.

 

(e) Working knowledge of LAN administration including: security, system and disk management, hardware maintenance and activity and performance monitoring.

 

(f) Working knowledge of the basic principles of business information systems and engineering disciplines.

 

(g) Demonstrated ability to interface and coordinate efforts of technical and non-technical personnel involved in architecting LAN system solutions to satisfy business information systems

needs.

 

(h) A four year college degree in business, computer science, information systems or related field, or equivalent job experience.

 

49. Telecommunications Analyst III

 

This position requires proficiency in the application of engineering, scientific and mathematical knowledge specifically in the communication field. Possesses and applies broad knowledge of concepts, procedures and practices. Able to write specifications, work statements and proposals. Performs trouble shooting, complex calculations and tests. Prepares specifications. Designs subsystems and components.

 

Must be knowledgeable of LANs and WANS. Must be knowledgeable of hardware concepts to include the ability to repair on a component level and advise others on proper maintenance required.

Possesses a minimum of four years of experience with network hardware. Position requires understanding the underlining technology behind network hardware and software. Experience with UNIX, Novell and MS-DOS operating systems. Positions also require knowledge of high speed networks, Sniffer analyzer tools, and the OSI protocol stack.

 

This position may provide support to the day-to-day monitoring of the network, identifying and resolving problems as required. All changes to the network configuration will be coordinated with this position, who will be responsible for implementing modifications to network topology. Duties may include:

 

                                 Designs, engineers and installs all network cabling,

                                 Engineers and implements all equipment reallocations.

                                 Provides PC (IBM Compatible) interim maintenance.

                                 Provides interim hardware maintenance review on all computer equipment.

                                 Provides interim system communication assistance to all external network connections.

 

50. Communications Specialist

 

High school diploma and twelve years experience. Experience shall be in such areas as communications, satellite communications, mobile communications, communications security, or encryption.

 

51. Computer System Operator

 

Monitors and controls a computer by operating the central console or on-line terminal. Assists in determining equipment settings and operating instructions. Has technical knowledge in computer operations.

 

52. Operating System Administrator

 

Responsible for all system administration and management including daily system operation, for the computer operating system applicable to the site supported. Must be adept at problem identification and resolution. Must be capable of documenting operating system problems and developing solutions. Experience in operating system and third party software testing, customization and installation. Minimum job qualifications are:

 

(a) A minimum of 4 years of progressively more difficult systems experience with 2 years experience within the last 3 years in software testing, installation, configuration and system problem resolution of computer operating systems.

 

(b) Working knowledge of state of the art computer systems hardware applicable to the site supported, and software techniques and concepts including: servers, repeaters, bridges, routers, gateways, DECNet, TCP/IP and Ethernet.

 

(c) Demonstrated ability in the analysis, design, development, testing and implementation of operating system and application solutions.

 

(d) Demonstrated ability to determine network and application performance, evaluate and diagnose network performance issues and recommend and implement solutions for network performance improvement, in the operating system environment applicable to the site supported.

 

(e) Working knowledge of operating system administration including: security, system and disk management, hardware maintenance and activity and performance monitoring.

 

(f) Working knowledge of the basic principles of business systems information system and engineering disciplines.

 

(g)   Demonstrated ability to interface and coordinate efforts of technical and non-technical personnel involved in architecting operating system solutions for the operating system applicable to the site supported, to satisfy business information systems needs.

 

(h)    A four-year college degree in a business, computer science, information systems or related field.

 

53. Quality Assurance Systems Analyst

 

Analyst business information systems requirements and develops and implements test plans ensuring proposed data processing systems modules, programs, and JCL are systems stressed tested, error free and meet stated requirements before implementation. Must be adept at problem definition and resolution. Must be capable of documenting problems and preparing recommendations for their solution. Experience in analysis, design and programming in a business information systems environment is required. Minimum job qualifications are:

 

(a) Demonstrated knowledge of terminology, usage, and operating characteristics of hardware, software, and operating system components that load, execute, store, and retrieve application programs/files and performs a variety of functions related to business information systems.

 

(b) Demonstrated ability to perform and coordinate quality assurance activities such as the design and development of test plans, criteria and procedures, to assemble test data information, and conduct, evaluate, and verify test results for systems developed.

 

(c) Knowledge of structured design, quality assurance, business practices, information systems functions, configuration control and change management.

(d) Demonstrated ability to analyze and evaluate system/program designs, code, and documentation, for compliance to customer requirements, standards, specifications and correctness.

 

(e) Demonstrated ability to analyze and evaluate JCL, applicable to the site supported, for correctness and to ensure performance criteria are met.

 

(f) A minimum of five years of progressively more difficult systems experience with two years experience within the last three years at a systems analyst/programmer level working on projects with varied system configurations including data base, batch, LAN, and/or interactive systems in a main frame and/or mini/microcomputer environment.

 

(g) A minimum of three years experience within the last five years with an operating system and structured programming language applicable to the site/application supported.

 

(h) A minimum of three years experience in one or more of the data base software languages applicable to the site/applicable supported.

