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COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF JUNE 30,1995 PSA#1379

Department of Commerce, NOAA, 200 World Trade Center, Room 209, Norfolk, VA 23510-1624

T -- MAINTAIN HUMPBACK WHALE PHOTO-IDENTIFICATION CATALOG SOL 52EANF500092 POC Contact Lynne Phipps, 804/441-6580/Contracting Officer, Melvyn A. DesJarlais, 804/441-6580 The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has a requirement for a contractor to provide services to review, update, archive and maintain the North Atlantic humpback whale (NAHWC) photo-identification catalog (NAHWC). The objectives of the work include final data quality review and update for the Year of the North Atlantic Humpback (YONAH) catalog and database; archiving of YONAH catalog photos and database; matching of YONAH catalog into the NAHWC; and maintenance of the NAHWC. These services will include matching and archiving new photographs taken by marine mammal researchers in the western north atlantic, using video disk technology to archive photographs for photo-matching and develop methods for computerized catalog access using coding and visual matching. A cost reimbursement contract is anticipated with a one year base period with options to extend two additional years. Offerors must be able to demonstrate familiarity with the literature for photo-identification methods and their relevance to cetacean population dynamics, particularly for humpback whales. Offerors must be familiar with the provisions of the Marine Mammal Protection Act and the Endangered Species Act. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered by the agency. Telephone requests for the solicitation document will not be honored. Only written or faxed requests will be accepted. Fax number (804) 441-3786.(0179)

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