Contract Number: GS-35F-380AA

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1 General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Authorized Federal Supply Schedule Price List On-line access to contract ordering information, terms and conditions, up-to-date pricing, and the option to create an electronic delivery order are available through GSA-Advantage! TM, a menu-driven database system. The Internet address for GSA-Advantage! TM is: GENERAL PURPOSE COMMERCIAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND SERVICES Federal Supply Contractor (FSC) Group 70 Contract Number: GS-35F-380AA DPRA, Incorporated Technology Drive, Suite 201 Knoxville, TN Telephone: Fax: Website: Contract Administrator: Mary Carter Telephone: / DPRAGSA@dpra.com Business Size/Status: Small Business Period Covered by Contract: 05/13/ /12/2023 Pricelist current through Modification PO-0004 dated April 26, 2018 For more information on ordering from Federal Supply Schedules, click here: For Federal Agency Customers - Ordering From Schedules

2 SIN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FPDS Code D301 IT Facility Operation and Maintenance FPDS Code D302 IT Systems Development Services FPDS Code D306 IT Systems Analysis Services FPDS Code D307 Automated Information Systems Design and Integration Services FPDS Code D308 Programming Services FPDS Code D310 IT Backup and Security Services FPDS Code D311 IT Data Conversion Services FPDS Code D313 Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) Services FPDS Code D316 IT Network Management Services FPDS Code D317 Creation/Retrieval of IT Related Automated News Services, Data Services, or Other Information Services (All other information services belong under Schedule 76) FPDS Code D399 Other Information Technology Services, Not Elsewhere Classified Note 1: All non-professional labor categories must be incidental to and used solely to support hardware, software and/or professional services, and cannot be purchased separately. Note 2: Offerors and Agencies are advised that the Group 70 Information Technology Schedule is not to be used as a means to procure services which properly fall under the Brooks Act. These services include, but are not limited to, architectural, engineering, mapping, cartographic production, remote sensing, geographic information systems, and related services. FAR 36.6 distinguishes between mapping services of an A/E nature and mapping services which are not connected nor incidental to the traditionally accepted A/E Services. Note 3: This solicitation is not intended to solicit for the reselling of IT Professional Services, except for the provision of implementation, maintenance, integration, or training services in direct support of a product. Under such circumstances the services must be performance by the publisher or manufacturer or one of their authorized agents. IT-70 GS-35F-380AA Page i

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL CONTRACT INFORMATION...3 CONTRACT OVERVIEW...5 TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO IT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (SIN )...6 INSTRUCTIONS FOR PLACING ORDERS FOR SERVICES BASED ON GSA SCHEDULE HOURLY RATES...9 BEST VALUE BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT (BPA) FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULE...10 BASIC GUIDELINES FOR USING "CONTRACTOR TEAM ARRANGEMENTS" (CTA)...12 GSA LABOR CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS...13 GSA HOURLY RATES - CONTRACTOR / DPRA (OFF) SITE...20 GSA HOURLY RATES - CLIENT / GOVERNMENT (ON) SITE...21 IT-70 GS-35F-380AA Page ii

4 1a. Table of Awarded Special Item Numbers (SINs): GENERAL CONTRACT INFORMATION Please refer to GSA elibrary ( for detailed SIN descriptions SIN / STLOC / RC: Information Technology Professional Services Our GSA Information Technology Schedule Contract can also support state and local agencies under the following programs: Disaster Recovery Purchasing Program Section 833 of the National Defense Authorization Act allows state and local governments to purchase products and services to facilitate recovery from a major disaster. This includes advance and pre-positioning in preparation for a disaster. Cooperative Purchasing Section 211 of the E-Government Act of 2002 (Public Law ) authorizes state and local governments access to GSA's Federal Supply Schedule 70, Information Technology (IT). Federal Grants During Public Health Emergencies Section 319 of Public Health and Services Act. 1b. Lowest Priced Model Number and Lowest Price: Please refer to our rates on page #Error! Bookmark not defined. 1c. Labor Category Descriptions: Please refer to page #13 2. Maximum Order: $500,000 The maximum order threshold represents the point where, given the dollar value of the potential order, the Schedule Contractor may decline the order. Schedule contractors are encouraged, but not obligated, to accept orders exceeding this limit. 3. Minimum Order: $ Geographic Coverage: Domestic 5. Point (s) of Production: Not Applicable 6. Discount from List Price: All Prices Herein are Net 7. Quantity Discounts: None 8. Prompt Payment Terms: Net 30 days Information for Ordering Offices: Prompt payment terms cannot be negotiated out of the contractual agreement in exchange for other concessions. 9a. Government Purchase Card is accepted at or below the micro purchase threshold. 9b. Government Purchase Card is accepted above the micro purchase threshold. 10. Foreign Items: None 11a. Time of Delivery: To Be Negotiated with Ordering Agency 11b. Expedited Delivery: To Be Negotiated with Ordering Agency 11c. Overnight and 2-Day Delivery: To Be Negotiated with Ordering Agency 11d. Urgent Requirement: To Be Negotiated with Ordering Agency IT-70 GS-35F-380AA Page 3

