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OFFEROR

APHIS-MN-126395

MINNEAPOLIS MN 55401

SUITE410

250 MARQUETTE AVE

USDA APHIS

APHIS-VS-NVSL-6197 CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BYCODE

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REQUEST FOR

PROPOSAL

(RFP)

INVITATION

FOR BID (IFB)

10. THIS ACQUISITION ISCODE

REQUEST FOR

QUOTE (RFQ)

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

13b. RATING

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY

CLASSIFICATION STANDARD

(NAICS):

SMALL BUSINESS

08/04/2023 1500 CT

07/25/2023

612-336-3209THOMAS WESLEY

(No collect calls)

INFORMATION CALL:

FOR SOLICITATION 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIMEb. TELEPHONE NUMBERa. NAME

4. ORDER NUMBER3. AWARD/ 6. SOLICITATION

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5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE OF

1 61 1097709OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

TELEPHONE NO.

17a. CONTRACTOR/

Ames IA 50010 1920 Dayton Avenue

USDA-APHIS-VS-NVSL

15. DELIVER TO

MINNEAPOLIS MN 55401

SUITE410

250 MARQUETTE AVE

9. ISSUED BY

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2. CONTRACT NO.

EFFECTIVE DATE

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18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW

ISSUE DATE

DELIVERY FOR FREE ON BOARD

(FOB) DESTINATION UNLESS

BLOCK IS MARKED

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SEE SCHEDULEX

12. DISCOUNT TERMS THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED

ORDER UNDER THE DEFENSE

PRIORITIES AND ALLOCATIONS

SYSTEM - DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a.

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

(SDVOSB)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

8(A)

USDA APHIS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (EDWOSB)

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AMOUNT

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UNIT PRICE

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

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ITEM NO.

DUNS Number: Not Available This is a solicitation for maintenance and repair of HISTO Lab equipment as listed in SOW.

Vendors please utilize the Price sheet and fill in accordingly. Don't forget to sign and return the entire package.

Thank you Period of Performance: 08/10/2023 to 08/09/2028

0001 Base Year - 08/10/2023 - 08/09/2024 for 1 EA Continued ...

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

X

XX

DATED

THOMAS J. WESLEY

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5),

INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER

ARE

ARE

31c. DATE SIGNED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL

SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3

AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)

OFFER

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE

Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) All invoices must be submitted electronically through Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) via ipp gov

Vendor please sign and ensure you have submitted your SAM UEI. Thanks

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

40. PAID BY39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER

37. CHECK NUMBER

FINALPARTIAL

36. PAYMENT

FINALPARTIAL

35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

34. VOUCHER NUMBER33. SHIP NUMBER

COMPLETE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41c. DATE41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021) BACK

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QUANTITY

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

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ITEM NO.

maintenance and repairs as per the scope of work.

Product/Service Code: J066

Product/Service Description: MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD

OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Delivery: 08/09/2024

Period of Performance: 08/10/2023 to 08/09/2024

0002 Option Year 1 - 08/10/2024 - 08/09/2025 for 1 EA maintenance and repairs as per the scope of work.

(Option Line Item)

08/10/2024

Product/Service Code: J066

Product/Service Description: MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD

OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Delivery: 08/09/2025

Period of Performance: 08/10/2024 to 08/09/2025

0003 Option Year 2 - 08/10/2025 - 08/09/2026 for 1 EA maintenance and repairs as per the scope of work.

(Option Line Item)

08/10/2026

Product/Service Code: J066

Product/Service Description: MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD

OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Delivery: 08/09/2025

Period of Performance: 08/10/2025 to 08/09/2026

Continued ...

32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

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ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

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0004 Option Year 3 - 08/10/2026 - 08/09/2027 for 1 EA maintenance and repairs as per the scope of work.

(Option Line Item)

08/10/2026

Product/Service Code: J066

Product/Service Description: MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD

OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Delivery: 08/09/2027

Period of Performance: 08/10/2026 to 08/09/2027

0005 Option Year 4 - 08/10/2027 - 08/09/2028 for 1 EA maintenance and repairs as per the scope of work.

(Option Line Item)

08/10/2027

Product/Service Code: J066

Product/Service Description: MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD

OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Delivery: 08/09/2028

Period of Performance: 08/10/2027 to 08/09/2028

For solicitation questions, please contact:

Tom Wesley, Contracting Officer

(612)336-3209 thomas.j.wesley@usda.gov for Technical contact:

Sherry Lund

515-337-7906

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

NOTES TO QUOTERS:

1. In order for an quote to have a complete quotation package, the following checklist items must be submitted to the Contracting Officer to be considered for award:

o A signed copy of the SF 1449 Form (included with solicitation posting, please ensure to include your SAM UEI registration) and firm-fixed price using the line item pricing price sheet that is in this solicitation package.

