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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SCHEDULE (PSS) 00CORP/Category 874-1 and 874-4

Contract No.: GS-10F-0405M

Contract Period: August 7, 2002 – August 6, 2017

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The QED Group, LLC 1820 N. Ft. Myers Drive, Suite 700 Arlington, VA 22209 Telephone: (703) 678-4700 Fax: (703) 678-4701

www.qedgroupllc.com Business Size/Status: Large Prices shown herein are NET (discount deducted). Pricelist current through A492 dated 18 February 2016

1 GS-10 F-0405M TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL CONTRACT INFORMATION ...... 3 CONTRACT OVERVIEW ...... 5 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR ...... 5 MARKETING AND TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT ...... 5 BRIEF COMPANY OVERVIEW ...... 5 CONTRACT USE ...... 5 CONTRACT SCOPE ...... 5 INSTRUCTIONS FOR PLACING ORDERS FOR SERVICES BASED ON GSA SCHEDULE HOURLY RATES ...... 7 BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT ...... 8 LABOR CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS ...... 9 HOURLY RATES FOR SERVICES ...... 19

2 GS-10 F-0405M GENERAL CONTRACT INFORMATION

1a. Table of Awarded Special Item Numbers (SINs): (Please refer to page #4 for a more detailed description)  00CORP - SIN 874-1 / 874-1RC: Integrated  00CORP SIN 874-4 / 874-4RC: Inst led training, Consulting Services web based training and education course development and test administration, learning management, internship

1b. Lowest Priced Model Number and Lowest Price: Please refer to our rates on page #18

1c. Labor Category Descriptions: Please refer to page #8

2. Maximum Order: $1,000,000

3. Minimum Order: $100

4. Geographic Coverage: Domestic & Overseas

5. Point (s) of Production: Not Applicable

6. Discount from List Price: All Prices Herein are Net

7. Quantity Discounts: Not Applicable

8. Prompt Payment Terms: Net 30 days

9a. Government Purchase Card is accepted at or below the micro – purchase threshold.

9b. Government Purchase Card is not accepted above the micro – purchase threshold.

10. Foreign Items: None

11a. Time of Delivery: To Be Negotiated with Ordering Agency

11b. Expedited Delivery: To Be Negotiated with Ordering Agency

11c. Overnight and 2-Day Delivery: To Be Negotiated with Ordering Agency

11d. Urgent Requirement: To Be Negotiated with Ordering Agency

12. F.O.B. Point(s): Destination

The QED Group, LLC Attn: Byron W. Radcliffe / GSA Orders 13a. Ordering Address: 1820 N. Ft. Myers Drive Arlington , VA 22209

13b. F o r supplies and services, the ordering procedures, information on Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs), are found in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 8.405-3.

3 GS-10 F-0405M The QED Group, LLC Attn: Accounts Receivable / GSA Orders 14. Payment Address: 1820 N. Ft. Myers Drive, Suite 700 Arlington, VA 22209

15. Warranty Provision: Not Applicable

16. Export Packing Charges: Not Applicable

17. Terms & Conditions of Government Purchase Card Acceptance (any thresholds above the micro-purchase Contact Contract Administrator level):

18. Terms and conditions of rental, maintenance, and repair: Not Applicable

19. Terms and conditions of installation (if applicable): Not Applicable

20. Terms and conditions of repair parts indicating date of Not Applicable parts, price lists and any discounts from list prices:

20a. Terms and conditions for any other services Not Applicable (if applicable):

21. List of service and distribution points Not Applicable (if applicable):

22. List of participating dealers (if applicable): Not Applicable

23. Preventative maintenance (if applicable) Not Applicable

24a. Special attributes such as environmental attributes (e.g., recycled content, energy efficiency, and/or reduced Not Applicable pollutants.):

24b. S e c t i o n 508 compliance information is available on Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) supplies and services and show where full details can be found Contact Contract Administrator for more information. (e.g. contractor’s website or other location.) The EIT standards can be found at: www.Section508.gov/ :

25. Data Universal Number System (DUNS) Number: 068512610

26. The QED Group, LLC is registered in the System for Awards Management (SAM) (www.SAM.gov).

4 GS-10 F-0405M CONTRACT OVERVIEW GSA awarded The QED Group, LLC a GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract for Professional Services Schedule (PSS), Contract No. GS-10F- 0405M. The current contract period is 08/07/2002 – 08/06/2017. GSA may exercise a total of one additional 5 year option period. The contract allows for the placement of Firm Fixed Price or Time and Materials task orders using the labor categories and ceiling rates defined in the contract.

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR Byron Radcliffe The QED Group, LLC 1820 N. Ft. Myers Drive, Suite 700 Arlington, VA 22209 Telephone: (703) 678-4700 Fax Number: (703) 678-4701 Email: [email protected]

MARKETING AND TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT

Byron Radcliffe The QED Group, LLC 1820 N. Ft. Myers Drive, Suite 700 Arlington, VA 22209 Telephone: (703) 678-4700 Fax Number: (703) 678-4701 Email: [email protected]

BRIEF COMPANY OVERVIEW

The QED Group, LLC is a full-service international consulting firm that provides practical solutions to social problems through sound analysis, proven management techniques, and creative implementation. We aim to provide our clients’ with proven solutions, innovative systems and the highest quality services within our capabilities that foster the sharing of information and improved learning, and that provide feedback to address real-world situations. QED focuses these efforts on our core practice areas: Monitoring and Evaluation, Knowledge Management, Professional Services, and Strategic Management Services.

