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UPDATED STATEMENT OF WORK

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1. TITLE

Preventive Maintenance Services for Various Government-owned Leica Imaging Equipment (LyMB/ TGMB/MIB)

2. BACKGROUND

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute (NCI), Center for Cancer Research (CCR), requires preventative maintenance and emergency services for seven (7) three (3) government-owned Leica imaging devices and their associated components:

1) Leica Stellaris 5 confocal microscope at the Lymphoid Malignancies Branch (LyMB) is used extensively in support of ongoing cancer research, particularly to investigate the pathogenesis of lymphoid malignancies and to identify therapeutic vulnerabilities in B-cell lymphoma.

2) Leica CellDIVE microscope used by the Thoracic and Gastrointestinal (GI) Malignancies Branch (TGMB) for advanced multiplex, multimode, two-dimensional, and three-dimensional imaging for spatial-transcriptomic analysis to investigate complex interactions in the tumor microenvironment.

3) Leica Aperio GT450 Digital Slide Scanner system located in the Artificial Intelligence Resource (AIR) Group of the Molecular Imaging Branch (MIB). The mission of the MIB is to advance cancer therapies using molecular imaging. The digital pathology slide scanner is used to scan glass slides produced by the clinical pathology laboratories.

4) Leica Stellaris 8 FLIM confocal microscope used for fluorescence microscopy imaging of biological samples by the Laboratory of Cancer Biology and Genetics (LCBG).

5) Leica Bond RXm autostainer used by the Molecular Pathology Unit (MPU) within the Laboratory of Cancer Biology and Genetics (LCBG).

6) Leica SP8 DIVE Spectral Multiphoton (MP) microscope system used for live cell imaging by the Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Biology (LCMB) Microscopy Core.

7) Leica SP8 WLL2 TAN Laser Scanning Confocal Microscope with Falcon used for live cell imaging by the Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Biology (LCMB) Microscopy Core

This equipment is used extensively for the basic and clinical research work of the Center for Cancer Research (CCR). As such, a comprehensive preventative maintenance and repair contract is essential for continued operation.

3. SCOPE

The Contractor shall provide all labor, material and equipment necessary to maintain and provide preventive maintenance for the following government-owned devices, including their associated components and software:

• One (1) Leica Stellaris 5 Confocal Microscope, equipped with the following light sources o One (1) Leica Stellaris 405 laser o One (1) Leica Stellaris 5/STED white light laser (WLL)

Serial Number: 8200000644

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• One (1) Leica CellDIVE Hyperplexed Immunofluorescence Imager

Serial Number 595324

• One (1) Leica Aperio GT 450 Digital Pathology Slide Scanner, equipped with the following client application software o Aperio GT 450 Scanner Administration Manager (SAM)

Serial Number: 12581

• One (1) Leica Stellaris 8 FLIM Confocal Microscope

Serial Number: 8300000688

• One (1) Leica Bond RXm autostainer

Serial Number M494072

• One (1) Leica SP8 DIVE Spectral Multiphoton (MP) microscope system

Serial Number: 8110002579

• One (1) Leica SP8 WLL2 TAN Laser Scanning Confocal Microscope with Falcon

Serial Number: 8100000920

All maintenance services shall be performed on-site in accordance with the Original Equipment Manufacturer’s (OEM) most current standard commercial maintenance practices. Onsite and emergency services shall be provided during standard business hours (defined as 8:00 am – 5:00 pm EST, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays found at www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays and extended hours (5:00 pm – 9:00pm EST, Monday through Friday) for any issues not able to be resolved remotely, or during normal business hours. Software updates/services may be provided remotely as applicable. All travel, labor, materials, and related charges shall be included in the purchase order price.

