FDA_RFQ_134736.pdf

Automated Standard Preparation Workstation Combined Synopsis Solicitation

FDA-RFQ-134736

This is a combined synopsis-solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) RFO Part 12, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number FDA-RFQ-134736 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) for an Automated Standard Preparation Workstation. This will be a single Firm Fixed Price (FFP) award.

This acquisition is Full and Open basis under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 334516 – Analytical Laboratory Equipment Manufacturing; with a Small Business Size Standard of 1,000 employees. Any business, regardless of size, may submit a quote in response to this solicitation.

This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul.

The Government is in no way obligated to make an award, nor to pay any costs incurred by the Contractor in preparing and submitting its quote.

1. Statement of Need __________________________________________________________

The contractor shall provide one (1) standalone automated workstation along with all services necessary to ensure its successful deployment and operation within the laboratory. This includes full delivery, installation, and system configuration at the designated facility, as well as the implementation of customer-provided preparation procedures to ensure the workstation is tailored to the laboratory's existing analytical workflows from the outset.

The contractor shall also be responsible for complete software setup, including the development and configuration of templates required for standard preparation workflows. Comprehensive user training and system familiarization shall be provided to ensure that laboratory personnel are equipped to operate the workstation proficiently and independently. Additionally, the contractor shall supply all relevant documentation and ongoing technical support to facilitate proper use, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the system throughout its operational lifecycle. The system shall be fully operational upon completion of installation and training.

2. Supplies or Services and Price/Cost____________________________________________

Item No

Description Qty Unit Price

001 Automated Standard Preparation Workstation and Installation and Familiarization Training meets all the technical requirements described below; includes all shipping fees and delivery FOB Destination:

Country of Manufacture or Origin:

GSA Contract Number (if applicable):

1 EA

https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul

3. Technical Requirement______________________________________________________ The Contractor shall provide newly manufactured Automated Standard Preparation Workstation Automated Installation and Familiarization Training meets all the technical requirements described below or equal which shall meet or exceed the following salient characteristics below:

General System Capabilities

• Standalone automated workstation.

• Capability to prepare up to 24 samples per sequence

• Automated preparation of calibration standards and working solutions

• Sample throughput of approximately 17 minutes or less for preparation of three working solutions (based on example method) Sample and Consumable Compatibility

• Support for 4 mL flat or round bottom autosampler vials with magnetic caps

• Support for 2 mL autosampler vials with screw caps

• Compatibility with 10 mL vial formats (via optional inserts)

• Ability to handle multiple vial tray configurations

Liquid Handling Performance

• High-precision liquid transfer in microliter volumes

• Support for multi-step dilutions and multi-component mixing

• Inclusion of 10 µL, 100 µL, and 1000 µL syringes

• Minimize carryover with integrated wash station or provide for automated tip exchange.

Hardware Components

• Tray holders with:

o A minimum 1 tray for at least 25 × 2 mL vials or equivalent o A minimum 1 tray for at least 25 × 4 mL vials or equivalent

• Solvent reservoir stations:

o 5 × 10 mL reservoir station or equivalent o 3 × 100 mL reservoir trays or equivalent

• Include an automated wash/rinse station, or if pipette tips are used, the system shall support automated tip exchange.

Software

• The software should provide full instrument control.

• Capability to create, edit, and execute automated preparation methods

• Implementation of Prep Sequence/batch templates

• Support for method audit, traceability and sequence documentation

Performance Specifications – Automated Standard Preparation System

1. Accuracy (Volumetric Dispensing)

The system shall accurately dispense liquids used in calibration standard preparation.

• Pipetting accuracy: ±1.0% or better for volumes ≥ 10 µL

• Pipetting accuracy: ±2.0% or better for volumes < 10 µL

• Gravimetric or verified volumetric validation shall be provided during Factory

Acceptance Testing (FAT) or Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)

2. Precision (Repeatability) The system shall demonstrate high reproducibility for repeated transfers and dilutions.

• Repeatability of a minimum 5 injections (CV): ≤ 2.0% RSD for standard preparation steps

• For serial dilutions: ≤ 3.0% RSD cumulative variability

3. Carryover The system shall minimize cross-contamination between sequential transfers.

• Carryover shall be ≤ 0.1% of the response of the preceding high-concentration standard, OR ≤ 20% of LOQ response, whichever is more stringent

• The system shall support configurable multi-step wash cycles between transfers (solvent rinses, purge steps, and needle wash optimization), or provide for automated tip exchange.

