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75H70526Q00009

Mary Simon mary.simon2@ihs.gov

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Bemidji Area Office

2225 Cooperative CT NW

Bemidji, MN 56601

INTERPRETATION SERVICES FOR BEM AREA SERVICE UNITS IAW ATTACHED

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75H70526Q00009 Area Wide Interpretation Services

SECTION A

A.1 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

SECTION B - CONTINUATION BLOCK

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 INVOICES

B.3 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

B.4 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

B.5 SCHEDULE OF PRICE/COST

B.6 CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

B.7 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

B.8 TASK ORDER INFO

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY

REFERENCE

C.2 FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS FULL TEXT PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES

C.3 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ACQUISITION REGULATION

(HHSAR) (48 CFR CHAPTER 3) CLAUSES

C.4 HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 1996

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

D.1 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

D.2 DEFINITIONS

D.3 BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

D.4 SECURITY NOTICE

SECTION E – SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

E.2 52.212-2 EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

E.3 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

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

CONTRACTOR NAME AND ADDRESS:

TAX ID: _____________________________

SAM UEI: ___________________________

POINT OF CONTACT: _________________

PHONE: _____________________________

E-MAIL: _____________________________

Person responsible for Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), reporting if different from above:

Name: _________________________________ Title: _________________________________ Email: _________________________________

CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION: All required information must be in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING:

Mary Simon Indian Health Service 2225 Cooperative Ct NW, Rm 202 Bemidji, MN 56601 Mary.simon2@ihs.gov http://www.sam.gov/ mailto:Mary.simon2@ihs.gov

NAICS:

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541930 Translation and Interpretation Service with a small business size standard of 22.5M.

PSC: R608 Translation and Interpreting Services

CONTRACT TYPE: Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ). Task Orders will be Firm Fixed Price.

B.2 INVOICES: In accordance with the Prompt Payment Act, payment will be due 15 days after receipt of services or receipt of a proper invoice, whichever is later.

INVOICE PROCEDURES:

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

Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).

"Payment request" 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 the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items included in commercial item contracts. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov.

Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice:

- A copy of the Contractor’s invoice shall be included with the IPP invoice. If no invoice is attached, the Invoice will be rejected;

- List of deliverables;

- Timesheets if applicable - Number of hours worked with corresponding labor category and rate

The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov

Training for vendors can be located at: https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/training-vendors

If you require assistance registering or IPP account access, please contact the Department of the Treasury's IPP Helpdesk at (866) 973-3131 (M-F 8AM to 6PM ET), or IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov

Improperly prepared invoices or statements shall be returned to the contractor and may delay payment.

Guidance for proper registration and training:

IPP is a secure, web-based electronic invoicing system. Respondents are required to register an account with IPP if they have not already done so. If your organization is already registered to use IPP, you will not be required to re-register- however, we encourage you make sure your organization and designated IPP user accounts are valid and up to date.

The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov Training for vendors can be located at:

https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/training-vendors If you require assistance registering or IPP account access, please contact the Department of the Treasury's IPP Helpdesk at (866) 973-3131 (M-F 8AM to 6PM ET), or IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov

Improperly prepared invoices or statements shall be returned to the contractor and may delay payment.

PAYMENT TERMS: Net 15

In arrears, Net 15, upon receipt of product, after inspection, acceptance, and upon receipt of proper invoice, whichever comes later.

B.3 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

Services may be delivered:

• Remote via contractor’s secure interpretation centers

• Through IHS approved telehealth platforms

White Earth Health Center Naytahwaush Clinic Pine Point Clinic 40520 County Highway 34 2782 310th Avenue 48036 Pow Wow Highway Ogema, MN 56569 Mahnomen, MN 56557 Ponsford, MN 56575

Red Lake Hospital Cass Lake Hospital 24760 Hospital Drive 425 7TH Street NW Red Lake, MN 56671 Cass Lake, MN 56633

B.4 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

BASE PLUS 4 ONE YEAR OPTIONS

BASE:

OPTION YEAR 1:

OPTION YEAR 2:

OPTION YEAR 3:

OPTION YEAR 4:

B.5 SCHEDULE OF PRICE/COSTS

The quantities in the Schedule are for pricing purposes and basis for evaluation for award and do not represent what the Government will order. The Government is using the Indefinite-Delivery, Requirements type contract because exact quantities cannot be pre-determined. The Government will issue orders in accordance with the Ordering and Requirements Clauses as needs arise and the contractor will be reimbursed for exact quantities performed at the prices quoted.