5 GENERAL CONTRACT INFORMATION (continued) 12. F.O.B. Point(s): Destination 13a. Ordering Address: DPRA Inc. Attn: Mary Carter/GSA Orders 121 S. 4th Street, Suite 202, Manhattan, KS b. For supplies and services, the ordering procedures, information on Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs), are found in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Payment Address: DPRA Inc. Attn: Accounts Receivable / Mary Carter 121 S. 4th Street, Suite 202 Manhattan, KS Warranty Provision: Standard Commercial Warranty 16. Export Packing Charges: Not Applicable 17. Terms & Conditions of Government Purchase Card Contact Contract Administrator Acceptance: 18. Terms and conditions of rental, maintenance, and Not Applicable repair: 19. Terms and conditions of installation (if applicable): Not Applicable 20. Terms and conditions of repair parts indicating date of Not Applicable parts, price lists and any discounts from list prices: 20a. Terms and conditions for any other services Not Applicable (if applicable): 21. List of service and distribution points Not Applicable (if applicable): 22. List of participating dealers (if applicable): Not Applicable 23. Preventative maintenance (if applicable) Not Applicable 24a. Special attributes such as environmental attributes (e.g., recycled content, energy efficiency, and/or reduced pollutants.): 24b. Section 508 compliance information is available on Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) supplies and services and show where full details can be found (e.g. contractor s website or other location.) The EIT standards can be found at: : Not Applicable 25. Data Universal Number System (DUNS) Number: DPRA Inc. is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Contact Contract Administrator for more information. IT-70 GS-35F-380AA Page 4

6 CONTRACT OVERVIEW GSA awarded DPRA Inc. a GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract for the Information Technology Equipment, Software, and Services Schedule (70) Contract Number. GS-00F-0030L. The contract was awarded on 5/13/2013. The current contract period is Option 1, 5/13/2018 5/12/2023. GSA may exercise two additional 5 year option periods. The contract allows for the placement of Firm Fixed Price or Time and Materials task orders using the labor categories and ceiling rates defined in the contract. Contract Administrator and Ordering Address Mary Carter DPRA Inc. 121 S. 4th Street, Suite 202, Manhattan, KS Telephone: (785) / Fax Number: (785) / mary.carter@dpra.com Marketing and Technical Point of Contact Ivan Eno DPRA Inc Technology Drive Suite 201 Knoxville, TN Telephone: (865) / Fax Number: (865) / ivan.eno@dpra.com Contract Use This contract is available for use by all federal government agencies, as a source for Information Technology Equipment, Software, and Services Schedule Services. Executive agencies, other Federal agencies, mixed ownership Government corporations, and the District of Columbia; government contractors authorized in writing by a Federal agency pursuant to 48 CFR 51.1; and other activities and organizations authorized by statute or regulation to use GSA as a source of supply may use this contract. Additionally, contractors are encouraged to accept orders received from activities within the Executive Branch of the Federal Government. Contract Scope The contractor shall provide all resources including personnel, management, supplies, services, materials, equipment, facilities and transportation necessary to provide a wide range of professional services as specified in each task order. Services specified in a task order may be performed at the contractor s facilities or the ordering agencies facilities. The government will determine the contractor s compensation by any of several different methods (to be specified at the task order level) e.g., a firm-fixed price for services with or without incentives, labor hours or time-and-material. The Special Item Numbers (SINs) available under this contract provide services across the full life cycle of a project. When task orders are placed, they must identify the SIN or SINs under which the task is being executed. DPRA has been awarded a contract by GSA to provide services under the following SINs: Information Technology Professional Services Special Item Number (SIN) Descriptions SIN / STLOC / RC: Informational Technology Professional Services: Includes resources and facilities management, database planning and design, systems analysis and design, network services, programming, conversion and implementation support, network services project management, data/records management, and other services relevant to 29CFR IT-70 GS-35F-380AA Page 5

7 TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (SPECIAL ITEM NUMBER / STLOC / RC) ****NOTE: All non-professional labor categories must be incidental to, and used solely to support professional services, and cannot be purchased separately. 1. SCOPE a. The prices, terms and conditions stated under Special Item Number / STLOC / RC Information Technology Professional Services apply exclusively to IT Services within the scope of this Information Technology Schedule. b. The Contractor shall provide services at the Contractor s facility and/or at the ordering activity location, as agreed to by the Contractor and the ordering activity. 2. PERFORMANCE INCENTIVES I-FSS-60 Performance Incentives (April 2000) 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 activities shall consider establishing incentives where performance is critical to the ordering activity s mission and incentives are likely to motivate the contractor. Incentives shall be based on objectively measurable tasks. 3. 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 (Deviation May 2003) 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. 4. PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES a. The Contractor shall commence performance of services on the date agreed to by the Contractor and the ordering activity. b. The Contractor agrees to render services only during normal working hours, unless otherwise agreed to by the Contractor and the ordering activity. c. The ordering activity should include the criteria for satisfactory completion for each task in the Statement of Work or Delivery Order. Services shall be completed in a good and workmanlike manner. d. Any Contractor travel required in the performance of IT Services must comply with the Federal Travel Regulation or Joint Travel Regulations, as applicable, in effect on the date(s) the travel is performed. Established Federal Government per diem rates will apply to all Contractor travel. Contractors cannot use GSA city pair contracts. 5. STOP-WORK ORDER (FAR ) (AUG 1989) (a) The Contracting Officer may, at any time, by written order to the Contractor, require the Contractor to stop all, or any part, of the work called for by this contract for a period of 90 days after the order is delivered to the Contractor, and for any further period to which the parties may agree. The order shall be specifically identified as a stop-work order issued under this clause. Upon receipt of the order, the Contractor shall immediately comply with its terms and take all reasonable steps to minimize the incurrence of costs allocable to the work covered by the order during the period of work stoppage. Within a period of 90 days after a stop-work is delivered to the Contractor, or within any extension of that period to which the parties shall have agreed, the Contracting Officer shall either- IT-70 GS-35F-380AA Page 6

