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This is a federal solicitation and contract award document (SF 1449) for commercial products and services issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

The contract awards Healthcare Systems Sciences, LLC a service contract (36C26226P1348) valued at $89,340 for the base year to provide media fill testing (MFT) and gloved fingertip testing (GFT) for the VA Loma Linda Health Care System. The contract period runs from August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2031, with a base year plus four optional one-year extensions. The acquisition is set aside 100% for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB), with a NAICS code of 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) and a size standard of $19 million. Testing will be conducted according to United States Pharmacopeia standards (USP <797> and USP <1116>) for evaluation of personnel assigned to compound sterile product preparation. Contractor personnel must obtain valid Loma Linda PIV badges before performing work at the VA Loma Linda facility located at 11201 Benton Street, Loma Linda, California. Pricing includes seven line items for the base year covering media fill tests ($315 each, 128 units), media fill test kit analysis ($35 each, 128 units), fingertip tests for current employees ($125 each, 128 units), fingertip tests for new employees ($35 each, 6 units), fingertip test analysis for current employees ($35 each, 128 units), fingertip test analysis for new employees ($375 each, 6 units), and daily labor fees for travel ($1,350 each, 16 units). All invoicing must be submitted electronically through the Tungsten Network. The contract was awarded on August 3, 2026, with an effective date of August 1, 2026, and incorporates multiple FAR clauses including provisions addressing pay equity, small business compliance, and contractor employee whistleblower protections.

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31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT)

Norman Napper-Rogers 30c. DATE SIGNED

08/03/2026

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

1. REQUISITION NO.

605-26-4-053-1397

2. CONTRACT NO.

36C26226P1348

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE

AWARDED:

EFFECTIVE: 08-01-2026

a. NAME

Jordan Alonzo

4. ORDER NO. 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

36C26226Q1116

b. TELEPHONE NO. (No Collect Calls)

(505)767-6094

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL

TIME

9. ISSUED BY CODE 36C262 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR X SET ASIDE: 100 % FOR:

Department of Veterans Affairs

NCO22

SMALL BUSINESS WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

New Mexico VA Health Care System

1501 San Pedro Drive SE

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

NAICS: 541380

Albuquerque NM 87108 SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8(A)

SIZE STANDARD:

$19 Million

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

N/A

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE

Department of Veterans Affairs

VA Loma Linda Health Care System

VALLHCS

11201 Benton St.

Loma Linda CA 92357

36C262 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

Department of Veterans Affairs

NCO22

New Mexico VA Health Care System

1501 San Pedro Drive SE

Albuquerque NM 87108

36C262

17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR CODE 6XPL2 FACILITY CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

HEALTH SYSTEMS SCIENCES, LLC

56342 202ND ST

MANKATO MN 56001

This is accomplished through the

Tungsten Network located at:

http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp

This is mandatory and the sole method for submitting invoices.

PHONE: FAX:

TELEPHONE NO. UEI:CTKTZ794WD85

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

EFT:

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

SEE ADDENDUM

19. 20. See CONTINUATION Page 21. 22. 23. 24.

ITEM NO. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

Provide all labor, materials, supplies, tools, equipment, parts, software (needed for the general operation of the equipment), travel, ICRA Barriers, supervisors, and qualified personnel to perform gloved fingertip and media fill testing and analysis for the VA Loma Linda Health Care

System (VALLHCS), in accordance with the Statement of Work

(SOW), and all VA, local, state, and federal policies and regulations.

Contractors shall reference contract # 36C26226P1348 and

PO# 605-C60314 for prompt and proper payment.

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

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

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA See CONTINUATION Page 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

$89,340.00

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

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

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED.

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN One(1) 29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. Quote via email OFFER

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DATED 07-27-2026 . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

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

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

ALL

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

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED

BRIAN FALCON, Business Development Manager

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. NOV 2021)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

X

X X

X X http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp

Table of Contents

SECTION A

A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

C.2 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS

(DEVIATION APR 2026)

C.3 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

D1. Statement of Work (SOW)

D.2 WAGE DETERMINATION

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR: Healthcare Systems Sciences, LLC.

