AUTHORIZED FEDERAL SUPPLY
SCHEDULE PRICE LIST FOR
FEDERAL SUPPLY GROUP: 00CORP
GSA PROFESSIONALSERVICES SCHEDULE (PSS)
CONTRACT NUMBER GS-00F-128CA
SPECIAL ITEM NUMBERS (SIN):
SIN
871-1
871-2
871-3
871-4
871-5
871-6
871-7
Recovery
871-1RC
871-2RC
871-3RC
871-4RC
871-5RC
871-6RC
871-7RC
874-1
874-4
874-1RC
874-4RC
874-7
874-501
874-503
874-504
874-505
874-507
874-7RC
874-501RC
874-503RC
874-504RC
874-505RC
874-507RC
SIN Description
Strategic Planning for Technology Programs/Activities
Concept Development and Requirements Analysis
System Design, Engineering and Integration
Test and Evaluation
Integrated Logistics Support
Acquisition and Life Cycle Management
Construction Management and Engineering Consulting Services Related to Real
Property
Integrated Consulting Services
Training Services: Instructor Led Training, Web Based Training and Education
Courses, Course Development and Test Administration
Integrated Business Program Support Services
Supply and Value Chain Management
Distribution and Transportation Logistics Services
Deployment Logistics
Logistics Training Services
Operations & Maintenance Logistics Management and Support Services
Period Covered by the Contract 04 May 2015 – 03 May 2020
Price List current through Contract Modification PS-0005 Dated 24 March 2016
Business size: Large
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
Acting through Northrop Grumman Information Systems
7575 Colshire Drive
McLean, VA 22102
http://www.is.northropgrumman.com
Contracts Administrator: Elisa Rhee
703.556.1320 elisa.rhee@ngc.com
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Please be advised that the following individual Schedule contracts have been migrated to this Professional Services Schedule.
As a result, no additional stand-alone Task Orders can be awarded or BPAs established under these contracts.
Professional Engineering Services (PES)
GS-23F-0058K
Mission Oriented Business Integrated Services (MOBIS)
GS-10F-104AA
Logistics Worldwide (LOGWORLD)
GS-10F-0162L
On-line access to contract ordering information, terms and conditions, up-to-date pricing, and the option to create an electronic
delivery order are available through GSA Advantage!, a menu-driven database system.
The internet address for GSA Advantage! is www.gsaadvantage.gov.
For more information on ordering from Federal Supply Schedules click on the FSS Schedules button at fss.gsa.gov.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0
Customer Information……………………………………………………………………………….……….4
2.0
Overview of Northrop Grumman PSS Offerings.....................................................................….......9
3.0
Northrop Grumman PSS Labor Categories and Rates…………………….…..…………….…..........14
4.0
Northrop Grumman Pricing Specifics…………………………………………………………….…........22
5.0
Suggested BPA & CTA Format……………………………………………………………………...........25
6.0
Commitment to Promote Small Business Participation Procurement Programs………………..…...28
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1.0 CUSTOMER INFORMATION
1a. Special Item Number(s): See page 9.
1b. Price List and Rates: See page 20. Labor rates are in support of all awarded SINs and are valid for
all work locations.
1c. Description of job titles, experience, functional responsibility, and education for services
performed: See page 14 for the list of Northrop Grumman labor categories and descriptions.
2.
Maximum Order: $1,000,000.00 (Orders exceeding this amount should seek discount.)
3.
Minimum Order: $100.00
4.
Geographic Coverage (delivery Area): The geographic scope of this Contract is the 48 contiguous
states, the District of Columbia, Alaska, Hawaii, the Commonwealth or Puerto Rico, and all U.S.
Government installations and/or agencies abroad.
5.
Point(s) of production (city, county, and state or foreign country): Multiple points of production
that are dependent on the ordering activity’s requirements.
6.
Discount from list prices or statement of net price: All prices listed are shown NET of discount.
7.
Quantity discounts: None Offered.
8.
Prompt payment terms: None.
9a. Notification that Government purchase cards are accepted up to the micro-purchase
threshold: Yes, Northrop Grumman will accept the Government purchase card for payments equal to
or less than the micro-purchase threshold.
9b. Government purchase cards are accepted above the micro-purchase threshold.
10. Foreign items: No foreign products will be provided at this time. All items are U.S. made end
products, designated country end products, Caribbean Basin country end products, Canadian end
products, or Mexican end products as defined in the Trade Agreements Act of 1979, as amended.
11a. Time of Delivery: Delivery Schedule shall be specified in each Delivery Order/Task Order.
11b. Expedited Delivery: Contact Contractor.
11c. Overnight and 2-day delivery: Contact Contractor
11d. Urgent Requirements: Clause I-FSS-140-B, Urgent Requirements, applies to Northrop Grumman’s
PSS Contract. Ordering agencies may contact either of the points of contact identified below to inquire
about faster delivery.
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12. F.O.B Points(s): Destination (Worldwide)
13a. Ordering Address:
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
Northrop Grumman Information Systems
Attn: Erin Murphy (703) 556-1641 or Elisa Rhee (703) 556-1320
7575 Colshire Drive
McLean, VA 22102
13b. Ordering procedures: For supplies and services, the ordering procedures, information on Blanket
Purchase Agreements (BPA’s), and a sample BPA can be found at the GSA/FSS Schedule
homepage (fss.gsa.gov/schedules).
14. Payment addresses:
Payment by check should be sent to:
Northrop Grumman Corporation
88056 Expedite Way
Chicago, IL 60695-0001
ACH/EFT/Wire Transfer Payments:
Northrop Grumman Corporation
JPMorgan Chase
One Chase Manhattan Plaza, Floor 7
Mail Code NY1-A150
New York, NY 10005-1401
Account Number: See Invoice
Bank ABA Number: See Invoice
NOTE - The following telephone number(s) can be used by ordering activities to obtain technical
and/or ordering assistance: (703) 556-1641 or (703) 556-1320.
15. Warranty provision: For the purpose of this contract, commitments, warranties and representations
include that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose
described in this contract. Except as otherwise provided by an express or implied warranty Northrop
Grumman will not be liable to the Government for consequential damages resulting from any defect or
deficiencies in accepted items. Northrop Grumman shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and
local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this contract.
16. Export Packing Charges: Not applicable.
17. Terms and conditions of Government purchase card acceptance (any thresholds above the
micro-purchase level): Government purchase cards may be accepted for payment above the micropurchase threshold, if agreed to by the parties.
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18. Terms and conditions of rental, maintenance, and repair: Not applicable.
19. Terms and conditions of installation: Not applicable.
20. Terms and conditions of repair parts indicating date of parts price lists and any discounts from
list prices: Not applicable.
20a. Terms and conditions for any other services: Not applicable.
21. List of service and distribution points: Not applicable.
22. List of participating dealers: Not applicable.
23. Preventive maintenance: Not applicable.
24a. Environmental attributes: Not applicable.
24b. Section 508 compliance: Ordering agencies shall state in delivery order solicitations their
requirements for Section 508 compliance, if any. The price of Section 508 compliance shall be
negotiated on a delivery order basis.
25. Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number: 015247885
26. System for Award Management (SAM): Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation is registered in
the SAM; its entry can be viewed via the above provided DUNS number. NGSC has several listings in
the SAM. For the purposes of this contract, the DUNS number is 015247885 and the CAGE Code is
32143.
27. Service Contract Act: The Service Contract Act (SCA) is applicable to this schedule contract and
some labor categories may be subject to wage determinations (WD) based upon the work performed.
