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This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for ambulance services at Federal Medical Center (FMC) Devens in Ayers, Massachusetts, issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons Field Acquisition Office. The solicitation number is 15BGCS26Q20500001, with an offer due date of September 1, 2026, at 09:00 CT, and anticipated award by September 1, 2026, with an effective date of October 1, 2026. This is a small business set-aside (100%) under NAICS code 621910 with a size standard of $22.5 million. The contract will be firm fixed price for an indefinite delivery/requirements type with a one-year base period and four optional one-year renewal periods (total five years).

The scope of work requires provision of Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance services on a 24/7 basis for the inmate population at FMC Devens. The contractor must respond to emergency calls within 15 minutes, maintain state licensing and certifications per Massachusetts DHH 105 CMR 170.305(c), and staff ambulances with appropriately credentialed EMTs and paramedics. The base year pricing includes estimated trips: 109 ALS trips, 70 BLS trips, and 10 scheduled medical trips (SMT). Critical performance requirements include a minimum of 75% of all ALS/BLS trips performed by private ambulance services to reduce strain on public emergency resources, scheduled trips requiring 48 hours' notice, and transport to multiple regional hospitals and airports. The contractor must obtain SAM registration, comply with E-Verify within 30 days of award, maintain workers' compensation and comprehensive general liability insurance ($500,000 per occurrence), and submit monthly reports demonstrating compliance with the 75% private ambulance requirement. Quoters should include their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and provide a response time estimate to FMC Devens at 42 Patton Road, Ayers, MA 01432. Evaluation will be based on price (aggregate total of all performance periods), past performance, and emergency response time capability.

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U.S. Department of Justice

Federal Bureau of Prisons

Administration Division Field Acquisition Office

Grand Prairie, Texas 75051

RE: Request for Quote 15BGCS26Q20500001

Ambulance Services

Federal Medical Center (FMC) Devens Ayers, Massachusetts

Dear Quoter:

Attached is a solicitation package prepared by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Field Acquisition Office, for the provision of ambulance services for FMC Devens located in Ayers, Massachusetts.

This package contains all necessary information to submit a quote. When submitting your quote, you shall consider all information provided herein. Please carefully follow all instructions located on page 45 of 48 and 46 of 48 of the solicitation package concerning content, format, and submission of quotes.

All potential quoters are advised that this solicitation includes the provision at FAR 52.204-7 System for

Award Management which requires that an offeror be registered in SAM when submitting an offer or quote and continue to be registered throughout the duration of the contract. Quoters should include their

Unique Entity Identifier Number (UEI) number in their quotes. The Contracting Officer will verify registration in the SAM database prior to award by entering the potential awardees UEI number into the SAM database. Failure to complete the registration procedures outlined in this clause may result in elimination from consideration for award. For the purposes of this solicitations, all quoters

SAM registration should include NAICS code 621910.

If you have questions about the System for Award Management (SAM), Government procurements in general, or need assistance in the preparation of your quote, a local Procurement Technical Assistance

Center (PTAC) may be able to help. If you have questions regarding the System for Award

Management (SAM), Government procurements in general, or need assistance in the preparation of your quote, the APEX Accelerators program may be able to help. The APEX Accelerators was authorized by Congress in 1985to expand the number of businesses capable of participating in government contracts. To locate an APEX Accelerator near you, go to https://www.apexaccelerators.us/#/contact. Contractors must comply with FAR 52.222-54 E-Verify requirements by enrolling in E-Verify within 30 days of contract award and beginning verification within 90 days of enrollment.

Funds are not presently available for this solicitation. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are made available and confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation at any time, either before or after the closing date. In the event of cancellation, the Government shall have no obligation to reimburse any quoter for any costs incurred with the preparation or submission of its quote.

Quotes shall be received on or before the deadline listed on the SF1449. Quotes shall be submitted electronically via email to t8johnson@bop.gov in pdf format only and will be deemed received at the time as indicated on the email notification. Faxed and hand delivered quotes will not be accepted.

Please submit any questions you may have in writing. Questions may be submitted via email to t8johnson@bop.gov

Sincerely, Tammie Johnson, Contracting Officer

15BGCS26Q20500001 Page 1 of 48

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

NOTE: OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24 AND 30.

