REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

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

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1. REQUEST NO.

75D301-26-Q-79167

2. DATE ISSUED

07/30/2026

3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

000HCCCK-2026-97752

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

Denedra Hardy (404) 498-3371 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)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Health Effects Laboratory Division (HELD), Chemical and Biological Monitoring Branch (CBMB), has a requirement for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Delivery of liquid and compressed gas to two NIOSH Cincinnati campuses.

Questions are due to Denedra Hardy at qfa5@cdc.gov no later than 12:00 PM ET August 4, 2026.

Quotes are due to the same email address no later than 12:00 PM ET August 11, 2026.

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 - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

SUPPLIES / SERVICES MINIMUM

VALUE

MAXIMUM VALUE

This Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) is for Delivery of Compressed Gases to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Health Effects Laboratory Division, Chemical and Biological Monitoring Branch (HELD/CBMB) in accordance with the Statement of Work.

There is no express or implied guarantee that any specific quantity will be purchased. The prices for individual gas cylinders include all applicable rental and hazardous materials (hazmat) charges.

Period of Performance: 1 September 2027– 30 August 2031

$0.00

NOT TO EXCEED

$250,000.00

Base: $50,000.00 Option Year 1: $50,000.00 Option Year 2: $50,000.00 Option Year 4: $50,000.00

