RFP 75F40125R00125 Rev1.pdf

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR PREMIUM LICENSE TO PROTOCOLS.IO FOR US FDA HFP &

CVM USERS

SOLICITATION NUMBER: 75F40125R00125 Rev1

i. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the Federal

Acquisition Regulation (FAR) format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; Proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

This procurement is being conducted under simplified acquisitions procedures in accordance with FAR Parts 12 in conjunction with Part 13.

ii. The solicitation number is 75F40125R00125. This requirement is issued as a request for proposal (RFP)

The solicitation is issued as a full and open.

iii. The solicitation documented and incorporated provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) FAC-2025-05, Effective 08/07/2025.

iv. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 513210 Software Publishers with a small business size standard of $47 million.

v. The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) intends to issue a Commercial Item Firm Fixed-Price purchase order that meets the requirements herein. This is a BRAND NAME solicitation.

A list of line item number(s), items, quantities, and units of measure are provided in the schedule below.

LINE ITEM # DESCRIPTION USERS PERIOD PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

1 US FDA HFP & CVM Premium 100-250 User Tier Base Year 12 months 2 US FDA HFP & CVM Premium 100-250 User Tier Option Year 1 12 months 3 US FDA HFP & CVM Premium 100-250 User Tier Option Year 2 12 months 4 US FDA HFP & CVM Premium 100-250 User Tier Option Year 3 12 months 5 US FDA HFP & CVM Premium 100-250 User Tier Option Year 4 12 months

vi. Description of Requirement and vii. Order Administration Information

1. PURPOSE

This procurement seeks to acquire a premium institutional subscription to the Protocols.io platform to support protocol development, collaboration, and sharing across the GenomeTrakr, NARMS, and Vet- LIRN’s external laboratory networks. The subscription will enable the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Human Foods Program (HFP) and Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) scientists to create, edit, publish, and manage protocols in a centralized, public, version-controlled environment that supports transparency and reproducibility between FDA scientists and the externally funded laboratories.

2. BACKGROUND

The FDA HFP and CVM is engaged in large-scale genomic and microbiological surveillance programs to monitor foodborne pathogens and antimicrobial resistance across the food supply chain and veterinary sources. Key programs involved in this work include:

• HFP’s GenomeTrakr – FDA’s genomic surveillance network for foodborne pathogens

• CVM’s NARMS (National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System) – a collaborative effort to track antimicrobial resistance in foodborne bacteria collected from Retail Meat products.

• CVM’s Vet-LIRN (Veterinary Laboratory Investigation and Response Network) – a network that supports veterinary diagnostic labs to investigate and respond to animal illness outbreaks.

These programs generate, validate, and share laboratory protocols and workflows across a broad community of FDA staff, external partners, and collaborators. A centralized, secure, and collaborative platform is required to manage and disseminate these protocols in a standardized and transparent manner.

3. SCOPE

The contractor shall provide the following:

• A premium subscription to Protocols.io with institutional-level access for any FDA HFP or CVM staff member with an FDA email address, specifically those involved in the GenomeTrakr, NARMS, and Vet-LIRN programs.

• Support for at least two hundred FDA users and up to three hundred external users, with the ability to expand as needed.

• Provide storage for up to ten gigabytes per workspace.

• Features shall include:

o Collaborative protocol development and editing.

o Version control and Digital Object Identifier (DOI) assignment.

o Version-controlled sharing for both public and private protocols.

o Ability for external users to comment on protocol steps.

o Export and print features.

o Access to usage metrics and analytics for FDA program managers.

• Customer support, training resources, and onboarding assistance to ensure effective platform use.

• Single sign-on (SSO) functionality for user authentication.

• Compliance with 21 CFR Part 11 (audit trails and electronic signatures).

4. SPECIFIC TASKS

The Contractor shall provide the following:

4.1 Deliver institutional-level premium access for FDA users within 5 days of award;

4.2 Set up user accounts and provide onboarding instructions or training materials;

4.3 Ensure access to features such as versioning, collaboration, protocol sharing, and analytics;

4.4 Provide access to customer support resources (e.g., email or chat support, FAQs);

4.5 Provide quarterly usage reports to the designated FDA point of contacts; and

4.5 Tasks should be completed in coordination with the FDA points of contact designated by the

COR.

