A19_75D30126Q790662_Amendment 4.pdf

I. General Information

Document Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Solicitation Number: 75D30126Q79062, Amendment 4 Posted Date: September 8, 2026 Original Response Date: September 11, 2026 Current Response Date: September 11, 2026 Product or Service Code: F099 Set Aside: No set-aside NAICS Code: 813312

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR 12.

This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 75D30126Q79062 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) for the retirement of approximately 132 non-human primates (NHP) and the responsibility for providing them with a safe, compliant, and humane long-term sanctuary with a limited lead time.

This acquisition is not set aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 813312, with a small business size standard of $19.5M. See Appendix 1 for the selection process of the NAICS code. The product or service code is F099. The Government will award a firm-fixed-price contract resulting from this combined synopsis/solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to the synopsis/solicitation, will be most advantageous to the Government (as determined by the solicitation evaluation criteria).

All interested companies must provide quotations for the following:

Line Item Description Quantity Unit Price Total Price 0001 Transportation – approx. 5 trips 5 trips 0002 Food and Water (14 days per animal x 132 animals) 1848 days

0003 Intake exams/sterilization/quarantine period 132 0004 Housing/animal care/vet care/food/water (10 years x 132 animals) 1320 years

TOTAL CONTRACT PRICE: $________________

https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-12 http://www.acquisition.gov/

Contractor shall be paid according to the deliverable table below after submitting a proper invoice in accordance with FAR 52.212-4.

DELIVERABLE TABLE

Deliverable Due Date Delivery Method Delivered To: Percent Paid

Transport Plan 10 business days before first transport Electronic To COR and CO

Introduction Plan 10 business days before first transport Electronic To COR and CO

Care Plan 7 business days before first transport Electronic To COR and CO

Complete Transportation

NLT than three months after award Electronic To COR and CO

Final Report

30 business days after animals are fully integrated into facility

Electronic To COR and CO

Final Payment – 10%

TOTAL 100%

Period of Performance:

This contract will run for one year after award.

II. Statement of Work

Title: Non-Research Long-Term Care facility needed for the enrichment and socialization of retired Non- Human Primate colony.

SECTION 1 – BACKGROUND

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is responsible for the appropriate disposition of its federally owned nonhuman primates (NHPs). CDC plans to retire a population of rhesus and pigtailed macaques no longer needed for federal and experimental use and requires a facility to accept ownership and responsibility for providing long-term placement, lifetime care, behavioral rehabilitation, and transport support without the threat of being used for experimentation in any way to include breeding, sample collection, psychological experiments, etc.

The work relates to CDC’s broader responsibility for the safe disposition of NHPs and compliance with federal animal welfare standards. The minimum needs of the CDC are briefly shown below and will be expounded further in the Statement of Work (SOW):

1. Retire the entire animal cohort to a facility where they will no longer be subject to any type of experimentation, including breeding, sample collection, psychological experimentation, etc. The government prefers a facility that doesn’t engage in those activities at all.

2. Find a facility that is willing to accept the animals based on the parameters outlined in the SOW for an agreed-upon firm-fixed-price. This price is a best guess based on the current age and anticipated lifespan of the animals. The facility would then agree to be fully financially responsible for the animals if any lived beyond the estimated 10 years that are funded.

3. Contract with a facility that won’t sell or otherwise transfer the animals to another facility to be used for experimentation in any manner.

SUBSECTION A – Definitions

NHP: Nonhuman primates, including Macaca Mulatta (Rhesus Macaque), Macaca Nemstrina (Pig-tailed Macaque).

Sanctuary Contractor: The awarded organization responsible for long-term housing and care.

Intake Exam: Required comprehensive initial evaluation performed at sanctuary arrival.

Quarantine: Contractor operated separation period meeting biosecurity requirements.

GFAS – Global Federation of Animal Sanctuary.

USDA – United States Department of Agriculture.

APHIS – Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.

AAALAC – American Association for Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care.

