S02 36C24623Q1032 Solicitation.pdf

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

36C24623Q1032 08-25-2023

Kenya Robinson 757-315-3987 09-06-2023

08:00 EDT

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667

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325412

1300 Employees

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Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667

Financial Services Center

PO BOX 149971

Austin TX 78714-9971

512-460-5049 512-460-5221

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Solicitation for approved Class B schedule radiopharmaceuticals to be used in the Nuclear Medicine Imaging department at the Salisbury Medical Center, Charlotte Community Based Outpatient Clinic, Charlotte Health Care Center, and Kernersville Health Care Center.

See Instructions to Offerors in Section E.

Submit quotes no later than 09/08/2023 at 08:00 hours.

See CONTINUATION Page

659-3640160-065-822900-2632 010022900 x x

Jamie Sullivan Contracting Officer

36C24623Q1032

Table of Contents

SECTION A

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

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 Statement of Work

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

B.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

B.5 Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

C.2 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

C.3 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) ...32

C.4 VAAR 852.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (DEC 2022)

C.5 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (MAY 2018)

C.6 VAAR 852.212-71 GRAY MARKET AND COUNTERFEIT ITEMS (FEB 2023)

C.7 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV

2018)

C.8 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020)

C.9 VAAR 852.246-71 REJECTED GOODS (OCT 2018)

C.10 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (JUN 2023)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

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

1998)

E.2 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

E.3 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

E.4 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

E.5 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

(OCT 2018)

E.6 VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (OCT 2018)

E.7 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2022)

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C246 Jamie Sullivan

Network Contracting Office 6

100 Emancipation Drive

Hampton VA 23667

2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with:

[X] 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System For Award Management, or

[] 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Quarterly []

b. Semi-Annually []

c. Other [x] Monthly In Arrears

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

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

AMENDMENT NO DATE

B.2 Statement of Work Salisbury VA Health Care System

FY 24 Nuclear Medicine Department Radiopharmaceuticals

Radiopharmaceuticals are used in Nuclear Medicine Imaging. These radioactive isotopes are needed to perform diagnostic nuclear imaging procedures; some of these are also used for treatment purposes for specific diseases. Each patient will receive some form of radioactive isotope for any procedure done in Nuclear Medicine either by intravenous injection, orally or by inhalation.

Contractor will secure only FDA approved radiopharmaceutical generators, kits, radionuclides, and any other products required to prepare radiopharmaceuticals. Contractor will obtain such products only from suppliers licensed and inspected by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission or an Agreement State to provide such goods and services.

The Contractor will provide the following: packet inserts for every radio-pharmaceutical the Service receives as unit doses, with updated ones if the Contractor changes vendors; daily quality control data performed on every kit received by the Service; safety inserts for the lead pigs to reduce contamination.

Delivery requirements: Contractor must be able to deliver within 120 minutes of receipt of a request for those radioactive isotopes listed in the Schedule which have limited shelf life.

Diagnostic radioactive isotopes have a short shelf life and must be delivered daily. Doses are ordered specifically for each patient study.

The use of a local Contractor is required due to the short half-life of the radioisotopes.

The Contractor shall have the delivery capabilities to provide doses when needed. The VA Medical Center needs the capability to perform nuclear scans immediately when procedures are added during the day, whether an emergency or a new diagnosis. The Contractor shall deliver the radiopharmaceuticals provided in the Schedule/Price Sheet to the Nuclear Medicine Department no more than two hours after the order has been placed. A Contractor with a minimum of two (2) cyclotrons is preferred to minimize patient exam disruption in the event a single cyclotron failure.

Orders may be placed orally, in writing, or by electronic means. Specific personnel authorized to place orders under this contract will be designated in writing upon award of the contract.

Delivery addresses: W.G. (Bill) Hefner VA Medical Center 1601 Brenner Ave.

Salisbury, NC 28144

Charlotte VA HCC 3506 West Tyvola Road Charlotte, NC 28208

Kernersville VA HCC 1695 Kernersville Medical Parkway Kernersville, NC 27284

The schedule contained herein lists the Service’s commonly used radioactive isotopes, with the estimated quantities for each contract period.

For radioisotopes not listed in the Schedule, price will be determined and agreed upon at the time the order is placed.

If the Contractor cannot supply a required radioisotope listed on the Schedule, VA may obtain the requirement from another source. If a previously provided radioisotope did not meet Quality Control (QC) standards for imaging purposes, for reasons such as, but not limited to, (1) unusable diagnostic results (2) repeat imaging/treatment or (3) a delay in patient services, VA may obtain the requirement from another source until the Contractor can satisfactorily provide the required radioisotopes and ensure the cited problem has been corrected.

