GSA Schedule

Spaceflight Systems Corp.

General Services Administration

Authorized Federal Supply Service Schedule Price List For Contract # GS-23F-0215N

Professional Engineering Services

Special Item Number (SIN)


Services

871-1     

Strategic Planning for Technology Programs/Activities

871-1RC 

Strategic Planning for Technology Programs/Activities Recovery Purchasing

871-2     

Concept Development and Requirements Analysis

871-2RC 

Concept Development and Requirements Analysis Recovery Purchasing

871-3     

System Design, Engineering and Integration

871-3RC 

System Design, Engineering and Integration Recovery Purchasing

871-4     

Test and Evaluation

871-4RC 

Test and Evaluation Recovery Purchasing

47 Constitution Drive
Bedford, NH 03110
Phone: (603)472-4934
Fax: (603)472-4938
Website: http://www.ssc-nh.com
Administrative Contact:
Technical Contact:

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Company Overview
GSA Labor Rates
Labor Category Descriptions
Ordering Instructions


SSC Company Overview
Spaceflight Systems Corporation (SSC) is a leading-edge technology company that specializes in:

  • Custom Spaceflight Electronics
  • Real-time Applications Software
  • Ground Workstations
  • Specialized Algorithms
  • Advanced Technology
  • FPGA Design Services
  • Demonstrations
  • Proofs-of-Concept

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Spaceflight Systems Corporation
GSA Labor Rates (Effective 1 Jan 2004)
Special Item Numbers (SINS) 871-1, 871-1RC, 871-2, 871-2RC, 871-3, 871-3RC, 871-4, 871-4RC

GSA Hourly Rate Chart
(SSC Facility) GSA RATE
Labor Category As of 04/29/08
Executive Senior Principal Technical Staff (ESPTS) $204.85
Senior Principal Technical Staff (SPTS) $172.67
Executive Principal Technical Staff (EPTS) $162.01
Principal Technical Staff (PTS) $133.91
Senior Technical Staff (STS) $115.50
Member Technical Staff (MTS) $82.02
Associate Technical Staff (ATS) $44.42
Project Administrator $76.98
Administrative Assistant $42.82
 
GSA Hourly Rate Chart
(Customer Facility) GSA RATE
Executive Senior Principal Technical Staff (ESPTS) $184.36
Senior Principal Technical Staff (SPTS) $155.42
Executive Principal Technical Staff (EPTS) $145.81
Principal Technical Staff (PTS) $120.53
Senior Technical Staff (STS) $103.97
Member Technical Staff (MTS) $73.83
Associate Technical Staff (ATS) $39.98
Project Administrator $69.29
Administrative Assistant $38.55

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Spaceflight Systems Corporation
Labor Category Descriptions

EXECUTIVE SENIOR PRINCIPAL TECHNICAL STAFF (ESPTS)

Minimum/General Experience:     Twenty or more years of technical experience in the analysis, planning, design, development, installation and support and management of complex integrated systems.  Significant experience in program, financial and resources management and/or significant experience in all phases of product development and expertise in embedded systems and equipment. 

Functional Responsibility: 

  • Provides corporate level direction (Board of Directors Responsibilities).
  • Provides corporate level responsibilities (e.g. CFO, CEO, COO roles) impacting all employees.
  • Provides corporate level program management of major tasks.  Mentors and supervises the research, development, design, installation and testing of integrated systems of personnel, materials and equipment to ensure conformity to functional specifications and client requirements.
  • Oversees the analysis of contractual commitments, customer specifications, design changes and other data to plan and develop program activities throughout the product life cycle.
  • Serves as a critical technical interface across several organizational units (including external organizations), resolving major issues critical to program success.
  • Performs special research or technical studies critical to analysis or simulation of new technologies.   Solves the most difficult and unique types of technical problems.
  • Utilizes various software programs as required to track procurement, budget, quality control and administrative processes and to prepare corporate reports on contract activities.
  • Directly responsible for planning and coordination of work activities between the corporation and the customer regarding structured systems analysis, design, programming and testing of various integrated systems. 
  • Responsible for marketing new business and writing proposals for the company.
  • Independently defines and performs complex and challenging tasks involving leading-edge technology where little precedent exists.

Minimum Education:     Advanced degree or a Bachelor’s degree with at least 20 years relevant experience, or Associate degree with at least 30 years relevant experience in a software or electrical engineering field.  


