SPC Federal Supply Schedule Contract No. GS-23F-0132L
PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEERING SERVICES


Special Item No. 871 1 Strategic Planning for Technology Programs / Activities
Special Item No. 871 2 Concept Development and Requirements Analysis
Special Item No. 871 3 System Design, Engineering and Integration
Special Item No. 871 4 Test and Evaluation
Special Item No. 871 5 Integrated Logistics Support
Special Item No. 871 6 Acquisition and Life Cycle Management
Special Item No. 871-7 Introduction of New Services


SYSTEM PLANNING CORPORATION
1000 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, Virginia 22209
703 351-8200 - Main Number
703 351-8369 - Contract Management
703 351-8410 - Fax
Internet: www.sysplan.com

Business Size: Small under SIC 8731
Business Size: Large under SIC 8711


Base Contract Period Plus Three 5-Year Options Schedule Pricelist is available on the GSA Advantage! System. Agencies can browse GSA Advantage! by accessing GSA's Home Page via Internet www.gsa.gov.

Section Index: CUSTOMER INFORMATION
01. CONTRACT OVERVIEW
02. CONTRACT USE
03. CONTRACT SCOPE
04. PRIMARY ENGINEERING DISCIPLINE DESCRIPTIONS
05. SPC PRIMARY ENGINEERING DISCIPLINES APPROVED BY GSA
06. DEGREE AND EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION TERMS
07. LABOR CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS
08. SPC RATE STRUCTURES
09. SPC LABOR CATEGORY RATES
10.1 LABOR RATES - SPC SITES (1 - 5 YRS)
10.2 LABOR RATES - SPC SITES (6 - 10 YRS)
11.1 LABOR RATES - GOVERNMENT SITES (1 - 5 YRS)
11.2 LABOR RATES - GOVERNMENT SITES (6 - 10 YRS)
12. ORDERING PROCEDURES
13. BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENTS
14. SMALL BUSINESS
15. TASK RECORDS AND DOCUMENTATION
16. PROCEDURES FOR FIXED PRICES ON GSA SCHEDULE
17. SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR TASK ORDERS
The Complete SPC GSA PES Schedule Document

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION TITLE PAGE

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CUSTOMER INFORMATION

1. Awarded Special Item Numbers (SINs) Page

871 1 Strategic Planning for Technology Programs / Activities

871 2 Concept Development and Requirements Analysis

871 3 System Design, Engineering and Integration

871 4 Test and Evaluation

871 5 Integrated Logistics Support

871 6 Acquisition and Life Cycle Management

871-7 Introduction of New Services


  1. Maximum order

There is no maximum task order size for the contract. A maximum threshold value of $750,000 per SIN for a task order was established for the contract. When Task Orders exceed this value, agencies should seek additional discounts from the contractor. Task Orders exceeding $750,000 will be placed under this contract in accordance with PES l FSS 125. See Note 1 on page 3.


  1. Minimum order

$ 100


  1. Geographic coverage (delivery area)

This contract was established to be used as sources for Professional Engineering Services as described in the Statement of Work for domestic and/or overseas usage.


  1. Point(s) of production (city, county, and state or foreign country)

Determined by individual task order.

  1. Discount from list prices or statement of net price.

Prices Shown Herein are Net (discount deducted).

  1. Other discounts

None.

  1. Prompt payment terms

None.

  1. a Notification that Government purchase cards are accepted below the micropurchase threshold

Government purchase cards are accepted below the micropurchase threshold of $2,500.

  1. b Notification whether Government purchase cards are accepted or not accepted above the micropurchase threshold

As negotiated.

  1. a Time of Delivery -

Determined by individual task order.

  1. b Expedited Delivery -

Determined by individual task order.

  1. c Overnight and 2-day Delivery -

Determined by individual task order.

  1. d Urgent Requirements -

Determined by individual task order.

  1. F.O.B. Points -

Determined by individual task order

  1. Ordering address(es)

Determined by individual task order

  1. Payment address

System Planning Corporation
1000 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, Virginia 22101

  1. Warranty provision -

Determined by individual task order

  1. Terms and conditions of Government purchase card acceptance (any thresholds above the micropurchase level)

None.

  1. Terms and Conditions for any other Services -

Determined by individual task order.

  1. List of Service and Distribution Points -

Determined by individual task order.

  1. List of Participating Dealers -

None.

  1. Preventive Maintenance -

Not applicable

  1. Year 2000 -

Compliant

  1. Environmental attributes, e.g., recycled content, energy efficiency, and/or reduced pollutants

Not applicable

  1. Data Universal Number System (DUNS) Number

06-201-9765

  1. Notification regarding registration in Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database.

SPC is registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database.

NOTE: PES-I-FSS-125 REQUIREMENTS EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM ORDER (OCT 1999)


  1. In accordance with FAR 8.404, before placing an order that exceeds the maximum order threshold, ordering offices shall-
(1) Review additional schedule contractors' catalogs/price lists 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 (see FAR 8.404(a)). If further price reductions are not offered, an order may still be placed, if the ordering office determines that it is appropriate.

