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The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service (IHS), Division of Contracts and Grants Management (DCGM) anticipates awarding a single firm-fixed price purchase order to provide ?As needed Basis? Medical and Pharmaceutical Waste Collection and Disposal Services for the Jicarilla Service Unit in Dulce, NM. The start date will be as soon as possible, and the resulting order will consist of a base year plus

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four option years.

CASCADING SET-ASIDE

Under the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47, through the transfer of authority from the Department of

Interior to HHS, offers will be solicited from

Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (see

HHSAR Subpart 326.6) that are also small business concerns. If there is not enough competition and/or reasonably priced offers received from the ISBEE set-aside, then quotes will be considered for award to other small business concerns. Any acquisition resulting from this cascading set-aside will be from such a concern as follows:

1st Tier: Indian Small Business Economic

Enterprise (ISBEE)

2nd Tier: All Other Small Business Concerns

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SECTION 11B – CONTINUATION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation No. 75H70726Q00030 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Medical and Pharmaceutical Waste Collection and Disposal Services for the Jicarilla Service Unit located in Dulce, NM. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. 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 562112 with a small business size standard of $47 million or less in average annual receipts.

SECTION 1 - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

1.1 SERVICES

The Indian Health Service (IHS)/ Albuquerque Area Office (AAO) has a need to provide “As needed Basis” Medical and Pharmaceutical Waste Collection and Disposal Services for Jicarilla Service Unit at the Jicarilla Service Unit (JSU) located in Dulce, NM.

1.2 ACQUISITION

This award will result in a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order acquisition that will include initial base period with 4 one-year option periods for renewal.

1.3 CONTRACT PRICE

1.3.1 As an independent contractor, the responsibility for billing and collecting federal, state and local city taxes lie with the contractor. This includes all applicable taxes for Internal Revenue Service (IRS), New Mexico Gross Receipt Taxes (NMGRT) for services provided in any county in the State of New Mexico. Indian Health Service will not withhold taxes, nor will it issue a W-2 to the contractor.

1.3.2 This solicitation will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order and the price for this purchase is $(TBD).

SCHEDULE OF CHARGES FOR THE BASE PERIOD:

Item # Period Description Total Price CLIN 1 Base Year:

02/01/2026-01/31/2027 Medical and Pharmaceutical Waste Collection and Disposal

TOTAL FOR BASE YEAR:

1.4 Schedule of Charges for Option Periods:

1.4.1 Unless the Government exercises its option, pursuant to the option clause referenced in the Contract Clauses section, this contract consists only of the Base Period specified in this contract.

1.4.2 Pursuant to either the FAR Clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services or the FAR Clause 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract, set forth in Section 12, Contract Clauses, of this contract, the Government may, a unilateral contract modification, require the Contractor to perform the Option Period(s) as defined in the SOW of this contract.

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1.4.4 If the Government exercises its option pursuant to the OPTION PROVISION of this contract, the Government's total estimated contract amount, represented by the sum of the price of base plus option periods and the period of performance will be as follows:

SCHEDULE OF OPTION PERIODS:

Item # Period Description Total Price

CLIN 2 Option Year 1:

02/01/2027-01/31/2028

Medical and Pharmaceutical Waste Collection and Disposal

TOTAL FOR OPTION YEAR ONE:

Item # Period Description Total Price

CLIN 3 Option Year 2:

02/01/2028-01/31/2029

TOTAL FOR OPTION YEAR TWO:

CLIN 4 Option Year 3:

02/01/2029-01/31/2030

TOTAL FOR OPTION YEAR THREE:

CLIN 5 Option Year 4:

02/01/2030-01/31/2031

TOTAL FOR OPTION YEAR FOUR:

1.4.5 Note: Unit price shall be an all-inclusive rate of all other fees including travel expenses, per diem, lodging all cities, state, federal, local taxes and miscellaneous cost associated with the above services.

SECTION 2 – DESCRIPTION/ SPECIFICATIONS/SCOPE OF WORK

2.1 STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

a.) Services shall provide the following on an “As-Needed” Basis:

1. The contractor shall provide transportation and pickup of infectious medical waste include sharps containers and expired medical supplies in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws/regulations including protection of Government personnel property and general public.

2. The contractor shall provide “red” hazardous waste containers with lids and having a minimum of 44-gallon capacity and provide bio-hazard bags large enough to handle all Medical waste kept in container. The containers must be approved and conform to OHSA blood born pathogen procedures and all Federal, State, local standards for the handling and disposition of hazardous medical waste.

3. Contract shall provide pharmaceutical waste collection services. Black containers shall be provided.

4. The contractor shall remove all used containers and replace them with disinfected containers-shall

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5. The contractor shall schedule monthly pickup of hazardous waste on a specified collection date. Pharmaceutical waste we picked up on as needed basis.