1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE 1 OF

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

15BGCS26Q20500001

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

08/17/2026

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

Tammie Johnson (t8johnson@bop.gov)

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

202-598-6012

8. OFFER DUE DATE / LOCAL

TIME

09/01/2026 09:00 CT

CODE 15BFA0

Federal Bureau of Prisons

Field Acquisition Office

U.S. Armed Forces Reserve Complex

346 Marine Forces Drive

Grand Prairie, TX 75051

9. ISSUED BY UNRESTRICTED OR X SET ASIDE:100.00 % FOR

X SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

(SDVOSB)

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(EDWOSB)

8(A)

NORTH AMERICAN

INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION

STANDARD (NAICS):

621910

SIZE STANDARD:

22,500.000.00

10. THE ACQUISITION IS

SEE SCHEDULE

11. DELIVERY FOR FREE ON BOARD

(FOB) DESTINATION UNLESS

BLOCK IS MARKED

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER THE

DEFENSE PRIORITIES AND

ALLOCATIONS SYSTEM -

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

X REQUEST

FOR QUOTE

(RFQ)

INVITATION

FOR BID

(IFB)

REQUEST

FOR

PROPOSAL

(RFP)

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

CODE15. DELIVER TO CODE 15B20516. ADMINISTERED BY

Federal Bureau of Prisons FMC Devens 42 Patton Rd Ayer, MA 01432

FACILITY

CODE

CODE

TELEPHONE NUMBER

17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

BDEVCODE18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

Federal Bureau of Prisons FMC Devens PO Box 880 Ayer, MA 01432

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER SEE ADDENDUM

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK

BELOW IS CHECKED

19.

ITEM NUMBER

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

Provision of ambulance services for FMC Devens in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Firm Fixed Price

See Continuation Sheet(s) (Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR

52.212-3 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN ____ COPIES TO

ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH

OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE

TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE _____________________________

OFFER DATED _________________ . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK

5) INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH

HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

Tammie Johnson

31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

Federal Bureau of Prisons FMC Devens PO Box 880 Ayer, MA 01432

X

15B20526PR000301

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19.

ITEM NUMBER

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: _________________________________

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

PARTIAL FINAL

33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

36. PAYMENT 37. CHECK NUMBER

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT 42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021) BACK

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Table of Contents

Section Description Page Number

A Solicitation/Contract Form B Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs C Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

Statement of Work - Ambulance Services D Packaging and Marking E Inspection and Acceptance F Deliveries and Performance G Contract Administration Data

2852.201-70 Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) (NOV 2020) Contract Administration Data - Ambulance Services

H Special Contract Requirements 2852.222-70 Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking (DEC 2014) 2852.223-70 Unsafe Conditions Due to the Presence of Hazardous Material (NOV 2020) DOJ-05 Security of Department Information and Systems (APR 2026)

I Contract Clauses 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020) 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) 52.204-13 (DEV) System for Award Management-Maintenance (Oct 2018) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.209-6 (DEV) Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded (Jan 2025)

(DEVIATION NOV 2025)

52.209-9 (DEV) Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.209-10 (DEV) Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015)

(DEVIATION NOV 2025)

52.212-4 (DEV) Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov

2023) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)

52.216-18 Ordering (Aug 2020) 52.216-19 Order Limitations (Oct 1995) 52.216-21 (DEV) Requirements (Oct 1995) (DEVIATION DEC 2025) 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000) 52.219-6 (DEV) Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (DEVIATION DEC 2025) 52.219-8 (DEV) Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jan 2025) (DEVIATION DEC 2025) 52.219-14 (DEV) Limitations on Subcontracting (Oct 2022) (DEVIATION DEC 2025) 52.222-3 (DEV) Convict Labor (June 2003) (DEVIATION DEC 2025) 52.222-19 (DEV) Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2025)

(DEVIATION MAR 2026)

52.222-35 (DEV) Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (DEVIATION DEC 2025) 52.222-36 (DEV) Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (DEVIATION

DEC 2025)

52.222-37 (DEV) Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (DEVIATION DEC 2025) 52.222-40 (DEV) Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec

2010) (DEVIATION DEC 2025)

52.222-41 (DEV) Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (DEVIATION DEC 2025) 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) 52.222-43 (DEV) Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) (DEVIATION DEC 2025) 52.222-50 (DEV) Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2025) (DEVIATION DEC 2025) 52.222-54 (DEV) Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2025) (DEVIATION DEC 2025) 52.222-62 (DEV) Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) (DEVIATION

DEC 2025)

52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (APR 2026)

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52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017) 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct 2018) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) 52.233-3 (DEV) Protest after Award (Aug 1996) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.233-4 (DEV) Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.240-91 (DEV) Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (DEVIATION NOV 2025)

BOP 2852.242-71 EVALUATION OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE UTILIZING CPARS

(APR 2011)

DOJ-01 Whistleblower Information Distribution (Oct 2021) DOJ-02 Contractor Privacy Requirements (JAN 2022) DOJ-03 Personnel Security Requirements For Contractor Employees (Nov 2021) DOJ-08 Continuing Contract Performance During a Pandemic Influenza or other National Emergency (OCT 2007)

J List of Attachments K Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors

52.240-90 (DEV) Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications

L Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors 2852.233-70 Protests Filed Directly with the Department of Justice (NOV 2020) 52.212-1 (DEV) Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sep

2023) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)

52.204-7 (DEV) System for Award Management—Registration Tailoring: Quote Submission Instructions/Evaluation and Award Methodology/SAM Registration/APEX/FOIA

M Evaluation Factors for Award 52.212-2 (DEV) Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021)

(DEVIATION NOV 2025)

52.217-5 (DEV) Evaluation of Options (July 1990) (DEVIATION AUG 2025)

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Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

CONTINUATION SHEET

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 Base Year - Estimated trips for Advance Life Support (ALS) ambulance services.

