Solicitation - W81K0026QA242.pdf

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE 1 OF

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect 8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

9. ISSUED BY

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

CODE

15. DELIVER TO 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

CODE

FACILITY

CODE

CODE

TELEPHONE NUMBER

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

REQUEST

FOR QUOTE

(RFQ)

INVITATION

FOR BID

(IFB)

REQUEST

FOR

PROPOSAL

(RFP)

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NUMBER

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

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

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

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH

AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND

ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

SPECIFIED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE OFFER

DATED . . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

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

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR

NORTH AMERICAN

INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION

STANDARD (NAICS):

SIZE STANDARD:

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

THE DEFENSE PRIORITIES

AND ALLOCATIONS

SYSTEM - DPAS (15 CFR 700)

SET ASIDE: % FOR:

11. DELIVERY FOR FREE ON

BOARD (FOB) DESTINATION

UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3

AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

8(A)

ECONOMICALLY

DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (EDWOSB)

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

(SDVOSB)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SMALL BUSINESS

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

calls)

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

Nikon Eclipse Ci-L Plus MicroscopesInstrument Name:

Product Service Code : 6650

W81K0026QA242

Section B - Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs

Additional Information/Notes

Item Supplies/Service Quanti ty

Unit Unit Price Amount

0001 Provide P/N: MBA950QA; Nikon Ci- L Plus Microscope 4x 10x 20x 40x.

If providing other than Brand Name, bidder must address and meet all salient characteristics in accordance with Addendum 52.212- 2.

Manufacturer's Part Number:

MBA950QA

Product Service Code: 6650

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS):

333310

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

2 Each

0002 Provide P/N: 77012831. A USB2.0 to 5-pin USB-mini (male-to-male) cable; for use with connecting the Eclipse Ci-L Plus with a computer for registration with Ni Tools and/or use with NIS-Elements.

Manufacturer's Part Number:

77012831

Product Service Code: 6650

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS):

333310

2 Each

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

0003 Provide P/N: MBL11305. Achromat Condenser with Swing-Out White Top Lens on Dovetail Slider for Precise Interchangeability;

Graduated Aperture Diaphragm; N.

A. 0.90 for Magnifications for 2x to 100x, Working Distance 1.8mm

Manufacturer's Part Number:

MBL11305

Product Service Code: 6650

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS):

333310

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

2 Each

0004 Provide P/N: MRL00042. CFI60 Plan Achromat 4x Objective Lens, N.A. 0.1, W.D. 30mm, F.O.V 22mm

Manufacturer's Part Number:

MRL00042

Product Service Code: 6650

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS):

333310

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

2 Each

0005 Provide P/N: MBN74925. D-DA Simple Analyzer Slider for MBP71325 Nosepiece and 77033020 Nosepiece Spacer

Manufacturer's Part Number:

MBN74925

Product Service Code: 6650

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS):

333310

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

2 Each

0006 Provide P/N: MRL00202. CFI60 Plan Achromat 20x Objective Lens, N.A. 0.4, W.D. 1.2mm, F.O.V 22mm, Spring Loaded

Manufacturer's Part Number:

MRL00202

Product Service Code: 6650

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS):

333310

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

2 Each

0007 Provide P/N: MRL00402. CFI60 Plan Achromat 40x Objective Lens, N.A. 0.65, W.D. 0.56mm, F.O.V 22mm, Spring Loaded

Manufacturer's Part Number:

MRL00402

2 Each

Product Service Code: 6650

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS):

333310

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

0008 Provide P/N: MRL01502. CFI60 Plan Achromat 50x Oil Immersion Objective Lens, N.A. 0.9, W.D. 0.35 mm, F.O.V 22mm, Spring Loaded

Manufacturer's Part Number:

MRL01502

Product Service Code: 6650

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS):

333310

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

2 Each

0009 Provide P/N: MRL01903. CFI60 Plan Achromat 100x Oil Immersion Objective Lens, N.A. 1.25, W.D. 0.2 mm, F.O.V 22mm, Spring Loaded