(a) Vendors may:
(1) Offer a new lower price for this requirement (the Price Reduction clause is not applicable to orders placed over the maximum order in PES-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 PES-52.216-19).

(b) A delivery order that exceeds the maximum order may be placed with the Contractor selected in accordance with FAR 8.404. The order will be placed under the contract.

(c) Sales for orders that exceed the Maximum Order shall be reported in accordance with GSAR 552.238-74.




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1. CONTRACT OVERVIEW

SPC has been awarded a GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract for Professional Engineering Services (PES), Contract No. GS 23F 0132L The contract period is from March 6, 2001 through March 5, 2006. Three five-year option periods may be exercised by GSA. Firm-fixed price, time and material, labor hour and level-of-effort task orders are acceptable under this contract. Note that the contract has no dollar ceiling.





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2. CONTRACT USE

This contract is available for use by all federal government agencies as a source for Professional Engineering Services for domestic and/or overseas use. The organizations listed below may place orders under this contract. Questions regarding organizations authorized to use this schedule should be directed to the Contracting Officer.

(1) Executive agencies.

(2) Other Federal Agencies.

(3) Mixed-ownership Government corporations.

(4) The District of Columbia.

(5) Government Contractors authorized in writing by a Federal agency pursuant to 48 CFR 51.1.

(6) Other activities and organizations authorized by statute or regulation to use GSA as a source of supply.

Additionally, contractors are encouraged to accept orders received from activities within the Executive Branch of the Federal Government.





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3. CONTRACT SCOPE

The Special Item Numbers (SINs) available under this contract provide for services across the full life cycle of an engineering project. When task orders are placed, they must identify the SIN or SINs under which the task is being executed. SPC has been awarded a contract by GSA to provide services under all six SINs, as defined below:

  • SIN 871 1 Strategic Planning For Technology Programs/Activities
  • SIN 871 2 Concept Development and Requirements Analysis
  • SIN 871 3 System Design, Engineering and Integration
  • SIN 871 4 Test and Evaluation
  • SIN 871 5 Integrated Logistics Support
  • SIN 871 6 Acquisition and Life Cycle Management
  • SIN 871-7 Introduction of New Services
Task orders for outsourcing of engineering services may be placed for any of the SINs, provided the work being outsourced is covered under the SIN definition. The government defined and awarded this contract after evaluation based on contractor experience, negotiated cost reasonableness, and past performance for the Primary Engineering Disciplines (PEDs) under each of the SINs as referenced below.

SPC was awarded a contract to provide services for chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering under each of the six contract SINs. Task Orders identified and defined under any of these PEDs, or related sub disciplines, may be awarded to the contractor.

A full description of each SIN definition and examples of the types of work covered by the SIN are provided below.

  • SIN 871 1 Strategic Planning For Technology Programs / Activities

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

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

Inappropriate use of this SIN is providing professional engineering services not specifically related to strategic planning for technology programs/activities and its associated disciplines.

  • SIN 871 2 Concept Development And Requirements Analysis

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

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

Inappropriate use of this SIN is providing professional engineering services not specifically related to concept development and requirements analysis and its associated disciplines.

  • SIN 871 3 System Design, Engineering And Integration

Services required under this SIN involve the translation of a system (or subsystem, program, project, activity) concept into a preliminary and detailed design (engineering plans and specifications), performing risk identification/analysis/mitigation, traceability, and then integrating the various components to produce a working prototype or model of the system. Typical associated tasks include, but are not limited to computer aided design, design studies and analysis, high level detailed specification preparation, configuration management and document control, fabrication, assembly and simulation, modeling, training, privatization and outsourcing. Example: The navigation satellite concept produced in the preceding stage will be converted to a detailed engineering design package, performance will be computer simulated and a working model will be built for testing and design verification.

Inappropriate use of this SIN is providing professional engineering services not specifically related to concept development and requirements analysis and its associated disciplines.

  • SIN 871 4 Test And Evaluation

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

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

Inappropriate use of this SIN is providing professional engineering services not specifically related to testing and evaluating and its associated disciplines.

  • SIN 871 5 Integrated Logistics Support

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

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

Inappropriate use of this SIN is providing professional engineering services not specifically related to integrated logistics support and its associated disciplines.

  • SIN 871 6 Acquisition And Life Cycle Management

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

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

Inappropriate use of this SIN is professional engineering services not specifically related to acquisition and life cycle management and associated disc.

  • SIN 871-7 Introduction Of New Services

This SIN is developed for any new technology(ies) for professional engineering services that cannot be included under the SINs listed above and are not excluded by the Statement of Work.

Inappropriate use of this SIN is professional engineering services not specifically related to acquisition and life cycle management and associated disciplines.





