Combined Synopsis Solicitation-Vet Services 6.27.25.pdf

Solicitation Number 75R60225Q00129; Title: Veterinarian Services

Title: Veterinarian Services Initiative ID#: NHDP171 C 6260 Award Type: Firm-Fixed Price

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items. This requirement is issued pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12.102 and Part 13.500 under NAICS Code 541940 – Veterinary Services, with a small business size standard of $8.0M with PSC Code R416 Veterinary and Animal Care Services. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, quotations are being requested and a separate solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-04.

The contractor shall provide the Veterinarian Services in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW), Attachment A; dated June 26, 2025.

Provide the following information:

1. Contact Name, Phone and Fax Number: _______________________

2. Email Address: _______________________

3. UEI Number: _______________________

Note the following attachments with this form:

Attachment A - Statement of Work (SOW) Attachment B – Invoicing Instructions

The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov.

FAR 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (SEP 2023), applies to this acquisition.

General

Contained herein are the minimally acceptable requirements for quote information that is to be submitted in accordance with the following instructions for the format and content of quotes.

Offerors shall submit the quote volumes stated below to be considered responsive to this solicitation, no exceptions. Failure to submit a completed quote by the time that quotes are due will result in the exclusion from further consideration by the Government for award.

Quotes shall stipulate that it is predicated upon all the terms and conditions of this solicitation. In addition, it must contain a statement to the effect that the quote is valid for a period of at least 90 days from the date of receipt by the Government. Offerors shall submit quotes and data comprehensive enough to provide the basis for a sound evaluation. The data and information should be precise, factual, responsive, and shall be keyed to each paragraph of the technical quote requirements as outlined below.

Quote information shall be submitted in separate volumes and clearly labeled. Each volume shall be separate and complete unto itself so that the evaluation of one volume may be accomplished independently of the evaluation of the other volume(s).

Quotes shall be submitted in two (2) volumes as follows:

Volume Title

I Technical Quote II Business Quote

The solicitation shall be signed by an official authorized to bind your organization and shall be submitted with your quote by email by the date and time specified on page 1 of the solicitation, 2PM ET July 14, 2025 to Nancy Lee at NLee@hrsa.gov.

All questions and/or inquiries concerning this solicitation shall be submitted via email to Nancy Lee at NLee@hrsa.gov by 2PM ET July 7, 2025. Questions submitted after the due date and time for questions will not be accepted. Any resulting addition, deletion, or change to the solicitation will be made by issuing a formal amendment. Offerors are instructed to contact only the issuing contract office in connection with any aspect of this requirement prior to contract award.

Electronic documents submitted as part of your quote shall be submitted in Word or PDF, single spaced, printable on 8.5 x 11-inch paper, paginated front to back, font 12 Times New Roman, .5-to-1-inch margins, and searchable. Pricing information shall be submitted in MS Excel format with formulas intact. Each page shall be numbered in a page X of Y format, for example, page 1 of 3, page 2 or 3, page 3 of 3. Each page shall include a header that states the organizational name and if applicable a footer on applicable pages that notes that proprietary information. Each volume shall be formatted to include a table of contents which corresponds to the section of that volume.

Technical Quotes shall not exceed 25 pages, including attachments, addendums, resumes and other required appendices. Offerors are advised to strictly observe limitations on the length and format specified since review of the quote will be limited to 25 pages. There is no page limit for the business quote.

Where data and/or information appear in one volume, it does not have to be repeated in any other part. However, if data and/or information does appear in more than one volume it shall be cross referenced by indicating the specific location including the volume and page number as a minimum. The clarity, relevance, and conciseness of the quote is important, not the length.

The Government will evaluate quotes in accordance with the evaluation criteria set forth within this solicitation.

This solicitation does not commit the Government to pay any cost for preparation or submission of a quote. In addition, the Contracting Officer is the only individual who can legally commit the Government to the expenditure of public funds in connection with this proposed acquisition.

United States Governmental, or Department of Health and Human Services, or Health Resources Services Administration, or National Hansen’s Disease Programs letterhead and/or logo should not be included in your quote. Your quote also should not include quotes from past contracts.

Technical Quote Instructions – Volume I

Volume I–Technical Quote shall not contain references to price/cost; however, resource information such as data concerning labor hours and categories, materials, subcontracts, past performance, etc., shall be contained in the technical quote so that the Offerors understanding of the statement of work may be evaluated. It shall disclose the technical approach in sufficient detail to provide a clear and concise presentation that includes the requirements of the technical quote instructions. Volume I–Technical Quote shall include a statement indicating whether or not any exceptions are taken to the terms and conditions of this solicitation as part of the quote transmittal letter. Any exceptions taken must include identification of the specific paragraphs and rationale for each exception. Exceptions shall also be noted in the quote, at the location of the exception.

