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STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

648-26-4-5106-0037

36C26026Q0991 08-27-2026

Danielle Carrico 208-422-1000 x7420 09-04-2026 5:00pm PDT

36C260 NCO 20 Network Contracting Office

ATTN: V4CONT

1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd Bldg.17, Suite B428 Vancouver WA 98661

X 100

X

Y

541380

$19 Million

NET 30

N/A

X

Department of Veterans Affairs Portland VAHCS 3710 Southwest US Veterans Hospital Road Portland OR 97239

36C260

NCO 20 Network Contracting Office

ATTN: V4CONT

1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd Bldg.17, Suite B428 Vancouver WA 98661

Department of Veterans Affairs

FMS-VA-2(101)

Financial Services Center PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

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Portland VAHCS Hood Certification and Testing Service, Base Plus Four Option Years.

Base: 9/15/26-9/14/27 Option Year 1: 9/15/27-9/14/28 Option Year 2: 9/15/28-9/14/29 Option Year 3: 9/15/29-9/14/30 Option Year 4: 9/15/30-9/14/31

Contractors providing a quote shall review section E.2 for quote mandatory submission requirements.

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36C26026Q0991

Table of Contents

SECTION A

A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

B.3 STATEMENT OF WORK

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION)

C.2 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

C.3 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

C.4 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) ... 32

C.5 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS

(DEVIATION APR 2026)

C.6 52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (NOV 2025)

(DEVIATION)

C.7 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

C.8 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

D.1 WAGE DETERMINATION

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION)

E.2 ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1: QUOTE SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

E.3 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

E.4 52.240-90 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS REPRESENTATIONS

AND CERTIFICATIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

E.5 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION)

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: TBD

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C260 NCO 20 Network Contracting Office

ATTN: V4CONT

1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd Bldg.17, Suite B428 Vancouver WA 98661

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

[X] 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System For Award

Management, or [] 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Quarterly []

b. Semi-Annually []

c. Other [X] Monthly

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.

https://www.tungsten-network.com/

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

AMENDMENT NO DATE

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 10.00 EA __________________ __________________

Provide certification of biological safety cabinets in accordance with Statement of Work twice per year [(4) BSL 4 Lab Hoods are required twice a year and a BSL Hood in the main lab] Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-15-2026 POP End: 09-14-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

0002 78.00 EA __________________ __________________

Provide certification and calibration of chemical fume hoods in accordance with Statement of Work Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-15-2026 POP End: 09-14-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

0003 18.00 EA __________________ __________________

Provide testing and certification of laminar flow unit/clean benches in accordance with Statement of Work Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-15-2026 POP End: 09-14-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

0004 26.00 EA __________________ __________________

Provide testing and certification of animal transfer stations in accordance with Statement of Work Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-15-2026 POP End: 09-14-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

0005 2.00 EA __________________ __________________

Provide testing and certification of Positive flow isolator / Clean air isolator Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-15-2026 POP End: 09-14-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

0006 8.00 EA __________________ __________________

Provide Clean Room Test and Certification (Includes Mix Room, Ante Mix Room, Chemo Room, Ante Chemo Room in Pharmacy) Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-15-2026 POP End: 09-14-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

0007 160.00 EA __________________ __________________

Provide USP Testing – Viable Counts Air & Surface – Bacterial and Fungal B1 Pharmacy Cleanroom – Viables (38) + 19 Retests (if necessary) IV Room Semi Annual I. (16) Bacteria Air Samples II. (16) Fungal Air Samples III. (16) Bacteria Surface Samples IV. (16) Fungal Surface Samples V. (8) Control Samples Chemo Semi Annual

I. (12) Bacteria Air Samples II. (12) Fungal Air Samples III. (12) Bacteria Surface Samples IV. (12) Fungal Surface Samples V. (8) Control Samples Vancouver Glove Box Semi Annual

I. (6) Bacteria Air Samples II. (6) Fungal Air Samples III. (6) Bacteria Surface Samples IV. (6) Fungal Surface Samples V. (8) Control Samples Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-15-2026 POP End: 09-14-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

