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This is a Standard Form 1449 (SF 1449) solicitation for a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for the supply and delivery of POSLUMA F18 rhPSMA radiopharmaceutical to the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) in Little Rock, Arkansas. The solicitation is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 16, with Contracting Officer Joseph L. Warren. The contract includes a base ordering period of 12 months beginning September 30, 2026, followed by four optional 12-month ordering periods through September 29, 2031. The estimated quantity is 208 units per ordering period. Questions are due by August 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CDT, and offers are due by August 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CDT. The acquisition is unrestricted and the principal NAICS code is 325412 (Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing).

The contractor must provide delivery of routine orders by 6:30 a.m. and emergency or urgent orders within one hour, with all deliveries meeting Department of Transportation and Nuclear Regulatory Commission radioactive materials standards. The contractor must be a state-licensed, good-standing compounding pharmacy; maintain proper transport protocols; ensure secure, sealed containers; and provide FDA approval documentation prior to shipment. Additional requirements include picking up WBC scans within one hour and returning tagged blood within three hours, correct drug counts with no more than five errors annually, and 24/7 availability including federal holidays. The contract is firm-fixed-price with payment made after receipt and acceptance of products. Invoices must be submitted electronically through VA's e-Invoice system. The delivery location is CAVHS, 4300 West 7th Street, Room 1D-178, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205, with Mark For contact Cody Pledger (501-257-6006).

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36C25626Q0936

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1. REQUISITION NO.

2. CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE

4. ORDER NO.

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

a. NAME

b. TELEPHONE NO. (No Collect Calls)

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL

TIME

9. ISSUED BY

CODE

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

UNRESTRICTED OR

SET ASIDE:

% FOR:

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

8(A)

NAICS:

SIZE STANDARD:

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ

IFB

RFP

15. DELIVER TO

CODE

16. ADMINISTERED BY

CODE

17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

CODE

FACILITY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CODE

TELEPHONE NO.

UEI:

EFT:

PHONE:

FAX:

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER 18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

20.

21.

22.

23.

24.

ITEM NO.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only) 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

ARE

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

ARE

ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER) 30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

(REV. NOV 2021)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

598-26-3-225-6165

36C25626Q0936 07-17-2026

ARLENE A. BLADE

318-466-4281 08-21-2026

10:00 AM

CDT

00502

ALEXANDRIA VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 16

ALEXANDRIA VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

PO BOX 69004

ALEXANDRIA LA 71306-9004

X

325412 1300 Employees

N/A

00598

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

CENTRAL ARKANSAS VETERANS HEALTHCARE SYS

4300 WEST 7TH STREET

LITTLE ROCK AR 72205

00502

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 16

ALEXANDRIA VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

2495 SHREVEPORT HIGHWAY

PINEVILLE LA 71360-4004

FSC e-Invoice Payment http://www.fsc.va.gov/fsc/einvoice.asp Invoice Setup Information 1-877-489-6135 invoice must be submitted electronically 1-877-489-6135

See CONTINUATION Page Contractor shall provide all resources necessary to accomplish the delivery of the Radiopharmaceutical, POSLUMA, in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW)in support of Nuclear Medicine at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System in Little Rock, AR.

This solicitation is for a five (5) Year IDIQ with five twelve-month Ordering Periods: 9/30/2026 - 9/29/2031.

Individual task orders will be issued by the NCO 16 Contracting Officer (CO).

Questions are due no later than Monday, August 3, 2026 at 10:00 am CDT.

IMPORTANT: For additional details see B.4 SOW, B.3 Price Schedule, and Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors.

