SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM (SF-1449)

This solicitation uses Standard Form 1449 (SF-1449), Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

SAM.gov Registration Conflict Statement:

By submission of an offer, the Offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation.

Notice to Offerors: Funds are not presently available for the guaranteed minimum. No award will be made under this solicitation until adequate funds are available for it. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date of it. If the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror or quoter for any costs associated with it, including proposal or quote preparation costs.

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 Contract Pricing

The Standard Form 1449 represents the contract line-item number (CLIN) structure for this Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. Individual task orders issued under this IDIQ may be firm-fixed-price, time-and-materials, labor-hour, or a combination thereof, as specified in each task order.

The negotiated hourly rates, services, profit, overhead, and general and administrative as reflected in the Muirkirk Road Complex Operations and Maintenance Support Services (MRC O&M) Pricing Structure will be incorporated into the award.

B.1.1 Labor Rates

The Contractor’s proposed labor rates, as set forth in Attachment C2 (Pricing Sheet for MRC O&M), shall serve as fully-burdened ceiling rates for labor hour and time-and-materials task orders issued under this IDIQ. These rates include all direct labor, indirect costs, overhead, general and administrative expenses, and profit.

Rate Escalation: Offerors shall propose labor rates in Attachment C2 by ordering period (Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5). Rates may escalate between ordering periods but remain fixed within each ordering period. Once proposed and accepted, these rates become the ceiling rates for that ordering period and apply to all labor hour and time-and-materials task orders issued during that period.

In addition to any proposed escalation, the Contractor may request price adjustments based on Department of Labor wage determination updates in accordance with Section B.7 and FAR 52.222-43.

The ceiling rates may not be exceeded without a contract modification approved by the Contracting Officer.

B.2 Task Order Pricing

Task orders issued under this IDIQ contract may use different pricing arrangements as specified in each task order:

(a) Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP): Fixed total price for specified scope of work

(b) Time-and-Materials (T&M): Ceiling hourly rates × actual hours worked

(c) Labor-Hour (LH): Ceiling hourly rates × actual hours worked

(d) Unit Pricing: Fixed unit rates × actual quantities delivered

(e) Combination: A task order may combine multiple pricing types

The Contractor’s proposed ceiling labor rates (for T&M and LH work) are incorporated in Attachment C2 and shall apply to all task orders requiring labor-hour or time-and-materials pricing. These ceiling rates may not be exceeded without a contract modification approved by the Contracting Officer.

B.3 Minimum Guarantee and Maximum Dollar Ceiling (Master Contract)

The guaranteed minimum amount to be ordered under the contract is the obligated base period of the first task order. The contract maximum is $49,000,000 inclusive of all ordering periods.

B.4 Funding

Funds for the services provided will be obligated at the task order level as they become available. Each order will specify the amount presently available for payment by the Government and allotted to the contract line items included.

Except as required by other provisions of this IDIQ and the associated Task Orders, specifically citing and stated to be an exception to this term—

The Government is not obligated to reimburse the Contractor for costs incurred in excess of the total amount allotted by the Government to the Task Order(s); and

The Contractor is not obligated to continue performance under the contract (including actions under the Termination clause) or otherwise incur costs in excess of the amount then allotted to the Task Order(s) by the Government.

The Government may de-obligate funds as long as funds are still available in the task order for Contractor’s continuing performance.

B.5 Ordering

Any supplies and services to be furnished under the contract shall be ordered by issuance of task orders by the Contracting Officer. Such orders may be issued from date of award until expiration of the contract.

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

A task order is considered “issued” when distributed via email to the Contractor’s email address.

B.5.1 Task Order Performance Periods

The period of performance for each task order will be specified in the individual task order and is subject to the following constraint:

Individual task orders (inclusive of all option periods for that task order) may not exceed five (5) years in duration from the date of task order issuance.

Task orders issued during the IDIQ ordering period may continue performance after the IDIQ ordering period expires, provided the task order performance period does not exceed five (5) years from task order issuance.

B.5.2 Task Order Ordering Period

Task Orders may be issued up to the final day of the contract inclusive of any extensions thereto.

B.6 Applicable Labor Categories and Contractor Furnished Property/Services

B.6.1 Labor Categories

The labor categories and associated fully-burdened hourly rates as established in Attachment C2 shall be utilized by the Contractor in formulating task order pricing proposals and invoicing for time-and-materials and labor-hour task orders.

