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This is a Statement of Work (SOW) for the procurement of spray-dried bovine hemoglobin (AP301 or equivalent) for larval diet production to support the USDA's New World Screwworm (NWS) Sterile Fly Production Facility. The contractor must supply a firm-fixed-price quantity of product meeting strict physical and chemical specifications, including reddish-brown color, spray-dried drying technique, 85% or greater protein content, 85% or greater solubility, humidity at or below 6%, ash content at or below 7%, pH between 7.0-8.5, fat content at or below 1%, negative dual immunodiffusion results, and zero preservatives or contaminants such as bone powder, plant material, or soy. The product must be less than two months old at delivery and packaged in 25 kg polybags with specific labeling requirements (brand, manufacturing location, manufacture date, bagging date, lot number, expiration date, and weight) on 40" x 48" pallets containing a maximum of 50 bags each, wrapped in plastic for water damage protection.

Deliverables include the spray-dried bovine hemoglobin product, a Certificate of Analysis for each lot prior to shipment, and required technical documentation such as Technical Data Sheets or Safety Data Sheets. Specific delivery dates will be established during calendar year 2026 via written Government request, with shipment release contingent upon Government approval of submitted documentation. The contractor must designate a primary point of contact for contract performance, quality coordination, documentation submission, and delivery coordination. This procurement carries Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) priority rating authority under 15 C.F.R. part 700 with DX-H8 priority rating designation for the NWS Sterile Fly Facility. No travel, government-furnished equipment, or security requirements apply, and all data and documentation produced shall be provided to the Government with unlimited rights.

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US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Statement of Work

Contents

Project3
General Information3
1.0 Scope of Work3
2.0 Background3
Contractor Requirements3
3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks3
4.0 Government Furnished3
5.0 Deliverables / Schedule3
6.0 Travel4
7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel4
8.0 Security Requirements4
9.0 Data Rights4
10.0 Section 508 – Electronic and Information Technology Standards4

Project Procurement of Dried Bovine Hemoglobin 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 AP301, or equal, Spray Dried Bovine Hemoglobin 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 spray dried bovine hemoglobin 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

The contractor shall provide AP301, or equal, Spray Dried Bovine Hemoglobin intended for larval diet production that meets all physical and chemical specifications as follows:

a. Physical and Chemical Profile

b. Color: Reddish brown

c. Appearance: Homogeneous, free of dust burnt or foreign particles

d. Drying technique: Spray Dried

e. Granulometry: ≤ 5.0% retention on No. 70 sieve

f. Solubility: Greater than or equal to 85.0%

g. Humidity: Less than or equal to 6.0%

h. Ash: Less than or equal to 7.0%

i. pH: Between the range of 7.0 - 8.5

j. Protein: Greater than or equal to 85.0%

k. Fat: Less than or equal than 1.0%

l. Dual Immunodiffusion: Negative

m. No pollutants such as liquid agents, bone powder, plant material, soy and totally preservative-free.

n. Product must be less than two months old at time of delivery.

o. Packaging and Palletization requirements:

a. 25 kg polybags, each marked with:

i. Brand

ii. Place of manufacture

iii. Date of Manufacture

iv. Bagging Date

v. Lot Number

vi. Expiration date

vii. Weight

b. 40” x 48” pallet, maximum 50 bags/pallet

c. Pallets/bags wrapped in plastic to prevent water damage

4.0 Government Furnished

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

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule

Deliverables under this SOW include:

a. AP301, or equal, Spray Dried Bovine Hemoglobin 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 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 Requirements

Section 508 requirements do not apply to this procurement.

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