Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-15856
USDA APHIS Information Collection for Poultry 2027 Upland Gamebird and Duck Study
Buyer
Agriculture Department, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Posted
August 05, 2026
Respond By
October 05, 2026
Identifier
2026-15856
NAICS
541720
This opportunity involves a new information collection initiative by the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) for the National Animal Health Monitoring System's Poultry 2027 Upland Gamebird and Duck Study. - Government Buyer: - Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned in this notice - Products/Services Requested: - Information collection services for the Poultry 2027 Upland Gamebird and Duck Study - Surveys and questionnaires to be administered to upland gamebird operations (chukars, pheasants, quail, Hungarian partridges, guineas) and commercial duck companies - Data collection methods include mail, web, telephone, electronic, and paper formats - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Participation in the study is voluntary and all data collected will be kept confidential - The study aims to establish baselines, assess preparedness for animal health emergencies, and inform disease prevention and control strategies - No products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are requested; this is strictly an information collection effort
Description
The Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is requesting approval for a new information collection related to the National Animal Health Monitoring System's Poultry 2027 Upland Gamebird and Duck Study. This study aims to collect data on health and management practices of upland gamebird operations and the commercial duck industry to support animal health, productivity, and disease preparedness. The study will involve surveys administered via mail, web, or telephone for upland gamebird operations and electronic or paper questionnaires for duck companies. The collected data will be used to establish baselines, describe preparedness for animal health emergencies, and inform disease prevention and control strategies.