20 -- POLY NOR’EASTERN NETS

: The office of National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Northwestern Fisheries Service Center (NWFSC) located in Seattle, WA requires quantity of five each 89/121 Poly Nor’ Eastern Nets, with floats installed as well as all rigging for each individual net included and built according to specification, materials and drawing. It is required that float brand name, model type, and buoyancy will be specified. Rigging components and hardware for the trawls should be in accordance to specified list and only Campbell brand “Q-A” coupling links (hammerlocks) with stainless steel pins and spacers will be accepted. Nets are required to be examined by a NMFS/NWFSC net specialist prior to acceptance of delivery to assure quality and ensure consistency with specified plan due to this requirement, it is anticipated that award will be made to a vendor in a local commuting area. Submit requests for solicitation in writing via fax at (206) 526-6025. Written request only. This notice may represent the only official notice. This is a simplified acquisition with an estimated value of less than $100,000.00.