2. 36C25623Q0049.pdf

36C25623Q0049

SUBJECT* Brand Name: Leica Immunostainer Reagents and Consumables

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* 77056-5643

SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C25623Q0049

RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE 11-07-2022 13:00 EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK,

USA

ARCHIVE 5 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE

RECOVERY ACT FUNDS N

SET-ASIDE

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* 6515

NAICS CODE* 334516

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 16 Galleria Financial Center 5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750 Houston TX 77056-5643

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Jeneice Matthews jeneice.matthews@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center

(MEDVAMC)

2002 Holcombe Blvd.

Houston Texas

POSTAL CODE 77030

COUNTRY USA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL https://www.va.gov URL DESCRIPTION Department of Veterans Affairs AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS jeneice.matthews@va.gov EMAIL DESCRIPTION 36C25623Q0049 Quote mailto:jeneice.matthews@va.gov https://www.va.gov/

DESCRIPTION

36C25623Q0049 – Brand Name: Leica Immunostainer Reagents and Consumables to be used at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) located in Houston, Texas.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (CSS) for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6 Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, in conjunction with FAR Part 13.5, Simplified Acquisition Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The CSS number is 36C25623Q0049. It is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This requirement will be evaluated in accordance with the lowest priced technically acceptable source selection methodology. Please review the attached document(s) for more details on this requirement.

36C25623Q0049 – Brand Name: Leica Immunostainer Reagents and Consumables to be used at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) located in Houston, Texas.

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (CSS) for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6 Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, in conjunction with FAR Part 13.5, Simplified Acquisition Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

2. The combined synopsis solicitation (CSS) number is 36C25623Q0049. It is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The government anticipates awarding one Firm-Fixed Price contract resulting from this solicitation.

3. Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2022-08 (eff. 09/23/22).

4. This requirement is Full and Open Competition. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number is 334516 with a size standard of 1000 employees.

5. The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Houston, Texas requires a contract for Leica Immunostainer Reagents and Consumables to be used at the MEDVAMC. The Contractor shall include the price/cost of services required to maintain the Leica Immunostainers within the price/cost of Leica item number DS9800 (Bond Polymer Refine Detection) and the price/cost of shipping must be included with the various Immunohistochemistry supplies, antibodies and reagents to be used.

6. Delivery: Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC), ATTN: Warehouse 2002 Holcombe Blvd. Houston, TX 77030

7. A complete description of the requirement and/or applicable government need(s) are as follows: See attached 36C25623Q0049

Contracting Office:

Department of Veteran Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO)-16 Galleria Financial Center 5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750 Houston, TX 77056

Contract Specialist:

Jeneice Matthews POC: jeneice.matthews@va.gov

Quotes in response to this RFQ are due at 12:00 PM Central Time, November 7, 2022.

Quotes shall be submitted in writing and sent via email to jeneice.matthews@va.gov .

Please insert “Solicitation 36C25623Q0049 Quote in the subject line of your email. Please contact Jeneice Matthews for questions or other inquiries about this solicitation via email at jeneice.matthews@va.gov by 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on November 4, 2022. If questions are received, an amendment to this request for quote will be posted with all questions and answers.

COMPLETING A QUOTE FOR SUBMITTAL

a. The Quoter shall complete Contract Administration and provide the name, title, address, email address and telephone number of the company/division point of contact regarding business decisions made with respect to the quote and who can contractually obligate the company. The quoter shall identify those individuals authorized to negotiate with the government.

b. The quoters shall submit a price for all Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN) of the solicitation.

c. Firm-Fixed price/cost for each item is established in Section B.2. The quantities cited in section B.2 are estimated. Pricing for each CLIN in section B.2 must be submitted in the proper format. See Section B.3, Price/Cost Schedule. Pricing for each CLIN must be submitted in the proper format. The proper format consists of Quantity *Unit Price = Amount/Net Amount. In the event there is a deficiency in the calculation, the Unit Price will be held to the intended price multiplied by the Quantity. If the quoter shows only the Amount/Net Amount, but fails to enter a Unit Price, the Amount/Net Amount divided by the Quantity will be held to be the intended price.

d. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Addendum to Instructions to Quoters-Commercial, applies to this acquisition.

e. The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Addendum Evaluation-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. See FAR 52.212-2 Addendum for additional information.

f. Please refer to 36C25623Q0049, FAR 52.212-1 Addendum and FAR 52.212-2 Addendum for information in this section. In the event this information conflicts with FAR 52.212-1 Addendum or FAR 52.212-2 Addendum, the information in FAR 52.212-1 Addendum or FAR 52.212-2 Addendum shall take precedence.

g. Quoter must submit both Technical and Price volumes. See FAR Clause 52.212-2 Addendum for basis for award.

h. All quotes shall remain valid for 120 calendar days.

