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What is "Sea Turtle Support Training – Conservation & Protection"?

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# Opportunity Summary for Sea Turtle Support Training – Conservation & Protection

### PURPOSE & SCOPE:
- **Procurement**: The contract is for the development and delivery of a "Sea Turtle Support Training" program for Fishery Officers of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO).
- **Project Objective**: To equip Fishery Officers with the necessary knowledge and skills to safely assess and respond to marine animal incidents involving sea turtles, which are under threat of extinction. Training topics will cover sea turtle identification, health and safety, animal welfare considerations, and response protocols.
- **Contract Type**: Not explicitly mentioned.
- **Estimated Value**: Not specified.

### BUYER INFORMATION:
- **Issuing Organization**: Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO), Canada.
- **Contact Details**: 
  - Terri Jones
  - Email: terri.jones@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
- **Important Dates**: 
  - **Posted**: December 23, 2025
  - **Due Date**: January 20, 2026, 2:00 PM AST

### MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:
- **Mandatory Qualifications**: Contractors must demonstrate experience specifically working with sea turtle species, particularly in projects involving relocation, entanglement, or stranding.
- **Set-aside Requirements**: This opportunity will be conditionally set aside for Indigenous businesses certified under the Government of Canada’s Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business (PSIB) if compliant bids from two or more Indigenous businesses are received.
- **Geographic Restrictions**: Training will occur in the DFO regions: Maritimes, Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador, Pacific, and Gulf Regions.

### TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- **Key Technical Capabilities Needed**: 
  - Experience in marine animal response and training delivery specific to sea turtles.
- **Methodologies/Approaches**: Development of a curriculum tailored to the needs of Fishery Officers that includes safety protocols related to working with sea turtles.
- **Deliverables**: A comprehensive training curriculum developed and multiple training sessions delivered across specified DFO regions.
- **Performance Standards**: Not explicitly stated, but safety and effectiveness in training delivery implied.

### PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- **Nice-to-Have Certifications**: Additional experience in working with other endangered species or general wildlife conservation may be advantageous, although not mandatory.
- **Preferred Qualifications**: Prior training/teaching experience in marine biology or similar fields would be beneficial.
- **Additional Evaluation Factors**: Experience in project management for wildlife conservation initiatives may enhance competitive standing.

### KEY EVALUATION FACTORS:
- **Evaluation Method**: Proposals will be assessed based on the ability to fulfill the stated qualifications, training effectiveness, and relevant experience.
- **Weighting of Criteria**: Not specified in detail.
- **Past Performance**: Demonstrated success in similar training or conservation projects will likely be a relevant factor.

### NOTE:
- No security clearance or ISO certifications are indicated as requirements.
- Bid submissions must comply with the structured instructions provided by the DFO.

This summary provides a concise opportunity overview for potential contractors interested in this training project for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO), emphasizing mandatory and preferred qualifications that will assist in determining suitability for the contract.

Question 2

When did this opportunity close?

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This opportunity closed on January 20, 2026. The page is kept for historical reference and research purposes.

Question 3

Why is this closed opportunity still available to view?

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This historical contract listing is preserved for research purposes. Contractors can use past solicitation data to understand requirements, pricing trends, and prepare for similar future opportunities from Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO).

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Will this contract be re-solicited in the future?

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