### SECTION B- SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

# B.1 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES

The purposes of this contract is to provide a mechanism by which Center
for Substance Abuse Treatment and Center for Mental Health Services can
continue to collaboratively develop and disseminate Estimates of
National Expenditures for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment.
The current contract under which this has been done for the period will
terminate at the end of the current fiscal year. CSAT /CMHS will award a
base year contract with 4 option years to produce estimates of past
expenditures, projections on future spending and special reports
exploring factors underlying national expenditures on public and private
mental health and substance abuse treatment services. Now that the
methodology has generally been determined, it has been our experience
that activities related to the development and release of either a set
of past expenditure estimates or future projected spending requires
approximately one year each.

# B.2 ESTIMATED COST, BASE FEE, AWARD FEE and OPTIONS

[b.2.1]{.underline} Estimated Cost: The estimated cost (exclusive of any
fees), including direct and indirect costs, of the Base Year of this
contract is **[Time of Award (TOA)]{.underline}**.

[b.2.2]{.underline} Base Fee: The base fee for the Base Year of this
contract is **[Time of Award (TOA)]{.underline}** The base fee shall be
paid in installments based on the percentage of completion of work, as
determined by the Contracting Officer, and subject to the witholding
provisions of the clauses ALLOWABLE COST AND PAYMENT (52.216-7), and
FIXED FEE (52.216-8) incorporated herein. Payment of the base fee shall
not be made in less than monthly increments.

[b.2.3]{.underline} Award Fee: The maximum Award Fee obtainable for the
Base Year of this contract is **[Time of Award (TOA)]{.underline}**.
Award Fee earned shall be based upon an annual evaluation and
determination by the Government as to the Contractor's performance in
accordance with the procedures set forth in Section H.2 of this
contract.

[b2.4]{.underline} Government's Maximum Obligation: The Estimated
Cost-Plus-Base Fee-Plus Maximum Award Fee Obtainable for the Base Year
of this contract is **[To Be Inserted at Time of Award
(TOA)]{.underline}**. This represents the Government's MAXIMUM
OBLIGATION under this contract.

[b.2.5]{.underline} Total Contract Value/Government's Maximum Obligation
if all Options are Exercised: If the Government exercises its options
pursuant to Section H.1.b of this contract, the Government's MAXIMUM
obligation represented by the sum of the Estimated Cost-Plus-Base
Fee-Plus- Maximum Award Fee Obtainable, will be increased as follows:

  ----------------------- ------------ --------- -------------- ----------
  Period                  Estimated    Base Fee  Max. Award Fee Total
                          Cost                   Obtainable     

  Base Year (dates)                                             

  Option 1(dates)                                               

  Option 2(dates)                                               

  Option 3(dates)                                               

  Option 4 (dates)                                              

  **Total (including                                            
  options)**                                                    
  ----------------------- ------------ --------- -------------- ----------

[b.2.6]{.underline} Total Funds Currently Available

Total funds currently allotted to and available for payment and
obligated to this contract are; **[Time of Award (TOA)]{.underline}** of
which **[Time of Award (TOA)]{.underline}** represents the Estimated
Cost; **[Time of Award (TOA)]{.underline}** represents the Base Fee;
**[Time of Award (TOA)]{.underline}** represents the Maximum Award Fee
Obtainable. See the LIMITATION OF FUNDS clause incorporated herein:

  -------------------------- ------------ --------- ----------- ----------
  Period                     Estimated    Base Fee  Award Fee   Total
                             Cost                               

  This Action (Base Year                                        
  Award)                                                        

  Total                                                         
  -------------------------- ------------ --------- ----------- ----------

[b.2.7]{.underline} It is estimated that the amount currently allocated
to the contract will cover performance of the contract through **[Time
of Award (TOA)]{.underline}**.

[b.2.8]{.underline} The Contracting Officer may allot additional funds
to the contract without the concurrence of the contractor. For further
provisions on funding, see the LIMITATIONS OF COST AND THE ALLOWABLE
COST AND PAYMENT (AND FIXED FEE) clauses incorporated into the contract.

[b2.9]{.underline} Summary of Funding

+-------------+----------+----------+----------+--------+-------------+
| **Period**  | **E      | **Ne     | **Amount | *      | **Remainder |
|             | lement** | gotiated | Funded   | *Total | to be       |
|             |          | Amount** | this     | Amount | Funded**    |
|             |          |          | Action** | Fu     |             |
|             |          |          |          | nded** |             |
+-------------+----------+----------+----------+--------+-------------+
| Base Year   | E        |          |          |        |             |
| (date)      | stimated |          |          |        |             |
|             | Cost     |          |          |        |             |
+-------------+----------+----------+----------+--------+-------------+
|             | Base Fee |          |          |        |             |
+-------------+----------+----------+----------+--------+-------------+
|             | Award    |          |          |        |             |
|             | Fee      |          |          |        |             |
+-------------+----------+----------+----------+--------+-------------+
| #### Base   |          |          |          |        |             |
|  Year Total |          |          |          |        |             |
+-------------+----------+----------+----------+--------+-------------+
| Option      | E        |          |          |        |             |
| 1(date)     | stimated |          |          |        |             |
|             | Cost     |          |          |        |             |
+-------------+----------+----------+----------+--------+-------------+
|             | Base Fee |          |          |        |             |
+-------------+----------+----------+----------+--------+-------------+
|             | Award    |          |          |        |             |
|             | Fee      |          |          |        |             |
+-------------+----------+----------+----------+--------+-------------+
| #### Op     |          |          |          |        |             |
| tion1 Total |          |          |          |        |             |
+-------------+----------+----------+----------+--------+-------------+
| Option 2    | E        |          |          |        |             |
| (date)      | stimated |          |          |        |             |
|             | Cost     |          |          |        |             |
+-------------+----------+----------+----------+--------+-------------+
|             | Base Fee |          |          |        |             |
+-------------+----------+----------+----------+--------+-------------+
|             | Award    |          |          |        |             |
|             | Fee      |          |          |        |             |
+-------------+----------+----------+----------+--------+-------------+
| ##### Opt   |          |          |          |        |             |
| ion 2 Total |          |          |          |        |             |
+-------------+----------+----------+----------+--------+-------------+
| ##### Opti  | E        |          |          |        |             |
| on 3 (date) | stimated |          |          |        |             |
|             | Cost     |          |          |        |             |
+-------------+----------+----------+----------+--------+-------------+
| #####       | Base Fee |          |          |        |             |
+-------------+----------+----------+----------+--------+-------------+
| #####       | Award    |          |          |        |             |
|             | Fee      |          |          |        |             |
+-------------+----------+----------+----------+--------+-------------+
| ##### Opt   |          |          |          |        |             |
| ion 3 Total |          |          |          |        |             |
+-------------+----------+----------+----------+--------+-------------+
| ##### Opti  | E        |          |          |        |             |
| on 4 (date) | stimated |          |          |        |             |
|             | Cost     |          |          |        |             |
+-------------+----------+----------+----------+--------+-------------+
| #####       | Base Fee |          |          |        |             |
+-------------+----------+----------+----------+--------+-------------+
| #####       | Award    |          |          |        |             |
|             | Fee      |          |          |        |             |
+-------------+----------+----------+----------+--------+-------------+
| ##### Opt   |          |          |          |        |             |
| ion 4 Total |          |          |          |        |             |
+-------------+----------+----------+----------+--------+-------------+
| **Total**   |          |          |          |        |             |
+-------------+----------+----------+----------+--------+-------------+

[**B. 3** **PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO DIRECT COSTS**]{.underline}

[b.3.1]{.underline} Not withstanding the clauses ALLOWABLE COST AND
PAYMENT, incorporated in this contract, unless authorized in writing by
the Contracting Officer, the costs of the following items or activities
shall be unallowable as direct costs:

> \(1\) Acquisition, by purchase or lease, of any interest in real
> property;
>
> \(2\) Special rearrangement or alteration of facilities;

\(3\) Accountable Government property (defined as both real and personal
property with an acquisition cost of \$1,000 or more, with a life
expectancy of more than two years) and \"sensitive items\" (defined and
listed in the Contractor\'s Guide for Control of Government Property)
regardless of acquisition value;

\(4\) Purchase or lease of any personal computer, related item of
hardware, or software, regardless of dollar value;

> \(5\) Travel to attend general professional meetings;
>
> \(6\) Foreign Travel - See paragraph b.(2);
>
> \(7\) Any costs incurred prior to the contract\'s effective date;

\(8\) Rental of meeting space not otherwise expressly authorized by the
contract;

\(9\) Any formal subcontract arrangements above the simplified
acquisition threshold (\$100,000), any cost-reimbursement subcontract
regardless of cost, or not otherwise expressly provided for in the
contract;

> \(10\) Consultant fees in excess of \$400 per day,

\(11\) Cost of delivery of any vouchers under the contract using other
than the USPS Standard mail service;

\(12\) Airfare in excess of \$1,000.

[b.3.2]{.underline} Travel Costs

> b.3.2.1 [Domestic Travel]{.underline}
>
> \(a\) Contractor costs for travel, including lodging, subsistence, and
> incidental expenses, shall be allowable only to the extent that they
> do not exceed the amount allowed for under the contractor's travel
> policies, and further travel expenses incurred by the Contractor
> exclusively in direct performance under this contract shall not
> exceed:
>
> 1\. Cost of air travel by most direct route, using \"air coach\" or
> \"air tourist\" (less than first class) unless it is clearly
> unreasonable or impracticable (e.g., not available for reasons other
> than avoidable delay in making reserva­tions, would require circuitous
> routing or entail additional expenses offsetting the savings on fare,
> or would not make necessary connections); or
>
> 2\. Cost of rail travel by most direct route, coach class or nearest
> equivalent; or
>
> 3\. Cost of travel by privately owned automobile. However,
> reimbursement for transportation by this means shall not exceed the
> cost of 1. or 2. above, whichever is less.
>
> \(b\) The cost of travel by privately-owned automobile shall be
> reimbursed at the Government mileage rate allowed Federal employees
> and in effect at the time incurred in lieu of actual costs. However,
> reimbursement for transportation by this means shall not exceed the
> otherwise allowable comparative costs of travel by common carrier.
>
> \(c\) No funds provided under this contract shall be used for
> reimbursement of travel expenses incurred by Government employees.
>
> \(d\) All travel arrangements shall be made by the Contractor
> utilizing Government rates when that rate is the lowest available.
> Should the Government\'s rate not be the best price, in such cases as
> discount and/or super saver airfare, then the lowest price will
> dictate. Any refunds, rebates, or other benefits provided by airlines,
> hotels, etc., as a result of travel arrangements made under this
> contract shall be applied to the contract and shall not revert to the
> Contractor or the Contractor\'s affiliates. The Contractor shall cite
> in any claim for reimbursement of travel costs the source of the rate
> used.
>
> b.3.2.2 [Foreign Travel]{.underline}
>
> Requests for foreign travel must be submitted at least six (6) weeks
> in advance of anticipated date of travel, and shall contain the
> following: (a) meeting(s) and place(s) to be visited, with costs and
> dates; (b) names and titles of contractor personnel to travel and
> their functions in the contract project; (c) contract purposes to be
> served by the travel; (d) how travel of contractor personnel will
> benefit and contribute to accomplishing the contract project, or will
> otherwise justify the expenditure of SAMHSA contract funds; (e) how
> such advantages justify the costs for travel and absence from the
> project of more than one person if such are suggested; and (f) what
> additional functions may be performed by the travelers to accomplish
> other purposes of the contract and thus further benefit the project.

## 

## B.4 ADVANCE UNDERSTANDINGS

a\. Other provisions of this contract notwithstanding, approval of the
following items within the limits set forth is hereby granted without
further authorization from the Contracting Officer:

**To be Negotiated**

**(Insert Subcontracts)**

[SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT]{.underline}

[C.1. STATEMENT OF WORK]{.underline}

a\. Independently and not as an agent of the Government, the Contractor
shall be required to furnish all the necessary services, qualified
personnel, material, equipment, and facilities, not otherwise provided
by the Government, as needed to perform the Statement of Work, SECTION
J, ATTACHMENT 1, attached hereto and made a part of this Contract.

**[SECTION D - PACKAGING, MARKING AND SHIPPING]{.underline}**

All deliverables required under this contract shall be packaged, marked
and shipped in accordance with Government specifications. The Contractor
shall guarantee that all required materials shall be delivered in
immediately usable and acceptable condition.

D.1. [PACKAGING AND MARKING]{.underline}

a [Slides (and other transparencies)]{.underline}

> All slides shall be delivered in person or through the mail using
> slide sheets, plastic containers, or slide trays for protection. Each
> slide shall be labeled with title and/or identifying number in series
> and labeled with a red dot in lower left corner.

b\. [Audio Cassettes, Videotapes, and Film]{.underline}

> All tapes and film shall be delivered either in person or through the
> mail in plastic cases (tape), cardboard boxes (film) and be enclosed
> in padded mailing bags for protection. All tapes and film shall have
> identifying labels on the tape/film and outside on the case/box.
> Labels will have SAMHSA identification and specific identifying
> information about the project.

c\. [Photographs]{.underline}

> All photographs will be delivered either in person or using cardboard
> to protect the photographs from bending. Each photograph will be
> labeled either on the back or with the label otherwise attached to the
> actual photograph. Release forms shall be secured for all photographs,
> filed, and shall be turned over to the SAMHSA Production Manager at
> the end of the contract.

d\. [Storyboards]{.underline}

> All original mechanicals for storyboards will be delivered in person
> in protective cases for transport to the Government Printing Office.

D.2. [SHIPPING]{.underline}

> a\. Oversized [envelopes and other containers]{.underline}
>
> In addition to requirements stated in the Performance Work Statement,
> the Contractor shall be required to provide containers to accommodate
> oversized materials that must be transported to the Government Project
> Officer, or Government Printing Office, e.g., for posters, etc.

D.3. All of the above required deliverables shall be marked **[Time of
Award (TOA]{.underline})**and shall indicate the contract title. All
deliverables shall be made to the SAMHSA Project Officer at the
following address:

[**Time of Award (TOA)**]{.underline}

1 Choke Cherry Rd Bldg, Rm. [**Time of Award (TOA)**]{.underline}

Rockville, Maryland 20857

[SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE]{.underline}

[E.1. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE]{.underline}

a\. The Contracting Officer or the duly authorized representative will
perform inspection and acceptance of all materials and services to be
provided under this contract.

b\. For the purpose of this SECTION, the Government Project Officer is
the authorized technical representative of the Contracting Officer.

c\. Inspection and acceptance will be performed at:

[**Time of Award (TOA)**]{.underline}

1 Choke Cherry Rd Bldg, Rm [**Time of Award (TOA)**]{.underline}

Rockville, Maryland 20857

> Acceptance may be presumed unless otherwise indicated in writing by
> the Contracting Officer or the duly authorized representative with 30
> days of receipt.

d\. This contract incorporates the following clause by reference, with
the same force and effect as if it were given in full text. Upon
request, the Contracting Officer will make its full text available.

> FAR Clause No. 52.246-5, INSPECTION OF SERVICES-COST REIMBURSEMENT
> (APRIL 1984).

[SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE]{.underline}

[F.1. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE]{.underline}

Performance of this contract shall begin on **[Time of Award
(TOA)]{.underline}** and shall not extend beyond the estimated
completion date of **[Time of Award (TOA)]{.underline}**unless the
period is extended by modification of the contract. See Section H.1
regarding potential Option periods: Option 1 extends the contract
through **[Time of Award (TOA)]{.underline}**, Option 2 extends the
contract through **[Time of Award (TOA)]{.underline}** , Option 3
extends the contract through **[Time of Award (TOA)]{.underline}** , and
Option 4 extends the contract through

[**Time of Award (TOA)**]{.underline}

[F.2. DELIVERIES]{.underline}

a\. Satisfactory performance of this contract shall be deemed to occur
upon delivery and acceptance by the Contracting Officer, or the duly
authorized representative, of the following items in accordance with the
stated delivery schedule:

(1) The items specified below as described in SECTION C, STATEMENT OF
    WORK, Attachment 1, shall be delivered in accordance with and by the
    date specified below and any specifications stated in SECTION D,
    PACKAGING AND MARKING, of this contract:

A copy of each deliverable marked with \* shall be sent to the
Contracting Officer.