Attachment(s):

1. Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

2. 36C25623Q0049

SECTION B

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR ADMINISTRATOR: __________________________

CONTRACTOR POC NAME: __________________________

CONTRACTOR POC PHONE NUMBER: _________________________

CONTRACTOR ADDRESS: ___________________________________

EMAIL ADDRESS: ___________________________________________

DUNS No. __________________________________________________ CAGE Code: ________________________________________________

TAX ID ____________________________________________________

GSA/FSS, NAC, SEWP Contract No (if applicable) _______________________

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C256 Oney Kelly

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 16

Houston TX 77056-5643

2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with:

[X] 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted monthly in arrears:

a. Payment for services provided under the terms of this contract will be made within thirty

(30) days after completion of delivery and upon receipt of a properly executed invoice.

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

Department of Veteran Affairs Financial Service Center (FSC) e-Invoice Payment http://www.fsc.va.gov/fsc/einvoice.asp

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

AMENDMENT NO DATE

http://www.fsc.va.gov/fsc/einvoice.asp

B.2 ESTIMATED QUANTITIES & FIRM FIXED PRICE/COST

A. PURPOSE

The Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center (MEDVAMC) located in Houston, Texas requires a contract for a base period of 12 months with four (4) additional, 12 month option periods to be exercised at the government discretion for various types of Immunohistochemistry supplies, antibodies and reagents used by the Leica Immunostainers. This contract shall include the price/cost of services required to maintain the Leica Immunostainers within the price/cost of Leica item number DS9800 (Bond Polymer Refine Detection) and the cost of shipping needs to be included with the various Immunohistochemistry supplies, antibodies and reagents used.

B. QUANTITY

The items identified in the table(s) below represent all required items that the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)/ VA Point of Contact may order during the base and each option period. While item numbers are all inclusive, the quantities are estimated for all items except item number DS9800 which has a fixed quantity. During the base period and each option period actual ordered quantities of items may fluctuate, except for item number DS9800. The established unit pricing shall be firm-fixed-price and shall not fluctuate.

Actual contractual contract line item numbers (CLINs) are found in Section B.3 of this document.

C. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

1. Base Period (Coincides with CLIN 0001) December 1, 2022 – November 30, 2023

Item # Description/Part Number* Qty Unit

Firm Fixed Unit Price

DS9800

Bond Polymer Refine Detection (includes yearly service costs) 35 EA

AR9222 Bond Dewax Solution 30 EA

AR9961 Bond TM Epitope Retrieval 1-1L 30 EA

AR9640 Bond TM Epitope Retrieval 2-1L 30 EA

AR9590 BondTM Wash Solution 10X - 1L 15 EA

PA0909 7ml AE1/AE3 Bond RTU Primary 7 EA

PA0134 7ml CK HMW Bond RTU Primary 4 EA

PA0942 7ml CK7 Bond RTU Primary 4 EA

PA0027 7ml HMB45 Bond RTU Primary 4 EA

PA0118 7ml Ki67 Bond RTU Primary 4 EA

PA0364 7ml TTF-1 Bond RTU Primary 4 EA

CS9100 Bond Aspirating Probe Cleaning Kit 4 EA

PA0004 7ml CEA Bond RTU Primary 3 EA

PA0022 7ml Cytokeratin 20 Bond RTU Primary 3 EA

PA0016 7mL p16 (6H12) BOND RTU Primary 3 EA

PA0057 7ml p53 Bond RTU Primary 3 EA

PA0431 7ml PSA Bond RTU Primary 3 EA

PA0943 7ml SMA Bond RTU Primary 3 EA

PA0640 7ml Vimentin Bond RTU Primary 3 EA

S21.4604 BOND Printer Ribbon & Labels Cxi (1Pack) 3 EA

OPT9049 Bond Titration Kit 3 EA

S21.1971 Bond� Mixing Stations 3 EA

PA0831 7 mL ALK (5A4) BOND RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0424 7ml CA19-9 Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0346 7ml Calretinin Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0906 7ml CD20 Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0553 7ml CD3 Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0427 7ml CD4 (4B12) Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0938 7ml CD43 Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0168 7ml CD5 Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0191 7ml CD56 Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0266 7ml CD7 Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0983 7ml c-erbB-2 Oncoprotein(CB11) Bond RTU 2 EA

PA0032 7ml Desmin Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0035 7ml EMA Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0151 7ml ER Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0449 7ml Factor XIIIa Bond RTU Prim 2 EA

PA0610 7ml MLH1 Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0048 7ml MSH2 Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0552 7ml Pax-5 Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0312 7ml PR Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

AR9551 Bond Enzyme Pretreatment Kit 2 EA

OP79193 Bond Open Containers 7ml 2 EA

S21.2001 Bond TM Universal Covertiles - 100 Pack 2 EA

S21.0605 Bond� Aspirating Probe 2 EA

PA0200 7ml CD20 (L26) Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0963 7ml AFP Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0117 7ml Bcl-2 Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0204 7ml Bcl-6 Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0375 7mL BOND RTU CDX2 1 EA

PA0792 7ml C4d (SP91 Rab) 'CM' 1 EA

PA0270 7ml CD10 Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0088 7ml CD138 Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0473 7ml CD15 (MMA) Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0169 7ml CD23 Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0790 7ml CD30 (JCM182) Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0250 7ml CD31 Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0212 7ml CD34 Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0042 7ml CD45 Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0273 7ml CD68 Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0183 7ml CD8 Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0387 7ml E-Cadherin BondRTU Primary 1 EA

