36C26126Q0075 Pathology Lab Courier Services-NORCAL.pdf

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15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

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17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED

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19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.

ITEM NO. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED.

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INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

612-26-2-111-0030

36C26126Q0075 01-23-2026

James Postell | james.postell@va.gov 702.791.9000 x18936 02-06-2026

10AM PST

00261 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 21

X 100

X

492110

1500 Employees

N/A

See Price/Cost Schedule

00261

Financial Services Center P.O. Box 149971

Austin TX 78714-9971

See CONTINUATION Page

This requirement is for Courier Services for the Pathology Laboratory at the Northern California Health Care System.

Quoters shall follow the submission instructions specified in FAR Provisions 52.212-1 and 52.212-2, and the addendums included in this solicitation.

Submit all questions and quotes electronically to:

addendums included in this solicitation.

Questions are due January 30, 2026 NLT 10AM PST.

Quotes are due February 06, 2026, NLT 10AM PST.

Quoters are reminded their completed and signed VAAR Clause 852.219-75 must be included in submission or you will be considered non-responsive and will not be considered for award.

Applicable Wage Determination:

WD 2015-5621 REV 25 DATED 12/02/2025

WD 2015-5631 REV 26 DATED 12/02/2025

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36C26126Q0075

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 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES ....................................................................................... 16 52.212-4 Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services C.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) ................ 31 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements. ................................................................................................................ 31 52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters.36 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations. ............. 37 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting. ................................................................... 38 52.222-3 Convict Labor. .............................................................................................. 40 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans. ................................................................. 41 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. ....................................... 42 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans. ............................................................. 42 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act. .... 44 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards. .............................................................. 45 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts). ...................................................... 54 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. .............................................................. 55 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706. ........................................... 64 52.233-3 Protest after Award. ..................................................................................... 71 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. ............................................... 72 52.219-28 Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation. ............................... 73 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026

C.2 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

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) ... 81

C.5 52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (NOV 2025)

(DEVIATION)

C.6 52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)

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)

C.9 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV

2018)

C.10 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020) . 97

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS ........................................................................... 100 52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services

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

1998) ............................................................................................................................. 104 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations. .................................................. 108 52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements—Notice and Representation E.2 52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020) ............... 113 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters. .......................................... 113 52.233-2 Service of Protest

E.3 52.240-90 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS REPRESENTATIONS

AND CERTIFICATIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

E.4 VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (OCT 2018)

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

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

a. CONTRACTOR:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C261

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 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.

Tungsten e-Invoice Setup Information: 1-877-489-6135

Tungsten e-Invoice email: VA.Registration@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

56.00 EA __________________ __________________

Specimen pick up from Chico VA OPC to VA Sacramento Medical Center

Laboratory (Friday evenings and evenings prior to a mid-week holidays - 1600) Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 03-01-2026 POP End: 02-28-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R602 - Support - Administrative:

Courier/Messenger MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): none

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 0001

Specimen pick up from Sonora VA OPC to VA Sacramento Medical Center

Laboratory (Friday evenings and evenings prior to a mid-week holidays - 1600) Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 03-01-2026 POP End: 02-28-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R602 - Support - Administrative:

Courier/Messenger

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 0002

Specimen pick up from Modesto VA OPC to VA Sacramento Medical

Center Laboratory (Friday evenings and evenings prior to a mid-week holidays - 1600) Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 03-01-2026 POP End: 02-28-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R602 - Support - Administrative:

Courier/Messenger

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 0003

250.00 EA __________________ __________________

Specimen pick up from Sonora VA OPC (1400 to Modesto VA OPC (1500) to

Stockton VA OPC (1600) to Mather (1730) - Weekdays excluding holidays Contract Period: Base

POP Begin: 03-01-2026 POP End: 02-28-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R602 - Support - Administrative:

Courier/Messenger

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 0004

Specimen pick up from Yuba City VA OPC to VA Sacramento Medical

Center Laboratory (Friday evenings and evenings prior to a mid-week holidays - 1620) Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 03-01-2026 POP End: 02-28-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R602 - Support - Administrative:

Courier/Messenger MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): None

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 0005

52.00 EA __________________ __________________

Specimen pick up from VA Martinez OPC to VA Sacramento Medical Center

Laboratory - Saturday between 0930-1000 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 03-01-2026 POP End: 02-28-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R602 - Support - Administrative:

Courier/Messenger

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 0006

4.00 EA __________________ __________________

Laboratory (Sundays and after hours on a as needed basis) Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 03-01-2026 POP End: 02-28-2027

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 0007

Specimen pick up from Yountville Veterans Home to VA Sacramento

Medical Center Laboratory (Friday evenings and evenings prior to a mid-week holidays - 1700) Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 03-01-2026 POP End: 02-28-2027

54.00 EA __________________ __________________

Laboratory (Friday evenings and evenings prior to a mid-week holidays - 1600) Contract Period: Option 1

POP Begin: 03-01-2027 POP End: 02-28-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R602 - Support - Administrative:

Courier/Messenger

Laboratory (Friday evenings and evenings prior to a mid-week holidays - 1600) Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 03-01-2027 POP End: 02-28-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R602 - Support - Administrative:

Courier/Messenger

Center Laboratory (Friday evenings and evenings prior to a mid-week holidays - 1600) Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 03-01-2027 POP End: 02-28-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R602 - Support - Administrative:

Courier/Messenger

Stockton VA OPC (1600) to Mather (1730) - Weekdays excluding holidays Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 03-01-2027 POP End: 02-28-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R602 - Support - Administrative:

Courier/Messenger

Center Laboratory (Friday evenings and evenings prior to a mid-week holidays - 1620) Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 03-01-2027 POP End: 02-28-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R602 - Support - Administrative:

Courier/Messenger

Laboratory - Saturday between 0930-1000 Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 03-01-2027 POP End: 02-28-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R602 - Support - Administrative:

Courier/Messenger

Laboratory (Sundays and after hours on a as needed basis) Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 03-01-2027 POP End: 02-28-2028

Medical Center Laboratory (Friday evenings and evenings prior to a mid-week holidays - 1700) Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 03-01-2027 POP End: 02-28-2028

55.00 EA __________________ __________________

Laboratory (Friday evenings and evenings prior to a mid-week holidays - 1600) Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 03-01-2028 POP End: 02-28-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R602 - Support - Administrative:

Courier/Messenger

Laboratory (Friday evenings and evenings prior to a mid-week holidays - 1600) Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 03-01-2028 POP End: 02-28-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R602 - Support - Administrative:

Courier/Messenger

Center Laboratory (Friday evenings and evenings prior to a mid-week holidays - 1600) Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 03-01-2028 POP End: 02-28-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R602 - Support - Administrative:

Courier/Messenger

251.00 EA __________________ __________________

Stockton VA OPC (1600) to Mather (1730) - Weekdays excluding holidays Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 03-01-2028 POP End: 02-28-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R602 - Support - Administrative:

Courier/Messenger

Center Laboratory (Friday evenings and evenings prior to a mid-week holidays - 1620) Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 03-01-2028 POP End: 02-28-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R602 - Support - Administrative:

Courier/Messenger

Laboratory - Saturday between 0930-1000 Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 03-01-2028 POP End: 02-28-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R602 - Support - Administrative:

Courier/Messenger

Specimen pick up from VA Martinez OPC to VA Sacramento Medical Center Laboratory (Sundays and after hours on a as needed basis) Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 03-01-2028 POP End: 02-28-2029

Medical Center Laboratory (Friday evenings and evenings prior to a mid-week holidays - 1700) Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 03-01-2028 POP End: 02-28-2029

Laboratory (Friday evenings and evenings prior to a mid-week holidays - 1600) Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 03-01-2029 POP End: 02-28-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R602 - Support - Administrative:

Courier/Messenger

Laboratory (Friday evenings and evenings prior to a mid-week holidays - 1600) Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 03-01-2029 POP End: 02-28-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R602 - Support - Administrative:

Courier/Messenger

Center Laboratory (Friday evenings and evenings prior to a mid-week holidays - 1600) Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 03-01-2029 POP End: 02-28-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R602 - Support - Administrative:

Courier/Messenger

Stockton VA OPC (1600) to Mather (1730) - Weekdays excluding holidays Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 03-01-2029 POP End: 02-28-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R602 - Support - Administrative:

Courier/Messenger

Center Laboratory (Friday evenings and evenings prior to a mid-week holidays - 1620) Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 03-01-2029 POP End: 02-28-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R602 - Support - Administrative:

Courier/Messenger

Laboratory - Saturday between 0930-1000 Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 03-01-2029 POP End: 02-28-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R602 - Support - Administrative:

Courier/Messenger

Laboratory (Sundays and after hours on a as needed basis) Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 03-01-2029 POP End: 02-28-2030

Medical Center Laboratory (Friday evenings and evenings prior to a mid-week holidays - 1700) Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 03-01-2029 POP End: 02-28-2030

57.00 EA __________________ __________________

Specimen pick up from Sonora VA OPC to VA Sacramento Medical Center Laboratory (Friday evenings and evenings prior to a mid-week holidays - 1600) Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 03-01-2030 POP End: 02-28-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R602 - Support - Administrative:

Courier/Messenger

Laboratory (Friday evenings and evenings prior to a mid-week holidays - 1600) Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 03-01-2030 POP End: 02-28-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R602 - Support - Administrative:

Courier/Messenger

Center Laboratory (Friday evenings and evenings prior to a mid-week holidays - 1600) Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 03-01-2030 POP End: 02-28-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R602 - Support - Administrative:

Courier/Messenger

Stockton VA OPC (1600) to Mather (1730) - Weekdays excluding holidays Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 03-01-2030 POP End: 02-28-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R602 - Support - Administrative:

Courier/Messenger

Center Laboratory (Friday evenings and evenings prior to a mid-week holidays - 1620) Contract Period: Option 4

POP Begin: 03-01-2030 POP End: 02-28-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R602 - Support - Administrative:

Courier/Messenger

Laboratory - Saturday between 0930-1000 Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 03-01-2030 POP End: 02-28-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: R602 - Support - Administrative:

Courier/Messenger

Laboratory (Sundays and after hours on a as needed basis) Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 03-01-2030 POP End: 02-28-2031

Medical Center Laboratory (Friday evenings and evenings prior to a mid-week holidays - 1700) Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 03-01-2030 POP End: 02-28-2031

GRAND TOTAL __________________

B.3 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

SUBJECT: Courier Services

VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS)

Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service (P&LMS)

Contractor shall provide courier services of laboratory specimens or other items as needed from multiple P&LMS locations in VANCHCS to the VA Sacramento Medical Center Laboratory – see list below.

Chico OPC Laboratory 1601 Concord Ave, Chico, CA 95928

Yuba City OPC Laboratory 425 Plumas Boulevard Yuba City, CA 95991

Sonora OPC Laboratory 13663 Mono Way Sonora, CA 95370

Modesto OPC Laboratory 1225 Oakdale Rd.

Modesto, CA 95355

Stockton OPC Laboratory 6505 S. Manthey Road French Camp, CA 95231

Martinez OPC Laboratory (Building 19 second floor, room B230)) 150 Muir Rd.

Martinez, CA 94553

VA Sacramento Medical Center (Mather) (Building 650 room, 1D510) 10535 Hospital Way Mather, CA 95655

Yountville, Veterans Home of California 260 California Dr.

Yountville, CA 94599

General Contractor Requirement:

Schedule of pick up and deliveries is as follows – see IGCE for volume for base and option years.

Weekdays pick up the from Sonora OPC (1130) then pick up at the Modesto OPC (1230) then pick up at the Stockton OPC (1330) and drop off at Mather (1500) excluding holidays

Weekly pick up from Martinez OPC to Mather – Saturday 0930-1000

Weekly pick up from Yountville, Veterans Home of Ca to Mather Laboratory (Friday evenings -1700)

Pick up from Martinez OPC to Mather – (Sundays and after hours on a as needed basis)

Pick up from Chico VA OPC to VA Sacramento Medical Center Laboratory (Friday evenings and *evenings prior to mid-week holidays* (Tuesday through Friday) - 1600)

Pick up from Sonora VA OPC to VA Sacramento Medical Center Laboratory (Friday evenings and *evenings prior to mid-week holidays* (Tuesday through Friday) - 1600)

Pick up from Modesto VA OPC to VA Sacramento Medical Center Laboratory (Friday evenings and *evenings prior to mid-week holidays* (Tuesday through Friday) - 1600)

Pick up from Yuba City VA OPC to VA Sacramento Medical Center Laboratory (Friday evenings and *evenings prior to mid-week holidays* (Tuesday through Friday) - 1620)

*Evenings prior to mid-week holidays* : For mid-week holidays, if the federal holiday is on a weekday between Tuesday and Friday, pick up the day before. If the federal holiday is on a Monday, there is no pickup on Sunday.

