Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Commercial Services

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 70US0926Q70092720 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Laboratory Sterilizer Preventative Maintenance and Repair Services.

This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. The solicitation document, along with all incorporated provisions and clauses, reflects those currently in effect as per Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-06, dated August 26, 2025.

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (AUG 2025)

(DEVIATION 25-21)

(a) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. As a minimum, offers shall include—

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The name, address, telephone number of the Offeror;

(3) The Offeror’s Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and, if applicable, Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator;

(4) Information necessary to evaluate the factors contained in the provision at 52.212-2 or as described in the solicitation;

(5) Responses to provisions that require Offeror completion of information, representations, and certifications (other than those collected via the System for Award Management (SAM)); and

(6) A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and any solicitation amendments.

(b) Period for acceptance of offers. The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(c) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers.

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers and any modifications or revisions to the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation.

(2) Any offer, modification, or revision received after the time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made and the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition. However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer that makes its terms more favorable to the Government will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the http://www.acquisition.gov/ solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(4) Offerors may withdraw their offers by written notice to the Government received at any time before award.

(d) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with Offerors. Therefore, the Offeror’s initial offer should contain the Offeror’s best terms. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions, if necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest, accept other than the lowest offer, and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(e) Debriefings. If a postaward debriefing is given to requesting Offerors, the Government will disclose the following information, if applicable:

(1) The agency’s evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed Offeror’s offer.

(2) The overall evaluated cost or price of the successful Offeror.

(3) A summary of the rationale for award.

(4) For acquisitions of commercial products, the make and model of the product to be delivered by the successful Offeror.

Quote Submission Instructions: Offerors shall prepare and submit quotes that clearly demonstrate how they will fulfill all requirements, aspects, and tasks set forth in the Solicitation and Statement of Work. The quote shall describe in detail how the offeror will perform each task, including the proposed approach, methodology, staffing plan, key personnel, schedule, and any resources or processes that will be used to successfully complete the required work. Offerors shall describe their staffing plan that identifies how they shall ensure sufficient personnel, both in number and qualifications, to perform the work required in the SOW.

The quote shall also demonstrate the offeror’s understanding of the requirements and explain how its proposed approach will ensure timely, compliant, and effective performance. A mere statement that the contractor can provide the requested services, without sufficient supporting detail, will not be considered acceptable.

Quotes must be clear, concise, and complete. Failure to submit a quote that adequately addresses the Solicitation requirements may result in the quote being deemed non-responsive and eliminated from further consideration. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions; therefore, offerors are encouraged to submit their best terms in their initial quote. Offerors shall provide a description of their preventative maintenance and repair service capabilities as described in the SOW for ALL of the following sterilizers:

Routine Maintenance Equipment Type

Amsco Lab 240 Small Scientific Laboratory Steam Sterilizer

Amsco Century Medium Scientific Laboratory Steam Sterilizer

75KW Electric Steam Generator

Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide emergency decontamination and sterilization unit (VHP1000- ED) with related laboratory accessories

The technical capability shall not exceed 5 single sided pages. The font size shall be 10 Times New Roman. Pages in excess of the page limit will be removed and not evaluated. The cover page and table of contents are not included in the final page count.

Question Submission: All questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing via email to the Contracting Specialist at melissa.chabot@usss.dhs.gov and the Contracting Officer Jade Gaston at jade.gaston@usss.dhs.gov no later than 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST), August 31, 2026. Responses to questions will be provided via an amendment to the solicitation.

Quote Submission Deadline: Quotes shall be received in writing via email to the Contracting Specialist at melissa.chabot@usss.dhs.gov and the Contracting Officer Jade Gaston at jade.gaston@usss.dhs.gov no later than 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST), September 2, 2026. Late submissions will not be considered.

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52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (AUG 2025) (DEVIATION 25-21)

(a) Evaluation and Basis of Award. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, based on the following evaluation factors: (1) technical, and (2) price.

Technical: The Government will evaluate each quotation’s technical approach based on how well the proposed preventative maintenance and repair services meet the Government’s stated requirements. The evaluation will consider the following:

• Understanding of Requirements: The extent to which the quote demonstrates a clear understanding of the scope of work, including preventative maintenance schedules, repair procedures, and compliance with applicable codes and standards.