8 (1) Cancel the stop-work order; or (2) Terminate the work covered by the order as provided in the Default, or the Termination for Convenience of the Government, clause of this contract. (b) If a stop-work order issued under this clause is canceled or the period of the order or any extension thereof expires, the Contractor shall resume work. The Contracting Officer shall make an equitable adjustment in the delivery schedule or contract price, or both, and the contract shall be modified, in writing, accordingly, if- (1) The stop-work order results in an increase in the time required for, or in the Contractor's cost properly allocable to, the performance of any part of this contract; and (2) The Contractor asserts its right to the adjustment within 30 days after the end of the period of work stoppage; provided, that, if the Contracting Officer decides the facts justify the action, the Contracting Officer may receive and act upon the claim submitted at any time before final payment under this contract. (c) If a stop-work order is not canceled and the work covered by the order is terminated for the convenience of the Government, the Contracting Officer shall allow reasonable costs resulting from the stop-work order in arriving at the termination settlement. (d) If a stop-work order is not canceled and the work covered by the order is terminated for default, the Contracting Officer shall allow, by equitable adjustment or otherwise, reasonable costs resulting from the stop-work order. 6. INSPECTION OF SERVICES In accordance with FAR CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAR 2009) (DEVIATION I - FEB 2007) for Firm-Fixed Price orders and FAR CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAR 2009) (ALTERNATE I OCT 2008) (DEVIATION I FEB 2007) applies to Time-and-Materials and Labor-Hour Contracts 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 (Dec 2007) Rights in Data General, may apply. 8. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ORDERING ACTIVITY Subject to security regulations, the ordering activity shall permit Contractor access to all facilities necessary to perform the requisite IT Professional Services. 9. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR All IT Professional Services performed by the Contractor under the terms of this contract shall be as an independent Contractor, and not as an agent or employee of the ordering activity. 10. ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST a. Definitions. Contractor means the person, firm, unincorporated association, joint venture, partnership, or corporation that is a party to this contract. Contractor and its affiliates and Contractor or its affiliates refers to the Contractor, its chief executives, directors, officers, subsidiaries, affiliates, subcontractors at any tier, and consultants and any joint venture involving the Contractor, any entity into or with which the Contractor subsequently merges or affiliates, or any other successor or assignee of the Contractor. An Organizational conflict of interest exists when the nature of the work to be performed under a proposed ordering activity contract, without some restriction on ordering activities by the Contractor and its affiliates, may either (i) result in an unfair competitive advantage to the Contractor or its affiliates or (ii) impair the Contractor s or its affiliates objectivity in performing contract work. IT-70 GS-35F-380AA Page 7

9 b. To avoid an organizational or financial conflict of interest and to avoid prejudicing the best interests of the ordering activity, ordering activities may place restrictions on the Contractors, its affiliates, chief executives, directors, subsidiaries and subcontractors at any tier when placing orders against schedule contracts. Such restrictions shall be consistent with FAR 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 INVOICES The Contractor, upon completion of the work ordered, shall submit invoices for IT Professional Services. Progress payments may be authorized by the ordering activity on individual orders if appropriate. Progress payments shall be based upon completion of defined milestones or interim products. Invoices shall be submitted monthly for recurring services performed during the preceding month. 12. PAYMENTS For firm-fixed price orders the ordering activity shall pay the Contractor, upon submission of proper invoices or vouchers, the prices stipulated in this contract for service rendered and accepted. Progress payments shall be made only when authorized by the order. For time-and-materials orders, the Payments under Time-and-Materials and Labor-Hour Contracts at FAR (MAR 2009) (ALTERNATE I OCT 2008) (DEVIATION I FEB 2007) 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 (MAR 2009) (ALTERNATE I OCT 2008) (DEVIATION I FEB 2007) applies to labor-hour orders placed under this contract (Feb 2007) Time-and- Materials/Labor-Hour Proposal Requirements Commercial Item Acquisition. As prescribed in (e)(3), insert the following provision: (a) The Government contemplates award of a Time-and-Materials or Labor-Hour type of contract resulting from this solicitation. (b) The offeror must specify fixed hourly rates in its offer that include wages, overhead, general and administrative expenses, and profit. The offeror must specify whether the fixed hourly rate for each labor category applies to labor performed by (1) The offeror; (2) Subcontractors; and/or (3) Divisions, subsidiaries, or affiliates of the offeror under a common control. 13. RESUMES Resumes shall be provided to the GSA Contracting Officer or the user ordering activity upon request. 14. INCIDENTAL SUPPORT COSTS Incidental support costs are available outside the scope of this contract. The costs will be negotiated separately with the ordering activity in accordance with the guidelines set forth in the FAR. 15. APPROVAL OF SUBCONTRACTS The ordering activity may require that the Contractor receive, from the ordering activity's Contracting Officer, written consent before placing any subcontract for furnishing any of the work called for in a task order. 16. DESCRIPTION OF DPRA S IT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND PRICING GSA Labor Category Descriptions beginning on page #13 GSA Hourly Rates beginning on page #Error! Bookmark not defined.; DPRA / Contractor (Off) Site rates and Client / Government (On) Site rates. (back to Table of Contents) IT-70 GS-35F-380AA Page 8

