Incidental Salmonid Capture and Handling Support

The contract facilitates support for the safe capture, handling, and either release or preservation of incidental salmonid species encountered during rockfish sampling activities conducted for scientific research. The work is intended to ensure compliance with environmental safeguards and minimize harm to non-target fish species during marine biological surveys, with procedures designed to align with best practices in fisheries science and wildlife protection. All operations must be carried out with precision and ethical consideration to maintain the integrity of ongoing research while safeguarding sensitive salmonid populations. This subcontract is administered by Fish and Wildlife, Region 7 - Marine, Monterey under the California office and is classified under NAICS code 212322, indicating its alignment with support activities for marine resource extraction or research. It was posted on August 3, 2026, and is exclusively tied to fieldwork conducted in marine environments relevant to rockfish sampling. The contract does not specify a set-aside type or a designated point of contact, and performance location details remain unspecified, though context suggests activities will occur off the California coast. The project is accessible via the provided URL for further administrative or procedural information.