AUTHORIZED INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SCHEDULE PRICE LIST GENERAL PURPOSE COMMERCIAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND SERVICES

Special Item No. 132-51 Information Technology Professional Services

Note: 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.

SPECIAL ITEM NUMBER 132-51 – 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.

Verge Information Technologies, Inc.
7801 Alma Drive, Suite 105332, Plano, TX 75025
(214) 206-8885
www.VergeIT.com

Contract Number: ______________________________________

Period Covered by Contract: ___________________________________

General Services Administration
Federal Acquisition Service
Pricelist current through Modification #_______, dated ________.
Products and ordering information in this Authorized FSS Information Technology Schedule Pricelist are also available on the GSA Advantage! System (http://www.gsaadvantage.gov).

Information for Ordering Activities

INFORMATION FOR ORDERING ACTIVITIES APPLICABLE TO ALL SPECIAL ITEM NUMBERS

SPECIAL NOTICE TO AGENCIES: Small Business Participation
SBA strongly supports the participation of small business concerns in the Federal Acquisition Service. To enhance Small Business Participation SBA policy allows agencies to include in their procurement base and goals, the dollar value of orders expected to be placed against the Federal Supply Schedules, and to report accomplishments against these goals.
For orders exceeding the micropurchase threshold, FAR 8.404 requires agencies to consider the catalogs/pricelists of at least three schedule contractors or consider reasonably available information by using the GSA Advantage on-line shopping service (www.gsaadvantage.gov). The catalogs/pricelists, GSA Advantage and the Federal Acquisition Service Home Page (www.fss.gsa.gov) contain information on a broad array of products and services offered by small business concerns.
This information should be used as a tool to assist ordering activities in meeting or exceeding established small business goals. It should also be used as a tool to assist in including small, small disadvantaged, and women-owned small businesses among those considered when selecting pricelists for a best value determination.
For orders exceeding the micropurchase threshold, customers are to give preference to small business concerns when two or more items at the same delivered price will satisfy their requirement.
1. GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE OF CONTRACT:
Domestic delivery is delivery within the 48 contiguous states, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Washington, DC, and U.S. Territories. Domestic delivery also includes a port or consolidation point, within the aforementioned areas, for orders received from overseas activities.

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

Offerors are requested to check one of the following boxes:
[ ] The Geographic Scope of Contract will be domestic and overseas delivery.
[ ] The Geographic Scope of Contract will be overseas delivery only.
[X ] The Geographic Scope of Contract will be domestic delivery only.

For Special Item Number 132-53 Wireless Services ONLY, if awarded, list the limited geographic coverage area:
__________________________________________________________________________________________

2. CONTRACTOR’S ORDERING ADDRESS AND PAYMENT INFORMATION:
Verge Information Technologies, Inc.
7801Alma Drive, Suite 105332, Plano, TX 75025

Contractor must accept the credit card for payments equal to or less than the micro-purchase for oral or written orders under this contract. The Contractor and the ordering agency will agree to use the credit card for dollar amounts over the micro-purchase threshold (See GSAR 552.232-79 Payment by Credit Card). In addition, bank account information for wire transfer payments will be shown on the invoice.

The following telephone number(s) can be used by ordering activities to obtain technical and/or ordering assistance:
(214) 206-8885

3. LIABILITY FOR INJURY OR DAMAGE
The Contractor shall not be liable for any injury to ordering activity personnel or damage to ordering activity property arising from the use of equipment maintained by the Contractor, unless such injury or damage is due to the fault or negligence of the Contractor.

4. STATISTICAL DATA FOR GOVERNMENT ORDERING OFFICE COMPLETION OF STANDARD FORM 279:
Block 9: G. Order/Modification Under Federal Schedule
Block 16: Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number: __087264789___
Block 30: Type of Contractor – __A. Small Disadvantaged Business
Block 31: Woman-Owned Small Business – ____NO____________
Block 36: Contractor’s Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN): __75-2888821_______
4a. CAGE Code: ___4AKC5_____
4b. Contractor has registered with the Central Contractor Registration Database.

5. FOB DESTINATION

6. DELIVERY SCHEDULE
a. TIME OF DELIVERY: The Contractor shall deliver to destination within the number of calendar days after receipt of order (ARO), as set forth below:

SPECIAL ITEM NUMBER DELIVERY TIME (Days ARO)
____N/A_______ _____ Days
______________ _____ Days

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

7. DISCOUNTS: Prices shown are NET Prices; Basic Discounts have been deducted.
a. Prompt Payment: ___% – ___ days from receipt of invoice or date of acceptance, whichever is later.
b. Quantity
c. Dollar Volume
d. Government Educational Institutions
Government Educational Institutions are offered the same discounts as all other Government customers.
e. Other
No Discounts Offered

8. TRADE AGREEMENTS ACT OF 1979, as amended:
All items are U.S. made end products, designated country end products, Caribbean Basin country end products, Canadian end products, or Mexican end products as defined in the Trade Agreements Act of 1979, as amended.

9. STATEMENT CONCERNING AVAILABILITY OF EXPORT PACKING:

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

11. MAXIMUM ORDER (All dollar amounts are exclusive of any discount for prompt payment.)
a. The Maximum Order value for the following Special Item Numbers (SINs) is $500,000:

Special Item Number 132-51 – Information Technology Professional Services

12. ORDERING PROCEDURES FOR FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULE CONTRACTS
Ordering activities shall use the ordering procedures of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 8.405 when placing an order or establishing a BPA for supplies or services. These procedures apply to all schedules.
a. FAR 8.405-1 Ordering procedures for supplies, and services not requiring a statement of work.
b. FAR 8.405-2 Ordering procedures for services requiring a statement of work.

13. FEDERAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/TELECOMMUNICATION STANDARDS REQUIREMENTS: ordering activities acquiring products from this Schedule must comply with the provisions of the Federal Standards Program, as appropriate (reference: NIST Federal Standards Index). Inquiries to determine whether or not specific products listed herein comply with Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) or Federal Telecommunication Standards (FED-STDS), which are cited by ordering activities, shall be responded to promptly by the Contractor.