CONTRACT USE

This contract is available for use by all federal government agencies, as a source for Professional Services/Mission Oriented Business Integrated Services for worldwide use. Executive agencies, other Federal agencies, mixed-ownership Government corporations, and the District of Columbia; government contractors authorized in writing by a Federal agency pursuant to 48 CFR 51.1; and other activities and organizations authorized by statute or regulation to use GSA as a source of supply may use this contract. Additionally, contractors are encouraged to accept orders received from activities with the Executive Branch of the Federal Government.

CONTRACT SCOPE

The contractor shall provide all resources including personnel, management, supplies, services, materials, equipment, facilities and transportation necessary to provide a wide variety of professional services as specified in each task order. Services specified in a task order may be performed at the contractor’s facilities or the ordering agencies’ facilities. The government will determine the contractor’s compensation by any of several different methods (to be specified at the task order level) e.g., a firm- fixed price for services with or without incentives, labor hours or time-and-materials. The Special Item Numbers (SINs) available under the contract provide services across the full life cycle of a project. When task orders are placed, they must identify the SIN or SINs under which the task is being executed.  SIN 874-1/874-1RC: Integrated Consulting Services

5 GS-10 F-0405M  SIN 874-4/874-4RC: Institution led training, development and test administration, learning web based training and education course management, internship

A full description of each SIN definition and examples of the types of work covered by the SIN are provided below.

874 1 --- I n t e g r a t e d Consulting Services: Contractors shall provide expert advice, assistance, guidance or counseling in support an agency's mission -oriented business functions. Services covered by this SIN are:  Management or strategy consulting  Program planning, audits, and evaluations  Studies, analyses, scenarios, and reports relating to an agency's mission-oriented business programs or initiatives, such as defense studies, tabletop exercises or scenario simulations, educational studies, regulatory or policy studies, health care studies, economic studies, and preparedness studies  Executive/management coaching services  Customized business training as needed to successfully perform/complete a consulting engagement  Policy and regulation development assistance  Expert Witness services in support of litigation, claims, or other formal cases  Advisory and assistance services in accordance with FAR 37.203 Financial audits are covered under GSA Schedule 520, Financial and Business Services, and are not allowed under this SIN. The term "consulting" as defined herein does not include staff augmentation.

874 --- Training Services - Instructor Led Training, Web Based Training and Education Courses, Course Development and Test Administration, Learning Management, Internships Proposed course shall be commercially-available off –the-shelf training and/or education courses that are 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. Courses shall have a defined course title, length of time (i.e. hours, days, semesters, etc.), description of materials to be taught (i.e. syllabi, table of contents, etc.), and whether materials are included (i.e. books, pamphlets, software, etc.) Supporting materials not included may be offered on SIN 874-5. Proposed professional services shall be in support of planning, creating, and/or executing test administration, learning management, customized subject matter specific training and/or education courses that are 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. At minimum proposed professional services in support of planning, creating, and/or executing 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.

6 GS-10 F-0405M INSTRUCTIONS FOR PLACING ORDERS FOR SERVICES BASED ON GSA SCHEDULE HOURLY RATES

GSA provides a streamlined, efficient process for ordering the services you need. GSA has already determined that The QED Group, LLC meets the technical requirements and that our prices offered are fair and reasonable. Agencies may use written orders; facsimile orders, credit card orders, blanket purchase agreement orders or individual purchase orders under this contract.

If it is determined that your agency needs an outside source to provide MOBIS services, follow these simple steps:

Orders under the Micro-Purchase Threshold ($3,000)  Select the contractor best suited for your needs and place the order. Orders in-between the Micro-Purchase Threshold ($3,000) and the Simplified Acquisition Threshold ($150,000)  Prepare a SOW or PWS in accordance with FAR 8.405-2(b).  Prepare and send the RFQ (including SOW and evaluation criteria) to at least three GSA Schedule contractors.  Evaluate, then make a "Best Value" determination. Note: The ordering activity should request GSA Schedule contractors to submit firm-fixed prices to perform the services identified in the SOW. Orders over the Simplified Acquisition Threshold ($150,000)  Prepare the RFQ (including the SOW and evaluation criteria) and post on e-Buy to afford all Schedule contractors the opportunity to respond, or provide the RFQ to as many Schedule contractors as practicable, consistent with market research, to reasonably ensure that quotes are received from at least three contractors.  Seek price reductions.  Evaluate all responses and place the order, or establish the BPA with the GSA Schedule contractor that represents the best value (refer to FAR 8.405-2(d)). Note: The ordering activity should request GSA Schedule contractors to submit firm-fixed prices to perform the services identified in the SOW.

Developing a Statement of Work (SOW) Preparing a Request for Quote (RFQ)

In the SOW, include the following information:

 Work to be performed  Include the SOW and evaluation criteria  Location of work  Request fixed price, ceiling price, or, if not possible,  Period of performance labor hour or time and materials order  Deliverable schedule  If preferred, request a performance plan from  Special standards and any special requirements, contractors and information on past experience; and where applicable include information on the basis for selection  May be posted on GSA’s electronic RFQ system, e- Buy

7 GS-10 F-0405M For more information related to ordering services, go to http://www.gs a.gov/s schedules -ordering and client “Ordering Information”. Also see summary guidelines in the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Des k Reference Guide, Ordering Procedures.

BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT

Ordering activities may establish BPAs under any schedule contract to fill repetitive needs for suppliers or services. 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 BPAs and should be based on a strategy that is expected to maximize the effectiveness of the BPA(s). In determining how many BPAs to establish, consider:  The scope and complexity of the requirement (s)  The need to periodically compare multiple technical approaches or prices  The administrative costs of BPAs  The technical qualifications of the schedule contractor(s)

Establishment of a single BPA, or multiple BPAs, shall be made using the same procedures outlined in 8.405-1 or 8.405-2. BPAs shall address the frequency of ordering, invoicing, discounts, requirements (e.g. estimated quantities, work to be performed), delivery locations, and time. When establishing multiple BPAs, the ordering activity shall specify the procedures for placing orders under the BPAs. Establishment of a multi-agency BPA against a Federal Supply Schedule contract is permitted is the multi-agency BPA identifies the participating agencies and their estimated requirements at the time the BPA is established. Ordering from BPAs: Single BPA. If the ordering activity establishes one BPA, authorized users may place the order directly under the established BPA when the need for supply or service arises. Multiple BPAs . If the ordering activity establishes multiple BPAs, before placing an order exceeding the micro -purchase threshold, the ordering activity shall:  Forward the requirement, or statement of work and the evaluation criteria, to an appropriate number of BPA holders, as established in the BPA ordering procedures; and  Evaluate the responses received, make a best value determination (see 8.404(d)), a n d place the order with the BPA holder that represents the best value

BPAs for hourly rate services . If the BPA is for hourly rate services, the ordering activity shall develop a statement of work for requirements covered by the BPA. All orders under the BPA shall specify a price for the performance of the tasks identified in the statement of work.

Duration of BPAs . BPAs generally should not exceed five years in length, but may do so to meet program requirements. Contractors may be awarded BPAs that extend beyond the current term of their GSA Schedule contract, so long as there are option periods in their GSA Schedule contract that, if exercised, will cover the BPA’s period of performance.

Review of BPAs: The ordering activity that established the BPA shall review it at least once a year to determine whether:  The schedule contract, upon which the BPA was established, is still in effect  The BPA still represents the best value (see 8.404(d)); and  Estimated quantities/amounts have been exceeded and additional price reductions can be

8 GS-10 F-0405M obtained The ordering activity shall document the results of its review.

LABOR CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS

In the following position descriptions, unless otherwise called out, the following substitutions may be made for experience or degree: 1. A Bachelor degree may be substituted for two years’ experience for those positions requiring a high school diploma. 2. A Master’s degree may be substituted for three years’ experience for those positions requiring a high school diploma. 3. A Master’s degree may be substituted for one year experience for those positions requiring a Bachelor degree. 4. The equivalent of a Bachelor degree is a high school diploma plus 5 years additional experience. 5. The equivalent of a Master’s degree is a Bachelor degree plus 5 years additional experience or a high school diploma plus 10 years additional experience.

Title: SENIOR PROJECT DIRECTOR/CHIEF OF PARTY/PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR Minimum Education Typically has advanced degree: PhD, MBA, MA. The fewer the advanced degrees, the more Level: direct, relevant experience is required. Depending upon credentials. Fifteen (15) or more years of progressively more responsible specialized experience working as an executive responsible for leadership of an organization. The position requires demonstrated leadership ability at executive level, and extensive experiences in both Minimum management and technical fields. Twelve (12) or more years of experience in relevant Experience fields and eight (8) years’ experience managing groups of task orders. Possesses knowledge Requirements: of best practices in the management and control of personnel, funds and resources for multi- task projects. Requires competence in project development from inception to deployment and providing guidance and direction. Serves as senior lead advisor/analyst to customer’s executive management team in a variety of capacities. Directs completion of tasks within estimated timeframes and budget Functional Duties/ constraints. Schedules and assigns duties to subordinates and subcontractors and ensures Responsibilities: assignments are completed as directed. Enforces work standards and reviews/resolves work discrepancies to ensure compliance with contract requirements. Interfaces with internal and Government management personnel. Reports to internal and Government management.

Title: PRINCIPAL ASSOCIATE Minimum Education Typically has advanced degree: PhD, MBA, MA. The fewer the advanced degrees, the more on Level: direct, relevant experience is required. Twelve (12) or more years of progressively more responsible specialized experience working as an executive responsible for leadership of an organization. The position requires demonstrated leadership ability, and extensive experiences in both management and technical fields. Ten (10) Minimum or more years of experience in relevant fields and six (6) years’ experience managing task orders or groups of task orders. Possesses expert knowledge of best practices in the management and Experience control of personnel, funds and resources for multi- task information system projects. Requires Requirements: competence in project development from inception to deployment and providing guidance.

9 GS-10 F-0405M Serves as senior advisor/analyst to customer’s executive management team in a variety of capacities. Develops and applies advanced techniques for business process reengineering, strategic planning services, decision support services, education and training development, and Functional Duties/ organizational performance support. Directs completion of tasks within estimated time frames and budget constraints. Schedules and assigns duties to subordinates and subcontractors and ensures Responsibilities: assignments are completed as directed. Enforces work standards and reviews/resolves work discrepancies to ensure compliance with contract requirements. Interfaces with internal and Government management personnel. Reports to internal and Government management.

