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-346710-605790leftbottom00centertop001/27/2020 AUTHORIZED INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SCHEDULE PRICELIST GENERAL PURPOSE COMMERCIAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND SERVICES GENERAL PURPOSE COMMERCIAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES (SCHEDULE 70) CONTRACT NO. 47QTCA18D00C0 Modification 0004The i4 Group LLC 5830 Granite Parkway Bldg. 5 Suite 1050 Allen, TX 75080 (Website) 254-531-0432 Phone PERIOD COVERED BY CONTRACT - May 11, 2018 through May 10, 2023 General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Pricelist current through Modification, dated 12-18-2019.Products and ordering information in this Authorized Information Technology Schedule Pricelist are also available on the GSA Advantage! System (). Contract Administrator: Charles Maddox Sr. Table of ContentsGeneral Description of Consulting Services Offered and PricingPages 2-9Terms and Conditions for Sin 132-51Pages 10-14Special Items Offered FSC Classes, FPDS Codes, and PricingPages 14-47Terms and Conditions for Sin 132-50Pages 48-50Information for Ordering ActivitiesPages 50-53Labor Category Descriptions - IT Professional Services: SIN 132-51We are pleased to offer you the service of our professionals using the following labor categories. The i4 Group Business Integration professionals deliver world-class business solutions through business process redesign, information systems implementation, and organizational design and human resource development. Resumes are availble upon request.SAFe Associate SPC Implementation ConsultantFunctional Responsibilities: Management Training, Coaching and Consulting during the implementation of SAFe for the organization.Education: Bachelor’s Degree Eng. Certified Senior SAFe Program Consultant Trainer (SPCT), certification in all six classes in addition to certified in DevOps and SAFe for Teams. Finally, has implemented SAFe in a minimum of three organizations. Minimum 3 Years’ ExperienceSAFe Senior SPC Implementation ConsultantFunctional Responsibilities: Management Training, Coaching and Consulting during the implementation of SAFe for the organization.Education: Bachelor’s Degree Eng. Certified Senior SAFe Program Consultant Trainer (SPCT), certification in all six classes in addition to certified in DevOps and SAFe for Teams. Finally, has implemented SAFe in a minimum of three organizations. Minimum 5 Years’ ExperienceSAFe Principal SPC Implementation ConsultantFunctional Responsibilities: Management Training, Coaching and Consulting during the implementation of SAFe for the organization.Education: Master’s Degree Eng. Certified Senior SAFe Program Consultant Trainer (SPCT), certification in all six classes in addition to certified in DevOps and SAFe for Teams. Finally, has implemented SAFe in a minimum of three organizations. Minimum 10 Years’ ExperienceBusiness Intergration Consultant (Associate)General Experience. Business Integration Consultant Associate possess at least 2 years of experience in information systems implementation, change management efforts or business process redesign and may possess a security clearance. Functional Responsibility. Business Integration Consultant Associate apply their advanced skills and experience in systems development, detailed knowledge of business processes, technical background and supervisory skills to implement business solutions. Business Integration Consultants provide direction to project teams and interact with clients at the supervisory level. A Business Integration Consultant Associate is qualified to perform tasks such as: ? Develop functional and technical information system designs ? Supervise business integration analysts in the development of software designs, computer programming, system testing or training curricula ? Lead business process redesign teams in the development of new business process architectures ? Design training programs for information systems users ? Participate in quality reviews to ensure work complies with specified standards ? Develop teamwork plans ? Perform workflow analyses ? Design and manage databases ? Define information systems requirements ? Assist in project budget preparation Business Integration Consultant (Senior)General Experience. Business Integration Consultant Senior possess at least 3 to 4 years’ experience in information systems implementation, change management efforts or business process redesign and may possess a security clearance. Functional Responsibility. Business Integration Consultant Senior apply their advanced skills and experience in systems development, detailed knowledge of business processes, technical background and supervisory skills to implement business solutions. Business Integration Consultants provide direction to project teams and interact with clients at the supervisory level. A Business Integration Consultant Senior is qualified to perform tasks such as: ? Develop functional and technical information system designs ? Supervise business integration analysts in the development of software designs, computer programming, system testing or training curricula ? Lead business process redesign teams in the development of new business process architectures. ? Design training programs for information systems users ? Participate in quality reviews to ensure work complies with specified standards ? Develop teamwork plans ? Perform workflow analyses ? Design and manage databases ? Define information systems requirements ? Assist in project budget preparation Business Integration Consultant (Partner)General Experience. Business Integration Consultant Principal possess at least 5 years of experience in information systems implementation, change management efforts or business process redesign and may possess a security clearance. Functional Responsibility. Business Integration Consultant Principal apply their advanced skills and experience in systems development, detailed knowledge of business processes, technical background and supervisory skills to implement business solutions. Business Integration Consultants provide direction to project teams and interact with clients at the supervisory level. A Business Integration Consultant Principal is qualified to perform tasks such as: ? Develop functional and technical information system designs ? Supervise business integration analysts in the development of software designs, computer programming, system testing or training curricula ? Lead business process redesign teams in the development of new business process architectures ? Design training programs for information systems users ? Participate in quality reviews to ensure work of business processes, technical background and supervisory skills to implement business solutions. Business Integration Consultants provide direction to project teams and interact with clients at the supervisory level. A Business Integration Consultant Principal is qualified to perform tasks such as: ? Develop functional and technical information system designs ? Supervise business integration analysts in the development of software designs, computer programming, system testing or training curricula ? Lead business process redesign teams in the development of new business process architectures ? Design training programs for information systems users ? Participate in quality reviews to ensure work Senior Program ManagerThe Senior Program Manager has overall accountability for business solution programs. Senior Program Managers may be responsible for product delivery and/or financial management of client engagements. A Senior Program Manager performs independent quality assurance reviews of program performance and deliverables. They lend thought leadership to engagement teams in developing creative solutions to client business problems. The Senior Program Manger possess a bachelor’s degree with 15 years’ experience.Program ManagerProgram Managers plan and manage projects to control overall project scope, budgets and schedules for multi-project engagements. Program Managers maintain contractor interface with the senior levels of the customer’s organization, and consult with customer andcontractor personnel to formulate and review task plans and deliverables and provide conformance with program and project task schedules and costs and contractual obligations. The Program Manager possess a bachelor’s degree with up to 12 years’ experience.Project ManagerThe Project Manager manages, plans and coordinates activities of projects. This individual review project proposals or plans to determine schedule, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing projects, staffing requirements and allotment of available resources to various phases of projects. The Project Manager establishes work plans and coordinatesstaffing for each phase of project and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel. The Project Manager identifies functional or cross functional requirements and resources required for each task. The Project Manager possess a bachelor’s degree with 10 years of experience.Consultant (Associate)Consultant (Associate) apply their skills in such areas as systems development, knowledge of business processes, technical background or supervisory capacity to implement business solutions. For example, Consultants may perform tasks such as? Develop functional and technical informationsystem designs? Supervise business integration analysts in thedevelopment of software designs, computerprogramming, system testing or trainingcurricula? Lead business process redesign teams in thedevelopment of new business processarchitectures? Design training programs for informationsystems users? Participate in quality reviews to ensure workcomplies with specified standards? Develop teamwork plans? Perform workflow analyses? Design and manage databases? Define information systems requirements? Assist in project budget preparation.Consultant Associate possess a bachelor’s degree with 3 - 4 years’ experience. This positionperforms more routine aspects of the position and is supervised by higher levels. Consultant (Senior)Consultant Senior apply their skills in such areas as systems development, knowledge of business processes, technical background or supervisory capacity to implement business solutions. For example, Consultants may perform tasks such as? Develop functional and technical information system designsb? Supervise business integration analysts in the development of software designs, computer programming, system testing or training curricula? Lead business process redesign teams in the development of new business processarchitectures? Design training programs for information systems users? Participate in quality reviews to ensure work complies with specified standards? Develop teamwork plans? Perform workflow analyses? Design and manage databases? Define information systems requirements? Assist in project budget preparation Consultant (Senior) performs more varied and difficult tasks compared to Consultant (Associate) yet has less autonomy than Consultant (Partner). Consultant Senior possess bachelor’s degree with 5 -9 years’ experience.Consultant (Partner)Consultant (Partner) apply their skills in such areas as systems development, knowledge of business processes, technical background or supervisory capacity to implement business solutions. For example, Consultants may perform tasks such as? Develop functional and technical information system designs? Supervise business integration analysts in the development of software designs, computer programming, system testing or training curricula? Lead business process redesign teams in the development of new business