B--NM-SOUTHWESTERN NATIVE ARC- GT SEQUENCE PANEL GILA

The contract pertains to the NM-SOUTHWESTERN NATIVE ARC-GT SEQUENCE PANEL GILA TOPMINNOW initiative, awarded under solicitation number 140FS226P0206 and posted on July 24, 2026. It is classified under NAICS code 541380, which corresponds to scientific research and development services, indicating this is a specialized scientific effort focused on genetic sequencing of the Gila topminnow, a native species in the Southwestern United States. The award is managed by Sat Team 2 FWS, a unit within the Department of the Interior, and the contracting office is located in Falls Church, Virginia, with a primary point of contact listed as Khalilah Brown, reachable via email and phone for inquiries related to the project. The performance location for this contract is not specified beyond the general scope of the work, which implies field or laboratory-based genetic analysis tied to conservation efforts for the Gila topminnow. This effort likely supports species preservation, ecological monitoring, or recovery planning under federal wildlife mandates. No set-aside type is indicated, meaning the contract is open to all eligible bidders without preferential targeting toward small businesses or other categories. The contract underscores a government commitment to preserving native aquatic species through advanced genomic tools and highlights the Interior Department’s role in funding and overseeing science-driven wildlife conservation initiatives.