**TSC GSA SCHEDULE**

**Professional Engineering Services**

Special Item Numbers:

> SIN 871-1, 871-1RC Strategic Planning for Technology
> Programs/Activities
>
> SIN 871-2, 871-2RC Concept Development and Requirements Analysis
>
> SIN 871-3, 871-3RC Systems Design, Engineering and Integration
>
> SIN 871-4, 871-4RC Test and Evaluation
>
> SIN 871-5, 871-5RC Integrated Logistics Support
>
> SIN 871-6, 871-6RC Acquisition and Life Cycle Management
>
> Disciplines: Mechanical & Electrical

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Technology Service Corporation

962 Wayne Avenue, Suite 800

Silver Spring, MD 20910

301/565-2970

301/565-0673 (Fax)

www.tsc.com

**Contract Number**

**GS-23F-0240S**

Period Covered by Contract

August 2006 through August 2011

General Services Administration - Federal Supply Service

Products and ordering information in this Authorized FSS Information
Technology Schedule Pricelist are also available on the GSA Advantage!
System. Agencies can browse GSA Advantage! by accessing the Federal
Supply Service's Home Page via the Internet at <http://www.fss.gsa.gov/>

**TABLE OF CONTENTS**

Page

Information for Ordering Offices 1

Terms and Conditions Applicable to Professional Engineering Services
(PES)

SINs 871-1, 871-2, 871-3, 871-4, 871-5, and 871-6 10

TSC's Small Business Participation 18

GSA Pricing 19

Labor Category Descriptions 20

**INFORMATION FOR ORDERING OFFICES**

1\. Geographic Scope of Contract:

The geographic scope of this contract is the 48 contiguous states and
the District of Columbia, Alaska, Hawaii, and the Commonwealth of Puerto
Rico.

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

> For Check Payment: Lockbox Remittance Address
>
> Technology Service Corporation
>
> PO Box 79139
>
> Glen Burnie, MD 21279-0139
>
> For ACH Payment: SunTrust Bank - ACH Department
>
> 7818 Parham Road
>
> Richmond, VA 23294
>
> ACH Coordinator: (804) 270-8810
>
> Routing Transit Number: 061 000 104
>
> Depositor Account Title: Technology Service Corporation
>
> Depositor Account Number: 209 263 091

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: 301/565-2970 or
301/565-0673 (FAX)

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: Kind of Contract Action: G. Order/Modification Under Federal
> Schedule
>
> Block 16: Contractor Identification Number (DUNS): 05-388-5604
>
> Block 30: Type of Contractor: B. Small Business
>
> Block 31: Woman-Owned Small Business: NO
>
> Block 37: Contractor\'s Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN):
> 95-4399083

4a. CAGE Code: 61308

**5. FOB Point:** Destination - Domestic United States Only

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: 871-1, 871-2, 871-3, 871-4, 871-5, 871-6

DELIVERY TIME (Days ARO): As Negotiated w/Individual Ordering Agencies

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 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 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\. Prompt Payment Discount: None

8\. Warranty: None

9\. Quantity/Dollar Volume Discount:

.5% on orders of 200-400K

1% on orders of 401-600K

1.5% on orders of 601-750K

2% on all orders above 750K

10\. 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.

11\. Statement Concerning Availability of Export Packing:

Export Packing is available and shall be as specified/negotiated in any
order.

12\. Minimum Order Per SIN: \$100.

13\. Maximum Order Per SIN: \$750,000

14\. Labor Hour Recording and Billing System

TSC possesses an adequate and acceptable labor hour recording and
invoicing system capable of fully supporting labor hour invoices,
therefore, TSC is approved to accept labor hour task orders from
customer agencies under this contract.

**15. Industrial Funding Fee**

In accordance with Clause 552.238-77, TSC will pay GSA a .75% fee of the
total sales reported on the GSA forms 72A on a quarterly basis.

**16. Security Clearance**

TSC has Secret and Top Secret facility and employee clearances.

**17. Task Orders**

Both Firm Fixed Price and Time and Material task orders are accepted
under this contract.