See page 19 for list of applicable SCA labor categories
28. Overseas Price Differential: Overseas allowances will be negotiated on an individual task order
basis. This should be proposed in accordance with the U.S. Department of State Standardized
Regulation (http://aoprals.state.gov) as an ODC non schedule item and should be identified as such in
our task order proposals. (You do not pay IFF on the ODCs.)
29. Disaster Recovery: State and local government entities may purchase a variety of products and
services to facilitate recovery from a major disaster, terrorism, or nuclear, biological, chemical, or
radiological attack. For reporting purposes this should be identified after the SIN i.e., C874-1RC.
30. Liability for Injury or Damage: Northrop Grumman shall not be liable for any injury to Government
personnel or damage to Government property arising from the use of equipment maintained by
Northrop Grumman, unless such injury or damage is due to the fault or negligence of Northrop
Grumman.
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31. Contractor Tasks/Special Requirements (C-FSS-370) (NOV 2003)
a. Security Clearances: Northrop Grumman may be required to obtain/possess varying levels of
security clearances in the performance of orders issued under this contract. All costs associated
with obtaining/possessing such security clearances should be factored into the price offered under
the specific task order.
b. Travel: Northrop Grumman may be required to travel in performance of orders issued under this
contract. Allowable travel and per diem charges are governed by Pub .L. 99-234 and FAR Part 31,
and are reimbursable by the ordering agency or can be priced as a fixed price item on orders
placed under the Multiple Award Schedule. Travel in performance of a task order will only be
reimbursable to the extent authorized by the ordering agency. The Industrial Funding Fee does
NOT apply to travel and per diem charges.
c. Certifications, Licenses and Accreditations: As a commercial practice, Northrop Grumman may be
required to obtain/possess any variety of certifications, licenses and accreditations for specific
FSC/service code classifications offered. All costs associated with obtaining/possessing such
certifications, licenses, and accreditations should be factored into the price offered under the
specific task order.
d. Insurance: As a commercial practice, Northrop Grumman may be required to obtain/possess
insurance coverage for specific FSC/service code classifications offered. All costs associated with
obtaining/possessing such insurance should be factored into the price offered under the specific
task order.
e. Personnel: Northrop Grumman may be required to provide key personnel, resumes, or skill
category descriptions in the performance of orders issued under this contract. Ordering activities
may require agency approval of additions or replacements to key personnel.
f.
Organizational Conflicts of Interest: Where there may be an organizational conflict of interest as
determined by the ordering agency, Northrop Grumman’s participation in such order may be
restricted in accordance with FAR Part 9.5.
g. Documentation/Standards: Northrop Grumman may be requested to provide products or services
in accordance with rules, regulations, OMB orders, standards, and documentation as specified by
the agency’s order.
h. Data/Deliverable Requirements: Any required data/deliverables at the ordering level will be as
specified or negotiated in the agency’s order.
i.
Government-Furnished Property: As specified by the agency’s order, the Government may provide
property, equipment, materials or resources as necessary.
j.
Overtime: For professional services, the labor rates in the Schedule should not vary by virtue
Northrop Grumman having worked overtime. For services applicable to the Service Contract Act
(as identified in the Schedule), the labor rates in the Schedule will vary as governed by labor laws
(usually assessed at time and a half of the labor rate).
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32. Purchase of Other Direct Costs: Other Direct Costs (ODCs) are items not on a Federal Supply
Schedule but are required in performance of a task order. See page 22 for a list of Northrop Grumman
ODCs.
33. Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs): The use of BPAs under any schedule contract to fill
repetitive needs for supplies or services is allowable. BPAs may be established with one or more schedule
contractors. The number of BPAs to be established is within the discretion of the ordering activity
establishing the BPA and should be based on a strategy that is expected to maximize the effectiveness of
the BPA(s). Ordering activities shall follow FAR 8.405-3 when creating and implementing BPA(s).
34. Contractor Team Arrangements (CTAs): Contractors participating in Contractor Team
Arrangements must abide by all terms and conditions of their respective contracts. This includes
compliance with clause 552.238-74, Industrial Funding Fee and Sales Reporting, i.e., each contractor
(team member) must report sales and remit the IFF for all products and services provided under its
individual contract.
The rates in this Schedule catalog include the Industrial Funding Fee (IFF) of 0.75%.
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2.0 NORTHROP GRUMMAN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SCHEDULE OFFERINGS
SIN
Recovery
871-1
871-2
871-3
871-4
871-5
871-6
871-7
874-1
874-4
871-1RC
871-2RC
871-3RC
871-4RC
871-5RC
871-6RC
871-7RC
874-1RC
874-4RC
874-7
874-501
874-503
874-504
874-505
874-507
874-7RC
874-501RC
874-503RC
874-504RC
874-505RC
874-507RC
SIN Description
Strategic Planning for Technology Programs/Activities
Concept Development and Requirements Analysis
System Design, Engineering and Integration
Test and Evaluation
Integrated Logistics Support
Acquisition and Life Cycle Management
Construction Management and Engineering Consulting Services Related to Real Property
Integrated Consulting Services
Training Services: Instructor Led Training, Web Based Training and Education Courses,
Course Development and Test Administration
Integrated Business Program Support Services
Supply and Value Chain Management
Distribution and Transportation Logistics Services
Deployment Logistics
Logistics Training Services
Operations & Maintenance Logistics Management and Support Services
Northrop Grumman has been awarded the Disaster Recovery Purchasing Program for the following SINs: 871-1RC,
871-2RC, 871-3RC, 871-4RC, 871-5RC, 871-6RC, 871-7RC, 874-1RC, 874-4RC, 874-7RC, 874-501RC, 874-503RC, 874504RC, 874-505RC, and 874-507RC. Section 833 of the National Defense Authorization Act allows state and local
governments to purchase products and services to facilitate recovery from a major disaster. This does include advance and
pre-positioning in preparation for a disaster
871-1 Strategic Planning for Technology Programs/Activities
Services required under this SIN involve the definition and interpretation of high-level organizational
engineering performance requirements such as projects, systems, missions, etc., and the objectives and
approaches to their achievement. Typical associated tasks include, but are not limited to an analysis of
mission, program goals and objectives, requirements analysis, organizational performance assessment,
special studies and analysis, training, and consulting. Example: The evaluation and preliminary definition
of new and/or improved performance goals for navigation satellites such as launch procedures and costs,
multi-user capability, useful service life, accuracy and resistance to natural and man-made electronic
interference. This SIN does not include architect engineer services as defined by the Brooks Act and the
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 2 and does not include design or construction services defined
in the FAR, Part 2 and Part 36.
871-2 Concept Development and Requirements Analysis
Services required under this SIN involve abstract or concept studies and analysis, requirements definition,
preliminary planning, the evaluation of alternative technical approaches and associated costs for the
development of enhancement of high level general performance specifications of a system, project, mission
or activity. Typical associated tasks include, but are not limited to requirements analysis, cost/cost
performance trade-off analysis, feasibility analysis, developing and completing fire safety evaluation
worksheets as they relate to professional engineering services, regulatory compliance support,
technology/system conceptual designs, training, and consulting. Example: The development and analysis
of the total mission profile and life cycle of the improved satellite including examination of performance and
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cost tradeoffs. This SIN does not include architect engineer services as defined by the Brooks Act and the
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 2 and does not include design or construction services defined
in the FAR, Part 2 and Part 36.
