Pest Surveillance Planning and Risk Mapping for the National Grains Diagnostic and Surveillance Initiative (NGDSI)

This Tender is invited by the Issuer. Overview The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) is seeking suppliers to deliver pest surveillance planning and risk mapping services under the National Grains Diagnostic and Surveillance Initiative (NGDSI). This Request for Quote (RFQ) comprises two Streams, each designed to enhance risk and threat modelling capabilities for grains pests. About The services sought under this RFQ will support DAFF in delivering activities under the NGDSI. This work forms part of a partnership program between DAFF and the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) under the broader NGDSI program. Purpose The NGDSI program aims to strengthen biosecurity diagnostics, surveillance and preparedness for exotic pests and diseases affecting the grains industry (collectively referred to as pests for the purpose of this RFQ). Scope The scope includes: Stream 1: enhancing risk and threat modelling capabilities for grains pests Stream 2: enhancing risk and threat modelling capabilities for grains pests Detailed project requirements for each Stream are set out in the RFQ document. Instructions to Tenderers Suppliers must clearly identify in their response whether they are submitting for Stream 1, Stream 2, or both Streams. Where a supplier elects to respond to both Streams, responses must be submitted as separate proposals. Each proposal must include its own methodology, deliverables, reporting arrangements, milestone schedule, and invoicing requirements relevant to the Stream being addressed. Refer to the RFQ document for the detailed project requirements.