RFQ_70481.doc

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

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THIS RFQ

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1. REQUEST NO.

75D301-19-Q-70481

2. DATE ISSUED

3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

00HCVGED-2019-35534

4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

RATING

5a. ISSUED BY

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Office of Acquisition Services (OAS)

2900 Woodcock Blvd, MS TCU-4

Atlanta GA 303414004

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THE ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON

OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

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Clauses

FAR 52.247-67 Submission of Transportation Documents for Audit (Feb 2006)

Submission of Transportation Documents for Audit (Feb 2006)

(a) The Contractor shall submit to the address identified below, for prepayment audit, transportation documents on which the United States will assume freight charges that were paid—

(1) By the Contractor under a cost-reimbursement contract; and

(2) By a first-tier subcontractor under a cost-reimbursement subcontract thereunder.

(b) Cost-reimbursement Contractors shall only submit for audit those bills of lading with freight shipment charges exceeding $100. Bills under $100 shall be retained on-site by the Contractor and made available for on-site audits. This exception only applies to freight shipment bills and is not intended to apply to bills and invoices for any other transportation services.

(c) Contractors shall submit the above referenced transportation documents to—

[To be filled in by Contracting Officer]

(End of clause)

FAR 52.226-3 Disaster or Emergency Area Representation (Nov 2007)

Disaster or Emergency Area Representation (Nov 2007)

(a) Set-aside area. The area covered in this contract is: [Contracting Officer to fill in with definite geographic boundaries.]

(b) Representations. The offeror represents that it FORMCHECKBOX does FORMCHECKBOX does not reside or primarily do business in the designated set-aside area.

(c) An offeror is considered to be residing or primarily doing business in the set-aside area if, during the last twelve months—

(1) The offeror had its main operating office in the area; and

(2) That office generated at least half of the offeror’s gross revenues and employed at least half of the offeror’s permanent employees.

(d) If the offeror does not meet the criteria in paragraph (c) of this provision, factors to be considered in determining whether an offeror resides or primarily does business in the set-aside area include—

(1) Physical location(s) of the offeror’s permanent office(s) and date any office in the set-aside area(s) was established;

(2) Current state licenses;

(3) Record of past work in the set-aside area(s) (e.g., how much and for how long);

(4) Contractual history the offeror has had with subcontractors and/or suppliers in the set-aside area;

(5) Percentage of the offeror’s gross revenues attributable to work performed in the set-aside area;

(6) Number of permanent employees the offeror employs in the set-aside area;

(7) Membership in local and state organizations in the set-aside area; and

(8) Other evidence that establishes the offeror resides or primarily does business in the set-aside area. For example, sole proprietorships may submit utility bills and bank statements.

(e) If the offeror represents it resides or primarily does business in the set-aside area, the offeror shall furnish documentation to support its representation if requested by the Contracting Officer. The solicitation may require the offeror to submit with its offer documentation to support the representation.

(End of provision)

Health Information Technology (Jan 2012)

Health Information Technology (January 2012)

Executive Order 13410: Promoting Quality and Efficient Health Care in Federal Government Administered or Sponsored Health Care Programs promotes efficient delivery of quality health care through the use of health information technology, transparency regarding health care quality and price, and incentives to promote the widespread adoption of health information technology and quality of care. To support this objective the awardee shall adhere to the following interoperability standards and requirements. For purposes of this contract clause, interoperability is defined as the ability of two or more systems or components to exchange information and to use the information that has been exchanged.

The Health Information Technology Clause (January 2012) shall be inserted in Section H of all contracts that involve (1) the exchange of public health data between public health entities, CDC, and other federal agencies, or (2) the exchange of public health data within the clinical setting, such as hospitals and providers, or any combination of (1) and (2), and covers both situations. The inclusion of this clause is a Contracting Officer decision made with the advice and in coordination with the appropriate program officials from the requesting office.

Interoperability of Health Information Technology

This section of the clause applies to contracts that involve the exchange of public health data between public health entities, CDC, and other federal agencies. This supports the development and use of interoperable information systems for public health functions such as biosurveillance, situational awareness, laboratory science, or environmental health.

· In addition to complying with HHS Standards for Security Configurations (HHSAR Clause 352.239-70), HHS Standards for Encryption Language (HHSAR Clause 352.239-71) and Federal Laws, Regulations and Standards related to IT Security (HHSAR Clause 352.239-72), the awardee is required to meet recognized interoperability standards as follows:

· The awardee shall use nationally adopted Public Health Information Network (PHIN) standards (www.cdc.gov/phin) at the time of the system implementation, acquisition, or upgrade, in all relevant information technology systems supported, in whole or in part, through this contract. Where no PHIN standards exist, the awardee shall utilize recognized standards established by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) as described in their Nationwide Health Information Network (NwHIN) standards (www.hhs.gov/healthit/standards/background).