B.1 PRICE LIST

Base Period: 1 September 2026– 30 August 2027

ITEM SUPPLIES / SERVICES QTY /UNIT UNIT PRICE EXTENDED

PRICE

0001 ARGON, COMPRESSED, ULTRA HIGH PURITY, 99.999% $ $

0002 ARGON, REFRIGERATED LIQUID, 230 L, HIGH PRESSURE $ $

0003 AIR, COMPRESSED, PREPURIFIED $ $

0004 AIR, COMPRESSED, ULTRA ZERO/UHP $ $

0005 CARBON DIOXIDE, LIQUID USP $ $

0006 CARBON DIOXIDE, LIQUID with Syphon tube USP $ $

0007 CARBON DIOXIDE, COMPRESSED, 99.9% $ $

0008 CARBON DIOXIDE, COMPRESSED with Syphon, 99.9% $ $

0009 CARBON DIOXIDE, COMPRESSED BONE DRY 99.8%+ $ $

0010 CARBON DIOXIDE, COMPRESSED with Syphon BONE DRY

99.8%+

0011 CARBON DIOXIDE, ULTRA HIGH PURITY $ $

0012 HELIUM, COMPRESSED, 99.999% UHP, 519CF $ $

0013 HELIUM CCOMPRESSED, 99.999% UHP, 300CF $ $

0014 HELIUM, COMPRESSED, PREPURIFIED/TECHNICAL GRADE,

99.995%

0015 HYDROGEN, COMPRESSED, ULTRA HIGH PURITY 99.999% $ $

0016 NITROGEN COMPRESSED, PREPURIFIED 99.99% $ $

0017 NITROGEN COMPRESSED, Ultra high purity, 99.999% $ $

0018 NITROGEN, COMPRESSED, RESEARCH GRADE 99.9999% $ $

0019 NITROGEN, REFRIGERATED LIQUID, LOW PRESSURE, 180L $ $

0020 NITROGEN REFRIGERATED LIQUID, HIGH PRESSURE, 180L $ $

0021 NITROGEN REFRIGERATED LIQUID, High Pres, 99.998%

LC230 50 PSI

0022 NITROGEN REFRIGERATED LIQUID, Low Pres, 99.998%

LC230 25 PSI

0023 OXYGEN COMPRESSED ULTRA HIGH PURITY $ $

Option Period 1: 1 September 2027– 30 August 2028

PRICE

1001 ARGON, COMPRESSED, ULTRA HIGH PURITY, 99.999% $ $

1002 ARGON, REFRIGERATED LIQUID, 230 L, HIGH PRESSURE $ $

1003 AIR, COMPRESSED, PREPURIFIED $ $

1004 AIR, COMPRESSED, ULTRA ZERO/UHP $ $

1005 CARBON DIOXIDE, LIQUID USP $ $

1006 CARBON DIOXIDE, LIQUID with Syphon tube USP $ $

1007 CARBON DIOXIDE, COMPRESSED, 99.9% $ $

1008 CARBON DIOXIDE, COMPRESSED with Syphon, 99.9% $ $

1009 CARBON DIOXIDE, COMPRESSED BONE DRY 99.8%+ $ $

1010 CARBON DIOXIDE, COMPRESSED with Syphon BONE DRY

99.8%+

1011 CARBON DIOXIDE, ULTRA HIGH PURITY $ $

1012 HELIUM, COMPRESSED, 99.999% UHP, 519CF $ $

1013 HELIUM CCOMPRESSED, 99.999% UHP, 300CF $ $

1014 HELIUM, COMPRESSED, PREPURIFIED/TECHNICAL GRADE,

99.995%

1015 HYDROGEN, COMPRESSED, ULTRA HIGH PURITY 99.999% $ $

1016 NITROGEN COMPRESSED, PREPURIFIED 99.99% $ $

1017 NITROGEN COMPRESSED, Ultra high purity, 99.999% $ $

1018 NITROGEN, COMPRESSED, RESEARCH GRADE 99.9999% $ $

1019 NITROGEN, REFRIGERATED LIQUID, LOW PRESSURE, 180L $ $

1020 NITROGEN REFRIGERATED LIQUID, HIGH PRESSURE, 180L $ $

1021 NITROGEN REFRIGERATED LIQUID, High Pres, 99.998%

LC230 50 PSI

1022 NITROGEN REFRIGERATED LIQUID, Low Pres, 99.998%

LC230 25 PSI

1023 OXYGEN COMPRESSED ULTRA HIGH PURITY $ $

Option Period 2: 1 September 2028– 30 August 2029

PRICE

2001 ARGON, COMPRESSED, ULTRA HIGH PURITY, 99.999% $ $

2002 ARGON, REFRIGERATED LIQUID, 230 L, HIGH PRESSURE $ $

2003 AIR, COMPRESSED, PREPURIFIED $ $

2004 AIR, COMPRESSED, ULTRA ZERO/UHP $ $

2005 CARBON DIOXIDE, LIQUID USP $ $

2006 CARBON DIOXIDE, LIQUID with Syphon tube USP $ $

2007 CARBON DIOXIDE, COMPRESSED, 99.9% $ $

2008 CARBON DIOXIDE, COMPRESSED with Syphon, 99.9% $ $

2009 CARBON DIOXIDE, COMPRESSED BONE DRY 99.8%+ $ $

2010 CARBON DIOXIDE, COMPRESSED with Syphon BONE DRY

99.8%+

2011 CARBON DIOXIDE, ULTRA HIGH PURITY $ $

2012 HELIUM, COMPRESSED, 99.999% UHP, 519CF $ $

2013 HELIUM CCOMPRESSED, 99.999% UHP, 300CF $ $

2014 HELIUM, COMPRESSED, PREPURIFIED/TECHNICAL GRADE,

99.995%

2015 HYDROGEN, COMPRESSED, ULTRA HIGH PURITY 99.999% $ $

2016 NITROGEN COMPRESSED, PREPURIFIED 99.99% $ $

2017 NITROGEN COMPRESSED, Ultra high purity, 99.999% $ $

2018 NITROGEN, COMPRESSED, RESEARCH GRADE 99.9999% $ $

2019 NITROGEN, REFRIGERATED LIQUID, LOW PRESSURE, 180L $ $

2020 NITROGEN REFRIGERATED LIQUID, HIGH PRESSURE, 180L $ $

2021 NITROGEN REFRIGERATED LIQUID, High Pres, 99.998%

LC230 50 PSI

2022 NITROGEN REFRIGERATED LIQUID, Low Pres, 99.998%

LC230 25 PSI

2023 OXYGEN COMPRESSED ULTRA HIGH PURITY $ $

Option Period 3: 1 September 2029– 30 August 2030

PRICE

3001 ARGON, COMPRESSED, ULTRA HIGH PURITY, 99.999% $ $

3002 ARGON, REFRIGERATED LIQUID, 230 L, HIGH PRESSURE $ $

3003 AIR, COMPRESSED, PREPURIFIED $ $

3004 AIR, COMPRESSED, ULTRA ZERO/UHP $ $