**[Schedule of Deliverables]{.underline}**

+---------------------------------------+---+--------------------------+
| Deliverable                           | \ | Delivery date based on   |
|                                       | # | EDOC in first year: from |
|                                       |   | beginning of contract yr |
|                                       |   | thereafter               |
+---------------------------------------+---+--------------------------+
| Task 1a: Clarify Work plan with the   | 1 | 2 weeks                  |
| GPO                                   |   |                          |
+---------------------------------------+---+--------------------------+
| Task 1b: Draft Plan of Performance    | 3 | 4 weeks                  |
| with Team Plan                        |   |                          |
+---------------------------------------+---+--------------------------+
| Task 1c: Final Plan of Performance &  | 3 | 10 weeks                 |
| Team                                  |   |                          |
+---------------------------------------+---+--------------------------+
| Task 2a: Establish expert panel &     | 1 | 24 weeks                 |
| hold first meeting                    |   |                          |
+---------------------------------------+---+--------------------------+
| Task 2b: Annual expert panel meeting  | 1 | Each contract year       |
+---------------------------------------+---+--------------------------+
| Task 3: Identification Recruitment of | 3 | Annually, To be          |
| Specialized                           |   | determined               |
|                                       |   |                          |
| Consultant(s)                         |   |                          |
+---------------------------------------+---+--------------------------+
| Task 4a: Submit draft IT MIS and IT   | 3 | 8 weeks                  |
| Security Plans                        |   |                          |
+---------------------------------------+---+--------------------------+
| Task 4b: Implement IT MIS and IT      | 3 | 12 weeks                 |
| Security Plans                        |   |                          |
+---------------------------------------+---+--------------------------+
| Task 5: Monthly progress reports\*    | 3 | Monthly + 15 workings    |
+---------------------------------------+---+--------------------------+
| Task 6: Quarterly Literature review   | 3 | Every 12 weeks           |
+---------------------------------------+---+--------------------------+
| Task 7: Special Reports               |   | Schedule set by 1^st^ 4  |
|                                       |   | weeks of each funded     |
|                                       |   | year                     |
+---------------------------------------+---+--------------------------+
| Task 8: Proposed Methodology Report   | 3 | 12 weeks each yr         |
+---------------------------------------+---+--------------------------+
| Task 9a: Draft technical findings     | 3 | 24 weeks EDOC/each year  |
| report                                |   |                          |
+---------------------------------------+---+--------------------------+
| Task 9b: Final technical findings     | 3 | 28 weeks EDOC/each year  |
| report                                |   |                          |
+---------------------------------------+---+--------------------------+
| Task 10: Draft general report and     | 3 | 40 weeks EDOC/each year  |
| journal article                       |   |                          |
+---------------------------------------+---+--------------------------+
| Task 10: Draft journal article        | 3 | 42 weeks EDOC/each year  |
+---------------------------------------+---+--------------------------+
| Task 11: Final general report         | 3 | 44 weeks EDOC/each year  |
+---------------------------------------+---+--------------------------+
| Task 11: Final journal article        | 3 | 46 weeks EDOC/each year  |
+---------------------------------------+---+--------------------------+
| Task 12a: Draft briefing and press    |   | 48 weeks EDOC/each year  |
| conference materials                  |   |                          |
+---------------------------------------+---+--------------------------+
| Task 12b: Briefing SAMHSA Staff       |   | 50 Weeks EDOC/each year  |
+---------------------------------------+---+--------------------------+
| Task 12c: Briefing Other Groups       |   | 52 weeks EDOC/each year  |
+---------------------------------------+---+--------------------------+
| Final Contract Year                   |   |                          |
+---------------------------------------+---+--------------------------+
| Task 13a: Draft Contract Report       | 3 | 40 weeks                 |
+---------------------------------------+---+--------------------------+
| Task 13b: Final Contract report\*     | 3 | 52 weeks                 |
+---------------------------------------+---+--------------------------+
| Task 14; Turnover and Transition Work | 3 | 44 weeks                 |
+---------------------------------------+---+--------------------------+

EDOC = Effective Date of Contract

This delivery schedule will be repeated for each of the twelve (12)
month options, if the options are exercised. If the Contractor is unable
to meet the delivery schedule stated because of unforeseen difficulties,
notwithstanding the exercise of good faith and diligent efforts in
performance of the work, the Contractor shall immediately notify the
Contracting Officer in writing of the anticipated delay, the reason for
the delay, and the expected date of delivery.

In addition to those deliverables referenced above and applicable to the
Statement of Work, the Contractor shall submit the following items in
accordance with the stated delivery schedule:

**Description Type/Quantity Schedule**

+--------------------------+--------------------+----------------------+
| Property Report HHS Form | 1 to CO,           | Each year on October |
| 565                      |                    | 30^th^               |
|                          | 1 to Property      |                      |
|                          | Officer            |                      |
+--------------------------+--------------------+----------------------+
| [Standard Form 294 --    | Electronic\*\*     | April 30^th^         |
| Subcontracting Report    |                    |                      |
| for Individual           |                    | October 30^th^       |
| Contracts.]{.underline}  |                    |                      |
| This report is to be     |                    |                      |
| submitted semiannually   |                    |                      |
+--------------------------+--------------------+----------------------+
| [Standard Form 295 --    | Electronic\*\*     | Thirty days after    |
| Summary Subcontracting   |                    | the close of the     |
| Report]{.underline} --   |                    | federal fiscal year  |
| This report is to be     |                    | (September 30)       |
| submitted annually.      |                    |                      |
+--------------------------+--------------------+----------------------+

\*\* See clause H.19 Subcontracting Plan Provisions below.

The above Property Report shall be addressed and delivered to:

[Addressee]{.underline}

**[Time of Award (TOA)]{.underline}**

Property Officer

1 Choke Cherry Road , Rm L-1021

Rockville, MD 20857

Concurrent with submission of the required number of copies of each
report to the Project Officer, the contractor shall submit one copy of
the monthly, annual report and final reports to the Contracting Officer
at the following address:

**[Time of Award (TOA)]{.underline}**

Contracting Officer

Division of Contracts Management

Office of Program Services, SAMHSA

1 Choke Cherry Road, Rm. **[Time of Award (TOA)]{.underline}**

Rockville, MD 20857

[F.3 STOP WORK ORDER]{.underline}

This contract incorporates the following clause by reference, with the
same force and effect as if it were given in full text. Upon request,
the Contracting Officer will make its full text available.

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSE: 52.242-15,
STOP WORK ORDER (AUGUST 1989) with ALTERNATE I (APRIL 1984)

[SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA]{.underline}

[G.1. PROJECT OFFICER]{.underline}

The following project officer(s) will represent the Government for the
purpose of this contract:

[Project Officer]{.underline} [Alternate Project Officer]{.underline}

**[To Be Inserted]{.underline}** **[To Be Inserted]{.underline}**

Center for **[To Be Inserted]{.underline}** Center for **[To Be
Inserted]{.underline}**

1 Choke Cherry Rd Bldg 1 Choke Cherry Rd Bldg

Room **[To Be Inserted]{.underline}** Room **[To Be
Inserted]{.underline}**

Rockville, MD 20857 Rockville, MD 20857

Phone: **[To Be Inserted]{.underline}** Phone: **[To Be
Inserted]{.underline}**

Fax: **[To Be Inserted]{.underline}** Fax: **[To Be
Inserted]{.underline}**

Email: **[To Be Inserted]{.underline}** Email: **[To Be
Inserted]{.underline}**

The project officer is responsible for: (1) monitoring the contractor\'s
technical progress, including the surveillance and assessment of
performance and recommending to the Contracting Officer changes in
requirements; (2) interpreting the statement of work and any other
technical performance requirements; (3) performing technical evaluation
as required; (4) performing technical inspections and acceptances
required by this contract; and (5) assisting in the resolution of
technical problems encountered during performance.

**The Contracting Officer is the only person with authority to act as an
agent of the Government under this contract. Only the Contracting
Officer has authority to: (1) direct or negotiate any changes in the
statement of work; (2) modify or extend the period of performance; (3)
change the delivery schedule; (4) authorize reimbursement to the
contractor of any costs incurred during the performance of this
contract; or (5) otherwise change any terms and conditions of this
contract.**

The Government may unilaterally change its project officer designation.

[G.2. KEY PERSONNEL]{.underline}

Pursuant to the Key Personnel clause incorporated in this contract, the
following individual(s) is/are considered to be essential to the work
being performed hereunder:

[NAME]{.underline} [TITLE]{.underline} [PERCENTAGE OF TIME]{.underline}

**[To Be Inserted]{.underline}**

The clause cited above contains a requirement for review and approval by
the Contracting Officer of written requests for a change of Key
Personnel reasonably in advance of diverting any of these individuals
from this contract. Receipt of written requests at least 30 days prior
to a proposed change is considered reasonable.

[G.3. INVOICE SUBMISSION]{.underline}

Invoice/Financing Request Instructions for SAMHSA Cost-Reimbursement
Type Contracts, are attached and made part of this contract. The Billing
Instructions and the following directions for the submission of
invoices/financing requests must be followed to meet the requirements of
a \"proper\" payment request pursuant to FAR 32.9.

a.  The Contractor agrees to provide a Contact Name and Phone Number on
    every invoice.

b.  The contractor shall submit an original and two (2) copies of its
    invoice(s) to:

Contract Specialist

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, DHHS

Division of Contracts Management , OPS

1 Choke Cherry Road, Rm 7-1051

Rockville, Maryland 20857

This shall include the completed VOUCHER REVIEW SHEET in Attachment 3.

c.  The contractor shall submit one (1) copy of its invoice(s) to:

> Project Officer **[To Be Inserted]{.underline}**
>
> Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, DHHS
>
> Center for **[To Be Inserted]{.underline}**

1 Choke Cherry Road, Room

Rockville, MD 20857

This shall include the completed VOUCHER REVIEW SHEET in Attachment 3.

d.  Inquiries regarding payment of invoices should be directed to the
    designated payment office:

Department of Health and Human Services

Program Support Center (PSC)

Accounting and Finance Branch

Parklawn Bldg., Room 16-36

5600 Fishers Lane

Rockville, Maryland 20857

\(301\) 443-2780

\(301\) 442-2099 fax

[G.4. INDIRECT COST RATES]{.underline}

a.  In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) (48 CFR
    Chapter 1) Clause 52.216-7(d)(2), [Allowable Cost and
    Payment]{.underline} incorporated by reference in this contract in
    Part II, Section I, the cognizant Contracting Officer responsible
    for negotiating provisional and/or final indirect cost rates is
    identified as follows:

**[To Be Inserted]{.underline}**

b.  These rates, including modifications thereto, are hereby
    incorporated without further action of the Contracting Officer.

> If the contractor's provisional negotiated rate agreement lapses the
> contractor is limited to the following billing rates until such
> agreement is finalized:

Billing Rate

**[To Be Inserted]{.underline}**

c.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Contractor shall, in the case of
    an upward adjustment of the provisional rates, comply with the
    requirements of FAR 52.232-22 "Limitation of Funds" of the contract,
    and provide timely notification to the Contracting Officer, where
    such increase in costs causes operation of that clause.

[G.5. GOVERNMENT PROPERTY]{.underline}

a\. If this Contractor is authorized to acquire Government Property
during the performance of this contract, the DHHS Publication (OS) 686,
entitled, [Contractor\'s Guide for Control of Government
Property]{.underline}, (1990). Will be incorporated by reference. The
contractor is referred to
[[http://www.ogam2000.com/log/contractorsguide.htm]{.underline}](http://www.ogam2000.com/log/contractorsguide.htm)
for the latest Contractor's Guide.

The Contract\'s Property Management Officer is:

> Mike Daniels, Leader Logistics Team

Division of Administrative Services, OPS, SAMHSA

> 1 Choke Cherry Road, Room L-1019
>
> Rockville, Maryland 20857

b.  Upon completion of this contract, and throughout the contract as
    requested, the Contractor agrees to furnish to the Contracting
    Officer, without delay, the inventory schedule covering all
    Government Data furnished or acquired for use in the performance of
    the predecessor contract. Title to all data acquired or furnished
    under the predecessor contract and now accountable under this
    contract shall vest and remain vested in the Government.

[G.6. ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER PAYMENT METHOD]{.underline}

The information required by FAR Clause 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic
Funds Transfer - Other than Central Contractor Registration (May 1999),
shall be submitted to the following address:

Program Support Center (PSC)

Division of Financial Operations

Accounting and Finance Branch

Parklawn Bldg., Room 16-23

5600 Fishers Lane

Rockville, Maryland 20857

\(301\) 443-6766

# G.7. PUBLICATION CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

1\. [Concept Clearance Requirement]{.underline}:

The contractor shall not expend funds on the development of any specific
communications product until the SAMHSA Office of Communications has
issued a concept clearance or other commensurate approval for the
product. For this purpose, a communications product is defined as an
item of printed or audiovisual information carrying the Department\'s
name as the publisher or in which the Department has a proprietary
interest, whether written or published in the Department or outside,
regardless of how it is financed. A publication or audiovisual product
requires clearance through SAMHSA and DHHS communications channels if 50
or more copies of it are to be distributed outside of DHHS or if it will
be posted on a Website available outside of DHHS. This applies to
communications products distributed to Congress, other Federal, State,
and local branches of government, contractors, grantees and
intermediaries. It includes products printed or duplicated by
contractors or by desktop means. Communications products include, but
are not limited to, books, booklets, brochures/pamphlets, reports,
newsletters, electronic/web, videos and audiotapes.

2\. [Writer/Editor Requirement]{.underline}:

Products being developed under this contract for potential dissemination
by SAMHSA must be developed and/or reviewed by a senior writer/editor
who has been identified among the key personnel for this project. That
individual must be able to provide the necessary expertise for
appropriate and accurate content and editorial review needed to achieve
a high standard of excellence in content, syntax, grammar, and style,
including attention to the match between target audience and content
level.

3\. [Manuscript/Galley Requirement]{.underline}:

Products developed under this contract for potential dissemination by
SAMHSA should (i) reflect consistent use of a consistent style manual
(preferably GPO, although other manuals may be selected and used with
reason), (ii) adhere to common standards of grammar and usage, and (iii)
include correct form and content in use of logos, content and look of
cover, title page, and acknowledgment/disclaimers, as determined by
SAMHSA\'s Office of Communications.

[SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS]{.underline}

[H.1. OPTIONS]{.underline}

a\. Unless the Government exercises its options pursuant to the options
clause for Options 1, 2, 3 and 4 described in section B, the contract
consists only of one 12 month base year of the Statement of Work as
defined in Sections C and F of this contract period. Pursuant to clause
52.217-9 set forth in paragraph b., below, the Government may, by
contract modification, require the Contractor to perform Years 2, 3,4
and 5 of the Statement of Work as also defined in Sections C and F of
this contract. If the Government exercises these options, notice must be
given at least 30 days prior to the expiration date of this contract and
the estimated cost of the contract will be increased as set forth in
Section B.

b.  52.217-9, OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT

(MARCH 2000)

> \(a\) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written
> notice to the Contractor for up to **[(Insert Number of Option Years
> at Time of Award)]{.underline}** additional years, provided that the
> Government shall give the Contractor a preliminary written notice of
> its intent to extend at least 30 days before the contract expires. The
> preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.
>
> (b)If the Government exercises these options, the extended contract
> shall be considered to include this option provision.
>
> \(c\) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of
> any options under this clause, shall not exceed five years.

c.  52.217-8, OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

> The Government may require continued performance of any services
> within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These
> rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing
> labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision
> may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of
> performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting
> Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor
> within the period specified in the Schedule.

