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Assessment of Arctic Char in Darnley Bay, Northwest Territories
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PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) is seeking to procure services for the assessment of Arctic char in Darnley Bay, Northwest Territories. This project involves a harvest-based monitoring program that has been ongoing since 1990, focusing on the enumeration and measurement of Arctic char harvested from the Hornaday River, Lasard Creek, and Tippi. The core objective is to collect catch and biological data to evaluate the population status of Arctic char, particularly in light of increased harvesting efforts and the presence of a locally identified variant known as “Blue char.” The information gathered will support the Hornaday Char Fishing Plan.
ISSUING ORGANIZATION
Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO)
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Primary Contact: Stephanie Patry
Email: [email protected]
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
Bidders must demonstrate the following capabilities:
- Familiarity with Arctic char fisheries in Darnley Bay.
- Over 10 years of experience working with harvesters in the Darnley Bay area.
- Over 10 years of experience with boat travel within 50 km of Paulatuk, NT.
- Over 10 years of experience in collecting fisheries data, including catch rates and biological sampling.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
Contractors must be proficient in:
- Fisheries data collection methodologies.
- Biological sampling techniques.
- Community engagement and collaboration with local harvesters.
DELIVERABLES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Key deliverables include:
- Community monitors and field assistants for various sampling locations.
- Collection of catch data and biological samples, including length, weight, and genetic samples.
- Submission of completed data sheets and field books to the DFO within specified timelines.
- Mid-term written report due by August 6, 2026, and final reports due by October 15, 2026.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
While not mandatory, bidders with additional qualifications such as:
- Advanced degrees in fisheries science or related fields.
- Experience in community-based fisheries management.
- Familiarity with genetic analysis techniques for fish populations may receive favorable consideration.
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DEFINITION OF THE REQUIREMENT Title Assessment of Arctic Char in Darnley Bay, Northwest Territories. Background This harvest-based program involves enumerating and measuring Arctic char taken in the annual harvest in the Hornaday River each August since 1990 and is one of the longest char monitoring studies in place in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region. Indicators of stock status such as catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE), age, length, weight, sex and maturity are used to evaluate the impact of the fishery on the stock, and to provide information on status and life history of the char stock. In recent years, harvesting effort has increased along the eastern coast of Darnley Bay at Lasard Creek. Captures in west Darnley Bay at a location called Tippi can consist of a type that is locally identified as “Blue char” which is typically larger than char normally harvested by the community. It is scientifically unclear to what extent “Blue char” is a type of Arctic char. Further work is required to study ‘Blue char’ harvested at Tippi. The information collected through these harvest monitoring programs will provide important support for formulation, delivery and compliance of the Hornaday Char Fishing Plan. Objectives Obtain catch and biological information to assess the population status of Arctic char from the east channel of the Hornaday River. Obtain catch information and biological information of Arctic char harvested from Lasard Creek. Obtain catch and biological information to characterize Arctic char/”Blue char” captured at Tippi. CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT OF THE STATEMENT OF CAPABILITIES (MINIMUM ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS) Any interested supplier must demonstrate by way of a statement of capabilities that it meets the following requirements: The Supplier must have: 1. Familiarity with Arctic char fisheries in the Darnley Bay area. 2. Extensive experience (>10 years) working with harvesters in the Darnley Bay area. 3. Extensive experience (>10 years) with boat travel in Darnley Bay (within 50 km of Paulatuk, NT). 4. Extensive experience (>10 years) in collecting fisheries data (e.g., catch rates and biological sampling). Refer to the Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) document for full details.
Additional Information
Source
canadabuys
Status
closed
Procurement Method
Advance contract award notice
Procurement Category
Services
Regions of Opportunity
Indigenous Lands
Regions of Delivery
Northwest Territories *Indigenous Lands
Reference Number
cb-16-72561877
Amendment Number
000
Contracting Entity
Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO)
Contact Name
Stephanie Patry
Contact Email
Contact Country
Canada
Organization City
Ottawa
Organization Province / State
Ontario
Organization Country
Canada
Last Updated
June 23, 2026
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The proposal submission deadline is June 23, 2026 (Overdue).
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