SECTION 2 – PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE

The purpose of this acquisition is to fully retire approximately 132 NHPs which involves the need to find a facility to take on the responsibility for providing them with a safe, compliant, and humane long-term sanctuary with a limited lead time. The tasks listed below are those that need to be done to accomplish the Government’s main goal which is the full retirement of the animals. Those tasks are in no way the defining work for this procurement as the main goal of CDC is to retire the animals to a facility where they will be placed in an environment that is as close to their natural habitat as possible. The contractor shall agree to take on full financial responsibility of the animals for their entire lifespan and agree not to engage them in any form of experimentation, to include laboratory experimentation, psychological experimentation, breeding, sample collection or similar actions. The contractor shall also agree to not sell the animals to a facility that engages in these acts. The contractor shall implement structured social group formation, behavioral rehabilitation, provide comprehensive lifetime care, and have sole custody and ownership for each animal. The overall objective is to ensure the seamless and humane transfer of all CDC animals into naturalistic and enriched environments that support their physical and behavioral health, within facilities that are compliant with standards set by the GFAS and that maintain these animals as set by applicable animal welfare regulations and standards. CDC prefers a GFAS-accredited facility at which no research activities or breeding will take place. The facility must not buy, sell, or trade animals or sell or otherwise transfer animal byproducts. Direct public contact shall be prohibited. The facility shall also provide species-appropriate habitat and enclosure design that supports the expression of natural behaviors.

See Appendix 3 for additional information on the GFAS versus APHIS, AAALAC, USDA accreditation analysis.

SECTION 3 – SCOPE OF WORK

The scope of work under this contract includes finding a large-scale primate facility with infrastructure, veterinary capabilities, and behavioral management systems suitable for lifetime placement of now-retired macaques. The facility shall take full ownership of the NHPs once they are loaded onto transport at CDC’s loading docks. The contractor shall provide all labor and coordination efforts for the transport of the NHPs. The transport of the animals must comply with all relevant state and federal transport regulations, as well as any weather or temperature limitations that affect the safe movement of the animals. The contractor shall provide all personnel, facilities, equipment, supplies, transportation, veterinary services, and management necessary to transfer custody and sustain long-term sanctuary care within adequate housing for up to 132 NHPs. Compliant housing is defined at a minimum as:

1. Species-specific housing designs that reflect natural behaviors and environmental needs.

2. Ground space that allows for natural movement, foraging, and social interaction.

3. Gates, plantings, enrichment to promote psychological well-being and mimic natural habitats.

4. Containment systems that prevent escape and protect animals from injury or from other animals.

5. Shelter and enclosure furnishings that provide protection from weather and stimulation for mental health.

6. Sanitation, temperature, humidity, ventilation, and lighting appropriate for this particular primate species.

Additional space and housing requirements can be found in Appendix 6. The contractor shall submit one final report to CDC confirming the successful transport of the NHPs to their facility and documenting their integration plan. The animals shall remain at the facility in perpetuity and shall not be transferred to another facility, unless a mitigating circumstance is necessary for the animals' health.

SECTION 4 – TASKS TO BE PERFORMED

Task 1 — Animal Welfare Requirements The contractor shall:

• Provide adequate enclosures to support the integration of up to 132 NHPs. Contractor shall provide a labeled map of the facility layout both inside and outside.

• Provide information, layout, and square footage of enclosures. Provide a square feet per macaque figure. Typically, macaque enclosures will have large, multi-level enclosures; contractor can provide photos if available with the dimensions outlined on the picture.

• Provide plan outlining how Animal Welfare standards are followed as set by Federal and State authorities.

• Provide a care plan for CDC review and approval. This plan shall consist of description of all veterinary care, temporary and permanent housing, and husbandry plans.

• See Appendix 6 for Housing and Facility requirements.

• See Appendix 7 for Nutrition requirements.

Task 2 — Transportation Coordination The contractor shall:

• Coordinate with USDA-licensed animal transport companies.

• Accept custody at site (CDC Roybal Campus).

