General Services Administration

**Federal Supply Service**

Authorized Federal Supply Service

Facilities Maintenance and Management Schedule Pricelist

Schedule #03FAC -- FACILITIES MAINTNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

**Contract Number: GS-06F-0030S**

Period Covered by Contract 01 October 2004 through 30 September 2009

SIN 371-001 - Ground Maintenance

SIN 811-002 - Complete Facilities Maintenance

SIN 811-1000 - ODCs

**HME INCORPORATED**

**105 Mitchell Road**

**Suite 61**

**Knoxville, Tennessee 37830**

**(T) 865.483.6563**

**(F) 865.483.6573**

**(M) 865.806.1615**

**www.hmeincorp.com**

Pricelist current through September 30, 2009

Authorized Federal Supply Schedule Price List

On-line access to contract ordering information, terms and conditions,
up-to-date pricing, and the option to create an electronic delivery
order are available through *GSA Advantage!,* a menu-driven database
system. The INTERNET address GSA *Advantage!.* Is: GSAAdvantage.gov.

Products and ordering information in this Authorized

FSS Facilities Maintenance and Management Services Schedule Pricelist

are also Available on the GSA Advantage! System.

Agencies can browse the Federal Supply Service's Home Page

Via the Internet at http://www.fss.gsa.gov/

**HME INCORPORATED**

**is a Small Disadvantaged, Minority, (8)a, Hub Zone, Business Entity.**

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**CUSTOMER INFORMATION:**

**SPECIAL NOTICE TO AGENCIES: Small Business Participation**

SBA strongly supports the participation of small business concerns in
the Federal Supply

Schedules Program. To enhance Small Business Participation SBA policy
allows agencies to

include in their procurement base and goals, the dollar value of orders
expected to be placed

against the Federal Supply Schedules, and to report accomplishments
against these goals.

For orders exceeding the micro purchase threshold, FAR 8.404 requires
agencies to consider the catalogs/pricelists of at least three schedule
contractors or consider reasonably available

information by using the GSA Advantage!on-line shopping service
(www.fss.gsa.gov). The

catalogs/pricelists, GSA Advantage!and the Federal Supply Service Home
Page

(www.fss.gsa.gov) contain information on a broad array of products and
services offered by small business concerns.

This information should be used as a tool to assist ordering activities
in meeting or exceeding

established small business goals. It should also be used as a tool to
assist in including small,

small disadvantaged, and women-owned small businesses among those
considered when

selecting pricelists for a best value determination.

For orders exceeding the micro purchase threshold, customers are to give
preference to small

business concerns when two or more items at the same delivered price
will satisfy their

requirement.

**1. Geographic Scope of Contract:**

The Geographic scope of the contract is the 48 contiguous states and the
District of Columbia.

**2. Contractor\'s Ordering Address and Payment Information:**

## 

## HME Incorporated

**ATTN: Mr. Henry Perry**

105 Mitchell Road, Suite 61

Knoxville, Tennessee 37830

Telephone No. 865.483.6563

Fax No. 865.483.6573

Email: hm_enterprises@mindspring.com

Government purchase cards **will** be acceptable for payment above the
micro-purchase threshold.

In addition, bank account information for wire transfer payments will be
shown on the invoice.

The following telephone number(s) can be used by ordering agencies to
obtain technical and/or

ordering assistance:

## HME Incorporated

**ATTN: Mr. Henry Perry**

105 Mitchell Road, Suite 61

Knoxville, Tennessee 37830

Telephone No. 865.483.6563

Fax No. 865.483.6573

Email: hm_enterprises@mindspring.com

**3. Liability for Injury or Damage**

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

Government property arising from the use of equipment maintained by the
Contractor, unless

such injury or damage is due to the fault or negligence of the
Contractor.

**4. Statistical Data for Government Ordering Office Completion of
Standard Form**

**279:**

Block 9: Order/Modification Under Federal Schedule

Block 16: Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number:
[059589593]{.underline}

Block 30: Type of Contractor--**SDB/8(a) Certified, Hub Zoned, Minority,
DBE Certified**

Block 31: Woman-Owned Small Business- **No**

Block 36: Contractor's Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN):
[35-2199257]{.underline}

**4a.** CAGE Code: [3DH84]{.underline}

**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): **30 DAYS**

b\. URGENT REQUIREMENTS: When the Federal Supply Schedule contract
delivery period does

not meet the bona fide urgent delivery requirements of an ordering
agency, agencies are

encouraged, if time permits, to contact the Contractor for the purpose
of obtaining accelerated

delivery. The Contractor shall replay 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 agency, any order(s) placed
pursuant to the agreed upon

accelerated delivery time frame shall be delivered within this shorter
delivery time and in

accordance with all other terms and conditions of the contract.

**7. Discounts:** Prices shown are NET Prices; Basic Discounts have been
deducted.

a\. Prompt Payment: **2%**

b\. Quantity: **None**

c\. Dollar Volume: **None**

d\. Government Educational Institutions: **None**

e\. Other: **None**

**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: *Not
Applicable***

**10. Small Requirements:** *The minimum dollar value of orders to be
issued is \$2,500.00.*

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

payment.)

Special Item Number 371-001 -- Grounds Maintenance

Special Item Number 811-002 -- Facilities Maintenance and Management
Services.