Title: SENIOR MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT/PROJECT DIRECTOR Typically has advanced degree: PhD, MBA, MA. The fewer the advanced degrees, the more Minimum Education direct, relevant experience is required. Depending upon credentials; a minimum of 6 years’ Level: experience Demonstrated capability of managing project tasks. Is a capable budget manager. Works Minimum successfully with clients, supervisors, colleagues and staff. Performs high quality work in a Experience timely, cost effective manner. Demonstrated ability to manage people. Good writing and Requirements: communication skills. Demonstrated capability in providing strategic, business or action planning services. Provides Functional Duties/ program audits and evaluations. Provides organizational assessments. Provides recommendations Responsibilities: for process and productivity improvement and high performance work. Provides recommendations for performance measures and indicators.

SENIOR ANALYST/SURVEY, RESEARCHER/EVALUATOR AND Title: RESEARCH DIRECTOR Typically has advanced degree: Ph.D., M.A., MBA, etc. The fewer the advanced degrees, the Minimum Education more direct, relevant experience is required. Depending upon credentials, PhD degree with Level: typically a minimum of three years of experience; M.A. with typically a minimum of six years of experience. Knowledgeable about the diverse components of research management and is able to coordinate and manage the diverse set of research tasks commonly encountered in the Area in which the Minimum senior analyst works. Performs high quality work in a timely, cost effective manner. Is a capable Experience budget manager. Works successfully with clients, supervisors, colleagues and staff. Requirements: Demonstrated capability to manage people. Delegates appropriately. Specialist in selected subject matter/technical areas of major importance to the area in which the senior analyst works. Expertise and experience may be in research covering such topics as: questionnaire development, sampling, survey research, data collection and data collection methodologies, data processing, data bases and data base management, data analysis, research writing. Alternatively or complementarily, expertise and experience in the design and conduct of mid-term assessments, evaluations, final evaluations, impact evaluations with expertise in major evaluation techniques, methods, and data collection methodologies. Alternatively or Functional Duties/ complementarily, may have subject matter expertise such as statistics, economics, or substantive knowledge of a particular field in which QED specializes e.g., labor markets and employment, Responsibilities: micro-enterprise development, agricultural development, trade, social safety net programs, etc. Demonstrated capability in providing recommendations, potential follow-up actions and briefings based on the result of research or surveys. Capable of developing charts, graphs, tables and using relevant software packages. Actively learning and growing in chosen discipline. Produces high quality work in a timely, cost-effective fashion; excellent writing skills.

10 GS-10 F-0405M 11 GS-10 F-0405M Title: FACILITATOR/TRAINING SPECIALIST Typically has a M.A. or B.A. Depending on credentials, a minimum of 6 years’ experience. Minimum Education Level: Customer service, team building, Performance Measurement, benchmarking; evaluation. Minimum Strategic Planning, Quality Management, Change Management, Business Process Reengineering, Experience Process Improvement, and communication skills. Requirements: Demonstrated capability in convening and leading both large and small group discussions for working groups, teams, etc. Demonstrated capability to convene and facilitate conferences. Functional Duties/ Demonstrated capability to facilitate stakeholder consultations. Demonstrated capability in the Responsibilities: use of problem solving techniques, resolving disputes, disagreements, and divergent views. Able to focus decision- making among group members. Advises on overall meeting planning, development and refinement of agenda with client input, provides or advises on logistics and conference support. Provides or arranges for recording of discussion content. Prepares draft and final reports for discussion. Title: SENIOR PROGRAMMER ANALYST Minimum Education Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field. Level: At least eight (8) years’ experience working in large scale, multi-platform data processing environments. Must possess experience in software development, maintenance, testing, and documentation in a multi-platform environment consisting of mainframe, (MVS), and other Minimum environments, micro and mini-computers, associated hardware, LANs and/or WANs, supporting administrative, mission and developmental software applications which are geographically Experience dispersed and diverse in nature. The Senior Analyst must have a demonstrated background in Requirements: oversight and supervision of personnel engaged in ADP systems analysis and design.

The Analyst shall analyze IT related functional requirements and determine courses of action for applications of data processing techniques. The Analyst shall provide guidance in formulating Functional Duties/ responses to complex technical tasks, including capacity planning and contingency planning, Responsibilities: recommend optimum approaches/solutions, and oversee completion of complex technical support projects. They shall monitor assigned tasks to determine their status and recommend/implement actions to ensure timely and accurate completion.

Title: SENIOR ASSOCIATE Minimum Education Typically has advanced degree: MBA, MA. The fewer the advanced degrees, the more direct, Level: relevant experience is required. Eight (8) or more years of progressively more responsible specialized experience working in support of the Principal Associate. The position requires demonstrated leadership ability, and solid experiences in both management and technical fields. Six (6) or more years of experience in relevant Minimum fields and four (4) years’ experience managing task orders. Possesses knowledge of best practices in Experience the management and control of personnel, funds and resources. Requires competence in project Requirements: development from inception to deployment and providing guidance. Serves as advisor/analyst to customer’s executive management team in a variety of capacities. Performs multiple complex projects in the areas of strategic planning services, decision support services, education and training development, and organizational performance support. In support of the Principal Associate directs completion of tasks within estimated timeframes and budget Functional Duties/ constraints. Ensures assignments are completed as directed. Enforces work standards and Responsibilities: reviews/resolves work discrepancies to ensure compliance with contract requirements. Interfaces with internal and Government management personnel. Reports to internal and Government management.