0008 12.00 EA __________________ __________________

Monthly USP Testing – Viable Counts Air & Surface – Bacterial and

Fungal B1 Pharmacy Clean Room IV Room Chemo Room Vancouver Glove Box / Compounding Room Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-15-2026 POP End: 09-14-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

0009 28.00 EA __________________ __________________

Provide Monthly Viable Sampling Report Generation Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-15-2026 POP End: 09-14-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

0010 28.00 EA __________________ __________________

Overnight Freight – Shipping of Samples to Lab for Analysis Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-15-2026 POP End: 09-14-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

0011 8.00 EA __________________ __________________

Fuel Surcharge (if applicable) Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-15-2026 POP End: 09-14-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

0012 60.00 EA __________________ __________________

Viable Sampling Control Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-15-2026 POP End: 09-14-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials

0013 130.00 EA __________________ __________________

Monthly Viable Sampling Surface Bacteria Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-15-2026 POP End: 09-14-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

0014 130.00 EA __________________ __________________

Monthly Viable Sampling Surface Fungal Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-15-2026 POP End: 09-14-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

1001 10.00 EA __________________ __________________

Provide certification of biological safety cabinets in accordance with Statement of Work twice per year [(4) BSL 4 Lab Hoods are required twice a year and a BSL Hood in the main lab] Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-15-2027 POP End: 09-14-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

1002 78.00 EA __________________ __________________

Provide certification and calibration of chemical fume hoods in accordance with Statement of Work Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-15-2027 POP End: 09-14-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

1003 18.00 EA __________________ __________________

Provide testing and certification of laminar flow unit/clean benches in accordance with Statement of Work Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-15-2027 POP End: 09-14-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials

1004 26.00 EA __________________ __________________

Provide testing and certification of animal transfer stations in accordance with Statement of Work Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-15-2027 POP End: 09-14-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

1005 2.00 EA __________________ __________________

Provide testing and certification of Positive flow isolator / Clean air isolator Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-15-2027 POP End: 09-14-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

1006 8.00 EA __________________ __________________

Provide Clean Room Test and Certification (Includes Mix Room, Ante Mix Room, Chemo Room, Ante Chemo Room in Pharmacy) Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-15-2027 POP End: 09-14-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

1007 160.00 EA __________________ __________________

Provide USP Testing – Viable Counts Air & Surface – Bacterial and Fungal B1 Pharmacy Cleanroom – Viables (38) + 19 Retests (if necessary) IV Room Semi Annual I. (16) Bacteria Air Samples II. (16) Fungal Air Samples III. (16) Bacteria Surface Samples IV. (16) Fungal Surface Samples V. (8) Control Samples Chemo Semi Annual

I. (12) Bacteria Air Samples II. (12) Fungal Air Samples III. (12) Bacteria Surface Samples IV. (12) Fungal Surface Samples V. (8) Control Samples Vancouver Glove Box Semi Annual

I. (6) Bacteria Air Samples II. (6) Fungal Air Samples

III. (6) Bacteria Surface Samples IV. (6) Fungal Surface Samples V. (8) Control Samples Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-15-2027 POP End: 09-14-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

1008 12.00 EA __________________ __________________

Monthly USP Testing – Viable Counts Air & Surface – Bacterial and Fungal B1 Pharmacy Clean Room IV Room Chemo Room Vancouver Glove Box / Compounding Room Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-15-2027 POP End: 09-14-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

1009 28.00 EA __________________ __________________

Provide Monthly Viable Sampling Report Generation Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-15-2027 POP End: 09-14-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

1010 28.00 EA __________________ __________________

Overnight Freight – Shipping of Samples to Lab for Analysis Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-15-2027 POP End: 09-14-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

1011 8.00 EA __________________ __________________

Fuel Surcharge (if applicable) Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-15-2027 POP End: 09-14-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

1012 60.00 EA __________________ __________________

Viable Sampling Control Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-15-2027 POP End: 09-14-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

1013 130.00 EA __________________ __________________

Monthly Viable Sampling Surface Bacteria Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-15-2027 POP End: 09-14-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

1014 130.00 EA __________________ __________________

Monthly Viable Sampling Surface Fungal Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-15-2027 POP End: 09-14-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