The maximum dollar value per order will be \$5,000,000.

This maximum order is a dollar amount at which it is suggested that the
ordering agency

request higher discounts from the contractor before issuing the order.
The contractor

may: 1) Offer a new lower price, (2) Offer the lowest price available
under the contract, or

3\) Decline the order within five (5) days. In accordance with the
Maximum Order

provisions contained in the Schedule, a deliver order may be placed
against the Schedule

contract even though it exceeds the maximum order.

**12. Use of Federal Supply Service Facility Maintenance and Management
Schedule Contracts.**

In accordance with FAR 8.404: Orders placed pursuant to a Multiple Award
Schedule (MAS), using the procedures in FAR 8.404, are considered to be
issued pursuant to full and open competition. Therefore, when placing
orders under Federal Supply Schedules, ordering offices need not seek
further competition, synopsize the requirement, make a separate
determination of fair and reasonable

pricing, or consider small business set-asides in accordance with
subpart 19.5. GSA has already

determined the prices of items under schedule contracts to be fair and
reasonable. By placing an

order against a schedule using the procedures outlined below, the
ordering office has concluded

that the order represents the best value and results in the lowest
overall cost alternative

(considering price, special features, administrative costs, etc.) to
meet the Government's needs.

**a. Orders placed at or below the micro-purchase threshold.** Ordering
offices can place

orders at or below the micro-purchase threshold with any Federal Supply
Schedule Contractor.

**b. Orders exceeding the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the
maximum**

**order threshold.** Orders should be placed with the Schedule
Contractor that can provide the

supply or service that represents the best value. Before placing an
order, ordering offices should

consider reasonably available information about the supply or service
offered under MAS

contracts by using the "GSA Advantage!" on-line shopping service, or by
reviewing the

catalogs/pricelists of at least three Schedule Contractors and selecting
the delivery and other

options available under the schedule that meets the agency's needs. In
selecting the supply or

service representing the best value, the ordering office may consider---

\(1\) Special features of the supply or service that are required in
effective

program performance and that are not provided by a comparable supply or

service;

\(2\) Trade-in considerations;

\(3\) Probable life of the item selected as compared with that of a

comparable item;

\(4\) Warranty considerations;

\(5\) Maintenance availability;

\(6\) Past performance; and

\(7\) Environmental and energy efficiency considerations.

**c. Orders exceeding the maximum order threshold.** Each schedule
contract has an

established maximum order threshold. This threshold represents the point
where it is

advantageous for the ordering office to seek a price reduction. In
addition to following the

procedures in paragraph b, above, and before placing an order that
exceeds the maximum order

threshold, ordering offices shall\--

\(1\) Review additional Schedule Contractors' catalogs/pricelists or use
the "GSA Advantage!" on-line

shopping service;

\(2\) Based upon the initial evaluation, generally seek price reductions
from the Schedule Contractor(s) appearing to provide the best value
(considering price and other factors); and

\(3\) After price reductions have been sought, place the order with the
Schedule Contractor that provides the best value and results in the
lowest overall cost alternative. If further price reductions are not
offered, an order may still be placed, if the ordering office determines
that it is appropriate.

**NOTE:** For orders exceeding the maximum order threshold, the
Contractor may:

\(1\) Offer a new lower price for this requirement (the Price Reductions
clause is

not applicable to orders placed over the maximum order in FAR 52.216-19

Order Limitations);

\(2\) Offer the lowest price available under the contract; or

\(3\) Decline the order (orders must be returned in accordance with FAR

52.216-19).

**d. Blanket purchase agreements (BPAs).** The establishment of Federal
Supply Schedule

BPAs is permitted when following the ordering procedures in FAR 8.404.
All schedule contracts

contain BPA provisions. Ordering offices may use BPAs to establish
accounts with Contractors to

fill recurring requirements. BPAs should address the frequency of
ordering and invoicing,

discounts, and delivery locations and times.

**e. Price reductions.** In addition to the circumstances outlined in
paragraph c, above, there

may be instances when ordering offices will find it advantageous to
request a price reduction.

For example, when the ordering office finds a schedule supply or service
elsewhere at a lower

price or when a BPA is being established to fill recurring requirements,
requesting a price

reduction could be advantageous. The potential volume of orders under
these agreements,

regardless of the size of the individual order, may offer the ordering
office the opportunity to sure

greater discounts. Schedule Contractors are not required to pass on to
all schedule users a price

reduction extended only to an individual agency for a specific order.

**f. Small business.** For orders exceeding the micro-purchase
threshold, ordering offices should

give preference to the items of small business concerns when two or more
items at the same

delivered price will satisfy the requirement.

**g. Documentation.** Orders should be documented, at a minimum, by
identifying the

Contractor the item was purchased from, the item purchased, and the
amount paid. If an agency

requirement in excess of the micro-purchase threshold is defined so as
to require a particular

brand name, product, or feature of a product peculiar to one
manufacturer, thereby precluding

consideration of a product manufactured by another company, the ordering
office shall include

an explanation in the file as to why the particular brand name, product,
or feature is essential to

satisfy the agency's needs.