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4. PRIMARY ENGINEERING DISCIPLINE DESCRIPTIONS

This contract defines four Primary Engineering Disciplines (PEDs) which may be used under each of the contract SINs; civil engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering.

4.1 Chemical Engineering:

Planning, development, evaluation and operation of chemical, biochemical or physical plants and processes. Changes in composition, energy content, state of aggregation of materials, forces that act on matter, and relationships are examined and new and conventional chemical materials, products and processes are produced and/or manufactured.

It includes, but is not limited to, planning, evaluating or operation of chemical plants and petroleum refineries, pollution control systems, biochemical processes, plastics, pharmaceuticals, fibers; analysis of chemical reactions that take place in mixtures; determination of methodologies for the systematic design, control and analysis of processes, evaluating economics, safety, etc.

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

  • Refining

  • Pharmaceuticals

  • Ceramics

  • Petrochemicals

  • Electronic Components & Chemicals

  • Textiles

  • Other Chemical
    Engineering Specialties not listed in the "Services not Included Paragraph"

  • Food

  • Pulp and Paper

  • Biotechnology

  • Safety engineering

4.2 Civil Engineering:

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

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

  • Geotechnical
  • Surveying
  • Other Civil Engineering Specialties not listed in the "Services not Included Paragraph"

4.3 Electrical

Engineering:

Planning, design, development, evaluation and operation of electrical principles, models and processes.

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

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

  • Aerospace and Electronic Systems

  • Circuits and Systems

  • Computer*

  • Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation

  • Geoscience & Remote Sensing

  • Information Theory

  • Lasers & Electro-Optics

  • Nuclear and Plasma Sciences

  • Power Electronics

  • Reliability

  • Solid-State Circuits

  • Vehicular Technology

  • Signal Processing on Social Implications of Technology
  • Antennas and Propagation

  • Communications

  • Consumer Electronics

  • Education

  • Engineering Management

  • Industrial Electronics

  • Intelligent Transportation Systems

  • Magnetics

  • Neural Networks Council

  • Power Engineering

  • Robotics & Automation

  • Systems, Man, and Cybernetics

  • Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control
  • Broadcast Technology

  • Components Packaging, and Manufacturing Technology

  • Control Systems

  • Electromagnetic Compatibility

  • Engineering in Medicine and Biology

  • Industry Applications

  • Instrumentation and Measurement

  • Microwave Theory and Techniques

  • Oceanic Engineering

  • Professional Communication

  • Other Electrical
    Engineering Specialties not listed in the "Services not Included Paragraph"

4.4 Mechanical Engineering:

Planning, development, evaluation and control of systems and components involving the production and transfer of energy and with the conversion of one form of energy to another.

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

  • ASME Heat Transfer/K16

  • Applied Mechanics

  • Dynamic Systems and Control

  • Fluids Power Systems and Technology Systems

  • Information Storage and Processing Systems

  • Materials

  • Management

  • Nuclear Engineering

  • Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering

  • Power

  • Rail Transportation

  • Technology and Society
  • Advanced Energy Systems

  • Bioengineering

  • Electrical and Electronic Packaging

  • Fuels and Combustion Technologies

  • Internal Combustion Engine

  • Manufacturing Engineering *

  • Materials Handling Engineering*

  • Non-Destructive Evaluation Engineering

  • Petroleum

  • Pressure Vessels and Piping

  • Safety Engineering and Risk Analysis

  • Textile Engineering

  • Other Mechanical Engineering Specialties not listed in the "Services not Included Paragraph"
  • Aerospace Engineering

  • Design Engineering*

  • Fluids Engineering

  • Heat Transfer

  • International Gas Turbine

  • Microchannel flow and heat transfer

  • Noise Control and Acoustics

  • Ocean Engineering

  • Plant Engineering and Maintenance

  • Process Industries

  • Solar Energy

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

  • Acquisition and life cycle management

  • Analysis of program goals, mission, objectives, performance

  • Assessment Support

  • Computer Aided Design (CAD)

  • Computer Aided Engineering (CAE)

  • Computer Aided Management (CAM)

  • Concept development

  • D&D (decontamination and decommissioning)

  • Demonstration and Validation

  • Design/Specifications

  • Documentation and Information Dissemination

  • Economic/Business case analysis

  • Economic impact evaluations

  • Education/training

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

  • Forensic engineering

  • Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V)

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

  • Instrumentation

  • Integration

  • Investigative Engineering Service

  • Life Cycle Costing

  • Logistics

  • Long-term Reliability and Maintainability

  • Migration Strategy

  • National Academy of Sciences studies

  • O&M (operation and maintenance)

  • Operations Research (Non R&D)

  • Permitting and Licensing

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

  • Privatization

  • Program and Project management

  • Prototype development and first article(s) production

  • Radar/Sonar

  • Regulatory compliance support

  • Reliability and Maintainability Analysis

  • Reverse engineering

  • Signal processing

  • Simulation and modeling

  • Site development

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

  • Source data validation (existing hardware and software systems)