Radiopharmaceuticals shall be prepared in accordance with state and federal regulations governing the receipt, handling, preparation, and delivery of these isotopes for human use.

Contractor shall provide verification of a valid radioactive material license issued by the NC State Department of Health/Division of Radiological Health or the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Proof of such licensure will be considered as verification that the Contractor has approved distribution procedures in place to ensure security of radioisotopes during receipt, preparation, and delivery, as well as required training for delivery personnel and any others that may encounter radiopharmaceuticals. Contractor shall provide its Quality Management Program (QMP). This program shall include, but not be limited to:

(1) The Contractors procedure for the preparation of radiopharmaceuticals

(2) Where preparation of radiopharmaceuticals is carried out

(3) QC guidelines the Contractor follows for the dispensing of radiopharmaceuticals for human use

(4) Verification of the steps followed to test labeling efficiency of radiopharmaceutical kits and the frequency of this testing.

Contractor shall provide the protocol followed (such as FDA and or professional standards or guidelines) in determining expiration time or date on radiopharmaceutical doses. Contractor shall provide steps followed to ensure purity and sterility during preparation of radiopharmaceuticals. In addition, Contractor shall state what procedures or guidelines are followed to ensure an aseptic environment. VA requires Contractor to provide guarantee of the quality and efficacy of labeled compounds (radiopharmaceuticals), in addition the Contractor shall declare the steps taken daily to ensure such efficacy. The QMP shall include the procedure used by the Contractor in the dispensing, packaging, and delivery of radiopharmaceuticals.

Contractor shall be OSHA compliant. OSHA needle-stick legislation requires that healthcare facilities must:

• Annually update their Exposure Control Plan (ECP)

• Use appropriate sharps devices or needleless systems

• Solicit frontline employee input to assist in the identification, evaluation, and selection of new technology.

• Establish sharps injury log to better track needle sticks.

To further ensure safety, Contractor shall:

• Meet applicable regulatory requirements for USP <795>, USP <797>, USP <823>, <825> and cGMP Part 212.

• Ensure the integrity of each prescription by complying with stringent internal quality processes and standard operating procedures.

• Offer quality and safety-related continuing education courses on USP<797>, <825>, cGMP and radiation safety principles.

• Utilize safety products, such as SECURE® Safety Insert and NeRDTM, protect against needle sticks and contamination from blood-borne pathogens.

• Use Tungsten syringe shields, Piglet® and Piglet™ Popper to significantly reduce radiation exposure.

Contractor shall not require the connection of contractor-owned IT devices (such as a laptop computer or remote connection from a contractor system) to VA internal trusted (i.e., non-public) network. The C&A requirements do not apply, and a Security Accreditation Package is not required.

The contractor, their personnel, and their subcontractors shall be subject to the Federal laws, regulations, standards, and VA Directives and Handbooks regarding information and information system security as delineated in this contract.

BASE YEAR: Date of Award through 30 Sep 2024

Schedule of Supplies/Services

FY24

CLIN DESCRIPTION EST QTY UNIT

1 Tc99m Pentetate UD 25 EA 2 I-123 USP Nal 200 uCi Cap 25 EA 3 Macro Aggregated Albumin 30 EA 4 Tc-99m Non-HEU Mertiatide UD 70 EA 5 Tc-99m Non-HEU Medronate UD 300 EA 6 Tc-99m Non-HEU Mebrofenin UD 130 EA 7 Tc99m Non-HEU Tetrofosmin UD 5005 EA 8 Tc99m Non-HEU Sulfur Colloid UD 185 EA 9 Tc-99m Non-HEU FSC UD 120 EA

10 Tc99m Non-HEU NaTc04 UD mCi 55 EA 11 LEU Sestimibi 20 EA 12 I-123 (2 mCi) 10 EA

13 F-18 FDG UD 476 EA

14 Ga-68 Dotatate UD 15 EA 15 Survey Meter Calibration 7 EA 16 Spent sources return (large only) 6 EA

17 Lymphoseek 5 EA 18 Co-57 Sheet Source 4 EA 19 Co-57 5 mCi Reference Source 3 EA 20 Co-57 Reference Rod 200 uCi 3 EA 21 Co-57 Rod 200 uCi 3 EA 22 Ultravent Kit 25 EA 23 Ultratag Kit 5 EA 24 STAT deliveries 6 EA

