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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12 and FAR 12.603. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested in response to this notice, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS), Albuquerque Area Office (AAO), is soliciting quotations to provide

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non-personal healthcare services consisting of two (2) Diagnostic Radiologic Technologists

(Computed Tomography (CT)) for the Radiology

Department at Zuni Comprehensive Community Health

Center (ZCCHC), Zuni, New Mexico.

This solicitation is being conducted pursuant to the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. § 47, and is set aside for Indian Small Business Economic

Enterprises (ISBEEs) in accordance with HHSAR

Subpart 326.6.

If the Government does not receive an acceptable quotation from an eligible ISBEE, the Government may evaluate quotations and consider award under the following cascading set-aside tiers:

• Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises

(ISBEEs)

• Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business

(SDVOSB)

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• Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)

• All Other Small Business Concerns

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(HHSAR), and applicable class deviations identified in this solicitation.

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Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC): 2026-01

NAICS Code: 621399 – Offices of All Other

Miscellaneous Health Practitioners. Small

Business Size Standard: $10.0 Million (average annual receipts)

Content of Quotation Submission

To be considered for award, Offerors shall submit the following by the quotation due date and time specified in this solicitation:

• Volume I – Technical Qualifications

• Volume II – Past Performance (Attachment 1 – Past Performance Survey)

• Volume III – Price (Attachment 2 – Pricing Schedule)

• Completed Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) Representation, if applicable

• Signed Standard Form (SF) 1449, including all solicitation amendments, if applicable

Questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted no later than August 17, 2026 12:00 PM

(MST).

Questions shall be submitted using Attachment 3 –

Questions and Answers (Q&A) Template. Responses to timely submitted questions will be issued by solicitation amendment.

Quotation Submission:

Quotations shall be submitted electronically no later than August 24, 2026 at 03:00 PM (MST) to:

Shannon Eldridge-Shorty, Contract Specialist, email: shannon.eldridge-shorty@ihs.gov

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Solicitation 75H70726Q00090 DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS (CT)

SECTION B – GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Requirement Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS), Albuquerque Area Office

(AAO), has a requirement for non-personal healthcare services consisting of two (2) Diagnostic Radiologic Technologists (Computed Tomography (CT)) to provide diagnostic imaging services at the Zuni Comprehensive Community Health Center (ZCCHC), Zuni, New Mexico.

This requirement is for non-personal services in accordance with FAR Subpart 37.6.

2. Contract Type and Award

The Government intends to make a single award resulting from this solicitation. The resulting award will be a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order.

3. Pricing

a. The Quoter shall propose a fixed hourly rate for each contract period. The hourly rate shall include all costs associated with contract performance, including wages, fringe benefits, overhead, general and administrative expenses, profit, travel, lodging, per diem, insurance, applicable taxes, and other related costs. No additional reimbursement will be provided unless specifically authorized by the contract.

b. The Contractor shall be responsible for all applicable Federal, State, Tribal, and local taxes, fees, and assessments associated with contract performance, including New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax (NMGRT), as applicable.

Pricing Schedule:

CLIN Contract Period: Description of Services Unit Est. Qty Unit Price Extended Price:

Base Period:

TBD/2026-TBD/2027

Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT) Services – Two (2) Technologists

Hour 4,160 $ $

Option Period One:

TBD/2027-TBD/2028

Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT) Services - Two (2) Technologists

Hour 4,160 $ $

Option Period Two:

TBD/2028-TBD/2029

Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT) Services – Two (2) Technologists

Hour 4,160 $ $

Option Period Three:

TBD/2029-TBD/2030

Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT) Services – Two (2) Technologists

Hour 4,160 $ $

Option Period Four:

TBD/2030-TBD/2031

Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT) Services – Two (2) Technologists

Hour 4,160 $ $

Grand Total (Base Period with Four Option Periods): $

Note: This acquisition is subject to the Service Contract Labor Standards. The applicable U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination is WD No. 2015-5451, Revision No. 28, rev. dated May 13, 2026, included as Attachment #5.