• Approach and Methodology: The quality and feasibility of the proposed approach to performing preventative maintenance and repair services, including the use of qualified personnel, tools, and equipment.

• Experience and Qualifications: The relevant experience and qualifications of the vendor and proposed personnel in performing similar services. The quote shall include capabilities to include relevant experience with equipment listed in the SOW, service packages offered, and previous experience with Government agencies and secured facilities.

• Responsiveness to Minimum Requirements: The quote must address each minimum requirement in detail, demonstrating the ability to meet or exceed all specified requirements.

• Past Performance: The Government may consider the vendor’s record of performance on similar contracts, including reliability, quality of service, and customer satisfaction.

Price: The Government will evaluate price quotations to determine price reasonableness and overall value to the Government. The evaluation will consider:

• Total Price: The overall price for preventative maintenance and repair services as proposed in the quotation.

Basis for Award: The Government will perform a comparative analysis of all quotations received. Award will be made to the vendor whose quotation represents the best value to the Government, considering both technical and price evaluation factors. The Government may select a quotation that is not the lowest priced if it is determined that the technical merits of the proposal provide greater value to the Government.

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(b) Options (if applicable). The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. The evaluation of options does not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) Notice of award. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer furnished to the successful Offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party.

Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

Laboratory Sterilizers Preventative Maintenance and Repair Service

Part 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. INTRODUCTION: The United States Secret Service (USSS) Special Services Division (SSD) supports the

USSS protective mission. This is a non-personal services contract to provide preventative maintenance and repair service to the laboratory sterilizers. The Government will not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1. Background: The purpose of this procurement is to satisfy the USSS SSD’s requirement to maintain operability of laboratory sterilizers through a service contract for Preventative Maintenance (PM) and repairs.

1.2. Objectives: The Contractor shall provide annual PM and as-needed repair services for the laboratory sterilizers.

1.3. Scope: Laboratory Sterilizers PM and Repair Service. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform comprehensive PM and repair services on laboratory sterilizers as defined in this Statement of Work (SOW). The Contractor shall accomplish:

1.3.1. Quarterly comprehensive PM and repair of two laboratory steam sterilizers, one laboratory steam generator, and one Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP) sterilizer. PM will be scheduled to occur within 2 weeks of the start of each quarter from start of the contract.

1.3.2. As-needed comprehensive repair of two laboratory steam sterilizers, one laboratory steam generator, and one VHP sterilizer.

1.3.3. Performance will be at the Steris Comprehensive level service or equivalent level for all components.

This plan provides a 4-hour call back response with 2 business days on-site repair response, quarterly PMs, telephone and email technical support to ensure critical instruments are available to meet operability requirements.

1.3.4. All costs for labor, travel costs, parts, and consumables are included under the comprehensive plan at a firm, fixed price annually. No additional costs may be added to this service agreement without the Contracting Officer’s (CO) formal written acceptance.

1.3.5. The manufacturer has provided the following frequency of preventative maintenance (PM) service and inspections annually under the comprehensive-level service level.

Routine Maintenance Equipment Type* # PMs Annually**

Amsco Lab 240 Small Scientific Laboratory Steam Sterilizer 4

Amsco Century Medium Scientific Laboratory Steam Sterilizer 4

75KW Electric Steam Generator 4

Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide emergency decontamination and sterilization unit (VHP1000-ED) with related laboratory accessories 4

*Includes all components of the equipment, including but not limited to, steam generator (boiler), gauges, and control system.

**Manufacturer recommends leaving at 4 annual PM inspections due to water hardness, high scaling rate, and boiler leakage/repair rate.

1.4. Specific Tasks:

1.4.1. Scheduled Quarterly Preventative Maintenance: The Contractor shall perform scheduled quarterly PM on each of the following Government Furnished Equipment (GFE): one (1) Amsco Lab 240 Small Scientific Laboratory Steam Sterilizer, one (1) Amsco Century Medium Scientific Laboratory Steam Sterilizer, one (1) 75KW Electric Steam Generator, and one (1) VHP emergency decontamination and sterilization unit (VHP1000-ED) with related laboratory accessories. PM shall be scheduled to occur within 2 weeks of the start of each quarter from start of the contract. Items can be added, removed, or moved between schedules with bilateral agreement at same fixed price terms. PM shall be performed in compliance with equipment manufacturer and applicable ISO standards, with manufacturer recommended parts, hardware, and software as needed to ensure functionality and availability of equipment. PM for each component will be completed on a quarterly basis and allow each unit to be operationally functional without error or modifications upon completion of service. Units shall be operational and have an uptime greater than 95% of the time.