3005 CARBON DIOXIDE, LIQUID USP $ $

3006 CARBON DIOXIDE, LIQUID with Syphon tube USP $ $

3007 CARBON DIOXIDE, COMPRESSED, 99.9% $ $

3008 CARBON DIOXIDE, COMPRESSED with Syphon, 99.9% $ $

3009 CARBON DIOXIDE, COMPRESSED BONE DRY 99.8%+ $ $

3010 CARBON DIOXIDE, COMPRESSED with Syphon BONE DRY

99.8%+

3011 CARBON DIOXIDE, ULTRA HIGH PURITY $ $

3012 HELIUM, COMPRESSED, 99.999% UHP, 519CF $ $

3013 HELIUM CCOMPRESSED, 99.999% UHP, 300CF $ $

3014 HELIUM, COMPRESSED, PREPURIFIED/TECHNICAL GRADE,

99.995%

3015 HYDROGEN, COMPRESSED, ULTRA HIGH PURITY 99.999% $ $

3016 NITROGEN COMPRESSED, PREPURIFIED 99.99% $ $

3017 NITROGEN COMPRESSED, Ultra high purity, 99.999% $ $

3018 NITROGEN, COMPRESSED, RESEARCH GRADE 99.9999% $ $

3019 NITROGEN, REFRIGERATED LIQUID, LOW PRESSURE, 180L $ $

3020 NITROGEN REFRIGERATED LIQUID, HIGH PRESSURE, 180L $ $

3021 NITROGEN REFRIGERATED LIQUID, High Pres, 99.998%

LC230 50 PSI

3022 NITROGEN REFRIGERATED LIQUID, Low Pres, 99.998%

LC230 25 PSI

3023 OXYGEN COMPRESSED ULTRA HIGH PURITY $ $

Option Period 4: 1 September 2030– 30 August 2031

ITEM SUPPLIES / SERVICES QTY /UNIT UNIT PRICE EXTENDED

PRICE

4001 ARGON, COMPRESSED, ULTRA HIGH PURITY, 99.999% $ $

4002 ARGON, REFRIGERATED LIQUID, 230 L, HIGH PRESSURE $ $

4003 AIR, COMPRESSED, PREPURIFIED $ $

4004 AIR, COMPRESSED, ULTRA ZERO/UHP $ $

4005 CARBON DIOXIDE, LIQUID USP $ $

4006 CARBON DIOXIDE, LIQUID with Syphon tube USP $ $

4007 CARBON DIOXIDE, COMPRESSED, 99.9% $ $

4008 CARBON DIOXIDE, COMPRESSED with Syphon, 99.9% $ $

4009 CARBON DIOXIDE, COMPRESSED BONE DRY 99.8%+ $ $

4010 CARBON DIOXIDE, COMPRESSED with Syphon BONE DRY

99.8%+

4011 CARBON DIOXIDE, ULTRA HIGH PURITY $ $

4012 HELIUM, COMPRESSED, 99.999% UHP, 519CF $ $

4013 HELIUM CCOMPRESSED, 99.999% UHP, 300CF $ $

4014 HELIUM, COMPRESSED, PREPURIFIED/TECHNICAL GRADE,

99.995%

4015 HYDROGEN, COMPRESSED, ULTRA HIGH PURITY 99.999% $ $

4016 NITROGEN COMPRESSED, PREPURIFIED 99.99% $ $

4017 NITROGEN COMPRESSED, Ultra high purity, 99.999% $ $

4018 NITROGEN, COMPRESSED, RESEARCH GRADE 99.9999% $ $

4019 NITROGEN, REFRIGERATED LIQUID, LOW PRESSURE, 180L $ $

4020 NITROGEN REFRIGERATED LIQUID, HIGH PRESSURE, 180L $ $

4021 NITROGEN REFRIGERATED LIQUID, High Pres, 99.998%

LC230 50 PSI

4022 NITROGEN REFRIGERATED LIQUID, Low Pres, 99.998%

LC230 25 PSI

4023 OXYGEN COMPRESSED ULTRA HIGH PURITY $ $

*Offerors may propose pricing in accordance with their customary and commercial practices, as long as such pricing specifies how the unit of cost is charged for that specified charge (e.g. per ccf, per lb., etc....)

B.2 DESCRIPTION OF AGREEMENT:

The Contractor shall furnish Compressed Gases to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Health Effects Laboratory Division, Chemical and Biological Monitoring Branch (HELD/CBMB). as listed in the pricing schedule if and when requested by the contracting officer (or the individuals authorized to purchase under the BPA) during the period of performance.

B.3 EXTENT OF OBLIGATION:

The Government is obligated only to the extent of authorized purchases actually made under the BPA.

B.4 PURCHASE LIMITS:

Maximum order not to exceed:

$250,000.00 (total aggregate over 5 years)

Base: $50,000.00 Option Year 1: $50,000.00 Option Year 2: $50,000.00 Option Year 4: $50,000.00

B.5 INDIVIDUALS AUTHORIZED TO PURCHASE UNDER THIS BPA:

a) The following individual is authorized to make Government Purchase Card purchases under this BPA up to $15,000.00 per transaction:

TBD

b) Any Warranted CDC Contracting Officer may make purchases.

B.6 DELIVERY TICKETS:

All shipments under this agreement shall be accompanied by delivery tickets or sales slips that shall contain the following minimum information:

a) Name of Contractor

b) BPA number

c) Date of purchase

d) Purchase number

e) Itemized list of supplies or services furnished.

f) Quantity, unit price, and extension of each item, less applicable discounts (unit prices and extensions need not be shown when incompatible with the use of automated systems, provided that the invoice is itemized to show this information).

g) Date of delivery or shipment.