· The awardee shall use PHIN policies, standards, practices, and services in the research and implementation of efficient and effective public health information systems, to facilitate interoperability (the ability of two or more systems or components to exchange information and to use the information that has been exchanged) with public health organizations and networks, including NwHIN.

· Where the awardee supports or participates in health information or data exchange with disparate entities, the awardee must have an architecture that is compatible with the architecture of PHIN, where appropriate. If PHIN standards do not exist, the awardee shall refer to NwHIN standards (www.hhs.gov/healthit/standards/background).

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Health Information Technology (January 2012) Page 2 of 2

Public Health Data within Clinical Healthcare

This section of the clause applies to contracts that involve the exchange of public health data within the clinical setting, such as hospitals and providers. This supports the exchange of public health information, including laboratory exchange data, between public health entities and healthcare systems.

· The awardee shall use health IT investments, such as electronic health records (EHRs), personalized health records, and network components through which they operate and share information, that are certified by a recognized certification board and/or validated and tested with PHIN (www.cdc.gov/phin) or NwHIN (http://healthit.hhs.gov/portal/server.pt?open=512&objID=1153&mode=2) certification to ensure a minimum level of interoperability or compatibility of health IT products.

· The awardee may use services available from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) at www.healthit.ahrq.gov. This link provides technical assistance, identifies challenges to health IT adoption and use, and identifies solutions and best practices that have the potential to transform clinical practice through the best and most effective use of IT.

· Where feasible, the awardee shall collaborate with other healthcare entities, local quality improvement organizations, and/or local medical societies to promote the adoption of certified EHRs in clinical provider settings.

· Where feasible, the awardee shall collaborate with other healthcare entities and/or local hospital associations to promote the adoption of certified EHRs in hospital settings.

· The awardee shall identify public health entities that have a stake in the award and demonstrate interactions with them to implement and promote the adoption of PHIN and/or NwHIN data exchange standards in support of federal health initiatives (e.g., situational awareness, EHR Meaningful Use).

· The awardee shall report on public health information exchange activities that include partnerships with health information exchanges, other public health partners, or any other stakeholders within program reports, progress reports, or as requested by CDC.

(End of Clause)

Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act of 1996 (Sep 2008)

Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act of 1996

Pursuant to the Standards for Privacy of Individually Identifiable Health Information promulgated under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)(45 CFR Parts 160 and 164), covered entities may disclose protected health information to public health authorities “...authorized by law to collect or receive such information for the purpose of preventing or controlling disease, injury, or disability, including, but not limited to, the reporting of disease, injury, vital events such as birth or death, and the conduct of public health surveillance, public health investigations, and public health interventions...” The definition of a public health authority includes “...a person or entity acting under a grant of authority from or contract with such public agency...” The [Insert: Partner name] is acting under contract with the CDC [or: ATSDR] to carry out [Insert: Name of project/activity] which is authorized by [Insert: statutory authority from Public Health Service Act, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, OR other legislation] and therefore may be considered a public health authority under the Privacy Rule for purposes of this project. Further, CDC [or: ATSDR] consider this to be [Insert: type of public health activity, i.e., disease/injury reporting, vital events, surveillance, investigations, intervention, registry] for which disclosure of protected health information by covered entities is authorized by section 164.512(b) of the Privacy Rule (45 CFR 164.512(b)).

(a)

Non-Disclosure Agreement for Contractor and Contractor Employees (May 2009)

The contractor shall prepare and submit a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to the Contracting Officer prior to access of government information or the commencement of work at CDC.

(b) The NDA made part of this clause, exhibit I and II, is required in service contracts where positions and/or functions proposed to be filled by contractor’s employees will have access to non-public and procurement-sensitive information. The NDA also requires contractor’s employees properly identify themselves as employees of a contractor when communicating or interacting with CDC employees, employees of other governmental entities (when communication or interaction relates to the contractor’s work with the CDC), and members of the public. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 37.114 (c), states “All contractor personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public or Congress that they are Government officials, unless, in the judgment of the agency, no harm can come from failing to identify themselves. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.”

(c) The Contractor shall inform employees of the identification requirements by which they must abide and monitor employee compliance with the identification requirements.