[H.2. PERFORMANCE BASED CONTRACT PLAN]{.underline}

a.  [Introduction]{.underline}

> This is a performance-based contract oriented toward outcomes and
> products. As such, it gives the contractor the liberty to propose
> creative solutions and conceive new or alternative methods to achieve
> the Government's objectives. Management of the award fee and
> performance objectives is discussed in detail below. As an additional
> incentive option years for the continuation of this contract will only
> be awarded with continued acceptable performance (Satisfactory or
> better).

b\. [Award Fee Plan]{.underline}

> The contractor will receive a small base fee and will be eligible for
> an award fee, which will be tied to the achievement of the performance
> objectives and targets specified. The award fee determinations are not
> subject to the Disputes Clause (FAR 52.233-1). The Agency\'s decision
> to pay or not to pay Award Fee in no way alters the contractor\'s
> responsibilities to perform any functions or produce any deliverables
> required by the contract. The Agency's decision to pay or not to pay
> award fee in no way alters the Department\'s obligation to pay the
> contractor for satisfactory deliverables in accordance with the
> contract. The distribution of the award fee, in whole or in part, will
> occur annually at the end of each contract year, based on the
> Government's evaluation of whether the Contractor has met or exceeded
> the performance standards, in accordance with the Quality Assurance
> Surveillance Plan, at Attachment 2. Award Fee is available for
> services and products identified below:

**ANNUAL AMOUNTS AVAILABLE FOR AWARD FEE (to be evaluated and paid
annually):**

+-------------------+------------+--------------+----------+----------+
| **Servi           | **Award    | **Award for  | **Award  | **Award  |
| ce/Product/Task** | for        | Evaluation** | for      | for      |
|                   | Ev         |              | Eval     | Eval     |
| **See amounts     | aluation** | **Sa         | uation** | uation** |
| available         |            | tisfactory** |          |          |
| annually at       | **Unac     |              | **Exc    | **Su     |
| Section B.2.5.**  | ceptable** | 0%**\***     | ellent** | perior** |
|                   |            |              |          |          |
|                   | Reduces    | **           | 80 %     | 1        |
|                   | fee by     | Satisfactory | **\***   | 00**\*** |
|                   | \$1,000    | Plus** 40%\* |          |          |
|                   | annually   |              |          |          |
|                   | per        |              |          |          |
|                   | un         |              |          |          |
|                   | acceptable |              |          |          |
|                   | rating     |              |          |          |
|                   | (can       |              |          |          |
|                   | affect     |              |          |          |
|                   | base fee). |              |          |          |
+-------------------+------------+--------------+----------+----------+
| Meeting with the  | Each Pool  |              |          |          |
| Government        | gets 1/15  |              |          |          |
| Project Officer   | of the     |              |          |          |
| (GPO)/Prepare     | available  |              |          |          |
| plan of           | award fee  |              |          |          |
| performance       | for the    |              |          |          |
|                   | current    |              |          |          |
|                   | year. The  |              |          |          |
|                   | evaluation |              |          |          |
|                   | rating     |              |          |          |
|                   | will be    |              |          |          |
|                   | that % of  |              |          |          |
|                   | the 1/15   |              |          |          |
|                   | of the     |              |          |          |
|                   | available  |              |          |          |
|                   | award fee. |              |          |          |
+-------------------+------------+--------------+----------+----------+
| Establish expert  | Each Pool  |              |          |          |
| panel/meetings    | gets 1/15  |              |          |          |
|                   | of the     |              |          |          |
|                   | available  |              |          |          |
|                   | award fee  |              |          |          |
|                   | for the    |              |          |          |
|                   | current    |              |          |          |
|                   | year. The  |              |          |          |
|                   | evaluation |              |          |          |
|                   | rating     |              |          |          |
|                   | will be    |              |          |          |
|                   | that % of  |              |          |          |
|                   | the 1/15   |              |          |          |
|                   | of the     |              |          |          |
|                   | available  |              |          |          |
|                   | award fee. |              |          |          |
+-------------------+------------+--------------+----------+----------+
| Identification,   | Each Pool  |              |          |          |
| recruitment and   | gets 1/15  |              |          |          |
| use of            | of the     |              |          |          |
| specialized       | available  |              |          |          |
| consultants       | award fee  |              |          |          |
|                   | for the    |              |          |          |
|                   | current    |              |          |          |
|                   | year. The  |              |          |          |
|                   | evaluation |              |          |          |
|                   | rating     |              |          |          |
|                   | will be    |              |          |          |
|                   | that % of  |              |          |          |
|                   | the 1/15   |              |          |          |
|                   | of the     |              |          |          |
|                   | available  |              |          |          |
|                   | award fee. |              |          |          |
+-------------------+------------+--------------+----------+----------+
| IT MIS and IT     | Each Pool  |              |          |          |
| Security Plans    | gets 1/15  |              |          |          |
|                   | of the     |              |          |          |
|                   | available  |              |          |          |
|                   | award fee  |              |          |          |
|                   | for the    |              |          |          |
|                   | current    |              |          |          |
|                   | year. The  |              |          |          |
|                   | evaluation |              |          |          |
|                   | rating     |              |          |          |
|                   | will be    |              |          |          |
|                   | that % of  |              |          |          |
|                   | the 1/15   |              |          |          |
|                   | of the     |              |          |          |
|                   | available  |              |          |          |
|                   | award fee. |              |          |          |
+-------------------+------------+--------------+----------+----------+
| Monthly contract  | Each Pool  |              |          |          |
| progress reports  | gets 1/15  |              |          |          |
|                   | of the     |              |          |          |
|                   | available  |              |          |          |
|                   | award fee  |              |          |          |
|                   | for the    |              |          |          |
|                   | current    |              |          |          |
|                   | year. The  |              |          |          |
|                   | evaluation |              |          |          |
|                   | rating     |              |          |          |
|                   | will be    |              |          |          |
|                   | that % of  |              |          |          |
|                   | the 1/15   |              |          |          |
|                   | of the     |              |          |          |
|                   | available  |              |          |          |
|                   | award fee. |              |          |          |
+-------------------+------------+--------------+----------+----------+
| Ongoing           | Each Pool  |              |          |          |
| literature review | gets 1/15  |              |          |          |
|                   | of the     |              |          |          |
|                   | available  |              |          |          |
|                   | award fee  |              |          |          |
|                   | for the    |              |          |          |
|                   | current    |              |          |          |
|                   | year. The  |              |          |          |
|                   | evaluation |              |          |          |
|                   | rating     |              |          |          |
|                   | will be    |              |          |          |
|                   | that % of  |              |          |          |
|                   | the 1/15   |              |          |          |
|                   | of the     |              |          |          |
|                   | available  |              |          |          |
|                   | award fee. |              |          |          |
+-------------------+------------+--------------+----------+----------+
| Special reports   | Each Pool  |              |          |          |
| and products      | gets 1/15  |              |          |          |
|                   | of the     |              |          |          |
|                   | available  |              |          |          |
|                   | award fee  |              |          |          |
|                   | for the    |              |          |          |
|                   | current    |              |          |          |
|                   | year. The  |              |          |          |
|                   | evaluation |              |          |          |
|                   | rating     |              |          |          |
|                   | will be    |              |          |          |
|                   | that % of  |              |          |          |
|                   | the 1/15   |              |          |          |
|                   | of the     |              |          |          |
|                   | available  |              |          |          |
|                   | award fee. |              |          |          |
+-------------------+------------+--------------+----------+----------+
| Proposed          | Each Pool  |              |          |          |
| methodology       | gets 1/15  |              |          |          |
| report            | of the     |              |          |          |
|                   | available  |              |          |          |
|                   | award fee  |              |          |          |
|                   | for the    |              |          |          |
|                   | current    |              |          |          |
|                   | year. The  |              |          |          |
|                   | evaluation |              |          |          |
|                   | rating     |              |          |          |
|                   | will be    |              |          |          |
|                   | that % of  |              |          |          |
|                   | the 1/15   |              |          |          |
|                   | of the     |              |          |          |
|                   | available  |              |          |          |
|                   | award fee. |              |          |          |
+-------------------+------------+--------------+----------+----------+
| Preparation of    | Each Pool  |              |          |          |
| es                | gets 1/15  |              |          |          |
| timates/technical | of the     |              |          |          |
| findings report   | available  |              |          |          |
|                   | award fee  |              |          |          |
|                   | for the    |              |          |          |
|                   | current    |              |          |          |
|                   | year. The  |              |          |          |
|                   | evaluation |              |          |          |
|                   | rating     |              |          |          |
|                   | will be    |              |          |          |
|                   | that % of  |              |          |          |
|                   | the 1/15   |              |          |          |
|                   | of the     |              |          |          |
|                   | available  |              |          |          |
|                   | award fee. |              |          |          |
+-------------------+------------+--------------+----------+----------+
| Preparation of    | Each Pool  |              |          |          |
| draft general     | gets 1/15  |              |          |          |
| report and draft  | of the     |              |          |          |
| journal article   | available  |              |          |          |
|                   | award fee  |              |          |          |
|                   | for the    |              |          |          |
|                   | current    |              |          |          |
|                   | year. The  |              |          |          |
|                   | evaluation |              |          |          |
|                   | rating     |              |          |          |
|                   | will be    |              |          |          |
|                   | that % of  |              |          |          |
|                   | the 1/15   |              |          |          |
|                   | of the     |              |          |          |
|                   | available  |              |          |          |
|                   | award fee. |              |          |          |
+-------------------+------------+--------------+----------+----------+
| Preparation of    | Each Pool  |              |          |          |
| final general     | gets 1/15  |              |          |          |
| report and draft  | of the     |              |          |          |
| journal article   | available  |              |          |          |
|                   | award fee  |              |          |          |
|                   | for the    |              |          |          |
|                   | current    |              |          |          |
|                   | year. The  |              |          |          |
|                   | evaluation |              |          |          |
|                   | rating     |              |          |          |
|                   | will be    |              |          |          |
|                   | that % of  |              |          |          |
|                   | the 1/15   |              |          |          |
|                   | of the     |              |          |          |
|                   | available  |              |          |          |
|                   | award fee. |              |          |          |
+-------------------+------------+--------------+----------+----------+
| Preparation of    | Each Pool  |              |          |          |
| supporting        | gets 1/15  |              |          |          |
| materials for     | of the     |              |          |          |
| briefings, press  | available  |              |          |          |
| conferences, and  | award fee  |              |          |          |
| presentation of   | for the    |              |          |          |
| project results   | current    |              |          |          |
|                   | year. The  |              |          |          |
|                   | evaluation |              |          |          |
|                   | rating     |              |          |          |
|                   | will be    |              |          |          |
|                   | that % of  |              |          |          |
|                   | the 1/15   |              |          |          |
|                   | of the     |              |          |          |
|                   | available  |              |          |          |
|                   | award fee. |              |          |          |
+-------------------+------------+--------------+----------+----------+
| Final contract    | Each Pool  |              |          |          |
| report            | gets 1/15  |              |          |          |
|                   | of the     |              |          |          |
|                   | available  |              |          |          |
|                   | award fee  |              |          |          |
|                   | for the    |              |          |          |
|                   | current    |              |          |          |
|                   | year. The  |              |          |          |
|                   | evaluation |              |          |          |
|                   | rating     |              |          |          |
|                   | will be    |              |          |          |
|                   | that % of  |              |          |          |
|                   | the 1/15   |              |          |          |
|                   | of the     |              |          |          |
|                   | available  |              |          |          |
|                   | award fee. |              |          |          |
+-------------------+------------+--------------+----------+----------+
| Turnover and      | Each Pool  |              |          |          |
| transition work   | gets 1/15  |              |          |          |
|                   | of the     |              |          |          |
|                   | available  |              |          |          |
|                   | award fee  |              |          |          |
|                   | for the    |              |          |          |
|                   | current    |              |          |          |
|                   | year. The  |              |          |          |
|                   | evaluation |              |          |          |
|                   | rating     |              |          |          |
|                   | will be    |              |          |          |
|                   | that % of  |              |          |          |
|                   | the 1/15   |              |          |          |
|                   | of the     |              |          |          |
|                   | available  |              |          |          |
|                   | award fee. |              |          |          |
+-------------------+------------+--------------+----------+----------+
| Contract          | Each Pool  |              |          |          |
| management        | gets 1/15  |              |          |          |
|                   | of the     |              |          |          |
|                   | available  |              |          |          |
|                   | award fee  |              |          |          |
|                   | for the    |              |          |          |
|                   | current    |              |          |          |
|                   | year. The  |              |          |          |
|                   | evaluation |              |          |          |
|                   | rating     |              |          |          |
|                   | will be    |              |          |          |
|                   | that % of  |              |          |          |
|                   | the 1/15   |              |          |          |
|                   | of the     |              |          |          |
|                   | available  |              |          |          |
|                   | award fee. |              |          |          |
+-------------------+------------+--------------+----------+----------+
| Total Award Fee   | See Chart  |              |          |          |
| Available         | in Section |              |          |          |
|                   | B.2.5 for  |              |          |          |
|                   | Total      |              |          |          |
|                   | Award Fee  |              |          |          |
|                   | Available  |              |          |          |
+-------------------+------------+--------------+----------+----------+

**\* Percentage of Award Fee that can be actually awarded at this
score.**

The Contracting Officer and the GPO shall together determine whether a
product/service is delivered on time and within budget. If it is deemed
to be on time and within budget, it will be evaluated for quality by an
Award Fee Evaluation Group (Group). Each Group will consist of the GPO,
the Contracting Officer or his/her designee, and approximately one other
government officials or non-government personnel (depending on specific
expertise) specified by the GPO and approved by the Contracting Officer.
The composition of the Group may change from task to task.

Each member of the Group will evaluate the quality of the task using a
numerical rating scale from 0 to 100. The scale will be defined as
follows:

+-------------------------------------+-----------+-------+----------+
| Definition of Rating                | Adjective | Nume  | Fee %    |
|                                     | Rating    | rical |          |
|                                     |           | R     |          |
|                                     |           | ating |          |
+-------------------------------------+-----------+-------+----------+
| [Superior]{.underline} -            | Superior  | 90 -  | 100%     |
| Contractor's performance exceeds    |           | 100   |          |
| standards by substantial margin,    |           |       |          |
| the monitor can cite few areas for  |           |       |          |
| improvement, all of which are       |           |       |          |
|                                     |           |       |          |
| minor.                              |           |       |          |
+-------------------------------------+-----------+-------+----------+
| [Excellent]{.underline} -           | Excellent | 80 -  | 80%      |
| Contractor's performance exceeds    |           | 89    |          |
| standard, and although there may be |           |       |          |
| several areas for improvement,      |           |       |          |
| these are more than offset by       |           |       |          |
| better performance in other areas   |           |       |          |
+-------------------------------------+-----------+-------+----------+
| [Satisfactory]{.underline} -        | Sat       | 70 -  | 40%      |
| Contractor's performance is         | isfactory | 79    |          |
| standard and area's for improvement | Plus      |       | 0%       |
| are approximately offset by better  |           | 61 -  |          |
| performance in other areas.         | Sat       | 69    |          |
|                                     | isfactory |       |          |
+-------------------------------------+-----------+-------+----------+
| [Unacceptable]{.underline} -        | Una       | Below | Unac     |
| Contractor's performance is less    | cceptable | 60    | ceptable |
| than standard by a substantial      |           |       | Per      |
| margin, and the monitor can cite    |           |       | formance |
| many areas for improvement which    |           |       | Reduces  |
| are not offset by better            |           |       | Fee by   |
| performance in other areas. Less    |           |       | \$1,000  |
| satisfactory performance would be   |           |       | per 12   |
| unacceptable.                       |           |       | month    |
|                                     |           |       | period   |
|                                     |           |       | per      |
|                                     |           |       | unac     |
|                                     |           |       | ceptable |
|                                     |           |       | task     |
|                                     |           |       | (this    |
|                                     |           |       | can      |
|                                     |           |       | affect   |
|                                     |           |       | base     |
|                                     |           |       | fee)     |
+-------------------------------------+-----------+-------+----------+

> Each member of the Group will give the product a numerical rating and
> those ratings will be averaged. An Average of less than 60
> (Unacceptable) will result in a reduction in the base fee of \$1,000
> for that rating period. An average score between 61-69 (Satisfactory
> Performance) will result in Award of 0%, an average of 70-79
> (Satisfactory Plus) will result in Award of 40%, an average of 80-89
> (Excellent) will result in Award of 80%, and an average of 90 through
> 100 (Superior) will result in Award of 100%.

