19-02771_RFQ_SOW.docx

STATEMENT OF NEED FOR SUPPLY/SERVICE

Background:

The Alaska Fisheries Science Center (AFSC) conducts five distinct bottom trawl surveys in Alaska, some are performed annually and some biennially. The data collected on these fishery independent surveys are integral to the stock assessments of all commercial fish and crab species in Alaska and successful completion of these surveys is a core function of the AFSC. This requires both fishery-independent surveys and scientific research fieldwork in which trawls are often used. The trawls suffer damage and wear in the course of these activities and need repair and eventual replacement to continue to operate as designed. In order for the trawl surveys to provide reliable and unbiased information, the fishing gear and methods are strictly standardized so that observations are consistent and unbiased from location to location and from year to year so that abundance estimates are not biased by the change in materials or methods. A variety of materials are used to construct and repair these trawls, including wire rope, floats, and assorted hardware. All of these materials must be the same from year to year and the specifications must remain the same over time to ensure standardization. The AFSC Research Fishing Gear Program is responsible for the construction and repair of all trawls used for both survey and research purposes. There are a variety of trawl types that all have different characteristics to meet the requirements of the survey or research to be completed.

Objective:

The purpose of this purchase request is to purchase wire rope, floats and assorted hardware that will be used by the Research Fishing Gear Program in the construction and repair of the different trawls used for survey and research conducted in Alaskan waters.

Scope:

The scope of this contract is to fulfill present needs for web to build and repair the various trawls used for surveys and research.

Technical Specifications:

The contractor shall provide trawl hardware supplies with the specifications and in the quantities listed on the attached sheet.

Deliverable Schedule:

All items should be delivered by October 30, 2019 to:

AFSC Net Loft Building 32 7600 Sand Point Way NE Seattle WA 9811

Supplies to Purchase for the Net Loft

5", 5mm Poly web. Single salvedge both sides, 100md, orange (depth stretched) 3900 lbs. 5", 4mm Poly web, Single salvedge both sides, 100 md, orange (depth stretched) 1200 lbs.

5" 5mm, DBM web, salvedge both sides, 100 md, orange (depth stretched) 400 lbs.

Poly Pro 3 strand rope, yellow 3/8" 2400 ft.

Wire rope. 6x19, Poly core, galvanized ½" (non lubed) Wire rope. 6x19, Poly core, galvanized 5/8" (non lubed) SamsonDuralon Stable Braid rope, trawl construction, clear coat,¾"

5000 ft

10,000 ft.

3000 ft.

Cycolac CT-308 12" Trawl floats, side lug Hula skirt chafing material

60 pcs.

350 lbs.

ACCO Peerless BBB 5/16" galvanized chain 13/4" ( outside diameter) diesel hose 1 ¼" blue steel 3 strand rope

½" long link trawl chain (galvanized)

(1 barrel)

550 ft.

600 ft

300 ft

500 ft