A14-RFQ-75D30126Q79227.pdf

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

THIS RFQ IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE.

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1. REQUEST NO.

75D301-26-Q-79227

2. DATE ISSUED

3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

000HCCR1-2026-98648

4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

RATING

5a. ISSUED BY

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Chamblee Campus Building 102, MS S102-4

4770 Buford Hwy

Atlanta GA 303413717

6. DELIVERY BY (Date)

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL (No collect calls)

NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER

Sandra Adams (770) 488-5543 x

8. TO: 9. DESTINATION

a. NAME b. COMPANY a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

c. STREET ADDRESS b. STREET ADDRESS

c. CITY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO

THE ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services.

Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention (CDC) in support of the National

Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Quotes due: August 26, 2026, at 10AM EST to

Sandra Adams at ab41@cdc.gov.

“See Continuation Page”

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS

b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS

c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS

d. CALENDAR DAYS

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations are are not attached.

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER 14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

15. DATE OF

QUOTATION

a. NAME OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS 16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print) b. TELEPHONE

c. COUNTY AREA CODE

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE c. TITLE (Type or print) NUMBER

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6-95)

Previous edition not usable Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

7. DELIVERY

FOB

DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)

SECTION B – Contract Line Items (CLINs) and Contract Type by CLIN

ITEM SUPPLIES / SERVICES QTY / UNIT UNIT PRICE EXTENDED

PRICE

0001 Pipes for air & water lines. Aluminum grooved pipe with fittings, valves, and pumps for use in the PMRD underground mine.

1) 160 - 20’ lengths of 2” SCH40 Aluminum

Grooved pipe

2) 50 – ASC 7050 2 PTD GRVD 90 Elbow DOM

3) 25 – ASC 7051 2 GRV 45 ELBOW MECH

[C2E]

4) 25 – ASC GR-7052 2 PTD GRV 22-1/2

ELBOW

5) 25 – GR 219 2 MECH GRV TEE

6) 200 – ASC GR-7001 2 PTD STD CPLG E

GSKT DOMESTIC

7) 20 – 70-108-01 2 BRZ BALL BLB RP

FIPTXFIPT LEADED

8) 6 – ARO 2" DBL DIAPH PUMP PD20A-AAP-

AAA-B

Firm Fixed Price

Period of Performance: On or before 180 days after award.

0002 Freight

Shipping Charges

1 Each

SECTION C - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS OR ATTACHMENTS

Statement of Work (SOW)

Dated: 13 August 2026

Title: Procurement of Mine power supplies

Period of performance of this contract is: 180 days

Base Period: 180 days after award

SECTION 1 – BACKGROUND

NIOSH PMRD operates underground research mines with an aim to improve worker safety and health. Currently the research mines need rehabilitation of some air and water lines as well as additional air and water lines to supply some new locations to support the PMRDs research activities. Existing water lines replaced in the last 5 years is 2” sch40 aluminum grooved pipe with necessary fitting and valves. Water and air are required in most areas in the mine to support mine upkeep, research efforts, and fire suppression.

Without these supplies existing water lines will fail and additional areas in mine to support new research initiatives will not be able to be supported. Additionally, without refurbishing existing lines NIOSH employees and visitors could be injured due to pressurized air and water line failures and inability to fight fires.

SUBSECTION A – Definitions

NIOSH – The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

PMRD – Pittsburgh Mining Research Division

SECTION 2 – PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE

The division regularly receives requests to support research activities and training in the underground research mines and lab facilities on campus. To accommodate them, PMRD must provide necessary air and water to support the mine infrastructure as well as the research or training activities being conducted. The water and air lines used for both these needs regularly requires updating and replacement due to deterioration and modified use cases.

