Attachment 1 - Specifications Revised.docx
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- 1232SA25Q0424
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This document is an attachment to a solicitation for the procurement of specific pathogen free (SPF) embryonated chicken eggs and chicken blood for avian influenza research by the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS). The contract requires 4,000 SPF eggs and 100 mL of whole chicken blood annually, to be delivered in multiple batches throughout the year to the Marshfield, WI facility. The eggs must meet USDA Veterinary Services guidelines, be free of influenza A antibodies, and shipped cold, while the blood must come from AIV antibody-free flocks, preferably from roosters.
The solicitation (RFQ 1232SA25Q0424) is a small business set-aside with a $19M size standard under NAICS code 112310, covering a base year from 08/05/2025 to 08/04/2026 with two potential option years extending through 08/04/2028. The contract includes three CLIN line items for eggs, blood, and shipping in the base year and each option year. Delivery requirements include shipping within two weeks of request, with expedited ground shipping preferred, and quotes must include all associated fees. Contractors with refund policies for late or damaged products are preferred, and all generated data will be the property of USDA.
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Attachment 1 - Specifications Project: Specific Pathogen Free Embryonated Chicken Eggs and Blood Product for Avian Influenza Research
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.0 Background and Scope:
This action is to provide a contract to provide both: 1) live, specific pathogen free (SPF) embryonated chicken eggs, and 2) whole chicken blood. USDA-ARS will use the SPF eggs and blood for propagation of avian influenza virus (AIV) and quantification of AIV via hemagglutination assay and molecular methods. The contract is for one year.
Requirements:
| Item |
| Requirements |
| Live, SPF embryonated chicken eggs for propagation and quantification of avian influenza virus |
| · A total of 4,000 eggs will be required per contract year |
· SPF eggs must be shipped in up to ten batches of 300 – 900 eggs, the timing of which must be coordinated with the USDA-ARS scientist.
· SPF eggs must meet guidelines set by USDA Veterinary Services Memorandum No. 800.65 and European Pharmacopoeia 5.2.2.
· SPF eggs must be free of influenza A antibodies and suitable for quantification of avian influenza virus by hemagglutination (HA) assay.
· SPF eggs must be shipped cold (without prior incubation).
| Chicken blood for hemagglutination (HA) assay for quantification of avian influenza virus |
| · A total of 100 mL of blood will be required per contract year. |
· Blood must be shipped in up to fifteen batches of 5 – 15 mL, the timing of which must be coordinated with the USDA-ARS scientist.
· Whole chicken (rooster) blood is required.
· Blood must come from a flock that is guaranteed free of AIV antibody. Blood from SPF flocks are highly preferred.
· Blood products from exclusively roosters are highly preferred.
Additional requirements include:
· SPF eggs and blood are to be delivered on request throughout the year within 2 weeks.
· Quotes must include all delivery fees, surcharges, and all other costs.
· Contractor must be able to ship SPF eggs and blood products to Marshfield, WI. Expedited ground shipping is preferred.
· Contracts including a refund policy for products arriving late or damaged are preferred.
2.0 Data Requirements and Rights:
All data generated will be the property of USDA.
Ordering Period The contract ordering period shall be one year. Exact dates will be determined at time of contract award.
3.0 Packaging and Shipping:
Delivery Address:
USDA ARS
2615 Yellowstone Drive Marshfield, WI 54449
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