(d) During the contract performance period, the Contractor is responsible to ensure that all additional or replacement contractors’ employees sign a NDA and it is submitted to the Contracting Officer prior to commencement of their work with the CDC.

(e) Contractor employees in designated positions or functions that have not signed the appropriate NDA shall not have access to any non-public, procurement sensitive information or participate in government meeting where sensitive information maybe discussed.

(f) The Contractor shall prepare and maintain a current list of employees working under NDA's and submit to the Contracting Officer upon request during the contract period of performance. The list should at a minimum include: contract number, employee’s name, position, date of hire and NDA requirement.

(End of Clause)

EXHIBIT I

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Contractor Non-Disclosure Agreement

I. Non-public Information

[Name of contractor] understands that in order to fulfill the responsibilities pursuant to [Contract name and number] between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and [Name of CDC contractor] dated [date], employees of [contractor] will have access to non-public information, including confidential and privileged information contained in government-owned information technology systems. For purposes of this agreement, confidential information means government information that is not or will not be generally available to the public. Privileged information means information which can

HYPERLINK "http://www.hyperdictionary.com/dictionary/not"not be disclosed without the prior written consent of the CDC.

In order to properly safeguard non-public information, [contractor] agrees to ensure that prior to being granted access to government information or the commencement of work for the CDC, whichever is applicable, all employees will sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) provided by the CDC prior to beginning work for the CDC. Contractor agrees to submit to the contracting official the original signed copies of NDAs signed by the contractor’s employees in accordance with the instructions provided by the contracting official. Failure to provide signed NDAs in accordance with this agreement and instructions provided by the contracting official could delay or prevent the employee from commencing or continuing work at the CDC until such agreement is signed and returned to the contracting official.

Contractor further agrees that it will not cause or encourage any employee to disclose, publish, divulge, release, or make known in any manner or to any extent, to any individual other than an authorized Government employee any non-public information that the employee may obtain in connection with the performance of the employee’s responsibilities to the CDC.

II. Procurement-Sensitive Information

Contractor further agrees that it will not cause or encourage any employee to disclose, publish, divulge, release, or make known in any manner or to any extent, to any individual, other than an authorized Government employee, any procurement-sensitive information gained while in connection with fulfilling the employee’s responsibilities at the CDC. For purposes of this agreement, procurement-sensitive information includes, but is not limited to, all information in Statements of Work (SOW), Requests for Contract (RFC), and Requests for Proposal (RFP); Responses to RFPs, including questions from potential offerors; non-public information regarding procurements; all documents, conversations, discussions, data, correspondence, electronic mail (e-mail), presentations, or any other written or verbal communications relating to, concerning, or affecting proposed or pending solicitations or awards; procurement data; contract information plans; strategies; source selection information and documentation; offerors’ identities; technical and cost data; the identity of government personal involved in the solicitation; the schedule of key technical and procurement events in the award determination process; and any other information that may provide an unfair competitive advantage to a contractor or potential contractor if improperly disclosed to them, or any of their employees.

Contractor understands and agrees that employee access to any procurement-sensitive information may create a conflict of interest which will preclude contractor from becoming a competitor for any acquisition(s) resulting from this information. Therefore, if an employee participates in any discussions relating to procurement-sensitive information, assists in developing any procurement-sensitive information, or otherwise obtains any procurement-sensitive information during the course of performing duties at the CDC, contractor understands and agrees that contractor may be excluded from competing for any acquisition(s) resulting from this information.

III. Identification of Non-Government Employees

Contractor understands that its employees are not agents of the Government. Therefore, unless otherwise directed in writing by the CDC, contractor agrees to assist and monitor employee compliance with the following identification procedures:

A. At the beginning of interactions with CDC employees, employees of other governmental entities, members of the public, or the media (when such communication or interaction relates to the contractor’s work with the CDC), contractors’ employees will identify themselves as an employee of a contractor.

B. Contractors’ employees will include the following disclosures in all written communications, including outgoing electronic mail (e-mail) messages, in connection with contractual duties to the CDC:

Employee’s name Name of contractor Center or office affiliation Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

C. At the beginning of telephone conversations or conference calls, contractors’ employees will identify themselves as an employee of a contractor.

D. Contractors should not wear any CDC logo on clothing, except for a CDC issued security badge while carrying out work for CDC or on CDC premises. The only other exception is when a CDC management official has granted permission to use the CDC logo.

E. Contractors’ employees will program CDC voice mail message to identify themselves as an employee of a contractor.

I understand that federal laws including, 18 U.S.C. 641 and 18 U.S.C. 2071, provide criminal penalties for, among other things, unlawfully removing, destroying or converting to personal use, or use of another, any public records. Contractor acknowledges that contractor has read and fully understands this agreement.