• Comply with all state and federal laws and transport for the safe handling and care of laboratory animals.

• Prepare a transport plan for CDC review and approval. This plan shall consist of all aspects of timing, logistics, and regulatory compliance of live animal transport.

• Provide one final report documenting the final disposition of the animals to the facility after all the

NHPs have been transported to the facility.

Task 3 — Introduction and Long-Term Care The contractor shall:

• Facility shall provide an introduction plan for all acquired animals, including but not limited to, number of shipments, number of animals per shipment, and introduction plan for each shipment, and final disposition plan for all received animals.

• Facility shall provide a plan for the prevention of breeding for the received animals for the remainder of the animal’s lifespan. This plan will be required before contract award to allow for the evaluation before the CDC decides who wins the award. It will not be due again after award as a contract deliverable.

• The facility shall provide a final report to the CDC that contains a summary of all above information along with description of the final disposition of all received animals.

• See Appendix 8 for Veterinary Care.

• See Appendix 9 for Well-Being and Handling of Primate requirements.

SECTION 5 – GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

No Government furnished property is required or provided under this contract.

SECTION 6 – PLACE OF PERFORMANCE AND CONTRACT SUPPORT HOURS

SUBSECTION A – PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The transport of the animals shall take place on the CDC campus; the CDC will ensure proper access is granted. The rest of the work shall take place at the contractor’s facility.

SUBSECTION B – CONTRACT SUPPORT HOURS

N/A. There are no set hours for this contract. The timing of the shipments will be coordinated between the awardee and the CDC after contract award. This may require working outside of normal business hours.

The rest of the work has no set schedule.

SECTION 7 – TRAVEL

Should travel be required, it will be in accordance with / and not to exceed the Federal Travel Regulation rates. Travel costs need to be approved in advance by the COR. The contractor shall be required to provide their travel policy to the Government for review.

Travel does not include conferences. Conference Approval Management Systems (CAMS) approval is required in advance of any travel for conferences. If the need for conference travel occurs, the contract will be modified to separately add funding.

SECTION 8 – DELIVERABLES/REPORTING SCHEDULE

Task Deliverable Quantity / Format

Due Date Deliver To

Task 1 Care Plan Electronic 7 business days before shipments begin

COR

Task 2 Transport Plan Electronic 10 business days before first transport

COR

Task 3 Introduction Plan

Electronic 10 business days before first transport

Task 3 Final Report Electronic 30 business days after animals are fully integrated into facility

COR

The CDC anticipates a seven-business day turn-around for reviews.

SECTION 9 – REFERENCE MATERIALS

N/A

SECTION 10 – MINIMUM CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS

The contractor shall possess the following:

• Licensed veterinarians experienced with NHPs.

• Facility that meets sanctuary level-enclosure requirements. See Appendix 6 for full requirements.

• Capability to support USDA-licensed-primate transport compliant with all state and federal regulations.

• Documented experience caring for retired laboratory macaques.

• Agreement that received animals will not be bred for any reason and a plan to prevent this must be included in the proposal.

• Facility shall provide with the proposal:

o Records of any animal escapes over the last five years. Provide information on the situation and how it was rectified.

o Information regarding animal care protocols (vet care, governance structure, emergency preparedness, financial stability).

o Information regarding enclosures and behavioral enrichment.

https://easi.cdc.gov/Modules o Ethical protocols and procedures.

o Onsite inspection requirements and resulting reports of accrediting agencies for the last five years.

o Animal introduction plans and operating procedures emphasizing animal and worker safety.

o Disclosure of any legal complaints received within the last five years to include animal deaths.

o Disposition report (including any transfer of ownership) of all animals housed within the last five years who were either transferred or are deceased, including any necropsy results or veterinary reports associated with deceased animals.

SECTION 11 – ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Information Security and Privacy N/A

Human Subjects Protections in Research

No human subjects research will be conducted for this contract.

Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA)

This activity is considered to be excluded burden and Paper Reduction Act (PSA) does not apply. Even though this is a statement of work there is no standardized information collection from 10 or more people therefore PPA clearance is deemed not necessary.

Section 508 and Accessibility Requirements Part A – Provision

Reference HHSAR 352.239-73[8] Electronic Information and [Communication] Technology Accessibility Notice. (Deviation)

(a) Any offeror responding to this solicitation must comply with established HHS Information and Communication Technology (ICT) accessibility standards. Information about Section 508 is available at https://www.hhs.gov/web/section-508/index.html.

(b) The Section 508 accessibility standards applicable to this solicitation are stated in the clause at 352.239-79 Information and Communication Technology Accessibility. In order to facilitate the Government’s determination whether proposed ICT supplies, products, platforms, information, and documentation meet applicable Section 508 accessibility standards, offerors must submit an appropriate HHS Section 508 Accessibility Conformance Checklist (see https://www.hhs.gov/web/section- 508/accessibility-checklists/index.html) or an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) (based on the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) see https://www.itic.org/policy/accessibility/vpat), in accordance with the completion instructions. The purpose of the checklists and conformance reports are to assist HHS acquisition and program officials in determining whether proposed ICT supplies, products, platforms, information, and documentation conform to applicable Section 508 accessibility standards.

Checklists and ACRs evaluate—in detail—whether the ICT conforms to specific Section 508 accessibility standards and identifies remediation efforts needed to address conformance issues.

(c) If an offeror claims its supplies or services meet applicable Section 508 accessibility standards, and it is later determined by the Government, i.e., after award of a contract or order, that supplies, products, platforms, information, documentation, or services support delivered do not conform to the described accessibility standards, remediation of the supplies, products, platforms, information, documentation, or services support to the level of conformance specified in the contract will be the responsibility of the Contractor at its expense.

https://www.hhs.gov/web/section-508/index.html https://www.hhs.gov/web/section-508/accessibility-checklists/index.html https://www.hhs.gov/web/section-508/accessibility-checklists/index.html https://www.itic.org/policy/accessibility/vpat

(d) In order to facilitate the Government's determination whether proposed ICT supplies meet applicable Section 508 accessibility standards, offerors must submit an Accessibility Conformance Report, in accordance with its completion instructions and tailored to the requirements in the solicitation. The purpose of the Report is to assist HHS acquisition and program officials in determining whether proposed ICT supplies conform to applicable Section 508 accessibility standards. The template allows offerors or developers to self-evaluate their supplies and document, in detail, whether they conform to a specific Section 508 accessibility standard, and any underway remediation efforts addressing conformance issues.

Instructions for preparing the Template are available at https://www.section508.gov/.

(e) Additionally, offerors must provide enough information to assist the Government in determining that the ICT services conform to Section 508 accessibility standards, including any underway remediation efforts addressing conformance issues.

(f) Respondents to this solicitation must identify any inability to conform to Section 508 requirements. If an offeror claims its supplies or services meet applicable Section 508 accessibility standards, and it is later determined by the Government, i.e., after award of a contract or order, that supplies or services delivered do not conform to the described accessibility standards, remediation of the supplies or services to the level of conformance specified in the contract will be the responsibility of the Contractor at its expense.

(g) Items delivered as electronic content must be accessible to HHS acceptance criteria. Checklist for various formats are available at http://508.hhs.gov/. Materials, other than items incidental to contract management, that are final items for delivery should be accompanied by the appropriate checklist, except upon approval of the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative.

(End of provision)] Part B - Clause

352.239-74[9] Electronic, Information, and Communication Technology Accessibility.

(Deviation)

(a) Pursuant to Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d), as amended by the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, all information and communication technology (ICT) supplies, products, platforms, information, documentation, and services, or support developed, acquired, maintained or delivered under this contract or order must comply with the Revised 508 Standards, which are located at 36 C.F.R. 1194.1 and Appendices A, B, and C, and are available at https://www.access-board.gov/ict/. Information about Section 508 is available at https://www.hhs.gov/web/section- 508/index.html.