1.4.2. Curative Repair: The Contractor shall perform curative repair and recall repair services on each of the following GFE: one (1) Amsco Lab 240 Small Scientific Laboratory Steam Sterilizer, one (1) Amsco Century Medium Scientific Laboratory Steam Sterilizer, one (1) 75KW Electric Steam Generator, and one (1) VHP emergency decontamination and sterilization unit (VHP1000-ED) with related laboratory accessories. Curative repair shall be performed in compliance with equipment manufacturer and applicable ISO standards, with manufacturer recommended parts, hardware, and software as needed to ensure functionality and availability of equipment. The Contractor shall provide a four-hour call back response on notification of a problem or need for curative repair and two (2) day on-site response for curative repair. All repairs shall be completed in one site visit unless approved by Contacting Officer’s Representative (COR). On-site services shall include correcting any software issues as well as performing all required physical repairs and adjustments to return the equipment and accessories to proper working order. Curative repair for each component shall allow each unit to be operationally functional without error or modifications upon completion of service. Units shall be operational and have an uptime greater than 95% of the time.

1.4.3. Qualified Staff: The Contractor shall provide qualified staff (referred to as service engineer/technicians) that can achieve and maintain USSS site suitability approval as defined in the Security section. Qualified personnel shall be trained and company certified to perform PM and curative repairs. The Contractor shall provide the COR with the required site suitability documentation for the qualified staff within five (5) business days of award. The Contractor is responsible for maintaining a minimum of two site suitability approved individuals available for curative repair and PM services throughout the contract period of performance. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, materials, parts, and equipment to accomplish the work specified herein. All work shall be performed by qualified technicians who have completed manufacturer certified unit specific training and have been certified by the manufacturer to receive delivery of all applicable manuals, materials, parts, and components to maintain and repair the sterilizers. Upon request from the COR, the Contractor shall provide training and certification records for assigned service technicians to demonstrate acceptable training in the calibration, certification and repair of covered equipment.

1.4.4. Extended Repair: If the Contractor anticipates a repair will take longer than 2 business days to respond, or 1 day of onsite service due to factors such as (but not limited to) complexity, intermittent nature of problem, or shortage of available parts, the COR will be notified via email with a proposed path forward and proposed completion date.

1.4.5. Parts and Consumables: The Contractor is expected to arrive with the parts predicted to be needed for the repair. The Contractor shall provide all parts and labor for service calls including batteries, printers and accessory components as well as vacuum pumps. All equipment maintained/supplied per OEM specifications with no “after market” parts accepted.

1.4.6. Scheduling and Reach-back: The Contractor shall coordinate with the COR at least one week in advance to schedule the PM services. The Contractor shall provide 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week telephone support service with a call back within 4 business hours.

1.4.7. Deliverables – Service Reports: The Contractor shall submit a service report detailing services performed (PM or curative repair), serial number and system ID, items replaced, before and after conditions for each piece of equipment, individual performing the service, date of service, and any findings/recommendations for additional work to ensure improvement. The report shall be submitted to the COR within 48 hours of work completion.

1.4.8. Deliverables – Personnel Qualifications: Upon request from the COR, the Contractor shall provide training and certification records for assigned service technicians/engineers to demonstrate acceptable training in the PM and repair of covered equipment.

1.4.9. Deliverables – Capability: The Contractor shall provide the COR with documentation demonstrating capabilities to perform applicable services prior to beginning base-year activities and prior to the exercising of each option year.

1.4.10. Deliverables – Preventative Maintenance Certification: The Contractor shall place a valid PM sticker on all equipment that underwent PM by the Contractor. The sticker shall include the date of service, next scheduled date of service, and the name of the service engineer.