4. Linearity of Prepared Standards Prepared calibration standards shall support method linearity requirements.

• Correlation coefficient (R²): ≥ 0.990 (minimum) for prepared 10 points calibration curves

• Residuals shall be randomly distributed without systematic bias introduced by preparation steps

5. Dilution Accuracy The system shall perform serial dilutions without introducing bias.

• Dilution error: ≤ 2.0% per step

• Cumulative dilution series error: ≤ 5.0% across full calibration range

6. Sample Cross-Contamination Prevention The system shall prevent carryover and contamination between samples and standards.

• Dedicated wash sequences between all high-to-low concentration transitions or provide for automated tip exchange.

• No detectable analyte carryover above defined carryover threshold

• Capability for solvent selection based on analyte class (e.g., polar/non-polar compounds, mycotoxins)

7. Evaporation Control (if open vial handling is used) If the system performs open-vial or extended handling steps:

• Evaporation loss shall be ≤ 1.0% for volatile solvents during preparation cycle

• System shall minimize open exposure time or provide environmental control (covering, inert atmosphere, or controlled workflow timing)

8. Throughput and Workflow Efficiency The system shall support high-throughput preparation of calibration standards.

• Minimum throughput: ≥ 24 samples per batch (or equivalent tray capacity)

• Continuous unattended operation: ≥ 8 hours minimum without intervention

• Full traceable workflow from stock standard to final vial

9. Traceability and Auditability The system shall provide complete documentation of all preparation steps.

• Full electronic audit trail of:

o Volumes dispensed o Dilution steps o Wash cycles (if applicable) o Vial-to-vial transfers

• Ability to export data in a format compatible with laboratory data systems (CSV, XML, Excel, Words, PDF or instrument-native format)

10. System Flexibility The system shall support multiple method types and analyte classes.

• Configurable protocols for:

o Multi-point calibration curves o Internal standard addition o Serial and non-serial dilution schemes

• Support for different solvent systems and viscosity ranges The system shall demonstrate suitability for regulated laboratory environments (e.g., FDA, ISO 17025), including reproducibility, traceability, and method robustness equivalent to manual preparation workflows or better.

11. Final Acceptance The system shall be considered fully accepted only after:

• Successful completion of Installation, Operational and Performance Verification (or equivalent validation steps)

• Verification that all performance criteria in Performance Specification section are met

• Written acceptance approval by the Laboratory representative

Trade and Service Specifications

The vendor shall provide the following services and support:

• Delivery, installation, and system setup

• Familiarization training and implementation of customer-specific methods

• Documentation including user manuals and software guides

• Minimum one-year warranty covering parts and labor

• Technical support (remote and/or on-site)

• Preventive maintenance recommendations and service options

• Availability of replacement parts and consumables

• Timely response to service requests (within agreed service levels)

Supplemental Workflow Description The system shall support automated execution of workflows similar to the following and control by software: See performance specification for requirement.

1. User loads stock standards up to 15 analytes individually into individual 2 mL vials and places all of them on the system.

2. The system transfers defined volumes (a minimum amount of 1 µL) from each stock solution on 1) and combined into 1 or up to three separate 2 mL vials or greater.

3. The system adds diluent to achieve final target volumes and concentration. The system should allow handling of a minimum of three separate solvents (e.g., 100% acetonitrile, 100% methanol or 100% water)

Example applications include preparation of multi-analyte working solutions (e.g., aflatoxins, ochratoxin A, fumonisins, deoxynivalenol, HT-2, T-2, and zearalenone) with precise volumetric control and reproducibility.

Installation and Set-up

The Contractor shall be responsible for delivery, installation, and full operational setup of the automated standard preparation system at the designated laboratory site.

The Contractor shall:

• Deliver all system components to the specified location and verify completeness upon receipt.

• Perform full installation of hardware, including robotic platform, syringes, wash stations, and any required accessories.