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

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

14. CONTRACTOR TASKS / SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (C-FSS-370) (NOV 2003)
(a) Security Clearances: The Contractor may be required to obtain/possess varying levels of security clearances in the performance of orders issued under this contract. All costs associated with obtaining/possessing such security clearances should be factored into the price offered under the Multiple Award Schedule.
(b) Travel: The Contractor may be required to travel in performance of orders issued under this contract. Allowable travel and per diem charges are governed by Pub .L. 99-234 and FAR Part 31, and are reimbursable by the ordering agency or can be priced as a fixed price item on orders placed under the Multiple Award Schedule. Travel in performance of a task order will only be reimbursable to the extent authorized by the ordering agency. The Industrial Funding Fee does NOT apply to travel and per diem charges.
(c) Certifications, Licenses and Accreditations: As a commercial practice, the Contractor may be required to obtain/possess any variety of certifications, licenses and accreditations for specific FSC/service code classifications offered. All costs associated with obtaining/ possessing such certifications, licenses and accreditations should be factored into the price offered under the Multiple Award Schedule program.
(d) Insurance: As a commercial practice, the Contractor may be required to obtain/possess insurance coverage for specific FSC/service code classifications offered. All costs associated with obtaining/possessing such insurance should be factored into the price offered under the Multiple Award Schedule program.
(e) Personnel: The Contractor may be required to provide key personnel, resumes or skill category descriptions in the performance of orders issued under this contract. Ordering activities may require agency approval of additions or replacements to key personnel.
(f) Organizational Conflicts of Interest: Where there may be an organizational conflict of interest as determined by the ordering agency, the Contractor’s participation in such order may be restricted in accordance with FAR Part 9.5.
(g) Documentation/Standards: The Contractor may be requested to provide products or services in accordance with rules, regulations, OMB orders, standards and documentation as specified by the agency’s order.
(h) Data/Deliverable Requirements: Any required data/deliverables at the ordering level will be as specified or negotiated in the agency’s order.
(i) Government-Furnished Property: As specified by the agency’s order, the Government may provide property, equipment, materials or resources as necessary.
(j) Availability of Funds: Many Government agencies’ operating funds are appropriated for a specific fiscal year. Funds may not be presently available for any orders placed under the contract or any option year. The Government’s obligation on orders placed under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for ordering purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are available to the ordering Contracting Officer.
(k) Overtime: For professional services, the labor rates in the Schedule should not vary by virtue of the Contractor having worked overtime. For services applicable to the Service Contract Act (as identified in the Schedule), the labor rates in the Schedule will vary as governed by labor laws (usually assessed a time and a half of the labor rate).

15. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION FOR ORDERING ACTIVITIES: Any ordering activity, with respect to any one or more delivery orders placed by it under this contract, may exercise the same rights of termination as might the GSA Contracting Officer under provisions of FAR 52.212-4, paragraphs (l) Termination for the ordering activity’s convenience, and (m) Termination for Cause (See 52.212-4)

16. GSA ADVANTAGE!
GSA Advantage! is an on-line, interactive electronic information and ordering system that provides on-line access to vendors’ schedule prices with ordering information. GSA Advantage! will allow the user to perform various searches across all contracts including, but not limited to:
(1) Manufacturer;
(2) Manufacturer’s Part Number; and
(3) Product categories.
Agencies can browse GSA Advantage! by accessing the Internet World Wide Web utilizing a browser (ex.: NetScape). The Internet address is http://www.gsaadvantage.gov

17. PURCHASE OF OPEN MARKET ITEMS
NOTE: Open Market Items are also known as incidental items, noncontract items, non-Schedule items, and items not on a Federal Supply Schedule contract. ODCs (Other Direct Costs) are not part of this contract and should be treated as open market purchases. Ordering Activities procuring open market items must follow FAR 8.402(f).
For administrative convenience, an ordering activity contracting officer may add items not on the Federal Supply Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) — referred to as open market items — to a Federal Supply Schedule blanket purchase agreement (BPA) or an individual task or delivery order, only if-
(1) All applicable acquisition regulations pertaining to the purchase of the items not on the Federal Supply Schedule have been followed (e.g., publicizing (Part 5), competition requirements (Part 6), acquisition of commercial items (Part 12), contracting methods (Parts 13, 14, and 15), and small business programs (Part 19));
(2) The ordering activity contracting officer has determined the price for the items not on the Federal Supply Schedule is fair and reasonable;
(3) The items are clearly labeled on the order as items not on the Federal Supply Schedule; and
(4) All clauses applicable to items not on the Federal Supply Schedule are included in the order.

18. CONTRACTOR COMMITMENTS, WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS
a. For the purpose of this contract, commitments, warranties and representations include, in addition to those agreed to for the entire schedule contract:
(1) Time of delivery/installation quotations for individual orders;
(2) Technical representations and/or warranties of products concerning performance, total system performance and/or configuration, physical, design and/or functional characteristics and capabilities of a product/equipment/ service/software package submitted in response to requirements which result in orders under this schedule contract.
(3) Any representations and/or warranties concerning the products made in any literature, description, drawings and/or specifications furnished by the Contractor.
b. The above is not intended to encompass items not currently covered by the GSA Schedule contract.
19. OVERSEAS ACTIVITIES
The terms and conditions of this contract shall apply to all orders for installation, maintenance and repair of equipment in areas listed in the pricelist outside the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia, except as indicated below:

Upon request of the Contractor, the ordering activity may provide the Contractor with logistics support, as available, in accordance with all applicable ordering activity regulations. Such ordering activity support will be provided on a reimbursable basis, and will only be provided to the Contractor’s technical personnel whose services are exclusively required for the fulfillment of the terms and conditions of this contract.
20. BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENTS (BPAs)
The use of BPAs under any schedule contract to fill repetitive needs for supplies or services is allowable. BPAs may be established with one or more schedule contractors. The number of BPAs to be established is within the discretion of the ordering activity establishing the BPA and should be based on a strategy that is expected to maximize the effectiveness of the BPA(s). Ordering activities shall follow FAR 8.405-3 when creating and implementing BPA(s).
21. CONTRACTOR TEAM ARRANGEMENTS
Contractors participating in contractor team arrangements must abide by all terms and conditions of their respective contracts. This includes compliance with Clauses 552.238-74, Industrial Funding Fee and Sales Reporting, i.e., each contractor (team member) must report sales and remit the IFF for all products and services provided under its individual contract.
22. INSTALLATION, DEINSTALLATION, REINSTALLATION
The Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 276a-276a-7) provides that contracts in excess of $2,000 to which the United States or the District of Columbia is a party for construction, alteration, or repair (including painting and decorating) of public buildings or public works with the United States, shall contain a clause that no laborer or mechanic employed directly upon the site of the work shall received less than the prevailing wage rates as determined by the Secretary of Labor. The requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act do not apply if the construction work is incidental to the furnishing of supplies, equipment, or services. For example, the requirements do not apply to simple installation or alteration of a public building or public work that is incidental to furnishing supplies or equipment under a supply contract. However, if the construction, alteration or repair is segregable and exceeds $2,000, then the requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act applies.
The ordering activity issuing the task order against this contract will be responsible for proper administration and enforcement of the Federal labor standards covered by the Davis-Bacon Act. The proper Davis-Bacon wage determination will be issued by the ordering activity at the time a request for quotations is made for applicable construction classified installation, deinstallation, and reinstallation services under SIN 132-8 or 132-9.
23. SECTION 508 COMPLIANCE.
If applicable, Section 508 compliance information on the supplies and services in this contract are available in Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) at the following:
www.VergeIT.com

The EIT standard can be found at: www.Section508.gov/.
24. PRIME CONTRACTOR ORDERING FROM FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULES.
Prime Contractors (on cost reimbursement contracts) placing orders under Federal Supply Schedules, on behalf of an ordering activity, shall follow the terms of the applicable schedule and authorization and include with each order:
(a) A copy of the authorization from the ordering activity with whom the contractor has the prime contract (unless a copy was previously furnished to the Federal Supply Schedule contractor); and
(b) The following statement:
This order is placed under written authorization from _______ dated _______. In the event of any inconsistency between the terms and conditions of this order and those of your Federal Supply Schedule contract, the latter will govern.

25. INSURANCE WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION (JAN 1997)(FAR 52.228-5)
(a) The Contractor shall, at its own expense, provide and maintain during the entire performance of this contract, at least the kinds and minimum amounts of insurance required in the Schedule or elsewhere in the contract.
(b) Before commencing work under this contract, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing that the required insurance has been obtained. The policies evidencing required insurance shall contain an endorsement to the effect that any cancellation or any material change adversely affecting the Government’s interest shall not be effective:
(1) For such period as the laws of the State in which this contract is to be performed prescribe; or
(2) Until 30 days after the insurer or the Contractor gives written notice to the Contracting Officer, whichever period is longer.
(c) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts under this contract that require work on a Government installation and shall require subcontractors to provide and maintain the insurance required in the Schedule or elsewhere in the contract. The Contractor shall maintain a copy of all subcontractors’ proofs of required insurance, and shall make copies available to the Contracting Officer upon request.

26. SOFTWARE INTEROPERABILITY.
Offerors are encouraged to identify within their software items any component interfaces that support open standard interoperability. An item’s interface may be identified as interoperable on the basis of participation in a Government agency-sponsored program or in an independent organization program. Interfaces may be identified by reference to an interface registered in the component registry located at http://www.core.gov.

27. ADVANCE PAYMENTS
A payment under this contract to provide a service or deliver an article for the United States Government may not be more than the value of the service already provided or the article already delivered. Advance or pre-payment is not authorized or allowed under this contract. (31 U.S.C. 3324)

Terms and Conditions

TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT)
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (SPECIAL ITEM NUMBER 132-51)

1. SCOPE
a. The prices, terms and conditions stated under Special Item Number 132-51 Information Technology Professional Services apply exclusively to IT Professional 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.
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 52.232-19 (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 52.242-15) (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-
(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
The Inspection of Services, Fixed Price (AUG 1996) (Deviation 1 May 2003) clause at FAR 52.246-4 applies to firm-fixed price orders placed under this contract. The Inspection, Time-and-Materials and Labor-Hour (May 2001) (Deviation 1 May 2003) clause at FAR 52.246-6 applies to Time-and-Materials and labor-hour orders placed under this contract.

7. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR
The Contractor shall comply with all laws, ordinances, and regulations (Federal, State, City, or otherwise) covering work of this character. If the end product of a task order is software, then FAR 52.227-14 (Deviation 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.
b. To avoid an organizational or financial conflict of interest and to avoid prejudicing the best interests of the ordering activity, ordering activities may place restrictions on the Contractors, its affiliates, chief executives, directors, subsidiaries and subcontractors at any tier when placing orders against schedule contracts. Such restrictions shall be consistent with FAR 9.505 and shall be designed to avoid, neutralize, or mitigate organizational conflicts of interest that might otherwise exist in situations related to individual orders placed against the schedule contract. Examples of situations, which may require restrictions, are provided at FAR 9.508.

11. INVOICES
The Contractor, upon completion of the work ordered, shall submit invoices for IT 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 52.212-4 (OCT 2008) (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 52.212-4 (OCT 2008) (ALTERNATE I OCT 2008) (DEVIATION I FEB 2007) applies to labor-hour orders placed under this contract. 52.216-31(Feb 2007) Time-and-Materials/Labor-Hour Proposal Requirements, Commercial Item Acquisition. As prescribed in 16.601(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 IT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND PRICING
a. The Contractor shall provide a description of each type of IT Service offered under Special Item Numbers 132-51 IT Professional Services should be presented in the same manner as the Contractor sells to its commercial and other ordering activity customers. If the Contractor is proposing hourly rates, a description of all corresponding commercial job titles (labor categories) for those individuals who will perform the service should be provided.
b. Pricing for all IT Professional Services shall be in accordance with the Contractor’s customary commercial practices; e.g., hourly rates, monthly rates, term rates, and/or fixed prices.
The following is an example of the manner in which the description of a commercial job title should be presented:
EXAMPLE: Commercial Job Title: System Engineer
Minimum/General Experience: Three (3) years of technical experience which applies to systems analysis and design techniques for complex computer systems. Requires competence in all phases of systems analysis techniques, concepts and methods; also requires knowledge of available hardware, system software, input/output devices, structure and management practices.
Functional Responsibility: Guides users in formulating requirements, advises alternative approaches, conducts feasibility studies.
Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Labor Category Description

1 – Applications Systems Analyst/Programmer Specialist:

Minimum/General Experience:
6-10 years or more of I.T. experience required.

