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36C25625Q0944

GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 16

ALEXANDRIA VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

PO BOX 69004

ALEXANDRIA LA 71306-9004

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Officer Arlene A. Blade arlene.blade@va.gov

(318) 466-4281

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System

John L. McClellan Memorial VA Hospital

4300 West 7th Street

Little Rock AR

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

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AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

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DESCRIPTION

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,” in conjunction with FAR Part 13.5, Simplified Acquisition Procedures for Certain Items as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This requirement will be evaluated using the comparative evaluation process outlined in FAR 13.106-2 (b) (3), where quotations will be compared to one another to determine which provides the best benefit to the Government.

The combined synopsis/solicitation number is 36C25625Q0944.

This solicitation is a request for quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03 (effective 01/17/202).

This requirement is solicited as Unrestricted.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 325412 with a small business size standard of 1300 Employees.

Period of Performance: 5 (five) years.

The Network Contracting Office 16 is seeking Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (Fludeoxyglucose FDG F 18 for PET CT) in accordance with the Statement of Work for the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System’s John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital in Little Rock, AR.

All questions regarding this RFQ must be submitted electronically via e-mail to arlene.blade@va.gov. Questions must be received no later than June 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM CST. No further questions will be accepted after that date and time.

Quotes shall be submitted electronically via email to the Contracting Officer, Arlene A. Blade, at arlene.blade@va.gov no later than 8:00 am CST on July 8, 2025. Quoter’s shall include RFQ Number 36C25625Q0944 in the subject line.

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). No telephone calls will be accepted.

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

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

a. CONTRACTOR: Name:____________________________________

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C256 Arlene A. Blade

ALEXANDRIA VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 16

ALEXANDRIA VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

PO BOX 69004

ALEXANDRIA LA 71306-9004

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:

B.2 STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

STATEMENT OF WORK

CENTRAL ARKANSAS VETERANS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

Little Rock, AR FDG F18 for PET CT Imaging

A. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Title of Project: FDG F18 for PET CT Imaging

2. Background: Nuclear Medicine requires that all radiopharmaceuticals be delivered within allowable timeframes. There is a very short for most radiopharmaceuticals needed to perform required tests. In addition, this is a highly regulated service and must meet requirements from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. CAVHS Imaging Service will be deploying a new imaging modality, PET CT, in late FY25 and needs to acquire the associated radiopharmaceuticals. The F-18 isotopes are used for diagnosis, staging, and monitory treatment of cancers. F-18 also has been approved for diagnosing infection and Alzheimer’s disease.

3. Scope of Work: The contractor shall provide all resources necessary to accomplish the deliverables described in this statement of work (SOW), except as may otherwise be specified. This shall include delivery of routine orders for next day FDG F18 and delivery within one (1) hour for all urgent or emergent requests for FDG F18 using the proper transporting protocols and meeting the standard classifications to identify radiation limits established by the Department of Transportation and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

4. Performance Period: Five-year period with a Base (12 months) plus four (4) 12 month ordering periods. Performance expected to begin on 9/15/2025.

5. The contractor shall complete the work required under this SOW 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This includes off hours, weekends, and Federal holidays as required for emergent or urgent cases from date of award, unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. The Federal holidays are New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

6. Type of Contract: Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity

7. Applicable Documents: 10 Code of Federal Regulations Part 35: United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission- Medical Use of Byproduct Material 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 173 Subpart I: Class 7 (Radioactive) Materials Department of Veteran Affairs Materials Permit: Reference # 03-01082-01 Amendment # 76.

B. REQUIREMENTS

1. The contractor shall provide delivery by 0630 a.m. on all routine orders for FDG F18and shall provide delivery within 1 hour for all urgent or emergent requests for NaF, Ammonia N13, & Posluma.

2. The contractor shall ensure that all deliveries to Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) are made following the proper transporting protocol and that the standard classification to identify radiation limits established by the Department of Transportation and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission are met.

3. The contractor shall be (or use) a compounding pharmacy that is licensed by the State Board of Pharmacy in which it is located, and which is in good standing (no actions pending or unresolved such as a probationary period).

4. The contractor shall ensure that all transporting personnel have proper identification and documents when delivering supplies to CAVHS.

5. The contractor shall establish a method to hand-off to the appropriate Nuclear Medicine personnel during delivery.

6. The contractor shall ensure that all containers delivered to CAVHS are sealed appropriately to ensure that the package has not been compromised during transportation.

