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SOLICITATION

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

1. Purchase Authority: Public Law 92-218 as amended

2. Request for Proposal (RFP) Number:

N02RC91014-56

3. Issue Date:

May 13, 2009

4. Set Aside:

[X] No

[ ] Yes Part IV Section L

5. Title : Support for Research on Retroviral Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention

6. ISSUED BY:

Office of Acquisitions National Cancer Institute National Institutes of Health Executive Plaza South, Room 6006 6120 Executive Blvd., MSC 7193 Bethesda, MD 20892-7193

7. SUBMIT OFFERS TO:

See Part III, Section J, "Packaging and Delivery of the Proposal," ATTACHMENT 1 of this Solicitation.

8. Proposals for furnishing the supplies and/or services in THE SCHEDULE will be received at the place specified in, and in the number of copies specified in Attachment 1, "Packaging and Delivery of the Proposal," until 3:00 PM local time on June 15, 2009. Offers will be valid for 120 days unless a different period is specified by the offeror on the Attachment entitled, "Proposal Summary and Data Record, NIH 2043.

9. THIS SOLICITATION REQUIRES DELIVERY OF PROPOSALS TO THE OFFICIAL POINT OF RECEIPT FOR

THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING TIMELY DELIVERY AS STATED IN ATTACHMENT 1, "PACKAGING

AND DELIVERY OF THE PROPOSAL." IF YOUR PROPOSAL IS NOT RECEIVED BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER OR HIS DESIGNEE AT THE PLACE AND TIME SPECIFIED, THEN IT WILL BE CONSIDERED LATE AND HANDLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBPARAGRAPH (c)(3) OF FAR CLAUSE 52.215-1, ENTITLED, "INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION" LOCATED IN SECTION L.1.

OF THIS SOLICITATION.

10. Offeror must be registered in the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) prior to award of a contract. http:// www.ccr.gov

11. FOR INFORMATION CALL: Juana A. Diaz

PHONE: 301-496-8613

e-MAIL: diazj@mail.nih.gov

COLLECT CALLS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Richard L. Hartmann Contracting Officer Office of Acquisitions National Cancer Institute http://www.ccr.gov http://www.ccr.gov

RFP Number : N02RC91014-56

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RFP TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

SECTION D - PACKAGING, MARKING AND SHIPPING

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J - LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

SOLICITATION ATTACHMENTS

TECHNICAL PROPOSAL ATTACHMENTS

BUSINESS PROPOSAL ATTACHMENTS

INFORMATIONAL ATTACHMENTS

PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

a. INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION

b. NAICS CODE AND SIZE STANDARD

c. TYPE OF CONTRACT AND NUMBER OF AWARDS

d. ESTIMATE OF EFFORT

e. COMMITMENT OF PUBLIC FUNDS

f. COMMUNICATIONS PRIOR TO CONTRACT AWARD

g. RELEASE OF INFORMATION

h. PREPARATION COSTS

i. SERVICE OF PROTEST

2. INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

a. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. Contract Type and General Clauses

2. Authorized Official and Submission of Proposal

3. Proposal Summary and Data Record (NIH-2043)

4. Separation of Technical and Business Proposals

5. Alternate Proposals

6. Evaluation of Proposals

7. Potential Award Without Discussions

8. Use of the Metric System of Measurement

9. Privacy Act - Treatment of Proposal Information

10. Selection of Offerors

11. Past Performance Information

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12. Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference

b. TECHNICAL PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. Technical Discussions

2. Other Considerations

3. Care of Live Vertebrate Animals

c. BUSINESS PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. Basic Cost/Price Information

2. Cost and Pricing Data

3. Requirements for Cost or Pricing Data or Information Other than Cost and Pricing Data

4. Small Business Subcontracting Plan

5. HUBZone Small Business Concerns

6. Extent of Small Disadvantaged Business Participation

7. Total Compensation Plan

8. Other Administrative Data

9. Qualifications of the Offeror

10. Subcontractors

11. Proposer's Annual Financial Report

12. Travel Costs/Travel Policy

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

1. GENERAL

2. MANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA

3. EVALUATION OF OPTIONS

4. TECHNICAL EVALUATION CRITERIA

5. PAST PERFORMANCE FACTOR

6. EXTENT OF SMALL DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS PARTICIPATION

7. EVALUATION OF BUSINESS PROPOSAL

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PART I - THE SCHEDULE

THE INFORMATION SET FORTH IN SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM, HEREIN CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ANY OFFEROR INTERESTED IN RESPONDING TO THIS SOLICITATION.

ANY CONTRACT RESULTING FROM THIS SOLICITATION WILL INCLUDE IN ITS SECTION A - SOLICITATION/ CONTRACT FORM, ACCOUNTING, APPROPRIATION AND GENERAL INFORMATION APPLICABLE TO THE

CONTRACT AWARD.