See CONTINUATION Page

JOSEPH L. WARREN

Contracting Officer

Table of Contents

SECTION A1
A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES1
SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS4
B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA4
B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE5
ITEM INFORMATION5
B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE7
B.4 STATEMENT OF WORK8
SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES13
C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION)13
C.2 52.216-18 ORDERING (AUG 2020)18
C.3 52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)19
C.4 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)19
C.5 52.223-7 NOTICE OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)20
C.6 52.222-40 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)21
C.7 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS (DEVIATION APR 2026)22
C.8 52.223-23 SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)23
C.9 52.232-19 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR (APR 1984)24
C.10 52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)24
C.11 52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)33
C.12 VAAR 852.204-71 INFORMATION AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY (FEB 2023)34
C.13 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)43
SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS45
SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS46
E.1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION)46
E.2 ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS –COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES47
E.3 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)51
E.4 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)52
E.5 52.225-6 TRADE AGREEMENTS CERTIFICATE (FEB 2021)52
E.6 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)53
E.7 52.240-90 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)53
E.8 VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (OCT 2018)57
E.9 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)58
E.10 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION)58
E.11 52.225-2 BUY AMERICAN CERTIFICATE (OCT 2022)59
E.12 52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020)60

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:

CONTRACTOR NAME:

ADDRESS:

CITY-STATE-ZIP:

POINT OF CONTACT/TITLE:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

E-MAIL ADDRESS:

SAM UEI NO.:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C256

NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 16

ALEXANDRIA VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

PO BOX 69004

ALEXANDRIA LA 71306-9004

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

[]
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] After receipt/acceptance of product

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.

For assistance setting up e-Invoice, the below information is provided:

* Tungsten Network e-Invoice Setup Information: 1-877-489-6135

* Tungsten Network e-Invoice email: VA.Registration@Tungsten-Network.com

* FSC e-Invoice Contact Information: 1-877-353-9791

* FSC e-invoice email: vafsccshd@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
208.00
EA
__________________
__________________

The contractor shall provide all resources necessary to accomplish the delivery of POSLUMA F18 rhPSMA. This shall include delivery of routine orders for next day and delivery within one (1) hour for all urgent or emergent requests for POSLUMA using the proper transporting protocols and meeting the standard classifications to identify radiation limits established by the Department of Transportation and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 09-30-2026 POP End: 09-29-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325412 - Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6505 - Drugs and Biologicals

208.00
EA
__________________
__________________

The contractor shall provide all resources necessary to accomplish the delivery of POSLUMA F18 rhPSMA. This shall include delivery of routine orders for next day and delivery within one (1) hour for all urgent or emergent requests for POSLUMA using the proper transporting protocols and meeting the standard classifications to identify radiation limits established by the Department of Transportation and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 09-30-2027 POP End: 09-29-2028

208.00
EA
__________________
__________________

The contractor shall provide all resources necessary to accomplish the delivery of POSLUMA F18 rhPSMA. This shall include delivery of routine orders for next day and delivery within one (1) hour for all urgent or emergent requests for POSLUMA using the proper transporting protocols and meeting the standard classifications to identify radiation limits established by the Department of Transportation and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 09-30-2028 POP End: 09-29-2029

208.00
EA
__________________
__________________

The contractor shall provide all resources necessary to accomplish the delivery of POSLUMA F18 rhPSMA. This shall include delivery of routine orders for next day and delivery within one (1) hour for all urgent or emergent requests for POSLUMA using the proper transporting protocols and meeting the standard classifications to identify radiation limits established by the Department of Transportation and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 09-30-2029 POP End: 09-29-2030

208.00
EA
__________________
__________________

The contractor shall provide all resources necessary to accomplish the delivery of POSLUMA F18 rhPSMA. This shall include delivery of routine orders for next day and delivery within one (1) hour for all urgent or emergent requests for POSLUMA using the proper transporting protocols and meeting the standard classifications to identify radiation limits established by the Department of Transportation and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 09-30-2030 POP End: 09-29-2031

GRAND TOTAL
__________________

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM NUMBER
SHIPPING INFORMATION
QUANTITY
DELIVERY DATE
0001
SHIP TO:
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

CENTRAL ARKANSAS VETERANS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

4300 WEST 7TH STREET, ROOM 1D-178

LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205

USA

208.00
09/30/2026 - 09/29/2027
MARK FOR:
CODY PLEDGE

501-257-6006 cody.pledge@va.gov

FOB:
DESTINATION
1001
SHIP TO:
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