B.7 PAYMENT AND INVOICING:

Payment for orders is intended to occur via the government purchase card by individuals authroized herein. A summary invoice shall be submitted at least per delivery, monthly or upon expiration of this BPA, whichever occurs first, for all deliveries made during a billing period, identifying the delivery tickets covered therein, stating their total dollar value, and supported by receipt copies of the delivery tickets.

SECTION C - STATEMENT OF WORK

Title: Delivery of Compressed Gases to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Health Effects Laboratory Division, Chemical and Biological Monitoring Branch (HELD/CBMB)

SECTION 1 – BACKGROUND

This Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) supplies liquid and compressed gas services of contractor-owned gas cylinders to ensure that the Health Effects Laboratory Division, Chemical and Biological Monitoring Branch (HELD/CBMB) has an uninterrupted adequate supply of bottled and bulk compressed gas services at the two NIOSH Cincinnati campuses. HELD/CBMB conducts applied research and establishes the methods for the identification and assessment of occupational exposures using biomonitoring, industrial hygiene field and laboratory based analytical methods, direct reading instruments and sensors, advanced microscopy techniques, and aerosol science. As such, HELD operates a wide variety of scientific instruments that require the use of bottled liquid and compressed gas services, included but not limited to chromatographs, mass spectrometers, inductively coupled plasma, atmosphere vapor generation systems, microscopes, and other analytical instrumentation.

It is essential for the operation of HELD that the supply of bottled liquid and compressed gas to be continuous and uninterrupted. Running out of liquid and compressed gas could damage, delay, or even compromise ongoing laboratory studies and damage scientific instruments.

SECTION 2 – PURPOSE

The purpose of this Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) is to supply liquid and compressed gas services of contractor-owned gas cylinders to ensure that the HELD/CBMB laboratories have an uninterrupted adequate supply of bottled and bulk compressed gas services at the two NIOSH Cincinnati campuses.

SECTION 3 – SCOPE OF WORK

The contractor shall provide all labor and materials to deliver contractor-owned gas cylinders, to the NIOSH Cincinnati campuses, on an as needed basis, throughout the period of performance (ordering period). During the period of performance of this contract, the contractor is required to meet the following deliverables: The quantities shown in Table 1 of this Statement of Work are estimates of the facilities’ annual requirements for compressed gases. There is no express or implied guarantee that these quantities will be purchased. The Contractor will be provided with names and contact information of primary and back-up Facility Points of Contact (Facility POCs).

SECTION 4 – TASKS TO BE PERFORMED

Task 1: Supply bottled and bulk compressed gas services

1.1. The contractor shall deliver compressed gas in cylinders and pick up empty compressed gas cylinders at the loading dock of both the NIOSH Cincinnati Hamilton campus and the NIOSH

Cincinnati Taft campus. Cylinders containing liquids shall be delivered to the room of use by the Deliverer. Compressed gases requested are those, but not limited to those, identified in Table 1 of this Statement of Work.

1.2. All cylinders must be accurately and clearly labeled as to the type and grade of gas provided.

1.3. All deliveries must be accompanied by itemized delivery tickets citing the vendor name, blanket purchase agreement number, date of order, name of individual placing the order, date of delivery, itemized list of gases furnished, including quantity, unit price and extension of cost, and itemized list of empty cylinders returned. Delivery tickets should include serial number or other identifying number of delivered or returned cylinders. All invoices must include the account number/blanket purchase agreement number, the date, and the amount of each delivery ticket.

1.4. The individual gas prices invoiced shall include rental and hazmat costs.

1.5. The Facility POC(s) will contact the Contractor to deliver compressed gases supplied under this agreement via website portal, email, or telephone for delivery within 72 hours of request.

1.6. Deliveries shall be made to the NIOSH Cincinnati campuses only between the hours of 8:00am and

4:00pm Monday-Friday, and not on federal holidays.

1.7. All compressed gas cylinders shall be furnished by the Contractor.

1.8. The contractor is responsible for ensuring that all products, equipment, and services provided under the agreement are compliant with applicable Federal, state, and Local regulations. The Contractor is responsible for remaining compliant with any future revisions that become effective during the contract period of performance (ordering period). To help ensure the protection of the life and health of all persons, and to help prevent damage to property, the Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State, and local laws and regulations applicable to the work being performed under this contract. These laws are implemented or enforced by the Environmental Protection Agency, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other regulatory/enforcement agencies at the Federal, State, and local levels.

1.9. The Contractor shall ensure that the supplied compressed gas cylinders are in proper working order at all times and shall perform any preventative maintenance, repairs, or replacement that may be needed for optimal performance and to prevent leaks or incidents at no additional cost to the Government.

1.10. The contractor shall provide expertise in the supply and management of compressed gases and is encouraged to recommend methods that would result in efficiencies or cost savings.

1.11. The contractor shall provide an annual report that details all work completed on the contract for each performance period broken down by month of the gases delivered and number of tanks rented.

TASK 2: Conduct on-site cylinder inventory and provide associated documentation

2.1. On a semi-annual basis, the Contractor shall conduct a walk-through of each facility and supply an inventory of actual cylinders, on-site at each facility, to verify the accuracy of inventory counts.

The inventory documentation shall be supplied to the POC and include, at a minimum, the gas type and purity, the cylinder’s barcode, and the delivery date for each cylinder.

Table 1. Liquid and Compressed Gas Type and Usage Estimates for the NIOSH Cincinnati Campuses

Description Purity Type CAPACITY (approx.)

UNIT ANNUAL

USAGE

(est.)

AIR, COMPRESSED PREPURIFIED, <3 PPM

WATER

GAS 300 CF Cylinder 1

AIR, COMPRESSED ULTRA ZERO/ULTRA

HIGH PURITY, <0.1 PPM

THC

GAS 300 CF Cylinder 8

ARGON COMPRESSED ULTRA HIGH PURITY

99.999%

GAS 300 CF Cylinder 6

ARGON REFRIGERATED

LIQUID, HIGH PRESSURE

ULTRA HIGH PURITY

99.999%

LIQUID 265 L Cylinder 21

CARBON DIOXIDE,

LIQUID

USP LIQUID 50 LB Cylinder 0

CARBON DIOXIDE,

LIQUID with Syphon tube

USP LIQUID 50 LB Cylinder 0

CARBON DIOXIDE,

COMPRESSED

99.9% GAS 60 LB Cylinder 2

CARBON DIOXIDE,

COMPRESSED with Syphon

99.9% GAS 60 LB Cylinder 0

CARBON DIOXIDE,

COMPRESSED

BONE DRY, 99.8%+ GAS 60 LB Cylinder 2

CARBON DIOXIDE,

COMPRESSED with Syphon

BONE DRY, 99.8%+ GAS 60 LB Cylinder 0

CARBON DIOXIDE ULTRA HIGH PURITY GAS 300 CF Cylinder 0

HELIUM, COMPRESSED ULTRA HIGH PURITY

99.999%

GAS 519 CF high capacity cylinder

HELIUM, COMPRESSED ULTRA HIGH PURITY

99.999%

GAS 300 CF Cylinder 18

HELIUM, COMPRESSED PREPURIFIED/TECHNICAL

GRADE 99.995%

GAS 300 CF Cylinder 4

HYDROGEN,

COMPRESSED

ULTRA HIGH PURITY

99.999%

GAS 300 CF Cylinder 0

NITROGEN

COMPRESSED

99.9999% Research Grade

GAS 142 CF Cylinder 0

NITROGEN

COMPRESSED

ULTRA HIGH PURITY

99.999%

GAS 300 CF Cylinder 17

NITROGEN

COMPRESSED

PREPURIFIED, 99.99% GAS 300 CF Cylinder 4

NITROGEN

REFRIGERATED LIQUID,

99.998%, 230L, 50 PSI

output

LIQUID 5,023 CF Cylinder 18

High Pressure

NITROGEN

REFRIGERATED LIQUID,

Low Pressure

99.998%, 230L 25 PSI

output

LIQUID 5,023 CF Cylinder 0

NITROGEN

REFRIGERATED LIQUID,

Low Pressure

LIQUID 180L Cylinder 0

NITROGEN

REFRIGERATED LIQUID,

High Pressure

LIQUID 180L Cylinder 0

OXYGEN COMPRESSED ULTRA HIGH PURITY,

99.99%+

GAS 300 CF Cylinder 1

SECTION 5 – GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

Not Applicable.

SECTION 6 – PLACE OF PERFORMANCE AND CONTRACT SUPPORT HOURS

SUBSECTION A – PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

All work/deliveries will be performed at the NIOSH Cincinnati (USA) facilities located at the following two addresses:

CDC/NIOSH Cincinnati- Hamilton Campus 5555 Ridge Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45213

And

CDC/NIOSH Cincinnati – Taft Campus 1050 Tusculum Cincinnati, OH 45226

SUBSECTION B – CONTRACT SUPPORT HOURS

Deliveries shall be made to the NIOSH Cincinnati campuses only between the hours of 8:00am and 4:00pm Monday – Friday, and not on federal holidays.

SECTION 7 – TRAVEL

Not applicable.

SECTION 8 – DELIVERABLES/REPORTING SCHEDULE

Task Deliverable Quantity/Format Due Deliver To

1.11. Annual report that details all work

completed 1 Annual The COR

2.1. Inventory documentation 1 Semi-annual The COR

SECTION 9 – REFERENCE MATERIALS

Not applicable.