7. The contractor shall pick up WBC scans within 1 hour of notification and shall return the tagged blood to CAVHS within 3 hours of time of pick-up.

8. The contractor shall ensure that samples are correctly labeled with patient identifiers when picked up and validated upon delivery of the tagged product.

9. The contractor shall ensure that all counts of drugs be correct on delivery, with no more than five errors per year and If for any reason, any deliverable cannot be delivered within the scheduled timeframe, the contractor shall explain why in writing to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and shall include a firm commitment of when the work will be completed. This notice to the COR shall cite the reasons for the delay. The Contracting Officer will then review the facts and issue a response in accordance with applicable regulations.

10. The contractor shall deliver all products at no additional charge during normal business hours.

11. The Contractor shall obtain, maintain, and provide evidence of at the request of the Government, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approval of the radiopharmaceuticals prior to shipment.

C. SCHEDULE FOR DELIVERABLES

If for any reason, any deliverable cannot be delivered within the scheduled timeframe, the contractor shall explain why in writing to the Contracting Officer and shall include a firm commitment of when the work will be completed. This notice to the Contracting Officer shall cite the reasons for the delay. The Contracting Officer will then review the facts and issue a response in accordance with applicable regulations.

D. DELIVERY LOCATION

Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System 4300 West 7th Street, Room 1D-178 Little Rock, AR 72205

E. CHANGES TO STATEMENT OF WORK

The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to approve changes or modify any of the requirements under this contract and such changes will be executed bi-laterally in accordance with FAR 52.212-4(c). The Contractor shall communicate with the Contracting Officer on all matters pertaining to contract administration. Only the Contracting Officer is authorized to make commitments or issue changes, which will affect price, quantity, or quality of performance of this contract. In the event the contractor effects any such changes at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change shall be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any increase in costs incurred as a result thereof.

Any changes to this SOW shall be authorized and approved only through written correspondence from the Contracting Officer. 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 Contracting Officer shall be borne by the contractor.

F. GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Government shall ensure that Nuclear Medicine staff are available to accept delivery of radiopharmaceutical supplies at the CAVHS.

G. CONFIDENTIALITY AND NONDISCLOSURE

It is agreed that:

1. The preliminary and final deliverables and all associated Working papers, application source code, and other material deemed relevant by VA which have been generated by the contractor in the performance of this task order are the exclusive property of the U.S. Government and shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer at the conclusion of the task order.

2. No information shall be released by the contractor. Any request for information relating to this task Older presented to the contractor shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for response.

3. Press releases, marketing material or any other printed or electronic documentation related to this project, shall not be publicized without the written approval of the Contracting Officer.

H. POST-AWARD CONFERENCE

The contractor shall participate in a post-award conference unless waived by the Contracting Officer. This meeting shall provide an introduction between the Contractor personnel and Government personnel who will be involved with the contract. The meeting shall provide the opportunity to discuss technical, management and security issues. The Post Award Conference will aid both the Government and Contractor in achieving a clear and mutual understanding of all requirements and identify and resolve any potential issues. Contractor shall be prepared to discuss any items requiring clarification and gather information as necessary to support each deliverable. The VA will provide the Contractor with a written summary of the Post-Award Conference.

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

Fludeoxyglucose FDG F 18 - PET CT DOSE Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-15-2025 POP End: 09-14-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325412 - Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q527 - Medical - Nuclear Medicine

Fludeoxyglucose FDG F 18 - PET CT DOSE Contract Period: Ordering Period 1 POP Begin: 09-15-2026 POP End: 09-14-2027

Fludeoxyglucose FDG F 18 - PET CT DOSE Contract Period: Ordering Period 2 POP Begin: 09-15-2027 POP End: 09-14-2028

Fludeoxyglucose FDG F 18 - PET CT DOSE Contract Period: Ordering Period 3 POP Begin: 09-15-2028 POP End: 09-14-2029

Fludeoxyglucose FDG F 18 - PET CT DOSE Contract Period: Ordering Period 4 POP Begin: 09-15-2029 POP End: 09-14-2030

B.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

CENTRAL ARKANSAS VETERANS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

4300WEST 7TH STREET, ROOM 1D-178

LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205

USA

cody.pledger@va.gov 501-257-6006

CENTRAL ARKANSAS VETERANS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

4300WEST 7TH STREET, ROOM 1D-178

LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205

USA

CENTRAL ARKANSAS VETERANS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

4300WEST 7TH STREET, ROOM 1D-178

LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205

USA

CENTRAL ARKANSAS VETERANS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

4300WEST 7TH STREET, ROOM 1D-178

LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205

USA

CENTRAL ARKANSAS VETERANS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

4300WEST 7TH STREET, ROOM 1D-178

LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205

USA

B.5 Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System

(a) FAR 42.1502 directs all Federal agencies to collect past performance information on contracts. The Department of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has implemented Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) to comply with this regulation. One or more past performance evaluations will be conducted in order to record your contract performance as required by FAR 42.15.

