STATEMENT OF WORK

Exotic Pest Monitoring for Forestry Trapping

  1. Scope:

Definite delivery of the following semiochemicals:

  1. Alpha pinene lure low release rate:
  2. Alpha pinene Ultra High Release:
  3. Ips typographuis, 3 part lure (including holders)

B.Background:

Semiochemical lures when combined with a variety of traps have been shown to be an effective monitoring tool for non-indigenous bark and wood-boring beetles. The various trap and lure combination have enabled the USDAto better contain and monitorpotential infestations of these insects. Bark beetles and other wood-boring insects are some of the most serious exotic plant pests threatening forest and environmental resources. The USDA APHIS PPQ has been tasked by congress with detecting, monitoring and managing these insects. The impact of these insects, should they become established would have irreversible impacts on natural resources, hinder trade and increase costs of productions. Ultimately, an eradication and/or control would likely be in the millions of dollars if these insects were to go undetected in our environment.

C.Objective

The requested semiochemical lures are neededto equip program personnel to detect and monitor many existing and potential exotic pest infestations. Without these semiochemicals, defining infestations might not be possible and the ultimate cost to the USDA and cooperators of an eradication program could exceed millions of dollars should these lures not be available.

D.Contractor’s Duties:

To delivery the product FOB destination to:

USDA APHIS PPQ

22675 N. Moorefield Rd

Bldg 6420

Edinburg, TX 78541

E.Package Marking/Labeling:

The following conditions must be met for the requested products:

  1. Each product must be identified, both on the lure packet and the shipping containers with:
  2. Manufacture name
  3. Batch or Lot number
  4. Expiration Date
  5. Optimal storage conditions (Manufacturers’ recommended: optimal storage temperature, and recommended minimum and maximum storage temperature range)
  6. Expected duration of effectiveness when being utilized
  7. Contract number
  8. Manufacturing date.
  9. Semiochemical component(s)
  1. Products must be identifiable to be able to tell one from the other by either marking each package or by color coding so that even a color blind person can identify the difference.
  1. A sample of two units from each lot must be submitted for testing to the government with a certificate of analysis. These samples packaging must also clearly show all information listed under item 1 (a-h).
  1. Packaging:

Packaging is an important part of the delivery of these fragile and products the following must be followed:

  1. The product must be evenly packaged.
  2. The product must be packed in an impermeable over pack to prevent leakage.
  3. Each shipment will also contain a current Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
  4. Each shipment will include a packing slip identifying the following:
  5. Manufacturer
  6. Batch/Lot Number
  7. Date of Manufacture
  8. Purchase order Number
  9. Quantity Shipped
  1. Clauses

Material shall be packed for shipment in such a manner that shall insure acceptance by common carriers and safe delivery at destination. Containers and closures shall comply with the Interstate Commerce Commission regulations, Uniform Freight Classification rules, or regulations of other carriers as applicable to the mode of transportation.

  1. Specifications

APHIS understands the listedsemiochemicals below to be attractants for the insects associated below. However, given the various combinations of how manufactures produce and dispense them, the rates of release and the field effectiveness greatly vary for the products. APHIS will consider a manufactures recommendation so long as proper support is provided showing; the effectiveness against the pest(s) listed and the rate of release is demonstrated to be effective for a period of at least 6 weeks for the pest listed for that lure.

  • α-pinene low release – with a rate of release shown effective for the capture of Tomicus piniperda
  • α-pinene UHR solely or in conjunction with another semiochemical; The α-pinene portion should be consist with anultra high release dispenser so that the lure will be emitted at a controlled rate of release shown to be effective for the capture of: Tomicus piniperda, Tomicus destruens, Monochamus alternates, or Hylurgus ligniperda
  • A combination of: methyl butanol (2-Methyl-3-buten-2-ol), cis-verbenol, and Ipsdienol(3 bait IPS) with a rate of release shown to be effective at the capture of: Ips typographus or Ips sexdentatus.

Given the various construction of lure dispensers, companies shall also summit the following for each unique lure:

  • Detailed specification of the lures submitted including: percent composition of all chemicals, listing of both active and non-active ingredients. APHIS may request documents after the samples are submitted for testing.
  • Information relating to effectiveness of the given semiochemical supporting the submitted lures’ specifications
  • Written specifications and testing procedures utilized to ensure products meet given specifications
  • Data supporting the expected field life of the semiochemical.

All submitted information will be treated as confidential business information.

  1. Bid Sample Testing of Dispensers

Effectiveness

It is important that USDA APHIS maintain a quality assurance (QA) program. To that end USDA APHIS shall conduct QA testing prior to the award of the contract. Each potential contractor shall supply 2 semiochemical lure dispensersfrom each lot as a representative of what will be provided to fulfill the contract agreement. The USDA APHIS may perform QA testing addressing the following areas:

  • The dispenser shall be resistant to damage and moisture when handled during normal field trapping operations.
  • The dispenser contains the full amount of the active components upon delivery of the product to the designated delivery location from the manufacturer.
  • The dispensers fit the inside of the trap in a way that does not impede the installation or replacement of a new dispenser.
  • Meets the needs of programs
  • Supported with published scientific literature

In order to assure the most effective use of tax payer dollars APHIS will also be instituting a Quality Control (QC) program in an attempt to address lure leakage and product reliability. APHIS will routinely monitor the following areas of lure quality:

  1. Lure Leakage upon arrival
  2. Lure shelf lifeall dispensers shall exhibit satisfactory shelf life by remaining in compliance with the specifications for at least six months when stored at manufacture specifications
  3. Active component purity and quality

If a company is found to have a lure leakage rate in excess of 2% of the provided lures they will provide working replacements for these products at no cost to the government. Similarly, if 5% of the product is found to have a depleted content after 6 months at optimal storage the company will offset the required supply at no cost. If at any point of the expected shelf life, the active component if found to have purity or quality issues the company will provide replacement lures meeting the stated specifications.

At the request of the company APHIS may provide representative samples of the failed products.

The bid samples shall be delivered to:

USDA APHIS PPQ CPHST

Attn: Vic Mastro

Bldg 1398

Otis ANGB, MA02542

Phone: 508-563-9303