Attachment 1_Combined Synopsis.pdf

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Action: Cobas Liat analyzer systems under a cost-per-reportable-result (CPRR) Model NAICS Code:621511 – Medical Laboratories PSC: Q301 – Laboratory Testing Size Standard: 1,000 Solicitation Number: PANDHA26P0000034421 Response Date: 5 August 2026 NOTICE: Solicitation number PANDHA26P0000034421 is issued as a Request for Quotations

(RFQ).

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with Class Deviation 2026-O0028 (RFO Part 12.2), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

For Informational Purposes Only - This solicitation is being posted in accordance with RFO FAR 6.103-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements; and RFO FAR 12.102(a) For acquisitions valued at or below the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), document the decision that only one source is available and the basis for the decision.

The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity Healthcare Contracting Division, Southeast (DHACA-HCD-SE), plans to award a firm fixed price ‘Sole Source’ contract. This acquisition is being conducted under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation RFO 6.103-1 "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements" as Roche Diagnostics is the only source capable of fulfilling this requirement without introducing unacceptable clinical deficiencies and network security risks. This sole-source contract covers the Cobas Liat analyzer systems at the 20th Medical Group (Shaw AFB) under a cost-per-reportable-result (CPRR) model. This comprehensive agreement includes the analyzers, ongoing maintenance, reagents, and associated supplies, with deliveries dynamically scheduled based on the actual volume of tests performed.

The contractor must provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform cost-per-reportable results as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) for 20th Medical Group at Shaw Air Force Base (AFB) under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 621511 – Medical Laboratories.

Period of Performance:

• Base Delivery Period - 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027

• Option Item Period 1 - 1 September 2027 – 31 August 2028

• Option Item Period 2 - 1 September 2028 – 31 August 2029

• Option Item Period 3 - 1 September 2029 – 31 August 2030

• Option Item Period 4 - 1 September 2030 – 31 August 2031

Place of Performance: The work must be performed at Shaw Air Force Base - 20th Medical Group Laboratory, 420 Polifka Drive, Building 1042, Shaw AFB, SC 29152.

DPAS: This acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as:

N/A

System for Award Management (SAM): In accordance with RFO 4.1102, Offerors shall be registered in the SAM database to be eligible for contract award.

Award without Discussions: The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer determines them to be necessary. Offerors should submit their best terms in their initial proposal.

Payment: Payment for this action will be made by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) through the Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) utilizing Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). See DFARS 252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions, for more information.

Period for Acceptance of Quotations: The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

DPAS: This acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as: N/A

Contract Financing: The Government is contemplating a Commercial, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Contract type for this requirement under the RFO Part 12 Simplified Acquisition Procedures

(SAP).

Contact Information: A Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will be appointed at the time of award. The Offeror will be furnished with the COR name and contact information at the time of contract award. Offeror must clearly demonstrate their ability to meet the requirements and deliverable schedule as outlined in the associated solicitation and PWS.

Questions: Regarding this solicitation, questions shall be submitted via email to Contracting Officer, Lenore Paseda, email: lenore.y.paseda.civ@health.mil AND Contract Specialist, Rebecca Brashears, email: rebecca.a.brashears.civ@health.mil no later than 10 August 2026 by 12:00 pm., Eastern Standard Time. Please reference solicitation number:

PANDHA26P0000034421 on your correspondence and in the Subject line of your email.

Proposal Submittal Date: No later than 5 August 2026 by 12:00 pm. Eastern Standard Time

Attachment: Performance Work Statement

Clauses and Provisions:

The following provisions and clauses are required and apply to this acquisition. The full text of these can be found at www.acquisition.gov.

Addendum to RFO 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

1. Submittal Instructions

Proposal Submission: Submit ONE proposal via email. The proposal shall be clear and concise, with each factor submitted as a separate file/volume. The RFQ number PANDHA26P0000034421 must be in the subject line of all email communications.

Submission Deadline: Proposals must be received no later than 5 August 2026 Eastern Time.

Submit To: Lenore Paseda at lenore.y.paseda.civ@health.mil and Rebecca Brashears at rebecca.a.brashears.civ@health.mil.

2. Proposal Format: The proposal shall be clear, concise, and logically assembled. To ensure efficient evaluation, Offeror must adhere to the following formatting rules:

Cover Page: Each complete submittal shall contain a cover page detailing the following:

• Offeror’s Name and Address

• CAGE Code and UEI Number

• Point of Contact (Name, Phone, Email) authorized to negotiate on behalf of the Offeror

• The RFQ Number

Electronic Files Format: Proposals shall be submitted in formats readable by Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel) or Adobe Acrobat (searchable PDF).

• Word Documents: Set “save as type” to “Word Document (*.docx)”.

• Excel Spreadsheets: Set “save as type” to “Microsoft Excel Workbook (*.xlsx)”.

• PDFs: When creating PDF files, the Offeror must create the file to enable textual search and copy functions.

Prohibited Formatting: Offerors shall NOT lock, encrypt, copy-as-image, password-protect, or otherwise place security barriers on opening or searching the files. In the event the Government cannot access, open, or search the electronic proposal, the Government will consider the proposal noncompliant, and it may be deemed ineligible for award.

2. Specific Content Requirements

(1) FACTOR 1: Technical Capability https://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.acquisition.gov https://www.google.com/url?q=mailto%3Arebecca.a.brashears.civ%40health.mil

File Requirement: Submit one (1) electronic copy.

Content: The Offeror shall submit a written technical package demonstrating their capability to meet the requirements of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for Cobas Liat analyzer systems at the 20th Medical Group (Shaw AFB) under a cost-per-reportable-result (CPRR) model. This comprehensive agreement includes the analyzers, ongoing maintenance, reagents, and associated supplies, with deliveries dynamically scheduled based on the actual volume of tests performed. To be determined Acceptable, the submittal must include:

• Cost-Per-Reportable Results. Cost-per-reportable-result must include all cost-per-test supplies, maintenance, and technical support services. The contractor must maintain, replace, repair, and provide supplies as required in order to ensure the equipment is operational and available for use no less than 98% of the time during normal hours of operation and within manufacturer specifications. Full operational maintenance personnel must be certified and fully qualified to install, service, maintain, and operate equipment, and conduct tests according to the manufacturer’s standards.

• Data Management. To ensure analyzer performance, data must be archived and retrievable for at least one month prior to the current date.

• MHS GENESIS Compatibility. The analyzer must be compatible and approved to work with the Shaw Air Force Base - 20th Medical Group (the customer) electronic health record system, MHS GENESIS. The vendor is responsible for the technical integration of medical devices, ensuring they are "MHS GENESIS ready" and compliant with cybersecurity requirements. At the local MTF (Military Treatment Facility) level, they are responsible for reviewing, approving, and maintaining the procedures for lab equipment, including validating that devices like the Liat analyzer are functioning correctly within the system.

• Replacement Analyzers. Contractor will ensure replacements analyzers are shipped as quickly as possible to ensure operational continuity. Replacement units must be shipped next business day if request is received by 3p.m. ET. If a request is received over a weekend, on a holiday, or after cutoff, replacements will ship on the next business day.

• Authority to Operate. The Contractor must have a current/approved Authority to Operate (ATO) certificate from Defense Health Agency (DHA) for the specific model of system being submitted.

• Training. The Contractor must provide training for at least three (3) government personnel. Operator training courses or field-based training. the onsite biomedical repair technicians for them to be able to provide preventive and first line corrective maintenance coverage at Shaw Air Force Base - 20th Medical Group.

• Maintenance. The Contractor must provide full contract support and full maintenance support. Must provide qualified, certified technicians, test equipment, tools, and materials to perform troubleshooting, repair, preventative maintenance, software upgrades, firmware upgrades, operational checks, and adjustments to on-site equipment in order to ensure the equipment is fully operational and within manufacturer specifications between the duty hours of 8:00am-5:00pm (EST). Contractor is responsible for ensuring a minimum of two competent repair technicians who are appropriately screened IAW the base clearance requirements. Daily, weekly, monthly, routine, and preventive maintenance can be determined by the Lab Team.

• Routine Maintenance. Liat 1 and Liat 3 must be maintained according to the manufacturer's recommended schedule and procedures. Routine maintenance is performed by trained laboratory personnel on a daily, weekly, monthly basis, and annually by the Contractor. To include basic checks and the processing of quality control materials to verify system performance, inspections, and calibration.

• System Updates. The system must be connected to a standard off-the-shelf or PIN-lockable USB flash drive used for transferring data to and from the analyzer. The USB drive must be provided by the Contractor and is only connected to the instrument to update the drivers inside.

• Repairs. The Contractor is responsible for all repair costs to include parts and labor for the equipment provided. contact the Roche Support Network Customer Support Center Cobas Liat hotline directly. Only a Roche-qualified service representative is authorized to service or repair the system.

• Service calls for Emergency Repairs. The Contractor must respond to emergency issues within twenty-four (24) hours of notification of malfunction and coordinate all other scheduled maintenance and repairs with the company. The contractor must provide technical response within 2 hours of notification. If the issue cannot be resolved remotely, a qualified technician must be on-site within 24 hours.

• Regular Business Hours Help Line. The Contractor must provide a toll-free contact number for regular business hours help line calls from 8:00am-5:00pm (EST), Monday- Friday (excluding Federal holidays), to answer technical questions, quality concerns, and maintenance/repair scheduling.

• Base Access and Entry Requirements. The following will be required of each contractor to gain access to Shaw Air Force Base - 20th Medical Group: Complete the Entry Clearance Form and email it back to the sponsor no later than 21 days prior to travel (45 days for personnel with dual citizenship). Shaw Air Force Base Security Office requires a social security number and one other identity source document. The Contractor is required to have a Real ID per Shaw AFB guidance. Digital Signatures are fine but do not use the premade generic option where you type and it converts to a signature as this will be returned and cause delay. If we don't receive this form in time, you will not be allowed access to the base. Once the form has been approved the base POC will email you back with signed copy.

• Ordering.

o Quarterly delivery orders MUST be established based on the estimated annual test volume including those tests necessary for repeats, calibration and controls.

o Shipments of reagents and consumables MUST BE made either quarterly or biannually.

o Customers may, at their choice, allow shipment of product per the pre-determined schedule, order via phone, or use the Contractor website.

Test Estimate SARS-Cov-2 more or less than 700 Influenza A more or less than 700 Influenza B more or less than 700 Respiratory Syncytial Virus more or less than 700 Beta Streptococcus Group A 700

Testing Range : 3,300 – 3,800 tests per year

Material Number Material Description Unit Ship Qty Requested Delivery Date

09731261190 KIT COBAS LIAT SARS-COV-

2/FLU/RSV PC 20 Quarterly

07341911190 KIT COBAS LIAT STREP A PC 38 Quarterly

093731270190

KIT COBAS LIAT SARS-COV-

2/FLU/RSV CTL

PC 3 Annual

07402678190 KIT COBAS LIAT STREP A

CTL PC 2 Annual

07402759190 CLEANING TOOL KIT PC 1 Annual

• Analyzer Specifications o Analyzer: The Contractor must provide an analyzer that meets the requirements stated in this PWS and the performance characteristics for accuracy and precision as defined in the 1988 Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA'88) and the Clinical Laboratory Institute (CLSI formerly NCCLS). The analyzer must meet the following criteria:

Must be able to operate without a water source. Have no plumbing, drains, stirring mechanisms, mixing assemblies floor vents or deionized water.

Have waste contained within the system and disposed of daily.

Must be able to store >500 samples with ability to archive.

Must be able to operate in temperatures of 59-86 degrees Fahrenheit, and humidity ranges between 15 – 80 RH%.

Can interface bi-directionally with the laboratory information system

(LIS).

Must operate at an electrical voltage of 100-120V Must have the capability to process tests either manually, STAT or automatically.

Have positive patient identification via on-board barcode scanner.

Footprint: Equipment must not be larger than exact footprint required for analyzer, monitor, keyboard, CPU, printer, measuring at approximately L 9.3” x W 4.5” x H 7.5”, Weight 8.3 lbs.

Analyzer, to include pre-analytical/post-analytical system.

Reagents needed to perform the total of all tests specified for a full 12 months. All reagents, standards, supplies, consumable/disposable items, parts, accessories and any other item required for the proper operation of the contractor's equipment and necessary for the generation of a test reportable result.

All necessary maintenance to keep the equipment in good operating condition. This includes both preventive maintenance and emergency repairs.

• Installation/Removal – Contractor Equipment o Installation:

The site must have complete delivery, installation and go live of the system within 30 Days of contract award. Installation includes the placement and setting-up of the Analyzer and all equipment components inclusive, but not limited to, the entire laboratory associated mechanical, electromechanical parts and supplies. Installation must conform to

Industry Standards and must meet or exceed with all applicable codes to include local/state regulations, NFPA, building codes, communications codes, and other codes for each utility identified. The Analyzer will remain where it is installed (plugged in).

An Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) for the provided analyzer. The UPS must be installed in the same room, to be positioned on the analyzer’s side. This UPS is a self-operated unit that provides enough power, during a commercial power outage, to the analyzer to ensure that the chemistry analyzer system remains operational thus prevents mechanical noise of the chemistry system, therefore, producing accurate patient results.

Perform system installation, correlation, and validation of the analyzer must all be above 90% upon completion of the validation.

A test/validation of all reagent/materials needed to perform these tasks.

o Removal:

The contractor is responsible for the removal of the analyzer and any associated equipment at the end of the contract period or at the Government's discretion.

(2) FACTOR 2: Price

File Requirement: Submit one (1) electronic copy of a completed price proposal.

Content: The Offeror shall propose a separate firm-fixed-price for each CLIN (including options) using the provided Pricing Sheet. Price proposals shall remain valid for a period of 60 calendar days from the date proposals are due.

3. Proposal Expenses and Pre-Contract Costs

The RFQ solicitation does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of a proposal or for any other costs incurred by any offeror submitting a proposal in response to this solicitation. Offerors are cautioned against submitting conditional RFQs.

The Government will not make assumptions concerning intent, capabilities, or experiences. Clear identification of proposal details shall be the sole responsibility of the offeror.

Failure to clearly address all submittal requirements, evaluation criteria, and information requirements of the RFQ above may result in rejection of the submission.

(End of addendum)

RFO 52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

(a) Evaluation Factors. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers: Factor 1 - Technical Capability and Factor 2 - Price.

Relationship of Factors: Technical Capability (Factor 1) is evaluated on a pass/fail (Acceptable/Unacceptable) basis. For those offerors determined to be Technically Acceptable, Past Performance (Factor 2) is significantly more important than Price (Factor 3). The Government reserves the right to award to a higher-priced offeror if that offeror's Past Performance record justifies the price premium.

(1) Factor 1 - Technical Capability:

The Offeror's technical quote will be evaluated to determine whether the proposed approach demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of, and capability to meet, the requirements defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Technical Ratings:

Acceptable: The Offeror meets all PWS requirements.

Unacceptable: The Offeror fails to meet any PWS requirement. Unacceptable proposals are ineligible for award.

(2) Factor 2 - Price:

Offerors shall complete a Pricing Sheet with best and final pricing. The proposed price will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness in relation to the solicitation requirements.

(3) Evaluation Process:

Proposals will be evaluated initially for Technical Acceptability (Factor 1). The Government will make a final determination by comparing the Price (Factor 2) of all Acceptable offerors.

The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to request further information if necessary.

(a) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced.

The evaluation of options does not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(b) Notice of award. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer furnished to the successful Offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party.