PSC: Q999

109 TP $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0002 Base Year - Estimated trips for Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulance services.

PSC: Q999

70 TP $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0003 Base Year - Estimated Scheduled Medical Trip (SMT) ambulance services.

PSC: Q999

10 TP $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0004 Option Year 1 - Estimated trips for Advance Life Support (ALS) ambulance services.

PSC: Q999

109 TP $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0005 Option Year 1 - Estimated trips for Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulance services.

PSC: Q999

70 TP $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0006 Option Year 1 - Estimated Scheduled Medical Trip (SMT) ambulance services.

PSC: Q999

10 TP $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0007 Option Year 2 - Estimated trips for Advance Life Support (ALS) ambulance services.

PSC: Q999

109 TP $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0008 Option Year 2 - Estimated trips for Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulance services.

PSC: Q999

70 TP $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0009 Option Year 2 - Estimated Scheduled Medical Trip (SMT) ambulance services.

PSC: Q999

10 TP $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0010 Option Year 3 - Estimated trips for Advance Life Support (ALS) ambulance services.

PSC: Q999

109 TP $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

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0011 Option Year 3 - Estimated trips for Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulance services.

PSC: Q999

70 TP $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0012 Option Year 3 - Estimated Scheduled Medical Trip (SMT) ambulance services.

PSC: Q999

10 TP $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0013 Option Year 4 - Estimated trips for Advance Life Support (ALS) ambulance services.

PSC: Q999

109 TP $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0014 Option Year 4 - Estimated trips for Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulance services.

PSC: Q999

70 TP $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0015 Option Year 4 - Estimated Scheduled Medical Trip (SMT) ambulance services.

PSC: Q999

10 TP $________ $_________________

Total aggregate pricing: ______________________________________

Estimated response time to FMC Devens 42 Patton Road Ayers, MA 01432: ____________________________________

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Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

Clauses By Full Text

Statement of Work - Ambulance Services

Introduction:

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Field Acquisition Office, Grand Prairie Texas, is seeking a contractor for the provision of ambulance services for the Adults in Custody (AIC) population at Federal Medical Center (FMC) Devens, Massachusetts. The contractor shall be prepared to provide qualified support staff as listed in the statement of work to meet FMC Devens anticipated need for services.

Description of FMC Devens

FMC Devens is an administrative prison housing approximately 1,000 male offenders who require specialized, long-term medical or mental healthcare. FMC Devens also administers a satellite camp which currently houses approximately 100 minimum security male inmates. Additional information regarding FMC Devens and the Bureau of Prison (BOP) may be located at www.bop.gov.

FMC Devens is a Care Level IV facility which may result in the fluctuation of ambulance services that is needed to properly care for the inmate population in accordance with the institutional mission.

The contractor must have the ability to transport several inmates throughout the course of the day as there is no predicate forecast available to estimate the need of this service. There may be instances where more than one ambulance will be required at one time. The contractor shall be responsible for responsiveness, adherence to all service requests, technical quality of work, and commitment to customer satisfaction. The contractor shall ensure all personnel will respect and maintain the basic rights of the inmate population receiving services.

Scope of Services

The Contractor shall provide Basic Life Support and Advance Life Support ambulance services on an as needed basis for the inmate population at FMC Devens. These services will be required to include all necessary supplies, equipment, staff, licensing, and expertise.

The scopes of services include but are not limited to:

• The normal volume of trips typically consists of 1 or 2 ambulance services per day.

However, due to the nature of the FMC, a situation may occur requiring numerous emergency services to be performed. Therefore, it is recommended the contractor develop a contingency plan in the event of an occurrence of a catastrophic incident.

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The contractor will be expected to provide services equivalent to the increase in volume related to providing additional transportation of the inmate population.

• Services that are performed under the terms of this contract include pick up or drop off of an inmate. The trip will be considered complete when the inmate is delivered by ambulance with ambulance personnel to the admitting/evaluation unit, a specified ward or unit, or to the location specified at the time the trip is ordered.

Unscheduled Emergency Medical Transport The contractor shall provide ambulance transport services for inmates experiencing medical emergencies, requiring immediate care. Emergency transport will be on an as-needed basis, 24/7, with an established response time of no more than 15 minutes from the initial request.

