RFQ NO. 75H70725Q00041.pdf

75H70725Q00041

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IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

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

THIS RFQ

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDEX

02/28/2025

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4101 Indian School Rd NE, Suite 225 Albuquerque NM 87110

Albuquerque Indian Health Service Multiple

505 256-6755SHANDIIN DEWOLFE

03/14/2025 1730 MS

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OTHER

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The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service (IHS), Division of Contracts and Grants Management (DCGM) anticipates awarding a single firm-fixed price purchase or task order for Fire Protection System Services for the Acoma-Canoncito-Laguna (ACL) Indian Health Center located at Pueblo of Acoma, NM. The start date will be as soon as possible and the resulting order will consist of a base year plus four option years.

This solicitation is unrestricted.

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SECTION B – CONTINUATION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the Indian Health Service (IHS) for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (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.

This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) in accordance with FAR Part 12 – Commercial Items and FAR Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-03.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 238220 with a small business size standard of $19.0 million.

LOCATION OF SERVICES:

The contractor shall provide Fire Protection System Services to the following Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service (IHS) Facility:

Acoma-Cañoncito-Laguna (ACL) Indian Health Center 80 B Veterans Blvd.

Pueblo of Acoma, NM 87034

The work is to be performed at the ACL Health Center & Quarters and shall be inclusive of all buildings and facilities described in this SOW. There are about 566 sprinklers, 8 fire doors, 48 extinguishers located in the health center (about 55,8545 sq. ft), and 42 extinguishers located in the living quarters (about 49,050 sq. ft).

DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST:

The purpose of this contract is to provide specialized testing, inspection services and repair work to ensure that the Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service (AAIHS) facilities/buildings are in compliance with NFPA and The Joint Commission (TJC) health care accreditation requirements regarding the Fire Protection systems.

The Contractor for this work shall provide all material, equipment, labor, tools, etc., to perform the required inspection of and repair work to the Fire Protection Systems as described and at the facilities located within the Acoma-Canoncito-Laguna (ACL) Service Unit, Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service (AAIHS).

SCOPE OF WORK:

Facility Overview and Procedures:

1. The Contractor shall perform all work during normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays. Authorization other than normal work hours shall be coordinated and approved in advance with the Facility Maintenance Contact.

2. The Contractor shall coordinate and schedule all site visits with the Facility Maintenance Contact. The inspections and all work are to be completed while the facilities remain in operation. The Contractor shall ensure that the services do not disrupt patient care.

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3. The Contractor shall sign in and out with the Facility Maintenance office during every visit. A Contractor’s badge shall be provided to each crew member on-site and shall be worn as work is performed. Badges shall be returned at the end of the work day or at the end of the service period as determined by the Facility Maintenance Contact.

4. The Contractor shall adhere to all policies, standards, and requirements of the respective facility while on-site.

Safety procedures shall be strictly adhered to at all times.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

The Contractor shall perform quarterly, annual, and 5-year inspections on the referenced systems as follows:

A. ACL - Fire Sprinkler System:

1. The Contractor shall provide Riser Obstruction services for the main health center and optometry building every quarter or from last inspection report date in accordance to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Code Number 25. Services shall include inspection of sprinklers system risers and vertical sprinkler pipe valves in which the contractor shall inspect, remove debris and replace all worn-out and defective parts as necessary. The Contractor shall review all repairs and replacement parts needed with the Facility Maintenance Contact and provide a written report and proposal should the repairs exceed the contract amount.

2. The Contractor shall test, inspect and repair, if necessary, the Fire Sprinkler Back Flow Preventers annually.

The Contractor shall ensure backflow preventers operate effectively by ensuring that the aqua ground water connected to the facility buildings does not allow back flow of water back into the aqua ground water. If parts are in need of replacing due to wear, malfunction, inoperability, or defect, the Contractor shall notify the Facility Maintenance Contact and repair the system. Prior to repair, the Contractor shall review all repairs and replacement parts needed with the Facility Maintenance Contact and provide a written report and proposal should the repairs exceed the contract amount.