processarchitectures? Design training programs for information systems users? Participate in quality reviews to ensure work complies with specified standards ? Develop teamwork plans? Perform workflow analyses? Design and manage databases? Define information systems requirements? Assist in project budget preparation Consultant (Partner) is competent in subject matter and concepts and may lead individuals assisting in the work. This position possesses a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 10 years’ experience.Agile Coach (Associate)The Agile Coach Associate may assist or lead teams to apply Agile thinking to the specific environment and impediments they face. The Coach works as an advisor and helps the team adapt the methodology to their environment and challenge the existing environment. This individual possesses a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3-4 years’ experience.Agile Coach (Senior)The Agile Coach Senior may assist or lead teams to apply Agile thinking to the specific environment and impediments they face. The Coach works as an advisor and helps the team adapt the methodology to their environment and challenge the existing environment. This individual possesses a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years’ experience.Agile Coach (Partner)The Agile Coach Partner may assist or lead teams to apply Agile thinking to the specific environment and impediments they face. The Coach works as an advisor and helps the team adapt the methodology to their environment and challenge the existing environment. This individual possesses a bachelor’s degree with 6 plus years of experienceScrum Master (Associate)The Scrum Master Associate may facilitate or guide a software development product owner, team, and organization on how to use Agile/Scrum concepts, values, practices, and principles focusing on improving team effectiveness. The Scrum Master Associate leads discussions and decision making and assists in mediation of conflict resolution. This individual possesses a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years’ experience.Scrum Master (Senior)The Scrum Master Senior may facilitate or guide a software development product owner, team, and organization on how to use Agile/Scrum concepts, values, practices, and principles focusing on improving team effectiveness. The Scrum Master Senior leads discussions and decision making and assists in mediation of conflict resolution. This individual possesses a bachelor’s degree with 4-6 years’ experience.Scrum Master (Partner)The Scrum Master Partner may facilitate or guide a software development product owner, team, and organization on how to use Agile/Scrum concepts, values, practices, and principles focusing on improving team effectiveness. The Scrum Master Partner leads discussions and decision making and assists in mediation of conflict resolution. This individual possesses a bachelor’s degree with 7 plus years’ experience.Cloud Consultant (Associate)Cloud Consultant (Associate) specializes in both AWS and Openstack Cloud platforms. This individual provides the necessary technical knowledge to make the transition to the cloud a smooth experience for organizations. As an AWS Authorized Consulting Partner, the Cloud Consultant (Associate) is an expert that will help you to design, architect, build, migrate, and manage your workloads and applications on AWS. The Cloud Consultant (Associate) Cloud expertise specializations in Cloud DevOps, Containers and Kubernetes Orchestration, Cloud Security, Architectural design, and Migration services. The Cloud Consultant (Associate) level performs more routine aspects of the position and is supervised by higher levels. This individual possesses a bachelor’s degree with 1-3 years’ experience.Cloud Consultant (Senior)Cloud Consultant (Senior) specializes in both AWS and Openstack Cloud platforms. This individual provides the necessary technical knowledge to make the transition to the cloud a smooth experience for organizations. As an AWS Authorized Consulting Partner, the Cloud Consultant (Senior) is an expert that will help you to design, architect, build, migrate, and manage your workloads and applications on AWS. The Cloud Consultant (Senior) Cloud expertise specializations in Cloud DevOps, Containers and Kubernetes Orchestration, Cloud Security, Architectural design, and Migration services. The Cloud Consultant (Senior) level performs more varied and dificult task as compared the the Cloud Consultant (Associate) but not as complex as the Cloud Consultants (Partner) level. This individual possesses a bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years’ experience.Cloud Consultant (Partner)Cloud Consultant (Senior) specializes in both AWS and Openstack Cloud platforms. This individual provides the necessary technical knowledge to make the transition to the cloud a smooth experience for organizations. As an AWS Authorized Consulting Partner, the Cloud Consultant (Senior) is an expert that will help you to design, architect, build, migrate, and manage your workloads and applications on AWS. The Cloud Consultant (Senior) Cloud expertise specializations in Cloud DevOps, Containers and Kubernetes Orchestration, Cloud Security, Architectural design, and Migration services. The Cloud Consultant (Senior) level performs more varied and dificult task as compared the Cloud Consultants (Partner) level is competent in subject matter and concepts and may lead individuals assisting in the work.This individual possesses a bachelor’s degree with 6 plus years’ experience. Labor CategoryGSA PriceBusiness Integration Consultant (Partner)$489.61Business Integration Consultant (Senior)$413.85Business Integration Consultant (Associate)$409.35SAFe Principal SPC Implementation Consultant$465.51SAFe Senior SPC Implementation Consultant$325.50SAFe Associate SPC Implementation Consultant$255.75Senior Program Manager$320.85Program Manager$279.00Project Manager$186.00Consultant (Partner)$139.50Consultant (Senior)$111.60Consultant (Associate)$93.00Agile Coach (Partner)$162.75Agile Coach (Senior)$139.50Agile Coach (Associate)$116.25Scrum Master (Partner)$167.40Scrum Master (Senior)$144.15Scrum Master (Associate)$120.90Cloud Consultant (Partner)$267.38Cloud Consultant (Senior)$228.55Cloud Consultant (Associate)$181.58Government Rates for consulting Services Under Sin 132-51Services at Customer Facility (Government Site)TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (SPECIAL ITEM NUMBER 132-51) ****NOTE: All non-professional labor categories must be incidental to, and used solely to support professional services, and cannot be purchased separately.1.SCOPEa.The prices, terms and conditions stated under Special Item Number 132-51 Information Technology Professional Services apply exclusively to IT Professional Services within the scope of this Information Technology Schedule.b.The Contractor shall provide services at the Contractor’s facility and/or at the ordering activity location, as agreed to by the Contractor and the ordering activity.2.PERFORMANCE INCENTIVES I-FSS-60 Performance Incentives (April 2000)a.Performance incentives may be agreed upon between the Contractor and the ordering activity on individual fixed price orders or Blanket Purchase Agreements under this contract.b.The ordering activity must establish a maximum performance incentive price for these services and/or total solutions on individual orders or Blanket Purchase Agreements.c.Incentives should be designed to relate results achieved by the contractor to specified targets. To the maximum extent practicable, ordering activities shall consider establishing incentives where performance is critical to the ordering activity’s mission and incentives are likely to motivate the contractor. Incentives shall be based on objectively measurable tasks.3.ORDERa.Agencies may use written orders, EDI orders, blanket purchase agreements, individual purchase orders, or task orders for ordering services under this contract. Blanket Purchase Agreements shall not extend beyond the end of the contract period; all services and delivery shall be made, and the contract terms and conditions shall continue in effect until the completion of the order. Orders for tasks which extend beyond the fiscal year for which funds are available shall include FAR 52.232-19 (Deviation – May 2003) Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year. The purchase order shall specify the availability of funds and the period for which funds are available.b.All task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of the contract. In the event of conflict between a task order and the contract, the contract will take precedence.4.PERFORMANCE OF SERVICESa.The Contractor shall commence performance of services on the date agreed to by the Contractor and the ordering activity. b.The Contractor agrees to render services only during normal working hours, unless otherwise agreed to by the Contractor and the ordering activity. c.The ordering activity should include the criteria for satisfactory completion for each task in the Statement of Work or Delivery Order. Services shall be completed in a good and workmanlike manner.d.Any Contractor travel required in the performance of IT Services must comply with the Federal Travel Regulation or Joint Travel Regulations, as applicable, in effect on the date(s) the travel is performed. Established Federal Government per diem rates will apply to all Contractor travel. Contractors cannot use GSA city pair contracts.5.STOP-WORK ORDER (FAR 52.242-15) (AUG 1989)(a)The Contracting Officer may, at any time, by written order to the Contractor, require the Contractor to stop all, or any part, of the work called for by this contract for a period of 90 days after the order is delivered to the Contractor, and for any further period to which the parties may agree. The order shall be specifically identified as a stop-work order issued under this clause. Upon receipt of the order, the Contractor shall immediately comply with its terms and take all reasonable steps to minimize the incurrence of costs allocable to the work covered by the order during the period of work stoppage. Within a period of 90?days after a stop-work is delivered to the Contractor, or within any extension of that period to which the parties shall have agreed, the Contracting Officer shall either- (1)Cancel the stop-work order; or (2)Terminate the work covered by the order as provided in the Default, or the Termination for Convenience of the Government, clause of this contract. (b)If a stop-work order issued under this clause is canceled or the period of the order or any extension thereof expires, the Contractor shall resume work. The Contracting Officer shall make an equitable adjustment in the delivery schedule or contract price, or both, and the contract shall be modified, in writing, accordingly, if- (1)The stop-work order results in an increase in the time required for, or in the Contractor's cost properly allocable to, the performance of any part of this contract; and (2) The Contractor asserts its right to the adjustment within 30 days after the end of the period of work stoppage; provided, that, if the Contracting Officer decides the facts justify the action, the Contracting Officer may receive and act upon the claim submitted at any time before final payment under this contract. (c)If a stop-work order is not canceled and the work covered by the order is terminated for the convenience of the Government, the Contracting Officer shall allow reasonable costs resulting from the stop-work order in arriving at the termination settlement. (d) If a stop-work order is not canceled and the work covered by the order is terminated for default, the Contracting Officer shall allow, by equitable adjustment or otherwise, reasonable costs resulting from the stop-work order. 