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USGS Cooperative Agreement for Environmental DNA Research on Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Detection

This opportunity is a USGS-led cooperative research project focused on improving detection of the invasive Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle in Hawaii using environmental DNA (eDNA) methods. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Department of the Interior - Eligible Applicants: - Only partners affiliated with the North Atlantic Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) are eligible - Project Scope: - Research to collect and analyze eDNA samples from palm tree trunks to detect small populations of Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (Oryctes rhinoceros) - Co-development of sampling design, field sampling, laboratory assays (including technical replicates), and data analysis - Collaboration with USGS scientists on data interpretation and reporting - Deliverables include data, reports, and publications adhering to USGS Fundamental Science Practices and open geospatial data standards - Funding: - Total estimated funding is $292,531 over three years - $92,531 available for the first year; subsequent years contingent on progress and funding availability - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with USGS geospatial data standards and open data formats - Annual progress and financial reporting, with a final report due after project completion - Research supports Department of War biosecurity and port monitoring programs in the Pacific - No specific OEMs, commercial products, or vendors are named; the opportunity is for research services only

Description

This is a synopsis for a cooperative agreement opportunity with the US Geological Survey, focusing on the North Atlantic Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit. The project involves research collecting and analyzing environmental DNA (eDNA) samples to evaluate the efficacy of detecting small populations of Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle in the Hawaiian Islands. The CESU partner will co-develop sampling design, conduct field sampling, run laboratory assays, and collaborate with USGS scientists on data analysis. The work aims to inform monitoring programs and biosecurity efforts, supporting Department of War biosecurity programs and port monitoring.

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