(b) The past performance evaluation process is a totally paperless process using CPARS. CPARS is a web-based system that allows for electronic processing of the performance evaluation report. Once the report is processed, it is available in the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) for Government use in evaluating past performance as part of a source selection action.

(c) We request that you furnish the Contracting Officer with the name, position title, phone number, and email address for each person designated to have access to your firm's past performance evaluation(s) for the contract. Each person granted access will have the ability to provide comments in the Contractors portion of the report and state whether or not the Contractor agrees with the evaluation, before returning the report to the Assessing Official. The report information must be protected as source selection sensitive information not releasable to the public.

(d) When your Contractor Representative(s) (Past Performance Points of Contact) are registered in CPARS, they will receive an automatically-generated email with detailed login instructions. Further details, systems requirements, and training information for CPARS are available at http://www.cpars.csd.disa.mil/. The CPARS User Manual, registration for On Line Training for Contractor Representatives, and a practice application may be found at this site.

(e) The Assessing Official will complete an interim or final past performance evaluation and the report will be accessible at http://www.cpars.csd.disa.mil/. The Contractor Representative has the option to provide comments on the evaluation, indicate if they concur or do not concur with the evaluation, sign, and then return the evaluation to the Assessing Official. The Contractor Representative has a total of 60 days following the Assessing Official’s evaluation signature date to send comments. If the Contractor Representative sends comments within the first 14 days following the Assessing Official’s signature date and the Assessing Official or Reviewing Official closes the evaluation, the evaluation will become available in PPIRS-RC within 1 day. On day 15 following the Assessing Official’s evaluation signature date, the evaluation will become available in PPIRS-RC with or without Contractor Representative comments and whether or not it has been closed by the Assessing Official or Reviewing Official. If no Contractor Representative comments have been sent and the evaluation has not been closed, it will be marked as “Pending” in PPIRS-RC. If the Contractor Representative sends comments at any time prior to 61 days following the Assessing Official’s evaluation signature date, those comments will be reflected in PPIRS-RC within 1 day. On day 61 following the Assessing Official’s evaluation signature date, the Contractor Representative will be “locked out” of the evaluation and may no longer send comments.

(f) The following guidelines apply concerning Contractor Representative use of the past performance evaluation:

(1) Protect the evaluation as "source selection information." After review, transmit the evaluation by completing and submitting the form through CPARS. If for some reason you are unable to view and/or submit the form through CPARS, contact the Contracting Officer for instructions.

(2) Strictly control access to the evaluation within your organization. Ensure the evaluation is never released to persons or entities outside of your control.

(3) Prohibit the use of or reference to evaluation data for advertising, promotional material, pre award surveys, responsibility determinations, production readiness reviews, or other similar purposes.

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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 52.216-18 ORDERING (AUG 2020)

(a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the Schedule. Such orders may be issued from September 15, 2026 through September 14, 2030.

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

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

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

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

(3) If sent electronically, the Government either—

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

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

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

(End of Clause)

C.2 52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)

(a) Minimum order. When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less than $50,000.00, the Government is not obligated to purchase, nor is the Contractor obligated to furnish, those supplies or services under the contract.

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

(1) Any order for a single item in excess of $250,000.00;

(2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of $500,000.00; or

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

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

(d) Notwithstanding paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, the Contractor shall honor any order exceeding the maximum order limitations in paragraph (b), unless that order (or orders) is returned to the ordering office within 5 days after issuance, with written notice stating the Contractor's intent not to ship the item (or items) called for and the reasons. Upon receiving this notice, the Government may acquire the supplies or services from another source.

(End of Clause)

C.3 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995)

(a) This is an indefinite-quantity contract for the supplies or services specified, and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule. The quantities of supplies and services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract.

(b) Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. The Contractor shall furnish to the Government, when and if ordered, the supplies or services specified in the Schedule up to and including the quantity designated in the Schedule as the "maximum." The Government shall order at least the quantity of supplies or services designated in the Schedule as the "minimum."

(c) Except for any limitations on quantities in the Order Limitations clause or in the Schedule, there is no limit on the number of orders that may be issued. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.