6. The medical waste containers shall be kept at a designated location within the JSU facility grounds- enclosed storage location.

7. Certification/ licensure: the contractor shall be certified and state licensed authorized to handle, transport and properly dispose of medical infectious waste. Evidence of this certification and/or licensure shall be provided to the contracting officer and maintained in an active and status throughout the performance.

8. The contractor shall provide copies of all required documents necessary to the contract.

officer representative. prior to the commencement of services to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state and other regulatory standards and regulations.

9. Manifest log shall be provided for the pickups and disposal including the number of pounds processed for biomedical waste including all sharps containers.

10. The contractor is responsible for the preparation of all proper documents: Including medical waste, tracking forms, manifest and shipping reports which all shall include the number of pounds of waste

11. Documentation of services shall include all authorized signatures on referenced documentation and carried with all shipments to the authorized disposal locations. Provide Legible print and signature with date.

12. Once contractor exchange containers, they are solely responsible for all contents and resumes all responsibility of its contents.

13. All signed copies shall be provided to the COR within 30 days of services rendered.

14. Contractor is to provide training to staff on proper handling of biohazardous material once a year.

Estimate usage:

Medical Waste- as needed basis 43 Gallon tub x 34 (quantity) Estimate usage of 12 containers

Pharmaceutical waste- as needed basis

2.2 Work Schedule:

2.2.1 Will be between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. There will be no scheduled work on weekends or

Federal holidays. If there should be any change in normal working hours, this will be coordinated with the COR.

2.3 Performance Evaluation:

2.3.1 The contractor must be able to meet the requirements of the services listed in the DESCRIPTION/

SPECIFICATIONS/SCOPE OF WORK to a satisfactory degree.

2.3.2 The Contractor will immediately report to the COR any information or circumstances that may violate any statute, policy, or procedure, including any changes in applicable federal, state, county, or tribal regulations or licensure requirements that may affect the services that are received.

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SECTION 3 - PACKAGING AND MARKING

3.1 DELIVERY

All deliverables shall be delivered to the following addresses:

Jicarilla Service Unit 500 N Mundo Dr Dulce, New Mexico 87528

SECTION 4– INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

4.1 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE: All deliveries under this contract are subject to inspection and final acceptance by the Contracting Officer or the duly authorized representative of the government. The COR, as a duly authorized representative of the Contracting Officer, shall assume the responsibilities for monitoring the final inspection and acceptance of all deliverables and services called for by the contract.

SECTION 5 - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

5.1 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: -

The period of performance is a Base Period of 12 months with four-12-month Option periods, unless extended by modification to this contract. The Government may extend the period of performance in accordance with FAR Clause 52.217-9 - Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999); upon written notification by the Contracting Officer within 30 days of contract expiration.

5.1.1 Services under this contract shall commence NLT 15 days after all clearances occur.

Base: February 01, 2026 to January 31, 2027 Option Year 1: February 01, 2027 to January 31, 2028 Option Year 2: February 01, 2028 to January 31, 2029 Option Year 3: February 01, 2029 to January 31, 2030 Option Year 4: February 01, 2030 to January 31, 2031

5.1.2 Performance must be for the period of February 01, 2026 to January 31, 2027 unless the period changed by written modification to the purchase order in accordance with FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract.

5.1.3 Total contract award must not exceed five years. Based option year renewals on satisfactory services provided availability of funds for the appropriate fiscal year, and existing requirements.

5.2 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

The contractor must provide Medical and Pharmaceutical Waste Collection and Disposal services at the following Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service Facility:

Jicarilla Service Unit 500 N Mundo Dr Dulce, NM 87528

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5.3 Travel to and from the facility/office site are not included in the tour of duty and cannot be invoiced as part of Travel to and from the facility/office site. The hours of business are Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The actual hours will be scheduled in advance through the designated COR.

5.4 GOVERNMENT HOLIDAYS (https://www.federalpay.org/holidays) New Year's Day Martin Luther King's Birthday President's Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veteran's Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day

*Any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States to be a national holiday (see www.opm.gov/fedhol ).

SECTION 6 - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

6.1 AUTHORITIES OF GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL: Notwithstanding the Contractor's responsibility for total management during the performance of this Contract, the administration of the Contract will require maximum coordination between the Government and the Contractor. The following individuals will be the Government's points of contact during the performance of this Contract.