The quantity of Interpretation Services is unknown but will be identified per Task Order issued.

THE TOTAL MAXIMUM CONTRACT value, defined as the sum of contractor payment streams associated with all task orders against this master IDIQ contract, shall not exceed $100,000.00.

THE MINIMUM GUARANTEE ORDER(S) QUANTITY for this IDIQ contract award is $5K, provided that the contractor can successfully provide Interpretation Services.

01) Interpretation Services **Estimated minutes are calculated for all 3 Service Units

Base Year:

Item No.

Type of Service Modality Rate per Minute

Estimated Minutes

Total Amount

0001 Scheduled Services (24+Hr. Notice)

Audio

(OPI)

1500 minutes

0002 Scheduled Services (24+Hr. Notice)

Video

(VRI)

1600 minutes

0003 Same Day/Urgent/ED Requests

Audio

(OPI)

850 minutes

0004 Same Day/Urgent/ED Requests

Video

(VRI)

850 minutes

0005 After Hours/Holiday (Outside 8 am – 5 pm local time)

Audio

(OPI)

500 minutes

0006 After Hours/Holiday (Outside 8 am – 5 pm local time)

Video

(VRI)

500 minutes

BASE YEAR GRAND TOTAL

Option Year One: 4/1/2027-3/31/2028

Item No.

Type of Service Modality Rate per Minute

Estimated Minutes

Total Amount

0007 Scheduled Services (24+Hr. Notice)

Audio

(OPI)

1500 minutes

0008 Scheduled Services (24+Hr. Notice)

Video

(VRI)

1600 minutes

0009 Same Day/Urgent/ED Requests

Audio

(OPI)

850 minutes

0010 Same Day/Urgent/ED Requests

Video

(VRI)

850 minutes

0011 After Hours/Holiday (Outside 8 am – 5 pm local time)

Audio

(OPI)

500 minutes

0012 After Hours/Holiday (Outside 8 am – 5 pm local time)

Video

(VRI)

500 minutes

OPTION YEAR ONE GRAND TOTAL

Option Year Two: 4/1/2028-3/31/2029

Item No.

Type of Service Modality Rate per Minute

Estimated Minutes

Total Amount

0013 Scheduled Services (24+Hr. Notice)

Audio

(OPI)

1500 minutes

0014 Scheduled Services (24+Hr. Notice)

Video

(VRI)

1600 minutes

0015 Same Day/Urgent/ED Requests

Audio

(OPI)

850 minutes

0016 Same Day/Urgent/ED Requests

Video

(VRI)

850 minutes

0017 After Hours/Holiday (Outside 8 am – 5 pm local time)

Audio

(OPI)

500 minutes

0018 After Hours/Holiday (Outside 8 am – 5 pm local time)

Video

(VRI)

500 minutes

OPTION YEAR TWO GRAND TOTAL

Option Year Three: 4/1/2029-3/31/2030

Item No.

Type of Service Modality Rate per Minute

Estimated Minutes

Total Amount

0019 Scheduled Services (24+Hr. Notice)

Audio

(OPI)

1500 minutes

0020 Scheduled Services (24+Hr. Notice)

Video

(VRI)

1600 minutes

0021 Same Day/Urgent/ED Requests

Audio

(OPI)

850 minutes

0022 Same Day/Urgent/ED Requests

Video

(VRI)

850 minutes

0023 After Hours/Holiday (Outside 8 am – 5 pm local time)

Audio

(OPI)

500 minutes

0024 After Hours/Holiday (Outside 8 am – 5 pm local time)

Video

(VRI)

500 minutes

OPTION YEAR 3 GRAND TOTAL

Option Year Four: 4/1/2030-3/31/2031

Item No.

Type of Service Modality Rate per Minute

Estimated Minutes

Total Amount

0025 Scheduled Services (24+Hr. Notice)

Audio

(OPI)

1500 minutes

0026 Scheduled Services (24+Hr. Notice)

Video

(VRI)

1600 minutes

0027 Same Day/Urgent/ED Requests

Audio

(OPI)

850 minutes

0028 Same Day/Urgent/ED Requests

Video

(VRI)

850 minutes

0029 After Hours/Holiday (Outside 8 am – 5 pm local time)

Audio

(OPI)

500 minutes

0030 After Hours/Holiday (Outside 8 am – 5 pm local time)

Video

(VRI)

500 minutes

OPTION YEAR 4 GRAND TOTAL

BASE YEAR: $_____________________

OPTION YEAR 1: $_____________________

OPTION YEAR 2: $_____________________

OPTION YEAR 3: $_____________________

OPTION YEAR 4: $_____________________

GRAND TOTAL: $_____________________

B.6 CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE (COR). The COR will be appointed in writing by the CO after the contract is awarded. The CO will provide a copy of this designation and COR contact information to the Contractor.