Sodium Pertechnetate Tc04 (flood source/linearity) 12 150 mCi dose

26 In-111 WBC 5 EA

Option YEAR: 1 Oct 2024 through 30 Sep 2025

FY25

CLIN DESCRIPTION EST QTY UNIT

1 Tc99m Pentetate UD 27 EA 2 I-123 USP Nal 200 uCi Cap 27 EA 3 Macro Aggregated Albumin 32 EA

Tc-99m Non-HEU Mertiatide UD 74 EA

Tc-99m Non-HEU Medronate UD 315 EA

Tc-99m Non-HEU Mebrofenin UD 137 EA

Tc99m Non-HEU Tetrofosmin UD 5256 EA

Tc99m Non-HEU Sulfur Colloid UD 195 EA

9 Tc-99m Non-HEU FSC UD 126 EA

Tc99m Non-HEU NaTc04 UD mCi 60 EA

11 LEU Sestimibi 21 EA 12 I-123 (2 mCi) 11 EA

13 F-18 FDG UD 500 EA

14 Ga-68 Dotatate UD 16 EA 15 Survey Meter Calibration 8 EA

Spent sources return (large only) 7 EA

17 Lymphoseek 6 EA 18 Co-57 Sheet Source 5 EA 19 Co-57 5 mCi Reference 4 EA

Source

Co-57 Reference Rod 200 uCi 4 EA

21 Co-57 Rod 200 uCi 4 EA 22 Ultravent Kit 27 EA 23 Ultratag Kit 6 EA 24 STAT deliveries 7 EA

Sodium Pertechnetate Tc04 (flood source/linearity) 13 150 mCi dose

26 In-111 WBC 6 EA

DEFINITIONS/ACRONYMS: The following terms, when used in this contract, will be construed and/or interpreted as follows:

1. Contracting Officer: A person with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings.

2. COR: (Contracting Officer’s Representative) A person who takes necessary action to insure the contractor performs in accordance with and adheres to the specifications contained in the contract, and to protect the interest of the Government. Any indication of non-compliance shall be promptly reported to the Contracting Officer so that appropriate action can be taken.

3. Covered Services: The term, “covered services,” means those specific services as listed in the contract or for which the Salisbury VAMC has provided prior written agreement to pay the Contractor.

4. CPT: (Current Procedural Terminology) A coding system developed by the American Medical Association and a listing of descriptive terms and identifying codes for reporting medical services and procedures performed by physicians. The purpose of the terminology is to provide a uniform language that will accurately describe medical, surgical, and diagnostic services, and will thereby provide an effective means for reliable nationwide communication among physicians, patients, and third parties.

5. Service Location: Any location at which a patient obtains any healthcare service covered by the contractor pursuant to the terms of this contract.

6. Third Party: Any entity or funding source, other than the enrolled patient or his/her responsible party, which is, or may be, liable to pay for all or part of the cost of medical care of the patient.

7. VAMC: Veterans Affairs Medical Center

8. VHA: Veterans Health Administration

9. VISN: Veterans Integrated Service Network

10. VISTA: Veterans Health Information Systems & Technology Architecture (Formerly known as DHCP)

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

1. TERMS OF THE CONTRACT

The contract is effective from date of award through September 30, 2024, with one consecutive option year available. The total duration of this contract may not exceed September 30, 2025.

The contract is subject to availability of VA funds. The contractor shall perform no services after one year from the initial award date unless the contracting officer authorizes such services in writing.

2. SERVICES:

a. The services specified in the sections entitled “Schedule of Supplies/Services and Special Contract Requirements” may be changed by written modification to this contract.

The modification will be prepared by the VA Contracting Officer and, prior to becoming effective, shall be approved by the VA Under Secretary for Health or his/her designee.

b. Other necessary personnel for the operation of the services contracted for at the VA will be provided by the VA at levels mutually agreed upon which are compatible with the safety of the patient and personnel and with quality medical care programming.

c. The services to be performed by the contractor will be performed in accordance with VA policies and procedures and the regulations of the medical staff by laws of the VA facility.

d. The services to be performed by the contractor will be under the direction of the Chief of Staff, and the Chief, Imaging Service.

3. KEY PERSONNEL

Because continuity of care is an essential part of VAMC, Radiology Service, the Contractor is to have a contingency plan in place to be utilized if personnel leave Contractor’s employment or are unable to continue performance in accordance with the terms and conditions of the resulting contract. A copy of this contingency plan shall be submitted with the offer. Failure to submit contingency plan shall result in rejection of proposal.

a. The Government reserves the right to refuse acceptance of Contractor if personal or professional conduct jeopardizes patient care or interferes with the regular and ordinary operation of the facility. Breaches of conduct include intoxication or debilitation resulting from drug use, theft, patient abuse, dereliction or negligence in performing directed tasks, or other conduct resulting in formal complaints by patients or other staff members to designated Government representatives. Standards for conduct shall mirror those prescribed by current federal personnel regulations. The Contractor and Contracting Officer’s Representative shall deal with issues raised concerning contract personnel’s conduct. The final arbiter on questions of acceptability is the Contracting Officer.

b. The Contracting Officer shall resolve complaints concerning Contractor performance. The Contracting Officer is final authority on validating complaints.

