Solicitation - N6817126QN056.pdf

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Solicitation/Contract Form Continuation

QuantStudio 5 qPCR System and Operational Consumables

N6817126QN056

Continuation of Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

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Item Supplies/Service Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

QuantStudio 5 Real-Time PCR System 0.2 ML Block with Laptop.

Part Number A29219

NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Each

0002 TaqMan RNASE P 96-WELL Part No. 4432382

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Each

QuantStudio 3/5 10-dye spectral calibration Kit, 96-WELL, 0.2 ML.

Part Number A26343

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Each

0004 KIT 802 WIFI DONGLE Part Number A26774

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Each

0005 TaqMan Advanced Fast MMIX 5 ML Part Number 4444557

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Each

0006 96-WELL ROI & Background Plates Part Number 4432364

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Each

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STATEMENT OF WORK

1.0 Background and Purpose

This requirement is for laboratory equipment and operational consumable supplies for NAMRU EURAFCENT (NAMRU-EAC).

This procurement is for a brand-name QuantStudio 5 real-time PCR system (0.2 ML) with associated operational and sustainment consumables.

2.0 Salient Characteristics

The most important characteristics that we demand are:

Equipment: All equipment must meet the manufacturer's (Thermo Fisher Scientific) performance specifications for accuracy, reproducibility, and temperature stability. To prevent critical delays in forward-deployed bio-surveillance, the system must utilize native protocols that do not require the development of new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), extensive result deviation reporting, or additional non-standard maintenance training.

Condition: Equipment must be new and delivered in its original packaging.

Warranty & Technical Support: The vendor shall provide a comprehensive, manufacturer-backed commercial on-site warranty (covering all parts and labor) for the QuantStudio 5 system, valid for a minimum of twelve (12) months from the date of final Government acceptance at NAS II Sigonella. To sustain mission operations and minimize equipment downtime, the warranty and support package must include the following minimum technical capabilities:

In-Person / On-Site Support: The vendor must possess the capability to provide all-inclusive, on-site diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs directly at the physical delivery location (NAS II Sigonella, Italy). The warranty service must cover all replacement parts and on-site technical labor required to restore the equipment to full operational status. Warranties limited exclusively to "depot-level" repairs (requiring the Government to ship the unit out of Italy) or strictly "remote/phone" support are not acceptable.

Authorized Representation: The vendor must be an officially authorized distributor or service agent for Thermo Fisher Scientific, ensuring that all replacement parts used during repairs are genuine OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) components and that the manufacturer's global warranty remains valid.

Technical Assistance: The vendor shall provide direct access to technical support personnel during standard European business hours (Central European Time) to assist NAMRU-EAC scientists with operational inquiries, software integration, and initial equipment diagnostics.

In accordance with DFARS 211.274-4 and military operationalGovernment-Assigned Serial Numbers and Asset Marking:

necessity, the Contractor shall apply Government-assigned serial numbers and equipment registration numbers to the QuantStudio 5 Real-Time PCR Instrument (CLIN 0001 - P/N A29219)

Marking Standard: The Contractor shall apply the Government-assigned registration numbers in a clear, human-readable information (HRI) format directly on the major end-item. The placement, font, and application method of this human-readable information must strictly comply with the latest version of MIL- STD-130 (Marking of U.S. Military Property).

Permanence: The markings must be as permanent as the normal life expectancy of the equipment and capable of withstanding standard laboratory cleaning, disinfection, and environmental conditions.

The Contractor shall register the physical Government-assigned serial number along with theRegistration:

instrument's Unique Item Identifier (UII) in the DoD IUID Registry at the time of electronic delivery submission in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), in accordance with DFARS 252.211-7008.

3.0 Required Supplies

The vendor shall provide the following equipment and operational sustainment consumables:

1. QUANTSTUDIO 5 REALTIME PCR SYSTEM, 96-WELL, 0.2 ML BLOCK (with laptop, SmartStart Orientation and 1-Year Extended Warranty) - P/N A29219 (Qty 1)

2. QUANTSTUDIO 3/5 10-DYE SPECTRAL CALIBRATION KIT, 96-WELL, 0.2 ML - P/N A26343 (Qty 1)

3. TAQMAN RNASE P 96-WELL - P/N 4432382 (Qty 1)

4. KIT 802 WIFI DONGLE - P/N A26774 (Qty 1)

5. 96-WELL ROI&BACKGROUND PLATES - P/N 4432364 (Qty 1)

6. TAQMAN ADVANCED FAST MMIX 5 ML - P/N 4444557 (Qty 1)

4.0 General Requirements

1. The vendor shall provide the items listed herein to meet the technical requirements in this SOW.

2. The vendor shall work within the proposed delivery time to supply items.

3. The vendor shall not supply any item(s) that is beyond this SOW and accompanying specifications unless directed in writing. Any items supplied by the vendor beyond this SOW and accompanying specifications without direction will be at the vendor's own risk and at no cost to the U.S. Government.