4. PURCHASE ORDER REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, and equipment required to perform the following tasks:

4.1. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

Contractor shall perform one (1) planned preventive maintenance visit during each period of performance. Technically qualified original equipment manufacturer (OEM)-trained personnel shall perform this service. The service shall consist of a thorough cleaning, calibration, adjusting, inspection, and testing of all equipment in accordance with the manufacturer’s latest established service procedures. All equipment shall be operationally tested through at least one (1) complete operating cycle at the end of the preventive maintenance inspection to assure optimum and efficient performance. Fees for labor, travel, and preventative maintenance replacement components as well as all preventive maintenance (PM) kits shall be included at no additional cost to the Government.

Each annual preventive maintenance visit shall include one (1) replacement Cell DIVE calibration plate at no additional cost to the Government.

A report indicating the work performed shall be provided to NCI’s Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) within three (3) business days of completion. The report shall be provided in electronic format (Word or PDF file).

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4.2. TECHNICAL SUPPORT

The Contractor shall provide unlimited remote technical support to the end-user. Technical support shall include diagnosis of the issue encountered by the end-user. If the issue can be corrected remotely, the Contractor shall perform remote corrective maintenance or walk the end-user through any simple adjustments and corrections necessary to resolve the issue. Technical support shall be provided by a certified service engineer or technically qualified OEM-trained personnel.

The Contractor shall provide a toll-free telephone number for real-time remote technical support requests.

The Contractor shall use its best efforts to respond to all technical support requests submitted via telephone immediately. If the Contractor is unable to respond immediately, the Contractor shall provide support within two (2) hours after the technical support request call is made by the end-user.

Real-time remote technical support via telephone shall be available during normal business hours, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, excluding Federal public holidays as defined by 5 U.S.C. 6103. Information on observed Federal holidays may be located at the OPM website:

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In addition to the telephone number, the Contractor shall also provide an e-mail address and/or an online platform for technical support requests. Furthermore, the Contractor shall provide a web-based, self-help expert database for answering product questions, accessing documentation and resolving issues.

If the Contractor cannot resolve a remote technical support request within three (3) business days, the Contractor shall provide on-site emergency repair services within three (3) business days from the last attempt at remote support, in accordance with this Statement of Work.

4.3. ON-SITE EMERGENCY REPAIRS

The Contractor shall perform unlimited on-site, emergency repair service visits related to instrument failure as needed during the term of this contract. All labor, travel, and OEM parts for these services shall be included in the fixed price of this order.

Emergency service calls shall not replace the necessity for planned preventative maintenance. Emergency services shall be provided during normal business hours, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, excluding Federal public holidays as defined by 5 U.S.C. 6103. Information on observed holidays may be located at the OPM website:

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Upon receipt of a complaint that any part of the equipment is not functioning properly, the Contractor shall provide a response within two (2) hours acknowledging receipt of the complaint. If a complaint is made outside of the business hours established in this section, the Contractor shall provide a response within two

(2) hours of the start of the next business day.

The Contractor shall provide an on-site response within three (3) business days after receipt of the complaint.

A qualified OEM-trained service representative shall be dispatched to inspect the malfunctioning instrument and perform all repairs and adjustments necessary to restore the said instrument to normal operating condition. If a complaint is made outside of business hours, the Contractor shall provide an on-site response within three (3) business days from the start of the next business day.

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4.4. REPLACEMENT PARTS

The Contractor shall furnish all required replacement parts at no additional cost to the Government, with the exception of consumables. All parts shall meet original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications. Upon identification of required parts, they shall be delivered within 24 hours, or the following business day should the request fall on a Friday, or preceding a Federal Holiday. If parts will take longer than 24 hours to be delivered for any reason, the Contractor must provide the COR and the TPOC with a notification stating the reason and estimated delivery timeframe immediately upon identification of delivery delay.

4.5. SOFTWARE UPDATES/SERVICE

The Contractor shall provide software service and updates, including but not limited to the most recent version of covered software, as well as all critical/non-critical firmware upgrade/updates/maintenance and Mandatory Safety Releases, in accordance with the manufacturer’s latest established service procedures.