**13. Federal Information Technology/Telecommunication Standards**

**Requirements:** Federal departments and agencies acquiring products
from this Schedule must

comply with the provisions of the Federal Standards Program, as
appropriate (reference: NIST

Federal Standards Index). Inquiries to determine whether or not specific
products listed herein

comply with Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) or Federal
Telecommunication

Standards (FED-STDS), which are cited by ordering offices, shall be
responded to promptly by

the Contractor.

**13.1 Federal Information Processing Standards Publications (FIPS
PUBS):**

Information Technology products under this Schedule that do not conform
to Federal

Information Processing Standards (FIPS) should not be acquired unless a
waiver has been

granted in accordance with the applicable \"FIPS Publication.\" Federal
Information Processing

Standards Publications (FIPS PUBS) are issued by the U.S. Department of
Commerce, National

Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), pursuant to National
Security Act. Information

concerning their availability and applicability should be obtained from
the National Technical

Information Service (NTIS), 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, Virginia
22161. FIPS PUBS

include voluntary standards when these are adopted for Federal use.
Individual orders for FIPS

PUBS should be referred to the NTIS Sales Office, and orders for
subscription service should be

referred to the NTIS Subscription Officer, both at the above address, or
telephone number (703)

487-4650.

**13.2 Federal Telecommunication Standards (FED-STDS):**
Telecommunication

products under this Schedule that do not conform to Federal
Telecommunication Standards

(FED-STDS) should not be acquired unless a waiver has been granted in
accordance with the

applicable \"FED-STD.\" Federal Telecommunication Standards are issued
by the U.S.

Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology
(NIST), pursuant to

National Security Act. Ordering information and information concerning
the availability of FEDSTDS should be obtained from the GSA, Federal
Supply Service, and Specification Section, 470 East L'Enfant Plaza,
Suite 8100, and 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. Security Requirements.** In the event security requirements are
necessary, the ordering

activities may incorporate, in their delivery orders, 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 not exceed ten
percent (10%) or \$100,000,

of the total dollar value of the order, whichever is lesser.

**15. Contract Administration for Ordering Offices:** Any ordering
office, with respect to

any one or more delivery orders placed by it under this contract, may
exercise the same rights of

termination as might the GSA Contracting Officer under provisions of FAR
52.212-4, paragraphs

\(l\) Termination for the Government's convenience, and (m) Termination
for Cause (See C.1.)

**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.: Internet Explorer, Netscape). The Internet address is
http://www.fss.gsa.gov/.

**17. Purchase of Incidental, Non-Schedule Items**

For administrative convenience, open market (non-contract) items may be
added to a Federal

Supply Schedule Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) or an individual order,
provided that the

items are clearly labeled as such on the order, all applicable
regulations have been followed, and

price reasonableness has been determined by the ordering activity for
the open market

(non-contract) items.

**18. Contractor Commitments, Warranties and Representations**

a\. For the purpose of this contract, commitments, warranties and
representations include, in addition to those agreed to for the entire
schedule contract:

\(1\) Time of delivery/installation quotations for individual orders;

\(2\) 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:

***Not Applicable***

Upon request of the Contractor, the Government may provide the
Contractor with logistics

support, as available, in accordance with all applicable Government
regulations. Such

Government support will be provided on a reimbursable basis, and will
only be provided to the

Contractor\'s technical personnel whose services are exclusively
required for the fulfillment of the

terms and conditions of this contract.

**20. Year 2000 Warranty --- Commercial Supply Items**

"Year 2000 compliant" means information 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.

Furthermore, Year 2000 compliant information technology, when used in
combination with

other information technology, shall accurately process date/time data if
the other information

technology 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 data (including,
but not limited to,

calculating, comparing, and sequencing) from, into, and between the
twentieth and twenty-first

centuries, including leap year calculations, when used in accordance
with the product

documentation provided by the Contractor, provided that all listed or
unlisted products (e.g.

hardware, software, firmware) used in combination with such listed
product properly exchange

date data with it. If the contract requires that specific listed
products must perform as a system

in accordance with the foregoing warranty, then that warranty shall
apply to those listed products

as a system. The duration of this warranty and the remedies available to
the Government for

breach of this warranty shall be as defined in, and subject to, the
terms and limitations of the

Contractor's standard commercial warranty or warranties contained in
this contract, provided

that notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in such commercial
warranty or warranties,

the remedies available to the Government under this warranty shall
include repair or

replacement of any listed product whose non-compliance is discovered and
made known to the

Contractor in writing within ninety (90) days after acceptance. 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.

**21. Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs)**

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.201(a) defines Blanket Purchase
Agreements (BPAs) as

"...a simplified method of filling anticipated repetitive needs for
supplies or services by establishing

'charge accounts' with qualified sources of supply." The use of Blanket
Purchase Agreements

under the Federal Supply Schedule Program is authorized in accordance
with FAR 13.202(c)(3),

which reads, in part, as follows:

"BPAs may be established with Federal Supply Schedule Contractors, if
not inconsistent with the

terms of the applicable schedule contract."

