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36C24725Q0574

GENERAL INFORMATION

VISN 7 Network Contracting Office LaVista Business Park - Bldg A 2008 Weems Road Tucker GA 30084

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Officer Quentin Deloney

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

1 Freedom Way

Augusta GA

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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

This solicitation is a request for quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-06/05-26-2022.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 325412 with a small business size standard of 1300 Employees. The Network Contracting Office 7 is seeking Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing for the Charlie Norwood VAMC in Augusta, GA.

All questions regarding this RFQ must be in writing and may be sent by e‐mail to Quentin.Deloney@va.gov. Questions must be received no later than June 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM ET. No further questions will be accepted after that date and time.

You are reminded that representatives from your company SHALL NOT contact any VA Medical Center employees to discuss this RFQ during this RFQ process. All questions and concerns regarding this RFQ shall be directed to the Contracting Officer (CO).

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

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10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

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% FOR:

SMALL BUSINESS

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BUSINESS

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WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

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SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

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RFQ

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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

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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

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Department of Veterans Affairs VISN 7 Network Contracting Office LaVista Business Park - Bldg A 2008 Weems Road Tucker GA 30084 X X 325412 1300 Employees N/A X Charlie Norwood VAMC 1 Freedom Way Augusta GA 30904 Department of Veterans Affairs

VISN 7

Network Contracting Office LaVista Business Park - Bldg A 2008 Weems Road Tucker GA 30084

Department of Veterans Affairs

FMS-VA-2(101)

Financial Services Center

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Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971 See CONTINUATION Page See SOW & Section B.2 for Items See CONTINUATION Page X X X Quentin Deloney Page 1 of Table of Contents

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

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

a. CONTRACTOR:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C247 Department of Veterans Affairs VISN 7 Network Contracting Office LaVista Business Park - Bldg A 2008 Weems Road Tucker GA 30084

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

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted 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.

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

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A. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Purpose: Purchase the Nuclear Medicine low dose radiopharmaceuticals.

2. Scope of Work: The contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, and transportation necessary to provide the Nuclear Medicine low dose Radiopharmaceuticals to the Nuclear Medicine department in Imaging Services located at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center (CNVAMC), 950 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30901, Building 801, 2nd floor, room 2D165.

3. Performance Period: The period of performance is for an initial base year with the possibility of 4 one-year extension options (exercised at the government's discretion) if successful results are achieved per CNVAMC evaluation.

4. Type of Contract: Firm-Fixed-Price.

5. Place of Performance: Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center 950 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30901, Building 801, 2nd floor, room 2D165.

6. Hours of Operation: The Nuclear Medicine department of Imaging Services accepts deliveries between 6:00am and 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Nuclear Medicine’s normal hours of operation are between 6:00am and 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Holidays falling on a Sunday will be observed the following Monday.

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B. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Contractor shall provide prepared doses as requested by the orders from the Nuclear Medicine department and associated materials as ordered and at the agreed upon contract price with no added charges for delivery of fuel surcharges for the below listed radiopharmaceuticals in Section B.2 Schedule:

2. Contractor shall deliver the doses to the Nuclear Medicine Hot Lab room 2D165, 950 15th St Augusta GA 30901 between 6 AM and 4:30 PM Monday through Friday only, doses cannot be left anywhere else.

3. Contractor shall fill doses as prescribed when 24-hour notice is provided, if 24-hour notice is not provided doses will be provided based upon availability and mutual agreement only.

4. Contractor shall guarantee the doses are within ± 10% of the requested activity at the time of calibration, when measured at the contractor’s place of business, and manufactured according to the applicable specifications set forth under the FDA. If a discrepancy is found, contractor shall provide replacement dose within 24 of call and will not charge for replacement dose or delivery.

5. Contractor shall deliver doses by the scheduled times and dates except as otherwise authorized by the ordering personnel. Contractor shall notify the CNVAMC by phone of any limitations on the delivery times and dates that may affect its ability to supply doses when requested, and the applicable order shall be deemed amended to reflect the adjusted delivery times and dates.

