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Q -- Genotype Testing for Scrapie

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The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Veterinary Services division, is seeking qualified laboratories to provide genetic testing services focused on the analysis of specific codons within the prion protein gene, specifically codons 134, 154, and 171. Codon 171 is of particular importance as it is the primary factor determining resistance to scrapie in U.S. sheep breeds. The testing will primarily concentrate on this codon to support efforts in controlling and understanding scrapie susceptibility. Laboratories interested in offering these services must adhere to the regulatory requirements outlined in 9 CFR 54.11 before being considered. At this stage, the USDA is not soliciting formal bids but is encouraging laboratories with the necessary capabilities to express their interest via a designated email address. Detailed solicitations will be made available at a specified APHIS website at a future date. This initiative underscores the USDA's commitment to enhancing animal health through advanced genetic testing to aid in scrapie surveillance and resistance breeding programs.

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USDA seeks labs for genetic testing of prion gene codons 134, 154, 171, focusing on scrapie resistance.

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541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

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PostedOct 22

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Q--The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services (VS) is interested in acquiring the services of two or more laboratories to perform genetic testing of the encoded amino acid at condons 134, 154 and 171 within the gene controlling the structure of the prion protein. Condon 171 appears to be the principal determinant of scrapie resistance for U.S. sheep genotypes and scrapie strains. Most of the genotype testing will involve this condon. Prior to consideration for the provision of these contracted services, each candidate laboratory shall comply with the regulations and policies set forth in 9 CFR 54.11. We are seeking laboratories that have this capability to provide this service. We encourage your company's response to the following email address: contact@example.gov. Bid/Offers are not being solicited at this time. A formal solicitation will be posted at the following web address at a later date. The web address is: www.aphis.usda.gov./mpls/contracts/cbd.html.

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