B.6.2 Contractor Furnished Property and Services

Unless specifically identified as Government-Furnished Property or Services in a task order, all property, equipment, tools, materials, supplies, and services necessary for performance shall be furnished by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

B.7 Wage Determination Price Adjustments

Contract pricing for service contract labor standards (SCLS) covered labor is subject to adjustment based on wage determination revisions issued by the Department of Labor in accordance with FAR 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts).

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

C.1 IDIQ Performance Work Statement

The Performance Work Statement (PWS) for this Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is provided as Attachment C1 (MRC O&M IDIQ Performance Work Statement). The IDIQ PWS establishes the baseline scope, performance standards, and general requirements for all operations and maintenance services that may be ordered under this contract.

The IDIQ PWS defines: - Facility description and systems overview - General service requirements and performance standards - Quality assurance approach - Personnel qualification requirements - Government-furnished property and services (if any) - Applicable codes, standards, and regulations

All task orders issued under this IDIQ must be within the general scope defined in the IDIQ

PWS.

C.2 Task Order Performance Work Statements

Individual task orders will contain Task Order Performance Work Statements (TO PWS) that specify the particular services, deliverables, and acceptance criteria for that task order.

Attachment R1 - Routine O&M Task Order PWS:

This is the Performance Work Statement for the anticipated first task order under this IDIQ. The Government intends to issue this task order upon contract award based on the offeror’s technical and price proposals submitted in response to this solicitation. Offerors shall propose their technical approach (Section L.5, Factor 4) and price (Section L.7, Factor 6) based on the requirements in Attachment R1.

The Routine O&M Task Order will include: - Continuous operations and maintenance services - Preventive maintenance program - Corrective maintenance and emergency response - Utilities plant operations - Specialized environment support (BSL-3, vivarium, aquaculture) - Building automation systems maintenance - Transition/phase-in period - Performance requirements and acceptance criteria

Attachments R2 and R3 - Sample Task Order PWSs:

Sample Task Order PWSs are provided for Snow Removal (R2) and Non-Standard Repair - Transformer Replacement (R3) to illustrate additional types of task orders that may be issued under this IDIQ. These samples are also used for evaluation pricing purposes as specified in Section L.7, Factor 6.

Offerors should use these samples to: - Understand the nature and complexity of anticipated task orders - Develop technical approaches in Section L.5, Factor 4 (Annexes S and NSR) - Provide pricing for evaluation purposes in Section L.7, Factor 6

C.3 Relationship Between IDIQ PWS and Task Order PWSs

The IDIQ PWS (Attachment C1) establishes the overarching framework and general requirements. Task Order PWSs provide specific work requirements for individual orders. In the event of any conflict between the IDIQ PWS and a Task Order PWS, the Task Order PWS shall control for that specific task order, unless the conflict involves a fundamental contract term, in which case the Contracting Officer shall resolve the conflict through written clarification or contract modification.

SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING

Not applicable. Services are being acquired under this contract.

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 Inspection and Acceptance

Services performed under this contract are subject to inspection and acceptance by the Government in accordance with FAR 52.246-4, Inspection of Services—Fixed-Price, and FAR 52.246-6, Inspection—Time-and-Material and Labor-Hour (as applicable based on task order type).

All services shall be performed in accordance with the requirements specified in the IDIQ Performance Work Statement (Attachment C1) and individual Task Order Performance Work Statements.

Performance Requirements Summary (PRS):

Individual task orders will include a Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) that establishes: - Specific performance objectives and standards for that task order - Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs) for measurable performance metrics - Surveillance methods the Government will use to monitor performance - Consequences for not meeting performance standards

The PRS is incorporated into each task order and serves as the basis for the Government’s quality assurance surveillance.

E.2 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)

A Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will be designated in writing for technical monitoring and acceptance of services. The COR will: - Monitor Contractor performance against PRS requirements - Conduct quality assurance surveillance as specified in the task order PRS - Accept or reject deliverables and services - Document performance issues and recommend corrective actions

The COR does not have authority to modify contract terms, pricing, or scope.

E.3 Acceptance

Services will be accepted when the COR determines that: - All work has been performed in accordance with contract requirements - Performance meets or exceeds the standards specified in the task order PRS - All deliverables have been submitted and approved - Any deficiencies have been corrected to the Government’s satisfaction

Acceptance may be on a deliverable-by-deliverable basis, monthly basis, or upon completion of the entire task order as specified in the individual task order.

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 Period of Performance

F.1.1 IDIQ Contract Ordering Period

The ordering period for this IDIQ contract is five (5) years from the date of contract award.

During this ordering period, the Contracting Officer may issue task orders for services within the scope of this contract.