SENIOR PRINCIPAL TECHNICAL STAFF (SPTS)

Minimum/General Experience:     Eighteen or more years of technical experience in the analysis, planning, design, development, installation and support and management of complex integrated systems.  Significant experience in program, financial and resources management and/or significant experience in all phases of product development and expertise in embedded systems and equipment.   

Functional Responsibility:   

  • Provides senior level program management of major programs.  Mentors and supervises the research, development, design, installation and testing of integrated systems of personnel, materials and equipment to ensure conformity to functional specifications and client requirements.
  • May provide middle management functions/administrative supervisor responsibilities to other employees.
  • Oversees the analysis of contractual commitments, customer specifications, design changes and other data to plan and develop program activities throughout the product life cycle.
  • Serves as a critical technical interface across several organizational units (including external organizations), resolving major issues critical to program success.
  • Determines program milestones and anticipates problems arising from inadequate resources and other factors. 
  • Performs special research or technical studies critical to analysis or simulation of new technologies.   Solves complex and unique types of technical problems.
  • Utilizes various software programs as required to track procurement, budget, quality control and administrative processes and to prepare progress and final reports on contract activities.
  • Oversees or is directly responsible for planning and coordination of work activities for senior and junior technical staff involved in structured systems analysis, design, programming and testing of various integrated systems. 
  • Responsible for marketing new business and writing proposals for the company.
  • Independently defines and performs complex and challenging tasks involving leading-edge technology where little precedent exists.

Minimum Education:     Advanced degree or a Bachelor’s degree with at least 18 years relevant experience, or Associate degree with at least 25 years relevant experience in a software or electrical engineering field. 


EXECUTIVE PRINCIPAL TECHNICAL STAFF (EPTS)

Minimum/General Experience:     Fifteen or more years of technical experience in the analysis, planning, design, development, installation and support and management of complex integrated systems.  Proficient in program financial and resources management and/or proficient in all phases of product development and acquisition of embedded systems and equipment.

Functional Responsibility:   

  • Provides team leadership of software development projects. 
  • Responsible for the research, development, design, installation and testing of integrated systems of personnel, materials and equipment to ensure conformity to functional specifications and client requirements.
  • Strong hardware interface background.
  • Oversees the analysis of contractual commitments, customer specifications, design changes and other data to plan and develop program activities throughout the product life cycle.
  • Determines support milestones and anticipates problems arising from inadequate resources and other factors. 
  • Ensures Software Standards are met
  • May perform special research or technical studies critical to analysis or simulation of new technologies.   Including software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to business/mission problems.
  • Utilizes various software programs as required to track procurement, budget, quality control and administrative processes and to prepare progress reports on contract activities.
  • Oversees or is directly responsible for planning and coordination of work activities for technical staff involved in structured systems analysis, design, programming and testing of various integrated systems.  
  • Responsible for writing proposals for the company as required.
  • Assesses strategic technology issues with key government customer personnel.  Customer focal point for technical Project issues.

Minimum Education:     Advanced degree or a Bachelor’s degree with at least 15 years relevant experience, or Associate degree with at least 20 years relevant experience in a software or electrical engineering field. 


PRINCIPAL TECHNICAL STAFF(PTS)

Minimum/General Experience:     Ten or more years of technical experience in the analysis, planning, design, development, installation and support and management of integrated systems.  Adept in program financial and resources management and/or skilled in all phases of product development and acquisition of embedded systems and equipment. 

Functional Responsibility:     

  • Provides team leadership of software development tasks. 
  • Supports the research, development, design, installation and testing of integrated systems of personnel, materials and equipment to ensure conformity to functional specifications and client requirements.
  • Supports the analysis of contractual commitments, customer specifications, design changes and other data to plan and develop program activities throughout the product life cycle.
  • Coordinates support milestones and anticipates problems arising from inadequate resources and other factors. 
  • Utilizes various software programs as required to track procurement, budget, quality control and administrative processes and to prepare progress reports on contract activities.
  • Responsible for planning and coordination of work activities for technical staff involved in structured systems analysis, design, programming and testing of various integrated systems.  
    • Documents System Requirements and System/Software Design
  • Assesses strategic technology issues with key government customer personnel

Minimum Education:     Advanced degree or a Bachelor’s degree with at least 10 years relevant experience, or Associate degree with at least 17 years relevant experience in a software or electrical engineering field. 


SENIOR TECHNICAL STAFF (STS)

Minimum/General Experience:     Seven to fifteen years of experience in performing all software development lifecycle activities in support of integrated systems.  Has significant technical experience in providing end-to-end engineering support for the development, integration and test of embedded systems and/or GUI software. 

