SAM #140G0226Q0170

Winter Charter of Steel-Hulled Research Vessel for USGS Lake Michigan Operations

The US Geological Survey (USGS) Great Lakes Science Center, Tunison Laboratory of Aquatic Science, is seeking to charter a specialized research vessel for winter operations on Lake Michigan. - Government Buyer: - USGS Great Lakes Science Center, Tunison Laboratory of Aquatic Science - Denver Acquisition Branch (Contract Specialist: Philip Robinson) - Service Requested: - Charter of a steel-hulled research vessel over 65 feet in length - Vessel must operate safely in icy winter conditions, break ice up to 6 inches, and anchor in depths up to 150 meters - Support for ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) operations to depths of 112 meters - Vessel must carry up to 6 people, including 3 USGS biologists and research gear - Excursions: 5 days of 10-hour operations each year from Port Milwaukee to the Mid-Lake Reef Complex - Must operate day/night and support hydroacoustic multi-beam transducers - US Coast Guard licensed captain and ROV technician required - Unique Requirements: - Vessel must be capable of winter operation in icy conditions - Must support deepwater cisco spawning research - Multiple ROVs and hydroacoustic equipment support - No specific OEMs or vessel manufacturers are named; requirements focus on vessel capabilities and crew qualifications.

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CHARTER OF LAKE MICHIGAN RESEARCH VESSEL

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