REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF NON SKID

This solicitation is for the removal and replacement of 2000 square feet of non-skid onboard the focsle of CGC CYRPRESS. Solicitation Due Date This solicitation is due in the ISC NOLA procurement shop 3:30 PM on 27 April 2009. If the prospective contractor chooses to fax their quote, the fax number is (504) 253-6455. It is the prospective contractor's responsibility to verify the receipt of the fax. ATTN: SK1 MARSHALL FOXWORTH OR SK2 REJEANNE SMITH US COAST GUARD COMPTROLLER DIVISION ISC NEW ORLEANS 1790 SATURN BLVD NEW ORLEANS, LA. 70129-2218 Government Furnished Equipment: 1. None References: 1. All work shall be safely performed in accordance with all Federal, State and local requirements. Administrative information 1. The contractor should take note to the Federal Acquisition Regulations Clause 52.232-33. If contractor is to be paid with a government purchase order, the method of payment from the government to the prospective contractor shall be in electronic transfer form. The contractor must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database. This registration can be accomplished at the following web site: http://www.ccr.gov/ 2. Except as previously noted, all work performed under this contract will be performed onboard USCGC CYPRESS, 1500 15TH Street. Mobile, AL 36615 3. Department of Labor Wage Determinations pursuant to the Service- Contract Act, which sets statutory minimum wages for contractor employees are incorporated into this solicitation/contract. These determinations are included in this contract on pages 4 thru 13. Insurance 1. The contractor shall provide proof of insurance for the following: (1) Public Liability (2) Contractor's Liability (3) Property Damage (4) Workmen's Compensation (if employing others) (5) Automobile Liability Award Criteria 1. This contract for work will be awarded based on two combined factors, best value to the federal government and overall price quotation to complete the required work.. The best value criteria shall be based on: (1) Past work performance on comparable jobs of this size. (contractor should provide references) (2) Proof of by local city, county or state licensing board(s). (3) Better Business Bureau rating (if available) Contact Information On Site The Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) for this project is BMC Terry Barton. He can be contacted at (251)441-6277 or by email at terry.r.barton@uscg.mil. Scope Of Work: Preserve Weather Decks On Foc'sle 1. SCOPE 1.1 Scope. This work item describes the requirements for the Contractor to prepare and coat weather deck surfaces listed in the table below: Location Level Area ft2 Foc'sle 01 2000 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS Coast Guard Maintenance and Logistics Command Atlantic (MLCA), Standard Specification 0000_STD, 2006 Edition, General Requirements Coast Guard Commandant Instruction (COMDTINST) M10360.3 Coatings and Color Manual Coast Guard Technical Publication TP-3581B, Ship's Information Book (SIB) - Systems Manual ("B" CLASS ONLY), Section A, March 2007 3. REQUIREMENTS 3.1 General. 3.1.1 Protective measures. The Contractor shall protect non-affected vessel's equipment, components, and spaces during surface preparation and coating application procedures, as specified in paragraph 3.11.4(Protective measures) in Std Spec 0000_STD. 3.1.2 Interferences. The Contractor shall be aware that interferences in way of work include, but are not limited to the following: - Ammunition locker. - Goosnecks. - Liferings. - Cofferdams - Anchor chain, Anchor windlass's, Crane Pedistal - Bitts, chocks, hatches 3.2 Preservation particulars. The Contractor shall preserve the designated surfaces Steel: SSPC-SP 10/NACE NO. 2 using grit conforming to MIL-A-22262 /(1.5-3.5) - or -SSPC-SP 12/NACE NO. 5, WJ-2/L. Use systems specified for Weather Deck Non-Skid, MIL-SPEC Coating for Steel or Aluminum, 1) MIL-PRF-24667 Type I, II, III, or IV Comp. G Primer 1a) MIL-PRF-24667 Type III Intermediate Membrane (Only for Type III) 2) MIL-PRF-24667 Type I, II, III, or IV Comp. G Non-skid, in COMMANDANT INSTRUCTION M10360.3C Do not apply non-skid aggregate over vertical surfaces, and the following areas: 3.2.1 Within two inches of deck fittings, hatches, welds, and protrusions. 