GS-23F-0058K. Professional Engineering Services (PES) Mission Oriented Business Integrated Services (MOBIS) Logistics Worldwide (LOGWORLD)

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AUTHORIZED FEDERAL SUPPLY

SCHEDULE PRICE LIST FOR

FEDERAL SUPPLY GROUP: 00CORP

GSA PROFESSIONALSERVICES SCHEDULE (PSS)

CONTRACT NUMBER GS-00F-128CA

SPECIAL ITEM NUMBERS (SIN):

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

SIN Recovery SIN Description

871-1 871-1RC Strategic Planning for Technology Programs/Activities 871-2 871-2RC Concept Development and Requirements Analysis 871-3 871-3RC System Design, Engineering and Integration 871-4 871-4RC Test and Evaluation

871-5 871-5RC Integrated Logistics Support

871-6 871-6RC Acquisition and Life Cycle Management

871-7 871-7RC Construction Management and Engineering Consulting Services Related to Real Property

874-1 874-1RC Integrated Consulting Services

874-4 874-4RC Training Services: Instructor Led Training, Web Based Training and Education Courses, Course Development and Test Administration

874-7 874-7RC Integrated Business Program Support Services 874-501 874-501RC Supply and Value Chain Management

874-503 874-503RC Distribution and Transportation Logistics Services 874-504 874-504RC Deployment Logistics

874-505 874-505RC Logistics Training Services

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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.

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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

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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 purchase level): Government purchase cards may be accepted for payment above the

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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.

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2.0 NORTHROP GRUMMAN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SCHEDULE OFFERINGS

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, 1RC, 4RC, 7RC, 501RC, 503RC, 874-504RC, 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

SIN Recovery SIN Description

871-1 871-1RC Strategic Planning for Technology Programs/Activities 871-2 871-2RC Concept Development and Requirements Analysis 871-3 871-3RC System Design, Engineering and Integration 871-4 871-4RC Test and Evaluation

871-5 871-5RC Integrated Logistics Support

871-6 871-6RC Acquisition and Life Cycle Management

871-7 871-7RC Construction Management and Engineering Consulting Services Related to Real Property 874-1 874-1RC Integrated Consulting Services

874-4 874-4RC Training Services: Instructor Led Training, Web Based Training and Education Courses, Course Development and Test Administration

874-7 874-7RC Integrated Business Program Support Services 874-501 874-501RC Supply and Value Chain Management

874-503 874-503RC Distribution and Transportation Logistics Services 874-504 874-504RC Deployment Logistics

874-505 874-505RC Logistics Training Services

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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, performance-based 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.

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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

PSS MGR05 PSS Manager

Level 5 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.

Level 4 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.

Level 3 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.

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.

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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PSS ENG06 PSS Engineer

Level 6 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.

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. 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.

Level 4 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.

Level 3 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.

Level 2 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.

Level 1 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

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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.

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.

Level 4 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.

Level 3 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.

Level 2 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.

Level 1 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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PSS ADM05 PSS Support

Level 5 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.

Level 4 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 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.

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.

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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PSS TEC 04

(Non-Exempt) PSS Technical Level 4 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.

PSS TEC 03

(Non-Exempt) PSS Technical Level 3 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.

PSS TEC 02

(Non-Exempt) PSS Technical Level 2 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.

PSS TEC 01

(Non-Exempt) PSS Technical Level 1 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 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 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

PSS CLE 02

(Non-Exempt) PSS CLE Level 2 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

PSS CLE 01

(Non-Exempt) PSS CLE Level 1 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 Engineer Level 6 Bachelors 20 $284.85 $293.96 $303.37 $313.08 $323.09

ALL PSS Analyst Level 6 Bachelors 20 $284.85 $293.96 $303.37 $313.08 $323.09

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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 Support Level 5 Bachelors 15 $203.06 $209.56 $216.26 $223.18 $230.32

ALL PSS Technical Level 4 High School 6 $92.70 $95.66 $98.72 $101.88 $105.14

ALL PSS Clerical Level 4 High School 6 $110.48 $114.01 $117.66 $121.43 $125.31

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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, 1, 874-4, 874-7, 874-501, 874-503, 874-50874-4, 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

Services Consists of reproduction of reports, documents and drawings and also includes 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 Technology Solutions Service Center)

Supplied to projects through the Northrop Grumman IT Solutions service center. The service center provides personal computers and application software, special purpose 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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Element 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

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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 *SPECIAL BPA DISCOUNT/PRICE

________________________________ ______________________________ _____________________________ ___________________________

(2) 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:

• The customer identifies their requirements.

• Federal Supply Schedule Contractors may individually meet the customer’s needs, or – • Federal Supply Schedule Contractors may individually submit a Schedules “Team Solution” to

meet the customer’s requirement.

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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

+ To actively seek and partner with small businesses.

+ To identify, qualify, mentor and develop small, small disadvantaged and women-owned small

businesses by purchasing from these businesses whenever practical.

+ To develop and promote company policy initiatives that demonstrate our support for awarding contracts and subcontracts to small business concerns.

+ To undertake significant efforts to determine the potential of small, small disadvantaged and women-owned small business to supply products and services to our company.

+ To insure procurement opportunities are designed to permit the maximum possible participation of small, small disadvantaged, and women-owned small businesses.

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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.

+ To publicize in our marketing publications our interest in meeting small businesses that may be

interested in subcontracting opportunities.

+ We signify our commitment to work in partnership with small, small disadvantaged and women-owned small businesses to promote and increase their participation in Federal Government contracts. To accelerate potential opportunities please contact Lynn Livengood by phone at: (703) 556-1628, by email at Lynn.Livengood@ngc.com or by fax at: (703) 556-1672.