NOTE: The applicable wage determination is determined by the county where the work is performed.

Items to be picked up will be primarily Laboratory specimens, i.e. body fluids (blood, urine and stool), will be prepackaged in biohazard bags with absorbent material. VANCHCS will provide locking containers to ensure specimens remain at correct temperatures (room temperature, refrigerated, or frozen) during transport.

All specimens must be transported in accordance with all Department of Transportation and OSHA Codes of Federal Regulations (CFR) 49 and 29.

Contractor’s couriers transporting lab specimens must be trained in “Universal Precautions” in the handling of biohazard materials (specimens). Training must include the use of procedures in case of biohazard spills and accidents.

The Contractor shall ensure the confidentiality of all patient information being transported and will be held liable in the event of breach of confidentiality. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-579).

Contractor must be a courier company with a state license and carry liability insurance. All couriers transporting specimens under this contract must be bonded and carry cellular phones and pagers for communication purposes. Any delays in the delivery of specimens are to be reported to the Mather Laboratory at (916) 843-5373.

Contractor is responsible for ensuring they have someone available at the times needed for pickup and delivery.

Contractor shall provide a phone number to call a dispatch or similar number for issues or delays in pickups, deliveries, or other issues.

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

As prescribed in 12.205(b)(3), insert the following clause:

TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEVIATION OCT 2025)

(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. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor’s records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.

(m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. The Government will send a cure notice to the

Contractor, unless the reason for the termination is late delivery. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.

(n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession.

(o) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered under this contract are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.

(p) Limitation of liability. Except as otherwise provided by an express warranty, the Contractor will not be liable to the Government for consequential damages resulting from any defect or deficiencies in accepted items.

(q) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31

U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter

87, Kickbacks; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Government-financed air transportation; and 41 U.S.C. chapter

21 relating to procurement integrity.

(r) Order of precedence. Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

(1) The schedule of supplies/services;

(2) The Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts, and Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs of this clause;

(3) Other contract clauses incorporated in the solicitation or contract;

(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract;

(5) Solicitation provisions incorporated in the solicitation;

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause;

(7) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments; and

(8) The specification.

(s) Unauthorized obligations.

(1) Except as stated in paragraph (s)(2) of this clause, when any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject to any End User License Agreement (EULA), Terms of Service

(TOS), or similar legal instrument or agreement, that includes any clause requiring the

Government to indemnify the Contractor or any person or entity for damages, costs, fees, or any other loss or liability that would create an Anti-Deficiency Act violation (31 U.S.C. 1341), the following shall govern:

(i) Any such clause is unenforceable against the Government.

(ii) Neither the Government nor any Government-authorized end user shall be deemed to have agreed to such clause by virtue of it appearing in the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement. If the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement is invoked through an “I agree” click box or other comparable mechanism (e.g., “click-wrap” or “browse-wrap” agreements), execution does not bind the Government or any Government authorized end user to such clause.

(iii) Any such clause is deemed to be stricken from the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement.

(2) Paragraph (s)(1) of this clause does not apply to indemnification by the Government that is expressly authorized by statute and specifically authorized under applicable agency regulations and procedures.

(t) Comptroller General examination of record. This paragraph applies if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid procedures and is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold on the date of award of this contract.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the

Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices, at all reasonable times, the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR part 4, longer period required by statute, or periods specified in other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This clause does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(u) Incorporation by reference. The Contractor’s representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.

(End of clause)

Alternate I (DEVIATION DATE). When contemplating a time-and-materials or labor-hour contract, substitute the following paragraphs (a), (b), (i), (l), and (m) for those in the basic clause.

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

Direct materials means those materials that enter directly into the end product, or that are used or consumed directly in connection with the furnishing of the end product or service.

