GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

FEDERAL SUPPLY SERVICE

AUTHORIZED FEDERAL SUPPLY SERVICE PRICELIST

 

 

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 searchable database system. The INTERNET address for GSA Advantage! Is: http://www.GSAAdvantage.gov .

CONSOLIDATED CONTRACT

C5820C   -    RADIO & TELEVISION COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT, EXCEPT AIRBORNE

C5995      -    CABLE, CORD, & WIRE ASSEMBLIES: COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT

C6145B   -    WIRE & CABLE, ELECTRICAL

C7025     -     T INPUT/OUTPUT AND STORAGE DEVICES

C7050     -     IT COMPONENTS

CJ070     -     REPAIR SERVICE OF IT EQUIPMENT (INCLUDING FIRMWARE), SUPPLIES & SUPPORT EQUIPMENT

CN070    -     INSTALLATION OF IT EQUIPMENT (INCLUDING FIRMWARE), SOFTWARE, SUPPLIES AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT

C5860     -    COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT STIMULATED COHERENT RADIATION

C5895B  -     IT COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT

C6015     -    FIBER OPTIC CABLES

 

CONTRACT NUMBER: GS-00F-0038L

 

For more information on ordering from Federal Supply Schedules click on the FSS Schedules button at http://www.fss.gsa.gov

 

PERIOD COVERED BY CONTRACT: JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH DECEMBER 19, 2005

 

TELECOM ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, INC.

8880 NW 15th STREET

MIAMI, FL 33172

PHONE: (305) 592-4328

FAX: (305) 591-9482

www.tec-inc.com

Small Business

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

 

INFORMATION FOR ORDERING ACTIVITIES

 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO PURCHASE OF GENERAL PURPOSE COMMERCIAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) EQUIPMENT

 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO REPAIR SERVICE AND REPAIR PARTS/SPARE PARTS FOR GOVERNMENT-OWNED GENERAL PURPOSE COMMERCIAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) EQUIPMENT (AFTER EXPIRATION OF GUARANTEE/WARRANTY PROVISIONS AND/OR WHEN REQUIRED SERVICE IS NOT COVERED BY GUARANTEE/ WARRANTY PROVISIONS)

 

USA COMMITMENT TO PROMOTE SMALL BUSINESS PROCUREMENT PROGRAMS

 

BEST VALUE BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENTSFEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULE

 

BASIC GUIDELINES FOR USING CONTRACTOR TEAM ARRANGEMENTS

 

GSA/FSS CONSOLIDATED PRICELIST

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPECIAL NOTICE TO ACTIVITIES:

 

Small Business Participation

 

SBA strongly supports the participation of small business concerns in the Federal Supply Schedules Program. To enhance Small Business Participation SBA policy allows Activities 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 micropurchase threshold, FAR 8.404 requires Activities 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.fss.gsa.gov ). The catalogs/pricelists, GSA Advantage! and the Federal Supply Service Home Page (www.fss.gsa.gov ) contain 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 micropurchase threshold, customers are to give preference to small business concerns when two or more items at the same delivered price will satisfy their requirement.

 

1. Geographic Scope of Contract:

Domestic delivery is delivery within the 48 contiguous states, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Washington, DC, and U.S. Territories. Domestic delivery also includes a port or consolidation point, within the aforementioned areas, for orders received from overseas activities.

Overseas delivery is delivery to points outside of the 48 contiguous states, Washington, DC, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Territories.

Offerors are requested to check one of the following boxes:

[ ] The Geographic Scope of Contract will be domestic and overseas delivery.

[ ] The Geographic Scope of Contract will be overseas delivery only.

[X] The Geographic Scope of Contract will be domestic delivery only.

2. Contractor's Ordering Address and Payment Information:

TELECOM ENGINEERING, INC.

8880 NW 15th STREET

MIAMI, FL. 33172

 

Contractors are required to accept the credit cards for payments equal to or less than the micro‑purchase threshold for oral or written delivery orders. credit cards will be acceptable for payment above the micro-purchase threshold. In addition, bank account information for wire transfer payments will be shown on the invoice.

The following telephone number(s) can be used by ordering activities to obtain technical and/or ordering assistance:

(305) 592-4328

When Authorized Dealers are allowed by the Contractor to bill ordering activities and accept payment, the order and/or payment must be in the name of the Contractor, in care of the Authorized Dealer.