SECTION C – DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1. Purpose

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) establishes the requirements for a non-personal healthcare services contract for two (2) Diagnostic Radiologic Technologists (Computed Tomography (CT)) to provide diagnostic imaging services in support of the Radiology Department at the Zuni Comprehensive Community Health Center (ZCCHC).

The Contractor shall furnish qualified personnel, supervision, and management necessary to perform the requirements of this PWS in accordance with applicable Federal laws and regulations, HHS and IHS policies, accreditation standards, and accepted standards of professional practice.

2. Background The Zuni Comprehensive Community Health Center (ZCCHC) provides inpatient, outpatient, emergency, urgent care, and specialty healthcare services to eligible American Indian and Alaska Native patients. The Radiology Department supports these services by providing diagnostic imaging necessary for timely diagnosis and treatment.

This contract supplements Government staffing to support continuity of CT and diagnostic radiology services and the patient care mission of the Indian Health Service.

3. Scope of Work The Contractor shall provide qualified Diagnostic Radiologic Technologists to perform diagnostic imaging services in support of the ZCCHC Radiology Department.

Services include, but are not limited to:

• Computed tomography (CT) examinations with and without contrast.

• General diagnostic radiographic examinations.

• Diagnostic imaging services for outpatient, inpatient, emergency department, and urgent care patients.

• Coverage during evenings, nights, weekends, Federal holidays, and on-call periods, as identified in the Government-established coverage schedule.

• Documentation in the Government-furnished Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS).

4. Performance Requirements

The Contractor shall provide Diagnostic Radiologic Technologists capable of independently performing CT and diagnostic radiographic examinations. Contractor personnel shall perform services safely, timely, and professionally while maintaining required standards of patient care and image quality.

a. Clinical Services Contractor personnel shall perform diagnostic imaging services consistent with accepted standards of care. Services shall include patient assessment and preparation, verification of examination requests, patient positioning, performance of CT and diagnostic radiographic examinations, administration of contrast media within the technologist's authorized scope of practice, patient monitoring during imaging procedures, and production of diagnostic-quality images suitable for interpretation by a radiologist.

Contractor personnel shall exercise independent professional judgment within the scope of their qualifications and authorized practice while coordinating patient care with Government clinical staff as necessary.

b. Medical Records and Documentation The Contractor shall ensure all examinations are documented accurately, completely, and timely in Government-furnished information systems. Documentation shall comply with applicable IHS policies, Joint Commission standards, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements, HIPAA, the Privacy Act, and facility documentation procedures.

Medical records shall contain all required dates, times, signatures, professional designations, and other required clinical information.

Incomplete, inaccurate, or delinquent documentation may constitute a performance deficiency and may be addressed in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

c. Equipment and Safety

Contractor personnel shall properly operate Government-furnished CT scanners, radiographic equipment, EHR, PACS, and associated imaging systems.

Personnel shall comply with applicable radiation safety, infection prevention, patient safety, equipment operating, and facility safety requirements. Equipment malfunctions, safety hazards, or operational deficiencies shall be reported promptly to the designated Government representative.

d. Work Schedule and Coverage The Government will establish the coverage schedule necessary to support Radiology Department operations. Normal facility business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays.

Contractor coverage is primarily anticipated during evening and night shifts. Anticipated shifts include 3:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Actual schedules may vary based on operational requirements and may include weekends, Federal holidays, on-call periods, and call-back services.

The Government anticipates requiring 40 hours of service per week for each technologist, for an estimated total of 4,160 hours per 12-month contract period for two (2) technologists.

The Contractor shall maintain sufficient qualified personnel to meet the Government-established coverage schedule and shall provide qualified replacement personnel as necessary to maintain required coverage.

Meal periods shall be administered in accordance with the established work schedule and applicable contract requirements. Unpaid meal periods shall not be billed to the Government. Contractor personnel shall provide the required service hours exclusive of any unpaid meal period.

