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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF MAY 20, 2021 SAM #7110
SPECIAL NOTICE

H -- Reno | Legionella Service | 36C261-21-AP-0252

Notice Date

5/18/2021 1:09:48 PM
 

Notice Type

Special Notice
 

NAICS

541690 — Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
 

Contracting Office

261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261) MATHER CA 95655 USA
 

ZIP Code

95655
 

Solicitation Number

36C26121Q0691
 

Archive Date

06/02/2021
 

Point of Contact

James Postell, Contract Specialist, Phone: 702.791.9000 x18936
 

E-Mail Address

james.postell@va.gov
(james.postell@va.gov)
 

Awardee

null
 

Description

Questions and answers below were received while solicitation 36C26121Q0684, was active which will apply to present solicitation 36C26121Q0691 Questions Regarding Solicitation 36C26121Q0684 Q: Is this a new requirement? If not, who is the incumbent and what is the current contract value? A: This is a new requirement Q: Part 1 General 1.5 Period of Performance states one (1) base year and four (4) one-year contract option periods but there is only one (1) CLIN for the base year in the B.2 Price/Cost Schedule. Can the government provide an updated B.2 Price/Cost Schedule with CLINS for the option years? A: See updated RFQ Part 1 General Q: Will all 65 bottles be used for routine quarterly testing or are some for potential retesting? A: 60 are testing 5 are for retesting Q: Can you provide the historical positivity rate for this location? A: On average we re seeing 1 positive location per quarter, but we installed engineering controls to lower the positive rate. We don t have enough data to say we ll be lower than our average. Q: What are the number of ice samples that may be collected on a quarterly basis? A: We take 6 Ice Machine water samples per quarter as required by VHA Directive 1061 Q: Section C- Contract Clauses C.1 FSS RFQ Introductory Language Can the government clarify this section or remove from requirement as this is not an FSS RFQ? A: See updated RFQ Q: Section D Wage Determination is not attached. Can the government provide? A: uploaded Section E 2. Offers will be evaluated utilizing the following Technical evaluation criteria: 2.1 Authorized Distributor: You must either be the manufacturer, and/or an authorized distributor. Quote(s) must include current documentation from the manufacturer on the manufacturer s letterhead dated within 90 days of the date of this solicitation indicating the vendor is an authorized distributor. Note: Authorized distribution letters from other than the manufacturer are unacceptable, i.e. third party letters, and any products quoted shall be determined grey market . There are no requirements listed in the statement of work for manufacturing or distributing products. Please clarify if this applies to this requirement and if not, please remove from evaluation factors. Q: What are the Technical evaluation criteria? A: See updated RFQ ""REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER | U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT | EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION By direction of the Secretary of Labor | WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION | WASHINGTON D.C. 20210 | | | | Wage Determination No.: 2015-5591 Daniel W. Simms Division of | Revision No.: 11 Director Wage Determinations| Date Of Last Revision: 12/21/2020 _______________________________________|____________________________________________ Note: Under Executive Order (EO) 13658 an hourly minimum wage of $10.95 for calendar year 2021 applies to all contracts subject to the Service Contract Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1 2015. If this contract is covered by the EO the contractor must pay all workers in any classification listed on this wage determination at least $10.95 per hour (or the applicable wage rate listed on this wage determination if it is higher) for all hours spent performing