The role of program and technical personnel in monitoring the contract is to assist and advise the Contracting Officer, and act as the COR when so designated by the Contracting Officer. The COR does not have the authority to change or alter the order amount, terms and conditions.

COR activities include—

1. Providing technical monitoring during contract performance and advising the Contracting Officer relating to delivery, acceptance, or rejection of deliverables in accordance with the terms of the contract;

2. Assessing contractor performance;

3. Recommending necessary changes to the schedule of work and period of performance to accomplish the objectives of the contract (The COR shall provide the Contracting Officer a written request along with an appropriate justification and a funding document, if additional funds are needed.)

4. Reviewing invoices/vouchers and recommending approval/disapproval by the Contracting Officer, including providing comments regarding anything unusual discovered in the review;

5. Reviewing and recommending approval or disapproval of technical submissions, subcontractors, overtime, travel, and key personnel changes;

6. Assisting the Contractor in the resolution of technical problems encountered during performance; and

7. Participating, as necessary, in various phases of the contract closeout process;

8. Provide receiving authorization within two days of services/items received or invoiced

CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

NAME: TBD

TELEPHONE:

EMAIL:

B.7 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Indian Health Service White Earth Health Center, Cass Lake IHS and Red Lake IHS

ADA-Compliant Interpretation Services

1.0 PURPOSE

The purpose of this Performance Work Statement (PWS) is to outline the requirements for the contractor to provide qualified, accurate, culturally sensitive, and ADA-compliant interpretation services to support patient care and administrative functions within the Indian Health Service (IHS). These services ensure effective communication for individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind, or who require alternative communication accommodation in IHS facilities and programs. This will be a firm fixed-price contract.

2.0 BACKGROUND

The Indian Health Service provides comprehensive health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives. As a federal healthcare provider, IHS must ensure compliance with:

• The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

• Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Sections 504 and 508

• Title VI of the Civil Rights Act

• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

• Indian Health Manual (IHM)

Effective communication is essential to ensure that IHS beneficiaries receive equitable access to medical treatment, informed consent, patient education, and culturally appropriate care.

3.0 SCOPE

The contractor shall provide comprehensive interpretation and communication support services, including but not limited to:

• American Sign Language (ASL)

• Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) services

• Tactile and Protactile interpretation for deaf-blind individuals

• Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART)

• Video Remote Interpretation (VRI)

• Emergency and after-hours services

• Provide Ojibwe language interpretation as needed.

Services shall support clinical, behavioral health, pharmacy, dental, telehealth, community health, and administrative encounters.

4.0 APPLICABLE LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND STANDARDS

The contractor shall comply with all applicable federal regulations, including:

• ADA Titles II & III

• 28 CFR §35.160 – Effective Communication

• 45 CFR §92 – HHS Nondiscrimination

• Rehabilitation Act, Sections 504 and 508

• HIPAA and HITECH

• Indian Health Manual (IHM), Part 2 – Services to Patients

• IHS Telehealth and VRI platform requirements

• FAR Part 37 – Performance-Based Acquisition

• HHS acquisition and security directives

Where conflicts exist, the stricter standard for patient safety and accessibility applies.

5.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

5.1 Video Remote Interpretation (VRI)

The contractor shall provide VRI services that:

• Connect within 2 minutes

• Meet technical requirements for clarity, lighting, resolution, and minimal lag

• Use platforms compliant with IHS telehealth security standards

• Are available 24/7/365

5.2 CART and Real-Time Captioning

CART services shall:

• Maintain ≥98% accuracy

• Be available for telehealth appointments, training, and administrative meetings

• Support medical terminology and complex health content

5.3 Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) Services

The contractor shall provide CDIs when:

• A patient has limited ASL fluency

• Communication is impacted by cultural, linguistic, or cognitive differences

• A provider or IHS requests enhanced clarity for informed consent

5.4 Cultural Competency

Interpreters working with IHS:

• Must demonstrate cultural sensitivity to American Indian and Alaska Native communities

• Provide Ojibwe language interpretation as needed

• Must receive training on IHS communication policies

• Are expected to maintain non-intrusive, patient-centered behavior

5.5 Emergency and After-Hours Coverage

Contractor must support:

• Emergency department requests

• Night and weekend calls

• Urgent inpatient interpretation needs

• Behavioral health crisis encounters

• Obstetric and surgical emergencies

Response times mirror those listed in 5.1.

