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Beluga Carcass Documentation, Sampling, Recovery, and Transport Services for DFO Canada

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is seeking specialized services to document, sample, recover, and transport St. Lawrence Estuary beluga carcasses for scientific analysis and cause-of-death determination. - Government Buyer: - Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) - Procurement Services, Ottawa - Services Requested: - 24/7 rapid response to reported beluga carcasses - Field documentation, species identification, and condition assessment - Sample collection and preservation (including tissue samples) - Extraction of carcasses from water or beach using boat and tractor-trailer - Transport of fresh carcasses to Faculté de Médecine Vétérinaire de St-Hyacinthe for necropsy - Data management and reporting using specialized software - Equipment and Capability Requirements: - Contractor must have a tractor-trailer (capable of carrying 1,600 kg), boat for towing carcasses, freezer (-20°C), and data collection software - Demonstrated expertise in cetacean carcass handling and extraction - Recent use of collected data in at least three scientific publications - Unique/Notable Requirements: - 24/7 availability for emergency response - Strict adherence to established protocols since 1983 - Uniform documentation and rapid data extraction - No specific OEMs or equipment brands are named; focus is on service delivery and technical capability - Estimated contract value ranges from $55,000 to $120,000 CAD per year, with options for extension - Place of performance covers Quebec's St. Lawrence shores between Montreal/Ile aux Coudres and Anticosti Island, including the Saguenay River - Delivery location for necropsy is Faculté de Médecine Vétérinaire de St-Hyacinthe

Description

This solicitation is for documenting, sampling, recovering, and transporting St. Lawrence Estuary beluga carcasses to determine their cause of death. The work involves responding swiftly to reported beluga carcasses, following established protocols since 1983, and transporting carcasses in good condition to the Faculté de Médecine Vétérinaire de St-Hyacinthe for necropsy and analysis. The contractor must have expertise in cetacean carcass sampling and transport, appropriate equipment including a tractor-trailer, boat, data collection software, and freezer, and demonstrate recent use of collected data in scientific publications. The contract duration is 12 months with an estimated value of approximately $120,000 per year.

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