 

(i) A four year college degree in a business, computer science, information systems or related field.

 

54. Business Systems Analysis/Programmer Specialist

 

The Business Systems Analysis/Programming Specialist analyzes and evaluates complex data processing systems, both current and proposed, translating business area customer information system requirements into detailed system/program requirements. Provides alternatives, recommendations and assistance to managers involved in the development, integration, and installation of business information systems. Prepares programming specifications and diagrams and develops coding logic flowcharts. Develops or revises computer programs requiring knowledge of computing environments such as open systems, client/server, DB2, FOCUS and IDMS, and application development tools/languages such as PowerBuilder, SQL/Windows, C , C++ and COBOL. Prepares detailed complex system/program documentation and flowcharts and assists with system installation. Acts as a project leader and provide technical leadership and guidance to programmers and technical staff in migrating from legacy applications to a client/server technology. Participates in system requirements and design walk through sessions with business area customers. Minimum job qualifications are:

 

(a) Demonstrated knowledge of terminology, usage, and operating characteristics of hardware, software, and operating system components that load, execute, store, and retrieve application programs/files and perform a variety of functions related to business information systems.

 

(b) Demonstrated ability to perform structured data processing design principles, techniques, and methods used to analyze and translate user requirements into plans for system input, output, files, data dictionaries, controls and processing methods.

 

(c) Demonstrated ability to write a series of computer instructions, using computer languages applicable to the installation/application, from programming specifications to direct the computer to perform input, logic, output, storage, and security functions.

 

(d) Must be able to understand and prepare written words, statements, drawings, flow charts, etc. required for:

 

- developing program specifications that explain the exact business application requirements for writing computer programming code.

 

- developing program/system documentation that explain the procedures used to develop, instructions for installation, execution, security, and user training for, programs/systems.

 

(e) Ability to apply knowledge of state-of-the-art business information system development tools such as PowerBuilder, SQL/Windows and C++, techniques, concepts and software related to those environments/technologies such as mainframe computing, distributed computing, client/server and open systems.

 

(f) Must be capable of obtaining and analyzing information from varied sources such as users, analyst/programmers. JCL specialists, reference materials, and written directives and evaluating its applicability to practical applications such as data processing production problems, determining procedural requirements, and determining technology, software and equipment usability.

 

(g) Must qualify for one or more of the following:

 

1. A minimum of ten years of progressively more difficult systems experience with five years experience within the last seven years at a senior systems analyst/programmer level working on projects with varied system configurations including data base, batch, LAN, and/or interactive systems in a main frame and/or mini/microcomputer environment.

 

2. A minimum of three years of progressively more difficult systems experience with one year working on object oriented, client/server, open systems and/or distributed computing projects within the system environment specific to the site supported.

 

(h) A four year college degree in a business, computer science, information systems or related field.

 

55. Business Systems Analyst/Programmer

 

Analyzes and evaluates moderately complex data processing systems, both current and proposed, translating business area customer automated data processing (DP) requirements into detailed system/program requirements. Provides alternatives, recommendations and assistance to management and staff involved in the development, integration, and installation of automated DP information systems. Prepares programming specifications and diagrams and develops coding logic flowcharts. Develops or revises computer programs requiring the knowledge of high level languages. Prepares detailed system/program documentation and flowcharts and assists with system installation. Participates in system requirement and design walk through sessions with business area customers. Minimum job qualifications are:

 

(a) Demonstrated knowledge of terminology, usage, and operating characteristics of hardware, software, and operating system components that load, execute, store, and retrieve application programs/files and performs a variety of functions related to business information systems.

 

(b) Demonstrated ability to perform structured data processing design principles, techniques, and methods used to analyze and translate user requirements into plans for system input, output, files, data dictionaries, controls, and processing methods.

 

(c) Demonstrated ability to write a series of computer instructions, using computer language applicable to the installation/application, from programming specifications to direct the computer to perform input, logic, output, storage, and security functions.

 

(d) Must be able to understand and prepare written words, statements, drawings, flow charts, etc. required for:

 

- developing program specifications that explain the exact business application requirements for writing computer programming code.

 

- developing program/system documentation that explain the procedures used to develop, instructions for installation, execution, security, and user training for, programs/systems.

(e) Must be able to develop and establish test plans, assemble test data information, conduct, evaluate, and verify test results that involve parts of or an entire system of programs as a whole.

 

(f) Working knowledge of state-of-the-art business information system development tools, techniques, concepts and software.

 

(g) Must be capable of obtaining and analyzing information from varied sources such as users analyst/programmers, JCL specialists, reference materials, and written directives and evaluating its applicability to practical applications such as data processing production problems, determining procedural requirements, and determining technology, software, and equipment usability.

 

(h) A minimum of five years of progressively more difficult systems experience with two years experience within the last three years at a systems analyst/programmer level working on projects with varied system configurations including data base, batch, LAN, and/or interactive systems in a main frame and/or mini/microcomputer environment.

 

(i) A minimum of two years experience within the last years developing systems on an operating system and in a structured programming language applicable to the site and applications(s) supported.