5.0 Delivery Requirements

All items must be delivered no later than thirty (30) calendar days after Receipt of Order (ARO).

The equipment shall be delivered to:

DLA DISTRIBUTION SIGONELLA

ATTN: NAMRU EURFACENT N61751

NAS II Bldg. 723 Strada Statale 417

Catania-Gela Sigonella it 95040

POC: TBD

Requirements

This requirement is for the procurement of a brand-name Thermo Fisher Scientific QuantStudio 5 Real-Time PCR system (0.2 ML) and associated operational consumables to support NAMRU EURAFCENT bio-surveillance mission. This is a supply-only purchase contract. All items must be brand-new, delivered to NAS II Sigonella, Italy, and include a standard 12-month manufacturer warranty valid at the final destination.

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Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: Acceptance and Inspection will be conducted in accordance with contract terms and conditions.

DoDAAC: N61751 CountryCode: USA

US NAVMEDRSCHU 3 SIGONELLA

ATTN: NAMRU-3, FPO AE - AE (USA) 09623

APO, AE 09623

UNITED STATES

CDR Benjamin Espinosa, Technical Point of Contact, Science Director Email: benjamin.j.espinosa2.mil@health.mil Telephone: 314-624-2092

Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: Acceptance and Inspection will be conducted in accordance with contract terms and conditions.

DoDAAC: N61751 CountryCode: USA

US NAVMEDRSCHU 3 SIGONELLA

ATTN: NAMRU-3, FPO AE - AE (USA) 09623

APO, AE 09623

UNITED STATES

CDR Benjamin Espinosa, Technical Point of Contact, Science Director Email: benjamin.j.espinosa2.mil@health.mil Telephone: 314-624-2092

Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: Acceptance and Inspection will be conducted in accordance with contract terms and conditions.

DoDAAC: N61751 CountryCode: USA

US NAVMEDRSCHU 3 SIGONELLA

ATTN: NAMRU-3, FPO AE - AE (USA) 09623

APO, AE 09623

UNITED STATES

CDR Benjamin Espinosa, Technical Point of Contact, Science Director Email: benjamin.j.espinosa2.mil@health.mil Telephone: 314-624-2092

Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: Acceptance and Inspection will be conducted in accordance with contract terms and conditions.

DoDAAC: N61751 CountryCode: USA

US NAVMEDRSCHU 3 SIGONELLA

ATTN: NAMRU-3, FPO AE - AE (USA) 09623

APO, AE 09623

UNITED STATES

CDR Benjamin Espinosa, Technical Point of Contact, Science Director Email: benjamin.j.espinosa2.mil@health.mil Telephone: 314-624-2092

Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: Acceptance and Inspection will be conducted in accordance with contract terms and conditions.

DoDAAC: N61751 CountryCode: USA

US NAVMEDRSCHU 3 SIGONELLA

ATTN: NAMRU-3, FPO AE - AE (USA) 09623

APO, AE 09623

UNITED STATES

CDR Benjamin Espinosa, Technical Point of Contact, Science Director Email: benjamin.j.espinosa2.mil@health.mil Telephone: 314-624-2092

Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: Acceptance and Inspection will be conducted in accordance with contract terms and conditions.

DoDAAC: N61751 CountryCode: USA

US NAVMEDRSCHU 3 SIGONELLA

ATTN: NAMRU-3, FPO AE - AE (USA) 09623

APO, AE 09623

UNITED STATES

CDR Benjamin Espinosa, Technical Point of Contact, Science Director Email: benjamin.j.espinosa2.mil@health.mil Telephone: 314-624-2092

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Delivery Requested By Delivery Date 30 Sep 2026

1 Each Ship To DoDAAC: N61751 CountryCode: USA

US NAVMEDRSCHU 3 SIGONELLA

ATTN: NAMRU-3, FPO AE - AE (USA) 09623

APO, AE 09623

UNITED STATES

CDR Benjamin Espinosa, Technical Point of Contact, Science Director Email: benjamin.j.espinosa2.mil@health.mil Telephone: 314-624-2092

Delivery Requested By Delivery Date 30 Sep 2026

1 Each Ship To DoDAAC: N61751 CountryCode: USA

US NAVMEDRSCHU 3 SIGONELLA

ATTN: NAMRU-3, FPO AE - AE (USA) 09623

APO, AE 09623

UNITED STATES

CDR Benjamin Espinosa, Technical Point of Contact, Science Director Email: benjamin.j.espinosa2.mil@health.mil Telephone: 314-624-2092