5. Contractor Qualification Requirements Contractor personnel assigned to perform services under this contract shall meet and maintain the following minimum qualification requirements throughout the period of performance.

a. Experience Contractor personnel shall possess a minimum of three (3) years of full-time experience performing computed tomography (CT) examinations and general diagnostic radiographic procedures in a clinical setting.

Experience shall demonstrate proficiency in performing routine and emergency CT examinations, including examinations with and without contrast media.

b. Licensure Contractor personnel shall possess and maintain all professional licenses required to perform the services described in this PWS. Any required professional license shall remain current and unrestricted throughout the period of performance.

c. Professional Certifications Contractor personnel shall maintain the following certifications throughout the period of performance:

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) – Radiography [ARRT(R)]; and

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) – Computed Tomography [ARRT(CT)].

d. Basic Life Support (BLS)

Contractor personnel shall maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or an equivalent nationally recognized provider.

e. Documentation of Qualifications

The Contractor shall provide and maintain documentation demonstrating that assigned personnel satisfy the qualification requirements of this PWS. Documentation shall include, as applicable, resumes documenting required experience, professional licenses, ARRT certifications, current BLS certification, and records of required Government orientation and mandatory training.

6. Government-Furnished Property and Services The Government will provide clinical workspace within the Radiology Department; CT scanners and radiographic equipment; EHR, PACS, and associated imaging systems; routine medical supplies and consumable materials; required personal protective equipment (PPE), excluding uniforms and laboratory coats; facility identification badges; and authorized access to Government facilities and information systems necessary for contract performance.

Government-furnished property shall remain Government property and shall be used solely for authorized contract performance.

7. Contractor-Furnished Property

The Contractor shall provide professional uniforms or scrubs, laboratory coats if used, and any personal equipment or supplies necessary for contract performance that are not furnished by the Government.

Contractor-furnished equipment and supplies shall be safe, maintained in good working condition, and suitable for their intended clinical purpose. The Government may prohibit the use of Contractor-furnished equipment or supplies determined to be unsafe or unsuitable for patient care.

8. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) The Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) establishes the Government's approach for monitoring Contractor performance and assessing compliance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and other applicable contract requirements. The QASP is a Government surveillance tool and does not modify the terms, conditions, or performance requirements of the contract.

The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) may use one or more of the following surveillance methods, as appropriate:

• Direct observation of services and required contract coverage.

• Review of medical records and required clinical documentation.

• Verification of current licenses, certifications, credentials, and required training.

• Review of quality assurance findings, patient safety events, and incident reports.

• Review of documented feedback related to Contractor performance.

Surveillance results will be documented as appropriate and may be used to identify performance deficiencies, determine the need for corrective action, and support Contractor performance evaluations.

Performance Requirements Summary:

Performance Objective Performance Standard Surveillance Method

Contract Coverage Required staffing coverage is provided in accordance with the Government-established schedule.

COR observation and staffing review

Clinical Services Services comply with the PWS and applicable standards of care.

Observation and quality assurance (QA) review

Medical Documentation Documentation is complete, accurate, and timely.

Medical record review

Qualifications Required licenses, certifications, credentials, and training remain current.

Credential verification

Patient Safety Personnel comply with patient safety, infection prevention, and radiation safety requirements.

QA and incident review

Professional Conduct Personnel maintain professional conduct and comply with applicable facility requirements.

COR observation and documented feedback

If contractor performance does not meet the performance standards identified in this QASP, the Government may request corrective action, increase surveillance, issue a Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR), or document performance in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), as appropriate.

SECTION D - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

1. Inspection and acceptance.

All services performed under this contract are subject to inspection and acceptance by the Contracting Officer (CO) or the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), within the limits of the COR's delegated authority. The Government will assess Contractor performance for compliance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS), Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), and applicable terms and conditions of the contract.

