Purchase Order 33315225P00527544

The Smithsonian Institution awarded a Purchase Order contract to Tricia C Achleitner-Goulding for bioinformatic services related to invertebrate zoology. This firm fixed price contract, with no set-aside designation, carries a ceiling value of $23,115 and will be performed in Austria. The contract was awarded on September 10, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of May 30, 2027. Bioinformatic services in this context likely support the Smithsonian's significant research and curatorial missions related to invertebrate specimens and collections, which are critical to understanding biodiversity and evolutionary biology.

The relatively modest contract value and specialized nature of the work suggest this engagement provides targeted expertise in data analysis, computational biology, or informatics support for the Smithsonian's invertebrate zoology research programs. The extended performance period through May 2027 indicates ongoing analytical support rather than a discrete project milestone, aligning with the Institution's long-term curatorial and research objectives in natural sciences.