3. The Contractor shall perform the 5-year test and inspection per NFPA. The test shall be scheduled according to the last inspection report date or as necessary to ensure operation is in compliance with the applicable codes.

4. The Contractor shall test, inspect and repair, if necessary, all Rolling Fire Doors annually. Services shall include inspecting all rolling fire doors to ensure the rolling mechanism system operates effectively during a fire emergency. The Contractor shall perform adjustments and repairs as required to ensure the rolling doors operate smoothly and in sync with the fire alarm system. The Contractor shall review all repairs and replacement parts needed, prior to repairs, with the Facility Maintenance Contact and provide a written report and proposal should the repairs exceed the contract amount.

5. The Contractor shall examine, inspect, tag and date all fire extinguishers annually. The Contractor shall replace all faulty fire extinguishers and shall issue certification that all are in excellent working condition. The Contractor shall review all repairs and replacement parts needed with the Facility Maintenance Contact and provide a written report and proposal should the repairs exceed the contract amount.

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B. Government Quarters – Extinguishers:

1. The Contractor shall examine, inspect, tag and date all fire extinguishers annually. The Contractor shall replace all faulty fire extinguishers and shall issue certification that all are in excellent working condition. The Contractor shall review all repairs and replacement parts needed with the Facility Maintenance Contact and provide a written report and proposal should the repairs exceed the contract amount.

C. Deliverables:

The Contractor shall provide the following reports to the Facility Maintenance Contact for each location and each site visit:

1. Service Orders:

a. The Contactor shall provide service reports or work orders for certification that satisfactory services have been received in accordance with the scope of work and as required by NFPA.

2. Inspection Reports:

a. The Contractor shall provide signed and written detailed inspection reports of every site visit and every service procedure performed as required by NFPA. This shall include, at a minimum, date of performance, name of Technician, location, test results, all repairs, deficiencies discovered, problems and comments on overall condition of fire protection System.

SERVICE CONTRACT ACT WAGE DETERMINATION

• WD No. 2015-5451, Revision No. 24, dated 12/22/24, is hereby incorporated.

ITEM LISTING (a fillable table is included in list of attachments):

Period Services Yearly Totals* 1.) Sprinkler System: $____________/test x 4 tests/year = $___________/year

2.) Backflow Preventer:

$____________/test x 1 test/year =

$___________/year

3.) Rolling Door: $____________/test x 1 test/year = $___________/year

CLIN 1 Base Year: TBD, 2025

- TBD, 2026

4.) Health Center Extinguishers:

$____________/test x 1 test/year =

$___________/year $________________

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5.) Quarters Extinguishers:

$____________/test x 1 test/year =

$___________/year

6.) Enviro/Hazmat Charge:

$__________/year

7.) 5-year Test & Inspection:

$_____________ /5-year period

1.) Sprinkler System: $____________/test x 4 tests/year = $___________/year

2.) Backflow Preventer:

$____________/test x 1 test/year =

$___________/year

3.) Rolling Door: $____________/test x 1 test/year = $___________/year

4.) Health Center Extinguishers:

$____________/test x 1 test/year =

$___________/year

5.) Quarters Extinguishers:

$____________/test x 1 test/year =

$___________/year

CLIN 2 1st Option Year: TBD, 2026 – TBD, 2027

6.) Enviro/Hazmat Charge:

$__________/year

1.) Sprinkler System: $____________/test x 4 tests/year = $___________/year

2.) Backflow Preventer:

$____________/test x 1 test/year =

$___________/year

3.) Rolling Door: $____________/test x 1 test/year = $___________/year

CLIN 3 2nd Option Year: TBD, 2027 – TBD, 2028

4.) Health Center Extinguishers:

$____________/test x 1 test/year =

$___________/year $________________

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5.) Quarters Extinguishers:

$____________/test x 1 test/year =

$___________/year

6.) Enviro/Hazmat Charge:

$__________/year

1.) Sprinkler System: $____________/test x 4 tests/year = $___________/year

2.) Backflow Preventer:

$____________/test x 1 test/year =

$___________/year

3.) Rolling Door: $____________/test x 1 test/year = $___________/year

4.) Health Center Extinguishers:

$____________/test x 1 test/year =

$___________/year

5.) Quarters Extinguishers:

$____________/test x 1 test/year =

$___________/year

CLIN 4 3rd Option Year: TBD, 2028 – TBD, 2029

6.) Enviro/Hazmat Charge:

$__________/year

1.) Sprinkler System: $____________/test x 4 tests/year = $___________/year

2.) Backflow Preventer:

$____________/test x 1 test/year =

$___________/year

3.) Rolling Door: $____________/test x 1 test/year = $___________/year

4.) Health Center Extinguishers:

$____________/test x 1 test/year =

$___________/year

CLIN 5 4th Option Year: TBD, 2029 – TBD, 2030

5.) Quarters Extinguishers:

$____________/test x 1 test/year =

$___________/year

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6.) Enviro/Hazmat Charge:

$__________/year

GRAND TOTAL: $________________

* - All-inclusive: Pricing shall be inclusive of all other fees including: all applicable city, state, federal, and local taxes and other miscellaneous costs associated with the above services. Vendor may submit quote in their own format, if preferred.

OPTION YEARS:

Performance will be for the base year only, unless the period is changed by written modification to the purchase order, in accordance with FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract. Option period renewal is dependent on satisfactory services, availability of funds for the appropriate fiscal year, and a recurring need.

CONTRACTING OFFICER:

The IHS Contracting Officer (CO) is the only individual authorized to modify this Contract. The CO responsible for administrative and contractual issues concerning this purchase order is:

Shandiin DeWolfe, Contracting Officer (CO) Indian Health Service/Division of Contracts & Grants Management (DCGM) 4101 Indian School Road NE, Suite 225 Albuquerque, NM 87110 Phone: 505-256-6755 Email: Shandiin.DeWolfe@ihs.gov

CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE (COR):

Deanne Waconda, Deanne.Waconda@ihs.gov, is hereby designated as the Primary Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and David Steen, David.Steen@ihs.gov is hereby designated as the Alternate Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for this order. The COR’s responsibilities will be to coordinate with the contractor the technical aspects of this service and the review of delivery and acceptance hereunder. The COR does not have the authority to change or alter the order amount, terms and conditions.

The COR’s responsibilities include ensuring contractor accountability, monitoring the contractor's technical progress-including the surveillance and assessment of performance and recommending to the Contracting Officer changes in requirements, interpreting the statement of work, performing technical evaluations as required, performing technical inspection and acceptance required, assisting the contractor in the resolution of technical problems encountered during performance and receiving and processing invoices for payment. The Alternate COR will take over these functions if the Primary COR is unavailable.

HHSAR 301-602-3 Ratification of Unauthorized Commitments: The Government is not bound by agreements with, or contractual commitments made to, prospective contractors by individuals who do not have delegated contracting authority. Unauthorized commitments do not follow the appropriate process for the expenditure of Government funds. Consequently, the Government may not be able to ratify certain actions, putting a contractor at risk for taking direction from a Federal official other than the contracting officer. See FAR 1.602-1. Government employees

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GOVERNMENT HOLIDAYS:

New Year’s Day Labor Day Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.

Indigenous Peoples Day (Columbus Day)

Washington’s Birthday Veterans Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Juneteenth National Independence Day

Christmas Day

Independence Day

*Any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States to be a national holiday (www.opm.gov/fedhol). This listing is subject to change.

INVOICES:

a) Payment shall be made in arrears upon receipt and acceptance.

b) In accordance with the requirements of the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, all payments will be made by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) per FAR 52.232-33 – Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer.

c) A complete invoice with all required back-up documentation shall be uploaded to:

a. https://www.ipp.gov

*Do not send any other invoices or related documents (i.e., deliverables, reports, and balance statements) to the Buyer or Albuquerque Finance. Failure to submit required documents directly to the website as listed above will delay prompt payment of your invoice.

d) Additionally, the contractor is required to include their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number on each invoice, for information about the UEI number, please visit http://www.sam.gov.

e) Credit memos will not be accepted as a form of refund. All refunds are to be submitted via check addressed to:

Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service Division of Accounts Receivable 4101 Indian School Road NE, Suite 225 Albuquerque, NM 87110

f) Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification A form W-9 shall be submitted to the Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service Division of Accounting Services by either of the following:

1. Encrypted Email: ALB_AOAPinvoices@ihs.gov or

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2. Secure Fax: (505) 256-6851

Failure to submit the required form W-9 to the office(s) listed above will delay issuance of the IRS 1099 Form.

g) All information set forth in FAR 32.905(b), Content of Invoices, must be included in all invoices for it to constitute a proper invoice:

FAR 32.905(b) - Payment documentation and process -

(b) Content of invoices.