 

(j) A four year college degree in a business, computer science, information systems or related field.

 

56. Automated Information Systems Security Specialist

 

Responsible for all system administration and management including daily system operation, for the computer operating system applicable to the site supported. Must be adept at problem identification and resolution. Must be capable of documenting operating system problems and developing solutions. Experience in operating system and third party software testing, customization and installation. Minimum job qualifications are:

 

(a) A minimum of 4 years of progressively more difficult systems experience with 2 years experience within the last 3 years in software testing, installation, configuration and system problem resolution of computer operating systems.

 

(b) Working knowledge of state of the art computer systems hardware applicable to the site supported, and software techniques and concepts including: servers, repeaters, bridges, routers, gateways, DECNet, TCP/IP and Ethernet.

 

(c) Demonstrated ability in the analysis, design, development, testing and implementation of operating system and application solutions.

 

(d) Demonstrated ability to determine network and application performance, evaluate and diagnose network performance issues and recommend and implement solutions for network performance improvement, in the operating system environment applicable to the site supported.

 

(e) Working knowledge of operating system administration including: security, system and disk management, hardware maintenance and activity and performance monitoring.

 

(f) Working knowledge of the basic principles of business systems information system and engineering disciplines.

 

(g) Demonstrated ability to interface and coordinate efforts of technical and non-technical personnel involved in architecting operating system solutions for the operating system applicable to the site supported, to satisfy business information systems needs.

 

(h) A 4-year college degree in a business, computer science, information systems or related field.

 

57. Director

 

Provide executive guidance to agency heads, directors, and senior managers on quality improvement. Design, organize, lead, and conduct executive level workshops, training sessions, pilot projects, organizational readiness surveys, and customer focus groups. Manage a team of senior consultants and analysts. Give lectures, speeches or write articles. Manages a team of senior consultants and analysts supporting a clients process improvements.

 

58. Principal Reengineering Analyst

 

Provide consulting to agency heads, directors, and senior managers on quality improvement. Design, organize, lead, and conduct executive level workshops, benchmarking, and surveys. Facilitate process improvement efforts. Manage a team of senior consultants and analysts. Give lectures, speeches or write articles.

 

59. Senior Reengineering Analyst

 

Provide consulting to directors and senior managers on quality improvement. Develop, lead, and conduct quality workshops, benchmarking, and surveys. Facilitate process improvement efforts. Manage a team of consultants and analysts. Generates papers and documents.

 

60. Business Reengineering Analyst

 

Responsible for leading and/or coordinating the evaluation and redesign of current business processes to ensure effective and efficient use of business information technology and resources, and improve process performance. Recommends and designs cost effective strategies for use of system technology to meet customer information goals and objectives. Experience in analysis, design and development of large business information systems is required. Excellent human relations skills are a requirement. Minimum job qualifications are:

 

(a) A minimum of six years of Business Process Reengineering experience with three years experience within the last five years in the analysis, design/redesign, development, integration, and implementation of large scale business processes/systems.

 

(b) Demonstrated ability to use CASE Tools applicable to the site supported.

 

(c) Knowledge of state of the art business information systems hardware, software, development tools, techniques, and concepts with the ability to apply knowledge of data processing systems to a business application environment.

 

(d) Demonstrated ability to interface, provide leadership, and coordinate technical and non-technical personnel engaged in analysis and design/redesign of business processes to improve performance.

 

(e) Working knowledge of the basic principles of business process and engineering disciplines.

 

(f) Knowledge of state of the art business information systems development tools, techniques, concept and software.

 

(g) Demonstrated ability to perform research, analysis, and evaluation of existing business processes and procedures identifying problems and developing solutions that achieve optimum performance and cost effectiveness.

 

(h) A four year college degree in a business, computer science, information systems or related field.

 

61. Quality Improvement Advisor

 

Provide consulting to managers, supervisors and workforce on quality improvement. Present quality workshops. Conduct and assist with benchmarking and surveys. Facilitate process improvement efforts. Manage a team of junior consultants.

 

62. Information Technology Policy Analyst

 

Develops policy, procedures, and standards for information technology that support business requirements. Evaluates current business strategies and practices to create information technology standards and procedures that enhance competitiveness for the organization. Assesses new and emerging information technologies, changing organizational requirements, and cost impacts related to these technologies. Recommends and implements standardization of organizational practices related to information technology.

 

Minimum job qualifications are:

 

(a) Experienced in strategic planning, management analysis, policy development, operations research, economics, cost/benefit analysis, modeling, survey techniques.

 

(b) Minimum of 8 years of progressively more difficult experience in developing, examining, evaluating and implementing policy and/or standards for large companies and/or organizations.

 

(c) A four year college degree in information systems, business, computer science, or related field.

 

(d) Working technical knowledge of a variety of information technology systems, such as telephone networks, Local Area Networks, Interactive Voice Response, data networks. Specific systems to be determined by the site supported.

 

63. Quality Improvement Assistant

 

Assist in providing consulting to managers and supervisors on quality improvement. Assist in the presentation of quality workshops, seminars, training sessions, benchmarking, and surveys. Assist in the facilitation of process improvement efforts.