Brooke Honey

(984)477-1311 brooke.honey@hssciences.com

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C262

Department of Veterans Affairs

NCO22

New Mexico VA Health Care System

1501 San Pedro Drive SE

Albuquerque NM 87108

2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with:

[X] 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System For Award Management, or

[] 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Quarterly []

b. Semi-Annually []

c. Other [X] Test usage

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

Tungsten Network located at:

http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the

Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

AMENDMENT NO DATE

36C26226Q1116_1 07/20/2026 mailto:brooke.honey@hssciences.com http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

AMOUNT

0001 128.00 EA $315.00 $40,320.00

Media Fill Test Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 08-01-2026 POP End: 07-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q517 - Medical - Pharmacy Services

ACRN: 1 Requisition Number: 605-26-4-053-1397 Appropriation: 605-3660160-053-822400 Pharmacy-2580 Miscellaneous Contractual-010022400

$40,320.00

0002 128.00 EA $35.00 $4,480.00

MEDIA FILL TEST KIT ANALYSIS

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 08-01-2026 POP End: 07-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q517 - Medical - Pharmacy Services

ACRN: 1 Requisition Number: 605-26-4-053-1397 Appropriation: 605-3660160-053-822400 Pharmacy-2580 Miscellaneous Contractual-010022400

$4,480.00

0003 128.00 EA $125.00 $16,000.00

Fingertip Test - Current Employee Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 08-01-2026 POP End: 07-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q517 - Medical - Pharmacy Services

ACRN: 1 Requisition Number: 605-26-4-053-1397 Appropriation: 605-3660160-053-822400 Pharmacy-2580 Miscellaneous Contractual-010022400

$16,000.00

0004 6.00 EA $35.00 $210.00

FINGER TIP TEST MEDIA - NEW EMPLOYEE

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 08-01-2026 POP End: 07-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q517 - Medical - Pharmacy Services

ACRN: 1 Requisition Number: 605-26-4-053-1397 Appropriation: 605-3660160-053-822400 Pharmacy-2580 Miscellaneous Contractual-010022400

$210.00

0005 128.00 EA $35.00 $4,480.00

FINGERTIP TEST ANALYSIS - CURRENT EMPLOYEE

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 08-01-2026 POP End: 07-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q517 - Medical - Pharmacy Services

ACRN: 1 Requisition Number: 605-26-4-053-1397 Appropriation: 605-3660160-053-822400 Pharmacy-2580 Miscellaneous Contractual-010022400

$4,480.00

0006 6.00 EA $375.00 $2,250.00

FINGERTIP TEST ANALYSIS - NEW EMPLOYEE

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 08-01-2026 POP End: 07-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q517 - Medical - Pharmacy Services

ACRN: 1 Requisition Number: 605-26-4-053-1397 Appropriation: 605-3660160-053-822400 Pharmacy-2580 Miscellaneous Contractual-010022400

$2,250.00

0007 16.00 EA $1,350.00 $21,600.00

DAILY LABOR FEE - TRAVEL

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 08-01-2026 POP End: 07-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q517 - Medical - Pharmacy Services

ACRN: 1 Requisition Number: 605-26-4-053-1397 Appropriation: 605-3660160-053-822400 Pharmacy-2580 Miscellaneous Contractual-010022400

$21,600.00

1001 128.00 EA $324.45 $41,529.60

Media Fill Test

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 08-01-2027 POP End: 07-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q517 - Medical - Pharmacy Services

1002 128.00 EA $36.05 $4,614.40

MEDIA FILL TEST KIT ANALYSIS

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 08-01-2027 POP End: 07-31-2028

1003 128.00 EA $128.75 $16,480.00

Fingertip Test - Current Employee Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 08-01-2027 POP End: 07-31-2028

1004 6.00 EA $36.05 $216.30

FINGER TIP TEST MEDIA - NEW EMPLOYEE

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 08-01-2027 POP End: 07-31-2028

1005 128.00 EA $36.05 $4,614.40

FINGERTIP TEST ANALYSIS - CURRENT EMPLOYEE

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 08-01-2027 POP End: 07-31-2028

1006 6.00 EA $386.25 $2,317.50

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 08-01-2027 POP End: 07-31-2028

