Description
The U.S. Geological Survey’s Western Fisheries Research Center is seeking a vendor to upgrade its in‑house IHNV (Infectious Hematopoietic Necrosis Virus) genotyping database. The contract will involve updating an existing Excel‑based repository that currently holds ~3,000 virus isolate records and adding approximately 400 new samples per year. Work includes data entry, quality‑control of Sanger/NGS sequence data, minor enhancements to the spreadsheet structure, and training two staff members on any procedural changes. No new database platform is required; future system development is outside the scope and budget. The effort is a one‑time, fixed‑price quote due September 8, 2026.
• Update and maintain the Excel‑based IHNV genotype database (≈3,000 existing entries).
• Incorporate ~400 new virus isolate records annually (data entry, sequence upload, metadata).
• Perform quality‑control on Sanger or NGS‑derived mid‑G region sequences (303 nt).
• Provide documentation of any workflow changes and train up to two WFRC staff members.
• Deliverables: updated spreadsheet, data‑quality report, training summary.