WRS: Open-End CWD Testing for White-tailed Deer

The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Section is requesting quotes for an open-end contract to provide laboratory testing services for Chronic Wasting Disease in white-tailed deer, with quotes due September 3, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time under ARFQ 0310 DNR2700000003.

Vendors must be approved laboratories within the USDA's National Animal Health Laboratory Network with a minimum of fifteen years of experience in ELISA and IHC CWD testing — a mandatory qualification filter. The scope comprises four line items: ELISA testing of frozen tissues (estimated 1,500 animals annually), IHC testing of formalin-fixed tissues with one animal per slide (estimated 1,200 slides annually), IHC testing of formalin-fixed tissues with two animals per slide (estimated 1,200 slides annually), and IHC testing of formalin-fixed RAMALT tissue with one animal per slide (estimated 50 slides annually). ELISA results must be delivered within 21 calendar days of sample receipt; all results must be provided in electronic spreadsheet format with optical density values and appropriate controls. Vendors must maintain sufficient inventory and designate a primary contract manager.

Pricing shall be submitted as unit prices per animal tested for ELISA and unit prices per slide for IHC testing, with all associated costs including accession and handling fees included in the quoted price. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all mandatory requirements. The contract becomes effective upon vendor receipt of notice to proceed and continues on an open-end basis commencing September 1, 2026. Contract funding is contingent upon legislative appropriation or other available funds, with the contract becoming void if funding is not appropriated beginning July 1 of the applicable fiscal year.

Technical questions are due August 27, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. All bids must be submitted electronically through the wvOASIS Vendor Self Service portal. Contact James H. Adkins, buyer, at (304) 558-3397 or jamie.h.adkins@wv.gov.