R--Collection of biological samples from live caught birds for avian influenza sampling

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 7, plans to award a sole source contract to Troy Ecological Research Association for the collection of approximately 200 biological samples from live captured birds in the Yukon Delta Region of Alaska. This work involves using appropriate safety measures during sample collection, gathering essential data alongside the samples, and ensuring proper storage until shipment. Personnel conducting the collection will also be knowledgeable in addressing human health concerns related to avian influenza. This procurement is not open for competitive proposals, and the government explicitly states it will not accept unsolicited proposals. The contract will be awarded 15 days after the publication of the notice. The activity falls under the Department of the Interior’s Fish and Wildlife Service headquarters, with operations coordinated out of Falls Church, Virginia, though the placement of the work is in Alaska. The solicitation details emphasize a targeted, timely award process geared toward safeguarding public and avian health with specialized expertise.