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This is an amendment to a combined solicitation implementing Executive Order 14398 regarding DEI discrimination compliance. The amendment adds FAR clause 52.222-90 "Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors" to solicitation 36C25026Q0263 for Reference Laboratory Services at the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center in Saginaw, Michigan, with a period of performance from August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2031.

The clause prohibits contractors and subcontractors from engaging in racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion activities, defined as disparate treatment based on race or ethnicity in recruitment, employment, contracting, program participation, or resource allocation. Contractors must provide all information and reports as required by the Contracting Officer to demonstrate compliance and must report any known subcontractor violations. Noncompliance may result in contract cancellation, termination, suspension, and debarment from future Government contracts. The substance of this clause must be included in all subcontracts at any tier, except those performed outside the United States. The amendment clarifies that compliance with this clause is material to the Government's payment decisions under 31 U.S.C. 3729(b)(4). No other changes to the solicitation terms and conditions are included in this amendment, and the response deadline remains May 8, 2026 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time.

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Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

SUBJECT*
Reference Lab Services - Saginaw PoP 08/01/2026-07/31/2031 Implementing EO 14398 DEI Discrimination.

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE*
45409-1337
SOLICITATION NUMBER*
36C25026Q0263
RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE
05-08-2026 16:30 EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA
ARCHIVE
90 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE
RECOVERY ACT FUNDS
N

SET-ASIDE

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE*
Q301
NAICS CODE*
621511

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO 10) 3140 Governor’s Place Blvd. Suite 210 Kettering OH 45409-1337

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Officer Morgan Stein Morgan.Stein@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS

US Department of Veterans Affairs

Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center

1500 Weiss Street

Saginaw MI

POSTAL CODE
48602
COUNTRY
USA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

URL DESCRIPTION

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

EMAIL DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this amendment is to implement EO 14398 DEI Discrimination to this solicitation and contract. Please see below applicable clause.

There are no other changes to the terms and conditions of this solicitation.

52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors As prescribed in 22.2203, ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS (APR 2026)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Program participation means membership or participation in, or access or admission to: training, mentoring, or leadership development programs; educational opportunities; clubs; associations; or similar opportunities that are sponsored or established by the contractor or subcontractor. Racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities means disparate treatment based on race or ethnicity in the recruitment, employment (e.g., hiring, promotions), contracting (e.g., vendor agreements), program participation, or allocation or deployment of an entity's resources.

(b) In connection with the performance of work under this contract, the Contractor agrees as follows:

(1) The Contractor will not engage in any racially discriminatory DEI activities;

(2) The Contractor will furnish all information and reports, including providing access to books, records, and accounts, as required by the Contracting Officer, for purposes of ascertaining compliance with this clause;

(3) In the event of the Contractor's or a subcontractor's noncompliance with this clause, this contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part, and the Contractor or subcontractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts;

(4) The Contractor will report any subcontractor's known or reasonably knowable conduct that may violate this clause to the Contracting Officer and take any appropriate remedial actions directed by the Contracting Officer; and

(5) The Contractor will inform the Contracting Officer if a subcontractor sues the Contractor and the suit puts at issue, in any way, the validity of this clause.

(6) The Contractor recognizes that compliance with the requirements of this clause are material to the Government's payment decisions for purposes of 31 U.S.C. 3729(b)(4).

(c) The Contractor must include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts at any tier, including those for commercial products and commercial services, except those where the place of delivery or performance is outside the United States.

(End of clause)

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Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

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