Delivery Requested By Delivery Date 30 Sep 2026

1 Each Ship To DoDAAC: N61751 CountryCode: USA

US NAVMEDRSCHU 3 SIGONELLA

ATTN: NAMRU-3, FPO AE - AE (USA) 09623

APO, AE 09623

UNITED STATES

CDR Benjamin Espinosa, Technical Point of Contact, Science Director Email: benjamin.j.espinosa2.mil@health.mil Telephone: 314-624-2092

Delivery Requested By Delivery Date 30 Sep 2026

1 Each Ship To DoDAAC: N61751 CountryCode: USA

US NAVMEDRSCHU 3 SIGONELLA

ATTN: NAMRU-3, FPO AE - AE (USA) 09623

APO, AE 09623

UNITED STATES

CDR Benjamin Espinosa, Technical Point of Contact, Science Director Email: benjamin.j.espinosa2.mil@health.mil Telephone: 314-624-2092

Delivery Requested By Delivery Date 30 Sep 2026

1 Each Ship To DoDAAC: N61751 CountryCode: USA

US NAVMEDRSCHU 3 SIGONELLA

ATTN: NAMRU-3, FPO AE - AE (USA) 09623

APO, AE 09623

UNITED STATES

CDR Benjamin Espinosa, Technical Point of Contact, Science Director Email: benjamin.j.espinosa2.mil@health.mil Telephone: 314-624-2092

Delivery Requested By Delivery Date 30 Sep 2026

1 Each Ship To DoDAAC: N61751 CountryCode: USA

US NAVMEDRSCHU 3 SIGONELLA

ATTN: NAMRU-3, FPO AE - AE (USA) 09623

APO, AE 09623

UNITED STATES

CDR Benjamin Espinosa, Technical Point of Contact, Science Director Email: benjamin.j.espinosa2.mil@health.mil Telephone: 314-624-2092

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Contract Clauses

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

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Alternate/ Deviation

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52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements. Jan 2017 52.204-13 System for Award Management-Maintenance. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

Feb 2026

52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Mar 2026 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 Protest after Award. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026

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252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials. Sep 2011 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights. Dec 2022

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services.

Jan 2023

252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium. Jan 2023 252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime. Jan 2023 252.225-7060 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. Jun 2023 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports. Dec 2018 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments. Dec 2006 252.232-7011 Payments in Support of Emergencies and Contingency Operations. May 2013 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea. Oct 2024

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions. (Jan 2023)

WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023)

(a) As used in this clause- Definitions.

"Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC)" is a six position code that uniquely identifies a unit, activity, or organization.

"Document type" means the type of payment request or receiving report available for creation in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

"Local processing office (LPO)" is the office responsible for payment certification when payment certification is done external to the entitlement system.

"Payment request" and "receiving report" are defined in the clause at 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(b) The WAWF system provides the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as Electronic invoicing.

authorized by Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(c) To access WAWF, the Contractor shall- WAWF access.

(1) Have a designated electronic business point of contact in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov; and

(2) Be registered to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil/ following the step-by-step procedures for self-registration available at this web site.

(d) The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF Web-Based Training Course and use the Practice WAWF training.

Training Site before submitting payment requests through WAWF. Both can be accessed by selecting the "Web Based Training" link on the WAWF home page at https://wawf.eb.mil/

(e) Document submissions may be via web entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer WAWF methods of document submission.

Protocol.

(f) The Contractor shall use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF payment instructions.

WAWF for this contract or task or delivery order:

(1) The Contractor shall submit payment requests using the following document type(s): Document type.

(i) For cost-type line items, including labor-hour or time-and-materials, submit a cost voucher.

(ii) For fixed price line items-

(A) That require shipment of a deliverable, submit the invoice and receiving report specified by the Contracting Officer.

(Contracting Officer: Insert applicable invoice and receiving report document type(s) for fixed price line items that require shipment of a deliverable.)

(B) For services that do not require shipment of a deliverable, submit either the Invoice 2in1, which meets the requirements for the invoice and receiving report, or the applicable invoice and receiving report, as specified by the Contracting Officer.

(Contracting Officer: Insert either "Invoice 2in1" or the applicable invoice and receiving report document type(s) for fixed price line items for services.)

(iii) For customary progress payments based on costs incurred, submit a progress payment request.

(iv) For performance based payments, submit a performance based payment request.

(v) For commercial financing, submit a commercial financing request.

(2) ) Fast Pay requests are only permitted when Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.213-1 is included in the contract.