6.2 CONTRACTING OFFICER

The IHS Contracting Officer (CO) is the only individual authorized to modify this Contract. The CO responsible for administrative and contractual issues concerning this purchase order is:

Raelynn Ray, (CO) Indian Health Service/Division of Contracts & Grants Management (DCGM) 4101 Indian School Road NE, Suite 225 Albuquerque, NM 87110 Phone: 505-256-6757 Email: raelynn.ray@ihs.gov

Send all communications pertaining to contractual and/or administrative matters to the address above.

6.3 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) & ALTERNATE CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE

(ALT-COR)

6.3.1 Kayla Sandoval, (575) 759-7256, kayla.sandoval@ihs.gov, is hereby designated as COR for this service.

The COR’s responsibilities will be to coordinate with the contractor the technical aspects of this service and the review of performance hereunder. The COR does not have the authority to change or alter the order amount, terms and conditions.

6.3.2 Melissa Harrison, (575) 759-3291, melissa.harrison@ihs.gov, is hereby designated as COR for this service. The COR’s responsibilities will be to coordinate with the contractor the technical aspects of this service and the review of performance hereunder. The COR does not have the authority to change or alter the order amount, terms and conditions.

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6.3.3 The COR’s and Alternate COR’s responsibilities will include ensuring contractor accountability.

Monitoring the Contractor’s technical progress including the surveillance and assessment of performance and recommending CO changes in requirements. Interpreting the SOW. Performing technical evaluations as required. Perform technical inspection and acceptance as required. Assisting the Contractor in the resolution of technical problems encountered during performance. Perform receiving and processing invoices for payment.

6.4 INVOICES

(a) The Contractor shall submit invoices monthly for services rendered.

(b) The Contractor shall electronically send all complete invoices with all required documentation through ipp.gov. Failure to upload required documents directly to the website listed above will delay in prompt payment of your invoice.

(c) The Contractor is required to include the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) on each invoice. For more information about the UEI- (Home | SAM.gov).

(d) The Contractor shall submit invoices in accordance with the contract terms, i.e., payment schedule, progress payments, partial payments, deliverables, etc.

(e) Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification

• A W-9 form shall be submitted to the Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service Division of Accounting

Services by either of the following:

1) Encrypted Email: ALB_AOAPinvoices@ihs.gov or

2) Secure Fax: (505) 256-6851

• Failure to submit the required form W-9 to the email address/fax number listed above will delay issuance of the IRS 1099 Form.

(f) Credit memos will not be accepted as a form of refund. All refunds are to be submitted via a check addressed to:

Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service Division of Accounts Receivable 4101 Indian School Road NE, Suite 225 Albuquerque, NM 87110

6.4.1 In accordance with the requirements of the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, all payments under this contract will be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT). The Contractor shall provide financial institution information to the Finance Office designated above in accordance with FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer.

SECTION 7 - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

7.1 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT

7.1.1 During the life of this contract, the contractor's performance will be evaluated on an interim and final basis pursuant to FAR Subpart 42.15. Evaluation will become part of the contract file and will be used as past performance information in evaluating the Contractor's, and any significant subcontractors or affiliates, past performance on future contracts.

7.1.2 Contractor Performance Assessment Report System (CPARS) is an on-line reporting system https://www.cpars.gov/. The Contractor Performance Report is completed by the COR electronically and sent to the Contractor for review and approval at the end of each performance period as an interim mailto:www.ipp.gov mailto:www.sam.gov file://albd1apps/users/contracts/seldridgeshorty/Buyer%20Workload%20Assignments/Remote%20Coders/Solicitation/ALB_AOAPinvoices@ihs.gov

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7.2 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES- NOT APPLICABLE

7.3 CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED ITEMS- NOT APPLICABLE

SECTION 8 - FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS (FAR) 48 CFR CHAPTER CLAUSES

8.1 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE - FAR 52.252-2 (FEB 1998)

This Contract incorporates FAR provisions/clauses referenced, 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 full text of a clause accessed electronically at this website address:

FAR - https://www.acguisition.gov/far/index.html.

FAR Clause Title Date 52.202-1 Definitions Jun 2020 52.204-12 Unique Entity Identifier Maintenance Oct 2016 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance Oct 2018 52.204-14 Service Contract Reporting Requirements Oct 2016 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications Dec 2014 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items Nov 2023 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes Feb 2013 52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies-Fixed-Price Aug 1996 52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply and Service) Apr 1984 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms Jan 1991

Following Clauses in Full Text:

8.2 8.2 FAR CLASS DEVIATION 2025-09 AMENDMENT 1

“System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations. Agencies will not consider or use these representations. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.”

8.3 FAR 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

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

8.4 FAR 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days; provided that the

Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

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

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

SECTION 9 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ACQUISITION REGULATION (HHSAR) (48 CFR CHAPTER 3) CLAUSES

This Contract incorporates some HHSAR provisions/clauses by reference, with the same force and affect 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 addresses: HHSAR - http://www.hhs.gov/policies/hhsar/subpart352.html

9.1 The applicable provisions/clauses are as follows:

https://www.acguisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.hhs.gov/policies/hhsar/subpart352.html

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HHSAR Clause No. Title Date

352.211-3 Paperwork Reduction Act DEC 2015 352.226-5 Notice of Indian Economic Enterprise Set-Aside 352.227-70 Publications and Publicity DEC 2015 352.233-71 Litigation and Claims DEC 2015

9.2 HHSAR 301.602-3 Ratification of Unauthorized Commitments: The Government is not bound by agreements with, or contractual commitments made to, prospective contractors by individuals who do not have delegated contracting authority. Unauthorized commitments do not follow the appropriate process for the expenditure of Government funds. Consequently, the Government may not be able to ratify certain actions, putting a contractor at risk for taking direction from a Federal official other than the contracting officer.

See FAR 1.602-1. Government employees responsible for unauthorized commitments are subject to disciplinary action. Contractors perform at their own risk when accepting direction from unauthorized officials. Failure to follow statutory and regulatory processes for the expenditure of Government funds is a very serious matter

9.3 HHSAR 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.

SECTION 10 – DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

IDENTIFIER DESCRIPTION # OF PAGES

Attachment A IHS IEE Representation Form 1 Attachment B Fillable Table 1 Attachment C Question Request Form 1

SECTION 11- SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

11.1 FAR 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: www.acquisition.gov

FAR

Clause Title Date

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items Sep 2023 52.233-2 Service of Protest Sep 2006

11.2 FAR 52.252-1 EVALUATION- COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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(a) 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 shall be used to evaluate offers:

1. Technical Capability

2. Past Performance

3. Licensing and Certifications

4. Qualifications

5. Pricing

(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.

(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. (End of Provision)

Department Of Health and Human Services Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR) (48 CFR Chapter 3) Provisions This contract incorporates the following HHSAR provisions and clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were provided in full text. The full text of these provisions and clauses is available upon request from the Contracting Officer or may be accessed electronically at: https://www.hhs.gov/policies/hhsar/subpart352.html

HSSAR Provision No. Title Date 352.226-4 Notice of Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise Set-Aside 352.226-7 Indian Economic Enterprise Representation

SECTION 12- INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

EVALUATION (IHS SUPPLEMENTAL GUIDANCE) (Supplementing FAR 52.212-2 and FAR 12.203)

Evaluation will be conducted in accordance with FAR 12.203(c)(2) using a comparative evaluation of quotes. Technical capability, past performance, licensing and certifications, qualifications individually or combined, are more important than price. Contracting Officers are not required to prepare formal evaluation plans, score quotes, or establish a competitive range.

QUOTE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS MUST INCLUDE:

1. Volume I – Technical Capability Evaluation of proposals is to determine the Offeror's ability to complete all requirements necessary for successful performance under the contract. In addition, a quote is unresponsive and unacceptable, if it https://www.hhs.gov/policies/hhsar/subpart352.html

Project Title Medical and Pharmaceutical Waste Collection and Disposal Page 12 of 12 addresses only part of the requirement. Understanding of the DESCRIPTION/ SPECIFICATIONS/ STATEMENT OF WORK should show in the proposals with the offer of a logical approach to achieve the requirements.

2. Volume II – Past Performance – must include past performance, highlighting related contracts from the past 3 years providing similar type of service. Past performance must include a name, address, point of contact, contract award date, number, and period of performance.

3. Volume III- Licensing and Certifications- must show valid license, permits, and certifications emphasizing the vendors ability to transport and handle biohazard waste. OSHA compliance and accreditation status.

4. Volume IV - Qualifications - the proposal should show that the requirements stated in the description of services are understood and offer a logical approach.

5. Volume V - Quote - Total price will be used to determine the best value to the Government. Pricing should be good for 90 days.

The provided fillable price table may be used, or the quoter may submit their own format containing equivalent details.

Pricing may be evaluated for reasonableness, completeness, balance, and consistency with the technical approach.

1. Signed IHS Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form - attached IEE Form

2. Signed SF-18 - First page only is ok. (Also, please sign and attach any amendments.)

Communications/Questions: All questions must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer identified on the SF-

18. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Responses may be issued via amendment if necessary.

Notice of Award: A written notice of award or acceptance of a quote will result in a binding contract without further action by either party. The Government may accept a quote in whole or in part unless withdrawn in writing prior to award. The Government anticipates award without discussions; however, it reserves the right to conduct discussions if determined to be in the Government’s best interest.