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EL Veterinarian Services

W912HZ25QA002

Continuation of Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

Additional Information/Notes

Item Supplies/Service Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

Base Year Services - Task 1 Attending Veterinarian Services for EL IACUC Program

Claimant Program Code: S1 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Job

Base Year Services - Task 2 Annual Review and Update of the Program of Veterinary Care

Claimant Program Code: S1 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Job

Base Year Services - Task 3 Technical and Veterinary Guidance

Claimant Program Code: S1 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Job

Base Year Services - Task 4 Emergency Services

Claimant Program Code: S1 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

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Option Year 1 Services - Task 1 Attending Veterinarian Services for EL IACUC Program

Claimant Program Code: S1 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

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Option Year 1 Services - Task 2 Annual Review and Update of the Program of Veterinary Care

Claimant Program Code: S1 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

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Option Year 1 Services - Task 3 Technical and Veterinary Guidance

Claimant Program Code: S1 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

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Option Year 1 Services - Task 4 Emergency Services

Claimant Program Code: S1 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Job

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Attending Veterinarian Services for EL IACUC Program

Claimant Program Code: S1 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

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Option Year 2 Services - Task 2 Annual Review and Update of the Program of Veterinary Care

Claimant Program Code: S1 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

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Option Year 2 Services - Task 3 Technical and Veterinary Guidance

Claimant Program Code: S1 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

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Option Year 2 Services - Task 4 Emergency Services

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Option Year 3 Services - Task 1 Attending Veterinarian Services for EL IACUC Program

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Option Year 3 Services - Task 2 Annual Review and Update of the Program of Veterinary Care

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Option Year 4 Services - Task 1 Attending Veterinarian Services for EL IACUC Program

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PERFORMANCE WORKSTATEMENT (PWS)

ERDC Environmental Laboratory Animal Care and Use Program Attending Veterinarian

Part 1

General Information

1. : General This is a non-personal service(s)contract under which the personnel rendering the service(s) are not subject,either by the contract's terms or by the manner of its administration, to thesupervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between theGovernment and its employees.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: This is a non-personal service(s) contract to provide veterinary support for the ERDC-EL Animal Care and Use Program as per DOD Instruction 3216.01, Use of Animals in DoD Programs, 20 March 2019, DOD Animal Care and Use Review Office (ACURO) and Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC).

1.2 :Background Much Environmental Laboratory (EL) research involves work with vertebrate animals. This requires a qualified Attending Veterinarian (AV) working closely with EL's Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and providing guidance to scientists conducting animal research. The purpose of this action is to provide an experienced veterinarian with appropriate credentials as required by DoD to serve as the AV for the EL's Animal Care and Use Program (the Program).

EL's authority for conducting animal research is subject to DoD approval via the Animal Care and Use Review Office (ACURO), Fort Detrick, MD.

ACURO seeks to ensure the highest possible quality of animal care through national accreditation and compliance with the Animal Welfare Act. DoD specifically requires EL to obtain and maintain accreditation by the Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care

(AAALAC).

AAALAC and DoD both require programs they respectively oversee to include an AV guiding animal care through regular site visits and active engagement with the IACUC and animal researchers. The AV serves as a voting member of the IACUC providing professional input, guidance, and services on all matters related to maintaining healthy vertebrate animals for EL's research programs.

EL must have a qualified AV associated with the Program, or it risks losing its authority to work with vertebrates, and that would be devastating to EL's ability to perform that facet of its mission. Hence, the critical need for continuous AV services in support of the Program.

1.3 Scope: The intent of this contract is to enable ERDC-EL researchers to provide high quality animal care for research animals through oversight required by DoD for such activities. Work conducted under this procurement will cover the full range of AV responsibilities needed to guide a successful animal care and use program. AV Duties include participating in IACUC meetings and facilities inspections, contributing to program documentation by reviewing meeting minutes, SOPs, and animal use protocols, and participating in training for EL employees who oversee animal care and use. The AV shall author, guide implementation and periodically review/update the written Program of Veterinary Care (POVC). The AV consults with PI's on animal care issues by phone and by email and may also provide on-site emergency veterinary services as needed. Finally, the AV advises the IACUC Chairman on issues arising with day-to-day operation of the Program. In short, this contract will meet an essential need to allow the Program to remain incompliance the Animal Welfare Act statutes, DoD guidance, and AAALAC accreditation requirements.

