An Integration and Evaluation Framework for ESPC Coupled Models

DTIC Science & Technology

2014-09-30

the CESM-HYCOM coupled system under the OI for ESPC award. This should be simplified by the use of the MCT datatype in ESMF. Make it available to...ESPC Testbed: Basic optimization Implement MCT datatype in ESMF and include in ESMF release. This was not yet started. 5 ESPC Testbed

Army Reserve Comprehensive Water Efficiency Assessments

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McMordie Stoughton, Kate; Kearney, Jaime

The Army Reserve has partnered with the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) to develop comprehensive water assessments for numerous Army Reserve Centers in all five regions including the Pacific islands and Puerto Rico, and at Fort Buchanan and Fort Hunter Liggett. The objective of these assessments is to quantify water use at the site, and identify innovative water efficiency projects that can be implemented to help reduce water demand and increase efficiency. Several of these assessments have focused on a strategic plan for achieving net zero water to help meet the Army’s Net Zero Directive . The Army Reserve hasmore » also leveraged this approach as part of the energy conservation investment program (ECIP), energy savings performance contracts (ESPCs), and utility energy service contracts (UESCs). This article documents the process involved.« less

NOAA Climate Program Office Contributions to National ESPC

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Higgins, W.; Huang, J.; Mariotti, A.; Archambault, H. M.; Barrie, D.; Lucas, S. E.; Mathis, J. T.; Legler, D. M.; Pulwarty, R. S.; Nierenberg, C.; Jones, H.; Cortinas, J. V., Jr.; Carman, J.

2016-12-01

NOAA is one of five federal agencies (DOD, DOE, NASA, NOAA, and NSF) which signed an updated charter in 2016 to partner on the National Earth System Prediction Capability (ESPC). Situated within NOAA's Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), NOAA Climate Program Office (CPO) programs contribute significantly to the National ESPC goals and activities. This presentation will provide an overview of CPO contributions to National ESPC. First, we will discuss selected CPO research and transition activities that directly benefit the ESPC coupled model prediction capability, including The North American Multi-Model Ensemble (NMME) seasonal prediction system The Subseasonal Experiment (SubX) project to test real-time subseasonal ensemble prediction systems. Improvements to the NOAA operational Climate Forecast System (CFS), including software infrastructure and data assimilation. Next, we will show how CPO's foundational research activities are advancing future ESPC capabilities. Highlights will include: The Tropical Pacific Observing System (TPOS) to provide the basis for predicting climate on subseasonal to decadal timescales. Subseasonal-to-Seasonal (S2S) processes and predictability studies to improve understanding, modeling and prediction of the MJO. An Arctic Research Program to address urgent needs for advancing monitoring and prediction capabilities in this major area of concern. Advances towards building an experimental multi-decadal prediction system through studies on the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC). Finally, CPO has embraced Integrated Information Systems (IIS's) that build on the innovation of programs such as the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) to develop and deliver end to end environmental information for key societal challenges (e.g. extreme heat; coastal flooding). These contributions will help the National ESPC better understand and address societal needs and decision support requirements.

Coupled Data Assimilation in Navy ESPC

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Barron, C. N.; Spence, P. L.; Frolov, S.; Rowley, C. D.; Bishop, C. H.; Wei, M.; Ruston, B.; Smedstad, O. M.

2017-12-01

Data assimilation under global coupled Earth System Prediction Capability (ESPC) presents significantly greater challenges than data assimilation in forecast models of a single earth system like the ocean and atmosphere. In forecasts of a single component, data assimilation has broad flexibility in adjusting boundary conditions to reduce forecast errors; coupled ESPC requires consistent simultaneous adjustment of multiple components within the earth system: air, ocean, ice, and others. Data assimilation uses error covariances to express how to consistently adjust model conditions in response to differences between forecasts and observations; in coupled ESPC, these covariances must extend from air to ice to ocean such that changes within one fluid are appropriately balanced with corresponding adjustments in the other components. We show several algorithmic solutions that allow us to resolve these challenges. Specifically, we introduce the interface solver method that augments existing stand-alone systems for ocean and atmosphere by allowing them to be influenced by relevant measurements from the coupled fluid. Plans are outlined for implementing coupled data assimilation within ESPC for the Navy's global coupled model. Preliminary results show the impact of assimilating SST-sensitive radiances in the atmospheric model and first results of hybrid DA in a 1/12 degree model of the global ocean.

Intra- and Interprotein Phosphorylation between Two-hybrid Histidine Kinases Controls Myxococcus xanthus Developmental Progression*

PubMed Central

Schramm, Andreas; Lee, Bongsoo; Higgs, Penelope I.

2012-01-01

Histidine-aspartate phosphorelay signaling systems are used to couple stimuli to cellular responses. A hallmark feature is the highly modular signal transmission modules that can form both simple “two-component” systems and sophisticated multicomponent systems that integrate stimuli over time and space to generate coordinated and fine-tuned responses. The deltaproteobacterium Myxococcus xanthus contains a large repertoire of signaling proteins, many of which regulate its multicellular developmental program. Here, we assign an orphan hybrid histidine protein kinase, EspC, to the Esp signaling system that negatively regulates progression through the M. xanthus developmental program. The Esp signal system consists of the hybrid histidine protein kinase, EspA, two serine/threonine protein kinases, and a putative transport protein. We demonstrate that EspC is an essential component of this system because ΔespA, ΔespC, and ΔespA ΔespC double mutants share an identical developmental phenotype. Neither substitution of the phosphoaccepting histidine residue nor deletion of the entire catalytic ATPase domain in EspC produces an in vivo mutant developmental phenotype. In contrast, substitution of the receiver phosphoaccepting residue yields the null phenotype. Although the EspC histidine kinase can efficiently autophosphorylate in vitro, it does not act as a phosphodonor to its own receiver domain. Our in vitro and in vivo analyses suggest the phosphodonor is instead the EspA histidine kinase. We propose EspA and EspC participate in a novel hybrid histidine protein kinase signaling mechanism involving both inter- and intraprotein phosphotransfer. The output of this signaling system appears to be the combined phosphorylated state of the EspA and EspC receiver modules. This system regulates the proteolytic turnover of MrpC, an important regulator of the developmental program. PMID:22661709

Analysis of integrating compressed air energy storage concepts with coal gasification/combined-cycle systems for continuous power production. Final report

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Nakhamkin, M.; Patel, M.; Andersson, L.

1992-12-01

A previous study sponsored by EPRI concluded that integrating a compressed-air energy storage (CAES) plant with a coal-gasification system (CGS) can reduce the required capacity and cost of the expensive gasification system. The results showed that when compared at an equal plant capacity, the capital cost of the CGS portion of the integrated CAES/CGS plant can be reduced by as much as 30% relative to the same portion of an integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) plant. Furthermore, the capital cost of the CAES/CGS.plant, configured as a peaking unit, was found to be slightly lower than that of the base-load IGCCmore » plant. However, the overall economics of the CAES/CGS plant were adversely affected by the low capacity factor of the peak-load service, and ultimately, were found to be less attractive than the IGCC plant. The main objective of this study was to develop and analyze integrated CAES/CGS power plant concepts which provide for continuous (around-the-clock) operation of both the CAES reheat turboexpander train and the CGS facility. The developed concepts also provide utility-load management functions by driving the CAES compressor trains with off-peak electricity supplied through the grid. EPRI contracted with Energy Storage & Power Consultants, Inc. (ESPC) to develop conceptual designs, optimized performance characteristics, and preliminary cost data for these CAES/CGS concepts, and to provide a technical and cost comparison to the IGCC plant. The CAES/CGS concepts developed by ESPC for the current study contrast from those of Reference 1.« less

Analysis of integrating compressed air energy storage concepts with coal gasification/combined-cycle systems for continuous power production

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Nakhamkin, M.; Patel, M.; Andersson, L.

1992-12-01

A previous study sponsored by EPRI concluded that integrating a compressed-air energy storage (CAES) plant with a coal-gasification system (CGS) can reduce the required capacity and cost of the expensive gasification system. The results showed that when compared at an equal plant capacity, the capital cost of the CGS portion of the integrated CAES/CGS plant can be reduced by as much as 30% relative to the same portion of an integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) plant. Furthermore, the capital cost of the CAES/CGS.plant, configured as a peaking unit, was found to be slightly lower than that of the base-load IGCCmore » plant. However, the overall economics of the CAES/CGS plant were adversely affected by the low capacity factor of the peak-load service, and ultimately, were found to be less attractive than the IGCC plant. The main objective of this study was to develop and analyze integrated CAES/CGS power plant concepts which provide for continuous (around-the-clock) operation of both the CAES reheat turboexpander train and the CGS facility. The developed concepts also provide utility-load management functions by driving the CAES compressor trains with off-peak electricity supplied through the grid. EPRI contracted with Energy Storage Power Consultants, Inc. (ESPC) to develop conceptual designs, optimized performance characteristics, and preliminary cost data for these CAES/CGS concepts, and to provide a technical and cost comparison to the IGCC plant. The CAES/CGS concepts developed by ESPC for the current study contrast from those of Reference 1.« less

ESPC Common Model Architecture

DTIC Science & Technology

2014-09-30

1 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. ESPC Common Model Architecture Earth System Modeling...Operational Prediction Capability (NUOPC) was established between NOAA and Navy to develop common software architecture for easy and efficient...development under a common model architecture and other software-related standards in this project. OBJECTIVES NUOPC proposes to accelerate

A Novel Mechanism for Protein Delivery by the Type 3 Secretion System for Extracellularly Secreted Proteins.

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Tejeda-Dominguez, Farid; Huerta-Cantillo, Jazmin; Chavez-Dueñas, Lucia; Navarro-Garcia, Fernando

2017-03-28

The type 3 secretion system (T3SS) is essential for bacterial virulence through delivering effector proteins directly into the host cytosol. Here, we identified an alternative delivery mechanism of virulence factors mediated by the T3SS, which consists of the association of extracellularly secreted proteins from bacteria with the T3SS to gain access to the host cytosol. Both EspC, a protein secreted as an enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC) autotransporter, and YopH, a protein detected on the surface of Yersinia , require a functional T3SS for host cell internalization; here we provide biophysical and molecular evidence to support the concept of the EspC translocation mechanism, which requires (i) an interaction between EspA and an EspC middle segment, (ii) an EspC translocation motif (21 residues that are shared with the YopH translocation motif), (iii) increases in the association and dissociation rates of EspC mediated by EspA interacting with EspD, and (iv) an interaction of EspC with the EspD/EspB translocon pore. Interestingly, this novel mechanism does not exclude the injection model (i.e., EspF) operating through the T3SS conduit; therefore, T3SS can be functioning as an internal conduit or as an external railway, which can be used to reach the translocator pore, and this mechanism appears to be conserved among different T3SS-dependent pathogens. IMPORTANCE The type 3 secretion system is essential for injection of virulence factors, which are delivered directly into the cytosol of the host cells for usurping and subverting host processes. Recent studies have shown that these effectors proteins indeed travel inside an "injectisome" conduit through a single step of translocation by connecting the bacterium and host cell cytoplasms. However, all findings are not compatible with this model. For example, both YopH, a protein detected on the surface of Yersinia , and EspC, an autotransporter protein secreted by enteropathogenic E. coli , require a functional T3SS for host cell translocation. Both proteins have an intermediate extracellular step before their T3SS-dependent translocation. Here, we show an alternative delivery mechanism for these extracellularly secreted virulence factors that are then incorporated into the T3SS to enter the cells; this novel mechanism coexists with but diverges from the canonical injection model that involves the passage of the protein inside the injectisome. Copyright © 2017 Tejeda-Dominguez et al.

ESPC Coupled Global Prediction System

DTIC Science & Technology

2014-09-30

active, and cloud- nucleating aerosols into NAVGEM for use in long-term simulations and forecasts and for use in the full coupled system. APPROACH...cloud- nucleating aerosols into NAVGEM for use in long-term simulations and forecasts for ESPC applications. We are relying on approaches, findings...function. For sea salt we follow NAAPS and use a source that depends on ocean surface winds and relative humidity . In lieu of the relevant

The Long-Term Performance of Small-Cell Batteries Without Cell-Balancing Electronics

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Pearson, C.; Thwaite, C.; Curzon, D.; Rao, G.

2006-01-01

Tests approx.8 yrs ago showed Sony HC do not imbalance. AEA developed a theory (ESPC 2002): a) Self-discharge (SD) decreases with state-of-charge (SOC); b) Cells diverge to a state of dynamic equilibrium; c) Equilibrium spread depends on cell SD uniformity. Balancing model verified against test data. Short-term measures of SD difficult in Sony cells and very small values, depends on technique. Long-term evidence supports lower SD at low SD. Battery testing best proof of performance, typically mission specific tests.

Verification and Validation of a Navy ESPC Hindcast with Loosely Coupled Data Assimilation

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Metzger, E. J.; Barton, N. P.; Smedstad, O. M.; Ruston, B. C.; Wallcraft, A. J.; Whitcomb, T. R.; Ridout, J. A.; Franklin, D. S.; Zamudio, L.; Posey, P. G.; Reynolds, C. A.; Phelps, M.

2016-12-01

The US Navy is developing an Earth System Prediction Capability (ESPC) to provide global environmental information to meet Navy and Department of Defense (DoD) operations and planning needs from the upper atmosphere to under the sea. It will be a fully coupled global atmosphere/ocean/ice/wave/land prediction system providing daily deterministic forecasts out to 16 days at high horizontal and vertical resolution, and daily probabilistic forecasts out to 45 days at lower resolution. The system will run at the Navy DoD Supercomputing Resource Center with an initial operational capability scheduled for the end of FY18 and the final operational capability scheduled for FY22. The individual model and data assimilation components include: atmosphere - NAVy Global Environmental Model (NAVGEM) and Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Atmospheric Variational Data Assimilation System - Accelerated Representer (NAVDAS-AR); ocean - HYbrid Coordinate Ocean Model (HYCOM) and Navy Coupled Ocean Data Assimilation (NCODA); ice - Community Ice CodE (CICE) and NCODA; WAVEWATCH III™ and NCODA; and land - NAVGEM Land Surface Model (LSM). Currently, NAVGEM/HYCOM/CICE are three-way coupled and each model component is cycling with its respective assimilation scheme. The assimilation systems do not communicate with each other, but future plans call for these to be coupled as well. NAVGEM runs with a 6-hour update cycle while HYCOM/CICE run with a 24-hour update cycle. The T359L50 NAVGEM/0.08° HYCOM/0.08° CICE system has been integrated in hindcast mode and verification/validation metrics have been computed against unassimilated observations and against stand-alone versions of NAVGEM and HYCOM/CICE. This presentation will focus on typical operational diagnostics for atmosphere, ocean, and ice analyses including 500 hPa atmospheric height anomalies, low-level winds, temperature/salinity ocean depth profiles, ocean acoustical proxies, sea ice edge, and sea ice drift. Overall, the global coupled ESPC system is performing with comparable skill to the stand-alone systems at the nowcast time.

ESPC Coupled Global Prediction System

DTIC Science & Technology

2015-09-30

numerical transport algorithms. Adapted from WRF , a Semi-Lagrangian advection scheme is being implemented in the vertical in NAVGEM to process the...used in the sedimentation of cloud species, especially in the WRF research-community model for all cloud microphysics modules. We have started to

National ESPC Committee Support

DTIC Science & Technology

2015-09-30

to the physical parameterization driver software at Navy, NOAA , NASA , and AFWA. This interoperability capability will allow for more...core from another system. Under NUOPC funding, ESMF development will be completed, maintained and evolved to address DoD and NOAA requirements. In...operational NWP centers; however, it also involves collaboration with other primary NWP development centers such as NASA , NCAR, and DOE and will

Office of Satellite and Product Operations - GOES History

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; Strategy » International Agreements » POES Current » GOES Current History » History in Images » POES History » GOES History OSPO Information » Access and Distribution Policy » Organization Chart  Bulletins Ingest Logs and Schedules ESPC Helpdesk Email Click to Search GOES History Geostationary

Office of Satellite and Product Operations - POES History

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; Strategy » International Agreements » POES Current » GOES Current History » History in Images » POES History » GOES History OSPO Information » Access and Distribution Policy » Organization Chart  Bulletins Ingest Logs and Schedules ESPC Helpdesk Email Click to Search POES History Polar-orbiting

ESPC Common Model Architecture Earth System Modeling Framework (ESMF) Software and Application Development

DTIC Science & Technology

2015-09-30

originate from NASA , NOAA , and community modeling efforts, and support for creation of the suite was shared by sponsors from other agencies. ESPS...Framework (ESMF) Software and Application Development Cecelia Deluca NESII/CIRES/ NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory 325 Broadway Boulder, CO...Capability (NUOPC) was established between NOAA and Navy to develop a common software architecture for easy and efficient interoperability. The

ESPC Coupled Global Prediction System - Develop and Test Coupled Physical Parameterizations: NAVGEM/CICE/HYCOM

DTIC Science & Technology

2013-09-30

the Study of the Environmental Arctic Change (SEARCH) Sea Ice Outlook (SIO) effort. The SIO is an international effort to provide a community-wide...summary of the expected September arctic sea ice minimum. Monthly reports released throughout the summer synthesize community estimates of the current...state and expected minimum of sea ice . Along with the backbone components of this system (NAVGEM/HYCOM/CICE), other data models have been used to

Operational Implementation Design for the Earth System Prediction Capability (ESPC): A First-Look

DTIC Science & Technology

2014-02-20

Hybrid NAVDAS-AR data assimilation system assisting by providing dynamic estimates of the error in the background forecasts. 2.1.2 NAVDAS-AR – the...directly assimilates radiances from microwave radiometers and from interferometers and spectrometers in the infrared, and bending angle from Global...real-time analysis (at +3:00). Late in the 12-hr watch (around +8:00), a post-time NAVGEM/NAVDAS-AR run generates the background fields for the next

Discovery of the type VII ESX-1 secretion needle?

PubMed

Ates, Louis S; Brosch, Roland

2017-01-01

Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the etiological agent of human tuberculosis, harbours five ESAT-6/type VII secretion (ESX/T7S) systems. The first esx gene clusters were identified during the genome-sequencing project of M. tuberculosis H37Rv. Follow-up studies revealed additional genes playing important roles in ESX/T7S systems. Among the latter genes, one can find those that encode Pro-Glu (PE) and Pro-Pro-Glu (PPE) proteins as well as a gene cluster that is encoded >260 kb upstream of the esx-1 locus and encodes ESX-1 secretion-associated proteins EspA (Rv3616c), EspC (Rv3615c) and EspD (Rv3614c). The espACD cluster has been suggested to have an important function in ESX-1 secretion since EspA-EspC and EsxA-EsxB are mutually co-dependent on each other for secretion. However, the molecular mechanism of this co-dependence and interaction between the substrates remained unknown. In this issue of Molecular Microbiology, Lou and colleagues show that EspC forms high-molecular weight polymerization complexes that resemble selected components of type II, III and/or IV secretion systems of Gram-negative bacteria. Indeed, EspC-multimeric complexes form filamentous structures that could well represent a secretion needle of ESX-1 type VII secretion systems. This exciting observation opens new avenues for research to discover and characterize ESX/T7S components and elucidates the co-dependence of EsxA/B secretion with EspA/C. © 2016 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

Estimating customer electricity savings from projects installed by the U.S. ESCO industry

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Carvallo, Juan Pablo; Larsen, Peter H.; Goldman, Charles A.

The U.S. energy service company (ESCO) industry has a well-established track record of delivering substantial energy and dollar savings in the public and institutional facilities sector, typically through the use of energy savings performance contracts (ESPC) (Larsen et al. 2012; Goldman et al. 2005; Hopper et al. 2005, Stuart et al. 2013). This ~$6.4 billion industry, which is expected to grow significantly over the next five years, may play an important role in achieving demand-side energy efficiency under local/state/federal environmental policy goals. To date, there has been little or no research in the public domain to estimate electricity savings formore » the entire U.S. ESCO industry. Estimating these savings levels is a foundational step in order to determine total avoided greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from demand-side energy efficiency measures installed by U.S. ESCOs. We introduce a method to estimate the total amount of electricity saved by projects implemented by the U.S. ESCO industry using the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) /National Association of Energy Service Companies (NAESCO) database of projects and LBNL’s biennial industry survey. We report two metrics: incremental electricity savings and savings from ESCO projects that are active in a given year (e.g., 2012). Overall, we estimate that in 2012 active U.S. ESCO industry projects generated about 34 TWh of electricity savings—15 TWh of these electricity savings were for MUSH market customers who did not rely on utility customer-funded energy efficiency programs (see Figure 1). This analysis shows that almost two-thirds of 2012 electricity savings in municipal, local and state government facilities, universities/colleges, K-12 schools, and healthcare facilities (i.e., the so-called “MUSH” market) were not supported by a utility customer-funded energy efficiency program.« less

DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

Erhart, Steven C.; Spencer, Charles G.

The accomplishments to date and the long-range planning of the Y-12 Energy Management and Sustainability and Stewardship programs support the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) vision for a commitment to energy effi ciency and sustainability and to achievement of the Guiding Principles. Specifi cally, the Y-12 vision is to support the Environment, Safety and Health Policy and the DOE Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan (SSPP), while promoting overall sustainability and reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The mission of the Y-12 Energy Management program is to incorporate energy-efficient technologies site-wide and to position Y-12more » to meet NNSA energy requirement needs through 2025 and beyond. This plan addresses: Greenhouse Gas Reduction and Comprehensive Greenhouse Gas Inventory; Buildings, ESPC Initiative Schedule, and Regional and Local Planning; Fleet Management; Water Use Efficiency and Management; Pollution Prevention and Waste Reduction; Sustainable Acquisition; Electronic Stewardship and Data Centers; Renewable Energy; Climate Change; and Budget and Funding.« less

Chiller Controls-related Energy Saving Opportunities in FederalFacilities

DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

Webster, Tom

2003-01-01

Chillers are a significant component of large facility energy use. The focus of much of the development of chilled water systems in recent years has been on optimization of set point and staging controls, improvements in chiller design to increase efficiency and accommodate chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) refrigerant replacements. Other improvements have been made by upgrading controls to the latest digital technologies, improving access and monitoring via communications and sophisticated liquid crystal displays (LCD), more robust fault diagnostics and operating and maintenance information logging. Advances have also been made in how chiller plant systems are designed and operated, and in the diversitymore » of chiller products that are available to support innovative approaches. As in many industries, these improvements have been facilitated by advances in, and lower costs for, enabling technologies, such as refrigerants, compressor design, electronics for controls and variable frequency drives (VFD). Along with the improvements in electronics one would expect that advances have also been made in the functionality of unit controls included with chillers. Originally, the primary purpose of this project was to investigate the state of practice of chiller unit controllers in terms of their energy saving capabilities. However, early in the study it was discovered that advances in this area did not include incorporation of significantly different capabilities than had existed 10-15 years ago. Thus the scope has been modified to provide an overview of some of the basic controls-related energy saving strategies that are currently available along with guideline estimates of their potential and applicability. We have minimized consideration of strategies that could be primarily implemented via design practices such as chiller selection and plant design, and those that can only be implemented by a building management system (BMS). Also, since most of the floor space of federal buildings occurs in large buildings, we have focused on water-cooled screw and centrifugal chillers of 100 ton capacity and greater. However, the role of reciprocating and gas chillers (absorption and engine driven) is discussed briefly. Understanding the demographics of chiller deployment in the federal sector, state of practice of energy savings strategies and control features availability will help federal energy managers and program implementers to make informed decisions in support of energy saving performance contracting (ESPC) and other programs.« less

Revised self-noise estimates for Güralp broadband seismometers concerning ambient noise levels of the UK mainland: implications for detectability of induced seismic events

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Hicks, S. P.; Hill, P.; Goessen, S.; Rietbrock, A.; Garth, T.

2016-12-01

The self-noise level of a broadband seismometer sensor is a commonly-used parameter used to evaluate instrument performance. There are several independent studies of various instruments' self-noise (e.g. Ringler & Hutt, 2010; Tasič & Runovc, 2012). However, due to ongoing developments in instrument design (i.e. mechanics and electronics), it is essential to regularly assess any changes in self-noise, which could indicate improvements/deterioration in instrument design and performance over time. We present new self-noise estimates for a range of Güralp broadband seismometers (3T, 3ESPC, 40T, 6T). We use the three-channel coherence analysis estimate of Sleeman et al. (2006) to measure self-noise of these instruments. Based on coherency analysis, we also perform a mathematical rotation of measured waveforms to account for any relative sensor misalignment errors, which can cause artefacts of amplified self-noise around the microseismic peak (Tasič & Runovc, 2012). The instruments were tested for a period of several months at a seismic vault located at the Eskdalemuir array in southern Scotland. We discuss the implications of these self-noise estimates within the framework of the ambient noise level across the mainland United Kingdom. Using attenuation relationships derived for the United Kingdom, we investigate the detection capability thresholds of the UK National Seismic Network within the framework of a Traffic Light System (TLS) that has been proposed for monitoring of induced seismic events due to shale gas extraction.

45 CFR 800.401 - Contract performance.

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75 FR 13381 - Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers Under Service Contracts

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48 CFR 970.1100-1 - Performance-based contracting.

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48 CFR 47.207-2 - Duration of contract and time of performance.

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24 CFR 965.308 - Energy performance contracts.

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Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... 24 Housing and Urban Development 4 2010-04-01 2010-04-01 false Energy performance contracts. 965... URBAN DEVELOPMENT PHA-OWNED OR LEASED PROJECTS-GENERAL PROVISIONS Energy Audits and Energy Conservation Measures § 965.308 Energy performance contracts. (a) Method of procurement. Energy performance contracting...

24 CFR 965.308 - Energy performance contracts.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-04-01

... 24 Housing and Urban Development 4 2012-04-01 2012-04-01 false Energy performance contracts. 965... URBAN DEVELOPMENT PHA-OWNED OR LEASED PROJECTS-GENERAL PROVISIONS Energy Audits and Energy Conservation Measures § 965.308 Energy performance contracts. (a) Method of procurement. Energy performance contracting...

24 CFR 965.308 - Energy performance contracts.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-04-01

... 24 Housing and Urban Development 4 2013-04-01 2013-04-01 false Energy performance contracts. 965... URBAN DEVELOPMENT PHA-OWNED OR LEASED PROJECTS-GENERAL PROVISIONS Energy Audits and Energy Conservation Measures § 965.308 Energy performance contracts. (a) Method of procurement. Energy performance contracting...

24 CFR 965.308 - Energy performance contracts.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-04-01

... 24 Housing and Urban Development 4 2014-04-01 2014-04-01 false Energy performance contracts. 965... URBAN DEVELOPMENT PHA-OWNED OR LEASED PROJECTS-GENERAL PROVISIONS Energy Audits and Energy Conservation Measures § 965.308 Energy performance contracts. (a) Method of procurement. Energy performance contracting...

