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This is a solicitation for microbial, identification, and susceptibility testing services at Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio Fort Sam Houston in Texas. The solicitation seeks annual testing services over a potential five-year period, including approximately 70,000 automated mass spectrometry tests, 60,000 automated antimicrobial tests, 60,000 automated biochemical microbial identification tests, and 14,000 blood culture monitoring tests. The solicitation also includes options for cybersecurity risk management framework compliance reviews each year. Responses are due by 4:00 pm on June 10, 2021. Pricing will be on a cost-per-test basis.

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W81K0021Q0001 25-May-2021

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER

210-539-8525

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

04:00 PM 10 Jun 2021

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

(TYPE OR PRINT)

(SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

ADDENDA ARE

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Gov t. Use Only )

23.

CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT

BELOW IS CHECKED

TELEPHONE NO.

W81K009. ISSUED BY

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

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

MEDINA L. WOODSON

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

(TYPE OR PRINT)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a.UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

0 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1. 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3. 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED.

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

20.

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

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

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

11306293-0004

ARE NOT ATTACHED

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

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

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED ORX

SMALL BUSINESS

17a.CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR CODE

W40M USA HLTH CONTRACTING ACT

REGIONAL HEALTH CONTRACT OFF CENTRAL

2539 GARDEN AVENUE

FT SAM HOUSTON TX 78234-0000

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

13b. RATING

CODE15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFPX

FAX:

TEL: SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8(A)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SIZE STANDARD:

1,250

NAICS:

325413

X

OFFER DATED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF.

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

EMAIL:

TEL:

31c. DATE SIGNED

SEE SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICESITEM NO. QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

24.22.21.19.

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)

ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(CONTINUED)

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ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: ______________________________________________________

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

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

REPRESENTATIVE

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

37. CHECK NUMBER

FINALPARTIALCOMPLETE

36. PAYMENT35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

34. VOUCHER NUMBER

FINAL

33. SHIP NUMBER

PARTIAL

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

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT 41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

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

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

SEE SCHEDULE

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY UNIT

22. 23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

19.

ITEM NO.

W81K0021Q0001

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

UNIT PRICE

The quantities listed herein are the Government’s best estimate of the its needs for the five-year performance period, and are based on historical data and future projected usage. The final unit prices for each test established in any contract resulting from this solicitation are final. The Government will only pay for the actual number of tests (i.e., equivalent reagents) ordered and accepted, regardless of the quantities established on the contract. Therefore, the offeror is hereby informed that the final unit prices are not subject to adjustment on the basis of a difference between test quantities estimated on the solicitation, quantities established on the contract, and actual quantities used.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 70,000 Each

Automated Mass Spectrometry (Base Year)

FFP

Automated mass spectrometry rapid microbiology identification testing (Cost-per- Test). Vendor shall furnish all equipment, reagents, consumables, controls, and any necessary support services (e.g., maintenance of furnished equipment, replacement of parts, repairs etc.,) as indicated in the Statement of Objectives and workload data table 1 (estimated quantity: 70,000 tests/year).

Location: Department of Pathology and Area Laboratory Services (DPALS), Brooke Army Medical Center, Ft Sam Houston Texas.

Delivery Period: 1 October 2021 - 30 September 2022.

NOTE: Government will order reagents/consumables as needed and will only pay for those that are ordered, received, and accepted.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 11306293-0004

PSC CD: 6515

NET AMT

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0002 60,000 Each

Automated Antimicrobial (Base Year)

FFP

Automated antimicrobial susceptibility testing (cost per test). Vendor shall furnish all equipment, reagents, consumables, controls, and any necessary support services (e.g., maintenance of furnished equipment, replacement of parts, repairs etc.,) as indicated in the Statement of Objectives and workload data table 1 (estimated quantity: 60,000 tests/year).

Location: Department of Pathology and Area Laboratory Services (DPALS), Brooke Army Medical Center, Ft Sam Houston Texas.

Delivery Period: 1 October 2021 - 30 September 2022.

