Attach 1 SOW Software Update.pdf

(Attachment 1)

February 2024

STATEMENT OF WORK

Requirement: Digital Scan Software System / Sort Gate/ID Scale for Dairy Unit.

BACKGROUND:

The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, supplies, specialized equipment/tools, transportation, and supervision to update the system software of the sort gate/ID scale in the dairy unit for animal identification.

OBJECTIVES:

GEA Digital (GEA – engineering for a better world ) has officially instructed dealers to update all identification systems to the new software. The current software/hardware components no longer works with the existing systems. Past components were all uniquely designed for one task (a sort gate board only worked in a sort gate). A parlor ID board only worked for parlor ID. New systems can now work and talk across all platforms. Additionally, new Transceivers can be programmed, controlled and troubleshot. Existing power supplies, photo eyes and identification loops will be reused. All transceiver control boxes will be removed and replaced with new transceivers.

Software will be installed remotely. Existing software currently installed by Fisher & Thompson Inc.

Additionally, Information:

In accordance with this contract, the contractor shall provide all labor, material, equipment, and transportation to include all accessories and incidentals necessary to complete this job to Government requirements.

Prior to commencing work, the contractor is required to obtain Construction Authorization, vehicle permits, and identification badges. These can be obtained from the Engineering and Construction Office, Building 426A, BARC-East, Beltsville, Maryland. Vehicle permits and identification badges shall be returned to the Government prior to the final payment being issued.

NOTE: THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY THE GOVERNMENT TECHNICAL

REPRESENTATIVE, BEFORE ANY WORK IS SCHEDULED TO START. All work shall be monitored and inspected by the technical representative and done in accordance with the Statement Of Work/specifications, pictures, BARC Special Conditions, and performed in accordance with all applicable local building codes.

It is the contractor’s responsibility to protect government property and its assets throughout the duration of this project.

https://www.gea.com/en/

Statement of Work Page 2

SCOPE OF WORK: The contractor shall perform the following work, but not limited to:

A. The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, supplies, specialized equipment/tools, transportation, and supervision to update the sort gate in the dairy unit.

1. Mobilization:

- Mobilize all necessary personnel, specialized tools and equipment, approved materials, dumpsters, safety items and all other necessities to initiate a work start up after receiving award notification.

- All necessary precautions shall be taken to provide safe passage at the point of entrance/exit of the dairy unit.

2. Inspect/Service:

- The contractor shall remove and properly dispose of any materials removed during the service or coordinate with the technical representative.

-The contractor shall supply and install all required materials and perform prep work required by the manufacturer specifications so as to make the required repairs to the Dairy Unit Sort Gate/ID System.

3. Submittals:

- Manufacturer's Warranties for all software/hardware.

SECURITY:

The contractor shall obtain a visitor’s badge at the beginning of each workday from 10300, Baltimore Avenue, Building 003, Beltsville, MD 20705 prior to reporting to Building 178-1, Milking Parlor, Beltsville, MD 20705.

TRAVEL: N/A

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

Dept of Agriculture Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC), Building 178-1, Milking Parlor, Beltsville, Maryland 20705.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

*30 days ARO (After Receipt of Award)

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