REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS-75D301-26-Q-79168.pdf

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER) THIS RFQ IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE.

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1. REQUEST NO.

75D301-26-Q-79168

2. DATE ISSUED

07/27/2026

3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

000HCKBG-2026-99143

4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

RATING

5a. ISSUED BY Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Chamblee Campus Building 102, MS S102-4 4770 Buford Hwy Atlanta GA 303413717

6. DELIVERY BY (Date)

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL (No collect calls)

NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER

Debra A.. Baker (404) 498-4855 x

8. TO: 9. DESTINATION

a. NAME b. COMPANY a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

c. STREET ADDRESS b. STREET ADDRESS

c. CITY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO

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

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services.

Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

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

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

“See Continuation Page”

Questions Due: 8/7/2026 Proposal Due Date: 8/18/2026 2:00 PM EDT

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS

b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS

c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS

d. CALENDAR DAYS

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations are are not attached.

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER 14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

15. DATE OF

QUOTATION

a. NAME OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS 16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print) b. TELEPHONE

c. COUNTY AREA CODE

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE c. TITLE (Type or print) NUMBER

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6-95)

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

7. DELIVERY

FOB

DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

This acquisition is open to all business concerns.

Line Items

ITEM SUPPLIES / SERVICES QTY / UNIT UNIT PRICE EXTENDED PRICE

0001 Lateral Flow Assay Cassettes

Firm Fixed Price

Period of Performance September 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027

2000 Each https://www.acquisition.gov/far/subpart-12.6#FAR_Subpart_12_6

Statement of Work

Procurement Request #: 000HCKBG-2026-99143

Period of Performance: September 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027

Title: Procurement of lateral flow cassettes for the rapid HIV nucleic acid diagnostic test.

SECTION 1 –

BACKGROUND

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that one in seven individuals living with HIV in the United States (US) do not know that they have it, and three in five persons diagnosed find out more than a year after acquiring the virus. Knowledge of one’s status is critical for connecting HIV patients to care and starting treatment with antiretroviral medications which will prolong life and help to prevent further transmission. In many resource-limited settings, opportunities for healthcare providers and community-based organizations to provide diagnostic services are rare. Furthermore, connecting patients to care is even more difficult when diagnostic results are not available until days after an appointment. Current rapid diagnostic tests only screen for antigen and antibody which are most effective only after the early acute infection window after a newly infected person is most transmissible. Thus, an HIV nucleic acid test (NAT) that can provide sensitive and accurate diagnosis within the early acute transmission window (2 weeks to 2 months post exposure) would significantly improve the ability of healthcare providers to identify and link new patients to HIV care.

The Government has developed a rapid HIV-1 nucleic acid test (NAT) based on loop-mediated isothermal AMPlification (LAMP). This diagnostic assay is a simple, rapid, and low-cost alternative to traditional diagnostic nucleic acid assays that do not require complicated and expensive thermal cycling equipment and expert-trained staff. This assay can reliably and specifically amplify HIV nucleic acids within 30-40 minutes when using a lateral flow device for detection.

This contract is for the development and production of 2000 lateral flow devices for evaluation of the rapid nucleic acid test. The lateral flow device must be able to house a lateral flow strip for the detection of amplified HIV DNA.

Further, the lateral flow device must be designed such that the amplified HIV-specific deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) will be seamlessly transferred from the amplification tube to the lateral flow device and then contained with the sealed apparatus. The contractor has the option of designing the lateral flow devices and reaction tubes de novo or use existing technology. The contractor must deliver high quality, robust lateral flow devices meeting the characteristics outlined in Section 3 for evaluating the rapid nucleic acid test in both pre-clinical and clinical settings.

SUBSECTION A – DEFINITIONS

EHE – Ending the HIV Epidemic in the US – HHS initiative to end the HIV epidemic in the US HIV NAT – Nucleic Acid Test – a highly sensitive detection method for HIV genomes allowing early diagnosis compared standard diagnostic tests.

