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This is a Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Standard Form 1449) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 21 for the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System.

The requirement is for Clinical Laboratory Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and in-situ hybridization (ISH) analyzer services on a cost-per-test basis. This is a sole source solicitation to Roche Diagnostic under FAR Part 12 for commercial products and services. The contractor must be accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), certified by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA), registered with the CDC's International Reagent Resource (IRR), and meet all regulatory requirements. Key responsibilities include maintaining Ventana analyzers, providing 24/7 telephone troubleshooting and on-site field service during normal business hours with one-hour response time, supplying all reagents, standards, quality controls, and consumables at no additional cost to the Government, and providing training. The contract period begins April 1, 2026, with four one-year options extending through March 31, 2031. Delivery is FOB Destination to VA Southern Nevada at 5406 East El Campo Grande Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada. Invoices must be submitted electronically via Tungsten (VA Tungsten Number: AAA544240062) upon delivery and Government acceptance. Response is due via email to Leah.Smith@va.gov by February 18, 2026, at 11:00 AM PDT. Questions must be submitted via email no later than 48 hours prior to solicitation close. The requisition number is 593-26-2-968-0021; solicitation number is 36C26126Q0338.

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PAGE 1 OF 1. REQUISITION NO.

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NO. 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (No Collect Calls) 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL

TIME

9. ISSUED BY CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: % FOR:

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

8(A)

NAICS:

SIZE STANDARD:

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR CODE FACILITY CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

TELEPHONE NO. UEI: EFT:

PHONE: FAX:

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

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

SEE ADDENDUM

19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.

ITEM NO. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

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

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

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED.

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

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________ 29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

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

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION (REV. NOV 2021)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

593-26-2-968-0021

36C26126Q0338

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

2-11-2026

LEAH SMITH 702-791-9000 02-18-2026

11:00AM PDT

00261 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 21 VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System 6900 N. Pecos Road, Building 6 North Las Vegas NV 89086

X

325413

1000 Employees

N/A

X

See Delivery Schedule

00261

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 21 Southern Nevada Healthcare System 6900 N. Pecos Road, Building 6 North Las Vegas NV 89086

Department of Veterans Affairs Tungsten Electronic Invoicing VA Tungsten Number: AAA544240062 va.registration@tungsten-network.com See VAAR Clause 852.232-72

See CONTINUATION Page

Cost Per Test Clinical Immunohistochemistry and In-Situ Hybridization B+4 See Price/Cost Schedule

This is a sole source solicitation to Roche Diagnostic in accordance with RFO FAR Part 12. Please see Addendum to Instructions to Offerors for important information regarding submitting your quote.

Response is due via email only to Leah.Smith@va.gov no later than the due date/time in Box 8. Any questions must be submitted via email, no later than 48 hours prior to the close of this solicitation.

See CONTINUATION Page

X

Leah Smith Contracting Officer

36C26126Q0338

Table of Contents

SECTION A

A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 STATEMENT OF WORK

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

B.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)(DEVIATION OCT 2025)

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

C.3 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

C.4 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

C.5 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) ...28

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

(DEVIATION)

C.7 52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

1998)

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

SERVICES (NOV 2021)(DEVIATION OCT 2025)

E.3 52.219-1 SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS (FEB

2024)(DEVIATION NOV 2025)

E.4 52.225-2 BUY AMERICAN CERTIFICATE (OCT 2022)

E.5 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)(DEVIATION NOV 2025)

E.6 52.240-90 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS REPRESENTATIONS

AND CERTIFICATIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

E.7 52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020)

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C261 Leah Smith

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 21

VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System

6900 N. Pecos Road, Building 6

North Las Vegas NV 89086

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

[X] 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System For Award Management, or

[] 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Quarterly []

b. Semi-Annually []

c. Other [X] Upon delivery and Government acceptance.

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

All invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests. VA's Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System - The FSC uses a third-party contractor, Tungsten, to transition vendors from paper to electronic invoice submission. Please go to this website:

http://www.tungsten-network.com/US/en/veterans-affairs/ to register and begin submitting electronic invoices, free of charge. The Department of Veterans Affairs Tungsten Number is:

AAA544240062 (this allows you to file invoices online for free.)