3.2.2 Within six inches of deck coaming, bulkheads, and deck edges. 3.2.3 Within six inches of all deck edges and bulkheads. 3.2.4 Pump foundations. 3.2.5 Within two inches of deck foundations (two inches measured from outermost portion of foundation, for example, foundation brackets on anchor windlass). 3.2.6 Over deck fittings. 3.2.7 Over waterways. 3.2.8 Over welds. 3.3 Substrate inspection. After completion surface preparation and before coating application, the Contractor shall perform a visual inspection of the prepared substrate. 4. QUALITY ASSURANCE 4.1 In-process quality control measures. The Contractor shall abide by all the safety, preservation, and quality control requirements specified in Std Spec 0000_STD, paragraph titled - General preservation requirements. NOTICE! Surfaces being preserved are considered - critical-coated surfaces. 5. NOTES This section is not applicable to this work item. Wage Determination: 2005-2009, 9 REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT By direction of the Secretary of Labor Shirley F. Ebbesen DirectorDivision of Wage Determinations U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20210 Wage Determination No.:2005-2009 Revision No.:9 Date of Last Revision:09/11/2008 State: Alabama Area: Alabama Counties of Baldwin, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Covington, Escambia, Mobile, Monroe, Washington **Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing** OCCUPATION CODE - TITLE MINIMUM WAGE RATE 01000 - Administrative Support And Clerical Occupations 01011 - Accounting Clerk I 11 .89 01012 - Accounting Clerk II 14 .58 01013 - Accounting Clerk III 16 .33 01020 - Administrative Assistant 20 .41 01040 - Court Reporter 16 .33 01051 - Data Entry Operator I 9 .58 01052 - Data Entry Operator II 11 .89 01060 - Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle 16 .33 01070 - Document Preparation Clerk 11 .89 01090 - Duplicating Machine Operator 11 .89 01111 - General Clerk I 11 .21 01112 - General Clerk II 12 .29 01113 - General Clerk III 13 .79 01120 - Housing Referral Assistant 18 .44 01141 - Messenger Courier 9 .26 01191 - Order Clerk I 11 .84 01192 - Order Clerk II 12 .92 01261 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) I 17 .24 01262 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) II 20 .67 01263 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) III 24 .58 01270 - Production Control Clerk 18 .39 01280 - Receptionist 9 .23 01290 - Rental Clerk 13 .40 01300 - Scheduler, Maintenance 14 .73 01311 - Secretary I 14 .73 01312 - Secretary II 16 .55 01313 - Secretary III 18 .44 01320 - Service Order Dispatcher 14 .81 01410 - Supply Technician 20 .41 01420 - Survey Worker 14 .51 01531 - Travel Clerk I 10 .96 01532 - Travel Clerk II 11 .64 01533 - Travel Clerk III 12 .21 01611 - Word Processor I 12 .19 01612 - Word Processor II 13 .68 01613 - Word Processor III 15 .30 05000 - Automotive Service Occupations 05005 - Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass 17 .37 05010 - Automotive Electrician 16 .05 05040 - Automotive Glass Installer 14 .40 05070 - Automotive Worker 14 .40 05110 - Mobile Equipment Servicer 12 .57 05130 - Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic 16 .05 05160 - Motor Equipment Metal Worker 14 .40 05190 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic 16 .05 05220 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper 11 .94 05250 - Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker 14 .40 05280 - Motor Vehicle Wrecker 14 .40 05310 - Painter, Automotive 15 .98 05340 - Radiator Repair Specialist 15 .43 05370 - Tire Repairer 11 .30 05400 - Transmission Repair Specialist 16 .05 07000 - Food Preparation And Service Occupations 07010 - Baker 10 .92 07041 - Cook I 9 .19 07042 - Cook II 10 .40 07070 - Dishwasher 6 .98 07130 - Food Service