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WASC-2-1272Federal

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The Department of Commerce's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) plans to negotiate a sole source contract with the Instituto de Formento Pesquero (IFOP) in Chile. The contract aims to secure data and biological samples from sea turtles incidentally caught in coastal artisanal and commercial longline fisheries, as well as those encountered in Chilean waters. IFOP has been collaborating with NMFS under the US-Chile Fisheries Cooperation Agreement for the past three years, conducting sea turtle research and fisheries management activities. Holding all necessary permits and established coordination capabilities, IFOP is uniquely qualified to perform the required work efficiently and effectively. This simplified acquisition is valued at under $100,000 and underscores the specialized nature of IFOP's involvement. The work supports ongoing collaborative research efforts vital to understanding and managing sea turtle populations affected by fishing operations in the region. The contract is associated with solicitation number WASC-2-1272 and is managed from the NMFS office in Seattle, Washington.

General Info

NMFS awards sole source contract under $100,000 to IFOP for sea turtle data in Chilean fisheries.

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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 withInstituto de Formento Pesquero (IFOP) for the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). Purpose of proposed contract is to obtain data and samples from sea turtles that are caught incidentally in coastal artisenal fisheries and commercial longline fisheries in Chile, and that are otherwise encountered in Chilean waters. The NMFS has entered into a collaborative research partnership with IFOP in Chile, who have been conducting sea turtle research under the US-Chile Fisheries Cooperation Agreement for the last three years. IFOP has the required permits and is already coordinating fisheries management research. IFOP is the only institution qualified to carry out the work in a satisfactory and timely manner. This is a simplified acquisition with an estimated value of less than $100,000.