5.6 Quality Assurance and Incident Reporting

The contractor shall:

• Maintain ongoing competency verification

• Submit monthly performance reports

• Report communication incidents or complaints to the Contracting Officer and COR within 24 hours

• Cooperate with IHS quality assurance audits

6.0 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Objective Performance Standard Acceptable Quality Level

(AQL)

VRI response time Connect within 2 minutes 95%

Interpretation accuracy Clear and complete communication 98%

Objective Performance Standard Acceptable Quality Level

(AQL)

CDI availability Provided when medically necessary 100%

Confidentiality/HIPAA compliance No breaches 100%

Patient satisfaction Positive ratings 90%

7.0 CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS

Interpreters must have:

• RID, BEI, NIC, NAD, or equivalent certification

• Medical interpretation competency

• HIPAA training documentation

• Capability to interpret complex medical terminology and anatomy

• Cultural competency for AI/AN communities (training must be documented)

• Background checks compliant with HHS and IHS regulations

CART providers must be:

• Certified (CRC, RSC, or equivalent)

• Skilled in medical and technical terminology

8.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Services may be delivered:

• Remote via contractor's secure interpretation centers

• Through IHS-approved telehealth platforms

White Earth Health Center Naytahwaush Clinic Pine Point Clinic 40520 County Highway 34 2782 310th Avenue 48036 Pow Wow Highway Ogema, MN 56569 Mahnomen, MN 56557 Ponsford, MN 56575

Cass Lake IHS Hospital 425 7th St NW Cass Lake, MN 56633

Red Lake IHS Hospital 24760 Hospital Rd Red Lake, MN 56671

9.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The contract shall include:

• Base Year: 12 months

• Option Years: Up to four (12 months each)

10.0 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED RESOURCES & EQUIPMENT

IHS provide:

• Government will provide equipment, devices, software and materials necessary to perform ADA-compliant interpretation services, VRI, OPI and CART support via WIFI connection. Provided devices may be laptop with webcam, table or other device issued by IHS

• Access to vendor’s approved application in order to connect through WIFI

• Clinical schedules and patient encounter information if required

11.0 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

The contractor must comply with:

• HIPAA/HITECH privacy and security

• HHS and IHS cyber requirements for remote platforms

• Personnel security screenings

• Annual mandatory security/privacy training

• Prohibitions on recording sessions unless explicitly authorized

12.0 REPORTING AND INVOICING

Contractor shall submit monthly invoices: Invoices must follow IHS financial system procedures (e.g., IPP – Invoice Processing Platform). Invoices must include the following:

• Date/time of services

• Service type (ASL, CDI, CART, VRI, etc.)

• Duration

• Interpreter name and certification

• Rates and total cost

• FAR (52.232-25) has defined a proper invoice to include the following:

o Contractor name and address o Invoice date and invoice number o Contract number o Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price, and extended price of supplies delivered or services performed o Shipping and payment terms o Name and address of contractor official to whom payment will be sent o Name, title, phone number and mailing address of person to notify in the event of a defective invoice o EIN/TIN (banking information will be entered into the portal when account is registered)

SECTION 508 AND ACCESSIBILITY

This product must conform to the Revised Section 508 (https://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/communications-and-it/about-the-ict-refresh/final-rule/text-of-the-standards-and-guidelines) and WCAG 2.0 Level AA standards as outlined below

352.239-73 Electronic Information and Technology Accessibility Notice.

(a) As prescribed in HHSAR 339.203-70(a), the Contracting Officer shall insert the following provision:

Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Notice (December 18, 2015)

(a) Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d), as amended by the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 and the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board Electronic and Information (EIT) Accessibility Standards (36 CFR part 1194), require that when Federal agencies develop, procure, maintain, or use electronic and information technology, Federal employees with disabilities have access to and use of information and data that is comparable to the access and use by Federal employees who are not individuals with disabilities, unless an undue burden would be imposed on the agency. Section 508 also requires that individuals with disabilities, who are members of the public seeking information or services from a Federal agency, have access to and use of information and data that is comparable to that provided to the public who are not individuals with disabilities, unless an undue burden would be imposed on the agency.

(b) Accordingly, any offeror responding to this solicitation must comply with established HHS EIT accessibility standards. Information about Section 508 is available at http://www.hhs.gov/web/508. The complete text of the Section 508 Final Provisions can be accessed at http://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/communications-and-it/about-the-section-508-standards.

(c) The Section 508 accessibility standards applicable to this solicitation are stated in the clause at 352.239-74, Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility.

In order to facilitate the Government’s determination whether proposed EIT supplies meet applicable Section 508 accessibility standards, offerors must submit an HHS Section 508 Product Assessment Template, in accordance with its completion instructions. The purpose of the template is to assist HHS acquisition and program officials in determining whether proposed EIT 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 HHS Section 508 Evaluation Template are available under Section 508 policy on the HHS website http://www.hhs.gov/web/508.

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(d) Respondents to this solicitation must identify any exception to Section 508 requirements. If a 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.

Standards

The included standards that must be met for this contract are taken from the following two resources. Compliance with these standards is mandatory for Federal agencies subject to Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. 794d).

• Section 508 Standards and Guidelines: https://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/communications-and-it/about-the-ict-refresh/final-rule/text-of-the-standards-and-guidelines

• Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0: https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG20/

Electronic content must be accessible to HHS acceptance criteria

Checklist for various formats are available at http://508.hhs.gov, or from the IHS Section 508 Coordinator listed at https://www.hhs.gov/web/section-508/additional-resources/section-508-contacts/index.html, (email: IHSSection508@ihs.gov). Materials that are final items for delivery should be accompanied by the appropriate checklist, except upon approval of the Contracting Officer or Representative.

Electronic Content Accessibility - Web Based

• 602 Support Documentation

• 603 Support Services

• All WCAG A & AA Success Criteria

Support Documentation Accessibility

• E602.1 General - Documentation that supports the use of ICT shall conform to 602.

• E602.2 Accessibility and Compatibility Features - Documentation shall list and explain how to use the accessibility and compatibility features required by Chapters 4 and 5.

Documentation shall include accessibility features that are built-in and accessibility features that provide compatibility with assistive technology.

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Success Criteria and Conformance Requirements in WCAG 2.0 (incorporated by reference, see 702.10.1).

• E602.4 Alternate Formats for Non-Electronic Support Documentation - Where support documentation is only provided in non-electronic formats, alternate formats usable by individuals with disabilities shall be provided upon request.

• E602.3 Electronic Support Documentation - Documentation in electronic format, including Web-based self-service support, shall conform to Level A and Level AA Success Criteria and Conformance Requirements in WCAG 2.0 (incorporated by reference, see 702.10.1).

• E602.4 Alternate Formats for Non-Electronic Support Documentation - Where support documentation is only provided in non-electronic formats, alternate formats usable by individuals with disabilities shall be provided upon request.

• E603.1 General - ICT support services including, but not limited to, help desks, call centers, training services, and automated self-service technical support, shall conform to 603.

• E603.2 Information on Accessibility and Compatibility Features - ICT support services shall include information on the accessibility and compatibility features required by 602.2.

• E603.3 Accommodation of Communication Needs - Support services shall be provided directly to the user or through a referral to a point of contact. Such ICT support services shall accommodate the communication needs of individuals with disabilities.

• WCAG – All WCAG 2.0 A & AA Success Criteria

EXCEPTION:

o Non-Web documents shall not be required to conform to the following four WCAG 2.0 Success Criteria: 2.4.1 Bypass Blocks, 2.4.5 Multiple Ways, 3.2.3 Consistent Navigation, and 3.2.4 Consistent Identification.

o E205.4.1 Word Substitution when Applying WCAG to Non-Web Documents. For non-Web documents, wherever the term "Web page" or "page" appears in WCAG

2.0 Level A and AA Success Criteria and Conformance Requirements, the term "document" shall be substituted for the terms "Web page" and "page". In addition, in Success Criterion in 1.4.2, the phrase "in a document" shall be substituted for the phrase "on a Web page".

• Appendix A – Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act: Application and Scoping Requirements o E208 Support Documentation and Services

• Appendix C – Functional Performance Criteria and Technical Requirements o 302 - Functional Performance Criteria o 602 – Support Documentation o 603 – Support Services

Functional Performance Criteria

• 301.1 Scope - The requirements of Chapter 3 shall apply to ICT where required by 508 Chapter 2 (Scoping Requirements), 255 Chapter 2 (Scoping Requirements), and where otherwise referenced in any other chapter of the Revised 508 Standards or Revised 255 Guidelines.

