Alligator Snapping Turtle eDNA Analysis from Filtered Water Samples
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AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA-FS, CSA EAST 8Atlanta, GA, 303092449, USA

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- CHEMICAL/BIOLOGICAL (B504)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/opp/f44eb033ad0b4ca5a4d097e46b6c336b/view
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    The US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service is seeking sources capable of performing environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis from filtered water samples to detect the presence of Alligator Snapping Turtles.

    The scope of work involves analyzing 135 water samples, collected from lakes and streams in Texas, using a specific method outlined by Spear et al. (2015) and Feist et al. (2018). The contractor must extract DNA from the samples and amplify it using a thermocycler profile. The process must ensure no cross-contamination and each sample must yield distinct results.

    Additionally, the contractor must employ a modified version of the testing methodology to validate the overall research study findings. Capability statements demonstrating the use of the specified testing methods and ensuring consistency with prior testing are crucial.

    The contract is expected to be a small business set-aside with an estimated value of $50,000 to $250,000. Laboratories capable of performing the specialized analysis are eligible to apply.

    The submission deadline is unspecified in the provided information. Interested parties should submit detailed capability statements via email to Laniece Nixon at laniece.nixon@usda.gov, with a courtesy copy to Keith Friot.

    Applications will be evaluated based on their ability to demonstrate a successful track record of performing the specific eDNA analysis using the required methods and equipment.

    For any clarification or further details, interested parties can contact Laniece Nixon or Keith Friot via email or phone. Nixon's email is laniece.nixon@usda.gov, and Friot's email and phone number are keith.d.friot@usda.gov and 9104751968, respectively.

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    Laniece Nixon
    laniece.nixon@usda.gov
    Keith Friot
    (910) 475-1968
    Keith.d.friot@usda.gov
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