871-3 System Design, Engineering, and Integration
Services required under this SIN involve the translation of a system (or subsystem, program, project,
activity) concept into a preliminary and detailed design (engineering plans and specifications), performing
risk identification/analysis, mitigation, traceability, and then integrating the various components to produce
a working prototype or model of the system. Typical associated tasks include, but are not limited to
computer-aided design, (eg. CADD), design studies and analysis, design review services, shop drawing
review services, submittal review services, conducting fire protection facility surveys, developing risk
reduction strategies and recommendations to mitigate identified risk conditions, fire modeling, performancebased design reviews, high level detailed specification and scope preparation, configuration, management
and document control, fabrication, assembly and simulation, modeling, training, and consulting. Example:
The navigation satellite concept produced in the preceding stage will be converted to a detailed engineering
design package, performance will be computer simulated and a working model will be built for testing and
design verification. This SIN does not include architect engineer services as defined by the Brooks Act and
the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 2 and does not include design or construction services
defined in the FAR, Part 2 and Part 36.
871-4 Test and Evaluation
Services required under this SIN involve the application of various techniques demonstrating that a system
(subsystem, program, project or activity) performs in accordance with the objectives outlined in the original
design. Typical associated tasks include, but are not limited to testing of a prototype, first article(s) testing,
environmental testing, performing inspections and witnessing acceptance testing of fire protection and life
safety systems as they relate to professional engineering services, independent verification and validation,
reverse engineering, simulation and modeling (to test the feasibility of a concept), system, quality
assurance, physical testing of the product system, training, and consulting. Example: The navigation
satellite-working model will be subjected to a series of tests, which may simulate and ultimately duplicate its
operational environment. This SIN does not include architect engineer services as defined by the Brooks
Act and the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 2 and does not include design or construction
services defined in the FAR, Part 2 and Part 36.
871-5 Integrated Logistics Support
Services required under this SIN involves the analysis, planning and detailed design of all engineering
specific logistics support including material goods, personnel, and operational maintenance and repair of
systems throughout their lifecycles, excluding those systems associated with real property. Typical
associated tasks include, but are not limited to ergonomic/human performance analysis, feasibility analysis,
logistics planning, requirements determination, policy standards/procedures development, conducting
research studies, long-term reliability and maintainability, training, and consulting. Example: The full range
of life cycle logistics support for the navigation satellite will be identified and designed in this stage including
training, operation and maintenance requirements, and replacement procedures. This SIN does not include
architect engineer services as defined by the Brooks Act and the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
Part 2 and does not include design or construction services defined in the FAR, Part 2 and Part 36.
871-6 Acquisition and Life Cycle Management
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Services required under this SIN involve all of the planning, budget, contract and systems/program
management functions required to procure and or/produce, render operational and provide life cycle
support (maintenance, repair, supplies, engineering specific logistics) to (technology based) systems,
activities, subsystems, projects, etc. Typical associated tasks include, but are not limited to operation and
maintenance, evaluation of inspection, testing, and maintenance program for fire protection and life safety
systems, program/project management, technology transfer/insertion, training and consulting. Example:
During this stage the actual manufacturing, launch, and performance monitoring of the navigation satellite
will be assisted through project management, configuration management, reliability analysis, engineering
retrofit improvements and similar functions. This SIN does not include architect engineer services as
defined by the Brooks Act and the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 2 and does not include
design or construction services defined in the FAR, Part 2 and Part 36.
871-7 Construction Management and Engineering Consulting Services Related to Real Property
Services provided under this SIN include construction management, engineering consulting, project
management, and related professional services specifically pertaining to real property. The construction
management approach utilizes one or more firms with construction, design, and management expertise to
expand the customer agency's capabilities, so that the agency can successfully accomplish its program or
project. The contractor performing construction management services assumes the position of professional
adviser to the customer agency. Customer agencies may utilize the construction manager as the principal
agent to advise or manage the process over the project regardless of the project delivery method used.
Construction management services include, but are not limited to, design phase support, procurement
support, commissioning services, testing services, construction claims support, and post-construction
engineering services.
874-1 Integrated Consulting Services
Northrop Grumman shall provide expert advice and assistance in support of an agency's mission-oriented
business functions. Services covered by this SIN include:0 Management or strategy consulting, including
research, evaluations, studies, analyses, scenarios/simulations, reports, business policy and regulation
development assistance, strategy formulation, and expert witness services
*Facilitation and related decision support services
* Survey services, using a variety of methodologies, including survey planning, design, and development
survey administration; data validation and analysis; reporting, and stakeholder briefings
*Advisory and assistance services in accordance with FAR 37.203
NOTE: Consulting services where the preponderance of work is specifically covered under other GSA
Schedules are not permitted under this SIN; please refer to the Scope of Work in Part I of the MOBIS
solicitation for further information.
NOTE: Expert witness, consulting, and audit services pertaining to financial
matters are not covered under this SIN. Refer to Schedule 520, SIN 520-6, Professional Legal Services.
Consulting services relating to public relations are not covered under this SIN. Refer to SIN C541-2, Public
Relations Services. Legal services are not covered under this SIN.
874-4 Training Services: Instructor Led Training, Web Based Training and Education Courses,
Course Development and Test Administration, Learning Management, Internships
Proposed courses shall be commercially-available off-the-shelf training and/or educational courses that are
delivered via an Instructor-led (i.e. traditional classroom setting or conference/seminar) and/or web-based
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(i.e. Internet/Intranet, software packages and computer applications) system. Courses shall have a defined
course title, length of time (i.e. hours, days, semesters, etc.), description of material to be taught (i.e.
syllabi, table of contents, etc.), and whether materials are included in the price. (i.e. books, pamphlets,
software, etc.). Support materials not included may be offered under SIN 874-5, C874-9. Proposed
professional services shall be in support of planning, creating, and/or executing testing and test
administration, learning management, internship, or development of new courses or subject matter
delivered via an instructor-led (i.e. traditional classroom setting or conference/seminar) and/or web-based
(i.e. Internet/Intranet, software packages and computer applications) system. Proposed customization
services are the result of planning, creating, and/or executing a proprietary format and may be priced as a
flat rate or as Labor/hours using professional labor categories (i.e. Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Program
Managers, Project Managers, Research Assistant, Technical Specialist, etc.), subject matter(s), Systems
requirements and methodology(ies) to be used should be stated. Acquisition training will be accomplished
under SIN C874-8. Functional industry-specific training covered under other schedules will not be
accomplished under this SIN.
A customized course(s) shall include labor categories (i.e. Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Program
Managers, Project Managers, Research Assistant, Technical Specialist, etc.), subject matter(s), and
methodology(ies) to be used.
874-7 Integrated Business Program Support Services
Northrop Grumman shall provide services to assist agencies in managing their mission-oriented business
projects or programs and achieving mission performance goals. Services covered by this SIN include:
•
•
All phases of program or project management, from planning to closeout
Operational/administrative business support services in order to carry out program objectives
NOTE 1: Program support services where the preponderance of work is specifically covered under other
GSA Schedules are not permitted under this SIN; please refer to the Scope of Work in Part I of the PSS
solicitation for further information.
NOTE 2: Administrative support services are authorized under this SIN; however, they must be provided in
conjunction with other professional business services covered under this Schedule and must be performed
under the supervision of the contractor’s Project or Program Manager. Personal services as defined in
FAR are prohibited under PSS.
874-501 Supply and Value Chain Management
Services that include all phases of planning, acquisition and management of logistics systems. These
services include, but are not limited to planning, acquisition, design, development, testing, production,
fielding, management, operation, maintenance, sustainment, improvement, modification and disposal.