6. Contractor shall be licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and be regularly established in the business of providing radiopharmaceuticals. Copies of licenses and certifications shall be provided to the CNVAMC annually prior to license expiration.

7. Contractor shall have available an adequate supply of contract products to meet the requirements of the CNVAMC at its distribution points.

8. Contractor shall label all supplies as to the amount of radiopharmaceutical, preparation time, expiration time, date, etc. compatible with the CNVAMC Nuclear Medicine Information System (NMIS).

9. Contractor shall clearly label all radioactive packages with RADIOACTIVE on the outside of the shipping carton and be incompliance with current US Department of Transportation regulations. All shipping containers shall be free of radioactive contamination both inside and outside.

10. Contractor shall perform all quality control procedures as required by Federal and State regulatory agencies and Joint Commission.

11. Contractor shall meet all Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Department of Transportation, FDA, OSHA and all other agency rules and regulations (Federal and State).

12. Contractor shall accept returns for credit under the following conditions:

The credit for the returned doses will be invoiced monthly to be applied to monthly invoice for delivered doses.

13. Contractor shall provide consultation services by telephone, 24hrs/day, 7 days per week.

14. Contractor shall provide the CNVAMC reports of any inspections by the USNRC or Agreement State that take place during the duration of the contract including notices of violations.

15. Contractor shall take possession of used nonradioactive shipping containers at no charge to the government.

C. GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Government shall place routine orders 24 hours in advance by telephone or using pre-established online ordering system.

2. Government shall ensure the specification of the product is safe for the intended use.

3. Government shall ensure the product is handled in a safe manner.

4. Government shall ensure the contractor is notified by 8:00 a.m. local time on the date of the patient exam to cancel an order.

D. CHANGES TO STATEMENT OF WORK

Any changes to this SOW shall be authorized and approved only through written correspondence from the CO. A copy of each change will be kept in a project folder along with all other products of the project. Costs incurred by the contractor through the actions of parties other than the CO shall be borne by the contractor.

E. QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN PERFORMANCE MEASURES

See Section D

F. INVOICES

1. Payment will be made upon receipt of a properly prepared detailed invoice, prepared by the Contractor, validated by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and submitted electronically through OB-10 (https://portal.tungsten-network.com/).

2. A properly prepared invoice will contain:

a) Invoice Number and Date

b) Contractor’s Name and Address

G. SECURITY

PER REVIEW OF VA HANDBOOK 6500.6, CONTRACT SECURITY, APPENDIX A- INFORMATION SECURITY AND PRIVACY CHECKLIST:

Minimum Statutory Requirements

(1) Nature of the event (loss, theft, unauthorized access);

Based on the determinations of the independent risk analysis, the contractor shall be responsible for paying to the VA liquidated damages in the amount of $37.50 per affected individual to cover the cost of providing credit protection services to affected individuals consisting of the following:

(1) Notification;

Privacy and Security Language

1. GENERAL. This entire section applies to all acquisitions requiring any Information Security and Privacy language. Contractors, contractor personnel, subcontractors and subcontractor personnel will be subject to the same federal laws, regulations, standards, VA directives and handbooks, as VA personnel regarding information and information system security and privacy.

2. VA INFORMATION CUSTODIAL LANGUAGE. This entire section applies to all acquisitions requiring any Information Security and Privacy language.

a. The Government shall receive unlimited rights to data/intellectual property first produced and delivered in the performance of this contract or order (hereinafter “contract”) unless expressly stated otherwise in this contract. This includes all rights to source code and all documentation created in support thereof. The primary clause used to define Government and Contractor data rights is FAR 52.227-14 Rights in Data – General. The primary clause used to define computer software license (not data/intellectual property first produced under this contractor or order) is FAR 52.227-19, Commercial Computer Software License.

