Opportunity
CanadaBuys #30007978
Atlantic Salmon Enumeration Services at Harry's River, Newfoundland and Labrador
Posted
May 04, 2026
Respond By
May 19, 2026
Identifier
30007978
NAICS
541690
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is seeking professional services for Atlantic salmon enumeration at Harry's River, Newfoundland and Labrador. - Government Buyer: - Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Procurement Services, Fredericton, NB - Scope of Work: - Installation, operation, and removal of salmon counting fences/barriers at Harry's River - Daily enumeration of Atlantic salmon smolt and adults - Scientific sampling, data collection, maintenance, and public interaction - Reporting to DFO scientific authority - Staffing Requirements: - One supervisor and two assistants required for 12 weeks (totaling 1,440 hours) - Contract Details: - Initial period from contract award to March 31, 2027 - Up to four optional one-year extensions - Competitive procurement, open only to Canadian suppliers - Selection based on highest combined technical merit and price - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with environmental and security protocols - Escorted access to DFO facilities; restrictions on removal of protected/classified information - Subject to multiple trade agreements - No specific OEMs, part numbers, or commercial products are specified; focus is on professional services
Description
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is seeking proposals for activities related to Atlantic salmon enumeration at Harry's River, Newfoundland. The work includes installing, operating, and removing a counting fence, as well as conducting associated scientific sampling activities. The contract duration is 10 months starting from June 1, 2026. The procurement method is competitive traditional, and selection will be based on the highest combined rating of technical merit and price.