(b) Additional Section 508 accessibility standards applicable to this contract or order are identified as follows:

205 WCAG 2.0 Level A & AA Success Criteria 302 Functional Performance Criteria 502 Inoperability with Assistive Technology 503 Applications 504 Authoring Tools 602 Support Documentation 603 Support Services If it is determined by the Government that ICT supplies, products, platforms, information, documentation, and services support provided by the Contractor do not conform to the described accessibility standards in the contract, remediation of the supplies, products, platforms, information, documentation, or services support to the level of conformance specified in the contract will be the responsibility of the Contractor at its own expense.

(c) In the event of a modification(s) to this contract or order, which adds new ICT supplies or services or revises the type of, or specifications for, supplies, products, platforms, information, documentation, or services support, the Contracting Officer shall require that the Contractor submit a completed HHS https://www.section508.gov/ http://508.hhs.gov/ https://www.access-board.gov/ict/ https://www.access-board.gov/ict/ https://www.hhs.gov/web/section-508/index.html https://www.hhs.gov/web/section-508/index.html

Section 508 Accessibility Conformance Checklist (see https://www.hhs.gov/web/section- 508/accessibility-checklists/index.html) or an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) (based on the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) see https://www.itic.org/policy/accessibility/vpat), and any other additional information necessary to assist the Government in determining that the ICT supplies or services conform to Section 508 accessibility standards. If it is determined by the Government that ICT supplies, products, platforms, information, documentation, and services support provided by the Contractor do not conform to the described accessibility standards in the contract, remediation of the supplies, products, platforms, information, documentation, or services support to the level of conformance specified in the contract will be the responsibility of the Contractor at its own expense.

(d) If this is an Indefinite-Delivery type contract, a Blanket Purchase Agreement or a Basic Ordering Agreement, the task/delivery order requests that include ICT supplies, products, platforms, information, documentation, or services support will define the specifications and accessibility standards for the order.

In those cases, the Contractor shall be required to provide a completed HHS Section 508 Accessibility Conformance Checklist (see https://www.hhs.gov/web/section-508/accessibility-checklists/index.html) or an ACR (based on the VPAT see https://www.itic.org/policy/accessibility/vpat), and any other additional information necessary to assist the Government in determining that the ICT supplies, products, platforms, information, documentation, or services support conform to Section 508 accessibility standards. If it is determined by the Government that ICT supplies and services provided by the Contractor do not conform to the described accessibility standards in the provided documentation, remediation of the supplies, products, platforms, information, documentation, or services support to the level of conformance specified in the contract will be the responsibility of the Contractor at its own expense.

(e) The contractor shall identify to the Contracting Officer any perceived exception or exemption to Section 508 requirements for review by the agency Section 508 Program.

(end clause)

Printing N/A

Place of Performance Performance shall be at the contractor’s facility once transportation has occurred.

Award will be made to the offeror whose quotation offers the best value to the Government, considering technical capability, past performance, and price. The Government will evaluate submissions based on the evaluation criteria listed below. When combined, technical and past performance are significantly more important that cost/price.

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III. Provisions, Clauses, and Other Requirements

The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

1. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services – Deviation (Nov 2025)

2. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services – Deviation (Nov 2025)

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 and other factors considered. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers:

1. Technical

a. Facility Information

b. Staffing Information

c. Animal Management and Safety Plan

2. Past Performance

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)

Offerors must complete entity-level representations and certifications online in the System for Award Management (SAM) in accordance with FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management – Registration.

The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:

• FAR 52.212-4, Terms and Conditions–Commercial Products and Commercial Services – Deviation (Nov 2025)

FAR Provisions Incorporated by Reference

Clause Title Date 52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain

Federal Transactions Sep 2024

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements—Representation

Jan 2017

52.204-7 System for Award Management – Deviation Nov 2025

52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters – Deviation Nov 2025 52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications –

Deviation Nov 2025 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_212_1 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_212_2 https://sam.gov/content/home https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_204_7 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_212_4

FAR Provisions Incorporated by Full Text

52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation – Deviation (Nov 2025)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Inverted domestic corporation means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).

Subsidiary means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned—

(1) Directly by a parent corporation; or

(2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation.

(b) Government agencies are not permitted to use appropriated (or otherwise made available) funds for contracts with either an inverted domestic corporation, or a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation, unless the exception at 9.108-3(b) applies or the requirement is waived in accordance with the procedures at 9.108-5.

(c) Representation. The Offeror represents that-

(1) It □ is, □ is not an inverted domestic corporation; and

(2) It □ is, □ is not a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation.

52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters

(a)(1) The Offeror certifies, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that—

(i) The Offeror and/or any of its Principals—

(A) Are □ are not □ presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, or declared ineligible for the award of contracts by any Federal agency;

(B) Have □ have not □, within a three-year period preceding this offer, been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for: commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State, or local) contract or subcontract;

violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes relating to the submission of offers; or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, tax evasion, violating Federal criminal tax laws, or receiving stolen property (if offeror checks "have", the offeror shall also see 52.209-7, if included in this solicitation);

(C) Are □ are not □ presently indicted for, or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity with, commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (a)(1)(i)(B) of this provision; and

(D) Have □, have not □, within a three-year period preceding this offer, been notified of any delinquent Federal taxes in an amount that exceeds the threshold at 9.104-5(a)(2) for which the liability remains unsatisfied. Federal taxes are considered delinquent if both of the following criteria apply:

(1) The tax liability is finally determined. The liability is finally determined if it has been assessed. A liability is not finally determined if a pending administrative or judicial challenge remains. In the case of a judicial challenge to the liability, the liability is not finally determined until all judicial appeal rights have been exhausted.

(2) The taxpayer is delinquent in making payment. A taxpayer is delinquent if the taxpayer has failed to pay the tax liability when full payment was due and required. A taxpayer is not delinquent in cases where enforced collection action is precluded.

(ii) The Offeror has □ has not □, within a 3-year period preceding this offer, had one or more contracts terminated for default by any Federal agency.

(2) "Principal," for the purposes of this certification, means an officer, director, owner, partner, or a person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager; plant manager; head of a division or business segment; and similar positions).

(b) The Offeror shall provide immediate written notice to the Contracting Officer if, at any time prior to contract award, the Offeror learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.

(c) A certification that any of the items in paragraph (a) of this provision exists will not necessarily result in withholding of an award under this solicitation. However, the Government will consider the certification in connection with a determination of the Offeror's responsibility. Failure of the Offeror to furnish a certification or provide such additional information as requested by the Contracting Officer may render the Offeror non-responsible.

(d) This provision does not require establishment of a system of records in order to render, in good faith, the certification required by paragraph (a). The knowledge and information of an Offeror is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings.

(e) The certification in paragraph (a) of this provision is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when making award. If the Government later determines that the Offeror knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the Government, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract resulting from this solicitation for default.

(End of provision)

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law – Deviation (Nov 2025)

(a) The Government will not enter into a contract with any corporation that—

(1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government; or

(2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

(b) The Offeror represents that–

(1) It is □ is not □ a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability;

and

(2) It is □ is not □ a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months.

(End of provision)

52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors-Competitive Acquisition – Deviation (Nov 2025)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision- In writing, writing, or written means any worded or numbered expression that can be read, reproduced, and later communicated, and includes electronically transmitted and stored information.

Proposal modification is a change made to a proposal before the request for proposal closing date and time, or made in response to an amendment, or made to correct a mistake at any time before award.

Proposal revision is a change to material elements of a proposal made after the request for proposal closing date, at the request of or as allowed by a Contracting Officer, as the result of negotiations.

Time, if stated as a number of days, is calculated using calendar days, unless otherwise specified, and will include Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. However, if the last day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, then the period shall include the next working day.