2001 10.00 EA __________________ __________________

Provide certification of biological safety cabinets in accordance with Statement of Work twice per year [(4) BSL 4 Lab Hoods are required twice a year and a BSL Hood in the main lab] Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-15-2028 POP End: 09-14-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

2002 78.00 EA __________________ __________________

Provide certification and calibration of chemical fume hoods in accordance with Statement of Work Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-15-2028 POP End: 09-14-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

2003 18.00 EA __________________ __________________

Provide testing and certification of laminar flow unit/clean benches in accordance with Statement of Work Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-15-2028 POP End: 09-14-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

2004 26.00 EA __________________ __________________

Provide testing and certification of animal transfer stations in accordance with Statement of Work Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-15-2028 POP End: 09-14-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

2005 2.00 EA __________________ __________________

Provide testing and certification of Positive flow isolator / Clean air isolator Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-15-2028 POP End: 09-14-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

2006 8.00 EA __________________ __________________

Provide Clean Room Test and Certification (Includes Mix Room, Ante Mix Room, Chemo Room, Ante Chemo Room in Pharmacy) Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-15-2028 POP End: 09-14-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

2007 160.00 EA __________________ __________________

Provide USP Testing – Viable Counts Air & Surface – Bacterial and Fungal B1 Pharmacy Cleanroom – Viables (38) + 19 Retests (if necessary) IV Room Semi Annual I. (16) Bacteria Air Samples

II. (16) Fungal Air Samples III. (16) Bacteria Surface Samples IV. (16) Fungal Surface Samples V. (8) Control Samples Chemo Semi Annual

I. (12) Bacteria Air Samples II. (12) Fungal Air Samples III. (12) Bacteria Surface Samples IV. (12) Fungal Surface Samples V. (8) Control Samples Vancouver Glove Box Semi Annual

I. (6) Bacteria Air Samples II. (6) Fungal Air Samples III. (6) Bacteria Surface Samples IV. (6) Fungal Surface Samples V. (8) Control Samples Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-15-2028 POP End: 09-14-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

2008 12.00 EA __________________ __________________

Monthly USP Testing – Viable Counts Air & Surface – Bacterial and Fungal B1 Pharmacy Clean Room IV Room Chemo Room Vancouver Glove Box / Compounding Room Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-15-2028 POP End: 09-14-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

2009 28.00 EA __________________ __________________

Provide Monthly Viable Sampling Report Generation Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-15-2028 POP End: 09-14-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

2010 28.00 EA __________________ __________________

Overnight Freight – Shipping of Samples to Lab for Analysis Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-15-2028

POP End: 09-14-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

2011 8.00 EA __________________ __________________

Fuel Surcharge (if applicable) Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-15-2028 POP End: 09-14-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

2012 60.00 EA __________________ __________________

Viable Sampling Control Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-15-2028 POP End: 09-14-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

2013 130.00 EA __________________ __________________

Monthly Viable Sampling Surface Bacteria Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-15-2028 POP End: 09-14-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

2014 130.00 EA __________________ __________________

Monthly Viable Sampling Surface Fungal Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-15-2028 POP End: 09-14-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

3001 10.00 EA __________________ __________________

Provide certification of biological safety cabinets in accordance with Statement of Work twice per year [(4) BSL 4 Lab Hoods are required twice a year and a BSL Hood in the main lab] Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-15-2029 POP End: 09-14-2030

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

3002 78.00 EA __________________ __________________

Provide certification and calibration of chemical fume hoods in accordance with Statement of Work Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-15-2029 POP End: 09-14-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

3003 18.00 EA __________________ __________________

Provide testing and certification of laminar flow unit/clean benches in accordance with Statement of Work Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-15-2029 POP End: 09-14-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

3004 26.00 EA __________________ __________________

Provide testing and certification of animal transfer stations in accordance with Statement of Work Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-15-2029 POP End: 09-14-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

3005 2.00 EA __________________ __________________

Provide testing and certification of Positive flow isolator / Clean air isolator Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-15-2029 POP End: 09-14-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

3006 8.00 EA __________________ __________________

Provide Clean Room Test and Certification (Includes Mix Room, Ante Mix Room, Chemo Room, Ante Chemo Room in Pharmacy) Contract Period: Option 3

POP Begin: 09-15-2029 POP End: 09-14-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