Performance-Based Logistics Contracts: A Basic Overview

DTIC Science & Technology

2005-11-01

world. The Navy began using PBL contracts in 1999, and since then, contract managers have reported improved availability and reduced customer wait...4825 Mark Center Drive • Alexandria, Virginia 22311-1850 CRM D0012881.A2/Final November 2005 Performance-Based Logistics Contracts: A Basic Overview...Performance-Based Logistics (PBL) contracts provide services or sup- port where the provider is held to customer -oriented performance requirements

48 CFR 2937.602 - Elements of performance-based contracting.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 7 2013-10-01 2012-10-01 true Elements of performance-based contracting. 2937.602 Section 2937.602 Federal Acquisition Regulations System DEPARTMENT OF LABOR...) 2937.602 Elements of performance-based contracting. (a) Performance-based contracting is defined in FAR...

48 CFR 2937.602 - Elements of performance-based contracting.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 7 2011-10-01 2011-10-01 false Elements of performance-based contracting. 2937.602 Section 2937.602 Federal Acquisition Regulations System DEPARTMENT OF LABOR...) 2937.602 Elements of performance-based contracting. (a) Performance-based contracting is defined in FAR...

48 CFR 2937.602 - Elements of performance-based contracting.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 7 2014-10-01 2014-10-01 false Elements of performance-based contracting. 2937.602 Section 2937.602 Federal Acquisition Regulations System DEPARTMENT OF LABOR...) 2937.602 Elements of performance-based contracting. (a) Performance-based contracting is defined in FAR...

48 CFR 2937.602 - Elements of performance-based contracting.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 7 2012-10-01 2012-10-01 false Elements of performance-based contracting. 2937.602 Section 2937.602 Federal Acquisition Regulations System DEPARTMENT OF LABOR...) 2937.602 Elements of performance-based contracting. (a) Performance-based contracting is defined in FAR...

48 CFR 1553.216-71 - EPA Form 1900-41B, CPAF Contract Individual Performance Event.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

... Contract Individual Performance Event. 1553.216-71 Section 1553.216-71 Federal Acquisition Regulations... 1900-41B, CPAF Contract Individual Performance Event. As prescribed in 1516.404-278, EPA Form 1900-41B shall be used to document individual performance events under CPAF contracts. ...

Impact of Performance Contracts on the Utilization of Teaching and Learning Resources in Technical Institutes in Kenya

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Mosomi, Biutha Manwa; Kindiki, Jonah N.; Boit, John M.

2014-01-01

Performance contracting has been acclaimed as an effective and promising means of improving the performance of public enterprises as well as government departments. The government of Kenya introduced performance contract signing in 2004. The aim of performance contracts was to improve resource utilization in public institutions among other…

48 CFR 37.603 - Performance standards.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 1 2012-10-01 2012-10-01 false Performance standards. 37... CATEGORIES OF CONTRACTING SERVICE CONTRACTING Performance-Based Acquisition 37.603 Performance standards. (a) Performance standards establish the performance level required by the Government to meet the contract...

48 CFR 37.603 - Performance standards.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 1 2014-10-01 2014-10-01 false Performance standards. 37... CATEGORIES OF CONTRACTING SERVICE CONTRACTING Performance-Based Acquisition 37.603 Performance standards. (a) Performance standards establish the performance level required by the Government to meet the contract...

48 CFR 37.603 - Performance standards.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 1 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Performance standards. 37... CATEGORIES OF CONTRACTING SERVICE CONTRACTING Performance-Based Acquisition 37.603 Performance standards. (a) Performance standards establish the performance level required by the Government to meet the contract...

48 CFR 37.603 - Performance standards.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 1 2011-10-01 2011-10-01 false Performance standards. 37... CATEGORIES OF CONTRACTING SERVICE CONTRACTING Performance-Based Acquisition 37.603 Performance standards. (a) Performance standards establish the performance level required by the Government to meet the contract...

Optimisation of Healthcare Contracts: Tensions Between Standardisation and Innovation

PubMed Central

Mikkers, Misja; Ryan, Padhraig

2016-01-01

An important determinant of health system performance is contracting. Providers often respond to financial incentives, despite the ethical underpinnings of medicine, and payers can craft contracts to influence performance. Yet contracting is highly imperfect in both single-payer and multi-payer health systems. Arguably, in a competitive, multi-payer environment, contractual innovation may occur more rapidly than in a single-payer system. This innovation in contract design could enhance performance. However, contractual innovation often fails to improve performance as payer incentives are misaligned with public policy objectives. Numerous countries seek to improve healthcare contracts, but thus far no health system has demonstrably crafted the necessary blend of incentives to stimulate optimal contracting. PMID:26927400

48 CFR 32.104 - Providing contract financing.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... performance, considering the availability of private financing and the probable impact on working capital of... Providing contract financing. (a) Prudent contract financing can be a useful working tool in Government acquisition by expediting the performance of essential contracts. Contracting officers must consider the...

14 CFR 151.49 - Performance of construction work: Contract requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... 14 Aeronautics and Space 3 2010-01-01 2010-01-01 false Performance of construction work: Contract... § 151.49 Performance of construction work: Contract requirements. (a) Contract provisions. In addition to any other provisions necessary to ensure completion of the work in accordance with the grant...

48 CFR 2919.812 - Contract administration.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... conduct periodic evaluations of the performance of an 8(a) contract at various stages of the contract period of performance. Any problems encountered during the performance evaluation, which cannot be...

Combined Effect of Contraction Ratio and Chamber Pressure on the Performance of a Gaseous Hydrogen-Liquid-Oxygen Combustor for a Given Propellant Weight Flow and Oxidant-Fuel Ratio

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Hersch, Martin

1961-01-01

The effect of contraction ratio and chamber pressure on the combustion performance of a gaseous-hydrogen-liquid-oxygen combustor was investigated analytically and experimentally. The experiment was conducted with a "two-dimensional" gaseous-hydrogen-liquid-oxygen engine of about 150-pound thrust. The contraction ratio was varied from 1.5 to 6 by changing the nozzle throat area. This variation resulted in a chamber pressure variation of about 25 to 120 pounds per square inch. The experimental results were corrected for heat transfer to the engine walls and momentum pressure losses. The experimental performance, as evaluated in terms of characteristic exhaust velocity, was 98 percent of theoretical at contraction ratios greater than 3 but decreased very rapidly at smaller contraction ratios. The heat-transfer rate increased with increasing contraction ratio and chamber pressure; it was about 1 Btu per square inch per second at a contraction ratio of 1.5 and increased to about 3 at a contraction ratio of 6. The combined effects of contraction-ratio and chamber-pressure changes on performance were investigated analytically with a mixing model and a vaporization model. The mixing model predicted very poor mixing at contraction ratios below 3 and almost perfect mixing at higher contraction ratios. The performance predicted by the vaporization model was very close to 100 percent for all contraction ratios. From these results, it was concluded that the performance was limited by poor mixing at low contraction ratios and chamber pressures.

48 CFR 252.225-7006 - Quarterly reporting of actual contract performance outside the United States.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... Director of Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy (Contract Policy and International Contracting... actual contract performance outside the United States. 252.225-7006 Section 252.225-7006 Federal... SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES Text of Provisions And Clauses 252.225-7006 Quarterly reporting of...

48 CFR 252.225-7006 - Quarterly reporting of actual contract performance outside the United States.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... Director of Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy (Contract Policy and International Contracting... actual contract performance outside the United States. 252.225-7006 Section 252.225-7006 Federal... SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES Text of Provisions And Clauses 252.225-7006 Quarterly reporting of...

25 CFR 170.621 - What if a tribe fails to substantially perform work under a contract or agreement?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-04-01

... 25 Indians 1 2014-04-01 2014-04-01 false What if a tribe fails to substantially perform work under... Contracts and Agreements Under Isdeaa § 170.621 What if a tribe fails to substantially perform work under a contract or agreement? If a tribe fails to substantially perform work under a contract or agreement: (a...

25 CFR 170.621 - What if a tribe fails to substantially perform work under a contract or agreement?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-04-01

... 25 Indians 1 2013-04-01 2013-04-01 false What if a tribe fails to substantially perform work under... Contracts and Agreements Under Isdeaa § 170.621 What if a tribe fails to substantially perform work under a contract or agreement? If a tribe fails to substantially perform work under a contract or agreement: (a...

Performance Contracting in Elementary and Secondary Education. A Report Showing the Developments on a Nationwide Basis and the Implications for New York State.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

New York State Education Dept., Albany. Div. of Evaluation.

This paper describes the historical development of performance contracting, discusses the first performance contracting experiment, cites reactions to performance contracting, and supplies supportive data. The contents are designed to assist the New York State Board of Regents to determine policy for the State Education Department and the New York…

48 CFR 742.1502 - Policy.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... 742.1502 Federal Acquisition Regulations System AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT MANAGEMENT CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION Contractor Performance Information 742.1502 Policy. (a) USAID contracting... prescribed by the NIH Contractor Performance System. (Access to the system by USAID contracting office...

48 CFR 742.1502 - Policy.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... 742.1502 Federal Acquisition Regulations System AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT MANAGEMENT CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION Contractor Performance Information 742.1502 Policy. (a) USAID contracting... prescribed by the NIH Contractor Performance System. (Access to the system by USAID contracting office...

48 CFR 52.222-49 - Service Contract Act-Place of Performance Unknown.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 2 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Service Contract Act-Place... Provisions and Clauses 52.222-49 Service Contract Act—Place of Performance Unknown. As prescribed in 22.1006(f), insert the following clause: Service Contract Act—Place of Performance Unknown (MAY 1989) (a...

48 CFR 207.503 - Policy.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... are exempt from private sector performance, as addressed in DoD Instruction 1100.22. (S-70) Contracts... a contract for performance of the acquisition functions closely associated with inherently... functions; (B) Will oversee contractor performance of the contract; and (C) Will perform all inherently...

48 CFR 207.503 - Policy.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... are exempt from private sector performance, as addressed in DoD Instruction 1100.22. (S-70) Contracts... a contract for performance of the acquisition functions closely associated with inherently... functions; (B) Will oversee contractor performance of the contract; and (C) Will perform all inherently...

48 CFR 1553.209-70 - EPA Form 1900-26, Contracting Officer's Evaluation of Contractor Performance.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

..., Contracting Officer's Evaluation of Contractor Performance. 1553.209-70 Section 1553.209-70 Federal... 1553.209-70 EPA Form 1900-26, Contracting Officer's Evaluation of Contractor Performance. As prescribed... evaluation of Contractor performance. ...

41 CFR Appendix D to Part 60 - 741-Guidelines Regarding Positions Engaged in Carrying Out a Contract

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... 41 Public Contracts and Property Management 1 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 true 741-Guidelines Regarding... Management Other Provisions Relating to Public Contracts OFFICE OF FEDERAL CONTRACT COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS... performed and their relationship to contract performance. A position is included if its duties included work...

41 CFR Appendix D to Part 60 - 741-Guidelines Regarding Positions Engaged in Carrying Out a Contract

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-07-01

... 41 Public Contracts and Property Management 1 2012-07-01 2009-07-01 true 741-Guidelines Regarding... Management Other Provisions Relating to Public Contracts OFFICE OF FEDERAL CONTRACT COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS... performed and their relationship to contract performance. A position is included if its duties included work...

41 CFR Appendix D to Part 60 - 741-Guidelines Regarding Positions Engaged in Carrying Out a Contract

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... 41 Public Contracts and Property Management 1 2011-07-01 2009-07-01 true 741-Guidelines Regarding... Management Other Provisions Relating to Public Contracts OFFICE OF FEDERAL CONTRACT COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS... performed and their relationship to contract performance. A position is included if its duties included work...

41 CFR Appendix D to Part 60 - 741-Guidelines Regarding Positions Engaged in Carrying Out a Contract

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-07-01

... 41 Public Contracts and Property Management 1 2013-07-01 2013-07-01 false 741-Guidelines Regarding... Management Other Provisions Relating to Public Contracts OFFICE OF FEDERAL CONTRACT COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS... performed and their relationship to contract performance. A position is included if its duties included work...

PERFORMANCE-BASED CONTRACTING IN CONSTRUCTION PHASE AND MAINTENANCE PHASE OF PAVEMENT

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Yoshida, Takeshi

Performance-based contracting for pavement in Japan started as performance warranties in construction phase, in 1999. Recently, road agencies have recognized the applicability of this type of contracting in outsourcing of maintenance activities. The objectives of this study are to clarify the issues of performance specifying in construction phase and maintenance phase of pavement, and to propose measures to be taken. This paper, with the recognition that the life of each pavement depends on performance standards for various attributes, reviews domestic and foreign examples of performance-based contracting. A performance standard based on the average of current practices can enhance product quality and service life with a warranty contract. Repair thresholds and response time for each deficiency should be considered as performance standards in maintenance phase.

48 CFR 715.305 - Proposal evaluation.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

....305 Section 715.305 Federal Acquisition Regulations System AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONTRACTING METHODS AND CONTRACT TYPES CONTRACTING BY NEGOTIATION Source Selection 715.305 Proposal evaluation... Contractor Performance System to evaluate past performance. (Access to the system by USAID contracting office...

36 CFR 223.35 - Performance bond.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-07-01

... 36 Parks, Forests, and Public Property 2 2013-07-01 2013-07-01 false Performance bond. 223.35... Sale Contracts Contract Conditions and Provisions § 223.35 Performance bond. Timber sale contracts may require the purchaser to furnish a performance bond for satisfactory compliance with its terms. ...

36 CFR 223.35 - Performance bond.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-07-01

... 36 Parks, Forests, and Public Property 2 2014-07-01 2014-07-01 false Performance bond. 223.35... Sale Contracts Contract Conditions and Provisions § 223.35 Performance bond. Timber sale contracts may require the purchaser to furnish a performance bond for satisfactory compliance with its terms. ...

48 CFR 1515.404-470 - Policy.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... Section 1515.404-470 Federal Acquisition Regulations System ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY CONTRACTING METHODS AND CONTRACT TYPES CONTRACTING BY NEGOTIATION Contract Pricing 1515.404-470 Policy. (a) The Agency... to be performed, the contractor's input to the total performance, and the risks assumed by the...

Evaluating the effectiveness of performance based pavement marking maintenance contracts in Texas.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2014-01-01

Performance-based pavement marking maintenance contracts (PBPMMCs) are one of the latest : mechanisms used to maintain adequate pavement marking performance levels. TxDOT has issued two : PBPMMCs, but the effectiveness of these contracts as compared ...

Performance Contracting as a Performance Management Tool in the Public Sector in Kenya: Lessons of learning

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Hope, Kempe Ronald, Sr.

2013-01-01

The purpose of this article is to provide an assessment and analysis of public sector performance contracting as a performance management tool in Kenya. It aims to demonstrate that performance contracting remains a viable and important tool for improving public sector performance as a key element of the on-going public sector transformation…

The Army Did Not Effectively Monitor Contractor Performance for the Kuwait Base Operations and Security Support Services Contract

DTIC Science & Technology

2017-03-07

H 7 , 2 0 1 7 Report No. DODIG-2017-062 The Army Did Not Effectively Monitor Contractor Performance for the Kuwait Base Operations and Security...The Army Did Not Effectively Monitor Contractor Performance for the Kuwait Base Operations and Security Support Services Contract March 7, 2017... contractor performance for the Kuwait Base Operations and Security Support Services (KBOSSS) contract. The KBOSSS contract is a cost-plus-award-fee

48 CFR 970.5203-2 - Performance improvement and collaboration.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

... ENERGY AGENCY SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS DOE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATING CONTRACTS Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses for Management and Operating Contracts 970.5203-2 Performance improvement and... practices, where appropriate, that will improve performance in the areas of environmental and health, safety...

48 CFR 237.7002 - Area of performance and distribution of contracts.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 3 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Area of performance and distribution of contracts. 237.7002 Section 237.7002 Federal Acquisition Regulations System DEFENSE ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SPECIAL CATEGORIES OF CONTRACTING SERVICE CONTRACTING Mortuary...

Whither Performance Contracting?

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Green, Norman S.

This report describes briefly performance contracts; discusses their shortcomings, pitfalls, and advantages; and gives some insight into the future development of this new concept. Two shortcomings of performance contracting include (1) teaching to the test and (2) board abdication of its responsibility for making final decisions about educational…

48 CFR 27.406-2 - Additional data requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

..., research, or demonstration contracts, it may not be feasible to ascertain all the data requirements at... basic or applied research to be performed under a contract solely by a university or college when the... research to be performed by a university or college, and the contracting officer believes the contract...

48 CFR 27.406-2 - Additional data requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

..., research, or demonstration contracts, it may not be feasible to ascertain all the data requirements at... basic or applied research to be performed under a contract solely by a university or college when the... research to be performed by a university or college, and the contracting officer believes the contract...

12 CFR 367.6 - Causes for exclusion.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... default; or (2) The termination of such contract(s) for poor performance; or (3) A violation of the terms of a contract that would have resulted in a default or termination of the contract for poor... lack of integrity, or conspiracy to do the same; (l) The contractor's performance under previous...

48 CFR 1228.106-71 - Performance and payment bonds for certain contracts.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 5 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Performance and payment... DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION GENERAL CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS BONDS AND INSURANCE Bonds and Other Financial Protections 1228.106-71 Performance and payment bonds for certain contracts. ...

Tale of a Performance Contract

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Berson, Minnie Perrin

1971-01-01

Excerpts from Texarkana and Gary: A Tale of Two Performance Contracts," Childhood Education Magazine, March 1971; reports on observations made during visit to Gary, Indiana, school under contract to Behavioral Research Laboratories. (RT)

29 CFR 1926.14 - Federal contract for “mixed” types of performance.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-07-01

... Interpretations § 1926.14 Federal contract for “mixed” types of performance. (a) It is the intent of the Congress... that when a Federal contract calls for mixed types of performance, such as both manufacturing and... the mixed types of performances include both construction and manufacturing, see also § 1926.15(b...

29 CFR 1926.14 - Federal contract for “mixed” types of performance.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-07-01

... Interpretations § 1926.14 Federal contract for “mixed” types of performance. (a) It is the intent of the Congress... that when a Federal contract calls for mixed types of performance, such as both manufacturing and... the mixed types of performances include both construction and manufacturing, see also § 1926.15(b...

29 CFR 1926.14 - Federal contract for “mixed” types of performance.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-07-01

... Interpretations § 1926.14 Federal contract for “mixed” types of performance. (a) It is the intent of the Congress... that when a Federal contract calls for mixed types of performance, such as both manufacturing and... the mixed types of performances include both construction and manufacturing, see also § 1926.15(b...

36 CFR 223.35 - Performance bond.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... Sale Contracts Contract Conditions and Provisions § 223.35 Performance bond. Timber sale contracts may... 36 Parks, Forests, and Public Property 2 2011-07-01 2011-07-01 false Performance bond. 223.35 Section 223.35 Parks, Forests, and Public Property FOREST SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SALE AND...

48 CFR 52.207-2 - Notice of Streamlined Competition.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... under contract or by Government performance. (b) The Government will evaluate the cost of private sector... accordance with the Circular. If the performance decision favors private sector performance, the Contracting Officer shall either award a contract or issue a competitive solicitation for private sector offers. If...

Performance Contracting: Taking School Technology Green

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Taival, Dane

2009-01-01

Energy efficiency makes fiscal and environmental sense, and so does energy savings performance contracting. Because an energy savings performance contract can create a self-funding package of products and services that reduce energy and operating costs, over time, school districts' sometimes-large initial investment in emerging technologies saves…

Designation of Contracting Officers Representatives and Oversight Framework Could Be Improved for Contracts in Afghanistan

DTIC Science & Technology

2016-08-30

certifying official in the certification of vouchers for payment. 21 U.S. Office of Government Ethics Form 450, “Confidential Financial Disclosure Report...contracting officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions for Government contracts. We performed this audit in response to a...February 2015 U.S. Forces−Afghanistan policy memorandum requesting the DoD Office of Inspector General to review COR performance in the Combined

48 CFR 928.103 - Performance and payment bonds for other than construction contracts.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... Financial Protections 928.103 Performance and payment bonds for other than construction contracts. ... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 5 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Performance and payment bonds for other than construction contracts. 928.103 Section 928.103 Federal Acquisition Regulations...

48 CFR 28.103 - Performance and payment bonds for other than construction contracts.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... Other Financial Protections 28.103 Performance and payment bonds for other than construction contracts. ... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 1 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Performance and payment bonds for other than construction contracts. 28.103 Section 28.103 Federal Acquisition Regulations...

Performance Contracting - Accountability and the Michigan Education Program.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Porter, John W.

1972-01-01

A report on the Michigan project in performance contracting is presented. In contrast to the Office of Economic Opportunity announcement that performance contracting is a failure, the Michigan program has been successful in the initial stage of a major experiment (Texarkana Project). The state legislature has appropriated $22.5 million for…

An Evaluation of Performance Contracting for HEW.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Carpenter, Polly

This speech provides a summary of the Rand/HEW study of eight performance contract programs in the five cities of Gilroy, California; Texarkana, Arkansas; Gary, Indiana; Grand Rapids, Michigan; and Norfolk, Virginia. The effects of performance contracting on instruction and on student learning, the program costs and management, the contractors,…

Achieving Deeper Energy Savings in Federal Energy Performance Contracts

DOE PAGES

Shonder, John A.; Nasseri, Cyrus

2015-01-01

Legislation requires each agency of the US federal government to reduce the aggregate energy use index of its buildings by 30% by 2015, with respect to a 2003 baseline. The declining availability of appropriated funding means that energy performance contracting will be key to achieving this goal. Historically however, energy performance contracts have been able to reduce energy use by only about 20% over baseline. Achieving 30% energy reductions using performance contracting will require new approaches and a specific focus on achieving higher energy savings, both by ESCOs and by agencies. This paper describes some of the ways federal agenciesmore » are meeting this challenge, and presents results from the efforts of one agency the US General Services Administration -- to achieve deeper energy savings in conventional energy savings performance contracts.« less

29 CFR 4.153 - Inapplicability of prevailing compensation provisions to some employees.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... SERVICE CONTRACTS Application of the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act Employees Covered by the Act § 4... used by a contractor or subcontractor in performing a service contract in excess of $2,500 which is subject to the Act, whose services, although necessary to the performance of the contract, are not subject...

Maximizing the Performance and Job-Related Behaviors of Contract and Permanent IT Workers

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Pai, Tanusree

2010-01-01

As the use of contracting for Information Technology (IT) services steadily increases, IT managers are challenged with reconciling the need for flexibility achieved through the use of contract workers, with the need to understand the factors that maximize the performance and behaviors of contract and permanent IT workers. While several research…

48 CFR 217.7401 - Definitions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... are not agreed upon before performance is begun under the action. Examples are letter contracts... OF DEFENSE CONTRACTING METHODS AND CONTRACT TYPES SPECIAL CONTRACTING METHODS Undefinitized Contract Actions 217.7401 Definitions. As used in this subpart— (a) Contract action means an action which results...

48 CFR 742.1170-3 - Policy.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... 742.1170-3 Federal Acquisition Regulations System AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT MANAGEMENT CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION Production, Surveillance, and Reporting 742.1170-3 Policy. (a) The contractor is responsible for timely contract performance. Performance monitoring by USAID does not obviate...

48 CFR 1216.406-70 - DOT contract clauses.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... contracts. (b) The contracting officer shall insert the clause at (TAR) 48 CFR 1252.216-72, Performance Evaluation Plan, in all cost-plus-award-fee solicitations and contracts. (c) The contracting officer shall...

48 CFR 1436.270-1 - Uniform contract format.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... contract format does not apply, the CO should so mark that section in the solicitation. Upon award, the CO... Deliveries or performance. G Contract administration data. H Special contract requirements. Part II—Contract...

Measuring Contract Agency Performance with Administrative Data.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Wulczyn, Fred; Orlebeke, Britany; Melamid, Elan

2000-01-01

Analyzed the relative performance of contract agencies providing out-of-home care by examining administrative data on the length of time it took children placed in out-of-home care to return to their families. Found that contract agency performance differs and that "agency effects" leave an independent imprint on a child's out-of-home…

76 FR 9962 - Surety Bond Guarantee Program; Timber Sales

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2011-02-23

... and performance bonds for timber sale contracts awarded by the Federal Government or other public and... that the exception for timber sale contracts applies only to bid and performance bonds. Bid bonds are..., except for contracts in connection with bid and performance bonds for the sale of timber and/or other...

29 CFR 4.153 - Inapplicability of prevailing compensation provisions to some employees.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... subject to the Act, whose services, although necessary to the performance of the contract, are not subject... laundered. In all such situations, the employees who are necessary to the performance of the contract but not directly engaged in the performance of the specified contract services, are nevertheless subject...

14 CFR 151.47 - Performance of construction work: Letting of contracts.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-01-01

... 14 Aeronautics and Space 3 2014-01-01 2014-01-01 false Performance of construction work: Letting... Development Projects § 151.47 Performance of construction work: Letting of contracts. (a) Advertising required... project, each contract for construction work on a project in the amount of more than $2,000 must be...

14 CFR 151.47 - Performance of construction work: Letting of contracts.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-01-01

... 14 Aeronautics and Space 3 2012-01-01 2012-01-01 false Performance of construction work: Letting... Development Projects § 151.47 Performance of construction work: Letting of contracts. (a) Advertising required... project, each contract for construction work on a project in the amount of more than $2,000 must be...

14 CFR 151.47 - Performance of construction work: Letting of contracts.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-01-01

... 14 Aeronautics and Space 3 2011-01-01 2011-01-01 false Performance of construction work: Letting... Development Projects § 151.47 Performance of construction work: Letting of contracts. (a) Advertising required... project, each contract for construction work on a project in the amount of more than $2,000 must be...

14 CFR 151.47 - Performance of construction work: Letting of contracts.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... 14 Aeronautics and Space 3 2010-01-01 2010-01-01 false Performance of construction work: Letting... Development Projects § 151.47 Performance of construction work: Letting of contracts. (a) Advertising required... project, each contract for construction work on a project in the amount of more than $2,000 must be...

The impact of contracting-out on health system performance: a conceptual framework.