CLINs Description Quantity Total Price Base Year

Comprehensive Level Service – Preventative Maintenance and Curative Repair for 39” Century Decon Double Door, R1W Cabinet with Bioseal, 208V, SN 032911605

1 TBD

Comprehensive Level Service – Preventative Maintenance and Curative Repair for 75-KW Electric Steam Generator, 480V 3 Phase 50/60 Hz, SN 48423

1 TBD

Comprehensive Level Service – Preventative Maintenance and Curative Repair for AMSCO Lab 250 Vacuum Cabinet Electrical Manual VRT SLD Single Door, 120V, SN 033051602

1 TBD

Comprehensive Level Service – Preventative Maintenance and Curative Repair for VHP-1000-ED Decontamination Unit

1 TBD

Option Year 1

Comprehensive Level Service – Preventative Maintenance and Curative Repair for 39” Century Decon Double Door, R1W Cabinet with Bioseal, 208V, SN 032911605

1 TBD

Comprehensive Level Service – Preventative Maintenance and Curative Repair for 75-KW Electric Steam Generator, 480V 3 Phase 50/60 Hz, SN 48423

1 TBD

Comprehensive Level Service – Preventative Maintenance and Curative Repair for AMSCO Lab 250 Vacuum Cabinet Electrical Manual VRT SLD Single Door, 120V, SN 033051602

1 TBD

Comprehensive Level Service – Preventative Maintenance and Curative Repair for VHP-1000-ED Decontamination Unit

1 TBD

Option Year 2

Comprehensive Level Service – Preventative Maintenance and Curative Repair for 39” Century Decon Double Door, R1W Cabinet with Bioseal, 208V, SN 032911605

1 TBD

Comprehensive Level Service – Preventative Maintenance and Curative Repair for 75-KW Electric Steam Generator, 480V 3 Phase 50/60 Hz, SN 48423

1 TBD

Comprehensive Level Service – Preventative Maintenance and Curative Repair for AMSCO Lab 250 Vacuum Cabinet Electrical Manual VRT SLD Single Door, 120V, SN 033051602

1 TBD

Comprehensive Level Service – Preventative Maintenance and Curative Repair for VHP-1000-ED Decontamination Unit

1 TBD

Option Year 3

Comprehensive Level Service – Preventative Maintenance and Curative Repair for 39” Century Decon Double Door, R1W Cabinet with Bioseal, 208V, SN 032911605

1 TBD

Comprehensive Level Service – Preventative Maintenance and Curative Repair for 75-KW Electric Steam Generator, 480V 3 Phase 50/60 Hz, SN 48423

1 TBD

Comprehensive Level Service – Preventative Maintenance and Curative Repair for AMSCO Lab 250 Vacuum Cabinet Electrical Manual VRT SLD Single Door, 120V, SN 033051602

1 TBD

Comprehensive Level Service – Preventative Maintenance and Curative Repair for VHP-1000-ED Decontamination Unit

1 TBD

Option Year 4

Comprehensive Level Service – Preventative Maintenance and Curative Repair for 39” Century Decon Double Door, R1W Cabinet with Bioseal, 208V, SN 032911605

1 TBD

Comprehensive Level Service – Preventative Maintenance and Curative Repair for 75-KW Electric Steam Generator, 480V 3 Phase 50/60 Hz, SN 48423

1 TBD

Comprehensive Level Service – Preventative Maintenance and Curative Repair for AMSCO Lab 250 Vacuum Cabinet Electrical Manual VRT SLD Single Door, 120V, SN 033051602

1 TBD

Comprehensive Level Service – Preventative Maintenance and Curative Repair for VHP-1000-ED Decontamination Unit

1 TBD

1.5. General Information

1.5.1. Period of Performance: The period of performance will be one (1) Base Year of 12 months and four

(4) 12-month Option Years.

Base Year: time of award – August 31, 2027 Option Year I: September 1, 2027 – August 31, 2028 Option Year II: September 1, 2028 – August 31, 2029 Option Year III: September 1, 2029 – August 31, 2030 Option Year IV: September 1, 2030 – August 31, 2031

1.5.2. Place of Performance: Services will take place at the Joint Base Anacostia Bolling in Washington, DC.

Tracking numbers shall be provided to the COR for any time-sensitive shipments. Freight and large item shipments shall be scheduled through USSS Truck Screening and the COR.

