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Cetacean Carcass Recovery and Transport Services

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Submission Closed05/19/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 488310

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AI Contract Overview

The contract seeks services for the recovery and overland transport of deceased beluga whales weighing up to 1,600 kilograms from shoreline or aquatic locations to designated storage or processing sites, utilizing boat and tractor-trailer equipment. The work is focused on locations in Quebec, excluding the National Capital Region, and requires specialized logistics to safely handle large marine mammal carcasses in potentially remote or challenging environments. The services must be performed with compliance to environmental, safety, and regulatory standards, ensuring minimal disruption to surrounding ecosystems and communities. Submission of proposals is due by May 19, 2026, with the opportunity posted on May 4, 2026, under the NAICS code 488310 for support activities for water transportation. The contract is structured as a subcontract under the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Government of Canada, and no set-aside provisions apply. All responders must be prepared to operate within strict timeframes and logistical constraints, with the capacity to mobilize rapidly in response to carcass sightings across the designated geographic area.

General Info

Recovery and transport of deceased beluga whales up to 1,600 kg in Quebec by DFO.

Agency

Government of Canada → Department of Fisheries and OceansView Agency

NAICS

488310 - Port and Harbor OperationsView NAICS

Place of Performance

Quebec (except NCR), CAN

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 30007988.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Document, sample, recover and transport St. Lawrence Estuary beluga carcasses

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedMay 4

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Response DeadlineMay 19

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

05/19/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of Fisheries and Oceans

ContactsNo contacts available

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Organization / Agency

Government of Canada → Department of Fisheries and Oceans

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Full Description

Recovery and overland transport of deceased beluga whales (up to 1,600 kg) from shoreline or water to storage or processing sites using boat and tractor-trailer.