Metabarcoding Forest Insect Gut Contents
Agency
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.USDA-FS, CSA EAST 10
Location
GA
Georgia
Estimated Value
N/A
Type
Sources Sought
Service / NAICS
Technical Consulting
NAICS 541690
Opportunity Summary
This federal contract opportunity from AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.USDA-FS, CSA EAST 10 involves technical consulting in Georgia. The response deadline was Aug 14, 2025.
Contract Description
THIS IS A Sources Sought Notice ONLY. The U.S. Government desires to procure the professional services to collect samples from two studies will be processed. These studies aim to 1) determine which tree species are the most important sources of pollen to native bees based on gut contents, and 2) reveal the diet breadth of the Asian needle ant, an invasive species suspected of contributing to declining bee populations. Project. Metabarcoding Forest Insect Gut Contents. Scope. USDA Southern Research Station RWU4552, Athens, GA 30602-2044 requires Scientific Support services to Targeted amplicon sequencing of DNA extracted from the guts of native bee species and the Asian needle ant. Objective. To better understand the resource requirements of native pollinators (i.e., which tree species repr...
Timeline
Posted Date
Aug 7, 2025
Response Deadline
Aug 14, 2025
Deadline passed
What Contractors Should Know
This falls under Technical Consulting (NAICS 541690), one of the core federal facilities and operational service categories.
Should You Pursue This?
Good Fit If…
- ✓You have operations or past performance in Georgia
- ✓You have direct experience in technical consulting
- ✓You have worked with AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.USDA-FS, CSA EAST 10 before
Harder to Win If…
- !Full and open competition — no set-aside restrictions
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Contractor FAQ
How do I submit a bid for this AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.USDA-FS, CSA EAST 10 contract?
To bid on this opportunity, you must be registered in SAM.gov. Review the full solicitation documents available at SAM.gov, prepare your technical and cost proposals per the instructions, and submit before the response deadline of Aug 14, 2025.
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