Examples of the type of services that may be performed under this SIN include: Logistics consulting for
planning for the acquisition and life cycle phases of supply and value chain systems including the following:
defining and establishing program objectives, strategies, plans and schedules; develop milestone
documentation; market research and acquisition planning; material requirements identification, planning,
acquisition and management; develop specifications or performance based work statements and task
estimates; develop, document and support maintenance procedures and technical manuals; configuration
data management and related documentation; expansion and consolidation studies, field problem analysis
and recommendation of corrective actions and system modernization; Needs assessment/system
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assessment; Inventory/asset/vendor management;
Inventory management and operation (inclusive of salvage, recycle and/or disposal management);
operation of warehouses, stockrooms, storage facilities or depots; Fulfillment systems and operations;
platform management; Information logistics processing systems analysis design, and implementation;
staging, shipping, receiving, packing, crating, moving and storage (excluding household goods); packaging,
labeling, bar coding system consultation, design, implementation, operation and maintenance; design and
installation of material handling systems; hazardous material storage and handling (Non-radioactive only);
warehouse and location management systems; recycling program management of warehousing materials;
preservation and protection of specialized inventory or documents; maintenance, repair and overhaul
(MRO) support and/or sup
874-503 Distribution and Transportation Logistics Services
Distribution and Transportation Logistics Services - Planning and designing, implementing, or operating
systems or facilities for the movement of supplies, equipment or people by road, air, water, rail, or pipeline.
Typical tasks include moving and storage (excluding household goods), location modeling, transportation
system development and management, carrier management and routing, freight forwarding, courier
services, shuttle services and facilitating customs processing. Commercial passenger airline services
covered by the Airline City Pair Program are excluded.
874-504 Deployment Logistics Services
Deployment Logistics - Typical tasks include contingency planning, identifying/utilizing regional or global
resources, integrating public/private sector resources, inventory/property planning, movement, storage,
end-to-end office and industrial relocation/expansion services, including project/asset/ construction
management, space planning and project integration/implementation, pre-positioning assets, facilitating
customs processing/accountability; and deploying communications and logistics systems to permit rapid
deployment and management of supplies and equipment.
874-505 Logistics Training Services
Training in system operations, automated tools for supply and value chain management, property and
inventory management, distribution and transportation management, and maintenance of equipment and
facilities supporting these activities.
874-507 Operations and Maintenance Logistics Management and Support Services
Planning, designing, managing, operating and maintaining reliable and efficient systems, equipment,
facilities and logistics infrastructures to improve equipment and logistics performance, and reduce life cycle
costs. Typical tasks include complete turnkey operations, maintenance and support services, base
operations support (BOS), depot maintenance, preventative maintenance planning, fleet/property
management and maintenance, mobile utility support equipment operation, maintenance and repair,
strategic account/project management, integrated facility management and operations management
support. Excluded from these services are construction, and the operation of computer centers
(which is covered under the IT Schedule). Teaming with other GSA Schedule holders may be a viable
method of acquisition, particularly considering satisfaction of small business goals (e.g., providing pest
control, guard services, elevator maintenance, fire suppression support, beautification services, etc).
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3.0 LABOR CATEGORIES AND RATES
Substitution Guidelines: Consistent with Northrop Grumman Information Systems’ hiring practices,
experience can be substituted for education and education for experience. The table below provides
Northrop Grumman Information Systems’ education/experience substitution guidelines. Experience,
education, and description of duties for the service categories in the schedule are provided as a
guideline to the typical background for staff to be provided under individual task orders. Northrop
Grumman Information Systems will review each task order opportunity to determine the best
candidate available.
Degree
Related Work Substitution
Related Degree and Experience Substitution
Associate's
2 years work experience may be
substituted for an Associate's Degree
2 years work experience may be substituted for an
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's
4 years work experience may be
substituted for a Bachelor's Degree
Associate's Degree plus 2 years work experience
may be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree
Master's
6 years work experience may be
substituted for a Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years work experience
may be substituted for a Master's Degree
Doctorate
10 years work experience may be
substituted for a Doctorate Degree
Bachelor's Degree plus 6 years work experience,
or a Master's Degree plus 4 years work experience
may be substituted for a Doctorate Degree
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LABOR CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS
Labor Category
Description
Individual has management oversight of all major functions, disciplines, or segments of a
program/project relating to professional services such as but not limited to engineering,
logistics, consulting, facilitation, and training. Responsibilities may include long range
planning, and full responsibility for all aspects of program/project performance. Education
and Experience: 20+ years with Bachelor’s or; 18+ years with Master’s or 15+ years with
PhD.
Individual directs a major function, discipline or significant segment of a functional group
or program relating to professional services such as but not limited to engineering,
logistics, consulting, facilitation, and training. Responsibilities may include planning, risk
management, and project performance addressing cost, schedule, and technical quality
for large system development task or full responsibility for all aspects of program
performance on a large technical services or systems integration task. Education and
Experience: 14 years with Bachelor’s or; 12 years with Master’s or 9 years with PhD.
Manages a program relating to professional services such as but not limited to
engineering, logistics, consulting, facilitation, and training by providing guidance based
on goals, objectives, and customer requirements. Responsibilities may include
planning, risk management, and project performance addressing cost, schedule, and
technical quality for related Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) elements on a large
system development-type task or full responsibility for all aspects of program/project
performance on a large technical services-type task. Education and Experience: 9
years with Bachelor’s; 7 years with Master’s or 4 years with PhD.
PSS MGR05
PSS Manager
Level 5
PSS MGR04
PSS Manager
Level 4
PSS MGR03
PSS Manager
Level 3
PSS MGR02
PSS Manager
Level 2
Manages a segment of a program, project, or function relating to professional services
such as but not limited to engineering, logistics, consulting, facilitation, and training. The
individual will be responsible for providing objective-oriented direction utilizing
management guidelines and general policies. Responsibilities may include planning and
program/project performance addressing cost, schedule, technical performance, and
quality of a work package, subsystem, or related group of work packages on a large
system development type task or full responsibility for all aspects of program/project
performance on technical services-type task. Education and Experience: 5 years with
Bachelor’s; 3 years with Master’s or 0 years with PhD.
PSS MGR01
PSS Manager
Level 1
Individual responsible for daily operations of a team or work unit (direct supervision of
the staff, assignment of work, schedules, day-to-day workflow, and operating costs)
relating to professional services such as but not limited to engineering, logistics,
consulting, facilitation, and training. Responsibilities may include cost, schedule, and
technical performance of a specific unit or work package on a large system
development-type task or broad responsibility for all aspects of program/project
performance on a small technical services-type task. Education and Experience: 2
years with Bachelor’s or 0 years with Master’s.
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Labor Category
PSS ENG06
PSS Engineer
Level 6
PSS ENG05
PSS Engineer
Level 5
PSS ENG04
PSS Engineer
Level 4
PSS ENG03
PSS Engineer
Level 3
PSS ENG02
PSS Engineer
Level 2
PSS ENG01
PSS Engineer
Level 1
Description
Responsible for planning, organizing, and directing engineering programs relating to
professional services such as but not limited to engineering, logistics, consulting,
facilitation, and training. Defines and interprets strategic requirements and analyzes and
provides guidance on strategic issues and complex problems. Develops and leads large
projects including defining scope, objectives, and methods. Applies and/or develops highly
advanced technologies, scientific principles, theories, and concepts. Resolve issues
associated with the development and implementation of operational programs. Individual
recognized as an expert in field, providing a major impact on program success and
productivity. Education and Experience: 20+ years with Bachelor’s or 18+ years with
Master’s or 15+ years with PhD.