PubMed

Liu, Xingzhu; Hotchkiss, David R; Bose, Sujata

2007-07-01

Despite the increased popularity of contracting-out of health services in developing countries, its effectiveness on overall health system performance is not yet conclusive. Except for substantial evidence of contracting-out's positive effect on access to health services and some evidence on improved equity in access, there is little evidence of contracting-out's impact on quality and efficiency. Most studies on the subject evaluate specific contracting-out projects against narrowly specified project objectives, not against more broadly defined health system goals. For this reason, conclusions of positive effects pertaining to project level may not hold at system level. This paper presents a conceptual framework that is expected to facilitate comprehensive, rigorous, and standardized evaluation of contracting-out at health system level. Specifically, this framework supports: full and standardized description of contracting-out interventions, study of the determinants of effectiveness, examination of provider and purchaser responses, assessment of the impact of contracting-out on all dimensions of health system performance, and cross-project analyses.

48 CFR 1552.209-74 - Limitation of future contracting.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

... preclude START contractors from performing construction management services under other EPA contracts. (3... Contracting Officer. Examples of such contracts include, but are not limited to, Superfund Management and... Contracting Officer. Examples of such contracts include, but are not limited to, Superfund Management and...

48 CFR 1552.209-74 - Limitation of future contracting.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

... preclude START contractors from performing construction management services under other EPA contracts. (3... Contracting Officer. Examples of such contracts include, but are not limited to, Superfund Management and... Contracting Officer. Examples of such contracts include, but are not limited to, Superfund Management and...

Cream-Skimming, Parking and Other Intended and Unintended Effects of High-Powered, Performance-Based Contracts

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Koning, Pierre; Heinrich, Carolyn J.

2013-01-01

As performance-based contracting in social welfare services continues to expand, concerns about potential unintended effects are also growing. We analyze the incentive effects of high-powered, performance-based contracts and their implications for program outcomes using panel data on Dutch cohorts of unemployed and disabled workers that were…

Case Studies in Educational Performance Contracting. Part 3. Texarkana, Arkansas; Liberty-Eylau, Texas.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Carpenter, Polly; And Others

The Texarkana model of performance contracting consists of five major elements: (1) turnkeying of cost-effective new technology as a basic program goal, (2) use of a performance contract for instruction, (3) use of a management support contractor, (4) selection of the learning system contractor by formal competition, and (5) use of independent…

48 CFR 32.601 - General.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... costs related to defaults in performance. (10) Breach of contract obligations concerning progress....601 Federal Acquisition Regulations System FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION GENERAL CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT FINANCING Contract Debts 32.601 General. (a) Contract debts are amounts that— (1) Have...

48 CFR 36.303-1 - Phase One.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... OF CONTRACTING CONSTRUCTION AND ARCHITECT-ENGINEER CONTRACTS Two-Phase Design-Build Selection... competence; (B) Capability to perform; (C) Past performance of the offeror's team (including the architect... purposes and objectives of two-phase design-build contracting). (b) After evaluating phase-one proposals...

48 CFR 36.303-1 - Phase One.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

... OF CONTRACTING CONSTRUCTION AND ARCHITECT-ENGINEER CONTRACTS Two-Phase Design-Build Selection... competence; (B) Capability to perform; (C) Past performance of the offeror's team (including the architect... purposes and objectives of two-phase design-build contracting). (b) After evaluating phase-one proposals...

48 CFR 36.303-1 - Phase One.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... OF CONTRACTING CONSTRUCTION AND ARCHITECT-ENGINEER CONTRACTS Two-Phase Design-Build Selection... competence; (B) Capability to perform; (C) Past performance of the offeror's team (including the architect... purposes and objectives of two-phase design-build contracting). (b) After evaluating phase-one proposals...

48 CFR 36.303-1 - Phase One.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

... OF CONTRACTING CONSTRUCTION AND ARCHITECT-ENGINEER CONTRACTS Two-Phase Design-Build Selection... competence; (B) Capability to perform; (C) Past performance of the offeror's team (including the architect... purposes and objectives of two-phase design-build contracting). (b) After evaluating phase-one proposals...

48 CFR 36.303-1 - Phase One.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

... OF CONTRACTING CONSTRUCTION AND ARCHITECT-ENGINEER CONTRACTS Two-Phase Design-Build Selection... competence; (B) Capability to perform; (C) Past performance of the offeror's team (including the architect... purposes and objectives of two-phase design-build contracting). (b) After evaluating phase-one proposals...

Crystal Growth Furnace (CGF)

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Billingsley, Charles E.; Frederick, Larry

1993-01-01

The contract baseline, contract requirements review, contract modifications, contract problem areas and conclusions are addressed. Contract baseline was established 11 June 1987 and updated 1 December 1989. Significant changes were introduced into the 1989 baseline as compared to the original baseline. Contract modifications were made to add requirements as the program matured and as definition of requirements were completed. Problems were solved in real time through the contractor/customer team involvement and relationship to assure a timely and successful mission. The conclusion is that the CGF performed as designed and the experiments performed during the USML-1 Mission supports the conclusion.

A Contract That Manages Itself: The Time Has Arrived

DTIC Science & Technology

2015-02-01

technology inspires contracting. The Smart Contract The paradigm of a contract as a static document is about to change. The days of a contract being read...efficiency is of paramount importance in order for an organization to perform its mission. The Smart Contract as an Object In discussions about...the contract object ( smart contract ) exists, the contract will be able to interact with other objects. That will enable the contract to know how

48 CFR 342.7000 - Purpose.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... ADMINISTRATION Contract Monitoring 342.7000 Purpose. Contract monitoring is an essential element of contract administration that the Contracting Officer and the COTR perform jointly. This subpart describes HHS' operating concepts. ...

75 FR 22706 - Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Service Contract Surveillance (DFARS Case 2008...

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2010-04-30

...DoD is issuing a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to ensure that the requirement for a quality assurance surveillance plan is addressed for each contract with a dollar value above the simplified acquisition threshold, and that contracts for services have appropriate performance management or surveillance plans prepared for the work being performed under the contract.

48 CFR 970.1504-1-2 - Fee policy.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... to other performance requirements specified in the contract, DOE management and operating contractors... approved Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS), or similar document. As applicable, performance... REGULATIONS DOE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATING CONTRACTS Contracting by Negotiation 970.1504-1-2 Fee policy. (a) DOE...

48 CFR 752.7013 - Contractor-mission relationships.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

....7013 Contractor-mission relationships. For use in all USAID contracts involving performance overseas... contract, and for advising USAID regarding the performance of the work under the contract and its effect on... of academic freedom. Notwithstanding these academic freedoms, the Contractor's employees, while in...

36 CFR 51.48 - What happens to a right of preference in the event of termination of a concession contract for...

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... its terms at any time for less than satisfactory performance or otherwise. If a concession contract is terminated for less than satisfactory performance or other breach, the terminated concessioner, even if... terminated a concession contract for less than satisfactory performance or other breach will not limit the...

48 CFR 936.7101 - Construction contracts.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 5 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Construction contracts... CATEGORIES OF CONTRACTING CONSTRUCTION AND ARCHITECT-ENGINEER CONTRACTS Inspection and Acceptance 936.7101 Construction contracts. (a) Inspection services may be performed by the architect-engineer responsible for the...

48 CFR 936.7101 - Construction contracts.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 5 2011-10-01 2011-10-01 false Construction contracts... CATEGORIES OF CONTRACTING CONSTRUCTION AND ARCHITECT-ENGINEER CONTRACTS Inspection and Acceptance 936.7101 Construction contracts. (a) Inspection services may be performed by the architect-engineer responsible for the...

48 CFR 936.7101 - Construction contracts.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 5 2013-10-01 2013-10-01 false Construction contracts... CATEGORIES OF CONTRACTING CONSTRUCTION AND ARCHITECT-ENGINEER CONTRACTS Inspection and Acceptance 936.7101 Construction contracts. (a) Inspection services may be performed by the architect-engineer responsible for the...

48 CFR 936.7101 - Construction contracts.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 5 2012-10-01 2012-10-01 false Construction contracts... CATEGORIES OF CONTRACTING CONSTRUCTION AND ARCHITECT-ENGINEER CONTRACTS Inspection and Acceptance 936.7101 Construction contracts. (a) Inspection services may be performed by the architect-engineer responsible for the...

48 CFR 936.7101 - Construction contracts.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 5 2014-10-01 2014-10-01 false Construction contracts... CATEGORIES OF CONTRACTING CONSTRUCTION AND ARCHITECT-ENGINEER CONTRACTS Inspection and Acceptance 936.7101 Construction contracts. (a) Inspection services may be performed by the architect-engineer responsible for the...

Semantic processing in the left versus right cerebral hemispheres following unilateral hand contractions.

PubMed

Turner, Casey E; Hahn, Michael E; Kellogg, Ronald T

2017-03-01

Unilateral hand contractions increase activation in the motor cortex of the contralateral hemisphere, providing a means to alter the relative degree of activation in the right hemisphere versus the left hemisphere through spreading activation. Prior research reported enhanced verbal creativity as measured by performance on remote associate problems in Hebrew from left-hand contractions (right-hemisphere activation). We sought to extend the previous findings to English problems and to homograph interpretation. In Experiment 1, unilateral hand contractions in fact altered performance on the English remote associates, but in the direction of improved performance following right-hand contractions and left-hemisphere activation. In Experiment 2, the probability of retrieving atypical interpretations of homographs with multiple meanings was least likely for left-hemisphere dominant strong right handers, but the hand contraction manipulation had no effect.

78 FR 10642 - Service Contracts Inventory

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2013-02-14

...'' and then select ``Begin Web- based ADAMS Search.'' For problems with ADAMS, please contact the NRC's... of performance; 5. Whether the contract is a personal services contract; and 6. Whether the contract...

48 CFR 225.7017-1 - Definitions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

... photovoltaic device, foreign photovoltaic device, Free Trade Agreement country photovoltaic device...— Covered contract means an energy savings performance contract, a utility service contract, or a private housing contract awarded by DoD, if such contract results in DoD ownership of photovoltaic devices, by...

48 CFR 225.7017-1 - Definitions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

... photovoltaic device, foreign photovoltaic device, Free Trade Agreement country photovoltaic device...— Covered contract means an energy savings performance contract, a utility service contract, or a private housing contract awarded by DoD, if such contract results in DoD ownership of photovoltaic devices, by...

48 CFR 225.7017-1 - Definitions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

... photovoltaic device, foreign photovoltaic device, Free Trade Agreement country photovoltaic device...— Covered contract means an energy savings performance contract, a utility service contract, or a private housing contract awarded by DoD, if such contract results in DoD ownership of photovoltaic devices, by...

48 CFR 46.402 - Government contract quality assurance at source.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... replacement of costly special packing and packaging; (e) Government inspection during contract performance is... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 1 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Government contract... ACQUISITION REGULATION CONTRACT MANAGEMENT QUALITY ASSURANCE Government Contract Quality Assurance 46.402...

48 CFR 46.402 - Government contract quality assurance at source.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... replacement of costly special packing and packaging; (e) Government inspection during contract performance is... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 1 2011-10-01 2011-10-01 false Government contract... ACQUISITION REGULATION CONTRACT MANAGEMENT QUALITY ASSURANCE Government Contract Quality Assurance 46.402...

36 CFR 223.115 - Contract extensions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... Section 223.115 Parks, Forests, and Public Property FOREST SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SALE AND DISPOSAL OF NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM TIMBER Timber Sale Contracts Contract Administration § 223.115 Contract...) That the purchaser has diligently performed in accordance with contract provisions and an approved plan...

Uninvolved versus target muscle contraction during contract: relax proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching.

PubMed

Azevedo, Daniel Camara; Melo, Raphael Marques; Alves Corrêa, Ricardo Vidal; Chalmers, Gordon

2011-08-01

The purpose of this study was to compare the acute effect of the contract-relax (CR) stretching technique on knee active range of motion (ROM) using target muscle contraction or an uninvolved muscle contraction. pre-test post-test control experimental design. Clinical research laboratory. Sixty healthy men were randomly assigned to one of three groups. The Contract-Relax group (CR) performed a traditional hamstring CR stretch, the Modified Contract-Relax group (MCR) performed hamstring CR stretching using contraction of an uninvolved muscle distant from the target muscle, and the Control group (CG) did not stretch. Active knee extension test was performed before and after the stretching procedure. Two-way between-within analysis of variance (ANOVA) results showed a significant interaction between group and pre-test to post-test (p < 0.001). Post-hoc examination of individual groups showed no significant change in ROM for the CG (0.8°, p = 0.084), and a significant moderate increase in ROM for both the CR (7.0°, p < 0.001) and MCR (7.0°, p < 0.001) groups. ROM gain following a CR PNF procedure is the same whether the target stretching muscle is contracted, or an uninvolved muscle is contracted. Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

48 CFR 16.405-2 - Cost-plus-award-fee contracts.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... CONTRACTING METHODS AND CONTRACT TYPES TYPES OF CONTRACTS Incentive Contracts 16.405-2 Cost-plus-award-fee... during performance and that is sufficient to provide motivation for excellence in the areas of cost... consisting of (1) a base amount fixed at inception of the contract, if applicable and at the discretion of...

Performance Contracting: A Forgotten Experiment in School Privatization.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Ascher, Carol

1996-01-01

During the early 1970s, over 150 school districts and several states contracted with private companies to deliver instruction, and the Nixon Administration initiated a vast privatization field experiment in Texarkana. None of these performance contracting experiments significantly improved instruction. Instead, they raised issues of staffing,…

NESDIS OSPO Data Access Policy and CRM

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Seybold, M. G.; Donoho, N. A.; McNamara, D.; Paquette, J.; Renkevens, T.

2012-12-01

The Office of Satellite and Product Operations (OSPO) is the NESDIS office responsible for satellite operations, product generation, and product distribution. Access to and distribution of OSPO data was formally established in a Data Access Policy dated February, 2011. An extension of the data access policy is the OSPO Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Database, which has been in development since 2008 and is reaching a critical level of maturity. This presentation will provide a summary of the data access policy and standard operating procedure (SOP) for handling data access requests. The tangential CRM database will be highlighted including the incident tracking system, reporting and notification capabilities, and the first comprehensive portfolio of NESDIS satellites, instruments, servers, applications, products, user organizations, and user contacts. Select examples of CRM data exploitation will show how OSPO is utilizing the CRM database to more closely satisfy the user community's satellite data needs with new product promotions, as well as new data and imagery distribution methods in OSPO's Environmental Satellite Processing Center (ESPC). In addition, user services and outreach initiatives from the Satellite Products and Services Division will be highlighted.

New FASB standard addresses revenue recognition considerations.

PubMed

McKee, Thomas E

2015-12-01

Healthcare organizations are expected to apply the following steps in revenue recognition under the new standard issued in May 2014 by the Financial Accounting Standards Board: Identify the customer contract. Identify the performance obligations in the contract. Determine the transaction price. Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract. Recognize revenue when--or in some circumstances, as--the entity satisfies the performance obligation.

29 CFR 1926.14 - Federal contract for “mixed” types of performance.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... 29 Labor 8 2011-07-01 2011-07-01 false Federal contract for âmixedâ types of performance. 1926.14... Interpretations § 1926.14 Federal contract for “mixed” types of performance. (a) It is the intent of the Congress... construction. See, for example, H. Report No. 91-241, 91st Cong., first session, p. 1 (1969). Thus, it is clear...

29 CFR 1926.14 - Federal contract for “mixed” types of performance.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... 29 Labor 8 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false Federal contract for âmixedâ types of performance. 1926.14... Interpretations § 1926.14 Federal contract for “mixed” types of performance. (a) It is the intent of the Congress... construction. See, for example, H. Report No. 91-241, 91st Cong., first session, p. 1 (1969). Thus, it is clear...

Network meta-analyses performed by contracting companies and commissioned by industry.

PubMed

Schuit, Ewoud; Ioannidis, John Pa

2016-11-25

Industry commissions contracting companies to perform network meta-analysis for health technology assessment (HTA) and reimbursement submissions. Our objective was to estimate the number of network meta-analyses performed by consulting companies contracted by industry, to assess whether they were published, and to explore reasons for non-publication. We searched MEDLINE for network meta-analyses of randomized trials. Papers were included if they had authors affiliated with any contracting company. All identified contracting companies as well as additional ones from the list of the exhibitors at the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research, an annual meeting that representatives from many contracting companies attend and exhibit at, were surveyed regarding conduct and publication of network meta-analyses. In 162 of 822 (20%) network meta-analysis papers, authors were affiliated to 66 contracting companies. Another 36 contracting companies were identified by the exhibitors list. Three companies had no contact information and six merged with others, therefore 93 companies were contacted. Thirty seven out of ninety three (40%) companies responded, and 19 indicated that they had performed a total of 476 network meta-analyses, but only 102 (21%) papers were published. Thirteen companies that disclosed to have conducted 174 network meta-analyses (45 published) provided reasons for non-publication. Of the 129 still unpublished meta-analyses, for 40 there were plans for future publication, for 37 the sponsor did not allow publication, for 16 the contracting companies did not plan to publish the meta-analysis, for another 23 plans were unclear, and the remaining 13 were used as HTA submission. The protocol of the network meta-analysis was publically available from 11/162 (6.8%) network meta-analyses published by authors affiliated with contracting companies. There is a prolific sector of professional contracting companies that perform network meta-analyses. Industry commissions many network meta-analyses, but most are not registered before or published after analyses in the scientific literature. Mechanisms to improve publication rates of network meta-analysis commissioned by industry are warranted.

48 CFR 37.602 - Performance work statement.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... on the use of measurable performance standards and financial incentives in a competitive environment... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 1 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Performance work statement... CATEGORIES OF CONTRACTING SERVICE CONTRACTING Performance-Based Acquisition 37.602 Performance work statement...

48 CFR 1436.270-1 - Uniform contract format.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... contract format does not apply, the CO should so mark that section in the solicitation. Upon award, the CO... Deliveries or performance. G Contract administration data. H Special contract requirements. Part IV...

77 FR 5280 - Service Contracts Inventory

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2012-02-02

... problems in accessing the documents located in ADAMS, contact the NRC's PDR reference staff at 1 (800) 397... performance; 5. Whether the contract is a personal services contract; and 6. Whether the contract was awarded...

Use of circulating-fluidized-bed combustors in compressed-air energy storage systems

DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

Nakhamkin, M.; Patel, M.

1990-07-01

This report presents the result of a study conducted by Energy Storage and Power Consultants (ESPC), with the objective to develop and analyze compressed air energy storage (CAES) power plant concepts which utilize coal-fired circulating fluidized bed combustors (CFBC) for heating air during generating periods. The use of a coal-fired CFBC unit for indirect heating of the compressed air, in lieu of the current turbomachinery combustors, would eliminate the need for expensive premium fuels by a CAES facility. The CAES plant generation heat rate is approximately one-half of that for a conventional steam condensing power plant. Therefore, the required CFBCmore » heat generation capacity and capital costs would be lower per kW of power generation capacity. Three CAES/CFBC concepts were identified as the most promising, and were optimized using specifically developed computerized procedures. These concepts utilize various configurations of reheat turbomachinery trains specifically developed for CAES application as parts of the integrated CAES/CFBC plant concepts. The project team concluded that the optimized CAES/CFBC integrated plant concepts present a potentially attractive alternative to conventional steam generation power plants using CFBC or pulverized coal-fired boilers. A comparison of the results from the economic analysis performed on three concepts suggests that one of them (Concept 3) is the preferred concept. This concept has a two shaft turbomachinery train arrangement, and provides for load management functions by the compressor-electric motor train, and continuous base load operation of the turboexpander-electric generator train and the CFBC unit. 6 refs., 30 figs., 14 tabs.« less

48 CFR 22.1003-2 - Geographical coverage of the Act.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... REGULATION SOCIOECONOMIC PROGRAMS APPLICATION OF LABOR LAWS TO GOVERNMENT ACQUISITIONS Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended 22.1003-2 Geographical coverage of the Act. The Act applies to service contracts performed in the United States (see 22.1001). The Act does not apply to contracts performed outside the...

17 CFR 250.83 - Exemption in the case of transactions with foreign associates.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... become engaged in the performance of any service, sales, or construction contract for any associate... thereunder, relating to the performance of any service, sales, or construction contract for such associate... Service, Sales and Construction Contracts § 250.83 Exemption in the case of transactions with foreign...

48 CFR 833.213 - Obligation to continue performance.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

... in accordance with the contracting officer's decision in the event of a claim arising under a contract. Alternate I expands this authority, adding a requirement for the contractor to continue performance in the event of a claim relating to the contract. (b) In the event of a dispute not arising under...

48 CFR 833.213 - Obligation to continue performance.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

... in accordance with the contracting officer's decision in the event of a claim arising under a contract. Alternate I expands this authority, adding a requirement for the contractor to continue performance in the event of a claim relating to the contract. (b) In the event of a dispute not arising under...

48 CFR 833.213 - Obligation to continue performance.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... in accordance with the contracting officer's decision in the event of a claim arising under a contract. Alternate I expands this authority, adding a requirement for the contractor to continue performance in the event of a claim relating to the contract. (b) In the event of a dispute not arising under...

48 CFR 833.213 - Obligation to continue performance.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

... in accordance with the contracting officer's decision in the event of a claim arising under a contract. Alternate I expands this authority, adding a requirement for the contractor to continue performance in the event of a claim relating to the contract. (b) In the event of a dispute not arising under...

48 CFR 833.213 - Obligation to continue performance.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... in accordance with the contracting officer's decision in the event of a claim arising under a contract. Alternate I expands this authority, adding a requirement for the contractor to continue performance in the event of a claim relating to the contract. (b) In the event of a dispute not arising under...

A Motivation Contract Model of Employee Appraisal.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Glenn, Robert B.

The purpose of this paper is to develop a process model for identification and assessment of employee job performance, through motivation contracting. The model integrated various components of expectancy theories of motivation and performance contracting and is based on humanistic assumptions about the nature of people. More specifically, the…

48 CFR 1519.204 - Small disadvantaged business participation.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... Disadvantaged Business (SDB) concerns in the performance of a resulting contract. (b) The Contracting officer... the extent of participation of SDB concerns in the performance of the contract and which included... include the provision at 1552.219-72 and will evaluate the extent of participation of SDB concerns in the...

48 CFR 1519.204 - Small disadvantaged business participation.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

... Disadvantaged Business (SDB) concerns in the performance of a resulting contract. (b) The Contracting officer... the extent of participation of SDB concerns in the performance of the contract and which included... include the provision at 1552.219-72 and will evaluate the extent of participation of SDB concerns in the...

48 CFR 1519.204 - Small disadvantaged business participation.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

... Disadvantaged Business (SDB) concerns in the performance of a resulting contract. (b) The Contracting officer... the extent of participation of SDB concerns in the performance of the contract and which included... include the provision at 1552.219-72 and will evaluate the extent of participation of SDB concerns in the...

48 CFR 1519.204 - Small disadvantaged business participation.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

... Disadvantaged Business (SDB) concerns in the performance of a resulting contract. (b) The Contracting officer... the extent of participation of SDB concerns in the performance of the contract and which included... include the provision at 1552.219-72 and will evaluate the extent of participation of SDB concerns in the...

48 CFR 1519.204 - Small disadvantaged business participation.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... Disadvantaged Business (SDB) concerns in the performance of a resulting contract. (b) The Contracting officer... the extent of participation of SDB concerns in the performance of the contract and which included... include the provision at 1552.219-72 and will evaluate the extent of participation of SDB concerns in the...

48 CFR 832.202-4 - Security for Government financing.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

... appropriate officer of the firm. (b) A cash flow forecast for the remainder of the contract term showing the planned origin and use of cash within the firm or branch performing the contract. (c) Information on financing arrangements disclosing the availability of cash to finance contract performance, the contractor's...

48 CFR 832.202-4 - Security for Government financing.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... appropriate officer of the firm. (b) A cash flow forecast for the remainder of the contract term showing the planned origin and use of cash within the firm or branch performing the contract. (c) Information on financing arrangements disclosing the availability of cash to finance contract performance, the contractor's...

48 CFR 42.1502 - Policy.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... single-agency task order and delivery order contracts, the contracting officer may require performance... ADMINISTRATION AND AUDIT SERVICES Contractor Performance Information 42.1502 Policy. (a) Past performance... orders with a period of performance, including options, exceeding one year. These evaluations are...

48 CFR 6.502 - Duties and responsibilities.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... of functions to be performed, performance required or essential physical characteristics, and... burdensome contract clauses. (b) Agency competition advocates shall— (1) Review the contracting operations of... functions to be performed, performance required or essential physical characteristics; (iv) Any condition or...

Different cortical activation patterns during voluntary eccentric and concentric muscle contractions: an fMRI study.

PubMed

Kwon, Yong-Hyun; Park, Ji-Won

2011-01-01

Concentric and eccentric muscle contractions have distinct differences in their neuromuscular and neurophysiologic characteristics. However, although many evidences regarding the features of these types of muscle contraction have emerged, there have been few neuroimaging studies to compare the two types of contractions. Therefore, we investigated whether cortical activity associated with eccentric contraction of the wrist extensors differed from that of concentric contraction, using functional MRI (fMRI). Fifteen right-handed healthy subjects were enrolled in this study. During 4 repeating blocks of eccentric and concentric muscle contraction paradigms, the brain was scanned with fMRI. The differences in the BOLD signal intensities during the performance of eccentric and concentric exercise were compared in the predetermined regions of interest. Our findings revealed that many cortical areas associated with motor performance were activated, including the primary motor area, the inferior parietal lobe, the pre-supplementary area (pre-SMA), the anterior cingulate cortex, the prefrontal area, and the cerebellum. In addition, lower signal intensities were seen in the right primary motor cortex and right cerebellum during eccentric contractions compared with concentric contractions, whereas higher signal intensities were detected in other cortical areas during eccentric contractions. In the study, we demonstrated that eccentric and concentric muscle contractions induced quite different patterns of cortical activity respectively. These findings might be attributed to different strategy of neuro-motor processing and a higher level of cognitive demand for the performance of motor task with a higher degree of difficulty such as that required during eccentric contractions in comparison of concentric contractions.

Private Health Plans’ Contracts with Managed Behavioral Healthcare Organizations

PubMed Central

Garnick, Deborah W.; Horgan, Constance M.; Merrick, Elizabeth L.; Hodgkin, Dominic; Reif, Sharon; Quinn, Amity E.; Stewart, Maureen; Creedon, Timothy B.

2015-01-01

Contracts between health plans and managed behavioral health care organizations (MBHOs) influence access and quality of behavioral health care. This report presents information on performance requirements, information sharing, and financial risk from a nationally representative survey of private health plans. Most contracts include geographic access to providers (93.3%) and NCQA’s performance standards (84.2%). Health plans and MBHOs share data (99.0%), generally by the MBHO sending information to the health plan (96.3%). About a quarter of contracts impose financial penalties (23.0%), but few include incentives related to performance standards (<1.0%). Contract terms can shape the provision of behavioral health services in response to changes such as parity legislation or health reform. If current trends continue towards increases in value-based purchasing in the privately financed behavioral health sector, the focus on quality in contracts between health plans and MBHOs will be critical to understand. PMID:26276421

29 CFR 4.113 - Contracts to furnish services “through the use of service employees.”

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

...). A contract for medical services furnished by professional personnel is an example of such a contract... professional employees in the performance of the contract. For example, contracts for drafting or data... 29 Labor 1 2011-07-01 2011-07-01 false Contracts to furnish services âthrough the use of service...

