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Biological Sample Collection and Preservation

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Response Deadline08/28/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, under the Department of Commerce, focuses on the collection and preservation of biological samples from reef fish. The primary objective is to gather otoliths, gonads, and tissue samples in strict accordance with NOAA standards to facilitate genetic, age, and reproductive analysis. The opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 541380. Interested parties must submit their responses by August 28, 2026, following the posting date of August 13, 2026.

General Info

NOAA subcontract for reef fish biological sample collection; responses due August 28, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Commerce → National Oceanic And Atmospheric AdministrationView Agency

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

PR, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of FD-2026-494.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Notice of Intent to negotiate sole source contract to HECTOR J RUIZ TORRES

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Timeline

PostedAug 13

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Response DeadlineAug 28

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Response Deadline

08/28/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTCin 14 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Commerce → National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration

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Department Of Commerce → National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration

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Collect and preserve biological samples (otoliths, gonads, tissue) from reef fish according to NOAA standards for genetic, age, and reproductive analysis.

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