Functional Responsibility:
Under general direction, formulates and defines system scope and objectives. Devises or modifies procedures to solve complex problems considering computer equipment capacity and limitations, operating time, and form of desired results. Prepares detailed specifications from which programs will be written. Designs, codes, tests, debugs, and documents those programs. Competent to work at the highest technical level of all phases of applications systems analysis and programming activities. May be responsible for completion of a phase of a project. Regularly provides guidance and training to less-experienced analyst/programmers.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or English, journalism or a related field. Other degrees with applicable experience can be substituted.
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2 – Business Analyst/System Specialist:

Minimum/General Experience:
7-10 years or more of I.T. experience required.

Functional Responsibility:
Top-level technical contributor with expertise in particular business processes responsible for formulating systems scope and objectives relative to the organization’s business plan and industry requirements. Acts independently or as a member of a project team responsible for providing technical guidance concerning the business implications of the application of various systems. Provides technical consulting on complex projects. Devises and/or modifies procedures to solve the most complex technical problems related to computer equipment capacity and limitations, operating time, and form of desired results. Creates detailed specifications from which programs will be written. May have quality assurance responsibilities.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or English, journalism or a related field. Other degrees with applicable experience can be substituted.
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3 – Business Subject Matter Specialist:

Minimum/General Experience:
7-10 years or more of I.T. experience required.

Functional Responsibility:
Provides technical knowledge and analysis of highly specialized applications and operational environments, high-level functional systems analysis, design, integration, documentation and implementation advice on exceptionally complex problems that need extensive knowledge of the subject matter for effective implementation. Participates as needed in all phases of software development with emphasis on the planning, analysis, testing, integration, documentation, and presentation phases.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or English, journalism or a related field. Other degrees with applicable experience can be substituted.
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4 – Client/Server Specialist:

Minimum/General Experience:
6-10 years or more of I.T. experience required.

Functional Responsibility:
Top-level technical expert responsible for design and development of a client/server environment. Develops strategy of client/server system and the design infrastructure necessary to support that strategy. Advises on selection of technological purchases with regards to processing, data storage, data access, and applications development. Sets standards for the client/server relational database structure for the organization (SQL, ORACLE, SYBASE, etc.). Advises of feasibility of potential future projects to management.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or English, journalism or a related field. Other degrees with applicable experience can be substituted.
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5 – Consultant:

Minimum/General Experience:
6-10 years or more of I.T. experience required.

Functional Responsibility:
Works with end user groups to evaluate and solve technical problems. Evaluates existing systems and/or user needs to analyze, design, recommend, and implement system changes.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or English, journalism or a related field. Other degrees with applicable experience can be substituted.

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6 – Data Architect:

Minimum/General Experience:
5-8 years or more of I.T. experience required.

Functional Responsibility:
Designs and builds relational databases. Develops strategies for data acquisitions, archive recovery, and implementation of a database. Works in a data warehouse environment, which includes data design, database architecture, metadata and repository creation. Translates business needs into long-term architecture solutions. Defines, designs, and builds dimensional databases. Develops data warehousing blueprints, evaluating hardware and software platforms, and integrating systems. Evaluates reusability of current data for additional analyses. Reviews object and data models and the metadata repository to structure the data for better management and quicker access.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or English, journalism or a related field. Other degrees with applicable experience can be substituted.
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7  – Data Warehousing Specialist:

Minimum/General Experience:
4-7 years or more of I.T. experience required.

Functional Responsibility:
Works in a data warehouse environment, which includes data design, database architecture, metadata and repository creation. Reviews data loaded into the data warehouse for accuracy. Responsible for the development, maintenance and support of an enterprise data warehouse system and corresponding data marts. Troubleshoots and tunes existing data warehouse applications. Conducts research into new data warehouse applications and determines viability for adoption. Assists in establishing development standards. Evaluates existing subject areas stored in the data warehouse. Incorporates existing subject areas into an enterprise model. Creates new or enhanced components of the data warehouse. Requires two years experience in the field.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or English, journalism or a related field. Other degrees with applicable experience can be substituted.
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8  – Database Administrator:

Minimum/General Experience:
5-8 years or more of I.T. experience required.

Functional Responsibility:
Participates in the design, creation, and maintenance of computerized databases. Responsible for quality control and auditing of databases to ensure accurate and appropriate use of data. Works with management to develop database strategies to support company needs. Consults with and advises users on access to various databases. Works directly with users to resolve data conflicts and inappropriate data usage. Directs the maintenance and use of the corporate data dictionary. Typically requires two to four years of experience.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or English, journalism or a related field. Other degrees with applicable experience can be substituted.
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9  – Database Programmer/Analyst Specialist:

Minimum/General Experience:
6-10 years or more of I.T. experience required.

Functional Responsibility:
Under general direction, designs, implements and maintains complex database with respect to access methods, access time, device allocation, validation checks, organization, protection and security, documentation and statistical methods. Includes maintenance of database dictionaries, overall monitoring of standards and procedures and integration of systems through database design. Competent to work at the highest level of all phases of database management. Requires three years experience in the field.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or English, journalism or a related field. Other degrees with applicable experience can be substituted.
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10  – Disaster Recovery Analyst:

Minimum/General Experience:
4-7 years or more of I.T. experience required.

Functional Responsibility:
Responsible for security and integrity of assigned electronic data, data systems, and data networks. Designs and administers programs to include policies, standards, guidelines, training programs and a viable quality assurance process for disaster recovery. Oversees and reviews the testing and implementation of software, data systems and data networks to insure that the integrity and security of all electronic data and data systems are adequately protected. Oversees and facilitates the preparation of an organization-wide business resumption plan. Responsible for insuring the business resumption plan adequately addresses the organization’s requirements and established time frames. Requires five years experience in the field.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or English, journalism or a related field. Other degrees with applicable experience can be substituted.
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11  – EAM Functional Specialist I:

Minimum/General Experience:
3-5 years of experience in full EAM software implementation.