1007 16.00 EA $1,390.50 $22,248.00

DAILY LABOR FEE - TRAVEL

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 08-01-2027 POP End: 07-31-2028

2001 128.00 EA $334.18 $42,775.04

Media Fill Test

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 08-01-2028 POP End: 07-31-2029

2002 128.00 EA $37.13 $4,752.64

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 08-01-2028 POP End: 07-31-2029

2003 128.00 EA $132.61 $16,974.08

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 08-01-2028 POP End: 07-31-2029

2004 6.00 EA $37.13 $222.78

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 08-01-2028 POP End: 07-31-2029

2005 128.00 EA $37.13 $4,752.64

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 08-01-2028 POP End: 07-31-2029

2006 6.00 EA $397.83 $2,386.98

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 08-01-2028 POP End: 07-31-2029

2007 16.00 EA $1,432.21 $22,915.36

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 08-01-2028 POP End: 07-31-2029

3001 128.00 EA $344.20 $44,057.60

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 08-01-2029 POP End: 07-31-2030

3002 128.00 EA $38.24 $4,894.72

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 08-01-2029 POP End: 07-31-2030

3003 128.00 EA $136.58 $17,482.24

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 08-01-2029 POP End: 07-31-2030

3004 6.00 EA $38.24 $229.44

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 08-01-2029 POP End: 07-31-2030

3005 128.00 EA $38.24 $4,894.72

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 08-01-2029 POP End: 07-31-2030

3006 6.00 EA $409.76 $2,458.56

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 08-01-2029 POP End: 07-31-2030

3007 16.00 EA $1,475.17 $23,602.72

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 08-01-2029 POP End: 07-31-2030

4001 128.00 EA $354.52 $45,378.56

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 08-01-2030 POP End: 07-31-2031

4002 128.00 EA $39.38 $5,040.64

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 08-01-2030 POP End: 07-31-2031

4003 128.00 EA $140.67 $18,005.76

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 08-01-2030 POP End: 07-31-2031

4004 6.00 EA $39.38 $236.28

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 08-01-2030 POP End: 07-31-2031

4005 128.00 EA $39.38 $5,040.64

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 08-01-2030 POP End: 07-31-2031

4006 6.00 EA $422.05 $2,532.30

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 08-01-2030 POP End: 07-31-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 4006

4007 16.00 EA $1,519.42 $24,310.72

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 08-01-2030 POP End: 07-31-2031

GRAND TOTAL $474,304.62

ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

ACRN

APPROPRIATION

REQUISITION

NUMBER

AMOUNT

1 605-3660160-053-822400 Pharmacy-2580 Miscellaneous Contractual-010022400

605-26-4-053-1397 (P)

$89,340.00

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM

NUMBER

SHIPPING INFORMATION

QUANTITY

DELIVERY

DATE

0001-

SHIP TO: Department of Veterans Affairs VA Loma Linda Health Care System 11201 Benton St.

Loma Linda, CA 92357 1000

USA

ALL (08/01/2026-

07/31/2031)

MARK FOR: Carrie MacWhorter

909-787-4455 Carrie.MacWhorter@va.gov

FOB: DESTINATION

mailto:Carrie.MacWhorter@va.gov

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL OCT 2025

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEVIATION)

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Clauses that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have 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 following clauses are incorporated into 52.212-4 as an addendum to this contract:

C.1 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):

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

(End of Clause)

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.203-6 RESTRICTIONS ON SUBCONTRACTOR SALES TO THE GOVERNMENT JUN 2020

ALTERNATE I (NOV 2021)

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS NOV 2023

52.203-19 PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY JAN 2017

AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS

52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL JAN 2011

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT—MAINTENANCE (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN JAN 2025

SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED,

PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT, OR VOLUNTARILY EXCLUDED

52.209-10 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC NOV 2015

CORPORATIONS

52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES NOV 1999

52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT MAR 2000

52.219-6 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.219-8 UTILIZATION OF SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.219-14 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.219-28 POSTAWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION NOV 2025

(DEVIATION)

52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES NOV 2025

(DEVIATION)