5. DELIVERABLES

Deliverable Title Brief Description Due Date Subscription Access Premium institutional subscription activated for designated

FDA users Within 5 business days of award

Onboarding Support Training materials and setup assistance provided to program points of contact

Within 10 business days of award

Features and Technical Support Access

Feature access and ongoing customer support available via email/chat throughout the license term

Continuous during Period of Performance

Usage Metrics Summary report of user activity and engagement Quarterly

6. SECURITY

Providing this product does not require a badge or access to FDA’s network.

7. SECTION 508 COMPLIANCE

The following standards are required:

• E203 Access to Functionality (Appendix A, Application and Scoping Requirements)

• E204 Functional Performance Criteria (Appendix A, Application and Scoping Requirements)

• E205 Electronic Content (Appendix A, Application and Scoping Requirements)

• E208 Support Documentation and Services (Appendix A, Application and Scoping

Requirements)

• Chapter 6 Support Documentation and Services (Appendix C, Functional Performance Criteria and Technical Requirements)

• 302 Functional Performance Criteria (Appendix C, Functional Performance Criteria and

Technical Requirements)

• Electronic content must be accessible to HHS acceptance criteria.

• Accessibility checklists for various formats are available at the HHS site. Materials that are final items must be compliant with Section 508 at time of delivery, except upon approval of the Contracting Officer or Representative.

• E207 Software (Appendix A, Application and Scoping Requirements)

• Chapter 5 Software (Appendix C, Functional Performance Criteria and Technical Requirements)

A current Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) or comparable documentation shall be provided upon request to demonstrate conformance.

8. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

All Contractor personnel shall work at the Contractor’s facilities. If required, conference rooms/training rooms will be made available by the COR for meetings in the Wiley Federal Building, 5001 Campus Drive, College Park MD 20740, the CVM’s building, 8301 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel, MD 20708, or the San Francisco Laboratory and District office building 1431 Harbor Bay Pkwy, Alameda, CA.

9. CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE AUTHORITY

The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) is responsible for: (1) monitoring the Contractor's technical progress, including the surveillance and assessment of performance and recommending to the Contracting Officer changes in requirements; (2) interpreting the statement of work and any other https://www.access-board.gov/ict/#E203-functionality https://www.access-board.gov/ict/#E204-functional-performance-criteria https://www.access-board.gov/ict/#E205-content https://www.access-board.gov/ict/#E208-documentation-Services https://www.access-board.gov/ict/#chapter-6-support-documentation-and-services https://www.access-board.gov/ict/#302-functional-performance-criteria https://www.hhs.gov/web/section-508/accessibility-checklists/index.html https://www.access-board.gov/ict/#E207-software https://www.access-board.gov/ict/#chapter-5-software technical performance requirements; (3) performing technical evaluation as required; (4) performing technical inspections and acceptances required by this contract; and (5) assisting in the resolution of technical problems encountered during performance.

The Contracting Officer is the only person with authority to act as agent of the Government under this contract. Only the Contracting Officer has authority to: (1) direct or negotiate any changes in the statement of work; (2) modify or extend the period of performance; (3) change the delivery schedule;

(4) authorize reimbursement to the Contractor for any costs incurred during the performance of this contract; or (5) otherwise change any terms and conditions of this contract.

The Government may unilaterally change its COR designation.

10. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance for this contract shall be twelve (12) months from the date of award plus four (4) option years.

11. INVOICING INSTRUCTIONS

Instructions for invoicing are indicated below.

FDA Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (Jan 2022)

a. All Invoice submissions for goods and or services must be made electronically through the U.S.

Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).

http://www.ipp.gov/vendors/index.htm

b. Invoice Submission for Payment means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in FAR 32.905(b), "Content of Invoices" and the applicable Payment clause included in this contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items included in commercial items contracts. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov c.

i. The Agency will enroll the Contractors new to IPP. The Contractor must follow the IPP registration email instructions for enrollment to register the Collector Account for submitting invoice requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive Registration email from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRBSTL) within 3 - 5 business days of the contract award for new contracts or date of modification for existing contracts.

ii. Registration emails are sent via email from ipp.noreply@mail.eroc.twai.gov. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email to IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov or phone (866) 973-3131.

iii. The Contractor POC will receive two emails from IPP Customer Support, the first email contains the initial administrative IPP User ID. The second email, sent within 24 hours of receipt of the first email, contains a temporary password. You must log in with the temporary password within 30 days.

iv. If your company is already registered to use IPP, you will not be required to re-register.

v. If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment as authorized by HHSAR 332.7002, a written request must be submitted to the Contracting Officer to explain the circumstances that require the authorization of alternate payment procedures.

d. Invoices that include time and materials or labor hours Line Items must include supporting documentation to (1) substantiate the number of labor hours invoiced for each labor category, and (2) substantiate material costs incurred (when applicable).

e. Invoices that include cost-reimbursement Line Items must be submitted in a format showing expenditures for that month, as well as contract cumulative amounts. At a minimum the following cost information shall be included, in addition to supporting documentation to substantiate costs incurred.

• Direct Labor - include all persons, listing the person's name, title, number of hours worked, hourly rate, the total cost per person and a total amount for this category;

• Indirect Costs (i.e., Fringe Benefits, Overhead, General and Administrative, Other Indirects)- show rate, base and total amount;

• Consultants (if applicable) - include the name, number of days or hours worked, daily or hourly rate, and a total amount per consultant;

• Travel - include for each airplane or train trip taken the name of the traveler, date of travel, destination, the transportation costs including ground transportation shown separately and the per diem costs. Other travel costs shall also be listed;

• Subcontractors (if applicable) - include, for each subcontractor, the same data as required for the prime Contractor;

• Other Direct Costs - include a listing of all other direct charges to the contract, i.e., office supplies, telephone, duplication, postage; and

• Fee - amount as allowable in accordance with the Schedule and FAR 52.216-8 if applicable.

f. Contractor is required to attach an invoice log addendum to each invoice which shall include, at a minimum, the following information for contract administration and reconciliation purposes:

(a) list of all invoices submitted to date under the subject award, including the following:

(1) invoice number, amount, & date submitted

(2) corresponding payment amount & date received

(b) total amount of all payments received to date under the subject contract or order

(c) and, for definitized contracts or orders only, total estimated amounts yet to be invoiced for the current, active period of performance.

g. Payment of invoices will be made based upon acceptance by the Government of the entire task or the tangible product deliverable(s) invoiced. Payments shall be based on the Government certifying that satisfactory services were provided, and the Contractor has certified that labor charges are accurate.

h. If the services are rejected for failure to conform to the technical requirements of the task order, or any other contractually legitimate reason, the Contractor shall not be paid, or shall be paid an amount negotiated by the CO.

i. Payment to the Contractor will not be made for temporary work stoppage due to circumstances beyond the control of U.S. Food and Drug Administration such as acts of God, inclement weather, power outages, and results thereof, or temporary closings of facilities at which Contractor personnel are performing. This may, however, be justification for excusable delays.

j. The Contractor agrees that the submission of an invoice to the Government for payment is a certification that the services for which the Government is being billed, have been delivered in accordance with the hours shown on the invoices, and the services are of the quality required for timely and successful completion of the effort.

k. Questions regarding invoice payments that cannot be resolved by the IPP Helpdesk should be directed to the FDA Employee Resource and Information Center (ERIC) Helpdesk at 301-827-ERIC (3742) or toll-free 866-807-ERIC (3742); or, by email at ERIC@fda.hhs.gov. Refer to the Call-in menu options and follow the phone prompts to dial the option that corresponds to the service that's needed. All ERIC Service Now Tickets will either be responded to or resolved within 48 hours (2 business days) of being received. When emailing, please be sure to include the contract number, invoice number and date of invoice, as well as your name, phone number, and a detailed description of the issue.

viii. The provision at 52.212-1 (SEP 2023), Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition and with the addenda below.