EMTs and paramedics must meet state licensing and certification requirements. Ambulances provided must be appropriately equipped to handle the medical needs of inmates, including Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) units, depending on the medical condition of the inmate.

Scheduled Medical Transport

FMC Devens will require non-emergency scheduled transport of inmates to and from medical appointments at hospitals, specialized clinics or airports for air charter services. These scheduled trips may include transport to the hospital, return trips, or other related medical services, as requested. Each scheduled transport must adhere to an agreed-upon schedule, with allowances for adjustments as necessary due to health or security reasons. Scheduling of these transports will be conducted with as much notice as possible by the Government. However, there will be a minimum of 48 hours’ notice.

Place of Performance

The vendor will be responsible for transporting inmates to various locations as required by FMC Devens. Transport inmates from the Federal Medical Center (FMC) located at 42 Patton Road, Devens, Massachusetts to:

• Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

330 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA.

• The University of Massachusetts Medical Center -Memorial Campus

119 Belmont Street, Worcester, MA.

• UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus

55 Lake Ave. North, Worcester, MA 01655

• UMass Memorial Hospital

60 Hospital Road, Leominster, MA,

• Burbank Campus

275 Nichols Road, Fitchburg, MA, 01420

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• Clinton Campus 201 Highland St. Clinton MA, 01510

• UMass Memorial Medical Center - Hahnemann Campus 281 Lincoln St. Worcester, MA, 01655

• Holy Family Hospital – Methuen 70 East Street Methuen, MA 01844

• Holy Family Hospital – Haverhill 140 Lincoln Avenue Haverhill, MA 01830

• Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02113

• Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary (MEEI) 243 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114

• Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)

55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114

• St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center (SEMC) 736

Cambridge Street, Brighton, MA 02135

• Boston Medical Center (BMC)

One Boston Medical Center Place, Boston, MA 02118

• St. Joseph Hospital

172 Kinsley St, Nashua, NH 03060

• Vibra Hospital of Western Massachusetts – Central Campus 111 Huntoon Memorial Highway, Rochdale, MA 01542

• Worcester Regional Airport - ORH 375 Airport Dr, Worcester, MA 01602

• Fitchburg Municipal Airport – KFIT 567 Crawford Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420

This list is not all encompassing. The contractor will agree to transport inmates to the destination requested by the FMC regardless of if another hospital is a shorter distance from the Federal Medical Center.

Scheduled Ambulance Services- Alternate Drop Off

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On occasion, services will occur at an alternate pick-up location and be requested to transport the inmate from the location to FMC Devens. Transportation from the alternate pick-up location to FMC Devens may occur at, but are not limited to:

• Worcester Regional Airport - ORH located at 375 Airport Dr, Worcester, MA 01602

• Fitchburg Municipal Airport – KFIT 567 Crawford Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420

These alternate pick-up services are rare throughout the year. FMC Devens will notify the contractor, with as much advance notice as possible, as to the pickup of these inmates.

FMC Devens staff will escort both ALS/BLS trips from FMC Devens to the hospitals and Alternate pickup locations from the airport to FMC Devens.

Special Qualifications Required

The contractor must hold and retain a current state license that permits the vendor to operate a Basic Life Support and Emergency Advance Life Support Ambulance Service in the State of Massachusetts. In addition, the contractor shall meet the requirements of Federal, State, and City codes regulating the operations of this type of service.

The vendor will be responsible for maintaining full compliance with all standards and regulations designated by the DHH 105 CMR 170.305 (c). These requirements are in regard to staffing a Paramedic-level ambulance with a Paramedic and EMT-Intermediate (Paramedic-Intermediate), a paramedic and Advanced EMT (Paramedic-Advanced), or Paramedic and EMT-Basic (Paramedic Basic) configuration.

The contractor must be able to perform and meet all requirements identified by ensuring the ambulance service has the necessary equipment and personnel to furnish services in the volume required by this contract.

EMT(s), paramedics and ACLS (advanced cardiac life support) staff providing emergency services on any ambulance serving the facility must be able to perform all required duties in accordance with regulations governing the institution. It is the contractor's responsibility to ensure their employees are properly trained and are provided updated training regarding changes or updates in all Statewide Treatment Protocols, service policy, and procedures. This includes but is not limited to utilizing all equipment that is required to perform within the basis of this contract.

The contractor must be certified, licensed, or otherwise officially recognized as required by the local, state, regional government, or public entity where the emergency ambulance service is operated or by which it is governed. A copy of the license and/or certification must be furnished to the Contracting Officer. The contractor must be insured and will be required to provide insurance certificates to FMC Devens. All personnel must have the appropriate educational experience in those areas of medicine that are commensurate with the medical transport service. The contractor must

15BGCS26Q20500001 Page 11 of 48 have the mechanisms to provide the appropriate care required for inmates who are being transported in a safe and secure manner. This includes providing medical supplies and equipment consistent with the scope of care. Medical transport personnel shall ensure that all medical equipment/supplies are in working order.

