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Insect Taxonomy and Identification Specialist

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Response Deadline12/03/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity is for an Insect Taxonomy and Identification Specialist to support prime contractors on USDA Forest Health Protection projects through the Northern Research Station. The selected specialist will perform professional taxonomic screening and identification of raw insect trap samples, specifically focusing on species-level identification of wood-boring beetles and wood wasps, as well as identifying Coleoptera and select Hemiptera to the lowest taxonomic level. The work requires the use of taxonomic keys and high-powered microscopy, with final identification reports delivered in Word or PDF format. The solicitation was posted on November 2, 2026, with a response deadline of December 3, 2026. Classified under NAICS code 541714, the performance of this contract is associated with zip code 26505. Interested parties can find further details via the provided government workspace link.

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Insect Taxonomy Specialist to identify wood-boring beetles and wasps for USDA Forest Health.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → Northern Research Station

NAICS

541714 - Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)

Place of Performance

WV, 26505, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 1240BE27Q0013.

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Morgantown Office Insect Taxonomic Support

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PostedNov 2

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Response DeadlineDec 3

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Northern Research Station

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Northern Research Station

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Performs professional taxonomic screening and identification of raw insect trap samples for prime contractors on USDA Forest Health Protection projects. Screens raw samples to provide species-level identification of wood-boring beetles (Cerambycidae, Scolytinae, Buprestidae) and wood wasps (Siricidae), and identifies Coleoptera and select Hemiptera to the lowest taxonomic level. Requires high-powered microscopy and taxonomic keys. Delivers identification reports in Word or PDF.

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