FormSF18_Request for Quote_1333MF21QNFFN0026_.pdf

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

THIS RFQ IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

c. TITLE (Type or print)

b. TELEPHONE

AREA CODE

NUMBER

STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6-95) Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

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8. TO:

b. COMPANYa. NAME

c. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

9. DESTINATION

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. CITY

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

7. DELIVERY

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE

ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or service. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotation must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

ITEM NUMBER

(a)

SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) d. CALENDAR DAYS

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations are are not attached.

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

a. NAME OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

PAGE OF PAGES

1. REQUEST NUMBER 2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER 4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

RATING

5a. ISSUED BY 6. DELIVER BY (Date)

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL (NO COLLECT CALLS)

NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER

SCHEDULE Continued

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 BASE YEAR - SERVICES, NON-PERSONAL TO

PROVIDE ALL EQUIPMENT, LABOR,AND MATERIALS

(UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN)

NECESSARY TO PROVIDE HISTOLOGY SLIDE

PROCESSING OF FISH REPRODUCTIVE TISSUE

SAMPLES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT

OF WORK. INCLUDES SHIPPING.

FIRST 1400 SLIDES TO BE PROCESSED AND

RETURNED BY JULY 1, 2021

PR NUMBER: NF-FN7110-21-01495

DELIVERY DATE: 04/13/2022

SHIP TO:

PANAMA CITY BRANCH /F/SEC11

NMFS 3500 DELWOOD BEACH RD

PANAMA CITY FL 32408-7499

FOB : Destination Period of Performance: 04/14/2021 to 04/13/2022

2000.00 EA

OPT

1001 OPTION YEAR 1 - SERVICES, NON-PERSONAL

TO PROVIDE ALL EQUIPMENT, LABOR,AND

MATERIALS (UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED

HEREIN) NECESSARY TO PROVIDE HISTOLOGY

SLIDE PROCESSING OF FISH REPRODUCTIVE

TISSUE SAMPLES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE

STATEMENT OF WORK

PR NUMBER: NF-FN7110-21-01495

DELIVERY DATE: 04/13/2023

SHIP TO:

PANAMA CITY BRANCH /F/SEC11

NMFS 3500 DELWOOD BEACH RD

PANAMA CITY FL 32408-7499

FOB : Destination Period of Performance: 04/14/2022 to 04/13/2023

2000.00 EA

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Table of Contents

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Statement of Work Histology slide processing

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

52.212-1INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2020)

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2018)

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (DEC 2013)

1352.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER´s AUTHORITY (APR 2010)

1352.209-73 COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAWS (APR 2010)

1352.209-74 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (APR 2010)

52.204-24REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT

(OCT 2020)

52.204-26COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES--REPRESENTATION (OCT 2020)

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

52.212-5CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL

ITEMS (JAN 2021)

52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

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

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

52.252-5AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020)

52.252-6AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)

1352.233-70 AGENCY PROTESTS (APR 2010)

1352.233-71 GAO AND COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS PROTESTS (APR 2010)

1352.270-70 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (APR 2010)

1330-52.203-70SCIENTIFIC INTEGRITY AND RESEARCH MISCONDUCT

1330-52.222-70NOAA SEXUAL ASSAULT AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE POLICY (MAY 2018)... 24

1330-52.237-70CONTRACTOR COMMUNICATIONS

1330-52.237-71NOAA GOVERNMENT-CONTRACTOR RELATIONS - NON-PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT (SEPT 2017)

1330-52.243-70REQUESTS FOR EQUITABLE ADJUSTMENT (OCT 2017)

1330-52.270-304NOAA ACQUISITION AND GRANTS OFFICE OMBUDSMAN (OCT 2016)

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CLAUSES

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

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COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLITATION

Histological Processing of Reproductive Tissue Samples

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation;

proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) The solicitation number for this procurement is 1333MF21QNFFN0026 and is hereby issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular Acquisition Circular 2021-04 dated January 19, 2021.

(iv) This procurement is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. The associated NAICS code is 541380 with a corresponding small business size standard of $16.5 million.