Software service and updates shall include telephone access to technical support for use of program software and troubleshooting of the operating systems, at no additional cost to the Government. All software upgrades provided must be Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) certified. The Contractor shall receive advance approval for the installation of all software updates and revisions from the Government. Defective software shall be replaced at no additional cost to the Government. Installation of any software/updates shall be performed by an OEM-trained technician. All software updates/upgrades and services shall be provided remotely, as applicable.

The Contractor shall provide an electronic report to the COR and the TPOC within one (1) day after successful performance of software updates. This report must also include the reason for the updates, and any effect it may have on equipment operation.

4.6. SERVICE EXCLUSIONS

The Contractor shall not be responsible for any repairs necessitated by abuse, neglect, vandalism, Acts of God, fire or water. Should damage occur as a result of the aforementioned events, the Government reserves the right to obtain repairs needed as a result of such events via a modification to the purchase order, under a separate purchase order, or any other method deemed appropriate and in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). The Contractor shall not be responsible for repair or replacement of consumables items.

4.7. PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS

The Contractor shall only provide technically qualified, OEM-trained, and authorized personnel to perform all services required on the Leica instruments covered by this purchase order. The technicians shall be specifically trained on covered equipment, associated accessories, system components, and software. Technicians must have knowledge of the system specifications, software, and components necessary to maintain and repair equipment to normal operating conditions.

All primary service personnel shall have at least one backup support person with at least the same level of expertise on the equipment covered under this purchase order.

4.8. SECTION 508 COMPLIANCE

Regardless of format, all digital content or communications materials produced as a deliverable under this contract, shall conform to applicable Section 508 Standards to allow Federal employees and members of the public with disabilities to have access to and use of information and data that is

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Federal government-wide guidance regarding accessibility of documents can be found at https://www.section508.gov/, including the documents describing the preferred method of authoring and testing documents produced in Microsoft Word 2013 or later, Microsoft Excel, and files formatted as PDF.

5. TYPE OF ORDER

This shall be a firm fixed-price purchase order for services.

The services acquired under this order are severable services. Funds are only available for use for the contract line item number (CLIN) to which they are obligated. Unused funds from one CLIN or order period may not rollover or otherwise transfer for use in other periods or CLINs.

6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The Period of Performance shall consist of one (1) 12-month base period and four (4) 12-month option periods as follows:

Base Period* April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026

* Service for the Stellaris 5 Confocal Microscope will be July 11, 2025 – March 31, 2026

* Service not required for the Leica Spectral MP and Leica SP8 WLL2 TAN Option Period 1** April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 ** Service for the Leica SP8 WLL2 TAN will be 9/7/2026 – 3/31/2027 ** Service not required for the Leica Spectral MP Option Period 2*** April 1, 2027 – March 31, 2028 *** Service for the Leica SP8 WLL2 TAN will be 4/18/2027 – 3/31/2028 Option Period 3 April 1, 2028 – March 31, 2029 Option Period 4 April 1, 2029 – March 31, 2030

7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Remote support services shall be provided at the Contractor’s facilities or facilities offered by the Contractor. Onsite services shall be performed at the following location:

NIH, NCI

9000 Rockville Pike Bethesda, MD 20892

Note that access to the NIH campus is restricted. As such all contractor personnel will be required to access campus via designated entrances where they are subject to security screening.

Also, there may be additional access restrictions related to COVID-19. Please refer to the NIH Security and Access site for more details: (www.nih.gov/about-nih/visitor-information/campus-access-security).

8. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

Pursuant to FAR clause 52.212-4, all work described in the Statement of Work (SOW) to be delivered under this purchase order is subject to final inspection and acceptance by an authorized representative of the Government.

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8.1. CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

The authorized representative of the Government is the NCI Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), who serves as liaison to the Contracting Officer.

