RFQ_Attachments_A-C.pdf

Attachment A

(Please complete for each vessel)

(i) VESSEL CHARACTERISTICS

1. GENERAL VESSEL CHARACTERISTICS

Vessel Name Registration No._________________________

Name Owner/Manager Phone ______________________

Locations and dates vessel can be inspected: ___________________________

Hull type Year Built _________

Vessel Length (LOA) Draft Beam ________

Vessel Length (Registered) Fuel Capacity _____________

Cruising Speed Range ______________________

Endurance (Maximum No. of continuous days at sea) ____________

Main Engines:

Number Mfg. Model Total HP ______

Propeller Nozzle Yes/No ____

Variable Pitch Propeller Yes/No ____

Auxiliary Engines:

Mfg. Model HP KVA _______________

Mfg. Model HP KVA _______________

2. CLAM DREDGE SYSTEM and DECK EQUIPMENT

1) Number of Dredges carried by the vessel: __________________

Clam dredge specifications (describe individually unless all dredges aboard are of the same design):

2) Dimensions:

Overall width (feet & inches) ____________________________

Overall Length (feet & inches) ____________________________

3) Weight (lb) of empty dredge (complete with hose disconnected) ________________________

4) Width of knife edge (feet & inches) ____________________________

5) Cutting depth of knife edge (inches) ________________________

6) Describe the dimensions and arrangement of the knife edge assembly

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(including bar stock and spacing; feet & inches): ________________________

7) Describe the dimensions and arrangement of the bottom of the dredge (include bar stock, bar spacing, bar arrangement, installed liner, etc.; feet & inches):

8) Describe the dimensions and arrangement of the sides of the dredge (include bar stock, bar spacing, bar arrangement installed liner, etc.; feet & inches):

9) Describe the dimensions and arrangement of the top of the dredge (include bar stock, bar spacing, bar arrangement installed liner, etc.; feet & inches):

10) Describe the dimensions and arrangement of the back of the dredge (include bar stock, bar spacing, bar arrangement installed liner, etc.; feet & inches):

11) Describe the arrangement and location of the dumping door (include bar stock, bar spacing, bar arrangement installed liner, etc.; feet and inches):

12) Runners: Describe the length, width and thickness of the runners

13) Describe the hydraulic-jet manifold and its arrangement (number of jets, effective opening diameter of each jet, spacing between jets, angle of jets relative to the bottom, location of the impact of the jets relative to the location of the knife edge when towing the dredge, etc.)

14) Water supply. Describe the pump that supplies water to the dredge manifold, the hose that delivers water to the manifold, how hose length is managed, and how water pressure and volume to the dredge manifold are monitored and controlled.

15) Describe the ramp(s) used to deploy and recover the dredge(s).

16) Describe how catches are collected from the dredge(s)and handled (include a description of how clams are separated from each catch and a description of any automated systems for sorting and/or transporting clams and the portion of the catch to be discarded).

Winches, Wire Ropes and Hawsers:

17) Haul-back Winches:

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Mfg. Model Retrieval Rate ft/min

18) Describe the diameter and specifications of the wire rope used to deploy and retrieve the dredge(s)(number of bundles, number of strands per bundle, fiber core, independent wire core, etc)

19) Winch Capacity of the specified wire rope _______________

20) Length of wire rope currently on each winch ___________________________

21) Describe the diameter and specifications of the hawser or wire rope used to tow each dredge after it has been set _________________

22) Describe how hawsers are stored and lengths managed.

23) Are hawser lengths monitored electronically? Yes/No ___

24) Are the hawsers visibly marked in standard units of length?

Yes No Length intervals used? (m/ft/fm)

25) When were haul back wire ropes and towing hawsers most recently replaced?

3. Deck, Office and Storage Spaces (Please also provide illustrations of all work areas as requested in

Attachment 2.)

Approximate clear deck area available for working up catches (including space for sorting table)

sq. ft.

Location and approximate area of protected deck area for collection of biological data (for example -shelter deck, covered area behind deckhouse, etc.) sq. ft.

Is saltwater hose available on deck? Yes/No ___

Is there access to freshwater on deck? Yes/No _ Where__________________

Is there electric power supply located on deck? Yes/No ___

What is the voltage of electric power supply and how many outlets area available? Voltage No.

of outlets ____________

Dry storage area in deck house available to field party for storage of supplies and equipment

cu. ft.