The ordering period represents the period during which task orders may be issued, not the period during which task orders must be completed.

For purposes of this contract, “date of contract award” means the date the Contracting Officer signs the SF 1449 contract document in Block 27c (Award).

F.1.2 Task Order Performance Periods

Individual task order periods of performance will be specified in each task order and are subject to the following constraint:

No individual task order (inclusive of all option periods for that task order) may exceed five (5) years in duration from the date of task order issuance.

Task orders may be issued at any time during the IDIQ ordering period and may continue performance after the ordering period expires, provided the task order performance period does not exceed five (5) years from task order issuance.

F.1.3 Contract Expiration

Upon expiration of the five-year IDIQ ordering period, no new task orders may be issued.

However, task orders issued prior to expiration shall continue in accordance with their specified performance periods.

F.2 Place of Performance

F.2.1 Primary Place of Performance

The primary place of performance for services under this IDIQ contract is:

FDA Muirkirk Road Complex 8800 Muirkirk Road Laurel, MD 20708

F.2.2 Additional Locations

Individual task orders may specify additional or alternative performance locations within the Washington DC metropolitan area or at other FDA facilities as required.

F.2.3 Contractor Personnel Access

Contractor personnel requiring access to FDA facilities must comply with all security, badging, and credentialing requirements specified in Section H.1 and in individual task orders.

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 Contracting Officer

The Contracting Officer for this contract is:

Maria Finan Contracting Officer U.S. Food and Drug Administration Email: Maria.Finan@fda.hhs.gov

The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to: - Modify contract terms, scope, or pricing - Issue task orders under this IDIQ - Make commitments or expenditures of Government funds - Approve Key Personnel substitutions or changes

G.2 Contract Specialist

The Contract Specialist for this contract is:

Sarah Hussain Contract Specialist U.S. Food and Drug Administration Email: Sarah.Hussain@fda.hhs.gov

The Contract Specialist assists with contract administration but does not have authority to modify contract terms or obligate Government funds.

G.3 Contractor Points of Contact

The Contractor shall designate and provide contact information for the following positions within five (5) business days of contract award:

(a) Primary Contract Administrator: Individual authorized to receive official correspondence, task orders, and modifications from the Contracting Officer

(b) Project Manager: Key Personnel position responsible for day-to-day contract performance and coordination with the COR

(c) Alternate Contact: Individual authorized to act in the absence of the Primary Contract Administrator

Contact information shall include: name, title, phone number, email address, and mailing address.

G.4 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)

A Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will be designated in writing in accordance with FARPart 1. The COR is responsible for technical monitoring of the Contractor’s performance.

The COR does not have authority to change contract terms or prices.

COR Designation and Communication:

The Contracting Officer will provide the Contractor with a written COR designation letter within five (5) business days of contract award.

The COR serves as the primary day-to-day technical point of contact for contract performance.

COR Authority Limitations: The COR does NOT have authority to: - Modify contract terms, pricing, or period of performance - Issue task orders - Approve changes that affect contract cost or scope - Make commitments that obligate Government funds beyond existing task orders

G.5 Government Property

The Government will not provide property or equipment to the Contractor except as specifically identified in individual task orders.

G.6 Invoice Submission

FDA Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (JAN 2022)

a. All Invoice submissions for goods and or services must be made electronically through the U.S. Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP). http://www.ipp.gov/vendors/index.htm

b. Invoice Submission for Payment means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in FAR 32.905(b), "Content of Invoices" and the applicable Payment clause included in this contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items included in commercial items contracts. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov c.

1. The Agency will enroll the Contractors new to IPP. The Contractor must follow the IPP registration email instructions for enrollment to register the Collector Account for submitting invoice requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive Registration email from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRBSTL) within 3 - 5 business days of the contract award for new contracts or date of modification for existing contracts.

2. Registration emails are sent via email from ipp.noreply@mail.eroc.twai.gov.

Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email to IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov or phone (866) 973- 3131.

3. The Contractor POC will receive two emails from IPP Customer Support, the first email contains the initial administrative IPP User ID. The second email, sent within 24 hours of receipt of the first email, contains a temporary password. You must log in with the temporary password within 30 days.

4. If your company is already registered to use IPP, you will not be required to re-register.

5. If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment as authorized by HHSAR 332.7002, a written request must be submitted to the Contracting Officer to explain the circumstances that require the authorization of alternate payment procedures.

http://www.ipp.gov/vendors/index.htm https://www.ipp.gov/

d. Invoices that include time and materials or labor hours Line Items must include supporting documentation to (1) substantiate the number of labor hours invoiced for each labor category, and (2) substantiate material costs incurred (when applicable).

e. Invoices that include cost-reimbursement Line Items must be submitted in a format showing expenditures for that month, as well as contract cumulative amounts. At a minimum the following cost information shall be included, in addition to supporting documentation to substantiate costs incurred.

