Award
Delivery Order #1305M326F0173
Annual Photo Identification and Health Assessment for Southern Resident Killer Whales
Buyer
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Award Amount
$60,553.84
Ceiling
$60,553.84
Awarded
September 10, 2026
Period of Performance
Sep 10, 2026 – Sep 09, 2027
Identifier
1305M326F0173
NAICS
541620
This delivery order contract, awarded to the Center for Whale Research, provides specialized services for the annual photo identification and health assessment of Southern Resident Killer Whales. The Center for Whale Research is an organization dedicated to scientific study and conservation of marine mammals, particularly orcas, which aligns closely with this contract's focus. The work involves detailed photographic documentation and health monitoring to support conservation efforts and scientific understanding of this endangered whale population. The contract holds significance for environmental and wildlife agencies aiming to protect and manage marine biodiversity through ongoing monitoring programs. This award continues an existing indefinite delivery vehicle contract for similar services, ensuring continuity and depth in the data collected over multiple years. The contract was competitively awarded under an established task order, with performance set over a one-year period at the organization's primary location in La Conner, Washington. This task order is part of a longer-term effort beginning in previous years to monitor these whales consistently and inform conservation policy.
Description
TASK ORDER 0003: SOUTHERN RESIDENT KILLER WHALE ANNUAL PHOTO IDENTIFICATION AND HEALTH ASSESSMENT SERVICES (OR-FY26-04125)