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Contract Specialist Vernise L Newton vernise.newton@va.gov 414-844-4850

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The purpose of this amendment is to Change Line Item 0001 Description and to add FAR Clause 52,222-90. Also, to extend the deadline of this solicitation

1. Line Item 001 has hereby changed from (Leica DM2700P to Leica Visoria P.

2. To add FAR Clause RFO FAR 52.222-90 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 inthe 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; Subj.: Class Deviation – Supplemental for FAR Part 22 in Support of Executive Order (EO) 14398, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors

(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.

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3. The deadline has hereby changed from 4/302026/@11:00 am CST to 5/18/2026 @ 8:00 am CST,

4. All Other Terms and Conditions remain the same.

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