• Configure system software and ensure compatibility with existing laboratory information systems and analytical instrumentation, as applicable.

• Connect and verify all required utilities (e.g., power, gases, communication interfaces).

• Perform initial system startup, diagnostic checks, and functional verification.

• Demonstrate system readiness through a documented Installation Qualification (IQ) and

Operational Qualification (OQ) or equivalent acceptance testing.

The system shall be fully operational and capable of executing standard preparation workflows as defined in the Performance Requirements section upon completion of installation.

Training and Documentation

The Contractor shall provide comprehensive training and documentation to ensure proper operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the system.

Training shall include:

• On-site training for end users.

• Instruction on system operation, including method setup, standard preparation workflows, and error handling.

• Training on preventive maintenance procedures, including syringe handling, wash optimization, and system cleaning.

• Training on troubleshooting common system issues and performance optimization.

The Contractor shall provide complete documentation, including:

• User manuals and system operation guides

• Maintenance manuals and preventive maintenance schedules

• Software user guides and configuration instructions

• Method development or application notes relevant to automated standard preparation

• Electronic or printed SOP-level documentation suitable for regulated laboratory environments

Training shall be completed prior to routine system use and shall ensure laboratory personnel are capable of independently operating the system.

Warranty and Maintenance

The Contractor shall provide a minimum warranty period of twelve (12) months from the date of system acceptance.

During the warranty period, the Contractor shall provide:

• Full coverage of parts and labor for system repairs due to manufacturing or operational defects.

• Remote and on-site technical support with defined response times.

• Software updates, patches, and bug fixes necessary for proper system function.

• Replacement of defective components at no cost to the Government.

The system shall include provisions for preventive maintenance, including recommended schedules for routine servicing of critical components (e.g., syringes, seals, wash systems, and robotic modules).

Optional post-warranty service agreements shall be available for continued maintenance and technical support beyond the warranty period.

4. Delivery, Installation, and Training________________________________________________

• The system shall be delivered within 30 days after receipt of order

• Installation shall be performed by a qualified field service engineer

• Training shall include all necessary materials and consumables required for initial operation

Deliverable Timelines

Description of Deliverable Quantity Due Date

Automated Standard Preparation Workstation

1 Within 30 days ARO.

Installation and Training 1 Within 14 calendar days after delivery

One-Year Warranty 1 12 months from acceptance

Acceptance

Acceptance: Supplies and/or services delivered hereunder shall be inspected and accepted at destination by the Governments Contracting Officer Representative (COR) specified at award. If the supplies or services are acceptable, the COR shall promptly forward a report of inspection and acceptance to the paying office.

If the supplies or services are not acceptable, the COR shall document the nonconforming items/services and immediately notify the Contracting Officer.

5. Shipping Address (FOB Destination) *In-Side Delivery_______________________________ The instrument system, installation, training, and service shall be delivered to and performed at the following address:

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

KCLHAF

10749 W. 84 Terr Lenexa, KS 66214

**** All shipping & handling fees shall be included in the price and delivery to FOB****

Deliveries, installations, or services shall not be scheduled during Federal Holidays or Federal Closures as determined by Executive Orders or opm.gov. Federal Holidays are as follows:

New Year’s Day Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday Washington’s Birthday Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day

Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day

6. Contract Type_________________________________________________________________

This order is a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP).

7. Period of Performance _________________________________________________________

The period of performance shall begin upon contract award and continue through system delivery, installation, training, and acceptance, no later than 30 days after receipt of order.

All deliveries and services must occur during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, excluding federal holidays.

8. Contract Administration_________________________________________________________

Contracting Officer (CO):

Roosevelt Walker

Email: roosevelt.walker@fda.hhs.gov

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): (To be entered at time of award)

9. Contracting Officer’s Authority__________________________________________________

The Contracting Officer (CO) is the only person with authority to act as agent of the Government under this contract. Only the Contracting Officer has authority to: (1) direct or negotiate any changes in the RFQ; (2) modify or extend the period of performance; (3) change the delivery schedule; (4) authorize reimbursement to the Contractor any costs incurred during the performance of this contract; or (5) otherwise change any terms and conditions of this contract. No statement, whether oral or written, by anyone other than the Contracting Officer, shall be interpreted as modifying the terms and conditions of this award. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to contact the CO immediately if there is even the appearance of any technical direction that is or may be outside the scope of the award. The Government will not reimburse the Contractor for any work not authorized by the Contracting Officer, including work outside the scope of the award.