(b) Amendments to requests for proposals. If this request for proposal (RFP) is amended, all terms and conditions that are not amended remain unchanged. Offerors shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to this RFP by the date and time specified in the amendment(s).

(c) Submission, modification, revision, and withdrawal of proposals.

(1)

(i) Proposals and modifications to proposals shall be—

(A) Submitted using the method and the format specified in the RFP;

(B) Addressed to the office specified in the RFP; and

(C) Showing the time and date specified for receipt, the RFP number, and the name and address of the offeror.

(ii) Offerors using commercial carriers should ensure that the proposal is marked on the outermost wrapper with the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i)(B) and (C) of this provision.

(2) The first page of the proposal must show—

(i) The RFP number;

(ii) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror (and electronic address if available);

(iii) A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the RFP and agreement to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item;

(iv) Names, titles, and telephone number (and electronic addresses if available) of persons authorized to negotiate on the offeror’s behalf with the Government in connection with this RFP; and

(v) Name, title, and signature of person authorized to sign the proposal. Proposals signed by an agent shall be accompanied by evidence of that agent’s authority, unless that evidence has been previously furnished to the issuing office.

(3)

(i) Offerors are responsible for submitting proposals, and any modifications or revisions, so as to reach the Government office designated in the RFP by the time specified in the RFP. If no time is specified in the RFP, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that proposal or revision is due.

(ii)

(A) Any proposal, modification, or revision received at the Government office designated in the RFP after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is "late" and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and-

(1) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the RFP, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of proposals; or

(2) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government’s control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or

(3) It is the only proposal received.

(B) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful proposal that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(iii) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the proposal wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

(iv) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that proposals cannot be received at the office designated for receipt of proposals by the exact time specified in the RFP, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the RFP, the time specified for receipt of proposals will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the RFP on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(v) Proposals may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before award. Oral proposals in response to oral RFPs may be withdrawn orally. Proposals may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or an authorized representative, if the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the proposal before award.

(4) Unless otherwise specified in the RFP, the offeror may propose to provide any item or combination of items.

(5) Offerors shall submit proposals in response to this RFP in English, unless otherwise permitted by the RFP, and in U.S. dollars, unless the provision at FAR 52.225-17, Evaluation of Foreign Currency Offers, is included in the RFP.

(6) Offerors may submit modifications to their proposals at any time before the RFP closing date and time, and may submit modifications in response to an amendment, or to correct a mistake at any time before award.

(7) Offerors may submit revised proposals only if requested or allowed by the Contracting Officer.

(8) Proposals may be withdrawn at any time before award. Withdrawals are effective upon receipt of notice by the Contracting Officer.

(d) Offer expiration date. Proposals in response to this RFP will be valid for the number of days specified on the RFP cover sheet (unless a different period is proposed by the offeror).

(e) Restriction on disclosure and use of data. Offerors that include in their proposals data that they do not want disclosed to the public for any purpose, or used by the Government except for evaluation purposes, shall-

(1) Mark the title page with the following legend:

Mark the title page with the following legend: This proposal includes data that shall not be disclosed outside the Government and shall not be duplicated, used, or disclosed—in whole or in part—for any purpose other than to evaluate this proposal. If, however, a contract is awarded to this offeror as a result of, or in connection with, the submission of this data, the Government shall have the right to duplicate, use, or disclose the data to the extent provided in the resulting contract. This restriction does not limit the Government's right to use information contained in this data if it is obtained from another source without restriction. The data subject to this restriction are contained in sheets [insert numbers or other identification of sheets]; and

(2) Mark each sheet of data it wishes to restrict with the following legend:

Use or disclosure of data contained on this sheet is subject to the restriction on the title page of this proposal.

(f) Contract award.

(1) The Government intends to award a contract or contracts resulting from this RFP to the responsible offeror(s) whose proposal(s) represents the best value after evaluation in accordance with the factors and subfactors in the RFP.

(2) The Government may reject any or all proposals if such action is in the Government’s interest.

