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V -- TRAWL VESSEL CHARTER, DUTCH HARBOR, AK SOL 52ABNF000055 DUE 051900 POC POC: Linda Shaw, (206) 526-6461, for copy of solicitation call 206-526-6425 WEB: click here to download copy of solicitation, http://www.wasc.noaa.gov/wasc/AMD/indxsol.htm. E-MAIL: click here to contact Ms. Shaw, Linda.C.Shaw@noaa.gov. Bottom trawl vessel, at least 120 ft in length, needed to conduct study beginning on or about July 1, 2000 for 31 days, with an option for the Government to extend up to five additional days. Charter will begin and end in Dutch Harbor, Alaska. Vessel must have minimum main engine continous horsepower of 1000, be able to tow a standard Bering Sea sole or Pacific cod bottom trawl with an 80 foot headrope. Must be completely rigged and ready to fish, and have a clean, flush deck area for scientific sampling of at least 800 sq ft. The vessel must be staffed with five crew members consisting of a Captain, cook-fisherman, engineer-fisherman, and two fishermen. The Government's scientific field party will consist of six or seven people, and may include both men and women. Alternate proposals which may not meet all specifications, are encouraged to offer. See solicitation for details. All responsible offers will be considered. Posted 03/28/00 (W-SN438850). (0088)

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