SECTION 3 – SCOPE OF WORK

The vendor must deliver the following water and air lines with associated accessories:

1) 160 - 20’ lengths of 2” SCH40 Aluminum Grooved pipe

2) 50 – ASC 7050 2 PTD GRVD 90 Elbow DOM

3) 25 – ASC 7051 2 GRV 45 ELBOW MECH [C2E]

4) 25 – ASC GR-7052 2 PTD GRV 22-1/2 ELBOW

5) 25 – GR 219 2 MECH GRV TEE

6) 200 – ASC GR-7001 2 PTD STD CPLG E GSKT DOMESTIC

7) 20 – 70-108-01 2 BRZ BALL BLB RP FIPTXFIPT LEADED

8) 6 – ARO 2" DBL DIAPH PUMP PD20A-AAP-AAA-B

SECTION 4 – TASKS TO BE PERFORMED

All items listed in section 3 must be delivered in working condition, have a limited warranty to prevent inoperability not related to normal wear conditions. Freight delivery is preferred.

SECTION 5 – GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

There is no government furnished property

SECTION 6 – PLACE OF PERFORMANCE AND CONTRACT SUPPORT HOURS

SUBSECTION A:

Contractor will perform all work in their facilities

SECTION 7 – TRAVEL

There is no travel required; the supplies must be delivered in working condition. No training necessary.

SECTION 8 – DELIVERABLES/REPORTING SCHEDULE

Deliverables

Deliverable Quantity Due Date Deliver To 20’ lengths of 2” SCH40 Aluminum

Grooved pipe 160 180 days after award NIOSH-Pittsburgh, PA ASC 7050 2 PTD GRVD 90 Elbow

DOM 50 180 days after award NIOSH-Pittsburgh, PA

ASC 7051 2 GRV 45 ELBOW MECH

[C2E] 25 180 days after award NIOSH-Pittsburgh, PA

ASC GR-7052 2 PTD GRV 22-1/2

ELBOW 25 180 days after award NIOSH-Pittsburgh, PA GR 219 2 MECH GRV TEE 25 180 days after award NIOSH-Pittsburgh, PA

ASC GR-7001 2 PTD STD CPLG E

GSKT DOMESTIC 200 180 days after award NIOSH-Pittsburgh, PA

70-108-01 2 BRZ BALL BLB RP

FIPTXFIPT LEADED 20 180 days after award NIOSH-Pittsburgh, PA

ARO 2" DBL DIAPH PUMP PD20A-

AAP-AAA-B 6 180 days after award NIOSH-Pittsburgh, PA

The equipment must be delivered within 180 days or provide reasonable accommodation of why more time is necessary to deliver them. The items to be delivered must include the following:

SECTION 9 – ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

If pipe supplies are grooved schedule 40 aluminum, they are sufficient for use in this acquisition and do not require any tailoring to be consistent with industry's commercial practices. If they are not grooved schedule 40 aluminum, they are not acceptable at all. Underground coal mines are a hazardous location. The pipe supplies must be strong enough to stand up to striking and slipping accidents from machinery and the roof itself. Anything installed underground must not ignite coal dust or mine gases. Specifically, underground coal mine pipe supplies must not emit toxic vapor if ignited/heated. This prevents exposure to these harmful fumes in confined spaces underground. Other types of pipe materials cannot be used or considered in this procurement.

DELIVERY LOCATION:

NIOSH-Pittsburgh

626 Cochrans Mill Rd

Bldg 166 Receiving

Pittsburg, Pa 15236-3611

Information Security and Privacy

None.

Human Subjects Protections in Research

STARS Determination is not required

Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA)

Paperwork Reduction Act does not apply

Section 508 and Accessibility Requirements

Part A – Provision

Reference HHSAR 352.239-73[8] Electronic Information and [Communication] Technology

Accessibility Notice.

[(Deviation)]

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

(b)The Section 508 accessibility standards applicable to this solicitation are stated in theclause at

352.239-79 Information and Communication Technology Accessibility. In orderto facilitate the

Government’s determination whether proposed ICT supplies, products,platforms, information, and documentation meet applicable Section 508 accessibilitystandards, offerors must submit an appropriate HHS Section 508 AccessibilityConformance Checklist (see https://www.hhs.gov/web/section-508/accessibility-checklists/index.html) or an Accessibility

Conformance Report (ACR) (based on theVoluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) seehttps://www.itic.org/policy/accessibility/vpat), in accordance with the completioninstructions.