32 CFR 169a.10 - Contracts.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... 32 National Defense 1 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false Contracts. 169a.10 Section 169a.10 National Defense Department of Defense OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE DEFENSE CONTRACTING COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES PROGRAM PROCEDURES Procedures § 169a.10 Contracts. When contract cost becomes unreasonable or performance...

32 CFR 169a.10 - Contracts.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-07-01

... 32 National Defense 1 2013-07-01 2013-07-01 false Contracts. 169a.10 Section 169a.10 National Defense Department of Defense OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE DEFENSE CONTRACTING COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES PROGRAM PROCEDURES Procedures § 169a.10 Contracts. When contract cost becomes unreasonable or performance...

32 CFR 169a.10 - Contracts.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... 32 National Defense 1 2011-07-01 2011-07-01 false Contracts. 169a.10 Section 169a.10 National Defense Department of Defense OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE DEFENSE CONTRACTING COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES PROGRAM PROCEDURES Procedures § 169a.10 Contracts. When contract cost becomes unreasonable or performance...

48 CFR 1352.209-72 - Restrictions against disclosure.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... CLAUSES AND FORMS SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES Text of Provisions and Clauses 1352.209-72...: Restrictions Against Disclosure (APR 2010) (a) The contractor agrees, in the performance of this contract, to... of the contract and designated by the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer's Representative, in...

48 CFR 35.006 - Contracting methods and contract type.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... indicated a high degree of probability that development is feasible and (2) the Government has determined... SPECIAL CATEGORIES OF CONTRACTING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CONTRACTING 35.006 Contracting methods and..., performance objectives, and specifications for the work can be defined will largely determine the type of...

48 CFR 37.602 - Performance work statement.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 1 2011-10-01 2011-10-01 false Performance work statement... CATEGORIES OF CONTRACTING SERVICE CONTRACTING Performance-Based Acquisition 37.602 Performance work statement. (a) A Performance work statement (PWS) may be prepared by the Government or result from a Statement...

Microcomputer Processing of LANDSAT Thematic Mapper Data for the Acquisition of Military Tactical Terrain Data.

DTIC Science & Technology

1985-04-12

12 9 5 VPV TiTAY T,%. T , TiRAiU A ~ 6. PERFORMING ORG. REPORT NUMBER 7. AUTHOR(.) 6. CONTRACT OR GRANT NUMBER(a) .-- CPT zi 0 9. PERFORMING ...of period covered, such as the life of a contract covered in a final contractor report. Block 6. Performing Organization Report Number. Only numbers...affiliation of an author if it differs from that of the performing organization. Block 8. Contract or grant Number(s). For a contractor or grantee

48 CFR 32.1007 - Administration and payment of performance-based payments.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... contractor's experience, performance record, reliability, financial strength, and the adequacy of controls... of performance-based payments. 32.1007 Section 32.1007 Federal Acquisition Regulations System FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION GENERAL CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT FINANCING Performance-Based Payments 32.1007...

48 CFR 742.1170-3 - Policy.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... to adequately monitor contractor performance (for example, the day-to-day working proximity of the... contractor is responsible for timely contract performance. Performance monitoring by USAID does not obviate... contracting officer, will determine how to monitor the contractor's performance to protect the Government's...

48 CFR 205.303 - Announcement of contract awards.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

... (if significant work is performed at a different location); (4) Funding data. Type of appropriation... DD-LA- (AR) 1279; (D) Including, as a minimum, the following— (1) Contract data. Contract number... contract, description of what is being bought, contract type, whether any of the buy was for foreign...

48 CFR 205.303 - Announcement of contract awards.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

... (if significant work is performed at a different location); (4) Funding data. Type of appropriation... DD-LA- (AR) 1279; (D) Including, as a minimum, the following— (1) Contract data. Contract number... contract, description of what is being bought, contract type, whether any of the buy was for foreign...

48 CFR 205.303 - Announcement of contract awards.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... (if significant work is performed at a different location); (4) Funding data. Type of appropriation... DD-LA- (AR) 1279; (D) Including, as a minimum, the following— (1) Contract data. Contract number... contract, description of what is being bought, contract type, whether any of the buy was for foreign...

48 CFR 205.303 - Announcement of contract awards.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... (if significant work is performed at a different location); (4) Funding data. Type of appropriation... DD-LA- (AR) 1279; (D) Including, as a minimum, the following— (1) Contract data. Contract number... contract, description of what is being bought, contract type, whether any of the buy was for foreign...

48 CFR 205.303 - Announcement of contract awards.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

... (if significant work is performed at a different location); (4) Funding data. Type of appropriation... DD-LA- (AR) 1279; (D) Including, as a minimum, the following— (1) Contract data. Contract number... contract, description of what is being bought, contract type, whether any of the buy was for foreign...

48 CFR 52.228-15 - Performance and Payment Bonds-Construction.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

...) Definitions. As used in this clause— Original contract price means the award price of the contract; or, for requirements contracts, the price payable for the estimated total quantity; or, for indefinite-quantity contracts, the price payable for the specified minimum quantity. Original contract price does not include...

48 CFR 32.1002 - Bases for performance-based payments.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 1 2011-10-01 2011-10-01 false Bases for performance... REGULATION GENERAL CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT FINANCING Performance-Based Payments 32.1002 Bases for performance-based payments. Performance-based payments may be made on any of the following bases: (a...

48 CFR 32.1002 - Bases for performance-based payments.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 1 2012-10-01 2012-10-01 false Bases for performance... REGULATION GENERAL CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT FINANCING Performance-Based Payments 32.1002 Bases for performance-based payments. Performance-based payments may be made on any of the following bases: (a...

48 CFR 32.1002 - Bases for performance-based payments.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 1 2013-10-01 2013-10-01 false Bases for performance... REGULATION GENERAL CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT FINANCING Performance-Based Payments 32.1002 Bases for performance-based payments. Performance-based payments may be made on any of the following bases: (a...

48 CFR 32.1002 - Bases for performance-based payments.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 1 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Bases for performance... REGULATION GENERAL CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT FINANCING Performance-Based Payments 32.1002 Bases for performance-based payments. Performance-based payments may be made on any of the following bases: (a...

Analysis of Two Methods of Isometric Muscle Contractions During the Anti-G Straining Maneuver

DTIC Science & Technology

2003-05-01

contractions were not statistically different with regards to MAP and CO. Therefore, both forms of isometric contractions may be potentially useful when performing the muscle contraction portion of the AGSM.

Options for change in the NHS consultant contract.

PubMed

Clarke, R W; Gray, C

The lead negotiators for the management and consultant sides in an NHS trust in northern England responded to debate in their trust about consultant contracts by offering to research the attitudes of their peers towards a variety of contract options. The options tested included the current contract; models already examined in the trust and elsewhere, such as time sensitive and mild performance related contracts; and some more radical and speculative possibilities, including consultants franchising their services to the trust. Beyond the predictable conclusion that consultants would prefer no change while managers desired it, a time sensitive contract emerged as having potential for successful negotiation. On the other hand, neither consultants nor managers favoured a strict performance related contract or a fee for service contract. There was a strong similarity of opinion between the two groups on the relative salary values of the options, though the consultants consistently priced these higher than the managers.

Options for change in the NHS consultant contract.

PubMed Central

Clarke, R. W.; Gray, C.

1994-01-01

The lead negotiators for the management and consultant sides in an NHS trust in northern England responded to debate in their trust about consultant contracts by offering to research the attitudes of their peers towards a variety of contract options. The options tested included the current contract; models already examined in the trust and elsewhere, such as time sensitive and mild performance related contracts; and some more radical and speculative possibilities, including consultants franchising their services to the trust. Beyond the predictable conclusion that consultants would prefer no change while managers desired it, a time sensitive contract emerged as having potential for successful negotiation. On the other hand, neither consultants nor managers favoured a strict performance related contract or a fee for service contract. There was a strong similarity of opinion between the two groups on the relative salary values of the options, though the consultants consistently priced these higher than the managers. PMID:8086915

10 CFR 1706.7 - Procedures.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... decline to approve performance of a particular task by the contractor if an actual or potential OCI is...) Terminate the contract, or, in the case of a task order contract, terminate the particular task; (ii) Insist... contractor to continue to perform the contract (or task) under the waiver provisions of § 1706.8, and, where...

25 CFR 900.131 - What role does the Secretary play during the performance of a self-determination construction...

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-04-01

... the Indian tribe or tribal organization is contracting solely to perform construction management... of a self-determination construction contract? 900.131 Section 900.131 Indians BUREAU OF INDIAN... CONTRACTS UNDER THE INDIAN SELF-DETERMINATION AND EDUCATION ASSISTANCE ACT Construction § 900.131 What role...

25 CFR 900.131 - What role does the Secretary play during the performance of a self-determination construction...

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-04-01

... the Indian tribe or tribal organization is contracting solely to perform construction management... of a self-determination construction contract? 900.131 Section 900.131 Indians BUREAU OF INDIAN... CONTRACTS UNDER THE INDIAN SELF-DETERMINATION AND EDUCATION ASSISTANCE ACT Construction § 900.131 What role...

25 CFR 900.131 - What role does the Secretary play during the performance of a self-determination construction...

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-04-01

... the Indian tribe or tribal organization is contracting solely to perform construction management... of a self-determination construction contract? 900.131 Section 900.131 Indians BUREAU OF INDIAN... CONTRACTS UNDER THE INDIAN SELF-DETERMINATION AND EDUCATION ASSISTANCE ACT Construction § 900.131 What role...

48 CFR 19.309 - Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

... performed in the United States or its outlying areas. (d) Insert the clause at 52.219-28, Post-Award Small... Business Programs 19.309 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses. (a)(1) Insert the provision at 52... when the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas. (2) Use the provision...

48 CFR 19.309 - Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

... performed in the United States or its outlying areas. (d) Insert the clause at 52.219-28, Post-Award Small... Business Programs 19.309 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses. (a)(1) Insert the provision at 52... when the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas. (2) Use the provision...

Collaboration in Action: Measuring and Improving Contracting Performance in the University of California Contracting Network

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Tran, Tam; Bowman-Carpio, LeeAnna; Buscher, Nate; Davidson, Pamela; Ford, Jennifer J.; Jenkins, Erick; Kalay, Hillary Noll; Nakazono, Terry; Orescan, Helene; Sak, Rachael; Shin, Irene

2017-01-01

In 2013, the University of California, Biomedical Research, Acceleration, Integration, and Development (UC BRAID) convened a regional network of contracting directors from the five University of California (UC) health campuses to: (i) increase collaboration, (ii) operationalize and measure common metrics as a basis for performance improvement…

29 CFR 4.112 - Contracts to furnish services “in the United States.”

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... Application of the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act Covered Contracts Generally § 4.112 Contracts to furnish services “in the United States.” (a) The Act and the provisions of this part apply to contract... Act. (b) A service contract to be performed in its entirety outside the geographical limits of the...

Relational Contract: Applicable to Department of Defense Contracts

DTIC Science & Technology

1989-12-01

examine the evolution of contract law and, in particular, the role of contractual incompleteness in exchange relationships. 2.1.1. The Classical Approach...Classical contract law facilitates exchange by separately detailing all aspects of the contracting process 9 at the outset by prespecification of all...modifications after contractual performance has begun. According to Williamson (1979), classical contract law implements prespecification through legal

48 CFR 236.201 - Evaluation of contractor performance.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... CONTRACTS Special Aspects of Contracting for Construction 236.201 Evaluation of contractor performance. (a) Preparation of performance evaluation reports. Use DD Form 2626, Performance Evaluation (Construction... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 3 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Evaluation of contractor...

48 CFR 3416.402-2 - Performance incentives.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 7 2014-10-01 2014-10-01 false Performance incentives. 3416.402-2 Section 3416.402-2 Federal Acquisition Regulations System DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION...-2 Performance incentives. (b) Award-term contracting may be used for performance-based contracts or...

48 CFR 3416.402-2 - Performance incentives.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 7 2013-10-01 2012-10-01 true Performance incentives. 3416.402-2 Section 3416.402-2 Federal Acquisition Regulations System DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION...-2 Performance incentives. (b) Award-term contracting may be used for performance-based contracts or...

48 CFR 3416.402-2 - Performance incentives.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 7 2011-10-01 2011-10-01 false Performance incentives. 3416.402-2 Section 3416.402-2 Federal Acquisition Regulations System DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION...-2 Performance incentives. (b) Award-term contracting may be used for performance-based contracts or...

48 CFR 3416.402-2 - Performance incentives.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 7 2012-10-01 2012-10-01 false Performance incentives. 3416.402-2 Section 3416.402-2 Federal Acquisition Regulations System DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION...-2 Performance incentives. (b) Award-term contracting may be used for performance-based contracts or...

48 CFR 232.1004 - Procedure.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... OF DEFENSE GENERAL CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT FINANCING Performance-Based Payments 232.1004 Procedure. (c) Instructions for multiple appropriations. If the contract contains foreign military sales...

48 CFR 232.1004 - Procedure.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... OF DEFENSE GENERAL CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT FINANCING Performance-Based Payments 232.1004 Procedure. (c) Instructions for multiple appropriations. If the contract contains foreign military sales...

Building America Energy Renovations. A Business Case for Home Performance Contracting

DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

Baechler, Michael C.; Antonopoulos, C. A.; Sevigny, M.

2012-10-01

This research report gives an overview of the needs and opportunities that exist in the U.S. home performance contracting industry. The report discusses industry trends, market drivers, different business models, and points of entry for existing and new businesses hoping to enter the home performance contracting industry. Case studies of eight companies who successfully entered the industry are provided, including business metrics, start-up costs, and marketing approaches.

46 CFR Sec. 17 - Performance of work resulting from damage sustained while undergoing repairs.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... SHIPPING AUTHORITY MASTER LUMP SUM REPAIR CONTRACT-NSA-LUMPSUMREP Sec. 17 Performance of work resulting... performance of repairs under the NSA Master Contract, negotiations for accomplishment of work necessary to...

46 CFR Sec. 17 - Performance of work resulting from damage sustained while undergoing repairs.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... SHIPPING AUTHORITY MASTER LUMP SUM REPAIR CONTRACT-NSA-LUMPSUMREP Sec. 17 Performance of work resulting... performance of repairs under the NSA Master Contract, negotiations for accomplishment of work necessary to...

46 CFR Sec. 17 - Performance of work resulting from damage sustained while undergoing repairs.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

... SHIPPING AUTHORITY MASTER LUMP SUM REPAIR CONTRACT-NSA-LUMPSUMREP Sec. 17 Performance of work resulting... performance of repairs under the NSA Master Contract, negotiations for accomplishment of work necessary to...

46 CFR Sec. 17 - Performance of work resulting from damage sustained while undergoing repairs.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

... SHIPPING AUTHORITY MASTER LUMP SUM REPAIR CONTRACT-NSA-LUMPSUMREP Sec. 17 Performance of work resulting... performance of repairs under the NSA Master Contract, negotiations for accomplishment of work necessary to...

46 CFR Sec. 17 - Performance of work resulting from damage sustained while undergoing repairs.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

... SHIPPING AUTHORITY MASTER LUMP SUM REPAIR CONTRACT-NSA-LUMPSUMREP Sec. 17 Performance of work resulting... performance of repairs under the NSA Master Contract, negotiations for accomplishment of work necessary to...

The effectiveness of contracting-out primary health care services in developing countries: a review of the evidence.

PubMed

Liu, Xingzhu; Hotchkiss, David R; Bose, Sujata

2008-01-01

The purpose of this study is to review the research literature on the effectiveness of contracting-out of primary health care services and its impact on both programme and health systems performance in low- and middle-income countries. Due to the heightened interest in improving accountability relationships in the health sector and in rapidly scaling up priority interventions, there is an increasing amount of interest in and experimentation with contracting-out. Overall, while the review of the selected studies suggests that contracting-out has in many cases improved access to services, the effects on other performance dimensions such as equity, quality and efficiency are often unknown. Moreover, little is known about the system-wide effects of contracting-out, which could be either positive or negative. Although the study results leave open the question of how contracting-out can be used as a policy tool to improve overall health system performance, the results indicate that the context in which contracting-out is implemented and the design features of the interventions are likely to greatly influence the chances for success.

48 CFR 28.104 - Annual performance bonds.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS BONDS AND INSURANCE Bonds and Other Financial Protections 28.104 Annual performance bonds. (a) Annual performance bonds only apply to non-construction contracts. They shall provide a gross... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 1 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Annual performance bonds...

48 CFR 28.103-2 - Performance bonds.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 1 2011-10-01 2011-10-01 false Performance bonds. 28.103... CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS BONDS AND INSURANCE Bonds and Other Financial Protections 28.103-2 Performance bonds. (a) Performance bonds may be required for contracts exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold...

48 CFR 28.103-2 - Performance bonds.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 1 2012-10-01 2012-10-01 false Performance bonds. 28.103... CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS BONDS AND INSURANCE Bonds and Other Financial Protections 28.103-2 Performance bonds. (a) Performance bonds may be required for contracts exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold...

48 CFR 28.103-2 - Performance bonds.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 1 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Performance bonds. 28.103... CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS BONDS AND INSURANCE Bonds and Other Financial Protections 28.103-2 Performance bonds. (a) Performance bonds may be required for contracts exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold...

48 CFR 28.103-2 - Performance bonds.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 1 2014-10-01 2014-10-01 false Performance bonds. 28.103... CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS BONDS AND INSURANCE Bonds and Other Financial Protections 28.103-2 Performance bonds. (a) Performance bonds may be required for contracts exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold...

Medicare program; description of the Health Care Financing Administration's evaluation methodology for the Peer Review Organization 5th Scope of Work contracts--HCFA. General notice with comment period.

PubMed

1997-07-02

This notice describes how HCFA intends to evaluate the Peer Review Organizations (PROs) for quality improvement activities, under their 5th Scope of Work (SOW) contracts, for efficiency and effectiveness in accordance with the Social Security Act. In accordance with the provisions of the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993, the 5th SOW contracts with the PROs are performance-based contracts.

Contract management survey 2002.

PubMed

Hoppszallern, Suzanna

2002-10-01

Spending on clinical contracts continues to outpace spending on business services, but may be leveling off. The 12th annual Contract Management Survey shows that the performance of clinical vendors is now comparable to business service vendors in meeting savings targets. Both business and clinical vendors are receiving higher marks from hospital leaders, but execs quickly respond to low marks by bringing the service back in-house of changing vendors. This report examines trends in outsourcing, satisfaction levels, the decision-making process, contract features and performance, and spending.

48 CFR 970.0370-2 - Contract clause.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS DOE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATING CONTRACTS Improper Business Practices and Personal....5203-1, Management Controls, in all management and operating contracts. (b) The contracting officer shall insert the clause at 970.5203-2, Performance Improvement and Collaboration, in all management and...

48 CFR 42.702 - Purpose.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... estimated rates subject to adjustment during contract performance and at the time the final indirect cost....702 Federal Acquisition Regulations System FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION CONTRACT MANAGEMENT CONTRACT... under this subpart provides— (1) Uniformity of approach with a contractor when more than one contract or...

48 CFR 42.702 - Purpose.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... estimated rates subject to adjustment during contract performance and at the time the final indirect cost....702 Federal Acquisition Regulations System FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION CONTRACT MANAGEMENT CONTRACT... under this subpart provides— (1) Uniformity of approach with a contractor when more than one contract or...

48 CFR 17.105-2 - Objectives.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

... AND CONTRACT TYPES SPECIAL CONTRACTING METHODS Multiyear Contracting 17.105-2 Objectives. Use of... contracts. (d) Substantial continuity of production or performance, thus avoiding annual startup costs... otherwise willing or able to compete for lesser quantities, particularly in cases involving high startup...

48 CFR 17.105-2 - Objectives.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

... AND CONTRACT TYPES SPECIAL CONTRACTING METHODS Multiyear Contracting 17.105-2 Objectives. Use of... contracts. (d) Substantial continuity of production or performance, thus avoiding annual startup costs... otherwise willing or able to compete for lesser quantities, particularly in cases involving high startup...

48 CFR 17.105-2 - Objectives.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... AND CONTRACT TYPES SPECIAL CONTRACTING METHODS Multiyear Contracting 17.105-2 Objectives. Use of... contracts. (d) Substantial continuity of production or performance, thus avoiding annual startup costs... otherwise willing or able to compete for lesser quantities, particularly in cases involving high startup...

48 CFR 17.105-2 - Objectives.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

... AND CONTRACT TYPES SPECIAL CONTRACTING METHODS Multiyear Contracting 17.105-2 Objectives. Use of... contracts. (d) Substantial continuity of production or performance, thus avoiding annual startup costs... otherwise willing or able to compete for lesser quantities, particularly in cases involving high startup...

Teacher Incentive through Performance Contracting: A Programmatic Approach

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Quarles, Royce W.

1974-01-01

Describes an instructional program which applied the incentive theories of performance contracting--but with individualized, diagnostic-based instruction both designed and conducted by the teachers. (RB)

Vital signs: taking the pulse of your managed care contract performance.

PubMed

Waymack, Pamela M; Ward, William J

2005-07-01

Three essential baseline measures of managed care performance that should be reported on a regular basis are: Overall profitability of the organization's managed care portfolio. Payer mix and profitability. Performance of major managed care contracts.

48 CFR 34.005-3 - Concept exploration contracts.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 1 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Concept exploration... SPECIAL CATEGORIES OF CONTRACTING MAJOR SYSTEM ACQUISITION General 34.005-3 Concept exploration contracts. Whenever practicable, contracts to be performed during the concept exploration phase shall be for...

48 CFR 970.5226-3 - Community commitment.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... that its business operations and performance under the Contract will be consistent with the intent of... SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS DOE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATING CONTRACTS Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses for Management and Operating Contracts 970.5226-3 Community commitment. As prescribed in 48 CFR 970...

Cardiac function in children with premature ventricular contractions: the effect of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation.

PubMed

Oner, Taliha; Ozdemir, Rahmi; Doksöz, Onder; Genc, Dildar B; Guven, Baris; Demirpence, Savas; Yilmazer, Murat M; Yozgat, Yilmaz; Mese, Timur; Tavli, Vedide

2018-07-01

Premature ventricular contractions are accepted as benign in structurally normal hearts. However, reversible cardiomyopathy can sometimes develop. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids have anti-arrhythmic properties in animals and humans.AimWe evaluated left ventricular function in children with premature ventricular contractions with normal cardiac anatomy and assessed the impact of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on left ventricular function in a prospective trial. A total of 25 patients with premature ventricular contraction, with more than 2% premature ventricular contractions on 24-hour Holter electrocardiography, and 30 healthy patients were included into study. All patients underwent electrocardiography, left ventricular M-mode echocardiography, and myocardial performance index testing. Patients with premature ventricular contraction were given omega-3 fatty acids at a dose of 1 g/day for 3 months, and control echocardiography and 24-hour Holter electrocardiography were performed. Neither placebo nor omega-3 fatty acids were given to the control group. Compared with the values of the control group, the patients with premature ventricular contraction had significantly lower fractional shortening. The myocardial performance index decreased markedly in the patient groups. The mean heart rate and mean premature ventricular contraction percentage of Group 2 significantly decreased in comparison with their baseline values after the omega-3 supplementation. In conclusion, premature ventricular contractions can lead to systolic cardiac dysfunction in children. Omega-3 supplementation may improve cardiac function in children with premature ventricular contractions. This is the first study conducted in children to investigate the possible role of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on treatment of premature ventricular contractions.

Preceding muscle activity influences motor unit discharge and rate of torque development during ballistic contractions in humans

PubMed Central

Van Cutsem, Michaël; Duchateau, Jacques

2005-01-01

To investigate the effect of initial conditions on the modulation of motor unit discharge during fast voluntary contractions, we compared ballistic isometric contractions of the ankle dorsiflexor muscles that were produced from either a resting state or superimposed on a sustained contraction. The torque of the dorsiflexors and the surface and intramuscular EMGs from the tibialis anterior were recorded. The results showed that the performance of a ballistic contraction from a sustained contraction (∼25% maximal voluntary contraction (MVC)) had a negative effect on the maximal rate of torque development. Although the electromechanical delay was shortened, the EMG activity during the ballistic contraction was less synchronized. These observations were associated with a significant decline in the average discharge rate of single motor units (89.8 ± 3.8 versus 115 ± 5.8 Hz) and in the percentage of units (6.2 versus 15.5% of the whole sample) that exhibited double discharges at brief intervals (= 5 ms). High-threshold units that were not recruited during the sustained contraction displayed the same activation pattern, which indicates that the mechanisms responsible for the decline in discharge rate were not restricted to previously activated units, but appear to influence the entire motor unit pool. When a premotor silent period (SP) was observed at the transition from the sustained muscular activity to the ballistic contraction (19% of the trials), these adjustments in motor unit activity were not present, and the ballistic contractions were similar to those performed from a resting state. Together, these results indicate that initial conditions can influence the capacity for motor unit discharge rate and hence the performance of a fast voluntary contraction. PMID:15539402

48 CFR 1509.170-7 - Release of ratings.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... ACQUISITION PLANNING CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS Contractor Performance Evaluations 1509.170-7 Release of... contacting the EPA contracting officer responsible for the evaluation. (b) Contractors' performance ratings... contract is located. Requests for past performance evaluations during the period the information may be...

Grade/Study-Performance Contracts, Enhanced Communication, Cooperative Learning, and Student Performance in Undergraduate Organic Chemistry.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Dougherty, Ralph C.

1997-01-01

Describes and evaluates a teaching strategy, designed to increase student retention while maintaining academic performance levels in undergraduate organic chemistry, that uses grade/study-performance contracts, enhanced communication using electronic mail, and cooperative learning. Concludes that a series of interventions can substantially…

48 CFR 246.408-70 - Subsistence.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

..., DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT QUALITY ASSURANCE Government Contract Quality Assurance 246.408-70... quality in food, to perform quality assurance for subsistence contract items. The designation may— (1...

17 CFR 250.89 - Termination of contracts.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-04-01

...) GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS, PUBLIC UTILITY HOLDING COMPANY ACT OF 1935 Service, Sales and Construction Contracts § 250.89 Termination of contracts. Every service, sales, or construction contract made after April... contain provision for its termination to the extent that performance may conflict with any rule...