1.4 :Objectives Objectives of this contract include providing attending veterinarian services for the EL IACUC Program; participating in the annual review and update of the program of veterinary care; and providing guidance for technical, veterinary and emergency needs.

1.5 General Information:

1.5.1 The Contractor shall inform the COR of issues or potential issues that might affect the performance within five business days of identifying those issues. Verbal reports shall be followed up by written reports within 10 business days.

1.5.2 : The Government will evaluate the Contractor's performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the Contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the acceptable quality levels (performance thresholds).

1.5.3 Recognized Holidays: The following provides information on recognized holidays for the purpose of the PWS. If submittal of any documentation (e.g. deliverables, submittals, etc.) deadlines fall on a holiday, the closest work day prior to the holiday will apply as the deadline for submittal.

1.5.3.1 U.S. Holidays: Work may be performed on U.S. federally recognized holidays occurring during the normal workweek unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. When a U.S. holiday occurs on a Saturday or a Sunday, the holiday is observed on the preceding Friday or following Monday, respectively.

New Year's Day January 1st M. L. King Memorial Day3rd Monday in Jan

Presidents Day 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day last Monday in May

Juneteenth June 19th Independence Day July 4th

Labor Day 1st Monday in September Columbus Day 2nd Monday in October

Veteran's Day November 11th Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November

Christmas Day December 25th

1.5.4 :Operating Hours The Government facility office hours, facility operating hours, and the Contractor support hour requirements often coincide, however, they may differ. Please refer to the following.

1.5.4.1 :Government Facility Office Hours The Government facility office hours are 0700- 1900 except U.S. Holidays identified in paragraph

1.5.3.1 above or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

1.5.4.2 : Government Facility Operating Hours The Government facility operating hours occur between the hours of 0700 - 1900 Monday - Friday. The Government facility is closed for operations during the recognized U.S. Holidays identified in paragraph 1.5.3.1 above. The Government facility may close due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings and will be communicated by the Contracting Officer to the Contractor.

1.5.4.3 :Contractor Support Hours The Contractor shall provide support between the hours of 0800 - 1600 Monday through Friday. The facility may be closed during local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The Contractor shall maintain an adequate workforce at all times, for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce is essential.

1.5.5 : The work cover under this contract will be completed at the AV's normal office location and at ERDC-EL Vicksburg. Place of Performance

1.6 Security Requirements: The following information is provided on security related matters.

1.6.1 : The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel(including employees General security requirements and guidance of the prime Contractor ("Contractor") and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative(COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as "RAMs"), and Health Protection Condition(HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures --this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

1.6.2 Antiterrorism (AT) Level I training: All contract personnel requiring routine access to Army installations, facilities, and controlled access areas, or requiring network access shall complete initial and annual refresher AT Level I awareness training. Online AT Level I awareness training is available at https://jko.jten.mil/ (website subject to change).

1.6.3 Physical security and access control requirements: All contract personnel requiring physical access to a federal installation or facility shall comply with the access control procedures of that location. Contract personnel requiring unescorted access to meet contract performance requirements on a DoD installation in the US shall be vetted by the installation/facility Provost Marshal/Directorate of Emergency Services/Security Office using the National Crime Information Center-Interstate Identification Index (commonly referred to as "NCIC-III") and Terrorist Screening Database (commonly referred to as "TSDB"). Contract personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements specified in installation /facility policies and procedures. Contract personnel who do not meet requirements for unescorted access to USACE facilities shall coordinate escorted access with the Government representative, as needed. Contract personnel who receive keys, access cards, or lock combinations that provide access to government-owned property shall comply with key and lock control procedures of the RA.