6.INSPECTION OF SERVICESIn accordance with FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAR 2009) (DEVIATION I - FEB 2007) for Firm-Fixed Price orders and FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS ?COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAR 2009) (ALTERNATE I ??OCT 2008) (DEVIATION I – FEB 2007) applies to Time-and-Materials and Labor-Hour Contracts orders placed under this contract.7.RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTORThe Contractor shall comply with all laws, ordinances, and regulations (Federal, State, City, or otherwise) covering work of this character. If the product of a task order is software, then FAR 52.227-14 (Dec 2007) Rights in Data – General, may apply.8.RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ORDERING ACTIVITYSubject to security regulations, the ordering activity shall permit Contractor access to all facilities necessary to perform the requisite IT Professional Services.9.INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORAll IT Professional Services performed by the Contractor under the terms of this contract shall be as an independent Contractor, and not as an agent or employee of the ordering activity.ANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTERESTa.Definitions.“Contractor” means the person, firm, unincorporated association, joint venture, partnership, or corporation that is a party to this contract.“Contractor and its affiliates” and “Contractor or its affiliates” refers to the Contractor, its chief executives, directors, officers, subsidiaries, affiliates, subcontractors at any tier, and consultants and any joint venture involving the Contractor, any entity into or with which the Contractor subsequently merges or affiliates, or any other successor or assignee of the Contractor.An “Organizational conflict of interest” exists when the nature of the work to be performed under a proposed ordering activity contract, without some restriction on ordering activities by the Contractor and its affiliates, may either (i) result in an unfair competitive advantage to the Contractor or its affiliates or (ii) impair the Contractor’s or its affiliates’ objectivity in performing contract work.b.To avoid an organizational or financial conflict of interest and to avoid prejudicing the best interests of the ordering activity, ordering activities may place restrictions on the Contractors, its affiliates, chief executives, directors, subsidiaries and subcontractors at any tier when placing orders against schedule contracts. Such restrictions shall be consistent with FAR 9.505 and shall be designed to avoid, neutralize, or mitigate organizational conflicts of interest that might otherwise exist in situations related to individual orders placed against the schedule contract. Examples of situations, which may require restrictions, are provided at FAR 9.508.11.INVOICESThe Contractor, upon completion of the work ordered, shall submit invoices for IT Professional services. Progress payments may be authorized by the ordering activity on individual orders if appropriate. Progress payments shall be based upon completion of defined milestones or interim products. Invoices shall be submitted monthly for recurring services performed during the preceding month. 12.PAYMENTS For firm-fixed price orders the ordering activity shall pay the Contractor, upon submission of proper invoices or vouchers, the prices stipulated in this contract for service rendered and accepted. Progress payments shall be made only when authorized by the order. For timeandmaterials orders, the Payments under TimeandMaterials and LaborHour Contracts at FAR 52.212-4 (MAR 2009) (ALTERNATE I – OCT 2008) (DEVIATION I – FEB 2007) applies to timeandmaterials orders placed under this contract. For laborhour orders, the Payment under TimeandMaterials and LaborHour Contracts at FAR 52.212-4 (MAR 2009) (ALTERNATE I – OCT 2008) (DEVIATION I – FEB 2007) applies to laborhour orders placed under this contract. 52.216-31(Feb 2007)?Time-and-Materials/Labor-Hour Proposal Requirements—Commercial Item Acquisition. As prescribed in 16.601(e)(3), insert the following provision: (a) The Government contemplates award of a Time-and-Materials or Labor-Hour type of contract resulting from this solicitation. (b) The offeror must specify fixed hourly rates in its offer that include wages, overhead(b) The offeror must specify fixed hourly rates in its offer that include wages, overhead, general and administrative expenses, and profit. The offeror must specify whether the fixed hourly rate for each labor category applies to labor performed by— (1) The offeror; (2) Subcontractors; and/or (3) Divisions, subsidiaries, or affiliates of the offeror under a common control. 13.RESUMESResumes shall be provided to the GSA Contracting Officer or the user ordering activity upon request.14.INCIDENTAL SUPPORT COSTSIncidental support costs are available outside the scope of this contract. The costs will be negotiated separately with the ordering activity in accordance with the guidelines set forth in the FAR.15.APPROVAL OF SUBCONTRACTSThe ordering activity may require that the Contractor receive, from the ordering activity's Contracting Officer, written consent before placing any subcontract for furnishing any of the work called for in a task order.IT Professional Services: SIN 132-50 Training CoursesLeading SAFe CertificationDuring this two-day course, you’ll learn the principles and practices of the Scaled Agile Framework? (SAFe), how to execute and release value through Agile Release Trains, and what it means to lead a Lean-Agile transformation at enterprise scale.?You?will gain an understanding of the Lean-Agile mindset and why it’s so effective in todays adapt-or-die marketplace. You’ll also get practical advice on supporting Agile teams and programs, empowering a Lean Portfolio, building a continuous delivery pipeline and DevOps culture, and coordinating large solutions. Develop a skillset that’s in demand worldwide—and empower your enterprise to succeed in a disruptive marketplace—when you become a SAFe 4 Agilest (SA).Attending the class prepares you to take the exam and become a certified SAFe 4 Agilest (SA)Learning?GoalsTo perform the role of a SAFe 4 Agilest, you should be able to:Apply SAFe to scale Lean and Agile development in your enterpriseRecognize and apply a Lean-Agile Mindset and principlesContinuously explore, integrate, deploy, and release valueEmpower with a Lean PortfolioCoordinate the development of large solutionsEnhance your Lean-Agile leadership skillsSupport a Lean-Agile transformation in your enterpriseTopics CoveredIntroducing the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)Embracing a Lean-Agile MindsetUnderstanding SAFe PrinciplesExperiencing Program Increment (PI) PlanningExploring, Executing, and Releasing ValueLeading the Lean-Agile EnterpriseEmpowering a Lean PortfolioBuilding Large SolutionsWhat You GetThe class registration includes:Attendee workbookPreparation and eligibility to take the SAFe 4 Agilest examOne-year membership to the SAFe Community PlatformCourse certificate of completionAttendees must attend both days of the course to be eligible for the exam.Who Will BenefitThe following individuals will benefit from this course:Executives and Leaders, Managers, Directors, CIOs, and VPsDevelopment, QA, and Infrastructure ManagementProgram and Project ManagersProduct and Product Line ManagementPortfolio Managers, PMO, and Process LeadsEnterprise, System, and Solution Architects SAFe?Product Owner/Product Manager with POPM CertificationDevelop the skillsets needed to guide the delivery of value in a Lean enterprise—and learn about the activities, tools, and mechanics used to manage backlogs and programs—by becoming a?SAFe??4Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM).?During this two-day course, attendees will gain an in-depth understanding of the Agile Release Train (ART), how it delivers value, and what they can do to effectively perform their role.They will also learn how to apply lean thinking to write Epics, break them down into Features and Stories, plan and execute Iterations, and plan Program Increments. Finally, attendees learn about the Continuous Delivery Pipeline and DevOps culture, how to effectively integrate as Product Owners and Product Managers, and what it takes to relentlessly improve the ART.Learning GoalsTo perform the role of a SAFe? Product Owner/Product Manager, attendees should be able to:Apply SAFe in the Lean enterpriseConnect SAFe Lean-Agile principles and values to the PO/PM rolesCollaborate with Lean Portfolio ManagementExplore continuous value with Program Increment PlanningExecute the Program Increment and deliver continuous valueArticulate the Product Owner and Product Manager rolesCreate a role action planTopics Covered?Applying SAFe in the Lean enterpriseRelating a Lean-Agile Mindset to the Product Owner and Product Manager rolesCollaborating with Lean Portfolio ManagementContinuously explore customer needsExecuting the Program IncrementDefining the Product Owner/Product Manager roles and responsibilitiesCreating a Product Owner/Product Manager action planWhat Attendees GetThe class registration includes:Attendee workbookPreparation and eligibility to take the?SAFe??4?Product Owner/Product Manager?(POPM)examOne-year membership to the SAFe Community PlatformCourse certificate of completionAttendees must attend both days of the course to qualify for the exam.Who will benefit?The following individuals will benefit from this course:Product Managers, Product Line Managers, Product Owners, Business Owners, and Business AnalystsSolution Managers, Portfolio Managers, Program Managers, PMO personnel, and Process LeadsEnterprise, Solution, and System ArchitectsPrerequisitesAll are welcome to attend the course, regardless of experience. However, the following prerequisites are highly recommended for those who intend to take the?SAFe??4?Product Owner/Product Manager?