6550--HbA1c CPT IDIQ VISN 22

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{"description":"Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice\n\nCombined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice\n\nCombined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice\n*= Required Field\nCombined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice\n\n(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.\n(ii) The solicitation number 36C26226Q0140 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) in conjunction with FAR -- Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures and constitutes the only solicitation. The Government intends to award a single Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) award Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract.\n(iii) The provisions and clauses in this document are in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06, October 1st, 2025.\n(iv) This solicitation intends to award a contract through Full and Open competition to businesses associated with NAICS North American Industrial Classification System\n Code 325413 with a size standard of 1,250 employees. \n(v) See Attachment A Price Schedule for a list of line-item numbers, quantities, and units of measure. \n(vi) The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seeks to make an Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity contract for a HbA1c CPT. See Attachment A Price Schedule and Attachment B - Statement of Work for a listing of Minimum System Requirements (Salient Characteristics) and other requirements.\nOfferor quotations must demonstrate meeting the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation, otherwise it will be considered non-responsive. The technical specifications / minimum system requirements for this requirement are listed in Attachment B Statement of Work.\nThe information provided is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality that will be satisfactory. The interested parties bear full responsibility to ensure their submission demonstrates to the government that they can provide the requested system that conforms to all requirements.\n\nSOLICITATION / CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA\nSECTION A GENERAL TERMS\nA.1 SOLICITATION / CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA\nIDIQ ADMINISTRATION: All IDIQ administration matters shall be handled by the following individuals:\n \nOFFERER / CONTRACTOR: \n [Primary Contractor Contact]: \n\n [Company]: \n\n [Street Address]: \n\n [City, State, Zip]: \n\n [Phone number]: \n\n [Email address]: \n\n [DUNS Number]: \n\n \nGOVERNMENT: Samuel Han, Contracting Officer\n Department of Veterans Affairs\n Network 22 Contracting Office\n 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600\n Long Beach, CA 90815\n 562-766-2314; Samuel.Han@va.gov \n\n Clift Domen, Contract Specialist\n Department of Veterans Affairs\n Network 22 Contracting Office\n 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600\n Long Beach, CA 90815\n 562-766-2241; Clfit.Domen@va.gov\n \nOFFEROR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the Offeror will be made in accordance with:\n \n [X] 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer -\n Other than Central Offeror Registration, or\n \n [ ] 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party\n \nINVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:\n \nQuarterly [] \nSemi-Annually []\nOther [ X ] (Monthly)\n \nGOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All invoices from the Offeror shall be submitted electronically to: https://us.tungsten-network.com/.\n\nACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:\n \nAMENDMENT NO \nDATE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe above amendment section must be filled-out in the event that an Amendment(s) is sent to the offeror or posted to https://sam.gov/ and must be returned with the RFQ package. Failure to acknowledge amendment(s) may constitute the rejection of the offer.\n\nA.2 DESCRIPTION OF AGREEMENT \nINTENT: In the spirit of the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act and pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, FAR Part 13 and FAR Part 16, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 22 establishes this Single Award Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity contract for HbA1c CPT described within this solicitation. In addition, as requirements change, facilities within VISN 22 may be added or deleted by supplemental agreement of the Government and the Contractor.\n\nTERM OF AGREEMENT: This IDIQ shall be a one (1) year base period plus four (4) optional one-year renewal periods which will be reviewed, at least, annually In Accordance With (IAW) FAR Part 13.303-6 to ensure the IDIQ terms are met, to assess current market conditions and to determine price reasonableness. Additional discounts maybe requested by VISN 22 at any time. If the Contractor fails to perform in a manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer (CO), this IDIQ may be canceled with a thirty (30) day written notice to the Contractor by the CO.\n\nPARTICIPATING FACILITIES:.\nVA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System | 11301 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90073\nVA Loma Linda Healthcare System | 11201 Benton Street Loma Linda, CA 92357 \nVA Tucson Healthcare System | 3601 S 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85723\nVA Albuquerque Healthcare System | 1501 San Pedro Dr SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108\n\nIDIQ LIMITS: The guaranteed minimum award amount for this IDIQ contract is $500.00. The maximum aggregate value / ceiling of the orders that can be placed under this contract is $3,500,000.00. The Government does not guarantee that it will place any orders under this contract in excess of the guaranteed minimum amount. \n\nIDIQ ORDERS: This IDIQ is a pricing agreement and does not obligate any funds. The Government is obligated only to the extent of authorized IDIQ Delivery Orders (DO) issued under the IDIQ by authorized individuals. DO s shall be identified by the IDIQ Number TBD and DO Number TBD. Any DOs issued during the effective term of this IDIQ shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the DO, including all option years. All products ordered under DO s shall be subject to the terms and conditions of this IDIQ. The Contractor shall accept the price, terms and conditions of an issued DO as long as they do not conflict with the terms set forth in the IDIQ. DO s shall be limited to $1,000,000.00 per order. This amount is subject to change if additional facilities are added to the IDIQ within VISN 22.\n\nORDERING METHOD: All orders shall be placed against valid DO s signed by the CO. The CO shall designate primary facility Point of Contacts (POC s), as necessary, which may coordinate delivery quantities and schedule via Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), telephone, facsimile, email or other written communication, identifying the products by number, quantity, purchase price, address for delivery, and any special instructions.\n\nIDIQ PROGRAM MANAGER: The Contractor shall provide a primary IDIQ program manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work under the IDIQ. In addition, the program manager shall act as the main focal point of communication between the CO and the Contractor. The name of this person shall be designated in writing to the CO. The program manager shall have full authority to act on behalf of the Contractor on all contractual/IDIQ matters relating to daily operation of the IDIQ.\n\nContact Name: \n\nContact Title:\n\nStreet Address: \n\nCity, State, Zip: \n\nDirect Phone No.: \n\nAlt. Phone No.:\n\nFax No.:\n\nEmail address:\n\n\nORDERING CONTACT: The Contractor shall list in the spaces below the name(s) and address(es) of customer service departments with whom the Government facilities shall place orders:\n\nContact Name: \n\nContact Title:\n\nStreet Address: \n\nCity, State, Zip: \n\nDirect Phone No.: \n\nAlt. Phone No.:\n\nFax No.:\n\nEmail address:\n\n\nContact Name: \n\nContact Title:\n\nStreet Address: \n\nCity, State, Zip: \n\nDirect Phone No.: \n\nAlt. Phone No.:\n\nFax No.:\n\nEmail address:\n\n\n\nDELIVERY: The Contractor shall deliver all supplies and services identified in the schedule to the locations identified in Section A.2.3, Participating Facilities. The delivery location is subject to change as required by the designated authority or authorized personnel at the receiving facility. The primary facility POC shall be required to notify the Contractor when delivery locations have been changed. \n\nAll deliveries shall be accompanied by a delivery ticket or sales slip which shall contain: Contractor name, IDIQ number, DO number, VA obligation number, date of order, date of delivery, itemized list of products furnished, including product description and quantity shipped.\nAll deliveries shall be made during normal working hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., unless specified otherwise. Standard orders shall be delivered within no more than four (4) working days after receipt or placement of order. Emergency deliveries may be necessary on rare occasions and may occur outside of working hours from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Under emergency occurrences, the Contractor shall deliver to the Government site in the most expeditious manner possible without additional cost to the Government, unless expedited shipping/delivery is approved by the primary facility POC, CO or other authorized individual. The Contractor shall provide an emergency point of contact, if different from the standard points of contacts. . \nNo product substitutions shall be made by Contractor without prior approval of the treating facilities primary Point of Contact. However, if substitution would further obligate the government, the Contractor shall have approval of a warranted Contracting Officer.\n\nPACKAGING: All supplies shall be adequately packaged to prevent damage during shipping, handling and storage. Bags or packages shall be whole, intact, and not otherwise torn or damaged. Upon delivery, the Government shall examine all packages. The Contractor shall be required to replace unacceptable or damaged products at the Contractor s expense.\n\nINVOICING AND PAYMENT INFORMATION: An itemized invoice shall be submitted at least monthly or upon expiration of this IDIQ, whichever occurs first, for all deliveries made during a billing period and for which payment has not been received. These invoices need not be supported by copies of delivery tickets. Invoices shall be submitted to WWW.TUNGSTEN-NETWORK.COM in accordance with FAR Part 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer and VAAR Part 852.232-72. \n\nThe following information shall be listed on all invoices (Failure to comply may result in refusal of an invoice resulting in delayed payment at the fault of the Contractor).\nFacility s Name and address where service was provided\nIDIQ Number (For Example: 36C26221D0001)\nTask Order Number (For Example: 36C26221N0001)\nObligation Number (For Example: 600-C17001)\nA Line Item break down of usage for example:\nLine item 1 GI Scope Lease: 1 MO at $400.00\nLine item 4 GI Service Maintenance: 1 MO at $10.00\nInclude the period of time that is being invoiced for in the invoice.\nIDIQ Holder s Internal Contract number (if applicable)\nInclude point of contact for concerns and questions. Contractor must name a specific person, phone number and email.\n\nIDIQ REVIEW: The Contractor shall conduct a complete IDIQ review with the CO/CS, at least annually and as requested by the CO/CS, to ensure the IDIQ terms and conditions are being met, analyze and project item ordering trends, and discuss all other actions that are within the scope of this IDIQ.\n\n(vii) Delivery Requirements:\n\nPlace of Delivery: \nSee section A.2.3., Participating Facilities.\n\nPeriod of Performance/Delivery Timeframe: \nThe period of performance will start shortly after award for a one (1) Year Base Period with the Government having the option to exercise four (4) one-year renewal periods in conjunction with 52.217-9.\nAdditional Delivery Requirements\nOrders shall be made on an as-needed basis throughout the period of performance not to exceed stated totals within the schedule without a supplemental agreement between the Contractor and Contracting Officer in accordance with 52.212-4(c) and 52.217-6. All shipping shall be inclusive of prices within the schedule and FOB Destination.\n\n(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this solicitation.\n\nAddendum:\nAll offeror quotes for this solicitation must be received electronically through email no later than Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026, 10:00 AM PST. Ensure to reference solicitation number 36C26226Q0140 within subject line of the email. Any offeror quotes received after the prescribed date/time shall be considered non-responsive and will not be considered for award. Any questions regarding this solicitation must be received electronically through email no later than Thursday, January 22nd, 2026, 8:00 AM PST.\nOffers shall be sent by email to Clift Domen at Clift.Domen@va.gov.\n\nOfferors shall submit the following via email:\nPlease submit a completed Attachment A Schedule of Pricing. \nOfferors shall fill out all unlocked fill-ins/tabs of Attachment A conforming to requirements stated by the salient characteristics and the instructions below. \nTab 1. VISN CPT:\nThis tab provides as a CPT buildup overview for VISN 22 HbA1c CPT. Data values such as estimated volumes and offeror costs are brought in from Tabs 3. There are no actions to be completed by offerors in Tab 1.\nTab 2. EST ANNUAL SITE VOL:\nThis tab provides estimated annual volumes per test for each participating VA site. This includes estimated volumes for tests, controls, and 5% repeat testing. Tab 2 is provided for informational purposes; there are no actions to be completed by offerors.\nInstructions for Tab 3. REAGENT CPT:\nOfferors shall complete column C for Reagent Cost-Per-Test (CPT) Price inclusive of all instrumentation, supplies, reagents, service/maintenance, installation, training, delivery, software licenses, consumables, etc. relevant to each testing type. CPT prices shall be rounded to the nearest cent. Total price provided in column C is carried over to Tab 1. VISN CPT for final pricing.\nOfferors shall identify what reagents and consumables are required to run a single test in column E, provide manufacturer part number in column B, unit of measure in column F, quantity per unit in column G, and cost per unit in column H.\nInstructions for Tab 4. PROPOSED INSTRUMENTS:\nOfferors shall complete columns A L for the proposed Instruments, and quantities appropriate for each location.\nNote: Be sure to delete prefilled examples or irrelevant lines.\nTab 5. PROPOSED TOTAL:\nThis tab provides the total annual cost per year. Tab 5 is provided for informational purposes; there are no actions to be completed by offerors.\nInstructions for Tab 6. ADDITIONAL PRICING SHEET:\nOfferors shall complete columns A F for any additional items, equipment, reagents, controls, supplies, etc. that are priced separately and not included in the overall offered CPT price. \nPlease submit a completed Attachment B Statement of Work. \nFor this proposal acceptability criterion, Offerors shall provide a copy of the Statement of Work with each Green Box filled in with the information required for that Green Box. For Green Boxes embedded within the Statement of Work, Offerors should provide a narrative at the location of each Green Box that identifies the evidence that the Offeror presents to demonstrate that the Offeror s proposed system meets the requirements in the Section of the Statement of Work that precedes the Green Box, including the requirements in each subparagraph in that Section. Examples of suitable evidence include:\n\nA narrative explaining how the Offeror s proposed system meets each of the requirements; or\nproduct brochures, assay package inserts, or other supporting documents that demonstrate compliance with each of the requirements along with a brief narrative explaining where in the supporting document the capability is demonstrated; or\nother reasonable means that the Offeror provides to demonstrate that the proposed system meets each of the requirements listed in the Section to which the Green Box pertains.\nProduct Information\nPlease provide informational brochures for all offered instruments/analyzers. (No more than 10 pages in PDF, MS WORD, or MS PPT format)\nPlease provide information on the size (i.e. volume) for each reagent container. Vendor shall provide the approximate number of tests that can be completed per each reagent container. (No more than 10 pages in PDF, MS WORD, or MS PPT format)\nPlease provide supply maintenance protocols and time stated to perform procedures. (No more than 10 pages in PDF, MS WORD, or MS PPT format)\nSolicitation / Contract Administration Data\nThere are green boxes throughout this RFQ documents that ask for basic information about the offeror that must be completed. To fill out all required information, use the Tab key on your computer keyboard. This will jump the Offeror to the next field that requires a response. Do not use the Enter key as that will not take the Offeror to the next field and only changes the spacing format of the solicitation.\n(End of Provision)\n(ix) 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Products and Commercial Services, (Nov 2021)\n(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:\nLowest priced quotation that meets all minimum system requirements in Attachment B and (any other stated requirements such as additional delivery requirements) that is both responsive and responsible. \nAcceptability of equipment/services shall be established by review of each submitted quotation by the designated evaluator(s) and verification that the proposed items meet ALL minimum system requirements listed in Attachment B. Submissions to this solicitation must show clear, compelling and convincing evidence that the products/services meet all the minimum system requirements (see Attachment A and B). Offers that include any items that are not determined as not meeting the minimum system requirements shall result in an unacceptable offer. \n(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). \n(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. \n(End of Provision)\n(x) Must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 -- Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Products and Commercial Services, with this solicitation or ensure SAM.gov is updated with current information.\n(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.\n(xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.\n(xiii) The following clauses also apply:\n52.216-1 - Type of Contract (Apr 1984)\nThe Government contemplates award of a Firm-Fixed-Price contract resulting from this solicitation.\n(End of provision)\n52.216-18  Ordering (Aug 2020)\n(a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the Schedule. Such orders may be issued from ____TBD______ through ______TBD______ .\n (b) All delivery orders or task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control.\n (c) A delivery order or task order is considered \"issued\" when \n (1) If sent by mail (includes transmittal by U.S. mail or private delivery service), the Government deposits the order in the mail;\n (2) If sent by fax, the Government transmits the order to the Contractor's fax number; or\n (3) If sent electronically, the Government either \n (i) Posts a copy of the delivery order or task order to a Government document access system, and notice is sent to the Contractor; or\n (ii) Distributes the delivery order or task order via email to the Contractor's email address.\n (d) Orders may be issued by methods other than those enumerated in this clause only if authorized in the contract.\n(End of clause)\n52.216-19 - Order Limitations (Oct 1995)\n (a) Minimum order. When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less than ______$500.00_______, the Government is not obligated to purchase, nor is the Contractor obligated to furnish, those supplies or services under the contract.\n (b) Maximum order. The Contractor is not obligated to honor-\n (1) Any order for a single item in excess of ______$750,000.00_______;\n (2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of _____$1,000,000.00_____; or\n (3) A series of orders from the same ordering office within ______1_______ days that together call for quantities exceeding the limitation in paragraph (b)(1) or (2) of this section.\n (c) If this is a requirements contract (i.e., includes the Requirements clause at subsection 52.216-21 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)), the Government is not required to order a part of any one requirement from the Contractor if that requirement exceeds the maximum-order limitations in paragraph (b) of this section.\n (d) Notwithstanding paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, the Contractor shall honor any order exceeding the maximum order limitations in paragraph (b), unless that order (or orders) is returned to the ordering office within ___5__ days after issuance, with written notice stating the Contractor s intent not to ship the item (or items) called for and the reasons. Upon receiving this notice, the Government may acquire the supplies or services from another source.\n(End of clause)\n52.216-22 - Indefinite Quantity (Oct 1995)\n (a) This is an indefinite-quantity contract for the supplies or services specified, and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule. The quantities of supplies and services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract.\n (b) Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. The Contractor shall furnish to the Government, when and if ordered, the supplies or services specified in the Schedule up to and including the quantity designated in the Schedule as the \"maximum.\" The Government shall order at least the quantity of supplies or services designated in the Schedule as the \"minimum.\"\n (c) Except for any limitations on quantities in the Order Limitations clause or in the Schedule, there is no limit on the number of orders that may be issued. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.\n (d) Any order issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor s and Government s rights and obligations with respect to that order to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract s effective period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after the end of any valid outstanding delivery order.\n(End of clause)\n52.217-6 - Option for Increased Quantity (Mar 1989)\nThe Government may increase the quantity of supplies called for in the Schedule at the unit price specified. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within the period of performance of the contract or any valid delivery order. Delivery of the added items shall continue at the same rate as the like items called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree.\n(End of clause)\n52.217-8 - Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999)\nThe Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within the period of performance of the contract or any valid delivery order.\n(End of clause)\n52.217-9 - Option to Extend the Term of the Contract. (Mar 2000)\n      (a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within the period of performance of the contract; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 15 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.\n      (b)If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.\n      (c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 66 Months.\n(End of clause)\n852.273-75 - SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION\nTECHNOLOGY RESOURCES (INTERIM- OCTOBER 2008)\nThe contractor, their personnel, and their subcontractors shall be subject to the Federal laws,\nregulations, standards, and VA Directives and Handbooks regarding information and\ninformation system security as delineated in this contract.\n(End of clause)\nIn addition, the following clauses shall also apply: \n52.203-17\nContractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights\nNov 2023\n52.204-13\nSystem for Award Management Maintenance\nOct 2025\n52.204-18\nCommercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance\nAug 2020\n52.209-6 \nProtecting the government s interest when subcontracting with contractors debarred, suspended, or proposed for debarment \nJan 2025\n52.232-18\nAvailability of Funds\nApr 1984\n52.232-33 \nPayment by electronic funds transfer system for award management \nOct 2018 \n52.233-1 \nDisputes \nMay 2014 \n52.233-3 \nProtest after award \nAug 1996 \n52.252-2 \nClauses incorporated by reference \nFeb 1998 \n852.203-70 \nCommercial advertising \nMay 2018 \n852.222-71 \nCompliance with Executive Order 13899 (DEVIATION)\nApr 2025\n852.232-72 \nElectronic submission of payment requests \nNov 2018 \n\n52.252-1 - Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)\nThis solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):\nhttp://www.acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html\nhttp://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp\n\n(End of provision)\n\nThe following provisions shall also apply:\n52.204-7\nSystem for Award Management\nNov 2024\n52.204-16\nCommercial and Government Entity Code Reporting\nAug 2020 \n52.209-7\nInformation Regarding Responsibility Matters\nOct 2018\n52.217-5\nEvaluation of Options\nJul 1990\n52.233-2\nService of Protest\nSep 2006\n852.233-70\nProtest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution\nOct 2018\n852.252-70\nSolicitation Provisions or Clauses Incorporated by Reference\nJan 2008 \n\n"} Solicitation Number: 36C26226Q0140 Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Base Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation NAICS: 325413 Classification Code: 6550 Response Deadline: 2026-02-03T10:00:00-08:00 Office Address: Gilbert, AZ POC: Clift Domen, Clift.Domen@va.gov, 562-766-2241 {"description":"Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice\n\nCombined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice\n\nCombined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice\n*= Required Field\nCombined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice\n\n(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.\n(ii) The solicitation number 36C26226Q0140 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) in conjunction with FAR -- Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures and constitutes the only solicitation. The Government intends to award a single Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) award Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract.\n(iii) The provisions and clauses in this document are in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06, October 1st, 2025.\n(iv) This solicitation intends to award a contract through Full and Open competition to businesses associated with NAICS North American Industrial Classification System\n Code 325413 with a size standard of 1,250 employees. \n(v) See Attachment A Price Schedule for a list of line-item numbers, quantities, and units of measure. \n(vi) The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seeks to make an Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity contract for a HbA1c CPT. See Attachment A Price Schedule and Attachment B - Statement of Work for a listing of Minimum System Requirements (Salient Characteristics) and other requirements.\nOfferor quotations must demonstrate meeting the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation, otherwise it will be considered non-responsive. The technical specifications / minimum system requirements for this requirement are listed in Attachment B Statement of Work.\nThe information provided is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality that will be satisfactory. The interested parties bear full responsibility to ensure their submission demonstrates to the government that they can provide the requested system that conforms to all requirements.\n\nSOLICITATION / CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA\nSECTION A GENERAL TERMS\nA.1 SOLICITATION / CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA\nIDIQ ADMINISTRATION: All IDIQ administration matters shall be handled by the following individuals:\n \nOFFERER / CONTRACTOR: \n [Primary Contractor Contact]: \n\n [Company]: \n\n [Street Address]: \n\n [City, State, Zip]: \n\n [Phone number]: \n\n [Email address]: \n\n [DUNS Number]: \n\n \nGOVERNMENT: Samuel Han, Contracting Officer\n Department of Veterans Affairs\n Network 22 Contracting Office\n 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600\n Long Beach, CA 90815\n 562-766-2314; Samuel.Han@va.gov \n\n Clift Domen, Contract Specialist\n Department of Veterans Affairs\n Network 22 Contracting Office\n 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600\n Long Beach, CA 90815\n 562-766-2241; Clfit.Domen@va.gov\n \nOFFEROR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the Offeror will be made in accordance with:\n \n [X] 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer -\n Other than Central Offeror Registration, or\n \n [ ] 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party\n \nINVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:\n \nQuarterly [] \nSemi-Annually []\nOther [ X ] (Monthly)\n \nGOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All invoices from the Offeror shall be submitted electronically to: https://us.tungsten-network.com/.\n\nACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:\n \nAMENDMENT NO \nDATE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe above amendment section must be filled-out in the event that an Amendment(s) is sent to the offeror or posted to https://sam.gov/ and must be returned with the RFQ package. Failure to acknowledge amendment(s) may constitute the rejection of the offer.\n\nA.2 DESCRIPTION OF AGREEMENT \nINTENT: In the spirit of the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act and pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, FAR Part 13 and FAR Part 16, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 22 establishes this Single Award Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity contract for HbA1c CPT described within this solicitation. In addition, as requirements change, facilities within VISN 22 may be added or deleted by supplemental agreement of the Government and the Contractor.\n\nTERM OF AGREEMENT: This IDIQ shall be a one (1) year base period plus four (4) optional one-year renewal periods which will be reviewed, at least, annually In Accordance With (IAW) FAR Part 13.303-6 to ensure the IDIQ terms are met, to assess current market conditions and to determine price reasonableness. Additional discounts maybe requested by VISN 22 at any time. If the Contractor fails to perform in a manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer (CO), this IDIQ may be canceled with a thirty (30) day written notice to the Contractor by the CO.\n\nPARTICIPATING FACILITIES:.\nVA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System | 11301 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90073\nVA Loma Linda Healthcare System | 11201 Benton Street Loma Linda, CA 92357 \nVA Tucson Healthcare System | 3601 S 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85723\nVA Albuquerque Healthcare System | 1501 San Pedro Dr SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108\n\nIDIQ LIMITS: The guaranteed minimum award amount for this IDIQ contract is $500.00. The maximum aggregate value / ceiling of the orders that can be placed under this contract is $3,500,000.00. The Government does not guarantee that it will place any orders under this contract in excess of the guaranteed minimum amount. \n\nIDIQ ORDERS: This IDIQ is a pricing agreement and does not obligate any funds. The Government is obligated only to the extent of authorized IDIQ Delivery Orders (DO) issued under the IDIQ by authorized individuals. DO s shall be identified by the IDIQ Number TBD and DO Number TBD. Any DOs issued during the effective term of this IDIQ shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the DO, including all option years. All products ordered under DO s shall be subject to the terms and conditions of this IDIQ. The Contractor shall accept the price, terms and conditions of an issued DO as long as they do not conflict with the terms set forth in the IDIQ. DO s shall be limited to $1,000,000.00 per order. This amount is subject to change if additional facilities are added to the IDIQ within VISN 22.\n\nORDERING METHOD: All orders shall be placed against valid DO s signed by the CO. The CO shall designate primary facility Point of Contacts (POC s), as necessary, which may coordinate delivery quantities and schedule via Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), telephone, facsimile, email or other written communication, identifying the products by number, quantity, purchase price, address for delivery, and any special instructions.\n\nIDIQ PROGRAM MANAGER: The Contractor shall provide a primary IDIQ program manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work under the IDIQ. In addition, the program manager shall act as the main focal point of communication between the CO and the Contractor. The name of this person shall be designated in writing to the CO. The program manager shall have full authority to act on behalf of the Contractor on all contractual/IDIQ matters relating to daily operation of the IDIQ.\n\nContact Name: \n\nContact Title:\n\nStreet Address: \n\nCity, State, Zip: \n\nDirect Phone No.: \n\nAlt. Phone No.:\n\nFax No.:\n\nEmail address:\n\n\nORDERING CONTACT: The Contractor shall list in the spaces below the name(s) and address(es) of customer service departments with whom the Government facilities shall place orders:\n\nContact Name: \n\nContact Title:\n\nStreet Address: \n\nCity, State, Zip: \n\nDirect Phone No.: \n\nAlt. Phone No.:\n\nFax No.:\n\nEmail address:\n\n\nContact Name: \n\nContact Title:\n\nStreet Address: \n\nCity, State, Zip: \n\nDirect Phone No.: \n\nAlt. Phone No.:\n\nFax No.:\n\nEmail address:\n\n\n\nDELIVERY: The Contractor shall deliver all supplies and services identified in the schedule to the locations identified in Section A.2.3, Participating Facilities. The delivery location is subject to change as required by the designated authority or authorized personnel at the receiving facility. The primary facility POC shall be required to notify the Contractor when delivery locations have been changed. \n\nAll deliveries shall be accompanied by a delivery ticket or sales slip which shall contain: Contractor name, IDIQ number, DO number, VA obligation number, date of order, date of delivery, itemized list of products furnished, including product description and quantity shipped.\nAll deliveries shall be made during normal working hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., unless specified otherwise. Standard orders shall be delivered within no more than four (4) working days after receipt or placement of order. Emergency deliveries may be necessary on rare occasions and may occur outside of working hours from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Under emergency occurrences, the Contractor shall deliver to the Government site in the most expeditious manner possible without additional cost to the Government, unless expedited shipping/delivery is approved by the primary facility POC, CO or other authorized individual. The Contractor shall provide an emergency point of contact, if different from the standard points of contacts. . \nNo product substitutions shall be made by Contractor without prior approval of the treating facilities primary Point of Contact. However, if substitution would further obligate the government, the Contractor shall have approval of a warranted Contracting Officer.\n\nPACKAGING: All supplies shall be adequately packaged to prevent damage during shipping, handling and storage. Bags or packages shall be whole, intact, and not otherwise torn or damaged. Upon delivery, the Government shall examine all packages. The Contractor shall be required to replace unacceptable or damaged products at the Contractor s expense.\n\nINVOICING AND PAYMENT INFORMATION: An itemized invoice shall be submitted at least monthly or upon expiration of this IDIQ, whichever occurs first, for all deliveries made during a billing period and for which payment has not been received. These invoices need not be supported by copies of delivery tickets. Invoices shall be submitted to WWW.TUNGSTEN-NETWORK.COM in accordance with FAR Part 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer and VAAR Part 852.232-72. \n\nThe following information shall be listed on all invoices (Failure to comply may result in refusal of an invoice resulting in delayed payment at the fault of the Contractor).\nFacility s Name and address where service was provided\nIDIQ Number (For Example: 36C26221D0001)\nTask Order Number (For Example: 36C26221N0001)\nObligation Number (For Example: 600-C17001)\nA Line Item break down of usage for example:\nLine item 1 GI Scope Lease: 1 MO at $400.00\nLine item 4 GI Service Maintenance: 1 MO at $10.00\nInclude the period of time that is being invoiced for in the invoice.\nIDIQ Holder s Internal Contract number (if applicable)\nInclude point of contact for concerns and questions. Contractor must name a specific person, phone number and email.\n\nIDIQ REVIEW: The Contractor shall conduct a complete IDIQ review with the CO/CS, at least annually and as requested by the CO/CS, to ensure the IDIQ terms and conditions are being met, analyze and project item ordering trends, and discuss all other actions that are within the scope of this IDIQ.\n\n(vii) Delivery Requirements:\n\nPlace of Delivery: \nSee section A.2.3., Participating Facilities.\n\nPeriod of Performance/Delivery Timeframe: \nThe period of performance will start shortly after award for a one (1) Year Base Period with the Government having the option to exercise four (4) one-year renewal periods in conjunction with 52.217-9.\nAdditional Delivery Requirements\nOrders shall be made on an as-needed basis throughout the period of performance not to exceed stated totals within the schedule without a supplemental agreement between the Contractor and Contracting Officer in accordance with 52.212-4(c) and 52.217-6. All shipping shall be inclusive of prices within the schedule and FOB Destination.\n\n(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this solicitation.\n\nAddendum:\nAll offeror quotes for this solicitation must be received electronically through email no later than Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026, 10:00 AM PST. Ensure to reference solicitation number 36C26226Q0140 within subject line of the email. Any offeror quotes received after the prescribed date/time shall be considered non-responsive and will not be considered for award. Any questions regarding this solicitation must be received electronically through email no later than Thursday, January 22nd, 2026, 8:00 AM PST.\nOffers shall be sent by email to Clift Domen at Clift.Domen@va.gov.\n\nOfferors shall submit the following via email:\nPlease submit a completed Attachment A Schedule of Pricing. \nOfferors shall fill out all unlocked fill-ins/tabs of Attachment A conforming to requirements stated by the salient characteristics and the instructions below. \nTab 1. VISN CPT:\nThis tab provides as a CPT buildup overview for VISN 22 HbA1c CPT. Data values such as estimated volumes and offeror costs are brought in from Tabs 3. There are no actions to be completed by offerors in Tab 1.\nTab 2. EST ANNUAL SITE VOL:\nThis tab provides estimated annual volumes per test for each participating VA site. This includes estimated volumes for tests, controls, and 5% repeat testing. Tab 2 is provided for informational purposes; there are no actions to be completed by offerors.\nInstructions for Tab 3. REAGENT CPT:\nOfferors shall complete column C for Reagent Cost-Per-Test (CPT) Price inclusive of all instrumentation, supplies, reagents, service/maintenance, installation, training, delivery, software licenses, consumables, etc. relevant to each testing type. CPT prices shall be rounded to the nearest cent. Total price provided in column C is carried over to Tab 1. VISN CPT for final pricing.\nOfferors shall identify what reagents and consumables are required to run a single test in column E, provide manufacturer part number in column B, unit of measure in column F, quantity per unit in column G, and cost per unit in column H.\nInstructions for Tab 4. PROPOSED INSTRUMENTS:\nOfferors shall complete columns A L for the proposed Instruments, and quantities appropriate for each location.\nNote: Be sure to delete prefilled examples or irrelevant lines.\nTab 5. PROPOSED TOTAL:\nThis tab provides the total annual cost per year. Tab 5 is provided for informational purposes; there are no actions to be completed by offerors.\nInstructions for Tab 6. ADDITIONAL PRICING SHEET:\nOfferors shall complete columns A F for any additional items, equipment, reagents, controls, supplies, etc. that are priced separately and not included in the overall offered CPT price. \nPlease submit a completed Attachment B Statement of Work. \nFor this proposal acceptability criterion, Offerors shall provide a copy of the Statement of Work with each Green Box filled in with the information required for that Green Box. For Green Boxes embedded within the Statement of Work, Offerors should provide a narrative at the location of each Green Box that identifies the evidence that the Offeror presents to demonstrate that the Offeror s proposed system meets the requirements in the Section of the Statement of Work that precedes the Green Box, including the requirements in each subparagraph in that Section. Examples of suitable evidence include:\n\nA narrative explaining how the Offeror s proposed system meets each of the requirements; or\nproduct brochures, assay package inserts, or other supporting documents that demonstrate compliance with each of the requirements along with a brief narrative explaining where in the supporting document the capability is demonstrated; or\nother reasonable means that the Offeror provides to demonstrate that the proposed system meets each of the requirements listed in the Section to which the Green Box pertains.\nProduct Information\nPlease provide informational brochures for all offered instruments/analyzers. (No more than 10 pages in PDF, MS WORD, or MS PPT format)\nPlease provide information on the size (i.e. volume) for each reagent container. Vendor shall provide the approximate number of tests that can be completed per each reagent container. (No more than 10 pages in PDF, MS WORD, or MS PPT format)\nPlease provide supply maintenance protocols and time stated to perform procedures. (No more than 10 pages in PDF, MS WORD, or MS PPT format)\nSolicitation / Contract Administration Data\nThere are green boxes throughout this RFQ documents that ask for basic information about the offeror that must be completed. To fill out all required information, use the Tab key on your computer keyboard. This will jump the Offeror to the next field that requires a response. Do not use the Enter key as that will not take the Offeror to the next field and only changes the spacing format of the solicitation.\n(End of Provision)\n(ix) 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Products and Commercial Services, (Nov 2021)\n(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:\nLowest priced quotation that meets all minimum system requirements in Attachment B and (any other stated requirements such as additional delivery requirements) that is both responsive and responsible. \nAcceptability of equipment/services shall be established by review of each submitted quotation by the designated evaluator(s) and verification that the proposed items meet ALL minimum system requirements listed in Attachment B. Submissions to this solicitation must show clear, compelling and convincing evidence that the products/services meet all the minimum system requirements (see Attachment A and B). Offers that include any items that are not determined as not meeting the minimum system requirements shall result in an unacceptable offer. \n(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). \n(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. \n(End of Provision)\n(x) Must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 -- Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Products and Commercial Services, with this solicitation or ensure SAM.gov is updated with current information.\n(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.\n(xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.\n(xiii) The following clauses also apply:\n52.216-1 - Type of Contract (Apr 1984)\nThe Government contemplates award of a Firm-Fixed-Price contract resulting from this solicitation.\n(End of provision)\n52.216-18  Ordering (Aug 2020)\n(a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the Schedule. Such orders may be issued from ____TBD______ through ______TBD______ .\n (b) All delivery orders or task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control.\n (c) A delivery order or task order is considered \"issued\" when \n (1) If sent by mail (includes transmittal by U.S. mail or private delivery service), the Government deposits the order in the mail;\n (2) If sent by fax, the Government transmits the order to the Contractor's fax number; or\n (3) If sent electronically, the Government either \n (i) Posts a copy of the delivery order or task order to a Government document access system, and notice is sent to the Contractor; or\n (ii) Distributes the delivery order or task order via email to the Contractor's email address.\n (d) Orders may be issued by methods other than those enumerated in this clause only if authorized in the contract.\n(End of clause)\n52.216-19 - Order Limitations (Oct 1995)\n (a) Minimum order. When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less than ______$500.00_______, the Government is not obligated to purchase, nor is the Contractor obligated to furnish, those supplies or services under the contract.\n (b) Maximum order. The Contractor is not obligated to honor-\n (1) Any order for a single item in excess of ______$750,000.00_______;\n (2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of _____$1,000,000.00_____; or\n (3) A series of orders from the same ordering office within ______1_______ days that together call for quantities exceeding the limitation in paragraph (b)(1) or (2) of this section.\n (c) If this is a requirements contract (i.e., includes the Requirements clause at subsection 52.216-21 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)), the Government is not required to order a part of any one requirement from the Contractor if that requirement exceeds the maximum-order limitations in paragraph (b) of this section.\n (d) Notwithstanding paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, the Contractor shall honor any order exceeding the maximum order limitations in paragraph (b), unless that order (or orders) is returned to the ordering office within ___5__ days after issuance, with written notice stating the Contractor s intent not to ship the item (or items) called for and the reasons. Upon receiving this notice, the Government may acquire the supplies or services from another source.\n(End of clause)\n52.216-22 - Indefinite Quantity (Oct 1995)\n (a) This is an indefinite-quantity contract for the supplies or services specified, and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule. The quantities of supplies and services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract.\n (b) Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. The Contractor shall furnish to the Government, when and if ordered, the supplies or services specified in the Schedule up to and including the quantity designated in the Schedule as the \"maximum.\" The Government shall order at least the quantity of supplies or services designated in the Schedule as the \"minimum.\"\n (c) Except for any limitations on quantities in the Order Limitations clause or in the Schedule, there is no limit on the number of orders that may be issued. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.\n (d) Any order issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor s and Government s rights and obligations with respect to that order to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract s effective period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after the end of any valid outstanding delivery order.\n(End of clause)\n52.217-6 - Option for Increased Quantity (Mar 1989)\nThe Government may increase the quantity of supplies called for in the Schedule at the unit price specified. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within the period of performance of the contract or any valid delivery order. Delivery of the added items shall continue at the same rate as the like items called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree.\n(End of clause)\n52.217-8 - Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999)\nThe Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within the period of performance of the contract or any valid delivery order.\n(End of clause)\n52.217-9 - Option to Extend the Term of the Contract. (Mar 2000)\n      (a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within the period of performance of the contract; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 15 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.\n      (b)If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.\n      (c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 66 Months.\n(End of clause)\n852.273-75 - SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION\nTECHNOLOGY RESOURCES (INTERIM- OCTOBER 2008)\nThe contractor, their personnel, and their subcontractors shall be subject to the Federal laws,\nregulations, standards, and VA Directives and Handbooks regarding information and\ninformation system security as delineated in this contract.\n(End of clause)\nIn addition, the following clauses shall also apply: \n52.203-17\nContractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights\nNov 2023\n52.204-13\nSystem for Award Management Maintenance\nOct 2025\n52.204-18\nCommercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance\nAug 2020\n52.209-6 \nProtecting the government s interest when subcontracting with contractors debarred, suspended, or proposed for debarment \nJan 2025\n52.232-18\nAvailability of Funds\nApr 1984\n52.232-33 \nPayment by electronic funds transfer system for award management \nOct 2018 \n52.233-1 \nDisputes \nMay 2014 \n52.233-3 \nProtest after award \nAug 1996 \n52.252-2 \nClauses incorporated by reference \nFeb 1998 \n852.203-70 \nCommercial advertising \nMay 2018 \n852.222-71 \nCompliance with Executive Order 13899 (DEVIATION)\nApr 2025\n852.232-72 \nElectronic submission of payment requests \nNov 2018 \n\n52.252-1 - Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)\nThis solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):\nhttp://www.acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html\nhttp://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp\n\n(End of provision)\n\nThe following provisions shall also apply:\n52.204-7\nSystem for Award Management\nNov 2024\n52.204-16\nCommercial and Government Entity Code Reporting\nAug 2020 \n52.209-7\nInformation Regarding Responsibility Matters\nOct 2018\n52.217-5\nEvaluation of Options\nJul 1990\n52.233-2\nService of Protest\nSep 2006\n852.233-70\nProtest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution\nOct 2018\n852.252-70\nSolicitation Provisions or Clauses Incorporated by Reference\nJan 2008 \n\n"}