LAMP – Loop-mediated isothermal amplification – a nucleic acid amplification assay that can be easily implemented in low resource settings

SECTION 2 – PURPOSE

Whether designing the devices de novo, using existing technology, soliciting sub-contractors, or a combination of all three, the Contractor is responsible for the design and validation of the lateral flow cassettes, lateral flow strips, and reaction tube. The Government will provide technical input in designing the device and required performance characteristics. The Contractor will need to send a batch of lateral flow devices prototype to the Government. The Government will evaluate the performance of a prototype with the goal of providing feedback within the contract period and may require the Contractor to perform additional device revision to fulfill the contract. The Contractor will consult with the Government during the contract period. Development will occur at the Contractor’s facility.

SECTION 3 – SCOPE OF WORK

The Contractor, a commercial medical device company with demonstrated success in designing and producing lateral flow kits, will produce 2000 lateral flow devices and supporting plastic consumables that meet the following specifications:

a. The reaction tube must be RNase and DNase free and suitable for the LAMP reactions.

b. The cap for the reaction tube should lock onto the tube to prevent re-opening of the tube once the reaction material has been added.

c. The reaction tube (and cap) must interface seamlessly with the lateral flow cassette and allow delivery of the reaction tube contents to the lateral flow strip. Piercing of the cap must allow flow of reaction tube contents onto the lateral flow strip without leakage and must be irreversibly attached.

d. All components must be designed to prevent environmental contamination by encapsulating amplified material during heating and subsequent readout when transferred to the lateral flow cassette.

e. The cassetted lateral flow strip results must be reproducible. 100 of each prototype design(s) must be sent to CDC for independent evaluation of reproducible performance.

f. The contractor must address performance aspects deemed necessary by CDC prior to a final production phase.

g. The final product must be cost-conservative to facilitate future manufacturing.

The Contractor may design plastic consumables internally or source appropriate materials from third party vendors.

The Government anticipates that the Contractor will need to design some aspects of consumables to facilitate seamless flow reaction mixtures to the lateral flow device readout.

The contractor must make all necessary adjustments to the devices to meet performance expectations within the contract period for delivery of the total number of units of final design devices.

SECTION 4 – TASKS TO BE PERFORMED

The Contractor shall perform the following tasks:

Task (1) Hold bi-weekly meetings alternating between technical discussions that will be accompanied by a technical presentation/report outlining progress to track deliverables and development schedule.

Task (2) Create, maintain, and deliver a Design History File including final design.

Task (3) Deliver 100 of each prototype cassette(s) with lateral flow strips, reaction tubes, and caps for test procedure evaluation by the Government. The Government will provide feedback.

Task (4) Send 2000 final lateral flow device kits for pre-clinical and clinical evaluation of the complete test procedure.

Task (5) Provide final design specifications and instructions for assembly of the final lateral flow device kits as well as specifications (including CAD files) and plans suitable for cost-effective mass production.

SECTION 5 – GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIALS

In the event the Contractor undertakes the design of devices, the Government will offer proprietary prototypes to facilitate initial designing of lateral flow devices. Additionally, the Government will provide the lateral flow test strips.

SECTION 6 – PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance shall be: 9/1/2026 to 12/31/2027

SECTION 7 – DELIVERABLES/REPORTING SCHEDULE

Items Description Quantity or No.

of Copies

Delivery Date Deliver To

Task 1 Slide Deck and/or recorded presentation of technical details during design and optimization.

1 copy or electronic copy

Bi-weekly CDC

Task 2 All materials associated with design, optimization and validation of lateral flow devices, reaction tubes and caps.

1 electronic copy Bi-weekly, as needed design update

CDC

Task 3 Fabricated prototype plastic and assembled consumables (lateral flow devices with strips, reaction tubes, and caps.)

Plastic consumables for 100 test evaluations of each prototype

By 7 calendar months from the start of the contract

CDC

Task 4 Final CDC-approved design fabricated plastic and assembled consumables (lateral flow devices with strips, reaction tubes, and caps.)

Plastic consumables for 2000 tests

By 14 calendar months from the start of the contract

CDC

Task 5 All relevant specifications and instructions for manufacturing further identical devices and consumables

1 copy/electronic copy

By 15 calendar months from the start of the contract

CDC

Place of Delivery Centers for Disease Control 1600 Clifton Road, NE, Bldg. 17, Room 3016, MS-H17-3 Atlanta, GA. 30329 Telephone (404) 639-1747.