NOTE: Government will order reagents as needed and will only pay for those that are ordered, received, and accepted.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 11306293-0004

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0003 60,000 Each

Automated Biochemical Micro (Base Year)

FFP

Automated biochemical microbial identification testing (cost-per-test). Vendor shall furnish all equipment, reagents, consumables, controls, and any necessary support services (e.g., maintenance of furnished equipment, replacement of parts, repairs etc.,) as indicated in the Statement of Objectives and workload data table 1 (estimated quantity: 60,000 tests/year).

Location: Department of Pathology and Area Laboratory Services (DPALS), Brooke Army Medical Center, Ft Sam Houston Texas.

Delivery Period: 01 October 2021 - 30 September 2022.

NOTE: Government will order reagents as needed and will only pay for those that are ordered, received, and accepted.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 11306293-0004

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0004 14,000 Each

Blood Culture Monitoring (Base Year)

FFP

Blood Culture Monitoring Testing. Vendor shall furnish all equipment, reagents, consumables, controls, and any necessary support services (e.g., maintenance of furnished equipment, replacement of parts, repairs etc.,) as indicated in the Statement of Objectives and workload data table 1 (estimated quantity: 14,000 tests/year).

The Government owns BioMerieux BacT/Alert Virtuo equipment that performs this testing. Offerors may propose reagents that are compatible to this Government-owned Equipment OR provide an alternate solution (for example, their own equipment/reagents) that will meet the Government's requirements as listed in the Statement of Objectives for this type of testing.

Location: Department of Pathology and Area Laboratory Services (DPALS), Brooke Army Medical Center, Ft Sam Houston Texas.

Delivery Period: 01 October 2021 - 30 September 2022.

NOTE: Government will order reagents as needed and will only pay for those that are ordered, received, and accepted.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 11306293-0004

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0005 1 Each

OPTION RMF COMPLIANCE

FFP

The vendor must remain in compliance with current edition of Defense Health Agency Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework (RMF) Requirements (or successor document), to include timelines established in award (see Exhibit 1, RMF Timelines and Exhibit 2, Medical Device Risk Assessment Questionnaire).

Location: Department of Pathology and Area Laboratory Services (DPALS), Brooke Army Medical Center, Ft Sam Houston Texas.

Delivery Period: 01 October 2021 - 30 September 2022.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 11306293-0004

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1001 70,000 Each OPTION Automated Mass Spectrometry (Option 1)

FFP

Automated mass spectrometry rapid microbiology identification testing (Cost-per- Test). Vendor shall furnish all equipment, reagents, consumables, controls, and any necessary support services (e.g., maintenance of furnished equipment, replacement of parts, repairs etc.,) as indicated in the Statement of Objectives and workload data table 1 (estimated quantity: 70,000 tests/year).

Location: Department of Pathology and Area Laboratory Services (DPALS), Brooke Army Medical Center, Ft Sam Houston Texas.

Delivery Period: 1 October 2022 - 30 September 2023.

NOTE: Government will order reagents/consumables as needed and will only pay for those that are ordered, received, and accepted.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 11306293-0004

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1002 60,000 Each OPTION Automated Antimicrobial (Option 1)

FFP

Automated antimicrobial susceptibility testing (cost per test). Vendor shall furnish all equipment, reagents, consumables, controls, and any necessary support services (e.g., maintenance of furnished equipment, replacement of parts, repairs etc.,) as indicated in the Statement of Objectives and workload data table 1 (estimated quantity: 60,000 tests/year).

Location: Department of Pathology and Area Laboratory Services (DPALS), Brooke Army Medical Center, Ft Sam Houston Texas.

Delivery Period: 1 October 2022 - 30 September 2023.

NOTE: Government will order reagents as needed and will only pay for those that are ordered, received, and accepted.

FOB: Destination

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1003 60,000 Each OPTION Automated Biochemical Micro (Option 1)

FFP

Automated biochemical microbial identification testing (cost-per-test). Vendor shall furnish all equipment, reagents, consumables, controls, and any necessary support services (e.g., maintenance of furnished equipment, replacement of parts, repairs etc.,) as indicated in the Statement of Objectives and workload data table 1 (estimated quantity: 60,000 tests/year).

Location: Department of Pathology and Area Laboratory Services (DPALS), Brooke Army Medical Center, Ft Sam Houston Texas.