b. Information made available to the contractor by VA for the performance or administration of this contract will be used only for the purposes specified in the service agreement, SOW, PWS, PD, and/or contract. The contractor shall not use VA information in any other manner without prior written approval from a VA Contracting Officer (CO). The primary clause used to define Government and Contractor data rights is FAR 52.227-14 Rights in Data – General.

c. VA information will not be co-mingled with any other data on the contractor’s information systems or media storage systems. The contractor shall ensure compliance with Federal and VA requirements related to data protection, data encryption, physical data segregation, logical data segregation, classification requirements and media sanitization.

d. VA reserves the right to conduct scheduled or unscheduled audits, assessments, or investigations of contractor Information Technology (IT) resources to ensure information security is compliant with Federal and VA requirements. The contractor shall provide all necessary access to records (including electronic and documentary materials related to the contracts and subcontracts) and support (including access to contractor and subcontractor staff associated with the contract) to VA, VA's Office Inspector General (OIG), and/or Government Accountability Office (GAO) staff during periodic control assessments, audits, or investigations.

e. The contractor may only use VA information within the terms of the contract and applicable Federal law, regulations, and VA policies. If new Federal information security laws, regulations or VA policies become applicable after execution of the contract, the parties agree to negotiate contract modification and adjustment necessary to implement the new laws, regulations, and/or policies.

f. The contractor shall not make copies of VA information except as specifically authorized and necessary to perform the terms of the contract. If copies are made for restoration purposes, after the restoration is complete, the copies shall be destroyed in accordance with VA Directive 6500, VA Cybersecurity Program and VA Information Security Knowledge Service.

g. If a Veterans Health Administration (VHA) contract is terminated for default or cause with a business associate, the related local Business Associate Agreement (BAA) shall also be terminated and actions taken in accordance with VHA Directive 1605.05, Business Associate Agreements. If there is an executed national BAA associated with the contract, VA will determine what actions are appropriate and notify the contactor.

h. The contractor shall store and transmit VA sensitive information in an encrypted form, using VA-approved encryption tools which are, at a minimum, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 140-2, Security Requirements for Cryptographic Modules (or its successor) validated and in conformance with VA Information Security Knowledge Service requirements. The contractor shall transmit VA sensitive information using VA approved Transport Layer Security (TLS) configured with FIPS based cipher suites in conformance with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-52, Guidelines for the Selection, Configuration and Use of Transport Layer Security (TLS) Implementations.

i. The contractor’s firewall and web services security controls, as applicable, shall meet or exceed VA’s minimum requirements.

j. Except for uses and disclosures of VA information authorized by this contract for performance of the contract, the contractor may use and disclose VA information only in two situations: (i) in response to a qualifying order of a court of competent jurisdiction after notification to VA CO (ii) with written approval from the VA CO. The contractor shall refer all requests for, demands for production of or inquiries about, VA information and information systems to the VA CO for response.

k. Notwithstanding the provision above, the contractor shall not release VA records protected by Title 38 U.S.C. § 5705, Confidentiality of medical quality-assurance records and/or Title 38 U.S.C. § 7332, Confidentiality of certain medical records pertaining to drug addiction, sickle cell anemia, alcoholism or alcohol abuse or infection with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). If the contractor is in receipt of a court order or other requests for the above-mentioned information, the contractor shall immediately refer such court order or other requests to the VA CO for response.

l. Information made available to the contractor by VA for the performance or administration of this contract or information developed by the contractor in performance or administration of the contract will be protected and secured in accordance with VA Directive 6500 and Identity and Access Management (IAM) Security processes specified in the VA Information Security Knowledge Service.

m. Any data destruction done on behalf of VA by a contractor shall be done in accordance with National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) requirements as outlined in VA Directive 6300, Records and Information Management, VA Handbook 6300.1, Records Management Procedures, and applicable VA Records Control Schedules.

