NOAA awarded a purchase order to Alaska Department of Fish & Game on September 30, 2026, for professional services to conduct stranded Alaska marine mammal stomach and diet analyses, with a ceiling value of $105,357.00.
Place of performance includes coastal Alaska locations for sample collection and analysis, with delivery to NOAA/NMFS Office of Habitat Conservation in Silver Spring, Maryland. The contractor analyzes up to 45 stranded and/or harvested marine mammals per performance period, prioritizing endangered species including Cook Inlet belugas and western Distinct Population Segment Steller sea lions. Deliverables include individual stomach analysis reports within 90 calendar days of receipt and an annual comprehensive report due 30 days prior to contract term close. The contractor also pays for shipping of up to 40 stomachs via Cash on Delivery from coastal Alaska locations.
The base period runs from September 30, 2026, through September 29, 2028, with one optional two-year extension through September 29, 2030. The solicitation (1333MF26Q0104) posted August 31, 2026, with quotations due September 10, 2026. NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services); PSC B516 (Special Studies/Analysis—Animal/Fisheries).