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Housing and Environmental Management Systems Research

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Response Deadline07/31/2026, 04:00:00 AM UTC

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This contract seeks research into housing and environmental management systems for poultry facilities with the goal of improving bird welfare and operational efficiency through the evaluation of cage-free systems, ventilation, lighting, stocking density, and waste management practices. The research will focus on identifying optimal configurations and technologies that balance animal health and productivity while meeting evolving industry and regulatory standards. Proposed solutions must be grounded in measurable outcomes that demonstrate tangible improvements in welfare metrics and system performance. The initiative, titled Housing and Environmental Management Systems Research and administered by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is structured as a subcontract under NAICS code 541440, indicating a focus on scientific and technical consulting services. The opportunity was posted on July 15, 2026, with a response deadline of July 31, 2026, and does not specify a set-aside type. The performance location and point of contact details are not provided, suggesting a broad geographic scope and centralized administration. Applicants are expected to deliver research-driven insights that inform scalable, evidence-based improvements in poultry housing systems across diverse operational contexts.

General Info

Research on cage-free poultry housing, ventilation, lighting, density, and waste to improve welfare and efficiency.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → National Institute Of Food And AgricultureView Agency

NAICS

541440View NAICS

Place of Performance

Not specified

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PostedJul 15

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Response DeadlineJul 31

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07/31/2026, 04:00:00 AM UTCin 13 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → National Institute Of Food And Agriculture

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Department Of Agriculture → National Institute Of Food And Agriculture

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Evaluate cage-free systems, ventilation, lighting, stocking density, and waste management to enhance bird welfare and operational efficiency in poultry facilities.

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