1.6.4 Contract personnel requiring a common access card (CAC): Contract personnel will be issued a common access card (CAC) only if duties involve one of the following:(1) both physical access to a DoD facility and access to DoD information systems or networks; (2) remote access to a DoD information system or network using DoD-approved remote access procedures; or (3) physical access to multiple DoD facilities or multiple non- DoD federally controlled facilities on behalf of the DoD on a recurring basis for a period of 6 months or more. Before CAC issuance, contract personnel must have, at a minimum, a favorably adjudicated Tier 1 investigation or an equivalent or higher investigation in accordance with applicable Army regulations and Homeland Security PresidentialDirective-12 (HSPD-12). At the discretion of the RA, an initial CAC may be issued based on a favorable review of a fingerprint check and a successfully scheduled Tier 1 investigation with the National Background Investigations Bureau. The RA provides contract personnel with additional information and forms to initiate the CAC issuance process, and/or to initiate background investigations, when required. Contract personnel shall complete these processes within established timelines to avoid delays.

1.6.5 Suspicious Activity Reporting training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something): All contract personnel shall receive initial and annual refresher training from the RA representative on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training provides contract personnel with general information on suspicious behavior, and guidance on reporting suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity.

1.6.6 Contractpersonnel requiring access to Government information systems: All contractpersonnel with access to a government information system (including USACEbusiness systems and CAC-enabled websites) shall comply with applicable DoD andArmy regulations, and shall use the organization's UserID-PasswordAdministration and Security System (U-PASS) at commencement of services torequest network user accounts.

Contract personnel shall complete DoDInformation Assurance Awareness training prior to accessing informationsystems, and annually thereafter.

1.6.7 Trainingrequirements for the protection of sensitive information: All contractpersonnel with access to critical information (as identified in the RA's OPSECProgram) shall complete initial and annual refresher OPSEC Level I Awarenesstraining, which is available at the following websites:

https://www.iad.gov/ioss/, orhttp://www.cdse.edu/catalog/operations-security.html (websites subject tochange). All contract personnel with access to Controlled UnclassifiedInformation (CUI) shall complete initial and annual refresher CUI training inaccordance with applicable Army policy.

1.6.8 13.Escorting in classified and/or sensitive areas : In accordance withapplicable regulations, all contract personnel who do not possess theappropriate security clearance or access privileges will be escorted in areaswhere they may be exposed to classified information or operations, sensitiveinformation or activities, or restricted areas.

1.6.9 Pre-screencandidates using E-Verify Program: Contractors shall comply with therequirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment EligibilityVerification and FAR Subpart 22.18 in using the E-Verify Program at(https://www.e-verify.gov/) (website subject to change) to meet the contractemployment eligibility requirements. Contractors are encouraged to cooperatewith Federal and State agencies responsible for enforcing labor requirements toinclude eligibility for employment under United States immigration laws inaccordance with FAR 22.102-1(i). An initial list of verified/ eligiblecandidates shall be provided to the COR no later than three business days afterthe initial contract award. When contracts are with individuals, theindividuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment EligibilityVerification, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of theofficial contract file.

1.7 Post Award Conference/Periodic ProgressMeetings: The Contractor shall attend any post awardconference convened by the contracting activity or contract administrationoffice in accordance with FAR Subpart 42.5. The Contracting Officer, COR, andother Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with theContractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the ContractingOfficer will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the Contractor'sperformance and the Contractor shall apprise the Government of problems, ifany, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolveoutstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.7.1 The Contractor shallattend, participate in, and furnish input to scheduled and unscheduledmeetings, conferences, and briefings that relate to the functions and servicesherein as required by the Government to provide effective communication andimpart necessary information. The Contract Manager or designated representativeshall attend meetings as requested by the Government. Meeting attendees shallat times include Contractor managerial, supervisory, and other personnelknowledgeable of the subject matter. Meetings may start or end outside ofregular duty hours.

1.8 :Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) As determined by the Contracting Officer, aCOR will be appointed and identified by letter of designation, a copy of whichwill be provided to the Contractor by the Contracting Officer. The designationletter states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especiallywith regard to changes in cost or price, estimates, or changes in deliverydates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions ofthe resulting order. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract andassists in contract administration.

The COR is not authorized to obligate theGovernment. If the work is not written in the contract, the COR is notauthorized to request new work. The COR is authorized to perform the followingfunctions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements ofthe contract, perform inspections necessary in connection with contractperformance, maintain written and oral communications with the Contractorconcerning technical aspects of the contract, issue written interpretations oftechnical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications,monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer andContractor of any deficiencies, coordinate availability of Government property, and coordinate site entry of Contractor personnel.

1.9 :Identification of Contractor Employees All Contractor personnel attending meetings,answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where theirContractor status is not obvious to third parties must identify themselves, toinclude proper marking of signature blocks in correspondence, to avoid creatingan impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Governmentofficials. The Contractor shall ensure that all documents or reports, producedby Contractors are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractorparticipation is appropriately disclosed.

1.10 Local travel toand from IACUC meetings and labinspections in Vicksburg, MS is arequirement. Infrequent travel for ContractorTravel:

unanticipated meetings, to addressnonemergency health issues, or to manage animal health emergencies may also beneeded. Because of the need for quick response times during emergency andcritical health crises, it is important the Contractor's base of operation beno more than 200 miles one way from Vicksburg. Local travel will be reimbursed on a per miles basis in accordance with DoD joint travel regulations (IAW/JTR). In some instances, it may be necessary for the AV to secure overnightaccommodations to attend Program functions that preclude the typical commute toVicksburg. In such cases, the Contractor will be reimbursed upon submission ofreceipts for hotel, meals and other allowable expenses IAW/JTR. The contractallows for eleven

(11) overnight stays over the five year period of performanceand no more than 3 overnight stays in a givenperiod of performance of base and/oroption years. The contract will allow for up to five(5) trips per year and no more than (20) over the five year period of performance of twenty the contract. Over thecourse of a given year, trips for any combination of purposes (regularmeetings, infrequent visits,and/or emergency response visits) will be acceptableas long as the maximum number of trips is not exceeded.

1.11 Data Rights: Government hasunlimited rights to all documents and materials produced under this contract.All documents and materials, to include the source codes of software, producedunder this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of theGovernment with all rights and privileges of ownership and copyright belongingexclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used orsold by the Contractor without written permission from the Contracting Officer.All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of theGovernment and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does notabrogate any other Government rights.

1.12 Non-Disclosure Requirements: Performance under this contract mayrequire the Contractor to access data and information proprietary to aGovernment agency, another Government Contractor, or of such nature that itsdissemination or use other than as specified in this work statement would beadverse to the interests of the Government or others. The Contractor and Contractorpersonnel, shall not divulge or release data or information developed, orobtained under performance of this PWS, except to authorized Governmentpersonnel or upon written approval of the Contracting Officer. The Contractorshall not use, disclose, or reproduce proprietary data, which bears arestrictive legend, other than as specified in this PWS. All documentationshowing individual names or other personal information shall be controlled andprotected under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-579, 5United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 552a.

1.13 : Per Public Use Notice ofLimitations stated by Defense imagery Management Protectionof Government and Contract Information operations Center andcontained at www.dimoc.mil/resources/limitations/ , the Contractor shall not cite any information(e.g., contract information, pictures, locations, etc.) obtained through thiscontract on any hard copy or digital marketing tools to include its companywebsite.

1.14 Safety: The following provides information pertainingto Safety and Accident Prevention:

1.14.1 Safety Laws andRegulations: TheContractor shall comply with FAR 52.236-13, Accident Prevention (November 1991),the references contained therein (e.g. U.S.Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1))

The requirements under FAR 52.236-13 and specifically of theEM 385-1-1 include, but are not limited to the following:

PART 2

GOVERNMENT PROPERTY (GP) AND SERVICES

2. Government Property and Services

2.1 Services: N/A.

2.2 Equipment: N/A.

2.3 Common Access Cards (CAC): The Government will provide Common Access Cards (CAC) via the Trusted Associate Sponsorship System (TASS) (Web site ).https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/tass/

PART 3

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

3. Contractor Furnished Property and Services

3.1 General: The Contractor shall furnish all labor and expertise for the the completion of each task.

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SPECIFIC TASKS

4.1 Basic Services: The Contractor shall provide services and expertise for the listed tasks below. The Contractor shall 1) have experience meeting the regulations set forth by the DoD ACURO for Animal Care; 2) have at least 5 years of experience serving as an Attending Veterinarian in an AAALAC accredited program; 3) hold a degree as Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and be a certified Diplomate of the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (DACLAM); 4) have experience in laboratory animal science and medicine and in care of aquatic species (e.g.

freshwater and saltwater fish); and applicable veterinary practice standards and must be licensed to practice in the State of 5) meet Mississippi.

4.2 Tasks: Tasks consist of the following for the base plus option years The Attending Veterinarian should oversee care of all model organisms under AALAC accreditation which are housed at different locations and/or buildings at ERDC-Vicksburg.

Attending Veterinarian Services for EL IACUC ProgramYear1, Task 1 -

Inspections and Meetings: Attendance of inspection by AAALAC of ERDC lab facilities for continuity of accreditation.

The AV shall attend various on site activities to include semiannual facilities inspections and program reviews(FIPRs), compliance inspections by ACURO, accreditation inspections by AAALAC, formal meetings of the IACUC, and various infrequent meetings as needed. The AV brings considerable experience and expertise when engaging the Program on these occasions for technical expertise.

Deliverable: Such technical reviews are recorded via meeting minutes, recorded transcripts, related email correspondence, and written reports. A record of AV participation in such activities should be adequately documented and submitted to the IACUC Chairman. Such records should include the date and time, general topic of consultation, relevant details of matter, summary of guidance provided, and eventual outcomes. These forms of documentation are filed for reference in the IACUC Records Room.

Year 1, Task 2 - Annual Review and Update of the Program of Veterinary Care

The AV shall prepare and update the Program of Veterinary Care (POVC). The original POVC was completed in 2013 and has been revised periodically ever since. While the POVC will be revised and updated at least once annually going forward, if new species are added to the Program throughout the course of the year, the POVC shall be revised. These revisions to add new species should be completed in advance of the arrival of new species.

Deliverable: Revisions and updates to the POVC shall be submitted to the IACUC Chairman who will place the document in its file in the IACUC Records Room. Additionally once submitted, the revised POVC shall be placed on the Program's intranet website so that it may be readily accessed by program participants.

Year 1, Task 3 - Technical and Veterinary Guidance

The AV shall provide critical guidance on veterinary care. Contact information shall be kept up to date, and the AV shall provide new contact information to the IACUC Chairman in a timely manner. Depending on the nature of issue, the AV shall offer guidance in person, over the phone, or via email. Some nonemergency situations may require the presence of the AV to assess health conditions and to monitor efficacy of treatments. Response by phone or email should occur within 48 hours of the initial contact by an ERDC employee. Therefore, the Contractor shall also be available to travel to Vicksburg on short notice (within 48 hours) as needed.

Deliverable: A record of guidance activities and supporting documents shall be submitted to the IACUC Chairman along with invoices when submitted. Such records shall include the date and time, general topic of consultation, relevant details of matter, summary of guidance provided, relevant supporting documentation and eventual outcomes.

Year 1, Task 4 - Emergency Services

The AV shall provide critical guidance on veterinary care in both emergency and nonemergency situations. Although emergencies are infrequent, the AV role shall be covered at all times. Depending on the nature of issue, the AV shall offer guidance in person, over the phone, or via email. Response by phone or email should occur within 6 hours of the initial contact by an ERDC employee.

The Contractor may be needed on site when emergencies arise and should be prepared to travel to Vicksburg on short notice (within 12 hours) if needed.

Deliverable: A record of any and all emergency response activities shall be documented and submitted to the IACUC Chairman along with invoices when submitted. Such records shall include the date and time, nature of the emergency, relevant treatment details, summary of guidance provided, and eventual outcomes.

Option Year 1, Task 1 - Attending Veterinarian Services for EL IACUC Program

Inspections and Meetings: Attendance of inspection by AAALAC of ERDC lab facilities for continuity of accreditation.

The AV shall attend various on site activities to include semiannual facilities inspections and program reviews(FIPRs), compliance inspections by ACURO, accreditation inspections by AAALAC, formal meetings of the IACUC, and various infrequent meetings as needed. The AV brings considerable experience and expertise when engaging the Program on these occasions for technical expertise.

Deliverable: Such technical reviews are recorded via meeting minutes, recorded transcripts, related email correspondence, and written reports. A record of AV participation in such activities should be adequately documented and submitted to the IACUC Chairman. Such records should include the date and time, general topic of consultation, relevant details of matter, summary of guidance provided, and eventual outcomes. These forms of documentation are filed for reference in the IACUC Records Room.

