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SOLICITATION NOTICE

A -- Draghead Physical Model - Combined Synopsis Solicitation

Notice Date

1/27/2017
 

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 

NAICS

541712 — Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
 

Contracting Office

Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, USACE ITL, GSL, EL, CHL, Vicksburg, 3909 Halls Ferry Road, VICKSBURG, Mississippi, 39180-6199, United States
 

ZIP Code

39180-6199
 

Solicitation Number

W81EWF70173898
 

Archive Date

9/30/2017
 

Point of Contact

Stacy D. Thurman, Phone: 6016343198
 

E-Mail Address

stacy.d.thurman@usace.army.mil
(stacy.d.thurman@usace.army.mil)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

Combined Synopsis Solicitation Draghead Study This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for non-commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures as supplemented with additional information included in the notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) and is Unrestricted. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the procurement is 541712 entitled Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology). The US Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory (CHL) requires the physical modeling of the flow field around a draghead. The Requirements are as follows:   Performance Work Statement for Draghead Physical Model 1.0 Introduction The primary purpose of this contract is to provide support to the United States Army Engineer Research and Development Center - Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory (ERDC-CHL) by physically modeling the flow field around a draghead. The ERDC-CHL requirements include the use of a dredging flume with movable dredge carriage, hopper barge, and sediment pit. The movable dredge carriage shall have a laterally movable dragarm to measure the flow field with draghead in multiple lateral positions. Slurry density and flow rates through the draghead shall be measured with a nuclear density gauge and a flow meter. The hydraulic flow field around the draghead shall be quantified with point velocity measurements. The flow field measurements from the physical model are required to be collected and presented to the ERDC-CHL prior to 30 June 2017 and the report completed by 30 September 2017. The data collected will facilitate the ERDC's use and validation of hydraulic numerical model codes used to improve support of the USACE Navigation Mission. The validated hydraulic numerical model will be coupled to a fish behavioral model. 2.0 Background The Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory is located at Vicksburg, Mississippi. The CHL conducts basic and applied research and supporting engineering design in the field of river, tidal, coastal, and structural hydraulics including application of numerical navigation modeling. These functions are accomplished through theoretical math analysis, laboratory and field experiments, and field measurements. The research and engineering is conducted by government personnel and by contract with educational institutions, non-profit organizations and private industry. There is a lack of published data on the hydraulic flow field around the dragheads commonly used by hopper dredges. To address this knowledge gap, scaled California and IHC style dragheads will be physically modeled to measure the flow field around the draghead. Results from this modeling effort will be used for hydraulic numerical model validation. 3.0 Project Points of Contact: Robbie Beard, Contracting Officer, ERDC-ECO Robbie.Beard@usace.army.mil Stacy Thurman, Contract Specialist, ERDC-ECO Stacy.d.thurman@usace.army.mil No Government personnel, other than the Contracting Officer, shall have the authority to do other than clarify technical points or supply relevant information. Specifically, no requirement in this performance work statement may be revised as a sole result of those clarifications. 4.0 Task Descriptions. 4.1 The Contractor shall conduct a scaled physical model experiment using scaled California and IHC style model dragheads. The experiments will be conducted in three phases in this contract. The first phase will measure the hydraulic flow field around the stationary and moving draghead suspended in the water column. The second phase will measure the flow field around the draghead moving on the concrete bottom of the flume. The third phase will measure the flow field around the draghead moving on a sand bottom. Each phase of testing will be conducted with both draghead styles, three different flow rates, and will include three repeated tests. Flow field measurements will be conducted with Acoustic Doppler Velocimeters (ADV's). The Contractor is responsible for mounting ADV's on the dragarm or carriage to measure the flow field. The model dragheads to be used in the experiment will be provided by ERDC-CHL and it is the contractor's responsibility to make any necessary modifications to the existing lab facility to accommodate the use of the dragheads. To perform the required work, the Contractor shall provide all professional staff, support staff, and specialists necessary to plan, supervise, perform and report the required work at the rates currently specified in the contract. The Contractor shall also furnish all labor, plant, transportation, fuel, equipment, and material necessary to perform the services required. The Contractor shall also provide adequate professional supervision to assure the accuracy, quality, and completeness of all work required under this contract. 5.0 General 5.1 Material, Equipment, Supplies and Other Expenses. The contractor shall include any anticipated plans and costs for materials, equipment, supplies, and other expenses in the quote with the exception of the dragehead (Reference Subparagraph 4.1). 5.2 Meetings/Reviews. The contractor shall include plans and costs for any proposed meetings or reviews. The contractor shall call or meet with the Project and Laboratory Managers in order to provide progress updates on work tasks at least on a biweekly basis. 6.0 Deliverables. The contractor will provide the following as outlined in paragraph 4, Tasks Description, above: 1. Draft and final electronic report in the ERDC Technical Report template describing test procedures, results and conclusions. The final report will be co-authored by ERDC technical representatives and will address input from ERDC. 2. The laboratory data will be delivered on an external hard drive furnished by the Government. 7.0 Performance Standards - 100% Functional dredging facility: dredge carriage, density gauge, flow meter, hopper barge, and data acquisition equipment. - Collected data will be processed and reported in a manner sufficient to pass the ERDC review process. 8.1 Quality This section describes the Quality Control components for this effort. The following sub-sections provide details of various considerations on this effort. 8.1.1 Quality Control The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractors Quality Control Plan (QCP) is the means by which he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract. The Contracting Officer may notify the Contractor of required modifications to the plan during the period of performance. The Contractor then shall coordinate suggested modifications and obtain acceptance of the plan by the Contracting Officer. Any modifications to the program during the period of performance shall be provided to the Contracting Officer for review no later than 10 working days prior to effective date of the change. The QCP shall be subject to the Governments review and approval. The Government may find the QCP "unacceptable" whenever the Contractors procedures do not accomplish quality control objective(s). The Contractor shall revise the QCP within 10 working days from receipt of notice that QCP is found "unacceptable." 8.1.2 Methods of Surveillance Surveillance is performed by the Government to provide objective quality evidence that there is a reasonable level of confidence that the services provided by the Contractor have met all the requirements of the contract before authorizing payment. 8.1.2.1 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) The Government shall monitor the Contractors performance under this contract in accordance with the Governments QASP. The COR shall always contact the contractor's primary point of contact when a defect is identified and inform the point of contact of the specifics of the problem. The COR shall be responsible for monitoring the contractor's performance in meeting a specific performance standard. Periodic inspections will be performed regularly, yet randomly. Periodic inspections may be performed more frequently if the COR/QAE discovers the quality of the Contractor's performance is less than acceptable. 9.0 Performance Requirement Summary (PRS) Statements - 4.1 The Contractor shall conduct a scaled physical model experiment using scaled California and IHC style model dragheads Standards/AQLs - 100% Functional dredging facility: dredge carriage, density gauge, flow meter, hopper barge, and data acquisition equipment. - Collected data will be processed and reported in a manner sufficient to pass the ERDC review process. Incentive/Remedy- Incentive: Successful completion of the contract will result in a favorable performance evaluation Disincentive: Unfavorable performance evaluation Remedy: Gross neglect by the Contractor to successfully complete the contract will result in the Contractor either completing or redoing the experiment at no additional cost to the Government. 