Clauses

This solicitation incoporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clause may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide https://www.acquisition.gov/hhsar

FAR SOURCE TITLE AND DATE

52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal

Transactions 52.203-18 52.204-7

Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation System for Award Management (Aug 2025) ( Deviation)

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Apr 2026) (Deviation) 52.204-91 Contractor Identification Code (Apr 2026) (Deviation) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Propsoed for Debarment 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items (Apr 2026) (Deviation) 52.219-2 Equal Low Bids 52.222-18 52.222-35

Certification Regarding Knowledge of child Labor for Listed End Products Equal Opportunity for Veterans

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Apr 2026) (Deviation) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Apr 2026) (Deviation) 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct 2018) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) 52.246-4 Inspection of Services Fixed Price (Aug 1996) 52.243-1 Changes-fixed Price (Jun 2025)(Deviation) 352.223-70 Safety and Health (Dec 2015)

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Full Text Provisions and Cluses

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

As prescribed in 12.205(a)(1), insert a clause substantially as follows:

Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (July 2026)

(a) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. As a minimum, offers shall include—

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The name, address, telephone number of the Offeror;

(3) The Offeror’s Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and, if applicable, Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator;

(4) Information necessary to evaluate the factors contained in the provision at 52.212-2 or as described in the solicitation;

http://www.acquisition.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide https://www.acquisition.gov/hhsar

(5) Responses to provisions that require Offeror completion of information, representations, and certifications (other than those collected via the System for Award Management (SAM)); and

(6) A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and any solicitation amendments.

(b) Period for acceptance of offers. The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(c) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers.

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers and any modifications or revisions to the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation.

(2) Any offer, modification, or revision received after the time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made and the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition. However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer that makes its terms more favorable to the Government will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(4) Offerors may withdraw their offers by written notice to the Government received at any time before award.

(d) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with Offerors. Therefore, the Offeror’s initial offer should contain the Offeror’s best terms. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions, if necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest, accept other than the lowest offer, and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(e) Debriefings. If a postaward debriefing is given to requesting Offerors, the Government will disclose the following information, if applicable:

(1) The agency’s evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed Offeror’s offer.

(2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful Offeror and the debriefed Offeror and past performance information on the debriefed Offeror.

(3) The overall ranking of all Offerors when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(4) A summary of the rationale for award.

(5) For acquisitions of commercial products, the make and model of the product to be delivered by the successful Offeror.

(6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed Offeror as to whether the agency followed source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities.

(End of provision)

52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

As prescribed in 12.205(a)(2), insert a provision substantially as follows:

Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Jul 2026)

(a) Evaluation factors. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers:

Awards will be determined using a best-value evaluation based on the following factors:

1. Technical Evaluation: Assessment of the vendor's proposed design, optimization, and validation plan.

Includes a review of three (3) case studies of similar scope, size, and complexity completed within the past five years.

2. Price Evaluation: A comprehensive cost analysis of individual line items, including labor, subcontracting, tooling molds, or existing technology acquisitions.

Evaluation factors other than price when combined are significantly more important than price.

Point of Contact All questions, clarifications, and quote submissions must be directed to the designated procurement point of contact via email:

• Contact Name: Debra Baker

• Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)/Office of Acquisition Services

• Email: xvv9@cdc.gov

• Phone: 404-498-4855

The Contracting Officer will not respond to verbal request. All requests must be in writing.

All Inquiries shall be sent to Debra Baker by email at xvv9@cdc.gov and reference solicitation #75D301-26-Q- 79168 on the subject line.

(b) Options (if applicable). The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. The evaluation of options does not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) Notice of award. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer 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.

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management.

As prescribed in 32.1110(a)(1), insert the following clause:

Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct 2018)

(a) Method of payment.(1) All payments by the Government under this contract shall be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT), except as provided in paragraph (a)(2) of this clause. As used in this clause, the term "EFT" refers to the funds transfer and may also include the payment information transfer.