(v) The combined solicitation/synopsis is for the purchase of the following commercial item(s):

CLIN 0001 - Base Year - to provide histology slide processing of fish reproductive tissue samples in accordance with the statement of work CLIN 1001 - Option Year 1 - to provide histology slide processing of fish reproductive tissue samples in accordance with the statement of work

See Attached Standard Form 18 included as a separate attachment on beta.sam.gov, Contract Opportunities

(vi) Description of requirements for the items is as follows:

Non-Personal Services. The contractor shall provide histology slide processing of fish reproductive tissue samples in accordance with the statement of work

See the Statement of Work for full description which is included as a separate attachment on beta.sam.gov, Contract Opportunities

(vii) Period of Performance:

The base period is expected is date of award through 12 months, with (1) option year.

Place of Performance:

Contractor’s location

(VIII) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (JUN 2020), applies to this acquisition. Or see addendum

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

ADDITIONAL QUOTE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS:

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NOTICE TO OFFERORS: Instructions for submitting quotations under this request for quote must be followed. Failure to provide all information to aid in the evaluation may be considered non-responsive. Offers that are non-responsive may be excluded from further evaluation and rejected without further notification to the offeror.

Submission of Quotes

Submit quotations to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the time specified in the solicitation. Only Email quotes are acceptable and can be sent to Karen.Beck@noaa.gov

Vendors response to this Request for Quote shall consist of the following:

1. Completed Standard Form 18 (pages 1-2) – with pricing and signature.

2. Written/Detailed responses to each of the Evaluation criteria stated below

3. Verification that the vendor is registered in SAM and has completed all On-Line Representations and

Certifications and applicable response to FAR 52.212-3.

QUOTES MUST BE VALID FOR 30 DAYS AFTER THE SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION CLOSES

"THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR NON-RECEIPT OF QUOTES. IT IS

THE CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO REQUEST AND RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION OF THE

QUOTE RECEIPT".

Vendors shall submit the following in their technical quote:

Factor 1--TECHNICAL APPROACH and QUALITY ASSURANCE PROTOCOLS. The proposal will be evaluated on how the offeror intends to organize, staff and manage the contract and the means that will be used to accomplish the contract requirements. The degree to which the proposal demonstrates an understanding of the requirements will be evaluated, as well as the offeror's planned management of consultants and subcontractors, if applicable. Also, as part of the evaluation criteria for selection of vendors, the quality assurance standards for the vendor’s laboratory must be submitted with a proposal and will be evaluated.

Factor 2--EXPERIENCE. The offeror's background, experience, and qualifications will be assessed to determine the likelihood that the offeror can successfully perform the contract requirements and the degree of the risk of non-performance.

Factor 3--PAST PERFORMANCE. The offeror's past performance on related contracts will be evaluated to determine, as appropriate, successful performance of contract requirements, quality and timeliness of delivery of goods and services, effective management of subcontractors, cost management, level of communication between the contracting parties, proactive management and customer satisfaction.

Offeror shall provide at least three (3) past performance references for performing similar work in the past three years. Provide name, address, phone number, and name of the project.

If a quoter has no relevant past performance, the quoter must affirmatively state that it possesses no relevant past performance history. Offerors who fail to either provide past performance information or affirmatively state that they have none, may be considered as non-compliant to the solicitation.

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Factor 4 - COST/PRICE. The proposed prices/costs will be evaluated. The cost evaluation will determine whether the proposed costs are realistic, complete, and reasonable in relation to the solicitation requirements.

Proposed costs must be entirely compatible with the technical approach.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

The contractor must have at least one staff member that possesses an American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) Certification, or at least one staff member that has successfully completed a National Accreditation Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) accredited Histotechnician or Histotechnology program.

(IX) FAR 52.212-2, EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OC

T 2014), applies to this acquisition. Offers will be evaluated based on price and the factors set forth in paragraph (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.

Paragraph (a) is hereby completed as follows: Evaluation will be based on

1) Technical Approach and Quality Assurance Protocols

2) Experience

3) Past Performance

4) Cost/Price

The Government intends to award a firm fixed-price purchase order on an all or none basis with payment terms of Net 30.