  • Special projects and studies

  • Statistical analysis

  • Support services

  • Systems engineering data base development, maintenance, and analysis

  • Technical analysis

  • Technical and management support

  • Technical writing/editorial support

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


Personnel categories for professional engineering services anticipated include, but are not limited to:

  • Administrative

  • Biologists

  • Chemists

  • Consultants

  • Documentation specialists

  • Economists

  • Engineering and technical analysts

  • Engineering software developers and analysts

  • Engineers

  • Information specialists

  • Logistics engineers and technical specialists

  • Material management engineers and technical specialists

  • Naval architects

  • Operations research specialists

  • Physicists

  • Project/program analysts/leaders/managers

  • Scientists

  • Statisticians/mathematicians

  • Support

  • Technicians

  • Trainers

  • Writers

4.5 Services Not Included:

The following services are not solicited under this contract:

4.5.1 Construction and Architect Engineering services

as set forth in FAR Part 36 (including construction, alteration or repair (including dredging, excavating and painting) of buildings, structures, or other real property). Offerors interested in providing these services may contact GSA's Public Buildings Service (PBS) for additional information.

4.5.2 Computer Engineering and information Technology.

Offerors interested in providing computer/software engineering and information technology services are directed to contact GSA's Group 70 Schedule for Information Technology for additional information (contact Chuck Popelka at (703) 305 7573.

4.5.3 Environmental Advisory Services

as. listed below are not currently being solicited:
  • Environmental Planning Services & Documentation (i.e., environmental impact statements; endangered species, wetlands, watersheds and other natural resource management plans, studies and consultations; archeological, historic and other cultural resources management plans, studies, and consultations; economic, technical, and risk analyses in support of environmental needs).

  • Environmental compliance services (i.e., environmental compliance audits; compliance management planning; pollution prevention surveys.

  • Environmental/occupational training services specific to environmental planning and environmental compliance as discussed above (i.e., conventional course development and presentation; customized courses to meet specific needs; computer based interactive course development).

  • Waste management services (i.e., data collection, data development, analyses of comments, regulatory and economic analyses, feasibility analyses, hazard assessments, exposure assessments, and risk analyses. Examples include, but are not limited to development of waste characterization studies and recommendations for management strategy including identification of recycling options. Assessments might include studies relating to collection and transfer of waste, source reduction, and evaluation of energy/fuel options. Services could include data collection, data development, analyses of comments, regulatory and economic analyses, feasibility analyses, hazard assessments, exposure assessments and risk analyses.

  • Hazardous materials management advisory services (i.e., furnishing of Material Safety Data Sheets ~MDSD) by compact disc, on line via Internet, mail or facsimile (FAX); reporting and compliance software, hazardous, materials tracking software and other related software/services.

  • Telephone advisory services (i.e., telephone assistance with hazardous material spills, poisons, MSDS, and other related services).

Offerors interested in providing environmental advisory services are directed to contact GSA's group 899 Schedule for additional information (contact Joan Rodgers at (253) 931 7900).

4.5.4 Foundations and Landscaping Engineering.

Offerors interested in providing foundations and landscaping engineering are directed to contact GSA's PBS, for additional information.

4.5.5 Heating, ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAQ)

related to buildings, structures, or other real property set forth for Construction and Architect Engineering services governed by FAR Part 36. Offerors interested in providing these services are directed to contact GSA's PBS for additional information. Please note that HVAC related to the manufacture, production, furnishing, construction, alteration, repair, processing. or assembling of vessels, aircraft, or other kinds of personal property IS included and solicited within the scope of PES.

4.5.6 Research and Development

as set forth in FAR Part 35.

4.5.7 Products/materials already solicited under other Federal Supply Service (FSS) Schedule

contracts (e.g., information technology, paper, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, laboratory instruments, etc.). However, PES contractors may team across FSS Schedules to provide a total solution to agency requirements.




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5. SPC PRIMARY ENGINEERING DISCIPLINES APPROVED BY GSA

SPC may perform engineering services for Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical engineering under each of six contracts SINs:


Primary Engineering Disciplines Approved by GSA


Chemical
Engineering
 Civil
Engineering
 Electrical
Engineering
 Mechanical
Engineering
SIN 871-1 APPROVED APPROVED APPROVED APPROVED
SIN 871-2 APPROVED APPROVED APPROVED APPROVED
SIN 871-3 APPROVED APPROVED APPROVED APPROVED
SIN 871-4 APPROVED APPROVED APPROVED APPROVED
SIN 871-5 APPROVED APPROVED APPROVED APPROVED
SIN 871-6 APPROVED APPROVED APPROVED APPROVED
SIN 871-7 APPROVED APPROVED APPROVED APPROVED




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6. DEGREE AND EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION TERMS

SPC recognizes that successful performance depends on having personnel with the right skills and experience. These skills and experience are acquired through a proper mix of education and professional experience. We have found that skills required to support advanced technology efforts and today's problems and tomorrow's challenges are not always supported by the traditional formal education and work experience combination. Therefore, we have incorporated substitution allowances between equivalent education and experience in order to provide the quality of services required by the customer at the most reason price. The following tables present substitution equivalencies for education and experience requirements.