PA0026 7ml GFAP Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0435 7ml NSE Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0299 7ml Synaptoph Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0414 CD31 (PECAM-1) 1 EA

2. Option Period 1 (Coincides with CLIN 1001) December 1, 2023 – November 30, Firm Fixed

Unit Price

DS9800

AR9640 Bond TM Epitope Retrieval 2-1L 30 EA

AR9590 BondTM Wash Solution 10X - 1L 15 EA

PA0909 7ml AE1/AE3 Bond RTU Primary 7 EA

PA0134 7ml CK HMW Bond RTU Primary 4 EA

PA0942 7ml CK7 Bond RTU Primary 4 EA

PA0027 7ml HMB45 Bond RTU Primary 4 EA

PA0118 7ml Ki67 Bond RTU Primary 4 EA

PA0364 7ml TTF-1 Bond RTU Primary 4 EA

CS9100 Bond Aspirating Probe Cleaning Kit 4 EA

PA0004 7ml CEA Bond RTU Primary 3 EA

PA0022 7ml Cytokeratin 20 Bond RTU Primary 3 EA

PA0016 7mL p16 (6H12) BOND RTU Primary 3 EA

PA0057 7ml p53 Bond RTU Primary 3 EA

PA0431 7ml PSA Bond RTU Primary 3 EA

PA0943 7ml SMA Bond RTU Primary 3 EA

PA0640 7ml Vimentin Bond RTU Primary 3 EA

S21.4604 BOND Printer Ribbon & Labels Cxi (1Pack) 3 EA

OPT9049 Bond Titration Kit 3 EA

S21.1971 Bond� Mixing Stations 3 EA

PA0831 7 mL ALK (5A4) BOND RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0424 7ml CA19-9 Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0346 7ml Calretinin Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0906 7ml CD20 Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0553 7ml CD3 Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0427 7ml CD4 (4B12) Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0938 7ml CD43 Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0168 7ml CD5 Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0191 7ml CD56 Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0266 7ml CD7 Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0983 7ml c-erbB-2 Oncoprotein(CB11) Bond RTU 2 EA

PA0032 7ml Desmin Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0035 7ml EMA Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0151 7ml ER Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0449 7ml Factor XIIIa Bond RTU Prim 2 EA

PA0610 7ml MLH1 Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0048 7ml MSH2 Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0552 7ml Pax-5 Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0312 7ml PR Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

AR9551 Bond Enzyme Pretreatment Kit 2 EA

OP79193 Bond Open Containers 7ml 2 EA

S21.2001 Bond TM Universal Covertiles - 100 Pack 2 EA

S21.0605 Bond� Aspirating Probe 2 EA

PA0200 7ml CD20 (L26) Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0963 7ml AFP Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0117 7ml Bcl-2 Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0204 7ml Bcl-6 Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0375 7mL BOND RTU CDX2 1 EA

PA0792 7ml C4d (SP91 Rab) 'CM' 1 EA

PA0270 7ml CD10 Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0088 7ml CD138 Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0473 7ml CD15 (MMA) Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0169 7ml CD23 Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0790 7ml CD30 (JCM182) Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0250 7ml CD31 Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0212 7ml CD34 Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0042 7ml CD45 Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0273 7ml CD68 Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0183 7ml CD8 Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0387 7ml E-Cadherin BondRTU Primary 1 EA

PA0026 7ml GFAP Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0435 7ml NSE Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0299 7ml Synaptoph Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0414 CD31 (PECAM-1) 1 EA

3. Option Period 2 (Coincides with CLIN 2001) December 1, 2024 – November 30, Unit Price

DS9800

AR9640 Bond TM Epitope Retrieval 2-1L 30 EA

AR9590 BondTM Wash Solution 10X - 1L 15 EA

PA0909 7ml AE1/AE3 Bond RTU Primary 7 EA

PA0134 7ml CK HMW Bond RTU Primary 4 EA

PA0942 7ml CK7 Bond RTU Primary 4 EA

PA0027 7ml HMB45 Bond RTU Primary 4 EA

PA0118 7ml Ki67 Bond RTU Primary 4 EA

PA0364 7ml TTF-1 Bond RTU Primary 4 EA

CS9100 Bond Aspirating Probe Cleaning Kit 4 EA

PA0004 7ml CEA Bond RTU Primary 3 EA

PA0022 7ml Cytokeratin 20 Bond RTU Primary 3 EA

PA0016 7mL p16 (6H12) BOND RTU Primary 3 EA

PA0057 7ml p53 Bond RTU Primary 3 EA

PA0431 7ml PSA Bond RTU Primary 3 EA

PA0943 7ml SMA Bond RTU Primary 3 EA

PA0640 7ml Vimentin Bond RTU Primary 3 EA

S21.4604 BOND Printer Ribbon & Labels Cxi (1Pack) 3 EA

OPT9049 Bond Titration Kit 3 EA

S21.1971 Bond� Mixing Stations 3 EA

PA0831 7 mL ALK (5A4) BOND RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0424 7ml CA19-9 Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0346 7ml Calretinin Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0906 7ml CD20 Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0553 7ml CD3 Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0427 7ml CD4 (4B12) Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0938 7ml CD43 Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0168 7ml CD5 Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0191 7ml CD56 Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0266 7ml CD7 Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0983 7ml c-erbB-2 Oncoprotein(CB11) Bond RTU 2 EA