A copy of a completed provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications— Commercial Items. A copy of the completed provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items. Contractors shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at http://www.sam.gov for NAICS code 334516; Product Service Code J066. Free SAM registration assistance can be obtained by calling the help desk toll free at 866-606-8220. Free assistance can also be found at your local PTAC office, http://www.aptac-us.org/new/Govt_Contracting/find.php.

o A filled copy of 52.222-48, “Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment – Certification” o Past Performance References with previous contracts/POs with this agency or similar scope of work with federal/state/local entities. Past Performance References with previous contracts/POs with this agency or similar scope of work with federal/state/local entities. The contractor shall submit at least 2 customer references from the last 12 months or previous contracts and/or purchase order numbers for the prime contract and any subcontractor if applicable.

o Statement of Technical Capabilities. The contractor shall submit their technical capabilities outlining experience in maintenance and repair services for the specified equipment listed in the Statement of Work. The statement of capability must demonstrate that the vendor is capable of performing the work in the SOW.

• Contractors must also list all subcontractors and indicate which firm will supply OEM certified parts if needed.

• A list of at least 2 names of key personnel who will be dispatched (see clause

452.237‐74 ‐‐Key Personnel) that is qualified and authorized by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Please also provide any training certifications.

• Key personnel must be willing to receive biosafety level 3 training prior to working on in equipment in a BS Level 3 lab.

2. This is a small business request for quote for services noted within the Scope of Work. PSC

J066, NAICS 334516

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3. Any questions pertaining to this solicitation shall be directed to Tom Wesley at thomas.j.wesley@usda.gov. No later than two days prior to date solicitation closes 4 August 2023. Questions shall be emailed no later than 3 August 2023 by 1530 hrs CST. Quotes shall be emailed no later than 4 August 2023 no later than 1530 Hrs CST. No late submissions accepted.

4. USDA is an agency of the federal government and is tax exempt. Federal tax ID numbers 41‐ 0696271.

5. There will be a one time on site visit available to all vendors that are interested.

Requirements: Current - Picture ID, be there with in the allotted time for on site visit.

No guns or weapons are allowed on or in a Federal Building/Office properties (permit to carry does not waive this requirement).

Date of Visit: 2 August 2023.

We request that you call and notify who we would be expecting.

Time of Visit: 0900-1000 hours Visitors must be escorted.

USDA APHIS VS NVSL

1920 Dayton Avenue Ames, IA 50010 Please call:

Sherry Lund 515-337-7906

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PRICE SCHEDULE

Items and Prices

Contractor shall furnish all the needed personnel, transportation, material, equipment, to perform the required services for the USDA, APHIS, VS NVSL.

BASE CONTRACT PERIOD: Aug 10, 2023 – Aug 9, 2024

Item Description of Service Quantity Unit Unit Price Total

001 Maintenance and Repair Svcs 12 Month $ ________ $ _______ as per SOW*

OPTION PERIOD ONE: Aug 10, 2024 – Aug 9, 2025 Item Description of Service Quantity Unit Unit Price Total

002 Maintenance and Repair Svcs 12 Month $ ________ $ _______ as per SOW*

OPTION PERIOD TWO: Aug 10, 2025 – Aug 9, 2026 Item Description of Service Quantity Unit Unit Price Total

003 Maintenance and Repair Svcs 12 Month $ ________ $ _______ as per SOW*

OPTION PERIOD THREE: Aug 10, 2026 – Aug 9, 2027 Item Description of Service Quantity Unit Unit Price Total

004 Maintenance and Repair Svcs 12 Month $ ________ $ _______ as per SOW*

OPTION PERIOD FOUR: Aug 10, 2027 – Aug 9, 2028 Item Description of Service Quantity Unit Unit Price Total 005 Maintenance and Repair Svcs 12 Month $ ________ $ _______ as per SOW*

TOTAL OF ALL CLINS $ ______________

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Type of Contract:

1. A Firm Fixed Priced contract vehicle will be used to secure Repair and Maintenance Services for USDA APHIS VS NVSL Ames, IA.

2. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

Base Plus 4 Option Years: as noted below.

