NWW Biological Services Trap and Transport
ID: W912EF24RSS46Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYUS ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT WALLA WALWALLA WALLA, WA, 99362-1876, USA

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

PSC

SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- CHEMICAL/BIOLOGICAL (B504)

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https://sam.gov/opp/a31d1bc3009b4b348991fa80fae3516c/view
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    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, is seeking interested businesses for a service contract titled "NWW Biological Services Trap and Transport." The contractor will be responsible for providing quality assurance and fish sampling functions for the USACE Juvenile Fish Biological Services and Transportation Program at Lower Granite and Little Goose dams, as well as supporting juvenile bypass system operations at Ice Harbor and McNary dams during the base year of 2025 and an option year in 2026. This contract is critical for ensuring the welfare of juvenile fish populations and compliance with environmental regulations, particularly under the Endangered Species Act. Interested parties must submit their capabilities and business size information to Melita S. Doyle via email by 3:00 PM local time on October 3, 2024, as this notice serves for market research and planning purposes only.

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