3. LIABILITY FOR INJURY OR DAMAGE

The Contractor shall not be liable for any injury to Ordering Activity personnel or damage to Ordering Activity property arising from the use of equipment maintained by the Contractor, unless such injury or damage is due to the fault or negligence of the Contractor.

4. Statistical Data for Ordering Office Completion of Standard Form 279:

Block 9: G. Order/Modification Under Federal Schedule

Block 16: Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number: 08-173-2190

Block 30: Type of Contractor - B. Other Small Business

Block 31: Woman-Owned Small Business - No

Block 36: Contractor's Taxpayer Identification Number 59-2030158

4a. CAGE Code:1WFW2

4b. Contractor has registered with the Central Contractor Registration Database

5. FOB Destination

6.         DELIVERY SCHEDULE

a. TIME OF DELIVERY: The Contractor shall deliver to destination within the number of calendar days after receipt of order (ARO), as set forth below:

b. URGENT REQUIREMENTS: When the Federal Supply Schedule contract delivery period does not meet the bona fide urgent delivery requirements of an ordering activity, Ordering Activities are encouraged, if time permits, to contact the Contractor for the purpose of obtaining accelerated delivery. The Contractor shall replay to the inquiry within 3 workdays after receipt. (Telephonic replies shall be confirmed by the Contractor in writing.) If the Contractor offers an accelerated delivery time acceptable to the ordering activity, any order(s) placed pursuant to the agreed upon accelerated delivery time frame shall be delivered within this shorter delivery time and in accordance with all other terms and conditions of the contract:

 

7.        Discounts: Prices shown are NET Prices; Basic Discounts have been deducted.

a.       Prompt Payment: NET - 30 days from receipt of invoice or date of acceptance, whichever is later.

b.       Quantity: NONE

c.       Dollar Volume: $150K-299K=2.5%; $300K-499K=5%; $500K-999K=10%; $1M=12%

d.       Government Educational Institutions: OFFERED SAME DISCOUNTS AS ALL OTHER GOVERNMENT CUSTOMERS

e.       Other: NONE

8.            Trade Agreements Act of 1979, as amended:

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.

9.         Statement Concerning Availability of Export Packing:

AVAILABLE AT ADDITIONAL COST; OUTSIDE SCOPE OF CONTRACT

10.       Small Order Requirements: The minimum dollar value of orders to be issued is $100.

11.       Maximum Order: (All dollar amounts are exclusive of any discount for prompt payment.)

a.       Purchase of Equipment - The maximum dollar value per order for all purchased equipment will be $500,000.

b.       Repair Parts/Spare Parts - The maximum dollar value per order for all repair parts/spare parts will be $10,000.

 

Note: Maximum Orders do not apply to Special Item Numbers Maintenance and Repair Service (except for Repair Parts/Spare Parts).

12.      USE OF FEDERAL SUPPLY SERVICE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SCHEDULE CONTRACTS.

          In accordance with FAR 8.404:

[NOTE: Special ordering procedures have been established for Special Item Number (SIN) 132-51 IT Professional Services; refer to the terms and conditions for that SIN.]

Orders placed pursuant to a Multiple Award Schedule (MAS), using the procedures in FAR 8.404, are considered to be issued pursuant to full and open competition. Therefore, when placing orders under Federal Supply Schedules, ordering activities need not seek further competition, synopsize the requirement, make a separate determination of fair and reasonable pricing, or consider small business set-asides in accordance with subpart 19.5. GSA has already determined the prices of items under schedule contracts to be fair and reasonable. By placing an order against a schedule using the procedures outlined below, the ordering activity has concluded that the order represents the best value and results in the lowest overall cost alternative (considering price, special features, administrative costs, etc.) to meet the Ordering Activity s needs.

a.   Orders placed at or below the micro-purchase threshold. Ordering Activity can place orders at or below the micro-purchase threshold with any Federal Supply Schedule Contractor.

b.   Orders exceeding the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the maximum order threshold. Orders should be placed with the Schedule Contractor that can provide the supply or service that represents the best value. Before placing an order, ordering activities should consider reasonably available information about the supply or service offered under MAS contracts by using the GSA Advantage! on-line shopping service, or by reviewing the catalogs/pricelists of at least three Schedule Contractors and selecting the delivery and other options available under the schedule that meets the ordering activity s needs. In selecting the supply or service representing the best value, the ordering activity may consider

(1)   Special features of the supply or service that are required in effective program performance and that are not provided by a comparable supply or service;

(2)  Trade-in considerations;

(3)   Probable life of the item selected as compared with that of a comparable item;

