Herring Biological Sampling

Organization

Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO)

Closes

November 16, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Category

services

Notice type

Not stated

Delivery

Not stated

Estimated value

Not stated

Reference

30008238

Trade agreements

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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) requires laboratory services to process biological samples collected from British Columbia (BC) commercial herring fisheries, test fisheries, and research activities. The biological information obtained through sample processing supports annual stock assessments and the development of scientific advice regarding the status of BC herring stocks. The Contractor will be required to provide all qualified personnel, laboratory facilities, equipment, materials, and services necessary to process approximately 200 to 250 herring samples per year. Each sample typically contains approximately 100 fish, although sample sizes may vary. The Contractor must process all samples provided by DFO, including samples containing fewer than 100 fish, in accordance with DFO-approved scientific procedures. For each fish processed, the Contractor must record the fish's length, weight, sex, gonad length, gonad weight, maturity stage, and one suitable herring scale for subsequent age determination. All sample identification information and biological data must be entered into the MS Access database provided by DFO. The Contractor must also prepare herring scale slides, maintain daily electronic data backups, conduct quality control checks, and submit the required data and associated materials within the specified timelines. The Contractor must provide a minimum two-person team consisting of one Project Manager and one Sampling Technician. The team must be available to process a minimum of five herring samples per day, with each sample containing approximately 100 fish. The Contractor must provide an appropriate laboratory facility with suitable workspace, equipment, cold-storage capacity, water supply, sanitation, and arrangements for the proper disposal of biological waste. Where the facility is located more than 10 km from the Pacific Biological Station (PBS), the Contractor will be responsible for arranging and paying for the pickup and transportation of samples from PBS to the facility. Processing activities are anticipated to take place annually between March 1 and May 15, with all processing completed by May 15 unless otherwise authorized by the DFO Project Authority. The Contractor must coordinate sample receipt or pickup with DFO, provide weekly submissions of prepared herring scale slides and original sample labels during the processing period, and return cleaned, empty sample buckets strapped in groups of ten. Daily electronic data backup…

Source

CanadaBuys (Government of Canada) · Open Government Licence – Canada

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Last updated: October 23, 2026 at 8:15 p.m.

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