THE CONTRACT SCHEDULE SET FORTH IN SECTIONS B THROUGH H, HEREIN, CONTAINS CONTRACTUAL INFORMATION PERTINENT TO THIS SOLICITATION. IT IS NOT AN EXACT REPRESENTATION OF THE CONTRACT DOCUMENT THAT WILL BE AWARDED AS A RESULT OF THIS SOLICITATION. THE CONTRACT COST OR PRICE AND OTHER CONTRACTUAL PROVISIONS PERTINENT TO THE OFFEROR (i.e., those relating to the organizational structure [e.g., Non-Profit, Commercial] and specific cost authorizations unique to the Offeror's proposal and requiring Contracting Officer Prior Approval) WILL BE DISCUSSED IN THE NEGOTIATION PROCESS AND WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE RESULTANT CONTRACT. THE ENCLOSED CONTRACT SCHEDULE IS

INTENDED TO PROVIDE THE OFFEROR WITH THE NECESSARY INFORMATION TO UNDERSTAND THE

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE RESULTANT CONTRACT.

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

ARTICLE B.1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES

The Contractor shall produce assays, cell lines, peptides and cellular and viral DNA and protein products for use by NCI Investigators of the Vaccine Branch, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Maryland.

ARTICLE B.2. PRICES/COSTS

The final contract will contain the price/cost provisions agreed upon by the Government and the Offeror.

ARTICLE B.3. PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO DIRECT COSTS

This article will prohibit or restrict the use of contract funds, unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer. The following is a list of items that may be included in the resultant contract as applicable. 1) Acquisition, by purchase or lease, of any interest in real property; 2) Special rearrangement or alteration of facilities; 3) Purchase or lease of any item of general purpose office furniture or office equipment regardless of dollar value; 4) Travel Costs; 5) Consultant Costs; 6) Subcontract Costs; 7) Patient Care Costs; 8) Accountable Government Property; and 9) Research Funding.

ARTICLE B.4. ADVANCE UNDERSTANDINGS

Specific elements of cost, which normally require prior written approval of the Contracting Officer before incurrence of the cost (e.g., foreign travel, consultant fees, subcontracts) will be included in this Article if the Contracting Officer has granted his/her approval prior to contract award.

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SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

ARTICLE C.1. DESCRIPTION-SPECIFICATION-WORKSTATEMENT-STATEMENT OF WORK

a. Independently and not as an agent of the Government, the Contractor shall be required to furnish all the necessary services, qualified personnel, material, equipment, and facilities, not otherwise provided by the Government, as needed to perform the Statement of Work, dated 02/10/2009, attached hereto and made a part of this Solicitation (See SECTION J - List of Attachments, Attachment #3).

ARTICLE C.2. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

All reports required herein shall be submitted in electronic format. In addition, one (1) hardcopy of each report shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer, unless otherwise specified.

a. Technical Progress Reports

1. In addition to the required reports set forth elsewhere in this Schedule, the preparation and submission of regularly recurring Technical Progress Reports will be required in any contract resulting from this solicitation. Note: Beginning May 25, 2008, the Contractor shall include the applicable PubMed Central or NIH Manuscript Submission reference number when citing publications that arise from its NIH funded research.

For proposal preparation purposes only, it is estimated that in addition to the required electronic version(s) 3 hard copies of these reports will be required as follows:

a) Semi-Annually

This report shall include a narrative statement of the work accomplished during the reporting period, a statement of current and potential problem areas, and proposed corrective action, a discussion of any special activities to be undertaken during the next reporting period, and a listing of items and quantities delivered to the Government during the reporting period.

b) Final-Upon final completion of the contract

This report shall document and summarize the results of the entire contract. This report shall be in sufficient detail to explain comprehensively the results achieved in performance of the contract statement of work as stated herein. A summary listing of the items and quantities delivered to the Government under this contract shall be included in this report.

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SECTION D - PACKAGING, MARKING AND SHIPPING

All deliverables required under this contract shall be packaged, marked and shipped in accordance with Government specifications. All deliverables shall be marked with the contract number and Contractor name. The Contractor shall guarantee that all required materials shall be delivered in immediate usable and acceptable condition.

All biological materials delivered to the Government shall be packaged in appropriate containers and delivered according to U. S. Department of Transportation regulations. Information on regulations may be obtained at: http:// www.dot.gov/regulations.html http://www.dot.gov/regulations.html http://www.dot.gov/regulations.html

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SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

a. The Contracting Officer or the duly authorized representative will perform inspection and acceptance of materials and services to be provided.

b. For the purpose of this SECTION, is the authorized representative of the Contracting Officer.

c. Inspection and acceptance will be performed at:

The National Cancer Institute Bethesda, MD 20892

Acceptance may be presumed unless otherwise indicated in writing by the Contracting Officer or the duly authorized representative within 30 days of receipt.

d. This contract incorporates the following clause by reference, with the same force and effect as if it were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make its full text available.

FAR Clause 52.246-5, Inspection of Services - Cost-Reimbursement (April 1984).