10 INSTRUCTIONS FOR PLACING ORDERS FOR SERVICES BASED ON GSA SCHEDULE HOURLY RATES (FAR ) GSA provides a streamlined, efficient process for ordering the services you need. GSA has already determined that DPRA meets the technical requirements and that our prices offered are fair and reasonable. Agencies may use written orders, facsimile orders, credit card orders, blanket purchase agreement orders or individual purchase orders under this contract. HOW TO PLACE YOUR GSA SCHEDULE ORDER WITH DPRA Orders under the Micro-Purchase Threshold Select the contractor best suited for your needs and place the order. Orders in-between the Micro-Purchase Threshold and the Simplified Acquisition Threshold ($150,000) Prepare a SOW or Performance Work Statement (PWS) in accordance with FAR (b). Prepare and send the RFQ (including SOW and evaluation criteria) to at least three GSA Schedule contractors. Evaluate, then make a "Best Value" determination. Note: The ordering activity should request GSA Schedule contractors to submit firm-fixed prices to perform the services identified in the SOW. Orders over the Simplified Acquisition Threshold ($150,000) Prepare the RFQ (including the SOW and evaluation criteria) and post on ebuy to afford all Schedule contractors the opportunity to respond, or provide the RFQ to as many Schedule contractors as practicable, consistent with market research, to reasonably ensure that quotes are received from at least three contractors. Seek price reductions. Evaluate all responses and place the order, or establish the BPA with the GSA Schedule contractor that represents the best value (refer to FAR (d)). Note: The ordering activity should request GSA Schedule contractors to submit firm-fixed prices to perform the services identified in the SOW. Developing a Statement of Work (SOW) or Performance Work Statement (PWS) In the SOW, include the following information: Work to be performed, Location of work, Period of performance; Deliverable schedule, and Special standards and any special requirements, where applicable Preparing a Request for Quote (RFQ) Include the SOW and evaluation criteria; Request fixed price, ceiling price, or, if not possible, labor hour or time and materials order; If preferred, request a performance plan from contractors and information on past experience; and include information on the basis for selection. May be posted on GSA s electronic RFQ system, e-buy For more detail, and explanation of exceptions, related to ordering services: Go to and click on Ordering Information. Also see summary guidelines in the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Desk Reference Guide, Ordering Procedures. IT-70 GS-35F-380AA Page 9

11 BEST VALUE BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULE (Insert Customer Name) In the spirit of the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (ordering activity) and DPRA, Incorporated 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 IT-70 GS-35F-380AA. Federal Supply Schedule contract BPAs eliminate contracting and open market costs such as: search for sources; the development of technical documents, solicitations and the evaluation of offers. Teaming Arrangements are permitted with Federal Supply Schedule Contractors in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 9.6. This BPA will further decrease costs, reduce paperwork, and save time by eliminating the need for repetitive, individual purchases from the schedule contract. The end result is to create a purchasing mechanism for the ordering activity that works better and costs less. Signatures Ordering Activity Date Contractor Date See IT-70 GS-35F-380AA Page 10

12 (CUSTOMER NAME) BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT BPA NUMBER Pursuant to GSA Federal Supply Schedule Contract Number IT-70 GS-35F-380AA, Blanket Purchase Agreements, DPRA, Incorporated agrees to the following terms of a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) EXCLUSIVELY WITH (ordering activity): (1) The following contract items can be ordered under this BPA. All orders placed against this BPA are subject to the terms and conditions of the contract, except as noted below: MODEL NUMBER/PART NUMBER *SPECIAL BPA DISCOUNT/PRICE (2) Delivery: DESTINATION DELIVERY SCHEDULES / DATES (3) The ordering activity estimates, but does not guarantee, that the volume of purchases through this agreement will be. (4) This BPA does not obligate any funds. (5) This BPA expires on or at the end of the contract period, whichever is earlier. (6) The following office(s) is hereby authorized to place orders under this BPA: OFFICE POINT OF CONTACT (7) Orders will be placed against this BPA via Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), FAX, or paper. (8) Unless otherwise agreed to, all deliveries under this BPA must be accompanied by delivery tickets or sales slips that must contain the following information as a minimum: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) Name of Contractor; Contract Number; BPA Number; Model Number or National Stock Number (NSN); Purchase Order Number; 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. IT-70 GS-35F-380AA Page 11

13 BASIC GUIDELINES FOR USING CONTRACTOR TEAM ARRANGEMENTS Federal Supply Schedule Contractors may use Contractor Team Arrangements (see FAR 9.6) to provide solutions when responding to a ordering activity requirements. These Team Arrangements can be included under a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). BPAs are permitted under all Federal Supply Schedule contracts. Orders under a Team Arrangement are subject to terms and conditions or the Federal Supply Schedule Contract. Participation in a Team Arrangement is limited to Federal Supply Schedule Contractors. Customers should refer to FAR 9.6 for specific details on Team Arrangements. See also 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. (back to Table of Contents) IT-70 GS-35F-380AA Page 12

