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USGS Seeks CESU Partner for Polar Bear Population Research and Harvest Risk Assessment

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Alaska Science Center is seeking a qualified partner from the Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) for a cooperative agreement focused on polar bear population research in the Beaufort Sea regions. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Alaska Science Center - Project Scope: - Estimate abundance of polar bear subpopulations in the Southern and Northern Beaufort Sea - Conduct a harvest risk assessment for the Southern Beaufort Sea subpopulation - Apply an integrated population model (IPM) that combines western science and Indigenous Knowledge - Analyze over 20 years of polar bear population dynamics data provided by USGS - Notable Requirements: - Partner must have demonstrated experience in polar bear population dynamics research - Compliance with federal geospatial data standards and submission of a data management plan - Adherence to CESU-negotiated indirect cost rates - Funding and Period of Performance: - Estimated total funding up to $180,000 over two years (base year plus one additional budget year) - Year 2 funding contingent on satisfactory progress and availability of funds - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a research and technical assistance opportunity - Place of Performance: - US Geological Survey Alaska Science Center, 4210 University Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508

Description

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Alaska Science Center (ASC), is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research to support the estimation of polar bear abundance for the Southern Beaufort Sea and Northern Beaufort Sea subpopulations and a harvest risk assessment for the Southern Beaufort Sea subpopulation. The project aims to apply an integrated population model blending western science with Indigenous Knowledge to estimate abundances and characterize harvest risk. The ASC will provide over 20 years of data on polar bear population dynamics to facilitate the analysis. The work will help improve assessments of polar bear population vital rates and trends and support sustainable harvest management.

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