Functional Responsibility:
The EAM Functional Specialist I will bring full EAM software implementation, EAM upgrades, and EAM customization project expertise, and will apply EAM best practices knowledge, process modeling, process simulation, business process re-design, and performance measuring expertise. The EAM Functional Specialist I may lead teams to support an overall process related effort. The EAM Functional Specialist I will bring best practices knowledge, process modeling, process simulation, business process re-design, and performance measuring expertise to support large scale EAM implementations or systems integration efforts.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or English, journalism or a related field. Other degrees with applicable experience can be substituted.
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12  – EAM Functional Specialist II:

Minimum/General Experience:
6-9 years of experience in full EAM software implementation.

Functional Responsibility:
The EAM Functional Specialist II will bring full EAM software implementation, EAM upgrades, and EAM customization project expertise, and will apply EAM best practices knowledge, process modeling, process simulation, business process re-design, and performance measuring expertise. The EAM Functional Specialist II may lead teams to support an overall process related effort. The EAM Functional Specialist II will bring EAM best practices knowledge, process modeling, process simulation, business process re-design, and performance measuring expertise to support large scale EAM implementations or systems integration efforts.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or English, journalism or a related field. Other degrees with applicable experience can be substituted.
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13  – EAM Functional Specialist III:

Minimum/General Experience:
10 years or more of experience in full EAM software implementation.

Functional Responsibility:

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or English, journalism or a related field. Other degrees with applicable experience can be substituted.
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14  – EAM Project Manager I:

Minimum/General Experience:
2-5 years of management of software implementations and upgrades or related experience.

Functional Responsibility:
Responsible for coordinating, defining, staffing, and managing one or multiple projects. The Project Manager works across the business, Strategic Direction, Requirements Analysis, Relationship Management, Quality Assurance and Testing, Systems Analysis, Software Integration and Development, and Technical Writing teams to ensure the delivery of a high quality software application. Develops project schedules, coordinates project status meetings, and manages resources in all phases of software development lifecycle. Works with the project business owner to oversee delivery performance, ensure delivery quality and report schedule, cost, and execution performance. Demonstrated ability in managing projects similar in scope and complexity to the project requirement. Requires competence and experience in human resource management, problem solving, and quality assurance techniques. Also requires excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or English, journalism or a related field. Other degrees with applicable experience can be substituted.
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15 – EAM Project Manager II:

Minimum/General Experience:
6-9 years of management of software implementations and upgrades or related experience.

Functional Responsibility:
Responsible for coordinating, defining, staffing, and managing one or multiple projects. The Senior Project Manager works across the business, Strategic Direction, Requirements Analysis, Relationship Management, Quality Assurance and Testing, Systems Analysis, Software Integration and Development, and Technical Writing teams to ensure the delivery of a high quality software application. Primary technical point of contact with Engagement Manager and various technical personnel on project. Develops project schedules, coordinates project status meetings, manages resources in all phases of software development lifecycle. Works with the project business owner to oversee delivery performance, ensure delivery quality and report schedule, cost, and execution performance. Demonstrated ability in managing projects similar in scope and complexity to the project requirement. Requires competence and experience in human resource management, problem solving, and quality assurance techniques. Also requires excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or English, journalism or a related field. Other degrees with applicable experience can be substituted.
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16 – EAM Project Manager III:

Minimum/General Experience:
10 years or more of management of software implementations and upgrades or related experience.

Functional Responsibility:
Responsible for coordinating, defining, staffing, and managing one or multiple projects. The Senior Project Manager works across the business, Strategic Direction, Requirements Analysis, Relationship Management, Quality Assurance and Testing, Systems Analysis, Software Integration and Development, and Technical Writing teams to ensure the delivery of a high quality software application. Primary technical point of contact with Engagement Manager and various technical personnel on project. Develops project schedules, coordinates project status meetings, manages resources in all phases of software development lifecycle. Works with the project business owner to oversee delivery performance, ensure delivery quality and report schedule, cost, and execution performance. Demonstrated ability in managing projects similar in scope and complexity to the project requirement. Requires competence and experience in human resource management, problem solving, and quality assurance techniques. Also requires excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or English, journalism or a related field. Other degrees with applicable experience can be substituted.
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17 – EAM Quality Assurance Specialist:

Minimum/General Experience:
3 years or more of experience in Quality Assurance testing, with experience writing test scripts, executing test scripts, and reviewing the overall quality of deliverables.

Functional Responsibility:
Creates test scripts, executes test scripts, maintains log of test results. Reviews the overall quality of project deliverables; deliverables can include documentation or software. May develop Quality Assurance methodology.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or English, journalism or a related field. Other degrees with applicable experience can be substituted.
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18 – EAM Technical Specialist I:

Minimum/General Experience:
3-5 years of experience in EAM software design, development, installation, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, testing, or problem diagnosis/ resolution.

Functional Responsibility:
Supports or leads technical teams in performing EAM requirements analysis, software design, development, installation, testing, and maintenance for application system components for EAM software. Performs hardware and systems evaluation, integration, testing, and problem diagnosis/ resolution. Provides EAM technical guidance, provides input into EAM work products, and makes technical recommendations, as needed, for changes in the supported EAM technical architecture.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or English, journalism or a related field. Other degrees with applicable experience can be substituted.
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19 – EAM Technical Specialist II:

Minimum/General Experience:
6-9 years of experience in EAM software design, development, installation, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, testing, or problem diagnosis/ resolution.

Functional Responsibility:
Performs EAM requirement analysis, software design, development, installation, testing and maintenance for application system components for large-scale and distributed EAM systems. Performs hardware and systems evaluation, integration, testing, and problem diagnosis/ resolution. Provides EAM technical leadership, reviews and provides input into EAM work products, and makes technical recommendations, as needed, for changes in the supported EAM technical architecture.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or English, journalism or a related field. Other degrees with applicable experience can be substituted.
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20 – EAM Technical Specialist III:

Minimum/General Experience:
10 years or more of experience in EAM software design, development, installation, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, testing, or problem diagnosis/ resolution.

