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This is a Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Standard Form 1449) and accompanying Statement of Work for a five-year service agreement to maintain Sakura brand Tissue-Tek laboratory equipment at the Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia.
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6, is seeking a qualified contractor to provide preventive and corrective maintenance services for seven pieces of Sakura equipment, including three Tissue-Tek VIP 6 tissue processors, two Tissue-Tek Prisma A1D auto slide stainers, and two Tissue-Tek Glass G2-A1 auto glass coverslippers. The base contract period runs from February 10, 2026, through February 9, 2027, with four one-year option periods extending through February 9, 2031. Services must include annual preventive maintenance, on-site service during normal business hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday), unlimited corrective maintenance with one-hour telephone response time and 24-hour on-site response, all parts and labor at no additional cost, and one annual quality assurance review. The contractor must employ OEM factory-trained technicians, provide all service manuals and diagnostic software, maintain calibrated test equipment, supply OEM-certified parts within 24 hours of request, and submit detailed engineering service reports for all work performed. Offers are due by 10:00 a.m. EST on February 13, 2026, submitted via email to Contracting Officer Tiara White. Award will be made to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer based on technical/management approach, past performance, and price. The solicitation is a small business set-aside with a $34 million estimated value. Invoices will be paid monthly in arrears via electronic submission through VA's Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System.
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36C24626Q0316
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1. REQUISITION NO.
2. CONTRACT NO.
3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE
4. ORDER NO.
5. SOLICITATION NUMBER
6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE
a. NAME
b. TELEPHONE NO. (No Collect Calls)
8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL
TIME
9. ISSUED BY
CODE
10. THIS ACQUISITION IS
UNRESTRICTED OR
SET ASIDE:
% FOR:
SMALL BUSINESS
HUBZONE SMALL
BUSINESS
SERVICE-DISABLED
VETERAN-OWNED
SMALL BUSINESS
WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS
(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED
SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM
EDWOSB
8(A)
NAICS:
SIZE STANDARD:
11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-
TION UNLESS BLOCK IS
MARKED
SEE SCHEDULE
12. DISCOUNT TERMS
13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A
RATED ORDER UNDER
DPAS (15 CFR 700)
13b. RATING
14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION
RFQ
IFB
RFP
15. DELIVER TO
CODE
16. ADMINISTERED BY
CODE
17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR
CODE
FACILITY CODE
18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY
CODE
TELEPHONE NO.
UEI:
EFT:
PHONE:
FAX:
17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER 18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED
SEE ADDENDUM
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20.
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24.
ITEM NO.
SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES
QUANTITY
UNIT
UNIT PRICE
AMOUNT
(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)
25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA
26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only) 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA
ARE
ARE NOT ATTACHED.
27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA
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ARE NOT ATTACHED
28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________
29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER
COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND
DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION
DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY
(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE
ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED
SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:
30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER) 30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED
AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION
(REV. NOV 2021)
PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE
Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212
7. FOR SOLICITATION
INFORMATION CALL:
STANDARD FORM 1449
SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES
OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30
652-26-1-657-0029
02-09-2026
TIARA WHITE
757-728-7217 02-13-2026
10AM
EST
Tiara White Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667
X
811210 $34 Million Net 30
N/A
Central Virginia VA Health Care System 1201 Broad Rock Blvd.
Richmond VA 23249
Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667
Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center
PO BOX 149971
Austin TX 78714-9971 512-460-5049 512-460-5221 x See CONTINUATION Page Sakura Tissue Tek Lab Equipment Service Agreement and Preventive Maintenance at the Central Virginia Health Care System in Richmond, see continuation pages for SOW.
All Offerors shall be registered and current in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at time of offer submission and maintain active registration until contract award, completion of performance, and final payment.
See attached Price/Cost Schedule in Section B.4 for item description and quantity; and complete all requirements as instructed.
See CONTINUATION Page
Tiara White Contracting Officer
A.2 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA
1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:
a. CONTRACTOR: TBD
b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C246 Tiara White Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667
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, or |
| [] |
| 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party |
3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:
| a. Quarterly | [] |
| b. Semi-Annually | [] |
| c. Other | [X] Monthly in arrears |
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.