Hourly rate means the rate(s) prescribed in the contract for payment for labor that meets the labor category qualifications of a labor category specified in the contract that are—

(1) Performed by the contractor;

(2) Performed by the subcontractors; or

(3) Transferred between divisions, subsidiaries, or affiliates of the contractor under a common control.

Materials means—

(1) Direct materials, including supplies transferred between divisions, subsidiaries, or affiliates of the contractor under a common control;

(2) Subcontracts for supplies and incidental services for which there is not a labor category specified in the contract;

(3) Other direct costs (e.g., incidental services for which there is not a labor category specified in the contract, travel, computer usage charges, etc.);

(4) The following subcontracts for services which are specifically excluded from the hourly rate: [Insert any subcontracts for services to be excluded from the hourly rates prescribed in the schedule.]; and

(5) Indirect costs specifically provided for in this clause.

Subcontract means any contract, as defined in FAR 2.101, entered into with a subcontractor to furnish supplies or services for performance of the prime contract or a subcontract including transfers between divisions, subsidiaries, or affiliates of a contractor or subcontractor. It includes, but is not limited to, purchase orders, and changes and modifications to purchase orders.

(b) Inspection/Acceptance.

(1) The Government has the right to inspect and test all materials furnished and services performed under this contract at all places and times before acceptance. The Government will perform inspections and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay the work.

(2) If the Government performs inspection or tests on the premises of the Contractor or a subcontractor, the Contractor shall furnish and shall require subcontractors to furnish all reasonable facilities and assistance for the safe and convenient performance of these duties.

(3) Unless otherwise specified in the contract, the Government will accept or reject services and materials at the place of delivery as promptly as practicable after delivery, and they will be presumed accepted 60 days after the date of delivery, unless accepted earlier.

(4) At any time during contract performance, but not later than 6 months (or such other time as may be specified in the contract) after acceptance of the services or materials last delivered under this contract, the Government may require the Contractor to replace or correct services or materials that at time of delivery failed to meet contract requirements. Except as otherwise specified in paragraph (b)(6) of this clause, the cost of replacement or correction shall be determined under paragraph (i) of this clause, but the “hourly rate” for labor hours incurred in the replacement or correction shall be reduced to exclude that portion of the rate attributable to profit. Unless otherwise specified below, the portion of the “hourly rate” attributable to profit shall be 10 percent. The Contractor shall not tender for acceptance materials and services required to be replaced or corrected without disclosing the former requirement for replacement or correction, and, when required, shall disclose the corrective action taken. [Insert portion of labor rate attributable to profit.]

(5)(i) If the Contractor fails to proceed with reasonable promptness to perform required replacement or correction, and if the replacement or correction can be performed within the ceiling price (or the ceiling price as increased by the Government), the Government may—

(A) By contract or otherwise, perform the replacement or correction, charge to the Contractor any increased cost, or deduct such increased cost from any amounts paid or due under this contract; or

(B) Terminate this contract for cause.

(ii) Failure to agree to the amount of increased cost to be charged to the Contractor shall be a dispute under the Disputes clause of the contract.

(6) Notwithstanding paragraphs (b)(4) and (5) of this clause, the Government may, at any time, require the Contractor to remedy by correction or replacement, without cost to the

Government, any failure by the Contractor to comply with the requirements of this contract, if the failure is due to—

(i) Fraud, lack of good faith, or willful misconduct on the part of the Contractor’s managerial personnel; or

(ii) The conduct of one or more of the Contractor’s employees selected or retained by the Contractor after any of the Contractor’s managerial personnel has reasonable grounds to believe that the employee is habitually careless or unqualified.

(7) This clause applies in the same manner and to the same extent to corrected or replacement materials or services as to materials and services originally delivered under this contract.

(8) The Contractor has no obligation or liability under this contract to correct or replace materials and services that at time of delivery do not meet contract requirements, except as provided in this clause or as may be otherwise specified in the contract.

(9) Unless otherwise specified in the contract, the Contractor’s obligation to correct or replace Government-furnished property shall be governed by the clause pertaining to

Government property.

(i) Payments.

(1) Work performed. The Government will pay the Contractor as follows upon the submission of commercial invoices approved by the Contracting Officer:

(i) Hourly rate.