Functional Responsibility:
Performs EAM requirement analysis, software design, development, installation, testing and maintenance for application system components for large-scale and distributed EAM systems. Performs hardware and systems evaluation, integration, testing, and problem diagnosis/ resolution. Provides EAM technical leadership, reviews EAM work products, and makes technical recommendations, as needed, for changes in the supported EAM technical architecture.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or English, journalism or a related field. Other degrees with applicable experience can be substituted.
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21 – EAM Technical Writer:

Minimum/General Experience:
3 years or more of experience developing and preparing complex technical publications. Requires competence preparing documents such as user manuals, training materials, installations guides, proposals and reports.

Functional Responsibility:
Gathers, organizes and composes technical information. Edits functional descriptions, system specifications, user manuals, special reports or any other customer deliverables and documents. Conducts research and ensures the use of proper technical terminology. Translates technical information into clear, readable documents to be used by technical and non-technical personnel.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or English, journalism or a related field. Other degrees with applicable experience can be substituted.
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22 – ERP Consultant:

Minimum/General Experience:
5-8 years or more of I.T. experience required.

Functional Responsibility:
Under general direction, serves as senior subject matter expert associated with content, processes, and procedures associated with ERP. Designs and develops all aspects of data conversion. Builds application tables, panels, and reports. Codes individual modules and complex functions. Develops application tables, panels, and reports for projects. Responsible for software integration and external interface development. Troubleshoots and resolves testing issues. Responsible for technical documentation.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or English, journalism or a related field. Other degrees with applicable experience can be substituted.
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23 – Functional Specialist I:

Minimum/General Experience:
3-5 years of experience in full software implementation.

Functional Responsibility:
The Functional Specialist I will bring full software implementation, upgrades, and customization project expertise, and will apply best practices knowledge, process modeling, process simulation, business process re-design, and performance measuring expertise. The Functional Specialist I may lead teams to support an overall process related effort. The Functional Specialist I will bring best practices knowledge, process modeling, process simulation, business process re-design, and performance measuring expertise to support large scale implementations or systems integration efforts.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or English, journalism or a related field. Other degrees with applicable experience can be substituted.
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24 – Functional Specialist II:

Minimum/General Experience:
6-9 years of experience in full software implementation.

Functional Responsibility:
The Functional Specialist II will bring full software implementation, upgrades, and customization project expertise, and will apply best practices knowledge, process modeling, process simulation, business process re-design, and performance measuring expertise. The Functional Specialist II may lead teams to support an overall process related effort. The Functional Specialist II will bring best practices knowledge, process modeling, process simulation, business process re-design, and performance measuring expertise to support large scale implementations or systems integration efforts

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or English, journalism or a related field. Other degrees with applicable experience can be substituted.
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25 – Functional Specialist III:

Minimum/General Experience:
10 years or more of experience in full software implementation.

Functional Responsibility:
The Functional Specialist III will bring full software implementation, upgrades, and customization project expertise, and will apply best practices knowledge, process modeling, process simulation, business process re-design, and performance measuring expertise. The Functional Specialist III may lead teams to support an overall process related effort. The Functional Specialist III will bring best practices knowledge, process modeling, process simulation, business process re-design, and performance measuring expertise to support large scale implementations or systems integration efforts.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or English, journalism or a related field. Other degrees with applicable experience can be substituted.
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26 – Help Desk / PC Support Services Specialist:

Minimum/General Experience:
6-10 years or more of I.T. experience required.

Functional Responsibility:
Under general direction, provides support to end users on a variety of issues for either PC, server, mainframe or client/server applications and hardware. May interact with network services, software systems engineering, and/or applications development to restore service and/or identify and correct core problem. Responds to telephone calls, email and personnel requests for technical support. Documents, tracks, and monitors the problem to ensure a timely resolution. Simulates or recreates user problems to resolve operating difficulties. Recommends systems modifications to reduce user problems. Maintains currency and highest level of technical skill in field of expertise.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or English, journalism or a related field. Other degrees with applicable experience can be substituted.
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27 – Information Assurance Systems/Network Specialist:

Minimum/General Experience:
5-8 years or more of I.T. experience required.

Functional Responsibility:
Installs, configures and maintains organization’s operating systems. Analyzes and resolves problems associated with server hardware, NT, applications software. Detects, diagnoses, and reports NT related problems on both NT server and NT desktop systems. Performs a wide variety of tasks in software/hardware maintenance and operational support of NT Server systems.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or English, journalism or a related field. Other degrees with applicable experience can be substituted.

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28 – Information Services Consultant:

Minimum/General Experience:
6-10 years or more of I.T. experience required.

Functional Responsibility:
Top-level technical expert supporting unlimited end user groups. Works with user groups to solve business problems with available technology including hardware, software, databases, and peripherals. Requires high level of diverse technical experience related to studying and analyzing systems needs, systems development, systems process analysis, design, and re-engineering. Has skills and experience related to business management, systems engineering, operations research, and management engineering. Typically requires specialization in particular software or business application utilized in an end user environment. Keeps abreast of technological developments and applications.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or English, journalism or a related field. Other degrees with applicable experience can be substituted.
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29 – Network Specialist:

Minimum/General Experience:
7-10 years or more of I.T. experience required.

Functional Responsibility:
Under general direction, manages the purchase, installation, and support of network communications, including LAN/WAN systems. Responsible for evaluating current systems. Works on complex problems where analysis of situation requires in-depth evaluation of various factors. Plans large-scale systems projects through vendor comparison and cost studies. Provides work leadership and training to lower level network engineers. Requires expert knowledge of LAN/WAN systems, networks, and applications. Typically requires at least five years of experience.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or English, journalism or a related field. Other degrees with applicable experience can be substituted.
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30 – Project Manager:

Minimum/General Experience:
8-12 years or more of I.T. or telecommunications experience required. At least 5 years of experience in direct supervision of IT software development, integration maintenance projects, telecommunications or other similar management.

Functional Responsibility:
Performs day-to-day management of assigned delivery order projects that involve teams of data processing and other information system and management professionals who have previously been involved in analyzing, designing, integrating, testing, documenting, converting, extending, and implementing automated information and telecommunications systems. Demonstrates proven skills in those technical areas addressed by the delivery order to be managed. Organizes, directs, and coordinates the planning and production of all activities associated with assigned delivery order projects. Demonstrates writing and oral communication skills.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or English, journalism or a related field. Other degrees with applicable experience can be substituted.
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31 – Quality Assurance Specialist:

Minimum/General Experience:
5-8 years or more of I.T. experience required.