[H.3. PRIVACY ACT]{.underline}

This procurement action requires the Contractor to do one or more of the
following: design, develop, or operate a system of records on
individuals to accomplish an agency function in accordance with the
Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-579, December 31, 1974 (5 USC 552a)
and applicable agency regulations. Violation of the Act may involve the
imposition of criminal penalties. The Contractor shall ensure that each
Contractor employee knows the prescribed Rules of Conduct and each
Contractor employee knows that he/she can be subject to criminal
penalties for violation of the Privacy Act.

# The Privacy Act System of Records applicable to this project are System Notice 09-30-0049. This document is incorporated into this contract as Attachment 11 in Section J.

The Privacy Act is applicable to the records kept by the Contractor on
paying honorarium and/or per diem to Consultants. The Contractor shall
destroy these records in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy
Act after contract closeout has occurred and the accounting record
retention requirements of the Internal Revenue Service and the General
Accounting Office have been met.

[H.4. SALARY RATE LIMITATION LEGISLATION PROVISIONS]{.underline}

Pursuant to P.L. 109-149, no Fiscal Year 2006 (October 1, 2005 --
September 30, 2006) funds may be used to pay the direct salary of an
individual through this contract at a rate in excess of the direct
salary rate for Executive Level I of the Federal Executive Pay Scale.
That rate is \$183,000 per year for the period of January 1, 2006
through December 31, 2006. Direct salary is exclusive of overhead,
fringe benefits, and general and administrative expenses. The salary
limit also applies to individuals proposed under subcontracts. If this
is a multi-year contract, it may be subject to unilateral modifications
by the Government if any salary rate ceilings are established in future
DHHS appropriation acts. P.L. 109-149 states in pertinent part:

> None of the funds appropriated in this Act for the National Institutes
> of Health, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, and the
> Substance Abuse and Mental Health services Administration shall be
> used to pay the salary of an individual, through a grant or other
> extramural mechanism, at a rate in excess of Executive Level I.

Contractors shall absorb that portion of an employee's salary (plus the
dollar amount for fringe benefits and indirect costs associated with the
excess) that exceeds a rate of \$183,500 a year.

.

[H.5. ADP SYSTEMS SECURITY REQUIREMENTS]{.underline}

All Governmental, proprietary and potentially sensitive data will be
securely collected, processed, maintained, and in general safeguarded in
compliance with the requirements of the Computer Security Act of 1987,
Office of Management and Budget Circular A-130, Appendix III (A Security
of Federal Automated Information Systems@), and Part 6 of the DHHS IRM
Manual (specifically, the most recent release of the AIS Security
Program Handbook). The contractor shall include this clause in any
subcontract award pursuant to this prime contract. The information
technology security plan should conform to the documentation standards
of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (see NIST special
publications SP800-12, 800-14, SP800-19 at
<http://csrc.nist.gov/publications/nistpubs/index.html>

NOTE: An on-line version of the DHHS AIS Security Program Handbook is
available at
[http://www.ahcpr.gov/downloads/pub/contract/rfp010006.doc]{.underline}

On-line versions of the Computer Security Act of 1987 and the Office of
Management and Budget's Circular A-130, Appendix III ("Security of
Federal Automated Information Systems") are available at
<http://wwwoirm.nih.gov/security/aissp.html>

Adequate security is essential. This means security commensurate with
the risk and magnitude of the harm that could result from the loss,
misuse, or unauthorized access to or modification of information. This
includes assuring that systems and applications operate effectively and
provide appropriate confidentiality, integrity, and availability,
through the use of cost‑effective management, personnel, operational,
and technical controls.

Security procedures and practices must address but are not limited to:

Administrative procedures to guard data integrity, confidentiality, and
availability -these are documented, formal practices to manage the
selection and execution of security measures to protect data and the
conduct of personnel in relation to the protection of data, and

Physical safeguards to guard data integrity, confidentiality, and
availability - these relate to the protection of physical computer
systems and related buildings and equipment from fire and other natural
and environmental hazards, as well as from intrusion. Physical
safeguards also cover the use of locks, keys, and administrative
measures used to control access to computer systems and facilities.

Technical security services to guard data integrity, confidentiality,
and availability - these include the processes that are put in place to
protect and to control and monitor information access, and

Technical security mechanisms - these include the processes that are put
in place to prevent unauthorized access to data that are transmitted
over a communications network.

For data protected under the Privacy Act transmitted over the Internet,
the minimum technical safeguard is secure socket layer (SSL) 128-bit
certificates. Similarly, data protected under the Privacy Act residing
in a workstation must be encrypted to avoid unauthorized access to the
data in the event of theft or loss of the workstation. However, as
security threats become more sophisticated, the security system to guard
against those threats must evolve as well.

[H.6. EPA ENERGY STAR REQUIREMENTS]{.underline}

In compliance with Executive Order 12845 (requiring Agencies to purchase
energy efficient computer equipment) any microcomputers, including
personal computers, monitors, and printers that are purchased using
Government funds in performance of a contract shall be equipped with or
meet the energy efficient low-power standby feature as defined by the
EPA Energy Star Computers Program unless the equipment always meets EPA
Energy Star efficiency levels. Contractors shall include Energy Star as
a specification when soliciting bids for computer equipment which
requires Energy Star compliance.

This low-power feature must already be activated when the computer
equipment is delivered and be of equivalent functionality of similar
power managed models. If the equipment will be used on a local area
network, the vendor must provide equipment that is fully compatible with
the network environment. In addition, the equipment will run commercial
off-the-shelf software both before and after recovery from its energy
conservation mode.

[H.7. PURCHASE OF INFORMATION RESOURCE TECHNOLOGY]{.underline}

At least 30 days prior to purchase of Information Resource Technology
(IRM) hardware and software, the Contractor shall submit a list of all
proposed IRM equipment to the SAMHSA Contracting Office for approval by
the Contracting Officer. The list shall contain: (1) name of item, (2)
manufacturer, (3) part number, (4) version, (5) quantity, (6) options
and (7) evidence of competition (i.e. list of vendors and equipment
prices). The Contractor shall not purchase any IRM equipment until the
Contracting Officer notifies the Contractor in writing that approval has
been granted.

[H.8. SOFTWARE IMPLEMENTATION]{.underline}

Software packages proposed for use by the Contractor that are not
otherwise specified in the Statement of Work shall be approved by the
Contracting Officer prior to implementation. The Contractor may be
required to demonstrate software packages before approval is granted.
This does not apply for software that is for internal use of the
Contractor.

[H.9. VIRUS PROTECTION]{.underline}

The Contractor shall utilize a comprehensive virus protection software
package to screen all data, information, and software provided to the
Government on 3 ½\" and CD-ROM media. The screen shall include the
identification and removal of all viruses, worms, and other forms of
data information, and software infestation. The Contractor shall also
utilize the virus protection software to screen all data information,
and software obtained from the Government and other sources for
processing on the Contractor\'s network(s) and personal computer(s).

The Contractor shall immediately notify the Government Project Officer
of any virus, worm, or other form of data information, and software
infestation found on Government provided electronic media. The
Contractor shall recommend to the Government the specific virus
protection software the Contractor intends to use.

[H.10. COMPLIANCE WITH SAMHSA/DIRM GUIDELINES]{.underline}

The Contractor shall use software that meets SAMHSA guidelines:
specifically, the system(s) will be PC compatible; operate in a Windows
environment; and use WordPerfect, Lotus, PowerBuilder or other software
consistent with SAMHSA Division of Information Resource Management
(DIRM) standards. The Contractor shall at all times maintain compliance
with current DIRM standards, which may change over the duration of this
contract. Any deviation from the SAMHSA standard should be negotiated
with DIRM.

[H.11. FTS 2001]{.underline}

The Contractor will be assisted by the GPO in using the appropriate
Federal Procedures for the initiation and use of any 800 number (a
toll-free telephone number) under the Government FTS-2001 Service. The
Division of Information Resources Management will coordinate the
installation at the Contractor site of the FTS-2001 service. (This may
take up to eight weeks).

If the Contractor will travel to different locations and place or
receive only occasional domestic long distance calls exclusively for
SAMHSA, the Contractor may obtain a FTS 2001 calling card through the
Government Project Officer/Division of Information Resources Management
(This may take up to two weeks).

For any other telecommunications requirements, the Contractor shall
coordinate the request through the Government Project Officer and the
Division of Information Resources Management. In order to control
potential waste, fraud, and abuse of Government-provided
telecommunications resources, the Government reserves the right to
monitor the Contractor's usage of the FTS 2001 network.

[H.12. OWNERSHIP OF MATERIALS AND DISPOSITION OF DATA]{.underline}

a.  All information and materials including data developed under this
    contract are the property of the government and shall be delivered
    as part of the deliverables under the contract. No information
    developed under this contract shall be released by the contractor
    without the written permission of the government.

b.  Where automated data bases are developed, maintained or regularly
    updated by the contractor, the Government maintains ownership of all
    software, manuals, data, data processing, user documentation and any
    other materials developed by the contractor to manage it. Any
    software developed to manage or enhance these data must be fully
    documented and the documentation provided to the Government. Any
    required transfer of the data will be affected in such a way that
    the data base will be immediately available without interruption.

[H.13. ACCESSIBILITY]{.underline}

Pursuant to Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. 794d), as
amended by P.L. 106-246, all Electronic and Information Technology (EIT)
developed, procured, maintained, or used under this contract shall be in
compliance with the Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility
Standards set forth by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers
Compliance Board (also referred to as the Access Board) in 36 CFR Part
1194. The contractor shall ensure that this technology is accessible to
employees, government personnel and members of the public with
disabilities to the extent it does not post an undue burden. Section 508
Standards speak to various means for disseminating information,
including computers, software, and electronic office equipment. It
applies to, but is not solely focused on, federal pages on the Internet
or the World Wide Web. It does not apply to the web pages of private
industry. The complete text of Section 508 Standards can be accessed at
[http://www.section508.gov](http://www.section508.gov/)[.]{.underline}

[H.14. CORRESPONDENCE PROCEDURE]{.underline}

To promote timely and effective administration, correspondence (except
for invoices, technical progress reports, and deliverables) submitted
under this contract shall be subject to the following procedures:

> \(1\) Technical Correspondence. Technical correspondence (as used
> herein, this term excludes technical correspondence which proposes or
> otherwise involves waivers, deviations, or modification to the
> requirements, terms or conditions of this contract) shall be addressed
> to the Project Officer, with an information copy of the basic
> correspondence to the Contracting Officer.
>
> \(2\) Other Correspondence. All other correspondence shall be
> addressed to the Contracting Officer, with information copies of the
> basic correspondence to the Project Officer.
>
> \(3\) Subject Line (s). All correspondence shall contain a subject
> line, commencing with the contract number as illustrated below:

SUBJECT: Contract No. **[TOA]{.underline}**

Request for Approval of

[H.15. INVOICE INSTRUCTIONS]{.underline}

The Contractor agrees to specify a cost breakdown and detail on invoices
of:

> \(1\) Contractor's name and invoice date. All invoices shall include
> the signature of a person authorized to bind your organization.
>
> \(2\) Contract Number, or other authorization for delivery of property
> and/or services.
>
> \(3\) Description, cost or price, period of performance and quantity
> of property and/or services actually delivered or rendered.
>
> \(4\) Shipping and Payment terms.
>
> \(5\) Other Substantiating documentation or information as required by
> the contract.
>
> \(6\) Name, title, phone number, and complete mailing address of
> responsible official to whom payment inquiries are to be sent.
>
> \(7\) And to further specify the following line items
>
> Direct Labor (List by individual and current and cumulative amount for
> each.)
>
> Fringe Benefits (Cite rate)
>
> Supplies
>
> Travel (Provide detail) specify transportation costs, per diem & misc.
>
> Reimbursement of travel costs shall, at a minimum, include the
> following, as they apply: Individual traveling, location traveled
> from, location traveled to, departure time, dates of travel, mode and
> cost of transportation, daily per diem rate, number of days of per
> diem, hotel rate (indicate whether rate is inclusive or tax or list
> tax separately), number of nights at hotel, rental car rate, POV
> mileage rate and number of miles, honorarium rate and number of days
> receiving honorarium.

Other Direct Costs

> Consultants (identify & cite authorization) specify rate and amount
>
> Subcontract Costs (identify and provide detail)
>
> Indirect Costs by Category (Cite rate)

Fee (if any)

> TOTAL COSTS

Invoices should also show the estimated totals for each line item as
well as the cumulative amounts billed for each line item. Invoices shall
be delivered via regular mail. The cost of overnight or courier to
deliver invoices are not allowed under this contract.

[H.16. PRINTING]{.underline}

Unless otherwise specified in this contract, the Contractor shall not
engage in, nor subcontract for, any printing (as that term is defined in
Title I of the Government Printing and Binding Regulations in effect on
the effective date of this contract) in connection with the performance
of work under this contract; except that performance of a requirement
under this contract involving the reproduction of less than 5,000
production units of any one page, or less than 25,000 production units
in the aggregate of multiple pages will not be deemed to be printing. A
production unit is defined as one sheet, size 8½ by 11 inches, one side
only, and one color.

[H.17. LATE PAYMENTS TO THE GOVERNMENT]{.underline}

Late payment of debts owed the Government by the Contractor, arising
from whatever cause, under this contract/order shall bear interest at a
rate to be established in accordance with the Treasury Fiscal
Requirements Manual. For purposes of this provision, late payments are
defined as payments received by the Government more than 30 days after
the Contractor has been notified in writing by the Contracting Officer
of:

> a\. the basis of the indebtedness;
>
> b\. the amount due;
>
> c\. the fact that interest that will be applied if payment is not
> received within 30 days from the date of mailing of the notice, and;

d\. the approximate interest rate that will be charged.

[H.18. OMB CLEARANCE]{.underline}

The Contractor shall not collect or record any information calling for
answers to identical questions from more than nine (9) persons or
organizations. This approval must be obtained before expenditure of
funds or public contacts for the actual acquisition of the information.
This applies to questionnaires, electronic transmission requirements,
etc., regardless of whether the information collection occurs by mail,
person or telephone interview or group interviews (e.g., focus groups).
It does not matter whether the response is voluntary or mandatory.
Information collection may begin only after the Contracting Officer
notifies the Contractor in writing that OMB clearance has been obtained.

[H.19.  SUBCONTRACTING PLAN PROVISIONS]{.underline}

 

> a.         [Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business
> Subcontracting Plan]{.underline}

 

> (1)        The Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business
> Subcontracting Plan, dated [                 ]{.underline}is attached
> hereto and made a part of this contract.

 

> (2)        The failure of any contractor or subcontractor to comply in
> good faith with the Clause entitled \"Utilization of Small Business
> Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns\" incorporated in
> this contract and the attached Subcontracting Plan, will be a material
> breach of such Contract or Subcontract.
>
>  
>
> b.         [Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) Participation
> Plan]{.underline}

 

> (1)        The Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) Participation Plan,
> dated[                   ]{.underline} is attached hereto and made a
> part of this contract.

 

> (2)               In compliance with FAR 52.219-25, Small
> Disadvantaged Business Participation Program -- Disadvantaged Status
> and Reporting, if this contract contains SDB participation targets,
> the Contractor shall report on the participation of  SDB concerns. 
> Reporting shall be on Optional Form 312, Small Disadvantaged Business
> Participation Report, or in the Contractor's own format providing the
> same information and shall be submitted on an annual basis and upon
> completion of the contract.  In no event shall the targets identified
> in the attached SDB Participation Plan be revised without the prior
> written authorization of the Contracting Officer.
>
>  

(3)        The failure of any Contractor or subcontractor to comply in
good faith with FAR Clause 52.219-25, entitled \"Small Disadvantaged
Business Participation Program \-- Disadvantaged Status and Reporting\"
incorporated in this contract and the attached SDB Participation Plan,
will be a material breach of such contract or subcontract and subject to
the remedies reserved to the Government under FAR Clause 52.219-16
entitled, \"Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan.\"           

 

> c.         [Subcontracting Reports]{.underline}
>
> 1)        The Contractor shall submit the Individual Subcontract
> Report and the Summary Subcontract Report using the web-based
> Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System (eSRS at
> [http://www.esrs.gov](http://www.esrs.gov/)) following the
> instructions in eSRS as supplemented by agency regulations;
>
> Ensure that its subcontractors with subcontracting plans agree to
> submit the Individual Subcontract Report and/or the Summary
> Subcontract Report using eSRS;
>
> Provide the [prime contract number, the order number,]{.underline}  if
> applicable,  and the prime contractor's [DUNS number]{.underline} to
> all first-tier subcontractors with subcontracting plans so they can
> enter this information into eSRS with their reports; and
>
>  
>
> Ensure that all subcontractors with subcontracting plans under the
> flow-down requirements of subparagraph (a)(9) above, [at every
> tier,]{.underline} provide the [prime contract number,]{.underline}
> the [order number,]{.underline} if applicable and [their own DUNS
> number]{.underline} to all of their subcontractors with subcontracting
> plans.
>
>  
>
> Regardless of the effective date of this contract, the report shall be
> submitted on the following dates for the entire life of this contract:

 

April 25th

                                                October 25th

[H.20 PERSONNEL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION REQUIREMENTS]{.underline}

**[(Included at Time of Award )]{.underline}**.

1.  BACKGROUND

> The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and
> Management (ASAM), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS),
> requires that all DHHS contractors (including subcontractors) who will
> be working in a DHHS-owned or leased space and/or who will have access
> to DHHS equipment, and non-public privileged, proprietary, or trade
> secret information, undergo a background investigation.
>
> The positions on this contract are designated Level 5, medium risk
> public trust.  Level 5 positions require a minimum of a National
> Agency Check with Inquiry and Credit (NACIC) investigation.  Ten days
> prior to beginning work on this contract, each contractor must submit
> the following in a sealed envelope with a cover letter identifying the
> contract:

-   SF-85P, Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions, with pages 7 and 8
    signed.  (Note: the unnumbered ninth page, a medical release, is not
    required and should be removed and discarded.)

> Obtain form from [www.opm.gov](http://www.opm.gov/)    (Additional
> information to assist in filling out the SF-85P included in Section J
> Attachments)

a.  Questionnaire

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a.  Authorization for Release of Information

b.  Authorization for Release of Medical Information (discard)

-   A HHS Credit Release (Included in Section J Attachments)

> This information is to be mailed to:
>
> Program Support Center
>
> Personnel Security and Ethics Office
>
> Room 4C-14
>
> Parklawn Building
>
> 5600 Fishers Lane
>
> Rockville, MD 20857
>
> After receipt of the SF-85P and HHS Credit Release, contractors will
> be contacted to schedule digital fingerprinting.
>
> Questions may be directed to 301-443-5650.
>
> In addition, the contractor is to mail a list of contractor personnel
> to the SAMHSA Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer.

[Number range CHAPTERH.21 STANDARDS OF CONDUCT]{.underline}

The Contractor shall request a Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality
Form from the Contracting Officer. This form must be requested within 10
days of the contractor employee being on-site or on board. Failure to
comply with the execution of the Confidentiality Form will result in
immediate removal and disallowance of any associated costs or payments.

The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining satisfactory
standards of employee competency, conduct, appearance, and integrity and
shall be responsible for taking such disciplinary action with respect to
employees as may be necessary. The Contractor is also responsible for
ensuring that employees do not disturb papers on desks, open desk
drawers or cabinets, or use Government telephones, except as authorized.

[H.22  Conference Material Disclaimer]{.underline}

Where a conference is funded under this contract, the following shall be
included on all conference materials:

"The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and
by speakers and moderators at HHS-sponsored conferences, do not
necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health
and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial
practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government."

**[SECTION I.1. GENERAL CLAUSES FOR A COST REIMBURSEMENT PLUS AWARD FEE
CONTRACT]{.underline}CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (MAY 2005)**

I. [FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) (48 CFR CHAPTER 1)
CLAUSES]{.underline}

[FAR Clause No.]{.underline} [Title and Date]{.underline}

52.202-1 Definitions (JULY 2004)

52.203-3 Gratuities (APRIL 1984)

52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fee (APRIL 1984)

52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JULY
1995)

52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (JULY 1995)

52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or
Improper Activity (JAN 1997)

52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (JAN
1997)

52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal
Transactions (SEPT 2005)

52.204-4 Printing or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper (AUG 2000)

52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003)

52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications (JAN 2006)

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With
Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (JAN 2005)

52.215-1 Instruction of Offerors -- Competitive Acquisition

(JAN 2004)

52.215-2 Audit and Records - Negotiation (JUNE 1999)

52.215-8 Order of Precedence - Uniform Contract Format

(OCT 1997)

52.215-10 Price Reduction for Defective Cost or Pricing Data

(OCT 1997) (applicable to contract actions over \$500,000)

52.215-12 Subcontractor Cost or Pricing Data (OCT 1997) (applicable to
contract actions over \$500,000)

52.215 14 Integrity of Unit Prices (OCT 1997)

52.215-15 Pension Adjustment and Asset Reversions

(OCT 2004)

52.215-17 Waiver of Facilities Capital Cost of Money (OCT 1997)

52.215-18 Reversion or Adjustment of plans for Post retirement Benefits
Other Than Pensions (PRB) (JULY 2005)

52.215-19 Notification of Ownership Change (OCT 1997)

52.215-20 Requirements for Cost or Pricing Data or Information Other
Than Cost or Pricing Data (OCT 1997)

52.216-7 Allowable Cost and Payment

(DEC 2002)

52.216-8 Fixed Fee (MAR 1997)

52.217-7 Option for Increased Quantity--Separately Priced Line Item

(MAR 1989)

52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (NOV 1999)

52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000)

52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUB Zone Small
Business Concerns (JULY 2005)

52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (MAY 2004)

52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (JULY 2005)

52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting

(DEC 1996)

52.219-16 Liquidated Damages - Subcontracting Plan (JAN 1999)

52.219-25 Small Disadvantaged Business Participation
Program-Disadvantaged Status and Reporting (OCT 1999)

52.222-2 Payment for Overtime Premiums (JULY 1990)

52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003)

52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999)

52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (APR 2002)

52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of
the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans (DEC 2001)

52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities

(JUNE 1998)

52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of
the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans (DEC 2001)

52.223-6 Drug Free Workplace (MAY 2001)

52.223-14 Toxic Chemical Release Reporting (AUG 2003)

52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification (APRIL 1984)

52.224-2 Privacy Act (APRIL 1984)

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchase (FEB 2006)

52.227-1 Authorization and Consent (JULY 1995)

52.227-2 Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copy Right
Infringement (AUG 1996)

52.227-3 Patent Indemnity (APRIL 1984)

52.227-14 Rights in Data - General (JUNE 1987)

Alt I (JUNE 1987)

Alt II (JUNE 1987)

Alt III (JUNE 1987)

Alt V (JUNE 1987)

52.228-7 Insurance -- Liability to Third Persons (MAR 1996)

52.232-9 Limitation on Withholding of Payments (APRIL 1984)

52.232-17 Interest (JUNE 1996)

> (The following clause shall apply if the contract is fully funded)

52.232-20 Limitation of Cost (APR 1984)

> (The following clause shall apply if the contract is incrementally
> funded)

52.232-22 Limitation of Funds (APR 1984)

52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (JAN 1986)

52.232-25 Prompt Payment (OCT 2003), Alternate (FEB 2002)

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor
Registration (OCT 2003)

52.233-1 Disputes (JULY 2002)

52.233-3 Protest After Award (AUG 1996), Alternate I (JUNE 1985)

52.237-3 Continuity of Services (JAN 1991)

52.239-1 Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996)

52.242-1 Notice of Intent to Disallow Costs (APRIL 1984)

52.242-3 Penalties for Unallowable Costs (MAY 2001)

52.242-4 Certification of Final Indirect Costs (JAN 1997)

52.242-13 Bankruptcy (JULY 1995)

52.243-2 Changes - Cost Reimbursement (AUG 1987) - Alternate II

(APRIL 1984)

52.244-2 Subcontracts (AUG 1998)

52.244-5 Competition in Subcontracting (DEC 1996)

52.245-5 Government Property (Cost Reimbursement, Time-and-Material,
Labor-Hour Contract)

(MAY 2004)

52.246-5 Inspection of Services - Cost Reimbursement (APRIL 1984)

52.246-25 Limitation of Liability Services (FEB 1997)

52.248-1 Value Engineering (FEB 2000)

52.249-6 Termination (Cost-Reimbursement) (MAY 2004)

55.249-14 Excusable Delays (APRIL 1984)

52.251-1 Government Supply Sources (APRIL 1984)

52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991)

> II\. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ACQUISITION REGULATION
> (HHSAR) (48 CFR CHAPTER 3) CLAUSES

[HHSAR Clause No.]{.underline} [Title and Date]{.underline}

352.202-1 Definitions (JAN 2001) Alternate I (JAN 2001)

352.216-72 Additional Cost Principles (Oct. 1990)

352.223-70 Safety and Health (JAN 2001)

352.224-70 Confidentiality of Information (APR 1984)

352.228-7 Insurance - Liability to Third Persons (DEC 1991)

352.232-9 Withholding of Contract Payments (APRIL 1984)

352.232-75 Incremental Funding (JAN 2001)

352.233-70 Litigation and Claims (APR 1984)

352.242-71 Final Decisions on Audit Findings (APRIL 1984)

352.270-1 Accessibility of Meetings, Conferences, and Seminars to
persons with Disabilities (JAN 2001)

352.270-5 Key Personnel (APRIL 1984)

352.270-6 Publication and Publicity (JUL 1991)

352.270-7 Paperwork Reduction Act (JAN 2001)

\[End of GENERAL CLAUSES FOR A COST PLUS AWARD FEE CONTRACT\]

**PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS**

**SECTION J - LIST OF ATTACHMENTS**

[TITLE]{.underline} [NO. PAGE]{.underline}

1\. Statement of Work 24

2\. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan 5

3\. Voucher Review Sheet 1

4\. Packing and Delivery of Proposal 1

5\. Billing Instructions 6

6\. SF LLL-A, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities 4

7\. Contact Points 1

8\. Breakdown of Proposed Estimated Cost 3

(Plus Fee) and Labor Hours

9\. Proposal Intent Response 1

10\. Government Notice for Handling Proposals 1

11\. Privacy Act - Systems Notice 09-30-0049 4

12\. Client Letter-example 1

13\. Contractor Evaluation Forms 3

14\. IT Cost Estimate Worksheet 1

15\. Small Business Subcontracting Plan 8

**SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENT OF
OFFERORS**

Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors or
Quoters (Negotiated). (March 2002)

The Representations and Certifications required by this acquisition can
be accessed through the Online Representations and Certification
Applications (ORCA) on the Internet at the following address:
[http://orca.bpn.gov](http://orca.bpn.gov/)

If you are unable to access this document, you may request a copy from
the Contracting Officer identified on the cover page of this
solicitation.

**IF YOU INTEND TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL, YOU, [MUST]{.underline} COMPLETE
THE REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS ONLINE.**

**SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS**

**1. [GENERAL INFORMATION]{.underline}**

1.  INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION

    (FAR Clause 52.215-1) (Jan 2004)

> \(a\) *Definitions*. As used in this provision\--
>
> *\"Discussions\"* are negotiations that occur after establishment of
> the competitive range that may, at the Contracting Officer\'s
> discretion, result in the offeror being allowed to revise its
> proposal.
>
> *\"In writing\"*, *\"writing\"*, or *\"written\"* means any worded or
> numbered expression that can be read, reproduced, and later
> communicated, and includes electronically transmitted and stored
> information.
>
> \"*Proposal modification*\" is a change made to a proposal before the
> solicitation\'s closing date and time, or made in response to an
> amendment, or made to correct a mistake at any time before award.
>
> \"*Proposal revision*\" is a change to a proposal made after the
> solicitation closing date, at the request of or as allowed by a
> Contracting Officer as the result of negotiations.
>
> \"*Time,*\" if stated as a number of days, is calculated using
> calendar days, unless otherwise specified, and will include Saturdays,
> Sundays, and legal holidays. However, if the last day falls on a
> Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, then the period shall include the
> next working day.
>
> \(b\) *Amendments to solicitations*. If this solicitation is amended,
> all terms and conditions that are not amended remain unchanged.
> Offerors shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to this
> solicitation by the date and time specified in the amendment(s).
>
> \(c\) *Submission, modification, revision, and withdrawal of
> proposals*. (1) Unless other methods (*e.g.*, electronic commerce or
> facsimile) are permitted in the solicitation, proposals and
> modifications to proposals shall be submitted in paper media in sealed
> envelopes or packages (i) addressed to the office specified in the
> solicitation, and (ii) showing the time and date specified for
> receipt, the solicitation number, and the name and address of the
> offeror. Offerors using commercial carriers should ensure that the
> proposal is marked on the outermost wrapper with the information in
> paragraphs (c)(1)(i) and (c)(1)(ii) of this provision.
>
> \(2\) The first page of the proposal must show\--
>
> \(i\) The solicitation number;
>
> \(ii\) The name, address, and telephone and facsimile numbers of the
> offeror (and electronic address if available);
>
> \(iii\) A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms,
> conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and agreement
> to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price
> set opposite each item;
>
> \(iv\) Names, titles, and telephone and facsimile numbers (and
> electronic addresses if available) of persons authorized to negotiate
> on the offeror\'s behalf with the Government in connection with this
> solicitation; and
>
> \(v\) Name, title, and signature of person authorized to sign the
> proposal. Proposals signed by an agent shall be accompanied by
> evidence of that agent\'s authority, unless that evidence has been
> previously furnished to the issuing office.
>
> \(3\) *Submission, modification, revision, and withdrawal of
> proposals*. (i) Offerors are responsible for submitting proposals, and
> any modifications or revisions, so as to reach the Government office
> designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the
> solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time
> for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government
> office on the date that proposal or revision is due.
>
> \(ii\) (A) Any proposal, modification, or revision received at the
> Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time
> specified for receipt of offers is \"late\" and will not be considered
> unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer
> determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the
> acquisition; and\--
>
> (*1*) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method
> authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point
> of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one
> working day prior to the date specified for receipt of proposals; or
>
> (*2*) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received
> at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and
> was under the Government\'s control prior to the time set for receipt
> of offers; or
>
> (*3*) It is the only proposal received.
>
> \(B\) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful proposal
> that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be
> considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.
>
> \(iii\) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the
> Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that
> installation on the proposal wrapper, other documentary evidence of
> receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or
> statements of Government personnel.
>
> \(iv\) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal
> Government processes so that proposals cannot be received at the
> office designated for receipt of proposals by the exact time specified
> in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude
> amendment of the solicitation, the time specified for receipt of
> proposals will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day
> specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal
> Government processes resume.
>
> \(v\) Proposals may be withdrawn by written notice received at any
> time before award. Oral proposals in response to oral solicitations
> may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile
> proposals, proposals may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any
> time before award, subject to the conditions specified in the
> provision at 52.215-5, Facsimile Proposals. Proposals may be withdrawn
> in person by an offeror or an authorized representative, if the
> identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the
> person signs a receipt for the proposal before award.
>
> \(4\) Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, the offeror may
> propose to provide any item or combination of items.
>
> \(5\) Offerors shall submit proposals in response to this solicitation
> in English, unless otherwise permitted by the solicitation, and in
> U.S. dollars, unless the provision at FAR 52.225‑17, Evaluation of
> Foreign Currency Offers, is included in the solicitation.
>
> \(6\) Offerors may submit modifications to their proposals at any time
> before the solicitation closing date and time, and may submit
> modifications in response to an amendment, or to correct a mistake at
> any time before award.
>
> \(7\) Offerors may submit revised proposals only if requested or
> allowed by the Contracting Officer.
>
> \(8\) Proposals may be withdrawn at any time before award. Withdrawals
> are effective upon receipt of notice by the Contracting Officer.
>
> \(d\) *Offer expiration date*. Proposals in response to this
> solicitation will be valid for the number of days specified on the
> solicitation cover sheet (unless a different period is proposed by the
> offeror).

***\[Note: In accordance with HHSAR 352.215-1, the following paragraph
(e) is substituted for the subparagraph (e) of the provision at FAR
52.215-1.\]***

> \(e\) *Restriction on disclosure and use of data*. (1) The proposal
> submitted in response to this request may contain data (trade secrets;
> business data, e.g., commercial information, financial information,
> and cost and pricing data; and technical data) which the offeror,
> including its prospective subcontractor(s), does not want used or
> disclosed for any purpose other than for evaluation of the proposal.
> The use and disclosure of any data may be so restricted; provided,
> that the Government determines that the data is not required to be
> disclosed under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552, as
> amended, and the offeror marks the cover sheet of the proposal with
> the following legend, specifying the particular portions of the
> proposal which are to be restricted in accordance with the conditions
> of the legend. The Government\'s determination to withhold or disclose
> a record will be based upon the particular circumstances involving the
> record in question and whether the record may be exempted from
> disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. The legend reads:
>
> Unless disclosure is required by the freedom of Information Act, 5
> U.S.C. 552, as amended, (the Act) as determined by Freedom of
> Information (FOI) officials of the Department of Health and Human
> Services, data contained in the portions of this proposal which have
> been specifically identified by page number, paragraph, etc. by the
> offeror as containing restricted information shall not be used or
> disclosed except for evaluation purposes.
>
> The offeror acknowledges that the Department may not be able to
> withhold a record (data, document, etc.) nor deny access to a record
> requested pursuant to the Act and that the Department\'s FOI officials
> must make that determination. The offeror hereby agrees that the
> Government is not liable for disclosure if the Department has
> determined that disclosure is required by the Act.
>
> If a contract is awarded to the offeror as a result of, or in
> connection with, the submission of this proposal, the Government shall
> have right to use or disclose the data to the extent provided in the
> contract. Proposals not resulting in a contract remain subject to the
> Act.
>
> The offeror also agrees that the Government is not liable for
> disclosure or use of unmarked data and may use or disclose the data
> for any purpose, including the release of the information pursuant to
> requests under the Act. The data subject to this restriction are
> contained in pages (insert page numbers, paragraph designations, etc.
> or other identification).
>
> \(2\) In addition, the offeror should mark each page of data it wishes
> to restrict with the following statement:
>
> "Use or disclosure of data contained on this page is subject to the
> restriction on the cover sheet of this proposal or quotation."
>
> \(3\) Offerors are cautioned that proposals submitted with restrictive
> legends or statements differing in substance from the above legend may
> not be considered for award. The Government reserves the right to
> reject any proposal submitted with a nonconforming legend.
>
> \(f\) *Contract award*. (1) The Government intends to award a contract
> or contracts resulting from this solicitation to the responsible
> offeror(s) whose proposal(s) represents the best value after
> evaluation in accordance with the factors and subfactors in the
> solicitation.
>
> \(2\) The Government may reject any or all proposals if such action is
> in the Government\'s interest.
>
> \(3\) The Government may waive informalities and minor irregularities
> in proposals received.
>
> \(4\) The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a
> contract without discussions with offerors (except clarifications as
> described in FAR 15.306(a)). Therefore, the offeror\'s initial
> proposal should contain the offeror\'s best terms from a cost or price
> and technical standpoint. The Government reserves the right to conduct
> discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be
> necessary. If the Contracting Officer determines that the number of
> proposals that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the
> number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the
> Contracting Officer may limit the number of proposals in the
> competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient
> competition among the most highly rated proposals.
>
> \(5\) The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item
> for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit cost or
> prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the
> proposal.
>
> \(6\) Exchanges with offerors after receipt of a proposal do not
> constitute a rejection or counteroffer by the Government.
>
> \(7\) The Government may determine that a proposal is unacceptable if
> the prices proposed are materially unbalanced between line items or
> subline items. Unbalanced pricing exists when, despite an acceptable
> total evaluated price, the price of one or more contract line items is
> significantly overstated or understated as indicated by the
> application of cost or price analysis techniques. A proposal may be
> rejected if the Contracting Officer determines that the lack of
> balance poses an unacceptable risk to the Government.
>
> \(8\) If a cost realism analysis is performed, cost realism may be
> considered by the source selection authority in evaluating performance
> or schedule risk.
>
> \(9\) A written award or acceptance of proposal mailed or otherwise
> furnished to the successful offeror within the time specified in the
> proposal shall result in a binding contract without further action by
> either party.
>
> B. FAR 52.216-1 - [TYPE OF CONTRACT (APRIL 1984)]{.underline}
>
> It is anticipated the [one award]{.underline} will be made from this
> solicitation and that the award will be made on/about **[September 1,
> 2006]{.underline}**
>
> It is anticipated that the award from this solicitation will be a 12
> month cost reimbursement plus Award Fee, [completion type]{.underline}
> contract. In addition, four 12 month Option periods shall be
> negotiated (exercisable each contract year). Incremental funding will
> be used (see Section L.2.c. Business Proposal Instructions).

C. FAR 52.233-2 - [SERVICE OF PROTEST (AUGUST 1996)]{.underline}

> a\. Protests, as defined in Section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition
> Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any
> protests that are filed with the General Accounting Office (GAO) shall
> be served on the Contracting Officer addressed as follows:
>
> Contracting Officer
>
> Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Division of Contracts Management

Office of Program Services

1 Choke Cherry Road, Room 7-1051

Rockville, Maryland 20857

> b\. The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated
> above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

D. [COMMUNICATIONS PRIOR TO CONTRACT AWARD]{.underline}

> Offerors shall direct all communications to the attention of the
> Contract Specialist or Contracting Officer cited on the face page of
> this RFP. Communications with other officials may compromise the
> competitiveness of this acquisition and result in cancellation of the
> requirement.
>
> The technical contact for additional information and answering
> inquiries is the Contracting Officer. All questions regarding this
> solicitation shall be in writing and received by the Contracting
> Officer no later than **[April 17, 2006]{.underline}.** Answers to
> questions shall be sent to the prospective offeror by solicitation
> amendment. Mail inquiries to:

[Mailing Address]{.underline}

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, DHHS

Division of Contracts Management, OPS

> 1 Choke Cherry Rd Bldg, Rm 7-1051

Rockville, MD 20857

Attn: Andrew Payne

> **Offerors may e-mail questions to <Andrew.Payne@samhsa.hhs.gov>. The
> offeror is responsible for confirming receipt of electronic mail.
> Questions or Comments shall [not]{.underline} be sent via fax.**

E. [COMMITMENT OF PUBLIC FUNDS]{.underline}

> The Contracting Officer is the only individual who can legally commit
> the Government to the expenditure of public funds in connection with
> the proposed procurement. Any other commitment, either explicit or
> implied, is invalid.

F. [PREPARATION COSTS]{.underline}

> This RFP does not commit the Government to pay for the preparation and
> submission of a proposal.

G.  [REFERENCE MATERIALS]{.underline}

> There are **[no]{.underline}** Reference Materials for this RFP.

H.  [ESTIMATE OF EFFORT]{.underline}

> It is expected that a completion type contract will be awarded as a
> result of this RFP. To assist you in the preparation of your proposal,
> the Government considers the effort to be approximately **[3,700
> hours]{.underline}**, annually. This information is furnished for the
> offeror's information only and is not to be considered restrictive for
> proposal purposes.
>
> The offeror is responsible to propose the level of effort that is
> determined to be appropriate for the work stipulated. If the offeror
> is in the competitive range the level of effort could be a negotiation
> issue.

I.  [RELEASE OF INFORMATION]{.underline}

Contract selection and award information will be disclosed to offerors
in accordance with regulations applicable to negotiated acquisition.
Prompt notice will be given to unsuccessful offerors as they are
eliminated from the competition.

**2. [INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS]{.underline}**

**A. [GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS]{.underline}**

[a. Introduction]{.underline}

> The following instructions will establish the acceptable minimum
> requirements for the format and contents of proposals. The Government
> requires a minimum acceptance period of 120 days. Special attention is
> directed to the requirements for technical and business proposals to
> be submitted in accordance with these instructions.

(1) [Contract Type and General Clauses]{.underline}

> It is contemplated that a **[Cost plus Award Fee]{.underline}**,
> completion type contract will be awarded. (See General Information)
> Any resultant contract shall include the clauses applicable to the
> selected offeror\'s organization and type of contract awarded as
> required by Public Law, Executive Order, or acquisition regulations in
> effect at the time of execution of the proposed contract.

(2) [Authorized Official and Submission of Proposal]{.underline}

> The proposal must be signed by an official authorized to bind your
> organization and must stipulate that it is predicated upon all the
> terms and conditions of this RFP. Your proposal shall be submitted in
> the number of copies, to the addresses, and marked as indicated in
> Attachment 4 entitled, PACKAGING AND DELIVERY OF PROPOSAL, Part III,
> Section J hereof. Proposals will be typewritten, paginated, reproduced
> on letter size paper and will be legible in all required copies. To
> expedite the proposal evaluation, all documents required for
> responding to the RFP should be placed in the following order.
>
> \(3\) [COVER PAGE]{.underline}
>
> Include RFP title, number, name of organization, identification of the
> proposal part, and indicate whether the proposal is an original or
> copy.
>
> (4). [TECHNICAL PROPOSAL]{.underline}
>
> The technical proposal should consist of a cover page, a table of
> contents, an executive summary, numbered pages, and the information
> requested in the Technical Proposal Instructions and as specified in
> SECTION J, List of Attachments.
>
> The technical proposal shall not exceed 100 pages in length. Any
> Appendix to the technical proposal shall not exceed 100 pages in
> length. Resumes should be limited to two pages. These page limitations
> include all exhibits, graphs, charts, etc. Any material in excess of
> these restrictions will not be read or evaluated.

\(5\) [BUSINESS PROPOSAL]{.underline}

> It is recommended that the business proposal consist of a cover page,
> a table of contents, and the information requested in the Business
> Proposal Instructions and as specified in SECTION J, List of
> Attachments.

\(6\) [Separation of Technical and Business Proposals]{.underline}

> The proposal must be prepared in two parts: a \"Technical Proposal\"
> and a \"Business Proposal.\" Each of the parts shall be separate and
> complete in itself so that evaluation of one may be accomplished
> independently of, and concurrently with, evaluation of the other.
> **The technical proposal shall not reference cost, however, resource
> information, such as data concerning estimated numbers of labor-hours
> and categories, materials, subcontracts, travel, etc., should be
> contained in the technical proposal so that the offeror\'s
> understanding of the project may be evaluated**. However, the
> technical proposal shall [not]{.underline} include pricing data
> relating to individual salary information, indirect cost rates or
> amounts, fee amounts (if any), and total costs. The technical proposal
> should disclose your technical approach in as much detail as possible
> within the page limit constraints, including, but not limited to, the
> requirements of the technical proposal instructions.

(7) Evaluation of Proposals

> The Government will evaluate technical proposals in accordance with
> the criteria set forth in SECTION M, [Evaluation/Award
> Criteria]{.underline} of this RFP.

(8) Potential Award Without Discussions

> The Government reserves the right to award a contract without
> discussions if the Contracting Officer determines that the initial
> prices are fair and reasonable and that discussions are not necessary.

(9) Privacy Act

> The Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579) requires that a Federal agency
> advise each individual whom it asks to supply information, the
> authority which authorizes the solicitation, whether disclosure is
> voluntary or mandatory, the principal purpose or purposes for which
> the information is intended to be used, the uses outside the agency
> which may be made of the information, and the effects on the
> individual, if any, of not providing all or any part of the requested
> information.
>
> The Government is requesting the information called for in this RFP
> pursuant to the authority provided by Sec. 301(g)(7) of the Public
> Health Service Act, as amended, and P.L. 92-218, as amended.
>
> Providing the information requested is entirely voluntary. The
> collection of this information is for the purpose of conducting an
> accurate, fair, and adequate review prior to a discussion as to
> whether to award a contract.
>
> Failure to provide any or all of the requested information may result
> in a less than adequate review.
>
> In addition, the Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579, Section 7) requires
> that the following information be provided when individuals are
> requested to disclose their social security number.
>
> Provision of the social security number is voluntary. Social security
> numbers are requested for the purpose of accurate and efficient
> identification, referral, review and management of SAMHSA contracting
> programs. Authority for requesting this information is provided by
> Section 301 and Title IV of the PHS Act, as amended.
>
> The information provided by you may be routinely disclosed for the
> following purposes:
>
> -to the cognizant audit agency and the General Accounting Office for
> auditing.
>
> -to the Department of Justice as required for litigation.

-to respond to congressional inquiries.

> -to qualified experts, not within the definition of Department
> employees, for opinions as a part of the review process.

[b. Selection of Offeror]{.underline}

> a\) The acceptability of the technical portion of your contract
> proposal will be evaluated by a technical review committee. The
> committee will evaluate your proposal in strict conformity with the
> evaluation criteria of the RFP, utilizing point scores and written
> critiques. The committee may suggest that the Contracting Officer
> request clarifying information from an offeror.
>
> b\) The business portion of your contract proposal will be subjected
> to a cost, cost realism and price analysis. Proposed costs which are
> found to be unrealistic may be adjusted, in order to allow better
> evaluation of the total price of the offer.
>
> c\) If award will be made without conducting discussions, you may be
> given the opportunity to clarify certain aspects of their proposal or
> to resolve minor or clerical errors.

d)  The Government reserves the right to make a single award or no award
    at all to the RFP. In addition, the RFP may be amended or canceled
    as necessary to meet government's requirements.

e)  [Salary Rate Limitation Legislation]{.underline}

> Pursuant to P.L. 109-149, no Fiscal Year 2006 (October 1, 2005 --
> September 30, 2006) funds may be used to pay the direct salary of an
> individual through this contract at a rate in excess of the direct
> salary rate for Executive Level I of the Federal Executive Pay Scale.
> That rate is \$183,000 per year for the period of January 1, 2006
> through December 31, 2006. Direct salary is exclusive of overhead,
> fringe benefits, and general and administrative expenses. The salary
> limit also applies to individuals proposed under subcontracts. If this
> is a multi-year contract, it may be subject to unilateral
> modifications by the Government if any salary rate ceilings are
> established in future DHHS appropriation acts. P.L. 109-149 states in
> pertinent part:
>
> None of the funds appropriated in this Act for the National Institutes
> of Health, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, and the
> Substance Abuse and Mental Health services Administration shall be
> used to pay the salary of an individual, through a grant or other
> extramural mechanism, at a rate in excess of Executive Level I.
>
> Contractors shall absorb that portion of an employee's salary (plus
> the dollar amount for fringe benefits and indirect costs associated
> with the excess) that exceeds a rate of \$183,500 a year.

