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The NAICS code for this action is 541712.
The Southeast Fisheries Science Center is collaborating with the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) relative to conventional tagging of juvenile Bluefin tuna in the western North Atlantic. ICCAT is also conducting the same experiment in the eastern North Atlantic. It is imperative that both organizations use identical conventional tagging equipment in order to make appropriate comparisons of tag performance, shredding, and survival of these size categories while analyzing the results. For consistency between the SEFSC conventional tagging effort in the western North Atlantic and ICCT in the eastern North Atlantic, all tag types must be the same.
The conventional tags are to be used on school sized western North Atlantic Bluefin tuna. The National Marine Fisheries Services' tagging program has done considerable research in the past on developing a conventional tag with enhanced retention properties. The preferred design is made out of medical grade nylon and has double barbs. This tag was designed to be deployed as an intermuscular tag. The streamer portion of the tag with the tag legend is maintained with a mechanical attachment using shrink tubing. This tag has provided superior retention qualities.
This sources sought notice is not a request for competitive offers and no solicitation package is available. However, firms that believe they can provide the tags must submit substantiating documentation in writing within ten days of this notice. Capability information shall include, at a minimum, name, telephone number and address of concerns for which you have previously furnished this item, and detailed narrative that describes your ability to provide this item as specified and descriptive literature. Responses can be faxed to Shelley Smith at (816) 274-6993 or sent via e-mail to [email protected]. Documentation will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to conduct a competitive procurement, based upon response to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.
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