Title: PROJECT MANAGER/DEPUTY CHIEF OF PARTY Minimum Education Typically has advanced degree: MBA, MA. The fewer the advanced degrees, the more direct, Level: relevant experience is required

12 GS-10 F-0405M Ten (10) or more years of progressive technical or managerial experience in the following Minimum areas: successful management of projects (tasks) involving development and application of Experience advanced techniques for business process reengineering, strategic planning services, decision Requirements: support services, education and training development, and organizational performance support. Responsible for organizing, planning, and directing all contractor support activities for assigned task orders. Manages one or more major task orders concurrently. Formulates and reviews task order performance plans, technical and contractual performance, and deliverable items, determines task order(s) cost, and ensures conformance with all prescribed standards, schedules, and statements of work contained in all issued task orders. Manages the day-to-day activities of assigned projects Functional Duties/ and is directly responsible for supervision of the personnel assigned to task orders under his/her Responsibilities: purview. Responsible for the development and maintenance of project performance/status reports including cost elements. Uses own judgment and initiative in providing technical direction to ensure performance and for resolving problems. Interfaces with Government project personnel on a continuous basis. Strong oral and written communications skills are required in order to fulfill the requirements of this position. Title: INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST Minimum Education Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field Level: A minimum of six (6) years of demonstrated performance in related technology, especially in Minimum data processing functions and general management principle that enables the understanding of Experience the stage required to automate a work process. Requirements: Create, update, administer and maintain customized data systems. Manage data input, including Functional Duties/ overseeing data collection and input. Education development of instructional tools for use in an Responsibilities: integrated technology environment. Research/recommend equipment and software purchases for project needs. Train staff on the use of equipment and programs as needed. Serve as a resource for future technology planning.

Title: PROGRAMMER ANALYST Minimum Education Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field. Level: At least six (6) years’ experience working in large scale, multi-platform data processing environments. Must possess experience in software development, maintenance, testing, and documentation in a multi-platform environment consisting of mainframe, (MVS), and other Minimum environments, micro and mini-computers, associated hardware, LANs and/or WANs, Experience supporting administrative, mission and developmental software applications which are Requirements: geographically dispersed and diverse in nature. The Programmer Analyst must have a demonstrated background in oversight and supervision of personnel engaged in ADP systems analysis and design. The Analyst shall analyze IT related functional requirements and determine courses of action for applications of data processing techniques. The Analyst shall provide guidance in Functional Duties/ formulating responses to complex technical tasks, including capacity planning and contingency Responsibilities: planning, recommend optimum approaches/solutions, and oversee completion of complex technical support projects. They shall monitor assigned tasks to determine their status and recommend/implement actions to ensure timely and accurate completion.

Title: ASSOCIATE Minimum Education Typically has MBA, MA, or BA. The fewer the advanced degrees, the more direct, relevant Level: experience is required. Six (6) or more years of progressively more responsible specialized experience working in support of the Principal Associate. The position requires experiences in both management and Minimum technical fields. Four (4) or more years of experience in relevant fields and two (2) years’ Experience experience managing task orders. Possesses knowledge of best practices in the management Requirements: and control of personnel, funds and resources. Requires competence in project development from inception to deployment and providing guidance.

13 GS-10 F-0405M Supports customer’s executive management team in a variety of capacities. Conducts technical Functional Duties/ research using in the areas of strategic planning services, decision support services, education Responsibilities: and training development, and organizational performance support.

Title: TRAINER II Minimum Education Typically has a M.A. or B.A. Level: Depending on credentials, a minimum of 4 years’ experience. Customer service, team building, Minimum Performance Measurement, benchmarking, evaluations, Strategic Planning, Quality Management, Experience Change Management, Business Process Reengineering, and Process Improvement. Requirements: Functional Duties/ Demonstrated capability in convening and leading small group discussions for working groups, Responsibilities: teams, etc. demonstrated capability to convene conferences. Demonstrated capability in the use of problem solving techniques, resolving disputes, disagreement, and divergent views. Able to focus decision-making among group member. Advises on overall meeting planning, development, and refinement of agenda with client input. Provide or arranges recording of discussion content. Assists in preparation of draft and final reports for discussion.

Title: ASSOCIATE PROGRAMMER ANALYST Minimum Education Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field. Level: At least four (4) years’ experience working in large scale, multi-platform data processing environments. Must possess experience in software development, maintenance, testing, and Minimum documentation in a multi-platform environment consisting of mainframe, (MVS), and other Experience environments, micro and mini-computers, associated hardware, LANs and/or WANs, Requirements: supporting administrative, mission and developmental software applications which are geographically dispersed and diverse in nature. The Senior Analyst must have a demonstrated background in oversight and supervision of personnel engaged in ADP systems analysis and design. In a support role the Analyst shall analyze IT related functional requirements and determine Functional Duties/ courses of action for applications of data processing techniques. The Analyst shall provide Responsibilities: support in formulating responses to complex technical tasks, including capacity planning and contingency planning.

Title: SENIOR M&E SPECIALIST/SENIOR EVALUATOR Minimum Education Ph.D. or equivalent degree with a minimum of 10 years professional experience in designing Level: and conducting quantitative and qualitative research and evaluation in international and domestic health and human services programs.

