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Charter of Oceanographic Research Vessel and Crew for Atlantic Zone Monitoring Program (AZMP) Fall Mission

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is seeking to charter an oceanographic research vessel and crew for the Atlantic Zone Monitoring Program (AZMP) fall mission in the Estuary and Gulf of St. Lawrence. - Government Buyer: - Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Science Branch - Quebec Region - Contracting Authority: Louise Martel - Services Requested: - Charter of a non-Canadian Coast Guard oceanographic research vessel and qualified crew - Annual autumn missions for AZMP, including scientific sampling and data collection - Vessel must be at least 46 meters long, accommodate 9 scientists, and operate 24/7 for up to 14 consecutive days - Required equipment includes: - Rosette CTD system - Vnet nets - Scientific acoustic system (38, 70, 120, 200 kHz) - Crane or A-frame with 2000 kg lifting capacity - -80°C freezer or compatible space - Laboratory space and safety equipment - Mission Scope: - Sampling at 83 stations per mission - Water profiling, zooplankton sampling, mooring recovery/redeployment, continuous acoustic recording - Optional marine wildlife observation - Unique Requirements: - Vessel must not be a Canadian Coast Guard vessel - Must meet technical and safety certifications - Support for scientific operations and 12-hour crew shifts - Open to partnerships; governed by international trade agreements - No specific OEMs or vessel models are named; bidders must provide a single vessel per proposal - Contract Duration: - 31 months from award date, covering multiple annual fall survey missions until March 31, 2029 - Selection based on highest combined technical merit and price

Description

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is seeking to charter an oceanographic research vessel and crew to conduct the Fall Mission of the Atlantic Zone Monitoring Program (AZMP) in the Estuary and Gulf of St. Lawrence. The program aims to monitor oceanographic conditions annually, collecting data on physical, chemical, and biological properties to better understand and predict the marine ecosystem's state. The contract duration is estimated at 31 months, starting from September 1, 2026. This procurement is open for competitive bidding and involves multiple international trade agreements.

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