SECTION D - CONTRACT PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES

D.1. PROVISIONS

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(es):

Revolutionary FAR Overhaul | Acquisition.GOV https://www.acquisition.gov/hhsar

(End of provision)

Provisions Incorporated by Reference:

FAR

SOURCE

TITLE AND DATE

52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Sep 2024)

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) (RFO Aug 2025) 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations—Representation

(Deviation) (RFO Aug 2025) 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Deviation) (RFO Aug 2025) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Deviation) (RFO

Aug 2025) 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (Deviation) (RFO Aug 2025) 52.222-18 Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products (Feb 2021) 52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications (Deviation) (RFO

Aug 2025)

Provisions Incorporated in Full Text:

HHSAR 352.239-78 Information and Communication Technology Accessibility Notice (FEB 2024) (Deviation)

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

(b) The Section 508 accessibility standards applicable to this solicitation are stated in the clause at 352.239-79 Information and Communication Technology Accessibility. In order to facilitate the Government’s determination whether proposed ICT supplies, products, platforms, information, and documentation meet applicable Section 508 accessibility standards, offerors must submit an appropriate 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), in accordance with the completion instructions. The purpose of the checklists and conformance reports are to assist HHS acquisition and program officials in determining whether proposed ICT supplies, products, platforms, information, and documentation conform to applicable Section 508 accessibility standards.

Checklists and ACRs evaluate—in detail—whether the ICT conforms to specific Section 508 accessibility standards and identifies remediation efforts needed to address conformance issues.

(c) If an offeror claims its supplies or services meet applicable Section 508 accessibility standards, and it is later determined by the Government, i.e., after award of a contract or order, that supplies, products, platforms, information, documentation, or services support delivered do not conform to the described accessibility standards, 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 expense.

(d) In order to facilitate the Government's determination whether proposed ICT supplies meet applicable Section 508 accessibility standards, offerors must submit an Accessibility Conformance Report, in accordance with its completion instructions and tailored to the requirements in the solicitation. The purpose of the Report is to assist HHS acquisition and program officials in determining whether proposed ICT supplies conform to applicable Section 508 accessibility standards. The template allows offerors or developers to self-evaluate their supplies and document, in detail, whether they conform to a specific Section 508 accessibility standard, and any underway remediation efforts addressing conformance issues. Instructions for preparing the HHS Section 508 Evaluation Template are available at https://Section508.gov/

(e) In order to facilitate the Government's determination whether proposed ICT services meet applicable Section 508 accessibility standards, offerors must provide enough information to assist the Government in determining that the ICT services conform to Section 508 accessibility standards, including any underway remediation efforts addressing conformance issues.

(f) Respondents to this solicitation must identify any inability to conform to Section 508 requirements. If an offeror claims its supplies or services meet applicable Section 508 accessibility standards, and it is later determined by the Government, i.e., after award of a contract or order, that supplies or services delivered do not conform to the described accessibility standards, remediation of the supplies or services to the level of conformance specified in the contract will be the responsibility of the Contractor at its expense.

(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 than items incidental to contract management, that are final items for delivery should be accompanied by the appropriate checklist, except upon approval of the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative.

(End of provision)

D.2. CLAUSES

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

Revolutionary FAR Overhaul | Acquisition.GOV https://www.acquisition.gov/hhsar

(End of Clause)

Clauses Incorporated by Reference:

FAR SOURCE TITLE AND DATE

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements

(Jan 2017) 52.204-13 System for Award Management—Maintenance (Deviation) (RFO Aug 2025) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors

Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Deviation) (RFO Aug 2025) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Deviation) (RFO Aug

2025) 52.212-4 Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Deviation)

(RFO Aug 2025) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Deviation) (RFO Aug 2025) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (Deviation) (RFO Aug 2025) 52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Deviation) (RFO Aug 2025) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Deviation) (RFO Aug 2025) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Deviation) (RFO Aug 2025) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (Deviation) (RFO Aug 2025) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Deviation) (RFO Aug 2025)

52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (Apr 2026) 52.223-23 Sustainable Products (Deviation) (RFO Aug 2025) 52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies (Deviation) (RFO Aug 2025) 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (Oct 2018) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payment to Small BusinessSubcontractors (Mar 2023) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Deviation) (RFO Aug 2025) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Deviation) (RFO Aug 2025) 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (Deviation) (RFO Aug 2025) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Deviation) (RFO Aug

2025)

HHSAR

SOURCE

TITLE AND DATE

352.232-71 Electronic submission of payment requests (Feb 2022)

Clauses Incorporated in Full Text:

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.

(End of clause)

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 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.