The purpose of the checklists and conformance reports are to assist HHSacquisition and program officials in determining whether proposed ICT supplies, products,platforms, information, and documentation conform to applicable Section 508 accessibilitystandards. Checklists and ACRs evaluate—in detail—whether the ICT conforms to specificSection 508 accessibility standards and identifies remediation efforts needed to addressconformance issues.(c)If an offeror claims its supplies or services meet applicable Section 508 accessibilitystandards, and it is later determined by the Government, i.e., after award of a contract ororder, that supplies, products, platforms, information, documentation, or services supportdelivered do not conform to the described accessibility standards, remediation of thesupplies, products, platforms, information, documentation, or services support to the levelof conformance specified in the contract will be the responsibility of the Contractor at itsexpense.

(d)In order to facilitate the Government's determination whether proposed ICT suppliesmeet applicable Section 508 accessibility standards, offerors must submit an

AccessibilityConformance Report, in accordance with its completion instructions and tailored to therequirements in the solicitation. The purpose of the Report is to assist HHS acquisition andprogram officials in determining whether proposed ICT supplies conform to applicableSection 508 accessibility standards. The template allows offerors or developers to self-evaluate their supplies and document, in detail, whether they conform to a specific Section508 accessibility standard, and any underway remediation efforts addressing conformanceissues.

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

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

(f)Respondents to this solicitation must identify any inability to conform to Section

508requirements. If an offeror claims its supplies or services meet applicable Section

508accessibility standards, and it is later determined by the Government, i.e., after award of acontract or order, that supplies or services delivered do not conform to the describedaccessibility standards, remediation of the supplies or services to the level of conformancespecified in the contract will be the responsibility of the Contractor at its expense.

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

Representative.

(End of provision)]

Part B - Clause

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

[(Deviation)] FEB 2024

(a) Pursuant to Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d), as amended by the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, all information and communication technology (ICT) supplies, products, platforms, information, documentation, and services, or support developed, acquired, maintained or delivered under this contract or order must comply with the Revised 508

Standards, which are located at 36 C.F.R. 1194.1 and Appendices A, B, and C, and are available at https://www.access-board.gov/ict/. Information about Section 508 is available at https://www.hhs.gov/web/section-508/index.html.

(b) Additional Section 508 accessibility standards applicable to this contract or order may be identified in the specification, statement of work, or performance work statement. If it is determined by the Government that ICT supplies, products, platforms, information, documentation, and services support provided by the Contractor do not conform to the described accessibility standards in the contract, remediation of the supplies, products, platforms, information, documentation, or services support to the level of conformance specified in the contract will be the responsibility of the Contractor at its own expense.

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

Conformance Report (ACR) (based on the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) see https://www.itic.org/policy/accessibility/vpat), and any other additional information necessary to assist the Government in determining that the ICT supplies or services conform to Section 508 accessibility standards. If it is determined by the

Government that ICT supplies, products, platforms, information, documentation, and services support provided by the Contractor do not conform to the described accessibility standards in the contract, remediation of the supplies, products, platforms, information, documentation, or services support to the level of conformance specified in the contract will be the responsibility of the Contractor at its own expense.

(d) If this is an Indefinite-Delivery type contract, a Blanket Purchase Agreement or a Basic

Ordering Agreement, the task/delivery order requests that include ICT supplies, products, platforms, information, documentation, or services support will define the specifications and accessibility standards for the order. In those cases, the Contractor shall be required to provide a completed HHS Section 508 Accessibility Conformance Checklist (see https://www.hhs.gov/web/section-508/accessibility-checklists/index.html) or an ACR (based on the VPAT see https://www.itic.org/policy/accessibility/vpat), and any other additional information necessary to assist the Government in determining that the ICT supplies, products, platforms, information, documentation, or services support conform to Section 508 accessibility standards. If it is determined by the Government that ICT supplies and services provided by the

Contractor do not conform to the described accessibility standards in the provided documentation, remediation of the supplies, products, platforms, information, documentation, or services support to the level of conformance specified in the contract will be the responsibility of the Contractor at its own expense.

