Caprine STATEMENT OF WORK.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

SPECIAL WARFARE TRAINING GROUP (AIRBORNE)

CAPRINES

1. The Contractor shall provide and deliver caprines to the following locations:

Fort Liberty, North Carolina Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia Fort Campbell, KY Camp Dawson, West Virginia Camp Buckley, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA Camp Williams and Dugway Proving Grounds (DPG), Utah

Meeting or exceeding the following specifications with corresponding fermented alfalfa haylage in accordance with the SOW. Federal, and state of origin regulations governing the health requirements for the transport and admission of caprines both intra and interstate, and all other terms and conditions stated herein.

2. General:

2.1. Fermented Alfalfa Haylage (caprine Feed): Within 30 days from the issuance of a delivery order, the Contractor shall arrange delivery and deliver a minimum of five (5) tons and a maximum of 10-tons of fermented alfalfa haylage in 50-pound bags meeting the guaranteed analysis in the chart below. The fermented alfalfa haylage is a drop shipment and is not associated with any caprine delivery shipment. All fermented alfalfa haylage must be delivered intact without damage and will be inspected upon delivery; once the fermented alfalfa haylage is inspected and accepted by the Government, the Contractor is no longer liable for any damage such as spoilage. The fermented alfalfa haylage shall meet the following requirements:

Fermented Alfalfa Haylage Guaranteed Nutritional Analysis Requirements

Ingredient As Fed Dry Matter Basis Crude fiber (Max) 11% 23% Crude Protein (Min) 9% 20% Lysine (Min) 0.4% 0.8% Methionine (Min) 0.1% 0.2% Crude Fat (Min) 1.8% 4% Neutral Detergent Fiber (NDF) (Max) 15% 34% Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF) (Max) 15% 34% Total Digestible Nutrients (TDN) (Min) 29.3% 65% Calcium (Ca) (Min) 0.7% 1.6% Phosphorus (P) (Min) 0.1% 0.2%

2.2. Health: Caprine must be live, male only (castrated or intact), and weigh a minimum of 55-pounds 25 kg upon delivery.

2.3. Caprines shall be healthy, free of disease and show no evidence of respiratory, digestive, integumentary (skin), musculoskeletal, nervous, metabolic, ophthalmic, circulatory or other disease.

2.4. The attending veterinarian, or in his or her absence a trained representative, will be present at delivery and will inspect each animal for lameness or any infectious, traumatic, or metabolic condition; and shall be the final authority for medical acceptance or non-acceptance.

2.5. Examples of common causes for rejection are listed below (but are not all inclusive):

2.5.1. Respiratory disease: Mucopurulent discharge nasal, abnormal lungs sounds upon auscultation, and/or cough.

2.5.2. Infectious keratoconjunctivitis (pinkeye) and ocular discharge: Crusting, tearing/drainage, or inflammation of the cornea or surrounding tissues.

2.5.3. Contagious ecthyma (orf or soremouth): Papules, pustules, or scabs located at coronets, ears, anus, vulva and/or crusting at the mucocutaneous junction of nose and mouth.

2.5.4. Diarrhea: fecal staining on hind quarters or other evidence of loose feces.

2.5.5. Lameness: Any alteration in gait. The ability to bear weight on the affected limb shall not be a factor in determining acceptance or rejection. Examples are overgrown hooves, foot rot, and soft tissue injury.

2.5.6. Open wounds: Any superficial or deep injury. Examples are broken horns, open sinuses, and lacerations.

2.5.7. Caseous Lymphadenitis: Enlarged peripheral lymph nodes and/or abscesses.

2.5.8. Skin diseases: Alopecia, scaling, crusts, inflammation, or the presence of external parasites.

Examples include ringworm, candidiasis, and lice.

2.5.9. Deceased or moribund caprines: Deceased or moribund (downer) caprines will be rejected.

The attending veterinarian reserves the right to euthanize any moribund caprines presented at delivery for humane reasons. Euthanasia for humane reasons does not entitle the Contractor to reimbursement for the animal.

2.6. Delivery: The Contractor shall deliver caprines in lots of 30 to 150 within 30 days from the issuance of a delivery order to the listed locations in section one of the SOW. The monthly total generally will not exceed 600 caprines. Annually, the estimated number of caprines shall be a maximum of 5,045. Delivery schedules and quantities will be provided to the Contractor at least 30 days prior the requested delivery date. The entire quantity of caprines stated for delivery on any specific day shall be delivered at one time, e.g. no split shipments will be accepted.

Deliveries shall be made between the hours of 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM, Monday through Friday.

