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Contract GS-23F-0048K

Terms & Conditions

1.	Special Item Numbers Awarded
	871-1	Strategic Planning for Technology Programs/Activities
	871-2	Concept Development and Requirements Analysis
	871-3	System Design, Engineering, and Integration
	871-4	Test and Evaluation
	871-5	Integrated Logistics Support
	871-6	Acquisition and Life-Cycle Management
2.	Maximum Order Threshold
	The maximum order threshold value per order for Professional Engineering Services will be $750,000. A Delivery Order that exceeds the maximum order threshold may be placed in accordance with FAR 8.404 (See page 8).
3.	Minimum Order
	The minimum dollar value per order for all Professional Engineering Services will be $100.
4.	Geographical Scope of Contract
	Worldwide.
5.	Point(s) of Production
		Headquarters 8260 Greensboro Drive Suite 600 McLean, Virginia 22102 Voice: (703) 903-9777 Fax: (703) 903-9745 Email: info@mail.ddlomni.com
		Waterford, Connecticut 156 Cross Road Waterford, CT 06385 Voice: (860) 447-1762 Fax: (860) 447-3073
		Newport, Rhode Island One Corporate Place Middletown, RI 02842 Voice: (401) 841-5470 Fax: (401) 841-8630
		Columbia, Maryland 10320 Little Patuxent Parkway Suite 1106 Columbia, MD 21406 Voice: (410) 715-8703 Fax: (410) 715-8705
		Crystal City, Virginia 2711 Jefferson Davis Highway, Ste 303 Suite 303 Arlington, VA 22202 Voice: (703) 416-1870 Fax: (703) 416-6614
		San Diego, California Tactical Training Group, Pacific (Attn: DDL OMNI Engineering) 53720 Horizon Drive San Diego, CA 92147-5087 Voice: (619) 553-9334/8344 Fax: (619) 553-9857
		Pearl Harbor, Hawaii COMSUBPAC (Attn: DDL OMNI Engineering/N7) Bldg. 619, 100 Morton Avenue Pearl Harbor, HI 96860-6543 Voice: (808) 474-5649 Fax: (808) 474-5634
		Norfolk, Virginia 440 Viking Drive Suite 200 Virginia Beach, VA 23452 Voice: (757) 306-0607 Fax: (757) 306-0621
6.	Discount From List Prices
	Prices listed are net prices, which include a Government discount.
7.	Other Discounts
	Not Applicable.
8.	Prompt Payment Terms
	Payment terms are Net 30 days.
9.	Acceptance of Government Credit Cards
	Type(s) of Government Purchase Cards Accepted: Government Credit Cards will be accepted for payment both above and below the micropurchase threshold. In addition, bank information for wire transfers will be shown on the invoice.
10.	Order Address
	DDL OMNI Engineering LLC Attn: Nancy L. Doolin, Director of Contracts 8260 Greensboro Drive, Suite 600 McLean, Virginia 22102-3806
11.	Payment Address
	DDL OMNI Engineering LLC P. O. Box 2329 Merrifield, Virginia 22116-2329
12.	Export Packing Charges
	To be determined on a task order basis.
13.	Terms and Conditions of Government Purchase Card Acceptance (Above the Micro-Purchase Threshold)
	Terms and conditions for acceptance will be in accordance with Government purchase card requirements and regulations.
14.	Year 2000 (Y2K) Compliance
	“Year 2000 compliant” means technology that accurately processes date/time data (including, but not limited to, calculating, comparing, and sequencing) from, into, and between the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, and the years 1999 and 2000 and leap year calculations, to the extent that other technology used in combination with the technology being acquired properly exchanges date/time data with it. The Contractor warrants that each hardware, software, and firmware product delivered under this contract shall be able to accurately process date/time data from, into, and between the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, and the years 1999 and 2000, and leap year calculations, when used in accordance with the product documentation provided by the Contractor, provided that all products (e.g., hardware, software, and firmware) used in combination with such products properly exchange data with it. If the contract requires that specific products must perform as a system in accordance with the foregoing warranty, then that warranty shall apply to those products as a system. The duration of this warranty and the remedies available shall include repair or replacement of any product whose non-compliance is discovered and made known to the Contractor in writing within any time prior to June 1, 2000, or for a period of 6 months following acceptance (installation is considered acceptance), whichever is later. Nothing in this warranty shall be construed to limit any rights or remedies the Government may otherwise have under this contract with respect to defects other than Year 2000 performance.
15.	Environmental Attributes
	Not applicable to Professional Engineering Services.
16.	Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number
	DDL OMNI Engineering LLC’s corporate DUNS number is 627002504.
17.	Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Database
	DDL OMNI is registered in the Central Contractor Registration Database, identified by the DUNS number above.
18.	Additional Information
	Type of Contractor – Small Business, SIC Codes 8711, 8731. Woman-owned small business – No. Contractor’s Taxpayer Identification Number – 54-1825099 CAGE Code – 078S2 FOB Destination
19.	Security Requirements
	In the event security requirements are necessary, the ordering activities may incorporate, in their delivery order(s), a security clause in accordance with current laws, regulations, and individual agency policy; however, the burden of administering the security requirements shall be with the ordering agency. If any costs are incurred as a result of the inclusion of security requirements, such costs will be negotiated with the Schedule Contractor on an open market basis, outside the scope of the contract.
	Terms and Conditions Applicable to Professional Engineering Services (Special Item Numbers 871-1, 871-2, 871-3, 871-4, 871-5, and 871-6)