(POPM)certification exam:Attend a Leading SAFe??courseExperience working in a SAFe environmentExperience with Lean, Agile, or other relevant certificationsSAFe Certification KitBecoming a SAFe 4 Product Owner/Product Manager requires an exceptional range of skills and is a career path for many servant leaders. Certification includes:SAFe 4 Product Owner/Product Manager PDF certificateSAFe 4 Product Owner/Product Manager digital badge to promote the accomplishment onlineOne-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform, which includes access to the PO/PM Community of PracticeAccess to Meetup groups and events that provide connections with other SAFe certified professionalsA variety of learning resources to support certified professionals during their SAFe journeyAnnual RenewalMembership renewals are one year from the date certification is earned.SAFe? Scrum Master CertificationIn this two-day course, attendees will gain an understanding of the role of a Scrum Master in a SAFe enterprise. Unlike traditional Scrum Master training that focuses on the fundamentals of team-level Scrum, the SAFe Scrum Master course explores the role of the Scrum Master in the context of the entire enterprise and prepares attendees to successfully plan and execute the Program Increment (PI), the primary enabler of alignment throughout all levels of a SAFe organization. This includes learning the key components of Agile at scale development, how Scrum is facilitated throughout the enterprise, and how to execute Iteration Planning.Attendees will also discover how to build high performing Agile teams by becoming a servant leader and coach, and how to coach those teams to deliver the maximum business value at scale. SAFe 4 Scrum Master (SSM) certification signifies that people are prepared to perform the role of Scrum Master in a SAFe environment, increasing their value to teams and organizations that are implementing SAFe.Attending this course prepares individuals to take the SAFe 4 Scrum Master exam to receive the SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) certification.Learning GoalsTo perform the role of a SAFe? Scrum Master, attendees should be able to:Describe Scrum in a SAFe enterpriseFacilitate Scrum eventsFacilitate effective Iteration executionSupport effective Program Increment executionSupport relentless improvementCoach Agile teams for maximum business resultsSupport DevOps implementationTopics CoveredIn this course attendees will:Introducing Scrum in SAFeCharacterizing the role of the Scrum MasterExperiencing Program Increment planningFacilitating Iteration executionFinishing the Program IncrementCoaching the Agile teamWhat Attendees GetThe class registration includes:Printed workbookPreparation and eligibility to take the SAFe? 4 Scrum Master (SSM) examOne-year membership to the SAFe Community PlatformCourse certificate of completionAttendees must attend both days of the course to qualify for the exam.AudienceThe following individuals will benefit from this course:?New Scrum Masters who need to perform the roleExisting Scrum Masters who would like to understand their role in the context of a SAFe enterpriseTeam Leads who want to understand the Scrum Master roleSAFe Release Train Engineers who want to coach Scrum Masters on their rolePrerequisitesAll are welcome to attend the course, regardless of experience. However, the following prerequisites are highly recommended for those who intend to take the SAFe? Scrum Master (SSM) certification exam:Familiarity with Agile concepts and principlesAwareness of Scrum, Kanban, and extreme Programming (XP)Working knowledge of software and hardware development processesSAFe Certification KitSAFe Scrum Master (SSM) certificationSAFe Certification KitAttendees who pass the exam will receive:A SAFe Scrum Master certificateA one-year certified membership as a SAFe Scrum MasterA SAFe Scrum Master branding kit with the SSM certification markSAFe 4 Scrum Master digital badge to promote your accomplishment onlineAnnual RenewalMembership renewals are one year from the date certification is earned.Renewal fee: $100Exam DetailsExam Name: SAFe? 4 Scrum Master ExamExam Format: Multiple choice; Multiple selectExam Delivery: Web-based (single-browser), closed book, no outside assistance, timedExam Access: Candidates can access the exam within the SAFe Community Platform upon completion of the SAFe 4 Scrum Master courseExam cost – First exam attempt is included as part of the course registration fee if the exam is taken within 30 days of course completion. Each retake attempt costs $50.Exam Duration: Once the exam begins, candidates have 90 minutes (1.5 hours) to complete the examNumber of Questions: 45Passing Score: 33 out of 45 (73%)Language – EnglishRetake policy – Second attempt on exam (first retake) can be done immediately after first attempt. Third attempt requires a 10-day wait. Fourth attempt requires a 30-day wait. Contact support@ for any retake questions.?Professional Development Units (PDUs) and Scrum Education Units (SEUs)Attendees may be eligible to apply for 15 PDUs toward their continuing education requirements with the Project Management Institute (PMI) for PMP, PgMP, and PMI-ACP certificationsAttendees may be eligible to apply for SEUs under Category C, toward earning or renewing their CSP through Scrum AllianceSAFe? Advanced Scrum Master CertificationThis two-day course prepares current Scrum Masters for their leadership role in facilitating Agile team, program, and enterprise success in a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe?) implementation. The course covers facilitation of cross-team interactions in support of program execution and relentless improvement. It enhances the Scrum paradigm with an introduction to scalable engineering and DevOps practices; the application of Kanban to facilitate the flow of value; and supporting interactions with architects, product management, and other critical stakeholders in the larger program and enterprise contexts.The course offers actionable tools for building high-performing teams and explores practical ways of addressing Agile and Scrum anti-patterns in the enterprise.Attending the class prepares individuals to take the exam and become a certified SAFe? Advanced Scrum Master (SASM).Learning GoalsTo perform the role of a SAFe? Advanced Scrum Master attendees should be able to:Apply SAFe principles to facilitation, enablement, and coaching in a multi-team environmentBuild a high-performing team and foster relentless improvement at scaleAddress Agile and Scrum anti-patternsSupport the adoption of engineering practices, DevOps, and Agile architectureLearn to apply Kanban extreme Programming (XP) frameworks to optimize flow and improve the team’s workFacilitate program planning, execution, and delivery of end-to-end systems valueSupport learning through participation in Communities of Practice and innovation cycles?Topics CoveredExploring the Scrum Master role in the SAFe enterpriseApplying SAFe Principles: A Scrum Master’s perspectiveExploring Agile and Scrum anti-patternsFacilitating program executionImproving flow with Kanban and XPBuilding high-performing teamsImproving program performance with Inspect and AdaptWhat Attendees GetThe class registration includes:Attendee workbookPreparation and eligibility to take the?SAFe??4 Advanced Scrum Master (SASM)?examOne-year membership to the SAFe Community PlatformCourse certificate of completionAttendees must attend both days of the course to qualify for the exam.Who will benefit?The following individuals will benefit from this course:Existing Scrum MastersTeam leaders, project managers, and others assuming the role of an Agile Team facilitator in a SAFe or enterprise Agile contextEngineering and development managers responsible for Agile execution and coaching teams, including teams of teamsAgile coachesAgile Program ManagersProspective SAFe Release Train EngineersPrerequisitesAll are welcome to attend the course, regardless of experience. However, having one or more of the following certifications is highly recommended for those who intend to take the SAFe? 4 Advanced Scrum Master (SASM) certification exam:SAFe??4 Scrum Master (SSM) certificationCertified Scrum Master (CSM) certificationProfessional Scrum Master (PSM) certification?SAFe Certification KitSAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM) certificationSAFe Certification KitAttendees who pass the exam will receive:A SAFe Advanced Scrum Master certificateA one-year certified membership as a SAFe Advanced Scrum MasterA SAFe Advanced Scrum Master branding kit with the SASM certification markSAFe 4 Advanced Scrum Master digital badge to promote your accomplishment online?Annual RenewalMembership renewals are one year from the date certification is earned.Renewal fee: $100Exam DetailsExam Name:?SAFe??4 Advanced Scrum Master ExamExam Format:?Multiple Choice; Multiple SelectExam Delivery:?Web-based (single-browser), closed book, no outside assistance, timedExam Access:?Candidates can access the exam within the SAFe Community Platform upon completion of the?SAFe 4 Advanced Scrum Master courseExam cost:?First exam attempt is included as part of the course registration fee if the exam is taken within 30 days of course completion. Each retake attempt costs $50.Exam Duration:?Once the exam begins candidates have 120?minutes to complete the examNumber of Questions:?60Passing Score:?42 out of 60 (70%)Language:?EnglishRetake policy:?Second attempt on exam (first retake) can be done immediately after first attempt. Third attempt requires a 10-day wait. Fourth attempt requires a 30-day wait. Contact?support@?for any retake questions.Professional Development Units (PDUs) and Scrum Education Units (SEUs)Attendees may be eligible to apply for 15 PDUs toward their continuing education requirements with the?Project Management Institute?(PMI) for PMP, PgMP, and PMI-ACP certificationsAttendees may be eligible to apply for SEUs under Category C, toward earning or renewing their CSP through?Scrum AllianceSAFe? Release Train Engineer (RTE)SAFe Release Train Engineer Attendees explore the skills needed to facilitate and enable end-to-end value delivery through Agile Release Trains (ARTs)—and learn how to build a high-performing ART through servant leadership and coaching—by becoming a SAFe? 4 Release Train Engineer (RTE). During this three-day course, attendees will gain an in-depth understanding of the role and responsibilities of an RTE in the SAFe enterprise.?Through experiential learning, attendees will examine the RTE role in a Lean-Agile transformation. They will learn how to facilitate ART processes and execution, coach leaders, teams, and Scrum Masters in new processes and mindsets. They will also learn how to prepare, plan and execute a Program Increment (PI) planning event, the primarily enabler of alignment throughout all levels of a SAFe organization.?Scaled Agile’s SAFe RTE exam maintains rigorous quality standards ensuring that those who have earned the certification are well prepared to effectively fulfill their role in a SAFe enterprise. Make sure to read the certification information below.?Learning GoalsTo perform the role of a SAFe Release Train Engineer, attendees should be able to:Apply Lean-Agile knowledge and tools to execute and release valueAssist with program and large solution executionFoster relentless improvementBuild a high-performing ART by becoming a servant leader and coachDevelop an action plan to continue the learning journey?Topics CoveredExploring the RTE Role and ResponsibilitiesApplying SAFe PrinciplesOrganizing the ARTPlanning a Program IncrementExecuting a Program IncrementFostering Relentless ImprovementServing the ARTContinuing Your Learning Journey?What Attendees GetThe class registration includes:Attendee workbookPreparation and eligibility to take the SAFe? 4 Release Train Engineer (RTE) examOne-year membership to the SAFe Community PlatformCourse certificate of completionAttendees must attend all days of the course to qualify for the exam.?Who will benefit?The following individuals will benefit from this course:RTEs and Solution Train Engineers (STEs)Program and project managersScrum MastersLeaders and managersAgile coachesSAFe Program Consultants (SPCs)?Prerequisites:??? The following prerequisites are required for those who intend to take the SAFe?Release Train Engineer (RTE) certification exam:Hold at least one current SAFe certificationHave launched or participated in at least one ART and one PI?SAFe CertificationSAFe 4 Release Train Engineer digital badge to promote your accomplishment onlineSAFe Certified Release Train Engineer certificate (PDF)One-year membership to the Scaled Agile RTE Community of PracticeAnnual Renewal:?? Certifications expire one year from the date the certification is earned.Renewal fee: $295. Renewal fee for the RTE certification is included in SPC renewal (if current SPC).?Exam detailsExam name: SAFe Release Train Engineer ExamExam format: multiple choiceExam delivery: web-based (single-browser); closed book; no outside assistance; timed exam; delivered through the Community PlatformExam access: first attempt free within 30 days from course completion dateExam duration: once the exam begins candidates have 120 minutes to complete the examNumber of questions: 60Passing score: 40 out of 60 (67%)Exam cost: first attempt is free within 30 days from course completionRetake policy: second attempt on exam (first retake) can be done immediately after first attempt. Third attempt requires a 10 day wait; fourth attempt requires a 30 day wait. Each retake attempt is $50. Contact support@ for any retake questions.Exam preparationStudy guide: access available upon course completion; in the Learning PlatformPractice test: available by year end 2017 access available upon course completion; in the Learning PlatformSample test: download questions?Professional Development Units (PDUs) and Scrum Education Units (SEUs)Attendees may be eligible to apply for 20 PDUs toward their continuing education requirements with the Project Management Institute (PMI) for PMP, PgMP, and PMI-ACP certifications.Attendees may be eligible to apply for SEUs under category C, toward earning or renewing their CSP throughScrum Alliance.?Implementing SAFe with SPC CertificationAttendees can become leading agents for change—and enable their enterprises to succeed in a disruptive marketplace—when they?certify as a SAFe? 4 Program Consultant (SPC). During this four-day path, they’ll learn how to lead a Lean-Agile transformation by leveraging the practices and principles of the Scaled Agile Framework? (SAFe?).Attendees?will learn how to effectively coach programs, launch Agile Release Trains, build a continuous delivery pipeline and DevOps culture, and empower a Lean Portfolio. The first two days of the certification pre-requisite—Leading SAFe?