PA0032 7ml Desmin Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0035 7ml EMA Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0151 7ml ER Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0449 7ml Factor XIIIa Bond RTU Prim 2 EA

PA0610 7ml MLH1 Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0048 7ml MSH2 Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0552 7ml Pax-5 Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0312 7ml PR Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

AR9551 Bond Enzyme Pretreatment Kit 2 EA

OP79193 Bond Open Containers 7ml 2 EA

S21.2001 Bond TM Universal Covertiles - 100 Pack 2 EA

S21.0605 Bond� Aspirating Probe 2 EA

PA0200 7ml CD20 (L26) Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0963 7ml AFP Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0117 7ml Bcl-2 Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0204 7ml Bcl-6 Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0375 7mL BOND RTU CDX2 1 EA

PA0792 7ml C4d (SP91 Rab) 'CM' 1 EA

PA0270 7ml CD10 Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0088 7ml CD138 Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0473 7ml CD15 (MMA) Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0169 7ml CD23 Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0790 7ml CD30 (JCM182) Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0250 7ml CD31 Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0212 7ml CD34 Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0042 7ml CD45 Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0273 7ml CD68 Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0183 7ml CD8 Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0387 7ml E-Cadherin BondRTU Primary 1 EA

PA0026 7ml GFAP Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0435 7ml NSE Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0299 7ml Synaptoph Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0414 CD31 (PECAM-1) 1 EA

4. Option Period 3 (Coincides with CLIN 3001) December 1, 2025 – November 30, Unit Price

DS9800

AR9640 Bond TM Epitope Retrieval 2-1L 30 EA

AR9590 BondTM Wash Solution 10X - 1L 15 EA

PA0909 7ml AE1/AE3 Bond RTU Primary 7 EA

PA0134 7ml CK HMW Bond RTU Primary 4 EA

PA0942 7ml CK7 Bond RTU Primary 4 EA

PA0027 7ml HMB45 Bond RTU Primary 4 EA

PA0118 7ml Ki67 Bond RTU Primary 4 EA

PA0364 7ml TTF-1 Bond RTU Primary 4 EA

CS9100 Bond Aspirating Probe Cleaning Kit 4 EA

PA0004 7ml CEA Bond RTU Primary 3 EA

PA0022 7ml Cytokeratin 20 Bond RTU Primary 3 EA

PA0016 7mL p16 (6H12) BOND RTU Primary 3 EA

PA0057 7ml p53 Bond RTU Primary 3 EA

PA0431 7ml PSA Bond RTU Primary 3 EA

PA0943 7ml SMA Bond RTU Primary 3 EA

PA0640 7ml Vimentin Bond RTU Primary 3 EA

S21.4604 BOND Printer Ribbon & Labels Cxi (1Pack) 3 EA

OPT9049 Bond Titration Kit 3 EA

S21.1971 Bond Mixing Stations 3 EA

PA0831 7 mL ALK (5A4) BOND RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0424 7ml CA19-9 Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0346 7ml Calretinin Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0906 7ml CD20 Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0553 7ml CD3 Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0427 7ml CD4 (4B12) Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0938 7ml CD43 Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0168 7ml CD5 Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0191 7ml CD56 Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0266 7ml CD7 Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0983 7ml c-erbB-2 Oncoprotein(CB11) Bond RTU 2 EA

PA0032 7ml Desmin Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0035 7ml EMA Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0151 7ml ER Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0449 7ml Factor XIIIa Bond RTU Prim 2 EA

PA0610 7ml MLH1 Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0048 7ml MSH2 Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0552 7ml Pax-5 Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0312 7ml PR Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

AR9551 Bond Enzyme Pretreatment Kit 2 EA

OP79193 Bond Open Containers 7ml 2 EA

S21.2001 Bond TM Universal Covertiles - 100 Pack 2 EA

S21.0605 Bond Aspirating Probe 2 EA

PA0200 7ml CD20 (L26) Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0963 7ml AFP Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0117 7ml Bcl-2 Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0204 7ml Bcl-6 Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0375 7mL BOND RTU CDX2 1 EA

PA0792 7ml C4d (SP91 Rab) 'CM' 1 EA

PA0270 7ml CD10 Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0088 7ml CD138 Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0473 7ml CD15 (MMA) Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0169 7ml CD23 Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0790 7ml CD30 (JCM182) Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0250 7ml CD31 Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0212 7ml CD34 Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0042 7ml CD45 Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0273 7ml CD68 Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0183 7ml CD8 Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0387 7ml E-Cadherin BondRTU Primary 1 EA

PA0026 7ml GFAP Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0435 7ml NSE Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0299 7ml Synaptoph Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0414 CD31 (PECAM-1) 1 EA