17 CFR 250.89 - Termination of contracts.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

...) GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS, PUBLIC UTILITY HOLDING COMPANY ACT OF 1935 Service, Sales and Construction Contracts § 250.89 Termination of contracts. Every service, sales, or construction contract made after April... contain provision for its termination to the extent that performance may conflict with any rule...

WORKSHOP ON IMPROVING THE QUALITY SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS FOR EPA'S CONTRACTS

EPA Science Inventory

EPA is currently revising its quality-related policies for soliitations and contracts. This is a result of changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), new flexibility in contracting procedures such as simplified acquisition, and new type4s of contracting such as perform...

48 CFR 31.103 - Contracts with commercial organizations.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 1 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Contracts with commercial... with commercial organizations. This category includes all contracts and contract modifications for... modifications with commercial organizations whenever cost analysis is performed as required by 15.404-1(c). (b...

Performance Contracting in Schools: Profit Motive Tested as Incentive to Learning. An Education U.S.A. Special Report.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Mecklenburger, James

This report attempts to cut through the rhetoric of both the opponents and the proponents of performance contracting and to bring the main issues into focus. The report (1) describes different kinds of contracts; (2) discusses testing problems; (3) gives a description of the Texarkana and Banneker elementary school projects; (4) provides sample…

48 CFR 52.247-3 - Capability To Perform a Contract for the Relocation of a Federal Office.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 2 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Capability To Perform a Contract for the Relocation of a Federal Office. 52.247-3 Section 52.247-3 Federal Acquisition Regulations System FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (CONTINUED) CLAUSES AND FORMS SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES Text of Provisions and Clauses...

48 CFR 252.225-7004 - Report of Intended Performance Outside the United States and Canada-Submission after Award.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... Policy and International Contracting), OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(CPIC), Washington, DC 20301-3060. (d) Report format... CLAUSES AND FORMS SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES Text of Provisions And Clauses 252.225-7004... subcontractor will perform any part of this contract outside the United States and Canada that— (1) Exceeds $650...

48 CFR 252.225-7004 - Report of Intended Performance Outside the United States and Canada-Submission after Award.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... Policy and International Contracting), OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(CPIC), Washington, DC 20301-3060. (d) Report format... CLAUSES AND FORMS SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES Text of Provisions And Clauses 252.225-7004... subcontractor will perform any part of this contract outside the United States and Canada that— (1) Exceeds $650...

A New Availability-Payment Model for Pricing Performance-Based Logistics Contracts

DTIC Science & Technology

2014-06-17

the contractor maintains a steady revenue (with profit ). Figure 4. Affine Controller Model for Availability Contract Acquisition Research Program... a bankruptcy constraint; and and Deduction(∙) are decision variables for contract design for the level one (public sector) problem. Given...UMD-CM-14-175 ACQUISITION RESEARCH PROGRAM SPONSORED REPORT SERIES A New “Availability-Payment” Model for Pricing Performance- Based

Cost and Schedule Analytical Techniques Development

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

1998-01-01

This Final Report summarizes the activities performed by Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) under contract NAS 8-40431 "Cost and Schedule Analytical Techniques Development Contract" (CSATD) during Option Year 3 (December 1, 1997 through November 30, 1998). This Final Report is in compliance with Paragraph 5 of Section F of the contract. This CSATD contract provides technical products and deliverables in the form of parametric models, databases, methodologies, studies, and analyses to the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center's (MSFC) Engineering Cost Office (PP03) and the Program Plans and Requirements Office (PP02) and other user organizations. Detailed Monthly Reports were submitted to MSFC in accordance with the contract's Statement of Work, Section IV "Reporting and Documentation". These reports spelled out each month's specific work performed, deliverables submitted, major meetings conducted, and other pertinent information. Therefore, this Final Report will summarize these activities at a higher level. During this contract Option Year, SAIC expended 25,745 hours in the performance of tasks called out in the Statement of Work. This represents approximately 14 full-time EPs. Included are the Huntsville-based team, plus SAIC specialists in San Diego, Ames Research Center, Tampa, and Colorado Springs performing specific tasks for which they are uniquely qualified.

48 CFR 537.201 - Definitions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

..., recent performance of work of similar size and scope, specific training and other factors that the contracting officer determines are necessary to the successful performance of the task or contract at issue.... Requisite training and capability means training and capability necessary to successfully perform the task...

48 CFR 3.1103 - Procedures.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

... Contractor Employees Performing Acquisition Functions 3.1103 Procedures. (a) By use of the contract clause at... employees perform acquisition functions closely associated with inherently Government functions to— (1) Have... information accessed through performance of a Government contract for personal gain; and (iii) Obtain a signed...

48 CFR 3.1103 - Procedures.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

... Contractor Employees Performing Acquisition Functions 3.1103 Procedures. (a) By use of the contract clause at... employees perform acquisition functions closely associated with inherently Government functions to— (1) Have... information accessed through performance of a Government contract for personal gain; and (iii) Obtain a signed...

48 CFR 3.1103 - Procedures.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

... Contractor Employees Performing Acquisition Functions 3.1103 Procedures. (a) By use of the contract clause at... employees perform acquisition functions closely associated with inherently Government functions to— (1) Have... information accessed through performance of a Government contract for personal gain; and (iii) Obtain a signed...

26 CFR 1.460-1 - Long-term contracts.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... the manufacture of personal property is a manufacturing contract. In contrast, a contract for the... performance of engineering and design services, and the production of components and subassemblies that are..., enters into a single long-term contract to design and manufacture a satellite and to develop computer...

48 CFR 552.219-74 - Section 8(a) Direct Award.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... contracting activity shall give advance notice to SBA before it issues a final notice terminating performance... prior to processing any advance payments or novation agreements. The contracting activity may assign contract administration functions to a contract administration office. (c) The Contractor agrees: (1) To...

36 CFR Appendix A to Part 1210 - Contract Provisions

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-07-01

... 36 Parks, Forests, and Public Property 3 2013-07-01 2012-07-01 true Contract Provisions A Appendix A to Part 1210 Parks, Forests, and Public Property NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION... Under a Contract or Agreement—Contracts or agreements for the performance of experimental, developmental...

22 CFR Appendix A to Part 518 - Contract Provisions

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-04-01

... 22 Foreign Relations 2 2011-04-01 2009-04-01 true Contract Provisions A Appendix A to Part 518 Foreign Relations BROADCASTING BOARD OF GOVERNORS UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS AND... Under a Contract or Agreement—Contracts or agreements for the performance of experimental, developmental...

22 CFR Appendix A to Part 518 - Contract Provisions

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... 22 Foreign Relations 2 2010-04-01 2010-04-01 true Contract Provisions A Appendix A to Part 518 Foreign Relations BROADCASTING BOARD OF GOVERNORS UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS AND... Under a Contract or Agreement—Contracts or agreements for the performance of experimental, developmental...

22 CFR Appendix A to Part 518 - Contract Provisions

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-04-01

... 22 Foreign Relations 2 2012-04-01 2009-04-01 true Contract Provisions A Appendix A to Part 518 Foreign Relations BROADCASTING BOARD OF GOVERNORS UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS AND... Under a Contract or Agreement—Contracts or agreements for the performance of experimental, developmental...

22 CFR Appendix A to Part 518 - Contract Provisions

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-04-01

... 22 Foreign Relations 2 2013-04-01 2009-04-01 true Contract Provisions A Appendix A to Part 518 Foreign Relations BROADCASTING BOARD OF GOVERNORS UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS AND... Under a Contract or Agreement—Contracts or agreements for the performance of experimental, developmental...

48 CFR 1552.209-74 - Limitation of future contracting.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... an equal basis with other companies. (b) The Contractor will be ineligible to enter into a contract... subcontract under an EPA contract, which supports EPA's performance of Superfund Headquarters policy work... contract requires access to proprietary or confidential business or financial data of other companies, and...

Differences in force normalising procedures during submaximal anisometric contractions.

PubMed

Škarabot, Jakob; Ansdell, Paul; Brownstein, Callum; Howatson, Glyn; Goodall, Stuart; Durbaba, Rade

2018-05-26

Eccentric contractions are thought to require a unique neural activation strategy. However, due to greater intrinsic force generating capacity of muscle fibres during eccentric contraction, the understanding of neural modulation of different contraction types during submaximal contractions may be impeded by the force normalisation procedure employed. In the present experiment, subjects performed maximal isometric dorsiflexion at shorter (80°), intermediate (90°) and longer (100°) muscle lengths, and maximal concentric and eccentric contractions. Thereafter, submaximal concentric and eccentric contractions were performed normalised to either isometric maximum at 90° (ISO), contraction type specific maximum (CTS) or muscle length specific maximum (MLS). When using ISO or MLS for normalisation, mean submaximal eccentric torque levels were significantly lower when compared to CTS normalisation (11 and 7% lower compared to CTS; p = 0.003 and p = 0.018 for ISO and MLS, respectively). These experimentally observed differences closely matched those expected from the predictive model. During submaximal concentric contraction, mean torque levels were similar between ISO and CTS normalisation with similar discrepancies noted in EMG activity. These findings suggest that normalising to ISO and MLS might not be accurate for assessment and prescription of submaximal eccentric contractions. Copyright © 2018 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Darwinian algorithms and the Wason selection task: a factorial analysis of social contract selection task problems.

PubMed

Platt, R D; Griggs, R A

1993-08-01

In four experiments with 760 subjects, the present study examined Cosmides' Darwinian algorithm theory of reasoning: specifically, its explanation of facilitation on the Wason selection task. The first experiment replicated Cosmides' finding of facilitation for social contract versions of the selection task, using both her multiple-problem format and a single-problem format. Experiment 2 examined performance on Cosmides' three main social contract problems while manipulating the perspective of the subject and the presence and absence of cost-benefit information. The presence of cost-benefit information improved performance in two of the three problems while the perspective manipulation had no effect. In Experiment 3, the cost-benefit effect was replicated; and performance on one of the three problems was enhanced by the presence of explicit negatives on the NOT-P and NOT-Q cards. Experiment 4 examined the role of the deontic term "must" in the facilitation observed for two of the social contract problems. The presence of "must" led to a significant improvement in performance. The results of these experiments are strongly supportive of social contract theory in that cost-benefit information is necessary for substantial facilitation to be observed in Cosmides' problems. These findings also suggest the presence of other cues that can help guide subjects to a deontic social contract interpretation when the social contract nature of the problem is not clear.

Risk transfer and accountability in managed care organizations' carve-out contracts.

PubMed

Garnick, D W; Horgan, C M; Hodgkin, D; Merrick, E L; Goldin, D; Ritter, G; Skwara, K C

2001-11-01

This study examined characteristics of contracts between managed care organizations (MCOs) and managed behavioral health organizations (MBHOs) in terms of delegation of functions, financial arrangements between the MCO and the MBHO, and the use of performance standards. Nationally representative administrative and clinical information about the three largest types of commercial products offered by 434 MCOs in 60 market areas was gathered by telephone survey. These products comprised services provided by health maintenance organizations, preferred provider organizations, and point-of-service plans. Chi square tests were performed between pairings of all three types of products to ascertain differences in the degree to which claims processing, maintenance of provider networks, utilization management, case management, and quality improvement were delegated to MBHOs through specialty contracts among the various types of products. Contractual specifications about capitation arrangements, risk sharing, the use of performance standards, and final utilization review decisions were also compared. For all types of products, almost all the major functions were contracted by the MCO to the MBHO. Although most contracts assigned some risk for the costs of services to the MBHO, the degree of this risk varied by product type. Except in the case of preferred-provider organizations, a large number of performance standards were identified in MCOs' contracts with MBHOs, although financial incentives were rarely tied to such standards. MCOs that contract with MBHOs place major responsibility, both financial and administrative, on the vendors.

48 CFR 2452.237-70 - Key personnel.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... contracts when it is necessary for contract performance to identify the contractor's key personnel: Key... perform as follows: [List Key Personnel and/or positions, and tasks, percentage of effort, number of hours...

48 CFR 36.501 - Performance of work by the contractor.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... SPECIAL CATEGORIES OF CONTRACTING CONSTRUCTION AND ARCHITECT-ENGINEER CONTRACTS Contract Clauses 36.501.... Specialties such as plumbing, heating, and electrical work are usually subcontracted, and should not normally...

48 CFR 36.501 - Performance of work by the contractor.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

... SPECIAL CATEGORIES OF CONTRACTING CONSTRUCTION AND ARCHITECT-ENGINEER CONTRACTS Contract Clauses 36.501.... Specialties such as plumbing, heating, and electrical work are usually subcontracted, and should not normally...

48 CFR 36.501 - Performance of work by the contractor.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

... SPECIAL CATEGORIES OF CONTRACTING CONSTRUCTION AND ARCHITECT-ENGINEER CONTRACTS Contract Clauses 36.501.... Specialties such as plumbing, heating, and electrical work are usually subcontracted, and should not normally...

48 CFR 36.501 - Performance of work by the contractor.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... SPECIAL CATEGORIES OF CONTRACTING CONSTRUCTION AND ARCHITECT-ENGINEER CONTRACTS Contract Clauses 36.501.... Specialties such as plumbing, heating, and electrical work are usually subcontracted, and should not normally...

48 CFR 36.501 - Performance of work by the contractor.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

... SPECIAL CATEGORIES OF CONTRACTING CONSTRUCTION AND ARCHITECT-ENGINEER CONTRACTS Contract Clauses 36.501.... Specialties such as plumbing, heating, and electrical work are usually subcontracted, and should not normally...

48 CFR 836.501 - Performance of work by the contractor.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 5 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Performance of work by the... Performance of work by the contractor. The contracting officer shall insert the clause at 852.236-72, Performance of work by the contractor, in solicitations and contracts for construction that contain the FAR...

48 CFR 642.1503-70 - Contractor Performance System (CPS).

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 4 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Contractor Performance System (CPS). 642.1503-70 Section 642.1503-70 Federal Acquisition Regulations System DEPARTMENT OF STATE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION AND AUDIT SERVICES Contractor Performance Information 642.1503...

48 CFR 317.107 - Options.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 4 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Options. 317.107 Section... CONTRACT TYPES SPECIAL CONTRACTING METHODS Multi-year Contracting 317.107 Options. When used as part of a multi-year contract, options shall not be used to extend the performance of the original requirement for...

29 CFR 4.179 - Identification of contract work.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... 29 Labor 1 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 true Identification of contract work. 4.179 Section 4.179 Labor... Compliance with Compensation Standards § 4.179 Identification of contract work. Contractors and... workweek are engaged in performing work on such contracts. If such a contractor during any workweek is not...

14 CFR Appendix A to Subpart B of... - Contract Provisions

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-01-01

... 14 Aeronautics and Space 5 2011-01-01 2010-01-01 true Contract Provisions A Appendix A to Subpart B of Part 1260 Aeronautics and Space NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION GRANTS AND... Under a Contract or Agreement. Contracts or agreements for the performance of experimental...

48 CFR 3424.103 - Procedures.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

....103 Procedures. (a) If the Privacy Act of 1974 (Privacy Act) applies to a contract, the contracting officer must specify in the contract the disposition to be made of the system or systems of records upon completion of performance. For example, the contract may require the contractor to completely destroy the...

Strengthening district health service management and delivery through internal contracting: lessons from pilot projects in Cambodia.

PubMed

Khim, Keovathanak; Annear, Peter Leslie

2013-11-01

Following a decade of piloting different models of contracting, in mid-2009 the Cambodian Ministry of Health began to test a form of 'internal contracting' for health care delivery in selected health districts (including hospitals and health centers) contracted by the provincial health department as Special Operating Agencies (SOAs) and provided with greater management autonomy. This study assesses the internal contracting approach as a means for improving the management of district health services and strengthening service delivery. While the study may contribute to the emerging field now known as performance-based financing, the lessons deal more broadly with the impact of management reform and increased autonomy in contrast to traditional public sector line-management and budgeting. Carried out during 2011, the study was based on: (i) a review of the literature and of operational documents; (ii) primary data from semi-structured key informant interviews with 20 health officials in two provinces involved in four SOA pilot districts; and (iii) routine data from the 2011 SOA performance monitoring report. Five prerequisites were identified for effective contract management and improved service delivery: a clear understanding of roles and responsibilities by the contracting parties; implementation of clear rules and procedures; effective management of performance; effective monitoring of the contract; and adequate and timely provision of resources. Both the level and allocation of incentives and management bottlenecks at various levels continue to impede implementation. We conclude that, in contracted arrangements like these, the clear separation of contracting functions (purchasing, commissioning, monitoring and regulating), management autonomy where responsibilities are genuinely devolved and accepted, and the provision of resources adequate to meet contract demands are necessary conditions for success. Copyright © 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

48 CFR 52.207-1 - Notice of Standard Competition.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... contract or by Government performance. (b) The Government will evaluate private sector offers, the agency... the Circular. If the performance decision favors a private sector offeror, a contract will be awarded...

Summary of Environmental Data Analysis and Work Performed by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) in Support of the Navajo Nation Abandoned Mine Lands Project at Tse Tah, Arizona

DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

Taffet, Michael J.; Esser, Bradley K.; Madrid, Victor M.

This report summarizes work performed by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) under Navajo Nation Services Contract CO9729 in support of the Navajo Abandoned Mine Lands Reclamation Program (NAMLRP). Due to restrictions on access to uranium mine waste sites at Tse Tah, Arizona that developed during the term of the contract, not all of the work scope could be performed. LLNL was able to interpret environmental monitoring data provided by NAMLRP. Summaries of these data evaluation activities are provided in this report. Additionally, during the contract period, LLNL provided technical guidance, instructional meetings, and review of relevant work performed by NAMLRPmore » and its contractors that was not contained in the contract work scope.« less

Impaired conditional reasoning in alcoholics: A negative impact on social interactions and risky behaviors?

PubMed Central

Kornreich, C; Delle-Vigne, D; Knittel, J; Nerincx, A; Campanella, S; Noel, X; Hanak, C; Verbanck, P; Ermer, E

2011-01-01

Aims To study the “social brain” in alcoholics by investigating social contract reasoning, theory of mind, and emotional intelligence. Design A behavioral study comparing recently detoxified alcoholics with normal, healthy controls. Setting Emotional intelligence and decoding of emotional non-verbal cues have been shown to be impaired in alcoholics. This study explores whether these deficits extend to conditional reasoning about social contracts. Participants 25 recently detoxified alcoholics (17 men and 8 women) were compared with 25 normal controls (17 men and 8 women) matched for sex, age, and education level. Measurements Wason Selection Task investigating conditional reasoning on three different rule types (social contract, precautionary, and descriptive), Revised Reading the Mind in the Eyes Test, Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire (modified version), and additional control measures. Findings Conditional reasoning was impaired in alcoholics. Performance on descriptive rules was not above chance. Reasoning performance was markedly better on social contract and precautionary rules, but this performance was still significantly lower than in controls. Several emotional intelligence measures were lower in alcoholics compared to controls, but these were not correlated with reasoning performance. Conclusions Conditional reasoning and emotional intelligence appear impaired in alcoholics. Impairment was particularly severe on descriptive rules. Though alcoholics' performance was better on social contract and precautionary rules, overall reasoning performance was still low. Differential performance is consistent with distinct neurocognitive reasoning mechanisms and partial resilience of evolutionarily-relevant functions. Impairment in social contract reasoning might lead to misunderstandings and frustration in social interactions, and reasoning difficulties about precautionary rules might contribute to risky behaviors in this population. PMID:21205056

48 CFR 509.405-1 - Continuation of current contracts.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... to the debarment or suspension also constitute a default in the contractor's performance of the contract. (2) The contractor presents a significant risk to the Government in completing the contract. (3...

48 CFR 22.1008-1 - Obtaining wage determinations.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... Labor. If the WDOL database does not contain the applicable prevailing wage determination for a contract... employees to be utilized in performance of the contract using the Wage and Hour Division's Service Contract...

13 CFR 126.700 - What are the performance of work requirements for HUBZone contracts?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... 13 Business Credit and Assistance 1 2010-01-01 2010-01-01 false What are the performance of work... ADMINISTRATION HUBZONE PROGRAM Contract Performance Requirements § 126.700 What are the performance of work... meet the performance of work requirements set forth in § 125.6(c) of this chapter. (b) In addition to...

Defense Acquisition Review Journal. Volume 14, Number 2

DTIC Science & Technology

2007-09-01

2007 Vol. 14 No. 2 Learn. Perform. Succeed. Professionalism in the Acquisition Contracting Workforce Have We Gone too Far? John Krieger Contracting...acQuiSition contractinG WorKforce: HAVE WE GONE TOO FAR? John Krieger To professionalize the acquisition contracting workforce, the Department of Defense...featured author for this edition is Professor John Krieger , the Director of the Contracting Center of the Defense Acquisition University’s

Contract Financing for Small Business

DTIC Science & Technology

1981-11-01

problem. Small business contractors devote considerable management attention to operating capital and cash flow. Small business contractors are keenly...CONTRACT FINANCING 0FOR SMALL BUSINESS November 1981 -s Paul R. McClenon Prepared pursuant to Department of Defense Contract No. MDA903-81-C-0166...34 i 12 17046 DistIbufios Unlimted !I CONTRACT FINANCING FOR SMALL BUSINESS EXECUTIVE SUMMHARY To perform effectively on a contract, a firm needs

48 CFR 2842.1503 - Procedures.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 6 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 true Procedures. 2842.1503 Section 2842.1503 Federal Acquisition Regulations System DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Contract Management CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION Contractor Performance Information 2842.1503 Procedures. Past performance...

Quality of Care Improves for Patients with Diabetes in Medicare Shared Savings Accountable Care Organizations: Organizational Characteristics Associated with Performance.

PubMed

Fraze, Taressa K; Lewis, Valerie A; Tierney, Emily; Colla, Carrie H

2017-12-06

Accountable care organizations (ACOs), a primary care-centric delivery and payment model, aim to promote integrated population health, which may improve care for those with chronic conditions such as diabetes. Research has shown that, overall, the ACO model is effective at reducing costs, but there is substantial variation in how effective different types of ACOs are at impacting costs and improving care delivery. This study examines how ACO organizational characteristics - such as composition, staffing, care management, and experiences with health reform - were associated with quality of care delivered to patients with diabetes. Secondary data were analyzed retrospectively to examine Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) ACOs' performance on diabetes metrics in the first 2 years of ACO contracts. Ordinary least squares was used to analyze 162 MSSP ACOs with publicly available performance data and the National Survey of ACOs. ACOs improved performance significantly for patients with diabetes between contract years 1 and 2. In year 1, also having a private payer contract and an increased number of services within the ACO were positively associated with performance, while having a community health center or a hospital were negatively associated with performance. Better performance in year 1 was negatively associated with improved performance in year 2. This study found that ACOs substantively improved diabetes management within initial contract years. ACOs may need different types of support throughout their contracts to ensure continued improvements in performance.

Assessment of Aberdeen Proving Ground - Army Contracting Command, Contract Management Processes

DTIC Science & Technology

2014-12-01

order to enact improvement to public procurement systems (2008). The Balance Scorecard approach is presented by Niven as “a carefully selected set of...organizational performance. The framework analyzes four areas of emphasis: the customer, internal processes, learning and growth and financial (Niven, 2003...performance management (Cavanagh et al., 1999). The contract score card developed by Cullen looks further past the balance scorecard approach by

Performance-Based Service Acquisition (PBSA) Study and Graduate Level Course Material

DTIC Science & Technology

2005-12-01

Realizing Marketplace Potential, Acquisition Solutions, Inc (Advisory), February 2001 Dickson, Bob, March 10, 2003. Federal 7 Contract Law : Feds...Management and Policy Federal Contract Law : Feds should use market research to refine IT plans Session 4: The Performance Requirements and...March 10, 2003. Federal Contract Law : Feds should use market research to refine IT plans, Post-Newsweek Media, Inchttp://appserv.gcn.com/cgi- bin/udt

48 CFR 2452.209-71 - Limitation on future contracts.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... give rise to potential organizational conflicts of interest as defined at FAR subpart 9.5. (b) The... contractor, under the terms of this contract or through the performance of tasks pursuant to this contract...

31 CFR 500.574 - Executory contracts and related transactions authorized.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... authorized to enter into executory contracts with Vietnam or Vietnamese nationals, or executory contracts in which Vietnam or a Vietnamese national has an interest, the performance of which is contingent upon the...

48 CFR 1342.102-70 - Interagency contract administration and audit services.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... on the following types of contracts valued at $500,000 and above: (1) Cost-reimbursement type... is some evidence of fraud or waste; (2) The contractor's performance under the contract has been...

Effects of multidimensional pelvic floor muscle training in healthy young women.

PubMed

Talasz, Helena; Kalchschmid, Elisabeth; Kofler, Markus; Lechleitner, Monika

2012-03-01

Cross-sectional and interventional study to assess pelvic floor muscle (PFM) function in healthy young nulliparous women and to determine the effects of a 3-month PFM training program with emphasis on co-contraction of PFM and anterolateral abdominal muscles and on correctly performed coughing patterns. PFM function was assessed by digital vaginal palpation in 40 volunteers and graded according to the 6-point Oxford grading scale. The PFM training program was comprised theoretical instruction, as well as verbal feedback during hands-on instruction and repeated training sessions focussing on strengthening PFM and anterolateral abdominal muscle co-contraction during forced expiration and coughing. At baseline, 30 women (75%) were able to perform normal PFM contractions at rest (Oxford scale score ≥ 3); only 4 of them (10%) presented additional involuntary PFM contractions before and during coughing. The remaining 10 women (25%) were unable to perform voluntary or involuntary PFM contractions. Mean Oxford scale score in the whole group was 3.3 ± 1.7. After completing the PFM training program, 29 women (72.5%) performed cough-related PFM contractions and group mean Oxford scale score increased significantly to 4.2 ± 1.0. The study shows that PFM dysfunction may be detected even in healthy young women. Multidimensional training, however, may significantly improve PFM function.

48 CFR 1352.216-72 - Determination of award fee.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... to: (1) Quality of performance of the contract requirements; (2) Effective management of the contract... Award Fee (APR 2010) Based upon the quality of its performance and the results of the Government's performance evaluation, the contractor may earn an award fee. (a) The total amount of award fee available...

48 CFR 1352.216-72 - Determination of award fee.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... to: (1) Quality of performance of the contract requirements; (2) Effective management of the contract... Award Fee (Date) Based upon the quality of its performance and the results of the Government's performance evaluation, the contractor may earn an award fee. (a) The total amount of award fee available...