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

Printing

N/A

[ENTER TITLE OF OTHER CLEARANCE REQUIRED]

N/A

SECTION C- CLAUSES

FAR

SOURCE

TITLE AND DATE

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal

Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation (Jan 2017)

52.204-7 System for Award Management-Registration (Deviation)(Aug 2025)

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018)

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013)

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Contractors (Mar 2023)

352.222-70 Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations

(Dec 2015)

352.223-70 Safety and Health (Dec 2015)

52.217-6 Option for increase quantities (Mar 1989)

52.222-18

Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End

Products.(Feb 2021)

FAR 52.225-1 52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies

As prescribed in 25.601(a)(1)(i), insert the following clause:

BUY AMERICAN-SUPPLIES (DEVIATION DATE)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item—

(1) Means any item of supply (including construction material) that is–

(i) A commercial product (as defined in paragraph (1) of the definition of “commercial product” at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 2.101);

(ii) Sold in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace; and

(iii) Offered to the Government, under a contract or subcontract at any tier, without modification, in the same form in which it is sold in the commercial marketplace; and

(2) Does not include bulk cargo, as defined in 46 U.S.C. 40102(4), such as agricultural products and petroleum products.

Component means an article, material, or supply incorporated directly into an end product.

Cost of components means—

(1) For components purchased by the Contractor, the acquisition cost, including transportation costs to the place of incorporation into the end product (whether or not such costs are paid to a domestic firm), and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free entry certificate is issued);

or

(2) For components manufactured by the Contractor, all costs associated with the manufacture of the component, including transportation costs as described in paragraph (1) of this definition, plus allocable overhead costs, but excluding profit. Cost of components does not include any costs associated with the manufacture of the end product.

Critical component means a component that is mined, produced, or manufactured in the United

States and deemed critical to the U.S. supply chain. The list of critical components is at FAR

25.105 .

Domestic end product means—

(1) For an end product that does not consist wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both-

(i) An unmanufactured end product mined or produced in the United States;

(ii) An end product manufactured in the United States, if-

(A) The cost of its components mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States exceeds

60 percent of the cost of all its components, except that the percentage will be 65 percent for items delivered in calendar years 2024 through 2028 and 75 percent for items delivered starting in calendar year 2029. Components of foreign origin of the same class or kind as those that the agency determines are not mined, produced, or manufactured in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities of a satisfactory quality are treated as domestic.

Components of unknown origin are treated as foreign. Scrap generated, collected, and prepared for processing in the United States is considered domestic; or

(B) The end product is a COTS item; or

(2) For an end product that consists wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, an end product manufactured in the United States, if the cost of foreign iron and steel constitutes less than 5 percent of the cost of all the components used in the end product. The cost of foreign iron and steel includes but is not limited to the cost of foreign iron or steel mill products (such as bar, billet, slab, wire, plate, or sheet), castings, or forgings utilized in the manufacture of the end product and a good faith estimate of the cost of all foreign iron or steel components excluding COTS fasteners. Iron or steel components of unknown origin are treated as foreign. If the end product contains multiple components, the cost of all the materials used in such end product is calculated in accordance with the definition of "cost of components".

End product means those articles, materials, and supplies to be acquired under the contract for public use.

Fastener means a hardware device that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together. Examples of fasteners are nuts, bolts, pins, rivets, nails, clips, and screws.

Foreign end product means an end product other than a domestic end product.

Foreign iron and steel means iron or steel products not produced in the United States. Produced in the United States means that all manufacturing processes of the iron or steel must take place in the United States, from the initial melting stage through the application of coatings, except metallurgical processes involving refinement of steel additives. The origin of the elements of the iron or steel is not relevant to the determination of whether it is domestic or foreign.

Predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both means that the cost of the iron and steel content exceeds 50 percent of the total cost of all its components. The cost of iron and steel is the cost of the iron or steel mill products (such as bar, billet, slab, wire, plate, or sheet), castings, or forgings utilized in the manufacture of the product and a good faith estimate of the cost of iron or steel components excluding COTS fasteners.

Steel means an alloy that includes at least 50 percent iron, between 0.02 and 2 percent carbon, and may include other elements.

United States means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and outlying areas.

(b) 41 U.S.C. chapter 83, Buy American, provides a preference for domestic end products for supplies acquired for use in the United States. In accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1907, the domestic content test of the Buy American statute is waived for an end product that is a COTS item, except that for an end product that consists wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, the domestic content test is applied only to the iron and steel content of the end product, excluding COTS fasteners.