More information on the VA Financial Services Center is available at:

http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp.

Vendor e-Invoice Set-Up Information:

If you have questions about the e-invoicing program or Tungsten, please contact the FSC at the phone number or email address listed below:

• Tungsten e-Invoice Setup Information: 1-877-489-6135

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

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

• FSC e-invoice email: vafsccshd@va.gov

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

AMENDMENT NO DATE

http://www.tungsten-network.com/US/en/veterans-affairs/ http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp mailto:VA.Registration@Tungsten-Network.com mailto:vafsccshd@va.gov

B.2 STATEMENT OF WORK

CONTRACTOR COST PER TEST

1. INTRODUCTION

The VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHS) Pathology and Laboratory Service located at 6900 North Pecos Road, North Las Vegas, Nevada 89086 has a requirement for Clinical Laboratory Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and in-situ hybridization (ISH) Analyzer - Automated system for staining and accurate analysis, data review, and reporting of IHC/ISH test results.

2. BACKGROUND

VA Southern Nevada performs Cost Per Test services for Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and in-situ hybridization (ISH) using an Automated analyzer system for staining and accurate analysis, data review in order to report of IHC/ISH test results.

3. SCOPE OF WORK

The contractor shall be responsible for training and supplying all reagents, standards, quality controls, supplies, consumable/disposable items, parts, accessories and any other item required for the proper operation of the Contractor’s equipment and necessary for the generation of a patient reportable IHC/ISH test results.

4. QUALIFICATIONS

4.1 The contractor must be accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP).

4.2 The contractor must be accredited and certified by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA).

4.3 The contractor must meet all regulatory requirements.

4.4 The contractor must be registered with the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) International Reagent Resource (IRR).

4.5 The contractor must provide a copy of any accreditation(s) and/or certification(s) and/or registration(s) requested by the contracting officer within five (5) workdays of the request.

5. SPECIFICATIONS

5.1 The contractor shall maintain the Contractor Ventana analyzers placed within Anatomic Pathology.

5.2 Service coverage for instrument shall be provided:

• Routine PM will be scheduled through the vendor 2x per year.

• 24/7 telephone trouble shooting shall be available.

• Filed service support (on-site) shall be available during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, and shall respond within one hour of a request being made.

5.3 All parts and upgrade will be made available at no cost to the government.

5.4 The supplies will be shipped on an as needed basis.

5.5 Additional supplies, if needed, may be purchased at a discounted price.

5.6 Supplies will be shipped directly to the laboratory at the direction of the primary point of contact located at each facility.

5.7 Training shall also be included for use of the instruments.

5.8 Hours of operations:

• Normal tour-of-duty hours at the VASNHCS are 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. There may be instances in which the vendor’s workday may be outside of this period. The vendor is required to coordinate these times with the designated Program Manager.

• In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 6103, Executive Order 11582 and Public Law 94-97 the following national holidays are observed and for the purpose of this contract are defined as “Legal Federal official holidays”

New Year’s Day January 1st Martin Luther King’s Birthday Third Monday in January President’s Day Last Monday in January Memorial Day Last Monday in January Independence Day July 4th Juneteenth June 19th Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veteran’s Day November 11th Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25th

5.9 Travel

• All travel shall be responsibility of the vendor.

• Whenever possible, conference calls and video conferencing should be used.

5.10 The Contractor is required to provide a continuously stocked inventory of reagents, standards, controls, supplies, disposables and any other materials required to properly perform tests on the equipment such that equipment operations are not interrupted. These items shall be of the highest quality, sensitivity, specificity and tested to assure precision and accuracy.

Expiration date must be clearly marked on reagent, standards and control containers.

Unexpected changes in methodology/technology shall be at the expense of the Contractor.

Alert/Notification of any delays in shipment as well as any or all technical advisory/recalls/alerts shall be made in a timely manner.