1. Direct Labor - include all persons, listing the person's name, title, number of hours worked, hourly rate, the total cost per person and a total amount for this category;

2. Indirect Costs (i.e., Fringe Benefits, Overhead, General and Administrative, Other Indirects)- show rate, base and total amount;

3. Consultants (if applicable) - include the name, number of days or hours worked, daily or hourly rate, and a total amount per consultant;

4. Travel - include for each airplane or train trip taken the name of the traveler, date of travel, destination, the transportation costs including ground transportation shown separately and the per diem costs. Other travel costs shall also be listed;

5. Subcontractors (if applicable) - include, for each subcontractor, the same data as required for the prime Contractor;

6. Other Direct Costs - include a listing of all other direct charges to the contract, i.e., office supplies, telephone, duplication, postage; and

7. Fee - amount as allowable in accordance with the Schedule and FAR 52.216-8 if applicable.

f. Contractor is required to attach an invoice log addendum to each invoice which shall include, at a minimum, the following information for contract administration and reconciliation purposes:

(1) list of all invoices submitted to date under the subject award, including the following:

(i.) invoice number, amount, & date submitted (ii.) corresponding payment amount & date received

(2) total amount of all payments received to date under the subject contract or order

(3) and, for definitized contracts or orders only, total estimated amounts yet to be invoiced for the current, active period of performance.

g. Payment of invoices will be made based upon acceptance by the Government of the entire task or the tangible product deliverable(s) invoiced. Payments shall be based on the Government certifying that satisfactory services were provided, and the Contractor has certified that labor charges are accurate.

h. If the services are rejected for failure to conform to the technical requirements of the Delivery Order, or any other contractually legitimate reason, the Contractor shall not be paid, or shall be paid an amount negotiated by the CO.

i. Payment to the Contractor will not be made for temporary work stoppage due to circumstances beyond the control of U.S. Food and Drug Administration such as acts of God, inclement weather, power outages, and results thereof, or temporary closings of facilities at which Contractor personnel are performing. This may, however, be justification for excusable delays.

j. The Contractor agrees that the submission of an invoice to the Government for payment is a certification that the services for which the Government is being billed, have been delivered in accordance with the hours shown on the invoices, and the services are of the quality required for timely and successful completion of the effort.

k. Questions regarding invoice payments that cannot be resolved by the IPP Helpdesk should be directed to the FDA Employee Resource and Information Center (ERIC) Helpdesk at 301- 827-ERIC (3742) or toll-free 866-807-ERIC (3742); or, by email at ERIC@fda.hhs.gov. Refer to the Call-in menu options and follow the phone prompts to dial the option that corresponds to the service that's needed. All ERIC Service Now Tickets will either be responded to or resolved within 48 hours (2 business days) of being received. When emailing, please be sure to include the contract number, invoice number and date of invoice, as well as your name, phone number, and a detailed description of the issue.

G.7 Notification Requirements

The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Contracting Officer and COR for the following events:

(a) Key Personnel Changes: At least 30 calendar days advance notice for planned changes; 24 hours for emergency changes (per Section H.3)

(b) Change in Business Structure: Within 30 days of any merger, acquisition, sale, change of name, change in ownership, or change in business structure

(c) Financial Difficulties: Immediate notification of any bankruptcy filing, receivership, or financial condition that may impact contract performance

(d) Subcontractor Changes: At least 15 days advance notice of any changes to major subcontractors identified in the proposal

(e) Safety or Security Incidents: Immediate notification of any serious safety incidents, security breaches, or events that may impact Government personnel or property

(f) Performance Issues: Immediate notification of any circumstances that may prevent the Contractor from meeting performance requirements or deadlines

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 Security and Background Investigation Requirements

All Contractor personnel requiring access to FDA facilities must undergo background investigations in accordance with HHSAR 352.204-73, Contractor Personnel Security and Agency Access.

Background investigations will be conducted by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) in accordance with FDA Security Clearance Standards (See Appendix C5).

The Risk Designation for this contract is Tier 2.