**18. Economic Price Adjustment**

Economic Price Adjustment Clause 552.216-71 applies to this contract.

**19. Price Reduction**

For the purpose of Clause 552.238-76, entitled "Price Reduction",
Section C.3.18, TSC agrees that GSSL, Inc. will be the category of
customer upon which this award will be predicated on. The price/discount
relationship between the Government, TSC, and GSSL, Inc. shall be
maintained for the entire contract period.

**20. The following clauses are incorporated by reference into the
contract:**

Incentive Clause titled I-FSS-60 "Performance Incentives" (April 2000).

**Delete:** PES -- FCX -- 216 -- 2 Performance -- Based Contracting

GSA Advantage Clause titled I-FSS-597 "GSA ADVANTAGE!" (September 2000).

Contract Price Lists Clause titled I-FSS-600 "CONTRACT PRICE LISTS"
(September 2000).

E-mail and Website Url Address(es) titled G-FSS-903 "E-MAIL AND WEBSITE
ADDRESS(ES) (July 2000).

**21. Most Favored Customer**

TSC's Most Favored Customer is GSSL, Inc..

**22. Other Direct Costs**

TSC understands that if during the time of an individual task order the
other direct costs exceed \$2,500, the other direct costs will be
competed on an open market basis or added through modification to this
contract.

**This contract shall only be used for the services listed (see Section
C, Scope of Work). Inappropriate use of the contract for other than
Professional Engineering Services (PES) may subject the
contractor/customer agency to penalties provided by statute and
regulation.**

**23. Use of Federal Supply Service Information Technology 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
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.

**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.

**24. 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.

**24.1 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.

**24.2 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 Supply 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.

**25. 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.)

**26. GSA ADVANTAGE!™ (SEP 2000)
[FSS A/L FC-95-5](../Manual/FSS/AL/AL_95-5.DOC)**

a\. The Contractor must participate in the GSA Advantage!™ online
shopping service. Information and instructions regarding contractor
participation are contained in clause I‑FSS-599, Electronic Commerce.

b\. The Contractor also should refer to contract clauses 552.238-71,
Submission and Distribution of Authorized GSA Schedule Pricelists (which
provides for submission of pricelists on a common-use electronic
medium), I-FSS-600, Contract Pricelists (which provides information on
electronic contract data), and 552.243-72, Modifications (which
addresses electronic file updates).

**27. 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.

**28. 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.

**29. 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:

> **NONE**

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.

**30. 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.

**31. 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
secure 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.

**32. Contractor Team Arrangements**

Federal Supply Schedule Contractors may use "Contractor Team
Arrangements" (see FAR 9.6) to provide solutions when responding to a
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 PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
(PES) SINs 871-1, 871-1RC, 871-2, 871-2RC, 871-3, 871-3RC, 871-4,
871-4RC, 871-5, 871-5RC & 871-6, 871-6RC**

**1. Scope**

a\. The prices, terms and conditions stated under Special Item Numbers
871-1, 871-1RC, 871-2, 871-2RC, 871-3, 871-3RC, 871-4, 871-4RC, 871-5,
871-5RC and 871-6, 871-6RC Professional Engineering Services apply
exclusively to PES within the scope of this Professional Engineering
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. Ordering Procedures**

a\. Procedures for PES professional services priced on GSA schedule at
hourly rates.

\(1\) 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 PES professional
services (SINs 871-1, 871-1RC, 871-2, 871-2RC, 871-3, 871-3RC, 871-4,
871-4RC, 871-5, 871-5RC and 871-6, 871-6RC) 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.

\(2\) The GSA has determined that the rates for PES professional
services contained in this pricelist 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.

\(3\) When ordering PES professional services ordering offices shall --

\(i\) Prepare a Request for Proposal:

\(A\) 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.

\(B\) A request for proposal should be prepared which includes the
performance-based statement of work and requests the contractors 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 hourly 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 material orders.

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

\(D\) The request for proposal 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 (ii)(A) below, the request for proposals shall
notify the contractors that will be the case.