on the contract in calendar year 2021. The EO minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts. ____________________________________________________________________________________ State: Nevada Area: Nevada County of Carson City ____________________________________________________________________________________ **Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing** OCCUPATION CODE - TITLE FOOTNOTE RATE 01000 - Administrative Support And Clerical Occupations 01011 - Accounting Clerk I 15.00 01012 - Accounting Clerk II 16.81 01013 - Accounting Clerk III 18.80 01020 - Administrative Assistant 27.58 01035 - Court Reporter 19.55 01041 - Customer Service Representative I 14.45 01042 - Customer Service Representative II 16.25 01043 - Customer Service Representative III 17.73 01051 - Data Entry Operator I 13.77 01052 - Data Entry Operator II 15.02 01060 - Dispatcher Motor Vehicle 21.62 01070 - Document Preparation Clerk 15.67 01090 - Duplicating Machine Operator 15.67 01111 - General Clerk I 16.56 01112 - General Clerk II 18.06 01113 - General Clerk III 20.28 01120 - Housing Referral Assistant 21.80 01141 - Messenger Courier 12.24 01191 - Order Clerk I 13.77 01192 - Order Clerk II 15.02 01261 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) I 17.10 01262 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) II 19.13 01263 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) III 21.33 01270 - Production Control Clerk 22.97 01290 - Rental Clerk 14.77 01300 - Scheduler Maintenance 17.48 01311 - Secretary I 17.48 01312 - Secretary II 19.55 01313 - Secretary III 21.80 01320 - Service Order Dispatcher 17.78 01410 - Supply Technician 27.58 01420 - Survey Worker 19.71 01460 - Switchboard Operator/Receptionist 14.98 01531 - Travel Clerk I 13.58 01532 - Travel Clerk II 14.43 01533 - Travel Clerk III 15.10 01611 - Word Processor I 15.02 01612 - Word Processor II 16.86 01613 - Word Processor III 18.86 05000 - Automotive Service Occupations 05005 - Automobile Body Repairer Fiberglass 23.47 05010 - Automotive Electrician 22.09 05040 - Automotive Glass Installer 20.93 05070 - Automotive Worker 20.93 05110 - Mobile Equipment Servicer 18.62 05130 - Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic 23.24 05160 - Motor Equipment Metal Worker 20.93 05190 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic 23.26 05220 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper 17.47 05250 - Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker 19.76 05280 - Motor Vehicle Wrecker 20.93 05310 - Painter Automotive 22.09 05340 - Radiator Repair Specialist 20.93 05370 - Tire Repairer 18.57 05400 - Transmission Repair Specialist 23.24 07000 - Food Preparation And Service Occupations 07010 - Baker 16.66 07041 - Cook I 15.34 07042 - Cook II 17.26 07070 - Dishwasher 10.58 07130 - Food Service Worker 11.87 07210 - Meat Cutter 19.04 07260 - Waiter/Waitress 8.97 09000 - Furniture Maintenance And Repair Occupations 09010 - Electrostatic Spray Painter 22.98 09040 - Furniture Handler 16.54 09080 - Furniture Refinisher 22.98 09090 - Furniture Refinisher Helper 18.77 09110 - Furniture Repairer Minor 21.22 09130 - Upholsterer 21.69 11000 - General Services And Support Occupations 11030 - Cleaner Vehicles 11.35 11060 - Elevator Operator 14.27 11090 - Gardener 18.88 11122 - Housekeeping Aide 14.27 11150 - Janitor 14.27 11210 - Laborer Grounds Maintenance 15.37 11240 - Maid or Houseman 12.13 11260 - Pruner 14.21 11270 - Tractor Operator 17.71 11330 - Trail Maintenance Worker 15.37 11360 - Window Cleaner 15.44 12000 - Health Occupations 12010 - Ambulance Driver 24.13 12011 - Breath Alcohol Technician 24.13 12012 - Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant 33.61 12015 - Certified Physical Therapist Assistant 33.61 12020 - Dental Assistant 18.80 12025 - Dental Hygienist 45.39 12030 - EKG Technician 37.12 12035 - Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist 37.12 12040 - Emergency Medical Technician 24.13 12071 - Licensed Practical Nurse I 21.90 12072 - Licensed Practical Nurse II 24.49 12073 - Licensed Practical Nurse III 27.31 12100 - Medical Assistant 17.78 12130 - Medical Laboratory Technician 26.02 12160 - Medical Record Clerk 20.16 12190 - Medical Record Technician 22.55 12195 - Medical Transcriptionist 21.90 12210 - Nuclear Medicine Technologist 53.83 12221 - Nursing Assistant I 12.27 12222 - Nursing Assistant II 13.81 12223 - Nursing Assistant III 15.06 12224 - Nursing Assistant IV 16.91 12235 - Optical Dispenser 24.49 12236 - Optical Technician 21.14 12250 - Pharmacy Technician 18.81 12280 - Phlebotomist 20.37 12305 - Radiologic Technologist 38.94 12311 - Registered Nurse I 27.63 12312 - Registered Nurse II 35.14 12313 - Registered Nurse II Specialist 35.14 12314 - Registered Nurse III 40.94 12315 - Registered Nurse III Anesthetist 40.94 12316 - Registered Nurse IV 49.04 12317 - Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing) 30.35 12320 - Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor 30.97 13000 - Information And Arts Occupations 13011 - Exhibits Specialist I 21.37 13012 - Exhibits Specialist II 25.68 13013 - Exhibits Specialist III 32.35 13041 - Illustrator I 21.37 13042 - Illustrator II 25.68 13043 - Illustrator III 32.35 13047 - Librarian 29.32 13050 - Library Aide/Clerk 17.58 13054 - Library Information Technology Systems 26.48 Administrator 13058 - Library Technician 18.86 13061 - Media Specialist I 18.53 13062 - Media Specialist II 20.73 13063 - Media Specialist III 23.84 13071 - Photographer I 16.30 13072 - Photographer II 18.23 13073 - Photographer III 22.59 13074 - Photographer IV 27.63 13075 - Photographer V 33.43 13090 - Technical Order Library Clerk 18.23 13110 - Video Teleconference Technician 20.97 14000 - Information Technology Occupations 14041 - Computer Operator I 17.27 14042 - Computer Operator II 19.32 14043 - Computer Operator III 21.55 14044 - Computer Operator IV 23.94 14045 - Computer Operator V 26.50 14071 - Computer Programmer I (see 1) 22.61 14072 - Computer Programmer II (see 1) 14073 - Computer Programmer III (see 1) 14074 - Computer Programmer IV (see 1) 14101 - Computer Systems Analyst I (see 1) 14102 - Computer Systems Analyst II (see 1) 14103 - Computer Systems Analyst III (see 1) 14150 - Peripheral Equipment Operator 17.27 14160 - Personal Computer Support Technician 23.94 14170 - System Support Specialist 24.05 15000 - Instructional Occupations 15010 - Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Non-Rated) 29.62 15020 - Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated) 39.42 15030 - Air Crew Training Devices Instructor (Pilot) 42.47 15050 - Computer Based Training Specialist / Instructor 29.62 15060 - Educational Technologist 34.68 15070 - Flight Instructor (Pilot) 42.47 15080 - Graphic Artist 29.74 15085 - Maintenance Test Pilot Fixed Jet/Prop 42.47 15086 - Maintenance Test Pilot Rotary Wing 42.47 15088 - Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot 42.47 15090 - Technical Instructor 24.32 15095 - Technical Instructor/Course Developer 29.74 15110 - Test Proctor 19.62 15120 - Tutor 19.62 16000 - Laundry Dry-Cleaning Pressing And Related Occupations 16010 - Assembler 14.63 16030 - Counter Attendant 14.63 16040 - Dry Cleaner 16.73 16070 - Finisher Flatwork Machine 14.63 16090 - Presser Hand 14.63 16110 - Presser Machine Drycleaning 14.63 16130 - Presser Machine Shirts 14.63 16160 - Presser Machine Wearing Apparel Laundry 14.63 16190 - Sewing Machine Operator 17.43 16220 - Tailor 18.13 16250 - Washer Machine 15.33 19000 - Machine Tool Operation And Repair Occupations 19010 - Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room) 24.01 19040 - Tool And Die Maker 28.33 21000 - Materials Handling And Packing Occupations 21020 - Forklift Operator 20.50 21030 - Material Coordinator 22.97 21040 - Material Expediter 22.97 21050 - Material Handling Laborer 14.51 21071 - Order Filler 14.76 21080 - Production Line Worker (Food Processing) 20.50 21110 - Shipping Packer 16.17 21130 - Shipping/Receiving Clerk 16.17 21140 - Store Worker