H.2 Information Security Requirements

The Contractor shall comply with all FDA information security requirements, NIST cybersecurity framework, Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) and FDA IT security policies and procedures - Incident reporting requirements

H.3 Key Personnel

The following positions are designated as Key Personnel for this IDIQ contract and orders:

Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager/Quality Control Manager

Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Chief Engineer/Operations Maintenance Supervisor

Lead Engineer

Office Administrator

Minimum qualifications for each position are specified in Attachment R1 (Routine TO PWS), Section 5.3.

Key Personnel Employment Status:

All Key Personnel must be direct employees of the prime contractor and under the prime contractor’s direct supervision and control. Subcontractor employees may not serve in Key Personnel positions.

Rationale: Key Personnel are critical to contract success and must be under the prime contractor’s direct employment control to ensure availability, performance, and continuity throughout the 5-year contract period.

Key Personnel Replacement Procedures:

Key Personnel are specific individuals identified by name whose qualifications, experience, and performance are considered essential to successful contract performance. The Contractor shall not remove, replace, or reassign Key Personnel without prior written approval from the Contracting Officer.

Planned Replacements: Submit written request at least 30 calendar days prior to proposed change. Include reason for change and complete qualifications of proposed replacement.

Emergency Replacements: Notify Contracting Officer within 24 hours. Submit qualifications for permanent replacement within 15 calendar days.

The Contracting Officer will review proposed replacements and may approve or disapprove based on qualifications. Proposed replacements must meet or exceed the minimum qualifications specified in Attachment R1, Section 5.3.

H.4 Insurance Requirements

The Contractor shall maintain insurance coverage as required by FAR Part 28

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 Incorporation by Reference

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. The full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far.

I.2 Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clauses

I.2.1 FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

The following FAR clauses are incorporated by reference in numerical order:

52.202-1 Definitions (Jun 2020)

52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020) 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (JUN 2020) 52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements

(JAN 2017)

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (JAN 2011) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (November 3, 2025) 52.204-15 Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (November 3, 2025) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014) 2.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (NOV 2021)

52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded (November 3, 2025) 52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (November 3, 2025) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (November 3, 2025)

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (November 3, 2025) 52.216-18 Ordering (OCT 1995) 52.216-19 Order Limitations (OCT 1995) 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity (NOV 2025)

52.216-27 Single or Multiple Awards. (Oct 1995)

52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (NOV 1999) 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000)

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2025) 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (NOV 2025) 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (NOV 2025) 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (NOV 2025) 52.219-16 Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (NOV 2025)

52.219-28 Post award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (NOV 2025) 52.219-33 Nonmanufacturer Rule (NOV 2025)

52.222-3 Convict Labor (NOV 2025) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (NOV 2025) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (NOV 2025) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (NOV 2025) 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (NOV 2025) 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (NOV 2025) 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price Adjustment

(NOV 2025)

52.222-44 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price Adjustment

(NOV 2025)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2025) 52.222-51 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements (MAY 2014) 52.222-53 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements (NOV 2025) 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (NOV 2025) 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (NOV 2025) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (NOV 2025) 52.223-9 Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items

(MAY 2008)

52.223-11 Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (NOV 2025) 52.223-12 Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (NOV 2025) 52.223-23 Sustainable Products (NOV 2025)

52.224-3 Privacy Training (JAN 2017)

52.225-1 Buy American—Supplies (NOV 2025) 52.225-5 Trade Agreements (NOV 2023) 52.225-26 Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016)

52.226-4 Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (NOV 2007) 52.226-5 Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (NOV 2007) 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (MAY 2024)

52.228-5 Insurance—Work on a Government Installation (JAN 1997) 52.228-7 Insurance—Liability to Third Persons (MAR 1996)

52.229-12 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021)

52.232-7 Payments under Time-and-Materials and Labor-Hour Contracts (Nov 2021) 52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment (FEB 2002) 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (APR 1984) 52.232-29 Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services

(NOV 2021)

52.232-30 Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV

2021) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (OCT 2018) 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management

(JUL 2013)

52.232-36 Payment by Third Party (NOV 2025) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (NOV 2025) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (NOV 2025)

52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (APR 1984)

52.237-3 Continuity of Services (Jan 1991)

52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (Deviation Date; Issuance Date: (NOV 2025)

52.242-5 Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017) 52.242-13 Bankruptcy (JUL 1995) 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order (AUG 1989)

52.243-1 Changes—Fixed-Price (JUL 2025) 52.243-3 Changes—Time-and-Materials or Labor-Hours (JUL 2025)

52.244-2 Subcontracts (JUN 2020)

52.246-4 Inspection of Services—Fixed-Price (AUG 1996) 52.246-6 Inspection—Time-and-Material and Labor-Hour (MAY 2001)

52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2025) 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (APR 2012) 52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply and Service) (APR 1984)

I.2.2 FAR Clauses Provided in Full Text

The following FAR clauses are provided in full text below in numerical order:

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 the date of award through the expiration of the contract ordering period specified in Section F.1.

