A04_SOW_VET_SERVICES.pdf
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This is a Statement of Work (SOW) for veterinary testing services related to Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) testing on wild horses gathered during the West Douglas Gather. The Contractor shall provide comprehensive veterinary services including sample collection, handling, documentation, and laboratory coordination.
The Contractor must complete EIA testing for 100–110 horses within two consecutive days during the scheduled West Douglas Gather dates, unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). A 24-hour rapid ELISA test must be performed at the Colorado Diagnostic Veterinary Laboratory (CDVL) in Grand Junction, Colorado, with the Contractor responsible for proper sample preparation, labeling, and timely delivery to meet turnaround requirements. The Contractor shall provide a primary veterinarian and designated backup veterinarian, both of whom must be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in Colorado, USDA-accredited for issuing interstate health certificates, and demonstrate demonstrated experience and competency in handling wild or minimally domesticated horses. Deliverables include completion of testing within the required timeframe, submission of all laboratory results to the COR, contact information and credentials for both veterinarians, and Certificates of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) for transport of tested animals across state lines. All testing must be completed by August 31, 2026.
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Statement of Work – Veterinary Testing Services
1.0 Scope
The Contractor shall provide all veterinary services necessary to conduct Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) testing on wild horses gathered during the West Douglas Gather. Services include sample collection, handling, documentation, and coordination with the designated diagnostic laboratory.
2.0 Requirements
2.1 Testing Schedule All EIA testing activities shall occur during the scheduled West Douglas Gather dates. The Contractor shall complete all required testing—consisting of sample collection and all associated veterinary tasks—within two (2) consecutive days, unless otherwise directed by the Contracting O icer’s Representative (COR).
2.2 Laboratory Testing The Contractor shall ensure that a 24-hour rapid ELISA test is performed for each sample at the Colorado Diagnostic Veterinary Laboratory (CDVL), Grand Junction, Colorado.
The Contractor is responsible for proper sample preparation, labeling, and timely delivery to CDVL to meet the 24-hour turnaround requirement.
3.0 Personnel Qualifications
3.1 Veterinarian Requirements The Contractor shall provide the name, address, and telephone number of the primary veterinarian and a designated backup veterinarian. Both individuals must meet the following minimum qualifications:
• Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Colorado
• USDA-accredited for issuing interstate health certificates
• Demonstrated experience and competency in handling and treating un-gentled large animals, specifically wild or minimally domesticated horses.
4.0 Deliverables
• Completion of EIA testing for 100–110 horses within the required timeframe
• Submission of all laboratory results to the COR
• Contact information and credentials for primary and backup veterinarians
• CVI for transport of tested animals across state lines.
5.0 Period of Performance
• Testing must be completed by August 31, 2026.
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