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US Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Statement of Work
Contents
| Project | 3 |
| General Information | 3 |
| 1.0 Scope of Work | 3 |
| 2.0 Background | 3 |
| Contractor Requirements | 3 |
| 3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks | 3 |
| 4.0 Government Furnished | 3 |
| 5.0 Deliverables / Schedule | 3 |
| 6.0 Travel | 4 |
| 7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel | 4 |
| 8.0 Security Requirements | 4 |
| 9.0 Data Rights | 4 |
| 10.0 Section 508 – Electronic and Information Technology Standards | 4 |
| Attachment | 4 |
Project Kappa Carrageenan-Based Brine Component General Information
1.0 Scope of Work
This Statement of Work (SOW) defines the requirements for the procurement, quality assurance, sampling, delivery, and acceptance of Kappa carrageenan-based hydrocolloid ingredient Ricogel 84332B, or equal, for use in larval diet production. The contractor shall provide a firm-fixed-price supply of product meeting all physical, chemical, biological, packaging, and documentation requirements described herein.
2.0 Background
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) requires a consistent and high-quality supply of Kappa carrageenan-based hydrocolloid to support biological operations related to larval production. Past operations have demonstrated that product consistency, biological performance, and strict quality controls are critical to mission success. This procurement establishes standardized specifications and acceptance criteria to ensure continuity of operations.
This procurement has been issued priority rating authority under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) regulation (15 C.F.R. part 700) for contracts and orders for the construction and operation of the New World Screwworm (NWS) Sterile Fly Production Facility, and is authorized to use the “DX-H8” priority rating on its contracts and orders for all industrial resources needed for the construction and operation of the NWS Sterile Fly Facility, including facility construction and construction materials, production and construction equipment as defined in the DPAS regulation, and items to be used for the manufacturing of production equipment.
Contractor Requirements
3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks
Provide product meeting specifications and nutritional requirements. Product must be soluble at 180 degrees Fahrenheit and have a two year shelf life.
Specifications Bacteriological
| Test |
| Minimum |
| Maximum |
| Units |
| Aerobic Plate Count |
| 0 |
| 1,000 |
| cfu/g |
| Combined Yeast and Mold |
| 0 |
| 500 |
| /g |
/375g
| Total Coliforms |
| <3 |
| 0 |
| MPN/g |
Mesh
| Test |
| Minimum |
| Maximum |
| Units |
| US#100 Mesh Through |
| 80 |
| 100 |
| % |
Physical and Chemical
| Property |
| Minimum |
| Maximum |
| Units/Notes |
| Flavor (Typical) |
| Bland |
| Bland |
| Gel Strength |
| 400 |
| 1,300 |
| gcm |
| Moisture (Infrared) |
| 0 |
| 12 |
| % |
| Odor (Typical) |
| Odorless |
| Odorless |
| Powder Color (Visual) |
| Off White-Tan |
| Off White-Tan |
| Texture (Qualitative) |
| Free Flowing Powder |
| Free Flowing Powder |
Nutritional Information (per 100g)
| Monounsaturated Fat (g) |
| 0.00 |
| Polyunsaturated Fat (g) |
| 0.00 |
| Total Carbohydrates (g) |
| 71.91 |
4.0 Government Furnished
N/A
5.0 Deliverables / Schedule
Deliverables under this SOW include:
a. Kappa carrageenan-based hydrocolloid ingredient RICOGEL 84332B, or equivalent meeting all requirements of this SOW.
b. Certificate of Analysis for each lot submitted prior to shipment.
c. Required technical documentation, including Technical Data Sheets or Safety Data Sheets.
Delivery dates will be established during calendar year 2026 via written request from the Government. Shipment release is contingent upon Government approval of submitted documentation.
6.0 Travel
No contractor travel is required for performance under this SOW.
7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel
The contractor shall designate a primary point of contact responsible for contract performance, quality coordination, documentation submission, and delivery coordination.
8.0 Security Requirements
No security requirements apply to work under this SOW. Contractor personnel must comply with facility safety and chemical handling procedures.
9.0 Data Rights
All data, documentation, and reports produced or furnished under this contract shall be provided to the Government with unlimited rights.
10.0 Section 508 – Electronic and Information Technology Standards Section 508 requirements do not apply to this procurement.
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