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SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

ARTICLE F.1. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

a. The period of performance of this contract shall be from July 26, 2009 through July 25, 2010.

b. If the Government exercises its option(s) pursuant to the OPTION PROVISION Article in Section H of this contract, the period of performance will be increased as listed below:

Option Option Period Option 1

Option 2

Option 3

Option 4

7/26/2010 - 7/25/2011

7/26/2011 - 7/25/2012

7/26/2012 - 7/25/2013

7/26/2013 - 7/25/2014

ARTICLE F.2. DELIVERIES

Satisfactory performance of the final contract shall be deemed to occur upon performance of the work described in the Statement of Work Article C.1. in SECTION C of this contract and upon delivery and acceptance by the Contracting Officer, or the duly authorized representative, of the following items in accordance with the stated delivery schedule:

a. The items specified below as described in the REPORTING REQUIREMENTS Article C.2. in SECTION C of this contract will be required to be delivered F.o.b. Destination as set forth in FAR 52.247-35, F.o.b. DESTINATION, WITHIN CONSIGNEES PREMISES (APRIL 1984), and in accordance with and by the date(s) specified below and any specifications stated in SECTION D, PACKAGING, MARKING AND SHIPPING:

Item Description Quantity Delivery Schedule

(1) Semi-Annual Report 3 February 28, 2010

July 31, 2010 If Option Period 1 is exercised:

February 28, 2011 July 31, 2011 If Option Period 2 is exercised:

February 28, 2012 July 31, 2012 If Option Period 3 is exercised:

February 28, 2013 July 31, 2013 If Option Period 4 is exercised:

February 28, 2014 July 31, 2014

(2) Final 3 July 31, 2010 If Option Period 1 is exercised:

July 31, 2011 If Option Period 2 is exercised:

July 31, 2012 If Option Period 3 is exercised:

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Item Description Quantity Delivery Schedule July 31, 2013 If Option Period 4 is exercised:

July 31, 2014

(3) Data Reports as described in Attachment 2, Statement of Work, reference numbers 2, 5, 7, 11 and 12

1 Delivery to the Project Officer or other NCI Investigator will be made within 48 hours after completion of experiments.

(4) Biological Specimens as described in Attachment 2, Statement of Work, reference numbers 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9 10 and 13

Deliveries to the NIH campus laboratories will be made as requested by the Project Officer or other NCI Investigator.

b. The above items shall be addressed and delivered to:

Addressee Deliverable Item No Quantity Project Officer (1) to (2)

(3) (4)

2 hard copies of each item 1 electronic copy As specified by the Project Officer or other NCI Investigator

Contracting Officer

(1) and (2) 1 hard copy of each item

ARTICLE F.3. CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE, FAR 52.252-2 (FEBRUARY

1998)

This contract incorporates the following clause(s) by reference, with the same force and effect as if it were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make its full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: http://www.acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSE:

52.242-15, Stop Work Order (August 1989) with Alternate I (April 1984).

http://www.acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html

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SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

ARTICLE G.1. PROJECT OFFICER

The following Project Officer(s) will represent the Government for the purpose of this contract:

To be specified prior to award

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

The Contracting Officer is the only person with authority to act as agent of the Government under this contract. Only the Contracting Officer has authority to: (1) direct or negotiate any changes in the statement of work; (2) modify or extend the period of performance; (3) change the delivery schedule; (4) authorize reimbursement to the Contractor for any costs incurred during the performance of this contract; or (5) otherwise change any terms and conditions of this contract.

The Government may unilaterally change its Project Officer designation.

ARTICLE G.2. KEY PERSONNEL, HHSAR 352.270-5 (January 2006)

The key personnel specified in this contract are considered to be essential to work performance. At least 30 days prior to diverting any of the specified individuals to other programs or contracts (or as soon as possible, if an individual must be replaced, for example, as a result of leaving the employ of the Contractor), the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer and shall submit comprehensive justification for the diversion or replacement request (including proposed substitutions for key personnel) to permit evaluation by the Government of the impact on performance under this contract. The Contractor shall not divert or otherwise replace any key personnel without the written consent of the Contracting Officer. The Government may modify the contract to add or delete key personnel at the request of the Contractor or Government.

(End of Clause)

The following individual(s) is/are considered to be essential to the work being performed hereunder:

Name Title

To be negotiated

ARTICLE G.3. INVOICE SUBMISSION/CONTRACT FINANCING REQUEST AND CONTRACT

FINANCIAL REPORT

a. Invoice/Financing Request Instructions and Contract Financial Reporting for NIH Cost-Reimbursement Type Contracts NIH(RC)-4 are attached and made part of this contract. The Contractor shall follow the attached instructions and submission procedures specified below to meet the requirements of a "proper invoice" pursuant to FAR Subpart 32.9, Prompt Payment.

1. Payment requests shall be submitted to the offices identified below. Do not submit supporting documentation (e.g., receipts, time sheets, vendor invoices, etc.) with your payment reequest unless specified elsewhere in the contract or requested by the Contracting Officer.

a. The original invoice shall be submitted to the following designated billing office:

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National Institutes of Health Office of Financial Management Commercial Accounts 2115 East Jefferson Street, Room 4B-432, MSC 8500 Bethesda, MD 20892-8500

b. One copy of the invoice shall be submitted to the following approving official:

Contracting Officer Office of Acquisitions National Cancer Institute, NIH EPS, Room 6064

6120 EXECUTIVE BLVD MSC 7193

BETHESDA, MD 20892- 7193

2. In addition to the requirements specified in FAR 32.905 for a proper invoice, the Contractor shall include the following information on the face page of all payment requests:

a. Name of the Office of Acquisitions. The Office of Acquisitions for this contract is National Cancer Institute .

b. Central Point of Distribution. For the purpose of this contract, the Central Point of Distribution is NCI OA Branch E - ncibrancheinvoices@mail.nih.gov .