 

64. Management Analyst

 

Five years of specialized experience in the development and monitoring of information resources management policies and procedures designed to provide management control of system development activities, including analysis of current procedures and policies to determine continued applicability.

 

Develops, implements, and monitors policies and procedures for information resources management. Analyzes areas of concern and presents feasible alternatives and recommendations based on thorough research and analysis. Collects, compiles and assembles data for financial and analytical reports.

 

65. Systems Integration Technical Director

 

Bachelor s or advanced degree in a recognized engineering, scientific, technical or other appropriate discipline from an accredited institution, and at least 5 years experience in management or implementation of large programs in one of the following fields: operations, technology innovations, business operations, program management, software engineering, design engineering. At least two years direct experience in management on a CALS compliant system program accepted as DoD standard, such as EDMICS, or a digital communications system compliant with the Government Open System Implementation Profile (GOSIP) standard. In depth knowledge gained through this management experience, of the design, operational use, and functional characteristics of CALS or GOSIP-compliant systems (such as the scanning, workstation, optical storage, and index subsystems of digital imaging systems; or the input processing, network transmission, security, network management, and control subsystems of digital communications systems). A minimum of five additional years experience in an appropriate field of expertise may be substituted for the educational degree.

 

66. Senior Systems Integration Specialist

 

Bachelor s or advanced degree in a recognized engineering, scientific, technical or other appropriate discipline from an accredited institution and at least two years experience in developing large automated systems integration projects that incorporate digital imaging or digital communications technology. At least two years experience in completing the design, development, testing, or implementation of DoD or other Government standard complaint digital imaging or communications system; such as a CALS compliant system accepted as DoD standard (EDMICS) or a digital communications system compliant with the Government Open System Implementation Profile (GOSIP) standards. At least one year s experience in developing standards-compliant software utilizing but not limited to the following programming languages: C, DOS, VMS, TCP/IP, or UNIX. Knowledge, gained through this experience, of the interfaces and design details of the system. Hands-on experience in digital imaging or digital communications systems integrations is required. A minimum of four additional years experience in an appropriate field of expertise may be substituted for the educational degree

 

67. Systems Integration Specialist

 

Bachelor s or advanced degree in a recognized engineering, scientific, technical or other appropriate discipline from an accredited institution, and at least one year s experience design, development, testing, or implementation of DoD or other Government standard compliant digital imaging or communications system; such as a CALS compliant system accepted as DoD standard (EDMICS) or a digital communications system compliant with the Government Open System Implementation Profile (GOSIP) standards. At least one year s experience in development of standards-compliant software utilizing but not limited to the following programming languages: C, DOS, VMS, TCP/IP, or UNIX. Knowledge, gained through this experience, of the interfaces and design details of the system. A minimum of four additional years experience in an appropriate field of expertise may be substituted for the educational degree.

 

68. Application Integration Manager

 

Directs the integration of certain enterprise applications (such as PeopleSoft or Oracle). Schedules and allocates work; provides general guidance for both technical and functional expertise on the implementation and integration of the application; develops and reviews implementation plans and work schedules; interfaces and advises senior managers concerning the applications and the organizational transition to the application environment. Responsible for the overall staffing, training, planning, execution, and performance issues concerning the adoption of the application.

 

Requirements for this position include: Masters degree and 15+ years of experience in implementing large scale information technology solutions; 10+ years of management experience; a minimum of 3 years experience with implementing the relevant application (such as PeopleSoft or Oracle).

 

69. Application Project Manager

 

Manages the integration of certain enterprise applications (such as PeopleSoft or Oracle). Provides specific guidance and technical expertise on the implementation and integration of the application; develops agency/department application implementation plans and work schedules; interfaces and advises the contracting officer technical representation (COTR) and functional managers concerning the applications and the organizational transition to the application environment. Responsible for the development of organizational plans and schedules, system design and implementation, system testing, execution, and performance during the adoption of the application.

Requirements for this position include: Masters degree and 10+ years of experience in implementing large scale information technology solutions; 8+ years of management experience; a minimum of 2 years experience with implementing the relevant application.

 

70. Functional Applications Specialist

 

Supports the integration of certain enterprise applications (such as PeopleSoft or Oracle). Responsible for identifying and documenting all specific functional requirements associated with implementing the application. Develops a comprehensive functional description of current and future system and process requirements through structured interviews, focus groups, documentation review and other data gathering techniques. Interfaces with technical personnel to identify specific system requirements and risks. Works directly with agency/organization functional staff members to identify specific application views and data requirements to ensure that the final system incorporates required functionality.

 

Requirements for this position include: Bachelors Degree in related functional area; 5+ years of directly related functional experience; 2+ years of specific application (such as PeopleSoft or Oracle) functional requirements development.

 

71. Application Programmer/Analyst, Senior

 

Supports the integration of certain enterprise applications (such as PeopleSoft or Oracle). Responsible for all technical aspects of application implementation. Possesses and applies comprehensive application knowledge to provide technical and system design guidance to application development technical team. Uses this knowledge to direct the interface of application code, relational databases, and computer hardware systems. Develops interfaces for data capture and table population, application code development, screen views, and other required technical design and development requirements.