(A) The amounts shall be computed by multiplying the appropriate hourly rates prescribed in the contract by the number of direct labor hours performed. Fractional parts of an hour shall be payable on a prorated basis.

(B) The rates shall be paid for all labor performed on the contract that meets the labor qualifications specified in the contract. Labor hours incurred to perform tasks for which labor qualifications were specified in the contract will not be paid to the extent the work is performed by individuals that do not meet the qualifications specified in the contract, unless specifically authorized by the Contracting Officer.

(C) Invoices may be submitted once each month (or at more frequent intervals, if approved by the Contracting Officer) to the Contracting Officer or the authorized representative.

(D) When requested by the Contracting Officer or the authorized representative, the Contractor shall substantiate invoices (including any subcontractor hours reimbursed at the hourly rate in the schedule) by evidence of actual payment, individual daily job timecards, records that verify the employees meet the qualifications for the labor categories specified in the contract, or other substantiation specified in the contract.

(E) Unless the Schedule prescribes otherwise, the hourly rates in the Schedule shall not be varied by virtue of the Contractor having performed work on an overtime basis.

(1) If no overtime rates are provided in the Schedule and the Contracting

Officer approves overtime work in advance, overtime rates shall be negotiated.

(2) Failure to agree upon these overtime rates shall be treated as a dispute under the Disputes clause of this contract.

(3) If the Schedule provides rates for overtime, the premium portion of those rates will be reimbursable only to the extent the overtime is approved by the Contracting

Officer.

(ii) Materials.

(A) If the Contractor furnishes materials that meet the definition of a commercial product at FAR 2.101, the price to be paid for such materials shall not exceed the Contractor’s established catalog or market price, adjusted to reflect the—

(1) Quantities being acquired; and

(2) Any modifications necessary because of contract requirements.

(B) Except as provided for in paragraph (i)(1)(ii)(A) and (D)(2) of this clause, the

Government will reimburse the Contractor the actual cost of materials (less any rebates, refunds, or discounts received by the contractor that are identifiable to the contract) provided the Contractor—

(1) Has made payments for materials in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement or invoice; or

(2) Makes these payments within 30 days of the submission of the

Contractor’s payment request to the Government and such payment is in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement or invoice.

(C) To the extent able, the Contractor shall—

(1) Obtain materials at the most advantageous prices available with due regard to securing prompt delivery of satisfactory materials; and

(2) Give credit to the Government for cash and trade discounts, rebates, scrap, commissions, and other amounts that are identifiable to the contract.

(D) Unless listed below, other direct and indirect costs will not be reimbursed.

(1) Other direct costs. The Government will reimburse the Contractor on the basis of actual cost for the following, provided such costs comply with the requirements in paragraph (i)(1)(ii)(B) of this clause: [Insert each element of other direct costs (e.g., travel, computer usage charges, etc. Insert “None” if no reimbursement for other direct costs will be provided. If this is an indefinite delivery contract, the Contracting Officer may insert “Each order must list separately the elements of other direct charge(s) for that order or, if no reimbursement for other direct costs will be provided, insert ‘None’”.]

(2) Indirect costs (material handling, subcontract administration, etc.). The

Government will reimburse the Contractor for indirect costs on a pro-rata basis over the period of contract performance at the following fixed price: [Insert a fixed amount for the indirect costs and payment schedule. Insert “$0” if no fixed price reimbursement for indirect costs will be provided. (If this is an indefinite delivery contract, the Contracting Officer may insert “Each order must list separately the fixed amount for the indirect costs and payment schedule or, if no reimbursement for indirect costs, insert

‘None’).”]

(2) Total cost. The total cost to the Government for the performance of this contract shall not exceed the ceiling price set forth in the Schedule. The Contractor agrees to use its best efforts to perform the work specified in the Schedule and all obligations under this contract within such ceiling price. If at any time the Contractor has reason to believe that the hourly rate payments and material costs that will accrue in performing this contract in the next succeeding

30 days, if added to all other payments and costs previously accrued, will exceed 85 percent of the ceiling price in the Schedule, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer giving a revised estimate of the total price to the Government for performing this contract with supporting reasons and documentation.