Worker 8 .06 07210 - Meat Cutter 11 .01 07260 - Waiter/Waitress 6 .55 09000 - Furniture Maintenance And Repair Occupations 09010 - Electrostatic Spray Painter 14 .36 09040 - Furniture Handler 11 .23 09080 - Furniture Refinisher 14 .50 09090 - Furniture Refinisher Helper 11 .23 09110 - Furniture Repairer, Minor 12 .79 09130 - Upholsterer 15 .20 11000 - General Services And Support Occupations 11030 - Cleaner, Vehicles 8 .30 11060 - Elevator Operator 8 .45 11090 - Gardener 11 .26 11122 - Housekeeping Aide 8 .45 11150 - Janitor 9 .27 11210 - Laborer, Grounds Maintenance 9 .87 11240 - Maid or Houseman 7 .79 11260 - Pruner 12 .90 11270 - Tractor Operator 11 .07 11330 - Trail Maintenance Worker 9 .87 11360 - Window Cleaner 9 .20 12000 - Health Occupations 12010 - Ambulance Driver 13 .75 12011 - Breath Alcohol Technician 14 .56 12012 - Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant 19 .48 12015 - Certified Physical Therapist Assistant 18 .66 12020 - Dental Assistant 12 .47 12025 - Dental Hygienist 27 .40 12030 - EKG Technician 17 .07 12035 - Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist 17 .07 12040 - Emergency Medical Technician 13 .75 12071 - Licensed Practical Nurse I 13 .02 12072 - Licensed Practical Nurse II 14 .56 12073 - Licensed Practical Nurse III 16 .25 12100 - Medical Assistant 11 .57 12130 - Medical Laboratory Technician 14 .14 12160 - Medical Record Clerk 12 .87 12190 - Medical Record Technician 13 .54 12195 - Medical Transcriptionist 12 .87 12210 - Nuclear Medicine Technologist 27 .40 12221 - Nursing Assistant I 8 .89 12222 - Nursing Assistant II 9 .99 12223 - Nursing Assistant III 10 .90 12224 - Nursing Assistant IV 12 .23 12235 - Optical Dispenser 14 .56 12236 - Optical Technician 13 .02 12250 - Pharmacy Technician 12 .19 12280 - Phlebotomist 12 .23 12305 - Radiologic Technologist 19 .92 12311 - Registered Nurse I 19 .56 12312 - Registered Nurse II 23 .94 12313 - Registered Nurse II, Specialist 23 .94 12314 - Registered Nurse III 28 .94 12315 - Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist 28 .94 12316 - Registered Nurse IV 34 .71 12317 - Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing) 19 .56 13000 - Information And Arts Occupations 13011 - Exhibits Specialist I 18 .98 13012 - Exhibits Specialist II 23 .51 13013 - Exhibits Specialist III 28 .72 13041 - Illustrator I 20 .65 13042 - Illustrator II 24 .45 13043 - Illustrator III 22 .90 13047 - Librarian 23 .95 13050 - Library Aide/Clerk 9 .10 13054 - Library Information Technology Systems Administrator 21 .86 13058 - Library Technician 13 .15 13061 - Media Specialist I 14 .50 13062 - Media Specialist II 16 .21 13063 - Media Specialist III 18 .08 13071 - Photographer I 14 .60 13072 - Photographer II 16 .34 13073 - Photographer III 20 .23 13074 - Photographer IV 24 .75 13075 - Photographer V 29 .94 13110 - Video Teleconference Technician 11 .44 14000 - Information Technology Occupations 14041 - Computer Operator I 13 .89 14042 - Computer Operator II 15 .53 14043 - Computer Operator III 18 .01 14044 - Computer Operator IV 19 .24 14045 - Computer Operator V 22 .18 14071 - Computer Programmer I (1,2) 16 .56 14072 - Computer Programmer II (2) 20 .50 14073 - Computer Programmer III (2) 25 .59 14074 - Computer Programmer IV (2) 14101 - Computer Systems Analyst I (2) 23 .05 14102 - Computer Systems Analyst II (2) 14103 - Computer Systems Analyst III (2) 14150 - Peripheral Equipment Operator 13 .89 14160 - Personal Computer Support Technician 19 .24 15000 - Instructional Occupations 15010 - Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Non-Rated) 23 .05 15020 - Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated) 27 .62 15030 - Air Crew Training Devices Instructor (Pilot) 31 .90 15050 - Computer Based Training Specialist / Instructor 23 .05 15060 - Educational Technologist 20 .85 15070 - Flight Instructor (Pilot) 31 .90 15080 - Graphic Artist 20 .90 15090 - Technical Instructor 16 .21 15095 - Technical Instructor/Course Developer 19 .83 15110 - Test Proctor 14 .57 15120 - Tutor 14 .57 16000 - Laundry, Dry-Cleaning, Pressing And