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Arctic Benthic Invertebrate Taxonomy and Sediment Analysis Services for Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is seeking a contractor to provide specialized taxonomic identification and sediment analysis services for Arctic marine benthic invertebrate samples. - Government Buyer: - Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Arctic Ecosystem Science Division, Procurement Services - Scope of Work: - Taxonomic identification of benthic invertebrates to species level - Sorting of samples, abundance and biomass estimation - Creation and preservation of reference collections and voucher specimens - Sediment analysis including organic content (Loss on Ignition), particle size (laser diffraction), and pigment concentration (fluorometry) - Estimated Quantities (Annual): - 50 taxonomy-only samples - 200 full sort and taxonomy samples - 200 biomass samples - 4 voucher specimen identifications - 50 reference collections - 50 sediment analyses (organic content, particle size, pigment) - Notable Requirements: - Use of internationally recognized taxonomy experts with Arctic marine benthic experience - Specialized laboratory equipment (e.g., Beckman-Coulter laser diffraction, fluorometry) - Creation of long-term reference collections - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Contract Structure: - Standing offer, up to 48 months (from award through August 31, 2031) - Annual pricing schedules and call-ups as needed - Trade and Policy: - Subject to multiple international trade agreements - Governed by the Buy Canadian Policy

Description

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is seeking taxonomic identification services for marine benthic invertebrates and sediment analysis in coastal and offshore regions of the Canadian Arctic Ocean. The contract involves sorting, identifying species, estimating abundance and biomass, creating reference collections, and analyzing sediment properties such as grain size and organic matter. The work supports marine ecosystem understanding and conservation efforts. The contract duration is 48 months with competitive open bidding.

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