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(2) In the event the Government is unable to release one or more payments by EFT, the Contractor agrees to either-

(i) Accept payment by check or some other mutually agreeable method of payment; or

(ii) Request the Government to extend the payment due date until such time as the Government can make payment by EFT (but see paragraph (d) of this clause).

(b) Contractor's EFT information. The Government shall make payment to the Contractor using the EFT information contained in the System for Award Management (SAM). In the event that the EFT information changes, the Contractor shall be responsible for providing the updated information to SAM.

(c) Mechanisms for EFT payment. The Government may make payment by EFT through either the Automated Clearing House (ACH) network, subject to the rules of the National Automated Clearing House Association, or the Fedwire Transfer System. The rules governing Federal payments through the ACH are contained in 31 CFR part 210.

(d) Suspension of payment. If the Contractor’s EFT information in SAM is incorrect, then the Government need not make payment to the Contractor under this contract until correct EFT information is entered into SAM; and any invoice or contract financing request shall be deemed not to be a proper invoice for the purpose of prompt payment under this contract. The prompt payment terms of the contract regarding notice of an improper invoice and delays in accrual of interest penalties apply.

(e) Liability for uncompleted or erroneous transfers.

(1) If an uncompleted or erroneous transfer occurs because the Government used the Contractor’s EFT information incorrectly, the Government remains responsible for-

(i) Making a correct payment;

(ii) Paying any prompt payment penalty due; and

(iii) Recovering any erroneously directed funds.

(2) If an uncompleted or erroneous transfer occurs because the Contractor’s EFT information was incorrect, or was revised within 30 days of Government release of the EFT payment transaction instruction to the Federal Reserve System, and-

(i) If the funds are no longer under the control of the payment office, the Government is deemed to have made payment and the Contractor is responsible for recovery of any erroneously directed funds; or

(ii) If the funds remain under the control of the payment office, the Government shall not make payment, and the provisions of paragraph (d) of this clause shall apply.

(f) EFT and prompt payment. A payment shall be deemed to have been made in a timely manner in accordance with the prompt payment terms of this contract if, in the EFT payment transaction instruction released to the Federal Reserve System, the date specified for settlement of the payment is on or before the prompt payment due date, provided the specified payment date is a valid date under the rules of the Federal Reserve System.

(g) EFT and assignment of claims. If the Contractor assigns the proceeds of this contract as provided for in the assignment of claims terms of this contract, the Contractor shall require as a condition of any such assignment, that the assignee shall register separately in SAM and shall be paid by EFT in accordance with the terms of this clause.

Notwithstanding any other requirement of this contract, payment to an ultimate recipient other than the Contractor, or a financial institution properly recognized under an assignment of claims pursuant to subpart 32.8, is not permitted. In all respects, the requirements of this clause shall apply to the assignee as if it were the Contractor. EFT information that shows the ultimate recipient of the transfer to be other than the Contractor, in the absence of a proper assignment of claims acceptable to the Government, is incorrect EFT information within the meaning of paragraph (d) of this clause.

(h) Liability for change of EFT information by financial agent. The Government is not liable for errors resulting from changes to EFT information made by the Contractor’s financial agent.

(i) Payment information. The payment or disbursing office shall forward to the Contractor available payment information that is suitable for transmission as of the date of release of the EFT instruction to the Federal Reserve System. The Government may request the Contractor to designate a desired format and method(s) for delivery of payment information from a list of formats and methods the payment office is capable of executing. However, the Government does not guarantee that any particular format or method of delivery is available at any particular payment office and retains the latitude to use the format and delivery method most convenient to the Government. If the Government makes payment by check in accordance with paragraph (a) of this clause, the Government shall mail the payment information to the remittance address contained in SAM.