(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.

(End of provision)

(X) FAR 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(JAN 2021) applies and the quoter must submit a completed copy of the provision with its quote.

(XI) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (OCT 2018) applies to this acquisition and is included in the SF18.

(XII) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Jan 2021) applies to this acquisition. See SF18 Clause for applicable clauses.

(XIII) The clauses/provisions contained in the SF18 are also applicable to this acquisition.

XIV. Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating does not apply.

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XV. Quotes are required to be received in the contracting office no later than 5:00 P.M. EST on 4/9/2021. All quotes must be emailed to the attention of Karen Beck at Karen.Beck@noaa.gov

XVI. CAM 1352.215-72 Inquiries (APR 2010) Offerors must submit all questions concerning this solicitation in writing to Karen.Beck@noaa.gov. Questions should be received no later than 5 calendar days after the issuance date of this solicitation. Any responses to questions will be made in writing, without identification of the questioner, and will be included in an amendment to the solicitation. Even if provided in other form, only the question responses included in the amendment to the solicitation will govern performance of the contract.

(End of clause)

Statement of Work Histology slide processing

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STATEMENT OF WORK

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

NOAA FISHERIES

Panama City Lab

Histological Processing of Reproductive Tissue Samples

NF-FN7110-21-01495

I. Background/Overview:

NMFS SEFSC Panama City Lab is in need of a non-personal services contract to have fish reproductive tissue samples processed on glass slides with stained tissue sections for histological review. The data obtained through reproductive histology slide readings aid stock assessors in ensuring the sustainability of fish populations. The primary stain that would be needed is hematoxylin and eosin (H&E). However, there may also be a need to use either a Schiff’s- Mallory’s Trichrome stain or periodic acid-Schiff’s hematoxylin with metanil yellow counterstain for some species. Needs will vary by species due to reproductive strategy variations (i.e. hermaphrodites). These stained slides will be used to microscopically determine reproductive status and conditions of fish specimens to meet stock assessment needs, which is essential to NOAA Fisheries’ mission of providing the best scientific data available to manage commercial and recreational fisheries in the Southeast Region of the United States.

The Panama City Lab is performing some comparison studies, which may require specialty stains and/or fixatives. These include samples stored in ExcellPlus fixative, and testing of Schiff’s-Mallory’s Trichrome stain and periodic acid-Schiff’s hematoxylin with metanil yellow counterstain. Vendor must be willing to accept some shipments with specific guidelines provided on comparison needs.

An essential requirement for this contract is that the vendor must be willing to accept pre-labeled slides that show the identification number and inventory barcode to meet Panama City Lab protocols. Vendor must also be willing to accept samples that have been stored long-term in neutrally buffered formalin. Accommodations can be made to ship samples in 70% ethanol solution upon request by the vendor.

II. Scope of Work

The work shall be performed under a contract with firm-fixed-unit prices provided on a per-sample basis for the various types of analyses. The contractor shall provide support on multiple projects for all priced contract line item numbers (CLINS) as set forth in the award. The work is intended to support stock assessments, including those conducted by Southeast Data Analysis Review (SEDAR) on multiple fish species. The maximum number of slides to be processed per year will be 2000. Base year requirement includes a minimum of 1400 slides be processed and returned by July 1, 2021. Total base period NTE 2000 samples.

III. Tasks

Light Microscopy sample processing

1.0 Routine tissue processing for light microscopy on glass slides with histological staining.

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1.1 The vendor shall process reproductive tissue from fish species.

1.2 Shall embed tissue in either paraffin or non-electron microscopy (EM) plastics.

1.2.1 The vendor shall accept tissues in cassettes for embedding.

1.2.2 The vendor shall accept trimmed tissues for embedding.

1.2.3 The vendor shall trim fixed tissue to suitable size and orientation for embedding.

1.3 Shall conduct microtomy of the tissue (i.e., sectioning embedded blocks of tissue).

The vendor shall be able to produce routine tissue sections of 5 micrometers that are artifact free and be able to accommodate microtomy at other tissue thicknesses (0.5- 50 micrometers) as requested in the shipping manifest.

1.4 Shall conduct slide preparation, defined by placement of section onto specified type of glass slide (e.g., SuperFrost or SuperFrost Plus) or coated slides (e.g., poly-L lysine, Probe On, Plus Slides, etc.). Special slide requirements will be specified in the shipping manifest.

1.4.1 The vendor shall offer slide preparations that contain one section per block of any particular collection of tissue blocks (e.g., a given case) to assist pathology review by allowing easy comparison across samples. This will be specified in the shipping manifest.

1.4.2 The vendor shall offer slide preparations that place up to 5 sections cut from a given block on one slide. This will be specified in the shipping manifest.

1.5 Shall conduct standard histological staining procedures of tissue sections mounted on glass slides with hematoxylin and eosin (H&E). In addition to routine sample preparation, H&E sections shall also be prepared as a quality control measure for each sample to determine the quality of the fixation and processing of a given sample.

The vendor shall produce H&E sections with even staining, all cytoplasmic and nuclear structures visible within the limitations of light microscopy and no torn or wrinkled sections from both paraffin and plastic embedded tissues, where indicated.

1.6 The vendor shall provide cover slipping of each stained section with a glass coverslip.

1.7 The vendor shall provide a unique identification label for each slide which is clearly visible, readable, and permanent.

1.7.1 Pre-labeled (e.g. barcoded) slides may be provided, and if so, vendor shall maintain standards to ensure correct sample assignment. In the case of pre-labeled slides, matching labels (barcodes) will be present on tissue cassettes.

2.0 Special histological stains

2.1 For established special stains, the vendor shall use industry-standard protocols for the use of special stains with appropriate adaptations for the particular taxa of marine organism being analyzed.

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2.2 The vendor shall provide positive control slides as requested. Pre-printed slides designated as control slides will be provided.

2.3 The vendor shall provide a wide variety of the traditional dye stains for comparison studies, including:

2.3.1 Schiff’s-Mallory’s Trichrome

2.3.2 Periodic acid-Schiff stain with metanil yellow counterstain

3.0 Special fixative handling

3.1 Vendor shall handle fixatives other than formalin, including:

3.1.1 ExcellPlus

4.0 The vendor shall have established turnaround times for processing samples post-receipt.

4.1 Routine cases for slide processing will require 2-4 weeks turnaround time, based on number of cases or tissues received with larger numbers (> 400) of blocks necessitating a longer period for processing. The duration for any specific sample will be determined in consultation with the contracting official (or their designee) and specified in the shipping manifest.

4.2 Turnaround time for new techniques or non-traditional tissues may be up to 2 months and duration determined by consultation with contracting official (or designee) and specified in the shipping manifest.

IV. Deliverables

1.0 All glass slides produced shall be delivered to the government’s designated scientific lead or POC in accordance with the instructions provided in each delivery. The slides shall be packaged in such a way as to prevent breakage, insured and shipped by an express carrier (e.g., FedEx, Priority Mail, UPS). Return shipment of the prepared slides shall occur within 30 days upon sample receipt by the vendor.

2.0 Delivery of standard sized (3” x 1”) glass histopathology slides with good to excellent staining of tissues using standard operating procedures for paraffin or non-EM plastic embedded tissue as determined by H&E stained quality control slides. Good to excellent staining is determined by uniformity of staining on section, intensity of stain, and distinction of cellular features (i.e., nucleus, cytoplasm).

3.0 The vendor shall provide their quality control evaluation measures and quality assurance documents for review within 7 days of contract award. The success of any batch of slides shall meet or exceed 85% for staining and section integrity (i.e., devoid of tears, folds, knife marks).

4.0 In addition, in a given project the vendor or government POC will review the slides and return poorly stained slides. Those slides that are of poor quality as a result of processing, embedding, staining, or coverslipping will be redone at no additional cost to the government within 30 days of notification to the vendor; those slides that are of poor

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quality as a result of tissue quality or other factors relating to the condition of the specimen or handling prior to submission to the processing laboratory will be redone at an additional cost to the government within 30 days of notification to the vendor.