Option Year 1, Task 2 - Annual Review and Update of the Program of Veterinary Care

The AV shall prepare and update the Program of Veterinary Care (POVC). The original POVC was completed in 2013 and has been revised periodically ever since. While the POVC will be revised and updated at least once annually going forward, if new species are added to the Program throughout the course of the year, the POVC shall be revised. These revisions to add new species should be

Deliverable: Revisions and updates to the POVC shall be submitted to the IACUC Chairman who will place the document in its file in the IACUC Records Room. Additionally once submitted, the revised POVC shall be placed on the Program's intranet website so that it

Option Year 1, Task 3 - Technical and Veterinary Guidance

The AV shall provide critical guidance on veterinary care. Contact information shall be kept up to date, and the AV shall provide new contact information to the IACUC Chairman in a timely manner. Depending on the nature of issue, the AV shall offer guidance in person, over the phone, or via email. Some nonemergency situations may require the presence of the AV to assess health conditions and to monitor efficacy of treatments. Response by phone or email should occur within 48 hours of the initial contact by an ERDC employee. Therefore, the Contractor shall also be available to travel to Vicksburg on short notice (within48 hours) as needed.

Deliverable: A record of guidance activities and supporting documents shall be submitted to the IACUC Chairman along with invoices when submitted. Such records shall include the date and time, general topic of consultation, relevant details of matter, summary of

Option Year 1, Task 4 - Emergency Services

The AV shall provide critical guidance on veterinary care in both emergency and nonemergency situations. Although emergencies are infrequent, the AV role shall be covered at all times. Depending on the nature of issue, the AV shall offer guidance in person, over the phone, or via email. Response by phone or email should occur within 6 hours of the initial contact by an ERDC employee.

The Contractor may be needed on site when emergencies arise and should be prepared to travel to Vicksburg on short notice (within 12

Deliverable: A record of any and all emergency response activities shall be documented and submitted to the IACUC Chairman along with invoices when submitted. Such records shall include the date and time, nature of the emergency, relevant treatment details, summary

Option Year 2, Task 1 - Attending Veterinarian Services for EL IACUC Program

Inspections and Meetings: Attendance of inspection by AAALAC of ERDC lab facilities for continuity of accreditation.

The AV shall attend various on site activities to include semiannual facilities inspections and program reviews(FIPRs), compliance inspections by ACURO, accreditation inspections by AAALAC, formal meetings of the IACUC, and various infrequent meetings as needed. The AV brings considerable experience and expertise when engaging the Program on these occasions for

Deliverable: Such technical reviews are recorded via meeting minutes, recorded transcripts, related email correspondence, and written reports. A record of AV participation in such activities should be adequately documented and submitted to the IACUC Chairman. Such records should include the date and time, general topic of consultation, relevant details of matter, summary of guidance provided, and

Option Year 2, Task 2 - Annual Review and Update of the Program of Veterinary Care

The AV shall prepare and update the Program of Veterinary Care (POVC). The original POVC was completed in 2013 and has been revised periodically ever since. While the POVC will be revised and updated at least once annually going forward, if new species are added to the Program throughout the course of the year, the POVC shall be revised. These revisions to add new species should be

Deliverable: Revisions and updates to the POVC shall be submitted to the IACUC Chairman who will place the document in its file in the IACUC Records Room. Additionally once submitted, the revised POVC shall be placed on the Program's intranet website so that it

Option Year 2, Task 3 - Technical and Veterinary Guidance

The AV shall provide critical guidance on veterinary care. Contact information shall be kept up to date, and the AV shall provide new contact information to the IACUC Chairman in a timely manner. Depending on the nature of issue, the AV shall offer guidance in person, over the phone, or via email. Some nonemergency situations may require the presence of the AV to assess health conditions and to monitor efficacy of treatments. Response by phone or email should occur within 48 hours of the initial contact by an ERDC employee. Therefore, the Contractor shall also be available to travel to Vicksburg on short notice (within48 hours) as needed.

