Marine Protected Areas (MPA’s) and Marine Refuges (MR’s) in Newfoundland and Labrador help protect important species and promote their survival and recovery (e.g. Greenland shark in Hopedale Saddle MR, Atlantic cod in Hawke Channel), their habitats and ecosystems, including unique and significant aggregations of corals.
_____________________________________________________________________________________Image-based Coral Surveys at Mid-Depth Rocky Reefs in Central California’s Essential Fish Habitat and Marine Protected Areas per the attached Statement of Work (SOW).This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and in accordance
F6160-230003 - Heave Compensated Winch System Project Description :The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) has a need for the manufacture and delivery one (1) heave compensated winch system, (including appropriate cable for operations) with the same specs as that is currently in use in the Pacific Region (for monitoring and research of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and marine refuges with drop camera instrumentation).
**Addendum 1 posted to extend deadline and answer questions received** This communications strategy will be used over the next two years leading up to the management review in December 2022 and through early 2023 to communicate the results of the review, along with recommendations and next steps for ongoing adaptive management of California¿s Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).
**Addendum 2 is posted and adds missing Exhibit D - Additional Terms and Conditions**
**Addendum 1 now posted answering questions submitted**
The contractor will work with the California Ocean Protection Council (OPC), the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), and the California Fish & Game Commission (FGC) to develop a comprehensive Communications Plan (¿the Plan¿) for the State of California to raise awareness of and create brand identity for California¿s Marine Protected Area (MPA) Management Program. The Plan will consist of a communications strategy, a work plan for implementing the strategy, digital and physical products and tools to implement the strategy, and a transfer of knowledge about...
, such as Marine Protected Areas and Marine Refuges, as well as contributing to broader Marine Planning and Conservation Program priorities.
The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source for comparative analyses, code, and data products of international soundscapes and vessel presence in marine protected or sensitive areas for a base year and three option periods. This notice of intent is not a request for quotes.
