SOW_-_KIS_Test_Kits.docx

STATEMENT OF WORK Attachment 1

BACKGROUND:

The USDA, FSIS, currently uses KIS™ test (Kidney Inhibition Swab) test to detect antimicrobial drug residues in all livestock in slaughter establishments. The test is an inhibition screening test for broad spectrum antimicrobial drugs such as beta lactams (both penicillins and cephalosporins), aminoglycosides, macrolides, tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones, sulfonamides, etc. in fresh or thawed kidney tissue. The FSIS personnel using the screening tests are slaughter facility inspectors that have been trained to use the equipment in their facilities. With the implementation of FSIS DIRECTIVE 10,800.1 Rev. 1 “RESIDUE SAMPLING, TESTING AND OTHER VERIFICATION PROCEDURES UNDER THE NATIONAL RESIDUE PROGRAM FOR MEAT AND POULTRY PRODUCTS” ( website: FSIS DIRECTIVE 10,800.1 Rev.1, in March 2014, all federal livestock establishments (cattle, swine, sheep, lamb, and goat slaughter establishments) are expected to continue using the KIS™ test for screening activities.

SCOPE:

The KIS™ test is the only commercially available screen test which has been validated and implemented agency wide in all livestock establishments. The FSIS currently has a requirement to procure the tests, negative controls, and heating blocks needed to perform the tests and meets the required specifications stated herein. It is estimated that supplies for 250,000 field tests will be ordered annually, but the specific amount will be determined on each order.

REQUIREMENTS:

Contract type: requesting an IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity) with a base year and 4 (four) one-year option years.

The following items are required to perform the necessary testing:

1) KIS™ Test kits, #KIS-100

2) Negative Controls (sold in packages with 4 tablets), #NGKIS-4

3) Digital Incubator, 20 Place, #INC-110-20

4) Contractor shall specify any maintenance/replacement contingencies associated with purchase. (This would include warranty information on the model(s) proposed).

5) Contractor shall provide and continue to provide all information and any updates as to the test’s testing capability and should include at a minimum – compounds detected, applicable detection levels in comparison to established tolerances, selectivity data, all quality assurance acceptability information, certificates of analysis if applicable, shelf life of test, and storage requirements (refrigeration or freezing);

DELIVERY

1) Delivery of the incubator of 25 or less shall be within 12 weeks of receipt of order. Orders exceeding 25 incubators shall be within delivered 90 days.

2) Delivery of the Negative Control(s) shall be within 30 days of receipt of order.

3) Delivery of test kits for the quantity of 20,000 or less shall be within 30 days of receipt. Quantities that exceed 20,000 shall be delivered within 90 days.

4) The Delivery address for each order will be specified in each individual delivery order.