Please note: This is a Sole Source Notification. The ODFW Wildlife Health and Population Laboratory currently uses Matson’s Laboratory, LLC to process and age teeth from a variety of wildlife species (deer, elk, pronghorn antelope, cougar, black bear, bobcat, river otter and marten) utilizing Cementum Age Analysis. The ODFW Wildlife Health and Population Lab also uses Matson’s Laboratory, LLC to detect the presence/absence of a tetracycline biomarker in black bear teeth by utilizing Tetracycline Biomarker Analysis. Reason for Need: The age and tetracycline data will provide crucial information to wildlife managers to better manage wildlife populations within Oregon. Cementum age and tetracycline biomarker data provides population level information to Wildlife Division, Region and District staff for statewide management decisions involving harvest and population statistics of big game species and furbearers within Oregon. Matson’s Laboratory, LLC has been operating since 1969 and the ODFW Wildlife Health and Population Laboratory has utilized their service for over 35 years. Matson’s Laboratory, LLC can provide a service that can be utilized comparatively over long periods of time that encompasses ongoing research needs and wildlife management programs. The accuracy and precision of Cementum Age Analysis and Tetracycline Biomarker Analysis that Matson’s Laboratory, LLC can provide is invaluable to wildlife agencies and research programs. Single of Multiple Purchases: Multiple shipments of tooth samples will be submitted to Matson’s Laboratory, LLC annually for (3) three years for Cementum Age Analysis and Tetracycline Biomarker Analysis. Pursuant to OAR 125-247-0275(2)(a): Compatibility. • Compatibility: Matson’s Laboratory, LLC provides a service with a unique methodology that is utilized comparatively over long periods of time. Using Matson’s Laboratory, LLC allows ODFW to control for testing variables, which provides long-term standardization and consistency for both critical research and population modelling of wildlife species.
