Botanical Voucher Specimen Collection and Curation

The contract involves the collection, preservation, labeling, and submission of voucher specimens of rare plant and lichen species to facilitate taxonomic verification. It is a subcontract issued by the Department of Agriculture, specifically under the CSA East 1 USDA-FS. The work is to be performed in Duluth, with the ZIP code 55808. This opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses as defined under the Total Small Business Set-Aside in accordance with FAR 19.5, and falls under the NAICS code 541380, which pertains to testing laboratories. The solicitation was posted on May 7, 2026, and responses are due by May 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM. The contract emphasizes accurate handling and documentation of rare botanical specimens to support scientific research and verification. No specific office contact details or complete address information were provided, but a link to the full solicitation and related documents is available for interested parties. This work supports the Department of Agriculture’s ongoing efforts in biodiversity conservation and taxonomy.