Functional Responsibility:
Provides development of project Software Quality Assurance Plan and the implementation of procedures that conforms to the requirements of the contract. Provides an independent assessment of how the project’s software development process is being implemented relative to the defined process and recommends methods to optimize the organization’s process.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or English, journalism or a related field. Other degrees with applicable experience can be substituted.

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32 – Security Specialist:

Minimum/General Experience:
5-8 years or more of I.T. experience required.

Functional Responsibility:
Coordinates, develops, and evaluates security programs for an organization.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or English, journalism or a related field. Other degrees with applicable experience can be substituted.
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33 – Senior Engagement Manager:

Minimum/General Experience:
7 years or more of software engineering or related experience with 5 years of managing large-scale systems in software design, integration and/or development.

Functional Responsibility:
Responsible for coordinating, defining, staffing, and managing multiple projects. The Senior Program Manager works across the business, Strategic Direction, Requirements Analysis, Relationship Management, Quality Assurance and Testing, Systems Analysis, Software Integration and Development, and Technical Writing teams to ensure the delivery of a high quality software application. Experience managing large-scale systems in software design, integration and/or development. Demonstrated ability in providing solution sets, managing projects similar in scope and complexity to the project requirement. Requires competence and experience in human resource management, problem solving, and quality assurance techniques. Also requires excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or English, journalism or a related field. Other degrees with applicable experience can be substituted.
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34 – Software Architect:

Minimum/General Experience:
7-10 years or more of I.T. experience required.

Functional Responsibility:
Works independently designing and developing new software products or major enhancements to existing software. May lead a large development team in the design of highly complex software systems. Acts as highest-level technical expert, addressing problems of systems integration, compatibility, and multiple platforms. Responsible for project completion. Performs feasibility analysis on potential future projects to management.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or English, journalism or a related field. Other degrees with applicable experience can be substituted.
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35 – Software Systems Engineer/Developer Specialist:

Minimum/General Experience:
6-10 years or more of I.T. experience required.

Functional Responsibility:
Under general direction, formulates and defines specifications for complex operating software programming applications or modifies/maintains complex existing applications using engineering releases and utilities from the manufacturer. Designs, codes, tests, debugs, and documents those programs. Responsible for applications dealing with the overall operating system, such as sophisticated file maintenance routines, large telecommunications networks, computer accounting, and advanced mathematical / scientific software packages. Competent to work at this highest technical level on all phases of software systems programming applications. May have responsibility for the evaluation of new and existing software products. May assist other systems programmers to effectively utilize the system’s technical software.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or English, journalism or a related field. Other degrees with applicable experience can be substituted.
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36 – Subject Matter Expert I:

Minimum/General Experience:
8-11 years of I.T. experience required. At least 5 years of combined new and related older technical experience in the IT field directly related to the required area of expertise.

Functional Responsibility:
Develops requirements from a project’s inception to its conclusion in the subject matter area for simple to moderately complex systems. Assists other senior consultants with analysis and evaluation and with the preparation of recommendations for system improvements, optimization, development, and/or maintenance efforts in the following specialties: information systems architecture; networking; telecommunications; automation; communications protocols; risk management/electronic analysis; software; life-cycle management; software development methodologies; and modeling and simulation.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or English, journalism or a related field. Other degrees with applicable experience can be substituted.
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37 – Subject Matter Expert II:

Minimum/General Experience:
12-14 years of I.T. experience required.

Functional Responsibility:
At least 8 years of combined new and related older technical experience in the IT field directly related to the required area of expertise. Defines the problems and analyzes and develops plans and requirements in the subject matter area for moderately complex to complex systems. Coordinates and manages the preparation of analysis, evaluations, and recommendations for proper implementation of programs and systems specifications in the following specialties: information systems architecture; networking; telecommunications; automation; communications protocols; risk management / electronic analysis; software; life-cycle management; software development methodologies; and modeling and simulation.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or English, journalism or a related field. Other degrees with applicable experience can be substituted.
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38 – Subject Matter Expert III:

Minimum/General Experience:
15 years or more of I.T. experience required. At least 10 years of combined new and related older technical experience in the IT field directly related to the required area of expertise.

Functional Responsibility:
Provides technical, managerial, and administrative direction for problem definition, analysis, requirements development and implementation for complex to extremely complex systems in the subject matter area. Makes recommendations and advises on organization-wide system improvements, optimization or maintenance efforts in the following specialties: information systems architecture; networking; telecommunications; automation; communications protocols; risk management/electronic analysis; software; life-cycle management; software development methodologies; and modeling and simulation.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or English, journalism or a related field. Other degrees with applicable experience can be substituted.
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39 – Systems Administrator:

Minimum/General Experience:
4 years or more of experience in systems administration, including installing, maintaining, and upgrading software and servers, performing software and server backups, monitoring and managing software and server security.

Functional Responsibility:
Performs systems administration tasks including installing, maintaining, and upgrading software and servers, performing software and server backups, monitoring and managing software and server security. Additional duties may include conducting troubleshooting activities, user support, and light programming, such as writing programs to automate tasks.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or English, journalism or a related field. Other degrees with applicable experience can be substituted.

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40 – Technical Specialist I:

Minimum/General Experience:
3-5 years of experience in software design, development, installation, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, testing, or problem diagnosis/ resolution.

Functional Responsibility:
Supports or leads technical teams in performing requirements analysis, software design, development, installation, testing, and maintenance for application system components for software. Performs hardware and systems evaluation, integration, testing, and problem diagnosis/ resolution. Provides technical guidance, provides input into work products, and makes technical recommendations, as needed, for changes in the supported technical architecture.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or English, journalism or a related field. Other degrees with applicable experience can be substituted.
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41 – Technical Specialist II:

Minimum/General Experience:
6-9 years of experience in software design, development, installation, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, testing, or problem diagnosis/ resolution.

