Tenders/Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit

Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit

Geological Survey

Published: Nov 5, 2026

Updated: Nov 6, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a grants contract in the Research, health and medical services and agriculture and food security sectors, with a focus on Nutrition, Laboratory, Laboratories and Data Science. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

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Description

The USGS is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research focused on improving the efficiency and standardization of Real-Time Quaking Induced Conversion (RT-QuIC) assay data analysis for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) surveillance, research, and management. CWD continues to expand geographically and intensify in prevalence, placing growing strain on wildlife management agencies. RT-QuIC is among the most promising tools for the detection of low-level CWD prions, but current analytical approaches lack standardization and rely heavily on subjective interpretation. This opportunity supports development of a robust, automated, and reproducible analytical pipeline that improves efficiency, repeatability, and inter-laboratory consistency. Agency: Geological Survey CFDA: 15.808 Eligible Applicants: This financial assistance opportunity is being issued under a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program. CESU's are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit. Applicant Types: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Cost Sharing: No Contact: Geological Survey Email: katherine_calder@ios.doi.gov

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About Geological Survey

Geological Survey has issued 78 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 44 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Architecture & Engineering Services, and Rural Development. All notices are published for United States. Notices are distributed via Grants.gov. Most recent publication: November 5, 2026.

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