352.239-79 Information and Communication Technology Accessibility FEB 2024 (Deviation)

(a) Pursuant to Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d), as amended by the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, all information and communication technology (ICT) supplies, products, platforms, information, documentation, and services support developed, acquired, maintained or delivered under this contract or order must comply with the Revised 508 Standards, which are located at 36 C.F.R. 1194.1 and Appendices A, B, and C, and are available at https://www.access-board.gov/ict/. Information about Section 508 is available at https://www.hhs.gov/web/section-508/index.html.

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

(c) In the event of a modification(s) to this contract or order, which adds new ICT supplies or services or revises the type of, or specifications for, supplies, products, platforms, information, documentation, or services support, the Contracting Officer shall require that the Contractor submit a completed HHS Section 508 Accessibility Conformance Checklist (see https://www.hhs.gov/web/section-508/accessibility-checklists/index.html) or an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) (based on the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) see https://www.itic.org/policy/accessibility/vpat), and any other additional information necessary to assist the Government in determining that the ICT supplies or services conform to Section 508 accessibility standards. If it is determined by the Government that ICT supplies, products, platforms, information, documentation, and services support provided by the Contractor do not conform to the described accessibility standards in the contract, remediation of the supplies, products, platforms, information, documentation, or services support to the level of conformance specified in the contract will be the responsibility of the Contractor at its own expense.

(d) If this is an Indefinite-Delivery type contract, a Blanket Purchase Agreement or a Basic Ordering Agreement, the task/delivery order requests that include ICT supplies, products, platforms, information, documentation, or services support will define the specifications and accessibility standards for the order. In those cases, the Contractor shall be required to provide a completed HHS Section 508 Accessibility Conformance Checklist (see https://www.hhs.gov/web/section-508/accessibility-checklists/index.html) or an ACR (based on the VPAT see https://www.itic.org/policy/accessibility/vpat), and any other additional information necessary to assist the Government in determining that the ICT supplies, products, platforms, information, documentation, or services support conform to Section 508 accessibility standards. If it is determined by the Government that ICT supplies and services provided by the Contractor do not conform to the described accessibility standards in the provided documentation, remediation of the supplies, products, platforms, information, documentation, or services support to the level of conformance specified in the contract will be the responsibility of the Contractor at its own expense.

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

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 e-mail 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 by properly written modification(s) to the contract.

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

CDCG.07 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (Jan 2026)

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

CDCH.14 Records Management Obligations (Jun 2020)

A. Applicability The following applies to all Contractors whose employees create, work with, or otherwise handle Federal records, as defined in Section B, regardless of the medium in which the record exists.

B. Definitions “Federal record” as defined in 44 U.S.C. § 3301, includes all recorded information, regardless of form or characteristics, made or received by a Federal agency under Federal law or in connection with the transaction of public business and preserved or appropriate for preservation by that agency or its legitimate successor as evidence of the organization, functions, policies, decisions, procedures, operations, or other activities of the United States Government or because of the informational value of data in them.

The term Federal record:

1. includes Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) records.

2. does not include personal materials.

3. applies to records created, received, or maintained by Contractors pursuant to their CDC contract.

4. may include deliverables and documentation associated with deliverables.

C. Requirements

1. Contractor shall comply with all applicable records management laws and regulations, as well as National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) records policies, including but not limited to the Federal Records Act (44 U.S.C. chs. 21, 29, 31, 33), NARA regulations at 36 CFR Chapter XII Subchapter B, and those policies associated with the safeguarding of records covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a). These policies include the preservation of all records, regardless of form or characteristics, mode of transmission, or state of completion.

2. In accordance with 36 CFR 1222.32, all data created for Government use and delivered to, or falling under the legal control of, the Government are Federal records subject to the provisions of 44 U.S.C.

chapters 21, 29, 31, and 33, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), as amended, and the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended and must be managed and scheduled for disposition only as permitted by statute or regulation.

3. In accordance with 36 CFR 1222.32, Contractor shall maintain all records created for Government use or created in the course of performing the contract and/or delivered to, or under the legal control of the Government and must be managed in accordance with Federal law. Electronic records and associated metadata must be accompanied by sufficient technical documentation to permit understanding and use of the records and data.

4. CDC and its contractors are responsible for preventing the alienation or unauthorized destruction of records, including all forms of mutilation. Records may not be removed from the legal custody of CDC or destroyed except for in accordance with the provisions of the agency records schedules and with the written concurrence of the Head of the Contracting Activity. Willful and unlawful destruction, damage or alienation of Federal records is subject to the fines and penalties imposed by 18 U.S.C. 2701. In the event of any unlawful or accidental removal, defacing, alteration, or destruction of records, Contractor must report to the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer’s Representative. The agency must report promptly to NARA in accordance with 36 CFR 1230.

