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F -- RIGHT WHALE TAGGING IN CRITICAL HABITAT SOL 52WCNF506074AP DUE 081095 POC Ann Piette (816) 426-6823, Ext. 229 To provide a study of the western North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis) population in the calving grounds of nearshore coastal waters of Georgia and northern Florida. This area has been designated as ''critical habitat'' under the Endangered Species Act. The primary objective of this work, for the DOC/NOAA/National Marine Fisheries Service, is to initiate a study of right whales within this calving ground. This study will include proposed methodology for tracking movements of right whales in this ''critical habitat'' geographic area, which will result in a detailed description of the diurnal and nocturnal movements of female right whales and accompanying calves. The anticipated total contract period of performance is eight-months, December 1, 1995 through August 1, 1996. In descending order of importance, the Selection Criteria include--1. Applicability of Proposed Methodology--Subfactors a. Innovation and b. Knowledge of Tracking Methods; 2. Understanding of the Problem; 3. Personnel Qualifications--Subfactors a. Curricula vitae and/or resume and b. Prior Experience and Training, and; 4. Appropriateness of Proposed Analyses--Subfactors a. Knowledge of Statistical Analyses and b. Reporting systems. The solicitation is expected to be issued on or about July 10, 1995. All responses from responsible sources will be considered. All requests for copies of the solicitation must be in writing. Requests may be faxed to (816) 426-7530. Receipt by the issuing office of the fax is the responsibility of the sender. (0167)

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