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V -- FISHING VESSELL TO CONDUCT MID-WATER TO NEAR-SURFACE TRAWL OFF SW WA, OR, & N CA SOL 52ABNF00041 DUE 031500 POC Paul J. Reed, Contract Specialist, (206) 526-6034 Fishing vessel to conduct a mid-water to near-surface trawl survey of juvenile salmonid predators off the mouth of the Columbia River. The Government will supply the trawl net, doors, and floats. The charter will begin approximately May 1 and run through July 30. The duration of each charter will be 2 days approximately every 10 days for a total charter (May through July) of 10 sampling cruises each 2 days long. There will also be one 4-day cruise centered off the Columbia River May 16 -- May 20. Minimum length of vessel 20m (85 ft) long; minimum horsepower output from main engine approximately 500 hp; must be able to tow standard Hake trawl gear at continuous speed of 7.5 km/hr (4 kts) under normally expected fishing conditions; must be able to maintain a minimum cruising speed of at least 15 km/hr (8 kts) in low sea states; must be completely rigged for mid-water trawling. For a copy of the solicitation, please contact Janice Green at (206) 526-4497. For further information, please contact Contract Specialist, Paul Reed, at (206) 526-6034. See Numbered Note One.***** Posted 02/02/00 (W-SN421214). (0033)

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