5. The Contractor shall immediately notify the appropriate Contracting Officer upon discovery of any inadvertent or unauthorized disclosures of information, data, documentary materials, records or equipment. Disclosure of non-public information is limited to authorized personnel with a need-to-know as described in the contract. The Contractor shall ensure that the appropriate personnel, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are established to ensure the security and confidentiality of this information, data, documentary material, records and/or equipment is properly protected. The Contractor shall not remove material from Government facilities or systems, or facilities or systems operated or maintained on the Government’s behalf, without the express written permission of the Head of the Contracting Activity. When information, data, documentary material, records and/or equipment is no longer required, it shall be returned to CDC control, or the Contractor must hold it until otherwise directed. Items returned to the Government shall be hand carried, mailed, emailed, or securely electronically transmitted to the Contracting Officer or address prescribed in the contract.

Destruction of records is EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED unless in accordance with Paragraph (4).

6. The Contractor is required to obtain the Contracting Officer's approval prior to engaging in any contractual relationship (sub-contractor) in support of this contract requiring the disclosure of information, documentary material and/or records generated under, or relating to, contracts. The Contractor (and any sub-contractor) is required to abide by Government and CDC guidance for protecting sensitive, proprietary information, classified, and controlled unclassified information.

7. The Contractor shall only use Government IT equipment for purposes specifically tied to or authorized by the contract and in accordance with CDC policy.

8. The Contractor shall not create or maintain any records containing any non-public CDC information that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract.

9. The Contractor shall not retain, use, sell, or disseminate copies of any deliverable that contains information covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 or that which is generally protected from public disclosure by an exemption to the Freedom of Information Act.

10. Training. All Contractor employees assigned to this contract who create, work with, or otherwise handle records are required to take CDC-provided records management training. The Contractor is responsible for confirming training has been completed according to agency policies, including initial training and any annual or refresher training.

D. Flowdown of requirements to subcontractors

1. The Contractor shall incorporate the entire substance of the terms and conditions herein, including this paragraph, in all subcontracts under this contract, and must require written subcontractor acknowledgment of same.

2. Violation by a subcontractor of any provision set forth herein will be attributed to the Contractor.

SECTION E – INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS AND BASIS FOR AWARD

a. Submission Requirements

Offerors shall submit one quotation that includes the following:

I. Technical Information – A narrative describing how the offeror will meet all requirements of the

SOW, including sufficient information for the Government to determine that the offeror is capable of successfully performing the requirement. The quotation shall demonstrate the offeror's understanding of the requirement and its ability to provide the required gases, cylinders, delivery services, and any other applicable requirements identified in the SOW.

II. Pricing Information – A completed pricing schedule identifying each price element listed in Section B. The pricing assumptions and estimated quantities provided are for evaluation purposes only and do not represent a guarantee of actual quantities or service levels.

a. Basis for Award

The Government intends to establish a BPA with the offeror whose quotation conforms to the requirements of this solicitation and is determined to represent the best value to the Government using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process.

Technical acceptability will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis. A quotation will be determined technically acceptable if it demonstrates compliance with all material requirements of the Statement of Work and this solicitation. Offerors are responsible for providing sufficient information to allow the Government to determine technical acceptability.

b. Price Evaluation

For evaluation purposes, the Government will calculate each offeror's total evaluated price using the pricing assumptions and estimated quantities provided in the pricing schedule. These estimates are provided solely for evaluation and comparison of quotations and do not constitute a guarantee of future orders or quantities under any resulting BPA.

c. Award

The Government intends to evaluate quotations and make award without discussions; however, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if determined necessary.

Questions are due to Denedra Hardy at qfa5@cdc.gov no later than 12:00 PM ET August 4, 2026.

Quotes are due to the same email address no later than 12:00 PM ET August 11, 2026.

CDCL.03 Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence Use in Contract (May 2026)

Offerors must affirmatively identify in their proposal whether or not Artificial Intelligence (AI), including Generative AI, is planned, expected, or may be used in the performance of this contract. If planned or potential AI use is identified, offerors must submit an AI Compliance and Risk Management Plan in accordance with CDCH.10 using the template provided.

CDCM.04 Evaluation of Artificial Intelligence Compliance and Risk Management Plan (May 2026)

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Compliance and Risk Management Plan submitted as a part of the offeror’s proposal will be evaluated for quality and completeness. The AI Compliance and Risk Management Plan will be rated on a “Pass/Fail” basis considering the clearness, appropriateness, and inclusiveness of the elements described under CDCH.10.

All proposals that contain planned or potential AI use and do not contain an acceptable AI Compliance and Risk Management Plan will be considered non-responsive and ineligible for award.

The AI Compliance and Risk Management Plan may require later revision during contract performance as described in CDCH.10.