The Government expects the contractor to perform at the acceptable levels throughout the life of the contract. The Government will periodically evaluate the Contractor's performance by appointing a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to monitor performance to ensure services are received in an adequate manner.

Performance:

Scheduled Trips:

There will be a 48-hour minimum for all scheduled trips. These trips will be coordinated with the Contracting Officer Representative and a contractor focal point of contact for all scheduled trips.

Emergency trips:

• Availability: Ambulance services will be available 24/7, with response times meeting the standards defined in the contract.

• Timeliness: Emergency transports must arrive at FMC Devens rear gate within a specified window of 15 minutes or less.

• Communication: The contractor must maintain open communication with the designated contact person at the prison and report any delays, issues, or deviations from schedule immediately.

• Emergency Response: In case of emergency, the contractor will provide services in line with industry best practices, ensuring that care is given promptly and professionally.

Public Resources: Due to the closing of local hospital Nashoba Valley Medical Center, there is additional strain on local public resources. Therefore, the contractor commits to a minimum private service ambulance requirement.

Scheduled and Unscheduled Advance Life Support/Basic Life Support:

A minimum of 75% of all scheduled and unscheduled ALS/BLS trips will be provided by the contracted ambulance company, or another private ambulance company, to ensure the Federal Government is not producing additional strain on the public resources of the Devens Fire Department and surrounding communities public emergency response resources. The contractor will submit a monthly summary report to show they are meeting this goal.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS REQUIREMENT WILL RESULT IN CONTRACT NON-

PERFORMANCE.

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Response Procedures:

Prior to contract effective award date, the contractor will provide a dispatch number in which to call in unscheduled ambulance services.

When FMC Devens determines it needs an ambulance, the contractors provided phone number will be called by FMC Devens Operational Lieutenant or Control Room Officer. The correctional services staff will state a brief nature of the emergency and any known conditions.

The contractor will respond to FMC Devens Rear Gate (42 Patton Road, Ayer MA) within 15 minutes of this call.

Once at FMC Devens Rear Gate, an FMC Devens officer will screen the ambulance in. Cell phones will not be allowed inside FMC Devens and will have to be held by FMC Devens staff while contractor staff are inside FMC Devens prison fence line. The Government reserves the right to inspect any ambulance used to provide services under this contract and reject equipment, without advance notification.

The ambulance will be escorted to the designated dock area to collect and transport the inmate to the designated medical facility.

At all times the contractor must allow and make space available in the ambulance for an FMC Devens staff member to ride along with the inmate in order to maintain constant supervision in accordance with institutional policy. Furthermore, a Government Vehicle with an FMC Devens armed or unarmed staff member will travel directly behind the ambulance. The contractor must follow all security procedures as mandated by FMC Devens and the Federal Bureau of Prisons' institutional security policies.

Equipment/Supplies

The contractor will be responsible for furnishing all supplies necessary for the vendor to provide the required services that is needed by the institution. The inmate may be secured on a government owned back board prior to the contractor's arrival. In such cases, the contractor must leave a back board to replace the Government owned back board. This can be described as a one-for-one agreement. Unless specifically identified as Government furnished property (i.e. restraints, handcuffs, etc.), the contractor shall supply all necessary requirements to perform the services listed in the SOW. Equipment and supplies can include, but are not limited to: paramedics, drivers, ambulances, supplies for ambulances, stretchers, etc.

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Section D - Packaging and Marking

This Section Is Intentionally Left Blank

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Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

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Section F - Deliveries and Performance

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Section G - Contract Administration Data

Clauses 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. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): www.acquisition.gov

Clause Title Fill-ins (if applicable)

2852.201-70 Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) (NOV 2020) COR Name: "Julie Driscoll"

Org: "Health Services

Administrator"

Address: "FMC Devens"

Contract: "[assigned contract number]" Period: "[assigned period]"

Clauses By Full Text

Contract Administration Data - Ambulance Services

The quantity of services to be provided by the contractor is estimated. These estimates are not a representation to an quoter or contractor that the estimated quantity will be required or ordered, or that conditions affecting requirements will be stable or normal. (FAR 16.503(a)(1) Contract pricing shall include all charges to the Government for providing the services required by the solicitation.

Pursuant to FAR 17.203(c), the Government’s evaluation shall be inclusive of options. The Government will evaluate quotes for award purposes by adding the total price of all options to the total price of the base year requirement. Quoters may offer varying prices for options, depending on the quantities actually ordered and the dates when ordered.