14 GS-10 F-0405M Experience in at least three of the following applied social research fields; education, youth development, labor, sociology, demography, environmental science, nutrition, and health economics with particular emphasis on their relevance to international and domestic health and Minimum human services programs. Demonstrated ability to plan, manage, and implement all technical, Experience fiscal and administrative components of complex, evaluation and research projects. Requirements: Demonstrated ability to prepare concise, pragmatic evaluation reports that can be utilized by practitioners to guide program planning and implementation. Demonstrated ability to organize and effectively communicate research results to a variety of applied and academic audiences. Provide technical direction and guidance in applied research monitoring and evaluation services in a range of substantive areas, for a range of clients domestically and internationally. Oversee Functional Duties/ the successful delivery and technical quality of M&E activities. Oversee the technical input of Responsibilities: mid and junior-level staff, consultants, and subcontractors working under assigned project activities. Serve as a lead technical expert in evaluation methodology on a range of evaluations projects. Promote the development and introduction of evaluation innovations.

Title: INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST II Minimum Education Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field. Level: Minimum A minimum of four (4) years of demonstrated performance in related technology, especially in Experience data processing functions and general management principles that enables the understanding of Requirements: the stages required to automate a work process. Create, update, administer and maintain customized data systems. Manage data input, including Functional Duties/ overseeing data collection and input. Educational development of instructional tools for use in Responsibilities: an integrated technology environment. Research/recommend equipment and software purchases for project needs. Train staff on the use of equipment and programs as needed. Serve as a resource for future technology planning.

Title: CONTRACTS/ GRANTS ADMINISTRATOR Minimum Education Requires a bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of experience in the field. Typically reports to Level: top management. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. May lead and direct the work of others. Outstanding communication skills (written and oral) with the Minimum ability to successfully interact at all levels of a matrix organization; ability to develop Experience relationships with all levels of the organization. Computer proficiency with MS Office Requirements: application experience, including Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint; detailed understanding and use of database technologies helpful. Ability to lead conflict resolution and manage difficult situations in a professional manner; effective problem solver. Extensive organizational and time management skills required. Prepares proposals, negotiates contracts, and administers commercial and government contracts in accordance with company policies and legal requirements. Ability to review contractual documents; understanding of contract law; significant knowledge of contract pricing and price Functional Duties/ analyses techniques. Assure the maintenance of records as required to support internal and Responsibilities: external audits; manage contract-related data and generate reports as required. Performs in a cross-functional role for other business elements, e.g. finance, law, operations. Provides guidance and leadership to cross-functional operational and technical team members. Prepare certifications and representations on behalf of the company.

Title: MONITORING AND EVALUATION SPECIALIST II/EVALUATOR

15 GS-10 F-0405M Minimum Education Ph.D. or equivalent degree with a minimum of 5 years professional experience in designing Level: and conducting quantitative and qualitative research and evaluation in international and domestic health and human services programs. Experience in at least three of the following applied social research fields; education, youth Minimum development, labor, sociology, demography, environmental science, nutrition, and health Experience economics with particular emphasis on their relevance to international and domestic health and Requirements: human services programs. Demonstrated ability to plan, manage, and implement all technical, fiscal and administrative components of complex, evaluation and research projects. Demonstrated ability to prepare concise, pragmatic evaluation reports that can be utilized by practitioners to guide program planning and implementation. Demonstrated ability to organize and effectively communicate research results to a variety of applied and academic audiences.

Provide technical direction and guidance in applied research monitoring and evaluation services Functional Duties/ in a range of substantive areas, for a range of clients domestically and internationally. Responsibilities: Contribute to the successful delivery and technical quality of M&E activities. Serve as a technical expert in evaluation methodology on a range of evaluations projects. Promote the development and introduction of evaluation innovations.

Title: ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER Minimum Education Four year degree from an accredited college or university. Master’s degree preferred. A Level: minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in the area of supervisory/management level (preferably in the relevant field), or equivalent combination of experience and education. Experience in managing projects based on the Federal Acquisition Regulations. Ability to Minimum interpret and monitor compliance with contract documents. Demonstrated ability work in teams Experience and to communicate effectively with project staff. Experience with cross cultural activities. Requirements: Establish studies and maintains collection of field work in appropriate data bases. Establish and Functional Duties/ maintain required financial records and reports relevant to each project. Manage project Responsibilities: operations, provide training, monitor all work (including field work), evaluate their performance and make recommendations to the senior management for evaluation purposes. Supervise staff working on assigned projects. Attend various meetings with the client and other related agencies, industry groups, public groups, and customers to ensure project success. Prepare monthly and quarterly reports as required. Assist in preparation and administration of all annual and project budgets, various reports and statistical information pertaining to all housing and related business. Develop and perform quality control measurements in the field.

Title: MONITORING AND EVALUATION SPECIALIS T I Minimum Education MA degree in social or behavioral sciences with 2-5 years’ experience in community Level: development, youth development, education, public policy, health, housing, gender. Particular interest/concern with social and economic issues affecting underserved populations, especially focusing on causes and consequences of disparities due to poverty, culture and Minimum ethnicity. Training and experience in quantitative and qualitative social science research Experience methods (survey, interviews, focus groups, document content analysis, lit reviews, etc). Strong Requirements: writing skills. Strong interpersonal skills, instrument design and development. Experience working with low-income populations and culturally diverse population groups highly desirable.

