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A -- OUTBREEDING DEPRESSION OF PACIFIC SALMON SOL 52ABNF900008 DUE 082598 POC To request a copy of the solicitation, contact Ms. BJ Huyck at voice (206)526-4499 or fax (206)526-6025, or for further information, contact Contract Specialist, Janice Sullivan at (206)526-6032. NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has a requirement for a study on outbreeding depression; the objective of this study is two-fold: (1) to determine whether and to what extent outbreeding depression is expressed among interbreeding populations of Pacific salmon; and (2) if feasible, determine the underlying genetic mechanisms responsible for its expression. The primary product of this research will be one or more technical publications on outbreeding depression in coho salmon, whose technical foundation will be used to formulate recommendations for the genetic and phenotypic similarity of hatchery and wild fish in salmon recovery programs. The Contractor shall perform the experimental work at hatcheries located in southeastern Alaska, including Gastineau Hatchery near Juneau, Alaska. The period of performance is for one base year with an option for four (4) additional one-year option periods. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered by this agency. Posted 07/01/98. (0182)

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