48 CFR 970.5215-1 - Total available fee: Base fee amount and performance fee amount.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

..., Profit, and Other Incentives—Facility Management Contracts” if contained in the contract. (d) Performance... fee amount and performance fee amount. 970.5215-1 Section 970.5215-1 Federal Acquisition Regulations System DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AGENCY SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS DOE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATING CONTRACTS...

48 CFR 970.4402-3 - Purchasing from contractor-affiliated sources.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... the entities are separately incorporated. (b) Subcontracts for performance of contract work itself (as distinguished from the purchase of supplies and services needed in connection with the performance of work... and operating contractor seeks authorization to have some part of the contract work performed by a...

77 FR 8818 - Public Availability of Consumer Product Safety Commission FY 2011 Service Contract Inventory

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2012-02-15

... through a contract or task order; (B) The organizational component of the executive agency administering the contract, and the organizational component of the agency whose requirements are being met through contractor performance of the service; (C) The total dollar amount obligated for services under the contract...

41 CFR 60-741.4 - Coverage and waivers.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... facilitated, performance of the contract or a provision of the contract; or (B) The cost or a portion of the... allocable in whole or in part as a direct cost to any Government contract, and only a de minimis (less than... quantities. With respect to indefinite delivery-type contracts and subcontracts (including, but not limited...

48 CFR 29.401-3 - Federal, State, and local taxes.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 1 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Federal, State, and local... GENERAL CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS TAXES Contract Clauses 29.401-3 Federal, State, and local taxes. (a... Local Taxes, in solicitations and contracts if— (1) The contract is to be performed wholly or partly in...

7 CFR 4280.115 - Construction planning and performing development.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... projects as applicable. For contracts of $200,000 or less, the simple contract method, as specified in... warranty documents. (e) Simple contract method. The simple contract method may be used for small projects... Agency and may be used only if they are customarily used in the area and protect the interest of the...

48 CFR 215.404-71-3 - Contract type risk and working capital adjustment.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... provisions for performance-based payments, do not compute a working capital adjustment. (d) Evaluation... working capital adjustment. 215.404-71-3 Section 215.404-71-3 Federal Acquisition Regulations System... CONTRACTING BY NEGOTIATION Contract Pricing 215.404-71-3 Contract type risk and working capital adjustment. (a...

43 CFR Appendix A to Subpart F of... - Contract Provisions

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

... 43 Public Lands: Interior 1 2012-10-01 2011-10-01 true Contract Provisions A Appendix A to Subpart F of Part 12 Public Lands: Interior Office of the Secretary of the Interior ADMINISTRATIVE AND AUDIT... Inventions Made Under a Contract or Agreement—Contracts or agreements for the performance of experimental...

Integrated, automated revenue management for managed care contracts.

PubMed

Burckhart, Kent

2002-04-01

Faced with increasing managed care penetration and declining net revenue in recent years, healthcare providers increasingly are emphasizing revenue management. To streamline processes and reduce costs in this area, many healthcare providers have implemented or are considering automated contract management systems. When selecting such a system, healthcare financial managers should make certain that the system can interface with both patient-accounting and decision-support systems of the organization. This integration enhances a healthcare provider's financial viability by providing integrated revenue-management capabilities to analyze projected performance of proposed managed care contracts and actual performance of existing contracts.

Defense AR Journal. Volume 14, Number 2, September 2007

DTIC Science & Technology

2007-09-01

2007 Vol. 14 No. 2 Learn. Perform. Succeed. Professionalism in the Acquisition Contracting Workforce Have We Gone too Far? John Krieger Contracting...acQuiSition contractinG WorKforce: HAVE WE GONE TOO FAR? John Krieger To professionalize the acquisition contracting workforce, the Department of...acquisition. Our featured author for this edition is Professor John Krieger , the Director of the Contracting Center of the Defense Acquisition University’s

Detecting cheaters without thinking: testing the automaticity of the cheater detection module.

PubMed

Van Lier, Jens; Revlin, Russell; De Neys, Wim

2013-01-01

Evolutionary psychologists have suggested that our brain is composed of evolved mechanisms. One extensively studied mechanism is the cheater detection module. This module would make people very good at detecting cheaters in a social exchange. A vast amount of research has illustrated performance facilitation on social contract selection tasks. This facilitation is attributed to the alleged automatic and isolated operation of the module (i.e., independent of general cognitive capacity). This study, using the selection task, tested the critical automaticity assumption in three experiments. Experiments 1 and 2 established that performance on social contract versions did not depend on cognitive capacity or age. Experiment 3 showed that experimentally burdening cognitive resources with a secondary task had no impact on performance on the social contract version. However, in all experiments, performance on a non-social contract version did depend on available cognitive capacity. Overall, findings validate the automatic and effortless nature of social exchange reasoning.

Stochastic Forcing for High-Resolution Regional and Global Ocean and Atmosphere-Ocean Coupled Ensemble Forecast System

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Rowley, C. D.; Hogan, P. J.; Martin, P.; Thoppil, P.; Wei, M.

2017-12-01

An extended range ensemble forecast system is being developed in the US Navy Earth System Prediction Capability (ESPC), and a global ocean ensemble generation capability to represent uncertainty in the ocean initial conditions has been developed. At extended forecast times, the uncertainty due to the model error overtakes the initial condition as the primary source of forecast uncertainty. Recently, stochastic parameterization or stochastic forcing techniques have been applied to represent the model error in research and operational atmospheric, ocean, and coupled ensemble forecasts. A simple stochastic forcing technique has been developed for application to US Navy high resolution regional and global ocean models, for use in ocean-only and coupled atmosphere-ocean-ice-wave ensemble forecast systems. Perturbation forcing is added to the tendency equations for state variables, with the forcing defined by random 3- or 4-dimensional fields with horizontal, vertical, and temporal correlations specified to characterize different possible kinds of error. Here, we demonstrate the stochastic forcing in regional and global ensemble forecasts with varying perturbation amplitudes and length and time scales, and assess the change in ensemble skill measured by a range of deterministic and probabilistic metrics.

48 CFR 246.102 - Policy.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT QUALITY ASSURANCE General 246.102 Policy. Departments and agencies shall also— (1) Develop and manage a systematic, cost-effective Government contract quality assurance program to ensure that contract performance conforms to specified requirements. Apply Government quality assurance...

48 CFR 246.710 - Solicitation provision and contract clauses.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

... contemplated. (4) Use the clause at 252.246-7002, Warranty of Construction (Germany), instead of the clause at...-price contract will be awarded and contract performance will be in Germany. (5)(i) In addition to 252...

48 CFR 246.710 - Solicitation provision and contract clauses.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... contemplated. (4) Use the clause at 252.246-7002, Warranty of Construction (Germany), instead of the clause at...-price contract will be awarded and contract performance will be in Germany. (5)(i) In addition to 252...

48 CFR 246.710 - Solicitation provision and contract clauses.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

... contemplated. (4) Use the clause at 252.246-7002, Warranty of Construction (Germany), instead of the clause at...-price contract will be awarded and contract performance will be in Germany. (5)(i) In addition to 252...

48 CFR 1542.1502 - Policy.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 6 2012-10-01 2012-10-01 false Policy. 1542.1502 Section 1542.1502 Federal Acquisition Regulations System ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY CONTRACT MANAGEMENT CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION Contractor Performance Information § 1542.1502 Policy. EPA contracting officers...

48 CFR 742.1170-1 - General.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... Section 742.1170-1 Federal Acquisition Regulations System AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT MANAGEMENT CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION Production, Surveillance, and Reporting 742.1170-1 General. Performance monitoring is a function of contract administration used to determine contractor progress towards achieving...

76 FR 31998 - Posting of Service Contract Inventory

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2011-06-02

... contracts; and (2) A summary by Product or Service Code to show the use of contractors to perform ``special... Web site an inventory of the services contracts exceeding $25,000 that were awarded by the agency in...

48 CFR 42.601 - General.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

....601 Federal Acquisition Regulations System FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION CONTRACT MANAGEMENT CONTRACT... more than one operational location (e.g., division, plant, or subsidiary) often have corporate-wide... officer (CACO) to deal with corporate management and to perform selected contract administration functions...

Effect of age and gender on the surface electromyogram during various levels of isometric contraction.

PubMed

Arjunan, Sridhar; Kumar, Dinesh; Kalra, Chandan; Burne, John; Bastos, Teodiano

2011-01-01

This study reports the effects of age and gender on the surface electromyogram while performing isometric contraction. Experiments were conducted with two age groups--Young (Age: 20-29) and Old (Age: 60-69) where they performed sustained isometric contractions at various force levels (50%, 75%, 100% of maximum voluntary contraction). Traditional features such as root mean square (RMS) and median frequency (MDF) were computed from the recorded sEMG. The result indicates that the MDF of sEMG was not significantly affected by age, but was impacted by gender in both age groups. Also there was a significant change in the RMS of sEMG with age and gender at all levels of contraction. The results also indicate a large inter-subject variation. This study will provide an understanding of the underlying physiological effects of muscle contraction and muscle fatigue in different cohorts.

Office of Inspector General audit report on Project Hanford management contract costs and performance

DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

NONE

1998-11-01

On August 6, 1996, the Richland Operations Office (Richland) awarded the Project Hanford Management Contract (Management Contract) to Fluor Daniel Hanford, Inc. (Fluor Daniel). This performance-based, 5-year contract to support cleanup of the Department of Energy`s (DOE) Hanford Site (Hanford) contained performance goals or expectations related to the stabilization, transition, and diversification of the Tri-Cities` economy near Hanford in southeastern Washington. One of these economic goals was that Fluor Daniel and its major subcontractors would help generate 3,000 new, non-Hanford, private sector jobs that would help stabilize and diversify the Tri-Cities` economy. The contract specifically called for Fluor Daniel tomore » help generate 200 jobs, establish an investment fund, and bring 6 new growth-oriented enterprise companies to the Tri-Cities by the end of Fiscal Year (FY) 1997. The objective of the audit was to determine whether Richland was making adequate progress in stabilizing and diversifying the economy of the Tri-Cities by creating 3,000 new, non-Hanford jobs within 5 years. Accordingly, the author examined the progress made in FY 1997, which was the first year of the Management Contract. Richland and Fluor Daniel are at risk of not meeting the Management Contract`s goals of stabilizing and diversifying the economy of the Tri-Cities because most of the new jobs created during FY 1997 were not comparable to Hanford jobs and, thus, may not sustain long-term economic goals. Therefore, Fluor Daniel has not met its expectations in the first year and is not making adequate progress toward meeting the Management Contract`s overall economic goals.« less

41 CFR 102-117.255 - What actions may I take if the TSP's performance is not satisfactory?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... 41 Public Contracts and Property Management 3 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false What actions may I take if the TSP's performance is not satisfactory? 102-117.255 Section 102-117.255 Public Contracts and... may I take if the TSP's performance is not satisfactory? If the TSP's performance is not satisfactory...

31 CFR 545.406 - Exportation of services; performance of service contracts; legal services.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... financial services. ... 31 Money and Finance: Treasury 3 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false Exportation of services; performance of service contracts; legal services. 545.406 Section 545.406 Money and Finance: Treasury Regulations...

48 CFR 442.1502 - Policy.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

... 442.1502 Federal Acquisition Regulations System DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION Contractor Performance Information 442.1502 Policy. The Contractor Performance System (CPS), developed by the National Institutes of Health, is designated as the single USDA-wide system for maintaining...

48 CFR 442.1502 - Policy.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

... 442.1502 Federal Acquisition Regulations System DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION Contractor Performance Information 442.1502 Policy. The Contractor Performance System (CPS), developed by the National Institutes of Health, is designated as the single USDA-wide system for maintaining...

48 CFR 442.1502 - Policy.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

... 442.1502 Federal Acquisition Regulations System DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION Contractor Performance Information 442.1502 Policy. The Contractor Performance System (CPS), developed by the National Institutes of Health, is designated as the single USDA-wide system for maintaining...

48 CFR 442.1502 - Policy.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... 442.1502 Federal Acquisition Regulations System DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION Contractor Performance Information 442.1502 Policy. The Contractor Performance System (CPS), developed by the National Institutes of Health, is designated as the single USDA-wide system for maintaining...

48 CFR 442.1502 - Policy.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... 442.1502 Federal Acquisition Regulations System DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION Contractor Performance Information 442.1502 Policy. The Contractor Performance System (CPS), developed by the National Institutes of Health, is designated as the single USDA-wide system for maintaining...

Atlas/Data Abstract for the United States and Selected Areas: Fiscal Year 1988

DTIC Science & Technology

1988-01-01

more than one plant, the contract has been attributed to the location where the largest dollar amount of work will be performed. Both construction and...67,322 170,367 44,068 123 Service Contracts 596,632 82,939 430,629 71,587 11,477 Construction Contracts 14,788 163 14,625 0 0 Civil Function Contracts...Contracts 151,308 16,972 7,680 5,040 121,616 R&D Contracts 15,559 8,513 2,997 4,049 0 Service Contracts 50,458 2,246 28,987 17,214 2,011 Construction

29 CFR 785.4 - Application to Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... 29 Labor 3 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false Application to Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act. 785.4... Considerations § 785.4 Application to Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act. The principles set forth in this part... employees performing work subject to the provisions of the Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act. [35 FR 15289...

48 CFR 1852.216-77 - Award fee for end item contracts.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... Contractor's performance for the entire contract will be evaluated to determine total earned award fee. No award fee or base fee will be paid to the Contractor if the final award fee evaluation is “poor... the Contractor's interim performance every 6* months to monitor Contractor performance prior to...

24 CFR 968.135 - Contracting requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... indicated by poor performance, a PHA may be required to submit to HUD periodic progress reports and, for... to 5% of the bid price; and one of the following: (1) A performance and payment bond for 100 percent of the contract price; or (2) Separate performance and payment bonds, each for 50% or more of the...

48 CFR 28.102 - Performance and payment bonds and alternative payment protections for construction contracts.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... INSURANCE Bonds and Other Financial Protections 28.102 Performance and payment bonds and alternative payment... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 1 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Performance and payment bonds and alternative payment protections for construction contracts. 28.102 Section 28.102 Federal...

13 CFR 127.604 - How will SBA process an EDWOSB or WOSB status protest?

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-01-01

... award the contract or begin performance after receipt of a protest if the contracting officer determines... to begin performance. (2) Where award was made and performance commenced before receipt of a negative... must update the Federal Procurement Data System-Next Generation (FPDS-NG) and other databases from the...

39 CFR 601.109 - Contract claims and disputes.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

....S.C. 601-613). If ADR is used, the SDR official may serve as a mediator for contract performance... decision on a claim, and even when the supplier does not agree to use ADR, the contracting officer should...

48 CFR 227.7202-4 - Contract clause.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

... Software and Computer Software Documentation 227.7202-4 Contract clause. A specific contract clause governing the Government's rights in commercial computer software or commercial computer software..., release, perform, display, or disclose computer software or computer software documentation shall be...

48 CFR 227.7202-4 - Contract clause.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... Software and Computer Software Documentation 227.7202-4 Contract clause. A specific contract clause governing the Government's rights in commercial computer software or commercial computer software..., release, perform, display, or disclose computer software or computer software documentation shall be...

48 CFR 227.7202-4 - Contract clause.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

... Software and Computer Software Documentation 227.7202-4 Contract clause. A specific contract clause governing the Government's rights in commercial computer software or commercial computer software..., release, perform, display, or disclose computer software or computer software documentation shall be...

48 CFR 227.7202-4 - Contract clause.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

... Software and Computer Software Documentation 227.7202-4 Contract clause. A specific contract clause governing the Government's rights in commercial computer software or commercial computer software..., release, perform, display, or disclose computer software or computer software documentation shall be...

48 CFR 227.7202-4 - Contract clause.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... Software and Computer Software Documentation 227.7202-4 Contract clause. A specific contract clause governing the Government's rights in commercial computer software or commercial computer software..., release, perform, display, or disclose computer software or computer software documentation shall be...

48 CFR 502.101 - Definitions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... Acquisition Service (FAS), a director of a Central Office or Regional office Division responsible for performing contracting or contract administration functions. (b) In FAS Central Office— (1) The Assistant... functions. (c) In FAS Regions, the Assistant Regional Commissioner or designee. Contracting officer's...

48 CFR 502.101 - Definitions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... Acquisition Service (FAS), a director of a Central Office or Regional office Division responsible for performing contracting or contract administration functions. (b) In FAS Central Office— (1) The Assistant... functions. (c) In FAS Regions, the Assistant Regional Commissioner or designee. Contracting officer's...

48 CFR 502.101 - Definitions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

... Acquisition Service (FAS), a director of a Central Office or Regional office Division responsible for performing contracting or contract administration functions. (b) In FAS Central Office— (1) The Assistant... functions. (c) In FAS Regions, the Assistant Regional Commissioner or designee. Contracting officer's...

48 CFR 502.101 - Definitions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

... Acquisition Service (FAS), a director of a Central Office or Regional office Division responsible for performing contracting or contract administration functions. (b) In FAS Central Office— (1) The Assistant... functions. (c) In FAS Regions, the Assistant Regional Commissioner or designee. Contracting officer's...

48 CFR 502.101 - Definitions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

... Acquisition Service (FAS), a director of a Central Office or Regional office Division responsible for performing contracting or contract administration functions. (b) In FAS Central Office— (1) The Assistant... functions. (c) In FAS Regions, the Assistant Regional Commissioner or designee. Contracting officer's...

48 CFR 242.7501 - Policy.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION AND AUDIT SERVICES Contractor Accounting Systems and..., shall maintain an accounting system and related internal controls throughout contract performance which... accounting system and cost data are reliable; (c) Risk of misallocations and mischarges are minimized; and (d...

An efficient matrix-matrix multiplication based antisymmetric tensor contraction engine for general order coupled cluster.

PubMed

Hanrath, Michael; Engels-Putzka, Anna

2010-08-14

In this paper, we present an efficient implementation of general tensor contractions, which is part of a new coupled-cluster program. The tensor contractions, used to evaluate the residuals in each coupled-cluster iteration are particularly important for the performance of the program. We developed a generic procedure, which carries out contractions of two tensors irrespective of their explicit structure. It can handle coupled-cluster-type expressions of arbitrary excitation level. To make the contraction efficient without loosing flexibility, we use a three-step procedure. First, the data contained in the tensors are rearranged into matrices, then a matrix-matrix multiplication is performed, and finally the result is backtransformed to a tensor. The current implementation is significantly more efficient than previous ones capable of treating arbitrary high excitations.

Hospital nurse job attitudes and performance: the impact of employment status.

PubMed

Chu, Cheng-I; Hsu, Yao-Feng

2011-03-01

According to the 2007 Taiwan Labor Front Human Resources Report, as much as 47.6% of nurses at some public hospitals were contracted rather than full time. Furthermore, turnover rates for contract nurses were found to be as high as five to eight times of those for full-time nurses. Because high turnover rates are likely to induce negative impacts on the stability of care provided in the absence of staffing continuity, the association between nursing employment arrangement and nursing care quality is attracting greater attention. This study was designed to investigate the work status of contract versus full-time nurses at a public hospital in Taiwan and to examine the impact of such on work-related attitudes, organizational citizenship behavior, and job performance. Samples were recruited from a public hospital in Taiwan. In addition to self-rated items, researchers used supervisor-rated structured questionnaires for job performance to attenuate the possible effect of common method bias. The study investigated the impact of hospital nurse employment status on work-related attitudes, organizational citizenship behavior, and job performance using a regression model that included the critical work-related attitudes variables of job satisfaction and organizational commitment. Study findings included the following: (a) organizational commitment, job satisfaction, organizational citizenship behavior, and job performance correlate positively with one another. (b) No significant difference between contract and full-time nurses was found in terms of organizational commitment, job satisfaction, organizational citizenship behavior, and self-rated job performance. However, when rated by supervisors, reported job performance levels for full-time nurses were significantly higher than those of contract nurses. (c) Organizational citizenship behavior exhibited a mediating effect between job satisfaction, organizational commitment, and job performance. In this study, supervisors gave higher job performance ratings to full-time nurses than to contract nurses. This result deserves further investigation.

48 CFR 742.1170 - Performance monitoring and progress reporting.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 5 2011-10-01 2011-10-01 false Performance monitoring and progress reporting. 742.1170 Section 742.1170 Federal Acquisition Regulations System AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT MANAGEMENT CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION Production, Surveillance, and Reporting...

48 CFR 742.1170 - Performance monitoring and progress reporting.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 5 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Performance monitoring and progress reporting. 742.1170 Section 742.1170 Federal Acquisition Regulations System AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT MANAGEMENT CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION Production, Surveillance, and Reporting...

A model to decompose the performance of supplementary private health insurance markets.

PubMed

Leidl, Reiner

2008-09-01

For an individual insurance firm offering supplementary private health insurance, a model is developed to decompose market performance in terms of insurer profits. For the individual contract, the model specifies the conditions under which adverse selection, cream skimming, and moral hazard occur, shows the impact of information on contracting, and the profit contribution. Contracts are determined by comparing willingness to pay for insurance with the individual's risk position, and information on both sides of the market. Finally, performance is aggregated up to the total market. The model provides a framework to explain the attractiveness of supplementary markets to insurers.

A Business Case for Home Performance Contracting

DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

Baechler, Michael C.; Antonopoulos, Chrissi A.; Sevigny, Maureen

This report was prepared by PNNL for the DOE Building America program. The report provides information for businesses considering entering the home performance contracting industry. Metrics discussed include industry trends and drivers, specific points of entry, business models, startup costs, and marketing strategies. The report includes detailed analysis of eight businesses around the country that have successfully entered the home performance contracting industry. Data is provided on their financial structures, program participation, marketing efforts, and staff training. This report will be distributed via the DOE Building America website, www.buildingamerica.gov. Individual case studies will also be cleared separately.

Expanded Guidance for NASA Systems Engineering. Volume 2: Crosscutting Topics, Special Topics, and Appendices

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Hirshorn, Steven R.

2017-01-01

Historically, most successful NASA projects have depended on effectively blending project management, systems engineering, and technical expertise among NASA, contractors, and third parties. Underlying these successes are a variety of agreements (e.g., contract, memorandum of understanding, grant, cooperative agreement) between NASA organizations or between NASA and other Government agencies, Government organizations, companies, universities, research laboratories, and so on. To simplify the discussions, the term "contract" is used to encompass these agreements. This section focuses on the NASA systems engineering activities pertinent to awarding a contract, managing contract performance, and completing a contract. In particular, NASA systems engineering interfaces to the procurement process are covered, since the NASA engineering technical team plays a key role in the development and evaluation of contract documentation. Contractors and third parties perform activities that supplement (or substitute for) the NASA project technical team accomplishment of the NASA common systems engineering technical process activities and requirements outlined in this guide. Since contractors might be involved in any part of the systems engineering life cycle, the NASA project technical team needs to know how to prepare for, allocate or perform, and implement surveillance of technical activities that are allocated to contractors.

Physician Personal Services Contract Enforceability: The Influence of the Thirteenth Amendment.

PubMed

Fasko, Steven A; Kerr, Bernard J; Alvarez, M Raymond; Westrum, Andrew

We explore the influence of the Thirteenth Amendment to the US Constitution on the enforceability of personal services contracts for physicians. This influence extends from the ambiguous definition to the legal interpretation of personal services contracts. The courts have struggled with determining contracts to be a personal service and whether to grant injunctions for continued performance. The award or denial of damages due to a breach of contract is vested in these enforceability complications. Because of the Thirteenth Amendment's influence, courts and contracting parties will continue to struggle with physician personal services contract enforceability; although other points of view may exist. Possible solutions are offered for health care contract managers dealing with challenges attributable to physician personal services contracts.

29 CFR 5.22 - Effect of the Davis-Bacon fringe benefits provisions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... NONCONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS SUBJECT TO THE CONTRACT WORK HOURS AND SAFETY STANDARDS ACT) Interpretation of the... projects of a character similar to the contract work in the area in which the work is to be performed. See...

29 CFR 5.22 - Effect of the Davis-Bacon fringe benefits provisions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... NONCONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS SUBJECT TO THE CONTRACT WORK HOURS AND SAFETY STANDARDS ACT) Interpretation of the... projects of a character similar to the contract work in the area in which the work is to be performed. See...

48 CFR 2842.1502 - Policy.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 6 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 true Policy. 2842.1502 Section 2842.1502 Federal Acquisition Regulations System DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Contract Management CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION Contractor Performance Information 2842.1502 Policy. The head of each contracting activity shall...

48 CFR 2842.1502 - Policy.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 6 2012-10-01 2012-10-01 false Policy. 2842.1502 Section 2842.1502 Federal Acquisition Regulations System DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION Contractor Performance Information 2842.1502 Policy. The head of each contracting activity shall...

48 CFR 2842.1502 - Policy.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 6 2014-10-01 2014-10-01 false Policy. 2842.1502 Section 2842.1502 Federal Acquisition Regulations System DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION Contractor Performance Information 2842.1502 Policy. The head of each contracting activity shall...

48 CFR 225.7203 - Contracting officer distribution of reports.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

... distribution of reports. 225.7203 Section 225.7203 Federal Acquisition Regulations System DEFENSE ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SOCIOECONOMIC PROGRAMS FOREIGN ACQUISITION Reporting Contract Performance Outside the United States 225.7203 Contracting officer distribution of reports. Follow the...

48 CFR 225.7203 - Contracting officer distribution of reports.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... distribution of reports. 225.7203 Section 225.7203 Federal Acquisition Regulations System DEFENSE ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SOCIOECONOMIC PROGRAMS FOREIGN ACQUISITION Reporting Contract Performance Outside the United States 225.7203 Contracting officer distribution of reports. Follow the...

48 CFR 225.7203 - Contracting officer distribution of reports.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

... distribution of reports. 225.7203 Section 225.7203 Federal Acquisition Regulations System DEFENSE ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SOCIOECONOMIC PROGRAMS FOREIGN ACQUISITION Reporting Contract Performance Outside the United States 225.7203 Contracting officer distribution of reports. Follow the...

48 CFR 225.7203 - Contracting officer distribution of reports.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

... distribution of reports. 225.7203 Section 225.7203 Federal Acquisition Regulations System DEFENSE ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SOCIOECONOMIC PROGRAMS FOREIGN ACQUISITION Reporting Contract Performance Outside the United States 225.7203 Contracting officer distribution of reports. Follow the...

48 CFR 225.7203 - Contracting officer distribution of reports.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... distribution of reports. 225.7203 Section 225.7203 Federal Acquisition Regulations System DEFENSE ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SOCIOECONOMIC PROGRAMS FOREIGN ACQUISITION Reporting Contract Performance Outside the United States 225.7203 Contracting officer distribution of reports. Follow the...