Federal Supply Schedule contracts contain BPA provisions to enable
schedule users to maximize

their administrative and purchasing savings. This feature permits
schedule users to set up

"accounts" with Schedule Contractors to fill recurring requirements.
These accounts establish a

period for the BPA and generally address issues such as the frequency of
ordering and invoicing,

authorized callers, discounts, delivery locations and times. Agencies
may qualify for the best

quantity/volume discounts available under the contract, based on the
potential volume of business

that may be generated through such an agreement, regardless of the size
of the individual orders.

In addition, agencies may be able to sure a discount higher than that
available in the contract

based on the aggregate volume of business possible under a BPA. Finally,
Contractors may be

open to a progressive type of discounting where the discount would
increase once the sales

accumulated under the BPA reach certain prescribed levels. Use of a BPA
may be particularly

useful with the new Maximum Order feature. See the Suggested Format,
contained in this

Schedule Pricelist, for customers to consider when using this purchasing
tool.

**22. Contractor Team Arrangements**

Federal Supply Schedule Contractors may use "Contractor Team
Arrangements" (see FAR 9.6) to

provide solutions when responding to customer agency requirements. The
policy and procedures

outlined in this part will provide more flexibility and allow innovative
acquisition methods when

using the Federal Supply Schedules. See the additional information
regarding Contractor Team

Arrangements in this Schedule Pricelist.

**Terms and Conditions Applicable to Schedule #03FAC Facilities
Maintenance and Management -- (Special Item Number 371-001, Grounds
Maintenance), (SIN 811-002, Facilities Maintenance and Management
Services)**

**1. Scope**

a\. The prices, terms and conditions stated under **Special Item Number
371-001, Grounds Maintenance** and **SIN 811-002, Facilities Maintenance
and Management Services** applies

exclusively to Facility/Building Maintenance Services within the scope
of this Facilities Maintenance and Management Services Schedule.

b\. The Contractor shall provide services at the Contractor's facility
and/or at the Government

location, as agreed to by the Contractor and the ordering office.

**2. PERFORMANCE INCENTIVES**

a\. When using a performance-based statement of work, performance
incentives may be

agreed upon between the Contractor and the ordering office on individual
fixed price orders or

Blanket Purchase Agreements, for fixed price tasks, under this contract
in accordance with this

clause.

b\. The ordering office must establish a maximum performance incentive
price for these

services and/or total solutions on individual orders or Blanket Purchase
Agreements.

c\. To the maximum extent practicable, ordering offices shall consider
establishing

incentives where performance is critical to the agency's mission and
incentives are likely to

motivate the contractor. Incentives shall be based on objectively
measurable tasks.

d\. The above procedures do not apply to Time and Material or labor hour
orders.

**3. ORDERING PROCEDURES FOR SERVICES (REQUIRING A STATEMENT OF**

**WORK)**FAR 8.402 contemplates that GSA may occasionally find it
necessary to establish special ordering procedures for individual
Federal Supply Schedules or for some Special Item Numbers (SINs) within
a Schedule. GSA has established special ordering procedures for services
that require a

Statement of Work. These special ordering procedures take precedence
over the procedures in

FAR 8.404 (b)(2) through (b)(3). GSA has determined that the prices for
services contained in the contractor's price list applicable to this
Schedule are fair and reasonable. However, the ordering offices using
this contract is responsible for considering the level of effort and mix
of labor proposed to perform a specific task being ordered and for
making a determination that the total firm-fixed price or ceiling price
is fair and reasonable.

\(a\) When ordering services, ordering offices shall---

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

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

\(ii\) The request should include the statement of work and request the
contractors to submit either a firm-fixed price or a ceiling price to
provide the services outlined in the statement of work. A firm-fixed
price order shall be requested, unless the ordering office makes a
determination that it is not possible at the time of placing the order
to estimate accurately the extent or duration of the

work or to anticipate cost with any reasonable degree of confidence.
When such a determination is made, a labor hour or time-and-materials
proposal may be requested. The firm-fixed price shall be based on the
rates in the schedule contract and shall consider the mix of labor
categories and level of effort required to perform the services
described in the statement of work. The firm -fixed price of

the order should also include any travel costs or other incidental costs
related to performance of the services ordered, unless the order
provides for reimbursement of travel costs at the rates provided in the
Federal Travel or Joint Travel Regulations. A ceiling price must be
established for labor-hour and time-and materials orders.

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

\(iv\) The request shall notify the contractors what basis will be used
for selecting the contractor to receive the order. The notice shall
include the basis for determining whether the contractors are
technically qualified and provide an explanation regarding the intended
use of any experience and/or past performance information in determining
technical qualification of responses. If

consideration will be limited to schedule contractors who are small
business concerns as permitted by paragraph (2)(i) below, the request
shall notify the contractors that will be the case.

\(2\) Transmit the Request to Contractors:

\(i\) Based upon an initial evaluation of catalogs and price lists, the
ordering office should identify the contractors that appear to offer the
best value (considering the scope of services offered, pricing and other
factors such as contractors' locations, as appropriate). When buying
ground maintenance support services under SIN 371-001or facilities
maintenance and management services under SIN 811-002, the ordering
office, at its discretion, may limit consideration to those schedule
contractors that are small business concerns. This limitation is not
applicable when buying supplies and/or services under other SINs as well
as SINs 371-001 and 811-002. The limitation may only be used when at
least three (3) small businesses that appear to offer services that will
meet the agency's needs are available, if the order is estimated to
exceed the micro-purchase threshold.