Base - 08/10/2023 – 08/09/2024 Option Year 1 - 08/10/2024 – 08/09/2025 Option Year 2 - 08/10/2025 – 08/09/2026 Option Year 3 - 08/10/2026 – 08/09/2027 Option Year 4 - 08/10/2027 – 08/09/2028

3. LOCATION:

USDA APHIS VS NVSL

1920 Dayton Avenue Ames, IA 50010

4. Scope of Work:

STATEMENT OF WORK

This SOW describes the preven�ve maintenance and repair services required to be performed for the various pieces of scien�fic laboratory equipment listed below. Work will consist of furnishing all labor, maintenance equipment/tools, parts/supplies and protec�ve equipment required to perform the following services: Individuals providing services must be trained and have current documenta�on in which provides current training and repair knowledge of list equipment.

Geographic Loca�ons of the Units: all units covered under this contract are located at the USDA, NVSL and CVB Laboratories, 1920 Dayton Avenue, Ames, IA 50010.

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Equipment needing maintenance and repair are listed below:

MANUFACTURE MODEL Item Serial Number Sakura Tissue Tek

Tec 6 Embedding Center

51090804 & 51080816

Sakura Tissue Tek Glas-g2

Coverslipper 6500158 - 0611

Sakura Tissue Tek

VIP 5A-F1

Tissue Processor

52150462

Sakura Tissue Tek

VIP 6AI-A1

Tissue Processor

60400380

Epredia HM325 Microtome S22111919EP Epredia HM325 Microtome S22111914EP

HISTO TRONIX HT150 Embedding Center

5. Repair and Maintenance of Equipment:

• The Contractor is responsible under this contract to maintain the equipment identified in the SOW. The contractor shall keep the equipment in good operating condition and shall always be responsive to the maintenance requirements of Ames, IA where the equipment is located.

• The Contractor shall be qualified and authorized by the Original Equipment

Manufacturer · (OEM) in the repair of all equipment listed within this contract.

Qualification includes but not limited to the certification of all repair persons and repair facilities by the OEM as being trained and qualified to perform required repairs.

• The Contractor shall provide trained, and experienced personnel, labor, tools, diagnostic equipment, software, material, supplies, transportation, parts and equipment necessary to perform Preventive Maintenance (PM), Calibration (CAL), and corrective maintenance.

• Equipment listed in this contract will be maintained to meet the OEM's specifications.

Equipment listed in this contract will be located in laboratories with specific Biosafety Level 2 or stricter Biosafety Level 3 safety and security requirements.

Note: Contractor shall have representatives capable of servicing validated equipment within laboratories with either level of safety and security requirements. Certified trained engineers will have to be available to cover the Biosafety Level 3 Labs if needed. If contractor does not have Technicians with Biosafety Level 2 or Biosafety Level 3, key personnel’s must be willing to receive training prior to working on the equipment.

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• The Contractor shall provide in writing the name and telephone number of a primary and alternate individual to act as their representative for the scheduling and coordination of service calls with each site, and to be responsible for the coordination of the contract with the Government after notification of award.

6. Software Revisions & Updates

The Contractor must include software revisions and updates as part of the contract at no additional cost to the Government. Updates shall be performed as soon as possible after release, but no later than the first scheduled Preventive Maintenance Inspection after release. For any updates that have been identified as critical, or required for the proper operation of equipment by the OEM, contractor shall provide installation within 30 days of release regardless of Preventive Maintenance Schedules.

7. Repair Services Calls

The Contractor is responsible under this contract to provide repairs for the equipment at the various locations identified in the SOW. The contractor shall keep the equipment in good operating condition.

Repair and Maintenance Service Coverage shall be Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. A Contractor Service Tech shall respond via telephone Within 3 hours after receipt of trouble call, and provide guaranteed on-site service within 2-5 business days from receipt of trouble call. The Contractor shall use its best efforts to restore the equipment to fully operational status within 2-5 business days after onsite service visit.

Emergency Repair Services: The Contractor agrees to use its best effort for emergency repair coverage within 24 hours from receipt of notice by USDA in a case of a disease outbreak. Emergency repair services will only be offered in the event of a suspected disease outbreak and will be limited to the duration of the emergency. In the event emergency repair coverage is required by the Government, the Contractor is expected to use its best effort to provide emergency repair services on a 24 hour/5 days a week basis, excluding weekends, state, and federal holidays. For emergency repair coverage, an on call Contractor Service Technician shall respond via telephone within 12 hours after receipt of emergency repair coverage notification and provide on-site service no later than the next business day or as soon as possible after receipt of the trouble call. The Contractor shall use its best efforts to restore the equipment to fully operational status within 48 hours from receipt of the trouble call. The emergency repair coverage will be in effect until such time as USDA notifies the Contractor that emergency repair coverage is no longer required. In instances where there are no available Technicians to perform on-site service within 24 hrs or next day, the contractor shall notify they program POC as soon as possible.

