Att 10 - Sugar SOW.docx

US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Statement of Work

Contents

Project Procurement of White Granulated Sugar for Larval Diet Production

General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

This Statement of Work (SOW) defines the requirements for the procurement, quality assurance, delivery, and acceptance of food‑grade white granulated sugar for use in larval diet production. The contractor shall provide a firm‑fixed‑price supply of product meeting all physical, technical, packaging, and documentation requirements described herein.

2.0 Background

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) requires a consistent and high‑quality supply of white granulated sugar to support biological operations related to larval production. Past operations have demonstrated that product purity, particle consistency, 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

The contractor shall provide food‑grade white granulated sugar that meets the following minimum physical and chemical specifications:

· Appearance: Free‑flowing white crystalline sugar.

· Odor: Neutral, free from off‑odors.

· Purity (Sucrose): ≥ 99.8%.

· Moisture Content: ≤ 0.10%.

· Ash Content: ≤ 0.04%.

· Color: White, free from discoloration or foreign material.

· Granulation: Standard granulated sugar suitable for feed or biological formulation.

Product must be free from contaminants, adulterants, or foreign materials.

Material shall be suitable for use in biological or feed‑related applications.

Packaging and Palletization Requirements:

· Product shall be supplied in sealed bags suitable for dry food‑grade materials.

· Each bag shall include manufacturer identification, lot number, and date of manufacture.

· Palletized shipments shall be shrink wrapped to prevent moisture exposure and contamination.

4.0 Government Furnished

No government‑furnished equipment, data, or facilities are required for this procurement.

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule

White granulated sugar meeting all requirements of this SOW.

Certificate of Analysis for each lot submitted prior to shipment.

Technical Data Sheet and any applicable Safety Data Sheets.

Delivery dates will be established during calendar year 2026 via written request from the Government.

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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