10.0 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS All contractor and all associated sub‐contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes. If you are not registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), an award cannot be made to your company. You may register electronically at https://www.sam.gov/. Registering electronically will expedite the registration process acquisition. The following provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.204-7, System for Award Management; 52.204-8, Annual Representation and Certification; 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance; 52.209-6, Protecting the Governments Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment; 52.216-24, Limitation of Government Liability; 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires; 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards -- Price Adjustment; 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications; 52.227-11, Patent Rights -- Ownership by the Contractor; 52.232-2, Payments Under Fixed-Price Research and Development Contracts; 52.232-9, Limitation on Withholding of Payments; 52.232-23 Alt A, Assignment of Claims; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-- System for Award Management; 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations; 52.233-3, Protest after Award; 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; 52.223-6, Drug-Free Workplace; 52.243-1 Alt V, Changes-Fixed Price; 52.245-1, Government Property; 52.246-9, Inspection of Research and Development (Short Form); 52.249-4, Termination for Convenience of the Government (Services) (Short Form); 52.249-5, Termination for Convenience of the Government (Educational and Other Nonprofit Institutions); 52.253-1, Computer Generated Forms; 252.201-7000, Contracting Officer's Representative; 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials; 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Right; 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product; 252.204-7004, Alt A, System for Award Management; 252.209-7004, Subcontracting With Firms That Are Owned or Controlled By The Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism; 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources As Subcontractors; 252.225-7012, Preference For Certain Domestic Commodities; 252.227-7014, Rights in Noncommercial Computer Software and Noncommercial Computer Software Documentation; 252.227-7016 Rights in Bid or Proposal Information; 252.227-7028 Technical Data or Computer Software Previously Delivered to the Government; 252.227-7039, Patents--Reporting Of Subject Inventions; 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports; 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments; 252.235-7010, Acknowledgment of Support and Disclaimer; 252.235-7011, Final Scientific or Technical Report; 252.243-7001, Pricing Of Contract Modifications; 252.245-7001, Tagging, Labeling, and Marking of Government-Furnished Property; 252.245-7002, Reporting Loss of Government Property; 252.245-7003, Contractor Property Management System Administration; 252.245-7004, Reporting, Reutilization, and Disposal The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisistion.gov/far/. 52.213-4 -- Terms and Conditions -- Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Items). (a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses that are incorporated by reference: (1) The clauses listed below implement provisions of law or Executive order: (i) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2107) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)). (ii) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). (iii) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015). (iv) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246). (v) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) (E.O.s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). (vi) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553). (vii) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)). (2) Listed below are additional clauses that apply: (i) 52.232-1, Payments (Apr 1984). (ii) 52.232-8, Discounts for Prompt Payment (Feb 2002). (iii) 52.232-11, Extras (Apr 1984). (iv) 52.232-25, Prompt Payment (Jan 2017). (v) 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013). (vi) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013) (vii) 52.233-1, Disputes (May 2014). (viii) 52.244-6, Subcontracts for Commercial Items (Jan 2017). (ix) 52.253-1, Computer Generated Forms (Jan 1991). (b) The Contractor shall comply with the following FAR clauses, incorporated by reference, unless the circumstances do not apply: (1) The clauses listed below implement provisions of law or Executive order: (i) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note) (Applies to contracts valued at $30,000 or more). (ii) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Oct 2016) (E.O. 13126). (Applies to contracts for supplies exceeding the micro-purchase threshold). (iii) 52.222-20, Contracts for Materials, Supplies, Articles, and Equipment Exceeding $15,000 (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 65) (Applies to supply contracts over $15,000 in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands). (iv) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212) (Applies to contracts of $150,000 or more). (v) 52.222-36, Equal Employment for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793) (Applies to contracts over $15,000, unless the work is to be performed outside the United States by employees recruited outside the United States.) (For purposes of this clause, "United States" includes the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Wake Island.) (vi) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212) (Applies to contracts of $150,000 or more). (vii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67) (Applies to service contracts over $2,500 that are subject to the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and will be performed in the United States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Johnston Island, Wake Island, or the outer Continental Shelf.) (viii) (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627) (Applies to all solicitations and contracts). (B) Alternate I (Mar 2015) (Applies if the Contracting Officer has filled in the following information with regard to applicable directives or notices: Document title(s), source for obtaining document(s), and contract performance location outside the United States to which the document applies). (ix) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015) (Applies when 52.222-6 or 52.222-41 are in the contract and performance in whole or in part is in the United States (the 50 States and the District of Columbia). (x) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706) (Applies when 52.222-6 or 52.222-41 are in the contract and performance in whole or in part is in the United states (the 50 States and the District of Columbia.)) (xi) 52.213-4, Terms and Conditions - Simplified Acquisitions (Other than Commercial Items). (xii) 52.223-5, Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (May 2011) (E.O. 13423) (Applies to services performed on Federal facilities). (xiii) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693) (Applies to contracts for products as prescribed at FAR 23.804(a)(1)). (xiv) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693) (Applies to maintenance, service, repair, or disposal of refrigeration equipment and air conditioners). (xv) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (Dec 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b) (Unless exempt pursuant to 23.204, applies to contracts when energy-consuming products listed in the ENERGY STAR® Program or Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) will be- (A) Delivered; (B) Acquired by the Contractor for use in performing services at a Federally-controlled facility; (C) Furnished by the Contractor for use by the Government; or (D) Specified in the design of a building or work, or incorporated during its construction, renovation, or maintenance). (xvi) 52.223-20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693) (Applies to contracts for products that may contain high global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons as a propellant or as a solvent; or contracts for maintenance or repair of electronic or mechanical devices). (xvii) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693) (Applies to contracts for products that may contain high global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons or refrigerant blends containing hydrofluorocarbons as a foam blowing agent; or contracts for construction of buildings or facilities). (xviii) 52.225-1, Buy American -Supplies (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83) (Applies to contracts for supplies, and to contracts for services involving the furnishing of supplies, for use in the United States or its outlying areas, if the value of the supply contract or supply portion of a service contract exceeds the micro-purchase threshold and the acquisition-- (A) Is set aside for small business concerns; or (B) Cannot be set aside for small business concerns (see 19.502-2), and does not exceed $25,000). (xix) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (May 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792) (Applies to contracts greater than $25,000 that provide for the provision, the service, or the sale of food in the United States). (xx) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer- System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (Applies when the payment will be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT) and the payment office uses the System for Award Management (SAM) database as its source of EFT information.) (xxi) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (Applies when the payment will be made by EFT and the payment office does not use the SAM database as its source of EFT information.) (xxii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. App.1241) (Applies to supplies transported by ocean vessels (except for the types of subcontracts listed at 47.504(d).) (2) Listed below are additional clauses that may apply: (i) 52.204-21, Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (Jun 2016) (Applies to contracts when the contractor of a subcontractor at any tier may have Federal contract information residing in or transiting through its information system.) (ii) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Oct 2015) (Applies to contracts over $35,000). (iii) 52.211-17, Delivery of Excess Quantities (Sep 1989) (Applies to fixed-price supplies). (iv) 52.247-29, F.o.b. Origin (Feb 2006) (Applies to supplies if delivery is f.o.b. origin). (v) 52.247-34, F.o.b. Destination (Nov 1991) (Applies to supplies if delivery is f.o.b. destination). (c) FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998). This contract incorporates one or more clauses 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. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.of.mil (d) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall tender for acceptance only those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. The Government must exercise its postacceptance rights -- (1) Within a reasonable period of time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and (2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item. (e) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence, such as acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence. (f) Termination for the Government's convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work hereunder and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges that the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government, using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor's records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred that reasonably could have been avoided. (g) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience. (h) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract. (End of Clause) 52.252-2 -- Clauses Incorporated by Reference This contract incorporates one or more clauses 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. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.of.mil (End of Clause) All quotes should be emailed to: stacy.d.thurman@usace.army.mil no later than 13 February 2017, 4:00 PM CST. Point of Contact: Stacy Thurman, Contract Specialist. (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: All quotes submitted will be evaluated for (1)Technical Acceptability, (2)Experience, (3) Laboratory Facilities, (4) Quality Control Plan & (5) Price. The government will issue award to the offeror whose proposal is the Lowest Price of those determined to meet at least the minimum requirements to be determined Technically Acceptable & Demonstrates Satisfactory Past Performance. (1) Technical Acceptability; is defined as the documented capability to meet the minimum requirements of the project as specified in this Solicitation and the attached PWS. To be determined Technically Acceptable Offerors Shall Submit, for evaluation, the following with their quote package; Factor 1 - Technical Proposal and Technical Competence Subfactor 1: Experience The Offeror's R&D experience will be evaluated on the degree of relevance to the requirements of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) on the basis of previous successful dredging physical models, scope, complexity, technical proficiency, contract type and period of performance, as well as demonstrated ability to provide qualified personnel. A full scope of experiences, and publication record conducting dredging physical models, will be measured relative to Offeror's entire scientific track record. Subfactor 2: Laboratory Facilities The Offeror's laboratory facilities will be evaluated on the degree of relevance to the requirements of the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Subfactor 3: Quality Control Plan i. Quality Control (QC) Plan demonstrated ability to assure that requirements of the contract are met across functional requirements outlined in the Performance Work Statement. ii. Demonstrated understanding of technical problems encountered and provides clear evidence of processes in place to anticipate, detect, avoid, and resolve issues without impacting task order performance. The technical and past contractual performances, when combined, are significantly more important than price. The Government's approach to evaluating past performance is to check the references provided by the contractor to verify satisfactory past performance as well as data obtained from other sources available i.e. government database, past contract files, etc. The offeror is cautioned that while the Government will consider data from other sources, the burden of demonstrating satisfactory past performance rests with the offeror. It is incumbent upon the offeror to submit sufficient documentation and information for the Government to determine technical acceptability, satisfactory past performance and proposed price. Failure to submit sufficient information for the government to determine technical acceptability, past performance or price may be cause for rejection of your quote. WD 15-5173 (Rev.-4) was first posted on www.wdol.gov on 01/03/2017 ************************************************************************************ REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER | U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT | EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION By direction of the Secretary of Labor | WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION | WASHINGTON D.C. 20210 | | | | Wage Determination No.: 2015-5173 Daniel W. Simms Division of | RevisionNo.: 4 Director Wage Determinations| Date Of Revision: 12/30/2016 _______________________________________|____________________________________________ Note: Under Executive Order (EO) 13658, an hourly minimum wage of $10.20 for calendar year 2017 applies to all contracts subject to the Service Contract Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2015. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must pay all workers in any classification listed on this wage determination at least $10.20 per hour (or the applicable wage rate listed on this wage determination, if it is higher) for all hours spent performing on the contract in calendar year 2017. The EO minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts. ____________________________________________________________________________________ State: Mississippi Area: Mississippi Counties of Adams, Amite, Claiborne, Covington, Franklin, Issaquena, Jefferson, Jefferson Davis, Lawrence, Lincoln, Marion, Pike, Sharkey, Walthall, Warren, Wilkinson, Yazoo ____________________________________________________________________________________ **Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing** OCCUPATION CODE - TITLE FOOTNOTE RATE 01000 - Administrative Support And Clerical Occupations 01011 - Accounting Clerk I 13.16 01012 - Accounting Clerk II 14.77 01013 - Accounting Clerk III 16.68 01020 - Administrative Assistant 19.90 01035 - Court Reporter 17.17 01041 - Customer Service Representative I 11.10 01042 - Customer Service Representative II 12.49 01043 - Customer Service Representative III 13.62 01051 - Data Entry Operator I 11.23 01052 - Data Entry Operator II 12.26 01060 - Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle 17.52 01070 - Document Preparation Clerk 11.65 01090 - Duplicating Machine Operator 11.65 01111 - General Clerk I 10.84 01112 - General Clerk II 11.83 01113 - General Clerk III 13.28 01120 - Housing Referral Assistant 16.76 01141 - Messenger Courier 9.49 01191 - Order Clerk I 11.73 01192 - Order Clerk II 13.84 01261 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) I 14.80 01262 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) II 16.56 01263 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) III 18.47 01270 - Production Control Clerk 19.93 01290 - Rental Clerk 12.00 01300 - Scheduler, Maintenance 13.07 01311 - Secretary I 13.07 01312 - Secretary II 14.64 01313 - Secretary III 16.76 01320 - Service Order Dispatcher 15.36 01410 - Supply Technician 19.90 01420 - Survey Worker 12.43 01460 - Switchboard Operator/Receptionist 11.96 01531 - Travel Clerk I 11.43 01532 - Travel Clerk II 12.05 01533 - Travel Clerk III 12.66 01611 - Word Processor I 12.29 01612 - Word Processor II 13.79 01613 - Word Processor III 15.43 05000 - Automotive Service Occupations 05005 - Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass 18.56 05010 - Automotive Electrician 17.13 05040 - Automotive Glass Installer 16.21 05070 - Automotive Worker 16.21 05110 - Mobile Equipment Servicer 14.24 05130 - Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic 18.03 05160 - Motor Equipment Metal Worker 16.21 05190 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic 17.35 05220 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper 13.16 05250 - Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker 15.14 05280 - Motor Vehicle Wrecker 16.21 05310 - Painter, Automotive 17.13 05340 - Radiator Repair Specialist 16.21 05370 - Tire Repairer 12.92 05400 - Transmission Repair Specialist 18.03 07000 - Food Preparation And Service Occupations 07010 - Baker 10.90 07041 - Cook I 8.61 07042 - Cook II 10.14 07070 - Dishwasher 8.28 07130 - Food Service Worker 8.44 07210 - Meat Cutter 12.48 07260 - Waiter/Waitress 8.32 09000 - Furniture Maintenance And Repair Occupations 09010 - Electrostatic Spray Painter 17.04 09040 - Furniture Handler 9.97 09080 - Furniture Refinisher 17.04 09090 - Furniture Refinisher Helper 12.39 09110 - Furniture Repairer, Minor 14.81 09130 - Upholsterer 17.04 11000 - General Services And Support Occupations 11030 - Cleaner, Vehicles 9.42 11060 - Elevator Operator 9.42 11090 - Gardener 14.95 11122 - Housekeeping Aide 9.55 11150 - Janitor 9.55 11210 - Laborer, Grounds Maintenance 10.19 11240 - Maid or Houseman 8.29 11260 - Pruner 8.96 11270 - Tractor Operator 13.53 11330 - Trail Maintenance Worker 10.19 11360 - Window Cleaner 10.85 12000 - Health Occupations 12010 - Ambulance Driver 13.24 12011 - Breath Alcohol Technician 17.03 12012 - Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant 20.71 12015 - Certified Physical Therapist Assistant 18.74 12020 - Dental Assistant 15.24 12025 - Dental Hygienist 30.04 12030 - EKG Technician 21.41 12035 - Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist 21.41 12040 - Emergency Medical Technician 13.24 12071 - Licensed Practical Nurse I 15.22 12072 - Licensed Practical Nurse II 17.03 12073 - Licensed Practical Nurse III 17.99 12100 - Medical Assistant 12.52 12130 - Medical Laboratory Technician 15.86 12160 - Medical Record Clerk 12.68 12190 - Medical Record Technician 14.18 12195 - Medical Transcriptionist 15.22 12210 - Nuclear Medicine Technologist 32.69 12221 - Nursing Assistant I 9.99 12222 - Nursing Assistant II 11.24 12223 - Nursing Assistant III 12.27 12224 - Nursing Assistant IV 13.77 12235 - Optical Dispenser 15.92 12236 - Optical Technician 15.22 12250 - Pharmacy Technician 13.41 12280 - Phlebotomist 13.84 12305 - Radiologic Technologist 22.41 12311 - Registered Nurse I 23.01 12312 - Registered Nurse II 28.15 12313 - Registered Nurse II, Specialist 28.15 12314 - Registered Nurse III 34.05 12315 - Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist 34.05 12316 - Registered Nurse IV 40.81 12317 - Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing) 20.01 12320 - Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor 12.59 13000 - Information And Arts Occupations 13011 - Exhibits Specialist I 15.97 13012 - Exhibits Specialist II 19.79 13013 - Exhibits Specialist III 23.91 13041 - Illustrator I 15.97 13042 - Illustrator II 19.79 13043 - Illustrator III 23.91 13047 - Librarian 21.91 13050 - Library Aide/Clerk 10.39 13054 - Library Information Technology Systems 19.79 Administrator 13058 - Library Technician 12.56 13061 - Media Specialist I 14.28 13062 - Media Specialist II 15.97 13063 - Media Specialist III 17.81 13071 - Photographer I 14.50 13072 - Photographer II 16.21 13073 - Photographer III 20.10 13074 - Photographer IV 24.59 13075 - Photographer V 29.73 13090 - Technical Order Library Clerk 13.05 13110 - Video Teleconference Technician 16.44 14000 - Information Technology Occupations 14041 - Computer Operator I 16.58 14042 - Computer Operator II 18.55 14043 - Computer Operator III 21.14 14044 - Computer Operator IV 27.01 14045 - Computer Operator V 27.20 14071 - Computer Programmer I (see 1) 20.08 14072 - Computer Programmer II (see 1) 24.87 14073 - Computer Programmer III (see 1) 14074 - Computer Programmer IV (see 1) 14101 - Computer Systems Analyst I (see 1) 14102 - Computer Systems Analyst II (see 1) 14103 - Computer Systems Analyst III (see 1) 14150 - Peripheral Equipment Operator 16.58 14160 - Personal Computer Support Technician 27.01 14170 - System Support Specialist 21.50 15000 - Instructional Occupations 15010 - Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Non-Rated) 28.72 15020 - Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated) 34.74 15030 - Air Crew Training Devices Instructor (Pilot) 41.64 15050 - Computer Based Training Specialist / Instructor 28.72 15060 - Educational Technologist 24.19 15070 - Flight Instructor (Pilot) 41.64 15080 - Graphic Artist 20.31 15085 - Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop 38.19 15086 - Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing 38.19 15088 - Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot 38.19 15090 - Technical Instructor 20.13 15095 - Technical Instructor/Course Developer 24.61 15110 - Test Proctor 16.27 15120 - Tutor 16.27 16000 - Laundry, Dry-Cleaning, Pressing And Related Occupations 16010 - Assembler 8.29 16030 - Counter Attendant 8.29 16040 - Dry Cleaner 9.67 16070 - Finisher, Flatwork, Machine 8.29 16090 - Presser, Hand 8.29 16110 - Presser, Machine, Drycleaning 8.29 16130 - Presser, Machine, Shirts 8.29 16160 - Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry 8.29 16190 - Sewing Machine Operator 10.15 16220 - Tailor 10.63 16250 - Washer, Machine 8.74 19000 - Machine Tool Operation And Repair Occupations 19010 - Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room) 20.39 19040 - Tool And Die Maker 24.71 21000 - Materials Handling And Packing Occupations 21020 - Forklift Operator 12.59 21030 - Material Coordinator 19.93 21040 - Material Expediter 19.93 21050 - Material Handling Laborer 11.88 21071 - Order Filler 11.27 21080 - Production Line Worker (Food Processing) 12.59 21110 - Shipping Packer 13.74 21130 - Shipping/Receiving Clerk 13.74 21140 - Store Worker I 9.70 21150 - Stock Clerk 14.34 21210 - Tools And Parts Attendant 13.37 21410 - Warehouse Specialist 12.59 23000 - Mechanics And Maintenance And Repair Occupations 23010 - Aerospace Structural Welder 21.06 23019 - Aircraft Logs and Records Technician 16.78 23021 - Aircraft Mechanic I 19.98 23022 - Aircraft Mechanic II 21.06 23023 - Aircraft Mechanic III 22.06 23040 - Aircraft Mechanic Helper 14.58 23050 - Aircraft, Painter 18.15 23060 - Aircraft Servicer 16.78 23070 - Aircraft Survival Flight Equipment Technician 18.15 23080 - Aircraft Worker 17.98 23091 - Aircrew Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Mechanic 17.98 I 23092 - Aircrew Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Mechanic 19.98 II 23110 - Appliance Mechanic 17.58 23120 - Bicycle Repairer 13.55 23125 - Cable Splicer 21.97 23130 - Carpenter, Maintenance 15.70 23140 - Carpet Layer 16.02 23160 - Electrician, Maintenance 22.67 23181 - Electronics Technician Maintenance I 16.91 23182 - Electronics Technician Maintenance II 17.78 23183 - Electronics Technician Maintenance III 18.75 23260 - Fabric Worker 14.81 23290 - Fire Alarm System Mechanic 17.75 23310 - Fire Extinguisher Repairer 13.61 23311 - Fuel Distribution System Mechanic 16.59 23312 - Fuel Distribution System Operator 13.99 23370 - General Maintenance Worker 14.93 23380 - Ground Support Equipment Mechanic 19.98 23381 - Ground Support Equipment Servicer 16.78 23382 - Ground Support Equipment Worker 17.98 23391 - Gunsmith I 13.61 23392 - Gunsmith II 16.02 23393 - Gunsmith III 18.17 23410 - Heating, Ventilation And Air-Conditioning 17.93 Mechanic 23411 - Heating, Ventilation And Air Contditioning 18.90 Mechanic (Research Facility) 23430 - Heavy Equipment Mechanic 19.01 23440 - Heavy Equipment Operator 17.75 23460 - Instrument Mechanic 18.17 23465 - Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic 17.03 23470 - Laborer 11.56 23510 - Locksmith 17.03 23530 - Machinery Maintenance Mechanic 21.48 23550 - Machinist, Maintenance 18.13 23580 - Maintenance Trades Helper 11.84 23591 - Metrology Technician I 18.17 23592 - Metrology Technician II 19.17 23593 - Metrology Technician III 20.08 23640 - Millwright 19.53 23710 - Office Appliance Repairer 19.75 23760 - Painter, Maintenance 15.33 23790 - Pipefitter, Maintenance 17.28 23810 - Plumber, Maintenance 16.19 23820 - Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic 18.17 23850 - Rigger 18.17 23870 - Scale Mechanic 16.02 23890 - Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance 16.14 23910 - Small Engine Mechanic 16.02 23931 - Telecommunications Mechanic I 26.70 23932 - Telecommunications Mechanic II 28.02 23950 - Telephone Lineman 18.17 23960 - Welder, Combination, Maintenance 17.75 23965 - Well Driller 18.17 23970 - Woodcraft Worker 18.17 23980 - Woodworker 13.97 24000 - Personal Needs Occupations 24550 - Case Manager 12.47 24570 - Child Care Attendant 8.68 24580 - Child Care Center Clerk 11.19 24610 - Chore Aide 9.91 24620 - Family Readiness And Support Services 12.47 Coordinator 24630 - Homemaker 12.47 25000 - Plant And System Operations Occupations 25010 - Boiler Tender 18.47 25040 - Sewage Plant Operator 16.05 25070 - Stationary Engineer 18.47 25190 - Ventilation Equipment Tender 12.58 25210 - Water Treatment Plant Operator 16.05 27000 - Protective Service Occupations 27004 - Alarm Monitor 12.19 27007 - Baggage Inspector 9.34 27008 - Corrections Officer 13.86 27010 - Court Security Officer 15.34 27030 - Detection Dog Handler 12.03 27040 - Detention Officer 13.86 27070 - Firefighter 16.94 27101 - Guard I 9.34 27102 - Guard II 12.03 27131 - Police Officer I 16.87 27132 - Police Officer II 18.75 28000 - Recreation Occupations 28041 - Carnival Equipment Operator 13.46 28042 - Carnival Equipment Repairer 14.55 28043 - Carnival Worker 9.92 28210 - Gate Attendant/Gate Tender 13.81 28310 - Lifeguard 11.01 28350 - Park Attendant (Aide) 15.45 28510 - Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant 11.28 28515 - Recreation Specialist 16.57 28630 - Sports Official 12.31 28690 - Swimming Pool Operator 18.14 29000 - Stevedoring/Longshoremen Occupational Services 29010 - Blocker And Bracer 16.86 29020 - Hatch Tender 16.86 29030 - Line Handler 16.86 29041 - Stevedore I 15.59 29042 - Stevedore II 17.93 30000 - Technical Occupations 30010 - Air Traffic Control Specialist, Center (HFO) (see 2) 36.49 30011 - Air Traffic Control Specialist, Station (HFO) (see 2) 25.17 30012 - Air Traffic Control Specialist, Terminal (HFO) (see 2) 27.71 30021 - Archeological Technician I 16.60 30022 - Archeological Technician II 18.28 30023 - Archeological Technician III 22.65 30030 - Cartographic Technician 23.21 30040 - Civil Engineering Technician 18.16 30051 - Cryogenic Technician I 23.66 30052 - Cryogenic Technician II 26.13 30061 - Drafter/CAD Operator I 16.65 30062 - Drafter/CAD Operator II 19.14 30063 - Drafter/CAD Operator III 21.92 30064 - Drafter/CAD Operator IV 25.70 30081 - Engineering Technician I 15.04 30082 - Engineering Technician II 16.88 30083 - Engineering Technician III 18.88 30084 - Engineering Technician IV 23.40 30085 - Engineering Technician V 28.82 30086 - Engineering Technician VI 34.63 30090 - Environmental Technician 23.21 30095 - Evidence Control Specialist 21.36 30210 - Laboratory Technician 20.89 30221 - Latent Fingerprint Technician I 23.66 30222 - Latent Fingerprint Technician II 26.13 30240 - Mathematical Technician 23.21 30361 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant I 18.76 30362 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant II 23.25 30363 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant III 28.44 30364 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV 33.85 30375 - Petroleum Supply Specialist 26.13 30390 - Photo-Optics Technician 23.21 30395 - Radiation Control Technician 26.13 30461 - Technical Writer I 22.85 30462 - Technical Writer II 27.94 30463 - Technical Writer III 33.80 30491 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I 23.19 30492 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II 28.06 30493 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III 33.63 30494 - Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort 23.19 30495 - Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel 23.19 30501 - Weather Forecaster I 23.66 30502 - Weather Forecaster II 28.77 30620 - Weather Observer, Combined Upper Air Or (see 2) 21.92 Surface Programs 30621 - Weather Observer, Senior (see 2) 23.21 31000 - Transportation/Mobile Equipment Operation Occupations 31010 - Airplane Pilot 28.06 31020 - Bus Aide 9.28 31030 - Bus Driver 13.76 31043 - Driver Courier 12.60 31260 - Parking and Lot Attendant 9.40 31290 - Shuttle Bus Driver 13.84 31310 - Taxi Driver 10.24 31361 - Truckdriver, Light 13.84 31362 - Truckdriver, Medium 15.12 31363 - Truckdriver, Heavy 18.54 31364 - Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer 18.54 99000 - Miscellaneous Occupations 99020 - Cabin Safety Specialist 13.68 99030 - Cashier 8.72 99050 - Desk Clerk 8.61 99095 - Embalmer 22.79 99130 - Flight Follower 23.19 99251 - Laboratory Animal Caretaker I 10.67 99252 - Laboratory Animal Caretaker II 11.72 99260 - Marketing Analyst 17.87 99310 - Mortician 22.79 99410 - Pest Controller 16.93 99510 - Photofinishing Worker 12.19 99710 - Recycling Laborer 12.69 99711 - Recycling Specialist 15.76 99730 - Refuse Collector 11.15 99810 - Sales Clerk 11.98 99820 - School Crossing Guard 10.96 99830 - Survey Party Chief 18.14 99831 - Surveying Aide 13.20 99832 - Surveying Technician 16.49 99840 - Vending Machine Attendant 12.31 99841 - Vending Machine Repairer 15.11 99842 - Vending Machine Repairer Helper 12.31 ____________________________________________________________________________________ Note: Executive Order (EO) 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors, applies to all contracts subject to the Service Contract Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2017. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must provide employees with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours they work, up to 56 hours of paid sick leave each year. Employees must be permitted to use paid sick leave for their own illness, injury or other health-related needs, including preventive care; to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is ill, injured, or has other health-related needs, including preventive care; or for reasons resulting from, or to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is the victim of, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts. ALL OCCUPATIONS LISTED ABOVE RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS: HEALTH & WELFARE: $4.27 per hour or $170.80 per week or $740.13 per month VACATION: 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service with a contractor or successor; 3 weeks after 8 years, and 4 weeks after 20 years. Length of service includes the whole span of continuous service with the present contractor or successor, wherever employed, and with the predecessor contractors in the performance of similar work at the same Federal facility. (Reg. 29 CFR 4.173) HOLIDAYS: A minimum of ten paid holidays per year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. (A contractor may substitute for any of the named holidays another day off with pay in accordance with a plan communicated to the employees involved.) (See 29 CFR 4.174) THE OCCUPATIONS WHICH HAVE NUMBERED FOOTNOTES IN PARENTHESES RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING: 1) COMPUTER EMPLOYEES: Under the SCA at section 8(b), this wage determination does not apply to any employee who individually qualifies as a bona fide executive, administrative, or professional employee as defined in 29 C.F.R. Part 541. Because most Computer System Analysts and Computer Programmers who are compensated at a rate not less than $27.63 (or on a salary or fee basis at a rate not less than $455 per week) an hour would likely qualify as exempt computer professionals, (29 C.F.R. 541. 400) wage rates may not be listed on this wage determination for all occupations within those job families. In addition, because this wage determination may not list a wage rate for some or all occupations within those job families if the survey data indicates that the prevailing wage rate for the occupation equals or exceeds $27.63 per hour conformances may be necessary for certain nonexempt employees. For example, if an individual employee is nonexempt but nevertheless performs duties within the scope of one of the Computer Systems Analyst or Computer Programmer occupations for which this wage determination does not specify an SCA wage rate, then the wage rate for that employee must be conformed in accordance with the conformance procedures described in the conformance note included on this wage determination. Additionally, because job titles vary widely and change quickly in the computer industry, job titles are not determinative of the application of the computer professional exemption. Therefore, the exemption applies only to computer employees who satisfy the compensation requirements and whose primary duty consists of: (1) The application of systems analysis techniques and procedures, including consulting with users, to determine hardware, software or system functional specifications; (2) The design, development, documentation, analysis, creation, testing or modification of computer systems or programs, including prototypes, based on and related to user or system design specifications; (3) The design, documentation, testing, creation or modification of computer programs related to machine operating systems; or (4) A combination of the aforementioned duties, the performance of which requires the same level of skills. (29 C.F.R. 541.400). 2) AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS AND WEATHER OBSERVERS - NIGHT PAY & SUNDAY PAY: If you work at night as part of a regular tour of duty, you will earn a night differential and receive an additional 10% of basic pay for any hours worked between 6pm and 6am. If you are a full-time employed (40 hours a week) and Sunday is part of your regularly scheduled workweek, you are paid at your rate of basic pay plus a Sunday premium of 25% of your basic rate for each hour of Sunday work which is not overtime (i.e. occasional work on Sunday outside the normal tour of duty is considered overtime work). ** HAZARDOUS PAY DIFFERENTIAL ** An 8 percent differential is applicable to employees employed in a position that represents a high degree of hazard when working with or in close proximity to ordnance, explosives, and incendiary materials. This includes work such as screening, blending, dying, mixing, and pressing of sensitive ordnance, explosives, and pyrotechnic compositions such as lead azide, black powder and photoflash powder. All dry-house activities involving propellants or explosives. Demilitarization, modification, renovation, demolition, and maintenance operations on sensitive ordnance, explosives and incendiary materials. All operations involving re-grading and cleaning of artillery ranges. A 4 percent differential is applicable to employees employed in a position that represents a low degree of hazard when working with, or in close proximity to ordnance, (or employees possibly adjacent to) explosives and incendiary materials which involves potential injury such as laceration of hands, face, or arms of the employee engaged in the operation, irritation of the skin, minor burns and the like; minimal damage to immediate or adjacent work area or equipment being used. All operations involving, unloading, storage, and hauling of ordnance, explosive, and incendiary ordnance material other than small arms ammunition. These differentials are only applicable to work that has been specifically designated by the agency for ordnance, explosives, and incendiary material differential pay. ** UNIFORM ALLOWANCE ** If employees are required to wear uniforms in the performance of this contract (either by the terms of the Government contract, by the employer, by the state or local law, etc.), the cost of furnishing such uniforms and maintaining (by laundering or dry cleaning) such uniforms is an expense that may not be borne by an employee where such cost reduces the hourly rate below that required by the wage determination. The Department of Labor will accept payment in accordance with the following standards as compliance: The contractor or subcontractor is required to furnish all employees with an adequate number of uniforms without cost or to reimburse employees for the actual cost of the uniforms. In addition, where uniform cleaning and maintenance is made the responsibility of the employee, all contractors and subcontractors subject to this wage determination shall (in the absence of a bona fide collective bargaining agreement providing for a different amount, or the furnishing of contrary affirmative proof as to the actual cost), reimburse all employees for such cleaning and maintenance at a rate of $3.35 per week (or $.67 cents per day). However, in those instances where the uniforms furnished are made of "wash and wear" materials, may be routinely washed and dried with other personal garments, and do not require any special treatment such as dry cleaning, daily washing, or commercial laundering in order to meet the cleanliness or appearance standards set by the terms of the Government contract, by the contractor, by law, or by the nature of the work, there is no requirement that employees be reimbursed for uniform maintenance costs. ** SERVICE CONTRACT ACT DIRECTORY OF OCCUPATIONS ** The duties of employees under job titles listed are those described in the "Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations", Fifth Edition (Revision 1), dated September 2015, unless otherwise indicated. ** REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION OF ADDITIONAL CLASSIFICATION AND WAGE RATE, Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444) ** Conformance Process: The contracting officer shall require that any class of service employee which is not listed herein and which is to be employed under the contract (i.e., the work to be performed is not performed by any classification listed in the wage determination), be classified by the contractor so as to provide a reasonable relationship (i.e., appropriate level of skill comparison) between such unlisted classifications and the classifications listed in the wage determination (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(i)). Such conforming procedures shall be initiated by the contractor prior to the performance of contract work by such unlisted class(es) of employees (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(ii)). The Wage and Hour Division shall make a final determination of conformed classification, wage rate, and/or fringe benefits which shall be paid to all employees performing in the classification from the first day of work on which contract work is performed by them in the classification. Failure to pay such unlisted employees the compensation agreed upon by the interested parties and/or fully determined by the Wage and Hour Division retroactive to the date such class of employees commenced contract work shall be a violation of the Act and this contract. (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(v)). When multiple wage determinations are included in a contract, a separate SF-1444 should be prepared for each wage determination to which a class(es) is to be conformed. The process for preparing a conformance request is as follows: 1) When preparing the bid, the contractor identifies the need for a conformed occupation(s) and computes a proposed rate(s). 2) After contract award, the contractor prepares a written report listing in order the proposed classification title(s), a Federal grade equivalency (FGE) for each proposed classification(s), job description(s), and rationale for proposed wage rate(s), including information regarding the agreement or disagreement of the authorized representative of the employees involved, or where there is no authorized representative, the employees themselves. This report should be submitted to the contracting officer no later than 30 days after such unlisted class(es) of employees performs any contract work. 3) The contracting officer reviews the proposed action and promptly submits a report of the action, together with the agency's recommendations and pertinent information including the position of the contractor and the employees, to the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, for review (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(ii)). 4) Within 30 days of receipt, the Wage and Hour Division approves, modifies, or disapproves the action via transmittal to the agency contracting officer, or notifies the contracting officer that additional time will be required to process the request. 5) The contracting officer transmits the Wage and Hour Division's decision to the contractor. 6) Each affected employee shall be furnished by the contractor with a written copy of such determination or it shall be posted as a part of the wage determination (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(iii)). Information required by the Regulations must be submitted on SF-1444 or bond paper. When preparing a conformance request, the "Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations" should be used to compare job definitions to ensure that duties requested are not performed by a classification already listed in the wage determination. Remember, it is not the job title, but the required tasks that determine whether a class is included in an established wage determination. Conformances may not be used to artificially split, combine, or subdivide classifications listed in the wage determination (See 29 CFR 4.152(c)(1)).   WD 15-5223 (Rev.-3) was first posted on www.wdol.gov on 01/03/2017 ************************************************************************************ REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER | U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT | EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION By direction of the Secretary of Labor | WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION | WASHINGTON D.C. 20210 | | | | Wage Determination No.: 2015-5223 Daniel W. Simms Division of | Revision No.: 3 Director Wage Determinations| Date Of Revision: 12/30/2016 _______________________________________|____________________________________________ Note: Under Executive Order (EO) 13658, an hourly minimum wage of $10.20 for calendar year 2017 applies to all contracts subject to the Service Contract Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2015. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must pay all workers in any classification listed on this wage determination at least $10.20 per hour (or the applicable wage rate listed on this wage determination, if it is higher) for all hours spent performing on the contract in calendar year 2017. The EO minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts. ____________________________________________________________________________________ State: Texas Area: Texas Counties of Brazos, Robertson ____________________________________________________________________________________ **Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing** OCCUPATION CODE - TITLE FOOTNOTE RATE 01000 - Administrative SupportAnd Clerical Occupations 01011 - Accounting Clerk I 12.87 01012 - Accounting Clerk II 14.44 01013 - Accounting Clerk III 16.16 01020 - Administrative Assistant 21.42 01035 - Court Reporter 15.52 01041 - Customer Service Representative I 10.33 01042 - Customer Service Representative II 11.62 01043 - Customer Service Representative III 12.68 01051 - Data Entry Operator I 11.33 01052 - Data Entry Operator II 12.37 01060 - Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle 15.15 01070 - Document Preparation Clerk 11.37 01090 - Duplicating Machine Operator 11.37 01111 - General Clerk I 11.51 01112 - General Clerk II 13.33 01113 - General Clerk III 14.96 01120 - Housing Referral Assistant 16.24 01141 - Messenger Courier 10.45 01191 - Order Clerk I 13.53 01192 - Order Clerk II 14.77 01261 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) I 14.29 01262 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) II 16.06 01263 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) III 18.02 01270 - Production Control Clerk 17.73 01290 - Rental Clerk 11.44 01300 - Scheduler, Maintenance 12.99 01311 - Secretary I 12.99 01312 - Secretary II 14.73 01313 - Secretary III 16.24 01320 - Service Order Dispatcher 13.54 01410 - Supply Technician 21.42 01420 - Survey Worker 13.05 01460 - Switchboard Operator/Receptionist 10.47 01531 - Travel Clerk I 11.59 01532 - Travel Clerk II 12.65 01533 - Travel Clerk III 13.72 01611 - Word Processor I 12.36 01612 - Word Processor II 13.87 01613 - Word Processor III 15.59 05000 - Automotive Service Occupations 05005 - Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass 19.95 05010 - Automotive Electrician 17.70 05040 - Automotive Glass Installer 16.57 05070 - Automotive Worker 16.57 05110 - Mobile Equipment Servicer 14.26 05130 - Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic 18.85 05160 - Motor Equipment Metal Worker 16.57 05190 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic 18.85 05220 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper 13.12 05250 - Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker 15.40 05280 - Motor Vehicle Wrecker 16.57 05310 - Painter, Automotive 17.70 05340 - Radiator Repair Specialist 16.57 05370 - Tire Repairer 12.46 05400 - Transmission Repair Specialist 18.85 07000 - Food Preparation And Service Occupations 07010 - Baker 10.46 07041 - Cook I 9.57 07042 - Cook II 10.88 07070 - Dishwasher 8.10 07130 - Food Service Worker 9.10 07210 - Meat Cutter 12.73 07260 - Waiter/Waitress 7.98 09000 - Furniture Maintenance And Repair Occupations 09010 - Electrostatic Spray Painter 15.59 09040 - Furniture Handler 10.15 09080 - Furniture Refinisher 15.59 09090 - Furniture Refinisher Helper 11.99 09110 - Furniture Repairer, Minor 13.82 09130 - Upholsterer 15.59 11000 - General Services And Support Occupations 11030 - Cleaner, Vehicles 9.08 11060 - Elevator Operator 9.08 11090 - Gardener 12.54 11122 - Housekeeping Aide 9.90 11150 - Janitor 9.90 11210 - Laborer, Grounds Maintenance 10.58 11240 - Maid or Houseman 8.49 11260 - Pruner 9.44 11270 - Tractor Operator 12.71 11330 - Trail Maintenance Worker 10.58 11360 - Window Cleaner 11.09 12000 - Health Occupations 12010 - Ambulance Driver 16.30 12011 - Breath Alcohol Technician 16.45 12012 - Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant 23.26 12015 - Certified Physical Therapist Assistant 25.71 12020 - Dental Assistant 15.84 12025 - Dental Hygienist 33.08 12030 - EKG Technician 25.72 12035 - Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist 25.72 12040 - Emergency Medical Technician 16.30 12071 - Licensed Practical Nurse I 15.13 12072 - Licensed Practical Nurse II 17.02 12073 - Licensed Practical Nurse III 18.91 12100 - Medical Assistant 13.85 12130 - Medical Laboratory Technician 15.40 12160 - Medical Record Clerk 13.45 12190 - Medical Record Technician 15.99 12195 - Medical Transcriptionist 15.31 12210 - Nuclear Medicine Technologist 37.25 12221 - Nursing Assistant I 10.09 12222 - Nursing Assistant II 11.35 12223 - Nursing Assistant III 12.63 12224 - Nursing Assistant IV 14.17 12235 - Optical Dispenser 11.98 12236 - Optical Technician 15.13 12250 - Pharmacy Technician 15.24 12280 - Phlebotomist 14.28 12305 - Radiologic Technologist 24.75 12311 - Registered Nurse I 20.88 12312 - Registered Nurse II 25.55 12313 - Registered Nurse II, Specialist 25.55 12314 - Registered Nurse III 30.91 12315 - Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist 30.91 12316 - Registered Nurse IV 37.05 12317 - Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing) 20.32 12320 - Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor 20.32 13000 - Information And Arts Occupations 13011 - Exhibits Specialist I 16.00 13012 - Exhibits Specialist II 19.81 13013 - Exhibits Specialist III 24.71 13041 - Illustrator I 16.00 13042 - Illustrator II 19.81 13043 - Illustrator III 24.71 13047 - Librarian 21.94 13050 - Library Aide/Clerk 13.00 13054 - Library Information Technology Systems 19.81 Administrator 13058 - Library Technician 15.66 13061 - Media Specialist I 14.32 13062 - Media Specialist II 16.03 13063 - Media Specialist III 17.86 13071 - Photographer I 13.94 13072 - Photographer II 15.66 13073 - Photographer III 19.31 13074 - Photographer IV 23.60 13075 - Photographer V 28.74 13090 - Technical Order Library Clerk 16.33 13110 - Video Teleconference Technician 15.58 14000 - Information Technology Occupations 14041 - Computer Operator I 14.59 14042 - Computer Operator II 16.86 14043 - Computer Operator III 19.88 14044 - Computer Operator IV 22.02 14045 - Computer Operator V 24.38 14071 - Computer Programmer I (see 1) 20.12 14072 - Computer Programmer II (see 1) 24.52 14073 - Computer Programmer III (see 1) 14074 - Computer Programmer IV (see 1) 14101 - Computer Systems Analyst I (see 1) 24.73 14102 - Computer Systems Analyst II (see 1) 14103 - Computer Systems Analyst III (see 1) 14150 - Peripheral Equipment Operator 14.59 14160 - Personal Computer Support Technician 22.02 14170 - System Support Specialist 19.60 15000 - Instructional Occupations 15010 - Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Non-Rated) 24.73 15020 - Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated) 29.56 15030 - Air Crew Training Devices Instructor (Pilot) 35.43 15050 - Computer Based Training Specialist / Instructor 24.73 15060 - Educational Technologist 26.64 15070 - Flight Instructor (Pilot) 35.43 15080 - Graphic Artist 19.38 15085 - Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop 34.74 15086 - Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing 34.74 15088 - Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot 34.74 15090 - Technical Instructor 22.83 15095 - Technical Instructor/Course Developer 27.64 15110 - Test Proctor 19.37 15120 - Tutor 19.37 16000 - Laundry, Dry-Cleaning, Pressing And Related Occupations 16010 - Assembler 8.54 16030 - Counter