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Statement of Work

Feed and Bedding for NIAID Bethesda Vivariums

POP 06/01/2016-05/31/2021

A. Background information

The Comparative Medicine Branch (CMB) is a branch within the Division of Intramural Research (DIR) at the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health (NIH). The CMB is responsible for care, housing and husbandry for all DIR/NIAID research animals. The CMB operates within 4 animal care facilities located on the NIH campus at 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda MD, and 2 animal care facilities in Rockville, MD. The animals housed and fed at any point in time may include mice, rats, ferrets, rabbits, chickens, ducks, guinea pigs, and non-human primates. On average NIAID houses 135,000 animals at any given time. However this number fluctuates based on current research priorities and funding.

B. Purposes and Objectives of the Procurement The CMB generally places orders for feed and bedding on a weekly basis to accommodate existing populations of research animals and in anticipation of new animal arrivals. These orders support all NIAID vivariums on the NIH campus in Bethesda, MD as well as those in Rockville, MD. All research animals require routine feeding and cage changing. Maintenance of these animals must be in accordance with research protocols, and AAALAS certification requirements.

C. Contractor Requirements:

Specific items for each weekly order will vary, but will be submitted by NIAID staff to the vendor at least 5 business days prior to delivery. The orders will be submitted to the vendor through the IntraMalls, LLC. Vendor must be registered with Intramalls LLC throughout the period of performance.

Feed and bedding selections require prior scientific justification from the Primary Investigators and Facility Veterinarians as any variation may change study variables and negatively impact research results. Therefore no substitutions of product will be acceptable after award.

Any delays in shipping or backorders must be communicated to the requester prior to the shipping date.

Feed and bedding for animal research models must be completely consistent in both its nutritional and non-nutritive components. Product batches shall be quality tested to ensure they do not vary from the stated nutrient composition and manufacturing checks or product testing reports shall be available on request. Feed shall be stored in climate controlled conditions, and vermin control programs shall be in place and documented.

Bedding products shall be documented to be certified or irradiated on request, vendor shall document that they offer consistent quality through a system of manufacturing quality checks and be stored in vermin controlled environments.

Nutritional consultants shall be available during regular business hours to clarify and confirm diets and ingredients.

Vendor shall provide a comprehensive description of the following items:

· Quality Assurance at manufacturing plant, to include receipt of raw materials, production facilities and transportation of product.

· Quality Assurance of raw materials and finished product.

· Food safety and quality plan, to include food safety certifications.

· Contingency plan for local as well as national emergencies to encompass possible disruption in production and/or delivery for a period of up to one month.

Products Required:

· Rodent Diet, sterilizable.

No less than 20% protein, not less than 4.5% fat, no more than 4% fiber; total isoflavones at 77ppm. Bag size 15 kg. Intended usage:

· Base Year 1000 bags

· Option Year 1 1050 bags

· Option Year 2 1100 bags

· Option Year 3 1150 bags

· Option Year 4 1200 bags

· Rodent diet, sterilizable, extruded. No less than 18% protein, not less than 8% fat, no more than 5% fiber; total isoflavones at 50ppm. Bag size of 15 kg. Intended usage:

· Base Year 12500 bags

· Option Year 1 13000 bags

· Option Year 2 13500 bags

· Option Year 3 14000 bags

· Option Year 4 14500 bags

· Rabbit Diet. No less than 16% protein, not less than 2.5% fat, 14% to 18%, fiber; estrogen free. Bag size 15 kg. Intended usage:

· Base Year 150 bags

· Option Year 1 175 bags

· Option Year 2 200 bags

· Option Year 3 250 bags

· Option Year 4 300 bags

· Guinea Pig Diet. No less than 18% protein, not less than 4% fat, no more than 16% fiber; contains stabilized vitamin C. Bag size 15 kg. Intended usage:

· Base Year 200 bags

· Option Year 1 225 bags

· Option Year 2 250 bags

· Option Year 3 275 bags

· Option Year 4 300 bags

· Guinea Pig Diet, irradiated. No less than 18% protein, not less than 4% fat, no more than 16% fiber. Bag size 15 kg. Intended usage:

· Base Year 100 bags

· Option Year 1 120 bags

· Option Year 2 140 bags

· Option Year 3 160 bags

· Option Year 4 180 bags

· Primate Diet. No less than 20% protein, not less than 5% fat, no more than 10% fiber; contains vitamin D3 and stabilized vitamin C. Bag size 10 kg. Intended usage:

· Base Year 100 bags

· Option Year 1 125 bags

· Option Year 2 150 bags

· Option Year 3 175 bags

· Option Year 4 200 bags

· Ferret Diet. No less than 38% protein, not less than 20.5% fat, no more than 4% fiber; contains urine acidifiers. Bag size 15 kg. Intended usage:

· Base Year 200 bags

· Option Year 1 230 bags

· Option Year 2 260 bags

· Option Year 3 290 bags

· Option Year 4 320 bags

· Poultry Feed. No less than 21% protein, not less than 3% fat, no more than 4% fiber. Bag size 50 lb. Intended usage:

· Base Year 100 bags

· Option Year 1 110 bags

· Option Year 2 120 bags

· Option Year 3 130 bags

· Option Year 4 140 bags

· Cob bedding. 1/8”, moisture content between 4% and 6 %, 100% natural corn cob. Unit size 40 lb. Intended usage:

· Base Year 100 bags

· Option Year 1 110 bags

· Option Year 2 120 bags

· Option Year 3 130 bags

· Option Year 4 140 bags

· Pelleted paper bedding (1600 units). No newsprint ink or filler, soft cellulose, autoclavable; 4.0 to 4.9 saline to sample absorbency; 0.015 - 0.026 dust to sample; low density (<10.5) pellets. Unit size 20lb. Intended usage:

· Base Year 800 bags

· Option Year 1 815 bags

· Option Year 2 830 bags

· Option Year 3 845 bags

· Option Year 4 860 bags

· Wood chip bedding (10000 units).

Virgin maple hardwood, heat treated and aspirated, no more than 12% moisture content; autoclavable. Unit size 2.2 Cu Ft. Intended usage:

· Base Year 10000 bags

· Option Year 1 10500 bags

· Option Year 2 11000 bags

· Option Year 3 11500 bags

· Option Year 4 12000 bags

· Cage and Pan Liners. Untreated technical-grade cage board; waffled top layer. Sizes needed:

· 22x31.25 inches

· Intended usage:

· Base Year 85 packs

· Option Year 1 95 packs

· Option Year 2 105 packs

· Option Year 3 115 packs

· Option Year 4 125 packs

· 33.25x26 inches

· Intended usage:

· Base Year 85 packs

· Option Year 1 95 packs

· Option Year 2 105 packs

· Option Year 3 115 packs

· Option Year 4 125 packs

· 27x38.5 inches;

· Intended usage:

· Base Year 85 packs

· Option Year 1 95 packs

· Option Year 2 105 packs

· Option Year 3 115 packs

· Option Year 4 125 packs

Delivery addresses and schedule:

Bldg 14BS Bethesda campus

Mondays

14 Medlars Drive, Loading Dock 14A

Bldg TW3 (Twinbrook3) Rockville campus Thursdays

12735 Twinbrook Parkway, Rockville, Loading Dock

Bldg TWII (Twinbrook II) Rockville campus Thursdays

12441 Parklawn Drive, Rockville, Side doors

Bldg 4 Bethesda campus

Thursdays

4 Memorial Drive, Loading Dock

Bldg 33 Betheda campus

Thursdays

33 North Drive, Loading Dock A

Bldg 50

Mondays

50 South Drive, Loading Dock 5

D. Government Supplied Materials:

The Government will not supply any materials under this contract.

E. Inspection and Acceptance:

All work will be inspected and approved by Marnie Walker of the Comparative Medicine Branch (CMB), Division of Intramural Research (DIR) at the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health (NIH).

All work will be completed in accordance with manufacturer and industry standards.