VA Financial Service Center (FSC) Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System https://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:
| AMENDMENT NO |
| DATE |
Table of Contents
| SECTION A | Error! Bookmark not defined. |
| A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES | Error! Bookmark not defined. |
| A.2 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA | 2 |
| SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS | 4 |
| B.2 STATEMENT OF WORK | 5 |
| B.1 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE | 14 |
| ITEM INFORMATION | 14 |
| SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES | 24 |
| C.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) | 24 |
| C.2 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999) | 24 |
| C.3 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) | 25 |
| C.4 52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION) | 25 |
| C.5 VAAR 852.211-72 TECHNICAL INDUSTRY STANDARDS (NOV 2018) | 34 |
| C.6 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2018) | 35 |
| C.7 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020) | 36 |
| SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS | 37 |
| SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS | 38 |
| E.1 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) | 41 |
| E.2 52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD (AUG 1996) | 41 |
| E.3 52.240-90 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION) | 42 |
| E.4 VAAR 852.215-72 NOTICE OF INTENT TO RE-SOLICIT (OCT 2019) | 46 |
SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS
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B.2 STATEMENT OF WORK
1. Contract Title. Sakura Tissue-Tek Lab Equipment Service Agreement
2. Background.
The Central Virginia VA Health Care System is requesting maintenance and repair service from Sakura for Sakura Brand Tissue-Tek Lab Equipment at the Richmond VA Medical Center from February 16, 2026 through February 15, 2031 to include a base year with four option periods. Services are to include preventative and corrective maintenance.
3. Scope.
The equipment covered under this service agreement is listed in the table below and is to include any components of the parent systems. The partnership agreement is to provide preventative and corrective maintenance for the Sakura brand Tissue-Tek Lab Equipment at the Hunter Holmes McGuire VAMC.
| Manufacturer |
| Equipment Name |
| Model #: |
| Serial #: |
| EE #: |
| Location: |
| Acquisition Date |
| Sakura |
| Tissue Processor |
| Tissue-Tek VIP 6 |
| 60300781-0412 |
| 6031305 |
| 3A-124 |
| 6/13/12 |
| Sakura |
| Tissue Processor |
| Tissue-Tek VIP 6 AI |
| 60401134 |
| 6073875 |
| 3AAREA |
| 10/05/22 |
| Sakura |
| Auto Slide Stainer |
| Tissue-Tek Prisma A1D |
| 61300833-0912 |
| 6034851 |
| 3A-127 |
| 10/31/12 |
| Sakura |
| Auto Glass Cover slipper |
| Tissue-Tek Glass G2-A1 |
| 65000223 |
| 6034850 |
| 3A-127 |
| 10/31/12 |
| Sakura |
| Auto Slide Stainer |
| Tissue-Tek Prisma A1D |
| 61301051-0914 |
| 6040083 |
| 3A-116 |
| 10/20/14 |
| Sakura |
| Auto Glass Cover slipper |
| Tissue-Tek Glass G2-A1 |
| 65000311 |
| 6040079 |
| 3A-116 |
| 10/23/14 |
| Sakura |
| Tissue Processor |
| Tissue-Tek VIP 6 |
| 60301150-0714 |
| 6040082 |
| 3A-127 |
| 10/2/14 |
4. Specific Tasks.
The Partnership Service Agreement is to include:
· Annual preventative maintenance.
· On-site.
· All travel, labor, and parts included.
· All services to be conducted between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm EST, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
· Corrective Maintenance upon demand.
· Telephone support.
· All travel, labor, and parts included if needed.
· Contractor shall respond within one business day either by telephone or an on-site visit.
· All parts, labor, and travel are included.
· All technicians must be OEM factory trained technicians to perform maintenance on the equipment and provide proof of training.
· All parts must be OEM certified.
5. DEFINITIONS/ACRONYMS:
| A. | Biomedical Engineering - Supervisor or designee. |
| B. | CO - Contracting Officer. |
| C. | COR - Contracting Officer's Representative. |
| D. | PM - Preventive Maintenance Services, which are periodic in nature and are, required to maintain the equipment in such condition that it may be operated in accordance with its intended design and functional capacity with minimal incidence of malfunction or inoperative conditions. |
| E. | FSE - Field Service Engineer, a person who is authorized by the contractor to perform maintenance (corrective and/or preventive) services on the RICHMOND VAMC premises. |
| F. | ESR - Vendor Engineering Service Report, a documentation of the services rendered for each incidence of work performance under the terms and conditions of the contract. |
| G. | Acceptance Signature - VA employee who is authorized to sign-off on the ESR which indicates that the PM has been concluded or is still pending completion, or that the Emergency Repair has been accomplished or is still in a pending status. |
| H. | Authorization Signature - COR signature; indicates COR accepts work status as stated in ESR. |
1. RICHMOND VAMC – Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center, located in Richmond, VA.
J. OEM – Original Equipment Manufacturer.
6. CONFORMANCE STANDARDS:
0. Contract service shall ensure that the equipment functions in conformance with the specifications used when the equipment was procured by the VAMC, and any upgrades/updates, as well as following most current published standards/ specifications/regulations:
Manufacturer’s specifications, Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), National Fire Protection Agency 99 (NFPA 99) and 70 (NFPA 70), Center for Device and Radiological Health (CDRH), Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), American Hospital Association (AHA), Institute of Electrical And Electronic Engineers (IEEE), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), College of American Pathologists (CAP), Richmond VAMC standard operating procedures, and any other Federal, State, and Local regulations pertaining to the equipment listed for this contract.
