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STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

667-26-1-059-0005

36C25626Q0278 01-08-2026

T Miller 713-791-1414 x229073 01-15-2026

3:00 PM CST

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 16

5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750

Houston TX 77056-5643

X

325413

1250 Employees

N/A

X

Department of Veterans Affairs

Overton Brooks VA Medical Center

510 E. Stoner Ave

Shreveport LA 71101

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 16

5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750

Houston TX 77056-5643

FSC e-Invoice Payment http://www.fsc.va.gov/fsc/einvoice.asp

Invoice Setup Information 1-877-489-6135

Invoice must be submitted electronically

See CONTINUATION Page

The Contractor shall provide all shipping and delivery for the reagents and consumables for the government Cepheid

GeneXpert instrument. (Brand Name or Equal)

Questions due NLT 01/13/2025 by 3:00 PM CST via email to t.miller@va.gov. No phone calls will be accepted.

Solicitation responses due NLT 01/15/2026 by 2:30 PM CST

Period of Performance: Base Period: 01/21/2026 - 01/20/2027, with four (4) twelve-month option periods.

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36C25626Q0278

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 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

B.4 STATEMENT OF WORK

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)

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

C.3 52.217-6 OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY (MAR 1989)

C.4 52.217-7 OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY—SEPARATELY PRICED LINE

ITEM (MAR 1989)

C.5 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) ... 30

C.6 52.225-6 TRADE AGREEMENTS CERTIFICATE (FEB 2021)

C.7 52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (NOV 2025)

(DEVIATION)

C.8 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV

2018)

C.9 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020) ... 42

C.10 VAAR 852.247-71 DELIVERY LOCATION (OCT 2018)

C.11 VAAR 852.247-73 PACKING FOR DOMESTIC SHIPMENT (OCT 2018)

C.12 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

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

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (SEP 2023)

E.2 ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS -COMMERCIAL

ITEMS

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

1998)

E.4 52.201-1 ACQUISITION 360: VOLUNTARY SURVEY (SEP 2023)

E.5 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

E.6 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (DEVIATION) (NOV 2025)

E.7 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

E.8 52.240-90 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS REPRESENTATIONS

AND CERTIFICATIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

E.9 VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (OCT 2018)

E.10 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

E.11 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION

FEB 2025)

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 36C256 Bennett Smith bennett.smith@va.gov Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 16 Galleria Financial Center 5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750 Houston, Tx, 77056-5643

Contract Specialist 36C256 T. Miller t.miller@va.gov Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 16 Galleria Financial Center 5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750 Houston, Tx, 77056-5643

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

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Quarterly []

b. Semi-Annually []

c. Other [X] Upon completion of each delivery.

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.

mailto:bennett.smith@va.gov mailto:t.miller@va.gov

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

AMENDMENT NO DATE

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

320.00

EA

KIT,IVD,Xpress CoV2/FLU/RSV plus (510k version) 10 Test /

XPRS4PLEX-10

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 01-21-2026 POP End: 01-20-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets

36.00

Xpert Xpress Strep A Test Kits / XPRSTREPA-10

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 01-21-2026 POP End: 01-20-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

75.00

Xpert CT/NG Test Kits/GXCT/NG-10 / GXCT/NG-10

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 01-21-2026 POP End: 01-20-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

20.00

Xpert C. difficile/Epi Test Kits / GXCDIFF/EPI-10

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 01-21-2026 POP End: 01-20-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

360.00

Xpert MRSA NxG Test Kits, 10per kit / GXMRSA-NXG-10

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 01-21-2026 POP End: 01-20-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

70.00

KIT,XPRESS,MVP,US-IVD,10 TEST / XPRSMVP-10

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 01-21-2026 POP End: 01-20-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

16.00

Xpert CT/NG Collection Kits (swab) / SWAB/G-50-US

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 01-21-2026 POP End: 01-20-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

2.00

Cepheid Single-Use Disposable Swabs, 1 pack per kit / SDPS-120

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 01-21-2026 POP End: 01-20-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

XPRS4PLEX-10

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 01-21-2027 POP End: 01-20-2028

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 01-21-2027 POP End: 01-20-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 01-21-2027 POP End: 01-20-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 01-21-2027 POP End: 01-20-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 01-21-2027 POP End: 01-20-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

Contract Period: Option 1

POP Begin: 01-21-2027 POP End: 01-20-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 01-21-2027 POP End: 01-20-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 01-21-2027 POP End: 01-20-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

XPRS4PLEX-10

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 01-21-2028 POP End: 01-20-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 01-21-2028 POP End: 01-20-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

2003 75.00 EA __________________ __________________

Xpert CT/NG Test Kits/GXCT/NG-10 / GXCT/NG-10

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 01-21-2028 POP End: 01-20-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 01-21-2028 POP End: 01-20-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 01-21-2028 POP End: 01-20-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 01-21-2028 POP End: 01-20-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 01-21-2028 POP End: 01-20-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 01-21-2028 POP End: 01-20-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

XPRS4PLEX-10

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 01-21-2029 POP End: 01-20-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 01-21-2029 POP End: 01-20-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 01-21-2029 POP End: 01-20-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 01-21-2029 POP End: 01-20-2030

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 01-21-2029 POP End: 01-20-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 01-21-2029 POP End: 01-20-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 01-21-2029 POP End: 01-20-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 01-21-2029 POP End: 01-20-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

XPRS4PLEX-10

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 01-21-2030 POP End: 01-20-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 01-21-2030 POP End: 01-20-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 01-21-2030 POP End: 01-20-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 01-21-2030 POP End: 01-20-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 01-21-2030 POP End: 01-20-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

4006 70.00 EA __________________ __________________

KIT,XPRESS,MVP,US-IVD,10 TEST / XPRSMVP-10

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 01-21-2030 POP End: 01-20-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 01-21-2030 POP End: 01-20-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 01-21-2030 POP End: 01-20-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325413 - In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing

GRAND TOTAL

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM

NUMBER SHIPPING INFORMATION QUANTITY

DELIVERY

DATE

0001 -

SHIP TO: Department of Veteran Affairs Overton Brooks VA Medical Center 510 E. Stoner Ave Shreveport, LA 71101

USA

See CLINS 01/21/2026 - 01/20/2027

FOB: DESTINATION

1001 -

SHIP TO: Department of Veteran Affairs Overton Brooks VA Medical Center 510 E. Stoner Ave Shreveport, LA 71101

USA

See CLINS 01/21/2027 - 01/20/2028

2001 -

SHIP TO: Department of Veteran Affairs Overton Brooks VA Medical Center 510 E. Stoner Ave Shreveport, LA 71101

USA

See CLINS 01/21/2028 - 01/20/2029

3001 -

SHIP TO: Department of Veteran Affairs Overton Brooks VA Medical Center 510 E. Stoner Ave Shreveport, LA 71101

USA

See CLINS 01/21/2029 - 01/20/2030

4001 -

SHIP TO: Department of Veteran Affairs Overton Brooks VA Medical Center 510 E. Stoner Ave, LA 71101

USA

360.00 01/21/2030 - 01/20/2031

B.4 STATEMENT OF WORK

Cepheid Xpert® Test Kits and Consumables

Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (OBVAMC) Brand Name or Equal

1. Background:

A. The purpose of this contract is for Cepheid Xpert Test Kits, Consumables, Food and Drug

Administration (FDA) approved SARS-CoV-2, Flu A and B, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus plus (CoV2/FLU/RSV plus) test kits. This requirement is Brand Name or Equal all items must be compatible with Cepheid GeneXpert XVI instrument.

B. In addition to providing the CoV2/FLU/RSV plus test kits, this contract will also provide test kits (reagents and consumables) for the continued efficient rapid diagnosis of SARS-CoV- 2/Flu/RSV, Clostridioides difficle (C. diff), Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MSRA), Bacterial Vaginosis/Vulvovaginal Candidiasis/Trichomoniasis, Chlamydia trachomatis/Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and Streptococcus Group A (Strep A) infections to be performed on the Cepheid GeneXpert XVI instrument. The test kits requested are used for tests that are currently performed in our laboratory on existing government owned Cepheid GeneXpert PCR instruments.

C. Cepheid is the sole manufacturer of Xpert® reagents and GeneXpert® systems. Xpert® reagent test cartridges are designed and manufactured to be used only with Cepheid’s instruments. Cepheid is currently the only authorized provider of service for GeneXpert® systems to customers within the United States, excluding territories. Therefore, any alternate Contractor must be authorized by the OEM to provide the required supplies needed to maintain manufacturer specifications. Alternate Contractor’s must also be authorized by the OEM to maintain FDA approved SARS-CoV-2/Flu/RSV, C. diff, MSRA, Bacterial Vaginosis/Vulvovaginal Candidiasis/Trichomoniasis, Chlamydia trachomatis/Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Strep A infections testing.

D. All test kits and consumables will be delivered to Overton Brooks Veterans Administration Medical Center (OBVAMC), 510 E. Stoner Ave, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101.

E. Cepheid proprietary test kits listed below will be used with currently owned VA equipment in the laboratory.

1) KIT, IVD, Xpress CoV2/FLU/RSV plus (510k version), 10 Test (SARS-CoV-2, Flu A and B, Respiratory Syncytial Virus) Manufacturer: Cepheid Item number : XPRS4PLEX-10

2) Xpert Xpress Strep A Test Kits

(Streptococcus Group A)

Item number : XPRSTREPA-10

3) Xpert CT/NG Test Kits

(Chlamydia trachomatis/Neisseria gonorrhoeae)

Item number : GXCT/NG-10

4) Xpert C. difficile/Epi Test Kits (Clostridioides difficle)

Item number : GXCDIFF/EPI-10

5) Xpert MRSA NxG Test Kits (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus)

Item number : GXMRSA-NXG-10

6) KIT, XPRESS, MVP, US-IVD, 10 TEST

(Bacterial Vaginosis/Vulvovaginal Candidiasis/Trichomoniasis)

Item number : XPRSMVP-10

F. The consumables listed below are compatible and are necessary to be able to perform the above-mentioned tests.

1) Xpert CT/NG Collection Kits (swab) (SWAB/G-50-US)

2) Cepheid Single-Use Disposable Swabs (SDPS-120)

G. The collection kits and swabs noted above, are necessary to continue to provide rapid diagnostic testing 24/7 utilizing existing government owned instrumentation which allows multiple assays and patients to be run at the same time. This testing is currently utilized by the facility and provides rapid results for patient treatment and/or placement decisions. This current process should not be interrupted for the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service as it would cause potential delays in patient care.

2. Scope:

A. The supplies must maintain FDA approval and the contractor shall supply the test kits when requested by the laboratory for use on the GeneXpert.

B. The Overton Brooks VA Medical Center Laboratory is staffed 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and shall have STAT capabilities for certain testing, as well as, routine testing capabilities 7 days per week.

C. The following tests will be completed with the test kits procured:

1) SARS-CoV-2 / Flu A and B / RSV panel

2) Streptococcus Group A

3) C. difficile/epi: Detection and differentiation of the epidemic strain (NAP 1/027)

4) Chlamydia trachomatis/Neisseria gonorrhea (CT/NG)

5) Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus next generation (MRSA NXG)

6) MVP: Detection of Bacterial vaginosis, Vulvovaginal Candidiasis, and

Trichomoniasis.

D. The reagents must be ready to use and have sufficient shelf-life, especially after being put into use, to accommodate low volume testing.

3. Salient Characteristics:

A. The awarded vendor shall supply all the necessary consumables for the annual consumption in the performance of SARS-CoV-2/Flu A and B/Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Streptococcus Group A, Chlamydia trachomatis/Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Clostridioidies difficle, Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus and MVP (Bacterial vaginosis/Vulvovaginal Candidiasis/Trichomoniasis) testing on the Cepheid GeneXpert XVI instruments.

1) All consumables shall be prepackaged, ready-to-use and barcoded in the vendor dispenser for quick use and comprehensive quality control.

2) The Contractor shall not set minimum purchase or use requirements for any consumables.

4. Estimated Quantities:

A. Based on historical data we performed approximately:

2702 SARS-CoV-2/FLU/RSV tests 317 Strep A tests 529 CT/NG tests 152 C. diff/epi tests 3380 MRSA tests 511 MVP tests

B. Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service attempts to be as accurate as possible when providing estimates of quantities that will be used; however, actual quantities required may vary from quantities as listed. Orders will be made on an as needed basis as determined by Overton Brooks VA Medical Center’s Pathology and Laboratory personnel.

5. Specific Tasks:

A. The Contractor shall provide the following:

1) All bulk reagents, testing supplies and ancillary items approved by the manufacturer for use on the Cepheid GeneXpert XVI.

2) All consumables must meet manufacturers specifications for use on the Cepheid GeneXpert XVI system.

3) All bulk reagents, testing supplies and ancillary items approved by the manufacturer for SARS-CoV-2, Flu A and B, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Streptococcus Group A, Chlamydia trachomatis/Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Clostridioidies difficle, Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus and MVP (Bacterial vaginosis/Vulvovaginal Candidiasis/Trichomoniasis) testing.

4) The Contractor shall furnish all requested consumables required for operation of the supplies and equipment.

6. Customer Service:

A. A company representative shall visit the Overton Brooks VAMC no less than once every two months to review account, provide product information, answer questions, provide customer service, handle any defective merchandise, and take care of any other issues that might arise.

B. There shall be 24 hours / 7 days per week / 365 days per year phone support available for technical support. If resolution cannot be obtained by phone support, then a service technician shall be dispatched to the facility no more than 24 hours later to correct the issue.

7. Product Substitution:

A. No product substitutions will be accepted without the prior approval of the Overton

Brooks VA Medical Center’s Pathology and Laboratory Service and the Contracting Officer. Any substitutions of product shall have the written approval of the VAMC Pathology & Laboratory Service and the Contracting Officer or his/her designee. All consumables must meet manufacturers specifications for use on the Cepheid GeneXpert XVI system.

8. Ordering Procedures:

A. Orders will be made on an as needed basis determined by Overton Brooks VA Medical Center’s Pathology and Laboratory personnel. The order shall be invoiced for payment no more than 30 days after the purchased date.

9. Invoice And Payment:

A. Contractor shall invoice the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in arrears only after acceptance of all Deliverables identified in this Statement of Work. Invoice shall be properly prepared and sent to the:

VA Financial Service Center P.O. Box 149971 Austin, Texas 78714-8971

B. The invoice shall be properly prepared in accordance with FAR 52.212-4, contain sufficient details, and at a minimum, include the following details:

1) IFCAP Obligation Number

2) Contract Number

3) Description of the supply/service rendered

4) Billing period/date when the supply/services were rendered and

5) Invoice number and date

C. Payments will be made in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act out of the

Government annual appropriated funds obligated in an order which will be issued after the contract is awarded.

Note: Invoices that are not in compliance with the aforementioned requirements under this paragraph will be rejected for payments and required to be resubmitted.

10. Delivery:

A. All test kits shall be delivered to:

Attn: Warehouse/ Jeanette Watson

Shreveport, LA, 71101

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

vendor’s name, purchase order number, date of order, date of delivery, itemized list of products furnished including product description and quantity shipped. Shipping terms:

Prepaid and add; FOB Distribution

List of kits and estimated annual quantities:

Description Unit of

Issue

Estimated Annual

Quantity

Xpert® Xpress CoV-2/Flu/RSV plus EA 320

Xpert® Xpress Strep A EA 36

Xpert® CT/NG EA 75

Xpert® C. difficile/Epi EA 20

Xpert® MRSA NxG EA 360

Xpert® Xpress, MVP EA 70

Xpert® CT/NG Collection kits (swab) EA 16

Cepheid Single-Use Disposable Swab EA 2

11. Changes / Modifications:

A. If any product awarded under this requirement requires modification, is removed or recalled by the Contractor or manufacturer, or if any required modification, removal or recall is suggested or mandated by a regulatory or official agency, the following steps will immediately be taken by the Contractor or manufacturer:

B. Notify the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and Contracting Officer, in writing, by the most expeditious manner possible. Provide two copies of the notification which shall include, but not be limited to the following:

1) Complete item description and/or identification, order numbers from customers, and the contract number assigned as a result of an award on this Statement of Work.

2) Reasons for modifications, removal or recall.

3) Necessary instructions for return for credit, replacement or corrective action.

C. Provide the above information to all agencies and VA Facilities who purchased the product. The Contracting Officer Representative shall be provided a copy of the notification in ii. above, and a list of all agencies and/or VA facilities notified.

D. The Contractor shall be responsible for any costs associated with the above. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of Overton Brooks VA Medical Center Pathology and Laboratory Service. Any and all modifications for changes in the prices, terms or conditions of this contract shall be prepared and approved with a signature by the VA Contracting Officer.

12. Recalled and Defective Products:

A. The Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer Representative of any recalls of product or other important product safety issues. The Contractor shall replace and/or reimburse recalled/defective products at no cost to the Government. The Contractor shall be liable for the costs of processing recalls, i.e., administrative and clinical services to replace recalled/defective products.

13. Site Conditions:

A. There shall be no smoking, eating, or drinking inside the Laboratory at any time.

B. Business Hours: All work and delivery shall take place during clinical hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (CST) excluding weekends and federal holidays).

C. FEDERAL HOLIDAYS ARE: New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday;

President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day; Veteran’s Day; Labor Day; Columbus Day; Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a legal holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed by the US government agencies.

D. Use of Cell Phones: The use of cellular phones is permitted within certain areas of the medical center. All contractors are required to ask either the Contracting Officer (CO) or the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) if there is doubt in the usage of cellular phones.

E. Smoke Free Facility: The Overton Brooks VA Medical Center is a smoke free facility.

Smoking is prohibited inside any building and on the facility grounds. Violators shall be removed from the premises permanently.

14. Protection of Property:

A. Contractor shall protect all items from damage. The Contractor shall take precaution against damage to the building(s), grounds and furnishings. The Contractor shall repair or replace any items related to building(s) or grounds damaged accidentally or on purpose due to actions by the Contractor.

15. Operator Training:

A. If any of the current kits become obsolete and removed from production. The Contractor will explain, train, and teach VA personnel on the usage of the new kits, and how they are to be used with the equipment.

16. Performance Monitoring:

A. The performance of the vendor will be monitored by the PLMS performing staff based on the following criteria:

• Ability of the vendor to consistently provide the reagents necessary for patient testing.

• Availability of the vendor to keep the instruments operational for patient testing.

• Ability of the vendor's availability for technical support by PLMS staff.

17. Security Requirements:

A. The contractor shall not have access to VA sensitive or computer information and will not require routine access to VA Facilities. A&A requirements do not apply, and a Security Accreditation Package is not required.

18. Other Pertinent Information or Special Considerations:

A. The vendor shall have the proprietary access codes associated with the requested instrumentation needed to perform service and maintenance on the administrator level.

19. Inspection And Acceptance Criteria:

A. A review of the Contractor’s credentials will be reviewed prior to finalization of the award for consumables and services for compliance with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) criteria.

20. SDS, Hazardous Materials and Waste Analysis:

A. The contractor is required to provide a list identifying any “hazardous materials” defined as Hazardous under the latest version of Federal Standard No. 313 that may be provided as a part of this contract. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) shall be submitted for all products. Contractor will provide a complete chemical analysis of waste, to include Mercury, sodium azides, carcinogens, reproductive toxins, acute toxins and all other waste that may be considered ignitable, corrosive, reactive or toxic. Contractor will also be required to provide additional subsequent waste analysis studies in the case of any new test or new test formation introductions. Documentation of all analysis will be provided to the VA Contracting Officer for review by the VISN 16 Green Environmental Management Systems (GEMS) Coordinator prior to contract award or introduction of new product after award.

21. Risk Control:

A. All employees, contractors, and visitors are required to abide by local infection control procedures. To aid in the prevention of the spread of COVID and other communicable diseases, everyone is required to wear a surgical mask upon entry to the facility and maintain wear of mask until exiting the facility.

22. Place of Performance:

A. The system will continue to be used in the Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (OBVAMC) 510 E. Stoner Ave, Shreveport, LA 71101.

23. Period of Performance:

A. The agreement will be reviewed annually by Overton Brooks VA Medical Center

Contracting Office at minimum of ninety days prior to the anniversary date.

B. Period of performance shall be: Base one (1) year plus four (4) option years.

24. Equipment Delivery Schedule:

A. The contract is to establish consumables for use with the GeneXpert® system. This contract shall be used by the laboratory to purchase testing kits and applicable supplies as needed for continued patient care and to allow oversight for proper inventory of needed consumables. All consumables shall be shipped overnight for next day delivery if vendor stock allows and if the order is placed before 3 pm CST; vendor shall notify Contract Officer Representative or designated staff member when orders are not available for next day delivery at which time an alternate delivery will be negotiated.

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)

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

Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights—

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

and

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

(b) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims

Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the

Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

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

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

(e) Definitions. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference.

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

Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the

Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.

(g) Invoice.

(1) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include—

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

(iii) Contract number, line item number and, if applicable, the order number;

(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered;

(v) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading;

(vi) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;

(vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;

(viii) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and

(ix) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

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

(A) The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(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 shall have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation provision, 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.

(2) Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

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

(i) Payment.—

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

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt

Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(3) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes payment by EFT, see 52.212-

5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(D) Contractor point of contact.

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

Officer.

(6) Interest.

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

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

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

(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by 33.211 if—

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

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

(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see 32.607-2).

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

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

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

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

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

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

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

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

(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures prescribed in FAR 32.608-2 in effect on the date of this contract.

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

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

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

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

(l) Termination for the Government's convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work hereunder and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the

Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor's records. The

Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.

(m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the

Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.

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

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

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

(q) Other compliances. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this contract.

(r) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain

Federal contracts; 18 U.S.C. 431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C. chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

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

(1) The schedule of supplies/services.

(2) The Assignments, Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Other Compliances, Compliance with

Laws Unique to Government Contracts, and Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs of this clause;

(3) The clause at 52.212-5.

(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract, including any license agreements for computer software.

(5) Solicitation provisions if this is a solicitation.

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause.

(7) The Standard Form 1449.

(8) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments

(9) The specification.

(t) [Reserved]

(u) Unauthorized Obligations.

(1) Except as stated in paragraph (u)(2) of this clause, when any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject to any End User License Agreement (EULA), Terms of Service

(TOS), or similar legal instrument or agreement, that includes any clause requiring the

Government to indemnify the Contractor or any person or entity for damages, costs, fees, or any other loss or liability that would create an Anti-Deficiency Act violation (31 U.S.C. 1341), the following shall govern:

(i) Any such clause is unenforceable against the Government.

(ii) Neither the Government nor any Government authorized end user shall be deemed to have agreed to such clause by virtue of it appearing in the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement. If the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement is invoked through an “I agree” click box or other comparable mechanism (e.g., “click-wrap” or “browse-wrap” agreements), execution does not bind the Government or any Government authorized end user to such clause.

(iii) Any such clause is deemed to be stricken from the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement.

(2) Paragraph (u)(1) of this clause does not apply to indemnification by the Government that is expressly authorized by statute and specifically authorized under applicable agency regulations and procedures.

(v) Incorporation by reference. The Contractor’s representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.

(End of Clause)

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.2 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

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE OCT 2018

852.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE DEC 2022

852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING MAY 2018

852.222-71 COMPLIANCE WITH EXECUTIVE ORDER 13899

(DEVIATION) (APR 2025)

APR 2025

852.246-71 REJECTED GOODS OCT 2018

C.3 52.217-6 OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY (MAR 1989)

The Government may increase the quantity of supplies called for in the Schedule at the unit price specified. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the

Contractor within 30 calendar days. Delivery of the added items shall continue at the same rate as the like items called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree.

(End of Clause)

C.4 52.217-7 OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY—SEPARATELY PRICED

LINE ITEM (MAR 1989)

The Government may require the delivery of the numbered line item, identified in the Schedule as an option item, in the quantity and at the price stated in the Schedule. The Contracting

Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 15 calendar days.

Delivery of added items shall continue at the same rate that like items are called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree.

(End of Clause)

C.5 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 30 calendar days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 45 calendar 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 (5) years.

C.6 52.225-6 TRADE AGREEMENTS CERTIFICATE (FEB 2021)

(a) The offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (b) of this provision, is a U.S.-made or designated country end product, as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Trade Agreements."

(b) The offeror shall list as other end products those supplies that are not U.S.-made or designated country end products.

Other End Products

Line item No. Country of origin

[List as necessary]

(c) The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of Part

25 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. For line items covered by the WTO GPA, the

Government will evaluate offers of U.S.-made or designated country end products without regard to the restrictions of the Buy American statute. The Government will consider for award only offers of U.S.-made or designated country end products unless the Contracting Officer determines that there are no offers for such products or that the offers for those products are insufficient to fulfill the requirements of this solicitation.

(End of Provision)

C.7 52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (NOV 2025)

(DEVIATION)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

American Security Drone Act-covered foreign entity means an entity included on a list that the

Federal Acquisition Security Council (FASC) develops and maintains and publishes in the

System for Award…