\(ii\) The request should be provided to three (3) contractors if the
proposed order is estimated to exceed the micro-purchase threshold, but
not exceed the maximum order threshold. For proposed orders exceeding
the maximum order threshold, the request 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 quotes for specific orders. Requests should be tailored to the
minimum level necessary for adequate evaluation and selection for order
placement. Oral presentations should be considered, when possible.

\(3\) Evaluate Responses and Select the Contractor to Receive the Order:
After responses have been evaluated against the factors identified in
the request, the order should be placed with the schedule contractor
that represents the best value. (See FAR 8.404)

\(b\) The establishment of Federal Supply Schedule Blanket Purchase
Agreements (BPAs) for

recurring services is permitted when the procedures outlined herein are
followed. All BPAs for

services must define the services that may be ordered under the BPA,
along with delivery or

performance time frames, billing procedures, etc. The potential volume
of orders under BPAs,

regardless of the size of individual orders, may offer the ordering
office the opportunity to secure

volume discounts. When establishing BPAs, ordering offices shall---

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

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

\(ii\) MULTIPLE BPAs: When the ordering 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 procedures in (a)(2)(ii) above and then
place the order with the Schedule

contractor that represents the best value.

\(2\) Review BPAs Periodically: Such reviews shall be conducted at least
annually. The

purpose of the review is to determine whether the BPA still represents
the best value.

(See FAR 8.404)

\(c\) The ordering office should give preference to small business
concerns when two or more

contractors can provide the services at the same firm-fixed price or
ceiling price.

\(d\) When the ordering office's requirement involves both products as
well as executive,

administrative and/or professional, services, the ordering office should
total the prices for the

products and the firm -fixed price for the services and select the
contractor that represents the

best value. (See FAR 8.404) The ordering office, at a minimum, should
document orders by identifying the contractor from which the services
were purchased, 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
micro-purchase threshold, the order file should document the evaluation
of

Schedule contractors' quotes that formed the basis for the selection of
the contractor that

received the order and the rationale for any trade-offs made in making
the selection.

Ordering procedures for other services available on schedule at fixed
prices for specifically

defined services or tasks should use the procedures in FAR 8.404. These
procedures are listed in

the pricelist, under "Information for Ordering Offices," paragraph #12.

**4. Order**

a\. Agencies may use written orders, EDI orders, blanket purchase
agreements, and individual

purchase orders, or task orders for ordering services under this
contract. Blanket Purchase

Agreements shall not extend beyond the end of the contract period; all
services and delivery shall

be made and the contract terms and conditions shall continue in effect
until the completion of

the order. Orders for tasks, which extend beyond the fiscal year for
which funds are available

shall include FAR 52.232-19 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal
Year. The purchase order

shall specify the availability of funds and the period for which funds
are available.

b\. All task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of the
contract. In the event of conflict

between a task order and the contract, the contract will take
precedence.

**5. Performance of Services**

a\. The Contractor shall commence performance of services on the date
agreed to by the

Contractor and the ordering office.

b\. The Contractor agrees to render services only during normal working
hours, unless otherwise

agreed to by the Contractor and the ordering office.

c\. The Contractor guarantees the satisfactory completion of the
Professional Maintenance Support Services performed under the task order
and that all contract personnel utilized in the performance of

maintenance support services under the task order shall have the
education, experience, and

expertise as stated in the task order.

d\. Any Contractor travel required in the performance of facility and
ground maintenance support services must comply with the Federal Travel
Regulation or Joint Travel Regulations, as applicable, in effect on the
date(s) the travel is performed. Established Federal Government per diem
rates will apply to all Contractor travel. Contractors cannot use GSA
city pair contracts.

**6. Inspection of Services**

The Inspection of Services--Fixed Price (AUG 1996) clause at FAR
52.246-4 applies to firm-fixed

price orders placed under this contract. The
Inspection--Time-and-Materials and Labor-Hour

(JAN 1986) clause at FAR 52.246-6 applies to time-and-materials and
labor-hour orders placed

under this contract.

**7. Responsibilities of the Contractor**

The Contractor shall comply with all laws, ordinances, and regulations
(Federal, State, City, or

otherwise) covering work of this character.

**8. Responsibilities of the Government**

Subject to security regulations, the ordering office shall permit
Contractor access to all facilities

necessary to perform the requisite facility and ground maintenance
support services.

**9. Independent Contractor**

All facility and ground maintenance support services performed by the
Contractor under the terms of this contract shall be as an independent
Contractor, and not as an agent or employee of the Government.

**10. Organizational Conflicts of Interest**

a\. Definitions.

"Contractor" means the person, firm, union corporated association, joint
venture, partnership, or

corporation that is a party to this contract.

"Contractor and its affiliates" and "Contractor or its affiliates"
refers to the Contractor, its chief

executives, directors, officers, subsidiaries, affiliates,
subcontractors at any tier, and consultants

and any joint venture involving the Contractor, any entity into or with
which the Contractor

subsequently merges or affiliates, or any other successor or assignee of
the Contractor.

An "Organizational conflict of interest" exists when the nature of the
work to be performed under

a proposed Government contract, without some restriction on activities
by the Contractor and its

affiliates, may either (i) result in an unfair competitive advantage to
the Contractor or its

affiliates or (ii) impair the Contractor's or its affiliates'
objectivity in performing contract work.

b\. To avoid an organizational or financial conflict of interest and to
avoid prejudicing the best

interests of the Government, ordering offices may place restrictions on
the Contractors, its

affiliates, chief executives, directors, subsidiaries and subcontractors
at any tier when placing

orders against schedule contracts. Such restrictions shall be consistent
with FAR 9.505 and shall

be designed to avoid, neutralize, or mitigate organizational conflicts
of interest that might

otherwise exist in situations related to individual orders placed
against the schedule contract.

Examples of situations, which may require restrictions, are provided at
FAR 9.508.

**11. Invoices**

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

during the preceding month.

**12. Payments**

For firm-fixed price orders the Government shall pay the Contractor,
upon submission of proper

invoices or vouchers, the prices stipulated in this contract for service
rendered and accepted.

Progress payments shall be made only when authorized by the order. For
time-and-materials

orders, the Payments under Time-and-Materials and Labor-Hour Contracts
(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.

**13. Resumes**

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

**14. Incidental Support Costs**

Incidental support costs are available outside the scope of this
contract. The costs will be

negotiated separately with the ordering agency in accordance with the
guidelines set forth in the

FAR.

**15. Approval of Subcontracts**

The ordering activity may require that the Contractor receive, from the
ordering activity\'s

Contracting Officer, written consent before placing any subcontract for
furnishing any of the

work called for in a task order.

**16. Service Pricing**

a\. The contractor shall provide a description of each type of grounds
maintenance and facilities maintenance and management services offered
under Special Item Numbers 371-001 and 811-002. Services should be
presented in the same manner as the contractor sells to its commercial
and other government 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 facilities maintenance services shall be in
accordance with the Contractor's

customary commercial practices; e.g., hourly rates, monthly rates, term
rates, and/or fixed

prices.

HME INCORPORATED - GSA LABOR RATES

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**[HME INCORPORATE JOB DESCRIPTIONS]{.underline}**

**[Program Manager]{.underline}**\
Oversees and directs construction management. Communicates directly with
contractors/designers concerning project cost, staffing, and scheduling.
Prepares project status reports and works to ensure plans adhere to
contract specifications. Requires a bachelor\'s degree in engineering
with at least 7 years of experience in the field. Familiar with a
variety of the field\'s concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on
extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs
a variety of tasks. Leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree
of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to top
management.

**[Lead HVAC Mechanic]{.underline}**\
Performs maintenance and service repairs on heating, ventilating, and
air conditioning systems. Installs new units or replacement parts for
existing units according to specifications and established safety
guidelines. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. May be
required to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of
specialty. Requires at least 7 years of experience in the field.
Familiar with a variety of the field\'s concepts, practices, and
procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish
goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. May lead and direct the
work of others. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A wide
degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

**[HVAC Mechanic]{.underline}**\
Performs maintenance and service repairs on heating, ventilating, and
air conditioning systems. Installs new units or replacement parts for
existing units according to specifications and established safety
guidelines. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. May be
required to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of
specialty. Requires at least 4 years of experience in the field.
Familiar with a variety of the field\'s concepts, practices, and
procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish
goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. May lead and direct the
work of others. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A wide
degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

[**Maintenance Trade Helper** I]{.underline}\
Performs maintenance service and repairs in the areas of plumbing,
carpentry, painting, plastering, machine servicing, electrical, or
vehicle servicing. Is knowledgeable in the procedures and safety
measures in area(s) of specialty. Requires a high school diploma and at
least 4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar
with a variety of the field\'s concepts, practices, and procedures.
Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs
a variety of complicated tasks. Typically reports to a supervisor or
manager. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

[**Maintenance Trade Helper** II]{.underline}\
Performs maintenance service and repairs in the areas of plumbing,
carpentry, painting, plastering, machine servicing, electrical, or
vehicle servicing. Is knowledgeable in the procedures and safety
measures in area(s) of specialty. Requires a high school diploma and at
least 2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar
with a variety of the field\'s concepts, practices, and procedures.
Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs
a variety of complicated tasks. Typically reports to a supervisor or
manager. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

**[Laborer]{.underline}**

Performs general manual labor tasks including loading, unloading,
lifting, and moving materials. Assists a variety of functions with
manual labor tasks as needed. Requires a high school diploma or its
equivalent with 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related
area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures
within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established
guidelines to perform the functions of the job. May lead and direct the
work of others. Works under general supervision. Primary job functions
do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically
reports to a supervisor or manager.

**[Administrative Assistant]{.underline}**\
Schedules appointments, gives information to callers, takes dictation,
and otherwise relieves officials of clerical work and minor
administrative and business detail. Requires a high school diploma with
at least 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
Familiar with a variety of the field\'s concepts, practices, and
procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish
goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. May direct and lead the
work of others. Typically repor

**[General Clerk]{.underline}**

Responsible for performing daily office tasks such as filing, recording,
maintaining records, copying, posting, and other similar duties, using a
computer terminal, typewriter, and other word processors. Follows
organization and department procedures to complete tasks in a timely
manner. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent with at least 5
years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a
variety of the field\'s concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on
experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety
of complicated tasks. May direct and lead the work of others. Typically
reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. A wide degree of
creativity and latitude is expected.