n. The contractor shall provide its plan for destruction of all VA data in its possession according to VA Directive 6500 and NIST 800-88, Guidelines for Media Sanitization prior to termination or completion of this contract. If directed by the COR/CO, the contractor shall return all Federal Records to VA for disposition.

o. Any media, such as paper, magnetic tape, magnetic disks, solid state devices or optical discs that is used to store, process, or access VA information that cannot be destroyed shall be returned to VA.The contractor shall hold the appropriate material until otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or CO. Items shall be returned securely via VA-approved methods. VA sensitive information must be transmitted utilizing VA-approved encryption tools which are validated under FIPS 140-2 (or its successor) and NIST 800-52. If mailed, the contractor shall send via a trackable method (USPS, UPS, FedEx, etc.) and immediately provide the COR/CO with the tracking information. Self-certification by the contractor that the data destruction requirements above have been met shall be sent to the COR/CO within 30 business days of termination of the contract.

p. All electronic storage media (hard drives, optical disks, CDs, back-up tapes, etc.) used to store, process or access VA information will not be returned to the contractor at the end of lease, loan, or trade-in. Exceptions to this paragraph will only be granted with the written approval of the VA CO.

3. ACCESS TO VA INFORMATION AND VA INFORMATION SYSTEMS. This section applies when any person requires access to information made available to the contractor by VA for the performance or administration of this contract or information developed by the contractor in performance or administration of the contract.

a. A contractor/subcontractor shall request logical (technical) or physical access to VA information and VA information systems for their employees and subcontractors only to the extent necessary to perform the services specified in the solicitation or contract. This includes indirect entities, both affiliate of contractor/subcontractor and agent of contractor/subcontractor.

b. Contractors and subcontractors shall sign the VA Information Security Rule of Behavior (ROB) before access is provided to VA information and information systems (see Section 4, Training, below). The ROB contains the minimum user compliance requirements and does not supersede any policies of VA facilities or other agency components which provide higher levels of protection to VA’s information or information systems. Users who require privileged access shall complete the VA elevated privilege access request processes before privileged access is granted.

c. All contractors and subcontractors working with VA information are subject to the same security investigative and clearance requirements as those of VA appointees or employees who have access to the same types of information. The level and process of background security investigations for contractors shall be in accordance with VA Directive and Handbook 0710, Personnel Suitability and Security Program. The Office of Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) is responsible for these policies and procedures. Contract personnel who require access to classified information or information systems shall have an appropriate security clearance. Verification of a Security Clearance shall be processed through the Special Security Officer located in HRA/OSP. Contractors shall conform to all requirements stated in the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).

d. All contractors and subcontractors shall comply with conditions specified in VAAR 852.204-71(d); Contractor operations required to be in United States. All contractors and subcontractors working with VA information must be permanently located within a jurisdiction subject to the law of the United States or its Territories to the maximum extent feasible. If services are proposed to be performed abroad the contractor must state where all non-U.S. services are provided. The contractor shall deliver to VA a detailed plan specifically addressing communications, personnel control, data protection and potential legal issues. The plan shall be approved by the COR/CO in writing prior to access being granted.

e. The contractor shall notify the COR/CO in writing immediately (no later than 24 hours) after personnel separation or occurrence of other causes. Causes may include the following:

i. Contractor/subcontractor personnel no longer has a need for access to VA information or VA information systems.

ii. Contractor/subcontractor personnel are terminated, suspended, or otherwise has their work on a VA project discontinued for any reason.

iii. Contractor believes their own personnel or subcontractor personnel may pose a threat to their company’s working environment or to any company-owned property. This includes contractor-owned assets, buildings, confidential data, customers, employees, networks, systems, trade secrets and/or VA data.

iv. Any previously undisclosed changes to contractor/subcontractor background history are brought to light, including but not limited to changes to background investigation or employee record.

v. Contractor/subcontractor personnel have their authorization to work in the United States revoked.

vi. Agreement by which contractor provides products and services to VA has either been fulfilled or terminated, such that VA can cut off electronic and/or physical access for contractor personnel.

