U.S. Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, WASC, Acquisition Management Division WC3, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Bin C15700, Seattle, WA 98115-0070

F -- GENETIC STEELHEAD STOCK IDENTIFICATION IN THE COLUMBIA RIVER BASIN SOL 52ABNF700089 DUE 071397 POC Karen Bruce 206 526 6370 This publication serves as notice of intent to procure services, on a sole-source basis, from Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, to conduct genetic stock identification of steelhead in the Columbia River Basin. Specifically, to 1)update the protein genetic baseline of steelhead in the Columbia River Basin, and 2)to use protein genetic data to estimate the stock composition of returning adult steelhead at Bonneville Dam and in two Native American fisheries. The Government intends to negotiate with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife as they are the state agency legally responsible for managing these fisheries and we believe they are the only agency or laboratory in the Northwest that is capable of providing both field sampling expertise and, more importantly, timely and accurate genetic estimates of stock composition of steelhead, along with the assurance of compatibility with existing data. Any interested concerns who believe they can competitively and effectively provide these servicesmust send their qualifying statement demonstrating their experience in genetic stock identification, familiarity with the standardized protein genetic laboratory protocols, and their capabilities of screening all loci necessary to ensure compatibility with existing data. Responses must be sent to the above address not later than 30 days after publication of this notice. The period of performance is anticipated to be one year. This notice may represent the only official notice of such solicitation. See Note #22. (0164)

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