36C26226Q1042.docx

SUBJECT*

Technegas Plus System

GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815

POINT OF CONTACT*

Hestia Sim Hestia.Sim@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

VA San Diego Healthcare System

Nuclear Medicine Service

3350 La Jolla Village Drive

San Diego CA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

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AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

EMAIL DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation full and open among Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) holders for commercial supplies prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 8.4, as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a request for quotes under solicitation number: 36C26226Q1042

Department of Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System Nuclear Medicine service is looking for a medical-grade generator used in nuclear medicine to create and deliver a technetium 99m (Tc 99m)–labeled carbon nanoparticle aerosol for high-resolution pulmonary ventilation imaging. VA San Diego Nuclear Medicine intends to set up a firm fixed-price contract for base plus option four years for this need. The Contractor shall furnish all supplies/services at VA San Diego Healthcare System located at 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161. Shipping term is FOB Destination. Shipping must be included in the unit cost.

NOTE: Potential quoters must be aware that the items being acquired are procured as Brand Name or Equal. For those items that are “or equal”, a description of the salient characteristics is outlined below. It is quoter’s responsibility to demonstrate its quote meeting the salient physical and functional characteristics included in this solicitation. If the quote does NOT demonstrate, the offer will be considered non-responsive. The interested parties bear full responsibility to ensure their submission demonstrates to the government that they can satisfy the requirement by providing the brand name or equal to the supplies being requested.

VAAR 852.212-71 Gray Market and Counterfeit Items clause applies on this acquisition. No remanufacturers or gray market items will be acceptable. Vendor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller verified by an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM signed. The letter must either state specific product(s) quoted or that the quoter is an authorized distributor for all the manufacturer’s products. This letter must be on the manufacturer’s letterhead and contains the signature of an authorized official for the manufacturer. If the interested contractor fails to provide a signed letter from the OEM (unless the contractor is the OEM), the contractor’s response will be deemed non‑responsive and will not be considered for award.

The solicitation will be in accordance with FAR subpart 8.4, Federal Supply Schedule, and Veteran Affairs Acquisition Regulations as supplemented with additional information in this notice. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 325412, Size Standard 1,300 Employees. The Contractor shall adhere to all federal and state laws and regulations in effect during the term of this contract. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract. The Contract begins on the date of award.

“System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations. Examples include 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance, and paragraph (d) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Contracting officers will not consider these representations when making award decisions or enforce requirements. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.”

In advancement of Section 2 of Executive Order 14208, the removal of requirements related to Executive Order 14057 eliminates all non-statutory sustainability requirements or preferences in purchases of food service wares, including paper straws. In addition to removing requirements related to Executive Order 14057, the attachment also reflects recent updates to Code of Federal Regulation citations for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s BioPreferred® Program, a statutory purchasing preference program.

Key solicitation milestones are: Submit any questions regarding this procurement via email to Hestia.Sim@va.gov no later than 10am Pacific Local Time Tuesday, July 7, 2026. No questions will be answered after this date/time unless determined to be in the best interest of the Government as determined by the Contracting Officer. Telephonic questions will not be accepted or returned. RFI responses will be responded to as necessary in amendment format which will be posted to contract opportunities at http://SAM.gov.

Due to time constraints, responses to the solicitation shall be due on Friday, July 10, 2026 at 10:00 Pacific Time. Offerors are advised that it is your responsibility to review and monitor the website frequently to ensure you have the most up to date information, including amendments. Correspondence or questions may be directed to Hestia Sim, Contracting Specialist at Hestia.Sim@va.gov with " 36C26226Q1042, Technegas Plus System” in the subject line within 48 hours of release of this notice. Telephone inquiries will not be honored. Inquiries after the allotted period may not be responded to due to the time constraints of the procurement. All offerors must be registered in www.sam.gov to do business with the Government. Ensure your registration is correct, current and has not expired.