Functional Responsibility:     

  • Provides small team leadership of individual software development tasks. 
  • Supports the development, design, installation and testing of integrated systems to ensure conformity to functional specifications and client requirements. 
  • Supports the analysis of customer specifications, design changes and other data to plan and develop program activities throughout the product life cycle.
  • Determines support milestones and anticipates problems arising from inadequate resources and other factors.
  • Utilizes COTS engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks. 
  • Leads team or is directly responsible for planning and coordination of work activities involved in structured systems analysis, design, programming and testing of various integrated systems.

Minimum Education:     Advanced degree or Bachelor’s degree with at least 7 years relevant experience or Associate degree with at least 15 years relevant professional experience in a software or electrical engineering field. 


MEMBER OF TECHNICAL STAFF (MTS)

Minimum/General Experience:     One to six years of experience in the analysis, planning, design, development, installation and support of integrated systems.  Technical experience in the development of embedded systems and/or GUI software. 

Functional Responsibility: 

  • Provides structured systems analysis, design, programming and testing of various integrated systems.
  • Coordinates the operation, maintenance and testing of software and systems.
  • Generates required documentation both online (GUI systems) and hard-copy (embedded systems) as required for the developed product.
  • Utilizes various COTS software programs to perform design, development, test, and configuration management tasks.
  • Provides progress reports on contract activities as required. 

Minimum Education:      Bachelor’s degree with at least 1 year relevant experience or Associate degree with at least 6 years relevant experience in a software or electrical engineering field.


ASSOCIATE TECHNICAL STAFF (ATS)

Minimum/General Experience:     Zero to four years of experience in the analysis, planning, design, development, installation and support of hardware, firmware or software.  Technical experience in the development of embedded systems and GUI software a plus.

Functional Responsibility: 

  • Aids in structured systems analysis, design, programming and testing of various integrated systems.
  • Aids in the operation, maintenance and testing of software and systems.
  • Generates required documentation both online (GUI systems) and hard-copy (embedded systems) as required for the developed product.
  • Utilizes various COTS software programs to perform design, development, test, and configuration management tasks.
  • Provides progress reports on contract activities as required. 

Minimum Education:      This is a non-degreed entry level labor category.  Intended for on the job training or summer interns.


PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR

Minimum/General Experience:     Practical knowledge of engineering principles.  Five years to seven years of experience in business accounting, financial disciplines and contract administration (Project Administrator).  Five to seven years of experience in Government security disciplines (Security Administrator).  

Functional Responsibility (Project Administrator):

  • Provides support in administering government contracts including; CSFR and CSSR reporting, sub-contract maintenance and government financial reporting (such as Incurred Cost Submission and Forward Pricing). 
  • Responsible for financial reporting and preparation of cost proposals and staffing reports for internal management and customers. 
  • Directs or is solely responsible for accounting activities through general ledger and reporting to company accountants. 
  • Coordinates Facility Management activities. 
  • Knowledgeable and capable of providing a Human Resources function
  • Proficient in benefits administration.

Functional Responsibility (Security Administrator):

  • Provides support in administering government security requirements including establishment and updates to company security policies and procedures.  Includes Automated Information Systems and COMSEC procedures
  • Provides destruction of classified material using approved methods.
  • Maintains visitor and employee access control.   Provides maintenance of security facility including red phones and secure fax.
  • Supports annual employee briefings to cleared individuals.  Debriefings to terminating employees, Foreign Travel Briefings, and administers security-related incidents as required.
  • Government administered Security educational courses and hands-on training in Security is required.

Minimum Education:      Bachelor’s degree with at least 1 year relevant experience or at least 5 years relevant experience in business administration and finance (Project Admin) or Government Security regulations (Security Admin).  


ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Minimum/General Experience:     Computer skills including familiarity with the following COTS software products:   MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint.  Experience working with people and has professional communication skills.   One to four years of experience in word processing and office/clerical skills (Admin Assistant).  One to four years of experience in Microsoft operating systems and networking hardware and protocols. (IT Admin Assistant).

