Animal Testing PWS_Final.docx

Performance Work Statement Includes associated Performance Requirements Summary (PRS)

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Research Animal Colony Health Testing August, 2025

Part 1 General Information

1. General: This is a non-personal service(s) contract under which the personnel rendering the service(s) are not subject, either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: This is a non-personal service(s) contract to provide clinical, diagnostic, and environmental testing supporting research animal colonies in Department of Defense (DoD) institutes conducting animal research.

1.2 Background: USAMRIID works closely with other U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC) organizations, DoD, the Interagency (including Interagency Laboratories), and private companies to accomplish its mission of protecting the Warfighter from biological threats and being prepared to investigate disease outbreaks or threats to public health. The USAMRIID Veterinary Medical Division (VMD) houses and cares for thousands of animals per year. Clinical and environmental testing is regularly conducted on the animals and their housing facilities to ensure healthy research subjects are available for biomedical research. Veterinarians at USAMRIID require many tests to ensure the animals are free from specific diseases. Due to the uniqueness of the animal species housed here, and their associated diseases, a contract with a commercial laboratory capable of testing for animal illnesses is necessary.

1.3 Scope: The Contractor shall provide non-personal services. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to perform services as described in the PWS and associated contract documents, except for those items specified in Part 3 Government Property and Services. The Contractor shall perform to the standards and acceptable quality levels identified in this PWS and associated contract documents.

1.4 Objectives: The objective is to identify microorganisms associated with research animals and to evaluate the status of their tissues to ensure good health. The Contractor shall provide serology, comprehensive animal health services, necropsy services, comprehensive test profiles, histopathology, parasitology services, bacteriology services, environmental sample testing, and non-GLP Mycoplasma testing services for research animals.

Species for testing that may be required:

1.5 General Information:

1.5.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP): The Contractor’s existing quality assurance system shall be utilized in accordance with FAR 12.208.

1.5.1.1 RESERVED

1.5.1.2 The Contractor shall inform the COR of issues or potential issues that might affect the performance within two (2) business days of identifying those issues. Verbal reports shall be followed up by written reports within one (1) business day (Deliverable A.001 Quality Control Plan (paragraph 1.5.1.2)).

1.5.2 Quality Assurance: The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the Contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the acceptable quality levels (performance thresholds).

1.5.3 Recognized Holidays: The following provides information on recognized holidays for the purpose of the PWS. If submittal of any documentation (e.g. deliverables, submittals, etc.) deadlines fall on a holiday, the closest work day prior to the holiday will apply as the deadline for submittal.

1.5.3.1 U.S. Holidays: Work to be performed on U.S. federally recognized holidays occurring during the normal workweek is determined by the Contractor’s work scheduling process unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. When a U.S. holiday occurs on a Saturday or a Sunday, the holiday is observed on the preceding Friday or following Monday, respectively.

Juneteenth June 19th Independence Day July 4th Labor Day 1st Monday in September Columbus Day 2nd Monday in October Veteran’s Day November 11th Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25th

1.5.4 Operating Hours: The Government facility office hours, facility operating hours, and the Contractor support hour requirements often coincide, however, they may differ. Please refer to the following.

1.5.4.1 Government Facility Office Hours: The Government facility office hours are the hours of 0700 to 1530, and the days of Monday through Friday except U.S. Holidays identified in paragraph 1.5.3.1 above or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

1.5.4.2 Government Facility Operating Hours: The Government facility operating hours occur between the hours of 0700 to 1600, the days of Monday through Friday. The Government facility may close due to recognized U.S. Holidays identified in paragraph 1.5.3.1 above, local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings and will be communicated by the Contracting Officer to the Contractor.

1.5.4.3 Contractor Support Hours: RESERVED

1.5.4.3.1 Contractor Work Plan: RESERVED

1.5.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at the Contractor’s laboratories located in the United States.