Submission of offers: The offeror shall submit all Proposals to the point(s) of contact listed below by the due date and time indicated in the solicitation.

Period for Acceptance of Proposals: The offeror agrees to hold the prices firm for 30 calendar days after Proposal due date.

Proposal Submission: All Proposals shall be submitted with the following –

a) Pricing, period of performance and type of subscription for all line items with the total price

b) Description of services included in the 100-250 User Tier subscription.

c) The information requested under section x of this solicitation.

d) A letter from Springer Nature Group verifying that the offeror is an authorized reseller/dealer of Springer Nature Group products.

Proposals that do not provide the requested information may be deemed non-responsive.

The offeror shall submit all electronic documents for Microsoft Office suite products without the use of “macros”. When submitting proposals via email, DO NOT include .exe, .mso, or any other executable file types that could potentially trigger email security protections (i.e. email blocks, quarantine). If the offeror or applicant submits documents that contain macros, macro referenced files, and/or executable files, the Government will not be able to view or open such documents and the submission will be considered non-responsive to the solicitation. No additional time will be given to an offeror to correct the document submission and the Government will not inform the offeror that their submission is non-responsive prior to award. It is the offeror’s responsibility to ensure all electronic documents are submitted without the use of macros.

ix. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Items (NOV 2021), is applicable to this requirement.

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose Proposal meets the requirements listed under this solicitation and is the lowest priced Proposal received in response to this solicitation. Therefore, award will be made to offeror whose Proposal is determined to be Lowest Price Technically Acceptable.

The Government will evaluate the following:

(1) All schedule items containing the correct period of performance.

(2) Subscription is for 100-250 User Tier users.

(3) Description of services included with the subscription meets the technical capabilities described in the RFP.

(4) Pricing for all schedule items.

(5) Provided the information requested under section x of this RFP.

(6) Authorized reseller for the Springer Nature Group products.

(b) Options. 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. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise 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.

x. The Provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (MAY 2024), applies to this acquisition.

The offeror shall provide the following with their Proposal:

1) Complete paragraph (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://sam.gov/content/home.

xi. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items (NOV 2023), applies to this acquisition with the addenda for INVOICING provided under HHSAR 352.232-71 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (FEB 2022) and invoicing instructions section.

https://sam.gov/content/home

xii. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive

Orders—Commercial Items (JAN 2025), The additional FAR clauses cited in the clause that apply under this acquisition are indicated below. The full text of the clause will be provided in the award.

☒ 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

☐ 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

☐ 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of

2009 (JUN 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

☒ 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) ( 41 U.S.C. 4712); this clause does not apply to contracts of DoD, NASA, the Coast Guard, or applicable elements of the intelligence community—see FAR 3.900(a).

☒ 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub.

L. 109-282) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

☐ 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

☐ 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

☒ 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).

☐ 52.204-28, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, and Multi-Agency Contracts. (DEC 2023) ( Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

☐ 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition. (DEC 2023) ( Pub. L.

115–390, title II).

☐ Alternate I (DEC 2023) of 52.204-30.

☒ 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (JAN 2025) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

☒ 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT

2018) ( 41 U.S.C. 2313).

☐ 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (OCT 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 657a).

☐ 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022)

(if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

☐ 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

☐ Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-6.

☐ 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

☐ Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-7.

☐ 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (JAN 2025)( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

☐ 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (JAN 2025) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

☐ Alternate I (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_203_6 https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section4655&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_203_13 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_203_15 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_203_17 https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title41-section4712&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-3#FAR_3_900 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_10 http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title31-section6101&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_14 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_15 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_27 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_28 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/plaw/115/public/390 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_30 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/plaw/115/public/390 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/plaw/115/public/390 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_30 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_209_6 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/31/6101 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_209_9 http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title41-section2313&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_3 http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section637a&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_4 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_6 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_6 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_7 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_7 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_8 https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section637&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_9 https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section637&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_9

☐ Alternate II (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

☐ Alternate III (JUN 2020) of 52.219-9.

☐ Alternate IV (JAN 2025) of 52.219-9.

☐ 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

☐ Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-13.

