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COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF DECEMBER 17,1996 PSA#1743U.S. Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, WASC, Acquisition Management Division
WC3, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, BIN C15700, Seattle, WA 98115 V -- VESSEL CHARTER SOL 52ABNF700040 DUE 020797 POC For a copy of the
solicitation call 206-526-6425. For further information call Contract
Specialist Linda Shaw at 206-526-6461 The Government intends to
charter a vessel, with master and crew, and at least two biologists
provided by the contractor to conduct baited longline assessments of
sablefish and other groundfish resources in the Gulf of Alaska and a
portion of the Eastern Bering Sea. The vessel shall have an overall
length of at least 41m(135ft), minimum main engine continuous horseower
of 1,000, capable of a cruising speed of 18.5 km/hr(10kts), be
completely rigged to fish longlines, and have sufficient living
quarters to accomodate up to 14-20 persons (a crew of 10-16 and 4
scientists). The accomodations must include a two-bunk stateroom for
female scientists. The Government will provide all groundlines, chains,
gangions, hooks and repair buoyline. Anchors and bait are to be
provided by the contractor. The contractor will be permitted to process
and sell the catch after scientific observations and the necessary
sampling have been completed. The charter will commence on or about May
20, 1997 in Dutch Harbor, Alaska andend aproximately September 6, 1997
in Juneau, Alaska. The contractor shall provide a manned submersible
to work along with the fishing vessel from approximately August 20,
1997 through approximately September 3, 1997. All responsible sources
may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. (0347) Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0061 19961217\V-0001.SOL)
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