North Atlantic Right Whales
ID: W912EP-26-Q-1AXZType: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW074 ENDIST JACKSNVLLEJACKSONVILLE, FL, 32207-0019, USA

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Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

PSC

SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- ENDANGERED SPECIES: PLANT/ANIMAL (B509)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f8eeb30a9bea4a50a6d4276b00877513/view
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    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District, intends to award a sole source contract to Associated Scientists at Woods Hole, Inc. for conducting monitoring services related to the endangered North Atlantic Right Whales along the Northeast Coast of Florida. The contractor will perform shore-based and aerial surveys, as well as reporting, to mitigate habitat disruption during USACE dredging activities, particularly during the critical calving and wintering season from December to March. This procurement is vital for ensuring the protection of the North Atlantic Right Whale, which is only found in specific coastal waters of Southeastern Georgia and Northeastern Florida. Interested parties may contact Ms. Florutha A Robinson at florutha.a.robinson@usace.army.mil or Mr. Gary R Weir at gary.r.weir@usace.army.mil for further inquiries, as no solicitation will be posted for this requirement.

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    Florutha A Robinson
    florutha.a.robinson@usace.army.mil
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