Opportunity

CanadaBuys #BT-RFEI-2026-2-5119

Genetic Sample Analysis Services for Yukon Bear Populations

Posted

June 04, 2026

Respond By

June 18, 2026

Identifier

BT-RFEI-2026-2-5119

NAICS

541715

This opportunity involves the Yukon government's request for genetic sample analysis services for wildlife management: - Government Buyer: - Yukon government, operating in Whitehorse within the traditional territory of the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council and Kwanlin Dün First Nation - Products/Services Requested: - Genetic sample analysis of grizzly bear and black bear hair samples - Two analysis phases: - Phase 1: Identification of individual bears from hair samples - Phase 2: Parentage analysis to determine genetic relationships among identified bears - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Work must be performed in Whitehorse - Open competitive bidding process - No trade agreements apply - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities are listed

Description

This solicitation is for genetic sample analyses of grizzly bear and black bear hair through two rounds of analyses. The first round aims to identify the individual bear from which the hair sample originated. The second round focuses on understanding the genetic relationships among the identified bears through parentage analysis. The work is to be conducted in the community of Whitehorse, within the traditional territory of the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council and Kwanlin Dün First Nation. The procurement method is competitive open bidding.

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