c. Federal Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). If the Contractor does not have a valid TIN, it shall identify the Vendor Identification Number (VIN) on the payment request. The VIN is the number that appears after the Contractor's name on the face page of the contract. [Note: A VIN is assigned to new contracts awarded on or after June 4, 2007, and any existing contract modified to include the VIN number.] If the Contractor has neither a TIN, DUNS, or VIN, contact the Contracting Officer.

d. DUNS or DUNS+4 Number. The DUNS number must identify the Contractor's name and address exactly as stated in the contract and as registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database. If the Contractor does not have a valid DUNS number, it shall identify the Vendor Identification Number (VIN) on the payment request. The VIN is the number that appears after the Contractor's name on the face page of the contract. [ Note: A VIN is assigned to new contracts awarded on or after June 4, 2007, and any existing contract modified to include the VIN number.] If the Contractor has neither a TIN, DUNS, or VIN, contact the Contracting Officer.

e. Invoice Matching Option. This contract requires a two-way match.

f. Unique Invoice Number. Each payment request must be identified by a unique invoice number, which can only be used one time regardless of the number of contracts or orders held by an organization.

b. Inquiries regarding payment of invoices shall be directed to the designated billing office, (301) 496-6088.

ARTICLE G.4. INDIRECT COST RATES

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) (48 CFR Chapter 1) Clause 52.216-7 (d)(2), Allowable Cost and Payment incorporated by reference in this contract in PART II, SECTION I, the cognizant Contracting Officer representative responsible for negotiating provisional and/or final indirect cost rates is identified as follows:

Director, Division of Financial Advisory Services Office of Acquisition Management and Policy

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National Institutes of Health 6100 Building, Room 6B05

6100 EXECUTIVE BLVD MSC-7540

BETHESDA MD 20892-7540

These rates are hereby incorporated without further action of the Contracting Officer.

ARTICLE G.5. GOVERNMENT PROPERTY

If this RFP will result in the acquisition or use of Government Property provided by the contracting agency or if the Contracting Officer authorizes in the preaward negotiation process, the acquisition of property (other than real property), this ARTICLE will include applicable provisions and incorporate the HHS Publication, entitled, "Contractor's Guide for Control of Government Property," which can be found at:

http://www.hhs.gov/oamp/policies/contractors_guide_for_control_of_gov_property.pdf.

ARTICLE G.6. POST AWARD EVALUATION OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE

a. Contractor Performance Evaluations

Interim and final evaluations of Contractor performance will be prepared on this contract in accordance with FAR

42.15. The final performance evaluation will be prepared at the time of completion of work. In addition to the final evaluation, interim evaluation(s) shall be submitted annually.

Interim and final evaluations will be provided to the Contractor as soon as practicable after completion of the evaluation. The Contractor will be permitted thirty days to review the document and to submit additional information or a rebutting statement. If agreement cannot be reached between the parties, the matter will be referred to an individual one level above the Contracting Officer, whose decision will be final.

Copies of the evaluations, Contractor responses, and review comments, if any, will be retained as part of the contract file, and may be used to support future award decisions.

b. Electronic Access to Contractor Performance Evaluations

Contractors that have Internet capability may access evaluations through a secure Web site for review and comment by completing the registration form that can be obtained at the following address:

http://oamp.od.nih.gov/OD/CPS/cps.asp

The registration process requires the Contractor to identify an individual that will serve as a primary contact and who will be authorized access to the evaluation for review and comment. In addition, the Contractor will be required to identify an alternate contact who will be responsible for notifying the cognizant contracting official in the event the primary contact is unavailable to process the evaluation within the required 30-day time frame.

http://www.hhs.gov/oamp/policies/contractors_guide_for_control_of_gov_property.pdf http://oamp.od.nih.gov/OD/CPS/cps.asp

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SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

ARTICLE H.1. HUMAN SUBJECTS

It is hereby understood and agreed that research involving human subjects shall not be conducted under this contract, and that no material developed, modified, or delivered by or to the Government under this contract, or any subsequent modification of such material, will be used by the Contractor or made available by the Contractor for use by anyone other than the Government, for experimental or therapeutic use involving humans without the prior written approval of the Contracting Officer.

ARTICLE H.2. NEEDLE EXCHANGE

Pursuant to the current HHS annual appropriations act, the Contractor shall not use contract funds to carry out any program of distributing sterile needles or syringes for the hypodermic injection of any illegal drug.

ARTICLE H.3. PRESS RELEASES

Pursuant to the current HHS annual appropriations act, the Contractor shall clearly state, when issuing statements, press releases, requests for proposals, bid solicitations and other documents describing projects or programs funded in whole or in part with Federal money: (1) the percentage of the total costs of the program or project which will be financed with Federal money; (2) the dollar amount of Federal funds for the project or program; and (3) the percentage and dollar amount of the total costs of the project or program that will be financed by nongovernmental sources.

ARTICLE H.4. RESTRICTION ON EMPLOYMENT OF UNAUTHORIZED ALIEN WORKERS

Pursuant to the current HHS annual appropriations act, the Contractor shall not use contract funds to employ workers described in section 274A(h)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which reads as follows:

"(3) Definition of unauthorized alien. - As used in this section, the term 'unauthorized alien' means, with respect to the employment of an alien at a particular time, that the alien is not at that time either (A) an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or (B) authorized to be so employed by this Act or by the Attorney General."

