ODFW Lab Cementum Age Analysis

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is conducting a sole source procurement for specialized wildlife laboratory testing services through a three-year contract with Matson's Laboratory, LLC in Manhattan, Montana. This procurement, initiated under Oregon Revised Statute 279B.075 and Oregon Administrative Rule 125-247-0275, focuses on cementum age analysis and tetracycline biomarker analysis for wildlife tooth samples from multiple species including deer, elk, pronghorn antelope, cougar, black bear, bobcat, river otter, and marten. The core deliverables include processing approximately 10 shipments of tooth samples annually, with specific services encompassing clean, section, and cementum age analysis at a rate of $9.20 per tooth, tetracycline biomarker screening for bear teeth at $5.75 per tooth, and reproductive history reconstruction of bear teeth at $2.10 per tooth. Matson's Laboratory will provide electronic results and periodically submit teeth for accuracy verification, with shipments primarily occurring in August and January to align with big game hunting seasons. The solicitation was posted on March 7, 2025, with protests and responses due by March 14, 2025, at 3:00 pm through OregonBuys or via email to Marcus Jones.

This sole source contract does not include specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational respondents, as it is a direct award to Matson's Laboratory based on their unique capabilities and 35-year history of wildlife research services. The incumbent vendor, Matson's Laboratory, has been selected due to their unparalleled accuracy, precision in age and biomarker analysis, and extensive experience dating back to 1969. The contract has a total estimated value not to exceed $225,000.00, with a maximum annual compensation of $75,000, reflecting the specialized nature of the scientific services provided. The procurement leverages existing methodologies and maintains consistent testing variables critical for wildlife population management and research. The contract will support ODFW's ongoing wildlife population research by providing essential data through sophisticated laboratory analysis of wildlife tooth samples, with invoicing occurring after each tooth sample shipment is processed based on fixed per-tooth rates.