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DVR Laboratory Animal Diet and Bedding, RFQ # 75N98020Q00033

I.: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Offerors shall submit all questions concerning this solicitation in writing to the Contract Specialist (stevenst@od.nih.gov).

Questions shall be received no later than February 12, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. EST.

II.: The solicitation number is RFQ # 75N98020Q00033 and solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation

(RFQ).

III.: The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-02, effective 11/23/2020.

IV.: The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) is 311119 and the Standard Size is 500 employees.

This requirement is for full and open competition. The acquisition is being conducted in accordance with the procedures of FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 15.

V.: A list of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure, (including option(s), option years): See Attached Pricing Schedule

Base Year: Base Contract period: ______________through_____________ (specific dates to be completed at time of award)

SCHEDULE OF CHARGES FOR THE BASIC AWARD PERIOD

See specifications: http://www.ors.od.nih.gov/sr/dvr/drs/nutrition/Pages/Sources-Sought.aspx

Bedding:

Item Estimated Unit Estimated http://www.ors.od.nih.gov/sr/dvr/drs/nutrition/Pages/Sources-Sought.aspx

No. Supplies/services Quantity Unit Price Total

1 Soft, Loose, Textured, Bleached Virgin Wood Pulp 240,000 liter

2 Pine Shavings 5,200 cu ft

3 Pelleted Recycled Paper/Hardwood Bedding 36,000 lb

4 Hardwood Bedding 45,000 cu ft

5 Corncob 1/8” ground (Type I) 2,500 cu ft

6 Soft, Loose, Textured, Bleached Virgin Wood Pulp 24,000 liter

Total: $

Diet:

7 Specification 511 GD Dry Feed for NHP 87,500 lb.

8 Specification 59 GD Dry Feed for NHP 200,000 lb.

9 Open Formula Pelleted NIH07 Rodent Diet 85,000 lb.

10 Open Formula Pelleted Autoclavable Rodent 750,000 lb.

11 Specification 0814 GD Dry Feed for NHP 62,500 lb.

12 Specification 53GD Dry Pelleted for rodents 101,250 lb.

13 Specification 1531GD Dry Feed for NHP 22,000 1b.

14 Specification 90GD Dry Feed for NHP 25,000 lb.

15 Specification 23GD Dry Pelleted for Rabbits 33,000 lb.

16 Specification 513GD Dry feed for NHP 20,000 lb.

17 Specification 58GD Dry Pelleted for rodents 100,000 lb.

18 Specification 51GD Dry Pelleted for rodents 52,000 lb.

19 Specification 52GD Dry Pelleted for rodents 104,000 lb.

Total: $

Estimated Total - Base Year $ _____________

1st Option period: ______________through_____________

SCHEDULE OF CHARGES

2 Pine Shavings 5,200 cu ft

3 Pelleted Recycled Paper/Hardwood Bedding 36,000 lb

4 Hardwood Bedding 45,000 cu ft

5 Corncob 1/8” ground (Type I) 2,500 cu ft

Total: $

7 Specification 511 GD Dry Feed for NHP 87,500 lb.

8 Specification 59 GD Dry Feed for NHP 200,000 lb.

9 Open Formula Pelleted NIH07 Rodent Diet 85,000 lb.

10 Open Formula Pelleted Autoclavable Rodent 750,000 lb.

11 Specification 0814 GD Dry Feed for NHP 62,500 lb.

12 Specification 53GD Dry Pelleted for rodents 101,250 lb.

13 Specification 1531GD Dry Feed for NHP 22,000 1b.

14 Specification 90GD Dry Feed for NHP 25,000 lb.

15 Specification 23GD Dry Pelleted for Rabbits 33,000 lb.

16 Specification 513GD Dry feed for NHP 20,000 lb.

17 Specification 58GD Dry Pelleted for rodents 100,000 lb.

18 Specification 51GD Dry Pelleted for rodents 52,000 lb.

19 Specification 52GD Dry Pelleted for rodents 104,000 lb.

Total: $

Estimated Total – Option Year One $______

2nd Option period: ______________through_____________

SCHEDULE OF CHARGES

2 Pine Shavings 5,200 cu ft

3 Pelleted Recycled Paper/Hardwood Bedding 36,000 lb

4 Hardwood Bedding 45,000 cu ft

5 Corncob 1/8” ground (Type I) 2,500 cu ft

Total: $

7 Specification 511 GD Dry Feed for NHP 87,500 lb.

8 Specification 59 GD Dry Feed for NHP 200,000 lb.

9 Open Formula Pelleted NIH07 Rodent Diet 85,000 lb.

10 Open Formula Pelleted Autoclavable Rodent 750,000 lb.

11 Specification 0814 GD Dry Feed for NHP 62,500 lb.

12 Specification 53GD Dry Pelleted for rodents 101,250 lb.

13 Specification 1531GD Dry Feed for NHP 22,000 1b.

14 Specification 90GD Dry Feed for NHP 25,000 lb.

15 Specification 23GD Dry Pelleted for Rabbits 33,000 lb.

16 Specification 513GD Dry feed for NHP 20,000 lb.

17 Specification 58GD Dry Pelleted for rodents 100,000 lb.

18 Specification 51GD Dry Pelleted for rodents 52,000 lb.

19 Specification 52GD Dry Pelleted for rodents 104,000 lb.

Total: $

Estimated Total – Option Year 2 $______

3rd Option period: ______________through_____________

Item

2 Pine Shavings 5,200 cu ft

3 Pelleted Recycled Paper/Hardwood Bedding 36,000 lb

4 Hardwood Bedding 45,000 cu ft

5 Corncob 1/8” ground (Type I) 2,500 cu ft

Total: $

7 Specification 511 GD Dry Feed for NHP 87,500 lb.

8 Specification 59 GD Dry Feed for NHP 200,000 lb.

9 Open Formula Pelleted NIH07 Rodent Diet 85,000 lb.

10 Open Formula Pelleted Autoclavable Rodent 750,000 lb.

11 Specification 0814 GD Dry Feed for NHP 62,500 lb.

12 Specification 53GD Dry Pelleted for rodents 101,250 lb.

13 Specification 1531GD Dry Feed for NHP 22,000 1b.

14 Specification 90GD Dry Feed for NHP 25,000 lb.

15 Specification 23GD Dry Pelleted for Rabbits 33,000 lb.

16 Specification 513GD Dry feed for NHP 20,000 lb.

17 Specification 58GD Dry Pelleted for rodents 100,000 lb.

18 Specification 51GD Dry Pelleted for rodents 52,000 lb.

19 Specification 52GD Dry Pelleted for rodents 104,000 lb.

Total: $

Estimated Total – Option Year 3 $______

4th Option period: ______________through_____________

Item

1 Soft, Loose, Textured, Bleached Virgin Wood Pulp 240,000 liter

2 Pine Shavings 5,200 cu ft

3 Pelleted Recycled Paper/Hardwood Bedding 36,000 lb

4 Hardwood Bedding 45,000 cu ft

5 Corncob 1/8” ground (Type I) 2,500 cu ft

Total: $

7 Specification 511 GD Dry Feed for NHP 87,500 lb.

8 Specification 59 GD Dry Feed for NHP 200,000 lb.

9 Open Formula Pelleted NIH07 Rodent Diet 85,000 lb.

10 Open Formula Pelleted Autoclavable Rodent 750,000 lb.

11 Specification 0814 GD Dry Feed for NHP 62,500 lb.

12 Specification 53GD Dry Pelleted for rodents 101,250 lb.

13 Specification 1531GD Dry Feed for NHP 22,000 1b.

14 Specification 90GD Dry Feed for NHP 25,000 lb.

15 Specification 23GD Dry Pelleted for Rabbits 33,000 lb.

16 Specification 513GD Dry feed for NHP 20,000 lb.

17 Specification 58GD Dry Pelleted for rodents 100,000 lb.

18 Specification 51GD Dry Pelleted for rodents 52,000 lb.

19 Specification 52GD Dry Pelleted for rodents 104,000 lb.

Total: $

Estimated Total – Option Year 4 $______

Estimated Total Base + All Option Years $ _____________________

VI.: BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES The National Institute of Health, Office of Acquisitions, Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations , OLAO) seeks to procure laboratory animal feed/bedding that meets NIH specifications detailed on the ORS/DVR webpage https://www.ors.od.nih.gov/sr/dvr/drs/nutrition/Pages/Sources-Sought.aspx

Description of the requirement are included in the attached Statement of Work (SOW).

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO QUOTERS

A. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. PURPOSE

This Request for Quotations (RFQ) solicits proposals to provide DVR Laboratory Animal Diet and Bedding. The requirements are described in the attached Statement of Work.

2. BACKGROUND

The Division of Veterinary Resources (DVR) at the NIH contributes to the advancement of NIH biomedical research programs by providing professional and technical support services related to laboratory animal care and use, for providing laboratory animals for the intramural research programs. DVR requires contractors to provide laboratory animal diets and bedding are required to maintain the health and well-being of these animals.

3. METHOD OF ACQUISITION

The Government intends to acquire the necessary supplies by awarding a contract in accordance with FAR Part 12, Simplified Acquisition Procedures through Contract Opportunities (beta.sam.gov).

This requirement is being processed under open market ordering procedures for laboratory animal diet and bedding established in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13 for the acquisition of commercial items (Ref. FAR Part 12).

4. NUMBER OF AWARDS

It is anticipated that a single award may occur due to this solicitation and that the award will be made on/about May 1, 2021. will be made from this solicitation as an indefinite delivery, type contract using fixed price task orders.

5. DATE OF AWARD

A. It is anticipated that the awards will be made on/about May 1, 2021.

https://www.ors.od.nih.gov/sr/dvr/drs/nutrition/Pages/Sources-Sought.aspx

6. Statement of Work

The purpose of the proposed contract is to provide laboratory animal feed/bedding that meets NIH specifications detailed on the ORS/DVR webpage http://www.ors.od.nih.gov/sr/dvr/drs/nutrition/Pages/Sources-Sought.aspx. The final contract will contain the price/cost provisions agreed upon by the Government and the Offeror.

[DESCRIPTION-SPECIFICATION-WORKSTATEMENT-STATEMENT OF WORK]

Independently, and not as an agent of the Government, the Contractor shall furnish laboratory animal feed and bedding that meets NIH specifications detailed on the ORS/DVR webpage:

http://www.ors.od.nih.gov/sr/dvr/drs/nutrition/Pages/Sources-Sought.aspx and made a part of this Solicitation.

The Division of Veterinary Resources (DVR) requires contractors to provide natural ingredient laboratory animal diets that meet specified formulation, nutrient, and contaminant requirements. The purpose of this project is to provide animal diet and bedding to support the Division of Veterinary Resources (DVR). DVR maintains research animal holding facilities at the NIH Animal Center in Poolesville and Bethesda Maryland. DVR is a centralized service organization that supports the NIH Intramural Research Program (IRP). DVR provides quality assurance that all animal feed and bedding meets the required standards to maintain research animals per protocol.

See: Attached SOW

PACKAGING, MARKING AND SHIPPING: All deliverables required under this contract shall be packaged, marked and shipped in accordance with Government specifications. At a minimum, 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.

ARTICLE G.1 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 of Employee Job Title

Nutritionist

Quality Control Manager

Mill Manager

Warehouse Manager

[TO BE SPECIFIED PRIOR TO AWARD]

VII.: Delivery shall be made f.o.b destination within consignee’s premises, (The price of the product is the price delivered. No fuel or other surcharges are to be added to the cost.) to the following addresses as directed by the individuals or activities authorized to place orders:

ARTICLE G.2 METHOD OF ORDERING

a. A Task/Delivery Order Number shall be given to you at the time the order is placed. The Contractor is cautioned not to accept an order unless one of these numbers is issued.

b. The Consignees/Ordering Officials shall sign all orders (including written confirmation of oral/telephonic orders) involving requests for supplies and/or services under this contract. Each delivery shall be accompanied by a packing slip or other evidence of delivery/performance.

The authorized designees are:

TBD prior to award

The following Contractor representative(s) is/are authorized to receive and accept orders placed by telephone :

Name(s):

TBD prior to award

Telephone:

ARTICLE G.3 Invoice Submission

Invoice and Payment Provisions The following clause is applicable to all Purchase Orders, Task or Delivery Orders, and Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Calls: Prompt Payment (Jan 2017) FAR 52.232-25. Highlights of this clause and NIH implementation requirements follow:

I. Invoice Requirements

A. An invoice is the Contractor's bill or written request for payment under the contract for supplies delivered or services performed. A proper invoice is an "Original" which must include the items listed in subdivisions 1 through 12, below, in addition to the requirements of FAR 32.9. If the invoice does not comply with these requirements, the Contractor will be notified of the defect within 7 days after the date the designated billing office received the invoice (3 days for meat, meat food products, or fish, and 5 days for perishable agricultural commodities, dairy products, edible fats or oils) with a statement of the reasons why it is not a proper invoice. (See exceptions under II., below.) Untimely notification will be taken into account in the computation of any interest penalty owed the Contractor.

1. Vendor/Contractor: Name, Address, Point of Contact for the invoice (Name, title, telephone number, e-mail and mailing address of point of contact).

2. Remit-to address (Name and complete mailing address to send payment).

3. Remittance name must match exactly with name on original order/contract. If the Remittance name differs from the Legal Business Name, then both names must appear on the invoice.

4. Invoice date.

5. Unique invoice #s for all invoices per vendor regardless of site.

6. NBS document number formats must be included for awards created in the NBS: Contract Number; Purchase Order Number; Task or Delivery Order Number and Source Award Number (e.g., Indefinite Delivery Contract number; General Services Administration number); or, BPA Call Number and BPA Parent Award Number.

7. Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) or DUNS + 4 as registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR).

8. Federal Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). In those exceptional cases where a contractor does not have a DUNS number or TIN, a Vendor Identification Number (VIN) must be referenced on the invoice. The VIN is the number that appears after the contractor’s name on the face page of the award document.

9. Identify that payment is to be made using a three-way match.

10. Description of supplies/services that match the description on the award, by line billed.*

11. Freight or delivery charge must be billed as shown on the award. If it is included in the item price do not bill it separately. If identified in the award as a separate line item, it must be billed separately.

12. Quantity, Unit of Measure, Unit Price, Extended Price of supplies delivered or services performed, as applicable, and that match the line items specified in the award.*

NOTE: If your invoice must differ from the line items on the award, please contact the Contracting Officer before submitting the invoice. A modification to the order or contract may be needed before the invoice can be submitted and paid.

B. Shipping costs will be reimbursed only if authorized by the Contract/Purchase Order. If authorized, shipping costs must be itemized. Where shipping costs exceed $100, the invoice must be supported by a bill of lading or a paid carrier's receipt.

C. The Contractor shall submit invoice to the National Institutes of Health (NIH)/Office of Financial Management (OFM) via email at invoicing@nih.gov with a copy to the approving official, as directed below. The Contractor must follow step-by-step instructions as stated in the NIH/OFM Electronic Invoicing Instructions for NIH Contractors/Vendors, which is included as an attachment on the website at https://oamp.od.nih.gov/DGS/DGS-workform-information/attachment-files. The invoice shall be transmitted as an attachment via email to the address listed above in one of the following formats: Word, or Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). The Contractor must submit only one invoice per email. Do not submit supporting documentation (e.g., receipts, time sheets, vendor invoices, etc.) with your invoice unless specified elsewhere in the contract or requested by the Contracting Officer.

The Contractor shall submit a copy of the electronic invoice to the following Approving Official (Contracting Officer) and Contracting Officer’s Representative:

Approving Official: Contracting Officer Name: Terita Stevenson, Email Address: Stevenst@od.nih.gov

Contracting Officer’s Representative Name: Linda Kiefer, Email Address: kieferli@od.nih.gov

For inquiries regarding the status of invoices, contact OFM Customer Service via email at ofm_customer_service@incontactemail.com or via phone at 301-496-6088. To send your inquiries via other available communication methods refer to the OFM Customer Service website at https://ofm.od.nih.gov/Pages/Customer-Service.aspx.

Note: The OFM Customer Service is open Eastern Standard Time Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is closed between 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

II. Invoice Payment

A. Except as indicated in paragraph B., below, the due date for making invoice payments by the designated payment office shall be the later of the following two events:

1. The 30th day after the designated billing office has received a proper invoice.

2. The 30th day after Government acceptance of supplies delivered or services performed.

https://ofm.od.nih.gov/Pages/Home.aspx https://ofm.od.nih.gov/Pages/Home.aspx mailto:invoicing@nih.gov https://oamp.od.nih.gov/DGS/DGS-workform-information/attachment-files https://oamp.od.nih.gov/DGS/DGS-workform-information/attachment-files https://oamp.od.nih.gov/DGS/DGS-workform-information/attachment-files mailto:OFM%20Customer%20Service mailto:ofm_customer_service@incontactemail.com https://ofm.od.nih.gov/Pages/Customer-Service.aspx

B. The due date for making invoice payments for meat and meat food products, perishable agricultural commodities, dairy products, and edible fats or oils, shall be in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act, as amended.

III. Interest Penalties

A. An interest penalty shall be paid automatically, if payment is not made by the due date and the conditions listed below are met, if applicable.

1. A proper invoice was received by the designated billing office.

2. A receiving report or other Government documentation authorizing payment was processed and there was no disagreement over quantity, quality, or contractor compliance with a term or condition.

3. In the case of a final invoice for any balance of funds due the contractor for supplies delivered or services performed, the amount was not subject to further settlement actions between the Government and the Contractor.

B. Determination of interest and penalties due will be made in accordance with the provisions of the Prompt Payment Act, as amended, the Contract Disputes Act, and regulations issued by the Office of Management and Budget.

IV. PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENT TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS, FAR 52.232-40 (December 2013)

a. Upon receipt of accelerated payments from the Government, the Contractor shall make accelerated payments to its small business subcontractors under this contract, to the maximum extent practicable and prior to when such payment is otherwise required under the applicable contract or subcontract, after receipt of a proper invoice and all other required documentation from the small business subcontractor.

b. The acceleration of payments under this clause does not provide any new rights under the prompt Payment Act.

c. Include the substance of this clause, include this paragraph c, in all subcontracts with small business concerns, including subcontracts with small business concerns for the acquisition of commercial items.

(End of Clause)

ARTICLE G.4. POST AWARD EVALUATION OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE

b. Contractor Performance Evaluations

Interim and Final evaluations of Contractor performance will be prepared on this contract in accordance with FAR Subpart 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) will be prepared 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.

c. Electronic Access to Contractor Performance Evaluations

Contractors may access evaluations through a secure Web site for review and comment at the following address:

http://www.cpars.gov http://www.cpars.gov/

ARTICLE G.5. Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) (FAR 52.217-8)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 15 days.

ARTICLE G.6. Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year (FAR 52.232-19) (Apr 1984)

Funds are not presently available for performance under this contract beyond the Government's current fiscal year. The Government's obligation for performance of this contract beyond that date is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise for performance under this contract beyond the Government's current fiscal year, until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for performance and until the Contractor receives notice of availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

ARTICLE G.7. Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement

The Contractor shall save and hold harmless and indemnify the Government against any and all claims, liabilities and costs of whatsoever kind and nature for injury to or death of any person or persons and for loss of damage to any property (Government or otherwise) occurring in connection with or in any incident to or arising out of the occupancy, use, service, operations or performance of work under the terms of the contract, resulting in whole, or in art from the negligent acts or omissions of the Contractor, any subcontractor or any employee, agent, or representative of the Contractor or subcontractor.

ARTICLE G.8. Non-Personal Services

This contract is a “non-personal services contract” as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart

37.1. It is, therefore, understood and agreed that the Contractor and/or the Contractor’s employees: (1) shall perform the services specified herein as independent contractors, not as employees of the Government; (2) shall be responsible for their own management and administration of the work requirements and bear sole responsibility for complying with any and all technical, schedule, or financial requirements or constraints attendant to the performance of this contract; (3) shall be free from supervision or control by any Government employee with respect to the manner or method of performance of the services specified; but (4) shall, pursuant to the Government’s right and obligation to inspect, accept or reject the work, comply with such general direction of the Contracting Officer, or the duly authorized representative of the Contracting Officer, as is necessary to ensure accomplishment of the contract objectives

ARTICLE G.9. PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENT TO SMALL BUSINESS

SUBCONTRACTORS, FAR 52.232-40 (December 2013)

a. Upon receipt of accelerated payments from the Government, the Contractor shall make accelerated payments to its small business subcontractors under this contract, to the maximum extent practicable and prior to when such payment is otherwise required under the applicable contract or subcontract, after receipt of a proper invoice and all other required documentation from the small business subcontractor.

b. The acceleration of payments under this clause does not provide any new rights under the prompt Payment Act.

c. Include the substance of this clause, include this paragraph c, in all subcontracts with small business concerns, including subcontracts with small business concerns for the acquisition of commercial items.

(End of Clause)

ARTICLE H.1. OMB CLEARANCE

In accordance with HHSAR 352.211-3, Paperwork Reduction Act, the Contractor shall not proceed with surveys or interviews until such time as Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Clearance for conducting interviews has been obtained by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and the Contracting Officer has issued written approval to proceed.

ARTICLE H.2. RESTRICTION ON PORNOGRAPHY ON COMPUTER NETWORKS

The Contractor shall not use contract funds to maintain or establish a computer network unless such network blocks the viewing, downloading, and exchanging of pornography.

ARTICLE H.3. GUN CONTROL

The Contractor shall not use contract funds in whole or in part, to advocate or promote gun control.

ARTICLE H.4. OPTION PROVISION

Unless the Government exercises its option pursuant to the Option Clause set forth in SECTION I., 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 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, FAR Clause 52.217- 9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract set forth in SECTION I 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 Use for Fixed-Price Contracts: price of the contract will be increased as set forth in the OPTION PRICES] Article in SECTION B of this contract.

ARTICLE H.5. ACCESS TO NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH (NIH) ELECTRONIC MAIL

All Contractor staff that have access to and use of NIH electronic mail (e-mail) must identify themselves as contractors on all outgoing e-mail messages, including those that are sent in reply or are forwarded to another user. To best comply with this requirement, the Contractor staff shall set up an e-mail signature ("AutoSignature") or an electronic business card ("V-card") on each Contractor employee's computer system and/or Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) that will automatically display "Contractor" in the signature area of all e-mails sent.

ARTICLE H.6. TASK ORDER/DELIVERY ORDER CONTRACT OMBUDSMAN

In accordance with FAR 16.505(b)(5), the following individual has been designated as the NIH Ombudsman for task order and delivery order contracts.

Dr. Sherry Mills

OR

Dr. Richard G. Wyatt

NIH Competition Advocate for R&D Contracts

NIH Competition Advocate for Non R&D Contracts

6705 Rockledge Drive, Suite 305 1 Center Drive, 160, MSC 0151 Bethesda, MD 20892 Bethesda, MD 20892-0151 Phone: 301-435-2729 Phone: (301) 496-4920 E-mail: sherry.mills@nih.gov E mail: WyattRG@mail.nih.gov

ARTICLE H.7. 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 website to file a complaint on-line is:

http://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/hotline/ and the mailing address is:

US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General

ATTN: OIG HOTLINE OPERATIONS

P.O. Box 23489 Washington, D.C. 20026 http://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/hotline/ http://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/hotline/

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1 Pricing Schedule Attachment 2 Government requirements SOW Attachment 3 Clauses, Terms and Conditions Attachment 4 Invoice Procedures Attachment 5 Past Performance Questionnaire * Attachment 6 Proposal Intent Form Attachment 7 SF-LL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities Attachment 8 Reps and Certs Attachment 9 Technical Evaluation Criteria Attachment 10 Offerors Points of Contact *Offeror must submit at a minimum three Past Performance Questionnaires.

VIII: The provision at FAR clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the provision.

FAR Clause 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS

IX: The provision at FAR clause 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items are applicable to this solicitation.

FAR Clause 52.212-2 EVALUATION-COMMERCIAL ITEMS

FAR Clause 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - COMMERCIAL

ITEMS (APRIL 2011)

XI: The FAR clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition

XII: The FAR clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

FAR Clause 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS

XIII: The date, time and place offers are due: Friday, March 5, 2021, 1:00 pm EST. Attention: Ms. Terita Stevenson, Contract Specialist, 6011 Executive Blvd., Room 539C, Rockville, MD 20852. You must email an original your technical and business proposals. The technical proposal shall be separate from the business proposal.

XIV.: The name and telephone number of the individual to contact for information regarding the solicitation: Terita Stevenson, Telephone number: 301-402-3727

This acquisition is for full and open competition and an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract using fixed price task orders. The period of performance will be one year from award date, plus four (4) one-year option years.

Quotations must be good for 120 days after close of solicitation.

To be eligible for an award, offeror must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) at website https://www.sam.gov/portal/SAM/#1. The full text of a FAR provision or clause may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html. The selected offeror must comply with the following commercial item Terms and Conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation of Offerors; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, must be included with its offer; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Condition Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items, 52.204-13 SAM, 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation With Authorities And Remedies; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52-222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.223-18, Contractor policy to ban text messaging while driving;52.225-3, Buy America -Free Trade Agreements, 52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases, applies to this acquisition.

Quotations are due promptly 1:00 pm EST Friday, March 5, 2021. The Proposals must be emailed to stevenst@od.nih.gov, Attn: Terita Stevenson, Contract Specialist, 6011 Executive Blvd., Room 539C, Rockville, MD 20852. Please reference the RFQ No. 75N98020Q00033 on all correspondence.

https://www.sam.gov/portal/SAM/#1 http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html mailto:stevenst@od.nih.gov