7. HOURS OF COVERAGE:
| A. | Normal hours of coverage are Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm EST. Service will be performed during normal hours of coverage unless requested or approved by COR. | ||
| B. | Federal Holidays observed by the VAMC are: | ||
| New Years' Day | Labor Day | ||
| Martin Luther King Day | Columbus Day | ||
| Presidents' Day | Veterans' Day | ||
| Memorial Day | Thanksgiving Day | ||
| Independence Day | Christmas Day |
8. SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
1. RICHMOND VAMC Biomedical Engineering technician(s) shall perform scheduled PM’s. Contractor shall provide to Biomedical Engineering recommended P.M. procedures and checklists with worksheet originals indicating work to be performed and actual values obtained, if applicable. Scheduled maintenance shall include an itemized list of the procedures performed, including electrical safety.
1. Contractor shall perform one (1) Quality Assurance Review, outside of scheduled preventative maintenance visits, per year to ensure that equipment performs in accordance with Equipment Performance Section 2. The reviews shall be performed jointly by contractor and RICHMOND VAMC Biomedical engineering technician(s) during the hours defined in the preventive maintenance schedule.
1. Hardware/firmware/software updates shall be scheduled and performed during normal hours of coverage.
1. Contractor shall provide an outline of the Quality Assurance Review and scheduled maintenance to the COR within 15 days after the contract is awarded. Any changes to the schedule shall be coordinated and approved by the COR.
9. UNSCHEDULED MAINTENANCE (Emergency Repair Service)
1. Contractor and Biomedical Engineering shall maintain the equipment in accordance with Section 2 Equipment Performance. Contractor will provide, in addition to the Quality Assurance Review, unlimited telephone technical support and 100% off parts for service calls. These service calls may be used for any maintenance or repair service as determined by Biomedical Engineering.
1. Response Time: Contractor 's FSE or Technical Support must respond by phone to Biomedical Engineering within one (1) hour after receipt of telephoned notification during normal duty 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. If the problem cannot be corrected by Biomedical Engineering, the FSE will be on site within twenty-four (24) business hours of notification. Changes to response time must be approved by the CO and COR in advance.
10. PARTS - ITEMS
The contractor shall furnish parts. The contractor shall maintain quantity of parts including unique and/or high mortality replacement parts in such a manner as to be available for shipment within 24 consecutive hours of request. All parts supplied shall be compatible with existing equipment. The contract shall include all parts. Contract parts coverage is to include all system options, third party pass thru devices, such as, compact disk devices, remote workstations, etc. and will include all manufacturer supplied software including that used by third party devices. The contractor shall use OEM new or rebuilt parts. All parts shall perform identically to the original equipment specifications.
11. SERVICE MANUALS/TOOLS/EQUIPMENT
1. The RICHMOND VAMC shall not provide tools, test equipment, service manuals, or service diagnostic software to the contractor. Contractor shall provide all tools, test equipment, service manuals, and/or service diagnostic software. Contractor shall obtain, have on file, and make available to its FSE all operational and technical documentation (such as operational and service manuals, schematics, diagnostic software, and parts lists) which are necessary to meet the performance requirements of this contract. The location and listing of the service manuals, by name and/or the manuals themselves shall be provided to the CO upon request.
1. Contractor shall provide the RICHMOND VAMC Biomedical Engineering copies of all documentation that pertains to any hardware, software, or firmware upgrade or repair. Contractor shall provide to the RICHMOND VAMC Biomedical Engineering copies of the latest version(s) of all technical documentation and licensing agreements, which shall include operational and service manuals, schematics, diagnostic software, and parts lists. RICHMOND VAMC Biomedical Engineering shall have access to the same operation, service, and documentation as the OEM's FSE. Contractor shall provide to the RICHMOND VAMC Biomedical Engineering OEM Service Bulletins for the equipment listed in Part I.
