R -- Notice of intent to negotiate a sole source contract

The contract involves a sole source negotiation with Oregon State University (OSU) by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) under the Department of Commerce. Its primary objective is to support participation in DNA sampling, analysis, and data sharing to establish a comprehensive West Coast Chinook salmon DNA baseline. OSU is one of six laboratories involved in this collaborative effort, each supplying 20 DNA samples from Chinook salmon stocks in their respective geographic regions, with OSU focusing specifically on West Coast stocks. This contract is structured as a simplified acquisition with an estimated value below $100,000. The solicitation, numbered WASC-3-942, was posted on June 3, 2003, through the Department of Commerce's NOAA office located in Seattle, Washington. The contract emphasizes coordination among participating laboratories to standardize sampling and data exchange efforts. Interested parties or those with inquiries about the acquisition are directed to contact Randall Brown at the provided phone number. This initiative reflects a targeted and streamlined approach to enhancing genetic baseline data critical for fisheries management and conservation along the West Coast.