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SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SOLICITATION

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 36C262 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815

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

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

Submit invoices electronically through https://portal.tungsten-network.com ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

B.2 STATEMENT OF WORK

SCOPE:

Department of Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System Nuclear Medicine service is looking for a medical-grade generator used in nuclear medicine to create and deliver a technetium‑99m (Tc‑99m)–labeled carbon nanoparticle aerosol for high-resolution pulmonary ventilation imaging. VA San Diego Nuclear Medicine intends to set up a firm fixed-price contract for base plus option four years for this need.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

Base: August 1, 2026 – July 31, 2027 Option Year 1 (OY1): August 1, 2027 – July 31, 2028 Option Year 2 (OY2): August 1, 2028 – July 31, 2029 Option Year 3 (OY3): August 1, 2029 – July 31, 2030 Option Year 4 (OY4): August 1, 2030 – July 31, 2031

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

VA San Diego Healthcare System 3350 La Jolla Village Drive Nuclear Medicine Service San Diego, CA 92161

Delivery Location – Nuclear Medicine Service, Building 1, 4 West, Room 4071, Drop off in Hot-lab Room 4064A Normal Work Hours – 6:00am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday

DELIVERABLES:

REQUIREMENTS:

NOTE: Potential quoters must be aware that the items being acquired are procured as Brand Name or Equal. For those items that are “or equal”, a description of the salient characteristics is outlined below. It is quoter’s responsibility to demonstrate its offer meeting the salient physical and functional characteristics included in this solicitation. If the quoter does NOT demonstrate, the quote will be considered non-responsive. The interested parties bear full responsibility to ensure their submission demonstrates to the government that they can satisfy the requirement by providing the brand name or equal to the supplies being requested.

VAAR 852.212-71 Gray Market and Counterfeit Items Clause applies on this acquisition. No remanufacturers or gray market items will be acceptable. Vendor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller verified by an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM signed. The letter must either state specific product(s) quoted or that the quoter is an authorized distributor for all the manufacturer’s products. This letter must be on the manufacturer’s letterhead and contains the signature of an authorized official for the manufacturer.

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS:

· Must be FDA-approved as a radioactive diagnostic agent for pulmonary ventilation imaging agent.

· Must generate Tc-99m-labled carbon nanoparticle using a high-temperature carbon crucible process that requires argon to prevent oxidation and ensure proper particle formation.

· Must utilize high-purity argon gas as the required insert atmosphere for aerosol generation to provide the insert, oxygen-free environment necessary for safe high-temperature aerosol generation and proper formation of the Tc-99m-labled carbon nanoparticles used for ventilation imaging.

· Must provide deep peripheral lung protection with gas-like distribution; enabling high-resolution SPECT or planar imaging. Target lung counts rate must be 1,500-2,500 cps for adults and 500 – 1,000 for pediatrics. Inhalation should only require 2 to maximum 5 breaths.

· System must include automated safety features, such as purge cycles, leak detection, and timed delivery cutoff.

· System must maintain a sealed argon environment during the burn and simmer cycles to ensure consistent aerosol quality and prevent contamination.

· Must require an external argon gas supply (cylinders or equivalent source) as part of the system’s operational infrastructure to prevent oxidation and provide oxygen-free environment required to prevent oxidation.

· Must be compliant with U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) radiation safety standards (10 CFR 35) as part of system design and operational performance.

· Must provide installation and training.

PACKAGING AND MARKING:

a) Items must be properly packaged to prevent damage during shipping, handling, and storage.

b) All outer packages must contain the complete purchase number, obligation number and contract number in addition to the shipping address. The purchase number and obligation number will be provided by the individual at the time of ordering. The contract number will be provided upon notice of contract award.

c) Packaging List: A packing list/slip shall be enclosed with each shipment indicating the purchase/obligation and delivery order number, contract number, items/quality ordered and items/quality shipped.

RECALLED AND DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS:

The Contractor will immediately notify the Contracting Officer of any recalls of product or other important product safety issues. As appropriate, the Contractor will replace and/or reimburse recalled / defective products at no cost to the Government. The Contractor may be liable for costs of processing recalls, i.e. administrative and clinical services to replace recalled / defective products.

SAFETY GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS:

The Contractor shall perform all functions of the contract in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), FDA, NRC, Joint Commission safety guidelines and Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements. The Contractor shall self-report any violations to the COR within twenty-four (24) hours. Delivery personnel shall be trained in Radiation Safety Techniques, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Joint Commission safety guidelines and Department of Transportation requirements.

NATIONAL HOLIDAYS OBSERVED BY THE GOVERNMENT:

The President of the United States of America may declare additional days as a federal holiday, and if so, this holiday will automatically be added to the list above. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed as a Federal holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be observed as a Federal Holiday.

CONTRACTOR DELIVERY PERSONNEL:

All contractor personnel are required to wear clothing bearing the name of the Contractor and wear a badge that has the Contractor name. Contractor personnel must have a picture I.D. and must be able to speak English.