(4)   Warranty considerations;

(5)   Maintenance availability;

(6)   Past performance; and

(7)   Environmental and energy efficiency considerations.

c.   Orders exceeding the maximum order threshold. Each schedule contract has an established maximum order threshold. This threshold represents the point where it is advantageous for the ordering activity to seek a price reduction. In addition to following the procedures in paragraph b, above, and before placing an order that exceeds the maximum order threshold, ordering activities shall--

(1)  Review additional Schedule Contractors catalogs/pricelists or use the GSA Advantage! on-line shopping service;

(2)  Based upon the initial evaluation, generally seek price reductions from the Schedule Contractor(s) appearing to provide the best value (considering price and other factors); and

(3)  After price reductions have been sought, place the order with the Schedule Contractor that provides the best value and results in the lowest overall cost alternative. If further price reductions are not offered, an order may still be placed, if the ordering activity determines that it is appropriate.

NOTE: For orders exceeding the maximum order threshold, the Contractor may:

(1)  Offer a new lower price for this requirement (the Price Reductions clause is not applicable to orders placed over the maximum order in FAR 52.216-19 Order imitations);

(2)  Offer the lowest price available under the contract; or

(3)  Decline the order (orders must be returned in accordance with FAR 52.216-19).

a.   Blanket purchase agreements (BPAs). The establishment of Federal Supply Schedule BPAs is permitted when following the ordering procedures in FAR 8.404. All schedule contracts contain BPA provisions. Ordering activities may use BPAs to establish accounts with Contractors to fill recurring requirements. BPAs should address the frequency of ordering and invoicing, discounts, and delivery locations and times.

b.   Price reductions. In addition to the circumstances outlined in paragraph c, above, there may be instances when ordering activities will find it advantageous to request a price reduction. For example, when the ordering activities finds a schedule supply or service elsewhere at a lower price or when a BPA is being established to fill recurring requirements, requesting a price reduction could be advantageous. The potential volume of orders under these agreements, regardless of the size of the individual order, may offer the ordering activity the opportunity to secure greater discounts. Schedule Contractors are not required to pass on to all schedule users a price reduction extended only to an individual ordering activity for a specific order.

c.   Small business. For orders exceeding the micro-purchase threshold, ordering activity should give preference to the items of small business concerns when two or more items at the same delivered price will satisfy the requirement.

d.   Documentation. Orders should be documented, at a minimum, by identifying the Contractor the item was purchased from, the item purchased, and the amount paid. If an ordering activity requirement in excess of the micro-purchase threshold is defined so as to require a particular brand name, product, or feature of a product peculiar to one manufacturer, thereby precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company, the ordering activity shall include an explanation in the file as to why the particular brand name, product, or feature is essential to satisfy the ordering activity s needs.

13.       FEDERAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/TELECOMMUNICATION STANDARDS

REQUIREMENTS: Ordering Activities acquiring products from this Schedule must comply with the provisions of the Federal Standards Program, as appropriate (reference: NIST Federal Standards Index). Inquiries to determine whether or not specific products listed herein comply with Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) or Federal Telecommunication Standards (FED-STDS), which are cited by ordering activities, shall be responded to promptly by the Contractor.

13.1    FEDERAL INFORMATION PROCESSING STANDARDS PUBLICATIONS (FIPS PUBS): Information Technology products under this Schedule that do not conform to Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) should not be acquired unless a waiver has been granted in accordance with the applicable "FIPS Publication." Federal Information Processing Standards Publications (FIPS PUBS) are issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), pursuant to National Security Act. Information concerning their availability and applicability should be obtained from the National Technical Information Service (NTIS), 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, Virginia 22161. FIPS PUBS include voluntary standards when these are adopted for Federal use. Individual orders for FIPS PUBS should be referred to the NTIS Sales Office, and orders for subscription service should be referred to the NTIS Subscription Officer, both at the above address, or telephone number (703) 487-4650.

13.2   FEDERAL TELECOMMUNICATION STANDARDS (FED-STDS): Telecommunication products under this Schedule that do not conform to Federal Telecommunication Standards (FED-STDS) should not be acquired unless a waiver has been granted in accordance with the applicable "FED-STD." Federal Telecommunication Standards are issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), pursuant to National Security Act. Ordering information and information concerning the availability of FED-STDS should be obtained from the GSA, Federal Supply Service, Specification Section, 470 East L Enfant Plaza, Suite 8100, SW, Washington, DC 20407, telephone number (202)619-8925. Please include a self-addressed mailing label when requesting information by mail. Information concerning their applicability can be obtained by writing or calling the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD 20899, telephone number (301)975-2833.

14.    CONTRACTOR TASKS / SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (C-FSS-370) (NOV 2001) FSS A/L FC 01-5

(a) Security Clearances:The Contractor 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 Multiple Award Schedule.

(b) Travel:The Contractor 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. The Industrial Funding Fee does NOT apply to travel and per diem charges.

(c) Certifications, Licenses and Accreditations: As a commercial practice, the Contractor 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 Multiple Award Schedule program.

(d) Insurance: As a commercial practice, the Contractor 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 Multiple Award Schedule program.

(e) Personnel: The Contractor 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, the Contractor s participation in such order may be restricted in accordance with FAR Part 9.5.

(g) Documentation/Standards: The Contractor 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) Availability of Funds: Many Government agencies operating funds are appropriated for a specific fiscal year. Funds may not be presently available for any orders placed under the contract or any option year. The Government s obligation on orders placed under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for ordering purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are available to the ordering Contracting Officer.

15.    CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION FOR ORDERING ACTIVITES: Any ordering activity, with respect to any one or more delivery orders placed by it under this contract, may exercise the same rights of termination as might the GSA Contracting Officer under provisions of FAR 52.212-4, paragraphs (l) Termination for the Ordering activity s convenience, and (m) Termination for Cause (See C.1.)

16.    GSA Advantage!

GSA Advantage! is an on-line, interactive electronic information and ordering system that provides on-line access to vendors' schedule prices with ordering information. GSA Advantage! will allow the user to perform various searches across all contracts including, but not limited to:

(1) Manufacturer;

(2) Manufacturer's Part Number; and

(3) Product categories.

Activities can browse GSA Advantage! by accessing the Internet World Wide Web utilizing a browser (ex.: NetScape). The Internet address is http://www.fss.gsa.gov/ .

17.    PURCHASE OF OPEN MARKET ITEMS

NOTE: Open Market Items are also known as incidental items, noncontract items, non-Schedule items, and items not on a Federal Supply Schedule contract. ODC s (Other Direct Costs) are not part of this contract and should be treated as open market purchases. Ordering Acitivities procuring market items must follow FAR 8.401(d).

For administrative convenience, an ordering activity contracting officer may add items not on the Federal Supply Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) -- referred to as open market items -- to a Federal Supply Schedule blanket purchase agreement (BPA) or an individual task or delivery order, only if-

(1) All applicable acquisition regulations pertaining to the purchase of the items not on the Federal Supply Schedule have been followed (e.g., publicizing (Part 5), competition requirements (Part 6), acquisition of commercial items (Part 12), contracting methods (Parts 13, 14, and 15), and small business programs (Part 19));

(2) The ordering activity contracting officer has determined the price for the items not on the Federal Supply Schedule is fair and reasonable;

(3) The items are clearly labeled on the order as items not on the Federal Supply Schedule; and

(4) All clauses applicable to items not on the Federal Supply Schedule are included in the order.

18. CONTRACTOR COMMITMENTS, WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS

a. For the purpose of this contract, commitments, warranties and representations include, in addition to those agreed to for the entire schedule contract:

    (1)  Time of delivery/installation quotations for individual orders;

(3) Any representations and/or warranties concerning the products made in any literature, description, drawings and/or specifications furnished by the Contractor.

b. The above is not intended to encompass items not currently covered by the GSA Schedule contract.

19.    OVERSEAS ACTIVITIES

The terms and conditions of this contract shall not apply to all orders for installation, maintenance and repair of equipment in areas listed in the pricelist outside the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia, except as indicated below:

Outside scope of this contract; available at additional cost to the government.

Upon request of the Contractor, the Ordering activity may provide the Contractor with logistics support, as available, in accordance with all applicable Ordering activity regulations. Such Ordering support will be provided on a reimbursable basis, and will only be provided to the Contractor's technical personnel whose services are exclusively required for the fulfillment of the terms and conditions of this contract.

20.    BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENTS (BPAs)

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.303-1(a) defines Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) as a simplified method of filling anticipated repetitive needs for supplies or services by establishing charge accounts with qualified sources of supply. The use of Blanket Purchase Agreements under the Federal Supply Schedule Program is authorized in accordance with FAR 13.303-2(c)(3), which reads, in part, as follows:

BPAs may be established with Federal Supply Schedule Contractors, if not inconsistent with the terms of the applicable schedule contract.