Delivery Period: 01 October 2022 - 30 September 2023.

NOTE: Government will order reagents as needed and will only pay for those that are ordered, received, and accepted.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 11306293-0004

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1004 14,000 Each OPTION Blood Culture Monitoring (Option 1)

FFP

Blood Culture Monitoring Testing. Vendor shall furnish all equipment, reagents, consumables, controls, and any necessary support services (e.g., maintenance of furnished equipment, replacement of parts, repairs etc.,) as indicated in the Statement of Objectives and workload data table 1 (estimated quantity: 14,000 tests/year).

The Government owns BioMerieux BacT/Alert Virtuo equipment that performs this testing. Offerors may propose reagents that are compatible to this Government-owned Equipment OR provide an alternate solution (for example, their own equipment/reagents) that will meet the Government's requirements as listed in the Statement of Objectives for this type of testing.

Location: Department of Pathology and Area Laboratory Services (DPALS), Brooke Army Medical Center, Ft Sam Houston Texas.

Delivery Period: 01 October 2022 - 30 September 2023.

NOTE: Government will order reagents as needed and will only pay for those that are ordered, received, and accepted.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 11306293-0004

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1005 1 Each

OPTION RMF COMPLIANCE

FFP

The vendor must remain in compliance with current edition of Defense Health Agency Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework (RMF) Requirements (or successor document), to include timelines established in award (see Exhibit 1, RMF Timelines and Exhibit 2, Medical Device Risk Assessment Questionnaire).

Location: Department of Pathology and Area Laboratory Services (DPALS), Brooke Army Medical Center, Ft Sam Houston Texas.

Delivery Period: 01 October 2022 - 30 September 2023.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 11306293-0004

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2001 70,000 Each OPTION Automated Mass Spectrometry (Option 2)

FFP

Automated mass spectrometry rapid microbiology identification testing (Cost-per- Test). Vendor shall furnish all equipment, reagents, consumables, controls, and any necessary support services (e.g., maintenance of furnished equipment, replacement of parts, repairs etc.,) as indicated in the Statement of Objectives and workload data table 1 (estimated quantity: 70,000 tests/year).

Location: Department of Pathology and Area Laboratory Services (DPALS), Brooke Army Medical Center, Ft Sam Houston Texas.

Delivery Period: 1 October 2023 - 30 September 2024.

NOTE: Government will order reagents as needed and will only pay for those that are ordered, received, and accepted.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 11306293-0004

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2002 60,000 Each OPTION Automated Antimicrobial (Option 2)

FFP

Automated antimicrobial susceptibility testing (cost per test). Vendor shall furnish all equipment, reagents, consumables, controls, and any necessary support services (e.g., maintenance of furnished equipment, replacement of parts, repairs etc.,) as indicated in the Statement of Objectives and workload data table 1 (estimated quantity: 60,000 tests/year).

Location: Department of Pathology and Area Laboratory Services (DPALS), Brooke Army Medical Center, Ft Sam Houston Texas.

Delivery Period: 1 October 2023 - 30 September 2024.

NOTE: Government will order reagents as needed and will only pay for those that are ordered, received, and accepted.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 11306293-0004

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2003 60,000 Each OPTION Automated Biochemical Micro (Option 2)

FFP

Automated biochemical microbial identification testing (cost-per-test). Vendor shall furnish all equipment, reagents, consumables, controls, and any necessary support services (e.g., maintenance of furnished equipment, replacement of parts, repairs etc.,) as indicated in the Statement of Objectives and workload data table 1 (estimated quantity: 60,000 tests/year).

Location: Department of Pathology and Area Laboratory Services (DPALS), Brooke Army Medical Center, Ft Sam Houston Texas.

Delivery Period: 01 October 2023 - 30 September 2024.

NOTE: Government will order reagents as needed and will only pay for those that are ordered, received, and accepted.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 11306293-0004

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2004 14,000 Each OPTION Blood Culture Monitoring (Option 2)

FFP

Blood Culture Monitoring Testing. Vendor shall furnish all equipment, reagents, consumables, controls, and any necessary support services (e.g., maintenance of furnished equipment, replacement of parts, repairs etc.,) as indicated in the Statement of Objectives and workload data table 1 (estimated quantity: 14,000 tests/year).