(3) The Government may waive informalities and minor irregularities in proposals received.

(4) The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without negotiations with offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.202(b)). Therefore, the offeror's initial proposal should contain the offeror's best terms from a cost or price and technical standpoint. The Government reserves the right to conduct negotiations if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary. If the Contracting Officer determines that the number of proposals that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the Contracting Officer may limit the number of proposals in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly evaluated proposals.

(5) The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit cost or prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the proposal.

(6) The Government reserves the right to make multiple awards if, after considering the additional administrative costs, it is in the Government’s best interest to do so.

(7) The Government may determine that a proposal is unacceptable if the prices proposed are materially unbalanced between line items or subline items. Unbalanced pricing exists when, despite an acceptable total evaluated price, the price of one or more line items is significantly overstated or understated as indicated by the application of cost or price analysis techniques. A proposal may be rejected if the Contracting Officer determines that the lack of balance poses an unacceptable risk to the Government.

(8) If a cost realism analysis is performed, cost realism may be considered by the source selection authority in evaluating performance or schedule risk.

(9) A written award or acceptance of proposal mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time specified in the proposal shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party.

(10) If a post-award debriefing is given to requesting offerors, the Government shall disclose the following information, if applicable:

(i) The agency's evaluation of the significant weaknesses or deficiencies in the debriefed offeror's offer.

(ii) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful and the debriefed offeror and past performance information on the debriefed offeror.

(iii) The overall ranking of all offerors, when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(iv) A summary of the rationale for award.

(v) For acquisitions of commercial products, the make and model of the product to be delivered by the successful offeror.

(vi) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed offeror as to whether source-selection procedures set forth in the RFP, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities were followed by the agency.

(vii) For DoD contracts in excess of $10 million but not in excess of $100 million with a small business or nontraditional defense contractor (10 U.S.C. 3014), an option for the contractor to request disclosure of the agency's written source selection decision document, redacted to protect the confidential and proprietary information of other offerors for the contract award.

(viii) For award of a DoD contract in excess of $100 million, disclosure of the agency's written source selection decision document, redacted to protect the confidential and proprietary information of other offerors for the contract award.

(End of provision)

52.216-1 Type of Contract – Deviation (Nov 2025)

The Government contemplates award of a _firm-fixed-price_ contract resulting from this solicitation.

(End of provision)

FAR 52.233-2 Service of Protest – Deviation (Nov 2025)

(a) Protests, (as defined in FAR 33.102), that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), must be served on the Contracting Officer identified in the solicitation by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from them.

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(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

(End of provision)

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):

Revolutionary FAR Overhaul | Acquisition.GOV

(End of provision)

52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Nov 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

(b) The use in this solicitation of any _FAR_ provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

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FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

52.203-3 Gratuities Apr 1984 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government Jun 2020 53.203-6, Alt. I Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, Alt. I Nov 2021 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions Jun 2020 52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct Nov 2021 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights Nov 2023

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements Jan 2017

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards – Deviation Nov 2025

52.204-13 System for Award Management—Maintenance – Deviation Nov 2025 52.204-14 Service Contract Reporting Requirements – Deviation Nov 2025 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications Dec 2014

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded – Deviation

Nov 2025

52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters – Deviation Nov 2025

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations

– Deviation Nov 2025

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services – Deviation Nov 2025

52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns – Deviation Nov 2025 52.222-3 Convict Labor – Deviation Nov 2025

52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies – Deviation Nov 2025

52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans – Deviation Nov 2025 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans – Deviation Nov 2025 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards – Deviation Nov 2025 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons – Deviation Nov 2025 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification – Deviation Nov 2025

52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving May 2024

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management Oct 2018

52.233-1 Disputes – Deviation Nov 2025 52.233-1, Alt. I Disputes, Alt. I – Deviation Nov 2025 52.233-3 Protest After Award – Deviation Nov 2025 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Claim – Deviation Nov 2025 52.240-91 Security…