52.222-37 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON VETERANS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-40 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE NATIONAL NOV 2025

LABOR RELATIONS ACT (DEVIATION)

52.222-41 SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

52.222-42 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES MAY 2014

52.222-43 FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT AND SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR NOV 2025

STANDARDS-PRICE ADJUSTMENT (MULTIPLE YEAR AND OPTION

CONTRACTS) (DEVIATION)

52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-54 EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-55 MINIMUM WAGES FOR CONTRACTOR WORKERS UNDER EXECUTIVE NOV 2025

ORDER 14026 (DEVIATION)

52.222-62 PAID SICK LEAVE UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 13706 (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.223-23 SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.226-8 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING MAY 2024

WHILE DRIVING

52.229-3 FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL TAXES (DEVIATION) SEP 2025

52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER—SYSTEM FOR OCT 2018

AWARD MANAGEMENT

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS MAR 2023

SUBCONTRACTORS

52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD AUG 1996

52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM OCT 2004

52.237-2 PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT, AND APR 1984

VEGETATION

52.244-6 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL APR 2026

SERVICES (DEVIATION)

52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING MAY 2018

852.204-70 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL MAR 2026

(DEVIATION)

852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED SERVICE- JAN 2023

DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (DEVIATION)

852.222-71 COMPLIANCE WITH EXECUTIVE ORDER 13899 (DEVIATION) (APR APR 2025

2025)

852.223-71 SAFETY AND HEALTH SEP 2019

852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS NOV 2018

852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER OCT 2020

C.2 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS

(DEVIATION APR 2026)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Program participation means membership or participation in, or access or admission to: training, mentoring, or leadership development programs; educational opportunities; clubs; associations; or similar opportunities that are sponsored or established by the contractor or subcontractor.

Racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities means disparate treatment based on race or ethnicity in the recruitment, employment (e.g., hiring, promotions), contracting (e.g., vendor agreements), program participation, or allocation or deployment of an entity's resources.

(b) In connection with the performance of work under this contract, the Contractor agrees as follows:

(1) The Contractor will not engage in any racially discriminatory DEI activities;

(2) The Contractor will furnish all information and reports, including providing access to books, records, and accounts, as required by the Contracting Officer, for purposes of ascertaining compliance with this clause;

(3) In the event of the Contractor's or a subcontractor's noncompliance with this clause, this contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part, and the Contractor or subcontractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts;

(4) The Contractor will report any subcontractor's known or reasonably knowable conduct that may violate this clause to the Contracting Officer and take any appropriate remedial actions directed by the Contracting

Officer; and

(5) The Contractor will inform the Contracting Officer if a subcontractor sues the Contractor and the suit puts at issue, in any way, the validity of this clause.

(6) The Contractor recognizes that compliance with the requirements of this clause are material to the

Government's payment decisions for purposes of 31 U.S.C. 3729(b)(4).

(c) The Contractor must include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts at any tier, including those for commercial products and commercial services, except those where the place of delivery or performance is outside the United States.

(End of Clause)

C.3 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

(a) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(l)(2), the offeror certifies that—

(1) If awarded a contract (see FAR 2.101 definition), it will comply with the limitations on subcontracting requirement as provided in the solicitation and the resultant contract, as follows:

(i) [X] Services. In the case of a contract for services (except construction), the contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219–73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219–74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 50% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Other direct costs may be excluded to the extent they are not the principal purpose of the acquisition and small business concerns do not provide the service as set forth in 13 CFR 125.6.

(ii) [] General construction. In the case of a contract for general construction, the contractor will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs listed in the

SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219–73 or certified VOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219–74. Any work that a similarly situated certified SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 85% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(iii) [] Special trade construction contractors. In the case of a contract for special trade contractors, the contractor will not pay more than 75% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not certified

SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219–73 or certified VOSBs listed in the

SBA certification database as set forth in 852.219–74. Any work that a similarly situated certified

SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 75% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(2) The offeror acknowledges that this certification concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an Agency of the United States. The offeror further acknowledges that this certification is subject to Title 18, United States

Code, Section 1001, and, as such, a false, fictitious, or fraudulent certification may render the offeror subject to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties, including prosecution.