5. Option Period 4 (Coincides with CLIN 4001) December 1, 2026 – November 30, Unit Price

DS9800

AR9640 Bond TM Epitope Retrieval 2-1L 30 EA

AR9590 BondTM Wash Solution 10X - 1L 15 EA

PA0909 7ml AE1/AE3 Bond RTU Primary 7 EA

PA0134 7ml CK HMW Bond RTU Primary 4 EA

PA0942 7ml CK7 Bond RTU Primary 4 EA

PA0027 7ml HMB45 Bond RTU Primary 4 EA

PA0118 7ml Ki67 Bond RTU Primary 4 EA

PA0364 7ml TTF-1 Bond RTU Primary 4 EA

CS9100 Bond Aspirating Probe Cleaning Kit 4 EA

PA0004 7ml CEA Bond RTU Primary 3 EA

PA0022 7ml Cytokeratin 20 Bond RTU Primary 3 EA

PA0016 7mL p16 (6H12) BOND RTU Primary 3 EA

PA0057 7ml p53 Bond RTU Primary 3 EA

PA0431 7ml PSA Bond RTU Primary 3 EA

PA0943 7ml SMA Bond RTU Primary 3 EA

PA0640 7ml Vimentin Bond RTU Primary 3 EA

S21.4604 BOND Printer Ribbon & Labels Cxi (1Pack) 3 EA

OPT9049 Bond Titration Kit 3 EA

S21.1971 Bond Mixing Stations 3 EA

PA0831 7 mL ALK (5A4) BOND RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0424 7ml CA19-9 Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0346 7ml Calretinin Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0906 7ml CD20 Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0553 7ml CD3 Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0427 7ml CD4 (4B12) Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0938 7ml CD43 Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0168 7ml CD5 Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0191 7ml CD56 Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0266 7ml CD7 Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0983 7ml c-erbB-2 Oncoprotein(CB11) Bond RTU 2 EA

PA0032 7ml Desmin Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0035 7ml EMA Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0151 7ml ER Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0449 7ml Factor XIIIa Bond RTU Prim 2 EA

PA0610 7ml MLH1 Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0048 7ml MSH2 Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0552 7ml Pax-5 Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

PA0312 7ml PR Bond RTU Primary 2 EA

AR9551 Bond Enzyme Pretreatment Kit 2 EA

OP79193 Bond Open Containers 7ml 2 EA

S21.2001 Bond TM Universal Covertiles - 100 Pack 2 EA

S21.0605 Bond Aspirating Probe 2 EA

PA0200 7ml CD20 (L26) Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0963 7ml AFP Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0117 7ml Bcl-2 Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0204 7ml Bcl-6 Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0375 7mL BOND RTU CDX2 1 EA

PA0792 7ml C4d (SP91 Rab) 'CM' 1 EA

PA0270 7ml CD10 Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0088 7ml CD138 Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0473 7ml CD15 (MMA) Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0169 7ml CD23 Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0790 7ml CD30 (JCM182) Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0250 7ml CD31 Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0212 7ml CD34 Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0042 7ml CD45 Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0273 7ml CD68 Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0183 7ml CD8 Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0387 7ml E-Cadherin BondRTU Primary 1 EA

PA0026 7ml GFAP Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0435 7ml NSE Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0299 7ml Synaptoph Bond RTU Primary 1 EA

PA0414 CD31 (PECAM-1) 1 EA

6. ACCEPTANCE

The supplies and reagents must be delivered on an as needed basis with orders being called in by the designated Contracting Officer Representative/ VA Point of Contact.

7. DELIVERY LOCATION

Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center ATTN: Warehouse 2002 Holcombe Blvd Houston, TX 77030

All supplies shall meet original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications. The Contractor is responsible for any missing items/parts and components not included to carry out the delivery.

8. INVOICING / BILLING

The Contractor shall submit requests for payment electronically to the VA’s Tungsten Network (https://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp ). All invoices shall be paid monthly in arrears within thirty (30) days of the end of each month that supply allocations were delivered. Invoices shall be properly prepared in accordance with FAR 52.212-4.

Invoices shall include, at a minimum, the following information:

• Purchase Order (PO) number and Contract Number

• Company Name, Address, and telephone number

• Invoice Date

• Invoice Number

• Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) covered (to include item description, stock number and quantity).

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

Leica Immunostainers Reagents and Consumables. Firm-Fixed price/cost for each item is established in Section B.2. The quantities cited in section B.2 are estimated. The actual https://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp quantities to be ordered during each period of performance may fluctuate. The total obligation amount for each period of performance is listed in the table below. The Contractor shall not deliver products that would exceed the total amount for each period of performance cited in the table below. ***FOB Destination. All shipping and freight charges must be included in price of items. ***

ITEM INFORMATION

CLIN

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 BASE PERIOD

Leica Immunostainer Reagents and Consumables

1.00 Lot

Base Period Total Amount:

1001 OPTION PERIOD 1

Leica Immunostainer Reagents and Consumables

Option Period 1 Total Amount

2001 OPTION PERIOD 2

Leica Immunostainer Reagents and Consumables

Option Period 2 Total Amount

OPTION PERIOD 3

Leica Immunostainer Reagents and Consumables

Option Period 3 Total Amount

OPTION PERIOD 4

Leica Immunostainer Reagents and Consumables

Option Period 4 Total Amount

GRAND TOTAL

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Clauses that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have 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 following clauses are incorporated into 52.212-4 as an addendum to this contract:

C.1 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):

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS

AND REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF

WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS

JUN 2020

52.204-4 PRINTED OR COPIED DOUBLE-SIDED ON

POSTCONSUMER FIBER CONTENT PAPER

MAY 2011

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE OCT 2018

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE

MAINTENANCE

AUG 2020

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

NOV 2021

52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO

IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (MAY 2022) (JUL 2020) (DEVIATION)

MAY 2022

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL

BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS

NOV 2021

C.2 52.217-6 OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY (MAR 1989)

The Government may increase the quantity of supplies called for in the Schedule at the unit price specified. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days before contract expire. Delivery of the added items shall continue at the same rate as the like items called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree.