23 CFR 635.116 - Subcontracting and contractor responsibilities.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... TRAFFIC OPERATIONS CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE Contract Procedures § 635.116 Subcontracting and contractor responsibilities. (a) Contracts for projects shall specify the minimum percentage of work that a... total original contract price excluding any identified specialty items. Specialty items may be performed...

48 CFR 239.7411 - Contract clauses.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

..., Continuation of Communication Service Authorizations, as appropriate, and insert in paragraph (a) of the clause... superseded. (d) Use the clause at 252.239-7016, Telecommunications Security Equipment, Devices, Techniques, and Services, in solicitations and contracts when performance of a contract requires secure...

48 CFR 239.7411 - Contract clauses.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

..., Continuation of Communication Service Authorizations, as appropriate, and insert in paragraph (a) of the clause... superseded. (d) Use the clause at 252.239-7016, Telecommunications Security Equipment, Devices, Techniques, and Services, in solicitations and contracts when performance of a contract requires secure...

48 CFR 239.7411 - Contract clauses.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

..., Continuation of Communication Service Authorizations, as appropriate, and insert in paragraph (a) of the clause... superseded. (d) Use the clause at 252.239-7016, Telecommunications Security Equipment, Devices, Techniques, and Services, in solicitations and contracts when performance of a contract requires secure...

Marketing and commercialization of computational research services.

DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

Toevs, J. W.

Physical and computational scientists and mathematicians in Russia's nuclear cities are turning their work toward generating profits from Western markets. Successful ventures require an understanding of the marketing of contract research as well as Western expectations regarding contract execution, quality, and performance. This paper will address fundamentals in business structure, marketing, and contract performance for organizations engaging in the marketing and commercialization of research services. Considerable emphasis will be placed on developing adequate communication within the organization.

Sex differences in neuromuscular function after repeated eccentric contractions of the knee extensor muscles.

PubMed

Lee, Andrea; Baxter, Jake; Eischer, Claire; Gage, Matt; Hunter, Sandra; Yoon, Tejin

2017-06-01

This study examined the mechanisms for force and power reduction during and up to 48 h after maximal eccentric contractions of the knee extensor muscles in young men and women. 13 men (22.8 ± 2.6 years) and 13 women (21.6 ± 2.2 years) performed 150 maximal effort eccentric contractions (5 sets of 30) with the knee extensor muscles at 60° s -1 . Maximal voluntary isometric contractions (MVIC) and maximal voluntary concentric contractions (MVCC) were performed before and after the 150 eccentric contractions. The MVCCs involved a set of two isokinetic contractions at 60° s -1 and sets of isotonic contractions performed at seven different resistance loads (1 N m, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, and 60% MVIC). Electrical stimulation was used during the MVICs and at rest to determine changes in voluntary activation and contractile properties. At baseline, men were stronger than women (MVIC: 276 ± 48 vs. 133 ± 37 N m) and more powerful (MVCC: 649 ± 77 vs. 346 ± 78 W). At termination of the eccentric contractions, voluntary activation, resting twitch amplitude, and peak power during concentric contractions at the seven loads and at 60° s -1 decreased (P < 0.05) similarly in the men and women. At 48 h post-exercise, the MVIC torque, power (for loads ≥20-60% MVIC), and voluntary activation remained depressed (P < 0.05), but the resting twitch had returned to baseline (P > 0.05) with no sex differences. Central mechanisms were primarily responsible for the depressed maximal force production up to 48 h after repeated eccentric contractions of the knee extensors and these mechanisms were similar in men and women.

76 FR 53719 - Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers Under Service Contracts

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2011-08-29

...In this final rule, the Department of Labor (Department or DOL) issues final regulations to implement Executive Order 13495, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers Under Service Contracts. The Executive Order establishes a general policy of the Federal Government concerning service contracts and solicitations for service contracts for performance of the same or similar services at the same location. This policy mandates the inclusion of a contract clause requiring the successor contractor and its subcontractors to offer those employees employed under the predecessor contract, whose employment will be otherwise terminated as a result of the award of the successor contract, a right of first refusal of employment under the successor contract in positions for which they are qualified.

Issues With Access to Acquisition Data and Information in the Department of Defense

DTIC Science & Technology

2017-01-01

both procurement and operations), technical performance, contracts and contractor performance, and program decision memo- randa. These data are...the cost of weapon systems (both procurement and operations), techni- cal performance, contracts and contractor performance, and program decision...and tracking sensitive data, and 19 percent have no method at all (Trustwave, 2014, p. 4; Kerner, 2014). U.S. defense contractors face similar

LPTA Versus Tradeoff: How Procurement Methods Can Impact Contract Performance

DTIC Science & Technology

2015-06-01

and Technology BBP Better Buying Power BPA Blanket Purchase Agreement CAR Contract Action Report COR Contracting Officer’s...Blanket Purchase Agreements ( BPAs ), which utilize streamlined contracting in the form of orders to award requirements faster. Under IDIQs, GSA vehicles...and BPA agreements the rates are typically pre-negotiated with the set of vendors, leaving little necessity for negotiation and tradeoff tactics

48 CFR 215.404-71-2 - Performance risk.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... incentive range when contract performance includes the introduction of new, significant technological innovation. Use the technology incentive range only for the most innovative contract efforts. Innovation may... reliability, or reduced costs; or (B) New products or systems that contain significant technological advances...

Using Revolving Loan Funds to Finance Energy Savings Performance Contracts in State and Local Agency Applications (Revised)

DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

Booth, S.; Doris, E.; Knutson, D.

2011-07-01

This document is meant to assist state and local decision makers in understanding how the financing of energy savings performance contract projects can effectively fit into the structure of a revolving loan fund.

78 FR 20097 - Energy Savings Performance Contracts

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2013-04-03

... DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Energy Savings Performance Contracts AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of request for information (RFI). SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) seeks comments and information...

48 CFR 1352.271-72 - Additional Item Requirements (AIR)-growth work

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... performance period. All growth work shall be paid at the prices stated in the Schedule. (b) The contractor... the first half of the contract period of performance. (2) No more than 50% of the hours during the third quarter of the contract period of performance. (3) No more than 30% of the hours during the fourth...

Performance-Based Contracting in Residential Care and Treatment: Driving Policy and Practice Change through Public-Private Partnership in Illinois

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Kearney, Kathleen A.; McEwen, Erwin; Bloom-Ellis, Brice; Jordan, Neil

2010-01-01

The National Quality Improvement Center on the Privatization of Child Welfare Services selected Illinois as a demonstration site in 2007 to evaluate performance-based contracting in residential treatment services. This article discusses the first two years of project implementation including developing residential treatment performance indicators,…

48 CFR 316.505 - Ordering.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... CONTRACT TYPES TYPES OF CONTRACTS Indefinite-Delivery Contracts 316.505 Ordering. (b)(5) The HHS task-order and delivery-order ombudsman is the Director, Strategic Acquisition Service, PSC. The task-order and... of Performance Accountability, Resources and Technology ASPR/OAMCG: Chief of Acquisition Policy CDC...

48 CFR 22.1202 - Policy.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 1 2013-10-01 2013-10-01 false Policy. 22.1202 Section 22.1202 Federal Acquisition Regulations System FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION SOCIOECONOMIC PROGRAMS... Contracts 22.1202 Policy. (a) When a service contract succeeds a contract for performance of the same or...

48 CFR 752.7027 - Personnel.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

.... For use in all USAID services contracts involving performance overseas. Note that paragraphs (f) and... notification from the Contracting Officer of Cooperating Country clearance of any employee sent outside the... employees and dependents. See the clause of this contract entitled Physical Fitness. (c) Conformity to laws...

48 CFR 46.710 - Contract clauses.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... clause at 52.246-19, Warranty of Systems and Equipment under Performance Specifications or Design... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 1 2011-10-01 2011-10-01 false Contract clauses. 46.710 Section 46.710 Federal Acquisition Regulations System FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION CONTRACT MANAGEMENT...

48 CFR 752.7002 - Travel and transportation.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

.... 752.7002 Section 752.7002 Federal Acquisition Regulations System AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CLAUSES AND FORMS SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES Texts of USAID Contract Clauses 752.7002 Travel and transportation. For use in cost reimbursement contracts performed in whole or in part overseas...

Muscle activity during knee-extension strengthening exercise performed with elastic tubing and isotonic resistance.

PubMed

Jakobsen, Markus Due; Sundstrup, Emil; Andersen, Christoffer H; Bandholm, Thomas; Thorborg, Kristian; Zebis, Mette K; Andersen, Lars L

2012-12-01

While elastic resistance training, targeting the upper body is effective for strength training, the effect of elastic resistance training on lower body muscle activity remains questionable. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the EMG-angle relationship of the quadriceps muscle during 10-RM knee-extensions performed with elastic tubing and an isotonic strength training machine. 7 women and 9 men aged 28-67 years (mean age 44 and 41 years, respectively) participated. Electromyographic (EMG) activity was recorded in 10 muscles during the concentric and eccentric contraction phase of a knee extension exercise performed with elastic tubing and in training machine and normalized to maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVC) EMG (nEMG). Knee joint angle was measured during the exercises using electronic inclinometers (range of motion 0-90°). When comparing the machine and elastic resistance exercises there were no significant differences in peak EMG of the rectus femoris (RF), vastus lateralis (VL), vastus medialis (VM) during the concentric contraction phase. However, during the eccentric phase, peak EMG was significantly higher (p<0.01) in RF and VM when performing knee extensions using the training machine. In VL and VM the EMG-angle pattern was different between the two training modalities (significant angle by exercise interaction). When using elastic resistance, the EMG-angle pattern peaked towards full knee extension (0°), whereas angle at peak EMG occurred closer to knee flexion position (90°) during the machine exercise. Perceived loading (Borg CR10) was similar during knee extensions performed with elastic tubing (5.7±0.6) compared with knee extensions performed in training machine (5.9±0.5). Knee extensions performed with elastic tubing induces similar high (>70% nEMG) quadriceps muscle activity during the concentric contraction phase, but slightly lower during the eccentric contraction phase, as knee extensions performed using an isotonic training machine. During the concentric contraction phase the two different conditions displayed reciprocal EMG-angle patterns during the range of motion. 5.

Etiology and Progression of Acute Muscle Tension Related Low Back Pain Occurring During Sustained Activity Including Combat Training Exercises

DTIC Science & Technology

1992-01-31

pattern of paraspinal muscle contraction , and (3) onset of low back pain. (b) That patterns of muscle tension recorded throughout the normal day in the...intensity and duration of activity being performed, (b) the pattern of paraspinal muscle contraction , and (c) onset of low back pain. (2) To determine whether... muscle contraction , and activity by performing continuous recordings of these factors among groups of low back pain subjects in their normal

48 CFR 231.303 - Requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... organizations performing similar work under DoD contracts. The 26 percent limitation imposed on administrative... organizations performing similar work. (2) The cognizant administrative contracting officer may waive the prohibition in 231.303(1) if the governing body of the institution of higher education requests the waiver to...

48 CFR 9.508 - Examples.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

... contract to define the detailed performance characteristics an agency will require for purchasing rocket fuels. Company A has not developed the particular fuels. When the definition contract is awarded, it is clear to both parties that the agency will use the performance characteristics arrived at to choose...

48 CFR 9.508 - Examples.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

... contract to define the detailed performance characteristics an agency will require for purchasing rocket fuels. Company A has not developed the particular fuels. When the definition contract is awarded, it is clear to both parties that the agency will use the performance characteristics arrived at to choose...

48 CFR 9.508 - Examples.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

... contract to define the detailed performance characteristics an agency will require for purchasing rocket fuels. Company A has not developed the particular fuels. When the definition contract is awarded, it is clear to both parties that the agency will use the performance characteristics arrived at to choose...

48 CFR 17.605 - Award, renewal, and extension.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

... Award, renewal, and extension. (a) Effective work performance under management and operating contracts... requirements and the unusual (sometimes unique) nature of the work performed under management and operating contracts, the Government is often limited in its ability to effect competition or to replace a contractor...

31 CFR 538.207 - Prohibited performance of contracts.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... 31 Money and Finance:Treasury 3 2011-07-01 2011-07-01 false Prohibited performance of contracts. 538.207 Section 538.207 Money and Finance: Treasury Regulations Relating to Money and Finance (Continued) OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY SUDANESE SANCTIONS REGULATIONS...

48 CFR 922.804-2 - Construction.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... subcontractors for work to be performed in the specified geographical areas. (b) Other nonexempt construction... affirmative action steps to be taken by the offeror in connection with all work under the contract. Such... each craft involved in the performance of the contract work. All solicitations for construction...

Investigation of an innovative maintenance contracting strategy : the performance-based maintenance contract (PBMC).

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2015-06-01

One of the major responsibilities of state Departments of Transportation (DOTs) is to maintain their road assets so : that road users can travel cost effectively, safely, and in a timely manner. Maintenance projects can be performed : either by using...

48 CFR 1352.215-70 - Proposal preparation.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

.... Complete the Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment X) for all contracts containing requirements... important events or tasks. If applicable, the offeror shall (i) describe the facilities and equipment which will be used in the performance of the contract, and (ii) how the management and coordination of...

48 CFR 3405.270 - Notices to perform market surveys.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 7 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Notices to perform market surveys. 3405.270 Section 3405.270 Federal Acquisition Regulations System DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ACQUISITION REGULATION GENERAL PUBLICIZING CONTRACT ACTIONS Synopses of Proposed Contract Actions 3405.270...

Detecting Cheaters without Thinking: Testing the Automaticity of the Cheater Detection Module

PubMed Central

Van Lier, Jens; Revlin, Russell; De Neys, Wim

2013-01-01

Evolutionary psychologists have suggested that our brain is composed of evolved mechanisms. One extensively studied mechanism is the cheater detection module. This module would make people very good at detecting cheaters in a social exchange. A vast amount of research has illustrated performance facilitation on social contract selection tasks. This facilitation is attributed to the alleged automatic and isolated operation of the module (i.e., independent of general cognitive capacity). This study, using the selection task, tested the critical automaticity assumption in three experiments. Experiments 1 and 2 established that performance on social contract versions did not depend on cognitive capacity or age. Experiment 3 showed that experimentally burdening cognitive resources with a secondary task had no impact on performance on the social contract version. However, in all experiments, performance on a non-social contract version did depend on available cognitive capacity. Overall, findings validate the automatic and effortless nature of social exchange reasoning. PMID:23342012

Comparison of the efficiency of rat papillary muscles during afterloaded isotonic contractions and contractions with sinusoidal length changes.

PubMed

Mellors, L J; Gibbs, C L; Barclay, C J

2001-05-01

The results of previous studies suggest that the maximum mechanical efficiency of rat papillary muscles is lower during a contraction protocol involving sinusoidal length changes than during one involving afterloaded isotonic contractions. The aim of this study was to compare directly the efficiency of isolated rat papillary muscle preparations in isotonic and sinusoidal contraction protocols. Experiments were performed in vitro (27 degrees C) using left ventricular papillary muscles from adult rats. Each preparation performed three contraction protocols: (i) low-frequency afterloaded isotonic contractions (10 twitches at 0.2 Hz), (ii) sinusoidal length change contractions with phasic stimulation (40 twitches at 2 Hz) and (iii) high-frequency afterloaded isotonic contractions (40 twitches at 2 Hz). The first two protocols resembled those used in previous studies and the third combined the characteristics of the first two. The parameters for each protocol were adjusted to those that gave maximum efficiency. For the afterloaded isotonic protocols, the afterload was set to 0.3 of the maximum developed force. The sinusoidal length change protocol incorporated a cycle amplitude of +/-5% resting length and a stimulus phase of -10 degrees. Measurements of force output, muscle length change and muscle temperature change were used to calculate the work and heat produced during and after each protocol. Net mechanical efficiency was defined as the proportion of the energy (enthalpy) liberated by the muscle that appeared as work. The efficiency in the low-frequency, isotonic contraction protocol was 21.1+/-1.4% (mean +/- s.e.m., N=6) and that in the sinusoidal protocol was 13.2+/-0.7%, consistent with previous results. This difference was not due to the higher frequency or greater number of twitches because efficiency in the high-frequency, isotonic protocol was 21.5+/-1.0%. Although these results apparently confirm that efficiency is protocol-dependent, additional experiments designed to measure work output unambiguously indicated that the method used to calculate work output in isotonic contractions overestimated actual work output. When net work output, which excludes work done by parallel elastic elements, rather than total work output was used to determine efficiency in afterloaded isotonic contractions, efficiency was similar to that for sinusoidal contractions. The maximum net mechanical efficiency of rat papillary muscles performing afterloaded isotonic or sinusoidal length change contractions was between 10 and 15%.

48 CFR 16.104 - Factors in selecting contract types.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... provide the bases for negotiating contract pricing arrangements. It is essential that the uncertainties... performance or length of production run. In times of economic uncertainty, contracts extending over a relatively long period may require economic price adjustment terms. (g) Contractor's technical capability and...

36 CFR 223.101 - Determination of purchaser responsibility.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... AGRICULTURE SALE AND DISPOSAL OF NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM TIMBER Timber Sale Contracts Award of Contracts § 223.101 Determination of purchaser responsibility. (a) A Contracting Officer shall not award a timber sale... and governmental business commitments; (3) The purchaser has a satisfactory performance record on...

48 CFR 15.405 - Price negotiation.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 1 2012-10-01 2012-10-01 false Price negotiation. 15.405... AND CONTRACT TYPES CONTRACTING BY NEGOTIATION Contract Pricing 15.405 Price negotiation. (a) The purpose of performing cost or price analysis is to develop a negotiation position that permits the...

48 CFR 15.405 - Price negotiation.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 1 2014-10-01 2014-10-01 false Price negotiation. 15.405... AND CONTRACT TYPES CONTRACTING BY NEGOTIATION Contract Pricing 15.405 Price negotiation. (a) The purpose of performing cost or price analysis is to develop a negotiation position that permits the...

48 CFR 15.405 - Price negotiation.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 1 2011-10-01 2011-10-01 false Price negotiation. 15.405... AND CONTRACT TYPES CONTRACTING BY NEGOTIATION Contract Pricing 15.405 Price negotiation. (a) The purpose of performing cost or price analysis is to develop a negotiation position that permits the...

48 CFR 15.405 - Price negotiation.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 1 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Price negotiation. 15.405... AND CONTRACT TYPES CONTRACTING BY NEGOTIATION Contract Pricing 15.405 Price negotiation. (a) The purpose of performing cost or price analysis is to develop a negotiation position that permits the...

48 CFR 15.405 - Price negotiation.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 1 2013-10-01 2013-10-01 false Price negotiation. 15.405... AND CONTRACT TYPES CONTRACTING BY NEGOTIATION Contract Pricing 15.405 Price negotiation. (a) The purpose of performing cost or price analysis is to develop a negotiation position that permits the...

48 CFR 942.270-1 - Contracting Officer's Representatives.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... performing certain technical functions in administering a contract. These functions include, but are not limited to, technical monitoring, inspection, approval of shop drawings, testing, and approval of samples. The COR acts solely as a technical representative of the contracting officer and is not authorized to...

LPTA versus Tradeoff: Analysis of Contract Source Selection Strategies and Performance Outcomes

DTIC Science & Technology

2016-06-15

methodologies contracting professionals employ to acquire what the DOD needs. Contracting professionals may use lowest price technically acceptable...17 1. 2. Lowest Price Technically Acceptable...Acquisition Streamlining Act Government Accountability Office highest technically rated offeror independent variable lowest price technically

48 CFR 752.7033 - Physical fitness.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 5 2014-10-01 2014-10-01 false Physical fitness. 752.7033... FORMS SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES Texts of USAID Contract Clauses 752.7033 Physical fitness. For use in all USAID contracts involving performance overseas. Physical Fitness (JUL 1997) (The...

48 CFR 752.7033 - Physical fitness.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 5 2012-10-01 2012-10-01 false Physical fitness. 752.7033... FORMS SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES Texts of USAID Contract Clauses 752.7033 Physical fitness. For use in all USAID contracts involving performance overseas. Physical Fitness (JUL 1997) (The...

48 CFR 752.7033 - Physical fitness.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 5 2013-10-01 2013-10-01 false Physical fitness. 752.7033... FORMS SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES Texts of USAID Contract Clauses 752.7033 Physical fitness. For use in all USAID contracts involving performance overseas. Physical Fitness (JUL 1997) (The...

48 CFR 1352.237-72 - Security processing requirements-national security contracts.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

.... National Security Contracts require contractor employees to gain access to national security information in.... (c) Security Procedures. Position sensitivity/risk assessments must be conducted on all functions... same manner as assessment of those functions performed by government employees. The Contracting Officer...

48 CFR 1352.237-72 - Security processing requirements-national security contracts.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

.... National Security Contracts require contractor employees to gain access to national security information in.... (c) Security procedures. Position sensitivity/risk assessments must be conducted on all functions... same manner as assessment of those functions performed by government employees. The Contracting Officer...

48 CFR 1352.237-72 - Security processing requirements-national security contracts.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

.... National Security Contracts require contractor employees to gain access to national security information in.... (c) Security procedures. Position sensitivity/risk assessments must be conducted on all functions... same manner as assessment of those functions performed by government employees. The Contracting Officer...

48 CFR 1352.237-72 - Security processing requirements-national security contracts.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

.... National Security Contracts require contractor employees to gain access to national security information in.... (c) Security Procedures. Position sensitivity/risk assessments must be conducted on all functions... same manner as assessment of those functions performed by government employees. The Contracting Officer...

Contracting to improve your revenue cycle performance.

PubMed

Welter, Terri L; Semko, George A; Miller, Tony; Lauer, Roberta

2007-09-01

The following key drivers of commercial contract variability can have a material effect on your hospital's revenue cycle: Claim form variance. Benefit design. Contract complexity. Coding variance. Medical necessity. Precertification/authorization. Claim adjudication/appeal requirements. Additional documentation requirements. Timeliness of payment. Third-party payer activity.

48 CFR 728.307-70 - Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) Services (MAR 1993).

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT GENERAL CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS BONDS AND INSURANCE Insurance 728.307-70 Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) Services (MAR 1993). The Contracting Officer shall insert the clause at 752.228-70 in all contracts which require performance by contractor employees overseas. [59 FR...

48 CFR 728.307-70 - Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) Services (MAR 1993).

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT GENERAL CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS BONDS AND INSURANCE Insurance 728.307-70 Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) Services (MAR 1993). The Contracting Officer shall insert the clause at 752.228-70 in all contracts which require performance by contractor employees overseas. [59 FR...

48 CFR 1337.110-70 - Personnel security processing requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... COMMERCE SPECIAL CATEGORIES OF CONTRACTING SERVICE CONTRACTING Service Contracts-General 1337.110-70... processing for contractors performing services on or within a Department of Commerce facility or through an information technology (IT) system, as required by the Department of Commerce Security Manual and Department...

48 CFR 1337.110-70 - Personnel security processing requirements.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

... COMMERCE SPECIAL CATEGORIES OF CONTRACTING SERVICE CONTRACTING Service Contracts-General 1337.110-70... processing for contractors performing services on or within a Department of Commerce facility or through an information technology (IT) system, as required by the Department of Commerce Security Manual and Department...

Afghan National Army: DOD Has Taken Steps to Remedy Poor Management of Vehicle Maintenance Program

DTIC Science & Technology

2016-07-01

contract and program were designed to promote the accurate assessment of Afghan vehicle maintenance needs, contractor performance, and cost...containment; (2) the U.S. government provided effective management and oversight of contractor performance; and (3) the contract met its program objectives...maintenance, (2) underestimated the cost of spare parts, and (3) established performance metrics that did not accurately assess contractor performance or

Analysis of Expedited Defense Contracting Methods in the Acquisition of Emerging Technology

DTIC Science & Technology

2016-12-01

NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA MBA PROFESSIONAL REPORT ANALYSIS OF EXPEDITED DEFENSE CONTRACTING METHODS IN THE...CONTRACTING METHODS IN THE ACQUISITION OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGY 5. FUNDING NUMBERS 6. AUTHOR(S) Jacob D. Sabin and Mark K. Zakner 7. PERFORMING...firms. The DOD has authority for applying non-traditional contracting methods to better adapt to this competitive marketplace. This project studied non

LPTA Versus Tradeoff: Analysis of Contract Source Selection Strategies and Performance Outcomes

DTIC Science & Technology

2016-06-01

methodologies contracting professionals employ to acquire what the DOD needs. Contracting professionals may use lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) and...contract management process, source selection, lowest price technically acceptable, tradeoff 15. NUMBER OF PAGES 69 16. PRICE CODE 17. SECURITY...use lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) and tradeoff strategies to procure requirements to maximize the overall best value to the government

The Differing Site Conditions Clause: Time for a Change

DTIC Science & Technology

1990-09-30

the character provided for in the contract. The provision of the standard construction contract utilized by agencies of the Federal Government which...unanticipated conditions otherwise attendant upon the performance of construction work.’ Differing site conditions pose a major concern to all I McNulty, "Changed...Conditions (Differing Site Conditions) and Misrepresentations Under Government Construction Contracts" in Construction Contract Changes, Changed

A Communication-Optimal Framework for Contracting Distributed Tensors

DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

Rajbhandari, Samyam; NIkam, Akshay; Lai, Pai-Wei

Tensor contractions are extremely compute intensive generalized matrix multiplication operations encountered in many computational science fields, such as quantum chemistry and nuclear physics. Unlike distributed matrix multiplication, which has been extensively studied, limited work has been done in understanding distributed tensor contractions. In this paper, we characterize distributed tensor contraction algorithms on torus networks. We develop a framework with three fundamental communication operators to generate communication-efficient contraction algorithms for arbitrary tensor contractions. We show that for a given amount of memory per processor, our framework is communication optimal for all tensor contractions. We demonstrate performance and scalability of our frameworkmore » on up to 262,144 cores of BG/Q supercomputer using five tensor contraction examples.« less

25 CFR 170.809 - Can a tribe perform road maintenance under a self-determination contract or self-governance...

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2010-04-01

... 25 Indians 1 2010-04-01 2010-04-01 false Can a tribe perform road maintenance under a self..., DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR LAND AND WATER INDIAN RESERVATION ROADS PROGRAM BIA Road Maintenance § 170.809 Can a tribe perform road maintenance under a self-determination contract or self-governance agreement...

43 CFR 3602.14 - What kind of financial security does BLM require?

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2014-10-01

... 43 Public Lands: Interior 2 2014-10-01 2014-10-01 false What kind of financial security does BLM...? (a) For contracts of $2,000 or more, BLM will require a performance bond of an amount sufficient to... post a performance bond. (b) BLM may require a performance bond for contracts of less than $2,000. We...

