DRAFT Statement of Work.docx

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Biosynthetic Caryopholen Federal contract opportunity
Solicitation number
N6893622R0012
Issued by
Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command Naval Air Warfare Center

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This sources sought notice and statement of work describe a forthcoming sole source contract by the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division to procure biosynthetic caryophyllene and humulene. The statement of work requires fermenting and purifying at least 25 kg each of caryophyllene and humulene through small-scale fermentations and a 1000L fermenter, then delivering the purified products within four months of award. Interested parties must demonstrate by January 24th their ability to meet quality, schedule and other requirements. The notice seeks responses to determine if competition is warranted and identify any small business opportunities. The anticipated release date for the request for proposal is March 2022, with award by June 2022.

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Biosynthetic Caryopholen - Statement of Work

1.0 BACKGROUND

The NAWCWD Chemistry Department requires the purchase of biosynthetic Humulene and Caryophyllene to demonstrate their use as precursors to elastomeric binders that are useful for the fabrication of propellants.

1.1 SCOPE

This Statement of Work (SOW) defines the tasking required to manufacture and deliver purified Caryophyllene and Humulene to NAWCWD.

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS – None

3.0 REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Production of Purified Caryophyllene and Humulene

3.1.1 The contractor shall conduct as many small scale fermentations of Caryophyllene and Humulene as necessary to optimize the concentration of the desired products

3.1.2 The contractor shall produce 25+ kg of Caryophyllene in a 1000 L fermenter

3.1.3 The contractor shall produce 25+ kg of Humulene in a 1000 L fermenter

3.1.4 The contractor shall purify the Caryophyllene and Humulene by distillation (>95% sesquiterpenes with >90% of the desired component—either Caryophyllene or Humulene)

3.1.5 The contractor shall deliver purified Caryophyllene and Humulene within 4 months after date of award

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