RFQ 36C26227Q0052.pdf

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2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NO. 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (No Collect Calls) 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL

TIME

9. ISSUED BY CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: % FOR:

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

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NAICS:

SIZE STANDARD:

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR CODE FACILITY CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

TELEPHONE NO. UEI: EFT:

PHONE: FAX:

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

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

SEE ADDENDUM

19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.

ITEM NO. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

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

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________ 29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION (REV. NOV 2021)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

36C26227Q0052

Carlos Magana 951.601.4544 11-04-2026

9AM PST

36C262 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815

X

325413

1250 Employees

N/A

36C262

See Section B.3.1.6 for Locations

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600

Financial Services Center

**** SEE VAR 852.232-72 FOR PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS****

877-752-0900

See CONTINUATION Page

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items in accordance with FAR 12 prepared with the format in FAR 12.202, as supplemented with additional information in included in this notice. The acquisition strategy will be Full and Open to best meet the needs of the Government. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Estimated Period of Performance:

1. Base Period 11-09-2026 – 11-8-2027

2. Option Year 1 11-09-2027 – 11-8-2028

3. Option Year 2 11-09-2028 – 11-8-2029

4. Option Year 3 11-09-2029 – 11-8-2030

5. Option Year 4 11-09-2030 – 11-8-2031

Delivery orders shall be issued with obligated funds, this BPA Does not obligate funds.

See CONTINUATION Page

Table of Contents

SECTION A

A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

B.2 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

B.3 BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT (BPA) ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.3.1 DESCRIPTION OF AGREEMENT

STATEMENT OF WORK

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION)

C.2 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS

(DEVIATION APR 2026)

C.3 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

C.4 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) ... 32

C.5 VAAR 852.247-73 PACKING FOR DOMESTIC SHIPMENT (OCT 2018)

C.6 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION)

E.2 52.209-5 CERTIFICATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (AUG

2020)

E.3 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

E.4 ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO CONTRACTORS –

COMMERCIAL ITEMS (TAILORED FOR SAP)

E.4 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION)

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBE

R

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVI

CES

QUANTI

TY

UNI

T UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

120.00 EA _______________

Optilite Kfree Kit / LK016.OPT.A Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-09-2026 POP End: 11-08-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): LK016.OPT.A

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: LK016.OPT.A

Optilite Lambda Free Kit / LK018.OPT.A Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-09-2026 POP End: 11-08-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): LK018.OPT.A

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: LK018.OPT.A

20.00 EA _______________

Optilite Caeruloplasmin Kit / NK045.OPT.A Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-09-2026 POP End: 11-08-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): NK045.OPT.A

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: NK045.OPT.A

32.00 EA _______________

Optilite Diluent 1 / IK709 Contract Period: Base

POP Begin: 11-09-2026 POP End: 11-08-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): IK702

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: IK702

7.00 EA _______________

Optilite Dilutent 2 / IK710 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-09-2026 POP End: 11-08-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): IK703

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: IK703

10.00 EA _______________

Sample Cups 0.5ml / 989220 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-09-2026 POP End: 11-08-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): IK704

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: IK704

Sample Cups (2ml) / 989221 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-09-2026 POP End: 11-08-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): IK705

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: IK705

Optilite Cuvettes TENCELL / IK702 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-09-2026

POP End: 11-08-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): IK709

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: IK709

Washing Solution (20ml) / IK703 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-09-2026 POP End: 11-08-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): IK710

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: IK710

Washing Solution (100ml) / IK704 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-09-2026 POP End: 11-08-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 989220

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 989220

4.00 EA _______________

Tubing Maintenance Solution (20ml) / IK705 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-09-2026 POP End: 11-08-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 989221

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 989221

Optilite Kfree Kit / LK016.OPT.A Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-09-2027 POP End: 11-08-2028

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets

Optilite Lambda Free Kit / LK018.OPT.A Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-09-2027 POP End: 11-08-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets

Optilite Caeruloplasmin Kit / NK045.OPT.A Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-09-2027 POP End: 11-08-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets

Optilite Diluent 1 / IK709 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-09-2027 POP End: 11-08-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets

Optilite Dilutent 2 / IK710 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-09-2027 POP End: 11-08-2028

Substance Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets

Sample Cups 0.5ml / 989220 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-09-2027 POP End: 11-08-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets

Sample Cups (2ml) / 989221 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-09-2027 POP End: 11-08-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets

Optilite Cuvettes TENCELL / IK702 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-09-2027 POP End: 11-08-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets

Washing Solution (20ml) / IK703 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-09-2027 POP End: 11-08-2028

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets

Washing Solution (100ml) / IK704 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-09-2027 POP End: 11-08-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets

Tubing Maintenance Solution (20ml) / IK705 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-09-2027 POP End: 11-08-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets

Optilite Kfree Kit / LK016.OPT.A Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-09-2028 POP End: 11-08-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets

Optilite Lambda Free Kit / LK018.OPT.A Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-09-2028 POP End: 11-08-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic

Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets

Optilite Caeruloplasmin Kit / NK045.OPT.A Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-09-2028 POP End: 11-08-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets

Optilite Diluent 1 / IK709 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-09-2028 POP End: 11-08-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets

Optilite Dilutent 2 / IK710 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-09-2028 POP End: 11-08-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets

Sample Cups 0.5ml / 989220 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-09-2028 POP End: 11-08-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

Sample Cups (2ml) / 989221 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-09-2028 POP End: 11-08-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets

Optilite Cuvettes TENCELL / IK702 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-09-2028 POP End: 11-08-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets

Washing Solution (20ml) / IK703 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-09-2028 POP End: 11-08-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets

Washing Solution (100ml) / IK704 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-09-2028 POP End: 11-08-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic

Tubing Maintenance Solution (20ml) / IK705 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-09-2028 POP End: 11-08-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets

Optilite Kfree Kit / LK016.OPT.A Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-09-2029 POP End: 11-08-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets

Optilite Lambda Free Kit / LK018.OPT.A Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-09-2029 POP End: 11-08-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets

Optilite Caeruloplasmin Kit / NK045.OPT.A Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-09-2029 POP End: 11-08-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic

Optilite Diluent 1 / IK709 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-09-2029 POP End: 11-08-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets

Optilite Dilutent 2 / IK710 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-09-2029 POP End: 11-08-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets

Sample Cups 0.5ml / 989220 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-09-2029 POP End: 11-08-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets

Sample Cups (2ml) / 989221 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-09-2029 POP End: 11-08-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic

Optilite Cuvettes TENCELL / IK702 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-09-2029 POP End: 11-08-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets

Washing Solution (20ml) / IK703 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-09-2029 POP End: 11-08-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets

Washing Solution (100ml) / IK704 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-09-2029 POP End: 11-08-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets

Tubing Maintenance Solution (20ml) / IK705 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-09-2029 POP End: 11-08-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic

Optilite Kfree Kit / LK016.OPT.A Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-09-2030 POP End: 11-08-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets

Optilite Lambda Free Kit / LK018.OPT.A Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-09-2030 POP End: 11-08-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets

Optilite Caeruloplasmin Kit / NK045.OPT.A Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-09-2030 POP End: 11-08-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets

Optilite Diluent 1 / IK709 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-09-2030 POP End: 11-08-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic

Optilite Dilutent 2 / IK710 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-09-2030 POP End: 11-08-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets

Sample Cups 0.5ml / 989220 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-09-2030 POP End: 11-08-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets

Sample Cups (2ml) / 989221 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-09-2030 POP End: 11-08-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets

Optilite Cuvettes TENCELL / IK702 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-09-2030 POP End: 11-08-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic

Washing Solution (20ml) / IK703 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-09-2030 POP End: 11-08-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets

Washing Solution (100ml) / IK704 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-09-2030 POP End: 11-08-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets

Tubing Maintenance Solution (20ml) / IK705 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 11-09-2030 POP End: 11-08-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets

GRAND TOTAL _______________

B.2 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

Department of Veterans Affairs (678) Southern Arizona Healthcare System 3601 S 6th Ave Tucson, AZ 85723

USA

B.3 BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT (BPA) ADMINISTRATION DATA

1. BPA ADMINISTRATION: All BPA administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR:

[Company Contact Person’s Name]:

[Company]:

[Street Address]:

[City, State, Zip]:

[Phone number]:

[Email address]:

[CAGE Number]:

[DUNS Number]:

b. GOVERNMENT:

Contract Specialist (CO): Carlos Magana

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive, Suite 600

Carlos.Magana@va.gov

2. OFFEROR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: See Section B.3.1.6 for details.

3. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The Contractor acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

AMENDMENT NUMBER DATE

B.3.1 DESCRIPTION OF AGREEMENT

1. INTENT: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Part 12 - Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services, in conjunction with FAR 12.202 and supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01 dated March 13, 2026 Solicitation 36C26227Q0052 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) and constitutes the only solicitation. The Government intends to award a single Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) award contract.

