Attachment 2 - Specifications.pdf

Attachment 2 – Specifications Carcass Removal

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.0 Background and Purpose:

Scientists at the Roman L. Hruska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) are developing scientific information and new technology to solve high priority problems for the U.S. beef, sheep, and swine industries. About 50 percent of the effort is with beef cattle, 30 percent with swine, and 20 percent with sheep. Animal Carcass removal is required as part of the operations of this Center.

CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

2.0 Technical Requirements/Tasks:

The contractor shall remove animal carcasses (cattle and swine) as required.

• Swine removal will be by barrel count per year to include rendering service fees

• Beef removal will be categorized by calves and cattle under 30 months. Also includes deadstock fees.

• Period of performance is one year after award.

• Quantities by category listed below:

Description Quantity Barrel Count 600 Service Fee Rendering 15

Calves 350 Cattle under 30 mos 80 Service Fee Deadstock 15

3.0 Deliverable/Schedule/Address:

Removal schedule and times will be coordinated by cattle operations and veterinary service personnel.

Facility address is listed below:

USMARC

844 Rd 313 Clay Center, NE 68933

Key Deliverables

Item No. Deliverable Objective 1 Animal Carcass removal as required.

Animal Carcass removal as required in the coordinated timeframe.

4.0 Government Furnished: N/A

4.0 Performance Requirement Measures:

Animal Carcass removal as required within the coordinated timeframe.