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The National Marine Mammal Laboratory (NMML) of the Alaska Fisheries Science Center (AFSC) conducts various marine mammal research projects in the North Pacific Ocean with relevance for the conservation and management. Satellite telemetry and sighting surveys are two of the methods used for these projects. The scope of this contract is to hire a qualified scientist to develop and apply satellite tagging methods and to develop habitat models for both telemetry and sighting data for large whales. Emphasis will be given to endangered (North Pacific right whales, Eubalaena japonica) or recovering (humpback, Megaptera novaeangliae, and fin whales, Balaenoptera physalus) baleen whales in the North Pacific Ocean, but research to facilitate development of satellite telemetry, particularly follow-up studies to assess possible short and medium term impacts of implantable tags in large whales, may be carried out in other regions
The main objectives of this contract are (1) Develop implantable satellite transmitters and deployment methods for large whales to investigate habitat use, movements, migratory routes and migratory destinations. (2) Develop a study to assess the short to medium term impact of implantable satellite tags in large baleen whales. (3) Develop habitat models using sighting and telemetry data to investigate quantitative relationships between distribution and abundance of large baleen whales and environmental variables. (4) Provide advice to NMML/AFSC/NOAA or their collaborators on other research designed to assess distribution/abundance/trends, movements and habitat of cetaceans.
A Firm-Fixed-Price contract is anticipated for the work. Contract performance will be a base period of one year with a one-year option period for a possible total duration of two years.
The NAICS code for this requirement is 541712 and the small-business size standard is 500 employees. The Federal Supply Classification (FSC) Code is AP61.
This request for information does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued. Nor does this request for information constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise that any procurement action that may be issued for the Government's requirements related to the habitat studies of endangered and recovering large whale populations using satellite telemetry and sighting data.
No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of the submission of contractor's information. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for proprietary information not properly identified. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations. Please submit information to include:
1) Your firm's DUNS number & CAGE code;
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3) A brief description of your firm's recent past experience (within past 7 years) performing operations, maintenance and technical support of a similar magnitude to the work required.
Information must be received by the Contract Specialist, Mr. Michael Drummond, at [email protected] by close-of-business on Tuesday, July 6, 2010. Do not call regarding this sources sought notice. Any questions or responses regarding this notice must be submitted in writing via e-mail to the above e-mail address.