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): Angelique Aschrafi Email:

Note: The COR role is limited to the authorities specified herein. The COR does not have the authority to issue directions that:

Constitutes a change of assignment or additional work outside the statement of work;

Constitutes a change as defined in clause 52.212-4 (c) "Changes";

In any manner causes an increase or decrease in the purchase order price, or the time required for performance.

Changes any of the terms, conditions, or requirements of the purchase order;

Interferes with the Contractor's right to perform under the terms and conditions of the purchase order;

or

Directs, supervises, or otherwise controls the actions of the Contractor's employees.

If at any time the Contractor feels that such direction listed above has been given, they must contact the Contracting Officer immediately.

8.2. TECHNICAL POINTS OF CONTACT

The NCI Technical Points of Contact (TPOCs) for each respective device are responsible for inspection and acceptance of all services, materials, or supplies to be provided by the Contractor.

The Technical Points of Contact will inform the Contracting Officer’s Representative of all performance. The COR will support the TPOCs.

The Technical Points of Contact (TPOCs) will serve as the primary point of contact for Leica service technicians throughout the duration of the requirement. All service efforts must be coordinated with these individuals.

The TPOCs for this requirement are:

NCI/LyMB: TBD Upon Award

NCI/TGMB: TBD Upon Award

NCI/MIB/AIR: TBD Upon Award

Note: The TPOCs have limited authority as defined within this Statement of Work. They do not have the authority to commit or obligate Government funds or make changes to the terms and conditions of the purchase order. As such, any changes to the purchase order must be performed by a warranted Government Contracting Officer with appropriate delegated authority to do so.

8.3. REPORTS/DELIVERABLES AND DELIVERY SCHEDULE

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DELIVERABLE REQUIRED FORMAT DUE DATE

Preventive Maintenance Service Report (Section 4.1)

Electronic, Word or PDF format

3 business days after completion of service

Emergency Maintenance Service Report (Section 4.4)

Electronic, Word or PDF format

3 business days after completion of service

Software Updates/Revisions (Section 4.5)

Electronic, Word or PDF format

1 business day after completion of service

Delayed Delivery Notification (Section 4.4)

Electronic, Word or PDF format

Immediately upon identification of delayed deliveries

8.4. REPORT REQUIREMENTS

The Preventative Maintenance and Emergency Maintenance Service Reports shall include at a minimum the following information:

a) Contractor’s Name;

b) Equipment Model and Serial Number;

c) Technician’s name, telephone number, and signature;

d) Date and Time at which services were performed;

e) Summary of work performed;

f) As applicable: summary of malfunction/issue; malfunction that occurred, the repair efforts, and the duration that was required to restore the equipment to operation;

g) As applicable: reason for software updates, and any effect it may have on equipment operation;

h) Certification that the equipment is fully operational.

9. PAYMENT

Payment shall be made in quarterly in arrears. Payment authorization requires submission and approval of invoices to the Contracting Officer’s Representative and Technical Point of Contact and NIH OFM, in accordance with the payment provisions listed below:

The following clause is applicable to all Purchase Orders, Task or Delivery Orders, and Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Calls: Prompt Payment (Jan 2017) FAR 52.232-25. Highlights of this clause and NIH implementation requirements follow:

I. Invoice Requirements A. An invoice is the Contractor's bill or written request for payment under the contract for supplies delivered or services performed. A proper invoice is an "Original" which must include the items listed in subdivisions 1 through 12, below, in addition to the requirements of FAR 32.9. If the invoice does not comply with these requirements, the Contractor will be notified of the defect within 7 days after the date the designated billing office received the invoice (3 days for meat, meat food products, or fish, and 5 days for perishable agricultural commodities, dairy products, edible fats, or oils) with a statement of the reasons why it is not a proper invoice. (See exceptions under II., below.) Untimely notification will be considered in the computation of any interest penalty owed the

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Contractor.