3. QUALIFICATIONS

a. The contractor shall assign to this contract personnel who are in compliance with applicable Federal and State requirements for the production of radiopharmaceuticals.

b. The qualifications of such personnel shall also be subject to review by the VA Radiation Safety Officer, VA Nuclear Medicine Supervisor, VA Chief of Staff and approval by the VA Facility Director.

4. WORK HOURS

a. Contractor shall determine work hours for services covered by this contract such that materials are generated and delivered in a timely manner.

b. Federal Holidays: The Federal Holidays observed by the Federal Government are:

New Year’s Day January 1

Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday Third Monday in January

Washington’s Birthday Third Monday in February

Memorial Day Last Monday in May

Juneteenth National Independence Day Third Monday in June

Independence Day July 4th

Labor Day First Monday in September

Columbus Day Second Monday in October

Veterans Day November 11

Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November

Christmas Day December 25th

When one (1) of the holidays falls on Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed as a Federal Holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be observed as a Federal Holiday by U.S. Government Agencies. Also included would be any day specifically declared by the President of the United States of America as a Federal Holiday.

5. TORT CLAIMS

Contractor employees are not covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act. When a Contractor employee has been identified as a provider in a tort claim, the Contractor employee is responsible for notifying the Contractor’s legal counsel and/or insurance carrier. Any settlement or judgment arising from a Contractor employee’s action or non-action is the responsibility of the Contractor and/or insurance carrier.

6. CREDENTIALING AND PRIVILEGES

a. Contractor and applicant should provide all necessary documents and complete the Vet Pro application process (30) days in advance for full privileges-which requires three (3) current references, plus application for VA privileges to include a copy of privileges from most recent work assignment from another hospital. Providers referred to provide services under the contract must obtain an individual NPI number. Number must be provided with the offer to the Contracting Officer along with a copy of current license and malpractice insurance certificate.

b. Name of individuals providing services under the contract and their applicable licenses must be submitted to the Contracting Officer with the offer, including individual Social

Security Numbers, dates of birth, place of birth (city, state and country and addresses to comply with VA Credentialing and Privileging requirements.

7. PERSONNEL POLICY

a. The Contractor shall assume full responsibility for the protection of its personnel furnishing services under this contract. To carry this out the Contractor shall provide the following for these personnel:

Worker’s compensation

Professional liability insurance

Health examinations

Income tax withholding, and

Social Security payments

8. MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISION AND TRAINING

a. Contracted agency shall be responsible for supervising the daily services provided under this contract.

b. The contracted agency shall have written policies and procedures regarding staff credentials.

9. QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

The Government may evaluate the quality of production, delivery and administrative services provided.

10. QUALITY ASSURANCE

a. Contractor will provide evidence of participation and preparation in meeting or exceeding all Joint Commission for Accreditation of Hospital standards.

11. JOINT COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION OF HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS

(JCAHO), AND VHA (VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION) STANDARDS

a. Contractor must meet or exceed Joint Commission or equivalent standards and maintain the standards for the duration of the contract.

b. The contractor shall be responsible to ensure that Contractor employees providing work on this contract are fully trained and competent to perform the work required.

c. The contractor shall be required to maintain records that document competence/performance level of contractor employees working on this contract in accordance with JCAHO and other regulatory body requirements.

d. The VA will monitor the contractor employees' work to ensure contract compliance.

e. If the contractor is not Joint Commission accredited, the contractor must perform the required work in accordance with Joint Commission hospital standards. A copy of these standards may be obtained from the Joint Commission, One Renaissance Blvd., Oakbrook Terrance, IL 60181.

f. Contractor shall ensure contractor staff are trained on, and comply with, the current Joint Commission Environment of Care standards and related Standard Operating Procedures.

g. The local VAMC may be surveyed by Joint Commission as part of the accreditation process during the term of this contract. The Contractor’s facility may also be subject to a site visit and review by Joint Commission as part of the local VAMC survey process.

The contractor agrees to cooperate with the local VAMC and Joint Commission during the survey process.

h. The contractor(s) must perform the required work in accordance with Joint Commission standards. The contractor(s) must comply with all annual updates as issued.

i. The contractor(s) shall meet all federal, state, and local fire and life safety codes.

j. The contractor(s) shall comply with the policies of VA.

12. ACCESS TO ADP FILES

Contractor will have no access to computer files or patient data base.

13. HIPAA COMPLIANCE

a. Contractor and any subcontractors must adhere to the provisions of Public Law 104-191, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996. This includes both Privacy and Security Rules published by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). As required by HIPAA, HHS has promulgated rules governing the use and disclosure of protected health information by covered entities. The covered entity component of the Department of Veterans Affairs is the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). In accordance with HIPAA, the contractor may be required to enter into a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with VHA.

14. PAYMENT

a. Payment to the Contractor shall be made monthly, in arrears, upon receipt of a properly prepared invoice.

b. Billings rendered by the contractor to the VAMC for services furnished a VAMC beneficiary under the terms of this contract shall be billings in full. Neither the beneficiary his insurer, nor any third party shall be billed.

NOTE: Invoices for payment may be rejected if all information required by FAR Clause 52.212- 4(g) is not included. Invoices shall include the following information to be considered valid for payment. Invoices without the required information will be returned:

• Vendor name, invoice number and date

• Complete purchase order number assigned by the VA facility

• Name of provider, number of hours worked, unit price.

• Total dollar amount of invoice

15. CONFIDENTIALITY

a. To the extent permitted by federal privacy statutes, rules and regulations, the VA shall provide the Contract with access to pertinent medical information for the purpose of providing coordinated comprehensive health care to veterans. The Contractor shall access only those records of the enrolled veterans and shall maintain the confidentiality of all such patient information and shall be held liable in the event of a breach of confidentiality by the Contractor.

b. The Contractor shall not release any medical records directly to a veteran. The Contractor acknowledges that all records are subject to the Privacy Act and that the VA is the sole entity authorized to release such information and implementing regulations.

c. The VA acknowledges that in receiving, storing, processing or otherwise dealing with any patient information received from the Contractor, the VA is fully bound by federal confidentiality statutes and implementing regulations.

d. Contractor shall provide health care to patients seeking such care from or through VA.

As such, contractor is considered a part of the Department health activity for purposes of the following statutes and the VA regulations implementing these statutes: the Privacy Act, 5.S.C. sec 552a, and U.S.C. sections 5701, 7705, and 7332. Contractor and its’ employees are subject to the penalties and liabilities provided in the statutes and regulations mentioned in the paragraph for unauthorized disclosures of such records and their contents.

e. Records created by the contractor while treating VA patients under this agreement are the property of the VA and shall not be accessed, released, transferred, or destroyed except in accordance with applicable federal law and regulations. Upon expiration of this contract or termination of the contract, the contractor will promptly provide the VA with individually identified VA patient treatment records. VA has unrestricted access to the records generated by the contractor pursuant to this contract.

16. Contractor shall, in writing, keep the Contracting Officer informed of any unusual circumstances in conjunction with the contract.

17. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

The Radiology Administrator or a delegated Imaging Supervisor with current COR certification will serve as the COR for this contract and will be the VA Official responsible for verifying contract performance. The VA shall provide the contractor the name, title, and telephone number of the COR at the time of contract award.

18. HHS/OIG

To ensure that the individuals providing services under the contract have not engaged in fraud or abuse regarding Sections 1128 and 1128A of the Social Security Act regarding federal health care programs, the contractor is required to check the Health and Human Service – Office of Inspector General, List of excluded individuals/entities on the OIG website (www.hhs.gov/oig) for each person providing services under the contract. Further the Contractor is required to certify in its’ proposal that all persons listed in the contractor’s proposal have been compared against the OIG list and are not listed. During the performance of this contract the Contractor is prohibited from using any individual or business listed on the List of Excluded Individual/Entities.

19. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to approve changes or modify any of the requirements of this contract. The Contractor shall communicate with the Contracting Officer on all matters pertaining to contract administration. Only the Contracting Officer is authorized to make commitments or issue changes that shall affect price, quantity, or quality of performance of this contract. The COR will be responsible for the overall technical administration of this contract as outlined in the COR Delegation of Authority.

IN THE EVENT THE CONTRACTOR EFFECTS ANY SUCH CHANGE AT THE DIRECTION

OF ANY PERSON OTHER THAN THE CONTRACTING OFFICER WITHOUT AUTHORITY,

NO ADJUSTMENT SHALL BE MADE IN THE CONTRACT PRICE TO COVER AN INCREASE

IN COSTS INCURRED AS A RESULT THEREOF.

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

OF SUPPLIES

/SERVICES QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

25.00 EA __________________ __________________

Tc99m Pentetate UD Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325412 - Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6505 - Drugs and Biologicals

I-123 USP Nal 200 uCi Cap Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325412 - Pharmaceutical

30.00 EA __________________ __________________

Macro Aggregated Albumin Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325412 - Pharmaceutical

70.00 EA __________________ __________________

Tc-99m Non-HEU Mertiatide UD Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325412 - Pharmaceutical

300.00 EA __________________ __________________

Tc-99m Non-HEU Medronate UD Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325412 - Pharmaceutical

130.00 EA __________________ __________________

Tc-99m Non-HEU Mebrofenin UD Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325412 - Pharmaceutical

5,005.00 EA __________________ __________________

Tc99m Non-HEU Tetrofosmin UD Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325412 - Pharmaceutical

185.00 EA __________________ __________________

Tc99m Non-HEU Sulfur Colloid UD Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325412 - Pharmaceutical

120.00 EA __________________ __________________

Tc-99m Non-HEU FSC UD Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325412 - Pharmaceutical

55.00 EA __________________ __________________

Tc99m Non-HEU NaTc04 UD mCi Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325412 - Pharmaceutical

20.00 EA __________________ __________________

LEU Sestimibi Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325412 - Pharmaceutical

10.00 EA __________________ __________________

I-123 (2 mCi) Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325412 - Pharmaceutical

476.00 EA __________________ __________________

F-18 FDG UD

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325412 - Pharmaceutical

15.00 EA __________________ __________________

Ga-68 Dotatate UD Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325412 - Pharmaceutical

7.00 EA __________________ __________________

Survey Meter Calibration Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325412 - Pharmaceutical

6.00 EA __________________ __________________

Spent sources return (large only) Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325412 - Pharmaceutical

5.00 EA __________________ __________________

Lymphoseek Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325412 - Pharmaceutical

4.00 EA __________________ __________________

Co-57 Sheet Source Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325412 - Pharmaceutical

3.00 EA __________________ __________________

Co-57 5 mCi Reference Source Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325412 - Pharmaceutical

Co-57 Reference Rod 200 uCi Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325412 - Pharmaceutical

Co-57 Rod 200 uCi Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325412 - Pharmaceutical

Ultravent Kit Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325412 - Pharmaceutical

Ultratag Kit Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325412 - Pharmaceutical

STAT deliveries Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325412 - Pharmaceutical

12.00 EA __________________ __________________

Sodium Pertechnetate Tc04 (flood source/linearity) - 150 mCi Dose Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325412 - Pharmaceutical

In-111 WBC Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 10-01-2023 POP End: 09-30-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325412 - Pharmaceutical

27.00 EA __________________ __________________

Tc99m Pentetate UD Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325412 - Pharmaceutical

I-123 USP Nal 200 uCi Cap Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325412 - Pharmaceutical

32.00 EA __________________ __________________

Macro Aggregated Albumin Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325412 - Pharmaceutical

74.00 EA __________________ __________________

Tc-99m Non-HEU Mertiatide UD Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325412 - Pharmaceutical

315.00 EA __________________ __________________

Tc-99m Non-HEU Medronate UD Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325412 - Pharmaceutical

137.00 EA __________________ __________________

Tc-99m Non-HEU Mebrofenin UD Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325412 - Pharmaceutical

5,256.00 EA __________________ __________________

Tc99m Non-HEU Tetrofosmin UD Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325412 - Pharmaceutical

195.00 EA __________________ __________________

Tc99m Non-HEU Sulfur Colloid UD Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325412 - Pharmaceutical

126.00 EA __________________ __________________

Tc-99m Non-HEU FSC UD Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325412 - Pharmaceutical

60.00 EA __________________ __________________

Tc99m Non-HEU NaTc04 UD mCi Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325412 - Pharmaceutical

21.00 EA __________________ __________________

LEU Sestimibi Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325412 - Pharmaceutical

11.00 EA __________________ __________________

I-123 (2 mCi) Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325412 - Pharmaceutical

500.00 EA __________________ __________________

F-18 FDG UD

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325412 - Pharmaceutical

16.00 EA __________________ __________________

Ga-68 Dotatate UD Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325412 - Pharmaceutical

8.00 EA __________________ __________________

Survey Meter Calibration Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325412 - Pharmaceutical

Spent sources return (large only) Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325412 - Pharmaceutical

Lymphoseek Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325412 - Pharmaceutical

Co-57 Sheet Source Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325412 - Pharmaceutical

Co-57 5 mCi Reference Source Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325412 - Pharmaceutical

Co-57 Reference Rod 200 uCi Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325412 - Pharmaceutical

Co-57 Rod 200 uCi Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325412 - Pharmaceutical

Ultravent Kit Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325412 - Pharmaceutical

Ultratag Kit Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325412 - Pharmaceutical

STAT deliveries Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325412 - Pharmaceutical

13.00 EA __________________ __________________

Sodium Pertechnetate Tc04 (flood source/linearity) - 150 mCi Dose Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325412 - Pharmaceutical

In-111 WBC Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 10-01-2024 POP End: 09-30-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325412 - Pharmaceutical

GRAND TOTAL __________________

B.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM NUMBER QUANTITY

DELIVERY

DATE

0001 SHIP TO: Salisbury VAMC 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144

25.00 10/01/2023 - 09/30/2024

0002 SHIP TO: Salisbury VAMC 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144

25.00 10/01/2023 - 09/30/2024

0003 SHIP TO: Salisbury VAMC 30.00 10/01/2023 -

1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144

09/30/2024

0004 SHIP TO: Salisbury VAMC 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144

70.00 10/01/2023 - 09/30/2024

0005 SHIP TO: Salisbury VAMC 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144

300.00 10/01/2023 - 09/30/2024

0006 SHIP TO: Salisbury VAMC 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144

130.00 10/01/2023 - 09/30/2024

0007 SHIP TO: Salisbury VAMC 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144

5,005.00 10/01/2023 - 09/30/2024

0008 SHIP TO: Salisbury VAMC 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144

185.00 10/01/2023 - 09/30/2024

0009 SHIP TO: Salisbury VAMC 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144

120.00 10/01/2023 - 09/30/2024

0010 SHIP TO: Salisbury VAMC 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144

55.00 10/01/2023 - 09/30/2024

0011 SHIP TO: Salisbury VAMC 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144

20.00 10/01/2023 - 09/30/2024

0012 SHIP TO: Salisbury VAMC 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144

10.00 10/01/2023 - 09/30/2024

0013 SHIP TO: Salisbury VAMC 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144

476.00 10/01/2023 - 09/30/2024

0014 SHIP TO: Salisbury VAMC 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144

15.00 10/01/2023 - 09/30/2024

0015 SHIP TO: Salisbury VAMC 1601 Brenner Avenue

7.00 10/01/2023 -

Salisbury, NC 28144 09/30/2024

0016 SHIP TO: Salisbury VAMC 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144

6.00 10/01/2023 - 09/30/2024

0017 SHIP TO: Salisbury VAMC 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144

5.00 10/01/2023 - 09/30/2024

0018 SHIP TO: Salisbury VAMC 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144

4.00 10/01/2023 - 09/30/2024

0019 SHIP TO: Salisbury VAMC 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144

3.00 10/01/2023 - 09/30/2024

0020 SHIP TO: Salisbury VAMC 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144

3.00 10/01/2023 - 09/30/2024

0021 SHIP TO: Salisbury VAMC 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144

3.00 10/01/2023 - 09/30/2024

0022 SHIP TO: Salisbury VAMC 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144

25.00 10/01/2023 - 09/30/2024

0023 SHIP TO: Salisbury VAMC 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144

5.00 10/01/2023 - 09/30/2024

0024 SHIP TO: Salisbury VAMC 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144

6.00 10/01/2023 - 09/30/2024

0025 SHIP TO: Salisbury VAMC 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144

12.00 10/01/2023 - 09/30/2024

0026 SHIP TO: Salisbury VAMC 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144

5.00 10/01/2023 - 09/30/2024

1001 SHIP TO: Salisbury VAMC 1601 Brenner Avenue

27.00 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025

Salisbury, NC 28144

1002 SHIP TO: Salisbury VAMC 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144

27.00 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025

1003 SHIP TO: Salisbury VAMC 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144

32.00 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025

1004 SHIP TO: Salisbury VAMC 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144

74.00 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025

1005 SHIP TO: Salisbury VAMC 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144

315.00 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025

1006 SHIP TO: Salisbury VAMC 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144

137.00 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025

1007 SHIP TO: Salisbury VAMC 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144

5,256.00 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025

1008 SHIP TO: Salisbury VAMC 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144

195.00 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025

1009 SHIP TO: Salisbury VAMC 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144

126.00 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025

1010 SHIP TO: Salisbury VAMC 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144

60.00 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025

1011 SHIP TO: Salisbury VAMC 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144

21.00 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025

1012 SHIP TO: Salisbury VAMC 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144

11.00 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025

1013 SHIP TO: Salisbury VAMC 1601 Brenner Avenue

500.00 10/01/2024 -

Salisbury, NC 28144

1014 SHIP TO: Salisbury VAMC 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144

16.00 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025

1015 SHIP TO: Salisbury VAMC 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144

8.00 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025

1016 SHIP TO: Salisbury VAMC 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144

7.00 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025

1017 SHIP TO: Salisbury VAMC 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144

6.00 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025

1018 SHIP TO: Salisbury VAMC 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144

5.00 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025

1019 SHIP TO: Salisbury VAMC 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144

4.00 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025

1020 SHIP TO: Salisbury VAMC 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144

4.00 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025

1021 SHIP TO: Salisbury VAMC 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144

4.00 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025

1022 SHIP TO: Salisbury VAMC 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144

27.00 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025

1023 SHIP TO: Salisbury VAMC 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144

6.00 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025

1024 SHIP TO: Salisbury VAMC 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144

7.00 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2025

1025 SHIP TO: Salisbury VAMC 1601 Brenner Avenue

13.00 10/01/2024 -

Salisbury, NC 28144

1026 SHIP TO: Salisbury VAMC 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144

6.00 10/01/2024 -

B.5 Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System

(a) FAR 42.1502 directs all Federal agencies to collect past performance information on contracts. The Department of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has implemented Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) to comply with this regulation.

One or more past performance evaluations will be conducted in order to record your contract performance as required by FAR 42.15.

(b) The past performance evaluation process is a totally paperless process using CPARS.

CPARS is a web-based system that allows for electronic processing of the performance evaluation report. Once the report is processed, it is available in the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) for Government use in evaluating past performance as part of a source selection action.

(c) We request that you furnish the Contracting Officer with the name, position title, phone number, and email address for each person designated to have access to your firm's past performance evaluation(s) for the contract. Each person granted access will have the ability to provide comments in the Contractors portion of the report and state whether or not the Contractor agrees with the evaluation, before returning the report to the Assessing Official. The report information must be protected as source selection sensitive information not releasable to the public.

(d) When your Contractor Representative(s) (Past Performance Points of Contact) are registered in CPARS, they will receive an automatically-generated email with detailed login instructions. Further details, systems requirements, and training information for CPARS are available at http://www.cpars.csd.disa.mil/. The CPARS User Manual, registration for On Line Training for Contractor Representatives, and a practice application may be found at this site.

(e) The Assessing Official will complete an interim or final past performance evaluation and the report will be accessible at http://www.cpars.csd.disa.mil/. The Contractor Representative has the option to provide comments on the evaluation, indicate if they concur or do not concur with the evaluation, sign, and then return the evaluation to the Assessing Official. The Contractor Representative has a total of 60 days following the Assessing Official’s evaluation signature date to send comments. If the Contractor Representative sends comments within the first 14 days following the Assessing Official’s signature date and the Assessing Official or Reviewing Official closes the evaluation, the evaluation will become available in PPIRS-RC within 1 day.

On day 15 following the Assessing Official’s evaluation signature date, the evaluation will become available in PPIRS-RC with or without Contractor Representative comments and whether or not it has been closed by the Assessing Official or Reviewing Official. If no Contractor Representative comments have been sent and the evaluation has not been closed, it will be marked as “Pending” in PPIRS-RC. If the Contractor Representative sends comments at any time prior to 61 days following the Assessing Official’s evaluation signature date, those comments will be reflected in PPIRS-RC within 1 day. On day 61 following the Assessing Official’s evaluation signature date, the Contractor Representative will be “locked out” of the evaluation and may no longer send comments.

(f) The following guidelines apply concerning Contractor Representative use of the past performance evaluation:

(1) Protect the evaluation as "source selection information." After review, transmit the evaluation by completing and submitting the form through CPARS. If for some reason you are unable to view and/or submit the form through CPARS, contact the Contracting Officer for instructions.

(2) Strictly control access to the evaluation within your organization. Ensure the evaluation is never released to persons or entities outside of your control.

(3) Prohibit the use of or reference to evaluation data for advertising, promotional material, pre award surveys, responsibility determinations, production readiness reviews, or other similar purposes.

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Clauses that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have 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 following clauses are incorporated into 52.212-4 as an addendum to this contract:

C.1 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 address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

(End of Clause)

FAR

Number

Title Date

52.203-16 PREVENTING PERSONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST JUN 2020

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS

AND REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF

WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS

JUN 2020

52.204-4 PRINTED OR COPIED DOUBLE-SIDED ON

POSTCONSUMER FIBER CONTENT PAPER

MAY 2011

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE OCT 2018

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE

MAINTENANCE

AUG 2020

52.232-18 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS APR 1984

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL

BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS

MAR 2023

C.2 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.