CENTRAL ARKANSAS VETERANS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

4300WEST 7TH STREET, ROOM 1D-178

LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205

USA

208.00
09/30/2027 - 09/29/2028
MARK FOR:
CODY PLEDGER

cody.pledger@va.gov

FOB:
DESTINATION
2001
SHIP TO:
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

CENTRAL ARKANSAS VETERANS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

4300WEST 7TH STREET, ROOM 1D-178

LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205

USA

208.00
09/30/2028 - 09/29/2029
MARK FOR:
CODY PLEDGER
FOB:
DESTINATION
3001
SHIP TO:
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

CENTRAL ARKANSAS VETERANS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

4300WEST 7TH STREET, ROOM 1D-178

LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205

USA

208.00
09/30/2029 - 09/29/2030
MARK FOR:
CODY PLEDGER
FOB:
DESTINATION
4001
SHIP TO:
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

CENTRAL ARKANSAS VETERANS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

4300WEST 7TH STREET, ROOM 1D-178

LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205

USA

208.00
09/30/2020 - 09/29/2031
MARK FOR:
CODY PLEDGER
FOB:
DESTINATION

B.4 STATEMENT OF WORK

CENTRAL ARKANSAS VETERANS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM (CAVHS)

Little Rock, AR Posluma for PET CT

A. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Title of Project: Posluma for PET CT Imaging

2. Background: Nuclear Medicine requires that all radiopharmaceuticals be delivered within allowable timeframes. There is a very short for most radiopharmaceuticals needed to perform required tests. In addition, this is a highly regulated service and must meet requirements of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

3. Scope of Work: The contractor shall provide all resources necessary to accomplish the deliverables described in this statement of work (SOW), except as may otherwise be specified. This shall include delivery of routine orders for next day and delivery within one (1) hour for all urgent or emergent requests for Posluma using the proper transporting protocols and meeting the standard classifications to identify radiation limits established by the Department of Transportation and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

4. Estimated Quantities: The quantities as listed in the “Schedule of Items” are estimated requirements based on historical usage. The CAVHS attempts to be as accurate as possible when providing estimated quantities, however, actual quantities required may vary from quantities as listed. CAVHS does not guarantee to order the quantities listed. The unit prices quoted to NCO 16 contracting officer shall apply to the quantities actually ordered by Authorized Ordering Individuals.

5. Performance Period: Base (12 months) plus four (4) 12 months ordering periods. Base ordering period is expected to begin on 09/30/2026.

6. The contractor shall complete the work required under this SOW 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This includes off hours, weekends, and Federal holidays as required for emergent or urgent cases from date of award, unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. The Federal holidays are New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

Any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States to be a national holiday. CAVHS is open and operational seven days per week, 24 hours per day. Service may occur during all federal holidays. At the beginning of the contract and prior to each Option year, the Contractor shall provide the COR the contingency plan for all holidays of that contract year.

7. Type of Contract: Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity.

8. Applicable Documents: 10 Code of Federal Regulations Part 35: United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission- Medical Use of Byproduct Material 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 173 Subpart I: Class 7 (Radioactive) Materials Department of Veteran Affairs Materials Permit: Reference # 03-01082-01 Amendment # 76.

B. REQUIREMENTS

1. The contractor must provide delivery by 0630 a.m. on all routine orders for Posluma and shall provide delivery within 1 hour for all urgent or emergency requests Posluma.

2. The contractor must ensure that all deliveries to Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) are made following the proper transport protocol and that the standard classification to identify radiation limits established by the Department of Transportation and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission are met.

3. The contractor must be (or use) a compounding pharmacy that is licensed by the State Board of Pharmacy in which it is located, and which is in good standing (no actions pending or unresolved such as a probationary period).

4. The contractor must ensure that all transport personnel have proper identification and documents when delivering supplies to CAVHS.

5. The contractor must establish a method to hand-off to the appropriate Nuclear Medicine personnel during delivery.

6. The contractor must ensure that all containers delivered to CAVHS are sealed appropriately to ensure that the package has not been compromised during transportation.

