B -- Notice of intent to negotiate a sole source contract

The contract involves a sole source negotiation with Oregon State University’s Cooperative Institute of Marine Resources Studies to support the Northwest Fisheries Science Center in Seattle, WA. The scope of work includes conducting zooplankton sample analyses and participating in predator and forage fish surveys as part of research sponsored by the Bonneville Power Administration. This research focuses on evaluating the growth and survival of juvenile salmon in the Columbia River Plume. The contract represents a simplified acquisition with an estimated value under $100,000. This contract notice, posted by the Department of Commerce's NOAA office, may be the only official notification regarding this acquisition. The work is tied to ecological and fisheries research important for understanding salmon populations, and it reflects a focused effort to gather biological data relevant to sustaining fishery resources in the Pacific Northwest. The contracting opportunity, identified by solicitation number WASC-4-464, is centered in Seattle, WA, with no additional public contact information provided.