• The Contractor shall provide the NVSL and CVB representative with a designated point of contact and will initiate the repairs.

Commented [TKYN-A1]: We can discuss whether this timeframe is reasonable to both the program and contractor

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• Contractor's response to requests for repair services may include telephone consultation with the equipment user/operator and a Contractor Representative. Telephone consultation shall:

1. Provide instruction in determining operator error

2. Determine the most likely cause of the problem

3. Determine if resolution of the problem requires the dispatch of a Contract

Representative

4. Identify replacement parts likely to be required in order to return the equipment to

100% operational condition as specified by the OEM.

• Whenever the repair of equipment cannot be performed at the site as determined by the Contractor, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer who will make arrangements for the Contractor to remove the item to the Contractors designated site.

The Contractor may be required to sign a Government form accepting responsibility for the Government equipment. The Contractor shall provide a detailed description of removed items, include as a minimum manufacturers serial numbers and equipment control number (ECN) of all equipment I items removed.

o All charges resulting from a Contractor determined requirement to transport

Government owned property, covered by this contract, to and from an alternate repair location shall be the responsibility of the Contractor

8. Contractor Report Requirements o The Contractor shall provide a full service report within three (3) business days after completion of all service performed. The service report shall include, but not be limited to: contract number, equipment description (model, serial number, equipment control number) contractors log number, detailed description of the service(s) performed, replacement part(s) information (part number, part value, nomenclature, unit price, manufacturer, if not OEM, and whether the part is new/used/reconditioned), the completion date and time, man-hours expended, model and serial numbers, and the name of the Contractor Representative performing the service.

o Contractor will be required to affix a tag on equipment upon the completion of a preventative maintenance inspection. Tag may either be a sticker or hanging tag.

As a minimum the tag shall contain: the name of the contractor, technician performing inspection and date of inspection legibly printed.

9. Contractor Furnished Property and Material o The Contractor shall provide all service literature, reference publications, laptop computers and diagnostic software to be used by the contractor service technicians and as required for the completion of the services in accordance with this contract.

o All test equipment used in the performance of this contract must be calibrated (if

USDA APHIS VS NVSL Ames IA 10 of 61 required/as required by manufacture of test equipment) and shall be in compliance with OEM standards as required.

o The Contractor shall have his/her own service manuals, specifications, schematic diagrams, and parts lists to assist in the evaluation/repair of all equipment included in this contract.

o The Government will not be responsible for the damage or loss due to fire, theft, accident, or other disaster of Contractor supplies, materials, or for the personal belongings brought onto Government property by Contractor's personnel.

o The Contractor shall replace all worn or defective parts at no additional cost to Government to necessary to restore the equipment to 1 00% operational condition as specified by the OEM.

o The Contractor shall have ready access to unique and/or high mortality replacement parts. All parts supplied shall be compatible with the existing system and meet OEM specs. In the event that replacements parts are required to be shipped, shipping shall be performed in the fastest reasonable means possible (i.e., next day air) at no additional cost to the Government.

o Freight, postage, and storage charges associated with shipment and receipt of replacement parts, and the return of parts shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

o Contractor installed replacement parts shall become the property of the

Government and the replaced malfunctioning part shall become the property of the Contractor. Replaced items shall be properly disposed of at no additional cost to the Government.

o All replacement parts shall be new and certified as OEM replacement parts. In the event that new parts are not available, rebuilt parts and sub-assemblies are allowed provided that they are warranted to be free of defects for a period of time that meets or exceeds warranties of similar replacement parts. The contractor shall specifically annotate on the final Field Service report the use and identification of rebuilt parts and the period of warranty. When discrepancies occur, the Government will make the final determination on whether a replacement part is of equal or better quality.

o The Contractor shall only incorporate OEM specified modifications, alterations and upgrades.

o The Contractor shall be responsible for the repair/replacement of damaged Government owned equipment and property due to the negligence of the Contractor or his representatives and shall be at the Contractors expense.

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10. All the above work will be accomplished within the time frames indicated and in a quality that meets with USDA-APHIS-NVSL/CVB & OEM standards.

11. Technical Point of Contact

US DEPT OF AGRICULTURE

ATTN: Sherry Lund USDA, National Veterinary Services Laboratories 1920 Dayton Avenue Ames, IA 50010

PH: 515-337-7906

Fax: 515-337-7527

12. Invoice Instructions:

Invoice instructions: The Contractor shall submit invoices to the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) at http://www.ipp.gov. Please reference the contract number on each invoice. Please include the following on all invoices. PR/PO 50421/107499

10. Period of Performance:

The period of performance is the date of award through August 09, 2024 plus four option years if exercised.

