Indiana Department of Administration #003000000087174

This opportunity seeks commercial genetic testing services for Florida-strain largemouth bass to support the Indiana Department of Natural Resources' annual fish sampling program. - Government Buyer: - Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Fish & Wildlife, Fish Research North - Products and Services Requested: - Genetic testing service for Florida-strain largemouth bass - Includes field-ready sampling kits, proprietary SNP (single nucleotide polymorphism) assays, validated detection protocols, and detailed summary reporting - Manager's Kit 1: species analysis for annual fin-clip sampling from 69 lakes - Initial 35 samples per site, expanding to 120 samples if Florida-strain alleles are detected - Delivery of all testing kits to Fish Research North, Columbia City, IN - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; solicitation is open to all qualified providers - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Service must be commercial, management-ready, and include all necessary materials and protocols - Pricing must include all charges, fees, and shipping - Annual sampling and testing required; contract supports adaptive sample expansion based on genetic findings

This solicitation is for commercial, management-ready genetic testing services for Florida-strain largemouth bass. The service includes providing field-ready sampling kits, proprietary SNP assays, validated detection protocols specific to the Florida strain, and detailed summary reporting. The Indiana Department of Administration is seeking bids to fulfill this requirement, with submissions due by April 16, 2026. Questions can be directed to the contact person provided, and bids must be submitted via email or fax as electronic bidding is not available for this solicitation.