Professional services to determine the energetic requirements and metabolic needs of Cook Inlet Beluga Whales using animals managed in aquaria

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation procurement action for professional services to determine the energetic requirements and metabolic needs of Cook Inlet Beluga whales using animals managed in aquaria for National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Alaska Region (AKR) per the performance work statement (PWS) included in this request for quote (RFQ) NMFS AKR-17-20815 prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 13.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this procurement is 541620 and is a Small Business Set-Aside.

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