  • Substitutions for Educational Requirements

Additional years of related experience may be substituted for degree requirements.

Degree Requirement Equivalent Experience Substitution
High School GED
Associate High School plus two years additional related experience
Bachelor's High school plus four years additional related experience or Associate's degree plus two years additional related experience
Master's Bachelor's degree plus two years additional related experience or six years additional related experience
Doctorate Bachelor's degree plus four years or Master's degree plus two years or eight years additional related experience

  • Substitutions for Work Experience Requirements.

A related degree may be substituted for years of related work experience.


Degree Equivalent Years of Experience
Bachelor's Two
Master's Four
Doctorate Six




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7. LABOR CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS

GSA has approved the following SPC labor categories and associated qualifications for engineering services for all seven SINs under this contract.

The following SPC labor category disciplines are offered in the four PEDs and seven SINs:

  1. Manager
  2. Project Manager
  3. Subject Matter Expert
  4. Engineer / Scientist
  5. Analyst
  6. Technician
  7. Business Specialist
  8. Pubs and Graphics Specialist
  9. Program Assistant
  10. Administrative Support
Labor category descriptions and requirements are provided on the following pages.

1. Manager

Summary

Directs the performance of various projects that support a specific customer technology, or program. Oversees the project implementation, technology development, and resource allocations. Provides leadership and technical direction.


General Responsibilities


  1. Accountable for the quality and timely delivery of all contractual deliverables.

  2. Responsible for the quality and effective management of personnel, funds and facility allocations.

  3. Ensures compliance with client / agency guidance, contractual limitations, and SPC business and policy directives.

  4. Serves as focal point of contact with client.

  5. Responsible for marketing new technology and capturing follow on business opportunities.

  6. Provides leadership and guidance to task managers.

  7. Responsible for timely and effective problem resolution.

  8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements


Corporate Manager Education Experience
I Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent 15
II Masters Degree or Equivalent 16 - 20
III Masters Degree or Equivalent 20+

2. Project Manager

Summary

Manages project operations. Ensures schedules are met and resources are used effectively.

General Responsibilities

  1. Manages program staff and day to day operations.

  2. Develops and maintains relationships with customers, subcontractors, consultants and vendors to facilitate successful program performance and services.

  3. Coordinates problem resolution.

  4. Accountable to customer for successful project completion within schedule and cost.

Education and Experience Requirements

Project Manager Education Experience
I Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent 5
II Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent 6 - 9
III Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent 10 - 12
IV Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent 12+
V Master's Degree or Equivalent 12+

3. Subject Matter Expert

Summary

Recognized for achievements and expertise in the specific industry or subject matter. Coordinates and manages the preparation of analyses, evaluations and recommendations for programs and system specifications.

Examples of General Responsibilities

  1. Defines issues and develops plans and requirements.

  2. Acts as consultant and advisor.

  3. Assists in technology research and problem resolution.

Education and Experience Requirements

Subject Matter Expert Education Experience
I Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent 6 - 9
II Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent 10 - 12
III Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent 12 - 15
IV Master's Degree or Equivalent 12 - 15
V Master's Degree or Equivalent 15+

4. Engineer/Scientist

Summary

Supports technical and engineering projects. May supervise project technical staff.

Examples of General Responsibilities

Levels I and II

  1. Performs computer and engineering tasking as assigned. Reports to a technical team leader for direction.

Levels III - VI

  1. Plans and performs engineering research, design development, and other assignments in conformance with design, engineering and customer specifications.

  2. Performs engineering planning, performance management, capacity planning, testing and validation, benchmarking

  3. Development and staffing of an engineering management plan

  4. Analyzes and develops technical documentation detailing the integration and system performance.

  5. May supervise technical team through project completion.

  6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements

Engineer / Scientist Education Experience
I Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent 0 - 2
II Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent 3 - 5
III Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent 6 - 9
IV Master's Degree or Equivalent 6 - 9
V Master's Degree or Equivalent 10 - 12
VI Master's Degree or Equivalent 12+

5. Analyst

Summary

Performs analysis in support of engineering and technical programs and deliverables.

Examples of General Responsibilities

Levels I - IV

  1. Performs analytical tasking as a member of a technical team. Reports to a technical team leader for direction.

Levels IV - VII

  1. Performs independent analyses.

  2. Defines techniques, conducts technical studies and drafts documentation. Edits functional descriptions, system specifications, user's manuals, special reports, or any other customer deliverables and documents.

