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

V -- SOURCES SOUGHT TO CONDUCT TWO (2) VESSEL CHARTERS FOR THE NATION MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE, WITHIN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY ESTUARY AND ALONG THE CENTRAL COAST OF CALIFORNIA. SOL WASC8-1066 POC Randall Brown (voice) (206) 526-6226/FAX (206) 526-6025 Sources sought to conduct two (2) vessel charters for the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). Charters will be conducted within the San Francisco Bay estuary and along the coast of central California. Charters are needed for 5-7 days in late 7/98 or early 8/98, and 5-7 days late 9/98 or early 10/98. Total period of the charter is not expected to exceed 14 days. NMFS requires a minimum 75' vessel with 700HP or more horposer, and which is capable of performing high-speed midwater rope trawling (HSMRT) and/or purse seining. Trawl speeds are expected to be 4.0- 4.5 knots. Vessel(s) must also possess gear capabilities to tow a HSMRT of at least 53m headrope and 90m net length using 1.8 M square Superkrub-style double foil doors. Purse seine vessels will be considered. Charter will begin and end in San Francisco, and the working area will be the Gulf of the Garallones along the Marin and San Francisco coasts. This is a simplified acquisition with an estimated value of less than $100,000. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. (0097)

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