PARKING AND SPEED LIMIT:

Park only in areas designated by the Program Office Manager or otherwise directed by Police and Security Service personnel. The Contractor shall display on each of its vehicles the company name in a size that is clearly visible. Upon receipt of award, the Contractor shall submit a list of employees and vehicles to the Program Office of each facility. The Contractor shall conform to the speed limit set at each Government facility. Should Contractor personnel receive a citation for parking, speeding or other infraction from VA Security, the offenses will be handled in Federal Court as they are Federal offenses.

INVOICE AND PAYMENT:

No advanced payments will be authorized. The contractor shall submit invoices monthly. The invoice must have at a minimum, the contract number, assigned purchase order, assigned obligation number, date order was placed, date order was shipped, and any additional necessary detailed information to identify service rendered. Payment on invoice may be delayed in invoice(s) are not completed properly.

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

Technegas Plus System or Equivalent System Access and Service Agreement Fee Year IF EQUAL TO, PLEASE PROVIDE BRAND NAME _____________ & PRODUCT NUMBER _____________ PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325412 - Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6505 - Drugs and Biologicals

Technegas Plus System or Equivalent System Rental IF EQUAL TO, PLEASE PROVIDE BRAND NAME _____________ & PRODUCT NUMBER _____________

Technegas System Pack or equivalent preparation pack to produce Tc 99m–labeled carbon nanoparticle aerosol | 50 Patients Sets

Delivery, Installation, Applications Training

Supplemental Online Training

Supplemental On-site Training

Technegas Plus System or Equivalent System Access and Service Agreement Fee IF EQUAL TO, PLEASE PROVIDE BRAND NAME _____________ & PRODUCT NUMBER _____________

Technegas Plus System or Equivalent System Rental IF EQUAL TO, PLEASE PROVIDE BRAND NAME _____________ & PRODUCT NUMBER _____________

Technegas System Pack or equivalent preparation pack to produce Tc 99m–labeled carbon nanoparticle aerosol | 50 Patients Sets

Technegas Plus System or Equivalent System Access and Service Agreement Fee IF EQUAL TO, PLEASE PROVIDE BRAND NAME _____________ & PRODUCT NUMBER _____________

Technegas Plus System or Equivalent System Rental IF EQUAL TO, PLEASE PROVIDE BRAND NAME _____________ & PRODUCT NUMBER _____________

Technegas System Pack or equivalent preparation pack to produce Tc 99m–labeled carbon nanoparticle aerosol | 50 Patients Sets

Technegas Plus System or Equivalent System Access and Service Agreement Fee IF EQUAL TO, PLEASE PROVIDE BRAND NAME _____________ & PRODUCT NUMBER _____________

Technegas Plus System or Equivalent System Rental IF EQUAL TO, PLEASE PROVIDE BRAND NAME _____________ & PRODUCT NUMBER _____________

Technegas System Pack or equivalent preparation pack to produce Tc 99m–labeled carbon nanoparticle aerosol | 50 Patients Sets

Technegas Plus System or Equivalent System Access and Service Agreement Fee IF EQUAL TO, PLEASE PROVIDE BRAND NAME _____________ & PRODUCT NUMBER _____________

Technegas Plus System or Equivalent System Rental IF EQUAL TO, PLEASE PROVIDE BRAND NAME _____________ & PRODUCT NUMBER _____________

Technegas System Pack or equivalent preparation pack to produce Tc 99m–labeled carbon nanoparticle aerosol | 50 Patients Sets

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SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 FSS RFQ INTRODUCTORY LANGUAGE

The terms and conditions of the contractor's FSS contract (including any contract modifications) apply to all Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) and task or delivery orders issued under the contract as a result of this RFQ. When a lower price has been established, or when the delivery terms, FOB terms, or ordering requirements have been modified by the BPA or task/delivery order, those modified terms will apply to all purchases made pursuant to it and take precedence over the FSS contract. Any unique terms and conditions of a BPA or order issued under the contract that are not a part of the applicable FSS contract will govern. In the event of an inconsistency between the terms and conditions of a BPA or task/delivery order and the Contractor's FSS terms, other than those identified above, the terms of the FSS contract will take precedence.

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

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

(End of Clause)

C.3 52.217-6 OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY (MAR 1989)

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

(End of Clause)

C.4 52.217-7 OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY—SEPARATELY PRICED LINE ITEM (MAR 1989

The Government may require the delivery of the numbered line item, identified in the Schedule as an option item, in the quantity and at the price stated in the Schedule. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days. Delivery of added items shall continue at the same rate that like items are called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree.

(End of Clause)

C.5 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days.

(End of Clause)

C.6 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 30 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 5 years.