I 15.84 21150 - Stock Clerk 20.06 21210 - Tools And Parts Attendant 20.50 21410 - Warehouse Specialist 20.50 23000 - Mechanics And Maintenance And Repair Occupations 23010 - Aerospace Structural Welder 26.49 23019 - Aircraft Logs and Records Technician 21.97 23021 - Aircraft Mechanic I 25.39 23022 - Aircraft Mechanic II 26.49 23023 - Aircraft Mechanic III 27.50 23040 - Aircraft Mechanic Helper 19.61 23050 - Aircraft Painter 25.84 23060 - Aircraft Servicer 21.97 23070 - Aircraft Survival Flight Equipment Technician 25.84 23080 - Aircraft Worker 23.14 23091 - Aircrew Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Mechanic 23.14 I 23092 - Aircrew Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Mechanic 25.39 II 23110 - Appliance Mechanic 24.12 23120 - Bicycle Repairer 19.65 23125 - Cable Splicer 25.39 23130 - Carpenter Maintenance 23.92 23140 - Carpet Layer 22.85 23160 - Electrician Maintenance 30.99 23181 - Electronics Technician Maintenance I 22.85 23182 - Electronics Technician Maintenance II 24.12 23183 - Electronics Technician Maintenance III 28.00 23260 - Fabric Worker 21.54 23290 - Fire Alarm System Mechanic 25.39 23310 - Fire Extinguisher Repairer 20.31 23311 - Fuel Distribution System Mechanic 25.39 23312 - Fuel Distribution System Operator 21.51 23370 - General Maintenance Worker 18.24 23380 - Ground Support Equipment Mechanic 25.39 23381 - Ground Support Equipment Servicer 21.97 23382 - Ground Support Equipment Worker 23.14 23391 - Gunsmith I 20.31 23392 - Gunsmith II 22.85 23393 - Gunsmith III 25.39 23410 - Heating Ventilation And Air-Conditioning 25.07 Mechanic 23411 - Heating Ventilation And Air Contidioning 26.14 Mechanic (Research Facility) 23430 - Heavy Equipment Mechanic 25.39 23440 - Heavy Equipment Operator 24.61 23460 - Instrument Mechanic 25.39 23465 - Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic 24.12 23470 - Laborer 14.51 23510 - Locksmith 24.12 23530 - Machinery Maintenance Mechanic 25.39 23550 - Machinist Maintenance 20.64 23580 - Maintenance Trades Helper 19.05 23591 - Metrology Technician I 25.39 23592 - Metrology Technician II 26.49 23593 - Metrology Technician III 27.50 23640 - Millwright 25.39 23710 - Office Appliance Repairer 24.12 23760 - Painter Maintenance 20.62 23790 - Pipefitter Maintenance 29.89 23810 - Plumber Maintenance 28.40 23820 - Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic 25.39 23850 - Rigger 25.39 23870 - Scale Mechanic 22.85 23890 - Sheet-Metal Worker Maintenance 25.39 23910 - Small Engine Mechanic 22.52 23931 - Telecommunications Mechanic I 24.89 23932 - Telecommunications Mechanic II 25.96 23950 - Telephone Lineman 25.39 23960 - Welder Combination Maintenance 21.89 23965 - Well Driller 25.39 23970 - Woodcraft Worker 25.39 23980 - Woodworker 20.31 24000 - Personal Needs Occupations 24550 - Case Manager 20.22 24570 - Child Care Attendant 10.95 24580 - Child Care Center Clerk 14.96 24610 - Chore Aide 11.62 24620 - Family Readiness And Support Services 20.22 Coordinator 24630 - Homemaker 20.22 25000 - Plant And System Operations Occupations 25010 - Boiler Tender 25.39 25040 - Sewage Plant Operator 26.90 25070 - Stationary Engineer 25.39 25190 - Ventilation Equipment Tender 19.05 25210 - Water Treatment Plant Operator 26.90 27000 - Protective Service Occupations 27004 - Alarm Monitor 24.00 27007 - Baggage Inspector 13.54 27008 - Corrections Officer 25.60 27010 - Court Security Officer 25.60 27030 - Detection Dog Handler 18.18 27040 - Detention Officer 25.60 27070 - Firefighter 22.91 27101 - Guard I 13.54 27102 - Guard II 18.18 27131 - Police Officer I 30.96 27132 - Police Officer II 34.42 28000 - Recreation Occupations 28041 - Carnival Equipment Operator 12.66 28042 - Carnival Equipment Repairer 13.50 28043 - Carnival Worker 10.16 28210 - Gate Attendant/Gate Tender 14.18 28310 - Lifeguard 14.52 28350 - Park Attendant (Aide) 15.87 28510 - Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant 13.31 28515 - Recreation Specialist 19.65 28630 - Sports Official 12.63 28690 - Swimming Pool