Captive Breeding and Larval Rearing Support

The contract seeks a subcontractor to provide hands-on fish husbandry services focused on the captive breeding and larval rearing of fish species, particularly involving the collection of wild Young-of-the-Year specimens from natural environments. The work includes daily feeding protocols, precise growth monitoring under controlled conditions, and active assistance with spawning processes to enhance reproductive success in captivity. All activities must be conducted with strict adherence to scientific and husbandry standards to ensure the health and viability of the fish populations throughout their early life stages. The effort is part of a broader initiative by the Government of Canada’s Department of Fisheries and Oceans to advance aquaculture science and fish population sustainability. The subcontract is open for response until July 31, 2026, with posting dated July 16, 2026, and falls under NAICS code 112511 for aquaculture. There is no set-aside designation specified, and performance is expected to occur in locations determined by the agency, though specific details on the place of performance are not provided. Interested parties must respond through the Canada Buys procurement portal prior to the deadline.