Functional Responsibility (Admin Assistant):  

  • Provides reception and secretarial support to the company. 
  • Familiarity with QuickBooks COTS software.
  • Responsible for the general administration of employee benefits as well as purchasing. 
  • Ensures documentation accuracy for DCAA audit items (time cards, expense reports, receipts) and Government Funded Equipment

Functional Responsibility (IT Admin Assistant): 

  • Maintains company server and LAN. 
  • Performs backups, email/spam and antivirus monitoring, and software installation.
  • Responsible for VPN setup and company Web-Site maintenance.
  • Provides Trouble shooting support for company computer crashes and errors

Minimum Education:      High School Diploma or GED with at least 2 years relevant experience.  Collegiate level engineering courses and/or Technical School training in IT is required for IT Admin Assistant.


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Spaceflight Systems Corporation
Ordering Instructions
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
FEDERAL SUPPLY SERVICE
AUTHORIZED FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULE PRICE LIST

On-line access to contract ordering information, terms and conditions, up-to-date pricing, and the option to create an electronic delivery order are available through GSA Advantage™, a menu-driven database system. The INTERNET address GSA Advantage™is: http://www.GSAAdvantage.gov.

Schedule 871
Professional Engineering Services (PES)

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

Contract Number:                             GS-23F-0215N
Contract period.                                April 29, 2003 to April 28, 2013
Contractor:                                        Spaceflight Systems Corporation
                                                          47 Constitution Drive
                                                          Bedford, NH 03110

Contract administration source.         Spaceflight Systems Corporation
                                                           47 ConstitutIon Drive
                                                           Bedford, NH 03110
                                                           Phone:  (603) 472-4934
                                                           Fax:       (603) 472-4938
                                                           Email: 
Business size.                                    Small
CUSTOMER INFORMATION:
Ia. Special Item      Number(s) with appropriate cross-reference to page number(s).
                                                            SIN 871-1, 871-1RC, 871-2, 871-2RC, 871-3, 871-3RC, 871-4, and 871-4RC
lb. Identification of the lowest priced model number and lowest unit price for that model for each special item number awarded in the contract. This price is the Government price based on a unit of one, exclusive of any quantity/dollar volume, prompt payment, or any other concession affecting price. Those contracts that have unit prices based on the geographic location of the customer, should show the range of the lowest price, and cite the areas to which the prices apply.

2.  Maximum order.                         $750,000
3.  Minimum order.                                 $100
4. Geographic coverage.                   Contiguous 48 states and the District of Columbia.
5. Point(s) of Production (city, county, and State or foreign country). None
6. Discount from list prices or statement of net price.
7. Quantity discounts.                       Prices Shown Herein are Net (discount deducted)
8. Prompt payment terms.                Net 30
9a. Government purchase cards are accepted up to the micro-purchase threshold.
9b. Government purchase cards are accepted above the micro-purchase threshold.
10. Foreign items.                             None
11a. Time of delivery.                       30 Days
11.b  Expedited Delivery. The Contractor will insert the sentence “Items available for expedited delivery are noted in this price list.” under this heading. The Contractor may use a symbol of its choosing to highlight items in its price lists that have expedited delivery.

11c.  Overnight and 2-day delivery. The Contractor will indicate whether overnight and 2-day delivery are available. Also, the Contractor will indicate that the schedule customer may contact the Contractor for rates for overnight and 2-day delivery.

11d. Urgent Requirements. The Contractor will note in its price list the “Urgent Requirements” clause of its contract and advise agencies that they can also contact the Contractor’s representative to effect a faster delivery.

12.      F.O.B. point.                           Destination
13.      Ordering address.                   Spaceflight Systems Corporation
                                                            47 Constitution Drive
                                                            Bedford, NH 03110
14.      Payment address.
                                                            Spaceflight Systems Corporation
                                                            47 Constitution Drive
                                                            Bedford, NH 03110

15.      Warranty provision: Personnel provided under this contract shall have the experience, education, and expertise as delineated in this authorized GSA Schedule Price list

16.      Export packing.                      Outside the scope of this contract.
17.      Terms and conditions of Government purchase card acceptance (any thresholds above the micro-purchase level). Not Applicable

18.      Terms and conditions of rental, maintenance, and repair (if applicable). Not Applicable
19.      Terms and conditions of installation (if applicable). Not Applicable
20.      Terms and conditions of repair parts indicating date of parts price lists and any discounts from list prices (if
           applicable). Not Applicable

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

21.      List of service and distribution points (if applicable). Not Applicable
22.      List of participating dealers. None
23.      Preventive maintenance (if applicable). Not Applicable
24.      Environmental attributes, e.g., recycled content, energy efficiency, and/or reduced pollutants.
25.      DUNS Number.                    62-179-7000


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