Quality Assurance and Testing Services for Fish Feed

The Department of Natural Resources in Iowa is seeking a subcontractor to perform independent laboratory testing on batches of fish food to verify nutritional content, detect potential contamination, and ensure compliance with established DNR specifications. This work is critical to maintaining the health of aquatic ecosystems and supporting responsible stocking practices, requiring precise analytical methods and certified lab protocols. All testing must align with regulatory standards and produce documented, defensible results that can be used for official compliance reporting. The opportunity is open for responses until July 23, 2026, with a posting date of July 9, 2026, and is classified under NAICS code 541380 for other scientific and technical consulting services. Performance is expected to be centered in Des Moines, although the exact location for sample submission and report delivery is not specified. The subcontractor must demonstrate the capability to handle consistent, high-volume testing with accuracy and timeliness, and should be prepared to work under the oversight of the Iowa DNR without direct point of contact details provided in the posting. Bidders must review the full solicitation via the provided link to understand scope requirements, submission formats, and evaluation criteria.