☐ 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

☐ 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

☐ 52.219-27, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned

Small Business (SDVOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the SDVOSB Program (FEB 2024) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

☒ 52.219-28, Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (JAN 2025) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

☐ Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-28.

☐ 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-

Owned Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

☐ 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business

Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

☐ 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

☐ 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (SEP 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

☐ 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O.11755).

☐ 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2025)( E.O. 13126).

☐ 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

☐ 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O.11246).

☐ Alternate I (FEB 1999) of 52.222-26.

☐ 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).

☐ Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-35.

☐ 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) ( 29 U.S.C. 793).

☐ Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-36.

☐ 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).

☐ 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC

2010) (E.O. 13496).

☐ 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

☐ Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

☐ 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (JAN 2025) ( Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)

☐ 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (May 2008) ( 42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

☐ Alternate I (MAY 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_9 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_9 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_9 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_13 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_13 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_14 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_16 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_27 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_28 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_28 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_29 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_30 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_32 https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section644&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_33 https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section637&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_19 https://www.federalregister.gov/executive-order/13126 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_21 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_26 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_26 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_35 http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title38-section4212&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_35 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_36 http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section793&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_36 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_37 http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title38-section4212&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_40 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_50 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_50 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_54 https://www.federalregister.gov/executive-order/12989 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-22#FAR_22_1803 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_223_9 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_223_9

☐ 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (MAY 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

☐ 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (MAY 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

☐ 52.223-20, Aerosols (MAY 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

☐ 52.223-21, Foams (MAY 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

☐ 52.223-23, Sustainable Products and Services (MAY 2024) ( E.O. 14057, 7 U.S.C. 8102, 42 U.S.C.

6962, 42 U.S.C. 8259b, and 42 U.S.C. 7671l).

☐ 52.224-3 Privacy Training (JAN 2017) ( 5 U.S.C. 552 a).

☐ Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

☐ 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (OCT 2022) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

☐ Alternate I (OCT 2022) of 52.225-1.

☐ 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (NOV 2023) ( 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

☐ Alternate I [Reserved].

☐ Alternate II (JAN 2025) of 52.225-3.

☐ Alternate III (FEB 2024) of 52.225-3.

☐ Alternate IV (Oct 2022) of 52.225-3.

☐ 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (NOV 2023) ( 19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

☒ 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

☐ 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016)

(Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

☐ 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

☐ 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (NOV

2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

☒ 52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (MAY 2024) ( E.O.

13513).

☐ 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021).

☐ 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial

Services (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

☐ 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV

2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

☐ 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award

Management (OCT2018) ( 31 U.S.C. 3332).

☐ 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul

2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

☐ 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_223_11 https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section7671&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_223_12 https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section7671&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_223_20 https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section7671&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_223_21 https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section7671&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_223_23 https://www.federalregister.gov/executive-order/14057 https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section8102&num=0&edition=prelim https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section6962&num=0&edition=prelim https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section6962&num=0&edition=prelim https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section8259&num=0&edition=prelim https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section7671&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_224_3 http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title5-section552&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_224_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_225_1 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_225_1 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_225_3 https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title19-section3301&num=0&edition=prelim https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title19-section3301&num=0&edition=prelim https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title19-section2112&num=0&edition=prelim https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title19-section3805&num=0&edition=prelim https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title19-section4001&num=0&edition=prelim http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid%3AUSC-prelim-title19-chapter29&saved=%7CZ3JhbnVsZWlkOlVTQy1wcmVsaW0tdGl0bGU0MC1jaGFwdGVyMzctZnJvbnQ%3D%7C%7C%7C0%7Cfalse%7Cprelim&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_225_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_225_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_225_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_225_5 http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title19-section2501&num=0&edition=prelim http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title19-section3301&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_225_13 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_225_26 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_226_4 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_226_5 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_226_8 https://www.federalregister.gov/executive-order/13513 https://www.federalregister.gov/executive-order/13513 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_229_12 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_232_29 https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section3805&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_232_30 https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section3805&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_232_33 http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title31-section3332&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_232_34 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_232_36

☐ 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) ( 5 U.S.C. 552a).