Possess in-depth knowledge of principles, concepts, and techniques appropriate to
professional services such as but not limited to engineering, logistics, consulting, facilitation,
and training. Interprets requirements, performs highly complex analyses, and resolves
complex problems. Develops advanced technological ideas and guides their development
into a final product. The individual may act as advisor to customers on advanced technical
research studies and applications. Individual provides leadership efforts, training, mentoring,
and guidance. Individual may lead medium to large projects, including defining scope,
objectives, and methods. Education and Experience: 14 years with Bachelor’s or 12 years
with Master’s or 9 years with PhD.
Responsible for solving engineering problems relating to professional services such as
but not limited to engineering, logistics, consulting, facilitation, and training. Determines
program objectives and requirements and develops standards and guides for diverse
engineering and scientific activities. Guides the successful completion of major programs
and may function in a project leadership role. Individual serves as the prime technical
contact on contracts and projects. Individual will interact with customers on significant
technical matters. Education and Experience: 9 years with Bachelor’s or 7 years with
Master’s or 4 years with PhD.
Responsibilities require applications of diversified knowledge of engineering principles and
practices, while developing new or improved techniques and procedures. Provide technical
solutions to a wide range of requirements relating to professional services such as but not
limited to engineering, logistics, consulting, facilitation, and training. Individual contributes to
the completion of specific programs and projects with frequent customer contact.
Education and Experience: 5 years with Bachelor’s or 3 years with Master’s or 0 years
with PhD.
Responsibilities require comprehensive knowledge of engineering principles to support
complex research and engineering assignments relating to professional services such as
but not limited to engineering, logistics, consulting, facilitation, and training. Follows
established procedures and contributes to the completion of milestones associated with
specific projects. Education and Experience: 2 years with Bachelor’s or 0 years with
Master’s.
Develop and recommend solutions to technical problems as assigned relating to
professional services such as but not limited to engineering, logistics, consulting,
facilitation, and training. Work follows technical and process guidance and instructions,
contributing to the completion of assigned technical tasks. Education and Experience: 0
years with Bachelor’s.
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Labor Category
Description
PSS ANL06
PSS Analyst
Level 6
Responsible for planning, organizing, and directing programs relating to professional
services such as but not limited to engineering, logistics, consulting, facilitation, and
training. Defines and interprets strategic requirements, analyzes and provides guidance
on strategic issues. Develops and leads large projects including defining scope,
objectives, and methods. Applies and/or develops advanced technologies, scientific
principles, theories, and concepts. Individual recognized as an expert in field, providing a
major impact on customer success and productivity. Education and Experience: 20+
years with Bachelor’s or 18+ years with Master’s or 15+ years with PhD.
PSS ANL05
PSS Analyst
Level 5
Possess in-depth knowledge of principles, concepts and techniques appropriate to
professional services such as but not limited to engineering, logistics, consulting,
facilitation, and training. Interprets requirements, performs highly complex analyses,
and resolves complex problems. Develops advanced technological ideas and guides
their development into a final product. May acts as advisor to customers on
advanced technical research studies and applications. Education and Experience:
14 years with Bachelor’s or 12 years with Master’s or 9 years with PhD.
PSS ANL04
PSS Analyst
Level 4
PSS ANL03
PSS Analyst
Level 3
PSS ANL02
PSS Analyst
Level 2
PSS ANL01
PSS Analyst
Level 1
Responsibilities may include solving engineering requirements relating to professional
services such as but not limited to engineering, logistics, consulting, facilitation, and
training. Determines program objectives and requirements and develops standards and
guides. Guides the successful completion of major programs and may function in a project
leadership role. Education and Experience: 9 years with Bachelor’s; 7 years with Master’s
or 4 years with PhD.
Responsibilities may require developing new or improved techniques and procedures
relating to professional services such as but not limited to engineering, logistics,
consulting, facilitation, and training. Provide analysis on a wide range of requirements.
Individual contributes to the completion of specific programs and projects with frequent
customer contacts. Education and Experience: 5 years with Bachelor’s; 3 years with
Master’s or 0 years with PhD.
Responsibilities may support complex research and engineering assignments relating
to professional services such as but not limited to engineering, logistics, consulting,
facilitation, and training. Follows established procedures and contributes to the
completion of milestones associated with specific projects. Education and Experience:
2 years with Bachelor’s or 0 years with Master’s.
May develop and recommend solutions to technical requirements as assigned relating to
professional services such as but not limited to engineering, logistics, consulting,
facilitation, and training. Work follows technical and process guidance and instructions,
contributing to the completion of assigned technical tasks. Education and Experience: 0
Years with Bachelor’s Degree.
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Labor Category
Description
Duties may include activities relating to program administration, scheduling, contracts, and
pricing. Demonstrates skill to analyze and develop innovative solutions to complex
problems supporting professional services such as but not limited to engineering, logistics,
consulting, facilitation, and training. Develops advanced concepts, techniques, and
standards; creates new applications based on professional principles and theories.
Individual viewed as expert in field. Education and Experience: 15+ years with Bachelor’s or
13+ years with Master’s.
Duties may include activities relating to program administration, scheduling, contracts,
and pricing. Individual contributes to the development of new concepts, techniques, and
standards supporting professional services such as but not limited to engineering,
logistics, consulting, facilitation, and training. Creates and identifies solutions to complex
problems. Ensures solutions are consistent with program objectives. Individual acts as an
advisor to customers and is considered an expert in the field within the program.
Education and Experience: 10 years with Bachelor’s or 8 years with Master’s.
PSS ADM05
PSS Support
Level 5
PSS ADM04
PSS Support
Level 4
PSS ADM03
PSS Support
Level 3
Duties may include activities relating to program administration, scheduling, contracts and
pricing. Complete understanding and application of principles, concepts, practices, and
standards supporting professional services such as but not limited to engineering, logistics,
consulting, facilitation, and training. Full knowledge of industry practices. Demonstrates the
skill to perform fairly complex professional tasks and develop solutions. Education and
Experience: 6 years with Bachelor’s or 4 years with Master’s.
PSS ADM02
PSS Support
Level 2
Duties may include activities relating to program administration, scheduling, contracts and
pricing. Job requires frequent use and general knowledge of industry practices, techniques,
standards and a general application of concepts and principles to support of professional
services such as but not limited to engineering, logistics, consulting, facilitation, and training.
Demonstrates the skill and ability to perform moderately complex professional tasks, and
develop solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity. Education and
Experience: 3 years with Bachelor’s or 1 year with Master’s.
PSS ADM01
PSS Support
Level 1
Individual is an entry-level support person whose duties may include activities relating to
program administration, scheduling, contracts and pricing. Job requires limited use and/or
application of basic principles, theories, and concepts and a general knowledge of industry
practices and standards relating to support of professional services such as but not limited to
engineering, logistics, consulting, facilitation, and training. Demonstrates the skill and ability to
perform basic professional tasks, and solve routine problems of limited scope and complexity
following established policies and procedures. Education and Experience: 0 years with BA.
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Labor Category
Description
Top-level position may provide technical support covering design, development, and test activities
as well as operations of systems and procedures dealing with professional services such as but
not limited to engineering, logistics, consulting, facilitation, and training. Requires advanced
knowledge in specialized functions and a comprehensive understanding of complex problems and
situations encountered. Employee often designated as “lead” worker, providing direction and
guidance to lower level employees. Education and Experience: Education and Experience: High
School and 6 years.
