July 25, 2023 — The following was released by Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council;
The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council (Council), established through Congress under the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MFCMA) of 1976, has the responsibility for preparing management plans for those fisheries within its jurisdiction. The Council has authority over the management of fisheries in the US Exclusive Economic Zone waters off of the Territories of American Samoa and Guam, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the State of Hawaii and U.S. Pacific Remote Island Areas.
The Council, composed of 16 public, State, and Federal members, meets at a minimum of four times a year to conduct its business. Funding for the Council is provided by Congress through grants administered by NOAA Fisheries. The Council headed by an Executive Director with administrative and programmatic staff based in Hawaii and US Pacific Island Territories. The Council is soliciting proposals for contractual services on a time and materials basis as listed below.
CONTRACT SERVICE: Policy and Regulatory Analyst
CONTRACT PERIOD: The contract is expected to begin in August 2023 and end in December 2023.
SCOPE OF WORK: The Policy and Regulatory Analyst will assist the Council in supporting its programs in the Western Pacific Region. A specific list of deliverables and timelines will be provided to potential contractors during the contractor interview and selection process. A list of potential deliverables under the contract is summarized below:
- A written report analyzing existing fishing policies, practices and regulations in the Western Pacific Region;
- Prepare research memoranda to support development of proposed fishing regulations;
- Prepare meeting presentations and materials to support interactions between the Council, federal agency representatives, local fishing associations and clubs, and international organizations; and
- Provide verbal reports to the Council staff and Executive Director concerning work products.
ELIGIBILITY: The potential Contractor must:
- Possess a detailed working knowledge of the Magnuson-Steven Act and other policies, regulations, and guidance documents relating to marine resource management and conservation in the Pacific Island Region;
- Be familiar with the responsibilities of the Western Pacific Fishery Management Council as well as Pacific Island community cultures and natural resources;
- Be familiar with territorial fishery agencies, federal fishery agencies, and fishing and seafood communities in the Western Pacific;
- Possess sufficient skill and ability to work independently to produce written deliverables; and
- Be available to commence work in August 2023, and complete work in December 2023.
REQUIREMENTS: The contractor will work independently and coordinate with the Council program staff to meet deliverable timelines. Proposals will be evaluated on a competitive basis based on the eligibility criteria as stated above. The selected contractor will commence work in August, 2023.
HOW TO APPLY: Proposal submissions should include a proposal including the following items (maximum 3 pages): (a) Name, affiliation, and contact information of the principal contractor(s); (b) a brief statement addressing the qualifications and requirements as stated; (c) contractor’s compensation rate, inclusive of all taxes and fees; and (d) a curriculum vitae or resume for each project participant.
Proposals may be submitted by e-mail (attach materials in PDF files) to info@wpcouncil.org or regular mail to: Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council 1164 Bishop Street, Suite 1400 Honolulu, HI 96813.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Proposals will be accepted until August 15, 2023, or until a contractor is engaged, whichever is earlier.