2. 75H70520Q00028 RFQ Rad Tech.pdf

75H70520Q00028 Radiology Technicians - WEHC

SECTION A

A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

SECTION B - CONTINUATION BLOCK

B.1. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 5

B.2 INVOICES 5

B.3 PAYMENT 6

B.4 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE 6

B.5 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE 6

B.6 SCHEDULE OF PRICES/COSTS 7

B.7 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT 8

B.8 GOVERNEMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY 9

B.9 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PROPERTY 9

B.10 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 9

B.11 PERSONNEL QUALIFIACTIONS REQUIREMENTS 9.

B.12 COMPLIANCE WITH IHS RULES AND REGULATIONS 10

B.13 CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE 10

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 11

C.2 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR

EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS 11

C.3 52.216-24 LIMITATION OF GOVERNMENT LIABILITY 15

C.4 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT 16

C.5 52.232-19 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR 16

C.6 52.216-18 ORDERING 16

C.7 52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS 16

C.8 52.216-21 REQUIREMENTS

C.9 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ACQUISITION REGULATION

(HHSAR) (48 CFR CHAPTER 3) CLAUSES 17

C.10 HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACCT 18

C.11 352.239-75 KEY PERSONNEL 18

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

D.1 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS 19

D.2 DEFINITIONS 20

D.3 BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION 21

D.4 SECURITY NOTICE

D.5 BUSINESS ASSOCIATES AGREEMENT

D.6. IHS SECURITY AGREEMENT SUMMARY

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS 23

E.2 52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS 25

E.3 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS 26

E.4 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT 42

E.5 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST 42

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COSTS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

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

CONTRACTOR NAME AND ADDRESS:

TAX ID#_______________________

DUNS #________________________

GSA #_________________________

Phone_________________________

E-Mail ________________________

Person responsible for Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), reporting if different from above:

Name: _________________________________

Title: _________________________________

Email: _________________________________

CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION: All required information must be in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.

GOVERNMENT:

Jennifer Richardson Indian Health Service 2225 Boring Ct NW Bemidji, MN 56601

Jennifer.Richardson@IHS.gov

NAICS:

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 561320 with a small business size standard of $30M.

CONTRACT TYPE: Indefinite Delivery Contract, Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity

B.2 INVOICES: In accordance with the Prompt Payment Act, payment will be due 30 days after receipt of services or receipt of a proper invoice, whichever is later.

INVOICE INSTRUCTIONS:

Contractor shall provide all invoices to –

Indian Health Service Attn: Jennifer Richardson Contract Administrator 2225 Boring Ct NW Bemidji, MN 56601

BEM_AOInvoices@ihs.gov

At a minimum, a properly prepared invoice shall include:

1) Name and address of the Contractor.

2) Invoice date and invoice number. (The Contractor should date invoices as close as possible to the date of the mailing or transmission.)

3) IHS Contract No: TBD

Task Order: TBD

4) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price, and extended price of supplies delivered or services performed.

5) Shipping and payment terms (e.g., shipment number and date of shipment, discount for prompt payment terms). Bill of lading number and weight of shipment will be shown for shipments on Government bills of lading.

6) Name and address of Contractor official to whom payment is to be sent (must be the same as that in the contract or in a proper notice of assignment).

7) Name (where practicable), title, phone number, and mailing address of person to notify in the event of a defective invoice.

8) Contractor Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN).

9) Contractor Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS).

B.3 PAYMENT

a) The IHS Bemidji Division of Finance is designated for payment processing. Payment shall be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT). Payment shall be made in arrears.

b) The Contractor’s rate identified for services described herein is considered as an all-inclusive rate. All-inclusive is defined to include but is not limited to services, travel, lodging, liability insurance, fringe benefits, federal, state and local taxes, and all other costs pertinent to the performance of this contract.

Improperly prepared invoices or statements shall be returned to the contractor and may delay payment.