ARTICLE H.5. ANIMAL WELFARE

All research involving live, vertebrate animals shall be conducted in accordance with the Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals. This policy may be accessed at:

http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/olaw/references/phspol.htm.

ARTICLE H.6. INTRODUCTION OF RODENTS AND RODENT PRODUCTS

No rodent or rodent product shall be delivered into the NIH, NCI environment (NIH) directly, or through collaborative research or holding facilities under contract to NCI except by permit. Direct shipments to NIH from a Division of Veterinary Resources (DVR), Office of Research Services (ORS) approved source will be considered exempt. Non-exempt sources must be approved by permit issued through the DVR, ORS. The permit must be obtained by the Contractor prior to the shipment to NIH of the rodents and/or rodent products. The Contractor must be sure that this permit exists and is current before transferring rodents or rodent products into the NIH, NCI environment. Refusal or negligence to do so will be considered a material breach of contract and may be treated as any other such material breach. Applications for permits should be submitted by facsimile not less than 30 days prior (60 days in situations where quarantine is likely) to shipping date to: NIH Division of Veterinary Resources (DVR), Office of Research Services (ORS), Building 14G, Service Rd. South, Room 102, BETHESDA MD 20892-5210, (301)496-2527, FAX:

(301) 402-0352.

http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/olaw/references/phspol.htm

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ARTICLE H.7. OPTION PROVISION

Unless the Government exercises its option pursuant to the Option Clause set forth in ARTICLE I.3., the contract will consist only of the Base Period of the Statement of Work as defined in Sections C and F of the contract. Pursuant to FAR Clause 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract set forth in ARTICLE I.3. of this contract, the Government may, by unilateral contract modification, require the Contractor to perform additional options set forth in the Statement of Work and also defined in Sections C and F of the contract. If the Government exercises this option, notice must be given at least 60 days prior to the expiration date of this contract, and the estimated cost plus fixed fee of the contract will be increased as set forth in the ESTIMATED COST PLUS FIXED FEE Article in SECTION B of this contract.

ARTICLE H.8. REPORTING MATTERS INVOLVING FRAUD, WASTE AND ABUSE

Anyone who becomes aware of the existence or apparent existence of fraud, waste and abuse in NIH funded programs is encouraged to report such matters to the HHS Inspector General's Office in writing or on the Inspector General's Hotline. The toll free number is 1-800-HHS-TIPS (1-800-447-8477). All telephone calls will be handled confidentially. The e-mail address is Htips@os.dhhs.gov and the mailing address is:

Office of Inspector General Department of Health and Human Services

TIPS HOTLINE

P.O. Box 23489 Washington, D.C. 20026

ARTICLE H.9. POSSESSION, USE OR TRANSFER OF A HIGHLY PATHOGENIC AGENT

The work being conducted under this contract may involve the possession, use, or transfer of a Highly Pathogenic Infectious Agent (HPA). The NIAID defines an HPA as a pathogen that, under any circumstances, warrants a biocontainment safety level of BSL3 or higher according to either:

1. The current edition of the CDC/NIH Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL)( http:// www.cdc.gov/OD/ohs/biosfty/bmbl5/bmbl5toc.htm);

2. The Contractor's Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) or equivalent body; or

3. The Contractor's appropriate designated institutional biosafety official.

If there is ambiguity in the BMBL guidelines and/or there is disagreement among the BMBL, an IBC or equivalent body, or institutional biosafety official, the highest recommended containment level must be used.

mailto:Htips@os.dhhs.gov http://www.cdc.gov/OD/ohs/biosfty/bmbl5/bmbl5toc.htm http://www.cdc.gov/OD/ohs/biosfty/bmbl5/bmbl5toc.htm

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PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

THE FOLLOWING ARTICLE I.1. GENERAL CLAUSE LISTING(S) WILL BE APPLICABLE TO MOST CONTRACTS

RESULTING FROM THIS RFP. HOWEVER, THE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE SUCCESSFUL

OFFEROR(S) WILL DETERMINE THE SPECIFIC GENERAL CLAUSE LISTING TO BE CONTAINED IN THE

CONTRACT(S) AWARDED FROM THIS RFP:

The complete listing of these clauses may be accessed at:

http://rcb.cancer.gov/rcb-internet/appl/general-clauses/clausesDGS.jsp

ARTICLE I.1. General Clauses for a Cost-Reimbursement Service Contract http://rcb.cancer.gov/rcb-internet/appl/general-clauses/clausesDGS.jsp

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ARTICLE I.2. AUTHORIZED SUBSTITUTIONS OF CLAUSES

Any authorized substitutions and/or modifications other than the General Clauses which will be based on the type of contract/Contractor will be determined during negotiations.

It is expected that the following substitution(s) will be made part of the resultant contract:

a. Alternate II (October 2001) of FAR Clause 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (April 2008) is added.

b. FAR Clause 52.232-20, Limitation Of Cost (April 1984), is deleted in its entirety and FAR Clause 52.232-22, Limitation Of Funds (April 1984) is substituted therefor. [NOTE: When this contract is fully funded, FAR Clause 52.232-22, LIMITATION OF FUNDS will no longer apply and FAR Clause 52.232-20, LIMITATION OF COST will become applicable.]

