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Upgrading NGS Infrastructure to Support Vet-LIRN Capacity-Building Goals

Award Number: U18FD008909
ORGANIZATION: FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION
OPDIV: FDA
AWARD CLASS: COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: KDA (KNOWLEDGE/DEVELOPMENT/APPLICATION)
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/01/2026
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 08/31/2027

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Upgrading NGS Infrastructure to Support Vet-LIRN Capacity-Building Goals - PROJECT SUMMARY/ABSTRACT The Louisiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (LADDL) is an accredited laboratory through the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD) and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of diagnostic excellence. The laboratory continuously works to enhance existing diagnostic services and develop new testing capabilities to meet the evolving needs of industry stakeholders and regulatory agencies. LADDL collaborates with state partners and the United States Department of Agriculture through interagency agreements to conduct diagnostic surveillance for endemic, targeted, and foreign animal diseases. These efforts strengthen the biosecurity of the U.S. food and agriculture industries. Additionally, LADDL is a member of the Veterinary Laboratory Investigation and Response Network (Vet-LIRN), which aims to build a strong national animal diagnostic laboratory network and provide analytical support during animal food- or drug-related illness investigations or other large-scale feed or animal emergency events. To further support these efforts, LADDL is requesting supplemental capacity funding to acquire an Illumina MiSeq i100 sequencing system. This advanced sequencing platform will replace the laboratory’s existing Illumina MiSeq sequencing system, which is nearing the end of its operational lifespan. The new system offers improved efficiency and reliability, enabling substantially higher throughput and faster turnaround times. Acquisition of this equipment will significantly enhance LADDL’s capacity to detect and characterize agents involved in animal disease outbreaks and Vet-LIRN investigations, thereby strengthening national preparedness and response capabilities.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2026 ( Subtotal = $51,467 )
2026	2026	LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY	202 HIMES HALL	BATON ROUGE	LA	70803	EAST BATON ROUGE	USA	Food and Drug Administration Research	000	1	9/23/2026	NEW	$51,467
														Subtotal = $51,467

Grand Total All Awards = $51,467

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Upgrading NGS Infrastructure to Support Vet-LIRN Capacity-Building Goals

Award Number: U18FD008909

ORGANIZATION: FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION

OPDIV: FDA

AWARD CLASS: COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: KDA (KNOWLEDGE/DEVELOPMENT/APPLICATION)

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/01/2026

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 08/31/2027

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