(End of Clause) C.7 VAAR 852.208-70 SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS EVALUATION FACTORS – ORDERS or BPAs (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)

(a) In an effort to increase contracting opportunities for Veterans, depending on the evaluation factors included in the solicitation, VA will evaluate responses received based on the schedule Contractor’s certified service-disabled veteran-owned small business/veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB/VOSB) status; and/or their proposed use of certified SDVOSB/VOSB listed in the SBA certification database on the SBA Veteran Small Business Certification Program portal at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ (see 13 CFR 128) as subcontractors or teaming partners.

(b) To receive credit under this clause a contractor or subcontractor must be listed, at time of submission of offer/quotes and at time of award, as certified SDVOSB/VOSB in the SBA certification database on the SBA Veteran Small Business Certification Program portal at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ (see 13 CFR 128) and be otherwise eligible in accordance with SBA size Standards for the acquisition and limitations on subcontracting requirements set forth in SBA regulations (see 13 CFR 121, 125 and 128.).

(c) A certified SDVOSB listed in the SBA certification database schedule holder will receive full credit, and a certified VOSB listed in the SBA certification database schedule holder will receive partial credit for the SDVOSB/VOSB status evaluation factor.

(d) Offerors other than SDVOSBs or VOSBs proposing to use certified SDVOSBs/VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as subcontractors/teaming partners, will receive some consideration under this evaluation factor. To receive consideration, offerors must provide in their proposals:

(1) The name(s) and contact information of the certified SDVOSB(s)/VOSB(s) listed in the SBA certification database with whom they intend to team or subcontract.

(2) A brief description of the proposed team or subcontractor(s) arrangement.

(3) The approximate dollar value of the proposed teaming arrangements or subcontract(s).

(4) Evidence of teaming partner/ subcontractor’s listing in the SBA certification database.

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

(End of Clause)

C.8 VAAR 852.208-71 SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS EVALUATION FACTOR COMMITMENTS-ORDERS AND BPAS (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)

(a) The Contractor agrees, if selected on the basis of having certified service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) or veteran-owned small business (VOSB) status (see 13 CFR 128), to comply with the eligibility requirements in subpart 819.70, including the limitation on subcontracting requirements at 13 CFR 125.6.

(b) The Contractor agrees, if selected for award on the basis of teaming/subcontracting in accordance with 852.208–70, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors—Orders and BPAs, to use the evaluated firm(s) as proposed or if approved by contracting officer to substitute one or more certified SDVOSB/VOSB listed in the SBA certification database for work of the same or similar value.

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

(End of Clause)

C.9 VAAR 852.212-71 GRAY MARKET AND COUNTERFEIT ITEMS (FEB 2023)

(a) No used, refurbished, or remanufactured supplies or equipment/parts shall be provided. This procurement is for new Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) items only. No gray market items shall be provided. Gray market items are OEM goods intentionally or unintentionally sold outside an authorized sales territory or sold by non-authorized dealers in an authorized sales territory.

(b) No counterfeit supplies or equipment/ parts shall be provided. Counterfeit items include unlawful or unauthorized reproductions, substitutions, or alterations that have been mismarked, misidentified, or otherwise misrepresented to be an authentic, unmodified item from the original manufacturer, or a source with the express written authority of the original manufacturer or current design activity, including an authorized aftermarket manufacturer. Unlawful or unauthorized substitutions include used items represented as new, or the false identification of grade, serial number, lot number, date code, or performance characteristics.

(c) Vendor shall be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor, or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system, verified by an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM. All software licensing, warranty and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions.

(End of Clause)

C.10 VAAR 852.247-71 DELIVERY LOCATION (OCT 2018)

Shipment of deliverable items, other than reports, shall be to:

Department of Veterans Affairs VA San Diego Healthcare System Building 1, 4 West, Room 4071 3350 La Jolla Village Drive San Diego CA 92161 (End of Clause)

C.11 VAAR 852.247-72 MARKING DELIVERABLES (OCT 2018)

(a) The contract number shall be placed on or adjacent to all exterior mailing or shipping labels of deliverable items called for by the contract.

(b) Mark deliverables, except reports, for:

Shall be provided upon award.

(End of Clause)

C.12 VAAR 852.247-73 PACKING FOR DOMESTIC SHIPMENT (OCT 2018)

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

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SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

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SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

(End of Provision) E.2 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION)

(a) Evaluation factors. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price.

(b) Options (if applicable). The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. The evaluation of options does not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) Notice of award. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer furnished to the successful Offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of Provision)