Attendant 8.54 16040 - Dry Cleaner 10.42 16070 - Finisher, Flatwork, Machine 8.54 16090 - Presser, Hand 8.54 16110 - Presser, Machine, Drycleaning 8.54 16130 - Presser, Machine, Shirts 8.54 16160 - Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry 8.54 16190 - Sewing Machine Operator 11.08 16220 - Tailor 11.82 16250 - Washer, Machine 9.05 19000 - Machine Tool Operation And Repair Occupations 19010 - Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room) 19.53 19040 - Tool And Die Maker 22.78 21000 - Materials Handling And Packing Occupations 21020 - Forklift Operator 13.54 21030 - Material Coordinator 17.73 21040 - Material Expediter 17.73 21050 - Material Handling Laborer 10.14 21071 - Order Filler 10.77 21080 - Production Line Worker (Food Processing) 13.54 21110 - Shipping Packer 13.03 21130 - Shipping/Receiving Clerk 13.03 21140 - Store Worker I 9.75 21150 - Stock Clerk 13.68 21210 - Tools And Parts Attendant 13.54 21410 - Warehouse Specialist 13.54 23000 - Mechanics And Maintenance And Repair Occupations 23010 - Aerospace Structural Welder 22.10 23019 - Aircraft Logs and Records Technician 16.99 23021 - Aircraft Mechanic I 20.79 23022 - Aircraft Mechanic II 22.10 23023 - Aircraft Mechanic III 23.44 23040 - Aircraft Mechanic Helper 14.47 23050 - Aircraft, Painter 19.53 23060 - Aircraft Servicer 16.99 23070 - Aircraft Survival Flight Equipment Technician 19.53 23080 - Aircraft Worker 18.27 23091 - Aircrew Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Mechanic 18.27 I 23092 - Aircrew Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Mechanic 20.79 II 23110 - Appliance Mechanic 17.55 23120 - Bicycle Repairer 12.66 23125 - Cable Splicer 23.57 23130 - Carpenter, Maintenance 15.84 23140 - Carpet Layer 18.27 23160 - Electrician, Maintenance 19.86 23181 - Electronics Technician Maintenance I 20.22 23182 - Electronics Technician Maintenance II 21.61 23183 - Electronics Technician Maintenance III 23.01 23260 - Fabric Worker 16.99 23290 - Fire Alarm System Mechanic 18.78 23310 - Fire Extinguisher Repairer 15.72 23311 - Fuel Distribution System Mechanic 20.55 23312 - Fuel Distribution System Operator 15.86 23370 - General Maintenance Worker 15.93 23380 - Ground Support Equipment Mechanic 20.79 23381 - Ground Support Equipment Servicer 16.99 23382 - Ground Support Equipment Worker 18.27 23391 - Gunsmith I 15.72 23392 - Gunsmith II 18.27 23393 - Gunsmith III 20.79 23410 - Heating, Ventilation And Air-Conditioning 18.26 Mechanic 23411 - Heating, Ventilation And Air Contditioning 19.41 Mechanic (Research Facility) 23430 - Heavy Equipment Mechanic 19.02 23440 - Heavy Equipment Operator 16.86 23460 - Instrument Mechanic 20.79 23465 - Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic 19.53 23470 - Laborer 10.14 23510 - Locksmith 17.55 23530 - Machinery Maintenance Mechanic 20.83 23550 - Machinist, Maintenance 17.58 23580 - Maintenance Trades Helper 13.19 23591 - Metrology Technician I 20.79 23592 - Metrology Technician II 22.10 23593 - Metrology Technician III 23.44 23640 - Millwright 20.79 23710 - Office Appliance Repairer 15.95 23760 - Painter, Maintenance 17.15 23790 - Pipefitter, Maintenance 21.15 23810 - Plumber, Maintenance 19.86 23820 - Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic 20.79 23850 - Rigger 20.79 23870 - Scale Mechanic 18.27 23890 - Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance 19.91 23910 - Small Engine Mechanic 18.27 23931 - Telecommunications Mechanic I 26.38 23932 - Telecommunications Mechanic II 32.26 23950 - Telephone Lineman 23.56 23960 - Welder, Combination, Maintenance 18.10 23965 - Well Driller 18.97 23970 - Woodcraft Worker 20.79 23980 - Woodworker 14.38 24000 - Personal Needs Occupations 24550 - Case Manager 12.52 24570 - Child Care Attendant 9.49 24580 - Child Care Center Clerk 11.84 24610 - Chore Aide 8.71 24620 - Family Readiness And Support Services 12.52 Coordinator 24630 - Homemaker 13.17 25000 - Plant And System Operations Occupations 25010 - Boiler Tender 20.79 25040 - Sewage Plant Operator 15.96 25070 - Stationary Engineer 20.79 25190 - Ventilation Equipment Tender 14.15 25210 - Water Treatment Plant Operator 15.96 27000 - Protective Service Occupations 27004 - Alarm Monitor 13.52 27007 - Baggage Inspector 10.98 27008 - Corrections Officer 16.39 27010 - Court Security Officer 18.48 27030 - Detection Dog Handler 14.19 27040 - Detention Officer 16.39 27070 - Firefighter 18.82 27101 - Guard I 10.98 27102 - Guard II 14.19 27131 - Police Officer I 20.15 27132 - Police Officer II 22.40 28000 - Recreation Occupations 28041 - Carnival Equipment Operator 12.62 28042 - Carnival Equipment Repairer 13.61 28043 - Carnival Worker 8.79 28210 - Gate Attendant/Gate Tender 12.73 28310 - Lifeguard 11.34 28350 - Park Attendant (Aide) 14.24 28510 - Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant 10.09 28515 - Recreation Specialist 15.98 28630 - Sports Official 11.34 28690 - Swimming Pool Operator 15.06 29000 - Stevedoring/Longshoremen Occupational Services 29010 - Blocker And Bracer 17.15 29020 - Hatch Tender 16.65 29030 - Line Handler 16.65 29041 - Stevedore I 15.59 29042 - Stevedore II 17.92 30000 - Technical Occupations 30010 - Air Traffic Control Specialist, Center (HFO) (see 2) 36.49 30011 - Air Traffic Control Specialist, Station (HFO) (see 2) 25.17 30012 - Air Traffic Control Specialist, Terminal (HFO) (see 2) 27.71 30021 - Archeological Technician I 15.45 30022 - Archeological Technician II 17.14 30023 - Archeological Technician III 21.42 30030 - Cartographic Technician 23.36 30040 - Civil Engineering Technician 21.12 30051 - Cryogenic Technician I 23.72 30052 - Cryogenic Technician II 26.19 30061 - Drafter/CAD Operator I 15.45 30062 - Drafter/CAD Operator II 19.07 30063 - Drafter/CAD Operator III 20.51 30064 - Drafter/CAD Operator IV 23.72 30081 - Engineering Technician I 14.99 30082 - Engineering Technician II 18.07 30083 - Engineering Technician III 20.24 30084 - Engineering Technician IV 26.53 30085 - Engineering Technician V 31.84 30086 - Engineering Technician VI 36.70 30090 - Environmental Technician 21.16 30095 - Evidence Control Specialist 21.42 30210 - Laboratory Technician 21.14 30221 - Latent Fingerprint Technician I 23.72 30222 - Latent Fingerprint Technician II 26.19 30240 - Mathematical Technician 23.28 30361 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant I 15.61 30362 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant II 19.33 30363 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant III 23.64 30364 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV 28.61 30375 - Petroleum Supply Specialist 26.19 30390 - Photo-Optics Technician 24.19 30395 - Radiation Control Technician 26.19 30461 - Technical Writer I 22.02 30462 - Technical Writer II 26.94 30463 - Technical Writer III 32.59 30491 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I 23.19 30492 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II 28.06 30493 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III 33.63 30494 - Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort 23.19 30495 - Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel 23.19 30501 - Weather Forecaster I 23.72 30502 - Weather Forecaster II 28.85 30620 - Weather Observer, Combined Upper Air Or (see 2) 20.51 Surface Programs 30621 - Weather Observer, Senior (see 2) 22.56 31000 - Transportation/Mobile Equipment Operation Occupations 31010 - Airplane Pilot 28.06 31020 - Bus Aide 11.47 31030 - Bus Driver 16.31 31043 - Driver Courier 13.04 31260 - Parking and Lot Attendant 9.79 31290 - Shuttle Bus Driver 13.59 31310 - Taxi Driver 11.96 31361 - Truckdriver, Light 13.59 31362 - Truckdriver, Medium 16.31 31363 - Truckdriver, Heavy 17.54 31364 - Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer 17.54 99000 - Miscellaneous Occupations 99020 - Cabin Safety Specialist 13.68 99030 - Cashier 8.79 99050 - Desk Clerk 9.49 99095 - Embalmer 23.19 99130 - Flight Follower 23.19 99251 - Laboratory Animal Caretaker I 11.45 99252 - Laboratory Animal Caretaker II 11.61 99260 - Marketing Analyst 21.89 99310 - Mortician 23.19 99410 - Pest Controller 15.42 99510 - Photofinishing Worker 12.19 99710 - Recycling Laborer 12.64 99711 - Recycling Specialist 15.32 99730 - Refuse Collector 11.70 99810 - Sales Clerk 10.68 99820 - School Crossing Guard 11.05 99830 - Survey Party Chief 19.31 99831 - Surveying Aide 12.05 99832 - Surveying Technician 16.50 99840 - Vending Machine Attendant 14.96 99841 - Vending Machine Repairer 18.32 99842 - Vending Machine Repairer Helper 14.96 ____________________________________________________________________________________ Note: Executive Order (EO) 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors, applies to all contracts subject to the Service Contract Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2017. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must provide employees with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours they work, up to 56 hours of paid sick leave each year. Employees must be permitted to use paid sick leave for their own illness, injury or other health-related needs, including preventive care; to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is ill, injured, or has other health-related needs, including preventive care; or for reasons resulting from, or to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is the victim of, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts. ALL OCCUPATIONS LISTED ABOVE RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS: HEALTH & WELFARE: $4.27 per hour or $170.80 per week or $740.13 per month VACATION: 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service with a contractor or successor, 3 weeks after 5 years, and 4 weeks after 15 years. Length of service includes the whole span of continuous service with the present contractor or successor, wherever employed, and with the predecessor contractors in the performance of similar work at the same Federal facility. (Reg. 29 CFR 4.173) HOLIDAYS: A minimum of ten paid holidays per year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. (A contractor may substitute for any of the named holidays another day off with pay in accordance with a plan communicated to the employees involved.) (See 29 CFR 4.174) THE OCCUPATIONS WHICH HAVE NUMBERED FOOTNOTES IN PARENTHESES RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING: 1) COMPUTER EMPLOYEES: Under the SCA at section 8(b), this wage determination does not apply to any employee who individually qualifies as a bona fide executive, administrative, or professional employee as defined in 29 C.F.R. Part 541. Because most Computer System Analysts and Computer Programmers who are compensated at a rate not less than $27.63 (or on a salary or fee basis at a rate not less than $455 per week) an hour would likely qualify as exempt computer professionals, (29 C.F.R. 541. 