(3) If VA determines that an SDVOSB/ VOSB awarded a contract pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127 did not act in good faith, such SDVOSB/VOSB shall be subject to any or all of the following:

(i) Referral to the VA Suspension and Debarment Committee;

(ii) A fine under section 16(g)(1) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 645(g)(1)); and

(iii) Prosecution for violating 18 U.S.C. 1001.

(b) The offeror represents and understands that by submission of its offer and award of a contract it may be required to provide copies of documents or records to VA that VA may review to determine whether the offeror complied with the limitations on subcontracting requirement specified in the contract. Contracting officers may, at their discretion, require the contractor to demonstrate its compliance with the limitations on subcontracting at any time during performance and upon completion of a contract if the information regarding such compliance is not already available to the contracting officer. Evidence of compliance includes, but is not limited to, invoices, copies of subcontracts, or a list of the value of tasks performed.

(c) The offeror further agrees to cooperate fully and make available any documents or records as may be required to enable VA to determine compliance with the limitations on subcontracting requirement. The offeror understands that failure to provide documents as requested by VA may result in remedial action as the

Government deems appropriate.

(d) Offeror completed certification/fill-in required. The formal certification must be completed, signed and returned with the offeror’s bid, quotation, or proposal. The Government will not consider offers for award from offerors that do not provide the certification, and all such responses will be deemed ineligible for evaluation and award.

Certification

I hereby certify that if awarded the contract, [insert name of offeror] will comply with the limitations on subcontracting specified in this clause and in the resultant contract. I further certify that I am authorized to execute this certification on behalf of [insert name of offeror].

Printed Name of Signee:

Printed Title of Signee:

Signature:

Date:

Company Name and Address:

(End of Clause)

(End of Addendum to 52.212-4)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR

ATTACHMENTS

D1. Statement of Work (SOW)

I. TITLE:

Media Fill and Gloved Fingertip Testing

II. BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The VA Loma Linda Health Care System is seeking a contractor to provide Media Fill Testing (MFT) and Gloved Fingertip Testing (GFT) for evaluation of personnel performance for employees assigned to compound sterile products.

III. OBJECTIVES:

Provide initial and semi-annual MFT and GFT for evaluation of personnel performance for employees assigned to compound sterile products. Base year, plus four option years requested.

IV. SCOPE:

4.1 Supplier shall have trained and accredited personnel conduct MFT and GFT.

4.2 Supplier shall conduct all testing procedures according to United States Pharmacopeia (USP) standards including, but not limited to, USP <797> Pharmaceutical Compounding – Sterile Preparations and USP <1116> Microbioloical Control and Monitoring Of Aseptic Processing Environments.

4.3 Supplier shall provide all necessary materials, labor, supervision, and management to coordinate MFT and GFT for VA Loma Linda Healthcare System.

4.4 Supplier shall provide detailed information on the MFT process to be conducted when requested.

4.5 Supplier shall conduct MFT and GFT testing for employees newly assigned to the compound sterile preparations, then every 6-12 months thereafter.

4.6 Supplier shall coordinate testing dates with VA Loma Linda Healthcare System Inpatient Pharmacy Management team as needed, with at least fourty eight hours notice.

4.7 Supplier shall provide retesting in the event of inconclusive or positive results.

V. OVER AND ABOVE REPAIR:

Upon discovery of malfunctioning part, the contractor shall immediately notify the COR. The repair shall not be initiated until approval is obtained from the Contracting Officer and appropriate Facility Staff or COR. Chargers for repair, labor, and parts shall originate only when required and upon prior approval being granted by the Contractor Officer. At the VA's option the contractor may be requested to provide a price quotation for the repair job. The VA has sole discretion to select the Contractor who is willing to provide these repair services, and they will be ordered as a separate action (not as part of this contract).

VI. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

Base Plus 4, from performance start date. Work may be scheduled during the day or night (Depending on load demand), Monday thru Friday and/or Saturday thru Sunday.