5.12 Special handling for emergency orders of supplies: In the event that the supplies are found to be defective and unsuitable for use with the Contractor’s equipment, or the Contractor has failed to comply with the requirements for routine supply delivery, the Contractor is required to deliver the supplies within 24 hours of receipt of a verbal order for emergency delivery. If either circumstance has occurred, the Contractor shall deliver to the Government site in the most expeditious manner possible without additional cost to the Government, the necessary consumables in sufficient quantity as required to allow operation of the Contractor’s equipment for one week (under normal Government test load volume). If additional requests for emergency supply delivery are required by the Government, they shall be honored by the Contractor until the arrival at the laboratory of the monthly standing order/routine supplies delivery.

6. ORDERS

6.1 The CO, VA Point of Contact (VA POC), alternate VA Point of Contact(s), or other authorized VA employee(s) are the only individuals authorized to place orders.

6.2 Orders may be placed via e-mail, electronic data interchange (EDI), facsimile, telephone, in hardcopy format, or in any other manner consistent with accepted commercial business practices. Each individual order will describe the tasks, services, and/or deliverables required.

The contractor shall have the ability to receive orders via email, telephone, and facsimile transmission, and shall provide the applicable email address and fax number below. The contractor shall also provide a telephone number and name/title as a point of contact (POC) for orders.

Name:

Title:

Email Address:

Phone Number:

Fax Number:

7. PACKAGING AND MARKING

All supplies shall be adequately packaged to prevent damage during shipping, handling and storage. Bags or packages shall be whole, intact, and not otherwise torn or damaged. Upon delivery, the Government shall examine all packages. Contractor shall be required to replace unacceptable or damaged products at the Contractor’s expense.

8. DELIVERIES

8.1 Contractor shall deliver all supplies and services identified in the schedule to the locations identified. The delivery location is subject to change as required by the designated authority or authorized personnel at the receiving facility. The primary facility POC shall be required to notify Contractor when delivery locations have been changed.

8.2 All deliveries shall be accompanied by a delivery ticket or sales slip which shall contain:

Contractor name, BPA number, DO number, VA obligation number, date of order, date of delivery, itemized list of products furnished, including product description and quantity shipped.

8.3 All deliveries shall be made during normal working hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., unless specified otherwise. Standard orders shall be delivered within no more than four (4) working days after receipt or placement of order. Emergency deliveries may be necessary on rare occasions and may occur outside of working hours from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Under emergency occurrences, Contractor shall deliver to the Government site in the most expeditious manner possible without additional cost to the Government, unless expedited shipping/delivery is approved by the primary facility POC, CO, or other authorized individual.

8.4 Contractor shall provide an emergency point of contact, if different from the standard points of contacts.

8.5 No product substitutions shall be made by Contractor without prior approval of the treating facilities primary POC. However, if substitution would further obligate the Government, Contractor shall have approval of a warranted CO.

9. INVOICE AND PAYMENT

An itemized invoice shall be submitted at least monthly, or upon expiration of the contract, whichever occurs first, for all deliveries made during a billing period and for which payment has not been received. These invoices need not be supported by copies of delivery tickets. Invoices shall be submitted to WWW.TUNGSTEN-NETWORK.COM in accordance with FAR Part 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Part 852.232-72.

The following information shall be listed on all invoices submitted: (failure to comply may result in refusal of an invoice resulting in delayed payment at the fault of Contractor)

a. Facility’s Name and address where service was provided

b. Purchase Order Number (For Example: 36C26126PXXXX)

c. Obligation Number (For Example: 593CXXXX)

d. Itemized list of products provided, to include quantity, unit price and extended price

e. Include the period of time that is being invoiced for in the invoice

f. Vendors Internal Contract number (if applicable)

g. Invoices shall name a specific person, the phone number and email in the event of an inconsistency between the order and Contractor's invoice, concerns or questions http://www.tungsten-network.com/

10. INFORMATION SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS

10.1 Information and information system security/privacy language for inclusion into contracts as appropriate.

10.2 Contractors, contractor personnel, subcontractors, and subcontractor personnel shall be subject to the same Federal laws, regulations, standards, and VA Directives and Handbooks as VA and VA personnel regarding information and information system security.

10.3 A contractor/subcontractor shall request logical (technical) or physical access to VA information and VA information systems for their employees, subcontractors, and affiliates only to the extent necessary to perform the services specified in the contract, agreement, or task order.