(d) Any order issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor's and Government's rights and obligations with respect to that order to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract's effective period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after 9/14/2030.

(End of Clause)

C.4 52.217-6 OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY (MAR 1989)

The Government may increase the quantity of supplies called for in the Schedule at the unit price specified. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days. Delivery of the added items shall continue at the same rate as the like items called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree.

(End of Clause)

C.5 52.232-19 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR (APR 1984)

Funds are not presently available for performance under this contract beyond 9/14/2026. The Government's obligation for performance of this contract beyond that date is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise for performance under this contract beyond 9/14/2026, until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for performance and until the Contractor receives notice of availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

(End of Clause)

C.6 VAAR 852.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (DEC 2022)

The Contracting Officer reserves the right to designate representatives to act for him/her in furnishing technical guidance and advice or generally monitor the work to be performed under this contract. Such designation will be in writing and will define the scope and limitation of the designee’s authority. A copy of the designation letter shall be furnished to the Contractor.

(End of Clause)

C.7 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

The Contractor shall not make reference in its commercial advertising to Department of Veterans Affairs contracts in a manner that states or implies the Department of Veterans Affairs approves or endorses the Contractor’s products or services or considers the Contractor’s products or services superior to other products or services.

(End of Clause) C.8 VAAR 852.215-70 SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS EVALUATION FACTORS (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)

(a) In an effort to achieve socioeconomic small business goals, VA shall evaluate offerors based on their service-disabled veteran-owned or veteran-owned small business certification status and their proposed use of eligible certified service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs) and certified veteran-owned small businesses (VOSBs) as subcontractors.

(b) Eligible and certified service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses offerors will receive full credit, and offerors qualifying as veteran-owned small businesses will receive partial credit for the certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Status evaluation factor. To receive credit, an offeror must be listed at the time of submission of offers and at time of award, as a certified SDVOSB/VOSB in the SBA certification database on the SBA Veteran Small Business Certification Program portal at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ (see 13 CFR 128) and be otherwise eligible in accordance with SBA size standards for the acquisition and limitations on subcontracting requirements set forth in SBA regulations (see 13 CFR 121, 125 and 128.).

(c) Non-Veteran offerors proposing to use certified SDVOSBs or VOSBs as subcontractors will receive some consideration under this evaluation factor. Offerors must state in their proposals the names of the certified SDVOSBs and VOSBs with whom they intend to subcontract and provide a brief description of the proposed subcontracts and the approximate dollar values of the proposed subcontracts. In addition, the proposed subcontractors must be listed at the time of submission of offers and at time of award, as a certified SDVOSB/VOSB in the SBA certification database.

(d) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(g), any business concern that is determined by VA to have willfully and intentionally misrepresented a company’s SDVOSB/VOSB status is subject to debarment for a period of not less than five years. This includes the debarment of all principals in the business.

(End of Clause)

C.9 VAAR 852.215-71 EVALUATION FACTOR COMMITMENTS (OCT 2019)

(a) The offeror agrees, if awarded a contract, to use the service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs) or veteran-owned small businesses (VOSBs) proposed as subcontractors in accordance with 852.215–70, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors, or to substitute one or more SDVOSBs or VOSBs for subcontract work of the same or similar value.

(b) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(g), any business concern that is determined by VA to have willfully and intentionally misrepresented a company’s SDVOSB/VOSB status is subject to debarment for a period of not less than five years. This includes the debarment of all principals in the business.

(End of Clause)

C.10 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV 2018)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

(1) Contract financing payment has the meaning given in FAR 32.001;

(2) Designated agency office means the office designated by the purchase order, agreement, or contract to first receive and review invoices. This office can be contractually designated as the receiving entity. This office may be different from the office issuing the payment;

(3) Electronic form means an automated system transmitting information electronically according to the accepted electronic data transmission methods and formats identified in paragraph (c) of this clause. Facsimile, email, and scanned documents are not acceptable electronic forms for submission of payment requests;

(4) Invoice payment has the meaning given in FAR 32.001; and

(5) Payment request means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment submitted by the contractor under this contract.

(b) Electronic payment requests. Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this clause, the contractor shall submit payment requests in electronic form. Purchases paid with a Government-wide commercial purchase card are considered to be an electronic transaction for purposes of this rule, and therefore no additional electronic invoice submission is required.

(c) Data transmission. A contractor must ensure that the data transmission method and format are through one of the following:

(1) VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System at the current website address provided in the contract.