• Daytime hours: 6 am to 4 pm

• Evening hours: 4 pm to 4 am

Contractor shall initiate work within 2 weeks of being contacted by the designated Contracting Officer’s Point of Contact (POC) or designee. Work shall be scheduled through the POC or designee, who will coordinate with VALLHCS staff. Timelines are subject to change due to VALLHCS operational requirements.

VII. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

VA Loma Linda 11201 Benton St. Loma Linda, CA 92357

VIII. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

a. Contractor shall schedule start date with POC or designee five (5) business days in advance.

b. Contactor personnel shall have valid Loma Linda PIV badges before starting work.

Supplier shall conduct all testing procedures according to United States Pharmacopeia (USP) standards including, but not limited to, USP <797> Pharmaceutical Compounding – Sterile Preparations and USP <1116> Microbioloical Control and Monitoring Of Aseptic Processing Environments.

IX. AUTHORIZED SERVICES:

Only those services specified herein are authorized under this contract. Before permitting and/or performing any service of a non-contract nature, the Contractor shall advise the CO of the reason (s) for the additional work and/or service. The Contractor is cautioned that only the CO or his/her designee may authorize additional service that are within the scope of this contract and that reimbursement shall not be made unless prior authorization is obtained from the CO. All changes to the contract shall be issued through a contract modification in writing from the CO to the Contractor.

X. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY:

No additional service shall be provided without the approval from the Contracting Officer (CO) or his/her designee of this contract. The Contractor shall not accept any instructions issued by any other person(s) other than the CO or his/her delegated representative acting within the limits of his/her authority.

XI. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT (GFE) GOVERNMENT FURNISHED

INFORMATION (GFI):

No Government equipment will be used by the Vendor.

XII. RECOGNIZED HOLIDAYS:

The following is a list of all Government recognized holidays:

In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 6103, Executive Order 11582 and Public Law 94-97 the following National holidays are observed and for the purpose of this contract are defined as “Legal Federal official holidays”:

New Year’s Day: January 1

Martin Luther King ‘s Birthday: Third Monday in January President’s Day: Third Monday in February

Memorial Day: Last Monday in May

Juneteenth Independence Day: June 19

Independence Day: July 4

Labor Day: First Monday in September

Columbus Day: Second Monday in October

Veterans Day: November 11

Thanksgiving Day: Fourth Thursday in November

Christmas Day: December 25

If a holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed as the legal holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a legal holiday by U.S. Government agencies. Also included, would be any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States of America to be a National Holiday.

XIII. CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES AND BADGES:

Contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance and be easily recognized as Contractor employees.

Examples: Wearing distinctive clothing such as uniform, badges, patches, etc. All contractor personnel shall be required to wear VA provided identification (I.D.) badges above the waist at all times while on the VA grounds. Contractor shall be required to coordinate with the COR to obtain the VA provided I.D. badges for all staff. All VA provided I.D. badges shall be returned at the end of the contract or upon completion of service.

Failure to wear ID badges may result in removal from any of the VA facilities and/or otherwise referred to as Government property.

XIV. SAFETY AND PPE EQUIPMENT:

Personal Protective Equipment shall be provided for each Contractor employee by the contractor. Possession of weapons is prohibited.

XV. SMOKING and VAPING POLICIES:

Smoking and vaping are prohibited on Government property.

XVI. PARKING:

It is the responsibility of Contractor personnel to park only in designated parking areas. Parking information is available from the VA Security Service. The VA shall not invalidate or make reimbursement for parking violations of the Contractor's personnel under any circumstances.

XVII. COMPLAINTS:

Contractor shall promptly and courteously respond to complaints within three

(3) working days to the COR. Including complaints brought to the contractor’s attention by the CO. Contractor shall maintain a written record of all complaints, both written and oral showing the identity of the individual, the nature of the complaint, and contractor’s response. Contractor shall permit the Government to inspect the written records of complaints upon reasonable notice from the CO.

D.2 WAGE DETERMINATION

Loma Linda, CA – San Bernardino County, CA Service Contract Act WD # 2015-5629 https://sam.gov/wage-determination/2015-5629/29 https://sam.gov/wage-determination/2015-5629/29

2026-08-03T20:10:31-0700
NORMAN NAPPER-ROGERS

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