7. The contractor must pick up WBC scans within 1 hour of notification and shall return the tagged blood to CAVHS within 3 hours of pick-up time.

8. The contractor must ensure that samples are correctly labeled with patient identifiers when picked up and validated upon delivery of the tagged product.

9. The contractor must ensure that all counts of drugs be correct on delivery, with no more than five errors per year and If for any reason, any deliverable cannot be delivered within the scheduled timeframe, the contractor shall explain why in writing to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and shall include a firm commitment of when the work will be completed. This notice to the COR shall cite the reasons for the delay. The Contracting Officer will then review the facts and issue a response in accordance with applicable regulations.

10. The contractor must deliver all products at no additional charge during normal business hours.

11. The Contractor must obtain, maintain, and provide evidence of at the request of the Government, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approval of the radiopharmaceuticals prior to shipment.

C. SCHEDULE FOR DELIVERABLES

If for any reason, any deliverable cannot be delivered within the scheduled timeframe, the contractor shall explain why in writing to the Contracting Officer and shall include a firm commitment of when the work will be completed. This notice to the Contracting Officer shall cite the reasons for the delay. The Contracting Officer will then review the facts and issue a response in accordance with applicable regulations.

D. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

It is the Government’s intent to have a base period plus four (4) ordering periods, as follows:

· Ordering Period One: 09/30/2026 through 09/29/2027

· Ordering Period Two: 09/30/2027 through 09/29/2028

· Ordering Period Three: 09/30/2028 through 09/29/2029

· Ordering Period Four 09/30/2029 through 09/29/2030

· Ordering Period Five: 09/30/2030 through 09/29/2031 The Government reserves the right to exercise ordering periods in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract.

E. DELIVERY LOCATION

Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System 4300 West 7th Street, Room 1D-178 Little Rock, AR 72205

F. CHANGES TO STATEMENT OF WORK

Any changes to this SOW must be authorized and approved only through written correspondence from the Contracting Officer. A copy of each change will be kept in a project folder along with all other products of the project. Costs incurred by the contractor through the actions of parties other than the Contracting Officer shall be borne by the contractor.

G. Hours of Operations Business hours for the VAMC follow:

Administrative hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

H. GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Government shall ensure that Nuclear Medicine staff are available to accept delivery of radiopharmaceutical supplies at the CAVHS.

I. CONFIDENTIALITY AND NONDISCLOSURE

It is agreed that:

1. The preliminary and final deliverables and all associated Working papers, application source code, and other material deemed relevant by VA which have been generated by the contractor in the performance of this task order are the exclusive property of the U.S. Government and shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer at the conclusion of the task order.

2. No information shall be released by the contractor. Any request for information relating to this task Older presented to the contractor shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for response.

3. Press releases, marketing material or any other printed or electronic documentation related to this project, shall not be publicized without the written approval of the Contracting Officer.

J. POST-AWARD CONFERENCE

36C25626Q0936 The contractor shall participate in a post-award conference unless waived by the Contracting Officer. This meeting shall provide an introduction between the Contractor personnel and Government personnel who will be involved with the contract. The meeting shall provide the opportunity to discuss technical, management and security issues. The Post Award Conference will aid both the Government and Contractor in achieving a clear and mutual understanding of all requirements and identify and resolve any potential issues. Contractor shall be prepared to discuss any items requiring clarification and gather information as necessary to support each deliverable. The VA will provide the Contractor with a written summary of the Post-Award Conference.

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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) 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 52.216-18 ORDERING (AUG 2020)

(a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the Schedule. Such orders may be issued from 09/30/2026 through 09/29/2031.

(b) All delivery orders or task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control.

(c) A delivery order or task order is considered "issued" when—

(1) If sent by mail (includes transmittal by U.S. mail or private delivery service), the Government deposits the order in the mail;

(2) If sent by fax, the Government transmits the order to the Contractor’s fax number; or

(3) If sent electronically, the Government either—

(i) Posts a copy of the delivery order or task order to a Government document access system, and notice is sent to the Contractor; or

(ii) Distributes the delivery order or task order via email to the Contractor’s email address.

