WSD Hatchery Genetics

This Performance Work Statement outlines a non-personnel services contract for genetic analysis of salmon and steelhead production at USACE Hatchery Facilities in the Russian River. The contractor will provide genetic data, analysis, and technical expertise to enhance genetic diversity and avoid inbreeding in Coho salmon and Steelhead, both of which are endangered or threatened. Key tasks include genotyping potential broodstock, developing breeding matrices, evaluating natural-origin fish, and providing allocation lists for Coho salmon. For Steelhead, the contractor will analyze inbreeding, reproductive success, age structure, iteroparity rates, and broodstock sources. The government will provide tissue samples, but the contractor is responsible for all other resources. The contract is a firm fixed-price agreement with a 400-day performance period, emphasizing quality control and assurance.