Ordering Procedures

Procedures for Professional Engineering Services (PES) priced on GSA Schedule at Hourly Rates.

FAR 8.404 contemplates that GSA may occasionally find it necessary to establish special ordering procedures for individual Federal Supply Service Schedules or for some Special Item Numbers (SINs) within a Schedule. GSA has established special ordering procedures for Professional Engineering Services that are priced on schedule at hourly rates. These special ordering procedures which are outlined herein take precedence over the procedures in FAR 8.404.
The GSA has determined that the rates for PES contained in this price list are fair and reasonable. However, the ordering office using this contract is responsible for considering the level of effort and mix of labor proposed to perform a specific task being ordered and for making a determination that the total firm-fixed price or ceiling price is fair and reasonable.

When ordering PES ordering offices shall:

a. Prepare a Request for Quotation:

A performance-based statement of work that outlines, at a minimum, the work to be performed, location of work, period of performance, deliverable schedule, applicable standards, acceptance criteria, and any special requirements (i.e., security clearances, travel, special knowledge, etc.) should be prepared.
A request for quotation should be prepared which includes the performance-based statement of work and requests the contractors to submit either a firm-fixed price or a ceiling price to provide the services outlined in the statement of work. A firm-fixed price order shall be requested, unless the ordering office determines that it is not possible at the time of placing the order to accurately estimate the extent or duration of the work, or to anticipate cost with any reasonable degree of confidence.
The request for quotation may request the contractors, if necessary or appropriate, to submit a project plan for performing the task and information on the contractor’s experience and/or past performance performing similar tasks.
The request for quotation shall notify the contractors what basis will be used for selecting the contractor to receive the order. The notice shall include the basis for determining whether the contractors are technically qualified and provide an explanation regarding the intended use of any experience and/or past performance information in determining technical acceptability of responses. If consideration will be limited to schedule contractors who are small business concerns as permitted by paragraph B.6. below, the request for quotation shall notify the contractors that will be the case.

b. Transmit the Request for Quotation to Contractors:

Based upon initial evaluation of catalogs and price lists, the ordering office should identify the contractors that appear to offer the best value (considering the scope of services offered, hourly rates and other factors such as contractors’ locations, as appropriate). The ordering office, at its discretion, may limit consideration to those schedule contractors that are small business concerns.
The request for quotation should be to three (3) contractors if the proposed order is estimated to exceed the micropurchase threshold, but not to exceed the maximum order threshold. For proposed orders exceeding the maximum order threshold, the request for proposal should be provided to additional contractors that offer services that will meet the agency’s needs. Ordering offices should strive to minimize the contractors’ costs associated with responding to requests for quotations for specific orders. Requests should be tailored to the minimum level necessary for adequate evaluation and selection for order placement.

