Quantifying Effects of Food Limitation on Seasonal Fecundity of Delta Smelt

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The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) intends to issue a grant agreement to University of California, Davis under the authority of catalog for domestic assistance (CFDA) 15.512, Central Valley Project Improvement Act, Public Law 102-575, Section 3406(b)(1) and 3407(e). Estimated total amount of agreement is $290,401.00 with Reclamation providing $290,401.00. The purpose of this project is to conduct a study to understand effects of food limitation on the reproductive output of delta smelt. The principal objectives of this experiment are to: (1) Monitor fish rearing based on food ration and fecundity, (2) Analyze the histological staging and hormones in delta smelt, and (3) Analyze the otolith, “ear-bones”, of delta smelt during spawning events. (Refer to the Notice of Intent to Award Announcement No. R13AS20030 for additional information) A Determination by the Government not to compete this proposed financial assistance based upon Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(2) & (4) is solely within the discretion of the Government. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals. Questions concerning this announcement should be directed to Megan Bryant/Grants Management Specialist, by e-mail at mbryant@usbr.gov.

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