Name of contractor: ___________________________________

Signature of Authorized Representative of Contractor:_________________________________

Date:________________

Copies retained by: contracting official and contractor

EXHIBIT II

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Contractors’ Employee Non-Disclosure Agreement

I. Non-Public Information

I understand that in order to fulfill my responsibilities as an employee of [Name of CDC contractor], I will have access to non-public information, including confidential and privileged information contained in government-owned information technology systems. For purposes of this agreement, confidential information means government information that is not or will not be generally available to the public. Privileged information means information which can

HYPERLINK "http://www.hyperdictionary.com/dictionary/not"not be disclosed without the prior written consent of the CDC.

I [Name of Employee], agree to use non-public information only in performance of my responsibilities to the CDC. I agree further that I will not disclose, publish, divulge, release, or make known in any manner or to any extent, to any individual other than an authorized Government employee, any non-public information that I may obtain in connection with the performance of my responsibilities to the CDC.

II. Procurement-Sensitive Information

I further agree that unless I have prior written permission from the CDC, I will not disclose, publish, divulge, release, or make known in any manner or to any extent, to any individual other than an authorized Government employee, any procurement-sensitive information gained in connection with the performance of my responsibilities to the CDC. I specifically agree not to disclose any non-public, procurement-sensitive information to employees of my company or any other organization unless so authorized in writing by the CDC. For purposes of this agreement, procurement-sensitive information includes, but is not limited to, all information in Statements of Work (SOW), Requests for Contract (RFC), and Requests for Proposal (RFP); Responses to RFPs, including questions from potential offerors; non-public information regarding procurements; all documents, conversations, discussions, data, correspondence, electronic mail (e-mail), presentations, or any other written or verbal communications relating to, concerning, or affecting proposed or pending solicitations or awards; procurement data; contract information plans; strategies; source selection information and documentation; offerors’ identities; technical and cost data; the identity of government personal involved in the acquisition; the schedule of key technical and procurement events in the award determination process; and any other information that may provide an unfair competitive advantage to a contractor or potential contractor if improperly disclosed to them, or any of their employees.

I understand and agree that my access to any procurement-sensitive information may create a conflict of interest which will preclude me, my current employer, or a future employer from becoming a competitor for any resulting government acquisition derived from this information. Therefore, if I participate in any discussions relating to procurement-sensitive information, assist in developing any procurement-sensitive information, or otherwise obtain any procurement-sensitive information during the course of performing my duties at the CDC, I understand and agree that I, my current employer, and any future employer(s) may be excluded from competing for any resulting acquisitions.

III. Special Non-Disclosure Clause for Contractors with Access to CDC Grants Management and Procurement-Related Information Technology Systems

In addition to complying with the non-disclosure requirements and safeguards stated above, I understand that my authorization to use CDC’s grants management and procurement systems is strictly limited to the access and functions necessary for the performance of my responsibilities to the CDC and which have been approved in advance by the CDC. I understand that I am not authorized to enter procurement requests for any requirements pertaining to contracts or subcontracts held by me or my employer.

IV. Identification as a Non-Government Employee

I understand that as an employee of a government contractor, I represent an independent organization and I am not an agent of the Government. Therefore, I agree that unless I have prior written authorization from the CDC, I will, at the beginning of interactions with CDC employees, employees of other governmental entities, members of the public, or the media (when such communication or interaction relates to the contractor’s work with the CDC), identify myself as an employee of a contractor. I further agree to use the following identification procedures in connection with my work at the CDC:

A. I will include the following disclosures in all written communications, including outgoing electronic mail (e-mail) messages:

Employee’s name Name of contractor Center or office Affiliation Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

B. I will identify myself as an employee of a contractor at the beginning of telephone conversations or conference calls;

C. I will not wear any CDC logo on clothing, except for a CDC issued security badge while carrying out work for CDC or on CDC premises; the only other exception is when a CDC management official has granted permission to use the CDC logo.

D. I will program my CDC voice mail message to identify myself as a contractors’ employee.

I understand that federal laws including, 18 U.S.C. 641 and 18 U.S.C. 2071, provide criminal penalties for, among other things, unlawfully removing, destroying or converting to personal use, or use of another, any public records. I acknowledge that I have read and fully understand this agreement.

Name of contractor: ___________________________________

Name of Employee:___________________________

Signature of Employee:_________________________________

Date:________________

Copies retained by: contracting official, contractor, and Employee

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