(c) Offerors may obtain from the Contracting Officer a list of foreign articles that the Contracting

Officer will treat as domestic for this contract.

(d) The Contractor shall deliver only domestic end products except to the extent that it specified delivery of foreign end products in the provision of the solicitation entitled "Buy American

Certificate."

(End of clause)

52.225-2 Buy American Certificate.

As prescribed in 25.601(a)(2), insert the following provision:

BUY AMERICAN CERTIFICATE (OCT 2022)

(a)

(1) The Offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (b) of this provision, is a domestic end product and that each domestic end product listed in paragraph (c) of this provision contains a critical component.

(2) The Offeror shall list as foreign end products those end products manufactured in the

United States that do not qualify as domestic end products. For those foreign end products that do not consist wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, the Offeror shall also indicate whether these foreign end products exceed 55 percent domestic content, except for those that are COTS items. If the percentage of the domestic content is unknown, select “no”.

(3) The Offeror shall separately list the line item numbers of domestic end products that contain a critical component (see FAR 25.105).

(4) The terms “commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item,” “critical component,” "domestic end product," "end product," and "foreign end product" are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American-Supplies."

(b) Foreign End Products:

Line Item No. Country of origin Exceeds 55% domestic content (yes/no)

(b) [List as necessay]

(c) Domestic end products containing a critical component:

Line Item No. ___

[List as necessary]

(d) The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of part 25 of the Federal Acquisition Regulatio

FAR 52.252-1 - Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference.

As prescribed in 52.107(a), insert the following provision:

SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

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

(End of provision)

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

As prescribed in 12.205(b)(3), insert the following clause:

Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Deviation Date)

(a) Definitions. The clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated by reference.

(b) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post acceptance rights—

(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and

(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(c) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31

U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

(d) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(e) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal, or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated in this contract by reference. The

Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence. Examples of occurrences include acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the

Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. When an excusable delay occurs, the Contractor shall—

(1) Notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as possible;

(2) Remedy the delay as quickly as possible; and

(3) Notify the Contracting Officer when the occurrence is over.

(g) Invoice. The Government will handle invoices according to the Prompt Payment Act (31

U.S.C. 3903) and 5 CFR part 1315. The Contractor shall submit invoices to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include the information required by 5 CFR part 1315.9(b).

(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees, and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark, or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.

(i) Payment—

(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt

Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(3) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date that appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(4) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall—

(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the—

(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);

(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;

(C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable;

(D) Contractor point of contact; and

(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting

Officer.

(5) Interest.(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the

Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.

(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.

(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by

FAR part 33 if–

(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;

(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the

Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or

(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see FAR part 32).

(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment.

(v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a termination for cause.

(vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on-

(A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the

Contractor;

(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt;

or

(C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor.

(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures for interest credits prescribed in FAR part 32 in effect on the date of this contract.

(j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the

Government upon—

(1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or

(2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b. destination.

(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

(l) Termination for the Government’s convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the

Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor’s records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.

(m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. The Government will send a cure notice to the Contractor, unless the reason for the termination is late delivery. In the event of termination for cause, the

Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.

(n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession.

(o) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered under this contract are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.

(p) Limitation of liability. Except as otherwise provided by an express warranty, the Contractor will not be liable to the Government for consequential damages resulting from any defect or deficiencies in accepted items.

(q) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain

Federal contracts; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C.

chapter 87, Kickbacks; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Government-financed air transportation; and 41 U.S.C.

chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

(r) Order of precedence. Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

(1) The schedule of supplies/services;

(2) The Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts, and Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs of this clause;

Contracts, and Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs of this clause;

(3) Other contract clauses incorporated in the solicitation or contract;

(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract;

(5) Solicitation provisions incorporated in the solicitation;

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause;

(7) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments; and

(8) The specification.

(s) Unauthorized obligations.

(1) Except as stated in paragraph (s)(2) of this clause, when any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject to any End User License Agreement (EULA), Terms of Service (TOS), or similar legal instrument or agreement, that includes any clause requiring the Government to indemnify the Contractor or any person or entity for damages, costs, fees, or any other loss or liability that would create an Anti-Deficiency

Act violation (31 U.S.C. 1341), the following shall govern:

(i) Any such clause is unenforceable against the Government.