—will provide them?with the basis to teach SAFe to others. The final two days focus exclusively on what it takes to successfully implement SAFe in the enterprise.Attending this 4-day?certification pre-requisite?prepares individuals to take the exam and become a certified SAFe? 4 Program Consultant (SPC)?Learning GoalsTo perform the role of a SAFe? Program Consultant (SPC), attendees?should be able to:Lead an enterprise Lean-Agile transformationImplement the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)Empower with a Lean PortfolioAlign the organization to a common language and way of workingPerform value stream identificationLaunch and support Agile Release Trains and coordinate large solutionsBuild and execute an implementation rollout strategyConfigure the Framework for a specific enterprise contextTrain managers and executives in Leading SAFe?Act as a SAFe? 4 Agilist (SA) certifying agentContinue their learning journey and become enabled to train other SAFe roles in the enterpriseTopics CoveredLeading SAFe? – Days 1 and 2Introducing the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)Embracing a Lean-Agile MindsetUnderstanding SAFe PrinciplesExperiencing Program Increment (PI) PlanningExploring, executing, and releasing valueLeading a Lean-Agile EnterpriseEmpowering a Lean PortfolioBuilding Large SolutionsImplementing SAFe? – Days 3 and 4Reaching the SAFe Tipping PointDesigning the ImplementationLaunching an ARTCoaching ART ExecutionExtending to the PortfolioSustaining and ImprovingBecoming a SAFe 4 Program Consultant (SPC)What Attendees GetThe class registration includes:Attendee workbookPreparation and eligibility to take the SAFe? 4 Program Consultant (SPC) examOne-year membership to the SAFe Community PlatformCertificate of completionAttendees must attend all four days in person to qualify for the exam.Who will benefit?This path is intended for those who will be materially and directly involved in a SAFe adoption. This includes practitioners, change agents, and consultants responsible for implementing Agile programs and portfolios as part of an enterprise Lean-Agile change initiative. Attendees typically include:Professional Services ConsultantsBusiness and Technology Executives, Leaders, Managers, and DirectorsPortfolio Managers and Fiduciaries, Project/Program Management Office (PMO) personnelDevelopment, QA, and IT managementProgram and Project ManagersProduct and Product Line ManagersProcess Leads and Lifecycle Governance personnelEnterprise, System, and Solution ArchitectsInternal Change Agents, Lean-Agile Center for Excellence (LACE), Agile Working GroupPrerequisitesAll stakeholders in a Lean-Agile transformation are welcome to attend, regardless of experience. However, the following prerequisites are highly recommended for those who intend to take the?SAFe? 4 Program Consultant?certification exam and practice as a?SAFe? 4 Program Consultant (SPC):5+ years of experience in software development, testing, business analysis, product, or project management3+ years of experience in AgileOne or more relevant Agile certificationsAnnual renewalMembership renewals are one year from the date certification is earnedRenewal fee: $895?Exam DetailsExam name?– SAFe 4 Program Consultant Exam.Exam format?– Multiple choice.Exam delivery?– Web-based (single-browser), closed book, no outside assistance, timed.Exam access?– Candidates can access the exam within the SAFe Community Platform upon completion of the Implementing SAFe course.Exam duration?– Once the exam begins, candidates have 120 minutes (2 hours) to complete the exam.Number of questions?– 60.More Exam DetailsPassing score?– 45 out of 60 (75% pass rate).Language?– English.Exam cost?– First exam attempt is included as part of the course registration fee if the exam is taken within 30 days of course completion. Each retake attempt costs $250.Retake policy?– Second attempt on exam (first retake) can be done immediately after first attempt. Third attempt requires a 10-day wait. Fourth attempt requires a 30-day wait. Contact?support@?for any retake questions.?Professional Development Units (PDUs) and Scrum Education Units (SEUs)Attendees may be eligible to apply for 30 PDUs toward their continuing education requirements with the Project Management Institute (PMI) for PMP, PgMP, and PMI-ACP certificationsAttendees may be eligible to apply for SEUs under category C, toward earning or renewing their CSP through Scrum AllianceSAFe DevOps Practitioner with SDP CertificationThis two-day course provides a comprehensive overview for understanding the DevOps competencies needed to accelerate time-to-market by improving the flow of value through the Continuous Delivery Pipeline. Attendees will map the current value stream through their delivery pipeline from idea to cash and identify practices that will eliminate bottlenecks to flow.The course will build an understanding of the complete flow of value from Continuous Exploration to Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, and Release on Demand. Attendees will explore SAFe’s CALMR (Culture, Automation, Lean, Measure, Recover) approach to DevOps, which helps create a culture of shared responsibility for the full spectrum of Solution delivery. It helps align people, processes, and technology throughout the organization to achieve faster time-to-market.Attendees will leave with the tools they need to execute an implementation plan for improving their delivery pipeline, and the knowledge they need to support the plan. The course also prepares students for the optional SAFe? 4 DevOps Practitioner (SDP) certification exam.Learning GoalsAfter attending the class, attendees should be able to:Understand the CALMR approach to DevOps, why it is so important, and be able to explain it to othersUnderstand the importance of continuous integration, continuous testing, and be ready to apply itApply the concepts of continuous securityMap their current delivery pipelineMeasure the flow of value through the delivery pipelineIdentify gaps and delays in flowImprove the process of exploring customer needsImprove the process of developing, building, and integrating continuouslyImprove the process of continuously deploying to staging and production environmentsImprove the release processExecute an action plan for their DevOps transformationTopics CoveredIntroducing DevOpsMapping your Continuous Delivery PipelineGaining alignment with Continuous ExplorationBuilding quality with Continuous IntegrationReducing time-to-market with Continuous DeploymentDelivering Business Value with Release on DemandTaking actionWhat Attendees GetThe class registration includes:Attendee workbookPreparation and eligibility to take the examOne-year membership to the SAFe Community PlatformCertification of completionSAFe DevOps Practitioner certification upon the passing of the examAttendees must attend both days of the course in order to qualify for the exam.Who will benefit?The following will benefit from this course:All members of an Agile Release TrainDevelopment Managers, Engineering ManagersConfiguration Managers, Release ManagersDevelopment Leads, Developers, UI/UX DevelopersInfrastructure Architects, System ArchitectsProduct Managers, Product OwnersSystem Administrators, DBAs, InfoSecQA Managers, TestersRelease Train Engineers, Scrum MastersPrerequisitesAll are welcome to attend the course without prior knowledge.? However, it is preferable to have 2 to 5 years of product development experience so that you have a grasp of the topics being covered.SAFe Certification KitBecoming a SAFe 4 Certified DevOps Practitioner requires an exceptional range of skills and is a career path for many servant leaders. Certification includes:SAFe 4 Certified DevOps Practitioner PDF certificateSAFe 4 Certified DevOps Practitioner?digital badge?to promote your accomplishment onlineOne-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform, which includes access to the SP Community of PracticeAccess to?Meetup groups?and events that connect you with other SAFe Certified ProfessionalsA variety of learning resources to support you during your SAFe journeyAnnual RenewalCertifications expire one year from the date the certification is earned.Renewal fee is $100Exam DetailsExam name – SAFe 4 DevOps Practitioner ExamExam format –?Multiple choice, multiple responseExam delivery –?Web-based (single-browser), closed book, no outside assistance, timedExam access –?Candidates can access to the exam within the SAFe Community Platform upon completion of the SAFe 4 DevOps Practitioner courseExam duration – Once the exam begins, candidates have 90?minutes (1.5 hours) to complete the exam.Number of questions –?45Passing score –?33 out of 45 (73%)Language – EnglishExam cost – First exam attempt is included as part of the course registration fee if the exam is taken within 30 days of course completion. Each retake attempt costs $50.More Exam DetailsRetake policy?– Second attempt on the exam (first retake) can be done immediately after the first attempt. The third attempt requires a 10-day wait. The fourth attempt requires a 30-day wait. Contact?support@?for any retake questions.Professional Development Units (PDUs) and Scrum Education Units (SEUs)Attendees may be eligible to apply for 15 PDUs toward their continuing education requirements with the?Project Management Institute?