(2) Any system that conforms to the X12 electronic data interchange (EDI) formats established by the Accredited Standards Center (ASC) and chartered by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

(d) Invoice requirements. Invoices shall comply with FAR 32.905.

(e) Exceptions. If, based on one of the circumstances in this paragraph (e), the Contracting Officer directs that payment requests be made by mail, the Contractor shall submit payment requests by mail through the United States Postal Service to the designated agency office. Submission of payment requests by mail may be required for—

(1) Awards made to foreign vendors for work performed outside the United States;

(2) Classified contracts or purchases when electronic submission and processing of payment requests could compromise the safeguarding of classified or privacy information;

(3) Contracts awarded by contracting officers in the conduct of emergency operations, such as responses to national emergencies;

(4) Solicitations or contracts in which the designated agency office is a VA entity other than the VA Financial Services Center in Austin, Texas; or

(5) Solicitations or contracts in which the VA designated agency office does not have electronic invoicing capability as described above.

(End of Clause)

C.11 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020)

The Contracting Officer reserves the right to designate an Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) for the purpose of performing certain tasks/duties in the administration of the contract. Such designation will be in writing through an ACO Letter of Delegation and will identify the responsibilities and limitations of the ACO. A copy of the ACO Letter of Delegation will be furnished to the Contractor.

(End of Clause)

C.12 VAAR 852.246-71 REJECTED GOODS (OCT 2018)

(a) Supplies and equipment. Rejected goods will be held subject to Contractor’s order for not more than 15 days, after which the rejected merchandise will be returned to the Contractor’s address at the Contractor’s risk and expense. Expenses incident to the examination and testing of materials or supplies that have been rejected will be charged to the Contractor.

(b) Perishable supplies. The Contractor shall remove rejected perishable supplies within 48 hours after notice of rejection. Supplies determined to be unfit for human consumption will not be removed without permission of the local health authorities. Supplies not removed within the allowed time may be destroyed. The Department of Veterans Affairs will not be responsible for, nor pay for, products rejected. The Contractor will be liable for costs incident to examination of rejected products.

(End of Clause)

C.13 VAAR 852.222-71 COMPLIANCE WITH EXECUTIVE ORDER 13899 (DEVIATION)(APR 2025)

(a) The contractor shall comply with Executive Order 13899, Combating Anti-Semitism, pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), 42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.

(b) The contractor shall timely disclose, in writing, to the Contracting Officer, whenever, in connection with the award, performance, or closeout of this contract or any subcontract thereunder, the Contractor has credible evidence that a principal, employee, agent, or subcontractor of the Contractor has committed a violation under Executive Order 13899, Combatting Anti-Semitism pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), 42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.

(c) The contractor shall include the terms and conditions of this clause in every subcontract or purchase order so that these terms will be binding on every subcontractor or vendor.

(End of Clause)

C.14 VAAR 852.247-73 PACKING FOR DOMESTIC SHIPMENT (OCT 2018)

Material shall be packed for shipment in such a manner that will insure acceptance by common carriers and safe delivery at destination. Containers and closures shall comply with regulations of carriers as applicable to the mode of transportation.

(End of Clause)

C.15 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)

52.204-18

52.212-4

52.212-5

COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE

CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO

IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

AUG 2020

NOV 2023

NOV 2024

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

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SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

1. Quote Preparation:

a. These instructions are to ensure the proper submission of information necessary to provide for a comprehensive evaluation of quotes. Quoters shall carefully read this section prior to commencing preparation of quotes and take the necessary measures to ensure that the information submitted is factual, accurate, and complete.

b. Faxed quotes are NOT permitted under any circumstance.

2. Submission Instructions:

a. Quotes shall be electronically submitted via email to Contracting Officer, Arlene A. Blade, at arlene.blade@va.gov. All sections of the quote (Technical and Price) shall be submitted on or before the due date and time listed in this solicitation

3. Quote Format:

a. Electronic Copy: Provide one (1) electronic copy of the complete quote via email to arlene.blade@va.gov. Electronic copies must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat format and virus checked prior to submission.

b. The quoter shall be responsible for the validity of all information supplied in their quote.

c. Please complete and submit, with completed price quote (Volume 2), Paragraph B.1 Contract Administration. In addition, all prior solicitation amendments must be acknowledged.

d. Quoter must complete fill-in for Section E.2 502.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunication and Video Surveillance Service and Equipment. Section E.10 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

3.1. Volume 1 contains one section, Technical

A summary of the Technical Volume 1 requirement is listed below. The detailed requirement for the technical volume is listed in Section 4.

a. Technical

i. Quoter’s Technical Capability

ii. Quoters Personnel Certification, registration, licenses

iii. Veteran Involvement

3.1.1 Past Performance – The contractor does not need to turn in any information for past performance. CARS and other government resources will be utilized for responsibility purposes.