SECTION E – PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

1. Period of Performance. The performance shall consist of one (1) 12-month base period and four (4) 12-month option periods as follows:

Contract Period Dates:

Base Period: TBD/2026 - TBD/2027

Option Period One: TBD/2027 - TBD/2028

Option Period Two: TBD/2028 - TBD/2029

Option Period Three: TBD/2029 - TBD/2030

Option Period Four: TBD/2030 - TBD/2031

The Government may exercise option periods by issuing a written contract modification in accordance with FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract, subject to the availability of funds, continued Government need, and satisfactory contractor performance.

The total contract duration, including all option periods and any extension under FAR 52.217-8, shall not exceed five (5) years and six (6) months.

2. Place of Performance Services shall be performed at the following Indian Health Service facility:

Zuni Comprehensive Community Health Center (ZCCHC)

Radiology Department 21B Avenue Zuni, New Mexico 87327

3. Hours of Operation

Normal facility business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. Contractor personnel are not limited to normal facility business hours and shall provide services in accordance with the Government-established coverage schedule. Coverage may include evenings, nights, weekends, Federal holidays, and on-call periods, as required to support Radiology Department operations.

Specific coverage schedules will be coordinated with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) in accordance with the requirements of the contract.

4. Government Holidays Federal holidays are those established by Federal law or Executive Order. Contractor personnel may be required to perform services on Federal holidays when necessary to meet contract coverage requirements.

Holiday services shall be performed in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract. The current list of Federal holidays is available on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website at www.opm.gov.

SECTION F - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

1. Authorities of Government Personnel:

Notwithstanding the Contractor's responsibility for the overall management and supervision of its personnel, successful contract performance requires effective coordination between the Government and the Contractor. The following Government personnel are authorized to administer this contract within the limits of their delegated authority.

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2. Contracting Officer/Contracting Specialist:

The Contracting Officer (CO) is the only Government official authorized to enter into, modify, administer, or terminate this contract and to make related determinations and findings. Only the Contracting Officer may authorize changes to the contract's terms, conditions, scope, price, or period of performance.

a. Shandiin DeWolfe, Contracting Officer (CO) Indian Health Service/Division of Contracts & Grants Management (DCGM) 4101 Indian School Road NE, Suite 225 Albuquerque, NM 87110 Phone: 505-256-6752; email: shandiin.dewolfe@ihs.gov

b. Shannon Eldridge-Shorty, Contract Specialist (CS) Indian Health Service/Division of Contracts & Grants Management (DCGM) 4101 Indian School Rd NE, Suite 225 Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110 505-256-6768; email: shannon.eldridge-shorty@ihs.gov

All contractual correspondence shall be submitted to the Contract Specialist unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer.

c. Unauthorized Commitments Only the Contracting Officer has the authority to obligate the Government or authorize changes to this contract. Instructions, technical direction, or other communications from Government personnel other than the Contracting Officer shall not be construed as authorization to modify the contract.

The Contractor shall not act upon any direction that would result in a change to the contract unless authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer. Performance of work based on an unauthorized commitment is at the Contractor's own risk and may not be reimbursed by the Government.

3. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)

a. Michelle Sanchez; michelle.sanchez2@ihs.gov; 505-782-7352.

b. Bernard Ghachu; bernard.ghachu@ihs.gov; 505-782-7319.

c. The COR and Alternate COR shall be responsible for:

(1) Monitoring the Contractor's technical progress, including surveillance and assessment of performance and recommending technical changes;

(2) Interpreting the Performance Work Statement (PWS) in coordination with the Contracting Officer

(CO);

(3) Conducting technical evaluation as required;

(4) Performing technical inspections and acceptance;

(5) Assisting the Contractor in the resolution of technical problems encountered during the performance of the contract.

The COR is not authorized to modify the terms, conditions, scope, price, or period of performance of the contract, or otherwise obligate the Government. Any changes affecting these matters must be authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer.

