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The objective of this workshop was to bring together
contracting specialists and representatives from
all NMFS observer programs in order to develop contracting
standards and improve contract management.
The emphasis of the workshop was on the development
of performance-based contracts that address the primary
goals of an observer program: coverage, data quality,
observer well-being, and program integrity. A template
for a Statement of Work, with quantifiable performance
measures, was drafted by the workshop participants.
Workshop participants included contracting specialists
from the NOAA Eastern and Western Administrative
Support Centers, Contracting Officer's Technical
Representatives from three NMFS regions, a contracting
specialist from the state of Alaska, and other NMFS
observer program staff who are involved in writing
Statements of Work (SOW) or evaluating bids.
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