This procurement will be issued as a Full and open Competition solicitation requirement.

NAICS Code is 325413 and the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) size standard is 1,250 Employees.

The Government is seeking a contract to acquire Reagents and Consumables test kits.

This solicitation is seeking to fulfill the following statement of work in Statement of Work section.

Pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 it is the intent of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Southern Arizona Healthcare System, to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Reagents and Consumable test kits. The Government will award a BPA to a single Contractor for Reagents and Consumable test kits. Contractor agrees to the following terms of the BPA exclusively with the facility listed herein and awarded in the final BPA. However, as requirements change, facilities and quantities of users may be added or deleted by supplemental agreement of the Government and the Contractor. The Contractor shall provide all the necessary equipment, instrument service/maintenance, and all other supplies to perform the related services for Southern Arizona Healthcare System as outlined within this solicitation.

2. TERM OF AGREEMENT: This BPA shall be a base year plus four optional years which will be reviewed, at least, annually to ensure the BPA terms are met, to assess current market conditions and to determine price reasonableness. Additional discounts may be requested by Network Contracting Office (NCO) 22 at any time. If the Contractor fails to perform in a manner satisfactory to the CO, this BPA may be canceled with thirty (30) days written notice to the Contractor by the CO.

3. BPA LIMITS: The estimated BPA shall not exceed sixty (60) months from the effective date of the BPA. Pricing shall be established based on the estimated user quantities listed in the Statement of Work; therefore, the overall BPA ceiling value may be revised via supplemental agreement between the Contractor and the VA to accommodate Government needs.

BASE PERIOD 11-09-2026 – 11-8-2027 OBLIGATION NUMBER: TBD

OPTION PERIOD 1 11-09-2027 – 11-8-2028 OBLIGATION NUMBER: TBD

OPTION PERIOD 2 11-09-2028 – 11-8-2029 OBLIGATION NUMBER: TBD

OPTION PERIOD 3 11-09-2029 – 11-8-2030 OBLIGATION NUMBER: TBD

OPTION PERIOD 4 11-09-2030 – 11-8-2031 OBLIGATION NUMBER: TBD

4. BPA ORDERS: This BPA is a pricing agreement and does not obligate any funds. The

Government is obligated only to the extent of authorized BPA Delivery Orders (DO) issued under the BPA by authorized individuals. DO’s shall be identified by the BPA Number To Be Determined (TBD) and DO Number TBD. DO’s may include option years, if it is determined that option years would be in the best interest of the Government. Any DO issued during the effective term of this BPA shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the DO, including all option years, which may extend beyond the BPA term. The Contractor shall accept the price, terms and conditions of an issued DO as long as they do not conflict with the terms set forth in the BPA. DO’s shall be limited to $ (TBD) per order.

5. ORDERING METHOD: All orders shall be placed against valid DO’s signed by the CO. The

CO shall designate primary facility Point of Contact’s (POCs), as necessary, which may coordinate delivery quantities and schedule via Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), telephone, facsimile, email or other written communication, identifying the products by number, quantity, purchase price, address for delivery, and any special instructions.

6. PARTICIPATING FACILITIES: The primary participating facility for this BPA is:

Southern Arizona Healthcare System 3601 S. 6th Ave.

520-792-1450

Future facilities that fall under the authority of this office, NCO 22, may be added or deleted to this agreement with an exercise of a supplemental agreement between the Government and the Contractor. Below are the potential facilities.

VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System 11301 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90073 310-478-3711

VA Loma Linda Healthcare System (VALLHS) 11201 Benton Street Loma Linda, CA 92357 909-825-7084

VA Long Beach Healthcare System (VALBHS) 5901 E. 7th Street Long Beach, CA 90822 562-826-8000

New Mexico VA Healthcare System 1501 San Pedro SE Albuquerque, NM 87108 505-265-1711

Phoenix VA Healthcare System 650 E. Indian School Road Phoenix, AZ 85012 602-277-5551

VA San Diego Healthcare System 3350 La Jolla Village Dr.