10.4 All contractors, subcontractors, and third-party servicers and associates working with VA information are subject to the same investigative requirements as those of VA appointees or employees who have access to the same types of information. The level and process of background security investigations for contractors must be in accordance with VA Directive and Handbook 0710, Personnel Suitability and Security Program. The Office for Operations, Security, and Preparedness responsible for these policies and procedures.

10.5 Contract personnel who require access to national security programs must have a valid security clearance. National Industrial Security Program (NISP) was established by Executive Order 12829 to ensure that cleared U.S. defense industry contract personnel safeguard the classified information in their possession while performing work on contracts, programs, bids, or research and development efforts. The Department of Veterans Affairs does not have a Memorandum of Agreement with Defense Security Service (DSS). Verification of a Security Clearance must be processed through the Special Security Officer located in the Planning and National Security Service within the Office of Operations, Security, and Preparedness.

10.6 Custom software development and outsourced operations must be located in the U.S. to the maximum extent practical. If such services are proposed to be performed abroad and are not disallowed by other VA policy or mandates, the contractor/subcontractor must state where all non-U.S. services are provided and detail a security plan, deemed to be acceptable by VA, specifically to address mitigation of the resulting problems of communication, control, data protection, and so forth. Location within the U.S. may be an evaluation factor.

10.7 The contractor or subcontractor must notify the Contracting Officer immediately when an employee working on a VA system or with access to VA information is reassigned or leaves the contractor or subcontractor’s employ. The Contracting Officer must also be notified immediately by the contractor or subcontractor prior to an unfriendly termination.

VA SOUTHERN NEVADA ISSO POC: Freddie Cob Department of Veterans Affairs IT Operations and Services Phone: (702) 791-9000 x 19482 Email address for POC: Freddie.Cobb@va.gov

11. RECORDS MANAGEMENT

11.1 Contractor shall comply with all applicable records management laws and regulations, as well as National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) records policies, including but not limited to the Federal Records Act (44 U.S.C. Chapters. 21, 29, 31, 33), NARA regulations at 36 CFR Chapter XII Subchapter B, and those policies associated with the safeguarding of records covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a). These policies include the preservation of all records, regardless of form or characteristics, mode of transmission, or state of completion.

11.2 In accordance with 36 CFR 1222.32, all data created for Government use and delivered to, or falling under the legal control of, the Government are Federal records subject to the provisions of 44 U.S.C. chapters 21, 29, 31, and 33, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 mailto:Freddie.Cobb@va.gov

U.S.C. 552), as amended, and the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended and must be managed and scheduled for disposition only as permitted by statute or regulation.

11.3 In accordance with 36 CFR 1222.32, the contractor shall maintain all records created for Government use or created in the course of performing the contract and/or delivered to, or under the legal control of the Government and must be managed in accordance with Federal law.

Electronic records and associated metadata must be accompanied by sufficient technical documentation to permit understanding and use of the records and data.

11.4 The VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHS) and its contractors are responsible for preventing the alienation or unauthorized destruction of records, including all forms of mutilation. Records may not be removed from the legal custody of VASNHS or destroyed except for in accordance with the provisions of the agency records schedules and with the written concurrence of the Head of the Contracting Activity. Willful and unlawful destruction, damage or alienation of Federal records is subject to the fines and penalties imposed by 18 U.S.C. 2701.

11.5 In the event of any unlawful or accidental removal, defacing, alteration, or destruction of records, the contractor must report to VASNHS. The agency must report promptly to NARA in accordance with 36 CFR 1230.

11.6 The contractor shall immediately notify the appropriate Contracting Officer (CO) upon discovery of any inadvertent or unauthorized disclosures of information, data, documentary materials, records or equipment. Disclosure of non-public information is limited to authorized personnel with a need-to-know as described in the contract documents. The contractor shall ensure that the appropriate personnel, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are established to ensure the security and confidentiality of this information, data, documentary material, records and/or equipment is properly protected. The contractor shall not remove material from Government facilities or systems, or facilities or systems operated or maintained on the Government’s behalf, without the express written permission of the Head of the Contracting Activity. When information, data, documentary material, records and/or equipment is no longer required, it shall be returned to VASNHS control or the contractor must hold it until otherwise directed. Items returned to the Government shall be hand carried, mailed, emailed, or securely electronically transmitted to the CO or address prescribed in the contract documents.