Senior-level position may provide technical support covering design, development and test
activities as well as operations of systems and procedures relating to professional services such
as but not limited to engineering, logistics, consulting, facilitation, and training. Individual should
have a complete understanding of the job. Individual may assist in orienting, training, and
checking others’ work. Duties and tasks are varied and moderately complex. Education and
Experience: High School and 4 years.
Junior-level position may provide technical support covering design, development and test
activities as well as operations of systems and procedures relating to professional services such
as but not limited to engineering, logistics, consulting, facilitation, and training. Education and
Experience: Education and Experience: High School and 2 years.
Entry-level position may provide technical support covering design, development and test activities
as well as operations of systems and procedures relating to professional services such as but not
limited to engineering, logistics, consulting, facilitation, and training. Education and Experience:
High School diploma or equivalent and 0 years of experience.
PSS TEC 04
(Non-Exempt)
PSS Technical
Level 4
PSS TEC 03
(Non-Exempt)
PSS Technical
Level 3
PSS TEC 02
(Non-Exempt)
PSS Technical
Level 2
PSS TEC 01
(Non-Exempt)
PSS Technical
Level 1
PSS CLE 04
(Non-Exempt)
PSS CLE Level 4
Top level position providing clerical and administrative duties supporting the development,
operation of systems and procedures dealing with professional services such as but not limited to
engineering, logistics, consulting, facilitation, and training. Extensive knowledge in specialized
functions, and a wide and comprehensive acquaintance with and understanding of both general
and specific aspects of the job and their practical application to complex problems and situations
ordinarily encountered. Often designated as “lead” worker and may assist in orienting, training,
assigning and checking the work of lower-level employees. Duties and tasks are varied and
complex. Education and Experience: Education and Experience: High School and 6 years.
PSS CLE 03
(Non-Exempt)
PSS CLE Level 3
PSS CLE 02
(Non-Exempt)
PSS CLE Level 2
PSS CLE 01
(Non-Exempt)
PSS CLE Level 1
Senior-level position providing clerical and administrative tasks supporting the development,
operation of systems and procedures dealing with professional services such as but not limited to
engineering, logistics, consulting, facilitation, and training. Job requires complete acquaintance
with and understanding of the general and detailed aspects of the job and their practical
applications to problems and situations ordinarily encountered. Education and Experience:
Education and Experience: High School and 4 years
Junior-level position providing clerical and administrative tasks supporting the development,
operation of systems and procedures dealing with professional services such as but not limited to
engineering, logistics, consulting, facilitation, and training . Duties and tasks are varied but
standardized; performs some more advanced functions. Education and Experience: Education
and Experience: High School and 2 years
Entry level position providing clerical and administrative tasks supporting the development,
operation of systems and procedures dealing with professional services such as but not limited to
engineering, logistics, consulting, facilitation, and training. Job requires moderate understanding of
general job aspects and some understanding of the detailed aspects. Education and Experience:
High School diploma or equivalent and 0 years experience.
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Service Contract Act: Service Contract Act (SCA) is applicable to this contract and it includes SCA
applicable labor categories. The prices for the cited SCA labor categories are based on the U.S.
Department of Labor Wage Determination Number(s) identified in the SCA matrix. The prices offered are
based on the preponderance of where work is performed and should the contractor perform in an area with
lower SCA rates, resulting in lower wages being paid, the task order prices will be discounted accordingly.
SCA Matrix
SCA Eligible Contract Labor Category
SCA Equivalent Code – Title
WD Number
PSS Tech Level 1 (PSS TEC 01)
30081 Engineering Technician I
2005-2103
PSS Tech Level 2 (PSS TEC 02)
30082 Engineering Technician II
2005-2103
PSS Tech Level 3 (PSS TEC 03)
30083 Engineering Technician III
2005-2103
PSS Tech Level 4 (PSS TEC 04)
30084 Engineering Technician IV
2005-2103
PSS Clerical Level 1 (PSS CLE 01)
01070 Document Preparation Clerk
2005-2103
PSS Clerical Level 2 (PSS CLE 02)
01111 General Clerk I
2005-2103
PSS Clerical Level 3 (PSS CLE 03)
01112 General Clerk II
2005-2103
PSS Clerical Level 4 (PSS CLE 04)
01113 General Clerk III
2005-2103
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LABOR RATES FOR PSS CONTRACT YEARS 1-5
LABOR CATEGORY RATES ARE IN SUPPORT OF ALL SINS AND ARE VALID FOR ALL SITES.
SIN(s)
Proposed
Labor Category Title
Minimum
Education /
Certification
Level
Minimum
Years of
Experience
Year 1
5/4/15 –
5/3/16
Year 2
5/4/16 –
5/3/17
Year 3
5/4/17 –
5/3/18
Year 4
5/4/18 –
5/3/19
Year 5
5/4/19 –
5/3/20
ALL
PSS Manager Level 5
Bachelors
18
$304.54
$314.28
$324.34
$334.72
$345.43
ALL
PSS Manager Level 4
Bachelors
14
$282.67
$291.72
$301.05
$310.68
$320.63
ALL
PSS Manager Level 3
Bachelors
9
$265.22
$273.71
$282.46
$291.50
$300.83
ALL
PSS Manager Level 2
Bachelors
5
$218.99
$226.00
$233.23
$240.70
$248.40
ALL
PSS Manager Level 1
Bachelors
2
$164.24
$169.50
$174.92
$180.52
$186.30
ALL
PSS Engineer Level 6
Bachelors
20
$284.85
$293.96
$303.37
$313.08
$323.09
ALL
PSS Engineer Level 5
Bachelors
14
$251.91
$259.98
$268.29
$276.88
$285.74
ALL
PSS Engineer Level 4
Bachelors
9
$200.52
$206.94
$213.56
$220.40
$227.45
ALL
PSS Engineer Level 3
Bachelors
5
$155.42
$160.39
$165.53
$170.82
$176.29
ALL
PSS Engineer Level 2
Bachelors
2
$125.16
$129.16
$133.30
$137.56
$141.96
ALL
PSS Engineer Level 1
Bachelors
0
$107.34
$110.77
$114.31
$117.97
$121.75
ALL
PSS Analyst Level 6
Bachelors
20
$284.85
$293.96
$303.37
$313.08
$323.09
ALL
PSS Analyst Level 5
Bachelors
14
$251.91
$259.98
$268.29
$276.88
$285.74
ALL
PSS Analyst Level 4
Bachelors
9
$200.52
$206.94
$213.56
$220.40
$227.45
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Labor Category Title
Minimum
Education /
Certification
Level
Minimum
Years of
Experience
Year 1
5/4/15 –
5/3/16
Year 2
5/4/16 –
5/3/17
Year 3
5/4/17 –
5/3/18
Year 4
5/4/18 –
5/3/19
Year 5
5/4/19 –
5/3/20
ALL
PSS Analyst Level 3
Bachelors
5
$155.42
$160.39
$165.53
$170.82
$176.29
ALL
PSS Analyst Level 2
Bachelors
2
$125.16
$129.16
$133.30
$137.56
$141.96
ALL
PSS Analyst Level 1
Bachelors
0
$107.34
$110.77
$114.31
$117.97
$121.75
ALL
PSS Support Level 5
Bachelors
15
$203.06
$209.56
$216.26
$223.18
$230.32
ALL
PSS Support Level 4
Bachelors
10
$170.01
$175.45
$181.06
$186.85
$192.83
ALL
PSS Support Level 3
Bachelors
6
$134.23
$138.52
$142.95
$147.53
$152.25
ALL
PSS Support Level 2
Bachelors
3
$108.69
$112.17
$115.76
$119.46
$123.28
ALL
PSS Support Level 1
Bachelors
0
$92.70
$95.66
$98.72
$101.88
$105.14
ALL
PSS Technical Level 4
High School
6
$92.70
$95.66
$98.72
$101.88
$105.14
ALL
PSS Technical Level 3
High School
4
$121.09
$124.96
$128.96
$133.09
$137.35
ALL
PSS Technical Level 2
High School
2
$99.65
$102.84
$106.13
$109.52
$113.03
ALL
PSS Technical Level 1
High School
0
$68.85
$71.05
$73.32
$75.67
$78.09
ALL
PSS Clerical Level 4
High School
6
$110.48
$114.01
$117.66
$121.43
$125.31
ALL
PSS Clerical Level 3
High School
4
$91.54
$94.47
$97.49
$100.61
$103.83
ALL
PSS Clerical Level 2
High School
2
$71.45
$73.73
$76.09
$78.53
$81.04
ALL
PSS Clerical Level 1
High School
0
$58.45
$60.32
$62.25
$64.24
$66.30
SIN(s)
Proposed
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4.0 NORTHROP GRUMMAN PRICING SPECIFICS
1. The prices indicated are valid through PSS Contract Year 5 ending May 3, 2020. Awarded labor
category rates are in support of SINs 871-1, 871-2, 871-3, 871-4, 871-5, 871-6, 871-7, 874-1, 8744, 874-7, 874-501, 874-503, 874-504, 874-505, 874-507, and are valid for all sites.
2. The Government’s order shall contain a detailed description of the specific effort and the duration
of service.
3. Northrop Grumman established corporate policy with respect to travel expenses is to charge the
Government for the Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) lodging per diem amount specified for the
destination city plus applicable loadings. Meals and incidental expenses are charged at the FTR
per diem rate plus applicable loadings. All requested travel between Government sites shall be
billable. Other Direct Costs (ODCs) will be billed at cost plus applicable indirect loadings.
4. For Government requirements for which Northrop Grumman personnel are temporarily supporting
the Government where (1) the Government provides all required facilities and equipment at a
Government location and (2), the effort is or is anticipated to be performed by persons assigned on
a long term (not less than 90 consecutive calendar days) full-time basis. Should the Government
requires on-site support, Northrop Grumman will provide such support provided that the facilities
and equipment made available to Northrop Grumman on-site personnel are at least equal to the
facilities and equipment that the Government provides to its own personnel of comparable
experience, ability, and position who are performing similar work.
5. Service is subject to the availability of qualified personnel. Should personnel performing a particular
service become unavailable for continuing performance, Northrop Grumman will provide a suitable
substitute, if available. Performance will be subject to personal time off, in accordance with
Northrop Grumman Policy, on a mutually agreeable schedule.
6. All services will be performed during the agency’s normal prime shift working hours, if services are
performed at the government site. For services performed at a Northrop Grumman (contractor)
facility, the normal working hours of the Northrop Grumman facility will be observed. Labor rates
are based on an eight-hour workday, Monday through Friday, excluding government holidays, and
a 40-hour workweek.
7. No tax, including but not limited to income tax, value-added tax, business tax, withholding tax,
turnover tax, or employee tax equalization expense has been incorporated in the rates. Should
Northrop Grumman and/or its employees are subject to any incremental foreign jurisdiction taxes,
Northrop Grumman shall be entitled to an equitable adjustment to the affected delivery order(s).
8. Other Direct Costs - Other Direct Costs (ODCs) that may be incurred in the performance of task or
delivery orders are shown below. Applicable ODCs will be determined and estimated at the time of
task or delivery order proposal. ODCs, including travel, will be billed in accordance with Northrop
Grumman policies and government-approved business systems. ODCs, required for the
performance of services, will be reimbursed by the ordering activity at actual cost, inclusive of
Northrop Grumman applicable burdens. See following table:
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Element
Estimating Basis
Material/Procurement
Consists of purchases made through the Northrop Grumman purchasing department for
commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) products and services from competitive vendor sources.
Procurement of COTS products and services includes purchased parts, assemblies and
subassemblies, fabrication and manufacturing, raw material and labor services for
professional, technical and administrative support (other than consultants). Materials,
Procurements and Subcontracts (MPS) burden is applied.
Travel
Northrop Grumman may be required to travel in performance of orders issued under this
contract. Allowable travel and per diem charges are governed by Pub. L. 99-234 and FAR
Part 31, and are reimbursable by the ordering activity and will include any applicable
Northrop Grumman indirect burdens or can be priced as a fixed price item on orders
placed under the multiple award schedule. Travel in performance of a task order will only
be reimbursable to the extent authorized by the ordering activity.
Reproduction and Photographic Consists of reproduction of reports, documents and drawings and also includes
Services
photographic services (still photo). Publication cost for technical services is based on
estimated number of pages and copies required for each document. Photographic
technical services are based on estimated number of photographic hours, film footage,
prints, negatives, etc.
Computing Services (Information Supplied to projects through the Northrop Grumman IT Solutions service center. The
Technology Solutions Service
service center provides personal computers and application software, special purpose
Center)
equipment (workstations, specialized printers, and scanners), local (LAN) and wide (WAN)
area network, email, and telecommunications (Telecom) to the personnel supporting the
project. The service center maintains separate expenses that are allocated for computers,
LAN, WAN, email, and Telecom to the personnel supporting the project. These charges
are billed based on 24 billing periods per year. Computing expenses do not include
operation expendables, e.g., diskettes, tapes, forms, paper or printer cartridges.
Overtime
A premium salary compensation for time worked by a non-exempt employee in excess of
40-hours during a week and in conformance with the FLSA. The premium portion of an
employee’s pay is an ODC expense charged direct to contracts. Overtime premium is
computed as follows:
Time and a Half is for hours over 40 not to exceed 12 in any one day.
Double Time is for hours over 40, exceeding 12 in any one day, and/or all hours over 40
worked on Sunday.
Triple Time is for hours worked on one of six Information Systems-designated nationally
recognized holidays, of which 1/3 is an indirect expense and not a direct charge, 1/3 is
charged direct, and 1/3 is an ODC expense.
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Estimating Basis
Work Performed OCONUS
In accordance with the U.S. Department of State guidelines, Northrop Grumman
provides employees with “Danger” and/or “Hardship” pay when they are traveling to
certain designated countries. This additional compensation is provided to offset
employees for the additional risk of traveling to and working in an environment more
dangerous than their standard work location. “Danger” or “Hardship” pay will be
handled on a task order basis, if applicable. These costs are not included in Northrop
Grumman IS’ IT Schedule labor rates. “Danger” and/or “Hardship” pay is an ODC
expense charged direct to contracts. For more information, please see the Department
of State’s website http://www.state.gov.
Additional ODCs may include but are not limited to the following:
Documentation (VISAs, Passports, etc.)
Relocation & Repatriation
Defense Base Act (DBA) Insurance
Cost of Living Allowance – COLA
Housing Overseas Living Allowance – HOLA
Dependent Education Allowance
Shift and On-Call Premium
Zero Cost Pools
Zero cost pools (service centers) are departments or other functional units which
perform specific technology and/or administrative services primarily for the benefit of
other units within a reporting unit. Forward pricing rates have been developed for each
zero cost pools and are included in each Division Indirect Expense FPRP, as
applicable.