(d) Orders may be issued by methods other than those enumerated in this clause only if authorized in the contract.

(End of Clause)

C.3 52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)

(a) Minimum order. When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less than $1,000.00, the Government is not obligated to purchase, nor is the Contractor obligated to furnish, those supplies or services under the contract.

(b) Maximum order. The Contractor is not obligated to honor—

(1) Any order for a single item in excess of $1,000,000.00;

(2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of $2,000,000.00; or

(3) A series of orders from the same ordering office within 30 days that together call for quantities exceeding the limitation in paragraph (b)(1) or (2) of this section.

(c) If this is a requirements contract (i.e., includes the Requirements clause at subsection 52.216-21 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)), the Government is not required to order a part of any one requirement from the Contractor if that requirement exceeds the maximum-order limitations in paragraph (b) of this section.

(d) Notwithstanding paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, the Contractor shall honor any order exceeding the maximum order limitations in paragraph (b), unless that order (or orders) is returned to the ordering office within 5 days after issuance, with written notice stating the Contractor's intent not to ship the item (or items) called for and the reasons. Upon receiving this notice, the Government may acquire the supplies or services from another source.

(End of Clause)

C.4 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

(a) This is an indefinite-quantity contract for the supplies or services specified, and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule. The quantities of supplies and services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract.

(b) Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. The Contractor shall furnish to the Government, when and if ordered, the supplies or services specified in the Schedule up to and including the quantity designated in the Schedule as the "maximum." The Government shall order at least the quantity of supplies or services designated in the Schedule as the "minimum."

(c) Except for any limitations on quantities in the Order Limitations clause or in the Schedule, there is no limit on the number of orders that may be issued. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.

(d) Any order issued during the ordering period of this contract and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order, which may include order options to be exercised after the ordering period of this contract but before the end of the period of performance of the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor's and Government's rights and obligations with respect to that order, including options exercised, to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract's ordering period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after 09/29/2031.

(End of Clause)

C.5 52.223-7 NOTICE OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

(a) The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer or designee, in writing, *days prior to the delivery of, or prior to completion of any servicing required by this contract of, items containing either (1) radioactive material requiring specific licensing under the regulations issued pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, as set forth in Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations, in effect on the date of this contract, or (2) other radioactive material not requiring specific licensing in which the specific activity is greater than 0.002 microcuries per gram or the activity per item equals or exceeds 0.01 microcuries. Such notice shall specify the part or parts of the items which contain radioactive materials, a description of the materials, the name and activity of the isotope, the manufacturer of the materials, and any other information known to the Contractor which will put users of the items on notice as to the hazards involved.

(b) If there has been no change affecting the quantity of activity, or the characteristics and composition of the radioactive material from deliveries under this contract or prior contracts, the Contractor may request that the Contracting Officer or designee waive the notice requirement in paragraph (a) of this clause. Any such request shall—

(1) Be submitted in writing;

(2) State the quantity of activity, characteristics, and composition of the radioactive material have not changed; and

(3) Cite the contract number on which the prior notification was submitted and the contracting office to which it was submitted.

(c) All items, parts, or subassemblies which contain radioactive materials in which the specific activity is greater than 0.002 microcuries per gram or activity per item equals or exceeds 0.01 microcuries, and all containers in which such items, parts or subassemblies are delivered to the Government shall be clearly marked and labeled as required by the latest revision of MIL-STD 129 in effect on the date of the contract.

(d) This clause, including this paragraph (d), shall be inserted in all subcontracts for radioactive materials meeting the criteria in paragraph (a) of this clause.

*The Contracting Officer shall insert the number of days required in advance of delivery of the item or completion of the servicing to assure that required licenses are obtained and appropriate personnel are notified to institute any necessary safety and health precautions.

(End of Clause) C.6 52.222-40 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

(a) During the term of this contract, the Contractor must post an employee notice, of such size and in such form, and containing such content as prescribed by the Secretary of Labor, in conspicuous places in and about its plants and offices where employees covered by the National Labor Relations Act engage in activities relating to the performance of the contract, including all places where notices to employees are customarily posted both physically and electronically, in the languages employees speak, in accordance with 29 CFR 471.2(d) and (f).