Related Occupations 16010 - Assembler 8 .76 16030 - Counter Attendant 8 .76 16040 - Dry Cleaner 10 .13 16070 - Finisher, Flatwork, Machine 8 .76 16090 - Presser, Hand 8 .76 16110 - Presser, Machine, Drycleaning 8 .76 16130 - Presser, Machine, Shirts 8 .76 16160 - Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry 8 .76 16190 - Sewing Machine Operator 10 .75 16220 - Tailor 11 .33 16250 - Washer, Machine 9 .14 19000 - Machine Tool Operation And Repair Occupations 19010 - Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room) 16 .91 19040 - Tool And Die Maker 20 .35 21000 - Materials Handling And Packing Occupations 21020 - Forklift Operator 14 .30 21030 - Material Coordinator 18 .04 21040 - Material Expediter 18 .04 21050 - Material Handling Laborer 9 .81 21071 - Order Filler 10 .71 21080 - Production Line Worker (Food Processing) 14 .25 21110 - Shipping Packer 11 .63 21130 - Shipping/Receiving Clerk 11 .63 21140 - Store Worker I 10 .40 21150 - Stock Clerk 15 .03 21210 - Tools And Parts Attendant 14 .25 21410 - Warehouse Specialist 14 .25 23000 - Mechanics And Maintenance And Repair Occupations 23010 - Aerospace Structural Welder 18 .49 23021 - Aircraft Mechanic I 17 .59 23022 - Aircraft Mechanic II 18 .49 23023 - Aircraft Mechanic III 19 .42 23040 - Aircraft Mechanic Helper 12 .37 23050 - Aircraft, Painter 16 .07 23060 - Aircraft Servicer 14 .68 23080 - Aircraft Worker 15 .75 23110 - Appliance Mechanic 16 .39 23120 - Bicycle Repairer 11 .30 23125 - Cable Splicer 21 .79 23130 - Carpenter, Maintenance 15 .37 23140 - Carpet Layer 15 .50 23160 - Electrician, Maintenance 18 .40 23181 - Electronics Technician Maintenance I 19 .06 23182 - Electronics Technician Maintenance II 21 .81 23183 - Electronics Technician Maintenance III 23 .09 23260 - Fabric Worker 14 .34 23290 - Fire Alarm System Mechanic 18 .39 23310 - Fire Extinguisher Repairer 13 .21 23311 - Fuel Distribution System Mechanic 20 .96 23312 - Fuel Distribution System Operator 16 .14 23370 - General Maintenance Worker 16 .25 23380 - Ground Support Equipment Mechanic 17 .59 23381 - Ground Support Equipment Servicer 15 .06 23382 - Ground Support Equipment Worker 16 .15 23391 - Gunsmith I 13 .21 23392 - Gunsmith II 15 .50 23393 - Gunsmith III 17 .59 23410 - Heating, Ventilation And Air-Conditioning Mechanic 15 .97 23411 - Heating, Ventilation And Air Contditioning Mechanic (Research Facility) 16 .86 23430 - Heavy Equipment Mechanic 16 .40 23440 - Heavy Equipment Operator 15 .10 23460 - Instrument Mechanic 17 .18 23465 - Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic 16 .60 23470 - Laborer 10 .20 23510 - Locksmith 15 .37 23530 - Machinery Maintenance Mechanic 20 .10 23550 - Machinist, Maintenance 17 .06 23580 - Maintenance Trades Helper 11 .29 23591 - Metrology Technician I 17 .18 23592 - Metrology Technician II 18 .04 23593 - Metrology Technician III 18 .94 23640 - Millwright 19 .21 23710 - Office Appliance Repairer 15 .51 23760 - Painter, Maintenance 16 .70 23790 - Pipefitter, Maintenance 20 .32 23810 - Plumber, Maintenance 17 .14 23820 - Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic 17 .59 23850 - Rigger 17 .59 23870 - Scale Mechanic 15 .50 23890 - Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance 15 .61 23910 - Small Engine Mechanic 15 .50 23931 - Telecommunications Mechanic I 24 .22 23932 - Telecommunications Mechanic II 25 .47 23950 - Telephone Lineman 18 .92 23960 - Welder, Combination, Maintenance 16 .69 23965 - Well Driller 17 .59 23970 - Woodcraft Worker 15 .59 23980 - Woodworker 12 .67 24000 - Personal Needs Occupations 24570 - Child Care Attendant 8 .82 24580 - Child Care Center Clerk 11 .33 24610 - Chore Aide 7 .45 24620 - Family Readiness And Support Services Coordinator 12 .04 24630 - Homemaker 12 .22 25000 - Plant And System Operations Occupations 25010 - Boiler Tender 20 .21 25040 - Sewage Plant Operator 15 .82 25070 - Stationary Engineer 20 .21 25190 - Ventilation Equipment Tender 12 .08 25210 - Water Treatment Plant Operator 15 .60 27000 - Protective Service Occupations 27004 - Alarm Monitor 11 .80 27007 - Baggage Inspector 10 .26 27008 - Corrections Officer 14 .52 27010 - Court Security Officer 14 .52 27030 - Detection Dog Handler 12 .39 27040 - Detention Officer 14 .52 27070 - Firefighter 13 .04 27101 - Guard I 10 .26 27102 - Guard II 12 .39 27131 - Police Officer I 16 .71 27132 - Police Officer II 18 .56 28000 - Recreation Occupations 28041 - Carnival Equipment Operator 9 .78 28042 - Carnival Equipment Repairer 10 .46 28043 - Carnival Equpment Worker 7 .69 28210 - Gate Attendant/Gate Tender 12 .73 28310 - Lifeguard 10 .82 28350 - Park Attendant (Aide) 14 .24 28510 - Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant 9 .91 28515 - Recreation Specialist 11 .11 28630 - Sports Official 11 .34 28690 - Swimming Pool Operator 15 .43 29000 - Stevedoring/Longshoremen Occupational Services 29010 - Blocker And Bracer 18 .99 29020 - Hatch Tender 18 .99 29030 - Line Handler 18 .99 29041 - Stevedore I 17 .68 29042 - Stevedore II 20 .35 30000 - Technical Occupations 30010 - Air Traffic Control Specialist, Center (HFO) (3) 33 .96 30011 - Air Traffic Control Specialist, Station (HFO) (3) 23 .42 30012 - Air Traffic Control Specialist, Terminal (HFO) (3) 25 .79 30021 - Archeological Technician I 15 .22 30022 - Archeological Technician II 17 .03 30023 - Archeological Technician III 21 .16 30030 - Cartographic Technician 21 .13 30040 - Civil Engineering Technician 20 .17 30061 - Drafter/CAD Operator I 15 .01 30062 - Drafter/CAD Operator II 16 .79 30063 - Drafter/CAD Operator III 18 .72 30064 - Drafter/CAD Operator IV 22 .36 30081 - Engineering Technician I 14 .68 30082 - Engineering Technician II 16 .82 30083 - Engineering Technician III 18 .83 30084 - Engineering Technician IV 23 .33 30085 - Engineering Technician V 28 .53 30086 - Engineering Technician VI 34 .53 30090 - Environmental Technician 21 .31 30210 - Laboratory Technician 23 .09 30240 - Mathematical Technician 22 .56 30361 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant I 16 .47 30362 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant II 20 .27 30363 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant III 25 .00 30364 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV 30 .22 30390 - Photo-Optics Technician 21 .13 30461 - Technical Writer I 20 .17 30462 - Technical Writer II 24 .69 30463 - Technical Writer III 28 .77 30491 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I 21 .58 30492 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II 26 .11 30493 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III 31 .30 30494 - Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort 21 .58 30495 - Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel 21 .58 30620 - Weather Observer, Combined Upper Air Or Surface Programs (3) 18 .72 30621 - Weather Observer, Senior (3) 20 .17 31000 - Transportation/Mobile Equipment Operation Occupations 31020 - Bus Aide 8 .09 31030 - Bus Driver 12 .47 31043 - Driver Courier 12 .12 31260 - Parking and Lot Attendant 7 .66 31290 - Shuttle Bus Driver 13 .26 31310 - Taxi Driver 8 .96 31361 - Truckdriver, Light 13 .26 31362 - Truckdriver, Medium 15 .27 31363 - Truckdriver, Heavy 16 .70 31364 - Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer 16 .70 99000 - Miscellaneous Occupations 99030 - Cashier 8 .57 99050 - Desk Clerk 8 .02 99095 - Embalmer 20 .95 99251 - Laboratory Animal Caretaker I 9 .63 99252 - Laboratory Animal Caretaker II 11 .91 99310 - Mortician 20 .95 99410 - Pest Controller 13 .41 99510 - Photofinishing Worker 10 .72 99710 - Recycling Laborer 11 .33 99711 - Recycling Specialist 13 .93 99730 - Refuse Collector 10 .20 99810 - Sales Clerk 12 .37 99820 - School Crossing Guard 11 .12 99830 - Survey Party Chief 17 .09 99831 - Surveying Aide 11 .11 99832 - Surveying Technician 15 .22 99840 - Vending Machine Attendant 14 .28 99841 - Vending Machine Repairer 15 .43 99842 - Vending Machine Repairer Helper 14 .28 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ALL OCCUPATIONS LISTED ABOVE RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS: HEALTH & WELFARE: $3.24 per hour or $129.60 per week or $561.60 per month VACATION: 