2026 Lower Columbia Estuary White Sturgeon Research Test Fishing
Federal opportunity from 635000 - ODFW | 000 - ODFW • Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Place of performance: OR. Response deadline: Feb 26, 2026.
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2026 Lower Columbia Estuary White Sturgeon Research Test Fishing ODFW is seeking a Contractor to furnish approved vessels, and provide labor, operating supplies, a 7 3/4 to 9 inch mesh gillnet in good condition and a minimum of 150 fathoms in length, and other equipment necessary to perform the service of gillnetting for white sturgeon in the lower Columbia River estuary area below Wauna power lines RM 40. ODFW is seeking a Contractor or Contractors to furnish approved vessels, and provide labor, operating supplies, a 7-3/4 to 9 inch mesh gillnet in good condition and a minimum of 150 fathoms in length, and other equipment necessary to perform the service of gillnetting for white sturgeon in the lower Columbia River estuary area below Wauna power lines (RM 40).
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The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is seeking contractors for the 2026 Lower Columbia Estuary White Sturgeon Research Test Fishing project. The contractor must provide approved vessels, labor, and a specific type of gillnet (7 3/4 to 9 inch mesh, a minimum of 150 fathoms long) for test fishing in the estuary area below the Wauna power lines (RM 40). This opportunity emphasizes the need for specialized equipment and expertise in fisheries research.
ODFW aims to conduct research on white sturgeon populations by utilizing gillnetting methods in the lower Columbia River estuary to gather data necessary for conservation and management efforts.
- Identify and acquire approved vessels suitable for test fishing.
- Provide trained labor for the project duration.
- Obtain a 7 3/4 to 9 inch mesh gillnet, at least 150 fathoms long, and ensure it is in good condition.
- Conduct gillnet fishing operations below Wauna power lines (RM 40) as specified.
- Evidence of experience in fisheries projects.
- Detailed plan for vessel provision and crew staffing.
- Specifications of the gillnet to be used.
- Proof of compliance with local regulations for aquatic research.
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