f. In such cases of contract fulfillment, termination, or other causes; the contractor shall take the necessary measures to immediately revoke access to VA network, property, information, and information systems (logical and physical) by contractor/subcontractor personnel. These measures include (but are not limited to): removing and then securing Personal Identity Verification (PIV) badges and PIV – Interoperable (PIV-I) access badges, VA-issued photo badges, credentials for VA facilities and devices, VA-issued laptops, and authentication tokens. Contractors shall notify the appropriate VA COR/CO immediately to initiate access removal.

g. Contractors/subcontractors who no longer require VA accesses will return VA-issued property to VA. This property includes (but is not limited to): documents, electronic equipment, keys, and parking passes. PIV and PIV-I access badges shall be returned to the nearest VA PIV Badge Issuance Office. Once they have had access to VA information, information systems, networks and VA property in their possessions removed, contractors shall notify the appropriate VA COR/CO.

4. TRAINING. This entire section applies to all acquisitions which include section 3.

a. All contractors and subcontractors requiring access to VA information and VA information systems shall successfully complete the following before being granted access to VA information and its systems:

i. VA Privacy and Information Security Awareness and Rules of Behavior course (Talent Management System (TMS) #10176) initially and annually thereafter.

ii. Sign and acknowledge (electronically through TMS #10176) understanding of and responsibilities for compliance with the Organizational Rules of Behavior, relating to access to VA information and information systems initially and annually thereafter; and

iii. Successfully complete any additional cyber security or privacy training, as required for VA personnel with equivalent information system or information access [to be defined by the VA program official and provided to the VA CO for inclusion in the solicitation document – i.e., any role-based information security training].

b. The contractor shall provide to the COR/CO a copy of the training certificates and certification of signing the Organizational Rules of Behavior for each applicable employee within five days of the initiation of the contract and annually thereafter, as required.

c. Failure to complete the mandatory annual training is grounds for suspension or termination of all physical or electronic access privileges and removal from work on the contract until such time as the required training is complete.

5. SECURITY INCIDENT INVESTIGATION. This entire section applies to all acquisitions requiring any Information Security and Privacy language.

a. The contractor, subcontractor, their employees, or business associates shall immediately (within one hour) report suspected security / privacy incidents to the VA OIT’s Enterprise Service Desk (ESD) by calling (855) 673-4357 (TTY: 711). The ESD is OIT’s 24/7/365 single point of contact for IT-related issues. After reporting to the ESD, the contractor, subcontractor, their employees, or business associates shall, within one hour, provide the COR/CO the incident number received from the ESD.

b. To the extent known by the contractor/subcontractor, the contractor/ subcontractor's notice to VA shall identify the information involved and the circumstances surrounding the incident, including the following:

i. The date and time (or approximation of) the Security Incident occurred.

ii. The names of individuals involved (when applicable).

iii. The physical and logical (if applicable) location of the incident.

iv. Why the Security Incident took place (i.e., catalyst for the failure).

v. The amount of data belonging to VA believed to have been compromised.

vi. The remediation measures the contractor is taking to ensure no future incidents of a similar nature.

c. After the contractor has provided the initial detailed incident summary to VA, they will continue to provide written updates on any new and relevant circumstances or facts they discover. The contractor, subcontractor, and their employes shall fully cooperate with VA or third-party entity performing an independent risk analysis on behalf of VA. Failure to cooperate may be deemed a material breach and grounds for contract termination.

d. VA IT contractors shall follow VA Handbook 6500, Risk Management Framework for VA Information Systems VA Information Security Program, and VA Information Security Knowledge Service guidance for implementing an Incident Response Plan or integrating with an existing VA implementation.