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service with a contractor or successor; 3 weeks after 5 years, and 4 weeks after 11 years. Length of service includes the whole span of continuous service with the present contractor or successor, wherever employed, and with the predecessor contractors in the performance of similar work at the same Federal facility. (Reg. 29 CFR 4.173) HOLIDAYS: A minimum of ten paid holidays per year, New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. (A contractor may substitute for any of the named holidays another day off with pay in accordance with a plan communicated to the employees involved.) (See 29 CFR 4174) THE OCCUPATIONS WHICH HAVE PARENTHESES AFTER THEM RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS (as numbered): 1) Does not apply to employees employed in a bona fide executive, administrative, or professional capacity as defined and delineated in 29 CFR 541. (See CFR 4.156) 2) Under the SCA at section 8(b), this wage determination does not apply to any employee who individually qualifies as a bona fide executive, administrative, or professional employee as defined in 29 C.F.R. Part 541. Because most Computer System Analysts and Computer Programmers who are compensated at a rate not less than $27.63 (or on a salary or fee basis at a rate not less than $455 per week) an hour would likely qualify as exempt computer professionals, (29 C.F.R. 541.400) wage rates may not be listed on this wage determination for all occupations within those job families. In addition, because this wage determination may not list a wage rate for some or all occupations within those job families if the survey data indicates that the prevailing wage rate for the occupation equals or exceeds $27.63 per hour conformances may be necessary for certain nonexempt employees. For example, if an individual employee is nonexempt but nevertheless performs duties within the scope of one of the Computer Systems Analyst or Computer Programmer occupations for which this wage determination does not specify an SCA wage rate, then the wage rate for that employee must be conformed in accordance with the conformance procedures described in the conformance note included on this wage determination. Additionally, because job titles vary widely and change quickly in the computer industry, job titles are not determinative of the application of the computer professional exemption. Therefore, the exemption applies only to computer employees who satisfy the compensation requirements and whose primary duty consists of: (1) The application of systems analysis techniques and procedures, including consulting with users, to determine hardware, software or system functional specifications; (2) The design, development, documentation, analysis, creation, testing or modification of computer systems or programs, including prototypes, based on and related to user or system design specifications; (3) The design, documentation, testing, creation or modification of computer programs related to machine operating systems; or (4) A combination of the aforementioned duties, the performance of which requires the same level of skills. (29 C.F.R. 541.400). (3) AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS AND WEATHER OBSERVERS - NIGHT PAY & SUNDAY PAY: If you work at night as part of a regular tour of duty, you will earn a night differential and receive an additional 10% of basic pay for any hours worked between 6pm and 6am. If you are a full-time employed (40 hours a week) and Sunday is part of your regularly scheduled workweek, you are paid at your rate of basic pay plus a Sunday premium of 25% of your basic rate for each hour of Sunday work which is not overtime (i.e. occasional work on Sunday outside the normal tour of duty is considered overtime work). HAZARDOUS PAY DIFFERENTIAL: An 8 percent differential is applicable to employees employed in a position that represents a high degree of hazard when working with or in close proximity to ordinance, explosives, and incendiary materials. This includes work such as