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ARTICLE I.3. ADDITIONAL CONTRACT CLAUSES

Additional clauses other than those listed below which are based on the type of contract/Contractor shall be determined during negotiations. Any contract awarded from this solicitation will contain the following:

This contract incorporates the following clauses by reference, (unless otherwise noted), with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

a. FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

1. FAR Clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services (November 1999).

"..The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 60 days.

2. FAR Clause 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (March 2000).

"(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 60 days ; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension."

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

3. FAR Clause 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (July 2005).

"(c) Waiver of evaluation preference [ ] Offeror elects to waive the evaluation preference."

4. FAR Clause 52.219-25, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program--Disadvantaged Status and Reporting (April 2008).

5. FAR Clause 52.223-3, Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data (January 1997), with Alternate I (July 1995).

6. FAR Clause 52.242-3, Penalties for Unallowable Costs (May 2001).

7. FAR Clause 52.248-1, Value Engineering (February 2000).

8. FAR Clause 52.251-1, Government Supply Sources (April 1984).

b. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ACQUISITION REGULATION (HHSAR) (48 CHAPTER

3) CLAUSES:

1. HHSAR Clause 352.223-70, Safety and Health (January 2006).

2. HHSAR Clause 352.270-9(b), Care of Live Vertebrate Animals (January 2006).

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c. NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH (NIH) RESEARCH CONTRACTING (RC) CLAUSES:

The following clauses are attached and made a part of this contract:

1. NIH (RC)-7, Procurement of Certain Equipment (April 1984).

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ARTICLE I.4. ADDITIONAL FAR CONTRACT CLAUSES INCLUDED IN FULL TEXT

Additional clauses other than those listed below which are based on the type of contract/Contractor shall be determined during negotiations. Any contract awarded from this solicitation will contain the following:

This contract incorporates the following clauses in full text.

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR)(48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES:

a. FAR Clause 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (June 2007).

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

Long-term contract means a contract of more than five years in duration, including options. However, the term does not include contracts that exceed five years in duration because the period of performance has been extended for a cumulative period not to exceed six months under the clause at 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, or other appropriate authority.

Small business concern means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (c) of this clause.

(b) If the Contractor represented that it was a small business concern prior to award of this contract, the Contractor shall rerepresent its size status according to paragraph (e) of this clause or, if applicable, paragraph

(g) of this clause, upon the occurrence of any of the following:

(1) Within 30 days after execution of a novation agreement or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the novation agreement was executed prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(2) Within 30 days after a merger or acquisition that does not require a novation or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the merger or acquisition occurred prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(3) For long-term contracts--

(i) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the end of the fifth year of the contract; and

(ii) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the exercise date specified in the contract for any option thereafter.

(c) The Contractor shall rerepresent its size status in accordance with the size standard in effect at the time of this rerepresentation that corresponds to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this contract. The small business size standard corresponding to this NAICS code can be found at http://www.sba.gov/services/contractingopportunities/sizestandardstopics/.

(d) The small business size standard for a Contractor providing a product which it does not manufacture itself, for a contract other than a construction or service contract, is 500 employees.

(e) Except as provided in paragraph (g) of this clause, the Contractor shall make the rerepresentation required by paragraph (b) of this clause by validating or updating all its representations in the Online Representations and Certifications Application and its data in the Central Contractor Registration, as necessary, to ensure they reflect current status. The Contractor shall notify the contracting office by e-mail, or otherwise in writing, that the data have been validated or updated, and provide the date of the validation or update.

(f) If the Contractor represented that it was other than a small business concern prior to award of this contract, the Contractor may, but is not required to, take the actions required by paragraphs (e) or (g) of this clause.

http://www.sba.gov/services/contractingopportunities/sizestandardstopics/

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(g) If the Contractor does not have representations and certifications in ORCA, or does not have a representation in ORCA for the NAICS code applicable to this contract, the Contractor is required to complete the following rerepresentation and submit it to the contracting office, along with the contract number and the date on which the rerepresentation was completed:

The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a small business concern under NAICS Code assigned to contract number.

[Contractor to sign and date and insert authorized signer's name and title].

(End of clause)

b. FAR Clause 52.222-39, Notification Of Employee Rights Concerning Payment Of Union Dues Or Fees (December 2004)

(a) Definition. As used in this clause --

United States means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Wake Island.

(b) Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this clause, during the term of this contract, the Contractor shall post a notice, in the form of a poster, informing employees of their rights concerning union membership and payment of union dues and fees, in conspicuous places in and about all its plants and offices, including all places where notices to employees are customarily posted. The notice shall include the following information (except that the information pertaining to National Labor Relations Board shall not be included in notices posted in the plants or offices of carriers subject to the Railway Labor Act, as amended (45 U.S.C. 151-188)).

Notice to Employees

Under Federal law, employees cannot be required to join a union or maintain membership in a union in order to retain their jobs. Under certain conditions, the law permits a union and an employer to enter into a union-security agreement requiring employees to pay uniform periodic dues and initiation fees. However, employees who are not union members can object to the use of their payments for certain purposes and can only be required to pay their share of union costs relating to collective bargaining, contract administration, and grievance adjustment.