e. In instances of theft or break-in or other criminal activity, the contractor/subcontractor must concurrently report the incident to the appropriate law enforcement entity (or entities) of jurisdiction, including the VA OIG, and the VA Office of Security and Law Enforcement. The contractor, its employees, and its subcontractors and their employees shall cooperate with VA and any law enforcement authority responsible for the investigation and prosecution of any possible criminal law violation(s) associated with any incident. The contractor/subcontractor shall cooperate with VA in any civil litigation to recover VA information, obtain monetary or other compensation from a third party for damages arising from any incident, or obtain injunctive relief against any third party arising from, or related to, the incident.

f. The contractor shall comply with VA Handbook 6500.2, Management of Breaches Involving Sensitive Personal Information, which establishes the breach management policies and assigns responsibilities for the oversight, management and reporting procedures associated with managing of breaches.

g. With respect to unsecured Protected Health Information (PHI), the contractor is deemed to have discovered a data breach when the contractor knew or should have known of breach of such information. When a business associate is part of VHA contract, notification to the covered entity (VHA) shall be made in accordance with the executed BAA.

h. If the contractor or any of its agents fails to protect VA sensitive personal information or otherwise engages in conduct which results in a data breach involving any VA sensitive personal information the contractor/subcontractor processes or maintains under the contract; the contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the VA as set forth in clause 852.211-76, Liquidated Damages—Reimbursement for Data Breach Costs.

H. Records Management Language:

1. Citations to pertinent laws, codes and regulations such as 44 U.S.C chapters 21, 29, 31 and 33; Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552); Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a); 36 CFR Part 1222 and Part 1228.

2. Contractor shall treat all deliverables under the contract as the property of the U.S. Government for which the Government Agency shall have unlimited rights to use, dispose of, or disclose such data contained therein as it determines to be in the public interest.

3. Contractor shall not create or maintain any records that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract using Government IT equipment and/or Government records.

4. Contractor shall not retain, use, sell, or disseminate copies of any deliverable that contains information covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 or that which is generally protected by the Freedom of Information Act.

5. Contractor shall not create or maintain any records containing any Government Agency records that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract.

6. The Government Agency owns the rights to all data/records produced as part of this contract.

7. The Government Agency owns the rights to all electronic information (electronic data, electronic information systems, electronic databases, etc.) and all supporting documentation created as part of this contract. Contractor must deliver sufficient technical documentation with all data deliverables to permit the agency to use the data.

8. Contractor agrees to comply with Federal and Agency records management policies, including those policies associated with the safeguarding of records covered by the Privacy Act of 1974. These policies include the preservation of all records created or received regardless of format [paper, electronic, etc.] or mode of transmission [e-mail, fax, etc.] or state of completion [draft, final, etc.].

9. No disposition of documents will be allowed without the prior written consent of the Contracting Officer. The Agency and its contractors are responsible for preventing the alienation or unauthorized destruction of records, including all forms of mutilation. Willful and unlawful destruction, damage or alienation of Federal records is subject to the fines and penalties imposed by 18 U.S.C. 2701. Records may not be removed from the legal custody of the Agency or destroyed without regard to the provisions of the agency records schedules.

10. Contractor is required to obtain the Contracting Officer's approval prior to engaging in any contractual relationship (sub-contractor) in support of this contract requiring the disclosure of information, documentary material and/or records generated under, or relating to, this contract. The Contractor (and any sub-contractor) is required to abide by Government and Agency guidance for protecting sensitive and proprietary information.

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

Tc-99m Sestamib Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-01-2025 POP End: 08-31-2026

I-131 (1-6mCi)

I-131 Therapy Capsule, each additional

Tc99m-MAG3

20mCi Sheet Source

Tx99m - Medronate

Tc99m-DTPA Renal

In-111 WBC

PYP Vials

Tc99m - Mebrofenin

I-123 (200uCi) Capsule

Tc99m-NaTc04 UD

Tc99m - Sulfur Colloid UD with Egg

Tc99m -DTPA aerosol UD

Tc99m - MAA UD

I-131 DX diagnostic capsules (<100uCi)

