Advancing The Field of Plant-Pollinator Ecology Using Emerging Technologies: Edna Metabarcoding, Custom Camera Traps, and AI Classification Models
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The Department of the Army (W4LD USA HECSA) has issued a cost no fee award to the San Diego Natural History Museum for research services. The project, titled "Advancing The Field of Plant-Pollinator Ecology Using Emerging Technologies: Edna Metabarcoding, Custom Camera Traps, and AI Classification Models," was awarded against Broad Agency Announcement W912HQ24S0031.
Scope of Work
The award covers research services focused on advancing the field of plant-pollinator ecology. This includes the application of emerging technologies such as Edna Metabarcoding, custom camera traps, and AI classification models to study and understand plant-pollinator interactions.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Cost No Fee Award
- Awardee: San Diego Natural History Museum
- Award Date: February 26, 2026
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Product Service Code: AJ11 (General Science And Technology R&D Services; Basic Research)
- Place of Performance: San Diego, CA
Evaluation
This award was issued following a proposal submitted in response to Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) W912HQ24S0031.
Contact Information
- Primary: Raymond Adjartey (Raymond.Adjartey@usace.army.mil, 703-428-6379)
- Secondary: Shannon Benson (Shannon.N.Benson@usace.army.mil, 703-428-7407)