• 302.1 Without Vision - Where a visual mode of operation is provided, ICT shall provide at least one mode of operation that does not require user vision.

• 302.2 With Limited Vision - Where a visual mode of operation is provided, ICT shall provide at least one mode of operation that enables users to make use of limited vision.

• 302.3 Without Perception of Color - Where a visual mode of operation is provided, ICT shall provide at least one visual mode of operation that does not require user perception of color.

• 302.4 Without Hearing - Where an audible mode of operation is provided, ICT shall provide at least one mode of operation that does not require user hearing.

• 302.5 With Limited Hearing - Where an audible mode of operation is provided, ICT shall provide at least one mode of operation that enables users to make use of limited hearing.

• 302.6 Without Speech - Where speech is used for input, control, or operation, ICT shall provide at least one mode of operation that does not require user speech.

• 302.7 With Limited Manipulation - Where a manual mode of operation is provided, ICT shall provide at least one mode of operation that does not require fine motor control or simultaneous manual operations.

• 302.8 With Limited Reach and Strength - Where a manual mode of operation is provided, ICT shall provide at least one mode of operation that is operable with limited reach and limited strength.

• 302.9 With Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning Abilities - ICT shall provide features making its use by individuals with limited cognitive, language, and learning abilities simpler and easier.

Security Requirements:

Personnel Security Requirements – The Contractor shall ensure all staff meet Federal personnel security and background check requirements, including completion of HHS-975 for Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card access, when necessary.

Contractor shall protect Protected Health Information (PHI) and ensure compliance with HIPAA, the Privacy Act of 1974, and all other applicable federal privacy laws and regulations.

Individuals providing services under contract, which involve regular contact with, or control over, Indian children, are subject to a character investigation in accordance with “Indian child protection and family violence prevention act” P.L. 101-630. The Indian health service personnel office will conduct these investigations following award of a contract unless in the judgment of the contracting officer, in consultation with the personnel officer, investigation may be waived based on prior investigations on file. Until the Character Investigation has been completed and the contracting officer notified, such individual should not have unsupervised contact with Indian children. The contracting officer has the authority to temporarily waive the character investigation of a contractor. The “Agreement to a Temporary Waiver of Character Investigation” authorizes an agency to hire a contractor prior to the completion of a background check provided that at all times the contractor is within the sight and under the supervision of a government employee who has successfully completed the national agency check with written inquiries

(NACI).

Indemnification:

The Contractor shall be responsible for all damages to persons or property that occur as a result of the Contractor’s fault or negligence in connection with the performance of laboratory services under this contract. The Contractor shall hold harmless and indemnify the United States Government, its agents, and employees from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, and expenses (including costs of defense and attorney’s fees) arising out of or resulting from the negligent or wrongful acts or omissions of the Contractor, its employees, agents, or subcontractors in the performance of this contract.

The Contractor shall maintain professional liability and general liability insurance in amounts sufficient to cover any potential claims arising from performance of laboratory services, as required by FAR 52.237-7 and FAR 52.228-7. Proof of such insurance shall be provided to the Contracting Officer prior to performance and maintained throughout the period of performance.

The Government assumes no liability for any personal injury, loss of life, or damage to the Contractor’s property arising from the performance of this contract, except as expressly provided by law.

B.8 TASK ORDER INFORMATION

Individual task orders shall be awarded and funded for the specified performance period

Task order (TO) procedures will be identified in the TO

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS

C.1 PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer.

Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address (es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

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52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE.

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with 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 address: www.acquisition.gov.

52.202-1 Definitions.

52.203-5 Covenant against Contingent Fees.

52.203-6 Alt I Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government

52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures.

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement To Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights.

52.204-7 System for Award Management

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel.

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications.

52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities.

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items.

52.216-18 Ordering 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons.

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving.

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52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification

52.224-2 Privacy Act

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases.

*52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting With Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran

Representation and Certifications.

52.232-18 Availability of Funds.

52.232-19 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations.

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors.

52.233-3 Protest after Award.

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim.

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items.

C.2 FULL TEXT PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES

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

As prescribed in 4.2105(a), insert the following provision:

REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE

SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (OCT 2020)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision— Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential https://www.acquisition.gov/far/current/html/52_232.html#wp1152919 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/4.2105#FAR_4_2105 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-26#FAR_52_204_26 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.212-3#FAR_52_212_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-26#FAR_52_204_26 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.212-3#FAR_52_212_3 component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system.

Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization…