HT9425-25-Q-0066 Solicitation.pdf

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(No Collect Calls)

HT942525Q0066 25-Jun-2025

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER

(301)-619-2622

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

05:00 PM 07 Jul 2025

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

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Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

(TYPE OR PRINT)

(SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

ADDENDA X ARE

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Gov t. Use Only )

23.

CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT

BELOW IS CHECKED

TELEPHONE NO.

HT94259. ISSUED BY

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

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

BRYAN HEICKMAN

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER

(TYPE OR PRINT)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a.UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

20.

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

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

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

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

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED ORX

SMALL BUSINESS

17a.CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR CODE

ARMY MED RES ACQ ACTIVITY

808 SCHREIDER ST

FORT DETRICK MD 21702

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

13b. RATING

CODE15. DELIVER TO CODE W806YH 16. ADMINISTERED BY

12. DISCOUNT TERMS11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFPX

USAMMDA

USAMMDA

1240 ROCKY SPRING ROAD

FORT DETRICK MD 21702

TEL: FAX:

FAX:

TEL: SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8(A)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SIZE STANDARD:

1,000

NAICS:

334516

X

OFFER DATED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF.

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

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

EMAIL:

TEL:

31c. DATE SIGNED

SEE SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICESITEM NO. QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

24.22.21.19.

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)

ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(CONTINUED)

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

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f . TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

37. CHECK NUMBER

FINALPARTIALCOMPLETE

36. PAYMENT35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

34. VOUCHER NUMBER

FINAL

33. SHIP NUMBER

PARTIAL

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT 41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

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

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

SEE SCHEDULE

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

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QUANTITY UNIT

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UNIT PRICE

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ITEM NO.

HT942525Q0066

Section SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL CHARACTERIST

Title: Microscope Optical Binocular

Requiring Activity/ Agency Name: Program Executive Office Soldier (PEO Soldier), Soldier Medical Devices

(SMD)

Purpose: Program Executive Office Soldier (PEO Soldier), Soldier Medical Devices (SMD) requires a four (4) Microscope Optical Binoculars for first article testing. The microscopes are used for blood and bodily fluid analysis, manual urinalysis crystals and sediments identification, and microscopic identification of pathogens and microorganisms.

After successful completion of the first article testing (i.e. operational and environmental testing), the government anticipates procuring of an estimate 505 microscopes in 2028. Additionally, to procure future orders quickly, it would be desirable/ideal for the successful awardee to make these items available for purchase via Electronic Catalogue (ECAT), Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Electronic Catalog (ECAT) is a crucial online system used by the Department of Defense and government agencies to procure supplies and equipment. Acting as a centralized online store, ECAT provides access to millions of National Stock Numbers (NSNs) with detailed product information, including descriptions, pricing, and availability. This system streamlines the procurement process, allowing users to easily search for items, place orders, and track shipments, ultimately saving time and money while ensuring all branches have access to the same standardized products. Please access how to do business with ECAT @ https://www.dla.mil/Troop-Support/Medical/ECAT/, for specific questions, recommend contacting the ECAT Help Desk @ dscpecathelp@dla.mil.

Essential Characteristics & Services: These characteristics are essential, and the minimum must be met in order for the Microscope Optical Binocular to be considered acceptable.

# Essential Characteristic

Minimum Required

(MUST HAVE) Desired only 1 Food and Drug

Administration (FDA) Regulatory Oversight

The system shall be cleared by the FDA with a 510(k) approval for human use if it is a Class II medical device.

If the system is Class I medical device, it shall be exempt or registered with the FDA for human use.

See Minimum Required

Lighting Type

The microscope shall be equipped with an LED lighting system that is capable of being adjusted by the user.

The microscope LED lighting system is able to be replaced at the field maintenance level and do not require specialized facilities or tools.

Microscopy Techniques

The microscope shall support bright-field, phase contrast, simple polarizing, sensitive polarization, darkfield, and epi-

See Minimum Required https://www.dla.mil/Troop-Support/Medical/ECAT/ mailto:dscpecathelp@dla.mil.

fluorescence microscopy techniques.

Microscope Head

The head of the microscope shall be able to tilt to accommodate the ergonomic preferences of the user.

See Minimum Required

Binocular Adjustment

The microscope shall allow adjustment of the Inter-pupillary Distance (IPD) to accommodate the ergonomic preferences of the user.

See Minimum Required

6 Height Adjustment

The microscope shall support height adjustment to accommodate the ergonomic preferences of the user.

The microscope height adjustment is non-motorized.

Transportation and Weight

The microscope shall come in a hardened transport case with closed cell foam inserts. The case shall have no fewer than two handles. The case with all accessories shall weigh no more than 74 lbs.

The microscope in its hardened transport case with all accessories weighing no more than 60 lbs. The transport case shall have wheels, a telescopic handle, and a valve to allow for safe high-altitude transport of the contents.

Magnification Levels

The microscope shall support magnification levels of: 4x, 10x, 40x, 100x, and oil immersion. The system configuration shall include all necessary lenses and accessories to support these levels of magnification.

The microscope has 20x magnification as well as a turret condenser for improved lighting.

Power Requirements

The system shall be able to support 110 or 120 VAC and 60 HZ.

The system is dual-voltage 110-220 VAC and 50-60 HZ with auto-switching, either natively or with an adapter plug provided by the vendor.

Connectivity

The microscope shall have no means to connect to a network, including through WiFi, Bluetooth, or tethered means. If network connectivity is native to the system, it shall be removed or permanently disabled by the manufacturer.

See Minimum Required

11 Trade Agreements Act

(TAA)

Compliance

The Microscope Optical Binocular and repair parts shall be compliant with TAA regulations. (Please refer to solicitation instructions)

See Minimum Required

12 Repair Parts Support

The Vendor shall provide a full listing of repair parts and distinguish the items to be considered high-failure repair parts (identified by OEM and Government Subject Matter

See Minimum Required

Experts). The country of origin, availability, proprietary parts, and procurement accessibility of each item shall be provided on the list. (Please refer to solicitation instructions)

13 Manuals User/Operator Manual – 1 electronic & 4 hardcopy

Maintenance/Service Manual – 1 electronic & 4 hardcopy

See Minimum Required

14 Copywrite Release

The vendors shall provide an operational and maintenance copyright/distribution release for supporting Military Technical manuals to be distributed throughout the force.

See Minimum Required

16 Warranty The vendor shall provide a warranty for at least (1) year.

This warranty shall include all parts, In-House labor, and technical support during the warranty period.

The vendor provides a warranty for at least 3 years.

This warranty shall include all parts, In-house labor, and technical support during the warranty period.

17 Hardened Reusable Transport Case

The system and all accessories should be securely contained in hardened reusable transport cases (e.g. Hardigg, Pelican, ECS Case or Equivalent).

See Minimum Required

18 Operating Temperatures

N/A The system can remain operational at temperatures as high as 30 degrees Celsius and as low as 5 degrees Celsius.

19 Storage Temperatures

N/A The system can endure high storage temperatures as high as 40 degrees Celsius, and low storage temperatures as low as - 10 degrees Celsius.

20 Operating Humidity

N/A The system can endure up to 60% humidity during operation.

ADDITIONAL “DESIRED” PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS: The below are non-essential characteristics but are desired by the government.

(End of MECs)

Additional “desired”

Performance Parameters Desired only

1 Defense Logistics Agency Electronic Catalog (ECAT)

The chosen vendor works with DLA troop support to get their products on the ECAT contract vehicle for future procurement and make available any service contracts ECAT as well

2 Maintenance/service manuals

The vendor shall, upon request, work with the client on identifying tasks within the maintenance/service manuals that can be conducted by the client and identify which tools are needed.

3 Training The vendor can provide in-person training or video training on the use of the microscope optical binocular.

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1 INSTRUCT

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (SEP 2023)

Pursuant to FAR 12.302, the following addendum to FAR 52.212-1 “Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items” is being provided:

1. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT. This requirement will result in a Firm-Fixed Priced (FFP) contract.

Responses to this RFQ shall be legible and comprehensive to enable the Government to conduct the technical evaluation. The information shall be precise, factual, and complete. Failure to submit all information concurrently and in accordance with these instructions shall render the Offeror’s quote

UNACCEPTABLE.

2. RFQ SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

a. POINT OF CONTACT (POC):

TO: Bryan G. Heickman EMAIL: bryan.g.heickman.civ@health.mil No telephone calls will be accepted.

b. RFQ QUESTIONS DUE DATE: Questions shall be submitted to the POC identified above via email.

Questions must be received in writing by 5:00 PM Eastern, 30 Jun 2025. The subject header of the e-mail submission for questions shall be RFQ# HT9425-25-Q-0066 / Microscope Optical Binocular – Question(s). Questions received after this date will not be accepted.

c. QUOTE DUE DATE: No Later Than: 5:00 PM Eastern, 7 Jul 2025. The subject header of the e-mail submission of the quote shall be RFQ# HT9425-25-Q-0066 / Microscope Optical Binocular– Quote.

d. ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION: Quote with specifications, and filled out FAR/DFARS provisions shall be submitted directly to the POC identified above. Discounts applied, where applicable. Your submission MUST include:

- Signed SF1449, including pricing for each CLIN and filled out FAR/DFARS provisions and clauses, where applicable (see full text provisions/clauses). The government assumes there is no additional price for the 1-year warranty, manuals, and copywrite permission. If there is an associate price, please indicate such.

NOTE: The warranty and services associated with the equipment/products shall be in accordance with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) terms and condition. Applied discounts, where available.

Contractor shall fill out the following provisions and submit with their quote and specifications:

FAR 52.204-17

FAR 52.204-20

FAR 52.204-24

FAR 52.204-26

DFARS 252.204-7017

DFARS 252.225-7000

DFARS 252.225-7035 Alt I

- If a solicitation amendment is issued, a signed copy of that amendment MUST be provided/returned with quote.

- Include a statement that quote remains valid for 90 days from date of submission & include confirmation of the delivery 30 days after date of contract and Freight on Board (FOB) shipping (reference FAR 52.247-34).

- Attachments 1 - Trade Act Agreement Certification, Attachment 2 - Repair Parts Spreadsheet, and Attachment 3 - Checklist of Minimum Essential Characteristics (MECs), to be filled out and submitted with quote.

- The Offeror’s quote shall include the make and model of the equipment/products, manufacturer sales literature and/or other product literature which clearly documents the offered Brand Name equipment/product(s) that meet the requirements of this RFQ. NOTE: The Brand Name equipment/product offered must be new. Offerors offering used or remanufactured equipment/products are not acceptable.

- Contractors must be registered at System for Award Management (SAM), SAM.gov to be considered for award. Registration is free.

- Provide Unit Entity Identification (UEI) number; Cage Code and Tax Identification Number (TIN) with quote.

(end of Addendum FAR 52.212-1 “Instructions to Offerors”)

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 4 Each Microscope Optical Binoculars

FFP

Contractor shall provide Microscopes Binocular Optical in accordance with the Minimum Essential Characteristics (MECs). Must be four (4) of the same make and model microscope optical binoculars.

NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: 6640

NET AMT

0002 4 Each Hardened Reusable Transport Case

FFP

The system and all accessories should be securely contained in harden reusable transport cases (e.g. Hardigg, Pelican, ECS Case or Equivalent).

NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

0003 4 Each Manuals

FFP

The vendor shall provide 1 physical and 1 digital User/Operator and 1 physical and 1 digital Maintenance/Service Manual with each system procured. (Not Seperately Priced).

0004 4 Each Warranty

FFP

The vendor shall provide a warranty for one (1) year. This warranty shall include all parts, In-house labor, and technical support during the warranty period. (Not Seperately Priced).

0005 1 Each Copyright Release

FFP

The vendor shall provide an operational and maintenance copyright/distribution release for supporting Military Technical manuals to be distributed throughout the force. (Not Seperately Priced).

0006 1 Each Shipping

FFP

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 Destination Government Destination Government 0002 Destination Government Destination Government 0003 Destination Government Destination Government 0004 Destination Government Destination Government 0005 Destination Government Destination Government 0006 Destination Government Destination Government

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 30 dys. ADC 4 USAMMDA

USAMMDA

1240 ROCKY SPRING ROAD

FORT DETRICK MD 21702

W806YH

0002 30 dys. ADC 4 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0003 30 dys. ADC 4 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0004 30 dys. ADC 4 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0005 30 dys. ADC 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0006 30 dys. ADC 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality

Agreements or Statements

JAN 2017

52.204-7 System for Award Management NOV 2024 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information

Systems

NOV 2021

52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities

DEC 2023

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

NOV 2021

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations

NOV 2015

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Products and Commercial Services

SEP 2023

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Products and Commercial Services

NOV 2023

52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards AUG 2018 52.223-10 Waste Reduction Program MAY 2024 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors

MAR 2023

52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004 52.245-1 Government Property SEP 2021 52.245-9 Use And Charges APR 2012 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination JAN 1991 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DEC 2022 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2022

252.204-7002 Payment For Contract Line or Subline Items Not Separately Priced

APR 2020

252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors JAN 2023 252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information

Controls

OCT 2016

252.204-7009 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information

JAN 2023

252.204-7012 (Dev) Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting (DEVIATION 2024-O0013 REVISION 1)

MAY 2024

252.204-7014 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Information by Litigation Support Contractors

JAN 2023

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support

JAN 2023

252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

DEC 2019

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services

JAN 2023

252.204-7022 Expediting Contract Closeout MAY 2021 252.204-7024 Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System MAR 2023 252.211-7008 Use of Government-Assigned Serial Numbers SEP 2010 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium JAN 2023 252.225-7001 Alt III Buy American and Balance of Payments Program (FEB 2024)

Alternate III

FEB 2024

252.225-7012 Preference For Certain Domestic Commodities APR 2022 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013 252.225-7055 Representation Regarding Business Operations with the

Maduro Regime

MAY 2022

252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime

JAN 2023

252.225-7059 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region - Representation

JUN 2023

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports

DEC 2018

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.232-7011 Payments in Support of Emergencies and Contingency

Operations

MAY 2013

252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel

JAN 2023

252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial Services

NOV 2023

252.245-7005 Management and Reporting of Government Property JAN 2024 252.246-7003 Notification of Potential Safety Issues JAN 2023

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-17 OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL OF OFFEROR (AUG 2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision--

Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code means—

(1) An identifier assigned to entities located in the United States or its outlying areas by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch to identify a commercial or government entity by unique location; or

(2) An identifier assigned by a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to entities located outside the United States and its outlying areas that the DLA Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch records and maintains in the CAGE master file. This type of code is known as a NATO CAGE (NCAGE) code.

Highest-level owner means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

Immediate owner means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

(b) The Offeror represents that it [ ___ ] has or [ ___ ] does not have an immediate owner. If the Offeror has more than one immediate owner (such as a joint venture), then the Offeror shall respond to paragraph (c) and if applicable, paragraph (d) of this provision for each participant in the joint venture.

(c) If the Offeror indicates ``has'' in paragraph (b) of this provision, enter the following information:

Immediate owner CAGE code:

Immediate owner legal name: ___

(Do not use a ``doing business as'' name)

Is the immediate owner owned or controlled by another entity?:

[ ___ ] Yes or [ ___ ] No.

(d) If the Offeror indicates ``yes'' in paragraph (c) of this provision, indicating that the immediate owner is owned or controlled by another entity, then enter the following information:

Highest-level owner CAGE code:

Highest-level owner legal name:

(Do not use a ``doing business as'' name)

(End of provision)

52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror (AUG 2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision--

Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code means--

(1) An identifier assigned to entities located in the United States or its outlying areas by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch to identify a commercial or government entity by unique location; or

(2) An identifier assigned by a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to entities located outside the United States and its outlying areas that the DLA Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch records and maintains in the CAGE master file. This type of code is known as a NATO CAGE (NCAGE) code.

Predecessor means an entity that is replaced by a successor and includes any predecessors of the predecessor.

Successor means an entity that has replaced a predecessor by acquiring the assets and carrying out the affairs of the predecessor under a new name (often through acquisition or merger). The term “successor” does not include new offices/divisions of the same company or a company that only changes its name. The extent of the responsibility of the successor for the liabilities of the predecessor may vary, depending on State law and specific circumstances.

(b) The Offeror represents that it [____] is or [____] is not a successor to a predecessor that held a Federal contract or grant within the last three years.

(c) If the Offeror has indicated “is” in paragraph (b) of this provision, enter the following information for all predecessors that held a Federal contract or grant within the last three years (if more than one predecessor, list in reverse chronological order):

Predecessor CAGE code: ____ (or mark “Unknown”).

Predecessor legal name: ____.

(Do not use a “doing business as” name).

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

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 Products and Commercial Services. 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.

(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.

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”.

https://www.sam.gov/

(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.

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

(a) The Government will award a firm fixed priced (FFP) 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) Evaluation Factor 1: Technical Capabilities/Specifications

2) Evaluation Factor 2: Past Performance

3) Evaluation Factor 3: Price

Basis of Award: Best Value, Trade off. Award of this contract will be made competitively using the “best value” basis. Government evaluators will NOT assume that the vendor possess any capability or products unless it is specified in the quote. If the non-price evaluation factor (i.e. Technical Capabilities/Specifications & Past Performance) receives a rating of “Unacceptable,” the collective overall rating will also be “Unacceptable.” A quote receiving an overall rating of “Acceptable” will be considered for award.

The Government intends to evaluate and award without discussions with the Offeror. Therefore, the initial offer shall contain the Offeror's best terms for a price and technical capability. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary.

NOTE: After successful completion of the first article testing (i.e. operational and environmental testing), the government anticipates procuring an estimate 505 microscopes in 2028.

Evaluation Criteria

Evaluation Factor 1: Technical Capabilities / Specifications

Technical Capabilities / Specifications will be evaluated in response to the solicitation. The technical capabilities/specifications are a combination of the minimual essential characteristics (MECs) and the additional “desired” characteristics, and additional performance parameters. The quote will be evaluated to determine if the proposed microscope optical binocular meets the minimual essential characteristics (MECs) and required delivery date. If a quote is evaluated as “ACCEPABLE,” the quote will be evaluated to determine if it meets the definition of “EXCEED.” Offerors able to meet the MECs, required delivery date, and all or some of the desired charateristics will be evaluated higher.

Acceptable/Unacceptable Ratings

Rating Description

Exceeds Quote meets the definition of “acceptable” and some or all of the “desired” characteristics, and/or additional performance parameters.

Acceptable Quote meets the minimual essential characteristics (MECs), required delivery date and past performance is satisfactory.

Unacceptable Quote does NOT meet the essential characteristics (MECs) and/or required delivery date and/or past performance is less than satisfactory.

Evaluation Factor 2: Past Performance

Past Performance will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3). NOTE: In accordance with DFARS 252.204-7024, the government will consider Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) risk assessments, if available, in the evaluation of a supplier’s quotation or offer and to consider SPRS supplier risk assessments when determining contractor responsibility.

Evaluation Factor 3: Price

Price will be evaluated separately from Technical Capabilities/Specifications and past performance and the total price will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness in accordance with FAR 13.106-2 for the following:

- Consistency with and applied discounts for purchases, where applicable.

- Accuracy of all calculations.

- Consistency with Technical Capabilities/Specifications in that prices are consistent with and reflect pricing for all CLINs.

