NOAA Fisheries Alaska Regional Office Cook Inlet Beluga Whale Photo Identification Study Support Services

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking a contractor to provide support services for a Cook Inlet Beluga Whale Photo Identification Study. The contractor will be responsible for conducting field season/data collection, documentation, data analysis, and report production. The study aims to identify and track beluga whales in Cook Inlet, Alaska. The contractor will work closely with NOAA's Alaska Regional Office to ensure the successful completion of the project. • The contract is set-aside for woman-owned small business concerns. • The contract has a base period of performance from September 30, 2026, through September 29, 2028, with options to extend the period of performance. • The contractor will be required to provide monthly invoices and will be paid on a firm-fixed-price basis. • The contractor will be responsible for ensuring the scientific integrity of the research and complying with all applicable laws and regulations.