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V -- VESSEL CHARTER TO CONDUCT SWORDFISH & YELLOFIN TUNA TRACKING IN THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS SOL 52ABNA500135 DUE 062695 POC For a copy of the solicitation call 206-526-6425. For further information, call Contract Specialist Paul Spizzirri at 206-526-6494 VESSEL CHARTER TO CONDUCT SWORDFISH AND YELLOFIN TUNA TRACKING IN THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE - 15 days commencing on or about August 6, 1995. This NOAA charter in support of the National Marine Fisheries Serice shall begin and end in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Vessel shall be between 50 - 65 feet (12.2 - 19.8 m) in length and have sufficient counter-top work space within the cabin to house a PC and periferals of similar dimension. Vessel must be able to accommodate its crew and a scientific party of 3. The vessel shall have the capability to conduct palu ahi and ika shibi handline fishing operations anywhere in a radius of 200 nautical miles (370.9km) of the main Hawaiian Islands. The vessel must have a cruising speed of at least 8 knots (14.8 km/hr) and endurance of 15 days ( 2 days at 8 knots (14.8 km/hr) plus 13 days tracking or fishing at speeds averaging 3 knots (5.55 km/hr). Vessel must have ability to track swordfish and tuna tagged with sonic transmitters, under the direction of scientists on board. Charter vessel will work closely with NOAA vessel conducting longlining and oceanographic observations. All responsbile sources may submit a proposal which will be considered by the agency. (0128)

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