Statement_of_Need_Fridge-freezers.docx

STATEMENT OF NEED

PURPOSE: Refrigerators and freezers for Hawaiian monk seal field camp

BACKGROUND:

Remote field camps are established in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands every summer to study the Hawaiian monk seal. Field sites are remote and have no permanent infrastructure so all supplies must be brought in. Refrigerators and freezers are needed for a variety of purposes including keeping human food cold, freezing of bait for fishing, and preserving vaccines for seals. Each field site is unique and has different capabilities for power supply. Some rely on solar power and some have the capability for propane powered equipment.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: (If applicable) 6 x Mini propane refrigerators:

· Approximately 3.5 cubic feet capacity

· Can be Powered by propane with standard propane hose connection

· Can maintain standard refrigeration temperatures (~35oF) reliably with propane power.

· Can be shipped to Hawaii

· Model Dometic RM-2193RB mini refrigerator (or similar).

1 x Solar chest freezer:

· Roughly 6 cubic feet capacity

· Can be Powered by solar panels and 12v battery

· Can maintain standard freezer temperatures (-20oF) reliably with solar power.

· Can be shipped to Hawaii

· Model Steca PF166 solar chest freezer (or similar).

3 x Propane chest freezers:

· Roughly 6 cubic feet capacity

· Can be Powered by propane with standard propane hose connection

· Can maintain standard freezer temperatures (-20oF) reliably with solar power.

· Can be shipped to Hawaii

· Model UNIQE UGP-6F 2 way propane chest freezer (or similar) DELIVERY SCHEDULE: Delivery is required by April 15.

SHIP TO ADDRESS:

NOAA IRC

NMFS/PIFSC/PSD

1845 Wasp Blvd. Bldg. 176 Honolulu, HI 96818 Attention: Jessica Bohlander