The Government owns BioMerieux BacT/Alert Virtuo equipment that performs this testing. Offerors may propose reagents that are compatible to this Government-owned Equipment OR provide an alternate solution (for example, their own equipment/reagents) that will meet the Government's requirements as listed in the Statement of Objectives for this type of testing.

Location: Department of Pathology and Area Laboratory Services (DPALS), Brooke Army Medical Center, Ft Sam Houston Texas.

Delivery Period: 01 October 2023 - 30 September 2024.

NOTE: Government will order reagents as needed and will only pay for those that are ordered, received, and accepted.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 11306293-0004

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2005 1 Each

OPTION RMF COMPLIANCE

FFP

The vendor must remain in compliance with current edition of Defense Health Agency Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework (RMF) Requirements (or successor document), to include timelines established in award (see Exhibit 1, RMF Timelines and Exhibit 2, Medical Device Risk Assessment Questionnaire).

Location: Department of Pathology and Area Laboratory Services (DPALS), Brooke Army Medical Center, Ft Sam Houston Texas.

Delivery Period: 01 October 2023 - 30 September 2024.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 11306293-0004

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

3001 70,000 Each OPTION Automated Mass Spectrometry (Option 3)

FFP

Automated mass spectrometry rapid microbiology identification testing (Cost-per- Test). Vendor shall furnish all equipment, reagents, consumables, controls, and any necessary support services (e.g., maintenance of furnished equipment, replacement of parts, repairs etc.,) as indicated in the Statement of Objectives and workload data table 1 (estimated quantity: 70,000 tests/year).

Location: Department of Pathology and Area Laboratory Services (DPALS), Brooke Army Medical Center, Ft Sam Houston Texas.

Delivery Period: 1 October 2024 - 30 September 2025.

NOTE: Government will order reagents/consumables as needed and will only pay for those that are ordered, received, and accepted.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 11306293-0004

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

3002 60,000 Each OPTION Automated Antimicrobial (Option 3)

FFP

Automated antimicrobial susceptibility testing (cost per test). Vendor shall furnish all equipment, reagents, consumables, controls, and any necessary support services (e.g., maintenance of furnished equipment, replacement of parts, repairs etc.,) as indicated in the Statement of Objectives and workload data table 1 (estimated quantity: 60,000 tests/year).

Location: Department of Pathology and Area Laboratory Services (DPALS), Brooke Army Medical Center, Ft Sam Houston Texas.

Delivery Period: 1 October 2024 - 30 September 2025.

NOTE: Government will order reagents as needed and will only pay for those that are ordered, received, and accepted.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 11306293-0004

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

3003 60,000 Each OPTION Automated Biochemical Micro (Option 3)

FFP

Automated biochemical microbial identification testing (cost-per-test). Vendor shall furnish all equipment, reagents, consumables, controls, and any necessary support services (e.g., maintenance of furnished equipment, replacement of parts, repairs etc.,) as indicated in the Statement of Objectives and workload data table 1 (estimated quantity: 60,000 tests/year).

Location: Department of Pathology and Area Laboratory Services (DPALS), Brooke Army Medical Center, Ft Sam Houston Texas.

Delivery Period: 01 October 2024 - 30 September 2025.

NOTE: Government will order reagents as needed and will only pay for those that are ordered, received, and accepted.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 11306293-0004

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

3004 14,000 Each OPTION Blood Culture Monitoring (Option 3)

FFP

Blood Culture Monitoring Testing. Vendor shall furnish all equipment, reagents, consumables, controls, and any necessary support services (e.g., maintenance of furnished equipment, replacement of parts, repairs etc.,) as indicated in the Statement of Objectives and workload data table 1 (estimated quantity: 14,000 tests/year).

The Government owns BioMerieux BacT/Alert Virtuo equipment that performs this testing. Offerors may propose reagents that are compatible to this Government-owned Equipment OR provide an alternate solution (for example, their own equipment/reagents) that will meet the Government's requirements as listed in the Statement of Objectives for this type of testing.

Location: Department of Pathology and Area Laboratory Services (DPALS), Brooke Army Medical Center, Ft Sam Houston Texas.

Delivery Period: 01 October 2024 - 30 September 2025.

NOTE: Government will order reagents as needed and will only pay for those that are ordered, received, and accepted.

FOB: Destination

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

3005 1 Each

OPTION RMF COMPLIANCE

FFP

The vendor must remain in compliance with current edition of Defense Health Agency Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework (RMF) Requirements (or successor document), to include timelines established in award (see Exhibit 1, RMF Timelines and Exhibit 2, Medical Device Risk Assessment Questionnaire).

Location: Department of Pathology and Area Laboratory Services (DPALS), Brooke Army Medical Center, Ft Sam Houston Texas.

Delivery Period: 01 October 2024 - 30 September 2025.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 11306293-0004

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

4001 70,000 Each OPTION Automated Mass Spectrometry (Option 4)

FFP

Automated mass spectrometry rapid microbiology identification testing (Cost-per- Test). Vendor shall furnish all equipment, reagents, consumables, controls, and any necessary support services (e.g., maintenance of furnished equipment, replacement of parts, repairs etc.,) as indicated in the Statement of Objectives and workload data table 1 (estimated quantity: 70,000 tests/year).

Location: Department of Pathology and Area Laboratory Services (DPALS), Brooke Army Medical Center, Ft Sam Houston Texas.

Delivery Period: 1 October 2025 - 30 September 2026.

NOTE: Government will order reagents/consumables as needed and will only pay for those that are ordered, received, and accepted.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 11306293-0004

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

4002 60,000 Each OPTION Automated Antimicrobial (Option 4)

FFP

Automated antimicrobial susceptibility testing (cost per test). Vendor shall furnish all equipment, reagents, consumables, controls, and any necessary support services (e.g., maintenance of furnished equipment, replacement of parts, repairs etc.,) as indicated in the Statement of Objectives and workload data table 1 (estimated quantity: 60,000 tests/year).

Location: Department of Pathology and Area Laboratory Services (DPALS), Brooke Army Medical Center, Ft Sam Houston Texas.

Delivery Period: 1 October 2025 - 30 September 2026.

NOTE: Government will order reagents as needed and will only pay for those that are ordered, received, and accepted.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 11306293-0004

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

4003 60,000 Each OPTION Automated Biochemical Micro (Option 4)

FFP

Automated biochemical microbial identification testing (cost-per-test). Vendor shall furnish all equipment, reagents, consumables, controls, and any necessary support services (e.g., maintenance of furnished equipment, replacement of parts, repairs etc.,) as indicated in the Statement of Objectives and workload data table 1 (estimated quantity: 60,000 tests/year).

Location: Department of Pathology and Area Laboratory Services (DPALS), Brooke Army Medical Center, Ft Sam Houston Texas.

Delivery Period: 01 October 2025 - 30 September 2026.

NOTE: Government will order reagents as needed and will only pay for those that are ordered, received, and accepted.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 11306293-0004

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

4004 14,000 Each OPTION Blood Culture Monitoring (Option 4)

FFP

Blood Culture Monitoring Testing. Vendor shall furnish all equipment, reagents, consumables, controls, and any necessary support services (e.g., maintenance of furnished equipment, replacement of parts, repairs etc.,) as indicated in the Statement of Objectives and workload data table 1 (estimated quantity: 14,000 tests/year).

The Government owns BioMerieux BacT/Alert Virtuo equipment that performs this testing. Offerors may propose reagents that are compatible to this Government-owned Equipment OR provide an alternate solution (for example, their own equipment/reagents) that will meet the Government's requirements as listed in the Statement of Objectives for this type of testing.

Location: Department of Pathology and Area Laboratory Services (DPALS), Brooke Army Medical Center, Ft Sam Houston Texas.

Delivery Period: 01 October 2025 - 30 September 2026.

NOTE: Government will order reagents as needed and will only pay for those that are ordered, received, and accepted.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 11306293-0004

PSC CD: 6605

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

4005 1 Each

OPTION RMF COMPLIANCE

FFP

The vendor must remain in compliance with current edition of Defense Health Agency Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework (RMF) Requirements (or successor document), to include timelines established in award (see Exhibit 1, RMF Timelines and Exhibit 2, Medical Device Risk Assessment Questionnaire).

Location: Department of Pathology and Area Laboratory Services (DPALS), Brooke Army Medical Center, Ft Sam Houston Texas.

Delivery Period: 01 October 2025 - 30 September 2026.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 11306293-0004

PSC CD: 6515

NET AMT

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

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DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 POP 01-OCT-2021 TO

30-SEP-2022

N/A W2DN BROOKE ARMY MED CTR

W2DN BROOKE ARMY MED CTR

WAREHOUSE RECEIVING DOCK BLDG

3551 ROGER BROOKE DRIVE

JBSA FT SAM HOUSTON TX 78234-4504

210-808-2837 FOB: Destination

W81NWY

0002 POP 01-OCT-2021 TO

30-SEP-2022

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

FOB: Destination

W81NWY

0003 POP 01-OCT-2021 TO

30-SEP-2022

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

FOB: Destination

W81NWY

0004 POP 01-OCT-2021 TO

30-SEP-2022

N/A N/A FOB: Destination

0005 POP 01-OCT-2021 TO

30-SEP-2022

N/A W2DN BROOKE ARMY MED CTR

W2DN BROOKE ARMY MED CTR

WAREHOUSE RECEIVING DOCK BLDG

3551 ROGER BROOKE DRIVE

JBSA FT SAM HOUSTON TX 78234-4504

210-808-2837 FOB: Destination

W81NWY

1001 POP 01-OCT-2022 TO

30-SEP-2023

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

FOB: Destination

W81NWY

1002 POP 01-OCT-2022 TO

30-SEP-2023

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

FOB: Destination

W81NWY

1003 POP 01-OCT-2022 TO

30-SEP-2023

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

FOB: Destination

W81NWY

1004 POP 01-OCT-2022 TO

30-SEP-2023

N/A N/A FOB: Destination

1005 POP 01-OCT-2022 TO

30-SEP-2023

N/A W2DN BROOKE ARMY MED CTR

W2DN BROOKE ARMY MED CTR

WAREHOUSE RECEIVING DOCK BLDG

3551 ROGER BROOKE DRIVE

JBSA FT SAM HOUSTON TX 78234-4504

210-808-2837 FOB: Destination

W81NWY

2001 POP 01-OCT-2023 TO

30-SEP-2024

N/A N/A FOB: Destination

2002 POP 01-OCT-2023 TO

30-SEP-2024

N/A W2DN BROOKE ARMY MED CTR

W2DN BROOKE ARMY MED CTR

WAREHOUSE RECEIVING DOCK BLDG

3551 ROGER BROOKE DRIVE

JBSA FT SAM HOUSTON TX 78234-4504

210-808-2837 FOB: Destination

W81NWY

2003 POP 01-OCT-2023 TO

30-SEP-2024

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

FOB: Destination

W81NWY

2004 POP 01-OCT-2023 TO

30-SEP-2024

N/A N/A FOB: Destination

2005 POP 01-OCT-2023 TO

30-SEP-2024

N/A W2DN BROOKE ARMY MED CTR

W2DN BROOKE ARMY MED CTR

WAREHOUSE RECEIVING DOCK BLDG

3551 ROGER BROOKE DRIVE

JBSA FT SAM HOUSTON TX 78234-4504

210-808-2837 FOB: Destination

W81NWY

3001 POP 01-OCT-2024 TO

30-SEP-2025

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

FOB: Destination

W81NWY

3002 POP 01-OCT-2024 TO

30-SEP-2025

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

FOB: Destination

W81NWY

3003 POP 01-OCT-2024 TO

30-SEP-2025

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

FOB: Destination

W81NWY

3004 POP 01-OCT-2024 TO

30-SEP-2025

N/A N/A FOB: Destination

3005 POP 01-OCT-2024 TO

30-SEP-2025

N/A N/A FOB: Destination

4001 POP 01-OCT-2025 TO

30-SEP-2026

N/A W2DN BROOKE ARMY MED CTR

W2DN BROOKE ARMY MED CTR

WAREHOUSE RECEIVING DOCK BLDG

3551 ROGER BROOKE DRIVE

JBSA FT SAM HOUSTON TX 78234-4504

210-808-2837 FOB: Destination

W81NWY

4002 POP 01-OCT-2025 TO

30-SEP-2026

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

FOB: Destination

W81NWY

4003 POP 01-OCT-2025 TO

30-SEP-2026

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

FOB: Destination

W81NWY

4004 POP 01-OCT-2025 TO

30-SEP-2026

N/A N/A FOB: Destination

4005 POP 01-OCT-2025 TO

30-SEP-2026

N/A W2DN BROOKE ARMY MED CTR

W2DN BROOKE ARMY MED CTR

WAREHOUSE RECEIVING DOCK BLDG

3551 ROGER BROOKE DRIVE

JBSA FT SAM HOUSTON TX 78234-4504

210-808-2837 FOB: Destination

W81NWY

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items OCT 2018

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-4

(v) Army Regulation 600-20, Army Command Policy, 20 Sep 2012 OTSG/MEDCOM Policy Memo 16-033, Policy for Reporting Incidents of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment under the Sexual Assault Prevention and Responses Program (SHARP), 29 March 2016.

The contractor shall comply with OTSG/MEDCOM Policy Memo 16-033, Policy for Reporting Incidents of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment under the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program (SHARP), 29 March 2016. The SHARP reporting requirements apply only to knowledge obtained by contractor personnel while performing services under this contract.

The contractor shall require all Contract Service Providers (CSP) with knowledge of an incident of sexual assault occurring on a Government facility, to include a Government leased facility, where the contractor is providing services under this contract, to report the incident to the contractor who shall immediately (within 24 hours) report the incident in writing to the government's COR. All incidents shall be reported whether they involve contractor personnel or Government personnel, or other individuals.

The contractor shall require all CSPs with knowledge of an incident of sexual harassment occurring on a Government facility, to include a Government leased facility, where the contractor is providing services under this contract, to report the incident to the contractor who shall immediately (within 24 hours) report the incident in writing to the government's COR. All incidents shall be reported whether they involve contractor personnel or Government personnel, or other individuals.

The contractor shall ensure all service providers receive Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) training not later than 60 calendar days after contractor personnel begin performance under this contract.

Training can be obtained either online or in person. Contractor personnel can attend SHARP training provided by MEDCOM on an every other month basis by contacting (210) 221-6118 for class date/time and availability. If the employee has an AKO account, they can access online the Team Bound Self Study course through Army Learning Management System (ALMS) at http://www.atsc.army.mil/tadlp/delivery/alms.asp.

(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.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.202-1 Definitions JUN 2020 52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984 52.203-6 Alt I Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales To The Government

(JUN 2020) -- Alternate I

OCT 1995

52.203-12 Limitation On Payments To Influence Certain Federal Transactions

JUN 2020

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement To Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights

JUN 2020

52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper

MAY 2011

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards

JUN 2020

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and

Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities.

JUL 2018

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

JUN 2020

52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters

OCT 2018

52.219-4 (Dev) Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (DEVIATION 2020-O0008)

MAR 2020

52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns OCT 2018 52.219-9 (Dev) Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Deviation 2018-O0018) JUN 2020 52.219-16 Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan JAN 1999 52.222-3 Convict Labor JUN 2003 52.222-19 Child Labor -- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies JAN 2020 52.222-21 Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities APR 2015 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity SEP 2016 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity SEP 2016 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans JUN 2020 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons OCT 2020 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification And Material Safety Data JAN 1997 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information MAY 2011 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging

While Driving

JUN 2020

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases FEB 2021 52.228-5 Insurance - Work On A Government Installation JAN 1997 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party MAY 2014 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors

DEC 2013

52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004 52.237-2 Protection Of Government Buildings, Equipment, And

Vegetation

APR 1984

52.242-5 Payments to Small Business Subcontractors JAN 2017 52.242-13 Bankruptcy JUL 1995 52.246-2 Inspection Of Supplies--Fixed Price AUG 1996 52.246-16 Responsibility For Supplies APR 1984 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination NOV 1991 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013 252.204-7000 Disclosure Of Information OCT 2016 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense

Telecommunications Equipment or Services

JAN 2021

252.205-7000 Provision Of Information To Cooperative Agreement Holders DEC 1991 252.209-7004 Subcontracting With Firms That Are Owned or Controlled By

The Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism

MAY 2019

252.219-7003 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (DOD Contracts) DEC 2019 252.223-7006 Prohibition On Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Toxic or

Hazardous Materials

SEP 2014

252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium JUN 2013 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources As Subcontractors DEC 2017 252.225-7012 Preference For Certain Domestic Commodities DEC 2017 252.225-7013 Duty-Free Entry--Basic APR 2020 252.225-7021 Trade Agreements--Basic SEP 2019 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013 252.226-7001 Utilization of Indian Organizations and Indian-Owned

Economic Enterprises, and Native Hawaiian Small Business Concerns

APR 2019

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports

DEC 2018

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.232-7017 Accelerating Payments to Small Business Subcontractors--

Prohibition on Fees and Consideration

APR 2020

252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment DEC 2012

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (OCT 2020)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered 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" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-- Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services."

(d) Representations. The Offeror represents that--

(1) It [] will, [] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that--

It [] does, [] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures.

(1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

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

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(End of provision)

52.204-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (AUG 2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause--

Backhaul means intermediate links between the core network, or backbone network, and the small subnetworks at the edge of the network (e.g., connecting cell phones/towers to the core telephone network). Backhaul can be wireless (e.g., microwave) or wired (e.g., fiber optic, coaxial cable, Ethernet).

Covered foreign country means The People's Republic of China.

Covered telecommunications equipment or services means--

(1) Telecommunications equipment produced by Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

(2) For the purpose of public safety, security of Government facilities, physical security surveillance of critical infrastructure, and other national security purposes, video surveillance and telecommunications equipment produced by Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company, or Dahua Technology Company (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

(3) Telecommunications or video surveillance services provided by such entities or using such equipment; or

(4) Telecommunications or video surveillance equipment or services produced or provided by an entity that the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence or the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, reasonably believes to be an entity owned or controlled by, or otherwise connected to, the government of a covered foreign country.

Critical technology means--

(1) Defense articles or defense services included on the United States Munitions List set forth in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations under subchapter M of chapter I of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations;

(2) Items included on the Commerce Control List set forth in Supplement No. 1 to part 774 of the Export Administration Regulations under subchapter C of chapter VII of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, and controlled--

(i) Pursuant to multilateral regimes, including for reasons relating to national security, chemical and biological weapons proliferation, nuclear nonproliferation, or missile technology; or

(ii) For reasons relating to regional stability or surreptitious listening;

(3) Specially designed and prepared nuclear equipment, parts and components, materials, software, and technology covered by part 810 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to assistance to foreign atomic energy activities);

(4) Nuclear facilities, equipment, and material covered by part 110 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to export and import of nuclear equipment and material);

(5) Select agents and toxins covered by part 331 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, part 121 of title 9 of such Code, or part 73 of title 42 of such Code; or

(6) Emerging and foundational technologies controlled pursuant to section 1758 of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4817).

Interconnection arrangements means arrangements governing the physical connection of two or more networks to allow the use of another's network to hand off traffic where it is ultimately delivered (e.g., connection of a customer of telephone provider A to a customer of telephone company B) or sharing data and other information resources.

Reasonable inquiry means an inquiry designed to uncover any information in the entity's possession about the identity of the producer or provider of covered telecommunications equipment or services used by the entity that excludes the need to include an internal or third-party audit.

Roaming means cellular communications services (e.g., voice, video, data) received from a visited network when unable to connect to the facilities of the home network either because signal coverage is too weak or because traffic is too high.

Substantial or essential component means any component necessary for the proper function or performance of a piece of equipment, system, or service.

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. The Contractor is prohibited from providing to the Government any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, unless an exception at paragraph (c) of this clause applies or the covered telecommunication equipment or services are covered by a waiver described in FAR 4.2104.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract, or extending or renewing a contract, with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses…

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