Evaluate Proposals and Select the Contractor to Receive the Order: After responses have been evaluated against the factors identified in the request for quotation, the order should be placed with the schedule contractor that represents the best value and results in the lowest overall cost alternative (considering price, special qualifications, administrative costs, etc.) to meet the Government's needs.

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

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

Single BPA: Generally, a single BPA should be established when the ordering office can define the tasks to be ordered under the BPA and establish a firm-fixed price or ceiling price for individual tasks or services to be ordered. When this occurs, authorized users may place the order directly under the established BPA when the need for service arises. The schedule contractor that represents the best value and results in the lowest overall cost alternative to meet the agency’s needs should be awarded the BPA.
Multiple BPAs: When the ordering office determines multiple BPAs are needed to meet its requirements, the ordering office should determine which contractors can meet any technical qualifications before establishing the BPAs. When Multiple BPAs are established, the authorized users must follow the procedure in (3)(b)(2) above, and then place the order with the schedule contractor that represents the best value and results in the lowest overall cost alternative to meet the agency’s needs.

b.	Review BPAs periodically. Such reviews shall be conducted at least annually. The purpose of the review is to determine whether the BPA still represents the best value (considering price, special qualifications, etc.) and results in the lowest overall cost alternative to meet the agency’s needs.

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

When the ordering office’s requirement involves both products as well as services, the ordering office should total the prices for the products and the firm-fixed price for the services and select the contractor that represents the greatest value in terms of meeting the agency’s total needs.

The ordering office, at a minimum, should document orders by identifying the contractor the services were purchased from, the services purchased, and the amount paid. If other than a firm-fixed price order is placed, such documentation should include the basis for the determination to use a labor-hour or time-and-materials order. For agency requirements in excess of the micropurchase threshold, the order file should document the evaluation of schedule contractors’ proposals that formed the basis for the selection of the contractor that received the order and the rationale for any trade-offs made in making the selection.

Ordering Procedures for Services at Fixed Prices.

Orders placed pursuant to Multiple Award Schedule (MAS), using the procedures in FAR 8.404, are considered to be issued pursuant to full and open competition. Therefore, when placing orders under Federal Supply Schedules, ordering offices need not seek further competition, synopsize the requirement, make a separate determination of fair and reasonable pricing, or consider small business set-asides in accordance with subpart 19.5. GSA has already determined the prices of items under schedule contracts to be fair and reasonable. By placing an order against a schedule using the procedures outlined below, the ordering office has concluded that the order represents the best value and results in the lowest overall cost alternative (considering price, special features, administrative costs, etc.) to meet the Government’s needs.

1.	Orders placed at or below the micro-purchase threshold. Ordering offices can place orders at or below the micropurchase threshold with any Federal Supply Schedule Contractor.
2.	Orders exceeding the micropurchase threshold but not exceeding the maximum order threshold. Orders should be placed with the Schedule Contractor that can provide the supply or service that represents the best value. Before placing an order, ordering offices should consider reasonably available information about the service offered under MAS contracts by using “GSA Advantage!” on-line shopping service, or by reviewing the catalogs/ price lists of at least three Schedule Contractors and selecting the delivery and other options available under the schedule that meet the agency’s needs. In selecting the service representing the best value, the ordering office may consider — special features of the service that are required in effective program performance and that are not provided by a comparable service, and past performance
3.	Orders exceeding the maximum order threshold. Each schedule contract has an established maximum order threshold. This threshold represents the point where it is advantageous for the ordering office to seek a price reduction. In addition to following the procedures in paragraph B above, and before placing an order that exceeds the maximum order threshold, ordering offices shall — Review additional Schedule Contractors’ catalogs/ price lists or use the “GSA Advantage!” on-line shopping service; Based upon the initial evaluation, generally seek price reductions from the Schedule Contractor(s) appearing to provide the best value (considering price and other factors); and After price reductions have been sought, place the order with the Schedule Contractor that provides the best value and results in the lowest overall cost alternative. If further price reductions are not offered, an order may still be placed, if the ordering office determines that it is appropriate.
4.	Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs). The establishment of Federal Supply Service BPAs is permitted when following the ordering procedures in FAR 8.404. All schedule contracts contain BPA provisions. Ordering offices may use BPAs to establish accounts with Contractors to fill recurring requirements. BPAs should address the frequency of ordering and invoicing, discounts, and delivery locations and times.
5.	Price reductions. In addition to the circumstances outlined in paragraph (3) above, there may be instances when ordering offices will find it advantageous to request a price reduction. For example, when the ordering office finds a schedule service elsewhere at a lower price or when a BPA is being established to fill recurring requirements, requesting a price reduction could be advantageous. The potential volume or orders under these agreements, regardless of the size of the individual order, may offer the ordering office the opportunity to secure greater discounts. Schedule Contractors are not required to pass on to all schedule users a price reduction extended only to an individual agency for a specific order.
6.	Small business. For orders exceeding the micropurchase threshold, ordering offices should give preference to the items of small business concerns when two or more items at the same delivered price will satisfy the requirement.
7.	Documentation. Orders should be documented, at a minimum, by identifying the Contractor the item was purchased from, the item purchased, and the amount paid. If an agency requirement in excess of the micropurchase threshold is defined, so as to require a particular brand name, product, or feature of a product peculiar to one manufacturer, thereby precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company, the ordering office shall include an explanation in the file as to why the particular brand name, product, or feature is essential to satisfy the agency’s needs.

II. Order

Agencies may use written orders, EDI orders, blanket purchase agreements, individual purchase orders, or task orders for ordering services under this contract. Blanket Purchase Agreements shall not extend beyond the end of the contract period; all services and delivery shall be made and the contract terms and conditions shall continue in effect until the completion of the order. Orders for tasks which extend beyond the fiscal year for which funds are available shall include FAR 52.232-19 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year. The purchase order shall specify the availability of funds and the period for which funds are available.

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.

III. Performance of Services

The Contractor shall commence performance of services on the date agreed to by the Contractor and the ordering office.
The Contractor agrees to render services only during normal working hours, unless otherwise agreed to by the Contractor and the ordering office.
The Contractor guarantees the satisfactory completion of the Professional Engineering Services (PES) performed under the task order and that all contract personnel utilized in the performance of the PES under the task order shall have the education, experience, and expertise as stated in the task order.
Any Contractor travel required in the performance of PES 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.

IV. Inspection of Services

The Inspection of Services-Fixed Price (AUG 1996) clause at FAR 52.246-4 applies to firm-fixed price orders placed under this contract. The Inspection-Time-and-Materials and Labor-Hour (JAN 1986) clause at FAR 52.246-6 applies to time-and-materials and labor-hours orders placed under this contract.

V. Responsibilities of the Contractor

The Contractor shall comply with all laws, ordinances, and regulations (Federal, State, City, or otherwise) covering work of this character.

VI. Responsibilities of the Government

Subject to security regulations, the ordering office shall permit the Contractor access to all facilities necessary to perform the requisite PES.

VII. Independent Contractor

All PES performed by the Contractor under the terms of this contract shall be as an independent Contractor, and not as an agent or employee of the Government.

VIII. 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 joint venture involving the Contractor, any entity into or with which the Contractor subsequently merges or affiliates, or any other successor or assignee of the Contractor.
An “Organizational conflict of interest” exists when the nature of the work to be performed under a proposed Government contract, without some restriction on activities by the Contractor and its affiliates, may either (i) result in an unfair competitive advantage to the Contractor or its affiliates, or (ii) impair the Contractor’s or its affiliates’ objectivity in performing contract work.

To avoid an organizational or financial conflict of interest and to avoid prejudicing the best interests of the Government, ordering offices may place restrictions on the Contractor, 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 that may require restrictions are provided at FAR 9.505.

IX. Invoices

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

X. Payments

For firm-fixed price orders the Government shall pay the Contractor, upon submission of proper invoices or vouchers, the prices stipulated in this contract for services 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 (Alternate I (APR 1984)) at FAR 52.232-7 applies to time-and-materials orders placed under this contract. For labor-hour orders, the Payment under Time-and-Materials and Labor-Hour Contracts (FEB 1997) (Alternate II (JAN 1986)) at FAR 52-232-7 applies to labor-hour orders placed under this contract.

XI. Resumes

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

XII. Incidental Support Costs

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

XIII. 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.

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