(PMI) for PMP, PgMP, and PMI-ACP certificationsAttendees may be eligible to apply for SEUs under Category C, toward earning or renewing their CSP through the Scrum AllianceFor more information, contact The i4 Group Consulting: ?SAFe for Government with SGP CertificationDuring this two-day course, you will learn the principles and practices of the Scaled Agile Framework? (SAFe?), how to execute and release value through Agile Release Trains, and what it means to lead a Lean-Agile transformation of a program inside a government agency. You will gain an understanding of the Lean-Agile mindset and why it’s an essential foundation for transformation. You will also get practical advice on building high performing, multi-vendor Agile teams and programs, managing technology investments in Lean flow, acquiring solutions with Agile contracting, launching the program, and planning and delivering value using SAFe.What you will learn:To perform the role of a SAFe? for Government Leader, you should be able to:? Transition government programs from traditional software and systems developmentmodels to Lean-Agile and DevOps mindset, principles, and practices using SAFe? Adapt technology strategy, budgeting and forecasting, acquisition, compliance, andgovernance processes to flow-based practices using emerging government guidelines? Organize government programs into one or more Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and executein Program Increments (PIs) ? Explore Large Solution coordination in a government and multi-vendor environment? Identify and internalize the mindset and leader behaviors essential to successful Lean- Agile transformation? Follow success patterns for SAFe implementations adapted to the governmentcontext? Build a preliminary outline of next steps to begin and/or accelerate the SAFeimplementation in your program or agencyTopics Covered? Advancing Lean-Agile in government? Embracing a Lean-Agile mindset? Understanding SAFe principles? Creating high-performing Agile teams and? programs? Planning with cadence and synchronization? Delivering value in program increments? Mapping the path to agency and program agility? Leading successful change? Taking actionWhat Attendees GetThe class registration includes:Attendee workbookPreparation and eligibility to take the examOne-year membership to the SAFe Community PlatformCertification of completionSAFe 4.6 SGP certification upon the passing of the examAttendees must attend both days of the course in order to qualify for the exam.Who will benefit?The following will benefit from this course:This course is designed for government leaders and influencers who can guidethe decision to adopt SAFe within their agency or program. Examples include:?Executives, directors, branch chiefs?Managers of development, engineering, QA, architecture, operations, support?Program and project managers?Program/Project Management? Office (PMO)PrerequisitesAll are welcome to attend the course without prior knowledge.SAFe Certification KitBecoming a SAFe 4.6 SGP Certified?Practitioner requires an exceptional range of skills and is a career path for many servant leaders. Certification includes:SAFe 4.6 Certified SGP PDF certificateSAFe 4.6 Certified SGP?digital badge?to promote your accomplishment onlineOne-year membership to the SAFe Community Platform, which includes access to the SP Community of PracticeAccess to?Meetup groups?and events that connect you with other SAFe Certified ProfessionalsA variety of learning resources to support you during your SAFe journeyAnnual RenewalCertifications expire one year from the date the certification is earned.Renewal fee is $100Exam DetailsExam name – SAFe 4.6 SGP Practitioner ExamExam format –?Multiple choice, multiple responseExam delivery –?Web-based (single-browser), closed book, no outside assistance, timedExam access –?Candidates can access to the exam within the SAFe Community Platform upon completion of the SAFe 4.6 SGP courseExam duration – Once the exam begins, candidates have 90?minutes (1.5 hours) to complete the exam.Number of questions –?45Passing score –?33 out of 45 (73%)Language – EnglishExam cost – First exam attempt is included as part of the course registration fee if the exam is taken within 30 days of course completion. Each retake attempt costs $50.More Exam DetailsRetake policy?– Second attempt on the exam (first retake) can be done immediately after the first attempt. The third attempt requires a 10-day wait. The fourth attempt requires a 30-day wait. Contact The i4 Group?for any retake questions.Professional Development Units (PDUs) and Scrum Education Units (SEUs)Attendees may be eligible to apply for 15 PDUs toward their continuing education requirements with the?Project Management Institute?(PMI) for PMP, PgMP, and PMI-ACP certificationsAttendees may be eligible to apply for SEUs under Category C, toward earning or renewing their CSP through the Scrum AllianceFor more information, contact The i4 Group Consulting: ?SAFe for ArchitectsAttendees can improve collaboration and alignment in a SAFe??Lean-Agile enterprise when they become a SAFe 4 Architect. The SAFe? for Architects course prepares System, Solution, and Enterprise Architects to engage across the organization as effective leaders and change agents who collaboratively deliver architectural solutions. During this three-day course, attendees will explore the roles, responsibilities, and mindset of Agile Architects, and appreciate how to align architecture with business value and drive continuous flow to large systems-of-systems while supporting SAFe program execution.This course is for senior technical contributors who need to understand the role of System, Solution, and Enterprise Architects in Lean-Agile enterprises. The course is also appropriate for individuals desiring a deeper view into how architecture enables continuous value flow and how architects engage in, and contribute to, a Lean-Agile enterprise.Who will benefit?The following individuals will benefit from this course: ?System, Solution, and Enterprise architectsArchitects in supporting technical disciplinesExperienced software developersTechnical managers making architectural business decisionsProduct leaders collaborating with architectsLearning GoalsTo perform the role of a?SAFe?Architect?attendees should be able to:Architect using SAFe principlesAlign architecture with business valueDevelop and communicate architecture vision and intentPlan architectural runway to enable delivery successArchitect for continuous delivery and Release on DemandLead and coach architects and team members during Program Increment (PI) Planning and executionProvide leadership during a Lean-Agile transformationTopics CoveredExemplifying Lean-Agile architectureArchitecting for DevOps and Release on DemandAligning architecture with business valueDeveloping Solution Vision, Solution Intent, and RoadmapsPreparing architecture for Program Increment (PI) PlanningCoordinating architecture throughout PI PlanningSupporting Continuous Delivery during PI executionSupporting new Strategic Themes and Value StreamsLeading as an architect during a Lean-Agile transformationThe class registration includes:Attendee workbooksEligibility to take the SAFe? 4 Architect (ARCH) examOne-year membership to the SAFe Community PlatformCourse certificate of completionPrerequisitesThose who attend this course should be familiar with Agile principles and practices and must have attended at least one SAFe course prior to attending this one.Exam DetailsExam name:?SAFe??4 Architect ExamExam format:?Multiple choice; Multiple selectExam delivery:?Web-based (single-browser), closed book, no outside assistance, timedExam access:? Candidates can access the exam within the SAFe Community Platform upon completion of the?SAFe? for Architects courseExam duration:?Once the exam begins, candidates have 120?minutes (2.0 hours) to complete the examNumber of questions?–?60Passing score?–?45 out of 60 (75%)Language?– EnglishExam cost?– First exam attempt is included as part of the course registration fee if the exam is taken within 30 days of course completion. Each retake attempt costs $50.Retake policy?– Second attempt on exam (first retake) can be done immediately after first attempt. Third attempt requires a 10-day wait. Fourth attempt requires a 30-day wait. Contact?support@?for any retake questions.For more information, contact The i4 Group Consulting: ?SAFe for TeamsEmpowering teams to deliver value in the SAFe enterprise with SAFe? 4 Practitioner Certification based on version 4.6 of SAFeSummary:Build the skills needed to become a high-performing team member of an Agile Release Train (ART)—and learn how to collaborate effectively with other teams—by becoming a SAFe? 4 Practitioner (SP). During this two-day course, attendees will gain an in-depth understanding of the ART, how it delivers value, and what they can do to effectively perform their role using Scrum, Kanban, and XP.They will also learn how to write stories and break down features, plan and execute iterations, and plan Program Increments. Finally, they’ll learn about the continuous delivery pipeline and DevOps culture, how to effectively integrate with other teams in the program, and what it takes to continuously improve the train.Attending the class prepares individuals to take the exam and become a certified SAFe? 4 Practitioner (SP)Learning GoalsTo perform the role of a SAFe? Practitioner, attendees should be able to:Apply SAFe to scale Lean and Agile development in their enterpriseKnow their team and its role on the Agile Release TrainKnow all other teams on the train, their roles, and the dependencies between the teamsPlan IterationsExecute Iterations and demonstrate valuePlan Program IncrementsIntegrate and work with other teams on the train?Topics CoveredIntroducing the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)Building an Agile TeamPlanning the IterationExecuting the IterationExecuting the Program IncrementWhat Attendees GetThe class registration includes:Attendee workbookPreparation and eligibility to take the SAFe? 4 Practitioner (SP) examOne-year membership to the SAFe Community PlatformCourse certificate of completion. Attendees must attend both days of the course in order to qualify for the exam.?Who will benefit?The following individuals will benefit from this course:Team members who apply Lean and Agile at scaleAll members of an Agile Release Train preparing for launch?PrerequisitesAll are welcome to attend the course, regardless of experience. However, the following prerequisites are highly recommended for those who intend to take the SAFe? Practitioner (SP) certification exam:Familiarity with Agile concepts and principlesAwareness of Scrum, Kanban, and XPWorking knowledge of software and hardware development processes?SAFe Certification KitAttendees who pass the certification exam will receive:SAFe Practitioner certificateA SAFe 4 Practitioner?digital badge?to promote your accomplishment onlineA one-year certified membership as a SAFe Practitioner, which includes access to the SP Community of PracticeA SAFe Practitioner certification usage guide with SP certification marksAccess to a variety of learning resources to support certified professionals during their SAFe journeyAnnual RenewalCertificates expire one year from the date the certification is earned.Renewal fee is $100Exam DetailsExam name?– SAFe 4 Practitioner ExamExam format?– Multiple choice,Multiple SelectExam delivery?– Web-based (single-browser), closed book, no outside assistance, timedExam access?– Candidates can access the exam within the SAFe Community Platform upon completion of the SAFe 4 Practitioner courseMore Exam DetailsExam duration?– Once the exam begins, candidates have 90 minutes (1.5 hours) to complete the examNumber of questions?– 45Passing score?–?35 out of 45 (78% passing score)Language?– EnglishExam cost?– First exam attempt is included as part of the course registration fee if the exam is taken within 30 days of course completion. Each retake attempt costs $50.Retake policy?