The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) is responsible for: (1) monitoring the Contractor's technical progress, including the surveillance and assessment of performance and recommending to the Contracting Officer changes in requirements; (2) interpreting the contract and any other technical performance requirements; (3) performing technical evaluation as required; (4) performing technical inspections and acceptances required by this contract; and (5) assisting in the resolution of technical problems encountered during performance.

10. IPP Invoicing Instructions_______________________________________________________

(a) All Invoice submissions for goods and or services must be made electronically through the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).

http://www.ipp.gov/vendors/index.htm

(b) Invoice Submission for Payment means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in in FAR 32.905(b), “Content of Invoices” and the applicable Payment clause included in this contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items included in commercial items contracts. The IPP website address is:

https://www.ipp.gov.

(c) The Agency will enroll the Contractors new to IPP. The Contractor must follow the IPP registration email instructions for enrollment to register the Collector Account for submitting invoice requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive mailto:roosevelt.walker@fda.hhs.gov

Registration email from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRBSTL) within 3 – 5 business days of the contract award for new contracts or date of modification for existing contracts.

(1) Registration emails are sent via email from ipp.noreply@mail.eroc.twai.gov. or phone (866)

973-3131. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email to IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov or phone (866) 973-3131.

(2) The Contractor POC will receive two emails from IPP Customer Support, the first email contains the initial administrative IPP User ID. The second email, sent within 24 hours of receipt of the first email, contains a temporary password. You must log in with the temporary password within 30 days.

(3) If your company is already registered to use IPP, you will not be required to re-register.

(4) If the Contractors unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment as authorized by HHSAR 332.7002, a written request must be submitted to the Contracting Officer to explain the circumstances that require the authorization of alternate payment procedures.

(d)Invoices that include time and materials, or labor hours Line Items must include supporting documentation to (1) substantiate the number of labor hours invoiced for each labor category, and

(2) substantiate material costs incurred (when applicable).

(e)Invoices that include cost-reimbursement Line Items must be submitted in a format showing expenditures for that month, as well as contract cumulative amounts.

(1) At a minimum the following cost information shall be included, in addition to supporting documentation to substantiate costs incurred. -Direct Labor-include all persons, listing the person's name, title, number of hours worked, hourly rate, the total cost per person and a total amount for this category.

-Indirect Costs (i.e., Fringe Benefits, Overhead, General and Administrative, Other Indirect)-show rate, base and total amount; -Consultants (if applicable)-include the name, number of days or hours worked, daily or hourly rate, and a total amount per consultant.

-Travel-include for each airplane or train trip taken the name of the traveler, date of travel, destination, the transportation costs including ground transportation shown separately and the per diem costs. Other travel costs shall also be listed; -Subcontractors (if applicable)-include, for each subcontractor, the same data as required for the Prime Contractor.

-Other Direct Costs-include a listing of all other direct charges to the contract, i.e., office supplies, telephone, duplication, postage; and-Fee–amount as allowable in accordance with the Schedule and FAR52.216-8 if applicable.

(f) Contractor is required to attach an invoice log addendum to each invoice which shall include, at a minimum, the following information for contract administration and reconciliation purposes:

(1) list of all invoices submitted to date under the subject award, including the following: invoice number, amount, & date submitted-corresponding payment amount &date received -totalamountofallpaymentsreceivedtodateunderthesubjectcontractororder-and, for definitized contracts or orders only, total estimated amounts yet to be invoiced for the current, active period of performance.

(g) Payment of invoices will be made based upon acceptance by the Government of the entire task or the tangible product deliverable(s) invoiced. Payments shall be based on the Government mailto:IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov certifying that satisfactory services were provided, and the Contractor has certified that labor charges are accurate.

(h) If the services are rejected for failure to conform to the technical requirements of the task order, or any other contractually legitimate reason, the Contractor shall not be paid, or shall be paid an amount negotiated by the CO.