\(ii\) Transmit the Request for Proposal to Contractors:

\(A\) Based upon an initial evaluation of catalogs and pricelists, 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). When
buying PES professional services under SINs 871-1, 871-2, 871-3, 871-4,
871-5, and 871‑6, 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. 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.

\(B\) The request for proposal should be to three (3) contractors if the
proposed order is estimated to exceed the micro-purchase 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 proposals
for specific orders. Requests should be tailored to the minimum level
necessary for adequate evaluation and selection for order placement.

\(iii\) Evaluate proposals and select the contractor to receive the
order:

After responses have been evaluated against the factors identified in
the request for proposal, 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.

\(4\) 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
--

\(i\) Inform contractors in the request for proposal (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.

\(A\) 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.

\(B\) 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)(ii)(B) 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.

\(ii\) 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.

\(5\) 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.

\(6\) When the ordering office's requirement involves both products as
well as PES 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 greatest value in terms of
meeting the agency's total needs.

\(7\) 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 micro-purchase 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.

b\. Ordering Procedures for other services available on schedule at
fixed prices for specifically defined services or tasks.

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.

\(1\) 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.

\(2\) 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 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 service
representing the best value, the ordering office may consider--- (i)
special features of the service that are required in effective program
performance and that are not provided by a comparable service; and (ii)
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\--

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

\(ii\) 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

\(iii\) 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:

\(A\) 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);

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

\(C\) Decline the order (orders must be returned in accordance with
FAR 52.216-19).

\(4\) 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.

\(5\) 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
of 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 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.

\(7\) 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 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.

**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 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 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 PES
Services performed under the task order and that all contract personnel
utilized in the performance of PES 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 PES 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. 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.

**6. Responsibilities of the Contractor**

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

**7. Responsibilities of the Government**

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

**8. Independent Contractor**

All PES 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.

**9. 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 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.

**10. Invoices**

The Contractor, upon completion of the work ordered, shall submit
invoices for PES 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.

**11. 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.

**12. Resumes**

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

**13. 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.

**14. 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.

**15. Description of PES Services and Pricing**

a\. The Contractor shall provide a description of each type of PES
Service offered under Special Item Numbers 871-1, 871-1RC, 871-2,
871-2RC, 871-3, 871-3RC, 871-4, 871-4RC, 871-5, 871-5RC and 871-6,
871-6RC. PES 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 PES Services shall be in accordance with the
Contractor's customary commercial practices; e.g., hourly rates, monthly
rates, term rates, and/or fixed prices.

**TSC'S SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION**

TSC makes every effort to identify, locate, contact, survey and qualify
small, small disadvantaged, and women-owned small business concerns as
potential vendors for current and future business. TSC includes all
applicable small business clauses in RFPs and resultant awards as
mandatory flow-down clauses awarded to large business concerns.

The types of records that TSC maintains to demonstrate procedures, which
have been adopted to comply with the requirements and goals in the plan,
include:

Source Lists of small, small disadvantaged, and women-owned small
business concerns; lists of organizations contacted for small, small
disadvantaged, and women-owned small business concerns.

A record of efforts to identify and award subcontracts to small, small
disadvantaged, and women-owned small business concerns as part of the
negotiation memorandum of each applicable subcontract of \$100,000 or
more, placed pursuant to this contract.

A record of all awards placed pursuant to this contract identifying the
award umber, vendor name, vendor classification, and total dollar value
of the award.

TSC will include the clause at 52.219-8 entitled "Utilization of Small,
Small Disadvantaged and Women-Owned Small Business Concerns" (19.708(b))
in all subcontracts which offer further subcontracting opportunities in
the United States and will require all subcontractors (except small
business concerns) who receive subcontracts in excess of \$500,000, or
in the case of a contract for the construction of any public facility,
\$1 million, to adopt a plan similar to the plan required by the clause
at 52.219-9, Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women-Owned Small Business
Subcontracting Plan (19.708(c)).