5.0 Delivery of unstained or specially stained slides in accordance with specific thicknesses, slide types, and treatments outlined in the contract.

6.0 Tissues and blocks will be returned to the government POC at the completion of the contract, unless the entire block of tissue has been exhausted and in such case the POC (or designee) shall be notified.

7.0 Any remaining embedded tissue not sectioned will be returned to the government POC at the completion of the contract.

V. Period of Performance

The period of performance shall include one base period (12 month base starting upon date of award) and one 12 month option period.

VI. Place of Performance

All work will be performed at the Contractor’s site. The Government will not furnish office space or equipment for Contractor staff.

VII. Deliverable Schedule

All Deliverables will be delivered to Project Lead, NMFS Panama City Lab, 3500 Delwood Beach Road, Panama City, FL 32408 upon completion.

The base year requirement includes a minimum of 1400 slides be processed and returned by July 1, 2021.

Deliverable Description Quantity/Media Completion Due Date

1 Glass slides produced from samples provided in each shipment

Varies by shipment, not to exceed 500 each shipment

30 days from receipt of shipment

2 Tissues and blocks remaining after slide preparation from each shipment

Varies by shipment, not to exceed 500 each shipment

30 days from receipt of shipment

VIII. Government-Furnished Resources

The Government will not furnish any resources to the Contractor in support of this contract.

IX. Travel, and Training

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This contract does not require any travel or training.

X. Security Requirements

This contract does not have any security requirements.

XI. Applicable Standards

Not applicable.

XII. Special Requirements

The contractor must possess the equipment necessary to meet the requirements stated above. At a minimum, the equipment must include a tissue processor, embedding station, rotary microtome, water bath for paraffin sections, and slide warmer. Reagents on site must include hematoxylin, eosin, PAS, trichrome mix and metanil yellow. Other general supplies include paraffin wax, coverslips, mounting medium, and replacement microtome blades.

a. Confidentiality and Data Privacy

This contract may require that service contractors have access to Privacy Information. Services contractors are responsible for maintaining confidentiality of all subjects and materials and may be required to sign and adhere to a Non-disclosure Agreement (NDA).

b. Intellectual Property Rights

All deliverables are the property of the U.S. Government. All documents, analyses, files (digital or other), reports, notes and photos are to be used only by Contractor personnel assigned to this purchase order. Documents, files and other data are to be stored exclusively on Government owned equipment and at no point should be saved or archived on personal drives or devices.

Copies are not to be disseminated to anyone outside of the NMFS or to any other contractor personnel without explicit release from the Government.

c. IT Security

The contractor will not require access to Federal Buildings, DOC Systems and does not include an IT component.

d. Section 508 Compliance

Pursuant to Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d) as amended by P.L.

105-220 under Title IV (Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1998), all Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) developed, procured, maintained and/or used under this contract shall be in compliance with the “Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards” set forth by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (also

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referred to as the “Access Board”) in 36 CFR Part 1194. The complete text of Section 508 Standards can be accessed at http://www.access-board.gov/ or at http://www.section508.gov.

XIII. Required Knowledge and Experience:

The contractor must have at least one staff member that possesses an American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) Certification, or at least one staff member that has successfully completed a National Accreditation Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) accredited Histotechnician or Histotechnology program.

XIV. Evaluation Factors:

The Government will issue an order resulting from this request for quotation to the responsible offeror whose quotation results in the best value to the Government, considering both price and non-price factors. The following factors will be used to evaluate quotations:

Technical Evaluation Factors:

Factor 1--TECHNICAL APPROACH and QUALITY ASSURANCE PROTOCOLS. The proposal will be evaluated on how the offeror intends to organize, staff and manage the contract and the means that will be used to accomplish the contract requirements. The degree to which the proposal demonstrates an understanding of the requirements will be evaluated, as well as the offeror's planned management of consultants and subcontractors, if applicable. Also, as part of the evaluation criteria for selection of vendors, the quality assurance standards for the vendor’s laboratory must be submitted with a proposal and will be evaluated.