To establish uniformity and to facilitate the evaluation, volume I shall address and be organized as follows:

1. Technical Approach and Understanding

The Offeror shall:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the objectives, organization and operation of the Laboratory Research Branch (LRB) of the National Hansen’s Disease Program (NHDP) as a research facility of the Federal government.

• Demonstrate an understanding of the ongoing research at LRB using laboratory animals including understanding of the workings of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee

(IACUC).

• Fully describe the technical approach to meet each task specified in the Statement of Work (SOW).

• Provide a management plan of the offeror’s proposed approach to fulfilling each task in the SOW.

2. Organizational Experience

The Offeror shall describe experience that is relevant, including:

• Experience in providing veterinary care for laboratory research animals especially armadillos; experience in conducting invasive procedures on laboratory research animals especially armadillos; experience in IACUC activities;

• Experience working on Government contracts.

3. Key Personnel

The Offeror shall:

• Specify the proposed key personnel who will perform the tasks outlined in the SOW, including education, experience and specific technical accomplishments essential to the performance of the requirement. The quote shall include a résumé or curricula vitae (CVs) of the key personnel to perform the required tasks described in the SOW. Résumés or CVs for each key personnel shall be attached as an appendix to the technical quote.

• Designate the person who will serve as the day-to-day contract/project manager and primary point of contact.

• The designated key personnel are required to have the following:

Relevant Experience:

Expertise in caring for research animals and knowledge of regulations and laws that govern the IACUC.

Education:

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Board Certified

• In addition to résumés, the quote shall include licensure of key personnel, and subcontractor(s) who will perform work under the contract.

Business Quote – Volume II

The price quote shall propose labor categories, labor hours, any unit pricing used, any discounts offered and any other relevant pricing information that adequately fulfill the requirements set forth in the SOW for the base and all optional items/tasks. The Offeror shall also furnish a price breakdown to accomplish the SOW including a total firm-fixed price associated to the tasks listed in the SOW. In addition, the price quote shall include a completed and signed copy of Standard Form 1449-Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items.

Provisions at FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021), applies to this acquisition. The following addenda also apply:

(a) 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 shall be used to evaluate offers:

Award Criteria

The Government anticipates one award resulting from this solicitation; however, the Government reserves the right to make no award as a result of this solicitation. In addition, the solicitation may be amended if determined to be in the best interest of the Government.

Quote evaluation will be based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology.

Award will be based on the lowest evaluated price of quotes meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost/price factors.

The Government reserves the right to make a single award, multiple awards, or no award as a result of this solicitation. In addition, the solicitation may be amended if determined to be in the best interest of the Government. The Government reserves the right to make award without discussions.

The quote will be evaluated using the following criteria as they relate to the content of the corresponding volumes.

Factor 1 – Technical The following Technical Factors will be evaluated on an acceptable or unacceptable basis, using the ratings and descriptions outlined as follows:

Acceptable – Quote clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

Unacceptable – Quote does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

1. Technical Approach and Understanding

The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s:

• Demonstrated understanding of the objectives, organization and operation of the Laboratory Research Branch (LRB) of the National Hansen’s Disease Program (NHDP) as a research facility of the Federal government.

• Demonstrated understanding of the ongoing research at LRB using laboratory animals including understanding of the workings of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee

(IACUC).

• Proposed technical approach to meet each task specified in the Statement of Work

(SOW).

• Proposed management plan and proposed approach to fulfilling each task in the SOW.

2. Organizational Experience

The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s:

• Described experience in providing veterinary care for laboratory research animals especially armadillos; experience in conducting invasive procedures on laboratory research animals especially armadillos; experience in IACUC activities.

• Described experience working on Government contracts.

3. Key Personnel

The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s proposed key personnel to ensure they possess the qualifications and experience as described herein.

Factor 2 – Price

Price will be evaluated on the total price, base and all options, being determined to be fair and reasonable.

(b) 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. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise 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. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAY 2024), applies to this acquisition.

The offeror shall ensure that Representations and Certifications are complete when submitting their quote. If an offeror has completed the annual Representations and Certifications via System for Award Management (SAM), state such in the quote.

FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Services (NOV 2023), applies to this acquisition.

FAR 52.202-1 Definitions – Jun 2020.

FAR 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation - Jan 2017.

FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management - Nov 2024.

FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance - Oct 2018.

FAR 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting – Aug 2020.

FAR 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror – Aug 2020.

FAR 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance – Aug 2020.

FAR 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications - Dec 2014.

FAR 52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror – Aug 2020.

FAR 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal - Jan 2017.

FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment – Nov 2021.

FAR 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment – Nov 2021.

FAR 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation – Oct 2020.

FAR 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation – Nov 2015.

FAR 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law – Feb 2016.

FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options – July 1990.

FAR 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports – Feb 1999.

FAR 52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance – Apr 1984.

FAR 52.223-22 Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals Representation - Dec 2016.

FAR 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran - Rep and Certs – Jun 2020.

