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USGS Seeks CESU Partner for Wildlife Disease Molecular Diagnostics and Parasitology Capacity Building

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Wildlife Health Center is seeking a partner from the Great Lakes – Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) to enhance wildlife disease molecular diagnostics and parasitology capacity. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), National Wildlife Health Center (NWHC) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a cooperative research and technical assistance agreement - Products/Services Requested: - Wildlife disease molecular diagnostic testing and capacity building, with a focus on parasitology - Development of in-house molecular diagnostic tests for parasites - Performing molecular diagnostics for high-priority wildlife disease cases - Generation and deposition of reference genetic sequences to GenBank - Training NWHC staff in molecular parasitology techniques - Contribution to peer-reviewed publications and technical reports - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Only open to partners of the Great Lakes – Northern Forest CESU Program - Compliance with geospatial data standards - Submission of a Data Management Plan - Adherence to federal indirect cost rate guidelines - Supports executive orders related to wildlife health and national security - Estimated total funding is $276,000, with $55,874 available in the first year and up to four additional budget years contingent on progress and funding

Description

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner to strengthen parasitology capacity at the National Wildlife Health Center (NWHC) for wildlife disease molecular diagnostic testing and capacity building. The work aims to support wildlife health, national security, and public safety by improving detection, characterization, and monitoring of parasitic diseases in wildlife. The project includes developing molecular diagnostic tests, performing diagnostics, generating reference sequences, training staff, and contributing to publications. This effort aligns with several executive orders focused on preparedness, deregulation, conservation, and science standards.

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