TSC assures that it will (i) cooperate in any studies or surveys as may
be required, (ii) submit periodic reports in order to allow the
Government to determine the extent of compliance by TSC with the
subcontracting plan, (iii) submit Standard Form (SF) 294 "Subcontracting
Report for Individual Contracts" and SF 295 "Summary Subcontract Report"
in accordance with the instructions on the forms, and (iv) ensure that
its subcontractors agree to submit Standard Forms 294 and 295.

**GSA Pricing**

**SINs 871-1,871-1RC, 871-2,871-2RC 871-3, 871-3RC, 871-4, 871-4RC,
871-5, 871-5RC & 871-6, 871-6RC**

+---------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| **Technology Service      |       |       |       |       |       |
| Corporation GSA PES       |       |       |       |       |       |
| GS-23F-0240S**            |       |       |       |       |       |
+---------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| **Labor Category**        | 7/    | 7/    | 7/    | 7/    | 7/    |
|                           | 28/06 | 28/07 | 28/08 | 28/09 | 28/10 |
|                           |       | thru  | thru  | thru  | thru  |
|                           | thru  | 7/    | 7/    | 7/    | 7/    |
|                           | 7/    | 27/08 | 27/09 | 27/10 | 27/11 |
|                           | 27/07 |       |       |       |       |
+---------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| Division Engineering      | 1     | 1     | 2     | 2     | 2     |
| Expert                    | 87.00 | 93.55 | 00.32 | 07.33 | 14.59 |
+---------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| Corporate Lead/Engineer   | 1     | 1     | 1     | 1     | 1     |
| Scientist                 | 68.93 | 74.84 | 80.96 | 87.30 | 93.85 |
+---------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| Principal Engineer III    | 1     | 1     | 1     | 1     | 1     |
|                           | 58.73 | 64.29 | 70.04 | 75.99 | 82.15 |
+---------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| Principal Engineer II     | 1     | 1     | 1     | 1     | 1     |
|                           | 49.00 | 54.22 | 59.61 | 65.20 | 70.98 |
+---------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| Principal Engineer I      | 1     | 1     | 1     | 1     | 1     |
|                           | 41.00 | 45.94 | 51.04 | 56.33 | 61.80 |
+---------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| Senior Engineer           | 1     | 1     | 1     | 1     | 1     |
|                           | 36.00 | 40.76 | 45.69 | 50.79 | 56.06 |
+---------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| Lead Engineer III         | 1     | 1     | 1     | 1     | 1     |
|                           | 25.78 | 30.18 | 34.74 | 39.45 | 44.34 |
+---------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| Lead Engineer II          | 1     | 1     | 1     | 1     | 1     |
|                           | 20.00 | 24.20 | 28.55 | 33.05 | 37.70 |
+---------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| Lead Engineer I           | 1     | 1     | 1     | 1     | 1     |
|                           | 07.00 | 10.75 | 14.62 | 18.63 | 22.78 |
+---------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| Engineer IV               | 96.00 | 99.36 | 1     | 1     | 1     |
|                           |       |       | 02.84 | 06.44 | 10.16 |
+---------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| Engineering Technician IV |       | 94.11 | 97.40 | 1     | 1     |
|                           |       |       |       | 00.81 | 04.34 |
+---------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| Engineer III              | 89.00 | 92.12 | 95.34 | 98.68 | 1     |
|                           |       |       |       |       | 02.13 |
+---------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| Engineer II               | 84.00 | 86.94 | 89.98 | 93.13 | 96.39 |
+---------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| Engineering Technician    |       | 80.75 | 83.58 | 86.50 | 89.53 |
| III                       |       |       |       |       |       |
+---------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| Engineer I                | 74.00 | 76.59 | 79.27 | 82.05 | 84.92 |
+---------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| Engineering Technician II |       | 75.00 | 77.63 | 80.34 | 83.15 |
+---------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| Engineering Technician I  |       | 57.50 | 59.51 | 61.60 | 63.75 |
+---------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+
| Engineering Aid           |       | 49.20 | 50.92 | 52.70 | 54.55 |
+---------------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+

**LABOR CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS**

**Division Engineering Expert**

[Minimum/General Experience]{.underline}: More than fifteen years
experience in various engineering fields and operations.

