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- 1232SA25Q0424
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This document is an Attachment 1 Specification for a USDA-ARS contract to provide specific pathogen free (SPF) embryonated chicken eggs and chicken blood for avian influenza virus research. The contract covers a base year and two option years, with requirements for 4,000 SPF eggs and 100 mL of whole chicken blood annually. Eggs must be shipped cold in batches of 300-900, meeting USDA Veterinary Services and European Pharmacopoeia guidelines, and must be free of influenza A antibodies. Blood must come from roosters in AIV antibody-free flocks, delivered in 5-15 mL batches.
The solicitation (Number 1232SA25Q0424) is a small business set-aside with a $19M size standard under NAICS code 112310. Delivery will be FOB Destination to the USDA ARS facility in Marshfield, WI, with contract periods spanning 08/05/2025 - 08/04/2028. Quotes are due by 07/23/2025 at 5:00pm CST, to be submitted to Jennifer.busbea@usda.gov. The solicitation requires completion of specific FAR provisions and representations, with all data generated becoming the property of USDA.
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Attachment 1 - Specifications Project: Specific Pathogen Free Embryonated Chicken Eggs and Blood Product for Avian Influenza Research
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.0 Background and Scope:
This action is to provide a contract to provide both: 1) live, specific pathogen free (SPF) embryonated chicken eggs, and 2) whole chicken blood. USDA-ARS will use the SPF eggs and blood for propagation of avian influenza virus (AIV) and quantification of AIV via hemagglutination assay and molecular methods. The contract is for one year (base) + 2 option years.
Requirements:
| Item |
| Requirements |
| Live, SPF embryonated chicken eggs for propagation and quantification of avian influenza virus |
| · A total of 4,000 eggs will be required per contract year |
· SPF eggs must be shipped in up to ten batches of 300 – 900 eggs, the timing of which must be coordinated with the USDA-ARS scientist.
· SPF eggs must meet guidelines set by USDA Veterinary Services Memorandum No. 800.65 and European Pharmacopoeia 5.2.2.
· SPF eggs must be free of influenza A antibodies and suitable for quantification of avian influenza virus by hemagglutination (HA) assay.
· SPF eggs must be shipped cold (without prior incubation).
| Chicken blood for hemagglutination (HA) assay for quantification of avian influenza virus |
| · A total of 100 mL of blood will be required per contract year. |
· Blood must be shipped in up to fifteen batches of 5 – 15 mL, the timing of which must be coordinated with the USDA-ARS scientist.
· Whole chicken (rooster) blood is required.
· Blood must come from a flock that is guaranteed free of AIV antibody. Blood from SPF flocks are highly preferred.
· Blood products from exclusively roosters are highly preferred.
Additional requirements include:
· SPF eggs and blood are to be delivered on request throughout the year within 2 weeks.
· Quotes must include all delivery fees, surcharges, and all other costs.
· Contractor must be able to ship SPF eggs and blood products to Marshfield, WI. Expedited ground shipping is preferred.
· Contracts including a refund policy for products arriving late or damaged are preferred.
2.0 Data Requirements and Rights:
All data generated will be the property of USDA.
Ordering Period The contract ordering period shall be one year + 2 option years. Exact dates will be determined at time of contract award.
3.0 Packaging and Shipping:
Delivery Address:
USDA ARS
2615 Yellowstone Drive Marshfield, WI 54449
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