FBO_811-00068_FY17_Small_Lab_Animal_Feed_Attachment_1.pdf

ATTACHMENT I

SPECIFICATIONS FOR SMALL LAB ANIMAL FEEDS *FYI7'

CLIN OO1 _ DRY FEED (SOY PROTEIN FRBE) FOR MICE, RAT, IIAMSTER

. Oval pellet, approximately 3/8" x 5/8" x l" o Bags, 30#-40# net weight o Minimum crude protein 18.07o o Minimum crude fat - 5.0% o Maximum crude fiber - 4.5V0 o Must be commercially available product.

o Not contain alfalfa/soybean meal or animal protein.

CLIN OO2 - DRY FEED FOR RABBITS

o Pellets, approximately l14" to 5116" e Bags, 30#-40# net weight o Minimum crude protein - 15.0% o Minimum crude fat - 2.5Vo o Maximum crude fiber - 18.0%

. Must be commercially available product.

CLIN OO3 _ DRY FEED FOR GUINEA PIG

o Pellets, approximately 5/32" o Bags, 30#-40# net weight o Minimum crude protein - 77 .07o o Minimum crude fat - 2.5o/o o Maximum crude fiber - 16.0%

. Must be commercially available product.

CLIN OO4 - EXTRUDED (VACUUM PACKED) RODENT DIET - IRRADIATED

o Oval Pellet, approximately 3/8" x 5/8" x l/" o Three pound (3#) packages with FIVE (5) packages per case.

o Minimum crude protein - 19.07o r Minimum crlde fat - 9.07o o Maximum crude fiber - 5.0% . Must be a commercially available product.

. Must not contain alfalfa/soybean meal or animal protein.

All feed shall be free of additives such as hormones, antibiotics, growth stimulants, bactericides, bacteriostats and coccidiostats.

CLIN 001-003 shall be packaged in multi-walled paper bags. Material used in the construction of the multi-wall bags shall not impart odor or flavor to the feed. The bags shall weight 30#-40# and shall not be tied with nor contain wire, or backing boards or any other non-flammable materials. Both ends of the outside bag shall be machine stitched, with other than metal substances, to assure positive sealing. Other ply parts of the multi-wall bags, sealed or secured, shall not have used for such purpose, any metal substance.

CLIN 004 bags shall be of such material as to allow for vacuum packaging.

Each bag shall have a tag, or musl be marked on the bag, the following:

o Must include the name of the feed.

o Nutrient guaranteed analysis, including vitamins and minerals.

o Listing of major ingredients.

. Any Precautions and/or any other necessary information required by law or regulations for manufacturers.

o Each bag must be clearly marked with a date of manufacture (milling date) and must be within 45 days of time of delivery. If coded, the Contractor shall furnish the USDA with the code.

. Only new bags shall be used.

NOTE: Items purchased under this contract will be used to feed animals in the conduction of research. Since diet is an essential control factor necessary in the Center's research, no substitution or deviation from the formulations is permissible without approval from the USDA.

The contractor shall assure that the material conforms to the specifications in the contract prior to delivery. Upon delivery, at destination, the Government reserves the right to reject any or all parts of a shipment, if any part, in the opinion of the Government does not meet the requirements contained herein. Bags that are torn so that contents are exposed on arrival at the USDA site will not be accepted for use. The Government reserves the right to inspect the premises used for milling and bagging of feed before, or any time after, the contract is consummated. Final inspection will be made at destination for condition and quality.

Deliveries shall be made to : USDA, ARS, NADC, 1920 Dayton Avenue, Building 13, Ames, IA

50010. Deliveries shall be made during normal business hours of 7:30am through 2:30pm CST

Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. The Government requires delivery to be made, in the quantity within four (4) working days of placement of order. Because of research and changes in the numbers of animals on site, limited storage space and the fact that feed is dated, a minimum order quantity cannot be guaranteed at the time ofeach delivery request.

Partial deliveries may be requested.

Deliveries shall be in clean, closed vehicles and unloaded at location specified by the NCAH.

Bags shall be loaded and delivered on retumable or disposable pallets so that items can be unloaded by a Government forklift operator at the Govemment facility. If returnable pallets are used, they shall be provided at no additional cost to the Government and the contractor shall be responsible for pickup and return of these pallets after delivery.

The contractor shall make deliveries only after receipt of a telephone or email order from an authorized Government employee. Ordering Officer will be provided on each issued delivery order. A delivery ticket must accompany each order (allowing for signature of person making the delivery and signature of Government personnel receiving the delivery.) and must list the number of bags.

Award will be based upon technical acceptability, best value and ability to deliver ARO,