The Government contemplates a single award of an indefinite delivery/requirements type contract with firm-fixed unit prices resulting from this solicitation. It is anticipated that the contract resulting from this solicitation will be awarded by September 1, 2026 and the effective date of October 1, 2026.

On or about October 1, 2026, FMC Devens will issue a delivery/task order to the contractor. The contractor shall commence full performance services on October 1, 2026.

The resulting contract will include a base year period from the Effective Date of Award (EDOA) through 12 months from the EDOA, four (4) possible 12-month option periods for renewal at the unilateral discretion of the Government. Quoters are advised that the Government has the unilateral right to exercise option periods in accordance with 52.217-9, "Option to Extend the Term of the Contract”.

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Base Year: October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Option Year 1: October 1, 2027 through September 30, 2028.

Option Year 2: October 1, 2028 through September 30, 2039.

Option Year 3: October 1, 2029 through September 30, 2030.

Option Year 4: October 1, 2030 through September 30, 2031.

Place Of Performance: EMS medical care and transport services will be performed by transporting adults in custody from the Health Services Department of the FMC Devens 42 Paton Road, Ayers, MA 01432 to local hospitals in area. General information about the facility is available at www.bop.gov.

Point of Acceptance: The point of acceptance is FMC Devens, MA.

Service Contracting Information: This service is a contractual arrangement and not a personnel appointment.

Payment is based on the provision of an end product or the accomplishment of a specific task. The service does not constitute an employer/employee relationship. The contractor will not be subject to Government supervision, except for security related matters. However, contractor performance shall be monitored. The contractor shall attend all training required by the Bureau of Prisons for contract workers. The contractor will not be permitted to attend institution meetings, staff recalls or Government training sessions for institution staff.”

Healthcare Provider Status: The resultant BPA is for a non-personal healthcare service provider. The contractor will be an independent contractor. The Government may evaluate the quality of professional and administrative services provided, but retains no control over the medical, professional aspects of services rendered. The contractor must indemnify the Government for any liability producing act of omission by the contractor, its employees and agents occurring during performance.

Medical Malpractice: Except as provided elsewhere in this blanket purchase greement/contract, the Contractor shall provide and maintain medical malpractice and such other insurance during the period of this blanket purchase agreement..

If the Contractor or physician who is providing services under this blanket purchase agreement has pending litigation or administrative proceedings that may affect his/her license to practice medicine or standing as a fellow member in a professional organization, full disclosure shall be provided to the HSA and CO within five calendar days upon official notification.

If it is determined by the medical legal review that the standard of care has not been met or there is substantial evidence of negligence on the part of the Contractor or contract employee, regardless of the final judicial decision, the physician may lose his/her privileges to practice at the BOP.

Quality of Patient Care/Non-Discrimination: The professional service providers will provide Bureau patients under the terms of this BPA the same or equal services to those provided to nonBureau patients.

Professional service providers shall be provided within accepted professional standards.

The contractor agrees to make no distinction among patients under this contract on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, or physical condition. For this contract, distinctions on the grounds of race, color, creed, national origin, or physical condition include but are not limited to the following: denying any service or benefit; providing any service or benefit to a patient which is different; or if provided in a different manner or at a different time from that provided to other patients under this contract; subjecting a patient to segregation or separate treatment in any manner related to his receipt of any service; restricting a patient in any way in the enjoyment of an advantage or privilege enjoyed by others in determining whether he satisfies any admission, enrollment quota, eligibility, membership or other requirement or condition which an individual must meet in

15BGCS26Q20500001 Page 18 of 48 order to be provided any service or benefit; the assignment of time or places for the provision of services on the basis of race, color, creed, or national origin of the patients served.

Third Party Liability: Public Law 87-693 (42 U.S.C. 2651) provides that the United States shall be entitled to recover the reasonable value of hospital and medical care and treatment furnished or to be furnished to a person who suffers any injury or disease under circumstances indicating the potential legal liability of another person.

This other person is commonly referred to as the "third party" since his/her negligent act or failure to act caused an injury or disease to the "first party" requiring medical treatment by or at the expense of the United States, the "second party".

Health Care Provider Credential Verification, Privileges, and Practice Agreement Program: "Health care service employees are subject to Program Statement 6027.03, Health Care Credential and Privileging Program, dated 5/7/2026. This program statement is available at www.bop.gov.

Privacy Act Notification: The contract will require contracted staff to operate a system of records and maintain documentation that will require adherence to the Privacy Act of 1974. The system of records will be maintained in accordance with community standards for adult health care. The contractor and/or staff are not authorized to disclose this or any information pertaining to an inmate to any non-BOP source. Any requests for such information shall be forwarded to the Contracting Officer or COR for proper disposition.

Reviews. The Contracting Officer or designee is authorized to review by on-site survey, review of records, or by any other reasonable manner, the quality of services rendered under this contract. All records shall be subject to review by the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Payments will be denied when such service does not support the charges or if the service is deemed not necessary or appropriate. Such determinations may be made by the Contracting Officer or COR, whichever is appropriate. All records shall be subject to review by the Contracting Officer or other delegated representatives of the BOP.

Contracting Officer Responsibility: Authority to negotiate changes in the terms, conditions, or amounts cited in this contract is reserved to the Contracting Officer. This responsibility may be delegated to an Administrative Contracting Officer by the Contracting Officer.

The Administrative Contracting Office ACO: The Administrative Contracting Office (ACO) will be the FMC Devens Contracting Office in Ayers, MA. This assignment carries with it the authority to perform all of the normal contract administration functions listed in FAR 53.302(IA) as items 1 through 71 to the extent that those functions apply to this contract. This assignment also includes delegation of authority to perform those negotiation functions as specified in FAR 42.302(b) as item (1) through (11).

Authorized Ordering Officials: OF-347 or SF 1449 will be used as the task order by any properly warranted Bureau Contracting Officer located at FMC Devens. Delivery Orders/Task Orders may be issued by any of the following methods: orally, facsimile, mail, or electronic commerce methods.

Requirements for Security Clearances: The Contractor will not be subject to Government supervision, except for security related matters and monitoring of contract performance. Contract employees are allowed access to the institution at the sole discretion of the CEO of the institution.

The program manager at FMC Devens is responsible for conducting the appropriate law enforcement check on all contractor staff that may need access inside the prison facility. The following investigative procedures may be applied and appropriate forms completed before any Contractor employees are permitted inside an institution:

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(1) National Crime Information Center (NCIC) check;

(2) Declaration of Federal Employment (OF-306);

(3) FD-258 (fingerprint check);

(4) Law Enforcement Agency checks;

(5) Vouchering of Employers;

(6) Employment Resume;

(7) Completed Contractor Pre-employment Questionnaire;

(8) Release of Information;

(9) Questionnaire for Sensitive Positions (SF-85 for Low Risk, SF-85P for above low risk);

(10) Credit Check, if applicable;

(11) Urinalysis, if applicable.

Quoters should also note that clause DOJ-03, Personnel Security Requirements for Contractor Employees (Nov 2021) requires that contractor personnel have a "favorable credit report". Quoters are strongly encouraged to pre-screen potential candidates for credit issues before submitting the candidate to FCM Devens.

By submitting a quote for service, the contractor and its employees agree to complete the required documents and undergo the listed procedures. An individual who does not pass the security clearance will be unable to enter the Bureau facility. Any individual employed by the contractor who is deemed not suitable by the Bureau requirements will not be granted access to perform services under the contract. This is a condition of the contract. Finally, the contractor shall be in compliance with 8 CFR 274a regarding employment of aliens

Schedule of Insurance: The contractor shall, at its own expense, provide and maintain during the entire performance of the resulting contract, at least the kinds and minimum amounts of insurance required as listed below:

Workers Compensation & Employers Liability: The contractor shall comply with applicable Federal and State workers' compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they shall be covered under the employer's liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so commingled with a contractor's commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage. Employer's liability coverage of a least $100,000 shall be required, except in States with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit workers' compensation to be written by private carriers. (FAR 28.307-2(a)).

Comprehensive General Liability: $500,000 per accident on occurrence for bodily injury. This insurance shall include contractor's protective and liability (FAR 28.307-2(b)), and Automobile liability: (FAR 28.307-2(c)).

Before commencing work under this contract, the contractor shall certify to the Contracting Officer in writing that the required insurance has been obtained. The policies evidence required coverage shall contain an endorsement to the effect that any cancellation or any material change adversely affecting the Government's interest shall not be effective (1) for such period as the laws of the state in which this contract is to be performed, or (2) until 30 days after insurer or the contractor gives written notice to the Contracting Officer, whichever period is longer. The contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph, in subcontracts under this contract that require work on a Government installation and shall require subcontractors

15BGCS26Q20500001 Page 20 of 48 to provide and maintain insurance required in the schedule or elsewhere in the contract. The contractor shall maintain a copy of all subcontractor's proofs of required insurance, and shall make copies available to the Contracting Officer upon request.

System of Records: (Privacy Act Notification) The contract will require contracted staff to operate a system of records and maintain documentation that will require adherence to the Privacy Act of 1974. The system of records will be maintained in accordance with community standards for adult health care. The contractor and/ or staff are not authorized to disclose this or any information pertaining to an inmate to any non-Bureau source.

Any request for such information shall be forwarded to the Contracting Officer or COR for proper disposition.

Statement of Equivalent Hires: The applicable fill in information for FAR 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Hires (May 2014) is as follows: Ambulance Driver, code 12010 - $35.44 plus benefits. As stated in the contract clause, this is for information purposes only.

Services Contract Labor Standards Wage Determination: the applicable Wage Determination for this requirement is WD2015-4055, Revision 36, dated 06/25/2026. The current revision of the Wage Determination is provided as an attachment to the solicitation document. Orders placed against the contract will be subject to the version of the Wage Determination in effect at the time each Delivery/Task Order is issued.

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Section H - Special Contract Requirements

Clauses 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. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): www.acquisition.gov

Clause Title Fill-ins (if applicable)

2852.222-70 Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking (DEC

2014)

2852.223-70 Unsafe Conditions Due to the Presence of Hazardous

Material (NOV 2020)

Clauses By Full Text

DOJ-05 Security of Department Information and Systems (APR 2026)

I. Applicability to Contractors and Subcontractors Section 2839.102 of the Justice Acquisition Regulation (JAR), (48 C.F.R. § 2839.102), applies to this contract.

Accordingly, all contractors are obligated to comply with all applicable DOJ security policies, directives, or guidance documents, including the security requirements in the provisions in this contract clause. This contract clause applies to all contractors and subcontractors, including cloud service providers (“CSPs”), and personnel of the contractors and subcontractors (hereinafter collectively, “Contractor”) that may access, collect, store, process, maintain, use, share, retrieve, disseminate, transmit, or dispose of DOJ Information. The security requirements set forth herein are in addition to those required by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”), and any other applicable laws, mandates, contract clauses, DOJ policies, directives or guidance documents and Executive Orders pertaining to the development and operation of Information Systems and/or the protection of Government Information. This clause does not alter or diminish any existing rights, obligations, or liability under any other civil and/or criminal law, rule, regulation, or mandate.

II. General Definitions The following general definitions apply to this clause. Specific definitions also apply as set forth in other paragraphs.

A. Authorization to Operate (“ATO”), as defined in National Institute of Standards and Technology (“NIST”) Special Publication (“SP”) 800-37 Revision 2, is the official management decision given by a senior Federal official or officials to authorize operation of an information system and to explicitly accept the risk to agency operations (including mission, functions, image, or reputation), agency assets, individuals, other organizations, and the Nation based on the implementation of an agreed-upon set of security and privacy controls.

B. Cloud Computing, as defined in DOJ Order 0904 Cybersecurity Program, is a model for enabling ubiquitous, convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources (e.g., networks, servers, storage, applications, and services) that can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort or service provider interaction. This cloud model is composed of five essential characteristics, three service models, and four deployment models in accordance with NIST SP 800-145.

C. Covered Contract is any contract, order or other agreement under which the contractor, or a subcontractor at any tier, including a cloud service provider, may access, collect, store, process, maintain, use, share, retrieve, 15BGCS26Q20500001 Page 22 of 48 disseminate, transmit, or dispose of DOJ Information (as defined below) in the course of providing a product or service to the Department, with the exception of acquisitions under the micro-purchase threshold.

D. Covered Information System means any information system used for, involved with, or allowing, the processing, storing, or transmitting of DOJ Information under a Covered Contract.

E. Data means recorded information, regardless of form or the media on which it may be recorded. The term includes technical data, computer software, and personally identifiable information (PII) (defined below). The term does not include information incidental to contract administration, such as financial, administrative, cost or pricing, or management information.

F. DOJ Information, as defined in DOJ Order 0904, means any Information that is owned, produced, controlled, protected by, or otherwise within the custody or responsibility of the DOJ, including, without limitation, information related to DOJ programs or personnel. It includes, without limitation, Information (1) provided by or generated for the DOJ, (2) managed or acquired by the Contractor for the DOJ in connection with the performance of the contract, and/or (3) acquired to perform the contract.

G. Information, as defined in DOJ Order 0904, is any communication or representation of knowledge such as facts, data, or opinions, in any form or medium, including textual, numerical, graphic, cartographic, narrative, or audiovisual. This includes any communication or representation of knowledge in an electronic format that allows it to be stored, retrieved, or transmitted.

H. Information System, means a discrete set of information resources organized for the collection, processing, maintenance, use, sharing, dissemination, or disposition of information (44 U.S.C. 3502(8)).

I. Personally Identifiable Information (“PII”), as defined in the FAR 24.101, means information that can be used to distinguish or trace an individual's identity, either alone or when combined with other information that is linked or linkable to a specific individual. It includes but is not limited to common data elements such as names, addresses, dates of birth, and places of employment, to identity documents, Social Security numbers or other government-issued identifiers, precise location information, medical history, and biometric records.

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