– Second attempt on exam (first retake) can be done immediately after first attempt. Third attempt requires a 10-day wait. Fourth attempt requires a 30-day wait. Contact?support@?for any retake questions.Professional Development Units (PDUs) and Scrum Education Units (SEUs)Attendees may be eligible to apply for 15 PDUs toward their continuing education requirements with the Project Management Institute (PMI) for PMP, PgMP, and PMI-ACP certifications.Attendees may be eligible to apply for SEUs under Category C, toward earning or renewing their CSP through Scrum Alliance. For more information, contact The i4 Group Consulting: ?Lean portfolio ManagementThis is a three-day interactive course that provides a workshop-type of experience.In this course, attendees will gain the practical tools and techniques necessary to implement the Lean Portfolio Management functions of Strategy and Investment Funding, Agile Portfolio Operations and Lean Governance.Participants in the course will have the opportunity to capture the current and the future state of their portfolio with the Portfolio Canvas tool and identify important business initiatives for achieving the future state. Participants will be able to establish portfolio flow with the Portfolio Kanban and prioritize initiatives for maximum economic benefit. The course also provides insights on how to establish Value Stream Budgets and Lean Budget Guardrails and measure the Lean portfolio performance.Learning GoalsDescribe Lean Portfolio Management (LPM)Connect the portfolio to enterprise strategyEstablish the Portfolio VisionImplement Lean Budgeting and GuardrailsEstablish flow with the Portfolio KanbanSupport operational excellence with Agile PMO and CoPsCoordinate Value StreamsMeasure the LPM performanceBuild a plan for LPM implementationWho will benefit?Executives and Leaders (CIOs, CEOs, CFOs, CTOs and VPs)Enterprise ArchitectsProduct Managers and Solution ManagersBusiness Unit ManagersProgram Office PersonnelSPCs and Enterprise Agile CoachesHuman ResourcesRTEsEpic OwnersPrerequisitesAll are welcome to attend the course, regardless of experience.However, the following recommendations will make the training more productive.? Familiarity with Agile concepts and principles? Attended a Leading SAFe or SAFe PO/PM course? Experience working in a SAFe environmentLearning GoalsDescribe Lean Portfolio Management (LPM)Connect the portfolio to enterprise strategyEstablish the Portfolio VisionImplement Lean Budgeting and GuardrailsEstablish flow with the Portfolio KanbanSupport operational excellence with Agile PMO and CoPsCoordinate Value StreamsMeasure the LPM performanceBuild a plan for LPM implementationTopics CoveredIntroducing Lean Portfolio Management (LPM)Establishing Strategy and Investment FundingApplying Agile Portfolio OperationsApplying Lean GovernanceImplementing the LPM functionWhat Attendees GetAttendee workbookCourse certificate of completionPreparation and eligibility to take the SAFe? LPM certification examOne-year membership to the SAFe Community PlatformOne certification exam attemptSAFe Certification KitAttendees who pass the certification exam will receive:SAFe Lean Portfolio Manager certificateSAFe 4 Lean Portfolio Manager?digital badge?to promote your accomplishment onlineA one-year certified membership as a SAFe 4 Lean Portfolio Manager, which includes access to the LPM Community of PracticeA SAFe 4 Lean Portfolio Manager certification usage guide with LPM certification marksAccess to a variety of learning resources to support certified professionals during their SAFe journeyExam detailsExam name: SAFe Lean Portfolio Manager ExamExam format:?Multiple choice; Multiple selectExam delivery: Web-based (single-browser), closed book, no outside assistance, timedExam access: Candidates can access the exam within the SAFe Community Platform upon completion of the Lean Portfolio Management courseExam cost: First exam attempt is included as part of the course registration fee if the exam is taken within 30 days of course completion. Each retake attempt costs $50.Exam Duration:?Once the exam begins, candidates have 120?minutes (2 hours) to complete the examNumber of Questions:?60Passing Score:?42 out of 60 (70%)Language:?EnglishRetake policy: Second attempt on exam (first retake) can be done immediately after first attempt. Third attempt requires a 10-day wait. Fourth attempt requires a 30-day wait.Professional Development Units (PDUs) and Scrum Education Units (SEUs)Attendees may be eligible to apply for up to 24 PDUs toward their continuing education requirements with the Project Management Institute (PMI) for PMP, PgMP, and PMI-ACP certifications.Course TitleLean Portfolio ManagementPMI Assigned PDU Claim Code:?4446KOP5D4Course IdentifierSAFe LPMTalent Triangle PDU Allocation1Duration3 daysTechnical210.0Leadership4.0Strategic10.0PMI CertificationProject Management (PMP?)3.0Program Management (PgMP?)8.0Portfolio Management (PfMP?)10.0Business Analytics (PMI_PBA?)4.04.010.0Agile (PMI_ACP?)6.0Risk Management (PMI_RMP?)8.0Scheduling (PMI_SP?)6.0PMI_ACP?6.0?2Instructional hours spent on each area of the PMI Talent Triangle2Technical numbers for each certification cannot exceed the technical number listed here. For more information, contact The i4 Group Consulting: ?SAFe Agile Software EngineeringThe discipline of software engineering has evolved over the past decades with the introduction of Lean-Agile and DevOps principles and practices. New skills and approaches help organizations deliver software-centric solutions faster, more predictably, and with higher quality. During this three-day, workshop-oriented course, attendees learn the foundational principles and practices that make up the Agile Software Engineering discipline.Attendees will learn how continuous flow of value delivery and building quality in are enabled by modern practices including XP technical practices, Behavioral-Driven Development (BDD), and Test-Driven Development (TDD). Attendees will learn proven practices to detail, model, design, implement, verify, and validate stories in a SAFe Continuous Delivery Pipeline. They will know the practices that build quality into code (abstraction, encapsulation, intentional programming) and designs (SOLID, Design patterns). Attendees will also understand how Software Engineering fits into the larger solution context and their role in collaborating on intentional architecture and DevOps.Learning GoalsTo perform the role of a?SAFe??4 Agile Software Engineer?attendees should be able to:Define Agile Software Engineering and the underlying values, principles, and practicesApply the Test-First principle to create alignment between tests and requirementsCreate shared understanding with Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)Communicate with Agile modelingDesign from context for testabilityBuild applications with code and design qualityUtilize the test infrastructure for automated testingCollaborate on intentional architecture and emergent designApply Lean-Agile Principles to optimize the flow of valueCreate an Agile Software Engineering planWho will benefit?This course targets the technical members of an Agile Team – developers and testers. Product Owners, Scrum Master, Managers, and others with a less technical background would also be very beneficial as they would gain an understanding of the development process so that team collaboration will become more effective.PrerequisitesAll are welcome to attend the course, regardless of experience. However, meeting the following prerequisites will make the training more productive.Understanding of SAFe for TeamsBackground in engineering, development, managing development, or quality assuranceTopics CoveredIntroduction to Agile Software EngineeringConnecting Principles, and Practices to Built-In QualityAccelerating FlowApplying Intentional ArchitectureThinking Test-FirstDiscovering Story DetailsCreating a Shared Understanding with Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)Communicating with ModelsBuilding Systems with Code QualityBuilding Systems with Design QualityImplementing with QualityWhat Attendees GetThe class registration includes:Student WorkbookPreparation and eligibility to take the examOne-year membership to the SAFe Community PlatformCertification of completionCertified SAFe??4 Agile Software Engineer certification upon passing of examOne Certification exam attempt (re-takes at an additional fee)SAFe Certification KitAttendees who pass the certification exam will receive:SAFe? 4 Agile Software Engineer certificateA SAFe? 4 Agile Software Engineer?digital badge?to promote your accomplishment onlineA one-year certified membership as a SAFe? 4 Agile Software Engineer, which includes access to the ASE Community of PracticeAccess to a variety of learning resources to support certified professionals during their SAFe journeyAnnual RenewalCertifications expire one year from the date the certification is earned.Renewal fee is $100Professional Development Units (PDUs) and Scrum Education Units (SEUs)Attendees may be eligible to apply for 20 PDUs toward their continuing education requirements with the?Project Management Institute?(PMI) for PMP, PgMP, and PMI-ACP certificationsAttendees may be eligible to apply for SEUs under Category C, toward earning or renewing their CSP through the Scrum AllianceActivity NumberASEDuration3?daysPMI CertificationTechnicalLeadershipStrategicTotalPMP?8.000.000.008.00PgMP?0.000.000.000.00PMI_RMP?0.000.000.000.00PMI_SP?0.000.000.000.00PMI_ACP?12.000.000.0012.00PfMP?0.000.000.000.00PMI_PBAsm4.000.000.004.00For more information, contact The i4 Group Consulting: ?.Agile Product and Solution ManagementThe Agile Product and Solution Management course allows you to discover the right mindset, skills, and tools you need to create successful products and solutions using Agile techniques. Learn how to use Design Thinking to create products and solutions that are:Desirable – what customers wantViable – profitable for you to build and sellFeasible – something you can realistically deliverSustainable – something you can proactively manage to realize ROIAttendees will recognize how Continuous Exploration fuels innovation and helps you define a vision, strategy, and roadmap to tap into new markets. Find out how to accelerate the product lifecycle to get fast feedback and quickly deliver exceptional products and solutions that delight customers – all while aligning with your organization’s strategy, portfolio, evolving architecture, and solution intent.Learning GoalsUse Design Thinking to achieve desirable, feasible, and sustainable outcomesExplore market needs, segmentation, sizing, and competitive landscapeManage value stream economics, including pricing and licensingUse empathy to drive designApply product strategy and visionDevelop and evolve roadmapsExecute and deliver value using SAFeExplore innovation in the value streamWho will benefit?Product managers and directors of product managementProduct marketing managers, project managers, Product Owners/VP of Product Management, Business Owners, Business AnalystsProduct leaders collaborating with product management, architects, subject matter experts, and business line managersPrerequisitesAttendees of this course should be familiar with Agile principles and practices and have attended at least one SAFe course prior to attending. A background in product or solution management is highly recommended. Those who have experience being a product manager, product marketer, product owner, business owner, or bringing products to market would benefit from this ics CoveredAnalyzing your role as a Product Manager in the Lean EnterpriseContinuously exploring markets and usersDriving strategy with market segmentationUsing empathy to drive designDefining product strategy and visionCreating roadmaps to build solutionsDelivering valueManaging value stream economicsCreating innovation in the value streamWhat Attendees GetAttendee workbooksEligibility to take the SAFe? 4 Product and Solution Management examOne-year membership to the SAFe Community PlatformCourse certificate of completionAnnual RenewalMembership renewals are one year from the date certification is earnedRenewal Fee: $295Exam DetailsExam name:?SAFe??4 Agile Product and Solution Manager ExamExam format:?Multiple choice; Multiple selectExam delivery:?Web-based (single-browser), closed book, no outside assistance, timedExam access:? Candidates can access the exam within the SAFe Community Platform upon completion of the?SAFe? 4 Agile Product and Solution Management courseExam duration:?Once the exam begins, candidates have 120?minutes (2.0 hours) to complete the examNumber of questions?