 

Requirements for this position include: A minimum of 8 years of experience in developing, prototyping, testing solutions for large scale computer systems implementation; bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field; 4 years experience in implementing application solutions; formal training in relevant application specialties (for example, PeopleSoft People Code, People Tools, and overall PeopleSoft application structure and implementation courses for PeopleSoft).

 

72. Application Programmer/Analyst

 

Supports the integration of certain enterprise applications (such as PeopleSoft or Oracle). Responsible for technical aspects of application implementation. Possesses and applies comprehensive application knowledge to provide technical design support to the development technical team. Uses this knowledge to accomplish the interface of application code, relational databases, and computer hardware systems. Develops interfaces for data capture and table population, application code development, screen views, and other required technical design and development requirements.

 

Requirements for this position include: A minimum of 4 years of experience in developing, prototyping, testing solutions for large scale computer systems implementation; bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field; 2 years experience in implementing application solutions; formal training in relevant application specialties (such as PeopleSoft People Code, People Tools, and overall PeopleSoft application structure and implementation courses for PeopleSoft installations).

 

73. Application Database Administrator

 

Supports the integration of certain enterprise applications (such as PeopleSoft or Oracle). Provides data administration design and support for systems. Develops and incorporates data policy, procedures, standards, and guidelines for application implementation. Conducts assessments of system to determine data transition, normalization, and integration into the application tables and supporting relational databases. Works closely with data end-users to ensure data integrity, data access, and rapid response to database inquiries. Provides technical assistance in all facets of database administration to include data standards, synchronization, access, security, and administration. Establishes and maintains data mapping documents and data dictionaries.

 

Requirements for this position include: A minimum of 6 years of experience in designing, developing, testing and implementing large scale database systems; a minimum of 4 years of experience with logical design, requirements definition, and data administration with large scale systems or client/server environments; a bachelors degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field; a minimum of 2 years of experience in relevant application database design, development, and implementation; completion of application (such as PeopleSoft or Oracle) database design and administration and other applicable application training.

 

74. Application Database Administrator, Associate

 

Supports the integration of certain enterprise applications (such as PeopleSoft or Oracle). Provides data administration design and support for systems. Develops and incorporates data policy, procedures, standards, and guidelines for application implementation. Conducts assessments of system to determine data transition, normalization, and integration into the tables and supporting relational databases. Works closely with data end-users to ensure data integrity, data access, and rapid response to database inquiries. Provides technical assistance in all facets of database administration to include data standards, synchronization, access, security, and administration. Establishes and maintains data mapping documents and data dictionaries.

 

Requirements for this position include: A minimum of 3 years of experience in designing, developing, testing and implementing large scale database systems; a minimum of 2 years of experience with logical design, requirements definition, and data administration with large scale systems or client/server environments; a bachelors degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field; a minimum of 1 year of experience in application database design, development, and implementation; completion of relevant application (such as PeopleSoft or Oracle) database design and administration and other applicable application training.

 

75. Application Conversion Specialist

 

Supports the integration of certain enterprise applications (such as PeopleSoft or Oracle). Provides system-wide computer programming, analysis, and design to implement applications. Possesses and applies a detailed understanding of application-specific requirements (such as, PeopleSoft People Code, SQR, PeopleSoft table and view structure, system interface and database requirements, and programming procedures for PeopleSoft installations). Designs and develops computer programs that connect the application to external data sources and databases with internal tables and views. Additionally, position requires a detailed understanding of relational database structures , such as Oracle, Informix, and Sybase.

 

Requirements for this position include: A minimum of 8 years of experience in computer programming and system design and development; 4 years of experience in client-server architecture and application development; a bachelors degree in computer science, information technology or related discipline; 3 years experience in implementing relevant applications in a client-server environment; technical training in application-specific areas, such as People Code and People Tools for PeopleSoft functional areas.

 

76. UNIX Administrator

 

Supports the integration of certain enterprise applications (such as PeopleSoft or Oracle). Provides System and Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) support for the application implementation. Defines and develops UNIX system and network requirements and architecture and configuration requirements; tests and implement solutions to ensure that all clients are able to access and use appropriate elements of the application. Possesses broad knowledge and experience with system technologies to include networking concepts, hardware, and software. Determines system and network and application performance capabilities and can diagnose system performance issues and recommend and implement solutions to maximize the solution.

 

Requirements for this position include: A bachelors degree in computer science, information systems or related field or equivalent job experience; minimum of 4 years experience in implementing UNIX and LAN/WAN solutions; a minimum of 1 year experience implementing the relevant application (such as PeopleSoft or Oracle) on distributed networks.

 

77. Instructional Technologist

 

This position exercises the lead role in all phases of Instructional Systems Design. May serve as day-to-day project manager and designer/developer on many projects.

 

78. Junior Instructional Technologist

 

This position is a professional staff role in Instructional Systems Design under the supervision of the project manager. This position is filled by qualified technical specialists, as opposed to entry level positions.

