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Attachment 3: Section K Offeror Representations and Certifications MCHB IDIQ Solicitation #75R60226R00026

Section K Offeror Representations and Certifications

K.1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

The Offeror shall complete and submit the following representations and certifications as part of their Volume III: Administrative/Price Submission. The Offeror represents that their annual representations and certifications in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of proposal submission, and are incorporated herein by reference. In accordance with FAR Part 15, failure to submit a fully completed Section K checklist or providing inaccurate certifications may render the proposal unacceptable and ineligible for award.

K.2 SOLICITATION-SPECIFIC REPRESENTATIONS CHECKLIST

1. Business Size Status Certification (FAR 52.219-1) The NAICS code designated for this master IDIQ procurement is 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services).

This procurement is being conducted under Full and Open Competition. (The Offeror must check the applicable box below)

[ ] Small Business Prime: The Offeror certifies that it qualifies as a Small Business under the designated NAICS code.

[ ] Large Business Prime: The Offeror certifies that it is a Large Business under the designated NAICS code and acknowledges that it must submit a formal Small Business Subcontracting Plan in accordance with FAR 52.219-9 within Volume III to be eligible for Master IDIQ award.

2. FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021) The Offeror must review their corporate infrastructure and check the applicable box:

[ ] Will Not: The Offeror represents that it will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation.

[ ] Will: The Offeror represents that it will provide covered telecommunications equipment or services. (If checked, the Offeror must provide the detailed disclosure text required by FAR 52.204-24(e) as an attachment to Volume III).

3. Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) Certification Due to the specialized nature of conducting systematic clinical evidence reviews and proposing population-level policy recommendations for the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel (RUSP), the Offeror must certify its standing regarding potential conflicts:

[ ] No Conflict: The Offeror represents that, to the best of its knowledge and belief, no actual or potential organizational conflict of interest exists between the requirements of this SOW and its other business operations, academic networks, clinical research, or corporate clients.

[ ] Potential Conflict Identified: The Offeror represents that an actual or potential OCI may exist. (If checked, the Offeror must attach a comprehensive OCI Mitigation Plan in accordance with FAR Subpart 9.5 for evaluation).

4. Key Personnel Availability and Commitment (HHSAR 352.237-75 Alignment) [ ] Certified: The Offeror certifies that all individuals proposed as Key Personnel under Volume I (including the mandatory Principal Investigator) are fully available to perform, have signed the mandatory Letters of Commitment attached in the Technical Appendix, and their academic and clinical credentials have been verified by the Offeror as true and accurate.

5. Section 508 Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Accessibility Representation [ ] Certified: The Offeror certifies that it possesses the corporate capability to generate all required digital electronic deliverables—specifically the Manual of Procedures (Task 1), the systematic evidence reports (Task 2), scoping reviews (Task 3), and journal manuscripts (Task 7)—from inception to conform with applicable Section 508 standards. The Offeror certifies it will utilize the HHS Section 508 Accessibility Compliance Checklists to self-certify all deliverables prior to submission to the Government.

6. FAR 52.209-11 Representation Relating to Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (FEB 2016) [ ] No: The Offeror represents that it is not a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability; and was not convicted of a felony criminal violation under Federal law within the preceding 24 months.

[ ] Yes: The Offeror represents that it is a corporation that has an unpaid tax liability or felony conviction. (If checked, a detailed explanation must be attached).

K.3 SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED NEGOTIATOR

Offeror Name: ________________________________

UEI Number: ______________________ TIN: _____________________

Authorized Signatory Name/Title: _______________________________________

Signature: ________________________________ Date: ________________