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This is a Single Source Determination document for a contract extension with Blue Matter Science Ltd. The Department of Commerce's Fisheries OMB Field Delegates and National Marine Fisheries Service are seeking to extend a management strategy evaluation (MSE) for dolphin research through the Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC) and South Atlantic Fishery Management Council. The original contract (number 1305M324P0270) was awarded in June 2024, and the scope is being expanded to include additional research requests involving bag, vessel, and size limits. The work will test static management approaches, compare current status quo management with proposed management actions, and include geographic and recreational fishing modifications. Blue Matter Science Ltd. is the sole source due to required compatibility with existing dolphin management systems, and they are uniquely qualified to meet the contract's specialized project requirements within the specified timeframe.