Federal Supply Schedule contracts contain BPA provisions to enable schedule users to maximize their administrative and purchasing savings. This feature permits schedule users to set up accounts with Schedule Contractors to fill recurring requirements. These accounts establish a period for the BPA and generally address issues such as the frequency of ordering and invoicing, authorized callers, discounts, delivery locations and times. Activities may qualify for the best quantity/volume discounts available under the contract, based on the potential volume of business that may be generated through such an agreement, regardless of the size of the individual orders. In addition, Activities may be able to secure a discount higher than that available in the contract based on the aggregate volume of business possible under a BPA. Finally, Contractors may be open to a progressive type of discounting where the discount would increase once the sales accumulated under the BPA reach certain prescribed levels. Use of a BPA may be particularly useful with the new Maximum Order feature. See the Suggested Format, contained in this Schedule Pricelist, for customers to consider when using this purchasing tool.

21.    CONTRACTOR TEAM ARRANGEMENTS

Contractors participating in contractor team arrangements must abide by all terms and conditions of their respective contracts. This includes compliance with Clauses 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.

22.    INSTALLATION, DEINSTALLATION, REINSTALLATION

The Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 276a-276a-7) provides that contracts in excess of $2,000 to which the United States or the District of Columbia is a party for construction, alteration, or repair (including painting and decorating) of public buildings or public works with the United States, shall contain a clause that no laborer or mechanic employed directly upon the site of the work shall received less than the prevailing wage rates as determined by the Secretary of Labor. The requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act do not apply if the construction work is incidental to the furnishing of supplies, equipment, or services. For example, the requirements do not apply to simple installation or alteration of a public building or public work that is incidental to furnishing supplies or equipment under a supply contract. However, if the construction, alteration or repair is segregable and exceeds $2,000, then the requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act applies.

The ordering activity issuing the task order against this contract will be responsible for proper administration and enforcement of the Federal labor standards covered by the Davis-Bacon Act. The proper Davis-Bacon wage determination will be issued by the ordering activity at the time a request for quotations is made for applicable construction classified installation, deinstallation, and reinstallation services under SIN 132-8.

23. SECTION 508 COMPLIANCE.

If applicable, Section 508 compliance information on the supplies and services in this contract are available in Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) at the following:

www.tec-inc.com

 

The EIT standard can be found at: www.Section508.gov/ .

24.    PRIME CONTRACTOR ORDERING FROM FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULES.

Prime Contractors (on cost reimbursement contracts) placing orders under Federal Supply Schedules, on behalf of an ordering activity, shall follow the terms of the applicable schedule and authorization and include with each order

(a) A copy of the authorization from the ordering activity with whom the contractor has the prime contract (unless a copy was previously furnished to the Federal Supply Schedule contractor); and

(b) The following statement:

This order is placed under written authorization from _______ dated _______. In the event of any inconsistency between the terms and conditions of this order and those of your Federal Supply Schedule contract, the latter will govern.

 

 

1.       MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP

All equipment furnished hereunder must satisfactorily perform the function for which it is intended.

2.       ORDER

Written orders, EDI orders (GSA Advantage! and FACNET), credit card orders, and orders placed under blanket purchase agreements (BPA) agreements shall be the basis for purchase in accordance with the provisions of this contract. If time of delivery extends beyond the expiration date of the contract, the Contractor will be obligated to meet the delivery and installation date specified in the original order.

For credit card orders and BPAs, telephone orders are permissible.

3.       TRANSPORTATION OF EQUIPMENT

FOB DESTINATION. Prices cover equipment delivery to destination, for any location within the geographic scope of this contract.

4.       INSTALLATION AND TECHNICAL SERVICES

INSTALLATION. When the equipment provided under this contract is not normally self-installable, the Contractor's technical personnel shall be available to the Government, at the Government's location, to install the equipment and to train Government personnel in the use and maintenance of the equipment. The charges, if any, for such services are listed below, or in the price schedule:

Service areas.

a.   The installation service rates listed herein are applicable to any Government location within a fifty (50) mile radius of Telecom Engineering Consultants service point(s). If any additional charge is to apply because of the greater distance from TEC s service location(s), the mileage rate or other distance factor will be as stated in paragraph 5.c.(3).

Order.

a.   Agencies may use blanket purchase orders, individual purchase orders, or small order procedures for ordering installation services under this contract. Blanket purchase orders will not extend beyond the end of the contract period. Written orders, EDI orders, credit card orders or, in the case of BPAs or BOAs, telephone orders are permissible.