Functional Responsibility:
Performs requirement analysis, software design, development, installation, testing and maintenance for application system components for large-scale and distributed systems. Performs hardware and systems evaluation, integration, testing, and problem diagnosis/ resolution. Provides technical leadership, reviews work products, and makes technical recommendations, as needed, for changes in the supported technical architecture.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or English, journalism or a related field. Other degrees with applicable experience can be substituted.
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42 – Technical Specialist III:

Minimum/General Experience:
10 years or more of experience in software design, development, installation, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, testing, or problem diagnosis/ resolution.

Functional Responsibility:
Performs requirement analysis, software design, development, installation, testing and maintenance for application system components for large-scale and distributed systems. Performs hardware and systems evaluation, integration, testing, and problem diagnosis/ resolution. Provides technical leadership, reviews work products, and makes technical recommendations, as needed, for changes in the supported technical architecture.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or English, journalism or a related field. Other degrees with applicable experience can be substituted.
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43 – Technical Writer:

Minimum/General Experience:
4-7 years or more of I.T. experience required.

Functional Responsibility:
Writes a variety of technical articles, reports, brochures, and/or manuals for documentation for a wide range of uses. Coordinates the display of graphics and the production of the document.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or English, journalism or a related field. Other degrees with applicable experience can be substituted.
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44 – UNIX Systems Administrator:

Minimum/General Experience:
5-8 years or more of I.T. experience required.

Functional Responsibility:
Responsible for the installation, configuration, and maintenance of UNIX operating systems. Recognizes and troubleshoots problems with server hardware and applications software. Establishes and documents standards and procedures for management review. Requires extensive knowledge of computer operations and familiarity with shell and kernel programming. Typically requires two to four years of experience.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or English, journalism or a related field. Other degrees with applicable experience can be substituted.
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45 – Web Content/Design Specialist:

Minimum/General Experience:
4-7 years or more of I.T. experience required.

Functional Responsibility:
Provides for development and content that will motivate and entertain users so that they regularly access the website and utilize it as a major source for information and decision-making. Provides managing/performing website editorial activities including gathering and researching information that enhances the value of the site.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science or English, journalism or a related field. Other degrees with applicable experience can be substituted.

VERGE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC – GOVERNMENT SITE GSA RATES (SIN 132-51)

12/11/09 to 12/10/10 Price (Onsite) with IFF .0075% 12/11/09 to 12/10/10 Price (Onsite) without IFF .0075%
1 Applications Systems Analyst/Programmer Specialist $98.61 $99.35
2 Business Analyst/System Specialist $104.82 $105.61
3 Business Subject Matter Specialist $134.78 $135.80
4 Client/Server Specialist $112.74 $113.59
5 Consultant $134.14 $135.16
6 Data Architect $112.74 $113.59
7 Data Warehouse Specialist $87.58 $88.25
8 Database Administrator $84.70 $85.34
9 Database Programmer/Analyst Specialist $102.00 $102.77
10 Disaster Recovery Analyst $91.45 $92.14
11 EAM Functional Specialist I $129.32 $130.29
12 EAM Functional Specialist II $159.16 $160.36
13 EAM Functional Specialist III $198.95 $200.45
14 EAM Project Manager I $109.37 $110.20
15 EAM Project Manager II $144.26 $145.35
16 EAM Project Manager III $179.15 $180.50
17 EAM Quality Assurance Specialist $139.55 $140.60
18 EAM Technical Specialist I $130.12 $131.10
19 EAM Technical Specialist II $159.35 $160.55
20 EAM Technical Specialist III $198.95 $200.45
21 EAM Technical Writer $115.03 $115.90
22 ERP Consultant $134.07 $135.08
23 Functional Specialist I $89.57 $90.25
24 Functional Specialist II $119.75 $120.65
25 Functional Specialist III $149.92 $151.05
26 Help Desk / PC Support Services Specialist $69.40 $69.92
27 Information Assurance Systems/Network Specialist $110.01 $110.84
28 Information Services Consultant $117.45 $118.34
29 Network Specialist $104.07 $104.85
30 Project Manager $131.91 $132.91
31 Quality Assurance Specialist $90.18 $90.86
32 Security Specialist $97.66 $98.40
33 Senior Engagement Manager $198.95 $200.45
34 Software Architect $117.28 $118.17
35 Software System Engineer/Developer Specialist $105.35 $106.14
36 Subject Matter Expert I $130.12 $131.10
37 Subject Matter Expert II $159.35 $160.55
38 Subject Matter Expert III $198.95 $200.45
39 System Administrator $89.38 $90.06
40 Technical Specialist I $89.57 $90.25
41 Technical Specialist II $119.75 $120.65
42 Technical Specialist III $150.86 $152.00
43 Technical Writer $70.19 $70.72
44 UNIX Systems Administrator $90.89 $91.58
45 Web Content / Design Specialist $84.99 $85.63

USA Commitment to Promote Small Business Participation

USA COMMITMENT TO PROMOTE SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION PROCUREMENT PROGRAMS PREAMBLE
(Name of Company) provides commercial products and services to ordering activities. We are committed to promoting participation of small, small disadvantaged and women-owned small businesses in our contracts. We pledge to provide opportunities to the small business community through reselling opportunities, mentor programs, joint ventures, teaming arrangements, and subcontracting.
COMMITMENT
To actively seek and partner with small businesses.
To identify, qualify, mentor and develop small, small disadvantaged and women-owned small businesses by purchasing from these businesses whenever practical.
To develop and promote company policy initiatives that demonstrate our support for awarding contracts and subcontracts to small business concerns.
To undertake significant efforts to determine the potential of small, small disadvantaged and women-owned small business to supply products and services to our company.
To insure procurement opportunities are designed to permit the maximum possible participation of small, small disadvantaged, and women-owned small businesses.
To attend business opportunity workshops, minority business enterprise seminars, trade fairs, procurement conferences, etc., to identify and increase small businesses with whom to partner.
To publicize in our marketing publications our interest in meeting small businesses that may be interested in subcontracting opportunities.
We signify our commitment to work in partnership with small, small disadvantaged and women-owned small businesses to promote and increase their participation in ordering activity contracts. To accelerate potential opportunities please contact (Mark A. McLaughlin, 214-206-8885 MMcLaughlin@VergeIT.com, 866-268-8397)