Destruction of records is expressly prohibited unless in accordance with Paragraph (4).

11.7 The contractor is required to obtain the CO's approval prior to engaging in any contractual relationship (sub-contractor) in support of this contract requiring the disclosure of information, documentary material and/or records generated under, or relating to, contracts. The contractor (and any sub-contractor) is required to abide by Government and VASNHS guidance for protecting sensitive, proprietary information, classified, and controlled unclassified information.

11.8 The contractor shall only use Government IT equipment for purposes specifically tied to or authorized by the contract and in accordance with VASNHS policy.

11.9 The contractor shall not create or maintain any records containing any non-public VASNHS information that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract.

11.10 The contractor shall not retain, use, sell, or disseminate copies of any deliverable that contains information covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 or that which is generally protected from public disclosure by an exemption to the FOIA.

11.11 VASNHS owns the rights to all data and records produced as part of this contract. All deliverables under the contract are the property of the U.S. Government for which VASNHS shall have unlimited rights to use, dispose of, or disclose such data contained therein as it determines to be in the public interest. Any contractor rights in the data or deliverables must be identified as required by FAR 52.227-11 through FAR 52.227-20.

11.12 All contractor employees assigned to this contract who create, work with, or otherwise handle records are required to take VHA-provided records management training. The contractor is responsible for confirming training has been completed according to agency policies, including initial training and any annual or refresher training.

11.13 Flow down of requirements to Subcontractors:

• The contractor shall incorporate the substance of this clause, its terms and requirements including this paragraph, in all subcontracts under this contract document, and require written subcontractor acknowledgment of same.

• Violation by a subcontractor of any provision set forth in this clause will be attributed to the contractor.

(End of SOW)

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1.00 YR __________________ __________________

Base Year - Clinical Laboratory Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and in-situ hybridization (ISH) Analyzer - Automated system - See attached Price List Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2026 POP End: 03-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6640 - Laboratory Equipment and Supplies

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): N/A

Option 1 - Clinical Laboratory Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and in-situ hybridization (ISH) Analyzer - Automated system - See attached Price List Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 04-01-2027 POP End: 03-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6640 - Laboratory Equipment and

Option 2 - Clinical Laboratory Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and in-situ hybridization (ISH) Analyzer - Automated system - See attached Price List Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 04-01-2028 POP End: 03-31-2029 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6640 - Laboratory Equipment and

Option 3 - Clinical Laboratory Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and in-situ hybridization (ISH) Analyzer - Automated system - See attached Price List Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 04-01-2029 POP End: 03-31-2030 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6640 - Laboratory Equipment and

Option 4 - Clinical Laboratory Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and in-situ hybridization (ISH) Analyzer - Automated system - See attached Price List Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin: 04-01-2030 POP End: 03-31-2031 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6640 - Laboratory Equipment and

GRAND TOTAL __________________

B.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM

NUMBER SHIPPING INFORMATION

DELIVERY

DATE

0001 SHIP TO: VA SOUTHERN NEVADA

5406 East El Campo Grande Avenue Suite # 150

LAS VEGAS, NV 89115

USA

4/1/2026- 3/31/2027

MARK FOR: LEEANNE SWANSON

702-791-9000 x18959

LEANNE.SWANSON@VA.GOV

FOB: DESTINATION

1001 SHIP TO: VA SOUTHERN NEVADA

5406 East El Campo Grande Avenue Suite # 150

4/1/2027- 3/31/2028

MARK FOR: LEEANNE SWANSON

2001 SHIP TO: VA SOUTHERN NEVADA

4/1/2028- 3/31/2029

MARK FOR: LEEANNE SWANSON

3001 SHIP TO: VA SOUTHERN NEVADA

4/1/2029- 3/31/2030

MARK FOR: LEEANNE SWANSON

4001 SHIP TO: VA SOUTHERN NEVADA

4/1/2030- 3/31/2031

MARK FOR: LEEANNE SWANSON

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)(DEVIATION OCT 2025)

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

(b) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post acceptance rights—

(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered;

and

(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(c) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

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

(e) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal, or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated in this contract by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence. Examples of occurrences include acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. When an excusable delay occurs, the Contractor shall—

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

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

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

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

(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees, and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark, or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.

(i) Payment—

(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act ( 31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(3) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date that appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(4) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall—

(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the—

(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);

(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;

(C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable;

(D) Contractor point of contact; and

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

(5) Interest.

(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title31-section3903&num=0&edition=prelim as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.

(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.

(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by FAR part 33 if–

(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;

(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or

(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see FAR part 32).

(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment.

(v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a termination for cause.

(vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on-

(A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor;

(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or

(C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor.

(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures for interest credits prescribed in FAR part 32 in effect on the date of this contract.

(j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon—

(1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or

(2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b. destination.

(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

(l) Termination for the Government’s convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor’s records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.

(m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. The Government will send a cure notice to the Contractor, unless the reason for the termination is late delivery. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.

(n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession.

(o) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered under this contract are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.

(p) Limitation of liability. Except as otherwise provided by an express warranty, the Contractor will not be liable to the Government for consequential damages resulting from any defect or deficiencies in accepted items.

(q) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C.

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

chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

(r) Order of precedence. Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

(1) The schedule of supplies/services;

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

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

(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract;

(5) Solicitation provisions incorporated in the solicitation;

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause;

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

(8) The specification.

(s) Unauthorized obligations.

(1) Except as stated in paragraph (s)(2) of this clause, when any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject to any End User License Agreement (EULA), Terms of Service (TOS), or similar legal instrument or agreement, that includes any clause requiring the Government to indemnify the Contractor or any person or entity for damages, costs, fees, or any other loss or liability that would create an Anti-Deficiency Act violation (31 U.S.C. 1341), the following shall govern:

(i) Any such clause is unenforceable against the Government.

(ii) Neither the Government nor any Government-authorized end user shall be deemed to have agreed to such clause by virtue of it appearing in the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement. If the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement is invoked through an “I agree” click box or other comparable mechanism (e.g., “click-wrap” or “browse-wrap” agreements), execution does not bind the Government or any Government authorized end user to such clause.

(iii) Any such clause is deemed to be stricken from the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement.

(2) Paragraph (s)(1) of this clause does not apply to indemnification by the Government that is expressly authorized by statute and specifically authorized under applicable agency regulations and procedures.

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

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

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

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

(u) Incorporation by reference. The Contractor’s representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.

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Alternate I (Deviation Date). When contemplating a time-and-materials or labor-hour contract, substitute the following paragraphs (a), (b), (i), (l), and (m) for those in the basic clause.

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

Direct materials means those materials that enter directly into the end product, or that are used or consumed directly in connection with the furnishing of the end product or service.

Hourly rate means the rate(s) prescribed in the contract for payment for labor that meets the labor category qualifications of a labor category specified in the contract that are—

(1) Performed by the contractor;

(2) Performed by the subcontractors; or

(3) Transferred between divisions, subsidiaries, or affiliates of the contractor under a common control.

Materials means—

(1) Direct materials, including supplies transferred between divisions, subsidiaries, or affiliates of the contractor under a common control;

(2) Subcontracts for supplies and incidental services for which there is not a labor category specified in the contract;

(3) Other direct costs (e.g., incidental services for which there is not a labor category specified in the contract, travel, computer usage charges, etc.);

(4) The following subcontracts for services which are specifically excluded from the hourly rate: [Insert any subcontracts for services to be excluded from the hourly rates prescribed in the schedule.]; and

(5) Indirect costs specifically provided for in this clause.

Subcontract means any contract, as defined in FAR 2.101, entered into with a subcontractor to furnish supplies or services for performance of the prime contract or a subcontract including transfers between divisions, subsidiaries, or affiliates of a contractor or subcontractor. It includes, but is not limited to, purchase orders, and changes and modifications to purchase orders.

(b) Inspection/Acceptance.

(1) The Government has the right to inspect and test all materials furnished and services performed under this contract at all places and times before acceptance. The Government will perform inspections and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay the work.

(2) If the Government performs inspection or tests on the premises of the Contractor or a subcontractor, the Contractor shall furnish and shall require subcontractors to furnish all reasonable facilities and assistance for the safe and convenient performance of these duties.

(3) Unless otherwise specified in the contract, the Government will accept or reject services and materials at the place of delivery as promptly as practicable after delivery, and they will be presumed accepted 60 days after the date of delivery, unless accepted earlier.

(4) At any time during contract performance, but not later than 6 months (or such other time as may be specified in the contract) after acceptance of the services or materials last delivered under this contract, the Government may require the Contractor to replace or correct services or materials that at time of delivery failed to meet contract requirements. Except as otherwise specified in paragraph (b)(6) of this clause, the cost of replacement or correction shall be determined under paragraph (i) of this clause, but the “hourly rate” for labor hours incurred in the replacement or correction shall be reduced to exclude that portion of the rate attributable to profit. Unless otherwise specified below, the portion of the “hourly rate” attributable to profit shall be 10 percent. The Contractor shall not tender for acceptance materials and services required to be replaced or corrected without disclosing the former requirement for replacement or correction, and, when required, shall disclose the corrective action taken. [Insert portion of labor rate attributable to profit.]

(5)(i) If the Contractor fails to proceed with reasonable promptness to perform required replacement or correction, and if the replacement or correction can be performed within the ceiling price (or the ceiling price as increased by the Government), the Government may—

(A) By contract or otherwise, perform the replacement or correction, charge to the Contractor any increased cost, or deduct such increased cost from any amounts paid or due under this contract; or

(B) Terminate this contract for cause.

(ii) Failure to agree to the amount of increased cost to be charged to the Contractor shall be a dispute under the Disputes clause of the contract.

(6) Notwithstanding paragraphs (b)(4) and (5) of this clause, the Government may, at any time, require the Contractor to remedy by correction or replacement, without cost to the Government, any failure by the Contractor to comply with the requirements of this contract, if the failure is due to—

(i) Fraud, lack of good faith, or willful misconduct on the part of the Contractor’s managerial personnel; or

(ii) The conduct of one or more of the Contractor’s employees selected or retained by the Contractor after any of the Contractor’s managerial personnel has reasonable grounds to believe that the employee is habitually careless or unqualified.

(7) This clause applies in the same manner and to the same extent to corrected or replacement materials or services as to materials and services originally delivered under this contract.

(8) The Contractor has no obligation or liability under this contract to correct or replace materials and services that at time of delivery do not meet contract requirements, except as provided in this clause or as may be otherwise specified in the contract.

(9) Unless otherwise specified in the contract, the Contractor’s obligation to correct or replace Government-furnished property shall be governed by the clause pertaining to Government property.

(i) Payments.

(1) Work performed. The Government will pay the Contractor as follows upon the submission of commercial invoices approved by the Contracting Officer:

(i) Hourly rate.

(A) The amounts shall be computed by multiplying the appropriate hourly rates prescribed in the contract by the number of direct labor hours performed. Fractional parts of an hour shall be payable on a prorated basis.

(B) The rates shall be paid for all labor performed on the contract that meets the labor qualifications specified in the contract. Labor hours incurred to perform tasks for which labor qualifications were specified in the contract will not be paid to the extent the work is performed by individuals that do not meet the qualifications specified in the contract, unless specifically authorized by the Contracting Officer.

(C) Invoices may be submitted once each month (or at more frequent intervals, if approved by the Contracting Officer) to the Contracting Officer or the authorized representative.

(D) When requested by the Contracting Officer or the authorized representative, the Contractor shall substantiate invoices (including any subcontractor hours reimbursed at the hourly rate in the schedule) by evidence of actual payment, individual daily job timecards, records that verify the employees meet the qualifications for the labor categories specified in the contract, or other substantiation specified in the contract.

(E) Unless the Schedule prescribes otherwise, the hourly rates in the…

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