V -- TRAWL VESSEL CHARTER, DUTCH HARBOR, AK

Notice Date

December 20, 2000

Contracting Office

U.S. Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, WASC, Acquisition Management Division, Contracts Branch A WC31, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115-6349

ZIP Code

98115-6349

Solicitation Number

52ABNF100028

Response Due

February 9, 2001

Point of Contact

To request a copy of the solicitation, please fax your request to Crystina Elkins at (206)526-6025. For further information, please contact Contract Specialist, Sharon Kent, voice: (206)526-6035 or fax: (206)526-6025.

Description

Bottom trawl vessel, at least 120 feet in length, needed to conduct study must conducted between May 1, 2001 and August 15, 2001, for 31 consecutive 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 a minimum main engine continuous 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. feet. 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 part will consist of six or seven people, and may include both men and women. Alternative proposals which may not meet all specifications, are encouraged to offer. See solicitation for details. All responsible offers will be considered.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20001222/VSOL002.HTM (W-355 SN509404)