[Functional Responsibility]{.underline}: Supports engineering
initiatives and programs of the division as a Subject Matter Expert.
Contributes to advanced engineering solutions. Extensive customer
contact and serves as key voice for the division. Directs the work of
others at a senior level. Typically report to CEO or top corporate
management

[Minimum Education]{.underline}: Master's degree in Engineering
(Bachelor's degree plus four (4) years experience equivalent to a
Master's degree).

**Corporate Lead Engineer Scientist**

[Minimum/General Experience]{.underline}: More than fifteen years
experience.

[Functional Responsibility]{.underline}: Conceives and develops ideas
for new engineering products and conceptualizes novel and creative
solutions for customer-based engineering problems. Top engineering
advisor to customers and clients. Demonstrates expertise in a variety of
the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Leads and directs the
work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
Reports to CEO or top operational management.

[Minimum Education]{.underline}: Master's degree in Engineering.

**Principal Engineer III**

[Minimum/General Experience]{.underline}: More than fourteen years
experience in area of specialty and project management.

[Functional Responsibility]{.underline}: Recognized as a technical
authority. Manages large team or several medium-size teams of electrical
engineers; has budget and scheduling responsibilities. Applies
principles and techniques of electrical engineering to accomplish goals,
usually involving long-term engineering design evaluations. Has full
technical authority and may be considered middle-to-high level
management. Routinely involved with senior level customer contacts.
Reviews the technical work of others. Familiar with a variety of the
field\'s concepts, practices, and procedures. Is top level contributor
to engineering teams and major projects. Relies on extensive experience
and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks.
Typically reports to a department head.

[Minimum Education]{.underline}: Bachelor's degree.

**Principal Engineer II**

[Minimum/General Experience]{.underline}: More than twelve years
experience in area of specialty and project management.

[Functional Responsibility]{.underline}: Recognized as a technical
authority. Manages small-to-medium sized teams of electrical engineers;
has budget and scheduling responsibilities. Plans and designs
engineering programs/projects. Oversees most day to day operations of
group. Reviews the technical work of others. Has substantial contact
with senior client engineers. Typically reports to a head of department.

[Minimum Education]{.underline}: Bachelor's degree.

**Principal Engineer I**

[Minimum/General Experience]{.underline}: Twelve or more years of
experience in area of specialty.

[Functional Responsibility]{.underline}: Manages a medium size team or
several small teams of electrical engineers; has budget and scheduling
responsibilities. Assists in the planning and design of engineering
programs/projects. Considered a working supervisor. Reviews the
technical work of other less experienced engineers. Familiar with a
variety of the field\'s concepts, practices, and procedures. May provide
consultation on complex projects and is considered to be a high level
contributor. Typically reports to a head of department.

[Minimum Education]{.underline}: Bachelor's degree in area of specialty.

**Sr. Engineer**

[Minimum/General Experience]{.underline}: Ten or more years of
experience in field of area of specialty.

[Functional Responsibility]{.underline}: Leads a team of electrical
engineers who design, develop, and test and evaluate engineering systems
or subsystems. May work with other engineering teams to increase
efficiency, and production quality and volume. Has advanced skills
acquired through experience or study; uniquely applies those abilities
to the problems at hand. Applies principles and techniques of electrical
engineering to accomplish goals. Has technical authority for team
members and oversees most day to day work of team. Familiar with a
variety of the field\'s concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on
substantial experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is
expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of department.

[Minimum Education]{.underline}: Bachelor's degree in area of specialty.

**Lead Engineer III**

[Minimum/General Experience]{.underline}: Seven to ten years experience
in field or in a related field.

[Functional Responsibility]{.underline}: Performs engineering design and
design evaluation. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts,
practices, and procedures. Relies on broad experience and solid
technical judgment to plan and accomplish goals. May lead and direct the
work of other less experienced engineers and small task teams. A
widening range of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports
to a manager or department head.