Deliverable: A record of guidance activities and supporting documents shall be submitted to the IACUC Chairman along with invoices when submitted. Such records shall include the date and time, general topic of consultation, relevant details of matter, summary of

Option Year 2, Task 4 - Emergency Services

The AV shall provide critical guidance on veterinary care in both emergency and nonemergency situations. Although emergencies are infrequent, the AV role shall be covered at all times. Depending on the nature of issue, the AV shall offer guidance in person, over the phone, or via email. Response by phone or email should occur within 6 hours of the initial contact by an ERDC employee.

The Contractor may be needed on site when emergencies arise and should be prepared to travel to Vicksburg on short notice (within 12

Deliverable: A record of any and all emergency response activities shall be documented and submitted to the IACUC Chairman along with invoices when submitted. Such records shall include the date and time, nature of the emergency, relevant treatment details, summary

Option Year 3, Task 1 - Attending Veterinarian Services for EL IACUC Program

Inspections and Meetings: Attendance of inspection by AAALAC of ERDC lab facilities for continuity of accreditation.

The AV shall attend various on site activities to include semiannual facilities inspections and program reviews(FIPRs), compliance inspections by ACURO, accreditation inspections by AAALAC, formal meetings of the IACUC, and various infrequent meetings as needed. The AV brings considerable experience and expertise when engaging the Program on these occasions for

Deliverable: Such technical reviews are recorded via meeting minutes, recorded transcripts, related email correspondence, and written reports. A record of AV participation in such activities should be adequately documented and submitted to the IACUC Chairman. Such records should include the date and time, general topic of consultation, relevant details of matter, summary of guidance provided, and

Option Year 3, Task 2 - Annual Review and Update of the Program of Veterinary Care

The AV shall prepare and update the Program of Veterinary Care (POVC). The original POVC was completed in 2013 and has been revised periodically ever since. While the POVC will be revised and updated at least once annually going forward, if new species are added to the Program throughout the course of the year, the POVC shall be revised. These revisions to add new species should be

Deliverable: Revisions and updates to the POVC shall be submitted to the IACUC Chairman who will place the document in its file in the IACUC Records Room. Additionally once submitted, the revised POVC shall be placed on the Program's intranet website so that it

Option Year 3, Task 3 - Technical and Veterinary Guidance

The AV shall provide critical guidance on veterinary care. Contact information shall be kept up to date, and the AV shall provide new contact information to the IACUC Chairman in a timely manner. Depending on the nature of issue, the AV shall offer guidance in person, over the phone, or via email. Some nonemergency situations may require the presence of the AV to assess health conditions and to monitor efficacy of treatments. Response by phone or email should occur within 48 hours of the initial contact by an ERDC employee. Therefore, the Contractor shall also be available to travel to Vicksburg on short notice (within 48 hours) as needed.

Deliverable: A record of guidance activities and supporting documents shall be submitted to the IACUC Chairman along with invoices when submitted. Such records shall include the date and time, general topic of consultation, relevant details of matter, summary of

Option Year 3, Task 4 - Emergency Services

The AV shall provide critical guidance on veterinary care in both emergency and nonemergency situations. Although emergencies are infrequent, the AV role shall be covered at all times. Depending on the nature of issue, the AV shall offer guidance in person, over the phone, or via email. Response by phone or email should occur within 6 hours of the initial contact by an ERDC employee.

The Contractor may be needed on site when emergencies arise and should be prepared to travel to Vicksburg on short notice (within 12

Deliverable: A record of any and all emergency response activities shall be documented and submitted to the IACUC Chairman along with invoices when submitted. Such records shall include the date and time, nature of the emergency, relevant treatment details, summary of guidance provided, and eventual outcomes.

Option Year 4, Task 1 - Attending Veterinarian Services for EL IACUC Program

Inspections and Meetings: Attendance of inspection by AAALAC of ERDC lab facilities for continuity of accreditation.