(b) Options: Not applicable.

(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 FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation Criteria)

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024) ALTERNATE I (FEB 2024)

The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (v) of this provision.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision --

"Covered telecommunications equipment or services" has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

"Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern" means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program.

"Forced or indentured child labor" means all work or service-

(1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or

(2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties.

"Highest-level owner" means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

"Immediate owner" means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

"Inverted domestic corporation" means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).

"Manufactured end product" means any end product in product and service codes (PSCs) 1000-9999, except--

(1) PSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials;

(2) Product or Service Group (PSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;

(3) PSG 88, Live Animals;

(4) PSG 89, Subsistence;

(5) PSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials;

(6) PSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible;

(7) PSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products;

(8) PSC 9610, Ores;

(9) PSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and

(10) PSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.

"Place of manufacture" means the place where an end product is assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the place of manufacture.

"Predecessor" means an entity that is replaced by a successor and includes any predecessors of the predecessor.

"Reasonable inquiry" has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

"Restricted business operations" means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate--

(1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan;

(2) Are conducted pursuant to specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization;

(3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan;

(4) Consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization;

(5) Consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or education; or

(6) Have been voluntarily suspended.

"Sensitive technology"--

(1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically--

(i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or

(ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and

(2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)).

"Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concern" means a small business concern--

(1)(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned and controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran; or

(2) A small business concern eligible under the SDVOSB Program in accordance with 13 CFR part 128 (see subpart 19.14).

(3) Service-disabled veteran, as used in this definition, means a veteran as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16), and who is registered in the Beneficiary Identification and Records Locator Subsystem, or successor system that is maintained by the Department of Veterans Affairs' Veterans Benefits Administration, as a service-disabled veteran.

"Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concern eligible under the SDVOSB Program" means an SDVOSB concern that--

(1) Effective January 1, 2024, is designated in the System for Award Management (SAM) as certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in accordance with 13 CFR 128.300; or

(2) Has represented that it is an SDVOSB concern in SAM and submitted a complete application for certification to SBA on or before December 31, 2023.

"Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) Program" means a program that authorizes contracting officers to limit competition, including award on a sole-source basis, to SDVOSB concerns eligible under the SDVOSB Program.

"Small business concern"--

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field of operation, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and size standards in this solicitation.

(2) Affiliates, as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13

CFR 121.103.

"Small disadvantaged business concern, consistent with 13 CFR 124.1001", means a small business concern under the size standard applicable to the acquisition, that--

(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by--

(i) One or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States; and

(ii) Each individual claiming economic disadvantage has a net worth not exceeding the threshold at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2) after taking into account the applicable exclusions set forth at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2); and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled (as defined at 13 CFR 124.106) by individuals, who meet the criteria in paragraphs (1)(i) and (ii) of this definition.

"Subsidiary" means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned--

(1) Directly by a parent corporation; or

(2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation.

"Successor" means an entity that has replaced a predecessor by acquiring the assets and carrying out the affairs of the predecessor under a new name (often through acquisition or merger). The term "successor" does not include new offices/divisions of the same company or a company that only changes its name. The extent of the responsibility of the successor for the liabilities of the predecessor may vary, depending on State law and specific circumstances.

"Veteran-owned small business concern" means a small business concern--

(1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned and controlled by one or more veterans (as defined at 38 U.S.C.

101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans.

"Women-owned business concern" means a concern which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of its stock is owned by one or more women; and whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

"Women-owned small business concern" means a small business concern--

(1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and

(2) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

"Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program" (in accordance with 13 CFR part 127), means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300.

(b) (1) Annual Representations and Certifications. Any changes provided by the Offeror in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision do not automatically change the representations and certifications in SAM.

(2) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through http://www.sam.gov. After reviewing SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of this offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Products and Commercial Services, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard(s) applicable to the NAICS code(s) referenced for this solicitation), at the time this offer is submitted and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201), except for paragraphs ___

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