1. Vendor/Contractor: Name, Address, Point of Contact for the invoice (Name, title, telephone number, e-mail and mailing address of point of contact).

2. Remit-to address (Name and complete mailing address to send payment).

3. Remittance name must match exactly with name on original order/contract. If the Remittance name differs from the Legal Business Name, then both names must appear on the invoice.

4. Invoice date.

5. Unique invoice #s for all invoices per vendor regardless of site.

6. NBS document number formats must be included for awards created in the NBS: Contract Number;

Purchase Order Number; Task or Delivery Order Number and Source Award Number (e.g., Indefinite Delivery Contract number; General Services Administration number); or, BPA Call Number and BPA Parent Award Number.

7. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) which is in the System for Award Management (SAM) and replaces the Dun & Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number.

8. Federal Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). In those rare cases where a contractor does not have a UEI number or TIN, a Vendor Identification Number (VIN) must be referenced on the invoice. The VIN is the number that appears after the contractor’s name on the face page of the award document.

9. Identify that payment is to be made using a three-way match.

10. Description of supplies/services that match the description on the award, by line billed.*

11. Freight or delivery charge must be billed as shown on the award. If it is included in the item price do not bill it separately. If identified in the award as a separate line item, it must be billed separately.

12. Quantity, Unit of Measure, Unit Price, Extended Price of supplies delivered or services performed, as applicable, and that match the line items specified in the award.*

NOTE: If your invoice must differ from the line items on the award, please contact the Contracting Officer before submitting the invoice. A modification to the order or contract may be needed before the invoice can be submitted and paid.

Shipping costs will be reimbursed only if authorized by the Contract/Purchase Order. If authorized, shipping costs must be itemized. Where shipping costs exceed $100, the invoice must be supported by a bill of lading or a paid carrier's receipt.

B. The Contractor shall submit invoices to the Department of Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform

(IPP) at https://www.ipp.gov with a copy to the approving official, as directed below.

The Contractor shall submit a copy of the electronic invoice to the following Approving Official (Technical Point of Contact):

Approving Official: Technical Point of Contact Name: Email:

II. Invoice Payment A. Except as indicated in paragraph B., below, the due date for making invoice payments by the designated payment office shall be the later of the following two events:

1. The 30th day after the designated billing office has received a proper invoice.

2. The 30th day after Government acceptance of supplies delivered or services performed.

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B. The due date for making invoice payments for meat and meat food products, perishable agricultural commodities, dairy products, and edible fats or oils, shall be in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act, as amended.

III. Interest Penalties A. An interest penalty shall be paid automatically, if payment is not made by the due date and the conditions listed below are met, if applicable.

1. A proper invoice was received by the designated billing office.

2. A receiving report or other Government documentation authorizing payment was processed and there was no disagreement over quantity, quality, or contractor compliance with a term or condition.

3. In the case of a final invoice for any balance of funds due the contractor for supplies delivered or services performed, the amount was not subject to further settlement actions between the Government and the Contractor.

B. Determination of interest and penalties due will be made in accordance with the provisions of the Prompt Payment Act, as amended, the Contract Disputes Act, and regulations issued by the Office of Management and Budget.

IV. PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENT TO SMALL BUSINESS

SUBCONTRACTORS, FAR 52.232-40 (MAR 2023)

(a) Upon receipt of accelerated payments from the Government, the Contractor shall make accelerated payments to its small business subcontractors under this contract, to the maximum extent practicable and prior to when such payment is otherwise required under the applicable contract or subcontract, after receipt of a proper invoice and all other required documentation from the small business subcontractor.

(b) The acceleration of payments under this clause does not provide any new rights under the Prompt Payment Act.

(c) Include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts with small business concerns, including subcontracts with small business concerns for the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

(End of Clause)

V. HHSAR 352.232-71 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (February 2, 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)

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(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)

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.

FAR 52.217-9 – OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 15 days of purchase order expiration; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 30 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 60 months.

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