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Fish Scale Slide Preparation and Ageing

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Response Deadline11/16/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans in Canada involves providing specialized laboratory services for the preparation of fish scale slides. The selected provider will be responsible for processing raw samples into permanent slides used for ageing purposes, ensuring all work adheres to strict quality control standards for slide production. To successfully execute this contract, the provider must possess histological laboratory facilities, microscopy equipment, and the necessary slide mounting materials. Interested parties must submit their responses by November 16, 2026, to support prime contractors working on various government fisheries projects.

General Info

Provide fish scale slide preparation services for Canada's Department of Fisheries and Oceans.

Agency

Government of Canada → Department of Fisheries and Oceans

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Place of Performance

CAN

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 30008238.

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

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Herring Biological Sampling

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Timeline

PostedOct 21

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Response DeadlineNov 16

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11/16/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTCin 26 days

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of Fisheries and Oceans

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Organization / AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of Fisheries and Oceans

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Full Description

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Supplies laboratory services to prepare fish scales for prime contractors on Fisheries and Oceans Canada projects. Performs scale preparation from raw samples and produces permanent scale slides for ageing purposes. Requires microscopy equipment, slide mounting materials, and histological laboratory facilities. Follows quality control standards for slide production. Delivers completed scale slides.

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