(1) A proper invoice must include the following items (except for interim payments on cost reimbursement contracts for services):

(i) Name and address of the contractor.

(ii) Invoice date and invoice number. (Contractors should date invoices as close as possible to the date of mailing or transmission.)

(iii) Contract number or other authorization for supplies delivered or services performed (including order number and line item number).

(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price, and extended price of supplies delivered or services performed.

(v) Shipping and payment terms (e.g., shipment number and date of shipment, discount for prompt payment terms). Bill of landing number and weight of shipment will be shown for shipments on Government bills of landing.

(vi) Name and address of contractor official to whom payment is to be sent (must be the same as that in the contract or in a proper notice of assignment).

(vii) Name (where practicable), title, phone number, and mailing address of person to notify in the event of a defective invoice.

(viii) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The contractor must include its TIN on the invoice only if required by agency procedures. (See 4.9 TIN requirements.)

(ix) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.

(A) The contractor must include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required by agency procedures.

(B) If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice, in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the contractor must have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation provision (e.g., 52.232-38, Submission of Electronic Funds Transfer Information with Offer), contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management, or 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other Than System for Award Management), or applicable agency procedures.

(C) EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by

EFT.

(x) Any other information or documentation required by the contract (e.g., evidence of shipment).

(2) An interim payment request under a cost-reimbursement contract for services constitutes a proper invoice for purposes of this subsection if it includes all of the information required by the contract.

(3) If the invoice does not comply with these requirements, the designated billing office must return it within 7 days after receipt (3 days on contracts for meat, meat food products, or fish; 5 days on contracts for perishable agricultural commodities, dairy products, edible fats or oils, and food products prepared from edible fats or oils), with the reasons why it is not a proper invoice. If such notice is not timely, then the designated billing office must adjust the due date for the purpose of determining an interest penalty, if any.

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h) In accordance with OMB Memorandum, M-11-32, Agencies shall make payments to small businesses as soon as practicable, with the goal of making payments within 15 days of receipt of a proper invoice. If a small business contractor is not paid within this (15 day) accelerated period, the contractor will not be given a late-payment interest penalty. Interest penalties, as prescribed by the Prompt Payment Act, remain unchanged by means of this memorandum. All small businesses shall label all invoices as "Small Business."

i) In accordance with OMB Memorandum, M-12-16, fill prime contractors are encouraged to disburse funds received from the Federal Government to their small business subcontractors in a prompt manner. To assist prime contractors in expediting contractor payments to small business subcontractors, Agencies shall, to the full extent permitted by law, temporarily establish an earlier, accelerated date for making agency payments to all prime contractors. Consistent with OMS Memorandum M-11-32 above, Agencies shall have a goal of paying all prime contractors within 15 days of receiving proper documentation. In an effort to support small business growth, drive economic activity and job creation, the Contractor is encouraged to accelerate payments to their small business subcontractors.

SECTION C – CONTRACT CLAUSES

FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This purchase order incorporates one or more clauses by reference and/or full text 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 address:

https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/52

Per FAR Class Deviation 2025-02 Amendment 1: System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations, including 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals—Representation, and paragraph (t) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Agencies will not consider or use these representations. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

FAR Clause Title Date 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and

Certifications Dec 2014

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items Nov 2023 52.232-11 Extras Apr 1984 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors Mar 2023

52.233-1 Disputes May 2014 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim Oct 2004 52.246-4 Inspection of Services-Fixed Price Aug 1996

FAR 52.212-5 - Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items (Jan 2025)(Deviation Feb 2025)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

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(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (Dec 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015).

