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WASC-2-1357Federal

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The contract pertains to a notice of intent to negotiate a sole source agreement with the Monterey Bay Sanctuary Foundation (MBSF) on behalf of the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). The objective is to establish the scientific basis for assessing ecological recovery within the largest and newest Marine Protected Area (MPA) on the West Coast. This collaborative initiative involves NMFS, NOAA's Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, and the David & Lucile Packard Foundation, with MBSF leading the coordination of activities and managing subcontracts among the participating agencies. MBSF is uniquely qualified in the Monterey Bay region to oversee the integrated research efforts necessary for this project. The data collected throughout this contract will enhance understanding of how MPAs function to support the protection, conservation, and appreciation of marine living resources along the West Coast. This simplified acquisition has an estimated value under $100,000 and is facilitated by the Department of Commerce’s NOAA office located in Seattle, Washington. The contract's focus on advancing ecological knowledge aims to inform future conservation strategies and reinforce the protection efforts within key marine habitats.

General Info

Notice of intent to negotiate sole source agreement for ecological recovery research in new West Coast MPA.

Agency

Department Of Commerce Noaa

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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PostedJul 24

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Noaa

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeSEATTLE, WA, 98115, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Noaa

Office AddressSEATTLE, WA, 98115, USA

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Full Description

Notice of intent to negotiate a sole source contract withthe Monterey Bay Sanctuary Foundation (MBSF) for the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). Purpose of proposed contract is to lay the scientific foundation to evaluate ecological recovery in the largest and newest Marine Protected Area on the West Coast. This is a cooperative project between NMFS, NOAA's Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, and the David & Lucile Packard Foundation. The MBSF is coordinating activities of all participating agencies, including subcontracts. MBSF is the only entity in the MOnterey Bay area which can manage the combined research program of these groups. The information collected during this project will contribute to an increased understanding of the functioning of MPAs to promote protection, conservation, and appreciation of living resources on the West Coast. This is a simplified acquisition with an estimated value of less than $100,000.