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Entanglement Science Call for Proposals

Deadline for written questions: 02.19.2020
Deadline for submission: 03.19.2020
Q&A posted 3.3.2021

To achieve progress and priorities delineated in OPC’s ​ Strategic Priorities to Protect California’s Coast and Ocean for 2020-2025 1​ ​ , OPC is partnering with Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC) to announce this opportunity to support OPC’s Strategy for Reducing the Risk of Entanglement in California Fishing Gear 2 ​ (Entanglement Strategy) over the next 3 years. PSFMC will handle receipt and review of proposals, and management of awards, in consultation with OPC, that will be based on the Strategy.

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Feb. 8, 2021 alt text Marine Aquaculture Pilot Projects

Deadline for written questions: 11.20.2020
Deadline for submission: 12.14.2020
Q&A posted 11.30.2020

The Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC), in cooperation and funding from the NOAA Fisheries Office of Aquaculture, will be issuing approximately $642,000 in grants to fund marine aquaculture pilot projects focThe Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC), in cooperation and funding from the NOAA Fisheries Office of Aquaculture, will be issuing approximately $642,000 in grants to fund marine aquaculture pilot projects focusing on sustainable aquatic farming techniques and regional business practices to grow U.S. domestic seafood.using on sustainable aquatic farming techniques and regional business practices to grow U.S. domestic seafood.

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Oct. 26, 2020 alt text Analysis and Recommendations to Improve Time Burden and Cost Estimates for NMFS Alaska Region’s Information Collection Requirements

Deadline for written questions: 3.20.2020
Deadline for submission of proposals: 4.3.2020


Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC) seeks a contractor to prepare an analysis of the time burden and costs associated with NMFS Alaska Region, Sustainable Fisheries Division’s (SF Division’s or NMFS’) information collection requirements and to provide recommendations to NMFS about how to improve these time burden and cost estimates.

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Mar. 9, 2020 alt text Near-Surface Pelagic Trawl Survey

Deadline for written questions: 2.14.2020
Deadline for submission of pre-proposals: 3.6.2020


Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC) has a requirement for a fishing vessel to conduct a mid-water to near-surface pelagic trawl survey of juvenile salmonids and associated fishes, neuston, plankton, and other biological and physical oceanographic measurements off Washington, Oregon, and Northern California. The PSMFC may supply the trawl net and doors and all other scientific equipment. All charters will begin in Astoria, OR. However, other ports may be used if both parties (Contracting Officer and Contractor) agree to the change. The same is true if Option days are exercised.

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Jan. 31, 2020 alt text Research of Mitigation of Domoic Acid Future Events in California Crab Fisheries

Deadline for written questions: 1.3.2020
Deadline for submission of pre-proposals: 1.31.2020


The Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC), in cooperation with the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), will be issuing approximately $1.2 million in grants to fund projects that investigate ways to improve resiliency in California’s crab fisheries and mitigate the effects of future domoic acid events.

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