1.6 Security Requirements: The following information is provided on security related matters.

1.6.1 Security Program: RESERVED

1.6.2 Personnel Security Clearance Requirements: RESERVED

1.6.3 Security

USAMRIID considers the safety of its employees, neighbors, and the surrounding community its number one priority. USAMRIID’s Biosecurity Program is governed by a broad set of Federal, DoD and US Army regulations and policies, which enables USAMRIID to safeguard both the biological materials used in the laboratories as well as the personnel who work here. USAMRIID is frequently inspected by those regulating agencies, and successful completion of those inspections is required for USAMRIID to continue its operation. It is therefore critical that all employees, including Contractor employees, meet standards and maintain compliance with all regulations, policies, and procedures that have been instituted for their protection and the protection of others. Security, training, and other requirements may be subject to change based upon changes in regulations and policies, and the Contractor shall be immediately responsive to those changes.

The Contractor shall not employ, or continue employment, of persons for work on this contract, if such employee is identified to the Contractor by the Contracting Officer as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being, or operational mission of the installation or its population. All Contractor employees shall be screened before hiring for active participation in any group that opposes the use of animals in research; such candidates shall not be selected for work on this PWS (all contract employees shall support the humane use of laboratory animals in research). In addition, if it becomes known that an employee is an active member of any group that opposes animal research or in any other way demonstrates a desire to compromise the security or the mission of the Institute, the Contractor employee shall be removed from this requirement immediately.

1.6.3.1. Security Requirements

The Contractor shall protect all Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and unclassified information involved in the performance under this contract.

1.6.3.2. Installation Access Requirements

FPCON ALPHA. RESERVED

FPCON BRAVO. RESERVED

FPCON CHARLIE. RESERVED

FPCON DELTA. RESERVED

1.6.3.2.1. All visitors must enter through the Nallin Gate which is open 24 hours per day, seven (7) days per week. Contractors are to provide proof of identification to the Fort Detrick security staff at the Visitor Center located at the Nallin Gate. A Criminal History Check will be conducted on all Contractor and subcontractor employees requiring base access. Acceptable forms of Government issued identification include a passport or Driver’s License that complies with the REAL ID ACT. Non-U.S. citizens visiting Fort Detrick will require a Federal employee escort onto the Base. Non-U.S. Citizens visiting or working at USAMRIID will require MRDC approval. Vehicles entering the Base will be searched before being allowed to enter the Base. In addition to your vehicle, the trunk, boxes, bags, or other items located in the vehicle is subject to search. Federal law prohibits the following items on Federal property: firearms, explosives, archery equipment, dangerous weapons, knives and blades over 2 ½ inches, alcoholic beverages and open containers of alcohol. No photographs may be taken while on Fort Derick. Cell phones may be used while driving only if hands free.

1.6.3.3 Security Clearance Requirements. RESERVED

1.6.3.4. Requirements for BPRP Enrollment. RESERVED

1.6.3.4.5 Biosecurity Training Requirements for BPRP-Enrolled Personnel. RESERVED

1.6.3.4.6 Government Furnished Services RESERVED

1.6.3.4.7 Contractor Furnished Services RESERVED

1.6.3.5. Requirements for Escorted Entry to Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)-Registered Spaces (Visitor) RESERVED

