RFQ HFP-2026-134681 Spectrophotometer.pdf

Human Foods Program (HFP)

Spectrophotometer

Request for Quotation (RFQ) No. HFP-2026-134681

1. NOTICE OF COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERICAL PRODUCTS OR

COMMERCIAL SERVICES

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format set forth at Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Class Deviation (CD) No. 2025-09, Amendment 1 (Nov. 3, 2025), Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) FAR 12.202(b)(1) (Apr. 20, 2026). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number HFP-2026- 134681 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) for UV/VIS Spectrophotometer. This is a request for quotation (RFQ) for commercial products or commercial services in accordance with the simplified procedures of FAR Part 12 – Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services. See HHS FAR CD No. 2025-09, Amendment 1 (Nov. 3, 2025), RFO FAR 12.201-1 (Apr. 20, 2026). This acquisition is unrestricted. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing.

2. NOTICE OF FAC

This solicitation document incorporates FAR provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01, effective March 13, 2026. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52 and at https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR) provisions and clauses referenced in this solicitation can be found on the following websites:

• HHSAR (effective February 2, 2022): https://www.acquisition.gov/hhsar/part-352-solicitation-provisions-and-contract-clauses

• HHSAR Class Deviations: https://www.hhs.gov/grants-contracts/contracts/contract-policies-regulations/index.html

• RFO HHSAR Part 352: https://www.hhs.gov/grants-contracts/contracts/contract-policies-regulations/hhsar-overhaul/rfo-part-352-solicitation-provisions-contract-clauses/index.html https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52 https://www.acquisition.gov/hhsar/part-352-solicitation-provisions-and-contract-clauses https://www.acquisition.gov/hhsar/part-352-solicitation-provisions-and-contract-clauses https://www.hhs.gov/grants-contracts/contracts/contract-policies-regulations/index.html https://www.hhs.gov/grants-contracts/contracts/contract-policies-regulations/index.html https://www.hhs.gov/grants-contracts/contracts/contract-policies-regulations/hhsar-overhaul/rfo-part-352-solicitation-provisions-contract-clauses/index.html https://www.hhs.gov/grants-contracts/contracts/contract-policies-regulations/hhsar-overhaul/rfo-part-352-solicitation-provisions-contract-clauses/index.html https://www.hhs.gov/grants-contracts/contracts/contract-policies-regulations/hhsar-overhaul/rfo-part-352-solicitation-provisions-contract-clauses/index.html

3. PURCHASE ORDER REQUIREMENTS

See Section 7, Statement of Work, for a full description of the products and services to be acquired.

4. ORDER TYPE

The Government anticipates awarding a single Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) type Purchase Order.

5. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Delivery shall be completed within 30 days of award. The delivered items shall include a [one (1)] year warranty. The warranty period begins on the date of Government acceptance under the inspection and acceptance clause(s) of this contract.

The actual period of performance will be determined at time of award.

6. PRICING

Anticipated Period of Performance: Base Year (August 31, 2026, through August 30, 2027)

Item Description

Product # Quantity Unit Unit Price Extended Price

Spectrofluorometer complete system w/components

1 EA $ $

Warranty 1 EA $ $

Shipping/Installation 1 Total N/A

On-site Initial Training 1 Total $ $

TOTAL FIRM-FIXED PRICE (FFP) $

7. STATEMENT OF WORK

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA)

HUMAN FOODS PROGRAM (HFP)

Title: Spectrofluorometer for Water Soluble Vitamin Analysis

BACKGROUND

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Atlanta Human and Animal Food Laboratory's (ATLHAFL) Nutrient Analysis Branch (NAB) require a new spectrofluorometer for the analysis of water-soluble vitamins in regulated food products. NAB is the only laboratory within FDA's field laboratory system tasked with performing comprehensive nutrient profiling for regulatory purposes. This unique capability supports FDA's enforcement of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act), 21 U.S.C. § 301 et seq., particularly provisions related to food misbranding (Section 403) and infant formula requirements (Section 412).

The proposed instrument will enable analysts to determine levels of micronutrients, specifically vitamin C, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2, in infant formulas, medical foods, dietary supplements, and other food products. This analytical capability is integral to the Agency's responsibility for food safety, as it ensures the accuracy of nutrient label declarations and detects adulterations in regulated products.

NAB's nutrient profiling program encompasses the analysis of micronutrients, proximates, and toxic elements across diverse food matrices. Spectrofluorometric analysis of water-soluble vitamins is a critical component of this program, complementing other analytical techniques (HPLC, LC-MS) used for different nutrients and matrices. The replacement instrument will improve NAB's capability to meet increased sample loads and maintain continuity of regulatory testing operations using AOAC Official Methods.

OBJECTIVES

The objective of this acquisition is to procure and install a spectrofluorometer system that will enable NAB to perform AOAC Official Methods for quantitative analysis of water-soluble vitamins (vitamin C, B1, and B2) in diverse food matrices and restore critical analytical capability for regulatory testing of infant formulas, medical foods, dietary supplements, and other food products. In addition, support compliance verification for nutrient label declarations and detection of product adulterations, provide reliable analytical results for samples that present extraction challenges incompatible with HPLC or LC-MS techniques and meet increased sample loads while maintaining regulatory testing quality standards.

SCOPE

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in support of the Atlanta Human and Animal Food Laboratory’s Nutrient Analysis Branch, is requesting a new spectrometer that meets the following specifications and service requirements:

Specifications Minimum Technical Specifications and Performance Requirements:

Absorbance and Fluorescence Capabilities:

• Wavelength range: 200-900 nm (excitation and emission)

• Wavelength accuracy: ±1.0 nm

• Sensitivity (S/N ratio): 1,000:1 or higher (RMS) for Raman line of water, or 350:1 (P- P)

• Detection limit: Capable of detecting fluorescein concentrations at 10⁻¹¹ mol/L or lower

• Spectral bandwidth (slit width): 1, 5, 10, 20 nm (selectable for both excitation and emission)

• Scanning speed: 60,000 nm/min maximum for high-throughput analysis

• Detector: Photomultiplier tube (PMT) with high sensitivity

• Auto-gain control: Automatic optimization of measurement parameters over wide dynamic range

• Spectral correction: Automatic spectral correction capability included Light Source:

• Type: 150 W Xenon arc lamp or equivalent

• Lamp lifespan: Minimum 2,000 hours

• Lamp replacement: User-replaceable design to minimize downtime and service costs Sample Handling:

• Cuvette compatibility: Standard 1 cm path length cuvettes (glass and quartz)

• Sample types: Liquids, solids, powders, and films (with appropriate accessories)

• Sample volume range: Standard and micro-volume cuvettes

• Temperature control: Compatible with temperature-controlled cell holder accessory

• Auto-sampler: Optional auto-sampler capability for high-throughput applications Software and Data Management:

• Software: The system shall include all software (with the latest update) necessary to operate the instrument and process (quantitatively and qualitatively) the raw data after the acquisition.

• Operating system: Windows-based, compatible with current FDA IT infrastructure

• User interface: Intuitive, suitable for operators with varying experience levels

• Pre-programmed methods: Capability to store and recall analytical methods

• 21 CFR Part 11 compliance: Fully compliant with electronic records and electronic signatures requirements

• User access controls: Multiple permission levels with secure login

• Audit trail: Secure, computer-generated, time-stamped audit trails for all data operations

• Data export: CSV, PDF, and Excel formats minimum

• Calculations: Automated concentration calculations, standard curves, E1% determinations, quantum yield calculations

• 3D scanning capability: Three-dimensional spectral scanning capability

• Network connectivity: Ethernet connection for data transfer and LIMS integration

• Validation tools: Built-in validation protocols and performance verification

Physical Requirements:

• Configuration: Benchtop model

• Weight: Approximately 38 kg or comparable

• Dimensions: Must fit within standard laboratory bench space

• Power requirements: Standard US laboratory power

• Warm-up time: Minimal warm-up time for daily operations

Installation & Setup

• The complete installation and set-up constitute part of the deliverables. The Contractor is responsible for full installation and setup within 14 days of receipt of equipment.

Qualification Requirements

• The Contractor shall include complete Installation Qualification (IQ) and Operational Qualifications (OQ) and Performance Qualification (PQ) protocols and executed documentation.

• The Contractor shall provide documentation of the qualification to the user upon installation.

Warranty and Service Requirements

• A one-year manufacturer’s warranty (initiated on the date of IQ/OQ/PQ completion) is required with the purchase and must include at a minimum:

o Coverage on all non-consumable items and parts supplied including base instrument, computer and other accessories.

o Unlimited on-site service visits within 48 hours of call, factory-certified replacement parts, engineer labor and travel costs, software updates and notifications.

o Software updates: Included during warranty period with validation impact assessment

• Service must be performed by a certified and trained engineer (Travel and labor cost shall be included in pricing).

• The Contractor shall provide all necessary chemicals/solutions and accessories required for instrument maintenance, calibration and qualification.

Training

• The Contractor shall provide introductory on-site initial training, including operation and maintenance, for a minimum of five (5) operators on the date of IQ/OQ/PQ completion.

• Onsite training shall include how to create custom reports.

Records and Reports The Contractor shall, commensurate with the completion of each service relating to the first-year warranty, provide the end-user of the equipment with a copy of the field corrective service report identifying the equipment name, manufacturer, model number, and serial number of the equipment being repaired and detailing the reason for the warranty call, a detailed description of the work performed. The parts and the test equipment used to repair the system shall be in the report. This will include the name(s) and contact information of the engineer who performed the repair, and for information purposes, the on-site hours expended, and parts/components replaced.

DELIVERABLES

The Contractor shall provide Calibration certificate with instrument delivery.

Deliverable Quantity Delivery Date

Complete UV/VIS Spectrofluorometer System 1 Within 30 days of award

Installation & Setup 1 Within 14 days of delivery

Training/Familiarization 1 At the time of installation/IQ/OQ/ P/Q completion– Up to five (5) users.

Delivery Location

One (1) complete UV/VIS Spectrofluorometer system and parts to be shipped to and located:

FDA/Atlanta Human and Animal Food Laboratory (ATLHAFL) 1777 Hardee Ave. SW., Atlanta, GA 30310

POC: To be identified at the time of award.

Equipment shall be delivered Monday through Friday (excluding Federal Holidays see below between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. in accordance with the delivery location time zone (Eastern Time, Central Time, or Pacific Time). Supplies or services scheduled for delivery on a Federal holiday shall be made on the next business day.

Period of Performance

The Period of Performance begins the date of contract award execution and continues for one year (or longer depending on how long the OEM offered warranty period is) from the date of formal government acceptance. Instrument to be delivered within 30 days of award.

Anticipated period of performance – 09/10/2026 – 09/09/2027.

GOVERNMENT POINTS OF CONTACT

Contracting Officer (CO)

• Name and Position: James G. Whitt, Contracting Officer

• Office: Office of Operations (OO)/ Office of Finance, Budget, and Acquisitions (OFBA)/ Office of Acquisitions and Grants Services (OAGS)/ Division of Acquisition Operations (DAO)/ Service Contracts Branch (SCB)

• Phone: 240-447-5685

• Email: james.whitt@fda.hhs.gov

Contract Specialist (CS)

• Name and Position: Rodney D. Aytch, Contract Specialist

• Office: OO/OFBA/OAGS/DAO/SCB

• Phone: 240-402-7514

• Email: rodney.aytch@fda.hhs.gov

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)

• Name and Position: To be completed at time of award

• Office: To be completed at time of award

• Phone: To be completed at time of award

• Email: To be completed at time of award

Contracting Officer’s Authority

The Contracting Officer (CO) identified above has responsibility for ensuring the performance of all necessary actions for effective contracting, ensuring compliance with the terms of the contract, and safeguarding the interests of the United States in its contractual relationships.

The CO is the only individual who has the authority to enter into, administer, or terminate this contract and is the only person authorized to approve changes to any of the requirements under this contract; notwithstanding any provision contained elsewhere in this contract, this authority remains solely with the CO.

mailto:james.whitt@fda.hhs.gov mailto:rodney.aytch@fda.hhs.gov

No statement, whether oral or written, by anyone other than the CO, shall be interpreted as modifying the terms and conditions of the contract. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to contact the CO immediately if there is even the appearance of any technical direction that is or may be outside the scope of the contract. The Government will not reimburse the Contractor for any work not authorized by the CO.

GOVERNMENT CLOSURES AND FEDERAL HOLIDAYS

Recognized Federal Holidays – Federal holidays are listed below, and specific dates can be found at the following site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/pay-administration/fact-sheets/holidays-work-schedules-and-pay:

New Year’s Day Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday Washington’s Birthday

Memorial Day Juneteenth National Independence Day Independence Day

Labor Day Columbus Day

Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Day

Inclement Weather – The Contractor is not required to provide on-site service on days when the Federal Government is closed due to inclement weather. The Contractor is required to follow, as a minimum, other directives issued by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) or other such official for late arrivals due to inclement weather (unless otherwise specified in the contract).

In the event the Federal Government is closed by order of the President of the United States or OPM for any reason, or the agency, the Center or the building is closed for administrative or safety reasons, the Contractor shall follow directives issued by the COR or Contracting Officer concerning reporting for work. In the event of early closings, the Contractor may be approved to leave early at the discretion of the COR and/or local policy.

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/pay-administration/fact-sheets/holidays-work-schedules-and-pay https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/pay-administration/fact-sheets/holidays-work-schedules-and-pay

CONTRACT CLAUSES

Clauses Incorporated By Reference

Appl. Clause/Prov.

No.

Title Date

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and

Commercial Services Nov 2025

52.203-6 w/Alt I

Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government Nov 2021

52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct Nov 2021

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights Apr 2026

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel Nov 2025

52.204-13 System for Award Management—Maintenance Nov 2025

52.204-91 Contractor Identification Nov 2025

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When

Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment

52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding

Responsibility Matters

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic

Corporations

52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small

Business Concerns Nov 2025

52.222-3 Convict Labor Nov 2025

52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies Nov 2025

52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (or with Alt I) Nov 2025

52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans Nov 2025

52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National

Labor Relations Act Nov 2025

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons Nov 2025

52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors Apr 2026

52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification Nov 2025

Title Date

52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services Nov 2025

52.224-3 Privacy Training (or with Alt I) Nov 2025

52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging

While Driving May 2024

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for

Award Management Oct 2018

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors Mar 2023

52.233-3 Protest After Award Nov 2025

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim Nov 2025

52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Nov 2025

52.240-92 Security Requirements Nov 2025

52.240-93 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information

Systems

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial

Services Nov 2025

52.225-1 Buy American—Supplies Nov 2025

52.225-5 Trade Agreements Nov 2023

52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial

Vessels

HHSAR

352.203-70

Anti-Lobbying Jun 2026

HHSAR

352.232-71

Electronic Submission of Payment Requests Apr 2026

Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these addresses:

https://acquisition.gov https://acquisition.gov/far-overhaul https://acquisition.gov/hhsar

INVOICING INSTRUCTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR) 352.232-71

– ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (APR 2026) (RFO DEVIATION) [HHSAR CD

2026-07 (Apr. 23, 2026)]

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

Payment request means a bill, voucher, invoice, or request for contract financing payment with associated supporting documentation. The payment request must comply with the requirements in FAR 32.905(b) and the applicable payment clause included in this contract.

(b) Submission instructions. Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this clause, the Contractor must submit payment requests electronically using the Department of Treasury Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) or successor system. Information regarding IPP, including IPP Customer Support contact information, is available at www.ipp.gov or any successor site.

(c) Alternate submission procedures. The Contractor may submit payment requests using other than IPP only when the Contracting Officer authorizes alternate procedures in writing.

(d) Submission of alternate payment procedures authorization. If alternate payment procedures are authorized, the Contractor must include a copy of the Contracting Officer’s written authorization with each payment request.

(End of clause) https://acquisition.gov/ https://acquisition.gov/far-overhaul https://acquisition.gov/hhsar http://www.ipp.gov/

FDA Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (Jan 2022)

a. All Invoice submissions for goods and or services must be made electronically through the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).

http://www.ipp.gov/vendors/index.htm

b. Invoice Submission for Payment means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in FAR 32.905(b), “Content of Invoices” and the applicable Payment clause included in this contract, or the clause FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items included in commercial items contracts. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov.

c.

1. The Agency will enroll the Contractors new to IPP. The Contractor must follow the IPP registration email instructions for enrollment to register the Collector Account for submitting invoice requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive Registration email from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRBSTL) within 3 - 5 business days of the contract award for new contracts or date of modification for existing contracts.

2. Registration emails are sent via email from ipp.noreply@mail.eroc.twai.gov. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email to IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov or phone (866) 973-3131.

3. The Contractor POC will receive two emails from IPP Customer Support, the first email contains the initial administrative IPP User ID. The second email, sent within 24 hours of receipt of the first email, contains a temporary password. You must log in with the temporary password within 30 days.

4. If your company is already registered to use IPP, you will not be required to re-register.

5. If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment as authorized by HHSAR 332.7002, a written request must be submitted to the Contracting Officer to explain the circumstances that require the authorization of alternate payment procedures.

d. Invoices that include time and materials or labor hours Line Items must include supporting documentation to (1) substantiate the number of labor hours invoiced for each labor category, and (2) substantiate material costs incurred (when applicable).

e. Invoices that include cost-reimbursement Line Items must be submitted in a format showing expenditures for that month, as well as contract cumulative amounts. At a minimum the following cost information shall be included, in addition to supporting documentation to substantiate costs incurred:

• Direct Labor - include all persons, listing the person's name, title, number of hours worked, hourly rate, the total cost per person and a total amount for this category;

• Indirect Costs (i.e., Fringe Benefits, Overhead, General and Administrative, Other Indirects)- show rate, base and total amount;

http://www.ipp.gov/vendors/index.htm

• Consultants (if applicable) - include the name, number of days or hours worked, daily or hourly rate, and a total amount per consultant;

• Travel - include for each airplane or train trip taken the name of the traveler, date of travel, destination, the transportation costs including ground transportation shown separately and the per diem costs. Other travel costs shall also be listed;

• Subcontractors (if applicable) - include, for each subcontractor, the same data as required for the prime Contractor;

• Other Direct Costs - include a listing of all other direct charges to the contract, i.e., office supplies, telephone, duplication, postage; and

• Fee - amount as allowable in accordance with the Schedule and FAR 52.216-8 if applicable.

f. Contractor is required to attach an invoice log addendum to each invoice which shall include, at a minimum, the following information for contract administration and reconciliation purposes:

(a) list of all invoices submitted to date under the subject award, including the following:

(1) invoice number, amount, & date submitted

(2) corresponding payment amount & date received

(b) total amount of all payments received to date under the subject contract or order

(c) and, for definitized contracts or orders only, total estimated amounts yet to be invoiced for the current, active period of performance.

g. Payment of invoices will be made based upon acceptance by the Government of the entire task or the tangible product deliverable(s) invoiced. Payments shall be based on the Government certifying that satisfactory services were provided, and the Contractor has certified that labor charges are accurate.

h. If the services are rejected for failure to conform to the technical requirements of the task order, or any other contractually legitimate reason, the Contractor shall not be paid, or shall be paid an amount negotiated by the CO.

i. Payment to the Contractor will not be made for temporary work stoppage due to circumstances beyond the control of U.S. Food and Drug Administration such as acts of God, inclement weather, power outages, and results thereof, or temporary closings of facilities at which Contractor personnel are performing. This may, however, be justification for excusable delays.

j. The Contractor agrees that the submission of an invoice to the Government for payment is a certification that the services for which the Government is being billed, have been delivered in accordance with the hours shown on the invoices, and the services are of the quality required for timely and successful completion of the effort.

k. Questions regarding invoice payments that cannot be resolved by the IPP Helpdesk should be directed to the FDA Employee Resource and Information Center (ERIC) Helpdesk at 301-827- ERIC (3742) or toll-free 866-807-ERIC (3742); or, by email at ERIC@fda.hhs.gov. Refer to the Call-in menu options and follow the phone prompts to dial the option that corresponds to the service that's needed. All ERIC Service Now Tickets will either be responded to or resolved within 48 hours (2 business days) of being received. When emailing, please be sure to include the contract number, invoice number and date of invoice, as well as your name, phone number, and a detailed description of the issue.

SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

Provisions Incorporated by Reference

Title Date

52.204-7 System for Award Management—Registration Nov 2025

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and

Commercial Services

52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial

Services

52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to

Influence Certain Federal Transactions Sep 2024

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require

Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements— Representation

Jan 2017

52.209-12 Certification Regarding Tax Matters Oct 2025

52.222-18 Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for

Listed End Products

52.222-52 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract

Labor Standards—Certification (Certain Services)

52.222-56 Certification Regarding Trafficking in Persons Compliance

Plan Nov 2025

52.223-4 Recovered Material Certification Nov 2025

52.225-2 Buy American Certificate Oct 2022

52.225-4 Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade

Act Certificate

52.225-6 Trade Agreements Certificate Feb 2021

52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements—Notice and

Representation

52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions—Representations and Certifications

BASIS FOR AWARD

Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA): Award will be made to the lowest-priced offeror whose offer is determined technically acceptable. Technical acceptability will be determined on a pass/fail basis against the minimum requirements of the equipment. Offers that do not meet all minimum requirements will be determined technically unacceptable and will not be considered for award. Price will be evaluated for reasonableness.

Offer Submission Questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to the Primary POC identified in the SAM.gov notice. Questions Deadline: 3 business days after solicitation posting date.

Questions and answers may be posted as an amendment to this solicitation on SAM.gov.

Offers Due: As listed on the SAM.gov notice.

Submission Method: Email to the POCs listed in the SAM.gov posting.

Preferred File Format: Searchable PDF and Excel Page Limit: 15

Offerors Shall Submit:

• Technical quotation

• Price quotation

• Warranty terms

• UEI and confirmation of active SAM.gov registration

• Lead time for delivery

• Country of origin for all items Buy American (52.225-1) clause applies.