Manufacturer's Part Number:

MRL01903

Product Service Code: 6650

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS):

333310

2 Each

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

0010 Provide P/N: MBB75370. C-SP Simple Polarizer

Manufacturer's Part Number:

MBB75370

Product Service Code: 6650

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS):

333310

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

2 Each

0011 Provide P/N: 79035-1. Power Cord 120V

Manufacturer's Part Number: 79035-

Product Service Code: 6650

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS):

333310

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

2 Each

0012 Provide P/N: MRL00102. CFI60 Plan Achromat 10x Objective Lens, N.A. 0.25, W.D. 10.5mm, F.O.V 22mm

Manufacturer's Part Number:

MRL00102

2 Each

Product Service Code: 6650

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS):

333310

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

Requirements Nikon Eclipse Ci-L Plus Microscopes and ancillary equipment

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

Overall Contract Inspection/Acceptance Locations

0001 Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: POC: Michelle Sharkey; Phone: 210-916-3132; Email: michelle.n.sharkey.

civ@health.mil

DoDAAC: HT0853 CountryCode: USA

AMC BAMC FSH - MM

3551 ROGER BROOKE DR, BLDG 3600

JBSA FT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234-6200

UNITED STATES

0002 Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: POC: Michelle Sharkey; Phone: 210-916-3132; Email: michelle.n.sharkey.

civ@health.mil

DoDAAC: HT0853 CountryCode: USA

AMC BAMC FSH - MM

3551 ROGER BROOKE DR, BLDG 3600

JBSA FT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234-6200

UNITED STATES

0003 Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: POC: Michelle Sharkey; Phone: 210-916-3132; Email: michelle.n.sharkey.

civ@health.mil

DoDAAC: HT0853 CountryCode: USA

AMC BAMC FSH - MM

3551 ROGER BROOKE DR, BLDG 3600

JBSA FT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234-6200

UNITED STATES

0004 Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: POC: Michelle Sharkey; Phone: 210-916-3132; Email: michelle.n.sharkey.

civ@health.mil

DoDAAC: HT0853 CountryCode: USA

AMC BAMC FSH - MM

3551 ROGER BROOKE DR, BLDG 3600

JBSA FT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234-6200

UNITED STATES

0005 Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: POC: Michelle Sharkey; Phone: 210-916-3132; Email: michelle.n.sharkey.

civ@health.mil

DoDAAC: HT0853 CountryCode: USA

AMC BAMC FSH - MM

3551 ROGER BROOKE DR, BLDG 3600

JBSA FT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234-6200

UNITED STATES

0006 Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: POC: Michelle Sharkey; Phone: 210-916-3132; Email: michelle.n.sharkey.

civ@health.mil

DoDAAC: HT0853 CountryCode: USA

AMC BAMC FSH - MM

3551 ROGER BROOKE DR, BLDG 3600

JBSA FT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234-6200

UNITED STATES

0007 Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: POC: Michelle Sharkey; Phone: 210-916-3132; Email: michelle.n.sharkey.

civ@health.mil

DoDAAC: HT0853 CountryCode: USA

AMC BAMC FSH - MM

3551 ROGER BROOKE DR, BLDG 3600

JBSA FT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234-6200

UNITED STATES

0008 Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: POC: Michelle Sharkey; Phone: 210-916-3132; Email: michelle.n.sharkey.

civ@health.mil

DoDAAC: HT0853 CountryCode: USA

AMC BAMC FSH - MM

3551 ROGER BROOKE DR, BLDG 3600

JBSA FT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234-6200

UNITED STATES

0009 Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: POC: Michelle Sharkey; Phone: 210-916-3132; Email: michelle.n.sharkey.

civ@health.mil

DoDAAC: HT0853 CountryCode: USA

AMC BAMC FSH - MM

3551 ROGER BROOKE DR, BLDG 3600

JBSA FT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234-6200

UNITED STATES

0010 Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: POC: Michelle Sharkey; Phone: 210-916-3132; Email: michelle.n.sharkey.

civ@health.mil

DoDAAC: HT0853 CountryCode: USA

AMC BAMC FSH - MM

3551 ROGER BROOKE DR, BLDG 3600

JBSA FT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234-6200

UNITED STATES

0011 Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: POC: Michelle Sharkey; Phone: 210-916-3132; Email: michelle.n.sharkey.

civ@health.mil

DoDAAC: HT0853 CountryCode: USA

AMC BAMC FSH - MM

3551 ROGER BROOKE DR, BLDG 3600

JBSA FT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234-6200

UNITED STATES

0012 Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: POC: Michelle Sharkey; Phone: 210-916-3132; Email: michelle.n.sharkey.

civ@health.mil

DoDAAC: HT0853 CountryCode: USA

AMC BAMC FSH - MM

3551 ROGER BROOKE DR, BLDG 3600

JBSA FT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234-6200

UNITED STATES

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

0001 Delivery Schedule Delivery On Or Before Delivery Date 30 Sep 2026

2 EachQuantity

Address and POC Ship To DoDAAC: HT0853 CountryCode: USA

AMC BAMC FSH - MM

3551 ROGER BROOKE DR, BLDG 3600 JBSA FT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234-6200

UNITED STATES

Special Handling/Notes FoB Details

Party to Pay Transportation Cost: Contractor

Point Type: Destination

0002 Delivery Schedule Delivery On Or Before Delivery Date 30 Sep 2026

2 EachQuantity

Address and POC Ship To DoDAAC: HT0853 CountryCode: USA

AMC BAMC FSH - MM

3551 ROGER BROOKE DR, BLDG 3600 JBSA FT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234-6200

UNITED STATES

Special Handling/Notes

FoB Details

Party to Pay Transportation Cost: Contractor

Point Type: Destination

0003 Delivery Schedule Delivery On Or Before Delivery Date 30 Sep 2026

2 EachQuantity

Address and POC Ship To DoDAAC: HT0853 CountryCode: USA

AMC BAMC FSH - MM

3551 ROGER BROOKE DR, BLDG 3600 JBSA FT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234-6200

UNITED STATES

Special Handling/Notes FoB Details

Party to Pay Transportation Cost: Contractor

Point Type: Destination

0004 Delivery Schedule Delivery On Or Before Delivery Date 30 Sep 2026

2 EachQuantity

Address and POC Ship To DoDAAC: HT0853 CountryCode: USA

AMC BAMC FSH - MM

3551 ROGER BROOKE DR, BLDG 3600 JBSA FT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234-6200

UNITED STATES

Special Handling/Notes FoB Details

Party to Pay Transportation Cost: Contractor

Point Type: Destination

0005 Delivery Schedule Delivery On Or Before Delivery Date 30 Sep 2026

2 EachQuantity

Address and POC Ship To DoDAAC: HT0853 CountryCode: USA

AMC BAMC FSH - MM

3551 ROGER BROOKE DR, BLDG 3600 JBSA FT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234-6200

UNITED STATES

Special Handling/Notes FoB Details

Party to Pay Transportation Cost: Contractor

Point Type: Destination

0006 Delivery Schedule Delivery On Or Before Delivery Date 30 Sep 2026

2 EachQuantity

Address and POC Ship To DoDAAC: HT0853 CountryCode: USA

AMC BAMC FSH - MM

3551 ROGER BROOKE DR, BLDG 3600 JBSA FT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234-6200

UNITED STATES

Special Handling/Notes FoB Details

Party to Pay Transportation Cost: Contractor

Point Type: Destination

0007 Delivery Schedule Delivery On Or Before Delivery Date 30 Sep 2026

2 EachQuantity

Address and POC Ship To DoDAAC: HT0853 CountryCode: USA

AMC BAMC FSH - MM

3551 ROGER BROOKE DR, BLDG 3600 JBSA FT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234-6200

UNITED STATES

Special Handling/Notes FoB Details

Party to Pay Transportation Cost: Contractor

Point Type: Destination

0008 Delivery Schedule Delivery On Or Before Delivery Date 30 Sep 2026

2 EachQuantity

Address and POC Ship To DoDAAC: HT0853 CountryCode: USA

AMC BAMC FSH - MM

3551 ROGER BROOKE DR, BLDG 3600 JBSA FT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234-6200

UNITED STATES

Special Handling/Notes FoB Details

Party to Pay Transportation Cost: Contractor

Point Type: Destination

0009 Delivery Schedule Delivery On Or Before Delivery Date 30 Sep 2026

2 EachQuantity

Address and POC Ship To DoDAAC: HT0853 CountryCode: USA

AMC BAMC FSH - MM

3551 ROGER BROOKE DR, BLDG 3600 JBSA FT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234-6200

UNITED STATES

Special Handling/Notes FoB Details

Party to Pay Transportation Cost: Contractor

Point Type: Destination

0010 Delivery Schedule Delivery On Or Before Delivery Date 30 Sep 2026

2 EachQuantity

Address and POC Ship To DoDAAC: HT0853 CountryCode: USA

AMC BAMC FSH - MM

3551 ROGER BROOKE DR, BLDG 3600 JBSA FT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234-6200

UNITED STATES

Special Handling/Notes FoB Details

Party to Pay Transportation Cost: Contractor

Point Type: Destination

0011 Delivery Schedule Delivery On Or Before Delivery Date 30 Sep 2026

2 EachQuantity

Address and POC Ship To DoDAAC: HT0853 CountryCode: USA

AMC BAMC FSH - MM

3551 ROGER BROOKE DR, BLDG 3600 JBSA FT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234-6200

UNITED STATES

Special Handling/Notes FoB Details

Party to Pay Transportation Cost: Contractor

Point Type: Destination

0012 Delivery Schedule Delivery On Or Before Delivery Date 30 Sep 2026

2 EachQuantity

Address and POC Ship To DoDAAC: HT0853 CountryCode: USA

AMC BAMC FSH - MM

3551 ROGER BROOKE DR, BLDG 3600 JBSA FT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234-6200

UNITED STATES

Special Handling/Notes FoB Details

Party to Pay Transportation Cost: Contractor

Point Type: Destination

Section G - Contract Administration Data

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

2018-12

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions. (Tailored)

2023-01

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 Electronic invoicing.

vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as 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 WAWF training.

Web-Based Training Course and use the Practice 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 WAWF methods of document submission.

entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer Protocol.

(f) The Contractor shall use the following information when WAWF payment instructions.

submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF for this contract or task or delivery order:

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

document type(s):

(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.

Invoice and Receiving Report (COMBO)

(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.

N/A

(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 Document routing.

Table below only to fill in applicable fields in WAWF 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

HQ0490

Issue By DoDAAC W81K00

Admin DoDAAC

HT9408

Inspect By DoDAAC

HT0853

Ship To Code

HT0853

Ship From Code N/A

Mark For Code N/A

Service Approver (DoDAAC) N/A

Service Acceptor (DoDAAC) N/A

Accept at Other DoDAAC N/A

LPO DoDAAC N/A

DCAA Auditor DoDAAC N/A

Other DoDAAC(s) N/A

(*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 Payment request.

documentation appropriate to the type of payment request in 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 Receiving report.

requirements of DFARS Appendix F.

(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.

POC: Michelle Sharkey; Phone: 210-916-3132; Email: michelle.n.sharkey.civ@health.mil

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

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

(End of clause)

Section I - Contract Clauses

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

(w) The non-FAR Part 12 discretionary FAR and DFARS clauses included herein are incorporated into this contract either by reference or in full text. If incorporated by reference, see clause 52.252- 2 herein for locations where full text can be found.

(End of Addendum)

*** END OF NARRATIVE ***

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements.

2017-01

52.204-13 System for Award Management- Maintenance. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations.

(Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

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

2026-02

52.213-4 Terms and Conditions-Simplified Acquisitions (Noncommercial).

(Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.222-3 Convict Labor. (Deviation 2026- 2026-02

O0038)

52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies.

(Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-03

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors.

(Deviation 2026-O0040, Revision 1)

2026-04

52.223-23 Sustainable Products. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

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

2024-05

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

2018-10

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors.

2023-03

52.233-3 Protest after Award. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

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

2026-02

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

2026-04

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials.

2011-09

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights.

2022-12

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

2023-01

252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium.

2023-01

252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program.

2024-02

252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors.

2022-03

252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro

2023-01

Regime.

252.225-7060 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.

2023-06

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments. 2006-12

252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea.

2024-10

252.247-7028 Application for U.S. Government Shipping Documentation/ Instructions.

2012-06

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference.

1998-02

Clauses Incorporated By Reference (Feb 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/ ____ ____[Insert one or more Internet addresses]

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses. 2020-11

Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Nov 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any DoD FAR Supplement[insert regulation name] (48 CFR Chapter 2) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation.

2023-01

ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (JAN 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

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

(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-

(1) Serialize within the enterprise identifier;

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

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

and

(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) Subcontracts. If the Contractor acquires by subcontract, any item(s) for which item unique identification is required in accordance with 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.

Section K - Representations, Certification, & Other Statements

Salient Characteristics:

Microscopes must automatically memorize and reproduce individual brightness levels when switching between 4x, 10x, 20x, and 40x objectives, preventing sudden glare and reducing eye strain.

Must utilize the CFI60 Infinity Optical System to deliver crisp, high-contrast, flat-field images across low-to-high magnifications.

Must have front-panel LCD screen that shows current objective magnification and illumination intensity level at a glance.

Must have Six-position revolving nosepiece with a built-in analyzer slot that automatically detects objective changes to update digital camera scale bars.

Must automatically power down or dim LED illumination after set periods of inactivity to save energy.

Must feature tilting/telescoping binocular or ergonomic tubes that adjust in height and angle to reduce neck and shoulder fatigue.

*** END OF NARRATIVE ***

FAR Provisions Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications. (Deviation 2026-

2026-02

DFARS Provisions Incorporated by Reference

Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials.

2022-09

252.225-7055 Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime.

2022-05

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

2023-06

FAR Provisions Incorporated by Full Text

Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements-Notice and Representation. (Deviation 2026-

Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements-Notice and Representation (Feb 2026) (Deviation 2026-

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Foreign person means any person other than a United States person.

Specified Federal procurement payment means any payment made pursuant to a contract with a foreign contracting party that is for goods, manufactured or produced, or services provided in a foreign country that is not a party to an international procurement agreement with the United States. For purposes of the prior sentence, a foreign country does not include an outlying area of the United States.

United States person as defined in 26 U.S.C. 7701(a)(30) means

(1) A citizen or resident of the United States;

(2) A domestic partnership;

(3) A domestic corporation;

(4) Any estate (other than a foreign estate, within the meaning of 26 U.S.C. 701(a)(31)); and

(5) Any trust if-

(i) A court within the United States is able to exercise primary supervision over the administration of the trust; and

(ii) One or more United States persons have the authority to control all substantial decisions of the trust.

(b) Unless exempted, there is a 2 percent tax of the amount of a specified Federal procurement payment on any foreign person receiving such payment. See 26 U.S.C. 5000C and its implementing regulations at 26 CFR 1.5000C-1 through 1.5000C-7.

(c) Exemptions from withholding under this provision are described at 26 CFR 1.5000C-1(d)(5) through (7). The Offeror may claim an exemption from the withholding by using the Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Form W-14, Certificate of Foreign Contracting Party Receiving Federal Procurement Payments, available at www.irs.gov/w14. Any exemption claimed and self-certified on the IRS Form W-14 is subject to audit by the IRS. Any disputes regarding the imposition and collection of the 26 U.S.C. 5000C tax are adjudicated by the IRS as the 26 U.S.C. 5000C tax is a tax matter, not a contract issue. The IRS Form W-14 is provided to the acquiring agency rather than to the IRS.

(d) For purposes of withholding under 26 U.S.C. 5000C, the Offeror represents that

(1) It [ ] is [ ] is not a foreign person; and

(2) If the Offeror indicates "is" in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, then the Offeror represents that-I am claiming on the IRS Form W-14 [ ] a full exemption, or [ ] partial or no exemption [Offeror must select one] from the excise tax.

(e) If the Offeror represents it is a foreign person in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, then-

(1) The clause at FAR 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements, will be included in any resulting contract; and

(2) The Offeror shall submit with its offer the IRS Form W-14. If the IRS Form W-14 is not submitted with the offer, exemptions will not be applied to any resulting contract and the Government will withhold a full 2 percent of each payment.

(f) If the Offeror selects "is" in paragraph (d)(1) and "partial or no exemption" in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror will be subject to withholding in accordance with the clause at FAR 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements, in any resulting contract.

(g) A taxpayer may, for a fee, seek advice from the IRS as to the proper tax treatment of a transaction. This is called a private letter ruling. Also, the IRS may publish a revenue ruling, which is an official interpretation by the IRS of the Internal Revenue Code, related statutes, tax treaties, and regulations. A revenue ruling is the conclusion of the IRS on how the law is applied to a specific set of facts. For questions relating to the interpretation of the IRS regulations go to https://www.irs.gov/help/tax-law-questions.

(End of provision)

DFARS Provisions Incorporated by Full Text

Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

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

2021-05

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) Definitions. "Covered defense telecommunications equipment or services," "covered mission," "critical technology," and "substantial or 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) Prohibition. Section 1656 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Pub. L. 115-91) prohibits agencies from 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) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov for 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) Representation. If in its annual representations and certifications in SAM the Offeror has represented in paragraph (c) of the provision at 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) Disclosures. If the Offeror has represented in paragraph (d) of this provision that it "will provide covered defense telecommunications 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).

Section L - Instructions, Conditions, & Notices to Offerors or Quoters

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

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1

1. ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION: Offerors shall submit electronic quotes in response to this solicitation to Mr. Efren Ramirez at efren.b.ramirez.civ@health.mil. The quotation must arrive by the time specified in block 8 of the solicitation. Offerors shall ensure that the SF 1449, Blocks 17a and 30a - c, are completed in their entirety, and a copy of your Certifications and Representation is submitted. The quotation shall also have a title page identifying the offeror, the full address, phone and facsimile numbers, points of contact (POCs) of the offeror, the solicitation number, and the quotation contents. Offerors must send an e-mail to Mr. Efren Ramirez at efren.b.ramirez.

civ@health.mil to verify receipt of quote. Please note that large files can be stripped from emails based on the amount of data transmission. Files, larger than 20MB, may need to be transmitted in separate emails. All emails, regardless of size, need to be received by the government server, by the stated date and time. The Government will not be responsible for any failure of transmission or receipt of the quotation, or any failure of the offeror to verify receipt of the emailed quotation. All quotes submitted after the deadline will be considered untimely and ineligible for award.

2. OFFEROR QUESTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS: Any questions, comments or clarifications concerning any aspect of the solicitation shall be submitted in writing via email to Mr. Efren Ramirez at efren.b.ramirez.civ@health.mil NLT 17 August 2026 at 3:00 pm CST. Questions or clarifications submitted should identify the topic, and must reference the applicable section (s) of the solicitation (e.g., Section, paragraph, and subparagraph) and RFQ number. Answers to all questions will be provided via email no later than 15:00pm CST on 18 August 2026.

3. QUOTATION CONTENT REQUIREMENTS: Offeror shall submit a quotation in accordance with the following format:

a. TECHNICAL CAPABILITY (Factor 1): The brand name of the items in this solicitation is Nikon Eclipse Ci-L Plus Microscope. If providing an "equal" item(s), comply with FAR Provision 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal. Explain in detail how the proposed items will meet the salient characteristics of the items as specified.