3007 160.00 EA __________________ __________________

Provide USP Testing – Viable Counts Air & Surface – Bacterial and Fungal B1 Pharmacy Cleanroom – Viables (38) + 19 Retests (if necessary) IV Room Semi Annual I. (16) Bacteria Air Samples II. (16) Fungal Air Samples III. (16) Bacteria Surface Samples IV. (16) Fungal Surface Samples V. (8) Control Samples Chemo Semi Annual

I. (12) Bacteria Air Samples II. (12) Fungal Air Samples III. (12) Bacteria Surface Samples IV. (12) Fungal Surface Samples V. (8) Control Samples Vancouver Glove Box Semi Annual

I. (6) Bacteria Air Samples II. (6) Fungal Air Samples III. (6) Bacteria Surface Samples IV. (6) Fungal Surface Samples V. (8) Control Samples Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-15-2029 POP End: 09-14-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

3008 12.00 EA __________________ __________________

Monthly USP Testing – Viable Counts Air & Surface – Bacterial and Fungal B1 Pharmacy Clean Room IV Room Chemo Room Vancouver Glove Box / Compounding Room Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-15-2029 POP End: 09-14-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials

3009 28.00 EA __________________ __________________

Provide Monthly Viable Sampling Report Generation Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-15-2029 POP End: 09-14-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

3010 28.00 EA __________________ __________________

Overnight Freight – Shipping of Samples to Lab for Analysis Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-15-2029 POP End: 09-14-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

3011 8.00 EA __________________ __________________

Fuel Surcharge (if applicable) Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-15-2029 POP End: 09-14-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

3012 60.00 EA __________________ __________________

Viable Sampling Control Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-15-2029 POP End: 09-14-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

3013 130.00 EA __________________ __________________

Monthly Viable Sampling Surface Bacteria Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-15-2029 POP End: 09-14-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

3014 130.00 EA __________________ __________________

Monthly Viable Sampling Surface Fungal Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-15-2029

POP End: 09-14-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

4001 10.00 EA __________________ __________________

Provide certification of biological safety cabinets in accordance with Statement of Work twice per year [(4) BSL 4 Lab Hoods are required twice a year and a BSL Hood in the main lab] Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 09-15-2030 POP End: 09-14-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

4002 78.00 EA __________________ __________________

Provide certification and calibration of chemical fume hoods in accordance with Statement of Work Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 09-15-2030 POP End: 09-14-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

4003 18.00 EA __________________ __________________

Provide testing and certification of laminar flow unit/clean benches in accordance with Statement of Work Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 09-15-2030 POP End: 09-14-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

4004 26.00 EA __________________ __________________

Provide testing and certification of animal transfer stations in accordance with Statement of Work Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 09-15-2030 POP End: 09-14-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

4005 2.00 EA __________________ __________________

Provide testing and certification of Positive flow isolator / Clean air isolator Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 09-15-2030 POP End: 09-14-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

4006 8.00 EA __________________ __________________

Provide Clean Room Test and Certification (Includes Mix Room, Ante Mix Room, Chemo Room, Ante Chemo Room in Pharmacy) Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 09-15-2030 POP End: 09-14-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

4007 160.00 EA __________________ __________________

Provide USP Testing – Viable Counts Air & Surface – Bacterial and Fungal B1 Pharmacy Cleanroom – Viables (38) + 19 Retests (if necessary) IV Room Semi Annual I. (16) Bacteria Air Samples II. (16) Fungal Air Samples III. (16) Bacteria Surface Samples IV. (16) Fungal Surface Samples V. (8) Control Samples Chemo Semi Annual

I. (12) Bacteria Air Samples II. (12) Fungal Air Samples III. (12) Bacteria Surface Samples IV. (12) Fungal Surface Samples V. (8) Control Samples Vancouver Glove Box Semi Annual

I. (6) Bacteria Air Samples II. (6) Fungal Air Samples III. (6) Bacteria Surface Samples IV. (6) Fungal Surface Samples V. (8) Control Samples Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 09-15-2030 POP End: 09-14-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

4008 12.00 EA __________________ __________________

Monthly USP Testing – Viable Counts Air & Surface – Bacterial and Fungal

B1 Pharmacy Clean Room IV Room Chemo Room Vancouver Glove Box / Compounding Room Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 09-15-2030 POP End: 09-14-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