14 SIN / RC / STLOC GSA LABOR CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS Experience Substitutions Methodology: High School Diploma + 4 years additional experience Equals Degree Degree + 2 years additional experience Equals Masters Degree Masters Degree + 3 years additional experience Equals PhD Education Substitutions Methodology: A Ph.D. may be substituted for 3 years of required experience with a Masters Degree or 5 years with a Degree. A Masters Degree may be substituted for 2 years of required experience with a Degree. A Degree may be substituted for 5 years of required experience with a High School Diploma. GSA Labor Category Education Experience Functional Responsibility 1 Program Manager III 2 Task Order Manager III Masters Masters 10 years Plans, organizes, and controls the overall activities of the IT contract. Responsible for the recruiting, staffing, management, technical quality, scheduling, and cost performance of all task orders issued under the IT contract. Consults with the Contracting Officer s Representative (COR) to minimize costs and maximize efficiency in achieving the stated IT requirements. Ensures that all activities conform with the terms and conditions of the IT contract and task ordering procedures. Provides direction and technical integration across IT task orders and oversees the complete systems development effort from requirements analysis and feasibility studies to post implementation evaluation. Manages sophisticated systems engineering and analysis techniques to define and develop complex information systems on multiple platforms and development environments. Oversees feasibility studies to determine new or changed procedures or applications of information technology in particular system functional areas. Responsible for defining, reviewing and approving functional requirements and overseeing system testing and implementation. Utilizes knowledge of hardware, software, and user needs for overseeing the design of complete information systems. Provides experienced technical direction to members of the project team. Responsible for overall management of the design and development of entire, large information systems.. 8 years Plans, organizes, and controls the overall activities of one or more specific IT task orders under the supervision of the IT Program Manager. Responsible for IT task order management, allocation of available resources, staffing, technical support, quality assurance, scheduling, project deliverables and cost management. Requires knowledge of and the ability to originate and apply new and unique methods and procedures to minimize costs and maximize efficiency in achieving the requirements of the task order within budget. Provides technical and administrative direction for IT task order personnel, including the review of work products for correctness and quality, adherence to the project scope and objectives, and progress in accordance with schedules. Coordinates with the IT Program Manager to ensure problem resolution and user satisfaction. Prepares milestone status reports and deliveries and presentations of the finished product. Responsibilities include supervision and utilization of sophisticated systems engineering and analysis techniques to define and develop complex information systems on multiple platforms and development environments as required under a task order. Manages feasibility studies to determine new or changed procedures or applications of information technology in particular system functional areas. Defines reviews and supervises functional requirements, system testing and implementation. Utilizes in depth knowledge of hardware, software, and user needs for supervision of the design of complete information systems. Provides experienced technical direction to members of the task order team. Responsible for supervising the required task order design and development of large information systems. IT-70 GS-35F-380AA Page 13

15 SIN / RC / STLOC GSA LABOR CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS GSA Labor Category Education Experience Functional Responsibility 3 Project Control Specialist II 4 Sr Consultant II Masters 5 Consultant V 6 Consultant IV 7 Consultant II 8 Consultant I 9 Junior Consultant 2 years Under the supervision of a Task Order Manager, provides financial management, administration, and schedule control over the activities of one or more specific IT activities within large task orders. Supports the Task Order manager in task order management, efficient allocation of resources, staffing, technical support, quality assurance, scheduling, task order deliverables and cost management. Requires knowledge of methods and procedures to minimize costs and maximize efficiency in achieving the requirements of the task order within budget. Performs evaluations of IT procedures, processes, models, and systems related to technical and contractual management and reports problems and recommends/implements solutions. Under the guidance of the Task Order Manager, provides technical and administrative direction for IT task order personnel, including the review of IT work products for correctness, adherence to the project scope and objectives, and progress in accordance with schedules. Coordinates with the Task Order Manager to ensure problem resolution and user satisfaction. Prepares milestone status reports and deliveries and presentations of the finished product. Provides support through utilization of sophisticated systems engineering and analysis techniques to define and develop complex information systems on multiple platforms and development environments as required within large task orders. Through supervision from the Task Order Manager, provides technical direction for feasibility studies to determine new or changed procedures or applications of information technology in particular system functional areas. Assists in defining, reviewing and supporting functional requirements, system testing and implementation. Utilizes knowledge of hardware, software, and user needs for assistance in the design of information systems. Supports activities for required task order design and development of information systems. 10 years Responsible for the design, development and technical execution of large, complex IT projects in coordination with the Task Order Manager. Applies sophisticated technical and management systems analysis methods to define and develop solutions to complex problems and issues. Responsible for determining technical IT project objectives and selecting or performing/overseeing conceptual and methodological design for the IT project execution. Conducts or directs the most technical aspects of the IT project and monitors the execution of all IT project activities. Provides technical direction to members of the IT project team. 10 years Responsible for the design, development and technical execution of complex IT projects in coordination with a Sr Consultant or a Task Order Manager. Applies sophisticated technical and management systems analysis methods to define and develop solutions to complex problems and issues. Responsible for determining technical IT project objectives and selecting or performing/overseeing conceptual and methodological design for the IT project execution. Conducts or directs the most technical aspects of the IT project and monitors the execution of all IT project activities. Provides technical direction to members of the IT project team. 8 years Responsible for the design, development and technical execution of less complex IT projects and supports execution of more complex IT projects under the direction of a higher level Consultant or a Task Order Manager. Applies technical and management systems analysis methods to define and develop solutions to problems and issues. For less complex IT projects, responsible for determining technical IT project objectives and selecting or performing/overseeing conceptual and methodological design for the IT project execution. Conducts technical aspects of the IT project, and monitors the execution of less complex IT project activities. Provides technical direction to lower level members of the IT project team. 4 years Responsible for the execution of IT project tasks under the direction of a higher level Consultant or a Task Order Manager. Applies technical and management systems analysis methods to define and develop solutions to problems and issues. 2 years Supports the execution of IT project tasks under the direction of a higher level Consultant or a Task Order Manager. Applies technical and management systems analysis methods to define and develop solutions to problems and issues. Entry level (0 years) Supports the execution of IT project tasks under the direction of a higher level Consultant or a Task Order Manager. Applies technical and management systems analysis methods to define and develop solutions to problems and issues. IT-70 GS-35F-380AA Page 14

16 SIN / RC / STLOC GSA LABOR CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS GSA Labor Category Education Experience Functional Responsibility 10 Network Engineer IV 11 Network Engineer III 12 Network Administrator II 13 Network Administrator I 14 Computer Security Analyst III 15 Sr System Engineer I 16 System Engineer IV 17 System Engineer III Masters 18 System Engineer II 8 years Responsible for the design, configuration, implementation, and maintenance of networks that link numerous computing platforms and operating systems using a variety of network topologies and protocols. Performs optimization of all hardware elements of the network facilities and system testing and optimization of the software components. Responsible for the administration of all aspects of networks, including communications, security, license administration, file services, back up procedures, electronic mail, and printing services. 4 years Responsible for the design, configuration, implementation, and maintenance of networks that link numerous computing platforms and operating systems using a variety of network topologies and protocols. Performs optimization of all hardware elements of the network facilities and system testing and optimization of the software components. Responsible for the administration of all aspects of networks, including communications, security, license administration, file services, back up procedures, electronic mail, and printing services. 5 years Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of networks that link numerous computing platforms and operating systems using a variety of network topologies and protocols. Responsible for the administration of all aspects of networks, including communications, security, license administration, file services, back up procedures, electronic mail, and printing services. 3 years Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of networks that link numerous computing platforms and operating systems using a variety of network topologies and protocols. Supports the administration of networks, including communications, security, license administration, file services, back up procedures, electronic mail, and printing services. 4 years Implements and maintains firewalls and other measures to ensure the security of data. Responsible for developing techniques to back up and store data to prevent loss of or damage to information, designing firewalls to prevent unauthorized access by local and Internet users, and developing measures to assure the security of data transmissions. 10 years Applies sophisticated systems engineering and analysis techniques to define and develop complex information systems on multiple platforms and development environments. Conducts feasibility studies to determine new or changed procedures or applications of information technology in particular system functional areas. Defines functional requirements and oversees system testing and implementation. Combines expert knowledge of hardware, software, and user needs in the design of a complete information system. Provides technical direction to members of the IT project team. Responsible for overseeing the design and development of entire, large information systems. 8 years Applies sophisticated systems engineering and analysis techniques to define and develop complex information systems on multiple platforms and development environments. Conducts feasibility studies to determine new or changed procedures or applications of information technology in particular system functional areas. Defines functional requirements and oversees/conducts system testing and implementation. Combines expert knowledge of hardware, software, and user needs in the design of a complete information system. Provides technical direction to members of the project team. Responsible for overseeing the design and development of entire, large information systems. 4 years Applies systems engineering and analysis techniques to define and develop information systems on multiple platforms and development environments. Conducts feasibility studies to determine new or changed procedures or applications of information technology in particular system functional areas. Defines functional requirements and conducts system testing and implementation. Applies knowledge of hardware, software, and user needs in the design of a complete information system. Provides technical direction to lower level members of the project team. Responsible for overseeing the design and development of smaller, or portions of larger, information systems. 2 years Applies systems engineering and analysis techniques to define and develop information system elements under the direction of a System Engineer 3 or higher. Conducts feasibility studies to determine new or changed procedures or applications of information technology in particular system functional areas. Conducts system testing and implementation. Applies knowledge of hardware, software, and user needs in the design of information system elements. 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17 SIN / RC / STLOC GSA LABOR CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS GSA Labor Category Education Experience Functional Responsibility 19 System Engineer I 20 System Analyst V 21 System Analyst IV 22 System Analyst III 23 System Analyst II 24 System Analyst I 25 Sr Applications Programmer III 26 Applications Programmer IV 27 Applications Programmer III Masters Entry level (0 years) Applies systems engineering and analysis techniques to define and develop information system elements under the direction of a System Engineer 3 or higher. Participates in feasibility studies, system testing and implementation. 8 years Applies sophisticated systems analysis techniques to define and develop complex information systems. Confers with Subject Matter Experts to determine application requirements and recommend system alternative solutions. Defines problems and develops system requirements and program specifications from which programmers prepare detailed flowcharts, programs, and tests. Coordinates closely with engineers and programmers to ensure proper implementation of program and systems specifications. Provides technical direction to lower level members of the project team. 6 years Applies sophisticated systems analysis techniques to define and develop complex information systems. Confers with Subject Matter Experts to determine application requirements and recommend system alternative solutions. Defines problems and develops system requirements and program specifications from which programmers prepare detailed flowcharts, programs, and tests. Coordinates closely with engineers and programmers to ensure proper implementation of program and systems specifications. Provides technical direction to lower level members of the project team. 4 years Applies systems analysis techniques to define and develop less complex information systems. Confers with higher level analysts and Subject Matter Experts to determine application requirements and recommend system alternative solutions. Defines problems and develops system requirements and program specifications from which programmers prepare detailed flowcharts, programs, and tests. Coordinates closely with engineers and programmers to ensure proper implementation of program and systems specifications. Provides technical direction to lower level members of the project team. 2 years Under the direction of a higher level analyst, applies systems analysis techniques to define and develop information systems, including application requirements and system alternative solutions. Supports development of system requirements and program specifications. Entry level (0 years) Under the direction of a higher level analyst, applies systems analysis techniques to define and develop information systems, including application requirements and system alternative solutions. Supports development of system requirements and program specifications. 10 years Analyzes systems requirements and design specifications for complex application software; develops block diagrams, logic flowcharts, and algorithms; designs screen layouts, record layouts, and report formats; translates detailed designs into computer programs; tests, debugs, and refines computer programs to produce the required product; prepares required documentation including both program and user level documentation; enhances program(s) to reduce operating time or improve efficiency; and provides technical direction to lower level programmers. Requires extensive knowledge of multiple programming languages and the ability to choose the appropriate type of program to use for a given application. 10 years Analyzes systems requirements and design specifications for application software; develops block diagrams, logic flowcharts, and algorithms; designs screen layouts, record layouts, and report formats; translates detailed designs into computer programs; tests, debugs, and refines computer programs to produce the required product; prepares required documentation including both program and user level documentation; enhances program(s) to reduce operating time or improve efficiency; and provides technical direction to lower level programmers. Requires extensive knowledge of multiple programming languages and the ability to choose the appropriate type of program to use for a given application. 6 years Develops block diagrams, logic flowcharts, and algorithms; designs screen layouts, record layouts, and report formats; translates detailed designs into computer programs; tests, debugs, and refines computer programs to produce the required product; prepares required documentation including both program and user level documentation; enhances program(s) to reduce operating time or improve efficiency; and provides technical direction to lower level programmers. Requires extensive knowledge of at least one programming language. IT-70 GS-35F-380AA Page 16

18 SIN / RC / STLOC GSA LABOR CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS GSA Labor Category Education Experience Functional Responsibility 28 Applications Programmer II 29 Applications Programmer I 30 Database Administrator III 31 Database Administrator I 32 Internet Application Designer III 33 Internet Developer III 34 Internet Developer I 35 Spatial Graphics Info. Specialist II 36 Spatial Graphics Info. Specialist I 37 Sr Subject Matter Expert I 38 Subject Matter Expert III 39 Functional Specialist IV 40 Functional Specialist III Masters 41 Data Analyst II 3 years Translates detailed designs into computer programs; tests, debugs, and refines computer programs to produce the required product; prepares required documentation including both program and user level documentation; enhances program(s) to reduce operating time or improve efficiency; and provides technical direction to lower level programmers. Requires extensive knowledge of at one or more programming languages. Entry level (0 years) Translates detailed designs into computer programs; tests, debugs, and refines computer programs to produce the required product; prepares required documentation including both program and user level documentation. Requires thorough knowledge of at least one programming language. 6 years Performs functions related to the maintenance and management of established databases. Responsible for control of data storage, retrieval, analysis, access, and security. Develops standards, procedures, and conventions for database usage. 2 years Performs functions related to the maintenance and management of established databases. 4 years Performs functions related to the design of Internet and Intranet systems and development of associated application programs. Provides leadership in the design and development of web pages. Responsible for the overall design and implementation of Internet- and web-based projects. 6 years Performs functions related to the development of Internet applications and web pages. 2 years Performs functions related to the development of Internet applications and web pages. 4 years Uses complex computer graphics programs across multiple platforms and formats, including geographical information systems (GIS) and computer information according to project requirements. Creates complex computer graphics and provides technical direction to lower level graphics information specialists. 2 years Under the direction of a higher level specialist, uses computer graphics programs, including geographical information systems (GIS) and computer aided design (CAD), to prepare graphical information according to project requirements. 10 years Provides 1) expert-level domain and functional IT consulting, analysis, and support to personnel or 2) expert- level IT consulting regarding highly specialized technologies or methods. Has extensive knowledge in an area of specialization which is necessary for effective implementation of the project. 7 years Provides 1) expert-level domain and functional IT consulting, analysis, and support to personnel or 2) expert- level IT consulting regarding highly specialized technologies or methods. Has extensive knowledge in an area of specialization which is necessary for effective implementation of the project. 5 years Provides functional consulting, analysis, and support of data and/or business practice issues related to the effective implementation of the information system. Identifies and documents problems traced to both original data quality issues and system outputs and recommends solutions. Combines knowledge of industry practices to identify data quality issues and provide information to IT professionals to design systems that match Areal-world@ functions. 3 years Provides functional consulting, analysis, and support of data and/or business practice issues related to the effective implementation of the information system. Identifies and documents problems traced to both original data quality issues and system outputs and recommends solutions. Combines knowledge of industry practices to identify data quality issues and provide information to IT professionals to design systems that match Areal-world@ functions. 1 year Performs analyses of data and data source characteristics, relationships and logic necessary for effective implementation of the information system. Identifies and documents problems traced to both original data quality issues and system outputs and recommends solutions. Often combines domain knowledge and knowledge of system performance requirements in supporting system development and performance testing processes. IT-70 GS-35F-380AA Page 17

