CanadaBuys #30008112

Beluga Whale Data and Sample Collection Coordination in Nunavik for DFO

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is seeking a contractor to coordinate the collection of biological data and samples from beluga whales in Nunavik. - Government Buyer: - Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Procurement Services - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; Makivik Corporation is identified as the intended contractor. - Products/Services Requested: - Preparation and distribution of at least 160 beluga sampling kits to Nunavik communities - Coordination of data and sample collection from both hunted and living beluga whales (including biopsies) - Promotion of the sampling program within local communities - Inventory management and storage of collected samples - Validation of metadata and demographic information - Delivery of two annual shipments of physical samples (skin, tooth, blubber) to DFO - Submission of biannual Excel datasets with demographic, morphometric, and age data (including age determination via tooth analysis) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contractor must have significant experience coordinating wildlife sampling in Nunavik - Fluency in English, French, and Inuktitut is required - Ability to process timely payments to local participants - Demonstrated expertise in beluga management and age determination - Deliverables must be provided in both physical and digital formats - Estimated contract value is approximately $514,000 CAD, with the possibility of four one-year extensions.

Description

The Government of Canada is seeking a contractor to coordinate the collection of data and samples from hunted beluga and biopsies of living beluga in Nunavik. The objective is to gather scientific information for Nunavik beluga stock assessment and provide advice on demographic trends to support conservation management. The contractor will prepare and distribute sampling kits, promote the sampling program in communities, inventory and store samples, and send relevant samples and data to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada. The contract duration is estimated at 8 months starting from July 27, 2026.

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