(i) Payment to the Contractor will not be made for temporary work stoppage due to circumstances beyond the control of U.S. Food and Drug Administration such as acts of God, inclement weather, power outages, and results thereof, or temporary closings of facilities at which Contractor personnel are performing. This may, however, be justification for excusable delays.

(j) The Contractor agrees that the submission of an invoice to the Government for payment is a certification that the services for which the Government is being billed, have been delivered in accordance with the hours shown on the invoices, and the services are of the quality required for timely and successful completion of the effort.

(k) Questions regarding invoice payments that cannot be resolved by the IPP Helpdesk should be directed to the FDA Employee Resource and Information Center (ERIC) Helpdesk at 301-827- ERIC (3742) or toll-free 866-807-ERIC (3742); or, by email at ERIC@fda.hhs.gov. Refer to the Call-in menu options and follow the phone prompts to dial the option that corresponds to the service that's needed. All ERIC Service Now Tickets will either be responded to or resolved within 48 hours (2 business days) of being received. When emailing, please be sure to include the contract number, invoice number and date of invoice, as well as your name, phone number, and a detailed description of the issue.

11. Payment Terms _______________________________________________________________ Net 30 days following Government acceptance of a proper invoice. Invoices for post-warranty, preventive maintenance, or certification services shall be submitted no more frequently than monthly, and strictly in arrears. No advance payments will be made.

12. FAR / HHSAR Clauses_________________________________________________________

FAR 52.252-2 – Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This purchase order 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 following FAR and HHSAR provisions and clauses, incorporated by reference, apply to this acquisition and can be obtained in full text at:

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ and http://www.hhs.gov/grants/contracts/contract-policies-regulations/hhsar/index.html

The clause at RFO 52.212-4 Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION) (RFO AUG 2025) is applicable to this solicitation. The following addenda apply:

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (DEVIATION) (RFO AUG 2025) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded (DEVIATION) (RFO NOV 2025 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (DEVIATION) (RFO NOV 52.222-3 Convict Labor (DEVIATION) (RFO SEP 2025) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (DEVIATION) (RFO SEP 2025) https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ http://www.hhs.gov/grants/contracts/contract-policies-regulations/hhsar/index.html https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_203_17 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_203_19 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_204_13 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_209_6 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_209_10 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_222_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_222_36

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (DEVIATION) (RFO SEP 2025) 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (DEVIATION) (RFO APR 2026) 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services (DEVIATION) (RFO SEP 2025) 52.225-1 Buy American – Supplies (DEVIATION) (RFO SEP 2025) 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (MAY 2024) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct 2018) 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party (Deviation Date) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) 52.233-3 Protest after Award (DEVIATION) (RFO SEP 2025) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (Deviation Date) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION) (RFO SEP 2025)

HHSAR Clauses 352.232-71 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (APR 2026) (RFO DEVIATION)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause- Payment request means a bill, voucher, invoice, or request for contract financing payment with associated supporting documentation. The payment request must comply with the requirements identified in FAR 32.905(b), “Content of Invoices” and the applicable Payment clause included in this contract.

(b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this clause, the Contractor must submit payment requests electronically using the Department of Treasury Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) or successor system.

Information regarding IPP, including IPP Customer Support contact information, is available at www.ipp.gov or any successor site.

(c) The Contractor may submit payment requests using other than IPP only when the Contracting Officer authorizes alternate procedures in writing in accordance with HHS procedures.

(d) If alternate payment procedures are authorized, the Contractor shall include a copy of the Contracting Officer’s written authorization with each payment request.

(END OF CLAUSE)

352.239-79 Information [and Communication] Technology Accessibility. [Feb 2024])

[(DEVIATION)]

[(a) Pursuant to Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d), as amended by the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, all information and communication technology (ICT) supplies, products, platforms, information, documentation, and services support developed, acquired, maintained or delivered under this contract or order must comply with the Revised 508 Standards, which are located at 36 C.F.R. 1194.1 and Appendices A, B, and C, and are available at https://www.hhs.gov/web/section- 508/index.html.

(b) Additional Section 508 accessibility standards applicable to this contract or order may be identified in the specification, statement of work, or performance work statement. If it is determined by the Government that ICT supplies, products, platforms, information, documentation, and services support provided by the Contractor do not conform to the described accessibility standards in the contract, remediation of the supplies, products, platforms, information, documentation, or services support to the level of conformance specified in the contract will be the responsibility of the Contractor at its own expense.