C.3 VAAR 852.212-70 PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES APPLICABLE TO VA

ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2020)

(a) The Contractor agrees to comply with any provision or clause that is incorporated herein by reference to implement agency policy applicable to acquisition of commercial items or components. The following provisions and clauses that have been checked by the Contracting Officer are incorporated by reference.

[X] 852.203–70, Commercial Advertising.

[] 852.209–70, Organizational Conflicts of Interest.

[] 852.211–70, Equipment Operation and Maintenance Manuals.

[] 852.214–71, Restrictions on Alternate Item(s).

[] 852.214–72, Alternate Item(s). [Note: this is a fillable clause.]

[] 852.214–73, Alternate Packaging and Packing.

[] 852.214–74, Marking of Bid Samples.

[X] 852.215–70, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors.

[X] 852.215–71, Evaluation Factor Commitments.

[] 852.216–71, Economic Price Adjustment of Contract Price(s) Based on a Price Index.

[] 852.216–72, Proportional Economic Price Adjustment of Contract Price(s) Based on a Price Index.

[] 852.216–73, Economic Price Adjustment—State Nursing Home Care for Veterans.

[] 852.216–74, Economic Price Adjustment—Medicaid Labor Rates.

[] 852.216–75, Economic Price Adjustment—Fuel Surcharge.

[] 852.219–9, VA Small Business Subcontracting Plan Minimum Requirements.

[] 852.219–10, VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside.

[] 852.219–11, VA Notice of Total Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside.

[] 852.222–70, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards—Nursing Home Care for Veterans.

[] 852.228–70, Bond Premium Adjustment.

[] 852.228–71, Indemnification and Insurance.

[] 852.228–72, Assisting Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses in Obtaining Bonds.

[X] 852.232–72, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

[x] 852.233–70, Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution.

[] 852.233–71, Alternate Protest Procedure.

[] 852.237–70, Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance.

[X] 852.246–71, Rejected Goods.

[] 852.246–72, Frozen Processed Foods.

[] 852.246–73, Noncompliance with Packaging, Packing, and/or Marking Requirements.

[X] 852.270–1, Representatives of Contracting Officers.

[] 852.271–72, Time Spent by Counselee in Counseling Process.

[] 852.271–73, Use and Publication of Counseling Results.

[x] 852.271–74, Inspection.

[] 852.271–75, Extension of Contract Period.

[] 852.273–70, Late Offers.

[] 852.273–71, Alternative Negotiation Techniques.

[] 852.273–72, Alternative Evaluation.

[] 852.273–73, Evaluation—Health-Care Resources.

[x] 852.273–74, Award without Exchanges.

(b) All requests for quotations, solicitations, and contracts for commercial item services to be provided to beneficiaries must include the following clause:

[] 852.237–74, Nondiscrimination in Service Delivery.

C.4 VAAR 852.212-71 GRAY MARKET ITEMS

(a) No gray market or remanufactured items will be acceptable. Gray market items are Original Equipment Manufacturers’ (OEM) goods sold through unauthorized channels in direct competition with authorized distributors. This procurement is for new OEM medical equipment only for MEDVAMC.

(b) Vendor shall be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed supply, verified by an authorization letter on OEM letterhead or other documents of valid purchase from the OEM such that the OEM’s warranty and service is provided and maintained by the OEM. All software licensing, warranty and service associated with the supply shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions.

C.5 VAAR 852.219-74 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018)

(a) This solicitation includes FAR 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns.

(b) Accordingly, any contract resulting from this solicitation is subject to the limitation on subcontracting requirements in 13 CFR 125.6, or the limitations on subcontracting requirements in the FAR clause, as applicable. The Contractor is advised that in performing contract administration functions, the Contracting Officer may use the services of a support contractor(s) retained by VA to assist in assessing the Contractor's compliance with the limitations on subcontracting or percentage of work performance requirements specified in the clause. To that end, the support contractor(s) may require access to Contractor's offices where the Contractor's business records or other proprietary data are retained and to review such business records regarding the Contractor's compliance with this requirement.

(c) All support contractors conducting this review on behalf of VA will be required to sign an “Information Protection and Non-Disclosure and Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Agreement” to ensure the Contractor's business records or other proprietary data reviewed or obtained in the course of assisting the Contracting Officer in assessing the Contractor for compliance are protected to ensure information or data is not improperly disclosed or other impropriety occurs.