(End of provision)

Clauses and Provisions:

FAR

Clause Title Current

Date

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements – Representation Jan-17

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements Jan-17

52.204-7 System for Award Management Oct-18 52.204-91 Contractor Identification Apr-26 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards Jun-20

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance Oct-18 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance Aug-20 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications Dec-14

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment Nov-21

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations Feb-26

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law Feb-26

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Sep-23

52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (FULL TEXT) Nov-21

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services Apr-26 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options Jul-90 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (FULL TEXT) Nov-99 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (FULL TEXT) Mar-00 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations Feb-24 52.222-3 Convict Labor Feb-26 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities Apr-26

52.222-48

Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Certification. May-14

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons Nov-21 52.222-51 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards. May-14 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification May-22 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving Apr-26 52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements—Notice and Representation Jun-20 52.229-12 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements Feb-21 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management Apr-26 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors Mar-23 52.233-1 Disputes May-14 52.233-3 Protest after Award Apr-26 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim Feb-26 52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representation and Certifications Apr-26 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions. Apr-26 52.240-93 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems Apr-26 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services Feb-26 52.252-1 Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FULL TEXT) Feb-98 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FULL TEXT) Feb-98 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions. (FULL TEXT) Nov-20 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses. (FULL TEXT) Nov-20

DFARS

Clause

Title Current Date

252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative Dec-91 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials Sep-11 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights Dec-22 252.204-7000 Disclosure of Information Oct-16 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product Apr-92 252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information

Controls Oct-16

252.204-7009 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported...

Jan-23

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting

Jan-23

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support

Nov-25

252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Rep. Dec-19 252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecom... May-19 252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense

Telecommunications Equipment or Services.

Jan-23

252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements Nov-23 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements Nov-23 252.204-7022 Expediting Contract Closeout May-21 252.204-7024 Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System Mar-23 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports Dec-18 252.225-7052 Restriction on the Acquisition of Certain Magnets, Tantalum, and

Tungsten May-24

252.225-7055 Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime

May-22

252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime Jan-23 252.225-7059 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur...

(Rep) Jun-23

252.225-7060 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur... Jun-23 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports Dec-18 252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (FULL TEXT) Jan-23 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments Dec-06 252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel Jan-23 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial Services Nov-23 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea Oct-24

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 15 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 7 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 66 months.

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):

www.acquisition.gov

(End of provision)

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 http://www.acquisition.gov/ be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Nov 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

(b) The use in this solicitation of any DFARS (48 CFR Chapter 2) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Nov 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any DFARS (48 CFR Chapter 2) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

52.222-48 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Certification.

(a) The offeror must check the following certification:

Certification

The offeror □ does □ does not certify that-

(1) The items of equipment to be serviced under this contract are used regularly for other than Government purposes, and are sold or traded by the offeror (or subcontractor in the case of an exempt subcontractor) in substantial quantities to the general public in the course of normal business operations;

(2) The services will be furnished at prices which are, or are based on, established catalog or market prices for the maintenance, calibration, or repair of equipment.

(i) An "established catalog price" is a price included in a catalog, price list, schedule, or other form that is regularly maintained by the manufacturer or the offeror, is either published or otherwise available for inspection by customers, and states prices at which sales currently, or were last, made to a significant number of buyers constituting the general public.

(ii) An "established market price" is a current price, established in the usual course of trade between buyers and sellers free to bargain, which can be substantiated from sources independent of the manufacturer or offeror; and

(3) The compensation (wage and fringe benefits) plan for all service employees performing work under the contract are the same as that used for these employees and equivalent employees servicing the same equipment of commercial customers.

(b) Certification by the offeror as to its compliance with respect to the contract also constitutes its certification as to compliance by its subcontractor if it subcontracts out the exempt services. If the offeror certifies to the conditions in paragraph (a) of this provision, and the Contracting Officer determines in accordance with FAR 22.1002-1(e)(3) that the Service Contract Labor Standards statute-

(1) Will not apply to this offeror, then the Service Contract Labor Standards clause in this solicitation will not be included in any resultant contract to this offeror; or

(2) Will apply to this offeror, then the clause at 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements, in this solicitation will not be included in any resultant contract awarded to this offeror, and the offeror may be provided an opportunity to submit a new offer on that basis.

(c) If the offeror does not certify to the conditions in paragraph (a) of this provision-

(1) The clause in this solicitation at 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements, will not be included in any resultant contract awarded to this offeror; and

(2) The offeror must notify the Contracting Officer as soon as possible, if the Contracting Officer did not attach a Service Contract Labor Standards wage determination to the solicitation.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_222_51 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_222_51

(d) The Contracting Officer may not make an award to the offeror, if the offeror fails to execute the certification in paragraph (a) of this provision or to contact the Contracting Officer as required in paragraph (c) of this provision.

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (Jan 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

“Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC)” is a six position code that uniquely identifies a unit, activity, or organization.

“Document type” means the type of payment request or receiving report available for creation in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

“Local processing office (LPO)” is the office responsible for payment certification when payment certification is done external to the entitlement system.

“Payment request” and “receiving report” are defined in the clause at 252.232-7003 , Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(b) Electronic invoicing. The WAWF system provides the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as authorized by Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.232-7003 , Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(c) WAWF access. To access WAWF, the Contractor shall—

(1) Have a designated electronic business point of contact in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov; and

(2) Be registered to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil/ following the step-by-step procedures for self-registration available at this web site.

(d) WAWF training. The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF Web- Based Training Course and use the Practice Training Site before submitting payment requests through WAWF. Both can be accessed by selecting the “Web Based Training” link on the WAWF home page at https://wawf.eb.mil/

(e) WAWF methods of document submission. Document submissions may be via web entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer Protocol.

https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars/252.232-7003-electronic-submission-payment-requests-and-receiving-reports.#DFARS_252.232-7003 https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars/252.232-7003-electronic-submission-payment-requests-and-receiving-reports.#DFARS_252.232-7003

(f) WAWF payment instructions. The Contractor shall use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF for this contract or task or delivery order:

(1) Document type. The Contractor shall submit payment requests using the following document type(s):

(i) For cost-type line items, including labor-hour or time-and-materials, submit a cost voucher.

(ii) For fixed price line items—

(A) That require shipment of a deliverable, submit the invoice and receiving report specified by the Contracting Officer.

N/A

(B) For services that do not require shipment of a deliverable, submit either the Invoice 2in1, which meets the requirements for the invoice and receiving report, or the applicable invoice and receiving report, as specified by the Contracting Officer.

Invoice 2in1

Field Name in WAWF Data to be entered in WAWF

Pay Official DoDAAC HQ0490

Issue By DoDAAC HT9406

Admin DoDAAC** HT9406

Inspect By DoDAAC N/A

Ship To Code N/A

Ship From Code N/A

(iii) For customary progress payments based on costs incurred, submit a progress payment request.

(iv) For performance based payments, submit a performance based payment request.

(v) For commercial financing, submit a commercial financing request.

(2) Fast Pay requests are only permitted when Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.213-1 is included in the contract.

(3) Document routing. The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Table below only to fill in applicable fields in WAWF when creating payment requests and receiving reports in the system.

Routing Data Table*

(4) Payment request. The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes documentation appropriate to the type of payment request in accordance with the payment clause, contract financing clause, or Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.216-7, Allowable Cost and Payment, as applicable.

Mark For Code N/A

Service Approver (DoDAAC) HT1042

Service Acceptor (DoDAAC) HT1042

Accept at Other DoDAAC N/A

LPO DoDAAC N/A

DCAA Auditor DoDAAC N/A

Other DoDAAC(s) N/A

(5) Receiving report. The Contractor shall ensure a receiving report meets the requirements of DFARS Appendix F.

(g) WAWF point of contact.

(1) The Contractor may obtain clarification regarding invoicing in WAWF from the following contracting activity’s WAWF point of contact.

TBD

(2) Contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-618-5988, if assistance is needed.