DFO seeks contractor for Rsal probiotic challenge and molecular analysis research.
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) intends to award a contract for research services related to Renibacterium salmoninarum (Rsal) probiotic challenge, validation, and molecular analysis. The work includes characterizing recent Rsal isolates, studying wild fish microbial communities, conducting disease challenges with probiotics, and informing disease management options. The contractor must have facilities within a two-hour drive of the Saint Andrews Biological Station, at least 60 months of experience in disease challenge support and quality assurance, and the ability to perform molecular and genetic analyses under aquatic animal pathogen containment level 2. This is an Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) allowing other suppliers to submit statements of capabilities.