A04_RFQ_SOW_and_requirements.pdf
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- WI-GENOA NFH-CHIRONOMID BLOODWORMS
- Solicitation number
- 140FS226Q0114
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This is a Statement of Work for the supply of frozen bloodworms to the Genoa National Fish Hatchery in Wisconsin. The contractor must supply up to 8,500 pounds of frozen chironomid species bloodworms in two separate shipments between May and August. The product must be delivered to FWS/Genoa National Fish Hatchery, S5631 State Hwy 35, Genoa WI 54632, with all packaging, handling, refrigeration, transportation, and delivery costs included in the quoted price. Deliveries must be made FOB Destination using freezer trucks to maintain continuous frozen storage.
Product specifications require bloodworms to be harvested and processed per standard commercial aquatic feed practices, with excess moisture, sediment, debris, and by-catch removed prior to freezing. Frozen blocks must average approximately one pound (16 ounces) each, sealed in plastic bags and packed in corrugated boxes. Each box must be labeled with product description, net weight, harvest/production date if available, lot/batch number, and contractor name. Product must maintain a temperature of 0°F (-18°C) or colder throughout storage and transportation and must be free from foul odor, visible spoilage, decomposition, mold, excessive freezer burn, ice accumulation, foreign material, and hazardous contaminants. The Government reserves the right to inspect all deliveries and reject nonconforming product at the contractor's expense. Approximate shipment quantities and delivery dates will be coordinated with the Government after contract award.
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Statement of Work
The scope of work for this contract is to supply the Genoa National Fish Hatchery with up to but not to exceed 8,500 pounds of frozen bloodworms of the chironomid species. Bloodworms should have excess moisture and by catch removed before freezing. Product shall not contain excessive free ice or added water intended to increase shipment weight. This includes cost of delivery in 2 shipments throughout the growing season of May through August. Bloodworms shall be frozen immediately after capture and care taken throughout storage and transportation stages to avoid spoilage/thawing. Packaging will consist of frozen blocks averaging approximately 1 pound (16oz). Individual blocks will be contained in plastic bags packaged in boxes to facilitate handling. Freezer trucks must be used to transport bloodworms from source to hatchery to avoid spoilage/thawing. Quantities are estimates and not guaranteed.
To be delivered to: FWS/Genoa National Fish Hatchery, S5631 State Hwy 35, Genoa WI 54632
Product Requirements
1. Product shall consist of frozen bloodworms of the Chironomidae (chironomid) species suitable for hatchery feeding operations.
2. Bloodworms shall be harvested and processed in accordance with standard commercial practices for aquatic feed products.
3. Excess moisture, sediment, debris, and by-catch shall be removed prior to freezing.
4. Product shall be frozen immediately after harvest/capture to preserve quality and nutritional value.
5. Product shall remain continuously frozen throughout storage and transportation.
6. Product shall be free from:
o foul odor, o visible spoilage, o decomposition, o mold, o excessive freezer burn, o excessive ice accumulation, o foreign material, o hazardous contaminants.
7. Product shall not show evidence of thawing and refreezing.
8. Frozen blocks shall average approximately one (1) pound each (16 oz).
9. Individual frozen blocks shall be sealed in plastic bags and packed in corrugated boxes suitable for frozen transport and handling.
10. Contractor shall clearly label each box with:
o product description, o net weight, o harvest or production date (if available), o lot/batch number, o contractor name.
Temperature Requirements
1. Product shall be maintained at 0°F (-18°C) or colder during storage and transportation.
2. Contractor shall utilize freezer-capable transportation equipment to ensure product integrity throughout transit.
3. Any shipment showing evidence of thawing, partial thawing, temperature abuse, leakage, or spoilage may be rejected.
Delivery Requirements
1. Delivery shall occur in two (2) separate shipments due to Government storage limitations.
Statement of Work
2. Shipments shall occur between May and August during the applicable growing season.
3. Approximate shipment quantities and delivery dates shall be coordinated with the Government after award.
4. Contractor shall include all costs associated with packaging, handling, refrigeration/freezing, transportation, and delivery in quoted pricing.
5. Deliveries shall be made FOB Destination.
6. Bloodworms shall be transported in freezer truck, insulated packaging, and continuous frozen storage.
Inspection and Acceptance
1. The Government reserves the right to inspect product upon delivery for compliance with all solicitation requirements, including but not limited to:
2. species conformity,
3. packaging,
4. net weight,
5. evidence of spoilage,
6. thawing/refreezing,
7. contamination,
8. excessive moisture or by-catch.
9. Nonconforming product may be rejected at the Contractor’s expense.
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