Fish Production and Broodstock Management

The contract involves the collection of broodstock, fertilization of eggs, and the rearing of Chinook salmon fry and yearlings under strict fish health monitoring protocols, all aimed at supporting sustainable salmon production in British Columbia. Work will be conducted in Terrace, British Columbia, with responsibilities including the entire life cycle management of Chinook salmon from parental stock acquisition through juvenile rearing, ensuring optimal survival rates and genetic integrity. Fish health monitoring will be integral to the process, requiring ongoing assessment and reporting to maintain disease-free rearing conditions and compliance with federal aquaculture standards. This subcontract, posted by the Government of Canada’s Department of Fisheries and Oceans, seeks qualified providers with demonstrated expertise in salmon hatchery operations and aquatic health management. Operations must adhere to environmental and regulatory guidelines specific to Canadian aquaculture practices, with performance expected to meet rigorous biological and procedural benchmarks. The response deadline is July 28, 2026, and the work falls under NAICS code 112511 for aquaculture, targeting contractors capable of delivering scalable, science-based fish production services in a sensitive ecosystem.