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

R -- PACIFIC DRIFT GILLNET OBSERVER PROGRAM SOL 52ABNF000029 DUE 011200 POC Don Wadhams (206) 526-6036 The Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) requires the Secretary of Commerce to place observers on 20% of the fishing vessel operations in the Pacific Drift Gillnet Fisheries. To meet this mandate, the Contractor shall provide all services and supplies to conduct an Observer Program that meets the drift gillnet observer requirements set forth under Section 118 of the MMPA and promulgated Federal regulations [50 CFR 229.7]. The Contractor shall recruit, hire, and deploy Observers, and manage all logistical requirements associated with the Observer program. The Contractor must maintain regular contact with all vessels fishing in the drift gillnet fishery to ensure that coverage levels are achieved and that coverage is equitably distributed throughout the fishery. The Contractor must monitor drift gillnet vessel activity maintain accurate running estimates of the total and observed fishing effort. The Government anticipates award of a cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for one year with options for four (4) additional years. This acquisition is 100% set aside for small businesses. See Note #1. Posted 11/08/99 (W-SN399020). (0312)

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