Location in deck house of dry storage ___________________________________

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Dry storage area in hold available to field party for storage of supplies, equipment and fishing gear

cu. ft.

Freezer area available for storage of samples cu. ft.

Is freezer space for samples separate from food stores? Yes/No ____

Office Space (sq. ft.) Location ____________________________

Desks: Yes/No ___ Number Size of each (sq. ft.) ____

Location of desks ________________________________

Desk or counter space on bridge for Scanmar/GPS and electronic charting computers

sq. ft.

4. Vessel and Fishing Electronics

GPS:

Mfg. Model ____________________

Mfg. Model ____________________

GPS Plotter:

Mfg. Model Display: Video ___ Paper __

Radar:

Mfg. Model Range ______________

Mfg. Model Range ______________

Depth Sounders: Mfg.

Model Range Freq. _ Video ____ Paper ___ Mfg. Model Range Freq.

_____ Video ____ Paper ___

Mfg. Model Range Freq. _____ Video ____ Paper ___

Navigation software and other electronic equipment: ________________________

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5. SAFETY (NOAA CHARTER VESSEL SAFETY EVALUATION CHECKLIST)

Description Y/N Notes

Required Documentation - Vessels under 300 GRT Vessel Certificate of Documentation Certificate of Inspection, Vessel Safety Examination Decal, or USCG Letter of Inspection

Stability evaluation report (or Stability Letter/Booklet) Vessel hull and material condition report Vessel description, general arrangements, and history of vessel alterations, if any

Master and Mate(s) qualifications and experience Station Bill for fire, emergencies, and abandon ship Pollution prevention placards for oil and trash Certificate of Insurance

Required Documentation - Vessels 300 GRT and over Vessel Certificate of Documentation Certificate of Inspection Stability Booklet Vessel hull and material condition report Vessel description, general arrangement drawings, and record of vessel alterations

Master, Mates, and Engineers licenses, qualifications, and experience

STCW Training Certificates Station Bill for fire, emergencies, and abandon ship Pollution prevention placards and plans Certificate of Insurance

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Minimum safety related equipment and capabilities - All Vessels greater than 65 feet in length Survival craft of sufficient capacity to accommodate all on board and outfitted with SOLAS A pack if operating beyond boundary line

Survival craft arrangements, and current inspection status, iaw USCG regulations as evidenced by current and valid USCG inspection

Immersion suits and Type I personal floatation devices for all on board outfitted with light, whistle and reflective material

Immersion suit requirement does not have to be made to apply if area of operation is below 32 degrees latitude

At least one registered USCG-certified Category 1, 406 mHz EPIRB not exceeding battery expiration and testing dates

Emergency signaling devices – at least 3 parachute flares, 6 hand held flares, 3 smoke signal flares expiration dates not to be exceeded

Means to alert those on board of fire, emergency, or abandon ship preferably by general alarm or public address system

At least two means of navigation including magnetic compass with deviation table, and a combination of either two RADARs or one RADAR and one fixed electronic positioning system

Navigation lights, ship’s whistle, ship’s bell Navigational charts and publications and/or electronic system(s), software, and data in electronic format appropriate to the area of operations

A set of paper charts is required to be aboard for navigating vessel back to port

Automated bridge watch alarm aboard vessels employing a one-person bridge watch

At least two means of communications, ship to shore, eg., VHF/SSB in combination with a Cell and/or Sat phone

Emergency power generator or emergency power batteries in an enclosed space or locker not located in the main machinery space.

