SAM #1305M326Q0342

NOAA Charter Vessel and Crew for Gulf of Alaska and Aleutian Islands Bottom Trawl Surveys

NOAA's Alaska Fisheries Science Center is seeking a contractor to provide a fully equipped commercial bottom trawler vessel and experienced crew for biennial groundfish surveys in the Gulf of Alaska and Aleutian Islands. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - Alaska Fisheries Science Center (AFSC) - Western Acquisition Division - Products/Services Requested: - Charter of a bottom trawler vessel, fully rigged for trawling (stern ramp, gallows/gantry, net reels, split trawl winches, auto-trawl system, hydraulic crane, modern navigation and fish-finding electronics) - Experienced crew: captain and four fishers (optional mate if required) - Charter days: 55 base days per year, up to 35 optional days annually, for up to five years - Moorage, communications, dockside services, government equipment transportation, and fuel (fuel anticipated to be covered by government SEA Card) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vessel must be capable of conducting up to 300 scientific bottom trawl tows per survey - Surveys span up to 85 days, divided into 3-4 legs - Contractor provides vessel, crew, operational expenses (excluding fuel and nets); government provides scientific gear - Emphasis on safety, compliance, and scientific integrity - Small business set-aside under NAICS code 483114 - No specific OEMs or named vendors; focus is on vessel charter and operational services - No product part numbers beyond internal line item references

Description

NOAA Fisheries, Alaska Fisheries Science Center (AFSC), seeks a contractor to provide a commercial vessel, crew, and associated services to support the Biennial Bottom Trawl Survey of Alaska Groundfish in the Gulf of Alaska and Aleutian Islands.

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