Operator 17.68 29000 - Stevedoring/Longshoremen Occupational Services 29010 - Blocker And Bracer 22.85 29020 - Hatch Tender 22.85 29030 - Line Handler 22.85 29041 - Stevedore I 21.54 29042 - Stevedore II 24.12 30000 - Technical Occupations 30010 - Air Traffic Control Specialist Center (HFO) (see 2) 43.47 30011 - Air Traffic Control Specialist Station (HFO) (see 2) 29.98 30012 - Air Traffic Control Specialist Terminal (HFO) (see 2) 33.01 30021 - Archeological Technician I 18.02 30022 - Archeological Technician II 20.17 30023 - Archeological Technician III 24.55 30030 - Cartographic Technician 24.55 30040 - Civil Engineering Technician 24.45 30051 - Cryogenic Technician I 22.78 30052 - Cryogenic Technician II 25.16 30061 - Drafter/CAD Operator I 18.02 30062 - Drafter/CAD Operator II 20.17 30063 - Drafter/CAD Operator III 22.50 30064 - Drafter/CAD Operator IV 27.19 30081 - Engineering Technician I 16.00 30082 - Engineering Technician II 17.96 30083 - Engineering Technician III 20.10 30084 - Engineering Technician IV 24.88 30085 - Engineering Technician V 30.45 30086 - Engineering Technician VI 36.85 30090 - Environmental Technician 27.01 30095 - Evidence Control Specialist 20.57 30210 - Laboratory Technician 17.03 30221 - Latent Fingerprint Technician I 22.78 30222 - Latent Fingerprint Technician II 25.16 30240 - Mathematical Technician 26.12 30361 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant I 21.85 30362 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant II 27.07 30363 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant III 33.11 30364 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV 40.06 30375 - Petroleum Supply Specialist 25.16 30390 - Photo-Optics Technician 24.55 30395 - Radiation Control Technician 25.16 30461 - Technical Writer I 25.32 30462 - Technical Writer II 30.65 30463 - Technical Writer III 32.80 30491 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I 27.63 30492 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II 33.43 30493 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III 40.06 30494 - Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort 27.63 30495 - Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel 27.63 30501 - Weather Forecaster I 27.19 30502 - Weather Forecaster II 33.06 30620 - Weather Observer Combined Upper Air Or (see 2) 22.50 Surface Programs 30621 - Weather Observer Senior (see 2) 24.55 31000 - Transportation/Mobile Equipment Operation Occupations 31010 - Airplane Pilot 33.43 31020 - Bus Aide 16.59 31030 - Bus Driver 21.61 31043 - Driver Courier 15.81 31260 - Parking and Lot Attendant 15.30 31290 - Shuttle Bus Driver 16.04 31310 - Taxi Driver 15.71 31361 - Truckdriver Light 16.04 31362 - Truckdriver Medium 17.68 31363 - Truckdriver Heavy 22.93 31364 - Truckdriver Tractor-Trailer 22.93 99000 - Miscellaneous Occupations 99020 - Cabin Safety Specialist 16.30 99030 - Cashier 11.47 99050 - Desk Clerk 10.44 99095 - Embalmer 27.63 99130 - Flight Follower 27.63 99251 - Laboratory Animal Caretaker I 16.95 99252 - Laboratory Animal Caretaker II 18.06 99260 - Marketing Analyst 25.83 99310 - Mortician 27.63 99410 - Pest Controller 24.29 99510 - Photofinishing Worker 14.52 99710 - Recycling Laborer 18.65 99711 - Recycling Specialist 21.48 99730 - Refuse Collector 17.24 99810 - Sales Clerk 14.32 99820 - School Crossing Guard 17.24 99830 - Survey Party Chief 29.98 99831 - Surveying Aide 20.22 99832 - Surveying Technician 21.98 99840 - Vending Machine Attendant 17.09 99841 - Vending Machine Repairer 20.46 99842 - Vending Machine Repairer Helper 17.09 ____________________________________________________________________________________ Note: Executive Order (EO) 13706 Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors applies to all contracts subject to the Service Contract Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1 2017. If this contract is covered by the EO the contractor must provide employees with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours they work up to 56 hours of paid sick leave each year. Employees must be permitted to use paid sick leave for their own illness injury or other health-related needs including preventive care; to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is ill injured or has other health-related needs including preventive care; or for reasons resulting from or to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is the victim of domestic violence sexual assault or stalking. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts. ALL OCCUPATIONS LISTED ABOVE RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS: HEALTH & WELFARE: $4.54 per hour up to 40 hours per week or $181.60 per week or $786.93 per month HEALTH & WELFARE EO 13706: $4.22 per hour up to 40 hours per week or $168.80 per week or $731.47 per month* *This rate is to be used only when compensating employees for performance on an SCA- covered contract also covered by EO 13706 Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors. A contractor may not receive credit toward its SCA obligations for any paid sick leave provided pursuant to EO 13706. VACATION: 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service with a contractor or successor 3 weeks after 5 years and 4 weeks after 15 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 4.174) THE OCCUPATIONS WHICH HAVE NUMBERED FOOTNOTES IN PARENTHESES RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING: 1) COMPUTER EMPLOYEES: 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). 2) 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 ordnance explosives and incendiary materials. This includes work such as screening blending dying mixing and pressing of sensitive ordnance 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 re-grading 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 ordnance (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 ordnance 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 ordnance 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. ** SERVICE CONTRACT ACT DIRECTORY OF OCCUPATIONS ** The duties of employees under job titles listed are those described in the """"Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations"""" Fifth Edition (Revision 1) dated September 2015 unless otherwise indicated. ** 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 (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(i)). Such conforming procedures shall be initiated by the contractor prior to the performance of contract work by such unlisted class(es) of employees (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(ii)). The Wage and Hour Division shall make a final determination of conformed classification wage rate and/or fringe benefits which shall be paid to all employees performing in the classification from the first day of work on which contract work is performed by them in the classification. Failure to pay such unlisted employees the compensation agreed upon by the interested parties and/or fully determined by the Wage and Hour Division retroactive to the date such class of employees commenced contract work shall be a violation of the Act and this contract. (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(v)). 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 the 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 U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division for review (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(ii)). 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 Division's decision to the contractor. 6) Each affected employee shall be furnished by the contractor with a written copy of such determination or it shall be posted as a part of the wage determination (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(iii)). 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"""" should be used to compare job definitions to ensure 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 (See 29 CFR 4.152(c)(1)).""
 

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