(c) In the event of a modification(s) to this contract or order, which adds new ICT supplies or services or revises the type of, or specifications for, supplies, products, platforms, information, documentation, or services support, the Contracting Officer shall require that the Contractor submit a completed HHS Section 508 Accessibility Conformance Checklist (see https://www.hhs.gov/web/section- 508/accessibility-checklists/index.html) or an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) (based on the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) see https://www.itic.org/policy/accessibility/vpat), and any other additional information necessary to assist the Government in determining that the ICT supplies https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_222_50 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_222_90 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_223_23 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_225_1 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_226_8 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_232_33 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_232_36 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_232_40 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_233_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_233_4 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_240_91 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_244_6 https://www.hhs.gov/web/section-508/index.html https://www.hhs.gov/web/section-508/index.html https://www.hhs.gov/web/section-508/accessibility-checklists/index.html https://www.hhs.gov/web/section-508/accessibility-checklists/index.html https://www.itic.org/policy/accessibility/vpat or services conform to Section 508 accessibility standards. If it is determined by the Government that ICT supplies, products, platforms, information, documentation, and services support provided by the Contractor do not conform to the described accessibility standards in the contract, remediation of the supplies, products, platforms, information, documentation, or services support to the level of conformance specified in the contract will be the responsibility of the Contractor at its own expense.

(d) If this is an Indefinite-Delivery type contract, a Blanket Purchase Agreement or a Basic Ordering Agreement, the task/delivery order requests that include ICT supplies, products, platforms, information, documentation, or services support will define the specifications and accessibility standards for the order. In those cases, the Contractor shall be required to provide a completed HHS Section 508 Accessibility Conformance Checklist (see https://www.hhs.gov/web/section-508/accessibility-checklists/index.html) or an ACR (based on the VPAT see https://www.itic.org/policy/accessibility/vpat), and any other additional information necessary to assist the Government in determining that the ICT supplies, products, platforms, information, documentation, or services support conform to Section 508 accessibility standards. If it is determined by the Government that ICT supplies and services provided by the Contractor do not conform to the described accessibility standards in the provided documentation, remediation of the supplies, products, platforms, information, documentation, or services support to the level of conformance specified in the contract will be the responsibility of the Contractor at its own expense.

(e) The contractor shall identify to the Contracting Officer any perceived exception or exemption to Section 508 requirements.

(End of Clause)]

FAR Provisions:

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. The full text of any provision may be accessed electronically the following addresses: https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul and https://www.hhs.gov/grants/contracts/contract-policies-regulations/hhsar/index.html.

FAR Provisions:

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation (Jan 2017) 52.204-7 System for Award Management—Registration 52.204-7 System for Award Management

(DEVIATION) (RFO AUG 2025)

52.222-18 Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products (Feb 2021) 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (Oct 2022) 52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications 52.204-90 Offeror Identification (DEVIATION) (RFO AUG 2025)

HHSAR Provisions:

352.239-78 Information and [Communication] Technology Accessibility Notice (Feb 2024) [(Deviation)]

(a) Any offeror responding to this solicitation must comply with established HHS Information and Communication Technology (ICT) accessibility standards. Information about Section 508 is available at https://www.hhs.gov/web/section-508/index.html.

(b) The Section 508 accessibility standards applicable to this solicitation are stated in the clause at 352.239-79 Information and Communication Technology Accessibility. In order to facilitate the Government’s determination whether proposed ICT supplies, products, platforms, information, and documentation meet applicable Section 508 accessibility standards, offerors must submit an appropriate HHS Section 508 Accessibility Conformance Checklist (see https://www.hhs.gov/web/section- 508/accessibility-checklists/index.html) or an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) (based on the https://www.hhs.gov/web/section-508/accessibility-checklists/index.html https://www.hhs.gov/web/section-508/accessibility-checklists/index.html https://www.itic.org/policy/accessibility/vpat https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul https://www.hhs.gov/grants/contracts/contract-policies-regulations/hhsar/index.html https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_203_18 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_204_7 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_222_18 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_225_2 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_240_90 https://www.hhs.gov/web/section-508/index.html

Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) see https://www.itic.org/policy/accessibility/vpat), in accordance with the completion instructions. The purpose of the checklists and conformance reports are to assist HHS acquisition and program officials in determining whether proposed ICT supplies, products, platforms, information, and documentation conform to applicable Section 508 accessibility standards.