☐ 52.240-1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American

Security Drone Act-Covered Foreign Entities (NOV 2024) (Sections 1821-1826, Pub. L. 118-31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).

☐ 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

☐ 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) ( 46 U.S.C.

55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

☐ Alternate I (APR 2003) of 52.247-64.

☐ Alternate II (NOV 2021) of 52.247-64.

☐ 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter67).

☐ 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and

41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

☐ 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment

(Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (AUG 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

☐ 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment

(May 2014) ( 29U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

☐ 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for

Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

☐ 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

☐ 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022).

☐ 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706).

☐ 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

☐ 52.247-69, Reporting Requirement for U.S.-Flag Air Carriers Regarding Training to Prevent Human

Trafficking (JAN 2025) ( 49 U.S.C. 40118(g)).

xiii. Additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions 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/.

(End of Clause)

FAR CLAUSES

FAR CLAUSE NO. DESCRIPTION DATE

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications DEC 2014 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013

52.217-9 – Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000) https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_239_1 http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title5-section552a&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_240_1 http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title41-section3901&num=0&edition=prelim http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title41-section3901&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_242_5 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_247_64 https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section55305&num=0&edition=prelim https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title46-section55305&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_247_64 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_247_64 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_41 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_42 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_43 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_44 http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section206&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_51 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_53 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_55 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_62 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_226_6 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_247_69 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/49/40118 https://www.acquisition.gov/

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor any time before the contract expires; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend any time 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 five (5) years.

(End of Clause)

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (NOV 2020)

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

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any HHSAR Class Deviation (48 CFR Chapter 3) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of Clause)

HHSAR CLAUSES

HHSAR

CLAUSE NO.

DESCRIPTION DATE

352.203-70 Anti-Lobbying DEC 2015 352.227-70 Publications and Publicity DEC 2015

352.232-71 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (FEB 2022)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause- Payment request means a bill, voucher, invoice, or request for contract financing payment with associated supporting documentation. The payment request must comply with the requirements identified in FAR 32.905(b), "Content of Invoices" and the applicable Payment clause included in this contract.

(b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this clause, the Contractor shall submit payment requests electronically using the Department of Treasury Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) or successor system.

Information regarding IPP, including IPP Customer Support contact information, is available at www.ipp.gov or any successor site.

(c) The Contractor may submit payment requests using other than IPP only when the Contracting Officer authorizes alternate procedures in writing in accordance with HHS procedures.

(d) If alternate payment procedures are authorized, the Contractor shall include a copy of the Contracting Officer's written authorization with each payment request.

(End of Clause)

352.239-79 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY ACCESSIBILITY] (FEB 2024)(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 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 may be identified in the specification, statement of work, or performance work statement. 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 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.

(End of Clause)

FDA CONDITION Regarding Macros https://www.access-board.gov/ict/ https://www.hhs.gov/web/section-508/index.html 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 https://www.hhs.gov/web/section-508/accessibility-checklists/index.html https://www.itic.org/policy/accessibility/vpat

Be advised that FDA does not accept documents which contain the use of macros. When submitting documents via email, DO NOT include .exe, .mso, or any other executable file types that could potentially trigger email security protections (i.e. email blocks, quarantine). Document submissions required throughout the award period(s) shall not have macro enabled functionality and any document delivered having that functionality will be deemed delinquent, if not corrected prior to the due date.

(End of Condition)

FAR/HHSAR PROVISIONS

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB1998) 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/.

(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 (48 CFR Chapter 3) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of Provision)

FAR/HHSAR

PROVISION NO.

DESCRIPTION DATE

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

NOV 2021

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services- Representation

OCT 2020

52.204-29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders— Representation and Disclosures

DEC 2023

52.217-5 Evaluation of Options JULY 1990 HHSAR 352.239-73 Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Notice DEC 2015

352.239-78 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE (FEB

2024)(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. The Section 508 accessibility https://www.acquisition.gov/ https://www.hhs.gov/web/section-508/index.html standards applicable to this solicitation are stated in the clause at 352.239-79 Information and Communication Technology Accessibility.