Factor 2--EXPERIENCE. The offeror's background, experience, and qualifications will be assessed to determine the likelihood that the offeror can successfully perform the contract requirements and the degree of the risk of non-performance.

Factor 3--PAST PERFORMANCE. The offeror's past performance on related contracts will be evaluated to determine, as appropriate, successful performance of contract requirements, quality and timeliness of delivery of goods and services, effective management of subcontractors, cost management, level of communication between the contracting parties, proactive management and customer satisfaction.

● Offeror shall provide at least three (3) past performance references for performing similar work in the past three years. Provide name, address, phone number, and name of the project.

If a quoter has no relevant past performance, the quoter must affirmatively state that it possesses no relevant past performance history. Offerors who fail to either provide past performance information or affirmatively state that they have none, may be considered as non-compliant to the solicitation.

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Factor 4 - COST/PRICE. The proposed prices/costs will be evaluated. The cost evaluation will determine whether the proposed costs are realistic, complete, and reasonable in relation to the solicitation requirements. Proposed costs must be entirely compatible with the technical approach.

XV. Project Lead:

Beverly Barnett, beverly.barnett@noaa.gov, (850) 234-6541 x232

Do not contact the project lead with any proposal questions. All questions shall be referred to the contracting specialist or officer listed in the SAM.gov contract opportunities posting.

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

(Reference 52.204-7)

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2020)

(Reference 52.212-1)

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2018)

(Reference 52.212-4)

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (DEC 2013) (Reference 52.232-40)

1352.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER´s AUTHORITY (APR 2010) (Reference 1352.201-70)

1352.209-73 COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAWS (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.209-73)

1352.209-74 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.209-74)

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR

EQUIPMENT (OCT 2020)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision- Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition. (1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system.

Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

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(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services."

(d) Representations. The Offeror represents that--

(1) It [ ] will, [ ] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section;

and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that-- It [ ] does, [ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures. (1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable);

or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable);

or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(End Of Provision)

52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES--REPRESENTATION (OCT 2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, "covered telecommunications equipment or services" and "reasonable inquiry'' have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services".

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(c) Representations. (1) The Offeror represents that it [ ] does, [ ] does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument.

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry for purposes of this representation, the offeror represents that it [ ] does, [ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.

(End Of Provision)

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

(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: 1) Technical Approach and Quality Assurance Protocols

2) Experience

3) Past Performance

4) Cost/Price

___________________________________________ [Contracting Officer shall insert the significant evaluation factors, such as

(i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement;

(ii) price;

(iii) past performance (see FAR 15.304);

(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.

(End of Provision)

52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL

ITEMS (JAN 2021)

(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 (JUL 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (AUG 2020) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(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. 3805 note)).

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

(1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (OCT 1995)(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 (JUN 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

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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).

(8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (JUN 2020) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

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

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

(iii) Alternate II (NOV 2011) of 52.219-6.

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

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

(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 (JAN 2017) 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) (i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

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

(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).

XX (22) (i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (NOV 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 (EDWOSB) 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 (JUN 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 (SEP 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 (JUL 2014) of 52.222-35.

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

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

(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 (OCT 2020) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O.

13627).

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

(36) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015). (E. O. 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.)

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(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(R) -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(R) -Registered Television (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(MAY 2020) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

(43) (i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT(R)-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. 552a).

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

(48) 52.225-1, Buy American--Supplies (JAN 2021) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

(49) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (JAN 2021) (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 (JAN 2021) of 52.225-3.

(iii) Alternate II (JAN 2021) of 52.225-3.

(iv) Alternate III (JAN 2021) 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 (JUN 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

(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) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (JUN 2020).

(56) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (FEB 2002) (41 U.S.C.4505, 10 U.S.C.2307(f)).

(57) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (OCT 1995)(41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C.

2307(f)).

XX (58) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award Management (OCT 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

(59) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Other Than System for Award Management

(JUL 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

(60) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

(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…