 

79. Operations Manager

 

Experience in developing task performance schedules to manage high group productivity, develop and implement operational procedures, work controls, and other standards to achieve acceptable performance levels and quality standards. Achieved success using practices and procedures required for the accomplishment of tasks assigned to subordinate staff. Demonstrated knowledge of project planning and management methods and techniques. Highly effective in establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with employees, managers, and clients. Must demonstrate the ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of subordinates. Bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited institution and at least five years management experience required to plan, organize, schedule, and supervise the performance of task projects to ensure customer satisfaction. A minimum of five additional years experience may be substituted for an educational degree.

 

80. Principal Software Engineer

 

Experience in developing standards-compliant software utilizing industry-leading operating systems, languages, protocols and relational databases: DOS/WINDOWS, DEC VAX/VMS, UNIX (e.g., Solaris, IRIX, HP-UX, and AIX), C, TCP/IP, and Oracle. In-depth knowledge of the design, operational use, and functional characteristics of standards-compliant (e.g., CALS or GOSIP) systems, such as scanning, user interface, optical storage, and index subsystems of digital imaging systems; or the input processing, network transmission, security, network management, and control subsystems of digital communications systems. Bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited institution and at least five years experience in managing the development of large automated systems integration projects that incorporate digital imaging or digital communications technology. A minimum of five additional years experience in an appropriate field of expertise may be substituted for the educational requirement.

 

81. Senior Functional Analyst

 

Provides various types of management and technical support to projects in areas such as: training, logistics, acquisition management, configuration management, data management, program control and/or manpower planning. Requires the ability to plan and carry out complex projects to completion and an extensive knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures to perform one or more of the above listed functions. Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and a minimum of eight years experience in applicable logistics or business management disciplines.

 

82. Mid-Level Functional Analyst

 

Provides various types of management and technical support to projects in areas such as: training, logistics, acquisition management, configuration management, data management, program control and/or manpower planning. Requires a broad knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures to perform one or more of the above listed functions. Bachelors degree from an accredited institution and a minimum of four years experience in applicable logistics or business management disciplines.

 

83. Senior Administrative

 

Demonstrated capability for maintaining chronological data status and accounting logs. Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and a minimum of six years experience with data management and documentation standards. A high school graduate with a minimum of eight years of experience may be substituted.

 

84. Chief Designer

 

At least two years experience designing, developing, testing and implementing a open, standards-compliant systems, such as CALS. Through this experience, must have gained in-depth knowledge of standardized, digital formats for storage and interchange of the following: vector graphics test tags; raster graphics; line graphics; data transfer; and the ability to accommodate future data types through currently-undefined modular extensions. At least seven years experience in developing standards-based software (such as applications for database research and retrievals, security management, file and reports management and image management) utilizing but not limited to the following operating systems: DOS/WINDOWS, DEC VAX/VMS, and UNIX (e.g., Solaris, IRIX, HP-UX, and AIX). Bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited institution and at least seven years experience in designing and developing large automated systems integration projects that incorporate digital imaging.

 

85. Functional Analyst

 

Provides various types of management and technical support to projects in areas such as: training, logistics, acquisition management, configuration management, data management, program control and/or manpower planning. Requires basic knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures to perform one or more of the above listed functions. Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and a minimum of one year experience in applicable logistics or business management disciplines.

 

86. Senior Trainer

 

Able to conduct complex courses from start to completion. Excellent communications and problem solving skills. Performs system analysis for highly complex classes. Recommends most effective method to utilize equipment, where appropriate. Under general program direction, independently performs training within the field of expertise. May supervise the work of lower level trainers. Errors in work or judgment could significantly impact the client relationship and/or the usefulness and effectiveness of the system. Experience includes Bachelors degree and ten years experience (or an equivalent combination of training and professional work experience that provides the required knowledge and skills.) Although education and experience are key factors in determining an individual s qualifications, emphasis must be placed on actual competencies to perform all aspects of the job at each level.

 

87.                Principal Functional Analyst

 

Possesses and applies extensive knowledge of one or more of the functional applications analyst functions. Provides various types of management and technical support to projects in areas such as training, logistics, acquisition management, configuration management, data management, program control and/or manpower planning. Requires the ability to perform the highest degree of complexity and difficulty. Develops and monitors project tasks and schedules. Manages the work of task or project teams. Bachelors degree in related discipline and 10 years experience. Relevant experience may be considered as a substitute for education. Although education and experience are key factors in determining an individual's qualifications, emphasis must be placed on actual competencies and capabilities to perform all aspects of the job at each level.

 

88.                Senior T&E Engineer

 

Possesses in-depth experience with naval shipboard combat systems computer programs, land-based test facilities equipment and simulations, data extraction, reduction, and analysis methodologies, modern techniques for system integration, and naval systems and software configuration management policy and guidelines. Develops test planning documentation, including test plans, test specifications, and test procedures for integrated combat systems and computer programs. Familiar with weapon systems support, data base development, and computer applications related to weapon systems projects. Requires a bachelor s degree in an applicable technical discipline and at least 10 years experience related to the technical analysis of complex weapon systems.

 

89. Field Engineer

 

Knowledgeable in a wide range of tasks involving mechanical, electrical, electronic, and computer systems, including: systems/equipment installation, inspection, modification, maintenance, operation, personnel training, and technical writing. Compiles, validates, and verifies the consistency of a variety of technical documents such as test procedures and instructions. Requires a two-year technical degree in an applicable discipline and at least 5 years of relevant experience.

 

90. Operational Logistics Support Specialist

 

Experience with the various logistics support functions and their automated support systems, involving maintenance planning, personnel planning, training, support equipment, test equipment, technical and logistics data, facilities support, and supply support. Prepares logistics support documentation and source data, such as logistics operational management/user documents, integrated logistics support plans, user logistics support summaries, post-production support plans, and logistics implementation plans. Implements logistics plans, databases, and support files to support the fielding of new complex systems or major modifications. Knowledgeable in weapon system installation and certification requirements.

Understands Logistics Support Analysis. Has 6 years technical training in one or more logistics elements, i.e. maintenance, supply, or training; with 10 years experience in the principles, procedures, and techniques of logistics elements.

 

91. Technician

 

Performs testing, troubleshooting, aligning, and adjusting of complete electronic and computer systems, equipment, or components. Knowledgeable of electronic theory and practice, the use of schematic diagrams and test procedures, the operation of complex test equipment, and development of prototype circuits and components. Requires two years of technical school and 5 years applicable experience.

 

92. Illustrator

 

Uses common software illustration software to construct graphs, charts, simplified schematics, and various mechanical illustrations. Knowledgeable of tools and techniques to prepare line drawings of such configurations as component parts, modules, circuit assemblies, instrument panels, and consoles, to simplify data from blueprints and rough sketches so that it can be understood by technical and non-technical personnel, and to convert orthographics, blueprints, and other engineering data into isometrics, exploded views, or sketches. Requires one year of technical school and two years relevant experience.

 

93. CAD Drafter

 

With general supervision, makes electrical and mechanical drawings, interface drawings and views using popular CAD software. Proficient in performing the common CAD functions, such as enlarging or reducing material, checking completed drawings for accuracy and completeness, and ensuring conformance to standards. May supervise or review the work of other drafting technicians and illustrators. At least two years experience in computer-aided design, illustration, and an understanding of drawing standards are required.

 

94.                Enterprise Triage Process Manager

 

This position requires a Bachelors degree in engineering or other technical degree and 10+ years of experience (or an equivalent combination of training and professional work experience). A person in this category is expected to develop and refine new engineering techniques to enhance quality and productivity. Establish performance and technical standards. Generate and approve project and testing specifications. Research and document Year 2000 issues/problems concerning embedded systems, hardware, interfaces, facilities, infrastructure, and devices. Document the results of complex analysis and design tasks. May act in a lead role of a project team.

 

95.                Enterprise Triage Technical Investigator

 

Travels to the customer site to gather information about the IT and embedded systems used within the organization. Performs interviews and other research supported by a documented process including detailed questions and other guidelines. Uses knowledge of IT systems, hardware platforms, network configurations, and embedded systems to discover all software, firmware and hardware components which could be impacted by a century date change. Creates an inventory of all identified components and produces a portfolio of the IT and embedded systems used within the organization. SKILLS REQUIRED: BS degree or compensating experience. Minimum five years experience as systems or software engineer on two or more PC platforms, mini-computers, mainframe computers, network hardware, and desktop peripherals. Good oral and written communication skills. Good investigative skills with ability to infer software and hardware dependencies. Must be able to communicate on technical issues. Should be fluent in one or more software development languages and operating systems. Experience in development or maintenance of embedded systems a plus. Extensive travel required.

 

96.                Enterprise Triage Evaluator

 

Evaluates the Y2K compliance of all IT and embedded systems identified in the Enterprise Systems Portfolio with the focus on COTS and embedded systems. Using in-depth knowledge of Y2K problems and solutions with prior research from contacts with the system manufacture, users, and knowledgeable technicians, enterprise managers, and system owners, and supported by a documented process, assess the degree of compliance and risk for each component, and determines the best options for remediation. Documents result in a report. SKILLS REQUIRED: BS degree or compensating experience. Minimum seven years experience as senior systems analyst or software engineer. Should be experienced in broad range of computer platforms, COTS products, embedded systems, microprocessors, networks and software applications. Good diagnostic and analytical skills with ability to determine root cause of Y2K issues. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Some travel required.

 

97.                Enterprise Triage Researcher

 

Performs research into the Y2K compliance of COTS products and embedded systems. Examines technical documents, searches web sites, queries an in-house maintained database, and contacts vendors and manufacturers through email or phone to determine if the product or system component has been tested and certified Y2K compliant. Sends out and receives certification forms. Keeps track of all responses and product certification status in an on-line database to be used in future research queries. SKILLS REQUIRED: BS degree or compensating experience. Minimum three years experience as systems analyst or software engineer. Should be familiar with COTS products and multiple computer platforms, embedded systems a plus. Good oral and written communication skills. Must be familiar with Web browsers and possess good web search skills. Must be organized and meticulous at keeping records.