–?60Passing score?– 45 out of 60 (75%)Language?– EnglishExam cost?– First exam attempt is included as part of the course registration fee if the exam is taken within 30 days of course completion. Each retake attempt costs $50.Retake policy?– Second attempt on exam (first retake) can be done immediately after first attempt. Third attempt requires a 10-day wait. Fourth attempt requires a 30-day wait.Professional Development Units (PDUs) and Scrum Education Units (SEUs)Attendees may be eligible to apply for up to 24 PDUs toward their continuing education requirements with the Project Management Institute (PMI) for PMP, PgMP, and PMI-ACP certifications.Course TitleAgile Product and Solution ManagementPMI Assigned PDU Claim Code:?4446TPZWMFCourse IdentifierSAFe APSMTalent Triangle PDU Allocation1Duration3 daysTechnical210.0Leadership4.0Strategic10.0PMI CertificationProject Management (PMP?)10.0Program Management (PgMP?)10.0Portfolio Management (PfMP?)10.0Business Analytics (PMI_PBA?)10.04.010.0Agile (PMI_ACP?)2.0Risk Management (PMI_RMP?)2.0Scheduling (PMI_SP?)2.0?Instructional hours spent on each area of the PMI Talent Triangle2Technical numbers for each certification cannot exceed the technical number listed here. For more information, contact The i4 Group Consulting: ?.Government Rates for Classes under 132-50Training Class TitleGSA Rate Per StudentVolume Discount 5% 20 PlusLeading SAFe$1,172.41$1,113.80SAFe Product Owner/Manager$1,172.41$1,113.80SAFe Scrum Master$1,172.41$1,113.80SAFe Advanced Scrum Master$1,172.41$1,113.80SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE)$2,413.35$2,292.68Implementing SAFe with SPC Certification$2,892.81$2,748.17SAFe DevOps$1,204.35$1,144.13SAFe for Government$1,204.35$1,144.13SAFe for Teams$1,204.35$1,144.13SAFe for Architects$2,506.35$2,381.03Lean Portfolio Management$2,506.35$2,381.03SAFe Agile Software Engineering$1,762.35$1,674.34SAFe Product and Solution Management$2,320.35$2,204.34TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO PURCHASE OF TRAINING COURSES FOR GENERAL PURPOSE COMMERCIAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE (SPECIAL ITEM NUMBER 132-50)1.SCOPEa.The Contractor shall provide training courses normally available to commercial customers, which will permit ordering activity users to make full, efficient use of general-purpose commercial IT products. Training is restricted to training courses for those products within the scope of this solicitation. b.The Contractor shall provide training at the Contractor's facility and/or at theordering activity's location, as agreed to by the Contractor and the ordering activity.2.ORDERWritten orders, EDI orders (GSA Advantage! and FACNET), credit card orders, and orders placed under blanket purchase agreements (BPAs) shall be the basis for the purchase of training courses in accordance with the terms of this contract. Orders shall include the student's name, course title, course date and time, and contracted dollar amount of the course.3.TIME OF DELIVERYThe Contractor shall conduct training on the date (time, day, month, and year) agreed to by the Contractor and the ordering activity.4.CANCELLATION AND RESCHEDULINGa.The ordering activity will notify the Contractor at least seventy-two (72) hours before the scheduled training date, if a student will be unable to attend. The Contractor will then permit the ordering activity to either cancel the order or reschedule the training at no additional charge. In the event the training class is rescheduled, the ordering activity will modify its original training order to specify the time and date of the rescheduled training class.b.In the event the ordering activity fails to cancel or reschedule a training course within the time frame specified in paragraph a, above, the ordering activity will be liable for the contracted dollar amount of the training course. The Contractor agrees to permit the ordering activity to reschedule a student who fails to attend a training class within ninety (90) days from the original course date, at no additional charge.c.The ordering activity reserves the right to substitute one student for another up to the first day of class.d.In the event the Contractor is unable to conduct training on the date agreed to by the Contractor and the ordering activity, the Contractor must notify the ordering activity at least seventy-two (72) hours before the scheduled training date.5.FOLLOW-UP SUPPORTThe Contractor agrees to provide each student with unlimited telephone support or online support for a period of one (1) year from the completion of the training course. During this period, the student may contact the Contractor's instructors for refresher assistance and answers to related course curriculum questions.6.PRICE FOR TRAININGThe price that the ordering activity will be charged will be the ordering activity training price in effect at the time of order placement, or the ordering activity price in effect at the time the training course is conducted, whichever is less. 7.INVOICES AND PAYMENTInvoices for training shall be submitted by the Contractor after ordering activity completion of the training course. Charges for training must be paid in arrears (31 U.S.C. 3324). PROMPT PAYMENT DISCOUNT, IF APPLICABLE, SHALL BE SHOWN ON THE INVOICE.8.FORMAT AND CONTENT OF TRAININGa.The Contractor shall provide written materials (i.e., manuals, handbooks, texts, etc.) normally provided with course offerings. Such documentation will become the property of the student upon completion of the training class.b.**If applicable** For hands-on training courses, there must be a one-to-one assignment of IT equipment to students.c.The Contractor shall provide each student with a Certificate of Training at the completion of each training course.d.The Contractor shall provide the following information for each training course offered:(1)The course title and a brief description of the course content, to include the course format (e.g., lecture, discussion, hands-on training);(2)The length of the course;(3)Mandatory and desirable prerequisites for student enrollment;(4)The minimum and maximum number of students per class;(5)The locations where the course is offered;(6)Class schedules; and(7)Price (per student, per class (if applicable)).e.For those courses conducted at the ordering activity’s location, instructor travel charges (if applicable), including mileage and daily living expenses (e.g., per diem charges) are governed by Pub. L. 99-234 and FAR Part 31.205-46, and are reimbursable by the ordering activity on orders placed under the Multiple Award Schedule, as applicable, in effect on the date(s) the travel is performed. Contractors cannot use GSA city pair contracts. The Industrial Funding Fee does NOT apply to travel and per diem charges.f. For Online Training Courses, a copy of all training material must be available for electronic download by the students.9.“NO CHARGE” TRAININGThe Contractor shall describe any training provided with equipment and/or software provided under this contract, free of charge, in the space provided below. N/AINFORMATION FOR ORDERING ACTIVITIESAPPLICABLE TO ALL SPECIAL ITEM NUMBERSSPECIAL NOTICE TO AGENCIES: Small Business ParticipationSBA strongly supports the participation of small business concerns in the Federal Acquisition Service. To enhance Small Business Participation SBA policy allows agencies 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 micro purchase threshold, FAR 8.404 requires agencies 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 (). The catalogs/pricelists, GSA Advantage! and the Federal Acquisition Service Home Page (fas) 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 micro purchase 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 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:[x]The Geographic Scope of Contract will be domestic and overseas delivery.[]The Geographic Scope of Contract will be overseas delivery only.[]The Geographic Scope of Contract will be domestic delivery only.For Special Item Number 132-53 Wireless Services ONLY, if awarded, list the limited geographic coverage area:__________________________________________________________________________________________2.CONTRACTOR’S ORDERING ADDRESS AND PAYMENT INFORMATION:The i4 Group LLC1206 Rio Grande CourtAllen, TX 75013 Contractor must accept the credit card for payments equal to or less than the micro-purchase for oral or written orders under this contract. The Contractor and the ordering agency may agree to use the credit card for dollar amounts over the micro-purchase threshold (See GSAR 552.232-79 Payment by Credit Card). 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:254-531-0432 and 612-207-2751THERE IS NO AUTHORIZED DEALER!3.LIABILITY FOR INJURY OR DAMAGEThe i4 Group is providing training and consulting no equipment will be supplied.4.STATISTICAL DATA FOR GOVERNMENT ORDERING OFFICE COMPLETION OF STANDARD FORM 279: Block 9: G. Order/Modification Under Federal Schedule Contract Block 16: Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number: 078537265Block 30: Type of Contractor: IT ServicesA.Small Disadvantaged BusinessB.Other Small BusinessC.Large BusinessG.Other Nonprofit OrganizationL.Foreign ContractorBlock 31: Woman-Owned Small Business - No Block 37: Contractor's Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN): 46-0636461Block 40: Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB): NoA:Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small BusinessB:Other Veteran Owned Small Business4a.CAGE Code: 6TE194b.Contractor has registered with the Central Contractor Registration Database.5.FOB DESTINATION 6.DELIVERY SCHEDULEa.TIME OF DELIVERY: The Contractor shall deliver to destination within the number of calendar days after receipt of order (ARO), as set forth below: SPECIAL ITEM NUMBER DELIVERY TIME (Days ARO) 132-50At customer contract schedule Days 132-51At customer contract schedule7.DISCOUNTS: Prices shown are NET Prices; Basic Discounts have been deducted.a.Prompt Payment: .5% 10 Days Net 30 Days from receipt of invoice or date of acceptance, whichever is later.b.Quantity- 132-50, 20 or more student 5%c.Dollar Volume N/Ad.Other Special Discounts (i.e. Government Education Discounts, etc.)We are offering the GSA an additional discount for expedited payment. As a Small Disadvantaged Business, this will allow assist in providing consistent cash flow for our business. Also, we are providing a quantity discount for our offered classes.8.TRADE AGREEMENTS ACT OF 1979, as amended:Item 8 does not apply to The i4 Group, we are not providing a product.9.STATEMENT CONCERNING AVAILABILITY OF EXPORT PACKING:Does not apply.10.Small Requirements: The minimum dollar of orders to be issued is $ 12,000.00.11.MAXIMUM ORDER (All dollar amounts are exclusive of any discount for prompt payment.)A: The Maximum Order for the following Special Item Number (SIN) is $500,000 Special Item Number 132-51 - Information Technology Professional Services B: The Maximum Order for the following Special Item Number (SIN) is $25,000 Special Item Number 132-50 - Training Courses12.RIGHTTOCOPY PRICINGThe Contractor shall insert the discounted pricing for righttocopy licenses. ................
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