Statement of Work.pdf
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This statement of work outlines requirements for the acquisition of young bison to add to the current herd used for ongoing brucellosis research at the USDA. The contractor must provide 11 total animals including 9 male and 2 female North American bison calves between the ages of 5 to 11 months from the same herd and farm with no signs of illness or health issues. The bison calves must meet import regulations for the state of Iowa and be delivered to the USDA facility in Ames, Iowa by January 31, 2024. Two trade-in bison are also available for the contractor to offset pricing. Evaluation will consider technical capability, net price, and delivery availability. Inquiries should be directed to the technical point of contact provided.
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Statement of Work Project: Holding protocol for bison, cattle, and elk
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.0 Scope of Work: Acquisition of young bison to add to current herd for use in ongoing brucellosis research.
2.0 Background: The current bison herd at USDA is used for ongoing brucellosis research. The addition of these young animals will add to the herd’s health and improvement.
CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS
3.0 Technical Requirements/Tasks:
1. 9 Male North American Bison calves from the same herd
2. 2 Female North American Bison calves from the same herd
3. Females shall not be bred.
4. Age – may be of varying ages - minimum age 5 months, maximum age 11 months of age at the time of delivery.
5. Bison calves shall demonstrate no signs of clinical illness.
6. Bison calves shall have sound legs and good eyes.
7. Bison calves shall be sourced from the same farm.
8. Certificate of Veterinary Inspection is required for all animals.
9. No Ring Worm or no pink eye shall be found on any of animals.
10. Bison calves must be from a confirmed CWD-free herd
11. Bison calves must conform to all State of Iowa import regulations
12. Animal shall be deliverable onsite to USDA in Ames, Iowa no later than
1/31/2024..
13. Qty: 11 total animals = 9 male and 2 female.
• Bison Available for Trade: credit to be referenced in quote:
1. Qty: One (1) 4 year old Bison Bull – dewormed and in good health.
2. Qty: One (1) 7 year old Bison Bull – dewormed and in good health.
4.0 Deliverables/Schedule: Bison calves shall be deliverable onsite to USDA in Ames, Iowa no later than 1/31/2024. Trade-in animals to be transported from USDA site at same time.
5.0 Evaluation Factors: Technical capability, net price and delivery availability.
6.0 Technical Point of Contact: Should there be technical questions, please contact
Denise Chapman at 515-337-7227 or denise.chapman@usda.gov
7.0 Place of Delivery: USDA NCAH 1920 Dayton Ave. Ames, IA 50010
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