The AV shall attend various on site activities to include semiannual facilities inspections and program reviews(FIPRs), compliance inspections by ACURO, accreditation inspections by AAALAC, formal meetings of the IACUC, and various infrequent meetings as needed. The AV brings considerable experience and expertise when engaging the Program on these occasions for

Deliverable: Such technical reviews are recorded via meeting minutes, recorded transcripts, related email correspondence, and written reports. A record of AV participation in such activities should be adequately documented and submitted to the IACUC Chairman. Such records should include the date and time, general topic of consultation, relevant details of matter, summary of guidance provided, and

Option Year 4, Task 2 - Annual Review and Update of the Program of Veterinary Care

The AV shall prepare and update the Program of Veterinary Care (POVC). The original POVC was completed in 2013 and has been revised periodically ever since. While the POVC will be revised and updated at least once annually going forward, if new species are added to the Program throughout the course of the year, the POVC shall be revised. These revisions to add new species should be

Deliverable: Revisions and updates to the POVC shall be submitted to the IACUC Chairman who will place the document in its file in the IACUC Records Room. Additionally once submitted, the revised POVC shall be placed on the Program's intranet website so that it

Option Year 4, Task 3 - Technical and Veterinary Guidance

The AV shall provide critical guidance on veterinary care. Contact information shall be kept up to date, and the AV shall provide new contact information to the IACUC Chairman in a timely manner. Depending on the nature of issue, the AV shall offer guidance in person, over the phone, or via email. Some nonemergency situations may require the presence of the AV to assess health conditions and to monitor efficacy of treatments. Response by phone or email should occur within 48 hours of the initial contact by an ERDC employee. Therefore, the Contractor shall also be available to travel to Vicksburg on short notice (within48 hours) as needed.

Deliverable: A record of guidance activities and supporting documents shall be submitted to the IACUC Chairman along with invoices when submitted. Such records shall include the date and time, general topic of consultation, relevant details of matter, summary of

Option Year 4, Task 4 - Emergency Services

The AV shall provide critical guidance on veterinary care in both emergency and nonemergency situations. Although emergencies are infrequent, the AV role shall be covered at all times. Depending on the nature of issue, the AV shall offer guidance in person, over the phone, or via email. Response by phone or email should occur within 6 hours of the initial contact by an ERDC employee.

The Contractor may be needed on site when emergencies arise and should be prepared to travel to Vicksburg on short notice (within 12

Deliverable: A record of any and all emergency response activities shall be documented and submitted to the IACUC Chairman along with invoices when submitted. Such records shall include the date and time, nature of the emergency, relevant treatment details, summary

PART 5

ATTACHMENT AND TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

5. Attachmentand Technical Exhibit List

5.1 Performance Requirements Summary TechnicalExhibit A-

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT A

PerformanceRequirements Summary (PRS)

Statements Standards/AQLs Inspections

R a ti n g s

Year 1, Task 1. Attending Veterinarian Services for EL IACUC Program including meetings and inspections.

Deliverables:

-Technical reviews are recorded via meeting

Standards: Successful attendance in IACUC meetings and inspections, document guidance, meeting notes and logs.

What: meeting notes and minutes, guidance documents, and logs minutes, recorded transcripts, related email correspondence, and written reports.

-A record of AV participation in such activities should be adequately documented and submitted to the IACUC Chairman.

AQL: Delays shall be reported as soon as possible. Approval by the technical POC or COR is needed for delayed reports.

Technical POC Who:

and COR

Standard(s):

Inspection applies to all standards

Year 1, Task 2 - Annual Review and Update of the Program of Veterinary Care.

-Revisions and updates to the POVC shall be submitted to the IACUC Chairman and placed on the Program's intranet website.

Standards: Successful submission of revisions and updates to the Program of Veterinary Care.

COR is needed for delayed reports.

What: Revisions and updates to the Program of

Year 1, Task 3 - Technical and Veterinary Guidance

Deliverable:

-record of guidance activities submitted to IACUC Chairman

Standards: Successful submission of record of guidance activities.

COR is needed for delayed reports.

What: recored of guidance activities

Year 1, Task 4 - Emergency Services

The AV shall provide critical guidance on veterinary care in both emergency and nonemergency situations.

of any and all emergency response activities.

COR is needed for delayed reports.

emergency activities

Deliverable: A record of any and all emergency response activities shall be documented and

Option Year 1, Task 1. Attending Veterinarian Services for EL IACUC Program including meetings and inspections.

minutes, recorded transcripts, related email correspondence, and written reports.

-A record of AV participation in such activities

Standards: Successful attendance in IACUC

COR…