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4. Invoice Requirements- The Contractor shall submit invoices monthly in arrears for services satisfactorily performed during the applicable billing period.

Invoices shall be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) www.ipp.gov. Each invoice shall include, at a minimum:

• Contract or Purchase Order Number;

• Invoice Number;

• Billing Period;

• Applicable Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN);

• Description of services performed;

• Number of hours billed;

• Applicable hourly rate;

• Extended amount;

• Total invoice amount; and

• Contractor name and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).

Payment shall be made upon Government acceptance of services performed in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and receipt of a proper invoice submitted in accordance with the contract.

The Contractor shall maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) throughout the period of performance.

The Contractor shall provide supporting documentation sufficient to substantiate the hours billed for each contractor employee, as required by the COR.

SECTION G - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

1. Security and Suitability Requirements Contractor personnel shall satisfy all applicable security, suitability, fingerprinting, and background investigation requirements before beginning contract performance. No contractor employee shall begin work until the Government has determined that applicable requirements have been satisfied and has authorized the employee to begin performance.

The Contractor shall coordinate required security processing with the Contracting Officer (CO) or

Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), as appropriate, and shall ensure that assigned personnel timely provide all information and documentation required by the Government.

Contractor personnel may be denied access to Government facilities or systems, or removed from contract performance, if the Government determines that applicable security or suitability requirements are not met.

2. Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act Contractor personnel shall comply with the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act (25

U.S.C. § 3201 et seq.), as amended, and applicable implementing requirements.

Personnel subject to the Act shall satisfy all required character investigation requirements before beginning performance. Applicable fingerprinting and background investigation requirements shall be completed in accordance with Section G.1.

3. Health Documentation Requirements As a condition of contract performance, the Contractor shall provide documentation demonstrating that contractor personnel meet applicable occupational health requirements, including:

• Immunity to Rubella, Mumps, and Measles.

• Immunity to Hepatitis B or a signed declination.

• History of Varicella (Chickenpox) disease or a positive antibody titer.

• Tetanus-Diphtheria (Td) vaccination within the previous five (5) years.

• Tuberculosis (TB) screening completed within the previous twelve (12) months, including required follow-up documentation for positive results.

• Current seasonal influenza vaccination, when required by facility policy.

4. Orientation and Training

The Government will provide facility-specific orientation and training necessary for contractor personnel to perform the requirements of this contract, including training related to Government information systems, operational procedures, and other mandatory requirements identified by IHS.

The Contractor shall ensure that assigned personnel complete required orientation and mandatory training within the timeframes established by the Government and submit required documentation or certificates of completion to the COR.

Training provided by the Government is limited to training necessary for contract performance and does not include continuing education, professional development, or career advancement.

Required training includes:

a. Protecting Children from Sexual Abuse. Complete within thirty (30) calendar days after the contractor employee's start date, in accordance with the Indian Health Service Manual, Part 11, Chapter 2.

b. Trauma-Informed Care and Historical Trauma Training. Complete within the timeframe established by the Government for non-personal healthcare services personnel.

c. Information System Security Awareness (ISSA) Training. Personnel requiring access to IHS information systems shall complete required ISSA training within the timeframe established by applicable IHS policy and annually thereafter, as required.

d. Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Training. Complete within the timeframe established by the Government.

5. HHS Information Systems Access and Security

Contractor personnel requiring access to HHS-controlled facilities, sensitive information, or Government information systems shall comply with applicable HHS and IHS identity, credentialing, access, and information security requirements.

Contractor personnel shall comply with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), applicable HHS identity verification requirements, and HHS and IHS information security policies before being granted access to Government facilities or information systems.

Security and suitability processing shall be performed in accordance with Sections G.1 and G.2, as applicable.

Government-issued identification badges and credentials shall be returned to the COR within seven (7) calendar days after contract completion, termination, personnel separation, or when access is no longer required.

