J.1 SOW Columns and Quechers 09232025.pdf

US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Statement of Work

Date: 23 September 2025

Contents Project General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

2.0 Background

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

4.0 Government Furnished

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule

6.0 Travel

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

8.0 Security Requirements

9.0 Data Rights

10.0 Section 508 – Electronic and Information Technology Standards Attachment

Project IDIQ for Analytical UPLC columns and QUECHERS sorbent kits

General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) requires analytical UPLC columns and QUECHERS sorbent kits used for the chromatographic separation of analytical compounds by liquid chromatography (LC) or liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry/mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) in the form of an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.

2.0 Background

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), a public health regulatory agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), protects consumers by ensuring that meat, poultry, and egg products are safe, wholesome, and accurately labeled. USDA FSIS has three analytical laboratories (Eastern, Western, and Midwestern) that use the Analytical UPLC columns and QUECHERS sorbent kits to check for aminoglycosides and pesticides within the nation’s food supply. These laboratories are operated under the Office of Public Health Safety (OPHS).

The Columns separates analytes of interest based on molecular characteristics, most commonly hydrophobicity. The QUECHERS sorbent kits are composed of 50 mL conical centrifuge tubes filled with pre-weighed a specific solid phase.

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

3.1 The Contractor shall provide all three types of Analytical UPLC columns and one type of QUECHERS sorbent kits based on the specifications listed below:

A. Analytical UPLC Columns:

1. Product Type: Analytical UPLC column Stationary phase: C18 with TMS endcapping Length: 50 millimeters Internal Diameter: 3 millimeters Particle size: 1.7 µm Pore Size: 100 Å

2. Product Type: Analytical UPLC column Stationary phase: C18 with iso-butyl side chains and TMS endcapping Length: 150 millimeters Internal Diameter: 2.1 millimeters Particle size: 1.7 µm Pore Size: 100 Å

3. Product Type: Analytical HPLC column Stationary phase: C8 with TMS endcapping Length: 50 millimeters Internal Diameter: 2 millimeters Particle size: 3 µm Pore Size: 100 Å

B. QUECHERS Sorbent Kits:

Product Type: Pre-weighed QUECHERS kit Stationary phase: Weak Cation Exchange (WCX) Weight: 500 milligrams/tube Tube Volume: 50 milliliters Particle size: 55 micrometers Pore Size: 70 Å

3.2 Minimum and Maximum Orders

A. Analytical UPLC columns Minimum Purchase: 30 units Maximum Purchase: 450 units

B. QUECHERS sorbent kits Minimum Purchase: 100 boxes (50 tubes/box) totaling 500 tubes Maximum Purchase: 2,500 boxes (50 tubes/box) totaling 125,000 tubes

3.3 Shipping and Delivery for Delivery Orders (DOTO)

Shipping and handling shall be included in the unit pricing or listed separately as an estimated price per order. Items must be delivered within 14 calendar days upon receipt of order. Orders are typically placed once per fiscal year quarter.

4.0 Government Furnished

4.1 Delivery Locations

A. USDA, FSIS, OPHS, Midwestern Laboratory (MWL or ML) 7654 Natural Bridge Road St. Louis, MO 63121

B. USDA, FSIS, OPHS, Western Laboratory (WL) 800 Buchanan Street Albany, CA 94710

C. USDA, FSIS, OPHS, Eastern Laboratory (EL) 950 College Station Rd.

Athens, GA 30605

4.2 Inspection and Acceptance

Inspection and acceptance will be done at the Delivery Order (DOTO) level.

4.3 LEGAL HOLIDAYS (JUN 2021)

(a)The Federal Government observes the following days as holidays.

New Year’s Day January 1st*

Martin Luther King’s Birthday Third Monday in January Presidents’ Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth National Independence Day

June 19th*

Independence Day July 4th* Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veterans’ Day November 11th Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25th*

*If the date falls on a Saturday, the Government holiday is the preceding Friday. If the date falls on a Sunday, the Government holiday is the following Monday.

(b) In addition to the days designated above as holidays, the Government may observe additional days in accordance with 5 USC 6103.

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5.0 Deliverables / Schedule

5.1 Key Deliverables

Item No.

Deliverable / Item Title

Description Frequency Delivery Format

Due By

1 Annual Cumulative Order Report

Annual cumulative of all orders issued since the start date of each contract period

Once per contract period

Via email to COR

Two weeks before contract period ends

All electronic report submissions shall be in Microsoft Word or Excel format, or PDF accessible.

6.0 Travel

Not Applicable

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

7.1 Contractor Point of Contact (POC) or Project Manager (PM)

• A name, phone number, and email address must be provided for the individual that will serve as the main POC for any questions or concerns the Government may have concerning this contract or subsequent orders. If a change in POC is needed, the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer Representative (COR) must be notified in writing.

8.0 Security Requirements

Not Applicable

9.0 Data Rights

Not Applicable

10.0 Section 508 – Electronic and Information Technology Standards Not Applicable

Attachment Not Applicable