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HHSAR Provisions

352.239-78 Information and Communication Technology Accessibility Notice. (Deviation) As prescribed in 339.203-70(a), insert the following provision:

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE (FEB 2024)

(DEVIATION)

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

(b) The Section 508 accessibility standards applicable to this solicitation are stated in the clause at 352.239-79 Information and Communication Technology Accessibility. In order to facilitate the Government’s determination whether proposed ICT supplies, products, platforms, information, and documentation meet applicable Section 508 accessibility standards, offerors must submit an appropriate HHS Section 508 Accessibility Conformance Checklist (see https://www.hhs.gov/web/section-508/accessibility-checklists/index.html) or an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) (based on the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) see https://www.itic.org/policy/accessibility/vpat), in accordance with the completion instructions. The purpose of the checklists and conformance reports are to assist HHS acquisition and program officials in determining whether proposed ICT supplies, products, platforms, information, and documentation conform to applicable Section 508 accessibility standards. Checklists and ACRs evaluate—in detail—whether the ICT conforms to specific Section 508 accessibility standards and identifies remediation efforts needed to address conformance issues.

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

(d) In order to facilitate the Government's determination whether proposed ICT supplies meet applicable Section 508 accessibility standards, offerors must submit an Accessibility Conformance Report, in accordance with its completion instructions and tailored to the requirements in the solicitation. The purpose of the Report is to assist HHS acquisition and program officials in determining whether proposed ICT supplies conform to applicable Section 508 accessibility standards. The template allows offerors or developers to self-evaluate their supplies and document, in detail, whether they conform to a specific Section 508 accessibility standard, and any underway remediation efforts addressing conformance issues. Instructions for preparing the HHS Section 508 Evaluation Template are available at https://Section508.gov/.

(e) In order to facilitate the Government's determination whether proposed ICT services meet applicable Section 508 accessibility standards, offerors must provide enough information to assist the Government in determining that the https://www.hhs.gov/web/section-508/index.html https://www.itic.org/policy/accessibility/vpat

ICT services conform to Section 508 accessibility standards, including any underway remediation efforts addressing conformance issues.

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

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

352.239-79 Information and Communication Technology Accessibility. (Deviation) As prescribed in 339.203-70(b), insert the following clause:

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY ACCESSIBILITY (FEB 2024) (DEVIATION)

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

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

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

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

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

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CDC0_G008 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) (Jul 2017) Performance of the work hereunder shall be subject to the technical directions of the designated COR There are no clauses/provisions included in this section for this contract.

As used herein, technical directions are directions to the Contractor which fill in details, suggests possible lines of inquiry, or otherwise completes the general scope of work set forth herein. These technical directions must be within the general scope of work and may not alter the scope of work or cause changes of such a nature as to justify an adjustment in the stated contract price/cost, or any stated limitation thereof.

In the event that the Contractor believes full implementation of any of these directions may exceed the scope of the contract, he or she shall notify the originator of the technical direction and the Contracting Officer, immediately or as soon as possible, in a letter or e-mail separate of any required report(s). No technical direction, nor its fulfillment, shall alter or abrogate the rights and obligations fixed in this contract. The Government COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of this contract. Contract changes shall be made only by the Contracting Officer by properly written modification(s) to the contract.

The Government will provide the Contractor with a copy of the COR delegation memorandum upon request.

CDC0_G018 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (Feb 2018)

The Government shall use electronic funds transfer to the maximum extent possible when making payments under this contract. FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer –System for Award Management, in Section I, requires the contractor to designate in writing a financial institution for receipt of electronic funds transfer payments.

In the case that EFT information is not within the System of Award Management, FAR 52.232-34 requires mandatory submission of Contractor’s EFT information directly to the office designated in this contract to receive that information (hereafter: “designated office”); see below. The contractor shall submit the EFT information within the form titled “ACH Vendor/Miscellaneous Payment Enrollment Form” to the address indicated below.

Note: The form is either attached to this contract (see Section J, List of Attachments) or may be obtained by contacting the Contracting Officer or the CDC Office of Financial Resources at 678-475-4510.

In cases where the contractor has previously provided such information, i.e., pursuant to a prior contract/order, and been enrolled in the program, the form is not required unless the designated financial institution has changed.

The completed form shall be mailed after award, but no later than 14 calendar days before an invoice is submitted, to the following address:

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Office of Financial Resources (OFR) P.O. Box 15580 Atlanta, GA 30333 Or – Fax copy to: 404-638-5342