If you do not want to pay that portion of dues or fees used to support activities not related to collective bargaining, contract administration, or grievance adjustment, you are entitled to an appropriate reduction in your payment. If you believe that you have been required to pay dues or fees used in part to support activities not related to collective bargaining, contract administration, or grievance adjustment, you may be entitled to a refund and to an appropriate reduction in future payments.

For further information concerning your rights, you may wish to contact the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) either at one of its Regional offices or at the following address or toll free number:

National Labor Relations Board Division of Information 1099 14th Street, N.W.

Washington, DC 20570 1-866-667-6572

1-866-316-6572 (TTY)

To locate the nearest NLRB office, see NLRB's website at http://www.nlrb.gov.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with all provisions of Executive Order 13201 of February 17, 2001, and related implementing regulations at 29 CFR part 470, and orders of the Secretary of Labor.

http://www.nlrb.gov

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(d) In the event that the Contractor does not comply with any of the requirements set forth in paragraphs (b), (c), or (g), the Secretary may direct that this contract be cancelled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part, and declare the Contractor ineligible for further Government contracts in accordance with procedures at 29 CFR part 470, Subpart B--Compliance Evaluations, Complaint Investigations and Enforcement Procedures. Such other sanctions or remedies may be imposed as are provided by 29 CFR part 470, which implements Executive Order 13201, or as are otherwise provided by law.

(e) The requirement to post the employee notice in paragraph (b) does not apply to--

(1)Contractors and subcontractors that employ fewer than 15 persons;

(2)Contractor establishments or construction work sites where no union has been formally recognized by the Contractor or certified as the exclusive bargaining representative of the Contractor's employees;

(3) Contractor establishments or construction work sites located in a jurisdiction named in the definition of the United States in which the law of that jurisdiction forbids enforcement of union-security agreements;

(4)Contractor facilities where upon the written request of the Contractor, the Department of Labor Deputy Assistant Secretary for Labor-Management Programs has waived the posting requirements with respect to any of the Contractor's facilities if the Deputy Assistant Secretary finds that the Contractor has demonstrated that--

(i) The facility is in all respects separate and distinct from activities of the Contractor related to the performance of a contract; and

(ii) Such a waiver will not interfere with or impede the effectuation of the Executive order; or

(5) Work outside the United States that does not involve the recruitment or employment of workers within the United States.

(f) The Department of Labor publishes the official employee notice in two variations; one for contractors covered by the Railway Labor Act and a second for all other contractors. The Contractor shall--

(1) Obtain the required employee notice poster from the Division of Interpretations and Standards, Office of Labor-Management Standards, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Room N-5605, Washington, DC 2021, or from any field office of the Department's Office of Labor- Management Standards or Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs;

(2) Download a copy of the poster from the Office of Labor-Management Standards website at http:// www.olms.dol.gov; or

(3) Reproduce and use exact duplicate copies of the Department of Labor's official poster.

(g) The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause in every subcontract or purchase order that exceeds the simplified acquisition threshold, entered into in connection with this contract, unless exempted by the Department of Labor Deputy Assistant Secretary for Labor-Management Programs on account of special circumstances in the national interest under authority of 29 CFR 470.3(c). For indefinite quantity subcontracts, the Contractor shall include the substance of this clause if the value of orders in any calendar year of the subcontract is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. Pursuant to 29 CFR part 470, Subpart B--Compliance Evaluations, Complaint Investigations and Enforcement Procedures, the Secretary of Labor may direct the Contractor to take such action in the enforcement of these regulations, including the imposition of sanctions for noncompliance with respect to any such subcontract or purchase order. If the Contractor becomes involved in litigation with a subcontractor or vendor, or is threatened with such involvement, as a result of such direction, the Contractor may request the United States, through the Secretary of Labor, to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United States.

http://www.olms.dol.gov http://www.olms.dol.gov

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(End of Clause)

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PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J - LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

The following documents are incorporated into this RFP:

SOLICITATION ATTACHMENTS

Attachment No. Title Location

Attachment 1: Packaging and Delivery of Proposal (Non R & D)

PACKING_AND_DELIVERY_OF_PROPOSALS.pdf

Attachment 2: Proposal Intent Response Sheet http://rcb.cancer.gov/rcb-internet/forms/ intent.jsp

Attachment 3: Statement of Work Statement_of_Work.pdf

TECHNICAL PROPOSAL ATTACHMENTS

Attachment No. Title Location

Attachment 4: Summary of Related Activities http://www.niaid.nih.gov/contract/forms.htm

BUSINESS PROPOSAL ATTACHMENTS

Attachment No. Title Location

Attachment 5: Proposal Summary and Data Record, NIH-2043 http://www.niaid.nih.gov/contract/forms.htm

Attachment 6: Small Business Subcontracting Plan http://www.hhs.gov/osdbu/SubcontractPlan- FY08.doc

Attachment 7: Breakdown of Proposed Estimated Costs (plus fee) w/Excel Spreadsheet http://oamp.od.nih.gov/contracts/

BUSCOST.HTM

http://oamp.od.nih.gov/Division/DFAS/ spshexcl.xls

Attachment 8: Offeror's Points of Contact http://www.niaid.nih.gov/contract/forms.htm