1.5.3. Hours of Operation: The Contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 6:00

AM - 4:00 PM Monday through Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. Work outside of this schedule shall be approved in advance by the COR and the Contractor. Some equipment may not be available for maintenance prior to 12:00PM. Not all equipment may be made available for maintenance on the same day due to operational needs.

1.5.4. Type of Contract: The Government shall award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract. Invoicing shall include electronic PDF copies of traceable invoices submitted to the COR and billing system within 30 days of the period of performance start date.

1.5.5. Security and Access Approval Requirements: The Contractor and his/her employees shall be citizens of the United States. The COR or their USSS designee is responsible for determining the contract employee’s position description level as being either Non-Sensitive, Low Risk, Moderate Risk, or High Risk. The COR or their designee will also make the determination when contract employees require access to USSS controlled Information Technology systems, unless otherwise stipulated within this SOW. Contract employees shall undergo a favorable Suitability Assessment as determined by the USSS’s Security Clearance Division’s, Clearance and Access Branch (SCD-CAB) prior to performing any work within USSS controlled access facilities or on USSS’s information technology systems.

Additional Suitability Assessments will be required for continued work requirements as determined by SCD-CAB, but no less than once every six months. The Contractor shall submit to the COR the following completed documentation for each contract employee requiring access to USSS controlled access facilities, in order to satisfy initial and/or recurring suitability assessments (as requested by the

COR):

SSF 4024: USSS Non-Disclosure Agreement SSF 3030A: Financial Disclosure/Credit Release DHS11000-25: DHS Contractor Fitness/Security Screening Request Form

It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure there are personnel available that can pass the background screening and have the skill set to provide the services needed prior to scheduling the work to be performed. None of the services required by this contract shall be subcontracted to or performed by persons other than the Contractor or the Contractor's employees without the prior written consent of the CO.

1.5.6. Privacy Act: Personnel who have access to Privacy Information shall adhere to the Privacy Act, Title

5 of the U.S. Code, Section 552a and applicable agency rules and regulations.

1.5.7. Physical Security: The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government equipment, information and property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

1.5.8. Key Personnel: The Contractor shall provide a point of contact (POC) who shall be responsible for the PM and curative repair services. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer. The POC or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters.

1.5.9. Identification of Contractor Employees: All Contractor personnel attending meetings, and working in other situations where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by Contractors are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

Contractor personnel will be required to obtain and wear Visitor’s badges in the performance of this requirement.

1.5.10. Contractor Travel: The Contractor will be required to travel within the National Capital Region

(NCR) to perform scheduled PM and unscheduled curative repair services. There shall be a minimum of 4 planned service events per year per piece of equipment for scheduled PM and an indefinite number of visits for curative repairs. The number of days for each visit will depend on the availability of laboratory equipment, the state of repair of the equipment, and the complexity of equipment requiring service at the time of the visit. Travel costs shall be included in the annual service agreement costs and are not added to any agreement costs.

1.5.11. Other Direct Costs: Any costs associated with shipping parts or materials for use in performance of this agreement will be included in the Firm Fixed Price cost per the comprehensive level service plan.

No additional costs are exercised.

1.5.12. Organizational Conflict of Interest: Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the CO immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer and in the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. DEFINITIONS:

2.1.1. CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the Government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2. CONTRACTING OFFICER (C.O.). A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the Government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the Government.

2.1.3. DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.4. KEY PERSONNEL. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the SOW. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.5. PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.2. ACRONYMS

CFR Code of Federal Regulations CO Contracting Officer CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer Representative COTS Commercial-Off-the-Shelf CPFF Cost Plus Fixed Fee FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation FFP Firm Fixed Price GFP Government Furnished Property HSAR Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation LH Labor Hour NCR National Capital Region OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii) ODC Other Direct Costs PIPO Phase In/Phase Out POC Point of Contact PM Preventative Maintenance SOW Statement of Work SSD Special Services Division TE Technical Exhibit TM Time and Material TPOC Technical Point of Contact USSS United States Secret Service

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1 Services: The Government will not provide any services under this contract.

3.2 Facilities: The Government will provide access to the facility and equipment covered under this contract.

3.3 Utilities: The Government will provide accessibility to all facility utilities needed for the Contractor’s use in performance of tasks outlined in this SOW. The Contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The Contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves after using the required amount to accomplish cleaning vehicles and equipment.