[Minimum Education]{.underline}: Bachelor\'s degree in Engineering.

**Lead Engineer II**

[Minimum/General Experience]{.underline}: Six to eight years experience
in field or in a related field.

[Functional Responsibility]{.underline} Performs engineering design and
design evaluation. May use advanced computer-assisted engineering and
design software and equipment to perform assignments. Typically uses
experience and creativity to adapt standard techniques for solving
engineering problems. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts,
practices, and procedures. Relies on broad experience and solid
technical judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of
tasks. May lead and direct the work of other less experienced engineers
and small task teams. A widening range of creativity and latitude is
expected. Typically reports to a manager or department head.

[Minimum Education]{.underline}: Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

**Lead Engineer I**

[Minimum/General Experience]{.underline}: Five to seven years experience
in field or in a related field.

[Minimum Functional Responsibility]{.underline}: Performs engineering
design and design evaluation. May use advanced computer-assisted
engineering and design software and equipment to perform assignments.
Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and
procedures. Performs a variety of tasks. May lead and direct the work of
other less experienced engineers and small task teams. A widening range
of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager
or department head.

[Minimum Education]{.underline}: Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

**Engineer IV**

[Minimum/General Experience]{.underline}: Two to four years experience
in field or in a related field.

[Functional Responsibility]{.underline}: Applies principles and
techniques of electrical engineering to accomplish goals. Typically
adapts standard techniques for solving engineering problems. May lead
and direct the work of other less experienced/more junior engineers.
Typically reports to a manager or head of department.

[Minimum Education]{.underline}: Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

**Engineer III**

[Minimum/General Experience]{.underline}: Two to four years experience
in field or in a related field.

[Functional Responsibility]{.underline}: Applies basic principles and
techniques of electrical engineering to accomplish goals and support a
team-based technical role. Works under close supervision. Typically
reports to a supervisor or manager.

[Minimum Education]{.underline}: Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

**Engineer II**

[Minimum/General Experience]{.underline}: One to three years experience.

[Functional Responsibility]{.underline}: Applies basic principles and
techniques of electrical engineering to accomplish goals and support a
team-based technical role. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts,
practices, and procedures within a particular field. Skills are
developed beyond the basic to enable an expanded technical role. Works
under close supervision. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

[Minimum Education]{.underline}: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or
related discipline. (Three (3) years work experience plus Associate's
degree is equivalent to a Bachelor's degree.)

**Engineer I**

[Minimum/General Experience]{.underline}: One to three years experience

[Functional Responsibility]{.underline}: A developmental position.
Applies basic principles and techniques of electrical engineering to
accomplish goals. 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 close supervision. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

[Minimum Education]{.underline}: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or
related discipline. (Three (3) years work experience plus Associate's
degree is equivalent to a Bachelor's degree.)

**Engineering Technician IV**

[Minimum/General Experience]{.underline}: Eight years of general
experience.

[Functional Responsibility]{.underline}: Provides semi-professional
technical support for engineers working in such areas as research,
design, development, testing, prototyping, or manufacturing. Applies
practical skill and knowledge in a number of areas including but not
limited to: electronics, engineering, mechanical prototyping, and
mechanical testing.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities:

Pursues objectives, requirements and design approaches as outlined by
Supervisor and/or Engineering staff. Completed work is reviewed for
technical adequacy and satisfaction of requirements.

Performs non-routine and complex assignments involving responsibility
for planning and conducting a complete project of relatively limited
scope or a portion of a larger more diverse project. Selects and adapts
plans, techniques, designs or layouts. Contacts personnel in related
activities to resolve mutual problems and coordinate work. Reviews,
analyzes and integrates the work of other technicians.

Constructs experimental or prototype models to meet requirements.
Conducts tests, experiments and redesigns as necessary. Records and
evaluates data, analyzes data and prepares test reports.

[Minimum Education]{.underline}: Associate's Degree or Equivalent. Three
(3) years of general experience is considered equivalent to an
Associate's Degree.