400) wage rates may not be listed on this wage determination for all occupations within those job families. In addition, because this wage determination may not list a wage rate for some or all occupations within those job families if the survey data indicates that the prevailing wage rate for the occupation equals or exceeds $27.63 per hour conformances may be necessary for certain nonexempt employees. For example, if an individual employee is nonexempt but nevertheless performs duties within the scope of one of the Computer Systems Analyst or Computer Programmer occupations for which this wage determination does not specify an SCA wage rate, then the wage rate for that employee must be conformed in accordance with the conformance procedures described in the conformance note included on this wage determination. Additionally, because job titles vary widely and change quickly in the computer industry, job titles are not determinative of the application of the computer professional exemption. Therefore, the exemption applies only to computer employees who satisfy the compensation requirements and whose primary duty consists of: (1) The application of systems analysis techniques and procedures, including consulting with users, to determine hardware, software or system functional specifications; (2) The design, development, documentation, analysis, creation, testing or modification of computer systems or programs, including prototypes, based on and related to user or system design specifications; (3) The design, documentation, testing, creation or modification of computer programs related to machine operating systems; or (4) A combination of the aforementioned duties, the performance of which requires the same level of skills. (29 C.F.R. 541.400). 2) AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS AND WEATHER OBSERVERS - NIGHT PAY & SUNDAY PAY: If you work at night as part of a regular tour of duty, you will earn a night differential and receive an additional 10% of basic pay for any hours worked between 6pm and 6am. If you are a full-time employed (40 hours a week) and Sunday is part of your regularly scheduled workweek, you are paid at your rate of basic pay plus a Sunday premium of 25% of your basic rate for each hour of Sunday work which is not overtime (i.e. occasional work on Sunday outside the normal tour of duty is considered overtime work). ** HAZARDOUS PAY DIFFERENTIAL ** An 8 percent differential is applicable to employees employed in a position that represents a high degree of hazard when working with or in close proximity to ordnance, explosives, and incendiary materials. This includes work such as screening, blending, dying, mixing, and pressing of sensitive ordnance, explosives, and pyrotechnic compositions such as lead azide, black powder and photoflash powder. All dry-house activities involving propellants or explosives. Demilitarization, modification, renovation, demolition, and maintenance operations on sensitive ordnance, explosives and incendiary materials. All operations involving re-grading and cleaning of artillery ranges. A 4 percent differential is applicable to employees employed in a position that represents a low degree of hazard when working with, or in close proximity to ordnance, (or employees possibly adjacent to) explosives and incendiary materials which involves potential injury such as laceration of hands, face, or arms of the employee engaged in the operation, irritation of the skin, minor burns and the like; minimal damage to immediate or adjacent work area or equipment being used. All operations involving, unloading, storage, and hauling of ordnance, explosive, and incendiary ordnance material other than small arms ammunition. These differentials are only applicable to work that has been specifically designated by the agency for ordnance, explosives, and incendiary material differential pay. ** UNIFORM ALLOWANCE ** If employees are required to wear uniforms in the performance of this contract (either by the terms of the Government contract, by the employer, by the state or local law, etc.), the cost of furnishing such uniforms and maintaining (by laundering or dry cleaning) such uniforms is an expense that may not be borne by an employee where such cost reduces the hourly rate below that required by the wage determination. The Department of Labor will accept payment in accordance with the following standards as compliance: The contractor or subcontractor is required to furnish all employees with an adequate number of uniforms without cost or to reimburse employees for the actual cost of the uniforms. In addition, where uniform cleaning and maintenance is made the responsibility of the employee, all contractors and subcontractors subject to this wage determination shall (in the absence of a bona fide collective bargaining agreement providing for a different amount, or the furnishing of contrary affirmative proof as to the actual cost), reimburse all employees for such cleaning and maintenance at a rate of $3.35 per week (or $.67 cents per day). However, in those instances where the uniforms furnished are made of "wash and wear" materials, may be routinely washed and dried with other personal garments, and do not require any special treatment such as dry cleaning, daily washing, or commercial laundering in order to meet the cleanliness or appearance standards set by the terms of the Government contract, by the contractor, by law, or by the nature of the work, there is no requirement that employees be reimbursed for uniform maintenance costs. ** SERVICE CONTRACT ACT DIRECTORY OF OCCUPATIONS ** The duties of employees under job titles listed are those described in the "Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations", Fifth Edition (Revision 1), dated September 2015, unless otherwise indicated. ** REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION OF ADDITIONAL CLASSIFICATION AND WAGE RATE, Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444) ** Conformance Process: The contracting officer shall require that any class of service employee which is not listed herein and which is to be employed under the contract (i.e., the work to be performed is not performed by any classification listed in the wage determination), be classified by the contractor so as to provide a reasonable relationship (i.e., appropriate level of skill comparison) between such unlisted classifications and the classifications listed in the wage determination (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(i)). Such conforming procedures shall be initiated by the contractor prior to the performance of contract work by such unlisted class(es) of employees (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(ii)). The Wage and Hour Division shall make a final determination of conformed classification, wage rate, and/or fringe benefits which shall be paid to all employees performing in the classification from the first day of work on which contract work is performed by them in the classification. Failure to pay such unlisted employees the compensation agreed upon by the interested parties and/or fully determined by the Wage and Hour Division retroactive to the date such class of employees commenced contract work shall be a violation of the Act and this contract. (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(v)). When multiple wage determinations are included in a contract, a separate SF-1444 should be prepared for each wage determination to which a class(es) is to be conformed. The process for preparing a conformance request is as follows: 1) When preparing the bid, the contractor identifies the need for a conformed occupation(s) and computes a proposed rate(s). 2) After contract award, the contractor prepares a written report listing in order the proposed classification title(s), a Federal grade equivalency (FGE) for each proposed classification(s), job description(s), and rationale for proposed wage rate(s), including information regarding the agreement or disagreement of the authorized representative of the employees involved, or where there is no authorized representative, the employees themselves. This report should be submitted to the contracting officer no later than 30 days after such unlisted class(es) of employees performs any contract work. 3) The contracting officer reviews the proposed action and promptly submits a report of the action, together with the agency's recommendations and pertinent information including the position of the contractor and the employees, to the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, for review (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(ii)). 4) Within 30 days of receipt, the Wage and Hour Division approves, modifies, or disapproves the action via transmittal to the agency contracting officer, or notifies the contracting officer that additional time will be required to process the request. 5) The contracting officer transmits the Wage and Hour Division's decision to the contractor. 6) Each affected employee shall be furnished by the contractor with a written copy of such determination or it shall be posted as a part of the wage determination (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(iii)). Information required by the Regulations must be submitted on SF-1444 or bond paper. When preparing a conformance request, the "Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations" should be used to compare job definitions to ensure that duties requested are not performed by a classification already listed in the wage determination. Remember, it is not the job title, but the required tasks that determine whether a class is included in an established wage determination. Conformances may not be used to artificially split, combine, or subdivide classifications listed in the wage determination (See 29 CFR 4.152(c)(1)). BID SCHEDULE Draghead Physical Model Three Phase Scaled Physical Model/ Physically Modeling the Flow Field Around A Draghead & Furnishing The Final Report $__________________________
 

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