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DFO Seeks Contractor for Renibacterium salmoninarum Research and Probiotic Challenge in Atlantic Salmon

This opportunity is issued by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO), specifically the Saint Andrews Biological Station, seeking a contractor for advanced research on Renibacterium salmoninarum and its effects on Atlantic Salmon health. - Government Buyer: - Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO), Saint Andrews Biological Station, Procurement Services - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are named; the pre-identified supplier is RPC Science and Engineering (as a research service provider, not an OEM) - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive research services including: - Dose-response studies and disease challenge model development for Renibacterium salmoninarum - Probiotic efficacy trials and refinement of disease exposure models - Molecular and genetic analysis of pathogen isolates - Execution of disease exposure models at both summer and winter water temperatures - Quality-controlled analytical data and annual/quarterly reporting - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contractor must have a level 2 aquatic animal pathogen containment laboratory within two hours of Saint Andrews Biological Station - Demonstrated expertise in molecular biology, microbiology, chemistry, and pathogen culture - Compatibility with existing datasets and significant experience in disease challenge support and quality assurance - Knowledge of the Canadian aquaculture sector - Estimated contract value is approximately $103,000 CAD over a 32-month period - No specific products, part numbers, or OEM equipment are requested; the focus is on specialized laboratory services and research capabilities

Description

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) is seeking a contractor to conduct research on Renibacterium salmoninarum involving probiotic challenge, validation, and molecular analysis. The work includes understanding pathogen virulence, host response, and microbial community structure in Atlantic Salmon, with sampling at the Saint Andrews Biological Station. The contractor must provide quality-controlled analytical data, work under aquatic animal pathogen containment level 2 guidelines, and be within a two-hour drive of the station. The contract duration is 32 months starting from July 27, 2026.

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