Checklists and ACRs evaluate—in detail—whether the ICT conforms to specific Section 508 accessibility standards and identifies remediation efforts needed to address conformance issues.

(c) If an offeror claims its supplies or services meet applicable Section 508 accessibility standards, and it is later determined by the Government, i.e., after award of a contract or order, that supplies, products, platforms, information, documentation, or services support delivered do not conform to the described accessibility standards, remediation of the supplies, products, platforms, information, documentation, or services support to the level of conformance specified in the contract will be the responsibility of the Contractor at its expense.

(d) In order to facilitate the Government's determination whether proposed ICT supplies meet applicable Section 508 accessibility standards, offerors must submit an Accessibility Conformance Report, in accordance with its completion instructions and tailored to the requirements in the solicitation. The purpose of the Report is to assist HHS acquisition and program officials in determining whether proposed ICT supplies conform to applicable Section 508 accessibility standards. The template allows offerors or developers to self-evaluate their supplies and document, in detail, whether they conform to a specific Section 508 accessibility standard, and any underway remediation efforts addressing conformance issues.

Instructions for preparing the HHS Section 508 Evaluation Template are available at https://Section508.gov/.

(e) In order to facilitate the Government’s determination whether proposed ICT services meet applicable Section 508 accessibility standards, offerors must provide enough information to assist the Government in determining that the ICT services conform to Section 508 accessibility standards, including any underway remediation efforts addressing conformance issues.

(f) Respondents to this solicitation must identify any inability to conform to Section 508 requirements. If an offeror claims its supplies or services meet applicable Section 508 accessibility standards, and it is later determined by the Government, i.e., after award of a contract or order, that supplies or services delivered do not conform to the described accessibility standards, remediation of the supplies or services to the level of conformance specified in the contract will be the responsibility of the Contractor at its expense.

(g) Items delivered as electronic content must be accessible to HHS acceptance criteria. Checklists for various formats are available at http://508.hhs.gov/. Materials, other than items incidental to contract management, that are final items for delivery should be accompanied by the appropriate checklist, except upon approval of the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative.

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The Quoter shall submit a written Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) for each item not in compliance with 508 standards identified in clause 352.239-74, describing how the item(s) will fully address the accessibility requirements outlined in the solicitation; and a description of the evaluation methods the offeror will use to validate for conformance to the Revised 508 Standards. The ACR should be based on the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template Version 2.5 (MS Word) provided by the Industry Technology Industry Council (ITIC).

For this requirement, only invoices and service records/reports are anticipated to be applicable to the 508 requirement.

NOTE: Submission of the ACR is required for documentation purposes. In accordance with agency purchasing procedures, solutions which do not conform fully to the applicable 508 standards may still be purchased by FDA if the FDA Requiring Office obtains the appropriate approval. In order to obtain https://www.itic.org/policy/accessibility/vpat https://section508.gov/ http://508.hhs.gov/ https://www.itic.org/policy/accessibility/vpat http://www.itic.org/policy/accessibility http://www.itic.org/policy/accessibility approval, the FDA must have an ACR from the vendor documenting the level of conformance of the items being purchased.

13. Instructions to Quoters_________________________________________________________ The provision at FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION)(RFO Aug 2025) applies to this solicitation. The following addenda apply:

Technical Acceptability. Offerors shall provide sufficient technical information necessary for the government to conclusively determine that the offered service/equipment/product meets all the technical requirements herein, to include descriptive material, literature, brochures and other information corresponding to each minimum technical requirement which demonstrates the capabilities of the offered system.

To be considered for award, quotes of “equal” products, including “equal” products of the manufacturer shall meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation; clearly identify the item by brand name, if any; and make or model number. “Equal” quotes shall include a narrative describing how the offered product(s) meet(s) each salient characteristic as well as a demonstration of how each salient characteristic is fully met.

