Att 8 - Plasma SOW.docx

US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Statement of Work

Contents

Project Procurement of Spray Dried Bovine Plasma 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 AP920, or equal, Spray Dried Bovine Plasma 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 plasma 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 AP920, or equal, Spray Dried Bovine Plasma intended for larval diet production that meets all physical and chemical specifications as follows:

a. Spray dried

b. Homogeneous powder free of foreign material

c. Velvety, fine powder

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

e. Protein ≥ 70%

f. Solubility ≥ 85%

g. Moisture/Humidity ≤ 6%

h. Ash (600°C muffle furnace or NIR): ≤ 10.0%

i. pH: 7.0 – 9.5

j. Fat (Soxhlet): ≤ 1.0%

k. Double Immunodiffusion: Negative

l. Product must be less than two (2) months old at time of delivery

m. Packaging and Palletization requirements:

i. 25 kg polybags with required labeling information

ii. Palletization: 40” x 48”, maximum 50 bags per pallet

4.0 Government Furnished

N/A

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule

Deliverables under this SOW include:

a. AP920, or equal, Spray Dried Bovine Plasma 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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