(5) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Contractors (Mar 2023) (31 U.S.C.

3903 and 10 U.S.C 3801)

(6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

__ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020), with Alternate I (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

__ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

__ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (June 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

__ (4) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) (41 U.S.C. 4172); this clause does not apply to contracts of DoD, NASA, the Coast Guard, or applicable elements of the intelligence community-see FAR 3.900(a).

__ (5) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (6) [Reserved].

__ (7) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

__ (8) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct

2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

_X_ (9) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023) (Section 102 of

Division R of Pub. L. 117-328) __ (10) 52.204-28, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders- Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, and Multi-Agency Contracts (Dec 2023) (Pub. L. 115- 390, title II).

___ (11) (i) 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Prohibition. (Dec 2023) (Pub. L. 115-390, title II).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Dec 2023) of 52.204-30.

__ (12) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Nov 2021) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (13) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

__ (14) [Reserved].

__ (15) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C.657a).

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__ (16) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C.

657a).

__ (17) [Reserved] __ (18) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C.644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-6 __ (19) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (20) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Feb 2024) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

__ (21) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Sep 2023) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4))

__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iv) Alternate III (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9.

__ (v) Alternate IV (Sep 2023) of 52.219-9

__ (22) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-13.

__ (23) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C.637s) __ (24) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

__ (25) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Feb 2024)

(15 U.S.C. 657f).

__ (26) (i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Feb 2024) (15 U.S.C.

632(a)(2)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-28.

__ (27) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (28) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C.

637(m)).

__ (29) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644) __ (30) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (Sep 2021) (15U.S.C. 637)(a)(17)).

__ (31) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O.11755).

__ (32) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb 2024) (E.O.13126).

__ (33) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

__ (34) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) (E.O.11246).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Feb 1999) of 52.222-26.

__ (35) (i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (ii) Alternate I (July 2014) of 52.222-35.

__ (36) (i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C.793).

__ (ii) Alternate I (July 2014) of 52.222-36.

__ (37) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (38) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

__ (39) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O.

13627).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627)

__ (40) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (May 2022). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

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__ (41) (i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (42) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (May 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

__ (43) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (May 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

__ (44) 52.223-20, Aerosols (May 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

__ (45) 52.223-21, Foams (May 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

__ (46) 52.223-23, Sustainable Products and Services (May 2024) (E.O. 14057, 7 U.S.C. 8102, 42

U.S.C. 6962, 42 U.S.C. 8259b, and 42 U.S.C. 76711).

__ (47) (i) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552 a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

__ (48) (i) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (Oct 2022) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

__(ii) Alternate I (Oct 2022) of 52.225-1 __ (49) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (Dec 2022) (19 U.S.C.

3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732),Public. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

__ (ii) Alternate I [Reserved] __ (iii) Alternate II (Jan 2025) of 52.225-3.

__ (iv) Alternate III (Jan 2021) of 52.225-3.

__ (v) Alternate IV (Oct 2022) of 52.225-3.

__ (50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Dec 2022) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

__ (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

__ (52) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States

(Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

__ (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007)

(42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (55) 52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024)

(E.O. 13513).

__ (56) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (Feb 2021).

__ (57) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Nov 2021) (41

U.S.C.4505, 10 U.S.C.2307(f)).

__ (58) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C.4505, 10

U.S.C.2307(f)).

_X_ (59) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct

2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (60) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award

Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C.3332).

__ (61) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C.3332).

__ (62) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

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__ (63) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

__ (64) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2021) (46

U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2021) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

_X_ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41

U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment

(Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment

(May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan 2022).

__ (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) (E.O. 13706).

__ (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C.

1792).

__ (10) 52.247-69, Reporting Requirement for U.S.-Flag Air Carriers Regarding Training to Prevent

Human Trafficking (Jan 2025) (49 U.S.C. 40118(g)).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e) (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items.

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Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023)(41 U.S.C. 4712).

(iii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(iv) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (Dec 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(v) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(vi) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (jun 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328)

(vii) (A) 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Prohibition. (Dec 2023) (Pub. L.

115-390, title II). (B) Alternate I (Dec 2023) of 52.204-30

(viii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Feb 2024) (15 U.S.C.637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(ix) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

(x) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2015) (E.O.11246).

(xi) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C.4212).

(xii) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C.793).

(xiii) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C.4212)

(xiv) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O.

13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(xv) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xvi) (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).

(B) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50(22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).

(xvii) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xviii) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xix) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (May 2022) (E.O. 12989).

(xx) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Jan 2022).

(xxi) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) (E.O. 13706).

(xxii) (A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a). (B) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xxiii) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C.

Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

(xxiv) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxv) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) (31 U.S.C.

3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (c) of 52.232-40.

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(xxvi) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2021) (46 U.S.C.

Appx.1241(b) and 10 U.S.C.2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

FAR 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (Nov 1999) 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 14 days.

(End of clause)

FAR 52.217-9 – OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (Mar 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 7 days;

provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 30 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed five years.

(End of clause)

FAR 52.237-1 – SITE VISIT (Apr 1984) Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ACQUISITION REGULATION (HHSAR) (48 CFR Chapter 3)

CLAUSES

Full text may be accessed electronically at this address: http://www.hhs.gov/policies/hhsar/subpart352.html

HHSAR 352.232-71 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (Feb 2022)

(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 identified in FAR 32.905(b), “Content of Invoices” and the applicable Payment clause included in this contract.

(b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this clause, the Contractor shall 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.

HHSAR Clause Title Date 352.211-3 Paperwork Reduction Act Dec 2015 352.227-70 Publications and Publicity Dec 2015

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

(d) If alternate payment procedures are authorized, the Contractor shall include a copy of the Contracting Officer's written authorization with each payment request. (End of Clause)

SECTION D – DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND ATTACHMENTS

IDENTIFIER DESCRIPTION # OF PAGES

Attachment #1 SERVICE CONTRACT ACT WD # 2015-5451, REV. 24, 12/22/24 11 Attachment #2 FILLABLE TABLE 4

SECTION E – SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

FAR CLAUSES:

FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this address: www.acquisition.gov.

(End of provision)

FAR Clause Title Date

52.204-6 Unique Entity Identifier Oct 2016

52.204-7 System for Award Management Nov 2024

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items Sep 2023

52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Note: Offeror shall submit a copy if current information is different than what appears in sam.gov)

May 2024 (Deviation Feb 2025)

52.233-2 Service of Protest Sep 2006

52.233-3 Protest After Award Aug 1996

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

IAW FAR 52.212-2 – Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sep 2023)

The Government will award a firm-fixed price purchase order (PO) resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

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Offer must include:

1. Volume I – Technical.

2. Volume II - Past Performance.

3. Volume III - Quote.

4. Signed SF-18 - First page only is ok.

Details:

Technical Proposal: Must include UEI number and business size. The offer must include a technical description of the services being offered in sufficient detail to demonstrate contractor’s ability to provide requested services described in the Statement of Work (SOW). Please also include date available to start.

Past Performance: The offeror will be evaluated based upon the relevance and quality of past contracts/jobs performed.

Provide most recent (preferably within last 2 to 5 years) and relevant past contracts/jobs (5 max) performed in a list format, including key details, such as who the work was provided for, location, dates, and contact information. The Government reserves the right to contact any reference provided by the offeror when evaluating past performance.

Quote: Total price will be used to determine the best value to the Government. Pricing should be good for at least 90 days.

EVALUATION

Evaluation procedures to be conducted IAW FAR Part 13.106-2 – Evaluation of quotations or offers. Technical and Past Performance, when combined, are significantly less important than cost or price, in accordance with FAR 15.304(e)(3).

Per FAR 15.101-2 – Lowest price technically acceptable source selection process, the award will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), but the offer must also demonstrate technical capability and proven past performance in work of similar size and scope. Technical capability and past performance will be evaluated for acceptability only.

The evaluation shall be a determination based on information furnished by the vendor in the submitted offers. The Government is not responsible for locating or securing any information which is not identified in the offer. The Government reserves the right to make an award without discussions.