Opportunity
Indiana Department of Administration #003000000087594
Indiana DNR Solicits 4-Year Wildlife Tooth Aging Services for Otter, Badger, and Bobcat
Posted
April 30, 2026
Respond By
June 01, 2026
Identifier
003000000087594
NAICS
541380
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking a contractor to provide wildlife tooth aging services over a four-year period for otter, badger, and bobcat populations. - Government Buyer: - Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - Products/Services Requested: - Wildlife tooth aging services, including: - Teeth extraction, cleaning, and preparation - Cementum annuli aging for otter, badger, and bobcat - Age data will be used for population modeling and paired with disease/toxin data - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Specialized expertise and equipment required for accurate tooth aging, especially for river otters - Contractor must support DNR's population management obligations - Bids must be submitted by email or fax (no electronic portal submissions) - Prices must remain valid for 30 days after response deadline - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation
Description
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is soliciting bids for a 4-year contract to provide wildlife tooth aging services for otter, badger, and bobcat. Services include teeth extraction, cleaning, preparation, and cementum annuli aging. The age data collected will support population modeling and disease/toxin data pairing. Bids must be submitted by June 1, 2026, and prices must remain valid for 30 days after the response deadline.