(f) [Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference, FAR 52.252-1
    (February 1998)]{.underline}

> This Solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by
> reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in
> full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full
> text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions
> may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted
> with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text
> provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph
> identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation
> or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be
> accessed electronically at this address:
> [http://www.arnet.gov/far/.]{.underline}

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1):

1.  52.215-16 Facilities Capital Cost of Money (OCT 1997)

2.  52.215-8 Order of Precedence-Uniform Contract Format (OCT 1997).

**B. [TECHNICAL PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS]{.underline}**

A detailed work plan must be submitted indicating how each aspect of the
statement of work is to be accomplished. Your technical approach should
be in as much detail as you consider necessary to fully explain your
proposed technical approach or method. The technical proposal should
reflect a clear understanding of the nature of the work being
undertaken. The technical proposal must include information on how the
project is to be organized, staffed, and managed. Information should be
provided which will demonstrate your understanding and management of
important events or tasks.

a\. [Recommended Technical Proposal Format]{.underline}

> To assist in the expeditious and comprehensive evaluation of your
> proposal, the offeror should follow the guidelines and format below:
>
> \(1\) [Cover Page]{.underline}: The name of the proposing
> organization, author(s) of the technical proposal, the RFP number and
> the title of the RFP should appear on the cover.
>
> One (1) manually signed original copy of the proposal and the number
> of copies specified in the RFP cover letter are required.
>
> \(2\) [Table of Contents]{.underline}: Provide sufficient detail so
> that all important elements of the proposal can be located readily.
>
> \(3\) [Introduction]{.underline}: This should be a one or two page
> executive summary outlining the proposed work, your interest in
> submitting a proposal, and the importance of this effort in relation
> to your overall operation.
>
> \(4\) [Technical Discussion]{.underline}: The offeror should prepare a
> technical discussion which addresses the evaluation criteria listed in
> Section M. The offeror shall further state that no deviations or
> exceptions to the SOW are taken. The technical discussion included in
> the technical proposal should also respond to the items set forth
> below:
>
> \(a\) [Objectives]{.underline}: State the overall objectives and the
> specific accomplishments or key events you hope to achieve. Indicate
> the rationale for your plan, and relationships to comparable work in
> progress elsewhere. Review pertinent work already published, if any,
> which is relevant to this project and your proposed approach. This
> should support the scope of the project as you perceive it.
>
> \(b\) [Approach]{.underline}: Use as many subparagraphs, appropriately
> title, as needed to clearly outline the general plan of work.
> Proposals which merely offer to conduct a program in accordance with
> the requirements of the Government\'s scope of work will not be
> eligible for award. You must explain your proposed technical approach
> in conjunction with the tasks to be performed in achieving the
> project\'s objectives.
>
> \(c\) [Methods]{.underline}: Describe in detail the methodologies you
> will use for the project indicating: your level of experience with
> each; areas of anticipated difficulties; and approaches to be utilized
> to minimize such difficulties and any unusual expenses you anticipate.
>
> \(d\) [Schedule]{.underline}: Provide a schedule for completion of the
> work and delivery of items specified in the SOW. Performance or
> delivery schedules shall be indicated for phases or segments, as
> applicable, as well as for the overall program. Schedules shall be
> shown in terms of calendar months from the date of authorization to
> proceed or, where applicable, from the date of a stated event, as for
> example, receipt of a required approval by the Contracting Officer.
> Unless the request for proposal indicates that the stipulated
> schedules are mandatory, they shall be treated as desired or
> recommended schedules. In this event, proposals based upon the
> offeror\'s best alternative schedule, involving no overtime, extra
> shift or other premium, will be accepted for consideration.
>
> \(e\) [Management Plan]{.underline}: The offeror shall provide an
> implementation plan detailing how the offeror will use personnel,
> facilities, and other resources in accomplishing the required effort.
> Appropriate flow charts and documentation shall be provided in
> sufficient detail to clearly describe the types of personnel to be
> employed, the labor hours proposed for each, their responsibilities,
> and how these personnel will be utilized and managed. **Flow charts
> and person loading charts are considered essential for clarity.**
>
> The offeror shall also demonstrate how various contract-related
> administrative processes will be conducted, indicating lines of
> authority and the positions (individuals) who will be responsible for
> coordinating with Government personnel. The processes to be described
> should include as a minimum the following: subcontracting procedures
> and approval requests, vouchering, processing of contract documents
> and other general administrative contract actions or changes.
> Coordination with proposed subcontractors, including monitoring or
> performance, shall also be described.
>
> A signed agreement between the offeror and any personnel other than
> direct employees that include dates of employment, and specific tasks
> to be performed shall be provided. (This applies to consultants as
> well as proposed subcontractors)
>
> \(f\) [Key Personnel]{.underline}: Describe the experience and
> qualifications of personnel who will be assigned for direct work on
> this program. Information is required which will show the composition
> of the task or work group, its general qualifications, and recent
> experience with similar equipment or programs. Special mention should
> be made of direct technical supervisors and key technical personnel,
> and the approximate percentage of the total time each will be
> available for this program.
>
> **OFFERORS SHOULD ASSURE THAT THE PROJECT DIRECTOR, AND ALL OTHER
> PERSONNEL PROPOSED, SHALL NOT BE COMMITTED ON FEDERAL GRANTS AND
> CONTRACTS FOR MORE THAN A TOTAL OF 100% OF THEIR TIME. IF THE
> SITUATION ARISES WHERE IT IS DETERMINED THAT A PROPOSED EMPLOYEE IS
> COMMITTED FOR MORE THAN 100% OF HIS OR HER TIME, THE GOVERNMENT WILL
> REQUIRE ACTION ON THE PART OF THE OFFEROR TO CORRECT THE TIME
> COMMITMENT.**
>
> \(1\) [Project Director]{.underline}
>
> List the name of the Project Director responsible for overall
> implementation of the contract and key contact for technical aspects
> of the project. Although there may be co-directors, identify the
> Project Director who will be responsible for the overall
> implementation of any awarded contract. Discuss the qualifications,
> experience, and accomplishments of the Project Director. State the
> estimated time (in hours and percentage) to be spent on the project,
> his/her proposed duties, and the areas or phases for which he/she will
> be responsible.
>
> \(2\) [Other Professionals]{.underline}
>
> List all other professional personnel who will be participating in the
> project. Discuss the qualifications, experience, and accomplishments.
> State the estimated time each will spend on the project, proposed
> duties on the project, and the areas or phases for which each will be
> responsible.
>
> (3 ) [Additional Personnel]{.underline}
>
> List names, titles, and proposed duties of additional personnel, if
> any, who will be required for full-time employment, or on a
> subcontract or consultant basis. The technical areas, character, and
> extent of subcontract or consultant activity will be indicated and the
> anticipated sources will be specified and qualified. For all proposed
> personnel who are not currently members of the offeror\'s staff, a
> letter of commitment or other evidence of availability is required. A
> resume does not meet this requirement. Commitment letters for use of
> consultants and other personnel to be hired contingent upon award
> should include:
>
> -The specific items or expertise they will provide.
>
> -Their availability for the project and the amount of time
> anticipated.
>
> -Willingness to act as a consultant or employee.
>
> -How rights to publications and patents will be handled (if
> appropriate).
>
> \(4\) [Resumes]{.underline}
>
> Resumes of all key personnel are required. Each must indicate
> educational background, recent experience, and specific or technical
> accomplishments. Resumes should not exceed 2 pages.
>
> \(g\) [Corporate Capabilities, Facilities and Equipment]{.underline}
>
> \(1\) The Offeror should demonstrate that adequate facilities, space
> and equipment (personal computers, laptop computers, modems, word
> processing, xerographic, facsimile) are available for the
> accomplishment of project goals and objectives. In addition to
> computer hardware, the offeror should demonstrate that it has the
> necessary software capability for the accomplishment of project goals
> and objectives.
>
> \(2\) Record and discuss specific factors not included elsewhere in
> your proposal which you feel are important and support your proposal
> such as unique arrangements, operating procedures, equipment, etc.,
> which none or very few organizations are likely to have which is
> advantageous for effective implementation of this project.

(h) [Other Considerations]{.underline}

> Record and discuss specific factors not included elsewhere in your
> proposal which you feel are important and support your overall
> technical approach.

**C. [BUSINESS PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS]{.underline}**

1\. [General]{.underline}

> The offeror shall submit as part of your proposal a
> [separate]{.underline} enclosure titled \"Business Management and
> Cost/Price Proposal.\" One business proposal with original signature
> plus the number of copies requested in the RFP cover letter shall be
> submitted. The proposal shall list the names and telephone numbers of
> persons authorized to conduct negotiations and to execute contracts.
> The business proposal must contain sufficient information to allow the
> Government to perform a basic analysis of the proposed cost or price
> of the work. This information shall include the amounts of the basic
> elements of the proposed cost or price. These elements will include,
> as applicable, direct labor, fringe benefits, travel, materials,
> subcontracts, ODC's, indirect costs and rate, and fee.
>
> **SPECIAL NOTE: PLEASE PROVIDE BUDGETS AS FOLLOWS: A 12- MONTH BUDGET
> FOR EACH YEAR OF THE CONTRACT (INCLUDING OPTIONS), AND A CUMULATIVE
> BUDGET**
>
> 2\. [Business Proposal Data]{.underline}
>
> A cover sheet must be completed and submitted together with a detailed
> breakdown of estimated costs for each year. The offeror should furnish
> a breakdown by cost element as indicated below. In addition, a cover
> sheet and cost breakdown should be furnished for contract summary
> total amounts. As appropriate, cost breakdowns should be provided for
> the following cost elements:
>
> \(i\) [Direct Labor]{.underline}
>
> The estimated cost for all personnel who will be assigned for direct
> work on this project should be included. **Give the name, title,
> hours, percent of effort, salary and fringe benefits for each
> employee.**
>
> Salary increases that are anticipated during performance of a
> resultant contract should be proposed as a cost. **If escalation is
> included, state the degree (percent) and methodology, e.g., annual
> flat rate applied to a base rate as of a specific date or a
> mid-pointed rate for the period of performance.** State whether any
> additional direct labor (new hires) will be required during the
> performance period of this procurement. If so, state the number
> required and anticipated date of hire. Also, specify the month and day
> on which your fiscal year commences.
>
> \(ii\) [Supplies and Equipment]{.underline}
>
> Include description, unit price, quantity, total price, justification
> for purchasing or leasing items and the basis for estimate (vendor
> quotes, invoice prices, etc.).

\(iii\) [Travel]{.underline}

> The amount proposed for travel should be supported with a breakdown
> which includes purpose, destination, duration, and estimated cost
> (transportation, lodging and per diem) for each proposed trip. If
> travel costs are proposed on the basis of your organization\'s
> established travel policy, a copy of the policy must be provided.
>
> \(iv\) [Consultants]{.underline}
>
> This element should include names(s) of consultant, number of days,
> and daily rate. **The method of obtaining each consultant, either sole
> source or competitive, and the degree of competition or the rationale
> for sole source shall be explained.**

\(v\) [Subcontract]{.underline}

> If subcontractors are proposed, please include a commitment letter
> from the subcontractor detailing:
>
> a\) Willingness to perform as a subcontractor for specific duties
> (list duties).
>
> b\) What priority the work will be given and how it will relate to
> other work.
>
> c\) The amount of time and facilities available to this project.
>
> d\) Information on their cognizant field audit offices.
>
> e\) How rights to publications and patents are to be handled.
>
> f\) A complete cost proposal in the same format as the offeror\'s cost
> proposal.
>
> g\) For each subcontract over \$500,000, the support should provide a
> listing by source, item, quantity, price, type of subcontract, degree
> of competition, and basis for establishing source and reasonableness
> of price, as well as the result of review and evaluation of
> subcontract proposals when required by FAR 15.806.

\(vi\) [Other Direct Costs]{.underline}

> Any proposed other direct costs should be supported with breakdown
> outlining the separate costs proposed and details supporting the
> formulation of the costs proposed. The basis of estimate for these
> costs should be provided.
>
> \(vii\) [Indirect Costs]{.underline}
>
> Indicate how you have computed and applied indirect costs, and provide
> a basis for evaluating the reasonableness of the proposed rates. Where
> a rate agreement exists, provide a copy. If no rate agreement exists,
> please indicate the cognizant contracting officer, name, address and
> phone number.

\(viii\) [ADP Costs]{.underline}

> You are required to complete the **Elements of ADP Cost by Year Form**
> which is included as Attachment 14 to the solicitation. Costs
> referenced on this form have to be reconciled with ADP costs/effort in
> your proposal in order that this office can readily identify one with
> the other.
>
> 3\. [Property]{.underline}:
>
> \(a\) It is HHS policy that contractors will provide all equipment and
> facilities necessary for performance of contracts. Exception may be
> granted to furnish Government-owned property, or to authorize purchase
> with contract funds, only when approved by the contracting officer. If
> additional equipment is proposed to be acquired, the offeror shall
> include the description, estimated cost of each item.
>
> \(b\) The offeror should identify Government-owned property already in
> its possession that is proposed to be used in the performance of the
> prospective contract.
>
> 4\. [Royalties]{.underline}:
>
> The offeror should furnish information concerning royalties which are
> anticipated to be paid in connection with the performance of work
> under the proposed contract.
>
> 5\. [Financial Capacity]{.underline}:
>
> The offeror shall indicate if it has the necessary financial capacity,
> working capital, and other resources to perform the contract without
> assistance from any outside source. If not, indicate the amount
> required and the anticipated source. (Financial data such as balance
> sheets, profit and loss statements, cash forecasts, and financial
> histories of your organization\'s affiliated concerns should be
> utilized.)
>
> 6 [Incremental Funding]{.underline}:
>
> An incrementally-funded contract is one in which a total work effort
> is to be performed over a multiple year period and funds are allotted
> as they become available to cover increments of performance. The
> incremental funding technique allows for contracts to be awarded for
> periods in excess of one year even though the total estimated amount
> of funds expected to be obligated for the contract are not available
> at the time of the contract award. **The offeror shall submit a cost
> proposal for each year.** In addition, the following provision is
> applicable:
>
> **HHSAR 352.232-75 Incremental Funding (JAN 2001)**

(1) It is the Government's intention to negotiate and award a contract
    using the incremental funding concepts described in the clause
    entitled Limitation of Funds. Under the clause, which will be
    included in the resultant contract, initial funds will be obligated
    under the contract to cover the first year of performance.
    Additional funds are intended to be allotted to the contract by
    contract modification, up to and including the full estimated cost
    of the contract, to accomplish the entire project. While it is the
    Government's intention to progressively fund this contract over the
    entire period of performance up to and including the full estimated
    cost, the Government will not be obligated to reimburse the
    Contractor for costs incurred in excess of the periodic allotments,
    nor will the Contractor by obligated to perform in excess of the
    amount allotted.

(2) The Limitation of Funds clause to be included in the resultant
    contract shall supersede the Limitation of Cost clause found in the
    General Provisions.

> 7\. [Representations and Certifications]{.underline}:
>
> Section K, \"Representations and Certifications" can be accessed
> through the Online Representations and Certification Applications
> (ORCA) on the Internet at the following address:
> [http://orca.bpn.gov](http://orca.bpn.gov/) . Contractor and
> subcontractors must acknowledge completion of electronic
> Representations and Certifications as part of their **Original
> Business Proposal only.**
>
> 8\. [Commitments]{.underline}
>
> You shall list other commitments with the Government relating to the
> specified work or services and indicate whether these commitments will
> or will not interfere with the completion of work and/or services
> contemplated under this proposal.
>
> 9\. [Performance Capability]{.underline}
>
> The offeror shall provide acceptable evidence of his/her \"ability to
> obtain\" equipment, facilities, and personnel necessary to perform the
> requirements of this project. If these are not represented in the
> offeror\'s current operations, they should normally be supported by
> commitment or explicit arrangement, which is in existence at the time
> the contract is to be awarded, for the rental, purchase, or other
> acquisition of such resources, equipment, facilities, or personnel. In
> addition, the offeror shall indicate his/her ability to comply with
> the required or proposed delivery or performance schedule taking into
> consideration all existing business commitments, commercial as well as
> Government.