San Diego, CA 92161 858-552-8585

Northern Arizona VA Healthcare System

500 HW 89N

Prescott, AZ 86113 928-445-4860

V22 PALMS Office 300 Oceangate Suite 700 Long Beach, CA 90802 562-826-5963

7. BPA PROGRAM MANAGER: The Contractor shall provide a primary BPA program manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work under the BPA. In addition, the program manager shall act as the main focal point of communication between the CO and the Contractor. The name of this person shall be designated in writing to the CO. The program manager shall have full authority to act on behalf of the Contractor on all contractual/BPA matters relating to daily operation of the BPA.

Contact Name:

Contact Title:

Address:

Direct Phone No:

Alt. Phone No:

Fax No:

Email:

8. ORDERING CONTACTS: The Contractor shall list in the spaces below the name(s) and address(es) of customer service departments with whom the Government facilities shall place orders. Additional tables may be inserted, if needed.

9. DELIVERY: The Contractor shall deliver all supplies and services identified in the schedule to the locations identified in Section B.3.1.6 Participating Facilities. The delivery location is subject to change as required by the designated authority or authorized personnel at the receiving facility. Delivery shall be destination, vendor is responsible for shipping costs. The primary facility POC shall be required to notify the Contractor when delivery locations have been changed.

All deliveries shall be accompanied by a delivery ticket or sales slip which shall contain:

Contractor name, BPA number, DO number, VA obligation number, date of order, date of delivery, itemized list of products furnished, including product description and quantity shipped.

All deliveries shall be made during normal working hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., unless specified otherwise. Standard orders shall be delivered within no more than four (4) working days after receipt or placement of order. Emergency deliveries may be necessary on rare occasions and may occur outside of working hours from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Under emergency occurrences, the Contractor shall deliver to the Government site in the most expeditious manner possible without additional cost to the Government, unless expedited shipping/delivery is approved by the primary facility POC, CO or other authorized individual.

The Contractor shall provide an emergency point of contact, if different from the standard points of contacts.

No product substitutions shall be made by Contractor without prior approval of the treating facilities primary Point of Contact (POC). However, if substitution would further obligate the government, the Contractor shall have approval of a warranted CO.

10. PACKAGING: All supplies shall be adequately packaged to prevent damage during shipping, handling and storage. Bags or packages shall be whole, intact, and not otherwise torn or damaged. Upon delivery, the Government shall examine all packages. The Contractor shall be required to replace unacceptable or damaged products at the Contractor’s expense.

11. INVOICE AND PAYMENT: An itemized invoice shall be submitted at least monthly or upon expiration of this BPA, whichever occurs first, for all deliveries made during a billing period and for which payment has not been received. Invoices shall be submitted to WWW.TUNGSTEN-NETWORK.COM in accordance with FAR Part 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Part 852.232-72.

The following information shall be listed on all invoices submitted: (failure to comply may result in refusal of an invoice resulting in delayed payment at the fault of the Contractor)

a. Facility’s Name and address where service was provided

b. BPA Number (For Example: VA262-BP-001)

c. Purchase Order Number (For Example: 36C26221P0001)

d. Obligation Number (For Example: 600-C27001)

e. Itemized list of products provided, to include quantity, unit price and extended price

f. Include the period of time that is being invoiced for in the invoice

g. BPA Holder’s Internal Contract number (if applicable)

h. Contractor company name, address, and phone number including a POC for concerns and questions. Invoices shall name a specific person, the phone number and email.

In the event of an inconsistency between the terms and conditions of this BPA and the

Contractor's invoice, the terms and conditions of this BPA will take precedence.

12. BPA REVIEW: The Contractor shall conduct a complete BPA review with the CO/CS, at least annually and as requested by the CO/CS, to ensure the BPA terms and conditions are being met, analyze, and project item ordering trends, and discuss all other actions that are within the scope of this BPA.

STATEMENT OF WORK

Introduction

The purpose of this Statement of Work (SOW) is to outline the tasks and responsibilities of the successful offeror in relation to the VA Southern Arizona Healthcare System for reference testing.

1.1 Background

VISN 22 is one of the most diversified healthcare systems in the nation. They are teaching hospitals, providing a full range of patient services, with state-of-the art technology as well as education and research. They also boost one of the largest and most diverse patient populations in the VA system.

2. Scope

A. Reference Tests will be utilized by Tucson VA Facilities. Delivery of reagents will be as an ongoing basis throughout its respected option year.

- Reagents shall be FDA approved.

- Reagents, consumables, and supplies shall be the same as currently validated for use on the

Optilite analyzer:

o LK016.OPT.A, Freelite Kappa o LK018.OPT.A, Freelite Lambda o NK045.OPT.A, Ceruloplasmin o IK703, WASHING SOLUTION (20ml) o IK704, WASHING SOLUTION (100ml) o IK705, TUBING MAINTENANCE SOLUTION o IK702, TENCELLTM Cuvettes o 989220, 0.5 Sample Cups o IK709, Optilite Sample Diluent 1 o IK710, Optilite Sample Diluent 2

- Requirements for using cuvettes, sample cups and reagents:

o Do not reuse or substitute. Binding Site Laboratories cannot accept responsibility for system performance and assay results when consumables are reused or have been manufactured by anyone other than Binding Site Laboratories.

o Do not substitute. Binding Site Laboratories manufactures substances and components to rigidly controlled quality standards. Substitution of materials may affect Binding Site System performance, assay results, safety, and equipment life.

- Freelite Kappa reagent shall have a measuring range of 0.6-63500 mg/L

- Freelite Lambda reagent shall have a measuring range of 1.3-139000 mg/L

- Ceruloplasmin reagent shall have a measuring range of 0.04-1.64 g/L

- Free Kappa and Free Lambda reagent shall come in a comprehensive kit with calibrators, controls, and liquid latex regent to perform 100 free kappa or 100 free lambda assays. The contents of the kit shall be stable for up to 3 months at 2-8°C after opening.

- Ceruloplasmin reagent shall come in a comprehensive kit with calibrators, controls and liquid regent to perform 50 assays. The regent in the kit shall be stable for up to 3 months, the calibrator shall be stable for up to 7 days and the quality control should be stable for up to 30 days at 2-8°C after opening.

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The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality of the supplies/services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications.

B. Primary participating facility:

SAVAHCS 6-113

3601 S 6th Ave

Future facilities that fall under the authority of this office, NCO 22, may be added or deleted to this agreement with an exercise of a supplemental agreement between the Government and the Contractor.

Below are the potential facilities.

Greater Los Angeles San Diego Loma Linda Long Beach

West LA VAMC 11301 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90073

SD VAMC

3350 La Jolla Village Dr San Diego, CA 92161

LL VAMC

11201 Benton Street Loma Linda, CA 92357

LB VAMC

5901 E. 7th St Long Beach, CA, 90822

Albuquerque Phoenix Prescott

Path & Lab (113) 1501 San Pedro Dr. SE Albuquerque, NM 87108

PVAHCS

Lab 113 650 East Indian School Road. Phoenix, AZ 85012

NAVAHCS

500 N HWY 89

Prescott, Arizona 86313

The estimated BPA shall not exceed sixty (60) months from the effective date of the BPA. Pricing shall be established based on the estimated user quantities listed in the Statement of Work; therefore, the overall BPA ceiling value may be revised via supplemental agreement between the Contractor and the VA to accommodate Government needs. Below is an estimated timeline for this potential BPA.

BASE PERIOD 11-09-2026 – 11-8-2027

OPTION PERIOD 1 11-09-2027 – 11-8-2028

OPTION PERIOD 2 11-09-2028 – 11-8-2029

OPTION PERIOD 3 11-09-2029 – 11-8-2030

OPTION PERIOD 4 11-09-2030 – 11-8-2031

Normal tour-of-duty hours at Southern Arizona Healthcare System is 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. However, the service is operating 24/7 and as such there may be instances in which the vendor’s workday may be outside of this period.

The vendor is required to coordinate these times with the designated Program Manager.

In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 6103, Executive Order 11582 and Public Law 94-97 the following national holidays are observed and for the purpose of this contract are defined as “Legal Federal official holidays”

New Year’s Day January 1st

Martin Luther King’s Birthday Third Monday in January

President’s Day Last Monday in January

Memorial Day Last Monday in January

Independence Day July 4th

Labor Day First Monday in September

Columbus Day Second Monday in October

Veteran’s Day November 11th

Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November

Christmas Day December 25th

When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a National Holiday.

When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a National Holiday by U.S.

Government Agencies.

3. Security

3.1 Information Security

The vendor shall ensure adequate LAN/Internet, data, information, and system security in accordance with VA standard operating procedures and standard contract language, conditions laws, and regulations. The vendor’s firewall and web server shall meet or exceed the government minimum requirements for security. All government data shall be protected behind an approved firewall. Any security violations or attempted violations shall be reported to the VA Project Manager and the VBA Headquarters Information Security Officer as soon as possible. The vendor shall follow all applicable VA policies and procedures governing information security, especially those that pertain to certification accreditation.

(a) The contractor and their personnel shall be subject to the same Federal laws, regulations, standards and VA policies as VA personnel, regarding information and information system security. These include, but are not limited to Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), Appendix III of OMB Circular A-130, and guidance and standards, available from the Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This also includes the use of common security configurations available from NIST's Web site at:

http://checklists.nist.gov

(b) To ensure that appropriate security controls are in place, Contractors must follow the procedures set forth in "VA Information and Information System Security/Privacy Requirements for IT Contracts" located at the following Web site: http://www.iprm.oit.va.gov

3.2 Contract Personnel Security

All contractor employees who require access to the Department of Veterans Affairs' computer systems shall be the subject of a background investigation and must receive a favorable adjudication from the VA Security and Investigations Center (07C). The level of background security investigation will be in accordance with VA Directive 0710 dated September 10, 2004 and is available at: http://www.va.gov/pubs/asp/edsdirec.asp (VA Handbook 0710, Appendix A, Tables 1 - 3). Appropriate Background Investigation (BI) forms will be provided upon contract (or task order) award, and are to be completed and returned to the VA Security and Investigations Center (07C) within 30 days for processing. Contractors will be notified by 07C when the BI has been completed and adjudicated. These requirements are applicable to all subcontractor personnel requiring the same access. If the security clearance investigation is not completed prior to the start date of the contract, the employee may work on the contract while the security clearance is being processed, but the contractor will be responsible for the actions of those individuals they provide to perform work for the VA. In the event that damage arises from work performed by contractor personnel, under the auspices of the contract, the contractor will be responsible for resources necessary to remedy the incident.

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION)

(a) Definitions. The clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated by reference.

(b) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post acceptance rights—

(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered;

and

(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(c) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

(d) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(e) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated in this contract by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence. Examples of occurrences include acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. When an excusable delay occurs, the Contractor shall—

(1) Notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as possible;

(2) Remedy the delay as quickly as possible; and

(3) Notify the Contracting Officer when the occurrence is over.

(g) Invoice. The Government will handle invoices according to the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and 5 CFR part 1315. The Contractor shall submit invoices to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include the information required by 5 CFR part 1315.9(b).

(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees, and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark, or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.

(i) Payment—

(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(3) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date that appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(4) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall—

(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the—

(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);

(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;

(C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable;

(D) Contractor point of contact; and

(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer.

(5) Interest.

(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the

Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.

(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.

(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by FAR part 33 if—

(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;

(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or

(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see FAR part 32).

(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment.

(v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a termination for cause.

(vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on-

(A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor;

(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or

(C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor.

(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures for interest credits prescribed in FAR part 32 in effect on the date of this contract.

(j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon—

(1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or

(2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b. destination.

(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

(l) Termination for the Government's convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor's records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.

(m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. The Government will send a cure notice to the Contractor, unless the reason for the termination is late delivery. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.

(n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession.

(o) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered under this contract are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.

(p) Limitation of liability. Except as otherwise provided by an express warranty, the Contractor will not be liable to the Government for consequential damages resulting from any defect or deficiencies in accepted items.

(q) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C.

chapter 87, Kickbacks; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Government-financed air transportation; and 41 U.S.C.

chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

(r) Order of precedence. Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

(1) The schedule of supplies/services.

(2) The Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts, and Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs of this clause;

(3) Other contract clauses incorporated in the solicitation or contract;

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