Delivery/in processing procedures shall begin no earlier than 6:00 AM and will continue until all inspections are completed, normally not later than 9:00 AM on the day of delivery. The Contractor shall coordinate with the receiving facility at least 48 hours or two business days prior to delivery for the exact time of delivery based on the availability of veterinary personnel.

Changes to the time of delivery may be made by direct coordination between the Contracting Officer/Contracting Officer’s Representative (CO/COR) and the Contractor up to 12 hours prior to the delivery time. A shorter notification may be provided should the installation be closed due to inclement weather.

2.6.1 Caprine Return and/or Storage: Due to variations in training needs that will occur after the 30 day window of issuance of a delivery order, the Government may request a reduction in the order by no more than 20% within 48 hours of time or two business days of delivery with a request for modification to the delivery order sent to the Contracting Officer and a notification courtesy copied to the Contractor. The Contractor will then maintain the quarantined caprines and hold for no more than 30 days until the Government can accommodate the caprines on the next available shipment date. It is within the contractor’s discretion to determine whether adequate space is available for caprine storage in consideration of the Contractor’s other business operations. The Contractor’s standard of care for caprines in storage status awaiting delivery shall be in accordance with all terms and conditions stated within this SOW. At the Contractor’s discretion, a maximum of 500 caprines shall be stored for a maximum of 30 days.

3. Qualifications: The Contractor must be a USDA Class A or Class B licensed dealer prior to proposal submission and maintain license throughout the duration of the contract.

4. HOLDING PROCEDURES:

4.1. The Contractor shall not function as a broker between a “sale barn” or “auction house” (any place, public or private, where caprine from multiple sources are commingled and sold or exchanged by auction, bidding, or any other financial transaction) without a twenty-one (21) day holding period on the Contractor’s facility. The purpose of this requirement is to ensure that no potentially diseased caprines are provided.

4.2. The Contractor shall maintain records documenting caprine procurement and delivery records to validate a twenty-one (21) day holding period for any lot of caprine presented for delivery. The Government may at any time request a written report detailing the holding period of any lot of caprine presented for delivery.

5. QUARANTINE PROCEDURES:

5.1. Prior to delivery, all caprines shall be quarantined for a minimum of 14-days on pasture or within confinement facilities that meet the standards described in Title 9 CFR, Chapter 1, Part 3, subpart F, paragraphs 3.125 through 3.142. The caprines shall be quarantined as a group and at least 30 feet from other domestic, wild, or exotic caprines. If caprines are housed indoors, minimum space requirements are 15 square feet per animal. If caprines are outdoors, no more than 150 adult goats per acre of grass pasture having access to sheltered areas of at least 5.4 square feet of shelter per animal. Caprines may be removed from the quarantined group during the 14-day period prior to delivery but shall not be returned to the group for that delivery.

Caprines shall not be added to the quarantine group during the 14-day period prior to delivery.

Additions of new or previously rejected caprines to a particular quarantine group will necessitate that the entire quarantine period be served again by all caprines within that group. The quarantine facility shall be the location stated in the USDA Class A or Class B license. The Contractor shall notify the COR prior to the beginning of the quarantine period. The Government reserves the right to conduct announced or unannounced inspections of the quarantine facilities at any time to ensure compliance with quarantine requirements, compliance with humane care standards, and to maintain positive animal identification throughout quarantine period. The Government may at any time request a written report detailing the quarantine status of any lot of caprine presented for delivery. The quarantine facilities shall not be located on any of the above listed locations in Section 1.

5.2. For each delivery, the Contractor shall self-certify that the caprines have been quarantined at the Contractor’s facility for the required 14-days.

6. The Contractor shall institute an animal health program that will ensure delivery of healthy caprines. This program will include, at a minimum, vaccinations for Clostridium perfringens Type C and D and Clostridium tetani not later than the beginning of the 14-days quarantine period. The Contractor shall consult with their veterinarian to implement this requirement and for additional components of a herd health program, including an effective deworming program that are applicable to the Contractor’s facility and herd health situation.

6.1. The Contractor shall provide written updates to the Government when changes are made to the animal health program.

7. The Contractor shall institute an animal enrichment program that will reduce animal stress associated with novel procedures and will enhance animal well-being by providing caprines with sensory and motor stimulation that facilitates the expression of species typical behaviors and promotes physiological well-being through physical exercise and manipulative activities.

8. The Contractor must feed a well-balanced nutritional diet that will include, at a minimum, fermented alfalfa haylage, energy supplement (cereal grain), protein, and essential macro- and microminerals. A Feed Analysis Report for all feed must be submitted semiannually for review and approval upon request. The Feed Analysis Report shall either be 1) confirmed by and submitted on commercial letterhead from the Feed Analysis company; 2) confirmed by and submitted by a private laboratory; or 3) confirmed by and submitted by a state chemist office.