Pricing Services
Includes the assembly, computation and validation of task order proposals. These
professional services are for the development of financial estimates and forecasts used
in engineering changes, task orders, estimates-at-completion, budgetary estimates,
rough-order-of-magnitudes (ROMs), and project baselines. These services are part of
the centralized Shared Services to the Northrop Grumman business units. The Pricing
Service Center costs are accumulated into a separate pool and allocated to the users
on an hourly basis.
Certain State and Local Taxes In accordance with the provisions set forth in FAR Subpart 31.205-41, certain state and
local taxes are allowable and will be invoiced on a task-order basis where lawfully
imposed. Applicable taxes may be identified as an ODC expense; or, for the States of
Arizona, Delaware, Hawaii, New Mexico and Washington, these taxes may appear as a
line-item on the face of the invoice.
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5.0 SUGGESTED BPA & CTA FORMAT
BEST VALUE
BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT
FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULE
(Insert Customer Name)
In the spirit of the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (ordering activity) and (contractor) enter into a
cooperative agreement to further reduce the administrative costs of acquiring commercial items from the
General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Schedule Contract(s) ____________________.
Federal Supply Schedule contract BPAs eliminate contracting and open market costs such as: search for
sources; the development of technical documents, solicitations and the evaluation of offers. Teaming
Arrangements are permitted with Federal Supply Schedule Contractors in accordance with Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 9.6.
This BPA will further decrease costs, reduce paperwork, and save time by eliminating the need for
repetitive, individual purchases from the schedule contract. The end result is to create a purchasing
mechanism for the ordering activity that works better and costs less.
Signatures
Ordering Activity
Date
Contractor
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Date
BPA Number_______________________
(CUSTOMER NAME)
BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT
Pursuant to GSA Federal Supply Schedule Contract Number(s) _________, Blanket Purchase
Agreements, Northrop Grumman agrees to the following terms of a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
EXCLUSIVELY WITH (ordering activity):
(1)
The following contract items can be ordered under this BPA. All orders placed against this BPA are
subject to the terms and conditions of the contract, except as noted below:
MODEL NUMBER/PART NUMBER
________________________________
_____________________________
(2)
*SPECIAL BPA DISCOUNT/PRICE
______________________________
___________________________
Delivery:
DESTINATION
_____________________________
_____________________________
DELIVERY SCHEDULE/DATES
______________________________
______________________________
(3)
The ordering activity estimates, but does not guarantee, that the volume of purchases through this
agreement will be _______________________.
(4)
This BPA does not obligate any funds.
(5)
This BPA expires on _______________ or at the end of the contract period, whichever is earlier.
(6)
The following office(s) is hereby authorized to place orders under this BPA:
OFFICE
_____________________________
_____________________________
POINT OF CONTACT
_____________________________
_____________________________
(7)
Orders will be placed against this BPA via Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), FAX, or paper.
(8)
Unless otherwise agreed to, all deliveries under this BPA must be accompanied by delivery tickets
or sales slips that must contain the following information as a minimum:
(a) Name of Contractor; (b) Contract Number; (c) BPA Number; (d) Model Number or National
Stock Number (NSN); (e) Purchase Order Number; (f) Date of Purchase; (g) Quantity, Unit Price,
and Extension of Each Item (unit prices and extensions need not be shown when incompatible with
the use of automated systems; provided, that the invoice is itemized to show the information);
(h) Date of Shipment.
(9)
The requirements of a proper invoice are specified in the Federal Supply Schedule contract.
Invoices will be submitted to the address specified within the purchase order transmission issued
against this BPA.
(10)
The terms and conditions included in this BPA apply to all purchases made pursuant to it. In the
event of an inconsistency between the provisions of this BPA and Northrop Grumman’s invoice, the
provisions of this BPA will take precedence.
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GUIDELINES FOR USING CONTRACTOR TEAM ARRANGEMENTS (CTAS)
Federal Supply Schedule Contractors may use “Contractor Team Arrangements” (see FAR 9.6) to provide
solutions when responding to a customer agency requirements.
These Team Arrangements can be included under a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). BPAs are
permitted under all Federal Supply Schedule contracts.
Orders under a Team Arrangement are subject to terms and conditions of the Federal Supply Schedule
Contract.
Participation in a Team Arrangement is limited to Federal Supply Schedule Contractors.
Customers should refer to FAR 9.6 for specific details on Team Arrangements.
Here is a general outline on how it works:
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The customer identifies their requirements.
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Federal Supply Schedule Contractors may individually meet the customer’s needs, or –
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Federal Supply Schedule Contractors may individually submit a Schedules “Team Solution” to
meet the customer’s requirement.
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Customers make a best value selection.
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6.0 COMMITMENT TO PROMOTE SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION
PROCUREMENT PROGRAMS
SPECIAL NOTICE TO AGENCIES: Small Business Participation
SBA strongly supports the participation of small business concerns in the Federal Acquisition Service. To
enhance Small Business Participation SBA policy allows agencies to include in their procurement base and
goals, the dollar value of orders expected to be placed against the Federal Supply Schedules, and to report
accomplishments against these goals.
For orders exceeding the micro purchase threshold, FAR 8.404 requires agencies to consider the
catalogs/pricelists of at least three schedule contractors or consider reasonably available information by
using the GSA Advantage! on-line shopping service (www.gsaadvantage.gov). The catalogs/pricelists,
GSA Advantage! and the Federal Acquisition Service Home Page (www.gsa.gov/fas) contains
information on a broad array of products and services offered by small business concerns.
This information should be used as a tool to assist ordering activities in meeting or exceeding established
small business goals. It should also be used as a tool to assist in including small, small disadvantaged, and
women-owned small businesses among those considered when selecting pricelists for a best value
determination.
For orders exceeding the micro purchase threshold, customers are to give preference to small business
concerns when two or more items at the same delivered price will satisfy their requirement.
PREAMBLE
Northrop Grumman IS provides products and services to the Federal Government. We are committed to
promoting participation of small, small disadvantaged and women-owned small businesses in our contracts.
We pledge to provide opportunities to the small business community through reselling opportunities,
mentor-protégé programs, joint ventures, teaming arrangements, and subcontracting.
COMMITMENT
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To actively seek and partner with small businesses.
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To identify, qualify, mentor and develop small, small disadvantaged and women-owned small
businesses by purchasing from these businesses whenever practical.
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To develop and promote company policy initiatives that demonstrate our support for awarding contracts
and subcontracts to small business concerns.
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To undertake significant efforts to determine the potential of small, small disadvantaged and womenowned small business to supply products and services to our company.
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To insure procurement opportunities are designed to permit the maximum possible participation of
small, small disadvantaged, and women-owned small businesses.
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To attend business opportunity workshops, minority business enterprise seminars, trade fairs,
procurement conferences, etc., to identify and increase small businesses with whom to partner.
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To publicize in our marketing publications our interest in meeting small businesses that may be
interested in subcontracting opportunities.
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We signify our commitment to work in partnership with small, small disadvantaged and women-owned
small businesses to promote and increase their participation in Federal Government contracts. To
accelerate potential opportunities please contact Lynn Livengood by phone at: (703) 556-1628, by
email at Lynn.Livengood@ngc.com or by fax at: (703) 556-1672.
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