6. Federal Information Security and Privacy Requirements The Contractor shall comply with applicable Federal, HHS, and IHS information security and privacy requirements governing access to Government information systems and protected health information (PHI), including, as applicable:

• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

• Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act.

• Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA).

• OMB Circular A-130.

• Applicable NIST Special Publications (SP) 800 Series.

• HHS and IHS information security and privacy policies and procedures.

7. Government Information and Confidentiality The Contractor shall use Government information, including patient records, diagnostic images, clinical documentation, protected health information (PHI), and other Government information, solely for performance of this contract. The Contractor shall protect Government information in accordance with the Privacy Act, HIPAA, applicable HHSAR confidentiality requirements, and IHS policies.

All patient records, diagnostic images, clinical documentation, reports, and other Government information created, accessed, or maintained during contract performance shall remain Government property. Upon completion or termination of the contract, the Contractor shall return or otherwise dispose of Government information in accordance with Government instructions.

The Contractor shall not use, disclose, reproduce, publish, distribute, or otherwise disseminate Government information or contract-related materials for research, publication, marketing, or any purpose unrelated to contract performance without prior written approval from the Contracting Officer.

8. Contractor Performance-

a. Contractor Performance Evaluation

The Government may evaluate Contractor performance throughout the period of performance in accordance with FAR Subpart 42.15, as applicable. Performance information may become part of the official contract file and may be considered in future Government acquisitions.

b. Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS)

When applicable, the Government may document Contractor performance in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS). The Contractor will be provided an opportunity to review and comment on CPARS evaluations in accordance with applicable Federal requirements and agency procedures.

c. Contract Discrepancy Reports (CDRs)

If Contractor performance does not meet contract requirements, the Contracting Officer may issue a Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR) identifying the performance deficiency and requiring corrective action.

The Contractor shall acknowledge receipt of the CDR and submit a written corrective action response within the timeframe specified by the Contracting Officer. The Government will evaluate the response and may consider the deficiency and corrective action when assessing overall Contractor performance.

SECTION H – CONTRACT CLAUSES

1. FAR 52.252-2 – Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at these website address: Revolutionary FAR Overhaul | Acquisition.GOV

FAR Clause No.: Title: Date:

52.202-1 Definitions JUN 2020

52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984

52.203-5 Covenant against Contingent Fees MAY 2014

52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures JUN 2020

52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity

MAY 2014

52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity MAY 2014

52.203-12 Limitation of Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions JUN 2020

52.203-16 Preventing Personal Conflict of Interest JUN 2020

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights NOV 2023

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011

52.204-13 System for Award Management - Maintenance JUL 2026

52.204-14 Service Contract Reporting Requirements JUL 2026

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded

JUL 2026

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations JUL 2026

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law

JUL 2026

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services

JUL 2026

52.216-4 Economic Price Adjustment-Labor and Material JAN 2017

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside JUL 2026

52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting JUL 2026

52.219-28 Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation JUL 2026

52.222-3 Convict Labor JUL 2026

52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards JUL 2026

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 (Multiple Year and Option Contracts)

JUL 2026

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

JUL 2026

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons JUL 2026

52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification JUL 2026

52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026

JUL 2026

52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 JUL 2026

52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors JUL 2026

52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification APR 1984 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul

52.224-2 Privacy Act APR 1984

52.224-3 Privacy Training JAN 2017

52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving

MAY 2024

52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes JUL 2026

52.232-11 Extras APR 1984

52.232-18 Availability of Funds APR 1984

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management

OCT 2018

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 JUL 2026

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim JUL 2026

52.237-3 Continuity of Services JAN 1991

52.237-7 Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance OCT 2025

52.242-13 Bankruptcy JULY 1995

52.242-15 Stop-Work Order AUG 1989

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services JUL 2026

52.245-1 Government Property SEP 2021

52.246-4 Inspection of Services-Fixed Price AUG 1996

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses NOV 2020

52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms JUL 2026

Following clauses are in full text:

2. FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (NOV 1999) The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days. (End of clause)

3. FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of Contract (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed five years and six months (if applicable). (End of clause)

4. Per FAR Class Deviation 2025-09 Amendment 2: System updates may lag policy updates. The

System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in this solicitation. Contracting officers will rely on representations from offers based on provisions in the solicitation. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

5. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ACQUISITION REGULATION (HHSAR) (48 CFR CHAPTER

3) CLAUSES

This solicitation incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and affect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at these addresses: HHS Acquisition Regulations (HHSAR) | HHS.gov.

