AZGFD CI- WMD Wildlife Sample Testing

Washington State University (WSU) has been awarded contract CTR078163 by the Arizona Game and Fish Department to provide specialized diagnostic laboratory services for wildlife sample testing. The contract, authorized through a Competition Impracticable (CI) procurement process, will span from August 7, 2025, to August 7, 2031, with an estimated total value of $300,000.

The contract specifically covers diagnostic laboratory services for aquatics and wildlife, focusing on disease surveillance through the Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory at Washington State University. The procurement was justified based on the university's unique capability to meet the Arizona Game and Fish Department's specialized testing requirements, with WSU being one of a limited number of diagnostic laboratories capable of delivering the needed scientific services. The contract will enable ongoing wildlife health monitoring and disease detection through comprehensive sample testing protocols.