(ii) Neither the Government nor any Government-authorized end user shall be deemed to have agreed to such clause by virtue of it appearing in the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement. If the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement is invoked through an “I agree” click box or other comparable mechanism (e.g., “click-wrap” or “browse-wrap” agreements), execution does not bind the Government or any Government authorized end user to such clause.

(iii) Any such clause is deemed to be stricken from the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement.

(2) Paragraph (s)(1) of this clause does not apply to indemnification by the Government that is expressly authorized by statute and specifically authorized under applicable agency regulations and procedures.

(t) Comptroller General examination of record. This paragraph applies if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid procedures and is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold on the date of award of this contract.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the

Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices, at all reasonable times, the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR part 4, longer period required by statute, or periods specified in other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement.

Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This clause does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(u) Incorporation by reference. The Contractor’s representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.

(End of clause)

HHSAR 352.232-71-Electronic Submission of Payment Requests

As prescribed in HHSAR 332.7003, use the following clause:

Electronic Submission of Payment Requests

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause -

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

(b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this clause, the Contractor shall submit payment requests electronically using the Department of Treasury Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) or successor system. Information regarding IPP, including IPP Customer Support contact information, is available at www.ipp.gov or any successor site.

(c) The Contractor may submit payment requests using other than IPP only when the Contracting

Officer authorizes alternate procedures in writing in accordance with HHS procedures.

(d) If alternate payment procedures are authorized, the Contractor shall include a copy of the

Contracting Officer's written authorization with each payment request.

(End of Clause)

SECTION G-CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

CDCG.02 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) (Jul 2017)

Performance of the work hereunder shall be subject to the technical directions of the designated COR for this contract. As used herein, technical directions are directions to the

Contractor which fill in details, suggests possible lines of inquiry, or otherwise completes the general scope of work set forth herein. These technical directions must be within the general scope of work and may not alter the scope of work or cause changes of such a nature as to justify an adjustment in the stated contract price/cost, or any stated limitation thereof.

In the event that the Contractor believes full implementation of any of these directions may exceed the scope of the contract, he or she shall notify the originator of the technical direction and the Contracting Officer, immediately or as soon as possible, in a letter or email separate of any required report(s). No technical direction, nor its fulfillment, shall alter or abrogate the rights and obligations fixed in this contract.

The Government COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of this contract. Contract changes shall be made only by the Contracting Officer through properly written modification(s) to the contract.

The Government will provide the Contractor with a copy of the COR delegation memorandum upon request.

CDCG.03 Contracting Officer (Jul 1999)

(a) The Contracting Officer is the only individual who can legally commit the Government to the expenditure of public funds. No person other than the Contracting Officer can make any changes to the terms, conditions, general provisions, or other stipulations of this contract.

(b) No information, other than that contained in an authorized modification to this contract, duly issued by the Contracting Officer, received from any person employed by the United

States Government, or otherwise, shall be considered grounds for deviation from any stipulation of this contract.

CDCG.04 Contract Communications/Correspondence (Jul 1999)

The Contractor shall identify all correspondence, reports, and other data pertinent to this contract or order by imprinting thereon the contract (and order number if applicable) from Page 1 of the contract.

CDCG.07 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (Feb 2018)

(a) The Government shall use electronic funds transfer to the maximum extent possible when making payments under this contract. FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer –

System for Award Management, requires the contractor to designate in writing a financial institution for receipt of electronic funds transfer payments.

(b) In the case that EFT information is not within the System of Award Management, FAR

52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management, requires mandatory submission of Contractor’s EFT information directly to the office designated in this contract to receive that information (hereafter: “designated office”); see below. The contractor shall submit the EFT information within the form titled “ACH Vendor/Miscellaneous

Payment Enrollment Form” to the address indicated below. Note: The form is either attached to this contract (see Section J, List of Attachments) or may be obtained from the CDC Office of

Financial Resources at 678-475-4500 or cpbapinv@cdc.gov.

(c) In cases where the contractor has previously provided such information, i.e., pursuant to a prior contract/order, and been enrolled in the program, the form is not required unless the designated financial institution has changed.