**[Park Laborer/Groundskeeper Manager]{.underline}**\
Cuts and maintains lawns and/or grass. Rakes and maintains leaves,
plants, flowers, trees or shrubs. Determines the appropriate plants or
shrubs for walkways or garden areas. Provides grounds maintenance in all
seasons. May be responsible for light snow removal. Arranges for larger
scale snow or dirt removal. May require a high school diploma or its
equivalent with 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related
area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures
within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established
guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate
supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising
independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager.

**[Park Laborer/Groundskeeper]{.underline}**\
Cuts and maintains lawns and/or grass. Rakes and maintains leaves,
plants, flowers, trees or shrubs. Determines the appropriate plants or
shrubs for walkways or garden areas. Provides grounds maintenance in all
seasons. May be responsible for light snow removal. Arranges for larger
scale snow or dirt removal. May require a high school diploma or its
equivalent with 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related
area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures
within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established
guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate
supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising
independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager.

**[Electrical/Electronics]{.underline}**\
Inspects, repairs, installs, modifies, and maintains
electrical/electronic systems, circuits and equipment. Requires a high
school diploma or its equivalent with 0-2 years of experience in the
field or in a related area. May have to complete an apprenticeship
and/or formal training in area of specialty. Has knowledge of
commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular
field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform
the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job
functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment.
Typically reports to a supervisor/manager.

**[Painter]{.underline}**

Applies and maintains paint finishes on buildings and/or woodwork.
Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. May have to complete
an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty with 2-4
years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with
standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain
degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a
supervisor/manager.

**[Drafter]{.underline}**

Conceives, designs, plans and constructs models for new or modified
structures. May also be responsible for using computer equipment to
layout diagrams and schematics used to install and repair electrical
systems. Prepares drawings and is responsible for resolving associated
mechanical and fabrication problems. Coordinates and determines quantity
and types of materials, while planning sequences for ordering materials.
May require an associate\'s degree in related area and 0-2 years of
experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of
commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular
field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform
the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job
functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment.
Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

**[Supply Technician]{.underline}**

Manages and oversees overall supply chain operations, including
purchasing and inventory of materials as well as selection

of vendors. Makes recommendations to improve productivity, quality, and
efficiency of operations. Coordinates and resolves issues regarding
existing and new products. Interacts with customers to ensure that all
requirements are being met. Requires a bachelor\'s degree in area of
specialty and 5-7 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
Familiar with a variety of the field\'s concepts, practices, and
procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and
accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Leads and directs the
work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
Typically reports to top management.

**[Property Management/Inventory Control]{.underline}**

Records and maintains control of all inventory items purchased and
produced. Ensures compliance with established internal control
procedures. Requires a high school diploma with at least 5 years
experience. Familiar with a variety of the field\'s concepts, practices,
and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish
goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. Directs and leads the
work of others. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
Typically reports to a supervisor/manager.

**[Warehouseman]{.underline}**

Receives, unpacks, checks, and stores merchandise or materials. Fills
requisitions and orders. Packs, crates, and ships products and materials
to distribution center, departments, or assembly line. May operate fork
lift. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent with 2-4 years of
experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard
concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on
limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a
variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to
a supervisor or manager.

**[CAD Operator]{.underline}**

Transforms initial rough product designs using computer aided design
(CAD) into working documents. Reviews engineering drawing and designs to
ensure adherence to established specifications and standards. May
require an associate\'s degree in a related area and 0-2 years of
experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of
commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular
field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform
the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job
functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment.
Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

**[Truck Driver]{.underline}**

Operates a truck that transports cargo to and from specified
destinations. Size of truck is less than 3 tons. Prepares, receives and
provides appropriate documentation for the delivery or pick up of goods
to ensure timely service. Loads, secures and unloads cargo. Maintains
radio or telephone contact with dispatcher to receive delivery or pick
up instructions or to receive notice of changes in scheduled delivery or
pick up. Maintains logs of travel and cargo according to federal and
state regulations. May be responsible for vehicle maintenance and
presentation. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines and
procedures to perform the functions of the job. Must be licensed to
operate a truck. Licensing requirements depend on the state. Must have a
\"satisfactory\" driving record.

**[Grounds Maintenance Foreman]{.underline}**

Cuts and maintains lawns and/or grass. Rakes and maintains leaves,
plants, flowers, trees or shrubs. Determines the appropriate plants or
shrubs for walkways or garden areas. Provides grounds maintenance in all
seasons. May be responsible for light snow removal. Arranges for larger
scale snow or dirt removal. May require a high school diploma or its
equivalent with 3-5 years of experience in the field or in a related
area. Familiar with a variety of the field\'s concepts, practices, and
procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish
goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. Directs and leads the
work of others. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
Typically reports to a supervisor/manager.

