F--NJ USFWS NJ FIELD OFFICE AVIAN FIELD STU

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is awarding a sole source contract to Industrial Economics Inc. for a dose-response study to evaluate the effects of exposure to hazardous substances on bird species. The contractor will collect viable eggs from reference locations in New Jersey, transport them to a laboratory facility, and conduct a dose-response study. The study aims to determine the effects of environmentally relevant tissue concentrations of hazardous substances on gray catbird and potentially other avian species. The contractor will provide a final report and present the study findings. Key aspects of the job include: • Collecting viable eggs from reference locations in New Jersey • Conducting a dose-response study to evaluate the effects of hazardous substances on bird species • Providing a final report and presenting the study findings • Ensuring compliance with all state and federal permits and regulations • Maintaining confidentiality and adhering to security requirements