6505--Reckitt Benckiser, LLC Effective 09/01/2026 - 08/31/2031

The contract awarded to Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. under solicitation number M5Q50A03R8 is a Federal Supply Schedule agreement effective from June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2031, administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs through its National Acquisition Center in Hines, Illinois. The contract is governed by a broad array of FAR clauses, including those mandating small business participation such as total and partial small business set-asides with multiple alternates, subcontracting plan requirements with four alternates, and compliance with labor standards, equal opportunity protections for workers with disabilities, veteran employment reporting, and anti-human trafficking measures. The contracting vehicle operates under commercial item acquisition rules, requiring offerors to adhere to representations and certifications through SAM.gov, including UEI and CAGE codes, size status, and disclosures related to covered telecommunications, predecessor entities, and greenhouse gas reporting. Delivery terms follow F.O.B. Destination or F.O.B. Origin conditions, with performance driven by task orders and a standard 10-day delivery window after order receipt, while packaging and marking must comply with specified clause requirements including DD Forms 1387 and 1387-2, U.S. weight and cube measurements, and hazardous material handling standards. Payment is primarily processed through Electronic Funds Transfer as mandated by FAR clauses, with invoicing requirements aligned with SAM.gov and electronic submission protocols. The government retains full authority to inspect and accept goods at the destination upon delivery, with acceptance contingent upon conformity to contract specifications, merchantability, and fitness for purpose, without external standards referenced. The contract does not specify a total value, nor does it include a defined scope of work or deliverables beyond adherence to the Federal Supply Schedule framework; instead, orders are issued against the schedule’s SINs, with pricing pre-negotiated. Special requirements center heavily on anti-trafficking compliance under FAR 52.222-50, requiring a written plan if performance occurs overseas, annual certifications, and mandatory flow-downs to all subcontractors performing outside the U.S., along with protections for worker documents and cooperation with investigations. Contract administration responsibilities are assigned to the VA’s FSS Service, with the primary point of contact listed as the FSS Help Desk, and all proposals must be submitted electronically via email to vafssoffers@va.gov in approved formats—PDF, DOCX, or XLSX—with no compressed files, physical media, or digital signatures permitted