U.S. Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, WASC, Acquisition Management Division WC3, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Bin C15700, Seattle, WA 98115-0070

V -- VESSEL CHARTER IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BIGHT SOL WASC7-1009 DUE 031297 POC Randall Brown (voice) (206) 526-6226, (fax) (206) 527-5848 Sources sought to provide vessel charter for an 18-day shark stock assessment and tagging survey in the Southern California Bight. The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) requires a minimum 50' vessel with minimum 30 cubic feet freezer space, 20 square feet for 6 barrels, 30 square feet for live shark tank, 12 square feet for specimen sorting table, and 120 square feet for processing specimens. Vessel will transport seven (7) government passengers during two 9-day charters. Shark surveys will be conducted from California-Mexico boarder north to San Miguel Island and to approximately 60 miles offshore. Both charters must be accomplished during the period of 07/18/97 -- 08/23/97. This is a simplified acquisition with an estimated value of less than $50,000. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency.***** (0057)

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