11. Exercising Option Years:

When exercising option years, the government shall specify which option items will exercised. All or some equipment may be exercised for option years. Equipment can be removed by modifying the contract. Funding will be added in accordance to the agreed upon firm-fixed price for each equipment for a particular option year.

13. Government Contact:

POC for on site contact:

USDA APHIS VS NVSL

1920 Dayton Avenue Ames, IA 50010 Please call:

Sherry Lund 515-337-7906

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POC for Contact for Contract Management:

Tom Wesley, Contracting Officer 612-336-3209 Thomas.j.wesley@usda.gov

Courtesy reminder: Incomplete Quote Packages are automatically disqualified.

Vendors please to be sure to include the following on any invoice to ensure we are tracking the correct work being performed. PO/PR 50421/107499

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CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-18 - Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Aug 2020)

52.212-4 - Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Dec 2022)

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

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

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):

http://acquisition.gov/far/index.html

(End of Clause)

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Jun 2023)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (NOV 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015).

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(5) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) ( 31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).

(6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) ( 31 U.S.C. 3553).

(7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 ( 19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

__ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (NOV 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

__ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 3509)).

__ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (JUN 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

_X_ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (5) [Reserved].

__ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111- 117, section 743 of Div. C).

__ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

__ (8) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).

_X_ (9) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (NOV 2021) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (10) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2018) ( 41 U.S.C. 2313).

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__ (11) [Reserved].

__ (12) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (OCT 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (13) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) ( 15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (14) [Reserved]

_X_ (15) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-6.

__ (16) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-7.

__ (17) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

__ (18) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (OCT 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iv) Alternate III (JUN 2020) of 52.219-9.

__ (v) Alternate IV (SEP 2021) of 52.219-9.

__ (19) (i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (MAR 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-13.

_X_ (20) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 637s).

__ (21) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

__ (22) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (OCT 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 657f).

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_X_ (23) (i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (MAR 2023)( 15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-28.

__ (24) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (25) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (OCT 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (26) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (27) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (SEP 2021) ( 15U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

_X_ (28) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O.11755).

_X_ (29) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (DEC 2022) (E.O.13126).

_X_ (30) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

_X_ (31) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O.11246).

__ (ii) Alternate I (FEB 1999) of 52.222-26.

__ (32) (i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-35.

_X_ (33) (i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) ( 29 U.S.C. 793).

__ (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-36.

__ (34) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).

_X_ (35) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).

_X_ (36) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) ( 22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 ( 22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

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__ (37) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022) (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in

FAR 22.1803.)

__ (38) (i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA– Designated Items (May 2008) ( 42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2008) of 52.223-9 ( 42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

_X_ (39) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

_X_ (40) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (41) (i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2015) of 52.223-13.

__ (42) (i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jun2014) of 52.223-14.

__ (43) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy- Consuming Products (MAY 2020) ( 42 U.S.C. 8259b).

__ (44) (i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (OCT 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-16.

_X_ (45) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (JUN 2020) (E.O. 13513).

_X_ (46) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

_X_ (47) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (48) (i) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552 a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

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_X_ (49) (i) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (OCT 2022) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

__ (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2022) of 52.225-1.

__ (50) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (DEC 2022) ( 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108- 302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

__ (ii) Alternate I [Reserved].

__ (iii) Alternate II (DEC 2022) of 52.225-3.

__ (iv) Alternate III (JAN 2021) of 52.225-3.

__ (v) Alternate IV (Oct 2022) of 52.225-3.

__ (51) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (DEC 2022) ( 19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

_X_ (52) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

__ (53) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

__ (54) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) ( 42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (55) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov2007) ( 42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (56) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021).

__ (57) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

__ (58) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

_X_ (59) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (OCT2018) ( 31 U.S.C. 3332).

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__ (60) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) ( 31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (61) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) ( 31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (62) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) ( 5 U.S.C. 552a).

__ (63) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

__ (64) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) ( 46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

__ (ii) Alternate I (APR 2003) of 52.247-64.

__ (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2021) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

_X_ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter67).

_X_ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) ( 29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

_X_ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (AUG 2018) ( 29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

_X_ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (May 2014) ( 29U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (MAY 2014) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

_X_ (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order

14026 (JAN 2022).

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_X_ (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O.

13706).

__ (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) ( 42 U.S.C. 1792).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

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

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