(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.

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 $2,500, 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 $49,000,000;

(2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of $49,000,000; or

(3) A series of orders from the same ordering office within 90 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.

I.3 Health and Human Services Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR) Clauses

I.3.1 HHSAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

The following HHSAR clauses are incorporated by reference in numerical order:

HHSAR 352.204-72 Records Management (Dec 2015)

HHSAR 352.204-73 Contractor Personnel Security and Agency Access (Dec 2015)

HHSAR 352.223-70 Safety and Health (Dec 2015)

HHSAR 352.232-71 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (Dec 2015)

HHSAR 352.237-75 Key Personnel (Dec 2015)

HHSAR 352.239-75 Security Controls Compliance Testing (Dec 2015)

HHSAR 352.239-79 Information and Communication Technology Accessibility (Dec 2015)

I.3.2 HHSAR Clauses Provided in Full Text

None. All HHSAR clauses are incorporated by reference.

I.4 FDA-Specific Requirements

FDA Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements

All invoices must be submitted through FDA’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) System in accordance the procedures in Section G.6.

FDA Contractor Personnel Security Clearance Standards

Background investigations will be conducted by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) in accordance procedures outlined in H.1.

FDA Information Security Requirements

The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Information security requirements specified in Section H.2.

SECTION J - LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

The following attachments are incorporated into this solicitation and resulting contract:

Contract Attachments

The following attachments (C-series) are incorporated into the base IDIQ contract:

Attach # Title Description

C1 MRC O&M IDIQ Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Baseline requirements for MRC O&M services

C2 Pricing Sheet for MRC O&M Excel pricing workbook template for offeror completion

C3 Protection of Non-Public Information (NPI)

Employee agreement for non-public information

C4 Wage Determination 2015-4281, Revision 35

DOL Service Contract Labor Standards wage determination (dated 12/03/2025)

C5 FDA Contractor Personnel Security Clearance Standard

Guidance and instruction for Contractor Personnel Security Clearance and badging

RFP Attachments

The following attachments (R-series) are provided for proposal preparation:

Attach # Title Description

R1 MRC O&M Routine Task Order PWS

Anticipated first task order PWS. Offerors shall propose technical approach and pricing for this requirement.

R2 MRC Snow Removal Task Order PWS

Sample TO PWS for snow and ice removal services

R3 MRC Non-Standard Repair Sample Task Order PWS

Sample TO PWS for transformer replacement (non-standard repair)

R4 Past Performance Questionnaire

Template for past performance references

R5 RFP Questions and Answers Template

Template for submitting questions

Attachment C1 Appendices for MRC IDIQ PWS

The following Appendices are provided for proposal preparation:

Appendix # Title Location

A Facility Maps and Layouts Standalone Attachment Appendix A

B Equipment List Standalone Attachment Appendix B

C Labor Category Descriptions Within C1

D Sample Task Order Format Within C1

Attachment R1 Appendices for MRC O&M Routine Task Order PWS

The following Appendices are provided for proposal preparation:

Appendix # Title Location

A Definitions & Acronyms Within R1

B Equipment List Standalone Attachment Appendix B to C1

C Facility Maps and Layouts Standalone Attachment Appendix A to C1

D Required Staffing Table Within R1

E Standards and Codes Register Within R1

F Performance Requirements Summary

Within R1

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far.

52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2025)

The Offeror shall complete the annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website at https://www.sam.gov.

K.1 Additional Representations

K.1.1 Small Business Representation

The Offeror represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a small business concern under NAICS code 561210 with a size standard of $47.0 million in average annual receipts.

K.1.2 Buy American Certificate

The Offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed, is a domestic end product as defined in FAR Part 2 and Part 25.

K.1.3 Telecommunications Equipment Representation

The Offeror represents that it [ ] does, [ ] does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services.

K.2 Additional Provisions

The following provisions apply and are incorporated by reference:

52.204-7 System for Award Management (Nov 2025) 52.204-2 Security Requirements (Nov 2025) 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications (Nov 2025) 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Nov 2025) 52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror (Nov 2025) 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Nov 2025) 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports (Nov 2025) 52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance (Nov 2025) 52.222-38 Compliance with Veterans’ Employment Reporting (Nov 2025) 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification (Nov 2025) 52.223-4 Recovered Material Certification (Nov 2025) 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities (Nov 2025)

52.237-1 Site Visit (APR 1984) 52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (Aug 2025) HHSAR 352.239-73 Information and Communication Technology Accessibility Notice

52.216-1 Type of Contract.