 

98.                Enterprise Triage Engineer

 

Uses in-depth and broad range knowledge of computer hardware, networks, microprocessors and embedded systems to support the investigation, identification and evaluation of a large variety of computer systems for Y2K compliance. Functions as senior technical lead and hardware expert in all phases of the enterprise triage process. Offers expert advice, provides solution alternatives, and shares technical knowledge on all hardware issues. SKILLS REQUIRED: BS degree or compensating experience. Minimum ten years solid experience as systems or software engineer. Must have in-depth knowledge of the function and design of multiple PC platforms, mini-computers, mainframe computers, network hardware, and desktop peripherals. Good oral and written communication skills. Must be able to explain technical issues. Experience in development or maintenance of embedded systems a plus. Some travel required.

 

99.                Enterprise Triage SME

 

Uses in-depth and broad range knowledge of computer applications, operating systems, COTS products, and business systems to support the investigation, identification and evaluation of a large variety of computer applications and computer based business systems for Y2K compliance. Functions as senior technical lead, software and business systems expert in all phases of the Enterprise Triage process. Offers expert advice, provides solution alternatives, and shares technical knowledge on all software application and business process issues. SKILLS REQUIRED: BS degree or compensating experience. Minimum ten years solid experience as systems or applications analyst. Must have in-depth knowledge of the function and design of software systems with a background in multiple PC platforms and operating systems. Should have experience in multiple application areas including, client/server, databases, document management, vertical business applications or other information processing systems. Good oral and written communication skills. Must be able to explain technical issues. Experience in development or maintenance of embedded systems a plus. Some travel required.

 

100. Principal Remediation Engineer

 

This position requires a Bachelors degree in engineering or other technical degree and 10+ years of experience (or an equivalent combination of training and professional work experience). A person in this category is expected to develop and refine new engineering techniques to enhance quality and productivity. Lead a technical project team in the Inventory, Assessment, and Remediation of COBOL and Natural Languages SLOC. Must be extremely proficient with Migration Solutions automated code remediation tools. Excellent communication skills are required.

 

101. Senior Remediation Engineer

 

This position requires a Bachelors degree in engineering or other technical degree and 6+ years of experience (or an equivalent combination of training and professional work experience). A person in this category is expected to perform complex engineering analysis and design tasks. Work as part of a Year 2000 technical project team, and take leadership roles when necessary to assist in tasking. Must fully understand Northrop Grumman Information Technology s automated tools for software Inventory, Assessment, and Remediation, and produce quality deliverables using the automated tools and other software products as necessary. Excellent communication skills.

 

102. Remediation Engineer

 

This position requires a Bachelors degree in engineering or other technical degree and 3+ years of experience (or an equivalent combination of training and professional work experience). A person in this category is expected to perform engineering analysis and design tasks. Assist in the Year 2000 analysis of COBOL and Natural Language SLOC, and prepare deliverables for customer review. Assist in developing standards; work as part of a project team.

 

103. Principal Test Engineer

 

This position requires a Bachelors degree in Computer Science/Management Information Systems and 10+ years of experience (or an equivalent combination of training and professional work experience). A person in this category is expected to have extensive knowledge of multiple computer systems functions, plan and implement complex projects, possess excellent communication, presentation and problem solving skills and effectively interact with customers. This person will generate and approve project and testing specifications for Year 2000 renovation and migration activities.

 

104. Test Engineer

 

This position requires a Bachelors degree in Computer Science/Management Information Systems and 3+ years of experience (or an equivalent combination of training and professional work experience). A person in this category is expected to review, develop, and execute Year 2000 Test Plans and develop Test Reports documenting the results of unit, system, performance, and functionality tests.

 

105. Quality Assurance/Test Analyst

 

This position requires a Bachelors degree in Computer Science or other technical degree and 4+ years of experience (or an equivalent combination of training and professional work experience). A person in this category is expected to have a broad knowledge of quality assurance standards and testing strategies, and participates in development, implementation and execution of certification programs for testing. This individual also ensures renovated code and documentation is in conformance with approved test and quality assurance standards and writes reports on both testing and certification compliance areas.

 

 

 

 

 

PREAMBLE

 

Northrop Grumman Information Technology provides commercial products and services to the Federal Government. 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 demonstrates 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 Federal Government contracts. To accelerate potential opportunities please contact David Capizzi by phone at (703) 713-4494, by email at david.capizzi@ngc.com, or by fax at (703) 7i13-4476.

 

 

 

BEST VALUE

BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT

FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULE

(Insert Customer Name)

 

In the spirit of the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act

(Agency) 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 Government that works better and costs less.

 

 

Signatures

 

AGENCY 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 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:

 

MODEL NUMBER/PART NUMBER *SPECIAL BPA DISCOUNT/PRICE

 

(2) Delivery:

 

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

 

 

(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 customer agency 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.