**Engineering Technician III**

[Minimum/General Experience]{.underline}: Five years of general
experience.

[Functional Responsibility]{.underline}: Provides semi-professional
technical support for engineers working in such areas as research,
design, development, testing, prototyping, or manufacturing. Applies
practical skill and knowledge in a number of areas including but not
limited to: electronics, engineering, mechanical prototyping, and
mechanical testing.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities:

Pursues objectives, requirements and design approaches as outlined by
Supervisor and/or Engineering staff. Completed work is reviewed for
technical adequacy and satisfaction of requirements.

Performs non-routine and complex assignments involving responsibility
for planning and conducting a complete project of relatively limited
scope or a portion of a larger more diverse project. Selects and adapts
plans, techniques, designs or layouts. Contacts personnel in related
activities to resolve mutual problems and coordinate work. Reviews,
analyzes and integrates the work of other technicians.

Constructs experimental or prototype models to meet requirements.
Conducts tests, experiments and redesigns as necessary. Records and
evaluates data, analyzes data and prepares test reports.

[Minimum Education]{.underline}: Associate's Degree or Equivalent. Three
(3) years of general experience is considered equivalent to an
Associate's Degree.

**Engineering Technician II**

[Minimum/General Experience]{.underline}: Three years of general
experience.

[Functional Responsibility]{.underline}: Provides semi-professional
technical support for engineers working in such areas as research,
design, development, testing, prototyping, or manufacturing. Applies
practical skill and knowledge in a number of areas including but not
limited to: electronics, engineering, mechanical prototyping, and
mechanical testing.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities:

Pursues objectives, requirements and design approaches as outlined by
Supervisor and/or Engineering staff. Completed work is reviewed for
technical adequacy and satisfaction of requirements.

Performs non-routine and complex assignments involving responsibility
for planning and conducting a complete project of relatively limited
scope or a portion of a larger more diverse project. Selects and adapts
plans, techniques, designs or layouts. Contacts personnel in related
activities to resolve mutual problems and coordinate work. Reviews,
analyzes and integrates the work of other technicians.

Constructs experimental or prototype models to meet requirements.
Conducts tests, experiments and redesigns as necessary. Records and
evaluates data, analyzes data and prepares test reports.

[Minimum Education]{.underline}: Associate's Degree or Equivalent. Three
(3) years of general experience is considered equivalent to an
Associate's Degree.

**Engineering Technician I**

[Minimum/General Experience]{.underline}: No experience is required.

[Functional Responsibility]{.underline}: Provides semi-professional
technical support for engineers working in such areas as research,
design, development, testing, prototyping, or manufacturing. Applies
practical skill and knowledge in a number of areas including but not
limited to: electronics, engineering, mechanical prototyping, and
mechanical testing.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities:

Pursues objectives, requirements and design approaches as outlined by
Supervisor and/or Engineering staff. Completed work is reviewed for
technical adequacy and satisfaction of requirements.

Performs non-routine and complex assignments involving responsibility
for planning and conducting a complete project of relatively limited
scope or a portion of a larger more diverse project. Selects and adapts
plans, techniques, designs or layouts. Contacts personnel in related
activities to resolve mutual problems and coordinate work. Reviews,
analyzes and integrates the work of other technicians.

Constructs experimental or prototype models to meet requirements.
Conducts tests, experiments and redesigns as necessary. Records and
evaluates data, analyzes data and prepares test reports.

[Minimum Education]{.underline}: Associate's Degree or Equivalent. Three
(3) years of general experience is considered equivalent to an
Associate's Degree.

**Engineering Aid**

[Minimum/General Experience]{.underline}: No experience is required.

[Functional Responsibility]{.underline}: Assists all levels of engineers
with all types of tasks and assignments. Has knowledge of commonly-used
concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Works
under immediate supervision and typically reports to a supervisor or
manager.

[Minimum Education]{.underline}: Enrolled in a course of study leading
to a degree in an engienering or science discipline and has matriculated
to a third year or junior level.