Type of Contract (DEVIATION DATE)

The Government contemplates award of a single award, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with individual task orders issued as firm-fixed-price, time-and-materials, labor-hour, or a combination from this solicitation.

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

L.1 General Instructions

L.1.1 Proposal Submission

Proposals shall be submitted electronically via email to the Contract Specialist identified in Section G.2 by the date and time specified in Block 8 of the SF-1449.

L.1.2 Proposal Organization and Page Limits

Proposals shall be organized into the following volumes:

Volume 0 - Administrative Volume (No page limit)

Contents: 1. Cover Letter (signed by authorized representative) 2. Standard Form 1449 (SF- 1449) - completed and signed 3. Amendments Acknowledgment 4. Master Table of Contents for all volumes 5. Small Business Representation and Certifications (if not in SAM.gov) 6.

Assumptions and Exceptions to PWS Requirements

Volume I - Technical Proposal

Factor Page Limit

Factor 1: Corporate Experience 25 pages

Factor 2: Technical Approach - MRC 55 pages

Factor 3: Management Approach 40 pages

Factor 4: Key Personnel 20 pages

Factor 5: Past Performance 20 pages

Total Technical Volume 160 pages

Volume II - Price Proposal

Factor 6: Price - No page limit

Page Limit Rules: - All content counts toward page limits (no exclusions) - 8.5” x 11” paper, single-sided - Minimum 11-point font (Arial or Times New Roman) - 1-inch margins (all sides) - Pages exceeding the limit will not be evaluated

L.1.3 Format Requirements

• Font: Arial or Times New Roman, minimum 11-point

• Line spacing: Single-spaced

• Page size: 8.5” x 11”, portrait orientation

• Headers/footers: May include page numbers, company name, proprietary markings

• File format: PDF (searchable/OCR-enabled)

L.1.4 Questions and Communications

Questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing using Attachment R5 (Questions Template) to the Contract Specialist identified in Section G.2.

Questions must be received by 4:00 PM ET on February 17, 2026.

L.1.5 Site Visit

A mandatory pre-proposal site visit will be conducted over two days at the FDA Muirkirk Road Complex, 8800 Muirkirk Road, Laurel, MD 20708:

Day 1: Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM ET

Day 2: Thursday, February 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM ET

Registration is required at least three (3) business days before the site visit. Email the contacts listed in Section G to register and provide the names of attendees. Each offeror may provide the names of three (3) individuals who will attend. Offerors may submit additional names; the Government will approve additional attendees if capacity allows. Primary and alternate attendees must be clearly labeled.

Attendance is mandatory. Proposals from offerors who do not attend the mandatory site visit will be rejected as non-responsive. No exceptions will be granted.

L.1.6 Amendments

Amendments to this solicitation, if any, will be posted to SAM.gov and emailed to registered vendors. Offerors are responsible for acknowledging all amendments.

L.1.7 Late Submissions

Proposals received after the date and time specified will not be considered unless accepted under FAR Part 15.

L.1.8 Proposal Validity Period

Proposals shall remain valid for 180 calendar days from the proposal due date.

L.1.9 Proprietary Information

Mark proprietary information clearly. The Government will protect information to the extent permitted by law.

L.1.10 Proposal Preparation Costs

The Government is not liable for any costs incurred in proposal preparation.

L.1.11 Restrictive Markings on Proposals

Do not mark the entire proposal as proprietary. Mark only specific pages or sections containing proprietary information.

L.2 Factor 1 - Corporate Experience

Objective: Demonstrate experience with O&M services for complex facilities.

Submittal (25 pages total):

Provide three (3) contracts completed or ongoing within the past three (3) years (from proposal due date) that demonstrate experience with operations and maintenance services for complex facilities.