(d) Furthermore, if VA determines any services the support contractor(s) will perform in assessing compliance are advisory and assistance services as defined in FAR 2.101, Definitions, the support contractor(s) must also enter into an agreement with the Contractor to protect proprietary information as required by FAR 9.505-4, Obtaining access to proprietary information, paragraph (b). The Contractor is required to cooperate fully and make available any records as may be required to enable the Contracting Officer to assess the Contractor's compliance with the limitations on subcontracting or percentage of work performance requirement.

C.6 VAAR 852.219-75 SUBCONTRACTING COMMITMENTS MONITORING

AND COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018)

(a) This solicitation includes the clause: 852.215-70 Service-disabled veteran-owned and veteran-owned small business evaluation factors. Accordingly, any contract resulting from this solicitation will include the clause 852.215-71 Evaluation factor commitments.

(b) The Contractor is advised that in performing contract administration functions, the Contracting Officer may use the services of a support contractor(s) to assist in assessing Contractor compliance with the subcontracting commitments incorporated into the contract. To that end, the support contractor(s) may require access to the Contractor's business records or other proprietary data to review such business records regarding contract compliance with this requirement.

(c) All support contractors conducting this review on behalf of VA will be required to sign an “Information Protection and Non-Disclosure and Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest Agreement” to ensure the Contractor's business records or other proprietary data reviewed or obtained in the course of assisting the Contracting Officer in assessing the Contractor for compliance are protected to ensure information or data is not improperly disclosed or other impropriety occurs.

(d) Furthermore, if VA determines any services the support contractor(s) will perform in assessing compliance are advisory and assistance services as defined in FAR 2.101, Definitions, the support contractor(s) must also enter into an agreement with the Contractor to protect proprietary information as required by FAR 9.505-4, Obtaining access to proprietary information, paragraph (b). The Contractor is required to cooperate fully and make available any records as may be required to enable the Contracting Officer to assess the Contractor compliance with the subcontracting commitments.

C.7 VAAR 852.219-78 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON

SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SUPPLIES AND

PRODUCTS (SEP 2021) (DEVIATION)

(a) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(k)(2), the offeror certifies that—

(1) If awarded a contract (see F(a)FAR 2.101 definition), it will comply with the limitations on subcontracting requirement as provided in the solicitation and the resultant contract, as follows:

[Offeror check the appropriate box]

(i) [ ] In the case of a contract for supplies or products (other than from a non-manufacturer of such supplies), it will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs as set forth in 852.219-10 or VOSBs as set forth in 852.219-11. Any work that a similarly situated VIP-listed subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 50% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(ii) [ ] In the case of a contract for supplies from a nonmanufacturer, it will supply the product of a domestic small business manufacturer or processor, unless a waiver as described in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(5) is granted. The offeror understands that, as provided in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(7), such a waiver has no effect on requirements external to the Small Business Act, such as the Buy American Act or the Trade Agreements Act.

(2) Manufacturer or nonmanufacturer representation and certification. [Offeror fill-in—check each applicable box below. The offeror must select the applicable provision below, identifying itself as either a manufacturer or nonmanufacturer]:

(i) [ ] Manufacturer or producer. The offeror certifies that it is the manufacturer or producer of the end item being procured, and the end item is manufactured or produced in the United States, in accordance with paragraph (a)(1)(i).

(ii) [ ] Nonmanufacturer. The offeror certifies that it qualifies as a nonmanufacturer in accordance with the requirements of 13 CFR 121.406(b) and paragraph (a)(1)(ii). The offeror further certifies it meets each element below as required to qualify as a nonmanufacturer.

[Offeror fill-in—check each box below.]

[ ] The offeror certifies that it does not exceed 500 employees (or 150 employees for the Information Technology Value Added Reseller exception to NAICS code 541519, which is found at 13 CFR 121.201, footnote 18).

[ ] The offeror certifies that it is primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sells the type of item being supplied.

[ ] The offeror certifies that it will take ownership or possession of the item(s) with its personnel, equipment, or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice.

(iii) [ ] The offeror certifies that it will supply the end item of a small business manufacturer, processor, or producer made in the United States, unless a waiver as provided in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(5) has been issued by SBA. [Contracting Officer fill-in or removal (see 13 CFR 121.1205). This requirement must be included for a single end item. However, if SBA has issued an applicable waiver of the nonmanufacturer rule for the end item, this requirement must be removed in the final solicitation or contract.] or [Contracting Officer tailor clause to remove one or other block under subparagraph (iii).]

[ ] If this is a multiple item acquisition, the offeror certifies that at least 50% of the estimated contract value is composed of items that are manufactured by small business concerns.

[Contracting Officer fill-in or removal. See 13 CFR 121.406(d) for multiple end items. If SBA has issued an applicable nonmanufacturer rule waiver, this requirement must be removed in the final solicitation or contract.]

(3) The offeror acknowledges that this certification concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an Agency of the United States. The offeror further acknowledges that this certification is subject to Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001, and, as such, a false, fictitious, or fraudulent certification may render the offeror subject to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties, including prosecution.

