V -- TEN 2-DAY MID-WATER TO NEAR-SURFACE TRAWL SURVEYS

Notice Date

January 22, 2001

Contracting Office

U.S. Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, WASC, Acquisition Management Division, Contracts Branch B WC32, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115-6349

ZIP Code

98115-6349

Solicitation Number

52ABNF100033

Response Due

March 1, 2001

Point of Contact

If you would like a copy of the solicitation, please fax your requests to: Crystina Elkins (206)526-6025. For further information, please contact Paul Reed at voice: (206)526-6034 or fax:(206)526-6025.

E-Mail Address

Click here to send an email requesting that a copy (Paul.J.Reed@noaa.gov)

Description

The Government has a requirement for a fishing vessel to conduct a mid-water to near-surface trawl survey of juvenile salmonid predators off the mouth of the Columbia River in 2001 with an option for the same work in 2002. The Government will supply the trawl net, doors, and floats. The charter will begin in either Warrenton, OR, or Astoria, OR on or about 24 April through 30 July each year. The duration of each charter will be 2 days approximately every 10 days for a total charter (late April through July) of 10 sampling cruises, each 2 days long. Sampling (surface trawling) will be conducted primarily at night. Vessel requirements include: minium length of 20m (85 ft); minimum continuous horsepower from the main engine of 500; must be able to tow standard Hake trawl gear at a continuous speed of 7.5 km/hr (4 kts.); minimum cruising speed of 15 km/hr (8 kts.) in low sea states; must be completely rigged for mid-water trawling; flush deck area for sampling equipment including an area (approximately 8 x 8 ft square) where a sampling table for working on catches and obtaining biological data can be set up. The remainder of the vessel requirements are listed in the Statement of Work. All responsible offers will be considered. For further information call Contract Specialist Paul Reed at (206) 526-6034, email Paul.J.Reed@noaa.gov.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010124/VSOL003.HTM (W-022 SN50B561)