Beluga sampling coordination in Nunavik for DFO.
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) intends to award a contract for coordinating the collection of data and samples from harvested beluga and biopsies from living beluga in Nunavik. The contractor must have significant experience coordinating wildlife sampling programs within Nunavik communities, communicate fluently in English, French, and Inuktitut, issue payments within four weeks, and demonstrate knowledge of beluga management in Nunavik. This is an Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) allowing other suppliers to signal interest by submitting a statement of capabilities. The contract supports beluga stock assessment and conservation management.