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Sea Turtle Support Training – Conservation & Protection
PURPOSE & SCOPE: Procurement/Grant: Development and delivery of a training curriculum for Fishery Officers focused on sea turtle support for conservation and protection efforts. Project Scope and Objectives: The contractor will develop training materials, including curriculum and delivery sessions a...
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DFO is responsible for assisting marine mammals and sea turtles in distress, including species listed under the Species at Risk Act. These populations face the threat of extinction, making immediate rescue efforts essential for their survival. In collaboration with conservation groups and non-governmental organizations, the Conservation and Protection (C&P) Directorate of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) plays a key role in supporting the department’s Marine Mammal Response Program (MMRP). The MMRP works with partners to track and respond to marine animal entanglements, strandings (dead & live), ship strikes, and other threats. C&P plays a vital role in the MMRP, with nearly 600 Fishery Officers distributed across the country in over 100 communities with the ability to respond to a variety of marine animal incidents. To carry this work forward effectively and whereby safety is paramount, Fishery Officers must have knowledge of the risk of working around sea turtles, including: sea turtle identification and basic biology (i.e. sea turtle species), health, safety and animal welfare considerations, proper animal assessment and collection of gear (i.e. recovered from an entangled sea turtle for further analysis and investigation), sea turtle response protocols and techniques, and the safe and effective use of equipment for sea turtle response, which have been purchased by the program. As such, C&P requires a contract for both curriculum development and delivery of training, commonly known as Sea Turtle Support, for its Fishery Officers to effectively and safely respond to sea turtles. Response to such incidents necessitates knowledge of proper: personal safety, animal assessment and behaviour, and response option. The Contractor will work with C&P to develop a course curriculum for the sea turtle support training, and then deliver training sessions in the DFO regions known as Maritimes, Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador, Pacific, and Gulf Regions based on the C&P approved curriculum.
Additional Information
Source
canadabuys
Status
closed
Procurement Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Procurement Category
*SRV
Selection Criteria
Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price
Regions of Opportunity
*National Capital Region (NCR)
Regions of Delivery
*Canada
Reference Number
cb-723-35933991
Amendment Number
000
Contracting Entity
Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO)
Contact Name
Terri Jones
Contact Email
Contact Phone
+15064613743
Contact Country
Canada
Organization City
Fredericton
Organization Province / State
NB
Organization Country
Canada
Last Updated
July 29, 2026
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PURPOSE & SCOPE:
- Procurement/Grant: Development and delivery of a training curriculum for Fishery Officers focused on sea turtle support for conservation and protection efforts.
- Project Scope and Objectives: The contractor will develop training materials, including curriculum and delivery sessions across multiple DFO regions (Maritimes, Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador, Pacific, and Gulf Regions). The training will cover sea turtle identification, biology, safety considerations, assessment protocols, and response techniques.
- Contract Type and Estimated Value: Contract for services (specific value not indicated).
BUYER INFORMATION:
- Issuing Organization: Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO), Canada.
- Contact Details: Terri Jones, Email: [email protected]
- Important Dates:
- Posted Date: December 23, 2025
- Due Date: January 20, 2026 (2:00 PM AST)
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:
- Required Certifications/Registrations: No specific certifications mentioned.
- Mandatory Qualifications:
- Experience in curriculum development for training purposes, particularly in marine biology/conservation.
- Ability to conduct training sessions effectively in various geographic regions.
- Set-Aside Requirements: May be conditionally set aside for Indigenous businesses under the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business (PSIB) if applicable bids are received.
- Geographic Restrictions/Location Requirements: Training delivery required in specified DFO regions across Canada.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Nice-to-Have Certifications or Experience:
- Previous work with marine mammal response teams or conservation organizations.
- Familiarity with the Species at Risk Act and relevant regulations.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degrees in marine biology or related fields.
- Background in safety protocols specific to wildlife rescue.
- Additional Evaluation Factors: Proven track record of similar training delivery; demonstrable outcomes from previous conservation programs.
KEY EVALUATION FACTORS:
- How Proposals Will Be Evaluated: Bids will be assessed on quality, relevance of experience, and ability to meet deliverables.
- Weighting of Different Criteria: No explicit weighting mentioned.
- Past Performance Requirements: Relevant experience in similar projects will form part of the evaluation.
This structured summary highlights key opportunities for company alignment with DFO's sea turtle support training initiative, emphasizing mandatory capabilities and preferred qualifications.
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