screening, blending, dying, mixing, and pressing of sensitive ordance, explosives, and pyrotechnic compositions such as lead azide, black powder and photoflash powder. All dry-house activities involving propellants or explosives. Demilitarization, modification, renovation, demolition, and maintenance operations on sensitive ordnance, explosives and incendiary materials. All operations involving regrading and cleaning of artillery ranges. A 4 percent differential is applicable to employees employed in a position that represents a low degree of hazard when working with, or in close proximity to ordance, (or employees possibly adjacent to) explosives and incendiary materials which involves potential injury such as laceration of hands, face, or arms of the employee engaged in the operation, irritation of the skin, minor burns and the like; minimal damage to immediate or adjacent work area or equipment being used. All operations involving, unloading, storage, and hauling of ordance, explosive, and incendiary ordnance material other than small arms ammunition. These differentials are only applicable to work that has been specifically designated by the agency for ordance, explosives, and incendiary material differential pay. ** UNIFORM ALLOWANCE ** If employees are required to wear uniforms in the performance of this contract (either by the terms of the Government contract, by the employer, by the state or local law, etc.), the cost of furnishing such uniforms and maintaining (by laundering or dry cleaning) such uniforms is an expense that may not be borne by an employee where such cost reduces the hourly rate below that required by the wage determination. The Department of Labor will accept payment in accordance with the following standards as compliance:The contractor or subcontractor is required to furnish all employees with an adequate number of uniforms without cost or to reimburse employees for the actual cost of the uniforms. In addition, where uniform cleaning and maintenance is made the responsibility of the employee, all contractors and subcontractors subject to this wage determination shall (in the absence of a bona fide collective bargaining agreement providing for a different amount, or the furnishing of contrary affirmative proof as to the actual cost), reimburse all employees for such cleaning and maintenance at a rate of $3.35 per week (or $.67 cents per day). However, in those instances where the uniforms furnished are made of "wash and wear" materials, may be routinely washed and dried with other personal garments, and do not require any special treatment such as dry cleaning, daily washing, or commercial laundering in order to meet the cleanliness or appearance standards set by the terms of the Government contract, by the contractor, by law, or by the nature of the work, there is no requirement that employees be reimbursed for uniform maintenance costs. The duties of employees under job titles listed are those described in the "Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations", Fifth Edition, April 2006, unless otherwise indicated. Copies of the Directory are available on the Internet. A links to the Directory may be found on the WHD home page at http://www.dol.gov/esa/whd/ or through the Wage Determinations On-Line (WDOL) Web site at http://wdol.gov/. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION OF ADDITIONAL CLASSIFICATION AND WAGE RATE {Standard Form 1444 (SF 1444)} Conformance Process: The contracting officer shall require that any class of service employee which is not listed herein and which is to be employed under the contract (i.e., the work to be performed is not performed by any classification listed in the wage determination), be classified by the contractor so as to provide a reasonable relationship (i.e., appropriate level of skill comparison) between such unlisted classifications and the classifications listed in the wage determination. Such conformed classes of employees shall be paid the monetary wages and furnished the fringe benefits as are determined. Such conforming process shall be