Price proposed must be detailed and shall represent the offeror’s response to the schedule of supplies/services above. In Addition, all shipping and handles shall be included in the price.

Authorized reseller and/or servicing agent shall identify and/or provide documentation to confirm their claim as an authorized reseller and/or servicing agent.

Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). To be considered for an award the offeror shall be registered and active in SAM (www.sam.gov) by the date and time set forth for receipt of quotes/proposals. Proprietary and/or confidential information shall be clearly marked. Respondent’s SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number shall be included with quote.

Buy American Act and Executive Order 14005.

If applicable, respondent shall provide place (country) of product/service manufacture or performance and any other applicable information to enable review and analysis pertaining to the requirements under the Buy American Act and requirements relating to Executive Order 14005 Ensuring the Future is Made in All of America by All of America’s Workers, in the event that a nonavailability waiver request submitted through the Made in America Office (MIAO) Digital Waiver Portal is required. If the respondent does not provide a response for a line item, or if the respondent’s SAM.gov online representation for FAR provision 52.225-4, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate, is not completed or is unclear, the Government will presume that the item is made in America.

Line Item No. Country of Origin

Period for Acceptance of Offerors. The offer agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm through September 30, 2026.

The Government is not responsible for locating or securing any information which is not identified in the quote; however, the Government reserves the right to obtain information for use in the evaluation from any http://www.sam.gov/ sources including sources outside of the Government. The Government reserves the right to request additional information at any time.

Microsoft Suite Documents Containing Macros. The offeror or applicant shall submit all electronic documents for Microsoft Office suite products without the use of “macros”. When submitting proposals via email, DO NOT include .exe, .mso, or any other executable file types that could potentially trigger email security protections (i.e. email blocks, quarantine). If the offeror or applicant submits documents that contain macros, macro referenced files, and/or executable files, the Government will not be able to view or open such documents and the submission will be considered non-responsive to the solicitation. No additional time will be given to an offeror or applicant to correct the document submission, and the Government will not inform the offeror or applicant that their submission is non-responsive prior to award.

It is the offeror’s or applicant’s responsibility to ensure all electronic documents are submitted without the use of macros.

14. Evaluation Criteria____________________________________________________________ The provision at 52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION) (RFO AUG 2025) applies to this solicitation. The following addenda apply:

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. In this case, the Government intends to award a Firm‐Fixed‐Price contract resulting from this Solicitation to the lowest-priced technically acceptable and responsible offeror. Offers will be evaluated on their ability to meet the requirements provided herein. The lowest priced offer will be evaluated first. If the lowest priced offeror is not technically acceptable, the next lowest priced offer will be evaluated and so on until a technically acceptable offer is determined.

The following evaluation factors apply:

(i) Technical Acceptability

(ii) Price

Technical Acceptability will be determined by review of information submitted by the offeror who shall provide sufficient descriptive material to demonstrate the proposed meet all requirements and by addressing each technical requirement as stated above for the Government to conclusively determine the proposed will satisfy its requirement.

A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer will be transmitted via email 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.

The Government is not responsible for locating or securing any information which is not identified in the proposal and reserves the right to request additional information or conduct discussions at any time.

The Government reserves the right to request additional information or conduct discussions at any time.

Once the Government determines the offeror that is the best-suited (i.e., the apparent successful offeror), the Government reserves the right to communicate with only that offeror to address any remaining issues, if necessary, and finalize a contract with that offeror. These issues may include technical, price or other issues.

The Government's determination of technical acceptability in no way relinquishes the Awardee's contractual obligation to ensure all equipment and/or services meet the FDA’s stated need.

NOTICE

System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in this solicitation.

Contracting officers will rely on representations from offers based on provisions in the solicitation. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in

SAM.

It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor sam.gov for the release of any information related to this acquisition, e.g., questions and answers, amendments, award notice, etc. Offerors that fail to complete the required representations and certifications or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

Offerors are responsible for submitting, by e-mail ONLY, quotes and supporting documents to Roosevelt Walker, roosevelt.walker@fda.hhs.gov NLT 1:00 pm EST on August 27, 2026.

mailto:roosevelt.walker@fda.hhs.gov