(1) Physical posting of the employee notice must be in conspicuous places in and about the Contractor's plants and offices so that the notice is prominent and readily seen by employees who are covered by the National Labor Relations Act and engage in activities related to the performance of the contract.

(2) If the Contractor customarily posts notices to employees electronically, then the Contractor must also post the required notice electronically by displaying prominently, on any Web site that is maintained by the Contractor and is customarily used for notices to employees about terms and conditions of employment, a link to the Department of Labor's Web site that contains the full text of the poster. The link to the Department's Web site, as referenced in (b)(3) of this section, must read, "Important Notice about Employee Rights to Organize and Bargain Collectively with Their Employers."

(b) This required employee notice, printed by the Department of Labor, may be—

(1) Obtained from the Division of Interpretations and Standards, Office of Labor-Management Standards, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Room N-5609, Washington, DC 20210, (202) 693-0123, or from any field office of the Office of Labor-Management Standards or Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs;

(2) Provided by the Federal contracting agency if requested;

(3) Downloaded from the Office of Labor-Management Standards Web site at http://www.dol.gov/olms/regs/compliance/EO13496.htm; or

(4) Reproduced and used as exact duplicate copies of the Department of Labor's official poster.

(c) The required text of the employee notice referred to in this clause is located at Appendix A, Subpart A, 29 CFR Part 471.

(d) The Contractor must comply with all provisions of the employee notice and related rules, regulations, and orders of the Secretary of Labor.

(e) In the event that the Contractor does not comply with the requirements set forth in paragraphs (a) through (d) of this clause, this contract may be terminated or suspended in whole or in part, and the Contractor may be suspended or debarred in accordance with 29 CFR 471.14 and subpart 9.4. Such other sanctions or remedies may be imposed as are provided by 29 CFR part 471, which implements Executive Order 13496 or as otherwise provided by law.

(f) Subcontracts.

(1) The Contractor must include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (f), in every subcontract that exceeds $10,000 and will be performed wholly or partially in the United States, unless exempted by the rules, regulations, or orders of the Secretary of Labor issued pursuant to section 3 of Executive Order 13496 of January 30, 2009, so that such provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor.

(2) The Contractor must not procure supplies or services in a way designed to avoid the applicability of Executive Order 13496 or this clause.

(3) The Contractor must take such action with respect to any such subcontract as may be directed by the Secretary of Labor as a means of enforcing such provisions, including the imposition of sanctions for noncompliance.

(4) However, if the Contractor becomes involved in litigation with a subcontractor, or is threatened with such involvement, as a result of such direction, the Contractor may request the United States, through the Secretary of Labor, to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United States.

(End of Clause) C.7 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.8 52.223-23 SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Sustainable products means—

(1) A product that contains recovered material designated by the EPA under the Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (42 U.S.C. 6962) (40 CFR part 247) (https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program#products).

(2) An energy-efficient product or low standby power device (42 U.S.C. 8259b) (10 CFR part 436, subpart C) (https://www.energy.gov/femp/search-energy-efficient-products, https://www.energystar.gov/products?s=mega, and https://www.energy.gov/femp/low-standby-power-product-list).

(3) A biobased product that meets the content requirements of the USDA under the BioPreferred® program (7 U.S.C. 8102) (7 CFR Part 4270) (https://www.biopreferred.gov/)

(4) A substance identified in the EPA’s Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program as a safe alternative to an ozone-depleting substance (42 U.S.C. 7671l) (40 CFR part 82, subpart G) (https://www.epa.gov/snap/unacceptable-and-acceptable-substitutes-tables).

(b) Requirements. The Government has identified in the statement of work or elsewhere in the contract the sustainable products that are required during the performance of this contract. The Contractor shall ensure that it provides sustainable products as required by this contract, when the products are—

(1) Delivered to the Government;

(2)Furnished for use by the Government;

(3) Incorporated into the construction of a public building or public…

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