1.6.3.5.1 Biosecurity Training Requirements Escorted Entry to FSAP-Registered Space (Visitor). RESERVED

1.6.3.6 Services for Contractors Not Enrolled in BPRP (if applicable). RESERVED

1.6.3.6.1 Government Furnished Services RESERVED

1.6.3.6.2 Contractor Furnished Services (if applicable). RESERVED

1.6.3.7. Workplace Safety RESERVED

1.6.3.8. Foreign Nationals Requirements RESERVED

1.6.3.9. Requirements for Controlled Substances PRP (CS-PRP) Enrollment. RESERVED

1.6.3.9.6 Government Furnished Services RESERVED

1.6.3.9.7 Contractor Furnished Services RESERVED

1.6.4. Installation Access. RESERVED

1.6.4.1 Installation Pass Log: RESERVED

1.6.4.2 Individual Termination or Expiration of Employment: RESERVED

1.6.4.3 Contract Termination or Cancellation: RESERVED

1.6.4.4 Common Access Cards (CAC) and CAC Log: RESERVED

1.6.5 Background Checks: RESERVED

1.6.5.1 U.S. Citizen: RESERVED

1.6.5.2 Local Nationals and Third Country Nationals: RESERVED

1.6.6 Physical Security: RESERVED

1.6.7 Operations Security (OPSEC) Requirements: RESERVED

1.7 Key Control: RESERVED

1.8 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with FAR Subpart 42.5. The Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the Contracting Officer will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor shall apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.8.1 The Contractor shall attend, participate in, and furnish input to scheduled and unscheduled meetings, conferences, and briefings that relate to the functions and services herein as required by the Government to provide effective communication and impart necessary information. The Contract Manager or designated representative shall attend meetings as requested by the Government. Meeting attendees shall at times include Contractor managerial, supervisory, and other personnel knowledgeable of the subject matter. Meetings may start or end outside of regular duty hours.

1.9 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): Refer to Part 2 of this PWS for the definition of a COR. As determined by the Contracting Officer, a COR will be appointed and identified by letter of designation, a copy of which will be provided to the Contractor by the Contracting Officer. The designation letter states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates, or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is not authorized to obligate the Government. If the work is not written in the contract, the COR is not authorized to request new work. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract, perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance, maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract, issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications, monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies, coordinate availability of Government property, and coordinate site entry of Contractor personnel.

1.10 Key Personnel: RESERVED

a. Contract Manager and Alternate Contract Manager: RESERVED

b. Quality Control Manager: RESERVED

c. Systems Administrator: RESERVED

d. Special Qualifications RESERVED

1.11. Identification of Contractor Employees: RESERVED

1.12 Contractor Travel: RESERVED

1.13 Other Direct Costs (ODCs): RESERVED

1.14 Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents and materials produced under this contract. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership and copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the Contractor without written permission from the Contracting Officer. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

1.15 Non-Disclosure Requirements: RESERVED

1.16 Protection of Government and Contract Information: Per Public Use Notice of Limitations stated by Defense imagery Management operations Center and contained at www.dimoc.mil/resources/limitations/ , the Contractor shall not cite any information (e.g., contract information, pictures, locations, etc.) obtained through this contract on any hard copy or digital marketing tools to include its company website.

1.17 Non-Disclosure Statements: RESERVED

1.18 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI): Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent OCI as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI (Deliverable A.002 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI). The Contractor’s OCI Mitigation Plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. In the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.19 Phase In /Phase Out Period: RESERVED

1.20 Required Training: RESERVED

1.20.1 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training: RESERVED

1.20.2 OPSEC Training: RESERVED

1.20.3 iWATCH Training: RESERVED

1.20.4 Information Assurance (IA) Training RESERVED

1.23.5 Personally Identifiable Information (PII): RESERVED

1.21 Government Property and Services: RESERVED

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. Definitions and Acronyms

2.1 Definitions: Although not inclusive of every term used within this PWS, the following provides a list of definitions used throughout this PWS and commonly used in the acquisition field.

Contracting Officer – means a person with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the Government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the Government.

Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) – As defined in DFARS 202.101, means an individual designated and authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions. DoD Instruction (DoDI) 5000.72, Part II Definitions states the following when defining a COR: “Defined in subpart 202.101 of Reference (f). Any individual delegated responsibilities pursuant to subpart 1.602-2 of Reference (e), regardless of local terminology, must be certified in accordance with this instruction. For example, local terminology can be COR, Contracting Officer’s technical representative, technical point of contact, technical representative, alternate COR, administrative COR, assistant COR, line item manager, task order manager, quality assurance personnel, quality assurance evaluator, or COR management.” In addition, Army Regulation 70-13, Chapter 2, paragraph 2-2g, states, in part, the following when providing other surveillance support personnel to assist the COR when needed, “…These other surveillance support personnel may serve as on-site representatives of the COR in performance of actual contract surveillance if they meet all COR requirements and have been appointed by the Contracting Officer as alternate CORs.”

Contractor – means a supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the Government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

Contractor-acquired Property - means property acquired, fabricated, or otherwise provided by the Contractor for performing a contract and to which the Government has title.

Day – means, unless otherwise specified, a calendar day.

Defective Service – means a service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

Deliverable – means anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

Government-furnished Property – As reflected in FAR 52.245-1, Government-furnished Property “means property in the possession of, or directly acquired by, the Government and subsequently furnished to the Contractor for performance of a contract. Government-furnished property includes, but is not limited to, spares and property furnished for repair, maintenance, overhaul, or modification. Government-furnished property also includes contractor-acquired property if the contractor-acquired property is a deliverable under a cost contract when accepted by the Government for continued use under the contract

Government Property - means all property owned or leased by the Government.Government property includes both Government-furnishedand Contractor-acquired property. Government property includes material, equipment, special tooling, special test equipment, and real property. Government property does not include intellectual property and software.

Property Administrator - means an authorized representative of the Contracting Officer appointed in accordance with agency procedures, responsible for administering the contract requirements and obligations relating to Government property in the possession of a Contractor.

High Level Objective (HLO) – means a key overarching result-based objective for a project necessary to achieve the project’s vision. HLOs are similar to Level 2 in a Work Breakdown Structure. Each HLO may contain several statements to flesh out the areas necessary to meet the objective.

Physical Security – means that part of security concerned with physical measures designed to safeguard personnel; to prevent unauthorized access to equipment, installations, material, and documents; and to safeguard against espionage, sabotage, damage, and theft.

Quality Assurance – (or Government contract quality assurance) means the various functions, including, inspection, performed by the Government to determine whether a Contractor has fulfilled the contract obligations pertaining to quality and quantity.

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) – means the key Government-developed surveillance process document, and is applied to Performance-Based Service Contracting (PBSC). The QASP is used for managing Contractor performance assessment by ensuring that systematic quality assurance methods validate that Contractor quality control efforts are timely, effective, and are delivering the results specified in the contract or task order. The QASP directly corresponds to the performance objectives and standards (i.e., quality, quantity, timeliness) specified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). It provides specific details on how the Government will survey, observe, test, sample, evaluate, and document Contractor performance results to determine if the Contractor has met the required standards for each objective in the PWS. The QASP, with very few if any exceptions, is an internal to Government document.

Quality Control – means all necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

Statement – means the specific results-based activities required to satisfy HLOs. A statement contains a result, the context of the statement, and the required action(s). Statements focus on “what” is to be accomplished; however they are not prescriptive in describing “how” the outcome is to be achieved. Each HLO may have several statements to flesh out the areas necessary to meet the objective. Statements are similar to Level 3 in a Work Breakdown Structure.

Subcontractor – means one that enters into a contract with a prime Contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

Work Day - The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

Work Week - Monday through Friday, unless otherwise specified.

2.2 Acronyms: Although not inclusive of every term used within this PWS, or that may be included in an acquisition, the following provides a list of acronyms commonly used in the acquisition field.

USAG United States Army Garrison

PART 3

GOVERNMENT PROPERTY (GP) AND SERVICES

3. Government Property and Services

3.1 Services: RESERVED

3.2 Facilities: RESERVED

3.3 Utilities: RESERVED

3.4 Equipment: RESERVED

3.5 Special Tooling and Test Equipment: RESERVED

3.6 Materials: RESERVED

3.7 Training: RESERVED

3.8 Common Access Cards (CAC): RESERVED

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. Contractor Furnished Property and Services

4.1 General: The Contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to perform services as described in the PWS and associated contract documents, except for those items specified in Part 3 Government Property and Services. This includes sample transportation costs from the Government facility to the Contractor’s laboratories.

4.2 Secret Facility Clearance: RESERVED

4.3 Materials: The Contractor shall provide their courier services account(s) number(s) for sample shipment as there will be no charge to USAMRAA or USAMRIID for these services in support for this contract.

STD: Contractor shall provide their courier services account(s) number(s) for sample shipment upon award and within three (3) days of any account or courier change.

AQL: 100% Compliant (Deliverable A.003 Contractor Furnished Property and Services § Materials (paragraph 4.3)).

4.4 Vehicles and Equipment: RESERVED

4.5 Background Checks): RESERVED

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5.1 Basic Services: The Contractor shall provide diagnostic testing services that identify microorganisms associated with the research animals and to evaluate the status of research animals’ tissues, organs, and overall health. When samples, furnished on USAMRIID’s behalf, are provided, the Contractor shall deliver test results for those samples per PWS and industry standards. The results/reports shall be provided electronically via email.

5.2 Tasks: Tasks consist of the following:

5.2.1 Diagnostic Research Animal Health Testing Services

5.2.1.1 Comprehensive Animal Health Testing Services: Contractor shall perform Comprehensive Animal Health testing services on samples furnished on USAMRIID’s behalf to identify microorganisms associated with the research animals and to evaluate the status of research animals’ tissues, organs, and overall health.

(b) STD: Contractor reports shall provide comprehensive animal health testing reference ranges for all values in conformance with industry standards.

AQL: 100% Compliant; Zero (0) Deviation from standard 95% Compliance

(c) STD: Contractor shall submit legible comprehensive animal health test reports within 48 hours to USAMRIID Requestor.

AQL: 100% Compliant; Zero (0) Deviation from standard 95% Compliance

5.2.1.2 Serology Testing: Contractor shall perform Serology testing services on USAMRIID furnished samples to identify microorganisms associated with the research animals and to evaluate the status of research animals’ tissues, organs, and overall health.

(b) STD: Contractor reports shall provide reference ranges for all values in conformance with industry standards.

AQL: 100% Compliant; Zero (0) Deviation from standard 95% Compliance

(c) STD: Contractor shall submit legible reports within seven (7) days to Requestor.

AQL: 100% Compliant; Zero (0) Deviation from standard 95% Compliance

5.2.1.3 PCR Services: Contractor shall perform PCR services on USAMRIID furnished samples to identify microorganisms associated with the research animals and to evaluate the status of research animals’ tissues, organs, and overall health.

(b) STD: Contractor reports shall provide reference ranges for all values in conformance with industry standards.

AQL: 100% Compliant; Zero (0) Deviation from standard 95% Compliance

(c) STD: Contractor shall submit legible reports within seven (7) days to Requestor.

AQL: 100% Compliant; Zero (0) Deviation from standard 95% Compliance

5.2.1.4 Microbiology Services: Contractor shall perform Microbiology services on USAMRIID furnished samples to identify microorganisms associated with the research animals and to evaluate the status of research animals’ tissues, organs, and overall health.

(b) STD: Contractor reports shall provide reference ranges for all values in conformance with industry standards.

AQL: 100% Compliant; Zero (0) Deviation from standard 95% Compliance

(c) STD: Contractor shall submit legible reports within 12 days to Requestor.

AQL: 100% Compliant; Zero (0) Deviation from standard 95% Compliance

5.2.1.5 Parasitology Services: Contractor shall perform Parasitology services on USAMRIID furnished samples to identify microorganisms associated with the research animals and to evaluate the status of research animals’ tissues, organs, and overall health.

(b) STD: Contractor reports shall provide reference ranges for all values in conformance with industry standards.

AQL: 100% Compliant; Zero (0) Deviation from standard 95% Compliance

(c) STD: Contractor shall submit legible reports within 12 days to Requestor.

AQL: 100% Compliant; Zero (0) Deviation from standard 95% Compliance

5.2.1.6 Necropsy Services: Contractor shall perform Necropsy services on USAMRIID furnished samples to identify microorganisms associated with the research animals and to evaluate the status of research animals’ tissues, organs, and overall health.

(b) STD: Contractor reports shall provide reference ranges for all values in conformance with industry standards.

AQL: 100% Compliant; Zero (0) Deviation from standard 95% Compliance

(c) STD: Contractor shall submit legible reports within 12 days to Requestor.

AQL: 100% Compliant; Zero (0) Deviation from standard 95% Compliance

5.2.1.7 Histopathology Testing: Contractor shall perform Histopathology testing services on USAMRIID furnished samples to identify microorganisms associated with the research animals and to evaluate the status of research animals’ tissues, organs, and overall health.

(b) STD: Contractor reports shall provide reference ranges for all values in conformance with industry standards.

AQL: 100% Compliant; Zero (0) Deviation from standard 95% Compliance

(c) STD: Contractor shall submit legible reports within 21 days to Requestor.

AQL: 100% Compliant; Zero (0) Deviation from standard 95% Compliance

5.2.1.8 Environmental Sample Testing: Contractor shall perform Microbiology services on USAMRIID furnished samples to identify microorganisms associated with the research animals and to evaluate the status of research animals’ tissues, organs, and overall health.

(b) STD: Contractor reports shall provide reference ranges for all values in conformance with industry standards.

AQL: 100% Compliant; Zero (0) Deviation from standard 95% Compliance

(c) STD: Contractor shall submit legible reports within 12 days to Requestor.

AQL: 100% Compliant; Zero (0) Deviation from standard 95% Compliance

5.2.2 Invoices

5.2.2.1 Invoices: The Contractor shall provide legible written, electronic is acceptable, invoices for services conducted to ensure timely payment.

(a) STD: Contractor invoices shall identify the provided sample ID, cost per test per sample or any other rush fees, and total cost per invoice.

AQL: 100% Compliant; Zero (0) Deviation from standard 95% Compliance

(b) STD: Contractor invoices shall provide unique invoice numbers with Contractor payment POC contact information.

AQL: 100% Compliant; Zero (0) Deviation from standard 95% Compliance

(c) STD: Contractor shall submit legible invoices to the Government Purchase Card (credit card) holder within 10 days after the written test results have been sent to the Requestor.

AQL: 100% Compliant; Zero (0) Deviation from standard 95% Compliance

PART 6

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

6. Applicable Publications (Current Editions): The following publications, manuals, regulations, etc. are mentioned in this PWS and are listed below.

PART 7

ATTACHMENT AND TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

7. Attachment and Technical Exhibit List

7.1 Technical Exhibit A – Performance Requirements Summary

7.2 Technical Exhibit B – Deliverables Schedule

7.3 Attachment 1 – Estimated Workload Data

7.4 Attachment 2 – Historical Workload Data

7.5 Attachment 3 – Government Property (GP) RESERVED

7.6 Attachment 4 OR Technical Exhibit C, etc. RESERVED

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT A

Performance Requirements Summary (PRS)

PRS#1 - Comprehensive Animal Health Testing Services PWS para 5.2.1.1

Contractor shall perform Comprehensive Animal Health testing services on samples furnished on USAMRIID’s behalf to identify microorganisms associated with the research animals and to evaluate the status of research animals’ tissues, organs, and overall health.

(a) Contractor reports shall identify the provided sample ID and corresponding comprehensive animal health testing results.

(b) Contractor reports shall provide comprehensive animal health testing reference ranges for all values in conformance with industry standards.

(c) Contractor shall submit legible comprehensive animal health test reports within 48 hours to USAMRIID Requestor.

100% Compliant;

Zero (0) Deviation from standard 95% Compliance

Validated User/Customer Feedback

PRS#2 - Serology Testing PWS para 5.2.1.2

Contractor shall perform Serology testing services on USAMRIID furnished samples to identify microorganisms associated with the research animals and to evaluate the status of research animals’ tissues, organs, and overall health.

(a) Contractor reports shall identify the provided sample ID and corresponding results.

(b) Contractor reports shall provide reference ranges for all values in conformance with industry standards.

(c) Contractor shall submit legible reports within seven (7) days to Requestor.

100% Compliant;

Zero (0) Deviation from standard 95% Compliance

Validated User/Customer Feedback

PRS#3 - PCR Services PWS para 5.2.1.3

Contractor shall perform PCR services on USAMRIID furnished samples to identify microorganisms associated with the research animals and to evaluate the status of research animals’ tissues, organs, and overall health.

(a) Contractor reports shall identify the provided sample ID and corresponding results.

(b) Contractor reports shall provide reference ranges for all values in conformance with industry standards.

(c) Contractor shall submit legible reports within seven (7) days to Requestor.

100% Compliant;

Zero (0) Deviation from standard 95% Compliance Validated User/Customer Feedback

PRS#4 - Microbiology Services PWS para 5.2.1.4

Contractor shall perform Microbiology services on USAMRIID furnished samples to identify microorganisms associated with the research animals and to evaluate the status of research animals’ tissues, organs, and overall health.

(a) Contractor reports shall identify the provided sample ID and corresponding results.

(b) Contractor reports shall provide reference ranges for all values in conformance with industry standards.

(c) Contractor shall submit legible reports within 12 days to Requestor.

100% Compliant;

Zero (0) Deviation from standard 95% Compliance Validated User/Customer Feedback

PRS#5 - Parasitology Services PWS para 5.2.1.5

Contractor shall perform Parasitology services on USAMRIID furnished samples to identify microorganisms associated with the research animals and to evaluate the status of research animals’ tissues, organs, and overall health.

(a) Contractor reports shall identify the provided sample ID and corresponding results.

(b) Contractor reports shall provide reference ranges for all values in conformance with industry standards.

(c) Contractor shall submit legible reports within 12 days to Requestor.

100% Compliant;

Zero (0) Deviation from standard 95% Compliance Validated User/Customer Feedback

PRS#6 - Necropsy Services PWS para 5.2.1.6

Contractor shall perform Necropsy services on USAMRIID furnished samples to identify microorganisms associated with the research animals and to evaluate the status of research animals’ tissues, organs, and overall health.

(a) Contractor reports shall identify the provided sample ID and corresponding results.

(b) Contractor reports shall provide reference ranges for all values in conformance with industry standards.

(c) Contractor shall submit legible reports within 12 days to Requestor.

100% Compliant;

Zero (0) Deviation from standard 95% Compliance Validated User/Customer Feedback

PRS#7 - Histopathology Services PWS para 5.2.1.7

Contractor shall perform Histopathology testing services on USAMRIID furnished samples to identify microorganisms associated with the research animals and to evaluate the status of research animals’ tissues, organs, and overall health.

(a) Contractor reports shall identify the provided sample ID and corresponding results.

(b) Contractor reports shall provide reference ranges for all values in conformance with industry standards.

(c) Contractor shall submit legible reports within 21 days to Requestor.

100% Compliant;

Zero (0) Deviation from standard 95% Compliance Validated User/Customer Feedback

PRS#8 - Environmental Sample Testing PWS para 5.2.1.8

Contractor shall perform Microbiology services on USAMRIID furnished samples to identify microorganisms associated with the research animals and to evaluate the status of research animals’ tissues, organs, and overall health.

(a) Contractor reports shall identify the provided sample ID and corresponding results.

(b) Contractor reports shall provide reference ranges for all values in conformance with industry standards.

(c) Contractor shall submit legible reports within 12 days to Requestor.

100% Compliant;

Zero (0) Deviation from standard 95% Compliance Validated User/Customer Feedback

PRS#9 – Invoices PWS para 5.2.2.1

The Contractor shall provide legible written, electronic is acceptable, invoices for services conducted to ensure timely payment.

(a) Contractor invoices shall identify the provided sample ID, cost per test per sample or any other rush fees, and total cost per invoice.

(b) Contractor invoices shall provide unique invoice numbers with Contractor payment POC contact information.

(c) Contractor shall submit legible invoices to the Government Purchase Card (credit card) holder within 10 days after the written test results have been sent to the Requestor.

100% Compliant;

Zero (0) Deviation from standard 95% Compliance Validated Government Purchase Card (credit card) holder Feedback

PRS#10 – Contractor Furnished Property and Services § Materials PWS para 4.3

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT B

DELIVERABLES SCHEDULE

A.001 Quality Control Plan (paragraph 1.5.1.2)

One each to the Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and the Technical Point of Contact Electronic delivery via email using Microsoft Office Word

To the Contracting Officer, and Technical Point of Contact, through the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)

A.002 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) (paragraph 1.18)

One each to the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) Electronic delivery via email using Microsoft Office Word

To the Contracting Officer through the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)

A.003 Contractor Furnished Property and Services § Materials (paragraph 4.3)

One each to the Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and the Technical Point of Contact Electronic delivery via email using Microsoft Office Word

To the Contracting Officer, and Technical Point of Contact, through the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)

ATTACHMENT 1

ESTIMATED WORKLOAD DATA

ATTACHMENT 2

HISTORICAL WORKLOAD DATA

ATTACHMENT 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP)

RESERVED.

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