16 GS-10 F-0405M Assist with the design and implementation of all phases of social science research and evaluation projects. Assist with the design and development of survey tools and instruments, surveys, focus group and in-depth interview guides. Lead or assist with quantitative and qualitative data collection in the field. Quantitative and qualitative data management, data Functional Duties/ coordination and data analysis. Lead or assist with the writing research reports, literature Responsibilities: reviews, white papers, policy briefs, and evaluation findings reports. Lead or assist with overall project management, developing project implementation plans, develop and track project budgets. Lead or assist with the development and delivery of presentations to communicate research and evaluation findings to different audiences.

Title: SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Minimum Education An Associate’s degree, minimum High School Diploma is required. Four (4 to 6) years of Level: general administrative or clerical experience is desired. Performs administrative duties semi-professional in nature, directly related to management Minimum policies, general business operations, customers or prospective customers in support of Experience assigned department. Requires general supervision in performing duties. Incumbent normally Requirements: provides work direction to lower level administrative or clerical personnel. Position requires close liaison with managers, directors and frequent interface with customers. Four to six (4 to 6) years’ experience with the ability to perform complex tasks of an Functional Duties/ administrative nature, such as establishing department administrative operating techniques. Responsibilities: Provide work direction to lower level administrative or clerical personnel. Prepares and monitors departmental records and initiates changes and corrections as necessary. Assists with administrative tasks requiring specialized research, analysis and development. Maintains general and confidential files, obtains data from various sources, and makes minor administrative decisions based upon knowledge of company organization and policies. Ability to type at least 65 words per minute accurately. Title: INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST I Minimum Education Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field. Level: A minimum of two (2) years of demonstrated performance in related technology, especially in Minimum data processing functions and general management principles that enables the understanding of Experience the stages required to automate a work process. Requirements: Create, update, administer and maintain customized data systems. Manage data input, including Functional Duties/ overseeing data collection and input. Educational development of instructional tools for use in Responsibilities: an integrated technology environment. Research/recommend equipment and software purchases for project needs. Train staff on the use of equipment and programs as needed. Serve as a resource for future technology planning.

Title: ANALYST Minimum Education Typically starts with a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline with no previous experience or Level: has a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of two years of relevant experience. Does high quality work in a cost effective manner. A commitment to service excellence both for internal as well as external customers. Good writing and communication skills. Effective task management. Works successfully with supervisors, colleagues and staff. Depending upon Minimum the nature of the task and the level of experience begins by working under close supervision Experience and, over time, functions with greater independence, especially on routine tasks. Able to meet Requirements: agreed upon deadlines. Listens well and follows directions. Work rarely needs corrections. Knows when to seek help from supervisors.

17 GS-10 F-0405M Expertise and experience is usually in research areas covering topics such as: questionnaire development, survey research, field management, data collection, data processing, data bases and data base management, applications programming, data analysis, secondary research Functional Duties/ techniques and technical writing. Alternatively or complementarily may have subject matter Responsibilities: expertise ranging from fields such as statistics and economics to substantive knowledge of a particular field in which QED specializes, e.g., trade, labor markets and employment, social safety net programs, agriculture programs, civil society development, community development, microenterprise development, environment/natural resource management.

Title: TRAINER I Minimum Education Typically has a B.A. degree. Level: Depending on credentials, a minimum of 2 years’ experience. Customer service, team building, Minimum Performance Measurement, benchmarking, evaluation, Strategic Planning, Quality Experience Management, Change Management, Business Process Reengineering, and Process Requirements: Improvement. Establish studies and maintains collection of field work in appropriate data bases. Establish and Functional Duties/ maintain required financial records and reports relevant to each project. Manage project Responsibilities: operations, provide training, monitor all work (including field work), evaluate their performance and make recommendations to the senior management for evaluation purposes. Supervise staff working on assigned projects. Attend various meetings with the client and other related agencies, industry groups, public groups, and customers to ensure project success. Prepare monthly and quarterly reports as required. Assist in preparation and administration of all annual and project budgets, various reports and statistical information pertaining to all housing and related business. Develop and perform quality control measurements in the field.

Title: UNIT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Minimum Education Must have Associates or two years of college level instruction in business management or Level: equivalent education/experience. Must have three to five years of specialized administrative support experience of an increasingly responsible nature. Ability to use common microcomputer software packages for word processing e.g., Word, spreadsheets e.g., Excel, databases, graphics and desktop Minimum publishing applications. Ability to follow through and to follow directions. Attention to detail. Experience Knowledge of office administration, e.g., logging and control systems, filing, etc. Excellent Requirements: communication skills. Ability to spell, use business math and use correct and appropriate English grammar.

18 GS-10 F-0405M Work is generally of a critical or confidential nature and requires a broad working knowledge of departmental and Company practices, policies, programs, and product lines. Provide specialized administrative support acting on own initiative and direction to a business unit of a non-routine, non-repetitive nature to relieve and assist Group Vice Presidents, Area Managers or Department Managers with complex details and advanced administrative duties. Independently investigate Functional Duties/ assigned problems and determine method of research, data and information requirements as well as Responsibilities: analysis techniques. Execute special or continuous research and data analysis tasks. Analyze problems, determines approach, compiles and analyzes data, and prepares reports and/or recommendations for action by supervisor. Coordinate complex activities between departments and outside parties. Contact company personnel at all organizational levels to gather information and prepare reports. Depending on the Area, most Unit AA’s perform a variety of financial and human resource management activities e.g. assist in planning and monitoring Area or Group revenues and costs; developing and monitoring specific sales and administrative budgets; assisting in costing proposals.