FAR 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations - Jun 2013.

FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractor – Mar 2023.

FAR 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination – Jan 1991.

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference - Feb 1998.

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (JAN 2025)

(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 items:

(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 (Dec 2023)

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021)

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

(5) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(6) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805note)).

(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 items:

___ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020), with Alternate I (Jun 2020) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

___ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Jun 2020) (41 U.S.C.

3509)).

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

XX (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).

XX (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (Jan 2025) (31 U.S.C. 6101note).

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

___ (10) [Reserved].

___ (11) (i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C.657a).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-3.

___ (12) (i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Mar 2020) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-4.

___ (13) [Reserved]

_ (14) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C.644).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020).

___ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2011).

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

___ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-7.

___ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7.

___ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

___ (17) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jun 2020) (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 (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9.

___ (18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

___ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C.637(a)(14)).

___ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

___ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

(22) (i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

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

___ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

___ (24) 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 (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

(25) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C.

644(r)).

(26) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

XX (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O.11755).

___ (28) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2020) (E.O.13126).

XX (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

XX (30) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) (E.O.11246).

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

___ (31) (i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

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

XX (32) (i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C.793).

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

___ (33) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

___ (34) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

XX (35) (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. chapter78 and E.O. 13627).

___ (36) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015). (Executive Order 12989).

(Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

___ (37) (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.)

___ (38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

___ (39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

___ (40) (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.

___ (41) (i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-14.

___ (42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (Dec 2007) (42 U.S.C.

8259b).

___ (43) (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.

XX (44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Jun 2020) (E.O. 13513).

___ (45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

___ (46) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

___ (47) (i) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552 a).

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

___ (48) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

___ (49) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (May 2014)(41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C.

4001 note, Pub. L. 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 (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

__ (iii) Alternate II (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

__ (iv) Alternate III (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

___ (50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Oct 2019) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

XX (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021)

___ (52) 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. 2302 Note).

___ (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C.

5150).

___ (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

___ (55) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C.4505, 10 U.S.C.2307(f)).

__ (56) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Jan 2017) (41 U.S.C.4505, 10 U.S.C.2307(f)).

XX (57) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

___ (58) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C.3332).

___ (59) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C.3332).

XX (60) [52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023).

___ (61) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

___ (62) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(13)).

___ (63) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

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

__ (iii) Alternate II (Feb 2006) 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 items:

___ (1) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014)(E.O. 13495).

___ (2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

___ (3) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

___ (4) 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).

___ (5) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

___ (6) 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).

XX (7) 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).

___ (8) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015).

___ (9) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2017) (E.O. 13706).

___ (10) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (May 2014) (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, 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.

(e)

(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Jun 2020) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 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)).

(iii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115- 91).

(iv) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Dec 2023).

(v) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jan 2025).

(vi) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (l) of FAR clause 52.222-17.

(vii) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

(viii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2015) (E.O.11246).

(ix) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020).

(x) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020).

(xi) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C.4212).

(xii) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(xiii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xiv)

(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78).

(xv) 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).

(xvi) 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).

(xvii) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2025).

(xviii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan 2022).

(xix) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) (E.O. 13706).

(xx) (A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xxi) 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. 2302 Note).

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

(xxiii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2021).

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days.

(End of clause)

FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 30 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 60 months. (End of clause)

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

(1) In accordance with 31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 2307, within 15 days after receipt of accelerated payments from the Government, the Contractor shall make accelerated payments to its small business subcontractors under this contract, to the maximum extent practicable and prior to when such payment is otherwise required under the applicable contract or subcontract, after receipt of a proper invoice and all other required documentation from the small business subcontractor.

(2) The Contractor agrees to make such payments to its small business subcontractors without any further consideration from or fees charged to the subcontractor.

(b)The acceleration of payments under this clause does not provide any new rights under the Prompt Payment Act.

(c)Include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts with small business concerns, including subcontracts with small business concerns for the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services. (End of clause)

The following HHSAR Clauses have been incorporated by reference:

HHSAR 352.222-70; Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations - Dec. 18, 2015 HHSAR 352.237-75; Key Personnel – Dec. 18, 2015 HHSAR 352.239-73 Electronic Information and Technology Accessibility Notice – Dec. 18, HHSAR 352.270-5a Notice to Offerors of Requirement for Compliance with the Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals – Dec. 18, 2015 HHSAR 352.270-5b Care of Live Vertebrate Animals – Dec. 18, 2015

Note to Contractor:

The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) does not possess the authority to approve additional hours/services/changes in the period of performance and/or pricing under this procurement. The Contracting Officer (CO) is the only entity that can authorize these types of changes. A written request should be forwarded to the Contracting Office Point of Contact prior to providing the Government additional hours/services. Once your written request has been submitted, an official modification document from the HRSA Contracting Office should be received before proceeding. Failure to comply could result in cost overruns that will not be the responsibility of the Government.