HHSAR Clause No.: Title: Date:

352.203-70 Anti-Lobbying

JUN 2026 RFO

DEVIATION

352.211-3 Paperwork Reduction Act

NOV 2025 RFO

DEVIATION

352.224-70 Privacy Act DEC 2015

352.226-1 Indian Preference DEC 2015

352.226-2 Indian Preference Program DEC 2015

352-226-4 Notice of Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise Set- Aside

DEC 2015

352.226-5 Notice of Indian Economic Enterprise Set-Aside DEC 2015

352.227-72 Publication and Publicity

JUN 2026 RFO

DEVIATION

352.233-71 Litigation and Claims DEC 2015

Following clauses in full text:

6. HHSAR 352.232-71 – Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (APR 2026) (RFO DEVIATION)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause –Payment request means a bill, voucher, invoice, or request for contract financing payment with associated supporting documentation. The payment request must comply with the requirements in FAR 32.905(b) and the applicable payment clause included in this contract.

(b) Submission instructions. Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this clause, the Contractor must submit payment requests electronically using the Department of Treasury Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) or successor system. Information regarding IPP, including IPP Customer Support contact information, is available at www.ipp.gov or any successor site.

(c) Alternate submission procedures. The Contractor may submit payment requests using other than IPP only when the Contracting Officer authorizes alternate procedures in writing.

(d) Submission of alternate payment procedures authorization. If alternate payment procedures are authorized, the Contractor must include a copy of the Contracting Officer's written authorization with each payment request. (End of clause)

7. HHSAR 352.224-71 Confidential Information (DEC 2015)

(a) Confidential Information, as used in this clause, means information or data of a personal nature about an individual, or proprietary information or data submitted by or pertaining to an institution or organization.

(b) Specific information or categories of information that the Government will furnish to the Contractor, or that the Contractor is expected to generate, which are confidential may be identified elsewhere in this contract. The Contracting Officer may modify this contract to identify Confidential Information from time to time during performance.

(c) Confidential Information or records shall not be disclosed by the Contractor until:

https://www.hhs.gov/grants-contracts/contracts/contract-policies-regulations/hhsar/index.html https://www.hhs.gov/grants-contracts/contracts/contract-policies-regulations/hhsar/index.html

(1) Written advance notice of at least 45 days shall be provided to the Contracting Officer of the Contractor's intent to release findings of studies or research, to which an agency response may be appropriate to protect the public interest or that of the agency.

(2) For information provided by or on behalf of the government,

(i) The publication or dissemination of the following types of information are restricted under this contract: PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION.

(ii) The reason(s) for restricting the types of information identified in subparagraph (i) is/are:

THE HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 1996 (HIPAA) PRIVACY

RULES USES PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION (PHI) TO DEFINE THE TYPE OF PATIENT

INFORMATION THAT’S PROTECTED BY LAW.

(iii) Written advance notice of at least 45 days shall be provided to the Contracting Officer of the Contractor's intent to disseminate or publish information identified in subparagraph (2)(i).

The contractor shall not disseminate or publish such information without the written consent of the Contracting Officer.