Quality Management: Continually evaluate and improve existing and new programs and services and recommend to internal management how to increase cost-effectiveness, quality and efficient use of resources. Continually identify and recommend ways and means to reduce costs of operations while increasing service, timeliness and quality.

Title: CONTRACT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Minimum Education Advanced business school/secretarial training or equivalent. Minimum three years prior Level: secretarial or equivalent experience. Requires experience on Word processing, Excel spreadsheets, and micro-computer operation. Minimum Ability to use common microcomputer software packages for Word Processing e.g. Word, Experience spreadsheets e.g., Excel, databases, graphics and desktop publishing applications. Ability to Requirements: follow through and to follow directions. Attention to detail. Knowledge of office administration, e.g., logging and control systems, filing, etc. Excellent communication skills. Ability to spell, use business math and use correct and appropriate English grammar. Work is generally of a critical or confidential nature and requires a broad working knowledge of Functional Duties/ departmental and Company practices, policies, programs, and product lines. Perform advanced Responsibilities: secretarial and complex administrative duties to support contracts such as tracking contract budget over time. Compile and analyze information; prepare reports; manuals, agendas, correspondence and memoranda as required to support the contract. Answer mail and a variety of inquiries. Follow-up with other departments to ensure that requests are carried out and information is coordinated. Arrange and make notification of appointments and travel reservations/arrangements. Answer telephone calls, tactfully handle inquiries and transfer call to appropriate party. Check and process expense reports. Plan layout of reports and statistical tables. Operate general office equipment such as typewriter, computer, copier, calculator, fax machine or other similar machines. Interface with other secretaries and administrative assistants to share and coordinate workload.

Quality Management: Continually evaluate and improve existing and new programs and services and recommend to internal management how to increase cost-effectiveness, quality and efficient use of resources. Continually identify and recommend ways and means to reduce costs of operations while increasing service, timeliness, and quality

The Service Contract Act (SCA) is applicable to this contract as it applies to the entire 00CORP The Professional Services Schedule and all services provided. While no specific labor categories have been identified as being subject to SCA due to exemptions for professional employees (FAR 22.1101, 22.1102 and 29 CFR 5413.300), this contract still maintains the provisions and protections for SCA eligible labor categories. If and/or when the contractor adds SCA labor categories/employees to the contract through the modification process, the

19 GS-10 F-0405M contractor must inform the Contracting Officer and establish a SCA matrix identifying the GSA labor category titles, the occupational code, SCA labor category titles and the applicable wage determination (WD) number. Failure to do so may result in cancellation of the contract.

HOURLY RATES FOR SERVICES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SCHEDULE (PSS) / 00CORP SIN(s) 874-1 / 874-1RC, 874-2 / 874-2RC, 874-3 / 874-3RC and 874-4 / 874-4RC

20 GS-10 F-0405M GSA GSA GSA GSA Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Labor Category Rate Rate Rate Rate 08/07/13 - 08/07/14 - 08/07/15 - 08/07/16 - 08/06/14 08/06/15 08/06/16 08/06/17

Senior Project Director/Chief of Party/Principal Investigator $248.71 $254.18 $259.78 $265.49 Principal Associate $224.86 $229.80 $234.86 $240.03 Senior Management Consultant/Project Director $193.51 $197.77 $202.12 $206.57

Senior Analyst/Survey Researcher/Eval/Research Director $185.54 $189.62 $193.80 $198.06

Facilitator/Training Specialist $182.13 $186.13 $190.23 $194.41 Senior Program Analyst $168.48 $172.18 $175.97 $179.84 Senior Associate $159.80 $163.31 $166.90 $170.58 Project Manager/Deputy Chief of Party $156.24 $159.68 $163.19 $166.79 Information Management Specialist III $141.92 $145.05 $148.24 $151.50 Programmer Analyst $140.01 $143.09 $146.24 $149.46 Associate $119.00 $121.62 $124.29 $127.03 Trainer II $116.47 $119.03 $121.65 $124.33 Associate Programmer Analyst $114.28 $116.79 $119.36 $121.99 Senior M&E Specialist/Senior Evaluator $114.28 $116.79 $119.36 $121.99 Information Management Specialist II $109.08 $111.48 $113.93 $116.43 Contracts/Grants Administrator $105.92 $108.25 $110.63 $113.07 M&E Specialist II/Evaluator $101.91 $104.15 $106.44 $108.79 Assistant Project Manager $97.73 $99.88 $102.08 $104.33

21 GS-10 F-0405M M&E Specialist I $75.46 $77.12 $78.82 $80.55 Information Management Specialist I $74.11 $75.74 $77.40 $79.11 Senior Administrative Assistant $74.11 $75.74 $77.40 $79.11 Analyst $67.20 $68.68 $70.19 $71.74 Trainer I $67.20 $68.68 $70.19 $71.74 Contract Administration Assistant $61.47 $62.82 $64.20 $65.61 Unit Administrative Assistant $61.47 $62.82 $64.20 $65.61

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