3.4 Equipment: The Government will provide access to one Amsco Lab 240 Small Scientific Laboratory Steam Sterilizer, one Amsco Century Medium Scientific Laboratory Steam Sterilizer, one 75KW Electric Steam Generator, and one VHP emergency decontamination and sterilization unit (VHP1000-ED).

3.5 Materials: The Government will provide operating manuals for one Amsco Lab 240 Small Scientific Laboratory Steam Sterilizer, one Amsco Century Medium Scientific Laboratory Steam Sterilizer, one 75KW Electric Steam Generator, and one VHP emergency decontamination and sterilization unit (VHP1000-ED).

Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov.

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov.

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52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions. (NOV 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses. (NOV 2020) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

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Provisions incorporated by reference:

52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government. (JUN 2020) 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation. (JAN 2017) 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements. (JAN 2017) 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving. (MAY 2024) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management. (OCT 2018) 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed Price). (APR 2012)

Clauses incorporated by reference:

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights. (NOV 2023) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. (DEC 2014) 52.222-3 Convict Labor. (JUNE 2003) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (NOV 2021) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations. (JUN 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. (MAR 2023) 52.244-6 Subcontract for Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (SEPT 2025)

Provisions incorporated by full text:

52.204-7 System for Award Management (AUG 2025) (DEVIATION 25-19)

The Offeror shall have an active Federal Government contracts registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) when submitting an offer or quotation in response to this solicitation and at the time of award. As part of the SAM registration process, the Government collects information, as described in paragraphs (b) through (d) of this provision, that is necessary to identify the Offeror and for the Offeror to be awarded Federal Government contracts.

To register in SAM, go to https://www.sam.gov. Allow for processing time when registering in SAM. If the Offeror is not registered in SAM, it should register immediately after receiving this solicitation.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code has the meaning provided in the clause at the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.204-13, System for Award Management—Maintenance, of this solicitation.

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator means a bank account identifier to establish additional System for Award Management records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see part 32) for the same entity.

Highest-level owner means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest-level owner.

Immediate owner means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees. There may be more than one immediate owner (e.g., joint ventures).

Predecessor means an entity whose assets were acquired by the offeror or another entity (most often through merger or acquisition) and whose affairs are now carried out by the offeror or the other entity under a new name.

Taxpayer identification number means the number required by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to be used by the offeror to report income tax and other returns. It may be either a Social Security Number or an Employer Identification Number.

https://www.sam.gov/

Unique entity identifier means a number or other identifier used to identify a specific commercial, nonprofit, or Government entity. See www.sam.gov for the designated entity for establishing unique entity identifiers.

(b) Identifiers. The Offeror shall obtain and provide the following identifying information:

(1) Unique entity identifier (UEI).

(i) The Offeror shall obtain a UEI to register in SAM. The Government will independently validate the existence and uniqueness of the Offeror before assigning a UEI to the Offeror. Go to https://www.sam.gov for instructions on obtaining a UEI.

(ii) The Offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation “Unique Entity Identifier” followed by the UEI that identifies the Offeror's name and address exactly as stated in the offer. The Offeror shall also enter its EFT indicator, if applicable.

(iii) The Contracting Officer will use the UEI to verify that the Offeror has an active Federal Government contracts registration in SAM.

(2) Taxpayer identification number (TIN).

(i) The Offeror shall provide its TIN or related information to comply with debt collection requirements of 31 U.S.C. 7701(c) and 3325(d); reporting requirements of 26 U.S.C. 6041, 6041A, and 6050M; and implementing regulations issued by the IRS. The Offeror shall consent for TIN validation; and

(3) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code.

(i) The Offeror shall provide a CAGE code and legal business name (Do not use a “doing business as” name) for—

(A) Itself;

(B) Its immediate owner(s), if any;

(C) Its highest-level owner, if any; and

(D) Any predecessor(s), or predecessor of an Offeror’s predecessor, that held a Federal contract or grant within the last three years.