43 CFR 3602.14 - What kind of financial security does BLM require?

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2012-10-01

... 43 Public Lands: Interior 2 2012-10-01 2012-10-01 false What kind of financial security does BLM...? (a) For contracts of $2,000 or more, BLM will require a performance bond of an amount sufficient to... post a performance bond. (b) BLM may require a performance bond for contracts of less than $2,000. We...

43 CFR 3602.14 - What kind of financial security does BLM require?

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2013-10-01

... 43 Public Lands: Interior 2 2013-10-01 2013-10-01 false What kind of financial security does BLM...? (a) For contracts of $2,000 or more, BLM will require a performance bond of an amount sufficient to... post a performance bond. (b) BLM may require a performance bond for contracts of less than $2,000. We...

25 CFR 900.131 - What role does the Secretary play during the performance of a self-determination construction...

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2010-04-01

... 25 Indians 2 2010-04-01 2010-04-01 false What role does the Secretary play during the performance... CONTRACTS UNDER THE INDIAN SELF-DETERMINATION AND EDUCATION ASSISTANCE ACT Construction § 900.131 What role does the Secretary play during the performance of a self-determination construction contract? (a) If...

41 CFR 102-117.285 - What are my choices if a TSP's performance is not satisfactory?

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2010-07-01

... 41 Public Contracts and Property Management 3 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false What are my choices if a TSP's performance is not satisfactory? 102-117.285 Section 102-117.285 Public Contracts and Property... are my choices if a TSP's performance is not satisfactory? You may choose to place a TSP in temporary...

Expected performance of m-solution backtracking

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Nicol, D. M.

1986-01-01

This paper derives upper bounds on the expected number of search tree nodes visited during an m-solution backtracking search, a search which terminates after some preselected number m problem solutions are found. The search behavior is assumed to have a general probabilistic structure. The results are stated in terms of node expansion and contraction. A visited search tree node is said to be expanding if the mean number of its children visited by the search exceeds 1 and is contracting otherwise. It is shown that if every node expands, or if every node contracts, then the number of search tree nodes visited by a search has an upper bound which is linear in the depth of the tree, in the mean number of children a node has, and in the number of solutions sought. Also derived are bounds linear in the depth of the tree in some situations where an upper portion of the tree contracts (expands), while the lower portion expands (contracts). While previous analyses of 1-solution backtracking have concluded that the expected performance is always linear in the tree depth, the model allows superlinear expected performance.

40 CFR 160.10 - Applicability to studies performed under grants and contracts.

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2010-07-01

... 40 Protection of Environment 23 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false Applicability to studies performed under grants and contracts. 160.10 Section 160.10 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) PESTICIDE PROGRAMS GOOD LABORATORY PRACTICE STANDARDS General Provisions § 160.10...

40 CFR 792.10 - Applicability to studies performed under grants and contracts.

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2010-07-01

... 40 Protection of Environment 31 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 true Applicability to studies performed under grants and contracts. 792.10 Section 792.10 Protection of Environment ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (CONTINUED) GOOD LABORATORY PRACTICE STANDARDS General...

46 CFR Sec. 10 - Bonds.

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2010-10-01

... REPAIRS UNDER NATIONAL SHIPPING AUTHORITY MASTER LUMP SUM REPAIR CONTRACT-NSA-LUMPSUMREP Sec. 10 Bonds. (a... awarded work and the furnishing of the performance and payment bonds required by Article 14 of the NSA... of the NSA-LUMPSUMREP Contract, the standard form of individual performance bond (Standard Form 25...

46 CFR Sec. 10 - Bonds.

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2011-10-01

... REPAIRS UNDER NATIONAL SHIPPING AUTHORITY MASTER LUMP SUM REPAIR CONTRACT-NSA-LUMPSUMREP Sec. 10 Bonds. (a... awarded work and the furnishing of the performance and payment bonds required by Article 14 of the NSA... of the NSA-LUMPSUMREP Contract, the standard form of individual performance bond (Standard Form 25...

46 CFR Sec. 10 - Bonds.

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2012-10-01

... REPAIRS UNDER NATIONAL SHIPPING AUTHORITY MASTER LUMP SUM REPAIR CONTRACT-NSA-LUMPSUMREP Sec. 10 Bonds. (a... awarded work and the furnishing of the performance and payment bonds required by Article 14 of the NSA... of the NSA-LUMPSUMREP Contract, the standard form of individual performance bond (Standard Form 25...

46 CFR Sec. 10 - Bonds.

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2014-10-01

... REPAIRS UNDER NATIONAL SHIPPING AUTHORITY MASTER LUMP SUM REPAIR CONTRACT-NSA-LUMPSUMREP Sec. 10 Bonds. (a... awarded work and the furnishing of the performance and payment bonds required by Article 14 of the NSA... of the NSA-LUMPSUMREP Contract, the standard form of individual performance bond (Standard Form 25...

46 CFR Sec. 10 - Bonds.

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2013-10-01

... REPAIRS UNDER NATIONAL SHIPPING AUTHORITY MASTER LUMP SUM REPAIR CONTRACT-NSA-LUMPSUMREP Sec. 10 Bonds. (a... awarded work and the furnishing of the performance and payment bonds required by Article 14 of the NSA... of the NSA-LUMPSUMREP Contract, the standard form of individual performance bond (Standard Form 25...

10 CFR 217.2 - Priorities and allocations authority.

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2013-01-01

... Security with respect to essential civilian needs supporting national defense, including civil defense and... section 101 of the Defense Production Act to require acceptance and priority performance of contracts and orders (other than contracts of employment) to promote the national defense over performance of any other...

48 CFR 9.308-2 - Testing performed by the Government.

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2011-10-01

... ACQUISITION PLANNING CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS First Article Testing and Approval 9.308-2 Testing performed by... produce the first article and the production quantity at the same facility, the contracting officer shall... purchase material or to commence production before first article approval, the contracting officer shall...

48 CFR 9.308-2 - Testing performed by the Government.

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2010-10-01

... ACQUISITION PLANNING CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS First Article Testing and Approval 9.308-2 Testing performed by... produce the first article and the production quantity at the same facility, the contracting officer shall... purchase material or to commence production before first article approval, the contracting officer shall...

48 CFR 9.308-2 - Testing performed by the Government.

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2014-10-01

... ACQUISITION PLANNING CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS First Article Testing and Approval 9.308-2 Testing performed by... produce the first article and the production quantity at the same facility, the contracting officer shall... purchase material or to commence production before first article approval, the contracting officer shall...

48 CFR 9.308-2 - Testing performed by the Government.

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2012-10-01

... ACQUISITION PLANNING CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS First Article Testing and Approval 9.308-2 Testing performed by... produce the first article and the production quantity at the same facility, the contracting officer shall... purchase material or to commence production before first article approval, the contracting officer shall...

48 CFR 9.308-2 - Testing performed by the Government.

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2013-10-01

... ACQUISITION PLANNING CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS First Article Testing and Approval 9.308-2 Testing performed by... produce the first article and the production quantity at the same facility, the contracting officer shall... purchase material or to commence production before first article approval, the contracting officer shall...

48 CFR 970.5203-2 - Performance improvement and collaboration.

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2011-10-01

... in the communication of the success of improvements to other management and operating contractors in... management and operation of the contract. This may entail the alteration of existing practices or the... approaches consistent with the statement of work and performance measures of this contract. (b) The...

48 CFR 970.5203-2 - Performance improvement and collaboration.

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2010-10-01

... in the communication of the success of improvements to other management and operating contractors in... management and operation of the contract. This may entail the alteration of existing practices or the... approaches consistent with the statement of work and performance measures of this contract. (b) The...

41 CFR 102-192.115 - Why must we use performance measures?

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2010-07-01

... 41 Public Contracts and Property Management 3 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false Why must we use performance measures? 102-192.115 Section 102-192.115 Public Contracts and Property Management Federal Property Management Regulations System (Continued) FEDERAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAMS...

48 CFR 1852.242-70 - Technical direction.

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2010-10-01

... Direction (SEP 1993) (a) Performance of the work under this contract is subject to the written technical... the Contracting Officer in writing in accordance with NASA FAR Supplement 1842.270. “Technical... in writing by the COTR. (d) The Contractor shall proceed promptly with the performance of technical...

48 CFR 2937.602 - Elements of performance-based contracting.

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2010-10-01

... objectively measurable incentives (e.g., Firm-Fixed-Price, Fixed-Price-Incentive-Fee, or Cost-Plus-Incentive-Fee) is appropriate. However, when contractor performance (e.g., cost control, schedule, or quality/technical) is best evaluated subjectively using qualitative measures, a Cost-Plus-Award-Fee contract may be...

48 CFR 970.2704-1 - General.

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2010-10-01

... REGULATIONS DOE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATING CONTRACTS Patents, Data, and Copyrights 970.2704-1 General. (a) Rights in data relating to the performance of the contract and to all facilities are significant in... continuing ability to perform its statutory missions that DOE obtain rights to all data produced or...

48 CFR 970.2704-1 - General.

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2011-10-01

... REGULATIONS DOE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATING CONTRACTS Patents, Data, and Copyrights 970.2704-1 General. (a) Rights in data relating to the performance of the contract and to all facilities are significant in... continuing ability to perform its statutory missions that DOE obtain rights to all data produced or...

48 CFR 32.1007 - Administration and payment of performance-based payments.

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2012-10-01

... Government, post-payment reviews and verifications should normally be arranged as considered appropriate by...-based payment until the specified event or performance criterion has been successfully accomplished in accordance with the contract. If an event is cumulative, the contracting officer shall not approve the...

48 CFR 32.1007 - Administration and payment of performance-based payments.

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2014-10-01

... Government, post-payment reviews and verifications should normally be arranged as considered appropriate by...-based payment until the specified event or performance criterion has been successfully accomplished in accordance with the contract. If an event is cumulative, the contracting officer shall not approve the...

48 CFR 32.1007 - Administration and payment of performance-based payments.

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2013-10-01

... Government, post-payment reviews and verifications should normally be arranged as considered appropriate by...-based payment until the specified event or performance criterion has been successfully accomplished in accordance with the contract. If an event is cumulative, the contracting officer shall not approve the...

48 CFR 317.207 - Exercise of options.

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2010-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 4 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Exercise of options. 317... METHODS AND CONTRACT TYPES SPECIAL CONTRACTING METHODS Options 317.207 Exercise of options. (h) Before exercising an option for a subsequent performance period/additional quantity under a multiple-year contract...

48 CFR 242.771-3 - Responsibilities.

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2012-10-01

..., DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION AND AUDIT SERVICES Indirect Cost Rates 242.... (2) Determine whether IR&D/B&P projects performed by major contractors (see 231.205-18(a)) are of... potential interest to DoD. (b) The Defense Contract Management Agency or the military department responsible...

48 CFR 242.771-3 - Responsibilities.

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2014-10-01

..., DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION AND AUDIT SERVICES Indirect Cost Rates 242.... (2) Determine whether IR&D/B&P projects performed by major contractors (see 231.205-18(a)) are of... potential interest to DoD. (b) The Defense Contract Management Agency or the military department responsible...

48 CFR 242.771-3 - Responsibilities.

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2013-10-01

..., DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION AND AUDIT SERVICES Indirect Cost Rates 242.... (2) Determine whether IR&D/B&P projects performed by major contractors (see 231.205-18(a)) are of... potential interest to DoD. (b) The Defense Contract Management Agency or the military department responsible...

48 CFR 242.771-3 - Responsibilities.

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2011-10-01

..., DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION AND AUDIT SERVICES Indirect Cost Rates 242.... (2) Determine whether IR&D/B&P projects performed by major contractors (see 231.205-18(a)) are of... potential interest to DoD. (b) The Defense Contract Management Agency or the military department responsible...

36 CFR 223.101 - Determination of purchaser responsibility.

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2011-07-01

... purchaser has a satisfactory performance record on timber sale contracts. A prospective purchaser that is or... AGRICULTURE SALE AND DISPOSAL OF NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM TIMBER, SPECIAL FOREST PRODUCTS, AND FOREST BOTANICAL PRODUCTS Timber Sale Contracts Award of Contracts § 223.101 Determination of purchaser responsibility. (a...

48 CFR 37.110 - Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.

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2011-10-01

...-1, Site Visit, in solicitations for services to be performed on Government installations, unless the... of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation, in solicitations and contracts for services to be... services, when— (1) The services under the contract are considered vital to the Government and must be...

48 CFR 37.110 - Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.

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2010-10-01

...-1, Site Visit, in solicitations for services to be performed on Government installations, unless the... of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation, in solicitations and contracts for services to be... services, when— (1) The services under the contract are considered vital to the Government and must be...

48 CFR 452.237-75 - Restrictions Against Disclosure.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... CLAUSES AND FORMS SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES Texts of Provisions and Clauses 452.237-75...: Restrictions Against Disclosure (FEB 1988) (a) The Contractor agrees, in the performance of this contract, to... to know” basis. The Contractor agrees to immediately notify in writing, the Contracting Officer...

48 CFR 27.409 - Solicitation provisions and contract clauses

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2010-10-01

... business innovation research contract (see paragraph (h) of this section); (iv) To be performed outside the... work (see paragraph (i)(2) of this section); (vi) For the management, operation, design, or... those for the management or operation of Government facilities, and contracts and subcontracts in...

48 CFR 27.406-2 - Additional data requirements.

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2010-10-01

... solicitations and contracts involving experimental, developmental, research or demonstration work (other than basic or applied research to be performed under a contract solely by a university or college when the..., research, or demonstration contracts, it may not be feasible to ascertain all the data requirements at...

48 CFR 229.402-70 - Additional clauses.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

... Value Added Tax on Fuel (Passenger Vehicles) (United Kingdom), in solicitations issued and contracts... contain the clause at 252.229-7005, Tax Exemptions (Spain). (f) Use the clause at 252.229-7006, Value Added Tax Exclusion (United Kingdom), in solicitations and contracts when contract performance will be...

41 CFR 51-4.4 - Subcontracting.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... 41 Public Contracts and Property Management 1 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 true Subcontracting. 51-4.4 Section 51-4.4 Public Contracts and Property Management Other Provisions Relating to Public Contracts... both with efficient performance in furnishing commodities or services under the JWOD Act and maximizing...

Patient Perception of Disclosure Performance of Informed Consent Elements in the Preanesthesia Interview

DTIC Science & Technology

1997-12-01

Tort Law............................................................................................................................10 Contract Law ......................................................................................................................20... contract law ..............................22 Figure 3. Military status of patients by rate...Two major areas of the law, tort law and contract law , are relevant when a patient does not receive adequate informed consent. This chapter will

48 CFR 1832.1009 - Title.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2011-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 6 2011-10-01 2011-10-01 false Title. 1832.1009 Section... CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT FINANCING Performance-Based Payments 1832.1009 Title. In accordance with 42 U.S.C. 2465d, NASA shall not take title to launch vehicles under contracts for launch services...

48 CFR 1832.1009 - Title.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2006-10-01

... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 6 2006-10-01 2006-10-01 false Title. 1832.1009 Section... CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT FINANCING Performance-Based Payments 1832.1009 Title. In accordance with 42 U.S.C. 2465d, NASA shall not take title to launch vehicles under contracts for launch services...

Reproducibility patterns of multiple rapid swallows during high resolution esophageal manometry provide insights into esophageal pathophysiology.

PubMed

Price, L H; Li, Y; Patel, A; Gyawali, C Prakash

2014-05-01

Multiple rapid swallows (MRS) during esophageal high resolution manometry (HRM) assess esophageal neuromuscular integrity by evaluating postdeglutitive inhibition and rebound contraction, but most reports performed only a single MRS sequence. We assessed patterns of MRS reproducibility during clinical HRM in comparison to a normal cohort. Consecutive clinical HRM studies were included if two separate MRS sequences (four to six rapid swallows ≤4 s apart) were successfully performed. Chicago Classification diagnoses were identified; contraction wave abnormalities were additionally recorded. MRS-induced inhibition (contraction ≤3 cm during inhibition phase) and rebound contraction was assessed, and findings compared to 18 controls (28.0 ± 0.7 year, 50.0% female). Reproducibility consisted of similar inhibition and contraction responses with both sequences; discordance was segregated into inhibition and contraction phases. Multiple rapid swallows were successfully performed in 89.3% patients and all controls; 225 subjects (56.2 ± 0.9 year, 62.7% female) met study inclusion criteria. Multiple rapid swallows were reproducible in 76.9% patients and 94.4% controls (inhibition phase: 88.0% vs 94.4%, contraction phase 86.7% vs 100%, respectively, p = ns). A gradient of reproducibility was noted, highest in well-developed motor disorders (achalasia spectrum, hypermotility disorders, and aperistalsis, 91.7-100%, p = ns compared to controls); and lower in lesser motor disorders (contraction wave abnormalities, esophageal body hypomotility) or normal studies (62.2-70.8%, p < 0.0001 compared to well-developed motor disorders). Inhibition phase was most discordant in contraction wave abnormalities, while contraction phase was most discordant when studies were designated normal. Multiple rapid swallows are highly reproducible, especially in well-developed motor disorders, and complement the standard wet swallow manometry protocol. © 2014 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

Materials fatigue initiates eccentric contraction-induced injury in rat soleus muscle.

PubMed Central

Warren, G L; Hayes, D A; Lowe, D A; Prior, B M; Armstrong, R B

1993-01-01

1. The initiation of exercise-induced muscle injury is thought to be the result of high tensile stresses produced in the muscle during eccentric contractions. Materials science theory suggests that high tensile stresses could initiate the injury during the first eccentric contraction (normal stress theory) or after multiple eccentric contractions (materials fatigue). It was the objective of this study to investigate the two possibilities. 2. Rat soleus muscles (n = 66; 11 protocols with 6 muscles per protocol) were isolated, placed in an oxygenated Krebs-Ringer buffer at 37 degrees C, and baseline measurements were made. The muscle then performed an injury protocol which consisted of between zero and ten eccentric contractions (muscle starting length = 0.90 soleus muscle length, L0; length change = 0.25 L0; velocity = 1.5 L0/s; peak force = 180% maximal isometric tetanic tension (P0); time between contractions = 4 min; total duration of the injury protocol = 40 min). At the end of the injury protocol, the muscle was incubated in buffer for 1 h; every 15 min, an isometric twitch and tetanus were performed and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) release was measured. Total muscle [Ca2+] was measured at the end of the incubation. 3. Change-point regression analysis indicates that at 0 min into the incubation, declines in P0, maximal rate of tension development (+dP/dt), maximal rate of relaxation (-dP/dt), and muscle stiffness (dP/dx) became significantly greater after eight eccentric contractions (p < or = 0.05). No relation was found between the number of eccentric contractions performed and the LDH activity at 0 min into the incubation, although after 60 min of incubation, LDH activity in the buffer was linearly related to eccentric contraction number (p = 0.01). There was no relationship between total muscle [Ca2+] and eccentric contraction number. These findings support the materials fatigue hypothesis of exercise-induced muscle injury. PMID:8229814

Associations Between Fixed-Term Employment and Health and Behaviors: What are the Mechanisms?

PubMed

Żołnierczyk-Zreda, Dorota; Bedyńska, Sylwia

2018-03-01

To analyze the associations between fixed-term employment and health (work ability and mental health) and behaviors (engagement and performance). Psychological contract fulfilment (PCF) and breach (PCB) are investigated as potential mediators of these associations. Seven hundred workers employed on fixed-term contracts from a broad range of organizations participated in the study. The Structural Equation Model was performed to analyze the data. Mediation analyses revealed that good physical and mental health and productivity are more likely to be achieved by those workers who perform non-manual work and (to some extent) accept their contracts because they experience high levels of PCF and low levels of PCB. Apart from the lack of physical workload, psychological contract fulfilment has been revealed as yet another significant mediator between a higher socioeconomic position and good health and productivity of fixed-term workers.

Compensatory strategies during walking in response to excessive muscle co-contraction at the ankle joint.

PubMed

Wang, Ruoli; Gutierrez-Farewik, Elena M

2014-03-01

Excessive co-contraction causes inefficient or abnormal movement in several neuromuscular pathologies. How synergistic muscles spanning the ankle, knee and hip adapt to co-contraction of ankle muscles is not well understood. This study aimed to identify the compensation strategies required to retain normal walking with excessive antagonistic ankle muscle co-contraction. Muscle-actuated simulations of normal walking were performed to quantify compensatory mechanisms of ankle and knee muscles during stance in the presence of normal, medium and high levels of co-contraction of antagonistic pairs gastrocnemius+tibialis anterior and soleus+tibialis anterior. The study showed that if co-contraction increases, the synergistic ankle muscles can compensate; with gastrocmemius+tibialis anterior co-contraction, the soleus will increase its contribution to ankle plantarflexion acceleration. At the knee, however, almost all muscles spanning the knee and hip are involved in compensation. We also found that ankle and knee muscles alone can provide sufficient compensation at the ankle joint, but hip muscles must be involved to generate sufficient knee moment. Our findings imply that subjects with a rather high level of dorsiflexor+plantarflexor co-contraction can still perform normal walking. This also suggests that capacity of other lower limb muscles to compensate is important to retain normal walking in co-contracted persons. The compensatory mechanisms can be useful in clinical interpretation of motion analyses, when secondary muscle co-contraction or other deficits may present simultaneously in subjects with motion disorders. Copyright © 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

Impaired conditional reasoning in alcoholics: a negative impact on social interactions and risky behaviors?

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Kornreich, Charles; Delle-Vigne, Dyna; Knittel, Julian; Nerincx, Aurore; Campanella, Salvatore; Noel, Xavier; Hanak, Catherine; Verbanck, Paul; Ermer, Elsa

2011-05-01

To study the 'social brain' in alcoholics by investigating social contract reasoning, theory of mind and emotional intelligence. A behavioral study comparing recently detoxified alcoholics with normal, healthy controls. Emotional intelligence and decoding of emotional non-verbal cues have been shown to be impaired in alcoholics. This study explores whether these deficits extend to conditional reasoning about social contracts. Twenty-five recently detoxified alcoholics (17 men and eight women) were compared with 25 normal controls (17 men and eight women) matched for sex, age and education level. Wason selection task investigating conditional reasoning on three different rule types (social contract, precautionary and descriptive), revised Reading the Mind in the Eyes Test, Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire (modified version) and additional control measures. Conditional reasoning was impaired in alcoholics. Performance on descriptive rules was not above chance. Reasoning performance was markedly better on social contract and precautionary rules, but this performance was still significantly lower than in controls. Several emotional intelligence measures were lower in alcoholics compared to controls, but these were not correlated with reasoning performance. Conditional reasoning, including reasoning about social contracts and emotional intelligence appear to be impaired in alcoholics. Impairment seems to be particularly severe on descriptive rules. Impairment in social contract reasoning might lead to misunderstandings and frustration in social interactions, and reasoning difficulties about precautionary rules might contribute to risky behaviors in this population. © 2011 The Authors, Addiction © 2011 Society for the Study of Addiction.

Complex myograph allows the examination of complex muscle contractions for the assessment of muscle force, shortening, velocity, and work in vivo

PubMed Central

Rahe-Meyer, Niels; Pawlak, Matthias; Weilbach, Christian; Osthaus, Wilhelm Alexander; Ruhschulte, Hainer; Solomon, Cristina; Piepenbrock, Siegfried; Winterhalter, Michael

2008-01-01

Background The devices used for in vivo examination of muscle contractions assess only pure force contractions and the so-called isokinetic contractions. In isokinetic experiments, the extremity and its muscle are artificially moved with constant velocity by the measuring device, while a tetanic contraction is induced in the muscle, either by electrical stimulation or by maximal voluntary activation. With these systems, experiments cannot be performed at pre-defined, constant muscle length, single contractions cannot be evaluated individually and the separate examination of the isometric and the isotonic components of single contractions is not possible. Methods The myograph presented in our study has two newly developed technical units, i.e. a). a counterforce unit which can load the muscle with an adjustable, but constant force and b). a length-adjusting unit which allows for both the stretching and the contraction length to be infinitely adjustable independently of one another. The two units support the examination of complex types of contraction and store the counterforce and length-adjusting settings, so that these conditions may be accurately reapplied in later sessions. Results The measurement examples presented show that the muscle can be brought to every possible pre-stretching length and that single isotonic or complex isometric-isotonic contractions may be performed at every length. The applied forces act during different phases of contraction, resulting into different pre- and after-loads that can be kept constant – uninfluenced by the contraction. Maximal values for force, shortening, velocity and work may be obtained for individual muscles. This offers the possibility to obtain information on the muscle status and to monitor its changes under non-invasive measurement conditions. Conclusion With the Complex Myograph, the whole spectrum of a muscle's mechanical characteristics may be assessed. PMID:18616815

An Analysis of Costs and Cenefits Associated with Initial Contracting Technical Education and Training for Unrestricted Marine Officers

DTIC Science & Technology

2017-03-01

COSTS AND BENEFITS ASSOCIATED WITH INITIAL CONTRACTING TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR UNRESTRICTED MARINE OFFICERS by Lee A. White...WITH INITIAL CONTRACTING TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR UNRESTRICTED MARINE OFFICERS 5. FUNDING NUMBERS 6. AUTHOR(S) Lee A. White 7. PERFORMING...unlimited. AN ANALYSIS OF COSTS AND BENEFITS ASSOCIATED WITH INITIAL CONTRACTING TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR UNRESTRICTED MARINE OFFICERS

An Analysis Of Cyber Security And How It Is Affecting A Contract Writing System, Seaport

DTIC Science & Technology

2016-06-01

CONTRACT WRITING SYSTEM, SEAPORT June 2016 By: Bill Turner Daniel Belcher Danielle Allen Advisors: Raymond Jones Stacy McQuage...A CONTRACT WRITING SYSTEM, SEAPORT 5. FUNDING NUMBERS 6. AUTHOR(S) Bill Turner, Daniel Belcher, & Danielle Allen 7. PERFORMING ORGANIZATION NAME(S...business support for the DOD—specifically, the contract writing system SeaPort. Is cybersecurity becoming too restrictive, making the ability to support the

Organization Analytics: Taking Cost-per-Dollar-Obligated (CPDO) Measures to the Next Level in Defense Contracting

DTIC Science & Technology

2016-04-30

previously, PALT duration was identified by customers as the single most important performance measure . In this section, we present the benchmark...decrease customer satisfaction . We identified percentage of warranted contracting officers ranging from 24% to 91% of an organization’s contracting...multiple uses of CPDO and other measures to optimize contract awards and meet the needs of procurement customers more effectively. Extending this

48 CFR 1228.106-7100 - Waiver.

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2010-10-01

... Ship Sales Act of 1946 (50 App. U.S.C. 1735 et seq.), regardless of the terms of the contracts as to... as the Government would directly or indirectly bear the burden of premiums for performance and... performance bonds, or both, will be advantageous in connection with certain such contracts. ...

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