Entomological Specimen Identification & Lab Analysis

The contract requests the taxonomic identification of collected insect specimens through microscopic examination, DNA analysis, and consultation of verified reference collections, particularly for specimens where field-level identification is insufficient. This work requires specialized expertise in entomology and laboratory capabilities to ensure accurate species classification, which is critical for ecological, conservation, or regulatory purposes. The project is scoped as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses certified by the Small Business Administration are eligible to respond. The solicitation was posted on July 23, 2026, with a response deadline of August 10, 2026, and is associated with the NAICS code 541380 for other scientific and technical consulting services. The performing location is identified as Bedford, Indiana, with the contracting agency being the U.S. Department of Agriculture through its Csa East 1 Usda-Fs office. The contract does not specify a point of contact or provide detailed performance timelines beyond the identification scope, but participation is strictly limited to small businesses meeting SBA size standards.