[Proposals from Subcontractors or Other Collaborative
Partners]{.underline}

> The organization identified as the Offeror in a proposal is the Prime
> Offeror that is responsible for all aspects of the proposal submitted
> and any contract awarded as a result of that proposal. This is true
> regardless of any contractual arrangement between the Prime Offeror
> and any proposed subcontractor, or any proposed partner in a Joint
> Venture or other collaborative arrangement between two or more
> organizations. Consequently, the Prime Offeror must include in its
> proposal, all technical and business information pertaining to any
> subcontract or collaborative arrangement. Separate submission of
> proposals by subcontractors or collaborative partners is not
> permitted, and proposals submitted in that manner will
> [not]{.underline} be accepted or further considered by the Government.
>
> 10\. [SECTION 508 COMPLIANCE]{.underline}:
>
> Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act requires agencies and their
> contractors to utilize Electronic and Information Technology (EIT)
> that is accessible to people with disabilities.
>
> On June 25, 2001, accessibility requirements for Federal Electronic
> and Information Technology took effect under Section 508 of the
> Rehabilitation Act. This law requires that such technology be
> accessible according to standards developed by the Access Board, which
> are now part of the Federal government\'s procurement regulations
> (Ref. to the Section 508 Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Final
> Rule published on April, 2001 in the Federal Register).
>
> These standards, as issued by the Board, cover a variety of products,
> including computer hardware and software, web sites, phone systems,
> fax machines, copiers, and similar technologies. Provisions in the
> standards spell out what makes these products accessible to people
> with disabilities, including those with vision, hearing, and mobility
> impairments. The Board included both technical criteria specific to
> various types of technologies and performance-based requirements,
> which focus on a product\'s functional capabilities.
>
> The law relies strongly on the procurement process to ensure
> compliance with the new standards. Compliance with the standards is
> required, except where it would pose an \"undue burden\" (as defined
> in the standards) or where no complying product is commercially
> available.
>
> Offerors must propose goods and/or services that meet the applicable
> provisions of the Access Board's standards as identified by the
> agency. Alternatively, offerors may propose goods or services that
> provide equivalent facilitation. Such offers will be considered to
> have met the provisions of the Access Board's standards for the
> feature or component providing equivalent facilitation.

**SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD**

1\. **[General]{.underline}**

> A. Selection of an offeror for contract award will be based on an
> evaluation of proposals against two factors. The factors are as
> follows: technical and cost. Although technical factors are of
> paramount consideration in the award of the contract, cost/price is
> also important to the overall contract award decision. In any case,
> the Government reserves the right to make an award(s) to that offeror
> whose proposal provides the best overall value to the Government.
>
> The evaluation will be based on the demonstrated capabilities of the
> prospective Contractor in relation to the needs of the project as set
> forth in the RFP. The merits of the proposal will be evaluated
> carefully. The proposal must document the feasibility of successful
> implementation of the requirements of the RFP. The Offeror must submit
> information sufficient to evaluate their proposal based on the
> detailed criteria listed below.
>
> B. All proposals will be reviewed in accordance with the governing
> regulations and SAMHSA policies and procedures. Each proposal will be
> evaluated on the likelihood of meeting the Government\'s requirements.
> The evaluation will be based on the technical and administrative
> capabilities in relation to the needs of the program and each task and
> the reasonableness of costs shown in relation to the work to be
> performed. The evaluation factors in Section M.2. are those that will
> be applied in the evaluation of each technical proposal including the
> assigned weight given to each factor.

C. The Contracting Officer/Specialist will, in concert with program
staff,

> decide if the proposal is in the competitive range. The Government
> reserves the right to include only those offers that have a good
> chance of award.

**2. [Evaluation Criteria]{.underline} ASSIGNED WEIGHT**

Your proposal will be evaluated on the likelihood of meeting the
Government\'s objectives. The evaluation will be based on the technical
and administrative capabilities in relation to the needs of the
project/or task and the reasonableness of costs shown in relation to the
work to be performed. The following criteria are those that will be
applied in the evaluation of your technical proposal. The assigned
weight of each factor is shown below.

**OFFERORS PLEASE NOTE: The following Evaluation Criteria A through D,
for a total of 100 points, will be evaluated by an ad hoc technical
review committee, who will also recommend technical acceptability or
unacceptability of the proposal; Criteria E. Section 508 Compliance and
Criteria F. Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Plan, for an
additional 25 points; and Criteria G. Past Performance, will be
evaluated by SAMHSA staff.**

**Criteria E. Section 508 Compliance, Criteria F. Small Disadvantaged
Business Participation Plan, and Criteria G. Past Performance will be
evaluated on those technically acceptable proposals which have been
determined to be included in the competitive range.**

Evaluation Criteria Weight

A.  [Understanding: the Project and Technical Objectives]{.underline} 10

> The evaluation of understanding the project will be based on the
> degree to which the officer demonstrated an understanding of the
> project and project purposes in responses to the tasks outlined in the
> statement of work, consistent with the goals, objectives, purposes,
> and required compliance with program needs. This includes:

-   Evaluation of the officers the understanding of the need and uses
    for the spending estimates reports for the MH/SA field

-   Demonstrated understanding of tasks to be performed, most
    specifically, the officer\'s demonstration of a thorough knowledge
    of the methods used by CMS to create the National Health Accounts
    and of the methods used by the SAMHSA Spending Estimates Project to
    create previously published National Estimates of Expenditures for
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse treatment and

-   The officer\'s understanding of the critical importance of
    maintaining consistency in the methods applied to produce the
    estimates and make comparisons to all health.

-   The officer shall demonstrate thorough knowledge of the major policy
    issues facing the mental health and substance abuse treatment fields
    especially related to financing, utilization and cost.

-   Publications directly related to the project's focus should be
    specifically cited.

-   Understanding of MHSA policy must also be reflected in knowledge of
    report preparation and editing for the component audiences in the
    MH/SA field, and how such estimates are relevant to and how such
    estimates can be used to inform such policy.

    A.  [Technical Approach]{.underline} 40

> The officer\'s technical approach will be evaluated for a clear
> explanation and presentation of the proposed plan of performance for
> accomplishing the general and specific requirements and tasks included
> in the statement of work. The officer's proposed work plan will be
> evaluated on tasks correctly conceptualized and properly sequenced to
> show

-   how well the officer can replicate the steps akin to arrive at
    previous sets of published MH/SA estimates and methods and integrate
    methodological and policy issues related to the National Health
    Accounts, published by CMS into the work undertaken on the MH/SA
    spending estimates;

-   the technical soundness, practicality, feasibility and
    appropriateness of the methods proposed in both past national
    expenditures, projections and special reports; this includes
    demonstration of both statistical, econometric and actuarial
    methods.

-   The demonstration of an understanding of an wide array of MHSA
    specialty data bases as well as other health or health financing
    data bases, Census surveys; and clear demonstration of skills in how
    to use them.

-   the extent to which the offeror is able identify potential major
    challenges to the attainment of consistency in the sets of estimates
    to be prepared with the estimates of MH/SA expenditures previously
    published and identify solutions to such challenges;

-   the technical quality, soundness, and appropriateness of methods
    proposed for the creation of additional levels of desegregations
    within the MH/SA estimates (at a minimum into inpatient, outpatient
    and residential services);

-   the relevance of other proposed desegregations to the MH/SA policy
    fields and the technical quality and appropriateness of the methods
    proposed

-   the creativity, technical soundness, practicality, feasibility and
    appropriateness of improvements to the currently utilized methods
    for creating the MH/SA estimates, including proposed, including the
    identification of new relevant data sources.

    A.  [Key Personnel]{.underline} 30

> The resumes of proposed key personnel, consultants (if any), and
> sub-contractors (if any) to be assigned to this project will be
> evaluated on qualifications and experience in actuarial work including
> cost projections, mental health and substance abuse economics and
> health services research including the utilization and cost of
> pharmaceuticals, mental health and substance abuse treatment policy
> studies, and technical report writing, editing and publication.
> Amongst the staff, the key personnel proposed must reflect the
> following skills and experience necessary to successful completion of
> the project:

-   actuarial skills;

-   skill in manipulating complex data sets, including. the National
    Health Accounts, and the other relevant data sources. the Uniform
    Facility Data System, and data from the Survey of Mental Health
    Organizations, data from NMES and MEPS, as well as IMS
    pharmaceutical data;

-   the application of statistical and econometric skills in data
    including complex cost models and estimation algorithms,

-   the application of findings to important policy questions in the
    MH/SA field, as well as ability to communicate the findings and
    implications in written form to a diverse audience.

-   experience in successfully preparing MHSA findings for peer reviewed
    journal publication.

> Each proposed individual\'s experience and skills must be compared
> with the individual\'s proposed role in the project. For example, it
> is essential that the proposed project manager have successful
> experience in the management and promotion of team work among various
> technical experts in a project of national significance. Letters of
> commitment from proposed key staff, sub-contractors (if any) and
> consultants (if any) will also be evaluated for their availability and
> appropriateness to the project.

A.  [Management Plan and Equipment]{.underline} 20

> A detailed management plan including staff hours (or days) planned
> task for all personnel will be evaluated on its demonstration of the
> officer's ability to carry out effectively the proposed project. Due
> to the complexity and technical nature of the work, it is expected
> that a high level of staff must predominantly perform most tasks. The
> officer's management plan for accomplishing tasks will be evaluated
> for efficiency and timeliness, and clearly described procedures and
> management tools to be used to achieve complete performance of all
> tasks. Minimally, the plan shall include:

-   a detailed schedule of project tasks including milestones and
    deliverables,

-   a person-loading chart, specific to what level of staff is
    performing the work,

-   organizational chart delineating lines of authority and the staff
    lead on all tasks,

-   proposed mechanisms for facilitating team work among the project
    contractors, subcontractors and consultants,

-   a proposed plan for organizational backup and

-   the officer's ability to provide close coordination with CSAT /CMHS
    GPOs, and responsiveness to changing requirements.

-   the plan shall include information about the officer's management
    information system and how it will be used to manage and track all
    contract tasks. A description of the officer's equipment, especially
    the Information Technology hardware and software that will be used
    to complete contract tasks will be evaluated.

> **Subtotal Points** **100**

E\) [Section 508 Compliance]{.underline} 10

The proposal will be evaluated based upon the offeror's demonstrated
commitment to complying with the provisions of Section 508 of the
Rehabilitation Act, which requires agencies and their contractors to buy
Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) that is accessible to people
with disabilities.

At a minimum, the offeror's proposal must:

(1) identify the offeror's point of contact responsible for implementing
    and monitoring the firm's compliance with Section 508 of the
    Rehabilitation Act;

(2) describe any Section 508-related training the offeror's point of
    contact has completed and/or intends to complete in the next year;
    and

(3) include a detailed Section 508 Implementation Plan describing the
    specific steps the offeror intends to take over the next year to
    implement and maintain compliance with the provisions of Section
    508.

F\) [Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Plan]{.underline} 15

A Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) is entitled to EITHER the
evaluation adjustment allowed by FAR Subpart 19.11 OR credit under the
evaluation factor prescribed by FAR 15.304(c)(4) and as explained below.
The SDB must waive the price evaluation adjustment in order to get
credit under the evaluation factor. This should be done in the Business
Proposal cover letter. Further, in order to qualify for either, the SDB
must be an SDB under the RFP's SIC code identified in Section K. For a
large business to get credit for using an SDB, the SDB must be an SDB
for the tasks that the SDB is being proposed to accomplish. In order for
the a small disadvantaged business submitting a proposal as a prime to
get these points, it must also offer a small disadvantaged business
subcontracting plan.

[Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Factor]{.underline}

The Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Plan will be evaluated on
those technically acceptable proposals which have been determined to be
included in the competitive range.

The evaluation will be based on information obtained from the plan
provided by the offeror, sources of past performance information (both
those provided by the offeror and others identified by the Government),
the realism of the proposal, other relevant information obtained from
Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) concerns, and any information
supplied by the offeror concerning problems encountered in SDB
participation.

Evaluation of the SDB Participation Plan will be a subjective assessment
based on consideration of all relevant facts and circumstances. The
Government is seeking to determine whether the offeror has demonstrated
a commitment to use SDB concerns for the work that it intends to perform
as the prime contractor.

The assessment of the offeror's SDB Participation Plan will be used as a
means of evaluating the relative capability and commitment of the
offeror and the other competitors.

Offers will be evaluated on the following sub-factors that will be worth
the indicated number of points:

a\. [Commitment to use SDB Concerns]{.underline} *5 points*

The extent of an offeror's commitment to use SDB concerns. Commitment
should be as specific as possible, i.e. are subcontract arrangements
already in place, letters of commitment, etc. Specific SDB concerns must
be identified with points of contact and phone numbers. Enforceable
commitments will be weighted more heavily than non-enforceable ones.
Targets expressed as dollars and percentage of total contract value for
each SDB participating will be incorporated into and become part of any
resulting contract. The extent of participation of all SDB concerns in
terms of the value of the total acquisition must be identified.

**Note:** Targets as expressed in dollars and percentages of total
contract value will be judged based on findings of technical merit by
the Peer Review Committee, and on findings by the Contracting Officer
that proposed costs are fair, reasonable, and realistic. Additional
points will not be given simply for higher dollars or percentages of
work going to SDBs.

b\. [Complexity of Work]{.underline} *4 points*

The complexity and variety of the work SDB concerns are to perform.
Greater weight will be given for arrangements where the SDB shall be
performing a greater variety of work, and work of greater complexity.

c\. [Cost Realism of SDB Concerns]{.underline} *3 points*

Fairness, reasonableness, and realism of costs proposed by SDBs for the
work they will perform.

d\. [Past Performance in using SDB Concerns]{.underline} *3 points*

Past performance of the Offeror in complying with subcontracting plans
for SDB concerns. An offeror with an exceptional record of participation
with SDB concerns will receive a more favorable evaluation than another
whose record is acceptable.

**Total Possible Points 125 Points**

**PAST PERFORMANCE WILL BE RATED ONLY AFTER A DETERMINATION OF TECHNICAL
ACCEPTABILITY OF THE OFFEROR\'S PROPOSAL, BASED ON THE ABOVE TECHNICAL
CRITERIA**

G. [Past Performance]{.underline}

Past Performance will be evaluated on all offerors in the competitive
range. In evaluating past performance, the Government will consider the
offeror's effectiveness in quality or product or services; timeliness or
performance; cost control, business practices; customer (end user)
satisfaction; and key personnel past performance.

The criteria for a rating of excellent are described with each sub
factor.  Past performance will be evaluated as follows:

(a)      Quality of product or service - compliance with contract
requirements; accuracy of reports and publications; technical
excellence.  Excellent = there are no quality problems.

(b)     Timeliness of performance - met interim milestones; reliable;
responsive to government project officer; responsive to technical
direction; completed on time / including wrap-up and contract
administration; no liquidated damages assessed.  Excellent = there were
no unexpected delays.

(c)       Cost control - stayed within budget; current, accurate and
complete billings; relationship of negotiated costs to actual costs;
cost efficiencies.  Excellent = there were no cost issues.

(d)     Business relations - effective management;
reasonable/cooperative behavior; effective small/small disadvantaged
business subcontracting program; flexible/responsive; effective
contractor recommended solutions; business like concern for government's
interests.  Excellent = response to inquiries,
technical/service/administrative issues was effective and responsive.

(e)       Customer satisfaction - satisfaction of end users with the
contractor's service.  Excellent = 80 percent or more of end users rated
the service as excellent or better.

**3. [Evaluation of Options (JUL l990) (FAR 52.217-5)]{.underline}**

Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be
in the Government's best interest, the Government will evaluate offers
for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the
total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not
obligate the Government to exercise the options.