  3. Conducts systems analysis and integrates engineering solutions.

  4. Conducts research and develops position papers

Education and Experience Requirements

Analyst Education Experience
I High School 4
II Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent 0 - 2
III Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent 3 - 5
IV Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent 6 - 9
V Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent 10 - 12
VI Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent 12+
VII Master's Degree or Equivalent 12+

6. Technician

Summary

Performs in specific engineering or technical area using knowledge of principles, methods, and techniques acquired through on-the-job or classroom training and practice. Supports engineer and technical projects. Provides technical expertise in areas including, but not limited to computer hardware and software; electronics; electrical and mechanical engineering. Works under supervision to perform a variety of engineering tasks.

Examples of General Responsibilities

  1. Supports the planning and performance of engineering projects in accordance with customer specifications and management direction.

  2. Reads and executes plans, layout drawings, blueprints, and schematics.

  3. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements

Technician Education Experience
I High School or Equivalent 0 - 2
II High School or Equivalent 3 - 5
III Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent 0 - 2
IV Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent 3 - 5
V Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent 6 - 9
VI Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent 10 - 12
VII Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent 12+

7. Business Specialist

Summary

Includes business and financial personnel performing functions such as contract management, project control, finance and accounting, project planning and scheduling, and cost estimating

Examples of General Responsibilities

Levels I - III

  1. alignPerforms accounting, program management, financial reporting and/or program control functions. Reports to a manager or team leader for directions.

Levels III - VI

  1. alignDevelops program management and analytical tools for tracking and reporting.

  2. alignProvides financial and business advise, support and guidance to technical managers.

  3. alignEvaluates, develops and implements procedures, processes, techniques, models, and / or systems required to effectively manage programs.

  4. alignDevelops and maintains relationships with customers, subcontractors, consultants and vendors to facilitate successful program performance and problem resolution.

  5. alignProvides daily supervision and direction to administrative staff.

Education and Experience Requirements

Business Specialist Education Experience
I High School 4
II Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent 0 - 2
III Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent 3 - 5
IV Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent 6 - 9
V Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent 10 - 12
VI Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent 12+
VII Master's Degree or Equivalent 12+

8. Publications and Graphics Specialist

Summary

Includes technical writers, editors, composition specialists, graphic artists and illustrators. Develops brochures, user's manuals, CDs, training materials, installation guides, proposals, and other reports and deliverables.

Examples of General Responsibilities

  1. Edits functional descriptions, system specifications, user's manuals, special reports, or any other customer deliverables and documents.

Examples of General Responsibilities

  1. Provides graphic support services including presentation, publication, technical illustration, multimedia and display graphics.

  2. Assists in preparation, design and archiving of publication and graphics projects to support contract deliverables.

Education and Experience Requirements

Publication and Graphic Specialist Education Experience
I High School or Equivalent 4
II Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent 0 - 2
III Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent 3 - 5
IV Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent 6 - 9
V Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent 10 - 12
VI Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent 12+

9. Administrative Support

Summary

Provides administrative support to technical and management level personnel. Includes, but is not limited to, project administration, planning and coordination, documentation and briefing support, general office support, secretarial support, human resource support, and conference planning.

Examples of General Responsibilities

  1. Coordinates and plans project / office administration and support.

  2. Provides general office support, documentation support, project administration, administrative and secretarial support, and human resource support.

  3. Supports project financial tracking and reporting requirements including project control and account resolution

  4. Performs other administrative and support functions as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements

Administrative Education Experience
I High School or Equivalent >0 - 2
II High School or Equivalent 3 - 5
III High School or Equivalent 6 - 9
IV High School or Equivalent 10 - 12
V >HighSchool or Equivalent 12 - 15
VI High School or Equivalent 15+

10. Program Assistant

Summary

Provides engineering and technical support services.

Examples of General Responsibilities

  1. Maintains files and databases.

  2. Prepares documentation including view graphs and reports.

  3. Assists project management

Education and Experience Requirements


Program Assistant Education Experience
I High School or Equivalent 0 - 2
II High School or Equivalent 3 - 5
III >High School or Equivalent 6 - 9
IV High School or Equivalent 10 - 12
V High School or Equivalent 12 - 15
VI High School or Equivalent 15+




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8. SPC RATE STRUCTURES

SPC offers the following discounted rate structures to accommodate customer requirements:

Engineering Services Labor

Engineering Services rates may be used when the following criteria are met:

  • Contract work is deemed by SPC senior management to have minimal technical risk

  • Effort requires autonomous operational management

  • Effort is distinct from other SPC segments

Customer Site Rates

SPC has provided discounted rates for tasks performed at customer-furnished or customer "direct paid for" facilities and sites. In order to take advantage of these discounted rates, the contract must require the employee(s) to provide full-time customer site support for the length of the contract or delivery order. The customer must provide office space; supplies; telephone, reproduction and fax services; and computer and laboratory space and equipment as required to successfully perform the services and deliver the products.





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9. SPC LABOR CATEGORY RATES

SPC rates for the base period of five years are presented in the following tables. The first table includes rates applicable to work performed on SPC facilities and the second table provides rates for work performed at customer sites. Rates for the three five-year option periods will be negotiated when GSA exercises the options.

10.0 LABOR RATES - SPC SITES

SPC GSA Professional Engineering Services (PES) Schedule
Labor Categories and Rates for SPC Site
  Contract Year 1 Contract Year 2 Contract Year 3 Contract Year 4 Contract Year 5
Contract Years 1 - 5 - Final March 6, 2001 -
March 5 - 2002		 March 6, 2002 -
March 5 - 2003		 March 6, 2003 -
March 5 - 2004		 March 6, 2004 -
March 5 - 2005		 March 6, 2005 -
March 5, 2006
No. PES Category Level Eng Eng Svc Eng Eng Svc Eng Eng Svc Eng Eng Svc Eng Eng Svc
1 Manager I $215.16 $125.67 $207.91 $132.27 $217.89 $138.62 $228.35 $145.27 $239.31 $152.24
2
II $229.73 $134.17 $221.99 $141.22 $232.64 $148.00 $243.81 $155.10 $255.51 $162.55
3
III $264.25 $154.33 $255.34 $162.44 $267.60 $170.24 $280.44 $178.41 $293.90 $186.97
4 Project Manager I $125.75 $73.45 $121.51 $77.30 $127.35 $81.01 $133.46 $84.90 $139.86 $88.98
5
II $142.21 $83.06 $137.42 $87.42 $144.02 $91.62 $150.93 $96.02 $158.18 $100.63
6
III $163.21 $95.33 $157.71 $100.33 $165.28 $105.15 $173.22 $110.19 $181.53 $115.48
7
IV $182.40 $106.53 $176.25 $112.12 $184.71 $117.51 $193.58 $123.15 $202.87 $129.06
8
V $206.33 $120.51 $199.38 $126.84 $208.95 $132.93 $218.98 $139.31 $229.49 $145.99
9 Subject Matter Expert I $115.42 $115.42 $120.65 $120.65 $126.44 $126.44 $132.51 $132.51 $138.87 $138.87
10
II $144.27 $144.27 $150.81 $150.81 $158.05 $158.05 $165.64 $165.64 $173.59 $173.59
11
III $173.13 $173.13 $180.98 $180.98 $189.66 $189.66 $198.77 $198.77 $208.31 $208.31
12
IV $201.98 $201.98 $211.14 $211.14 $221.27 $221.27 $231.89 $231.89 $243.03 $243.03
13
V $230.84 $230.84 $241.30 $241.30 $252.88 $252.88 $265.02 $265.02 $277.74 $277.74
14 Engineer / Scientist I $85.69 $50.05 $82.81 $52.68 $86.78 $55.21 $90.95 $57.86 $95.31 $60.63
15
II $102.47 $59.85 $99.01 $62.99 $103.77 $66.01 $108.75 $69.18 $113.97 $72.50
16
III $119.20 $69.62 $115.19 $73.28 $120.72 $76.80 $126.51 $80.48 $132.58 $84.34
17
IV $138.33 $80.79 $133.66 $85.03 $140.08 $89.11 $146.80 $93.39 $153.85 $97.87
18
V $163.21 $95.33 $157.71 $100.33 $165.28 $105.15 $173.22 $110.19 $181.53 $115.48
19
VI $206.33 $120.51 $199.38 $126.84 $208.95 $132.93 $218.98 $139.31 $229.49 $145.99
20 Analyst I $72.21 $42.18 $69.78 $44.39 $73.13 $46.52 $76.64 $48.75 $80.32 $51.09
21
II $82.48 $48.17 $79.70 $50.70 $83.52 $53.14 $87.53 $55.69 $91.73 $58.36
22
III $103.75 $60.59 $100.25 $63.78 $105.06 $66.84 $110.10 $70.05 $115.39 $73.41
23
IV $112.31 $65.59 $108.52 $69.04 $113.73 $72.35 $119.19 $75.83 $124.91 $79.47
24
V $127.45 $74.44 $123.16 $78.35 $129.07 $82.11 $135.27 $86.05 $141.76 $90.18
25
VI $140.01 $81.77 $135.29 $86.07 $141.78 $90.20 $148.59 $94.53 $155.72 $99.06
26
VII $163.64 $95.57 $158.12 $100.59 $165.71 $105.42 $173.67 $110.48 $182.00 $115.79
27 Technician I $64.23 $37.51 $62.07 $39.48 $65.05 $41.38 $68.17 $43.37 $71.44 $45.45
28
II $71.94 $42.02 $69.51 $44.22 $72.85 $46.35 $76.35 $48.57 $80.01 $50.90
29
III $86.24 $50.37 $83.33 $53.01 $87.33 $55.56 $91.52 $58.22 $95.91 $61.02
30
IV $99.17 $57.92 $95.83 $60.96 $100.43 $63.89 $105.25 $66.96 $110.30 $70.17
31
V $114.05 $66.61 $110.20 $70.11 $115.49 $73.47 $121.04 $77.00 $126.85 $80.70
32
VI $131.15 $76.60 $126.73 $80.62 $132.82 $84.49 $139.19 $88.55 $145.87 $92.80
33
VII $148.80 $86.91 $143.79 $91.47 $150.69 $95.86 $157.92 $100.46 $165.50 $105.29
34 Business Specialist I $75.93 $44.35 $73.37 $46.68 $76.89 $48.92 $80.58 $51.27 $84.45 $53.73
35
II $83.99 $49.05 $81.16 $51.63 $85.05 $54.11 $89.14 $56.71 $93.41 $59.43
36
III $95.11 $55.55 $91.90 $58.47 $96.31 $61.27 $100.94 $64.21 $105.78 $67.29
37
IV $108.93 $63.62 $105.26 $66.96 $110.31 $70.18 $115.61 $73.55 $121.16 $77.08
38
V $127.45 $74.44 $123.16 $78.35 $129.07 $82.11 $135.27 $86.05 $141.76 $90.18
39
VI $147.01 $85.86 $142.05 $90.37 $148.87 $94.71 $156.02 $99.25 $163.51 $104.02
40
VII $163.64 $95.57 $158.12 $100.59 $165.71 $105.42 $173.67 $110.48 $182.00 $115.79
41 Pubs and Graphic Specialist I $82.25 $48.04 $79.47 $50.56 $83.29 $52.99 $87.29 $55.53 $91.48 $58.19
42
II $90.73 $52.99 $87.67 $55.77 $91.88 $58.45 $96.29 $61.25 $100.91 $64.19
43
III $99.86 $58.33 $96.50 $61.39 $101.13 $64.34 $105.98 $67.42 $111.07 $70.66
44
IV $112.31 $65.59 $108.52 $69.04 $113.73 $72.35 $119.19 $75.83 $124.91 $79.47
45
V $127.45 $74.44 $123.16 $78.35 $129.07 $82.11 $135.27 $86.05 $141.76 $90.18
46
VI $140.01 $81.77 $135.29 $86.07 $141.78 $90.20 $148.59 $94.53 $155.72 $99.06
47 Administrative Support I $74.99 $43.80 $72.46 $46.10 $75.94 $48.31 $79.59 $50.63 $83.41 $53.06
48
II $83.99 $49.05 $81.16 $51.63 $85.05 $54.11 $89.14 $56.71 $93.41 $59.43
49
III $95.11 $55.55 $91.90 $58.47 $96.31 $61.27 $100.94 $64.21 $105.78 $67.29
50
IV $102.74 $60.01 $99.28 $63.16 $104.04 $66.19 $109.04 $69.37 $114.27 $72.69
51
V $113.01 $66.01 $109.20 $69.47 $114.45 $72.81 $119.94 $76.30 $125.70 $79.96
52
VI $123.29 $72.01 $119.13 $75.79 $124.85 $79.43 $130.84 $83.24 $137.12 $87.23
53 Program Assistant I $45.31 $26.46 $43.78 $27.85 $45.88 $29.19 $48.09 $30.59 $50.39 $32.06
54
II $52.11 $30.43 $50.35 $32.03 $52.77 $33.57 $55.30 $35.18 $57.95 $36.87
55
III $59.52 $34.76 $57.51 $36.59 $60.27 $38.34 $63.17 $40.18 $66.20 $42.11
56
IV $69.73 $40.73 $67.38 $42.87 $70.62 $44.92 $74.01 $47.08 $77.56 $49.34
57
V $75.93 $44.35 $73.37 $46.68 $76.89 $48.92 $80.58 $51.27 $84.45 $53.73
58
VI $83.14 $48.56 $80.34 $51.11 $84.20 $53.56 $88.24 $56.14 $92.48 $58.83

10.0 LABOR RATES - SPC SITES (Continued)

SPC GSA Professional Engineering Services (PES) Schedule
Labor Categories and Rates for SPC Site

Contract Year 6 Contract Year 7 Contract Year 8 Contract Year 9 Contract Year 10
Contract Years 6 - 10 - Final March 6, 2006 -
March 5 - 2007		 March 6, 2007 -
March 5 - 2008		 March 6, 2008 -
March 5 - 2009		 March 6, 2009 -
March 5 - 2010		 March 6, 2010 -
March 5, 2011
No. PES Category Level Eng Eng Svc Eng Eng Svc Eng Eng Svc Eng Eng Svc Eng Eng Svc
1 Manager I $250.80 $159.55 $262.84 $167.21 $275.45 $175.23 $288.67 $183.65 $302.53 $192.46
2
II $267.78 $170.35 $280.63 $178.53 $294.10 $187.10 $308.22 $196.08 $323.01