Tc99m - Filtered Sulfur Colloid UD

Software Package

Geiger Muller Survey Calibration

I-123 MIBG

Tc99m - Ceretec WBC

Tc99m - WBC Kit

In111 - WBC Kit

In-111 Penetate vial

Miscellaneous Funds

Return Kit MED3709

Return Kit BM01-15

Tc-99m Bicisate UD

Tc-99m Exametazime UD

In-111 Capromab Pendetide UD

I-123 Thyroid Uptake&Scan

Tc-99m NaTc04-Bulk (per mCi)

Pharmacist Call Out Fee - On Call

99mTC Hot PYP

Tc-99m Sestamib Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-01-2026 POP End: 08-31-2027

I-131 (1-6mCi)

I-131 Therapy Capsule, each additional

Tc99m-MAG3

20mCi Sheet Source

Tx99m - Medronate

Tc99m-DTPA Renal

In-111 WBC

PYP Vials

Tc99m - Mebrofenin

I-123 (200uCi) Capsule

Tc99m-NaTc04 UD

Tc99m - Sulfur Colloid UD with Egg

Tc99m -DTPA aerosol UD

Tc99m - MAA UD

I-131 DX diagnostic capsules (<100uCi)

Tc99m - Filtered Sulfur Colloid UD

Software Package

Geiger Muller Survey Calibration

I-123 MIBG

Tc99m - Ceretec WBC

Tc99m - WBC Kit

In111 - WBC Kit

In-111 Penetate vial

Miscellaneous Funds

Return Kit MED3709

Return Kit BM01-15

Tc-99m Bicisate UD

Tc-99m Exametazime UD

In-111 Capromab Pendetide UD

I-123 Thyroid Uptake&Scan

Tc-99m NaTc04-Bulk (per mCi)

Pharmacist Call Out Fee - On Call

99mTC Hot PYP

Tc-99m Sestamib Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-01-2027 POP End: 08-31-2028

I-131 (1-6mCi)

I-131 Therapy Capsule, each additional

Tc99m-MAG3

20mCi Sheet Source

Tx99m - Medronate

Tc99m-DTPA Renal

In-111 WBC

PYP Vials

Tc99m - Mebrofenin

I-123 (200uCi) Capsule

Tc99m-NaTc04 UD

Tc99m - Sulfur Colloid UD with Egg

Tc99m -DTPA aerosol UD

Tc99m - MAA UD

I-131 DX diagnostic capsules (<100uCi)

Tc99m - Filtered Sulfur Colloid UD

Software Package

Geiger Muller Survey Calibration

I-123 MIBG

Tc99m - Ceretec WBC

Tc99m - WBC Kit

In111 - WBC Kit

In-111 Penetate vial

Miscellaneous Funds

Return Kit MED3709

Return Kit BM01-15

Tc-99m Bicisate UD

Tc-99m Exametazime UD

In-111 Capromab Pendetide UD

I-123 Thyroid Uptake&Scan

Tc-99m NaTc04-Bulk (per mCi)

Pharmacist Call Out Fee - On Call

99mTC Hot PYP

Tc-99m Sestamib Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-01-2028 POP End: 08-31-2029

I-131 (1-6mCi)

I-131 Therapy Capsule, each additional

Tc99m-MAG3

20mCi Sheet Source

Tx99m - Medronate

Tc99m-DTPA Renal

In-111 WBC

PYP Vials

Tc99m - Mebrofenin

I-123 (200uCi) Capsule

Tc99m-NaTc04 UD

Tc99m - Sulfur Colloid UD with Egg

Tc99m -DTPA aerosol UD

Tc99m - MAA UD

I-131 DX diagnostic capsules (<100uCi)

Tc99m - Filtered Sulfur Colloid UD

Software Package

Geiger Muller Survey Calibration

I-123 MIBG

Tc99m - Ceretec WBC

Tc99m - WBC Kit

In111 - WBC Kit

In-111 Penetate vial

Miscellaneous Funds

Return Kit MED3709