(d) The completed form shall be mailed or sent via facsimile after award, but no later than 15 calendar days before an invoice is submitted, to the following address:

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Office of Financial Resources (OFR)

P.O. Box 15580 Atlanta, GA 30333

Section H – Special Contract Requirements

CDCH.10 Artificial Intelligence Compliance and Risk Management Plan (May 2026)

The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), including GenAI, is prohibited without an approved AI

Compliance and Risk Management Plan. The contractor is responsible for updating the AI

Compliance and Risk Management Plan throughout the life of the contract as changes occur. If a change to AI use, AI functionality, AI model, or deployment configuration is anticipated, the contractor must notify the contracting officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) immediately and provide a revised plan. The government will issue approval or disapproval before AI can be incorporated. The offeror must identify whether the planned or potential AI use may involve a high-impact AI use case (as defined in defined in Appendix A of OMB-M-25-21) and must provide sufficient descriptive information for the Government to complete any required

AI impact or high-impact assessment.

The AI Compliance and Risk Management Plan must:

1. Identify the specific tasks or functions where AI will be used.

2. Explain how logs, audits, or other forms of AI generated data will be stored, used, retained, or deleted.

3. State whether the AI technologies are open-source, proprietary, or any other type.

4. Include applicable model cards or system documentation describing the AI technologies used.

5. Describe how bias in AI models and outputs will be identified, monitored, and mitigated, including the origin, quality, and weighting of data.

6. Explain the AI safeguards in place, including compliance and risk management practices, protections against unauthorized data access, and steps taken to manage bias and reduce risk in alignment with applicable AI policies and directives.

7. Describe internal policies governing AI use, including transparency, accountability, data integrity, accuracy, protection of sensitive or proprietary information, foreseeable risks, and potential social impacts.

8. Explain how the contractor will assess and prevent unfair or disparate impacts, address privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties concerns, and prevent misuse, unauthorized use, or corruption of AI systems.

9. Confirm that the AI solution will not make or support decisions based on unlawful discrimination in violation of federal civil rights laws, including Title VII of the Civil

Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Age Discrimination in

Employment Act (ADEA).

10. Describe how applicable technological or voluntary consensus standards will be incorporated to reduce acquisition and operational risk

11. The plan must describe how Government data, outputs, prompts, logs, and outputs be accessed, used, protected, retained, deleted, and transferred, and identify any proposed limitations on Government rights, access, or reuse.

12. The AI Compliance and Risk Management Plan will be reviewed by the Government and an approval or disapproval issued.

H.6 CDCH.12 Observance of Legal Holidays and Unscheduled Facility Closures (on-site

Performance) (Jan 2026)

(a) Holidays – The Government observes the holidays as listed by the Office of Personnel

Management, as well as:

Any other day designated by Federal Statute

Any other day designated by Executive Order

Any other day designated by Presidential proclamation

Washington's Birthday

Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Day

New Year's Day

Columbus Day

Martin Luther King Day

For purposes of contract performance, the Contractor shall observe the above holidays on the date observed by the Government. Observance of such days shall not be cause for an additional period of performance or entitlement to compensation except as otherwise set forth in the contract. No form of holiday or other premium compensation will be reimbursed; however authorized in advance and in writing by the Contracting Officer.

(b) Unscheduled Facility Closures

In the event Government facilities are closed due to inclement weather, potentially hazardous or unsafe conditions, or other special circumstances, contractor personnel assigned to work within those facilities are automatically dismissed. Notwithstanding the terms herein, the contractor shall comply with any specific contract terms that require a level of ongoing support for critical operations during times of facility closure. The contractor may also continue to provide support under a scheduled telework arrangement in accordance with the terms of the contract if the contract expressly authorizes telework in writing.

(c) Cost Impact

Accounting for costs associated with an unscheduled facility closure is unique to each contract, but the contractor shall mitigate costs to the degree it is reasonably possible.

CDCH.16 Non-Disclosure Agreement for Contractor and Contractor Employees (Jun 2020)

(a) The contractor and contractor employees shall prepare and submit Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA) to the Contracting Officer prior to access of government information or the commencement of work at

CDC.

(b) The NDAs, at Exhibit I and II, are…