19 SIN / RC / STLOC GSA LABOR CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS GSA Labor Category Education Experience Functional Responsibility 42 Technical Writer II 43 Computer Systems Trainer I 45 Computer Operator II 44 Computer Operator I 46 Computer Maintenance Specialist 47 IT Systems Support II 48 Software Applications Support I 49 Contract Manager IV 50 Contract Administrator III 51 Sr. Software Developer II 52 Software Developer V 53 Software Developer IV High school diploma High school diploma High school diploma High school diploma High school diploma Masters 2 years Develops, writes, and edits technical material for manuals, reports, training materials, and other types of documentation for use by both technical and non-technical users. Emphasis based on information technology systems documentation, including Life Cycle documentation, user manuals and requirements documentation. 4 years Responsible for the preparation of information technology systems training materials, including both instructor and student materials related to the effective implementation of the information system. Develops IT course outlines, course manuals, workbooks, training exercises, completion certificates, and course critique forms. Presents IT instructional classes, workshops, and seminars. 2 years Operates complex computer systems to support the needs of the client. Work may include extracting and entering data into relational databases, scanning documents for incorporation into data systems, or verifying the quality and accuracy of the data in automated information systems. 1 year Operates complex computer systems to support the needs of the client. Work may include extracting and entering data into relational databases, scanning documents for incorporation into data systems, or verifying the quality and accuracy of the data in automated information systems. 2 years To achieve the stated IT requirements, responsible for the installation, testing, maintenance, and repair of the hardware components of an information system. Selects equipment which most optimally meets technical standard and specifications. 2 years For Computer Facilities Management task orders processes applications for user accounts and maintains IT system documents required for task order completion. Also, performs high level secretarial/project administrative functions including production of presentations, data entry, attending and documenting meeting minutes with the client, proofreading, filing, and report production. Entry level (0 years) To achieve the stated IT requirements, supports the development of written documentation (reports, computer manuals, etc.) as part of the software application development process. Types and proofreads letters, reports, presentations, training material, and other documentation. 8 years To achieve the stated IT requirements, performs management activities related to contract administration and finance, including assuring that all task order procedures and contract-level reporting, budgeting, and cost control procedures are in place and conform with the terms and conditions of the IT contract and task ordering procedures. Researches and recommends solutions to contractual issues. 4 years Supports the Contract Manager and Program Manager in activities related to contract and task order administrative functions of IT projects, including reporting, budgeting, and cost control. 10 years Develops advanced computer software using object-oriented software development tools. Based on a detailed understanding and analysis of project requirements, develops customized software code to meet project needs. Develops and refines automated algorithms to address client requirements. Develops various user interfaces and business logic. Develops code that manipulates relational databases. Provides technical direction to lower level developers. 10 years Develops advanced computer software using object-oriented software development tools. Based on a detailed understanding and analysis of project requirements, develops customized software code to meet project needs. Develops and refines automated algorithms to address client requirements. Develops various user interfaces and business logic. Develops code that manipulates relational databases. Provides technical direction to lower level developers. 8 years Develops advanced computer software using object-oriented software development tools. Based on a detailed understanding and analysis of project requirements, develops customized software code to meet project needs. Develops and refines automated algorithms to address client requirements. Develops various user interfaces and business logic. Develops code that manipulates relational databases. Provides technical direction to lower level developers. IT-70 GS-35F-380AA Page 18

20 SIN / RC / STLOC GSA LABOR CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS GSA Labor Category Education Experience Functional Responsibility 54 Software Developer II 55 Software Developer I 4 years Develops advanced computer software using object-oriented software development tools. Based on a detailed understanding and analysis of project requirements, develops customized software code to meet project needs. Develops and refines automated algorithms to address client requirements. Develops various user interfaces and business logic. Develops code that manipulates relational databases. Work under the direction of higher level developers or managers. 2 years Develops advanced computer software using object-oriented software development tools. Based on a detailed understanding and analysis of project requirements, develops customized software code to meet project needs. Develops and refines automated algorithms to address client requirements. Develops various user interfaces and business logic. Develops code that manipulates relational databases. Work under the direction of higher level developers or managers. (back to Table of Contents) IT-70 GS-35F-380AA Page 19

21 SIN / RC / STLOC GSA HOURLY RATES Notes: 1) DPRA rates are for Domestic (48 contiguous states, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Washington, DC, and U.S. Territories) contract locations. 2) DPRA rates do not include travel or other direct costs (ODC). All travel and ODC expenses will be negotiated with the ordering activity and are subject to DPRA s standard G&A rate. IT-70 GS-35F-380AA Page 20

22 SIN / RC / STLOC GSA HOURLY RATES Notes: 1) DPRA rates are for Domestic (48 contiguous states, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Washington, DC, and U.S. Territories) contract locations. 2) DPRA rates do not include travel or other direct costs (ODC). All travel and ODC expenses will be negotiated with the ordering activity and are subject to DPRA s standard G&A rate (back to Table of Contents) IT-70 GS-35F-380AA Page 21