[Note: The Contractor may use a WAWF "combo" document type to create some combinations of invoice and receiving report in one step.]

(3) The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Table below only to fill in applicable fields in WAWF Document routing.

when creating payment requests and receiving reports in the system.

Routing Data Table*

Field Name in WAWF Data to be entered in WAWF

Pay Official DoDAAC to be filled in at the time of award

Issue By DoDAAC to be filled in at the time of award

Admin DoDAAC to be filled in at the time of award

Inspect By DoDAAC ____

Ship To Code ____

Ship From Code ____

Mark For Code ____

Service Approver (DoDAAC) ____

Service Acceptor (DoDAAC) to be filled in at the time of award

Accept at Other DoDAAC ____

LPO DoDAAC to be filled in at the time of award

DCAA Auditor DoDAAC ____

Other DoDAAC(s) ____

(*Contracting Officer: Insert applicable DoDAAC information. If multiple ship to/acceptance locations apply, insert "See Schedule" or "Not applicable.")

(**Contracting Officer: If the contract provides for progress payments or performance-based payments, insert the DoDAAC for the contract administration office assigned the functions under FAR 42.302(a)(13).)

(4) The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes documentation appropriate to the type of payment request in Payment request.

accordance with the payment clause, contract financing clause, or Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.216-7, Allowable Cost and Payment, as applicable.

(5) The Contractor shall ensure a receiving report meets the requirements of DFARS Appendix F. Receiving report.

(g) WAWF point of contact.

(1) The Contractor may obtain clarification regarding invoicing in WAWF from the following contracting activity's WAWF point of contact.

(Contracting Officer: Insert applicable information or "Not applicable.")

(2) Contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-618-5988, if assistance is needed.

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252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation. (Jan 2023)

ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (JAN 2023)

(a) . As used in this clause- Definitions

"Automatic identification device" means a device, such as a reader or interrogator, used to retrieve data encoded on machine-readable media.

"Concatenated unique item identifier" means-

(1) For items that are serialized within the enterprise identifier, the linking together of the unique identifier data elements in order of the issuing agency code, enterprise identifier, and unique serial number within the enterprise identifier; or

(2) For items that are serialized within the original part, lot, or batch number, the linking together of the unique identifier data elements in order of the issuing agency code; enterprise identifier; original part, lot, or batch number; and serial number within the original part, lot, or batch number.

"Data matrix" means a two-dimensional matrix symbology, which is made up of square or, in some cases, round modules arranged within a perimeter finder pattern and uses the Error Checking and Correction 200 (ECC200) specification found within International Standards Organization (ISO)/International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 16022.

"Data qualifier" means a specified character (or string of characters) that immediately precedes a data field that defines the general category or intended use of the data that follows.

"DoD recognized unique identification equivalent" means a unique identification method that is in commercial use and has been recognized by DoD. All DoD recognized unique identification equivalents are listed at . https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/ce/ds/unique-id.html

"DoD item unique identification" means a system of marking items delivered to DoD with unique item identifiers that have machine-readable data elements to distinguish an item from all other like and unlike items. For items that are serialized within the enterprise identifier, the unique item identifier shall include the data elements of the enterprise identifier and a unique serial number. For items that are serialized within the part, lot, or batch number within the enterprise identifier, the unique item identifier shall include the data elements of the enterprise identifier; the original part, lot, or batch number; and the serial number.

" Enterprise " means the entity (e.g., a manufacturer or vendor) responsible for assigning unique item identifiers to items.

" Enterprise identifier" means a code that is uniquely assigned to an enterprise by an issuing agency.

"Government's unit acquisition cost" means-

(1) For fixed-price type line, subline, or exhibit line items, the unit price identified in the contract at the time of delivery;

(2) For cost-type or undefinitized line, subline, or exhibit line items, the Contractor's estimated fully burdened unit cost to the Government at the time of delivery; and

(3) For items produced under a time-and-materials contract, the Contractor's estimated fully burdened unit cost to the Government at the time of delivery.

"Issuing agency" means an organization responsible for assigning a globally unique identifier to an enterprise, as indicated in the Register of Issuing Agency Codes for ISO/IEC 15459, located at http://www.aimglobal.org/?Reg_Authority15459.

"Issuing agency code" means a code that designates the registration (or controlling) authority for the enterprise identifier.

"Item" means a single hardware article or a single unit formed by a grouping of subassemblies, components, or constituent parts.

" Lot or batch number" means an identifying number assigned by the enterprise to a designated group of items, usually referred to as either a lot or a batch, all of which were manufactured under identical conditions.

"Machine-readable" means an automatic identification technology media, such as bar codes, contact memory buttons, radio frequency identification, or optical memory cards.

"Original part number" means a combination of numbers or letters assigned by the enterprise at item creation to a class of items with the same form, fit, function, and interface.

"Parent item" means the item assembly, intermediate component, or subassembly that has an embedded item with a unique item identifier or DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

"Serial number within the enterprise identifier" means a combination of numbers, letters, or symbols assigned by the enterprise to an item that provides for the differentiation of that item from any other like and unlike item and is never used again within the enterprise.

"Serial number within the part, lot, or batch number" means a combination of numbers or letters assigned by the enterprise to an item that provides for the differentiation of that item from any other like item within a part, lot, or batch number assignment.

"Serialization within the enterprise identifier" means each item produced is assigned a serial number that is unique among all the tangible items produced by the enterprise and is never used again. The enterprise is responsible for ensuring unique serialization within the enterprise identifier.

"Serialization within the part, lot, or batch number" means each item of a particular part, lot, or batch number is assigned a unique serial number within that part, lot, or batch number assignment. The enterprise is responsible for ensuring unique serialization within the part, lot, or batch number within the enterprise identifier.

"Type designation" means a combination of letters and numerals assigned by the Government to a major end item, assembly or subassembly, as appropriate, to provide a convenient means of differentiating between items having the same basic name and to indicate modifications and changes thereto.

"Unique item identifier" means a set of data elements marked on items that is globally unique and unambiguous. The term includes a concatenated unique item identifier or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

"Unique item identifier type" means a designator to indicate which method of uniquely identifying a part has been used. The current list of accepted unique item identifier types is maintained at .https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/ce/ds/unique-id.html

(b) The Contractor shall deliver all items under a contract line, subline, or exhibit line item.

(c) Unique item identifier.

(1) The Contractor shall provide a unique item identifier for the following:

(i) Delivered items for which the Government's unit acquisition cost is $5,000 or more, except for the following line items:

Contract Line, Subline, or

Exhibit Line Item Number Item Description

(ii) Items for which the Government's unit acquisition cost is less than $5,000 that are identified in the Schedule or the following table:

Contract Line, Subline, or

Exhibit Line Item Number Item Description

(If items are identified in the Schedule, insert "See Schedule in this table.)

(iii) Subassemblies, components, and parts embedded within delivered items, items with warranty requirements, DoD serially managed reparables and DoD serially managed nonreparables as specified in Attachment Number .____

(iv) Any item of special tooling or special test equipment as defined in FAR 2.101 that have been designated for preservation and storage for a Major Defense Acquisition Program as specified in Attachment Number .____

(v) Any item not included in (i), (ii), (iii), or (iv) for which the contractor creates and marks a unique item identifier for traceability.

(2) The unique item identifier assignment and its component data element combination shall not be duplicated on any other item marked or registered in the DoD Item Unique Identification Registry by the contractor.

(3) The unique item identifier component data elements shall be marked on an item using two dimensional data matrix symbology that complies with ISO/IEC International Standard 16022, Information technology - International symbology specification - Data matrix; ECC200 data matrix specification.

(4) The Contractor shall ensure that- Data syntax and semantics of unique item identifiers.

(i) The data elements (except issuing agency code) of the unique item identifier are encoded within the data matrix symbol that is marked on the item using one of the following three types of data qualifiers, as determined by the Contractor:

(A) Application Identifiers (AIs) (Format Indicator 05 of ISO/IEC International Standard 15434), in accordance with ISO/IEC International Standard 15418, Information Technology - EAN/UCC Application Identifiers and Fact Data Identifiers and Maintenance and ANSI MH

10.8.2 Data Identifier and Application Identifier Standard.

(B) Data Identifiers (DIs) (Format Indicator 06 of ISO/IEC International Standard 15434), in accordance with ISO/IEC International Standard 15418, Information Technology - EAN/UCC Application Identifiers and Fact Data Identifiers and Maintenance and ANSI MH

10.8.2 Data Identifier and Application Identifier Standard.

(C) Text Element Identifiers (TEIs) (Format Indicator 12 of ISO/IEC International Standard 15434), in accordance with the Air Transport Association Common Support Data Dictionary; and

(ii) The encoded data elements of the unique item identifier conform to the transfer structure, syntax, and coding of messages and data formats specified for Format Indicators 05, 06, and 12 in ISO/IEC International Standard 15434, Information Technology - Transfer Syntax for High Capacity Automatic Data Capture Media.

(5) . Unique item identifier

(i) The Contractor shall-

(A) Determine whether to-

Serialize within the enterprise identifier; (1)

Serialize within the part, lot, or batch number; or (2)

Use a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent (e.g. Vehicle Identification Number); and (3)

(B) Place the data elements of the unique item identifier (enterprise identifier; serial number; DoD recognized unique identification equivalent; and for serialization within the part, lot, or batch number only: original part, lot, or batch number) on items requiring marking by paragraph (c)(1) of this clause, based on the criteria provided in MIL-STD-130, Identification Marking of U.S. Military Property, latest version;

(C) Label shipments, storage containers and packages that contain uniquely identified items in accordance with the requirements of MIL-STD-129, Military Marking for Shipment and Storage, latest version; and

(D) Verify that the marks on items and labels on shipments, storage containers, and packages are machine readable and conform to the applicable standards. The contractor shall use an automatic identification technology device for this verification that has been programmed to the requirements of Appendix A, MIL-STD-130, latest version.

(ii) The issuing agency code-

(A) Shall not be placed on the item; and

(B) Shall be derived from the data qualifier for the enterprise identifier.

(d) For each item that requires item unique identification under paragraph (c)(1)(i), (ii), or (iv) of this clause or when item unique identification is provided under paragraph (c)(1)(v), in addition to the information provided as part of the Material Inspection and Receiving Report specified elsewhere in this contract, the Contractor shall report at the time of delivery, as part of the Material Inspection and Receiving Report, the following information:

(1) Unique item identifier.

(2) Unique item identifier type.

(3) Issuing agency code (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).

(4) Enterprise identifier (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).

(5) Original part number (if there is serialization within the original part number).

(6) Lot or batch number (if there is serialization within the lot or batch number).

(7) Current part number (optional and only if not the same as the original part number).

(8) Current part number effective date (optional and only if current part number is used).

(9) Serial number (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).

(10) Government's unit acquisition cost.

(11) Unit of measure.

(12) Type designation of the item as specified in the contract schedule, if any.

(13) Whether the item is an item of Special Tooling or Special Test Equipment.

(14) Whether the item is covered by a warranty.

(e) For embedded subassemblies, components, and parts that require DoD item unique identification under paragraph (c)(1)(iii) of this clause or when item unique identification is provided under paragraph (c)(1)(v), the Contractor shall report as part of the Material Inspection and Receiving Report specified elsewhere in this contract, the following information:

(1) Unique item identifier of the parent item under paragraph (c)(1) of this clause that contains the embedded subassembly, component, or part.

(2) Unique item identifier of the embedded subassembly, component, or part.

(3) Unique item identifier type.**

(4) Issuing agency code (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).**

(5) Enterprise identifier (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).**

(6) Original part number (if there is serialization within the original part number).**

(7) Lot or batch number (if there is serialization within the lot or batch number).**

(8) Current part number (optional and only if not the same as the original part number).**

(9) Current part number effective date (optional and only if current part number is used).**

(10) Serial number (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).**

(11) Description.

** Once per item.

(f) The Contractor shall submit the information required by paragraphs (d) and (e) of this clause as follows:

(1) End items shall be reported using the receiving report capability in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) in accordance with the clause at 252.232-7003. If WAWF is not required by this contract, and the contractor is not using WAWF, follow the procedures at http://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/site/uidregistry/.

(2) Embedded items shall be reported by one of the following methods-

(i) Use of the embedded items capability in WAWF;

(ii) Direct data submission to the IUID Registry following the procedures and formats at http://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/site /uidregistry/; or

(iii) Via WAWF as a deliverable attachment for exhibit line item number (fill in) , Unique Item Identifier Report for Embedded ____ Items, Contract Data Requirements List, DD Form 1423.

(g) . If the Contractor acquires by subcontract, any item(s) for which item unique identification is required in accordance with Subcontracts paragraph (c)(1) of this clause, the Contractor shall include this clause, including this paragraph (g), in the applicable subcontract(s), including subcontracts for commercial products or commercial services.

(End of clause)

Addendum to 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services

Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders — Commercial Products and Commercial Services

Addendum to Contract Clauses

Contract Clauses

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

Feb 2026

52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

Apr 2026

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program. Feb 2024 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors. Mar 2022 252.232-7008 Assignment of Claims (Overseas). Jun 1997 252.233-7001 Choice of Law (Overseas). Jun 1997 252.225-7962 Vendor Threat Mitigation Support to Operations. (DEVIATION 2026-O0051) Jun 2026 Deviation 2026-O0051 Jun 2026

252.225-7975 Additional Access to Contractor and Subcontractor Records. (DEVIATION 2026-O0051)

Jun 2026 Deviation 2026-O0051 Jun 2026

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

252.229-7003 Tax Exemptions (Italy). (Mar 2012)

TAX EXEMPTIONS ( ITALY ) (MAR 2012)

(a) As the Contractor represented in its offer, the contract price, including the prices in subcontracts awarded under this contract, does not include taxes from which the United States Government is exempt.

(b) The United States Government is exempt from payment of ( ) tax in accordance with Article 72 of the Imposta Valore Aggiunto IVA IVA implementing decree on all supplies and services sold to United States Military Commands in Italy .

(1) The Contractor shall include the following information on invoices submitted to the United States Government:

( ) The contract number.i

(ii) The tax exemption claimed pursuant to Article 72 of Decree Law 633, dated October 26, 1972 . IVA

(iii) The following fiscal code(s): 80156020630 .

(2)( ) Upon receipt of the invoice, the paying office will include the following certification on one copy of the invoice:i

"I certify that this invoice is true and correct and reflects expenditures made in Italy for the Common Defense by the United States Government pursuant to international agreements. The amount to be paid does not include the tax, because this IVA transaction is not subject to the tax in accordance with Article 72 of Decree Law 633, dated October 26, 1972 ."

An authorized United States Government official will sign the copy of the invoice containing this certification.

(ii) The paying office will return the certified copy together with payment to the Contractor. The payment will not include the amount of the tax.IVA

(iii) The Contractor shall retain the certified copy to substantiate non-payment of the tax. IVA

(3) The Contractor may address questions regarding the tax to the Ministry of Finance, Office, Rome (06) 520741. IVA IVA

(c) In addition to the tax, purchases by the United States Forces in Italy are exempt from the following taxes: IVA

(1) (Production Tax for Petroleum Products). Imposta di Fabbricazione

(2) (Consumption Tax for Electrical Power). Imposta di Consumo

(3) (Customs Duties). Dazi Doganali

(4) e Merci per Via e per Via (Port Fees). Tassa di Sbarco d'Imbarco sulle Transportate Aerea Maritima

(5) de (Vehicle Circulation Tax). Tassa Circolazione sui Veicoli

(6) (Registration Tax). Imposta di Registro

(7) (Stamp Tax). Imposta di Bollo

(End of clause)

252.229-7001 Tax Relief. (Apr 2020)

TAX RELIEF-BASIC (APR 2020)

(a) Prices set forth in this contract are exclusive of all taxes and duties from which the United States Government is exempt by virtue of tax agreements between the United States Government and the Contractor's government. The following taxes or duties have been excluded from the contract price:

NAME OF TAX: IVA RATE (PERCENTAGE): 22%

(b) Invoices submitted in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract shall be exclusive of all taxes or duties for which relief is available. The Contractor's invoice shall list separately the gross price, amount of tax deducted, and net price charged.

(c) When items manufactured to United States Government specifications are being acquired, the Contractor shall identify the materials or components intended to be imported in order to ensure that relief from import duties is obtained. If the Contractor intends to use imported products from inventories on hand, the price of which includes a factor for import duties, the Contractor shall ensure the United States Government's exemption from these taxes. The Contractor may obtain a refund of the import duties from its government or request the duty-free import of an amount of supplies or components corresponding to that used from inventory for this contract.

(End of clause)

List of Contract Documents, Exhibits, or Attachments

Attachments:

Number Attachment Name Attachment Description Reference Identifier

Date

SELF-

CERTIFICATION

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11 Aug

Solicitation Provisions

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

Feb 2026

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials. Sep 2022 252.204-7024 Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System. Mar 2023 252.225-7055 Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime. May 2022

252.225-7059 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region- Representation.

Jun 2023

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation.

(May 2021)

PROHIBITION ON THE ACQUISITION OF COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES-

REPRESENTATION (MAY 2021)

The Offeror is not required to complete the representation in this provision if the Offeror has represented in the provision at 252.204-7016, Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation, that it "does not provide covered defense telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument."

(a) . "Covered defense telecommunications equipment or services," "covered mission," "critical technology," and "substantial or Definitions essential component," as used in this provision, have the meanings given in the 252.204-7018 clause, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services, of this solicitation.

(b) . Section 1656 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Pub. L. 115-91) prohibits agencies from Prohibition procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service to carry out covered missions that uses covered defense telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system.

(c) . The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) at for Procedures https://www.sam.gov entities that are excluded when providing any equipment, system, or service to carry out covered missions that uses covered defense telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, unless a waiver is granted.

(d) . If in its annual representations and certifications in SAM the Offeror has represented in paragraph (c) of the provision at Representation 252.204-7016, Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation, that it "does" provide covered defense telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument, then the Offeror shall complete the following additional representation:

The Offeror represents that it will will not provide covered defense telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to DoD in the performance of any award resulting from this solicitation.

(e) . If the Offeror has represented in paragraph (d) of this provision that it "will provide covered defense telecommunications Disclosures equipment or services," the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(1) A description of all covered defense telecommunications equipment and services offered (include brand or manufacturer; product, such as model number, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable).

(2) An explanation of the proposed use of covered defense telecommunications equipment and services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition referenced in paragraph (b) of this provision.

(3) For services, the entity providing the covered defense telecommunications services (include entity name, unique entity identifier, and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, if known).

(4) For equipment, the entity that produced or provided the covered defense telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known).

(End of provision)

Addendum to 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services

Quotes shall be submitted electronically by the date and time indicated on page 1 block 8 of this document, at the following e-mail addresses:

Ms. Giovanna Cipriano, Contract Specialist, E-mail: giovanna.cipriano.ln@us.navy.mil

Mr. David Biggs, Contracting Officer, E-mail: david.a.biggs20.civ@us.navy.mil

Electronic mails sent to these addresses shall clearly reference in the subject line the Request for Quotation # .N6817126QN056

Questions shall be submitted no later than (NLT) 1000 AM hrs (Naples, Italy Local Time) on Friday, 21 August 2026 at the following e-mail addresses:

Ms. Giovanna Cipriano, Contract Specialist, E-mail: giovanna.cipriano.ln@us.navy.mil

Mr. David Biggs, Contracting Officer, E-mail: david.a.biggs20.civ@us.navy.mil

Questions submitted after this date and time may not be answered. Other methods of submitting questions are not authorized and will not be acknowledged or addressed.

Quoters are advised that delays can be experienced with the Government's e-mail system. Additionally, the e-mail system capacity for each e-mail is 10 MB. E-mails greater than 10 MB will not be delivered and will not be considered. Therefore, quotes exceeding the size limit must be sent via multiple e-mails. Zip files will not be accepted. NOTE: Quoters shall NOT submit quotes using Posta Elettronica Certificata (PEC) or any other similar e-mail delivery systems.

Quotes must be in English. Quoters must comply with the detailed instructions in this RFQ for the format and content of the quotes;

quotes that do not comply may be considered unacceptable and may render the Quoter ineligible for award. The Government reserves the right to select a quotation that provides benefit to the Government that exceeds the requirements in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) but is not required to do so.

Important: The Quoter shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award of the contract. SAM website at https://www.sam.gov/SAM/.

Quote shall consist of three (3) Volumes as follows:

i) Volume I - Technical Capability

ii) Volume II - Price

iii) Volume III - Provisions and Certifications

i) Volume I - Technical Capability: this Volume shall provide sufficient detail for the Government to determine that the Quoter's proposed products meet or exceed all specifications outlined in the PWS. The submission must include, at a minimum, the following:

- Proof of Authorized Distributorship: The Offeror must submit official, verifiable documentation (such as a manufacturer's letter or a commercial certificate) directly from Thermo Fisher Scientific confirming that the Offeror is currently an officially authorized distributor or reseller. Proposals submitted by unauthorized third-party brokers or grey-market resellers will be evaluated as Technically Unacceptable.

- The Offeror shall submit a comprehensive technical specification sheet, commercialProduct Specifications / Bill of Materials:

product brochure, and/or formal Bill of Materials (BOM) confirming they are quoting the exact Brand Name Only equipment required in the SOW. To be evaluated as Technically Acceptable, the submitted documentation must clearly and explicitly identify each of the six (6) required items, providing a complete 1-to-1 match with the Government's requirement. The documentation must detail all of the following for every item quoted:

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1.The exact Manufacturer/Brand Name (Thermo Fisher Scientific)

2. The exact Manufacturer Part Number (P/N)

3. A complete and accurate commercial description of the item, matching the Government's required salient characteristics

4. Confirmation of the required quantities

(Note: Generalized product catalogs that do not specifically highlight the quoted items, or quotes proposing "Or Equal" / alternate brand items, will not be evaluated and will render the quote Technically Unacceptable).

- The Offeror must submit a clear, written statement confirming their ability to meet theWarranty & On-Site Support Confirmation:

strict warranty and support requirements established in SOW Section 2.0.

To be evaluated as Technically Acceptable, the submitted documentation must explicitly confirm the Offeror's capability and commitment to provide all of the following:

Comprehensive Coverage: a manufacturer-backed commercial on-site warranty (fully covering all parts and labor) valid for a minimum of twelve (12) months from the date of final Government acceptance at NAS II Sigonella, Italy.

In person / On-Site Support: The capability to provide all-inclusive, on-site diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs directly at the physical delivery location (NAS II…