Attachment 9: Certificate of Current Cost or Pricing Data http://rcb.cancer.gov/rcb-internet/forms/cert-current-cost.pdf

Attachment 10: Disclosure of Lobbying Activities, OMB Form SF-LLL http://rcb.cancer.gov/rcb-internet/forms/ sflllin.pdf

INFORMATIONAL ATTACHMENTS

Attachment No. Title Location

Attachment 11: Invoice/Financing Request and Contract Financial Reporting Instructions--Cost Reimbursement, NIH(RC)-4 http://rcb.cancer.gov/rcb-internet/forms/ rc4.pdf

Attachment 12: Safety and Health, HHSAR Clause 352.223-70 http://rcb.cancer.gov/rcb-internet/forms/ safety&health-1-06.pdf

Attachment 13: Procurement of Certain Equipment, NIH(RC)-7 http://www.niaid.nih.gov/contract/forms/NIH- RC-7.pdf

Attachment 14: Government Property Schedule To be determined during negotiations.

List_of_Government_Furnished_Property.pdf http://rcb.cancer.gov/rcb-internet/forms/intent.jsp http://rcb.cancer.gov/rcb-internet/forms/intent.jsp http://www.niaid.nih.gov/contract/forms.htm http://www.niaid.nih.gov/contract/forms.htm http://www.hhs.gov/osdbu/SubcontractPlan-FY08.doc http://www.hhs.gov/osdbu/SubcontractPlan-FY08.doc http://oamp.od.nih.gov/contracts/BUSCOST.HTM http://oamp.od.nih.gov/contracts/BUSCOST.HTM http://oamp.od.nih.gov/Division/DFAS/spshexcl.xls http://oamp.od.nih.gov/Division/DFAS/spshexcl.xls http://www.niaid.nih.gov/contract/forms.htm http://rcb.cancer.gov/rcb-internet/forms/cert-current-cost.pdf http://rcb.cancer.gov/rcb-internet/forms/cert-current-cost.pdf http://rcb.cancer.gov/rcb-internet/forms/sflllin.pdf http://rcb.cancer.gov/rcb-internet/forms/sflllin.pdf http://rcb.cancer.gov/rcb-internet/forms/rc4.pdf http://rcb.cancer.gov/rcb-internet/forms/rc4.pdf http://rcb.cancer.gov/rcb-internet/forms/safety&health-1-06.pdf http://rcb.cancer.gov/rcb-internet/forms/safety&health-1-06.pdf http://www.niaid.nih.gov/contract/forms/NIH-RC-7.pdf http://www.niaid.nih.gov/contract/forms/NIH-RC-7.pdf

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PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF

OFFERORS

IF YOU INTEND TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL, YOU MUST :

1. Go to the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at: https://orca.bpn.gov/ and complete the Representations and Certifications; and

2. Complete, and INCLUDE as part of your BUSINESS PROPOSAL:

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

which can be accessed electronically from the INTERNET at the following address:

http://rcb.cancer.gov/rcb-internet/wkf/sectionk.pdf

If you are unable to access this SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS electronically, you may request a copy from the Contracting Officer identified on the cover page of this solicitation.

https://orca.bpn.gov/ http://rcb.cancer.gov/rcb-internet/wkf/sectionk.pdf

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SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

a. INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION [FAR Provision 52.215-1 (January 2006)]

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

"Discussions" are negotiations that occur after establishment of the competitive range that may, at the Contracting Officer's discretion, result in the offeror being allowed to revise its proposal.

"In writing", "writing", or "written" means any worded or numbered expression that can be read, reproduced, and later communicated, and includes electronically transmitted and stored information.

"Proposal modification" is a change made to a proposal before the solicitation's closing date and time, or made in response to an amendment, or made to correct a mistake at any time before award.

"Proposal revision" is a change to a proposal made after the solicitation closing date, at the request of or as allowed by a Contracting Officer as the result of negotiations.

"Time," if stated as a number of days, is calculated using calendar days, unless otherwise specified, and will include Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. However, if the last day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, then the period shall include the next working day.

(b) Amendments to solicitations. If this solicitation is amended, all terms and conditions that are not amended remain unchanged. Offerors shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to this solicitation by the date and time specified in the amendment(s).

(c) Submission, modification, revision, and withdrawal of proposals.

(1) Unless other methods (e.g., electronic commerce or facsimile) are permitted in the solicitation, proposals and modifications to proposals shall be submitted in paper media in sealed envelopes or packages (i) addressed to the office specified in the solicitation, and (ii) showing the time and date specified for receipt, the solicitation number, and the name and address of the offeror. Offerors using commercial carriers should ensure that the proposal is marked on the outermost wrapper with the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) and (c)(1)(ii) of this provision.

(2) The first page of the proposal must show--

(i) The solicitation number;

(ii) The name, address, and telephone and facsimile numbers of the offeror (and electronic address if available);

(iii) A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and agreement to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item;

(iv) Names, titles, and telephone and facsimile numbers (and electronic addresses if available) of persons authorized to negotiate on the offeror's behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation; and

(v) Name, title, and signature of person authorized to sign the proposal. Proposals signed by an agent shall be accompanied by evidence of that agent's authority, unless that evidence has been previously furnished to the issuing office.

(3) Submission,…