Loss or damage.

a.   When TEC removes equipment to its establishment for repairs, TEC will be responsible for any damage or loss, from the time the equipment is removed from the Government installation, until the equipment is returned to such installation.

Responsibilities of the contractor.

a.   TEC will always be responsive to the Government s installation service needs.  TEC will perform all repair and installation services that are ordered by the Government during the contract term. TEC reserves the right to accept only those orders that it determines it can properly service.

b.   TEC s repair installation service personnel will complete installations as soon as possible after notification by the Government that service is required. Within the service areas, installation service will normally be started within 48 hours after notification of equipment delivery and installation services will be completed as scheduled.

b.   Guarantee. All installation work will be unconditionally guaranteed for a period of ninety (90) calendar days.

Installation Service Rate provisions.

a.   Charges. Charges for Installation services will include the labor charge, computed at the rates set forth herein, for the time during which technicians are actually engaged in work, and, when applicable, the charge for travel time and/or transportation.

b.   Multiple machines. When installations are ordered by a Government agency on two or more machines located in one or more buildings/locations within walking distance of each other, the charges will be computed from the time the repairman commences work on the first machine, until the work is completed on the last machine. The time required to go from one machine to another, or from one building to another, will be considered actual work performance, and chargeable to the Government, provided the time consumed in going between machines (or buildings) is reasonable.

Travel or transportation.

a.   At the Government location (within established service areas). When equipment is installed at the Government location, and installation service rates are established for service areas or zones, the listed rates are applicable to any Government location within such service areas or zones. No extra charge, time, or expense will be allowed for travel or transportation of repairmen or machines to or from the Government office; such overhead is included in the repair service rates listed.

b.   At the Government location (outside established service areas). The installation service rates listed above apply, except that a travel charge of $0.365 per mile for repairmen will apply to the round-trip distance between the geographic limits of the applicable service area and the Government location. Such charge will apply as an additional charge, but it will be limited to one round trip for each request that is made by the ordering activity for installation service. Additional charges for per diem, lodging, food and airfare, if required, will apply in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations. When the overall travel charge computed at the above mileage rate is unreasonable (considering the time required for travel, actual and necessary transportation costs, and the allowable Government per diem rate for each night the repairman is required to remain overnight at the Government location), the Government will have the option of reimbursing TEC for actual costs, provided that the actual costs are reasonable and allowable. TEC will furnish the Government with a report of travel performed and related expenses incurred. The report will include departure and arrival dates, times, and the applicable mode of travel.

Labor rates.

a.   Regular hours. The Regular Hours repair/installation service rates listed herein will entitle the Government to repair/installation service during the period 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, exclusive of holidays observed at the Government location. There will be no additional charge for repair service requested during Regular Hours, but performed outside the Regular Hours defined above, at the convenience of TEC.

b.   After hours. When the Government requires that repair/installation service be performed outside the Regular Hours defined above, except Sundays and Holidays observed at the Government location, the After Hours service rates listed herein will apply. The Regular Hours rates defined above will apply when service is requested during Regular Hours, but performed After Hours at the convenience of TEC.

c.   Sundays and Holidays. When the Government requires that repair/installation service be performed on Sundays and Holidays observed at the Government location, the Sundays and Holidays service rates listed herein will apply. When service is requested to be performed during Regular Hours and/or After Hours, but is performed at the convenience of TEC on Sundays or Holidays observed at the Government location, the Regular Hours and/or After Hours service rates, as applicable, will apply.

d.   Installation service rates are listed below under Installation Service Rates Government Site.

Invoices and payment.

a.   Invoices for repair/installation service will be submitted by TEC as soon as possible after completion of the work. Invoices will be submitted separately to each Government office ordering services under the contract. The cost of repair parts will be shown as a separate item on the invoice.

Repair parts.

a.   Prices.  All parts, furnished as spares or as repair parts in connection with the installation of equipment will be new, standard parts manufactured by the equipment manufacturer. All parts will be furnished at prices indicated in TEC s current commercial pricelist.

b.   Guarantee.  All parts, furnished either as spares or repair parts in connection with the repair of equipment during installation, will be unconditionally guaranteed for a period of one year.

 

Service Point

TELECOM ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, INC.

8880 NW15TH STREET

MIAMI, FLORIDA 33172

(305) 592-4328 (Phone)

(305) 591-9482 (Fax)

GSA@TEC.com

 

Installation Service Rates Government Site