(4) If VA determines that an SDVOSB/VOSB awarded a contract pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127 did not act in good faith, such SDVOSB/VOSB shall be subject to any or all of the following:

(i) Referral to the VA Suspension and Debarment Committee;

(ii) A fine under section 16(g)(1) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 645(g)(1)); and

(iii) Prosecution for violating section 1001 of title 18.

(b) The offeror represents and understands that by submission of its offer and award of a contract it may be required to provide copies of documents or records to VA that VA may review to determine whether the offeror complied with the limitations on subcontracting requirement specified in the contract or to determine whether the offeror qualifies as a manufacturer or nonmanufacturer in compliance with the limitations on subcontracting requirement. Contracting Officer may, at their discretion, require the Contractor to demonstrate its compliance with the limitations on subcontracting at any time during performance and upon completion of a contract if the information regarding such compliance is not already available to the Contracting Officer.

Evidence of compliance includes, but is not limited to, invoices, copies of subcontracts, or a list of the value of tasks performed.

(c) The offeror further agrees to cooperate fully and make available any documents or records as may be required to enable VA to determine compliance. The offeror understands that failure to provide documents as requested by VA may result in remedial action as the Government deems appropriate.

(d) Offeror completed certification/fill-in required. The formal certification must be completed, signed, and returned with the offeror’s bid, quotation, or proposal. The Government will not consider offers for award from offerors that do not provide the certification, and all such responses will be deemed ineligible for evaluation and award.

Certification:

I hereby certify that if awarded the contract, [insert name of offeror] qualifies as a manufacturer or nonmanufacturer as stated herein and that if awarded the contract, [insert name of offeror] will comply with the limitations on subcontracting requirement specified in the resultant contract, unless a waiver as described in 13 CFR 121.406(b)(5) is granted. I further certify that I am authorized to execute this certification on behalf of [insert name of offeror].

Printed Name of Signee:________________________________________

Printed Title of Signee:_________________________________________

Signature:___________________________________________________

Date:_____________________

Company Name and Address: ________________________________________

C.8 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT

2020) The Contracting Officer reserves the right to designate an Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) for the purpose of performing certain tasks/duties in the administration of the contract.

Such designation will be in writing through an ACO Letter of Delegation and will identify the responsibilities and limitations of the ACO. A copy of the ACO Letter of Delegation will be furnished to the Contractor.

(End of Clause)

(End of Addendum to 52.212-4)

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

*= Required Field Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

Nothing in this section.

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Provisions that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have 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 following provisions are incorporated into 52.212-1 as an addendum to this solicitation:

INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS:

This acquisition is being procured for commercial items prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6 Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, in conjunction with FAR Part 13.5, Simplified Acquisition Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services. This solicitation is Full and Open Competition, and it includes all contract line item number(s) being requested in this solicitation. The government intends to solicit this requirement and award a subsequent contract without discussions or negotiations. Offerors are encouraged to provide their best offer initially because the opportunity to enter into discussions or to provide a better offer at a later time will not be possible. The government will award a contract on the basis of Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

COMPLETING A QUOTE FOR SUBMITTAL

1. The Quoter(s) shall complete Contract Administration and provide the name, title, address, email address and telephone number of the company/division point of contact regarding business decisions made with respect to the quote and who can contractually obligate the company. The quoter shall identify those individuals authorized to negotiate with the government.

2. The quoter(s) shall submit a price for all Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN) of the solicitation.

3. Provide all CLIN items listed in this solicitation that are annotated in B.2 Estimated Quantities & Firm Fixed Price/Cost and Section B.3 Price/Cost Schedule.

4. Quoter must submit both Technical volume to include B.2 and B.3 Price volume(s). See FAR Clause 52.212- 2 Addendum for basis for award.

The Contractor’s past performance history will be evaluated by the government for the purpose of a responsibility determination.

Offer Submission Guidance: Please submit your quote via e-mail only to Jeneice Matthews, Contract Specialist, jeneice.matthews@va.gov . Due date for submission of quotes is November 7, 2022, by 12:00 p.m.

Central Standard Time.

Please contact Jeneice Matthews for questions or other inquiries about this solicitation via email at jeneice.matthews@va.gov by 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on November 4, 2022.

All quotes shall remain valid for 120 calendar days.

Quoter(s) may, at the discretion of the government, be asked to provide information for clarification purposes regarding their quote. Requests for clarification of information does not constitute discussions.

The quoter(s) shall be held responsible for the validity of all information supplied in his/her quote, including information provided by potential subcontractors. Should subsequent investigation disclose that the fact and conditions were not as stated, the quote may be rejected and received no further consideration.

An offer shall be considered complete if it includes the technical capability and specifications, as specified in the Estimated Quantities & Firm Fixed Price/Cost, price quote and required documentation in accordance with instructions provided herein.

E.2 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):

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT OCT 2018

52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE

REPORTING

AUG 2020

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

NOV 2021

52.214-21 DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE APR 2002

52.229-11 TAX ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PROCUREMENTS—NOTICE

AND REPRESENTATION

JUN 2020

E.3 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it ‘‘does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument’’ in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204–26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212–3, Offeror Representations and Certifications–Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it ‘‘does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services’’ in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204–26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212–3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition. (1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115–232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115–232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit…