VISN Cepheid GeneXpert Testing Supplies Base Plus 3 Op Yr RFQ

PAGE 1 OF 1. REQUISITION NO. 2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NO. 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (No Collect Calls) 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME 9. ISSUED BY CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: % FOR: SMALL BUSINESS HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESS SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM EDWOSB 8(A) NAICS: SIZE STANDARD: 11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA- TION UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED SEE SCHEDULE 12. DISCOUNT TERMS 13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700) 13b. RATING 14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION RFQ IFB RFP 15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR CODE FACILITY CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE TELEPHONE NO. UEI: EFT: PHONE: FAX: 17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER 18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED SEE ADDENDUM 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. ITEM NO. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT (Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary) 25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only) 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED. 27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED 28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________ 29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS: 30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER) 30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION (REV. NOV 2021) PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212 7. FOR SOLICITATION INFORMATION CALL: STANDARD FORM 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30 25 36C24527Q0042 10-22-2026 Michael Jones 202-461-9947 11-05-2026 10:00 AM EST Department of Veterans Affairs VA Medical Center (688) 50 Irving Street NW Washington DC 20422 X 325413 1250 Employees N/A X Department of Veterans Affairs VA North Atlantic Health Network HSA 1.3 Various locations 19ACQ Department of Veterans Affairs VA Medical Center (688) 50 Irving Street NW Washington DC 20422 PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY FSC e-Invoice Payment Invoice must be submitted electronically http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp Invoice Setup Information 1-877-489-6135 See CONTINUATION Page GeneXpert testing supplies for the VA North Atlantic Health Network Medical Centers Base Plus 3 option years See page 4 for detailed information. Responses are due 11-05-26 by 10:00 AM EST Questions are due 10-29-26 by 10:00 AM EST Email responses and questions to michael.jones16@va.gov See CONTINUATION Page X X Rebecca Gobble Contracting Officer 36C24527Q0042 Page 1 of Page 2 of 29 Page 1 of Table of Contents SECTION A 1 A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES 1 SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS 3 B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 3 B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE 6 ITEM INFORMATION 6 B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE 7 SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES 8 C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION) 8 C.2 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) 12 C.3 52.216-18 ORDERING (AUG 2020) 13 C.4 52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995) 13 C.5 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION) 14 C.6 52.217-7 OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY SEPARATELY PRICED LINE ITEM (MAR 1989) 14 C.7 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) 14 C.8 52.222-40 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION) 14 C.9 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS (DEVIATION APR 2026) 15 C.10 52.223-23 SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION) 16 C.11 52.232-19 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR (APR 1984) 17 C.12 VAAR 852.247-71 DELIVERY LOCATION (OCT 2018) 17 C.13 VAAR 852.247-72 MARKING DELIVERABLES (OCT 2018) 18 C.14 VAAR 852.247-73 PACKING FOR DOMESTIC SHIPMENT (OCT 2018) 18 C.15 MANDATORY WRITTEN DISCLOSURES 18 SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS 19 SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS 20 E.1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION) 20 E.2 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) 21 E.3 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018) 21 E.4 52.212-2 EVALUATION COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION) 23 E.5 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION) 23 E.6 52.225-6 TRADE AGREEMENTS CERTIFICATE (FEB 2021) 23 E.7 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006) 24 36C24527Q0042 Page 1 of Page 4 of 29 Page 1 of SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals: a. CONTRACTOR: __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ b. GOVERNMENT: Department of Veterans Affairs Michael Jones, Contract Specialist 810 Vermont Ave NW Washington DC 20420 202-461-9947 Michael.Jones16@va.gov 2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with: [X] 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer System For Award Management, or [] 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party 3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears: a. Quarterly [] b. Semi-Annually [] c. Other [X] Upon Receipt of items 4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows: AMENDMENT NO DATE 36C24527R0002 Page 1 of Page 1 of Page 7 of 29 Page 1 of Page 1 of HSA 1.3 Path & Lab Service Line GeneXpert Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Testing Supplies Background: VA North Atlantic Health Network (HSA 1.3) Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service (P&LMS) is requesting a new requirement to procure consumable test kits for use on the Cepheid GeneXpert system. All sites have this instrument, and testing supplies are needed for these systems. Scope: The GeneXpert performs testing by utilizing the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) method. This is a random-access analyzer that has capacity to perform 48 assays at any given time. It is a closed, self-contained, fully integrated and automated platform capable of producing accurate results in a timely manner with minimal risk of contamination. Items should be brand name or equal. The PCR testing methodology is confirmatory test detection of Coronavirus (CoV-2), Influenza (Flu), Respiratory Syncytial (RSV), Streptococcus A (Strep A), Staphylococcus aureus (SA), Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Norovirus, Clostridioides difficile (C. diff), Carbapenemase (Carba), Multiplex Vaginal Panel (MVP), Chlamydia trachomatis (CT), and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG), Trichomoniasis (TV), Hepatitis (HCV), Mycobacterium Tuberculosis (MTB), and Rifampicin (RIF). Test Kits required: GeneXpert consumables: GXCARBAR-10 GXCDIFF/EPI-10 GXCT/NG-10 GXMRSA-NXG-10 XPRSTREPA-10 GXHCV-10 GXMRSA/SA-BC-10 GXMRSA/SA-SSTI-10 GXMTB/RIF-US-10 GXNOV-10 GXSACOMP-10 GXTV-10 XPRS-COV2-10 XPRS4PLEX-10 XPRSMVP-10 GXMPX-10 The Vendor shall provide, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, laws, and ordinances, and in accordance with the specifications outlined for accreditation certification if applicable, reagents/supplies/consumables/service negotiated on contract to enable HSA 1.3 laboratories to accurately and efficiently process microbiology identification of patient samples using the GeneXpert PCR analyzers for a list of bacteria and viruses as required by sample submitted. The Vendor shall provide the ability to ship reagents on a set delivery schedule or on an As Needed basis to HSA 1.3 laboratories. The reagents should have the furthest expiration date possible, contractor will guarantee four months, and the VA can request the longest outdate available upon order. One lot number of products is requested per shipment. The Vendor shall provide the facilities with the most current Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved reagents/supplies/consumables necessary for the microbiology testing of patient samples for the identification of bacteria and viruses. The reagents, validator, calibrators, supplies/consumables kits and service must be compatible with the GeneXpert analyzers. The Vendor must acknowledge receipt of order within 24 hours and provided estimated shipping timeframe. The Vendor must be able to provide an emergency plan in case reagents are found to be defective and unsuitable for use at no additional cost. In the event that the any consumable, reagent, or other necessary item are found to be defective and unsuitable for use with the vendor's equipment, or they have failed to comply with the requirements for routine supply delivery, the vendor shall deliver the consumable supplies within a period of 24 hours after receipt of the verbal order for priority delivery from the facility. If either circumstance has occurred, the vendor shall deliver to the facility, in the most expeditious manner possible, without additional cost to the facility, the necessary consumables in sufficient quantity as required to allow operations of the Microbiology Laboratory equipment for one week (under normal Government test load volume) so testing is not delayed. If additional requests for emergency supply delivery is required by the Government, they shall be honored by the Contractor until the arrival at the laboratory of the monthly standing order/routine supplies delivery. The vendor shall reimburse the facility for the total reference laboratory costs/supplies related to tests sent to a referral laboratory when testing is not available through no fault of the facility due to reagent problems or any other product issues. The damage assessed shall be applied to the invoice in the form of a credit or deduction. The kits must be maintained and delivered following all Federal and State regulations as applicable. Performance Period: Base plus three (3) Option years. Base year Date of Award October 31, 2027 Option Year 1 November 1, 2027 October 31, 2028 Option Year 2 November 1, 2028 October 31, 2029 Option Year 3 November 1, 2029 October 31, 2030 Type of Contract: This is a firm fixed price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) for all reagents, verification kits, Quality control material (excluding third party supplies), and consumables/accessories and shall be delivered to the ordering facility. HSA 1.3 sites may order from this agreement to include the following: VA Maryland Healthcare System 10 N Greene St Baltimore, MD 21201 Beckley VA Medical Center 200 Veterans Ave Beckley WV 25801-6444 Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center 1 Medical Center Drive Clarksburg WV 26301 Hershel "Woody" Williams VA Medical Center 1540 Spring Valley Drive Huntington WV 25704 Martinsburg VA Medical Center 510 Butler Avenue Martinsburg WV 25405 Washington DC VA Medical Center 50 Irving Street, NW Washington DC 20422 See attached document: Attachment A LineItems. B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE ITEM INFORMATION ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 0001 0.00 __________________ __________________ Genexpert Testing Supplies See attachment A for list of items Contract Period: Base POP Begin: Date of Award POP End: 10-31-2027 0002 0.00 __________________ __________________ Genexpert Testing Supplies See attachment A for list of items Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 11-01-2027 POP End: 10-31-2028 0003 0.00 __________________ __________________ Genexpert Testing Supplies See attachment A for list of items Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 11-01-2028 POP End: 10-31-2029 0004 0.00 __________________ __________________ Genexpert Testing Supplies See attachment A for list of items Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 11-01-2029 POP End: 10-31-2030 GRAND TOTAL __________________ B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE ITEM NUMBER SHIPPING INFORMATION QUANTITY DELIVERY DATE 0001 Multiple locations 0.00 Date of Award to 10-31-27 0002 Multiple locations 0.00 11-01-27 to 10-31-28 0003 Multiple locations 0.00 11-01-28 to 10-31-29 0004 Multiple locations 0.00 11-01-29 to 10-31-30 36C24527Q0042 Page 1 of Page 21 of 29 Page 1 of SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION) (a) Definitions. The clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated by reference. (b) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post acceptance rights (1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and (2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item. (c) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract. (d) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties. (e) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated in this contract by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract. (f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence. Examples of occurrences include acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. When an excusable delay occurs, the Contractor shall (1) Notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as possible; (2) Remedy the delay as quickly as possible; and (3) Notify the Contracting Officer when the occurrence is over. (g) Invoice. The Government will handle invoices according to the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and 5 CFR part 1315. The Contractor shall submit invoices to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include the information required by 5 CFR part 1315.9(b). (h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees, and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark, or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings. (i) Payment (1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract. (2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315. (3) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date that appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made. (4) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall (i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the (A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment); (B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable; (C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable; (D) Contractor point of contact; and (ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer. (5) Interest. (i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid. (ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract. (iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by FAR part 33 if (A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days; (B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or (C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see FAR part 32). (iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment. (v) Amounts shall be due at