B.4 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

Indian Health Service White Earth Health Center

40520 CO HWY 34

Ogema, MN. 56569

B.5 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

Government anticipates a Base plus 1 option year

FAR 52.237-7 INDEMNIFICATION AND MEDICAL LIABILITY INSURANCE.

It is expressly agreed and understood that this is a non-personal services contract, as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 37.101, under which the professional services rendered by the Contractor are rendered in its capacity as an independent contractor. The Government may evaluate the quality of professional and administrative services provided, but retains no control over professional aspects of the services rendered, including by example, the Contractor’s professional medical judgment, diagnosis, or specific medical treatments. The Contractor shall be solely liable for and expressly agrees to indemnify the Government with respect to any liability producing acts or omissions by it or by its employees or agents. The Contractor shall maintain during the term of this contract liability insurance issued by a responsible insurance carrier of not less than the following amount(s) per specialty per occurrence: amount normally prevailing within the local community for the medical specialty concerned.

B.6 SCHEDULE OF PRICE /COSTS

To provide up to two (2) Radiologic Technologists during clinic hours to assist with x-ray coverage during staff shortage due to COVID-19 pandemic – staff on safety leave/telework.

The quantities in the Schedule are for pricing purposes and basis for evaluation for award and do not represent what the Government will order. The Government is using the Indefinite-Delivery, Requirements type contract because exact quantities cannot be pre-determined. The Government will issue orders in accordance with the Ordering and Requirements Clauses as needs arise and the contractor will be reimbursed for exact quantities performed at the prices quoted. The Government will Order during the life of this contract a minimum of $10,000 and a maximum of $200,000.

a. BASE YEAR PRICING:

ITEM

NO.

TYPE OF SERVICE YEARLY

ESTIMATED

QUANTITY

UNIT OF

ISSUE

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

AMOUNT

1. Rad Tech Services 2,080 Hrs

2. Rad Tech Services 2,080 Hrs

BASE YEAR GRAND TOTAL

b. OPTION YEAR I:

ITEM

NO.

TYPE OF SERVICE YEARLY

ESTIMATED

QUANTITY

UNIT OF

ISSUE

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

AMOUNT

3. Rad Tech Services 2,080 Hrs

4. Rad Tech Services 2,080 Hrs

OPTION YEAR I GRAND TOTAL

RECAP:

a. BASE YEAR $

b. OPTION YEAR I $

GRAND TOTAL: $

PURPOSE OF CONTRACT:

The Bemidji Area Indian Health Service (BAIHS) depends on contracting outside resources with a wide range of expertise in order to provide services not readily available within IHS. This Indefinite Delivery Contract, Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity priced contract will provide (2) Radiology Technicians for the Bemidji Area Indian Health Services.

BACKGROUND:

The White Earth Health Center provides healthcare services including family practice, pediatrics, dental, optometry, physical/occupational therapy, lab, radiology with mammography, Bone Density and ultrasound, pharmacy, mental health services, nutrition/diabetic educator services, JVN screenings, and contract health services. In order to continue to provide quality healthcare services for our patients it is necessary to have a full radiology staff.

The primary purpose of this contract will be to obtain an agreement with a medical staffing company for a base year plus one option year contract to attain the services of up to (2) Two A.R.R.T. Radiologic Technologists;

R.T. (R)

B.7 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT:

White Earth Health Clinic Radiology Technician Services

Major Duties:

The Contractor shall perform a full range of services in his/her specialty, including the most difficult cases. Services may include but are not limited to the following.

1. Major duties Conducts all general imaging exams such as Chest, head, abdominal, spine, upper extremities, and lower extremities.

Independently performs standard examinations. Evaluates the nature of critical and emergency procedures, and rearranges patients scheduled to accommodate them. Maintains records and image files of patients examined.

Utilizes a fixed Radiography Unit.

Performs Bone Density exams.

Uses the ALARA principle in 100% of imaging.

Performs Quality Control on radiography units. Troubleshoots malfunctions and identifies need for external service.

Is familiar with and follows all written procedures and policies including radiology technical procedures, radiation safety, and infection control.

Participates in radiology proficiency testing.

Participates in the radiology quality assurance program and the clinic’s continuous quality improvement program as necessary.

Completes and file radiology reports.

Assists in keeping radiology area neat and orderly.

Shall be knowledgeable and perform services using infection control practices in accordance with accreditation standards, IHS policy and procedures, and other regulating agencies and laws.

Radiology Technicians-WEHC

COMPLIANCE WITH INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE RULES AND REGULATIONS:

The contract-supplied technologists must adhere to all Indian Health Service Rules and Regulations as written in the Indian Health Service Manual, Part 3, Ch. 21.

Shall use personal protective equipment to protect patient and personnel from exposure to infectious disease as appropriate.

Professional knowledge of medical terminology concepts, principles, and practices derived through formal education.

Skill in interpreting and evaluating the results of test/examinations in process and upon completion in order to recognize anticipated reactions and departures from the norm. Repeats tests/examinations if results provide improper or imprecise outcomes and reports recurring abnormalities and deviations to the supervisor.

Knowledge and ability necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Ability to identify, categorize, and perform radiology services to address each patient’s age-specific needs

(pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric) Provides services in a professional and respectful manner when dealing with patients and colleagues.

Coverage for 8 hour shifts Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week.

Must be certified through ARRT.

Must have current CPR certification.

Other related duties as assigned.

2. Accountability: Time and attendance logs shall be utilized, kept on file, and verified by the COR.

3. Transportation and housing expenses must be covered by the contractor or their employees.

B.8 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

The clinic shall provide all tools and supplies necessary to provide diagnostic quality radiographs.

B.9 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PROPERTY

Contractor will be responsible for the management of their own radiation safety program including dosimeter badges, uniforms and meals.

The contractor shall provide diagnostic imaging at:

White Earth Health Center 40520 County Highway 34 Ogema, Minnesota. 56569

B.10 REPORTING REQUIREMENT

Work Schedule: Shift will be Monday through Friday; no Federal holidays. Shift could be between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Clinical hours of operation are currently 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., with the possibility of extending until 6:30 p.m. Scheduled to be coordinated with the COR.

B.11 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Knowledge of rules, operations and business practices of the Indian Health Service as described in the Third Party Revenue Accounts Management and Internal Controls in the Indian Health Manual Part 5-Management Services, Chapter 1.

b. Adherence to IHS and HIPAA regulations and Computer Security.

c. Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, clinical medicine, diagnostic test, pharmacology and the various medical specialties as required in areas of responsibility.

d. Ability to use designated reference materials. To include Official ICD-10 Hospital Outpatient Coding Guidelines, CPT, E&M and HCPCS Coding.

e. Knowledge of the Resource Patient Management System (RPMS) Data Entry System, IHS Third Party Billing package and IHS Accounts Receivable package and IHS Electronic Health Record.

f. Will keep current to include training with RPMS packages and patches.

g. The contractor must have at least three (3) years of experience working with health care facilities in developing revenue enhancement initiatives. Must have three years or more of experience in coding (ICD-10, HCPCS and CPT 4). Must have knowledge of a compliance program and requirements.

B.12 COMPLIANCE WITH IHS RULES AND REGULATIONS

The contractor will abide by all IHS Rules and Regulations as required. Contractors will complete the annual Computer Security Awareness Training and provide a copy of the certificate to the Project Officer. Indian Health Service Business Partner Interconnection Security Agreement is required to be signed and approved by IHS Security POC and Contractor Security POC. https://www.ihs.gov/issa/ Computer Security Awareness Training Indian Health Service Business Partner Interconnection Security agreement is attached for review.

FEDERAL TORT CLAIMS LIABILITY

Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) coverage for medical related claims is extended to a non-personal service contractors only when an incident of negligence is alleged to have occurred during the deliver of services by a contracted health care provider in a facility owned, operated, or constructed under the administrative jurisdiction of the Indian Health Service.

https://www.ihs.gov/riskmanagement/ftca/ https://www.ihs.gov/riskmanagement/resources/memo01/

B.13 CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE (COR) TBD.