For each contract, provide: - Customer name, point of contact (name, title, email, phone) - Contract number, period of performance, total contract value, contract type - Role (prime or subcontractor), subcontractors used - Facility function, square footage, building age, and operational complexity - Staffing size (number of FTEs) - Description of O&M services provided

Minimum Relevance Floor:

ALL of the following requirements must be met across one or more examples:

• Facility consisted of 20 or more buildings or total facility size of 400,000 square feet or greater

• All 13 technical requirements demonstrated:

1. Chillers and boilers (types, sizes, capacities, areas served)

2. Critical temperature and humidity control equipment for research/lab spaces

3. Electrical distribution systems with dual substations and switchgear

4. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems

5. Diesel emergency generators

6. BSL-3 Laboratory facilities (all mechanical, electrical, and EMS systems)

7. Aquaculture Research Center with water recirculation and treatment systems

8. Vivarium Research Facility (dual corridor, restricted access, bio-containment

HVACR)

9. Reverse Osmosis (RO) and Deionized (DI) water production systems

10. Metasys and Tridium building automation control systems

11. Phoenix and Aircuity environmental monitoring systems

12. Wastewater pretreatment systems

13. Wastewater Systems Operator Certification (Maryland Class 4 or equivalent)

Include supporting documentation (SOW excerpts, performance metrics, letters of commendation) within the 25-page limit.

Prohibitions: No price information. No resumes.

L.3 Factor 2 - Technical Approach - MRC

Objective: Describe HOW you will execute the technical O&M services.

Submittal (55 pages total):

Element-Level Page Limits:

Part 1: Elements A-F (Addressing IDIQ PWS C1 and Routine TO PWS R1) - Maximum 26 pages:

• Element A (Maximum 4 pages): Emergency & Outage Procedures — isolation/protection/restoration for air, steam, water, electrical, HVAC; hazardous materials handling and emergency response procedures; acceptance back to “normal.”

• Element B (Maximum 8 pages): Plant Operations — startup, normal operation, shutdown, and optimization for Water Plant, Boiler Plant, Chiller Plant, and Steam Distribution systems.

• Element C (Maximum 6 pages): Specialized Environments & Processes — procedures for Sewage Pre-treatment, H-Building Aquaculture, BSL-3 Laboratory, and Vivarium operations.

• Element D (Maximum 5 pages): PM/PdM Execution — approach to preventive and predictive maintenance scheduling, execution, and documentation.

• Element E (Maximum 3 pages): Corrective Maintenance & Troubleshooting — response approach, diagnosis methods, and repair execution.

• Element F (Maximum 4 pages): Controls & Lab Support — support for Metasys, Tridium, Phoenix, Aircuity systems and laboratory instrumentation.

Part 2: Task Order Annexes (Addressing Sample TO PWSs R2 and R3) - Maximum 12 pages:

• Annex S (Maximum 6 pages): Snow & Ice Removal (per R2) — priority map, materials/equipment, procedures, GPS tracking approach.

• Annex NSR (Maximum 6 pages): Transformer Replacement (per R3) — outage coordination plan, NETA testing procedures, energization criteria.

Part 3: Supporting Exhibits - Maximum 10 pages:

SOP excerpts, PM matrix, procedures, diagrams, checklists.

Prohibitions: No price. No management approach (covered in Factor 3).

L.4 Factor 3 - Management Approach

Objective: Describe how you will manage the MRC effort (governance, control, and assurance)—separate from technical methods.

Submittal (40 pages total):

Element-Level Page Limits:

Element A, Team Structure & Staffing: Maximum 18 pages

Provide:

(a) Organization chart to team-lead level showing:

• Reporting relationships and chain of command

• All positions from Project Manager down to lead trades/supervisors

• Include subcontractor personnel and their reporting relationships

(b) Staffing plan with labor categories and hours:

• List all labor categories (positions) that will be provided

• Proposed labor hours or FTE for each position

• Shift coverage model (24/7/365, normal hours, on-call, etc.)

• Lead trades coverage areas and responsibilities

(c) Roles and responsibilities for each position

(d) Integration of team members (prime and subcontractors) and coordination approach

(e) Lead Craftsmen Resumes (≤ 2 pages each):

Provide resumes for the following lead trades positions:

- Lead Stationary Engineer

- Lead HVAC/R Technician

- Lead Electrician - Lead Plumber

- Lead Controls Technician

- Lead Building Automation Systems Technician

Each resume shall include:

- Recent experience with similar equipment or programs

- Relevant licenses and certifications

- Years of experience in the trade

- Specific systems/equipment experience

Element B, CMMS / Work Control Governance: Maximum 3 pages

Describe your work control process including request intake, work order prioritization, planning/scheduling, backlog control, and reporting.

Element C, Quality Control Program: Maximum 4 pages

Describe inspections, deficiency tracking, corrective/preventive action, and trend analysis.

Element D, Phase-In / Transition Plan: Maximum 5 pages

Provide day-by-day plan through operational acceptance; initial data loads;

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