(ii) If the Offeror is in the United States or its outlying areas and does not already have a CAGE code assigned, the DLA CAGE Branch will assign a CAGE code to the Offeror as a part of the SAM registration process. For information on obtaining a CAGE code go to https://cage.dla.mil/.

(iii) The Offeror shall get from any immediate and/or highest-level owner(s) their respective CAGE code(s) to provide the code(s) as part of the registration (FAR 52.204-7(b)(3)(i)).

(iv) If the Offeror is located outside of the United States or its outlying areas, and does not already have a CAGE code assigned, the Offeror may obtain a CAGE code as indicated in the following table.

http://www.sam.gov/ https://cage.dla.mil/

If the Offeror is… Then…

Located in a country that is a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or a sponsored nation

Contact the appropriate National Codification Bureau (https://www.nato.int/structur/ac/135/about/contacts)

Located in a country that is not a member of NATO or a sponsored nation

Contact the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) (https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/AC135Public/scage/CageList.aspx)

(c) Representations and certifications.

(1) The following FAR solicitation provisions contain entity-level representations and certifications that the Offeror shall submit as part of their Federal Government contracts registration in SAM:

Provision Title Date

52.204-5 Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business) Oct 2014

52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations—Representation Nov 2015

52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters Aug 2020

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law

Feb 2016

52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations Feb 2024

52.219-1 Alt I

Small Business Program Representations, with its Alternate I

Feb 2024

52.219-1 Alt

II

Small Business Program Representations, with its Alternate II Mar 2023 https://www.nato.int/structur/ac/135/about/contacts https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/AC135Public/scage/CageList.aspx

52.226-2 Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation Oct 2014

(2) By submitting its offer, the Offeror verifies that, as of the date of its offer, its representations and certifications posted electronically in SAM for the provisions listed in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision are current, accurate, and complete. The Offeror’s representations and certifications in SAM are hereby incorporated by reference into its offer.

(d) Other information. The Offeror shall provide more information on its business operations and type that is necessary to be considered for award of certain contracts and financial information necessary to receive payment under contracts.

52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation

(NOV 2025) (DEVIATION 25-27)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Inverted domestic corporation means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).

Subsidiary means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned—

(1) Directly by a parent corporation; or

(2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation.

(b) Government agencies are not permitted to use appropriated (or otherwise made available) funds for contracts with either an inverted domestic corporation, or a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation, unless the exception at 9.108-3(b) applies or the requirement is waived in accordance with the procedures at 9.108-5.

(c) Representation. The Offeror represents that-

(1) It □ is, □ is not an inverted domestic corporation; and

(2) It □ is, □ is not a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation.

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION 25-27)

(a) The Government will not enter into a contract with any corporation that—

(1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government; or

(2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

(b) The Offeror represents that–

(1) It is □ is not □ a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability; and

(2) It is □ is not □ a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months.

(End of provision)

52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION 26-03)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business concern eligible under the WOSB Program.

HUBZone small business concern means a small business concern that meets the requirements described in 13 CFR 126.200, is certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and designated by SBA as a HUBZone small business concern in the Small Business Search (SBS) (13 CFR 126.103).

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concern eligible under the SDVOSB Program means an SDVOSB concern that is designated in the System for Award Management (SAM) as certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in accordance with 13 CFR 128.300.

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) Program means a program that authorizes contracting officers to limit competition, including award on a sole-source basis, to SDVOSB concerns eligible under the SDVOSB Program.

Small business concern—

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field of operation, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (b) of this provision.

(2) Affiliates, as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

Small disadvantaged business concern means a small business concern under the size standard applicable to the acquisition, that-https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-13/section-126.200 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-13/section-126.200 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-13/section-126.103

(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by one or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States, and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled (as defined at 13 CFR 124.106) by individuals who meet the criteria in paragraph (1) of this definition.

Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program (in accordance with 13 CFR part

127) means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300.

(b)

(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is ________ [insert NAICS code].

(2) The small business size standard is _______ [insert size standard].

(3) The small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce (i.e., nonmanufacturer), is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition—

(i) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(ii) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(iii) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(c) Representations.

(1) The offeror represents as part of its offer that—

(i) it □ is, □ is not a small business concern; or

(ii) It □ is, □ is not a small business joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 121.103(h) and 13 CFR 125.8(a) and (b).