The role of program and technical personnel in monitoring the contract is to assist and advise the Contracting Officer, and act as the COR when so designated by the Contracting Officer. The COR does not have the authority to change or alter the order amount, terms and conditions.

COR activities include—

1. Providing technical monitoring during contract performance and advising the Contracting Officer relating to delivery, acceptance, or rejection of deliverables in accordance with the terms of the contract;

2. Assessing contractor performance;

3. Recommending necessary changes to the schedule of work and period of performance to accomplish the objectives of the contract (The COR shall provide the Contracting Officer a written request along with an appropriate justification and a funding document, if additional funds are needed.);

4. Reviewing invoices/vouchers and recommending approval/disapproval by the Contracting Officer, including providing comments regarding anything unusual discovered in the review;

5. Reviewing and recommending approval or disapproval of technical submissions, subcontractors, overtime, travel, and key personnel changes;

6. Assisting the Contractor in the resolution of technical problems encountered during performance; and

7. Participating, as necessary, in various phases of the contract closeout process;

8. Provide receiving authorization within two days of services/items received or invoiced

POINTS OF CONTACT: TBD

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS

C.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE.

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with 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 address: www.acquisition.gov.

52.202-1 Definitions 52.204-7 System for Award Management 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel.

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items.

52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification 52.224-2 Privacy Act 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services 52.232-18 Availability of Funds.

52.216-18 Ordering 52.216-19 Order limitations 52.216-21 Requirements 52.216-24 Limitation of Government Liability

C.2 52.212-5 -- CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR

EXECUTIVE ORDERS COMMERCIAL ITEMS (Jul 2020)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-

235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Aug 2019) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015).

(5) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(6) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 ( 19

U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

X (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (June 2020), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) ( 41U.S.C.4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

__ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Jun 2020) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

__ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Jun

2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

X (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub. L. 109-

282) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (5) [Reserved].

__ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

__ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L.

111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

__ (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Jun 2020) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

X (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) (41

U.S.C. 2313).

__ (10) [Reserved].

__ (11) (i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-3.

__ (12) (i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Mar 2020) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-4.

__ (13) [Reserved] X (14) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Mar 2020) of 52.219-6 (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-6 .

__ (15) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-7.

__ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

__ (17) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jun 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iv)Alternate III (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9.

__ (v)Alternate IV (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9

__ (18) (i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

(ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-13.

__ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

__ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

__ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C.

657f).

__ (22) (i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (May 2020) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

(ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-28.

__ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-

Owned Small Business Concerns (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns

Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Mar2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (25) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (26) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (Mar 2020) (15U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

X (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (E.O.11755).

X (28) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan2020) (E.O.13126).

X (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

X (30) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O.11246).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Feb 1999) of 52.222-26.

X (31) (i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-35.

X (32) (i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-36.

X (33) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (34) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O.

13496).

X (35) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Jan 2019) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

__ (36) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

__ (37) (i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (May 2008) ( 42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (40) (i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2015) of 52.223-13.

__ (41) (i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jun2014) of 52.223-14.

__ (42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (May 2020) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

__ (43) (i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (Oct 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-16.

X (44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Jun 2020) (E.O.

13513).

__ (45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (46) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (47) (i) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552 a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

__ (48) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

__ (49) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (May 2014) (41 U.S.C.chapter83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108- 286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

__ (ii) Alternate I (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

__ (iii) Alternate II (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

__ (iv) Alternate III (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

__ (50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Oct 2019) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

__ (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

__ (52) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016)

(Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302Note).

__ (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov2007) (42 U.S.C.

5150).

__ (55) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (Jun 2020).

__ (56) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C.

2307(f)).

__ (57) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Jan2017) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

X (58) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct2018) (31 U.S.C.

3332).

__ (59) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013)

(31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (60) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (61) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

__ (62) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

__ (63) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx.

1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Feb 2006) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

X (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter67).

