Award
Purchase Order #1284LL26P0028
Genetic Testing Services Contract for USDA Forest Inventory
Buyer
Forest Service
Award Amount
$38,000.00
Ceiling
$230,600.00
Awarded
September 04, 2026
Period of Performance
Sep 04, 2026 – May 14, 2031
Identifier
1284LL26P0028
NAICS
541380
This award is a purchase order contract granted to Floragenex, Inc., a company specializing in genetic analysis services. The contract involves providing precise genetic testing for tree tissue samples, specifically targeting whitebark pine and limber pine species. These services enhance the USDA Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) Program by improving the accuracy of species data for these morphologically similar trees. The work includes the application of advanced genetic identification techniques to support forest inventory accuracy and ecological research. This contract is significant as it contributes to more reliable forest data, aiding in conservation and resource management efforts. The contract was awarded through a competitive procurement process reflecting its specialized scientific requirements. The period of performance spans multiple years, highlighting long-term collaboration from the contract's recent award date into the future. The contract is performed in Ogden, Utah, further supporting USDA forestry operations in this region.
Description
GENETIC TESTING SERVICES TO ACCURATELY IDENTIFY TREE TISSUE SAMPLES OF WHITEBARK PINE AND LIMBER PINE. THIS WORK SUPPORTS THE USDA FOREST INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS (FIA) PROGRAM BY IMPROVING SPECIES DATA ACCURACY FOR THESE MORPHOLOGICALLY SIMILAR TREES,