Statement of Work.pdf
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This document is a Statement of Work (SOW) for the Acquisition of Holstein or Holstein Cross-bred Milking Dairy Cows for use in research on the susceptibility of cattle to infection with highly pathogenic avian influenza A viruses (HPAI).
The SOW outlines the technical requirements for the dairy cows, including breed, age, disposition, health history, and sourcing criteria. It specifies the quantity required (8 cows) and the delivery location (USDA, Ames, IA). The purpose of the research is to understand the host range, pathogenesis, and transmission of HPAI in cattle, as well as the potential risk to human health. Pre-purchase blood testing will be required to ensure the herd is negative for HPAI virus. Communication between the Technical Point of Contact and the vendor is required throughout the process. The government may exclude cows that do not meet the SOW requirements.
The related federal contract opportunity is a Sources Sought notice for the acquisition of the dairy cows. It is seeking information from Small Business, HUBZone, 8(a), Women-Owned, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business contractors. Responses should include capability statements demonstrating expertise and experience related to the SOW. The acquisition will be conducted as a commercial item purchase under FAR Part 12 and as a Simplified Acquisition Procedure under FAR Part 13.
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Statement of Work (SOW) Acquisition of Holstein or Holstein Cross-bred Milking Dairy Cows
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.0 Scope of Work
Acquisition of Holstein or Holstein Cross-bred Milking Dairy Cows for use in research on the susceptibility of cattle to infection with highly pathogenic avian influenza A viruses
(HPAI).
2.0 Background
IAV (Influenza A Virus) is an important viral pathogen shared among many species, including, birds, pigs and people. There is currently (2021-2024) a lineage of H5N1 spreading globally in wild migratory waterfowl, infecting poultry flocks across the United States including the Midwest. In comparison to the 2014-2015 H5N2 outbreak, the 2021-24 H5N1 has quickly become entrenched in wild birds and is causing numerous infections and culling in poultry farms. Additionally, many mammalian species have been infected with the 2021-24 outbreak strains. An outbreak of dairy cattle on multiple premises with HPAI found in milk samples was reported March 2024. This is an emerging animal health, food safety, as well as public health issue. It is important to understand the consequences of HPAI infection in cattle as a risk to cattle health and milk production as well as assess the potential risk to humans if HPAI is mammalian adapted for the sake of public health.
To gain this understanding it is vital to conduct animal studies requiring the direct inoculation of cows and calves with HPAI. Studies to understand the host range, pathogenesis, and transmission of HPAI must be tested in the bovine host. New information indicates cattle can be naturally exposed to HPAI and may become infected resulting in potential disease and onward transmission, as well as acting as an intermediate host for potential future human influenza pandemics. Risk assessment of HPAI in cattle is also in support of our partnerships with APHIS VS NVSL, SEPRL, CDC, and the NIH Centers for Excellence in Influenza Research and Response. Vaccines may be tested if strains are shown to replicate or cause disease.
CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS
3.0 Technical Requirements for this purchase include:
• Breed – must be Holstein or Holstein Cross Milking Dairy Cows
• Age – 1-6 years of age at the time of delivery. Date of Birth shall be verified by
Technical Point of Contact prior to animal arrival.
• Animals must have confirmed calm disposition – animals will be held in containment which is stressful to those animals without a calm disposition.
• Cows shall NOT be pregnant (Open)
• Cows shall have a history of NOT producing more than 120# of milk per day.
• Cows shall have documentation to confirm NO mastitis history during their current lactation period.
• Cows shall be sourced from the same Tuberculosis Free herd and farm.
• Cows must be sourced from a farm within 100 miles of Ames to limit transport time of the animals on the trailer.
• Cows shall demonstrate no ring worm and no signs of clinical illness.
• Cows shall have sound legs and good eyes.
• A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection is required for all animals.
• Pre-Purchase blood shall be requested from the time of award until the arrival of animals to ensure no Influenza A virus antibodies are found. Herd shall be negative for HPAI virus.
• Communication with any possible vendor from the time of solicitation to the arrival of animals must be had between Technical Point of Contact in Ames and the possible vendor. This communication may include group or individual animal health status, housing and feeding information that could be subject to change within this time frame.
• The Technical Point of Contact and the funding unit may exclude cows prior to arrival that do not meet the SOW requirements.
• Animals shall be deliverable onsite in one delivery to USDA Place of Delivery address by July 18, 2024.
• Alternative arrangements may be available for USDA pickup if necessary.
• Qty: 8 cows.
SUPPORTING INFORMATION
4.0 Place of Delivery: USDA, 1920 Dayton Avenue, Ames, IA 50010
5.0 Technical Point of Contact: Denise Chapman: 515-337-7227
denise.chapman@usda.gov
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