A06_20240430_AIS_-_Experimental_Gillnets__Spec_sheet.pdf

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140FS224Q0149
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Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service

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This document appears to be a product specification sheet for customized experimental sinking gillnets. The gillnets are being procured under Solicitation Number 140FS224Q0149 by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for use in the Green Bay Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office. The gillnets will be used as a surveillance tool in aquatic invasive species early detection programs in the open near-shore waters and rivers of Lake Michigan.

The specification sheet details the key features of the 30 customized gillnets, including overall length, net panel sizes, mesh bar sizes, twine diameters, mesh order, hanging ratio, float line, and lead line. The gillnets must be able to withstand the daily demands of frequent use. The delivery location is the Green Bay Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office, and the technical point of contact is Touhue Yang. Delivery is required within three days of contacting the point of contact to arrange a specific delivery time. The contractor is responsible for packing, marking, and delivering the gillnets in good condition.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Customized Experimental Sinking Gillnets (30 nets in total)

1. Product Features

Name of Item: Customized Experimental Sinking Gillnets Manufacturer: N/A Model Number: N/A

Salient Characteristics:

Net type *Overall length 39.6 meters (130 ft), Monofilament (uncolored), sinking

Panel Sizes *13 panels 3.05 meters (10 ft) long x 1.8 meters (6 ft) deep

Mesh Bar Sizes 6.25, 10, 13, 16, 19, 25, 32, 38, 44, 51, 57, 64, and 76 mm (0.25, 0.375, 0.50, 0.625, 0.75, 1.00, 1.25, 1.50, 1.75, 2.00, 2.25, 2.50, and 3 inches respectively) (Note: bar mesh=square mesh)

Twine Diameter *In order of bar mesh size above: 0.10, 0.12, 0.15, 0.20, 0.28, 0.28, 0.28, 0.33, 0.33, 0.33, 0.40, 0.40, and 0.40 mm (0.008, 0.008, 0.008, 0.008, 0.011, 0.011, 0.011, 0.013, 0.013, 0.013, 0.016, 0.016, and 0.016 inches respectively)

Mesh Order *6.25, 10, 16, 13, 38, 57, 25, 44, 19, 64, 32, 51, and 76 mm for all nets

Hanging Ratio *0.5

Float line *3/8 inch poly-foam core

Lead Line *1/4 inch braided lead-core

Capabilities: These customized experimental sinking gillnets will be used as a surveillance tool in aquatic invasive species early detection programs. They will be used frequently in the open near-shore waters and rivers of Lake Michigan and must stand up to the daily demands of use.

This expenditure will address the GLRI AIS early detection monitoring goals by conducting either eDNA sampling for Asian carp or traditional gear sampling for fishes and benthic invertebrates or both. GLRI Template 2024-026; Integrated Pest Management for Priority Species; 2.1.3 Early Detection Activities, Prevent New Introductions of Invasive Species.

2. Delivery

Contractor responsibilities. The contractor shall -- (1)(i) Pack and mark the shipment to comply with contract specifications; or

(ii) In the absence of specifications, prepare the shipment in conformance with carrier requirements.

(2) Prepare and distribute commercial bills of lading.

(3) Deliver the shipment in good order and condition to the point of delivery specified in the contract.

(4) Be responsible for any loss of and/or damage to the goods occurring before receipt of the shipment by the consignee at the delivery point specified in the contract; and

(5) Furnish a delivery schedule and designate the mode of delivering carrier

3. Delivery Location:

Product shall be delivered to the following location:

Green Bay Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office 2661 Scott Tower Drive New Franken, WI 54229

4. Technical Point of Contact (POC):

Touhue Yang Email: Touhue_yang@fws.gov Phone: 920-857-7889

CONTRACTING POC: Renee Babineau, Contract Specialist, (404) 679-7349, Renee_Babineau@fws.gov

5. Delivery Instructions:

No later than three days prior to delivery, please contact the Point of Contact listed above, to arrange a specific time for delivery. Unloading the product is the sole responsibility of the delivery carrier. No labor or equipment will be provided by the government to unload the supplies.

mailto:Touhue_yang@fws.gov

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