initiated by the contractor prior to the performance of contract work by such unlisted class(es) of employees. The conformed classification, wage rate, and/or fringe benefits shall be retroactive to the commencement date of the contract. {See Section 4.6 (C)(vi)} When multiple wage determinations are included in a contract, a separate SF 1444 should be prepared for each wage determination to which a class(es) is to be conformed. The process for preparing a conformance request is as follows: 1) When preparing the bid, the contractor identifies the need for a conformed occupation(s) and computes a proposed rate(s). 2) After contract award, the contractor prepares a written report listing in order proposed classification title(s), a Federal grade equivalency (FGE) for each proposed classification(s), job description(s), and rationale for proposed wage rate(s), including information regarding the agreement or disagreement of the authorized representative of the employees involved, or where there is no authorized representative, the employees themselves. This report should be submitted to the contracting officer no later than 30 days after such unlisted class(es) of employees performs any contract work. 3) The contracting officer reviews the proposed action and promptly submits a report of the action, together with the agency's recommendations and pertinent information including the position of the contractor and the employees, to the Wage and Hour Division, Employment Standards Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, for review. (See section 4.6(b)(2) of Regulations 29 CFR Part 4). 4) Within 30 days of receipt, the Wage and Hour Division approves, modifies, or disapproves the action via transmittal to the agency contracting officer, or notifies the contracting officer that additional time will be required to process the request. 5) The contracting officer transmits the Wage and Hour decision to the contractor. 6) The contractor informs the affected employees. Information required by the Regulations must be submitted on SF 1444 or bond paper. When preparing a conformance request, the "Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations" (the Directory) should be used to compare job definitions to insure that duties requested are not performed by a classification already listed in the wage determination. Remember, it is not the job title, but the required tasks that determine whether a class is included in an established wage determination. Conformances may not be used to artificially split, combine, or subdivide classifications listed in the wage determination. Far Clauses 52.202-1 Definitions. As prescribed in 2.201, insert the following clause: DEFINITIONS (JULY 2004) (a) When a solicitation provision or contract clause uses a word or term that is defined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the word or term has the same meaning as the definition in FAR 2.101 in effect at the time the solicitation was issued, unless (1) The solicitation, or amended solicitation, provides a different definition; (2) The contracting parties agree to a different definition; (3) The part, subpart, or section of the FAR where the provision or clause is prescribed provides a different meaning; or (4) The word or term is defined in FAR Part 31, for use in the cost principles and procedures. (b) The FAR Index is a guide to words and terms the FAR defines and shows where each definition is located. The FAR Index is available via the Internet at http://www.acqnet.gov at the end of the FAR, after the FAR Appendix. 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees. As prescribed in 3.404, insert the following clause: COVENANT AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES (APR 1984) (a) The Contractor warrants that no person or agency has been employed or retained to solicit or obtain this contract upon an agreement or understanding for a contingent fee, except a bona fide employee or agency. For breach or violation of this warranty, the Government shall have the right to annul this contract without...