Statement of Work 2022 Feed.docx

Statement of Work (IDIQ)

Title: Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and lumpfish (Cyclopterus lumpus) feed

Background:

USDA. ARS requires food for Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and lumpfish (Cyclopterus lumpus) to support ongoing research with these two species.

Technical requirements:

1. Must supply Atlantic salmon specific diets from first feeding to brood stock (0.3 mm pellets to 9 mm pellets)

2. Must supply lumpfish specific diets from first feeding to brood stock (0.3 mm pellets to 9 mm pellets)

3. Atlantic salmon diets must be formulated for fish reared in recirculating aquaculture systems

4. Diets should contain or be able to be ordered with fecal binder (preferably guar gum)

5. Diets should be used by the local salmon producers.

6. Diets must be priced at the current market rate

7. Payment by credit card must be acceptable

8. All ingredients must be approved for sale in the United States

9. The vendor needs to have a reliable method to deliver the feed in a timely manner, generally within 2 days of ordering from a local warehouse. Company must have a local warehouse.

10. All the ingredients in the diets must be approved for use in the United States.

11. The vendor should have at least 20 years’ experience making Atlantic salmon feed and 3 years’ experience making lumpfish feed.

12. The shelf life for feed must be at least 6 months after manufacture.

13. The vendor should price feed based on current market pricing with quarterly adjustments and accept a credit card for payment at time of purchase.

Deliverables/Schedule:

Feed to be delivered during normal business hours.

Place of performance:

National Cold Water Marine Aquaculture Center 25 Salmon Farm Road Franklin, ME 04634

Period of Performance:

One base year (12 months) from the start of the contract Includes Four option years (OY) for a total of 5 years.