B--Intent to sole source - Organized Village of Kwehluk

The contract involves the Organized Village of Kwethluk providing local technicians to work at the Kwethluk weir site, supporting a project that gathers both in-season and post-season escapement data for the salmon populations in the Kuskokwim River drainage. This data is critical for fisheries managers to monitor and maintain healthy salmon stocks, ensuring compliance with conservation mandates on federal lands. The project aligns with efforts to sustainably manage fishery resources by supplying essential information used in management decisions. Awarded by the Department of the Interior, specifically under the Fws Headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia, the contract is identified by solicitation number F14PS00750 and is associated with the NAICS code 921190. The initiative reflects a sole source intent to engage the Organized Village of Kwethluk, highlighting the importance of local involvement and expertise in the region for effective data collection and fishery resource management.