4009 28.00 EA __________________ __________________

Provide Monthly Viable Sampling Report Generation Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 09-15-2030 POP End: 09-14-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

4010 28.00 EA __________________ __________________

Overnight Freight – Shipping of Samples to Lab for Analysis Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 09-15-2030 POP End: 09-14-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

4011 8.00 EA __________________ __________________

Fuel Surcharge (if applicable) Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 09-15-2030 POP End: 09-14-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

4012 60.00 EA __________________ __________________

Viable Sampling Control Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 09-15-2030 POP End: 09-14-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials

4013 130.00 EA __________________ __________________

Monthly Viable Sampling Surface Bacteria Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 09-15-2030 POP End: 09-14-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

4014 130.00 EA __________________ __________________

Monthly Viable Sampling Surface Fungal Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 09-15-2030 POP End: 09-14-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

GRAND TOTAL __________________

Base Period Total $

Option Period One (1) Total $

Option Period Two (2) Total $

Option Period Three (3) Total $

Option Period Four (4) Total $

Contract Value Grand Total $

B.3 STATEMENT OF WORK

1. BACKGROUND

a. The Portland VA Health Care System requires sampling, testing, balancing and certification of biological safety cabinets, chemical fume hoods, laminar flow clean benches, and compounding rooms.

2. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

a. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, materials, testing equipment and certification of Biological Safety Cabinets (BSC), Chemical Fume Hoods (CFH), and Laminar Flow Clean Benches (LFCB).

Table 1 Description and Quantities – Portland and Vancouver Campuses

Description Quantity EA

Provide certification of biological safety cabinets in accordance with Statement of Work twice per year [(4) BSL 4 Lab Hoods are required twice a year and a BSL Hood in the main lab]

Provide certification and calibration of chemical fume hoods in accordance with Statement of Work

Provide testing and certification of laminar flow unit/clean benches in accordance with Statement of Work

Provide testing and certification of animal transfer stations in accordance with Statement of Work

Provide testing and certification of Positive flow isolator / Clean air isolator 2

Provide Clean Room Test and Certification (Includes Mix Room, Ante Mix Room, Chemo Room, Ante Chemo Room in Pharmacy)

Provide USP Testing – Viable Counts Air & Surface – Bacterial and Fungal

B1 Pharmacy Cleanroom – Viables (38) + 19 Retests (if necessary)

IV Room Semi Annual

(16) Bacteria Air Samples

(16) Fungal Air Samples

(16) Bacteria Surface Samples

(16) Fungal Surface Samples

(8) Control Samples

Chemo Semi Annual

(12) Bacteria Air Samples

(12) Fungal Air Samples

(12) Bacteria Surface Samples

(12) Fungal Surface Samples

(8) Control Samples

Vancouver Glove Box Semi Annual

(6) Bacteria Air Samples

(6) Fungal Air Samples

(6) Bacteria Surface Samples

(6) Fungal Surface Samples

(8) Control Samples

Monthly USP Testing – Viable Counts Air & Surface – Bacterial and Fungal

B1 Pharmacy Clean Room

IV Room

Chemo Room

Vancouver Glove Box / Compounding Room

Provide Monthly Viable Sampling Report Generation 28

Overnight Freight – Shipping of Samples to Lab for Analysis 28

Fuel Surcharge 8

b. The Work is located at 1) Portland VA Medical Center, 3710 S.W. Veterans Hospital Road, Portland Oregon 97239 and 2) Vancouver VA Medical Center, 1601 East 4th Plan Boulevard, Vancouver, WA 98661.

c. The Technical Government Contact shall be the Energy Section Foreman, Phone (503) 273-5268.

d. Normal Working Hours are from 7:30AM to 4:00PM Monday through Friday, however work may be required to be completed after normal hours or on the weekend.

3. QUALIFICATIONS

a. The Contractor shall be NSF-49 accredited with a minimum of 18 months

BSC testing experience.

b. The Contractor must have a maximum response time of 24 hours for repairs.

4. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

a. The Contractor shall follow Federal and State OSHA regulations and take all reasonable safety precautions necessary (i.e., Lockout/Tag-out) to protect persons and property from injury or damage to personal property.

5. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

a. The Contractor shall obtain all necessary licenses and/or permits required while performing this work. The Contractor agrees to procure and maintain while this contract is in effect, workman's compensation and employer’s public, personal liability and property damage insurance having coverage for a limit as required by the laws of the state of Oregon/Washington (whichever is applicable).

b. The Contractor shall be responsible for damage occurred during the performance of this contract that is caused by his/or her employees fault or negligence and further, it is agreed that any negligence of the government, its officers, agents, servants and employees, shall not be the responsibility of the Contractor hereunder with the regard to any claims, loss, damage, injury and liability resulting there from.

Viable Sampling Control 60

Monthly Viable Sampling Surface Bacteria 130

Monthly Viable Sampling Surface Fungal 130

6. SERVICES OUTSIDE THE SCOPE OF WORK

a. Any work which the Contractor determines to be outside the scope of contract, shall not be performed unless and until specifically authorized by the Contracting Officer. Any work performed without authorization (whether written or verbal), shall be at the risk and expense of the Contractor.

b. The Contractor shall provide a cost estimate for any repairs and receive approval by the Contracting Officer prior to starting work or ordering materials.

7. CONTRACT ADMISTRATION

a. The Contractor shall contact the Contracting Officer on all matters pertaining to administration. Only the Contracting Officer is authorized to make commitments or issue changes that will affect the price, quantity, and quality or delivery terms of this contract.

b. Payments shall be made after completion of the appropriate service.

Government does not pay for services not received. These payments will be made upon the receipt of a signed service ticket, certified by an engineering service employee, showing work completion and acceptance.

8. EXECUTION

a. In the event that certain parts of the cabinet require to be removed for proper and complete testing and balancing, the Contractor shall be required to reassemble the equipment prior to leaving the job site at the end of the workday. The removed equipment shall be reinstalled in the same manner as it existed prior to removal.

b. All BSC work shall be done in strict accordance with applicable NSF 49 International Standards.

c. The Contractor shall keep the work area cleaned and shall leave the work area at the end of the day as clean as it was prior to his or her beginning.

d. A certificate showing the date of certification shall be maintained on the cabinet.

e. When testing and balancing procedures are completed, all electrical switches and system components shall be turned into an operable state.

All access panels (doors) and cover plates shall be replaced. Dampers and diffusers shall be positioned for proper airflow.

f. All CFH testing shall meet American National Standards Institute (ANSI) lab standards.

g. The Contractor along with the date shall catalog all equipment and type of service rendered noted thereon.

h. A written report of each inspection shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer and technical government representative. Such report shall advise of any repairs or repair parts not required to be furnished as a part of the contract requirements that are necessary to maintain the equipment in first-class operating condition.

i. All Laminar Flow Clean Bench testing and repair shall be performed to manufacturers’ standards.

9. ACCEPTANCE

a. All work will be inspected and approved by the VA representative prior to payment.

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION)

(a) Definitions. The clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated by reference.

(b) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post acceptance rights—

(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered;

and

(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(c) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

(d) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(e) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated in this contract by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence. Examples of occurrences include acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. When an excusable delay occurs, the Contractor shall—

(1) Notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as possible;

(2) Remedy the delay as quickly as possible; and

(3) Notify the Contracting Officer when the occurrence is over.

(g) Invoice. The Government will handle invoices according to the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and 5 CFR part 1315. The Contractor shall submit invoices to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include the information required by 5 CFR part 1315.9(b).

(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees, and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark, or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.

(i) Payment—

(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(3) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date that appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(4) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall—

(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the—

(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);

(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;

(C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable;

(D) Contractor point of contact; and

(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer.

(5) Interest.

(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the

Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.

(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.

(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by FAR part 33 if—

(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;

(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or

(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see FAR part 32).

(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment.

(v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a termination for cause.

(vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on-

(A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor;

(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or

(C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor.

(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures for interest credits prescribed in FAR part 32 in effect on the date of this contract.

(j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon—

(1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or

(2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b. destination.

(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

(l) Termination for the Government's convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose.