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

648-26-4-5106-0037

36C26026Q0991 08-27-2026

Danielle Carrico 208-422-1000 x7420 09-04-2026 5:00pm PDT

36C260 NCO 20 Network Contracting Office

ATTN: V4CONT

1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd Bldg.17, Suite B428 Vancouver WA 98661

X 100

X

Y

541380

$19 Million

NET 30

N/A

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Department of Veterans Affairs Portland VAHCS 3710 Southwest US Veterans Hospital Road Portland OR 97239

36C260

NCO 20 Network Contracting Office

ATTN: V4CONT

1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd

Department of Veterans Affairs

FMS-VA-2(101)

Financial Services Center PO Box 149971 Austin TX 78714-9971

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Portland VAHCS Hood Certification and Testing Service, Base Plus Four Option Years.

Base: 9/15/26-9/14/27 Option Year 1: 9/15/27-9/14/28 Option Year 2: 9/15/28-9/14/29 Option Year 3: 9/15/29-9/14/30 Option Year 4: 9/15/30-9/14/31

Contractors providing a quote shall review section E.2 for quote mandatory submission requirements.

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36C26026Q0991

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

ITEM INFORMATION

B.3 STATEMENT OF WORK

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION)

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

C.3 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

C.4 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) ... 32

C.5 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS

(DEVIATION APR 2026)

C.6 52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (NOV 2025)

(DEVIATION)

C.7 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

C.8 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

D.1 WAGE DETERMINATION

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

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

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION)

E.2 ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1: QUOTE SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

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

1998)

E.4 52.240-90 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS REPRESENTATIONS

AND CERTIFICATIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

E.5 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION)

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: TBD

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C260 NCO 20 Network Contracting Office

ATTN: V4CONT

1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd

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

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 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

100.00 EA __________________ __________________

Provide certification of biological safety cabinets in accordance with

Statement of Work twice per year [(4) BSL 4 Lab Hoods are required twice a year and a BSL Hood in the main lab] Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-15-2026 POP End: 09-14-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: H266 - Equipment and Materials Testing - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

78.00 EA __________________ __________________

Provide certification and calibration of chemical fume hoods in accordance with Statement of Work Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-15-2026 POP End: 09-14-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

18.00 EA __________________ __________________

Provide testing and certification of laminar flow unit/clean benches in accordance with Statement of Work Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-15-2026 POP End: 09-14-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

26.00 EA __________________ __________________

Provide testing and certification of animal transfer stations in accordance with Statement of Work Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-15-2026 POP End: 09-14-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

2.00 EA __________________ __________________

Provide testing and certification of Positive flow isolator / Clean air isolator Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-15-2026 POP End: 09-14-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

8.00 EA __________________ __________________

Provide Clean Room Test and Certification (Includes Mix Room, Ante

Mix Room, Chemo Room, Ante Chemo Room in Pharmacy) Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-15-2026 POP End: 09-14-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

160.00 EA __________________ __________________

Provide USP Testing – Viable Counts Air & Surface – Bacterial and

Fungal B1 Pharmacy Cleanroom – Viables (38) + 19 Retests (if necessary) IV Room Semi Annual I. (16) Bacteria Air Samples II. (16) Fungal Air Samples III. (16) Bacteria Surface Samples IV. (16) Fungal Surface Samples V. (8) Control Samples Chemo Semi Annual I. (12) Bacteria Air Samples II. (12) Fungal Air Samples III. (12) Bacteria Surface Samples IV. (12) Fungal Surface Samples V. (8) Control Samples Vancouver Glove Box Semi Annual I. (6) Bacteria Air Samples II. (6) Fungal Air Samples III. (6) Bacteria Surface Samples IV. (6) Fungal Surface Samples V. (8) Control Samples Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-15-2026 POP End: 09-14-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

12.00 EA __________________ __________________

Monthly USP Testing – Viable Counts Air & Surface – Bacterial and

Fungal B1 Pharmacy Clean Room IV Room Chemo Room Vancouver Glove Box / Compounding Room Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-15-2026 POP End: 09-14-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

28.00 EA __________________ __________________

Provide Monthly Viable Sampling Report Generation

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-15-2026 POP End: 09-14-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Overnight Freight – Shipping of Samples to Lab for Analysis

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-15-2026 POP End: 09-14-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Fuel Surcharge (if applicable)

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-15-2026 POP End: 09-14-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

60.00 EA __________________ __________________

Viable Sampling Control

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-15-2026 POP End: 09-14-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

130.00 EA __________________ __________________

Monthly Viable Sampling Surface Bacteria

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-15-2026 POP End: 09-14-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Monthly Viable Sampling Surface Fungal

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-15-2026 POP End: 09-14-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Statement of Work twice per year [(4) BSL 4 Lab Hoods are required twice a year and a BSL Hood in the main lab] Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-15-2027 POP End: 09-14-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services accordance with Statement of Work Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-15-2027 POP End: 09-14-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services accordance with Statement of Work Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-15-2027 POP End: 09-14-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services accordance with Statement of Work Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-15-2027 POP End: 09-14-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Provide testing and certification of Positive flow isolator / Clean air isolator Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-15-2027 POP End: 09-14-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Mix Room, Chemo Room, Ante Chemo Room in Pharmacy) Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-15-2027 POP End: 09-14-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Fungal B1 Pharmacy Cleanroom – Viables (38) + 19 Retests (if necessary) IV Room Semi Annual I. (16) Bacteria Air Samples II. (16) Fungal Air Samples III. (16) Bacteria Surface Samples IV. (16) Fungal Surface Samples V. (8) Control Samples Chemo Semi Annual I. (12) Bacteria Air Samples II. (12) Fungal Air Samples III. (12) Bacteria Surface Samples IV. (12) Fungal Surface Samples V. (8) Control Samples Vancouver Glove Box Semi Annual I. (6) Bacteria Air Samples II. (6) Fungal Air Samples

III. (6) Bacteria Surface Samples IV. (6) Fungal Surface Samples V. (8) Control Samples Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-15-2027 POP End: 09-14-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Fungal B1 Pharmacy Clean Room IV Room Chemo Room Vancouver Glove Box / Compounding Room Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-15-2027 POP End: 09-14-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-15-2027 POP End: 09-14-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-15-2027 POP End: 09-14-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-15-2027 POP End: 09-14-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-15-2027 POP End: 09-14-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-15-2027 POP End: 09-14-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-15-2027 POP End: 09-14-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Statement of Work twice per year [(4) BSL 4 Lab Hoods are required twice a year and a BSL Hood in the main lab] Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-15-2028 POP End: 09-14-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services accordance with Statement of Work Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-15-2028 POP End: 09-14-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services accordance with Statement of Work Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-15-2028 POP End: 09-14-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services accordance with Statement of Work Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-15-2028 POP End: 09-14-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services isolator Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-15-2028 POP End: 09-14-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Mix Room, Chemo Room, Ante Chemo Room in Pharmacy) Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-15-2028 POP End: 09-14-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Fungal B1 Pharmacy Cleanroom – Viables (38) + 19 Retests (if necessary) IV Room Semi Annual I. (16) Bacteria Air Samples

II. (16) Fungal Air Samples III. (16) Bacteria Surface Samples IV. (16) Fungal Surface Samples V. (8) Control Samples Chemo Semi Annual I. (12) Bacteria Air Samples II. (12) Fungal Air Samples III. (12) Bacteria Surface Samples IV. (12) Fungal Surface Samples V. (8) Control Samples Vancouver Glove Box Semi Annual I. (6) Bacteria Air Samples II. (6) Fungal Air Samples III. (6) Bacteria Surface Samples IV. (6) Fungal Surface Samples V. (8) Control Samples Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-15-2028 POP End: 09-14-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Fungal B1 Pharmacy Clean Room IV Room Chemo Room Vancouver Glove Box / Compounding Room Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-15-2028 POP End: 09-14-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-15-2028 POP End: 09-14-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-15-2028

POP End: 09-14-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-15-2028 POP End: 09-14-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-15-2028 POP End: 09-14-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-15-2028 POP End: 09-14-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-15-2028 POP End: 09-14-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Statement of Work twice per year [(4) BSL 4 Lab Hoods are required twice a year and a BSL Hood in the main lab] Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-15-2029 POP End: 09-14-2030

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services accordance with Statement of Work Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-15-2029 POP End: 09-14-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services accordance with Statement of Work Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-15-2029 POP End: 09-14-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services accordance with Statement of Work Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-15-2029 POP End: 09-14-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services isolator Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-15-2029 POP End: 09-14-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Mix Room, Chemo Room, Ante Chemo Room in Pharmacy) Contract Period: Option 3

POP Begin: 09-15-2029 POP End: 09-14-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Fungal B1 Pharmacy Cleanroom – Viables (38) + 19 Retests (if necessary) IV Room Semi Annual I. (16) Bacteria Air Samples II. (16) Fungal Air Samples III. (16) Bacteria Surface Samples IV. (16) Fungal Surface Samples V. (8) Control Samples Chemo Semi Annual I. (12) Bacteria Air Samples II. (12) Fungal Air Samples III. (12) Bacteria Surface Samples IV. (12) Fungal Surface Samples V. (8) Control Samples Vancouver Glove Box Semi Annual I. (6) Bacteria Air Samples II. (6) Fungal Air Samples III. (6) Bacteria Surface Samples IV. (6) Fungal Surface Samples V. (8) Control Samples Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-15-2029 POP End: 09-14-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Fungal B1 Pharmacy Clean Room IV Room Chemo Room Vancouver Glove Box / Compounding Room Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-15-2029 POP End: 09-14-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Provide Monthly Viable Sampling Report Generation Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-15-2029 POP End: 09-14-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-15-2029 POP End: 09-14-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-15-2029 POP End: 09-14-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-15-2029 POP End: 09-14-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-15-2029 POP End: 09-14-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-15-2029

POP End: 09-14-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Statement of Work twice per year [(4) BSL 4 Lab Hoods are required twice a year and a BSL Hood in the main lab] Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 09-15-2030 POP End: 09-14-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services accordance with Statement of Work Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 09-15-2030 POP End: 09-14-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services accordance with Statement of Work Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 09-15-2030 POP End: 09-14-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services accordance with Statement of Work Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 09-15-2030 POP End: 09-14-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services isolator Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 09-15-2030 POP End: 09-14-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Mix Room, Chemo Room, Ante Chemo Room in Pharmacy) Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 09-15-2030 POP End: 09-14-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Fungal B1 Pharmacy Cleanroom – Viables (38) + 19 Retests (if necessary) IV Room Semi Annual I. (16) Bacteria Air Samples II. (16) Fungal Air Samples III. (16) Bacteria Surface Samples IV. (16) Fungal Surface Samples V. (8) Control Samples Chemo Semi Annual I. (12) Bacteria Air Samples II. (12) Fungal Air Samples III. (12) Bacteria Surface Samples IV. (12) Fungal Surface Samples V. (8) Control Samples Vancouver Glove Box Semi Annual I. (6) Bacteria Air Samples II. (6) Fungal Air Samples III. (6) Bacteria Surface Samples IV. (6) Fungal Surface Samples V. (8) Control Samples Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 09-15-2030 POP End: 09-14-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Fungal

B1 Pharmacy Clean Room IV Room Chemo Room Vancouver Glove Box / Compounding Room Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 09-15-2030 POP End: 09-14-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 09-15-2030 POP End: 09-14-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 09-15-2030 POP End: 09-14-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 09-15-2030 POP End: 09-14-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 09-15-2030 POP End: 09-14-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Monthly Viable Sampling Surface Bacteria Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 09-15-2030 POP End: 09-14-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 09-15-2030 POP End: 09-14-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

GRAND TOTAL

Base Period Total $

Option Period One (1) Total $

Option Period Two (2) Total $

Option Period Three (3) Total $

Option Period Four (4) Total $

Contract Value Grand Total $

B.3 STATEMENT OF WORK

1. BACKGROUND

a. The Portland VA Health Care System requires sampling, testing, balancing and certification of biological safety cabinets, chemical fume hoods, laminar flow clean benches, and compounding rooms.

2. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

a. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, materials, testing equipment and certification of Biological Safety Cabinets (BSC), Chemical Fume Hoods (CFH), and Laminar Flow Clean Benches (LFCB).

Table 1 Description and Quantities – Portland and Vancouver Campuses

Description Quantity EA

Provide certification of biological safety cabinets in accordance with Statement of Work twice per year [(4) BSL 4 Lab Hoods are required twice a year and a BSL Hood in the main lab]

Provide certification and calibration of chemical fume hoods in accordance with Statement of Work

Provide testing and certification of laminar flow unit/clean benches in accordance with Statement of Work

Provide testing and certification of animal transfer stations in accordance with Statement of Work

Provide testing and certification of Positive flow isolator / Clean air isolator 2

Provide Clean Room Test and Certification (Includes Mix Room, Ante Mix Room, Chemo Room, Ante Chemo Room in Pharmacy)

Provide USP Testing – Viable Counts Air & Surface – Bacterial and Fungal

B1 Pharmacy Cleanroom – Viables (38) + 19 Retests (if necessary)

IV Room Semi Annual

(16) Bacteria Air Samples

(16) Fungal Air Samples

(16) Bacteria Surface Samples

(16) Fungal Surface Samples

(8) Control Samples

Chemo Semi Annual

(12) Bacteria Air Samples

(12) Fungal Air Samples

(12) Bacteria Surface Samples

(12) Fungal Surface Samples

(8) Control Samples

Vancouver Glove Box Semi Annual

(6) Bacteria Air Samples

(6) Fungal Air Samples

(6) Bacteria Surface Samples

(6) Fungal Surface Samples

(8) Control Samples

Monthly USP Testing – Viable Counts Air & Surface – Bacterial and Fungal

B1 Pharmacy Clean Room

IV Room

Chemo Room

Vancouver Glove Box / Compounding Room

Overnight Freight – Shipping of Samples to Lab for Analysis 28

Fuel Surcharge 8

b. The Work is located at 1) Portland VA Medical Center, 3710 S.W. Veterans Hospital Road, Portland Oregon 97239 and 2) Vancouver VA Medical Center, 1601 East 4th Plan Boulevard, Vancouver, WA 98661.

c. The Technical Government Contact shall be the Energy Section Foreman, Phone (503) 273-5268.

d. Normal Working Hours are from 7:30AM to 4:00PM Monday through

Friday, however work may be required to be completed after normal hours or on the weekend.

3. QUALIFICATIONS

a. The Contractor shall be NSF-49 accredited with a minimum of 18 months BSC testing experience.

b. The Contractor must have a maximum response time of 24 hours for repairs.

4. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

a. The Contractor shall follow Federal and State OSHA regulations and take all reasonable safety precautions necessary (i.e., Lockout/Tag-out) to protect persons and property from injury or damage to personal property.

5. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

a. The Contractor shall obtain all necessary licenses and/or permits required while performing this work. The Contractor agrees to procure and maintain while this contract is in effect, workman's compensation and employer’s public, personal liability and property damage insurance having coverage for a limit as required by the laws of the state of Oregon/Washington (whichever is applicable).

b. The Contractor shall be responsible for damage occurred during the performance of this contract that is caused by his/or her employees fault or negligence and further, it is agreed that any negligence of the government, its officers, agents, servants and employees, shall not be the responsibility of the Contractor hereunder with the regard to any claims, loss, damage, injury and liability resulting there from.

Viable Sampling Control 60

Monthly Viable Sampling Surface Bacteria 130

Monthly Viable Sampling Surface Fungal 130

6. SERVICES OUTSIDE THE SCOPE OF WORK

a. Any work which the Contractor determines to be outside the scope of contract, shall not be performed unless and until specifically authorized by the Contracting Officer. Any work performed without authorization (whether written or verbal), shall be at the risk and expense of the Contractor.

b. The Contractor shall provide a cost estimate for any repairs and receive approval by the Contracting Officer prior to starting work or ordering materials.

7. CONTRACT ADMISTRATION

a. The Contractor shall contact the Contracting Officer on all matters pertaining to administration. Only the Contracting Officer is authorized to make commitments or issue changes that will affect the price, quantity, and quality or delivery terms of this contract.

b. Payments shall be made after completion of the appropriate service.

Government does not pay for services not received. These payments will be made upon the receipt of a signed service ticket, certified by an engineering service employee, showing work completion and acceptance.

8. EXECUTION

a. In the event that certain parts of the cabinet require to be removed for proper and complete testing and balancing, the Contractor shall be required to reassemble the equipment prior to leaving the job site at the end of the workday. The removed equipment shall be reinstalled in the same manner as it existed prior to removal.

b. All BSC work shall be done in strict accordance with applicable NSF 49 International Standards.

c. The Contractor shall keep the work area cleaned and shall leave the work area at the end of the day as clean as it was prior to his or her beginning.

d. A certificate showing the date of certification shall be maintained on the cabinet.

e. When testing and balancing procedures are completed, all electrical switches and system components shall be turned into an operable state.

All access panels (doors) and cover plates shall be replaced. Dampers and diffusers shall be positioned for proper airflow.

f. All CFH testing shall meet American National Standards Institute (ANSI) lab standards.

g. The Contractor along with the date shall catalog all equipment and type of service rendered noted thereon.

h. A written report of each inspection shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer and technical government representative. Such report shall advise of any repairs or repair parts not required to be furnished as a part of the contract requirements that are necessary to maintain the equipment in first-class operating condition.

i. All Laminar Flow Clean Bench testing and repair shall be performed to manufacturers’ standards.

9. ACCEPTANCE

a. All work will be inspected and approved by the VA representative prior to payment.

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION)

(a) Definitions. The clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated by reference.

(b) 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.

(c) 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.

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

(e) 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 FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated in this contract by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(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. Examples of occurrences include 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. When an excusable delay occurs, the Contractor shall—

(1) Notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as possible;

(2) Remedy the delay as quickly as possible; and

(3) Notify the Contracting Officer when the occurrence is over.

(g) Invoice. The Government will handle invoices according to the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and 5 CFR part 1315. The Contractor shall submit invoices to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include the information required by 5 CFR part 1315.9(b).

(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) 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 that appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(4) 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;

(D) Contractor point of contact; and

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

(5) 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 FAR part 33 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 FAR part 32).

(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 termination for cause.

(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 for interest credits prescribed in FAR part 32 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 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. The Government will send a cure notice to the Contractor, unless the reason for the termination is late delivery. 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 under this contract 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) 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; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C.

chapter 87, Kickbacks; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Government-financed air transportation; and 41 U.S.C.

chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

(r) 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 Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts, and Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs of this clause;

(3) Other contract clauses incorporated in the solicitation or contract;

(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract,

(5) Solicitation provisions incorporated in the solicitation.

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause.

(7) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments; and

(8) The specification.

(s) Unauthorized obligations.

(1) Except as stated in paragraph (s)(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 (s)(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.

(t) Comptroller General examination of record. This paragraph applies if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid procedures and is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold on the date of award of this contract.

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

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices, at all reasonable times, the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR part 4, longer period required by statute, or periods specified in other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

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

(u) 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)

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

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS NOV 2023

52.203-19 PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING CERTAIN INTERNAL

CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS

JAN 2017

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT—MAINTENANCE

(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN

SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED,

SUSPENDED, PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT, OR

VOLUNTARILY EXCLUDED

JAN 2025

52.209-10 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED

DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS

NOV 2015

52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH

DISABILITIES (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.222-37 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON VETERANS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-41 SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-42 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL

HIRES

MAY 2014

52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-54 EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.222-55 MINIMUM WAGES FOR CONTRACTOR WORKERS

UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 14026 (DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.222-62 PAID SICK LEAVE UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 13706

(DEVIATION)

NOV 2025

52.226-8 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT

MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING

MAY 2024

52.223-23 SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS (DEVIATION) NOV 2025

52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER—

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT

OCT 2018

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL

BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS

MAR 2023

52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD AUG 1996

52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM OCT 2004

852.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE DEC 2022

852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING MAY 2018

852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS NOV 2018

852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER OCT 2020

C.3 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days.

(End of Clause)

C.4 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 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 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.

(End of Clause)

C.5 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL

CONTRACTORS (DEVIATION APR 2026)

(a)Definitions. As used in this clause—

Program participation means membership or participation in, or access or admission to:

training, mentoring, or leadership development programs; educational opportunities; clubs;

associations; or similar opportunities that are sponsored or established by the contractor or subcontractor.

Racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities means disparate treatment based on race or ethnicity in the recruitment, employment (e.g., hiring, promotions), contracting (e.g., vendor agreements), program participation, or allocation or deployment of an entity's resources.

(b) In connection with the performance of work under this contract, the Contractor agrees as follows:

(1) The Contractor will not engage in any racially discriminatory DEI activities;

(2) The Contractor will furnish all information and reports, including providing access to books, records, and accounts, as required by the Contracting Officer, for purposes of ascertaining compliance with this clause;

(3) In the event of the Contractor's or a subcontractor's noncompliance with this clause, this contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part, and the Contractor or subcontractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts;

(4) The Contractor will report any subcontractor's known or reasonably knowable conduct that may violate this clause to the Contracting Officer and take any appropriate remedial actions directed by the Contracting Officer; and

(5) The Contractor will inform the Contracting Officer if a subcontractor sues the Contractor and the suit puts at issue, in any way, the validity of this clause.

(6) The Contractor recognizes that compliance with the requirements of this clause are material to the Government's payment decisions for purposes of 31 U.S.C. 3729(b)(4).

(c) The Contractor must include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts at any tier, including those for commercial products and commercial services, except those where the place of delivery or performance is outside the United States.

(End of Clause)

C.6 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 Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov (section 1822 of Pub. L. 118-31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).

Backhaul means intermediate links between the core network, or backbone network, and the small subnetworks at the edge of the network (e.g., connecting cell phones/towers to the core telephone network). Backhaul can be wireless (e.g., microwave) or wired (e.g., fiber optic, coaxial cable, Ethernet).

https://www.sam.gov

Covered application means the social networking service TikTok or any successor application or service developed or provided by ByteDance Limited or an entity owned by ByteDance Limited.

Covered article, as defined in 41 U.S.C. 4713(k), means:

(1) Information technology, as defined in 40 U.S.C. 11101, including cloud computing services of all types;

(2) Telecommunications equipment or telecommunications service, as those terms are defined in section 3 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 153);

(3) The processing of information on a Federal or non-Federal information system, subject to the requirements of the Controlled Unclassified Information program (see 32 CFR part 2002); or

(4) Hardware,…