X (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C.

chapter 67).

__ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple

Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (May 2014) (

29U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for

Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain

Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

X (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015).

__ (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2017) (E.O. 13706).

__ (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph

(d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records- Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e) (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Jun 2020) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017)

(section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-

235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(iii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(iv) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Aug 2019) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(v) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(vi) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

(vii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2015) (E.O.11246).

(viii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(ix) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(x) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xi) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O.

13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(xii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xiii) (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Jan 2019) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).

(B) Alternate I (Mar2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(xiv) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for

Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xv) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain

Services-Requirements (May2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xvi) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015) (E.O. 12989).

(xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015).

(xviii) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2017) (E.O. 13706).

(xix) (A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xx) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016)

(Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

(xxi) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx.

1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of clause)

C.3 52.216-24 LIMITATION OF GOVERNMENT LIABILITY.

(a) In performing this contract, the Contractor is not authorized to make expenditures or incur obligations exceeding the award amount in dollars.

(b) The maximum amount for which the Government shall be liable if this contract is terminated is for services or supplies received and accepted in dollars.

C.4 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed _24_ (months).

C.5 52.232-19 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR.

Funds are not presently available for performance under this contract beyond __TBD__. The Government’s obligation for performance of this contract beyond that date is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise for performance under this contract beyond __TBD__, until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for performance and until the Contractor receives notice of availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

C.6 52.216-18 ORDERING:

(a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the Schedule. Such orders may be issued from: __TBD__ through

___TBD___.

(b) All delivery orders or task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control.

(c) A delivery order or task order is considered “issued” when—

(1) If sent by mail (includes transmittal by U.S. mail or private delivery service), the Government deposits the order in the mail;

(2) If sent by fax, the Government transmits the order to the Contractor's fax number; or

(3) If sent electronically, the Government either—

(i) Posts a copy of the delivery order or task order to a Government document access system, and notice is sent to the Contractor; or

(ii) Distributes the delivery order or task order via email to the Contractor's email address.

(d) Orders may be issued by methods other than those enumerated in this clause only if authorized in the contract.

C.7 52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS

(a) Minimum order. When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less than $10,000.00, the Government is not obligated to purchase, nor is the Contractor obligated to furnish, those supplies or services under the contract.

(b) Maximum order. The Contractor is not obligated to honor-

(1) Any order for a single item in excess of $50,000.00;

(2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of $200,000.00; or

(3) A series of orders from the same ordering office within 30 DAYS that together call for quantities exceeding the limitation in paragraph (b)(1) or (2) of this section.

(c) If this is a requirements contract (i.e., includes the Requirements clause at subsection 52.216-21 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)), the Government is not required to order a part of any one requirement from the Contractor if that requirement exceeds the maximum-order limitations in paragraph (b) of this section.

(d) Notwithstanding paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, the Contractor shall honor any order exceeding the maximum order limitations in paragraph (b), unless that order (or orders) is returned to the ordering office within 10 days after issuance, with written notice stating the Contractor’s intent not to ship the item (or items) called for and the reasons. Upon receiving this notice, the Government may acquire the supplies or services from another source.

C.8 52.216-21 REQUIREMENTS:

(a) This is a requirements contract for the supplies or services specified, and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule. The quantities of supplies or services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract. Except as this contract may otherwise provide, if the Government’s requirements do not result in orders in the quantities described as “estimated” or “maximum” in the Schedule, that fact shall not constitute the basis for an equitable price adjustment.

(b) Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause.

Subject to any limitations in the Order Limitations clause or elsewhere in this contract, the Contractor shall furnish to the Government all supplies or services specified in the Schedule and called for by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.

(c) Except as this contract otherwise provides, the Government shall order from the Contractor all the supplies or services specified in the Schedule that are required to be purchased by the Government activity or activities specified in the Schedule.

(d) The Government is not required to purchase from the Contractor requirements in excess of any limit on total orders under this contract.

(e) If the Government urgently requires delivery of any quantity of an item before the earliest date that delivery may be specified under this contract, and if the Contractor will not accept an order providing for the accelerated delivery, the Government may acquire the urgently required goods or services from another source.

(f) Any order issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor’s and Government’s rights and obligations with respect to that order to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract’s effective period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after TBD.

C.9 HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES ACQUISTION REGULATION (HHSAR):

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 address:

http://www.hhs.gov/policies/hhsar/subpart301-1.html

352.208-70 Printing and Duplication 352.211-3 Paperwork Reduction Act 352.222-70 Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations.

352.223-70 Safety and Health

352.224-70 Privacy Act 352.224-71 Confidential Information 352.227-70 Publications and Publicity 352.239-73 Electronic Information and Technology Accessibility Notice 352.239-74 Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility

C.10 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996: Contractor must comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.

C.11 352.237-75 Key Personnel

The key personnel specified in this contract are considered to be essential to work performance. At least 30 days prior to the contractor voluntarily diverting any of the specified individuals to other programs or contracts the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer and shall submit a justification for the diversion or replacement and a request to replace the individual. The request must identify the proposed replacement and provide an explanation of how the replacement's skills, experience, and credentials meet or exceed the requirements of the contract (including, when applicable, Human Subjects Testing requirements). If the employee of the contractor is terminated for cause or separates from the contractor voluntarily with less than thirty days notice, the Contractor shall provide the maximum notice practicable under the circumstances. The Contractor shall not divert, replace, or announce any such change to key personnel without the written consent of the Contracting Officer. The contract will be modified to add or delete key personnel as necessary to reflect the agreement of the parties.

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

D.1 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS:

Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR): http://www.acquisition.gov/far

Health And Human Services Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR) http://www.hhs.gov/regulations/hhsar/subpart301-1.html

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996. http://www.ihs.gov/hipaa/

IHS approved Business Partnership Interconnection Agreement or - Data Exchange Agreement (DEA) (draft attached) or approved policy waiver is required before exchanging data.

FedRAMP, : Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program.

Privacy Act of 1974. http://www.ihs.gov/PrivacyAct/documents/privacy-act-1974.pdf

Public Law 107-347, The E-Government Act of 2002, Title III—Information Security, cited as the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 (FISMA), December 17, 2002.

http://csrc.nist.gov/groups/SMA/fisma/

IHS IT Security Directives: http://www.hhs.gov/ocio/securityprivacy/index.html

Indian Health Service (IHS) Location map:. http://www.ihs.gov/bemidji/index.cfm?module=bmj_health_facs

Indian Health Service OIT Division of Information Security Federal Regulations and Guidelines for Information Security: https://home.ihs.gov/security/index.cfm?module=dsp_dis_sec_laws

Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996: https://www.fismacenter.com/Clinger%20Cohen.pdf

Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Regulations and Circulars not limited to Circular A-130:

https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb and OMB-07-16 : https://www.cippguide.org/2010/05/04/omb-memorandum- 07-16-safeguarding-against-and-responding-to-the-breach-of-personally-identifiable-information/

Paperwork Reduction Act: https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-104publ13/html/PLAW-104publ13.htm

Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA): https://www.ftc.gov/enforcement/rules/rulemaking-regulatory-reform-proceedings/childrens-online-privacy-protection-rule

HHS HHS-OCIO-2009-0001.001S Standard Security Configurations Policy:

http://www.hhs.gov/ocio/policy/2009-0001.001s.html

NIST Special Publications including NIST Special Publication 800-144 Guidelines on Security and Privacy in Public Cloud Computing: http://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/SP/nistspecialpublication800-144.pdf.

FedRAMP ATO is required prior to exchanging data.

Indian Health Manual Part 8 Information Resources Management :

https://www.ihs.gov/IHM/index.cfm?module=dsp_ihm_pc_main

Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) publications: http://csrc.nist.gov/publications/PubsFIPS.html

WAGE DETERMINATION

BUSINESS ASSOCIATES AGREEMENT

IHS SECURITY AGREEMENT SUMMARY

D.2 DEFINITIONS

Acceptance: the act of an authorized representative of the Government by which the Government, for itself or as agent of another, assumes ownership of existing supplies tendered, or approves specific services rendered as partial or complete performance of the contract (Refer FAR 52.212-4 (a)), Approval: Acknowledgment by the designated Government employee that submittals, deliverables, or administrative documents conform to the contractual requirements.

Area: A defined geographical region for IHS administrative purposes. Area Offices may administer several service units.

Contract Health Service: means health services provided at the expense of the Indian Health Service from public or private medical or hospital facilities other than those of Indian Health Service.

Clinical Medical Director (CMD): Chief medical officer in each service unit, responsible for supervision of all medical staff.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO): Director of an IHS "Service unit area" designated for purposes of administration of Indian Health Service programs

Contracting Officer (CO): serves as an agent of the government whose acts are binding on the principal to the extent that these acts are within the authority given to the Contracting Officer. Also, means a person with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings

Contract: means a mutually binding legal relationship obligating the seller to furnish the supplies or services

CSP (Cloud Service Provider) requirement that the CSP needs to be FEDRAMP authorized once federal data is placed in the system

Contractor: The seller awarded a contract and shall provide supplies and/or services to the government.

Cultural Awareness: Realization and respect for American Indian and Alaska Native practices.

Family Practice Physician (FPP): medical specialty devoted to comprehensive health care for people of all ages

Purchase Delivery Order: means an order for services placed against an established contract or with government sources.

Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR): is established for the codification and publication of uniform policies and procedures for acquisition by all executive agencies

FedRAMP : Government-wide program that provides a standardized approach to security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud-based services.

Fiscal Intermediary: Contractor whom processes payments for all appropriate invoicing for the IHS CHS, address; IHS CHS Fiscal Intermediary. P. O. Box 13509, Albuquerque, NM 87192-3509

Health Center: An outpatient facility with a full range of ambulatory services, including primary care providers, nursing, laboratory, pharmacy, and x-ray, which are available 40 or more hours a week.

Hospital: a hospital with a full range of ambulatory services, including primary care providers, nursing, laboratory, pharmacy, and x-ray

Past Performance Information: The Government shall use a performance evaluation system to be utilized in documenting contracting performance.

Physician: means a doctor of medicine or osteopathy legally authorized to practice medicine and surgery at an Indian Health Service facility, or by the state in which he or she practices.

Contract Officer Representative (COR): Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The CO authorizes the COR to perform functions in administering the technical aspects of the contract. This includes but not limited to: correspondence directly with the Contractor with copies to the CO; hold conferences; approve all technical data submitted by the contractor; and provide technical monitoring during contract performance. The COR has no authority to change or modify the contract.

Service Unit: The Bemidji Area is comprised of three regional areas referred to as service units. Service units are located across north central Minnesota. The facilities range from small ambulatory care clinics (health centers) to full service hospitals. The facilities are located on Indian reservations.

Quality Control Plan (QCP): Contracts for commercial items generally rely on contractors’ existing quality assurance system.

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan: defines the government responsibility to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) standards

Nonpersonal Health Care Services (FAR Subpart 37) as defined in the Federal Acquisition Regulations.

D.3 Background Investigation:

This position is covered by the provisions of P.L. 101-630, the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Act. Contract provider shall be subjected to and must pass a background investigation to include fingerprinting prior to commencement of work. The investigation at a minimum shall entail both a national criminal history fingerprint search performed by the FBI and an investigation of conduct in following areas; residence, employment, education, references.

Contractor is responsible for obtaining fingerprints and submitting to IHS upon notice of award.

If fingerprinting is done outside an Indian Health Service facility (e.g. local police department), the contractor is responsible for all associated costs in obtaining and submitting acceptable fingerprints to IHS. Repeat fingerprinting and distribution efforts shall be at the expense of the contractor.

Contractor shall recommend candidates capable of passing a background check.

D.4 SECURITY NOTICE

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