12. DOCUMENTATION/REPORTS:
1. At the completion of each service call (scheduled or unscheduled), Contractor/FSE shall provide a detailed ESR. The ESR shall, at a minimum, document the following information legibly and in complete detail:
1. Name of contractor and contract number.
1. Name of the FSE performing services.
1. Contractor Service ESR number/log number.
1. Date, time (starting and ending), equipment downtime and hours on-site for service call.
1. Identification of equipment to be serviced: I.D. number, Manufacturer's name, device name, model number, serial number, and any other Manufacturer's identification numbers.
1. Description of problem reported by Biomedical Engineering.
| B. | Signatures: |
| 1. | FSE performing services described. |
| 2. | Authorized VA Employee who witnessed service described. |
1. Any additional charges claimed must be approved by Biomedical Engineering before service has commenced.
13. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS:
Contractor shall be required to report to Biomedical Engineering to check in. This check in is mandatory. The FSE shall check out with Biomedical Engineering and submit the ESR(s) to Biomedical Engineering. All ESR shall be submitted to Biomedical Engineering for an "acceptance signature". If Biomedical Engineering is unavailable, a signed, authorized copy of the ESR will be sent to Biomedical Engineering. VA Biomedical Engineering Contact Person(s): COR or Biomedical Engineering by phone at 804-675-3829 or in Location (Room Number/Building): 2K141-500. The contractor shall provide the COR telephone number(s) to contact the Service Department or FSE.
14. PAYMENTS AND ADDITIONAL CHARGES
1. PAYMENTS: Invoices will be paid IN ARREARS monthly. (If the Contractor prefers quarterly, or semiannually, permission can be granted for other than by a monthly basis by the CO). The Contractor shall mail the invoices to the address provide on the Continuation Sheet of the SF 1449. Invoices, MUST INCLUDE, at a minimum, the following information: Contractor’s name, address, phone number, contract or purchase order number, period of service the billing covers, list of equipment items covered during the stated period of service and invoice amount. Invoice shall be submitted electronically for payment in accordance with VAAR 852.232-72, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests, via VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System (www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp).
1. REPORTING REQUIRED FOR SERVICES BEYOND THE CONTRACT SCOPE: The Contractor shall immediately, but not later than twenty-four (24) hours after discovery, notify the CO and the COR, IN WRITING of the existence or the development of any defects in, or repairs required to the schedule of equipment which the Contractor considers not to be responsible for under the terms of the contract. The Contractor shall furnish the CO and COR with a written estimate of the cost to make necessary repairs.
1. ADDITIONAL CHARGES: There shall be no additional charge for time spent at the site (during, or after the normal hours of coverage) awaiting the arrival of additional FSE and/or delivery of parts.
15. CONDITION OF EQUIPMENT:
Contractor shall accept responsibility for the equipment described in Part I in "as is" condition. Failure to inspect the equipment prior to contract award will not relieve Contractor from performance of the requirements of this contract.
16. COMPETENCY OF PERSONNEL SERVICING EQUIPMENT:
| A. | "Fully Qualified" is based upon training and on experience in the field. For training, the FSE(s) has successfully completed a formalized training program, for the equipment identified in the Part I. For field experience, the FSE(s) has a minimum of two years of experience (except for equipment newly on the market) with respect to scheduled and unscheduled preventive and remedial maintenance, on equipment listed in Part I unless otherwise approved by the COR and CO. |
| B. | The FSE shall be authorized by Contractor to perform the maintenance services. All work shall be performed by "Fully Qualified" competent FSE. Contractor shall provide written assurance of the competency of their personnel and a list of credentials of approved FSE for each make and model Contractor services at the RICHMOND VAMC. The CO may authenticate the training requirements, request training certificates or credentials from Contractor at any time for any personnel who are servicing or installing any RICHMOND VAMC equipment. The CO and/or COR specifically reserve the right to reject any of the Contractor's personnel and refuse them permission to work on the RICHMOND VAMC equipment. |
| C. | If subcontractor(s) are used, they must be approved by the CO; Contractor shall submit any proposed change in subcontractor(s) to the CO for approval/disapproval. |
17. TEST EQUIPMENT:
Prior to commencement of work on this contract, Contractor shall provide the RICHMOND VAMC with a copy of the current calibration certification of all test equipment to be used by the Contractor on RICHMOND VAMC equipment. This certification shall also be provided on a periodic basis when requested by the RICHMOND VAMC. Test equipment calibration shall be traceable to a national standard.
18. IDENTIFICATION, PARKING, SMOKING, AND VA REGULATIONS:
A. Contractor FSE shall always wear visible identification while on the premises of the RICHMOND VAMC. It is the responsibility of Contractor FSE to park in the appropriate designated parking areas. Information on parking is available from the VA Police Service. The RICHMOND VAMC will not invalidate or make reimbursement for parking violations of Contractor’s FSE under any conditions. Smoking is prohibited inside any buildings at the RICHMOND VAMC. Possession of weapons is prohibited.
1. Enclosed containers, including tool kits, shall be subject to search. Violations of VA regulations may result in citation answerable in the United States (Federal) District Court, not a local district, state, or municipal court.
19. INSURANCE:
| A. | Contractors are required to comply with applicable Federal and State Worker Compensation and occupational disease statutes. |
| B: | Contractors are required to have Bodily Injury Liability Insurance coverage written on the comprehensive form of policy of at least $500,000 per occurrence unless otherwise approved by the CO and COR. |
1. Contractors are required to have Property Damage Liability insurance coverage of at least $500,000 unless otherwise approved by the CO and COR.
20. EQUIPMENT MODIFICATIONS/UPDATES:
1. Equipment modifications are divided into two kinds; 1) Normal functional improvements that assure that the equipment is operating at the peak of performance and 2) Enhancing improvements are optional improvements that change the equipment’s original design to allow for supplementary or additional functions.
1. Normal functional improvements shall be provided at no cost to VA within six (6) months after each version is released. Installation shall be done at no additional cost to the government during normal working hours, unless requested by the COR.
1. Enhancing improvements are optional to VA. If the COR has determined that VA requires such enhancing improvements, it shall be considered outside of the scope of this contract and processed as a separate procurement.
1. All modifications, updates, enhancements, etc., must be scheduled in advance with the COR. CO and COR must receive notice at least five (5) full business days in advance before any equipment updates, enhancements, and modifications are begun along with justification (if Vendor-suggested modification), estimated costs (if applicable), probable effect on equipment operation, and needs for new or additional in-service training.
1. Documentation must be provided to Biomedical Engineering when software upgrades/updates are installed. Documentation will include what was installed, how it was installed, and where it was installed on the system. Documentation will include parts list, calibration procedures, and test procedures, if applicable.
21. Performance Monitoring
The vendor will submit service documentation to the COR for proof of work completed. The COR will inspect the work to ensure that the vendor is meeting the standards of the contract.
22. Place of Performance.
Central Virginia VA Health Care System 1202 Broad Rock Blvd.
Richmond, VA 23249
B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE
ITEM INFORMATION
| ITEM NUMBER |
| DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES |
| QUANTITY |
| UNIT |
| UNIT PRICE |
| AMOUNT |
0.00
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Tissue-Tek VIP6 Tissue Processor - Serial # 60300781-0412, Period of Performance: 2/10/2026 - 2/9/2027 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 02-10-2026 POP End: 02-09-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: N/A
0.00
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Tissue-Tek VIP6 Tissue Processor - Serial # 60401134 - Period of Performance: 2/10/2026 - 2/9/2027
POP Begin: 02-10-2026 POP End: 02-09-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
0.00
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Tissue-Tek Prisma A1D Slide Stainer - Serial # 61300833-0912 - Period of Performance: 2/10/2026 - 2/9/2027
POP Begin: 02-10-2026 POP End: 02-09-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
0.00
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Tissue-Tek Glass g2-A1 Coverslipper - Serial # 65000223, Period of Performance: 2/10/2026 - 2/9/2027
POP Begin: 02-10-2026 POP End: 02-09-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
0.00
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Tissue-Tek Prisma A1D Slide Stainer - Serial # 61301051-0914, Period of Performance: 2/10/2026 - 2/9/2027
POP Begin: 02-10-2026 POP End: 02-09-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
0.00
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Tissue-Tek Glass g2-A1 Coverslipper - Serial # 65000311 - Period of Performance: 2/10/2026 - 2/9/2027
POP Begin: 02-10-2026 POP End: 02-09-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
0.00
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Tissue-Tek VIP6 Tissue Processor - Serial # 60301150-0714 - Period of Performance: 2/10/2026 - 2/9/2027
POP Begin: 02-10-2026 POP End: 02-09-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
0.00
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Tissue-Tek VIP6 Tissue Processor - Serial # 60300781-0412, Period of Performance: 2/10/2027 - 2/9/2028 Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 02-10-2027 POP End: 02-09-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
0.00
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Tissue-Tek VIP6 Tissue Processor - Serial # 60401134 - Period of Performance: 2/10/2027 - 2/9/2028
POP Begin: 02-10-2027 POP End: 02-09-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
0.00
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Tissue-Tek Prisma A1D Slide Stainer - Serial # 61300833-0912 - Period of Performance: 2/10/2027 - 2/9/2028
POP Begin: 02-10-2027 POP End: 02-09-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
0.00
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Tissue-Tek Glass g2-A1 Coverslipper - Serial # 65000223 - Period of Performance: 2/10/2027 - 2/9/2028
POP Begin: 02-10-2027 POP End: 02-09-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
0.00
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Tissue-Tek Prisma A1D Slide Stainer - Serial # 61301051-0914 - Period of Performance: 2/10/2027 - 2/9/2028
POP Begin: 02-10-2027 POP End: 02-09-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
0.00
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Tissue-Tek Glass g2-A1 Coverslipper - Serial # 65000311 - Period of Performance: 2/10/2027 - 2/9/2028
POP Begin: 02-10-2027 POP End: 02-09-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
0.00
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Tissue-Tek VIP6 Tissue Processor - Serial # 60301150-0714 - Period of Performance: 2/10/2027 - 2/9/2028
POP Begin: 02-10-2027 POP End: 02-09-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
0.00
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Tissue-Tek VIP6 Tissue Processor - Serial # 60300781-0412 - Period of Performance: 2/10/2028 - 2/9/2029 Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 02-10-2028 POP End: 02-09-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
0.00
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Tissue-Tek VIP6 Tissue Processor - Serial # 60401134 - Period of Performance: 2/10/2028 - 2/9/2029
POP Begin: 02-10-2028 POP End: 02-09-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
0.00
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Tissue-Tek Prisma A1D Slide Stainer - Serial # 61300833-0912 - Period of Performance: 2/10/2028 - 2/9/2029
POP Begin: 02-10-2028 POP End: 02-09-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
0.00
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Tissue-Tek Glass g2-A1 Coverslipper - Serial # 65000223 - Period of Performance: 2/10/2028 - 2/9/2029
POP Begin: 02-10-2028 POP End: 02-09-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
0.00
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Tissue-Tek Prisma A1D Slide Stainer - Serial # 61301051-0914 - Period of Performance: 2/10/2028 - 2/9/2029
POP Begin: 02-10-2028 POP End: 02-09-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
0.00
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Tissue-Tek Glass g2-A1 Coverslipper - Serial # 65000311 - Period of Performance: 2/10/2028 - 2/9/2029
POP Begin: 02-10-2028 POP End: 02-09-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
0.00
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Tissue-Tek VIP6 Tissue Processor - Serial # 60301150-0714 - Period of Performance: 2/10/2028 - 2/9/2029
POP Begin: 02-10-2028 POP End: 02-09-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
0.00
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Tissue-Tek VIP6 Tissue Processor - Serial # 60300781-0412 - Period of Performance: 2/10/2029 - 2/9/2030 Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 02-10-2029 POP End: 02-09-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
0.00
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Tissue-Tek VIP6 Tissue Processor - Serial # 60401134 - Period of Performance: 2/10/2029 - 2/9/2030
POP Begin: 02-10-2029 POP End: 02-09-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
0.00
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Tissue-Tek Prisma A1D Slide Stainer - Serial # 61300833-0912 - Period of Performance: 2/10/2029 - 2/9/2030
POP Begin: 02-10-2029 POP End: 02-09-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
0.00
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Tissue-Tek Glass g2-A1 Coverslipper - Serial # 65000223 - Period of Performance: 2/10/2029 - 2/9/2030
POP Begin: 02-10-2029 POP End: 02-09-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
0.00
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Tissue-Tek Prisma A1D Slide Stainer - Serial # 61301051-0914 - Period of Performance: 2/10/2029 - 2/9/2030
POP Begin: 02-10-2029 POP End: 02-09-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
0.00
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Tissue-Tek Glass g2-A1 Coverslipper - Serial # 65000311 - Period of Performance: 2/10/2029 - 2/9/2030
POP Begin: 02-10-2029 POP End: 02-09-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
0.00
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Tissue-Tek VIP6 Tissue Processor - Serial # 60301150-0714 - Period of Performance: 2/10/2029 - 2/9/2030
POP Begin: 02-10-2029 POP End: 02-09-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
0.00
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Tissue-Tek VIP6 Tissue Processor - Serial # 60300781-0412 - Period of Performance: 2/10/2030 - 2/9/2031 Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 02-10-2030 POP End: 02-09-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
0.00
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Tissue-Tek VIP6 Tissue Processor - Serial # 60401134 - Period of Performance: 2/10/2030 - 2/9/2031
POP Begin: 02-10-2030 POP End: 02-09-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
0.00
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Tissue-Tek Prisma A1D Slide Stainer - Serial # 61300833-0912 - Period of Performance: 2/10/2030 - 2/9/2031
POP Begin: 02-10-2030 POP End: 02-09-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
0.00
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Tissue-Tek Glass g2-A1 Coverslipper - Serial # 65000223 - Period of Performance: 2/10/2030 - 2/9/2031
POP Begin: 02-10-2030 POP End: 02-09-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
0.00
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Tissue-Tek Prisma A1D Slide Stainer - Serial # 61301051-0914 - Period of Performance: 2/10/2030 - 2/9/2031
POP Begin: 02-10-2030 POP End: 02-09-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
0.00
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Tissue-Tek Glass g2-A1 Coverslipper - Serial # 65000311 - Period of Performance: 2/10/2030 - 2/9/2031
POP Begin: 02-10-2030 POP End: 02-09-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
0.00
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Tissue-Tek VIP6 Tissue Processor - Serial # 60301150-0714 - Period of Performance: 2/10/2030 - 2/9/2031
POP Begin: 02-10-2030 POP End: 02-09-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
0.00
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Tissue-Tek VIP6 Tissue Processor - Serial # 60300781-0412 - Period of Performance: 2/10/2031 - 2/9/2032 Contract Period: Option 5 POP Begin: 02-10-2031 POP End: 02-09-2032 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
0.00
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Tissue-Tek VIP6 Tissue Processor - Serial # 60401134 - Period of Performance: 2/10/2031 - 2/9/2032
POP Begin: 02-10-2031 POP End: 02-09-2032 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
0.00
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Tissue-Tek Prisma A1D Slide Stainer - Serial # 61300833-0912 - Period of Performance: 2/10/2031 - 2/9/2032
POP Begin: 02-10-2031 POP End: 02-09-2032 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
0.00
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Tissue-Tek Glass g2-A1 Coverslipper - Serial # 65000223 - Period of Performance: 2/10/2031 - 2/9/2032
POP Begin: 02-10-2031 POP End: 02-09-2032 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
0.00
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Tissue-Tek Prisma A1D Slide Stainer - Serial # 61301051-0914 - Period of Performance: 2/10/2031 - 2/9/2032
POP Begin: 02-10-2031 POP End: 02-09-2032 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
0.00
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Tissue-Tek Glass g2-A1 Coverslipper - Serial # 65000311 - Period of Performance: 2/10/2031 - 2/9/2032
POP Begin: 02-10-2031 POP End: 02-09-2032 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
0.00
| __________________ |
| __________________ |
Tissue-Tek VIP6 Tissue Processor - Serial # 60301150-0714 - Period of Performance: 2/10/2031 - 2/9/2032
POP Begin: 02-10-2031 POP End: 02-09-2032 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: J066 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
| 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):
https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/
(End of Clause)
| FAR Number |
| Title |
| Date |
| 52.203-17 |
| CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS |
| NOV 2023 |
| 52.204-13 |
| SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE |
| OCT 2018 |
| 52.219-28 |
| POSTAWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION |
| JAN 2025 |
| 52.222-36 |
| EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (DEVIATION) |
| NOV 2025 |
| 52.226-8 |
| ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING |
| MAY 2024 |
| 52.232-33 |
| PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER—SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT |
| OCT 2018 |
| 852.203-70 |
| COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING |
| MAY 2018 |
| 852.246-71 |
| REJECTED GOODS |
| OCT 2018 |
C.2 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)
The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days of contract expiration.
(End of Clause)
C.3 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 of contract expiration; 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 Five (5) Years.
(End of Clause)
C.4 52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)
(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— American Security Drone Act-covered foreign entity means an entity included on a list that the Federal Acquisition Security Council (FASC) develops and maintains and publishes in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov (section 1822 of Pub. L. 118-31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).
Backhaul means intermediate links between the core network, or backbone network, and the small subnetworks at the edge of the network (e.g., connecting cell phones/towers to the core telephone network). Backhaul can be wireless (e.g., microwave) or wired (e.g., fiber optic, coaxial cable, Ethernet).
Covered application means the social networking service TikTok or any successor application or service developed or provided by ByteDance Limited or an entity owned by ByteDance Limited.
Covered article, as defined in 41 U.S.C. 4713(k), means:
(1) Information technology, as defined in 40 U.S.C. 11101, including cloud computing services of all types;
(2) Telecommunications equipment or telecommunications service, as those terms are defined in section 3 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 153);
(3) The processing of information on a Federal or non-Federal information system, subject to the requirements of the Controlled Unclassified Information program (see 32 CFR part 2002); or
(4) Hardware, systems, devices, software, or services that include embedded or incidental information technology.
Covered foreign country means The People’s Republic of China.
Covered telecommunications equipment or services means—
(1) Telecommunications equipment produced by Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);
(2) For the purpose of public safety, security of Government facilities, physical security surveillance of critical infrastructure, and other national security purposes, video surveillance and telecommunications equipment produced by Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company, or Dahua Technology Company (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);
(3) Telecommunications or video surveillance services provided by such entities or using such equipment; or
(4) Telecommunications or video surveillance equipment or services produced or provided by an entity that the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence or the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, reasonably believes to be an entity owned or controlled by, or otherwise connected to, the government of a covered foreign country.
Critical technology means—
(1) Defense articles or defense services included on the United States Munitions List set forth in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations under subchapter M of chapter I of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations;
(2) Items included on the Commerce Control List set forth in Supplement No. 1 to part 774 of the Export Administration Regulations under subchapter C of chapter VII of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, and controlled—
(i) Pursuant to multilateral regimes, including for reasons relating to national security, chemical and biological weapons proliferation, nuclear nonproliferation, or missile technology; or
(ii) For reasons relating to regional stability or surreptitious listening;
(3) Specially designed and prepared nuclear equipment, parts and components, materials, software, and technology covered by part 810 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to assistance to foreign atomic energy activities);
(4) Nuclear facilities, equipment, and material covered by part 110 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to export and import of nuclear equipment and material);
(5) Select agents and toxins covered by part 331 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, part 121 of title 9 of such Code, or part 73 of title 42 of such Code; or
(6) Emerging and foundational technologies controlled pursuant to section 1758 of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4817).
FASC-prohibited unmanned aircraft system means an unmanned aircraft system manufactured or assembled by an American Security Drone Act—covered foreign entity.
FASCSA order means any of the following orders issued under the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCSA) requiring removing covered articles from executive agency information systems or excluding one or more named sources or named covered articles from executive agency procurement actions, as described in 41 CFR 201-1.303(d) and (e):
(1) The Secretary of Homeland Security may issue FASCSA orders that apply to civilian agencies, to the extent not covered by paragraph (2) or (3) of this definition. This type of FASCSA order may be referred to as a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) FASCSA order.
(2) The Secretary of Defense may issue FASCSA orders that apply to the Department of Defense (DoD) and national security systems other than sensitive compartmented information systems. This type of FASCSA order may be referred to as a DoD FASCSA order.
(3) The Director of National Intelligence (DNI) may issue FASCSA orders that apply to the intelligence community and sensitive compartmented information systems, to the extent not covered by paragraph (2) of this definition. This type of FASCSA order may be referred to as a DNI FASCSA order.
Information technology, as defined in 40 U.S.C. 11101(6)—
(1) Means any equipment or interconnected system or subsystem of equipment, used in the automatic acquisition, storage, analysis, evaluation, manipulation, management, movement, control, display, switching, interchange, transmission, or reception of data or information by the executive agency, if the equipment is used by the executive agency directly or is used by a contractor under a contract with the executive agency that requires the use—
(i) Of that equipment; or
(ii) Of that equipment to a significant extent in the performance of a service or the furnishing of a product;
(2) Includes computers, ancillary equipment (including imaging peripherals, input, output, and storage devices necessary for security and surveillance), peripheral equipment designed to be controlled by the central processing unit of a computer, software, firmware and similar procedures, services (including support services), and related resources; but
(3) Does not include any equipment acquired by a Federal contractor incidental to a Federal contract.
Intelligence community, as defined by 50 U.S.C. 3003(4), means the following—
(1) The Office of the Director of National Intelligence;
(2) The Central Intelligence Agency;
(3) The National Security Agency;
(4) The Defense Intelligence Agency;
(5) The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency;
(6) The National Reconnaissance Office;
(7) Other offices within the Department of Defense for the collection of specialized national intelligence through reconnaissance programs;
(8) The intelligence elements of the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, the Marine Corps, the Coast Guard, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Department of Energy;
(9) The Bureau of Intelligence and Research of the Department of State;
(10) The Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of the Treasury;
(11) The Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security; or
(12) Such other elements of any department or agency as may be designated by the President, or designated jointly by the Director of National Intelligence and the head of the department or agency concerned, as an element of the intelligence community.
Interconnection arrangement means arrangements governing the physical connection of two or more networks to allow the use of another’s network to hand off traffic where it is…
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