(d) Whenever the Contractor is uncertain with regard to the confidentiality of or a property interest in information under this contract, the Contractor should consult with the Contracting Officer prior to any release, disclosure, dissemination, or publication. (End of clause)

8. HHSAR 352.237-74 Non-Discrimination In Service Delivery (DEC 2015) It is the policy of the Department of Health and Human Services that no person otherwise eligible will be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination in the administration of HHS programs and services based on non-merit factors such as race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability (physical or mental). By acceptance of this contract, the contractor agrees to comply with this policy in supporting the program and in performing the services called for under this contract. The contractor shall include this clause in all sub-contracts awarded under this contract for supporting or performing the specified program and services.

Accordingly, the contractor shall ensure that each of its employees, and any sub-contractor staff, is made aware of, understands, and complies with this policy. (End of clause)

9. HHSAR 352.237-75 Key Personnel (DEC 2015) The key personnel specified in this contract are considered to be essential to work performance. At least 30 days prior to the contractor voluntarily diverting any of the specified individuals to other programs or contracts the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer and shall submit a justification for the diversion or replacement and a request to replace the individual. The request must identify the proposed replacement and provide an explanation of how the replacement's skills, experience, and credentials meet or exceed the requirements of the contract (including, when applicable, Human Subjects Testing requirements). If the employee of the contractor is terminated for cause or separates from the contractor voluntarily with less than thirty days’ notice, the Contractor shall provide the maximum notice practicable under the circumstances. The Contractor shall not divert, replace, or announce any such change to key personnel without the written consent of the Contracting Officer. The contract will be modified to add or delete key personnel as necessary to reflect the agreement of the parties. (End of clause)

SECTION I - List of attachments-

IDENTIFIER DESCRIPTION # OF PAGES

Attachment #1 Past Performance Survey (template) 4

Attachment #2 IHS Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation form

Attachment #3 Pricing Table 1

Attachment #4 Q&A form 1

Attachment #5 Service Contract Act WD# 2015-5451 Rev#28 05-13-2026 7

SECTION J – REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF QUOTERS OR RESPONDENTS

1. FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (End of provision)

FAR Provisions No.: Title: Date:

52.204-7 System for Award Management – Registration JUL 2026

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services JUL 2026

52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations JUL 2026

52.233-2 Service of Protest JUL 2026

52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions NOV 2020

The following provisions are in full text:

2. FAR 52.209-5 - Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters (JUL 2026)

(a) (1) The Offeror certifies, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that—

(i) The Offeror and/or any of its Principals—

(A) Are □ are not □ presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, or declared ineligible for the award of contracts by any Federal agency;

(B) Have □ have not □, within a three-year period preceding this offer, been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for: commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State, or local) contract or subcontract; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes relating to the submission of offers; or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, tax evasion, violating Federal criminal tax laws, or receiving stolen property (if offeror checks "have", the offeror shall also see 52.209-7, if included in this solicitation);

(C) Are □ are not □ presently indicted for, or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity with, commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (a)(1)(i)(B) of this provision; and

(D) Have □, have not □, within a three-year period preceding this offer, been notified of any delinquent Federal taxes in an amount that exceeds the threshold at 9.104-5(a)(2) for which the liability remains unsatisfied. Federal taxes are considered delinquent if both of the following criteria apply:

(1) The tax liability is finally determined. The liability is finally determined if it has been assessed. A liability is not finally determined if a pending administrative or judicial challenge remains. In the case of a judicial challenge to https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far the liability, the liability is not finally determined until all judicial appeal rights have been exhausted.

(2) The taxpayer is delinquent in making payment. A taxpayer is delinquent if the taxpayer has failed to pay the tax liability when full payment was due and required. A taxpayer is not delinquent in cases where enforced collection action is precluded.

(ii) The Offeror has □ has not □, within a 3-year period preceding this offer, had one or more contracts terminated for default by any Federal agency.

(2) "Principal," for the purposes of this certification, means an officer, director, owner, partner, or a person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager; plant manager; head of a division or business segment; and similar positions).

(b) The Offeror shall provide immediate written notice to the Contracting Officer if, at any time prior to contract award, the Offeror learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.

(c) A…