**[Grounds Maintenance Laborer]{.underline}**

Cuts and maintains lawns and/or grass. Rakes and maintains leaves,
plants, flowers, trees or shrubs. Determines the appropriate plants or
shrubs for walkways or garden areas. Provides grounds maintenance in all
seasons. May be responsible for light snow removal. Arranges for larger
scale snow or dirt removal. May require a high school diploma or its
equivalent with 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related
area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures
within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established
guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate
supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising
independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager.

**[Equipment Operator]{.underline}**

Operates a mechanical machines May require a high school diploma or its
equivalent and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related
area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within
a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan
and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general
supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
Typically reports to a supervisor/manager.

**[Heavy Equipment Operator]{.underline}**

Equipment Operator\'s to operate dozers, excavators and articulating
dump trucks. May operate a mechanical machines May require a high school
diploma or its equivalent and 3-5 years of experience in the field or in
a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and
procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and
judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks.
Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and
latitude is required. Typically reports to a general manager/lead
supervisor.

**USA Commitment to Promote**

**Small Business Participation Procurement Programs**

**PREAMBLE**

(Name of Company) provides commercial products and services to the
Federal Government. We

are committed to promoting participation of small, small disadvantaged
and women-owned

small businesses in our contracts. We pledge to provide opportunities to
the small business

community through reselling opportunities, mentor-protégé 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 which 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 Federal
Government contracts. To accelerate potential opportunities please
contact Henry Perry at 865-483-6563, <hm_enterprises@mindspring.com> or
fax: 865-483-6573**.**

**BEST VALUE**

**BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT**

**FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULE**

(Insert Customer Name)

In the spirit of the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (Agency) and
**HME INCORPORATED** enter into a cooperative agreement to further
reduce the administrative costs of acquiring commercial items from the
General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Schedule
Contract(s)

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

Federal Supply Schedule contract BPAs eliminate contracting and open
market costs such as:

search for sources; the development of technical documents,
solicitations and the evaluation of

offers. Teaming Arrangements are permitted with Federal Supply Schedule
Contractors in

accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 9.6. This BPA will
further decrease costs, reduce paperwork, and save time by eliminating
the need for repetitive, individual purchases from the schedule
contract. The end result is to create a purchasing mechanism for the
Government that works better and costs less.

Signatures

Agency Date Contractor Date

BPA NUMBER\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

(CUSTOMER NAME)

**BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT**

Pursuant to GSA Federal Supply Schedule Contract
Number(s)\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, Blanket

Purchase Agreements, the Contractor agrees to the following terms of a
Blanket Purchase

Agreement (BPA) EXCLUSIVELY WITH (Ordering Agency):

\(1\) The following contract items can be ordered under this BPA. All
orders placed against this

BPA are subject to the terms and conditions of the contract, except as
noted below:

MODEL NUMBER/PART NUMBER \*SPECIAL

BPA DISCOUNT/PRICE

\(2\) Delivery:

DESTINATION DELIVERY SCHEDULES / DATES

\(3\) The Government estimates, but does not guarantee, that the volume
of purchases through

this agreement will be
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

\(4\) This BPA does not obligate any funds.

\(5\) This BPA expires on \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ or at the
end of the contract period,

whichever is earlier.

\(6\) The following office(s) is hereby authorized to place orders under
this BPA:

OFFICE POINT OF CONTACT

\(7\) Orders will be placed against this BPA via Electronic Data
Interchange (EDI), FAX, or

paper.

\(8\) Unless otherwise agreed to, all deliveries under this BPA must be
accompanied by

delivery tickets or sales slips that must contain the following
information as a minimum:

\(a\) Name of Contractor;

\(b\) Contract Number;

\(c\) BPA Number;

\(d\) Model Number or National Stock Number (NSN);

\(e\) Purchase Order Number;

\(f\) Date of Purchase;

\(g\) Quantity, Unit Price, and Extension of Each Item (unit prices and
extensions need

not be shown when incompatible with the use of automated systems;
provided, that the

invoice is itemized to show the information); and

\(h\) Date of Shipment.

\(9\) The requirements of a proper invoice are specified in the Federal
Supply Schedule

contract. Invoices will be submitted to the address specified within the
purchase order

transmission issued against this BPA.

\(10\) The terms and conditions included in this BPA apply to all
purchases made pursuant to it.

In the event of an inconsistency between the provisions of this BPA and
the Contractor's invoice,

the provisions of this BPA will take precedence.

**BASIC GUIDELINES FOR USING**

**"CONTRACTOR TEAM ARRANGEMENTS"**

Federal Supply Schedule Contractors may use "Contractor Team
Arrangements" (see FAR 9.6) to

provide solutions when responding to customer agency requirements. These
Team Arrangements can be included under a Blanket Purchase Agreement
(BPA). BPAs are permitted under all Federal Supply Schedule contracts.
Orders under a Team Arrangement are subject to terms and conditions or
the Federal Supply Schedule Contract.

Participation in a Team Arrangement is limited to Federal Supply
Schedule Contractors.

Customers should refer to FAR 9.6 for specific details on Team
Arrangements.

Here is a general outline on how it works:

The customer identifies their requirements.

Federal Supply Schedule Contractors may individually meet the
customer's needs,

or -

Federal Supply Schedule Contractors may individually submit a
Schedules "Team

Solution" to meet the customer's requirement.

Customers make a best value selection.