3.2 Volume 2 contains one section, Pricing Information

a. Complete Section B.3 Price Schedule. Contractor shall complete all pricing in the B.3 Price Schedule. CLINS (Contract Line Items) without pricing will be found unacceptable. (The Government seeks discounts. Identify any discounts offered and the amount within the line-item description.

b. Completed Section B.1 Contract Administration.

c. Acknowledgement of all solicitation amendments.

4. Quote Volume Requirements

a. Volume 1 – TECHNICAL

i. Quoter’s Technical Capability

1. Quoter shall demonstrate and submit with quote that it has the experience and capability to provide all resources necessary to accomplish the deliverables described in this statement of work (SOW), except as may otherwise be specified. This shall include delivery of routine orders for next day FDG F18 and delivery within one (1) hour for all urgent or emergent requests for FDG F18 using the proper transporting protocols and meeting the standard classifications to identify radiation limits established by the Department of Transportation and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

2. Quoter shall submit with quote its illustration/evidence/confirmation that it shall be (or will use) a compounding Pharmacy that is licensed by the State Board of Pharmacy in which it is located, and which is in good standing (no actions pending or unresolved such as a probationary period).

3. Quoter shall submit with quote its illustration/evidence/confirmation of the capability to meet the requirements per the Solicitation/SOW for the delivery of FDG F18 and urgent or emergent requests for NaF, Ammonia N13, & Posluma.

4. Quoter shall demonstrate its capability to obtain, maintain, and provide evidence of U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approval of the radiopharmaceutical prior to shipment.

5. Quoter shall demonstrate its capability of establishing a method to hand-off to the appropriate Nuclear Medicine personnel during delivery.

ii. Quoter’s Personnel Certification, registration, license

1. Quoter shall submit with quote its personnel certifications and training to transport radiopharmaceutical supplies.

2. Quoter shall submit with quote evidence of a compounding pharmacy licensed by the State Board of Pharmacy in good standing.

iii. Veterans Involvement

1. Quoter shall submit with quote its Veterans Involvement in accordance with Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 852.215-70 (DEVIATION) to receive credit. Quoter must state in their quotations the names of the SDVOSBs and VOSBs with whom they intend to subcontract and provide a brief description of the proposed subcontracts and the approximate dollar values of the proposed subcontracts. In addition, the proposed subcontractors must be registered and verified in the Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) database at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov and must meet federal small business size standards for the NAICS code assigned to this solicitation at time of both quotation submission and at time of award.

The Government will evaluate quotations using the comparative evaluation process outlined in FAR 13.106-2 (b) (3), where quotations will be compared to one another to determine which provides the best benefit to the Government. All factors are equal in the comparative evaluation. Under Factor 1 Technical, the quotation will be evaluated to the extent to which it can meet and/or exceed the Government’s requirements as outlined in the solicitation and based on the information requested in the instructions to offers section of this solicitation.

Provisions 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.

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

The following provisions are incorporated into 52.212-1 as an addendum to this solicitation:

E.2 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021) The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it ‘‘does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument’’ in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204–26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212–3, Offeror Representations and Certifications–Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it ‘‘does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services’’ in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204–26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212–3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision— Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition. (1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115–232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115–232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services.”

(d) Representations. The Offeror represents that—

(1) It [ ] will, [ ] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds “will’’ in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that— It [ ] does, [ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds “does’’ in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures. (1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded “will’’ in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded “does’’ in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(End of Provision) E.3 52.204-29 FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT ORDERS—REPRESENTATION AND DISCLOSURES (DEC 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, Covered article, FASCSA order, Intelligence community, National security system, Reasonable inquiry, Sensitive compartmented information, Sensitive compartmented information system, and Source have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204–30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders— Prohibition.

(b) Prohibition. Contractors are prohibited from providing or using as part of the performance of the contract any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if the prohibition is set out in an applicable Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCSA) order, as described in paragraph (b)(1) of FAR 52.204–30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition.

(c) Procedures. (1) The Offeror shall search for the phrase ‘‘FASCSA order’’ in the System for Award Management (SAM)(https://www.sam.gov) for any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if there…