Two routes of escape from all general living and working areas

Firefighting systems and equipment appropriate to vessel size and type iaw USCG regulations as evidenced by current and valid USCG inspection

Dewatering systems and equipment appropriate to vessel size and type iaw USCG regulations as evidenced by current and valid USCG inspection

Vessel staffing in accordance with COI or, in lieu of COI, staffing level that meets operational needs and provides for adequate rest periods

First aid kit with medical supplies at a designated first aid station and AED

Two persons trained in elementary first aid and CPR one of which also trained in advanced first aid, CPR, and AED use

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NOAA CHARTER VESSEL SAFETY EVALUATION CHECKLIST

Optional* safety-related capabilities - Uninspected vessels *Required of vessels 300 GRT and over, i.e., inspected vessels, and all vessels with more than 6 in the scientific party and on an overnight voyage Fixed fire pump and fire main Fixed fire extinguishing system serving engine compartment, machinery spaces, and paint locker if fitted

Fire Suppression hood(s) serving galley equipment Fire detection and alarm system Two means of dewatering all watertight compartments one of which may be portable

High water bilge alarm system Vessel staffing level and qualifications iaw STCW requirements, or meeting the intent of STCW requirements, in which at least 10 hours of rest per day, 6 hours of which must be continuous, is provided

6. Refuse Storage

Refuse Collection/Storage Area or Disposal Method:

Space Available cu. ft.

Trash Compactor Yes/No ___

Incinerator Yes/No ___

7. Vessel Accommodations

Accommodations Available : Designate which staterooms are available exclusively for scientific field party, for crew and which staterooms would be shared.

Crew Scientists

Number 1 person rooms _ _______________

Number 2 person rooms _ _______________ Number 3 person rooms _ _______________ Number 4 person rooms _

_______________ Other:

Number person rooms

______ Number person rooms

Number of heads available to scientific party _____________________

Shower available? Yes/No ___ Number of showers ______________

Galley/mess area size and seating capacity: sq. ft.

Seats people at a time for meals.

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8. Fresh Water Supply

Carrying Capacity (gallons) _____________

Water making capacity (gallons per day) _____________ Are water makers operational? Yes/No ___

9. Clothes Washers and Dryers

Number of washers Number of dryers ______

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(ii) VESSEL CONFIGURATION

Submit vessel blueprints, scale drawings, photographs, and/or video recordings which clearly show the locations and layout of the following contract requirements if applicable:

Deck Layout: shaker and sorters, conveyors, cranes or booms, proposed placement of sorting table, protected deck area for collecting biological data, location of splitting bins, location of discard chutes, location of salt water hose, location of freshwater hose or access, and hatch combings or other significant work area obstructions.

Deckhouse Layout: bunk arrangements, office space and arrangement, galley arrangement, freezer space for scientific samples, heads and showers, and bridge (including chart table and desk/counter area for government computers).

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(iii) VESSEL COMMERCIAL FISHING HISTORY

List the commercial fisheries, which the vessel has operated in during each of the past ten years. Clearly designate the year(s), area(s) of operation (Gulf of Maine, Georges Bank, Southern New England, Mid-

Atlantic, other) , the species targeted on, fishing gear used (midwater trawl, bottom trawl, other), and any other information important in evaluating the vessel's fishing capability.

Year(s) Region Target Species Gear Other Information

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(iv) MASTER/CREW WORK EXPERIENCE (One sheet for each crew member)

Crewmember Name: ____________________________________________

Position: ____________________________________________________

Charter Vessel Name: _________________________________________

Dates Vessel Name

Fishery Type (Target/Gear) &

Location Responsibilities

Specialized

Experience

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(v) OFFEROR’S RESEARCH QUALIFICATION SHEET

OFFEROR'S NAME: __________________________________________________

REQUEST FOR RESEARCH EXPERIENCE: List below similar jobs, which you have successfully performed in the past, particularly resource surveys for the U.S. Government and other Government jobs.

Show the dollar amount opposite each contract listed. INCLUDE ANY LETTERS OR REPORTS OF

WORK PERFORMANCE COMPLETED AND PROVIDED BY THE CONTRACTING

AGENCY ON QUALITY OF WORK PERFORMED.

Type of Award

Year

Contract

Amount Government Agency

Government

Contact

(Attach Additional Signed Sheets if Necessary)

SIGNATURE: TITLE: TELEPHONE NO.

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Attachment B

NOAA/NMFS/NEFSC

NOAA’s Atlantic Salmon Research and Conservation Task

Contract Number:

Contractor:

Data Waiver

We agree to the release of all data collected while performing work under the above-referenced contract including:

1) All catch and discard information

2) Vessel's VMS data and other records of the vessel's location

3) GPS data, speed, RPM, and other available operations data during project activities

4) Operations, operating conditions and any vessel-related significant events

5) Gear specifications

Contractor Signature & Date

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