Weak Circle Hooks

The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is awarding a Purchase Order for the purchase of 11,000 each 18/0 Weak Circle Hooks and 11,000 ea 20/0 Weak Circle Hooks with Lindgren-Pittman. The 18/0 and 20/0 low tensile strength (weak) circle hooks for commercial fishing applications to affect the release of Bluefin tuna and marine mammals while retaining targeted tuna catch. The NOAA Fisheries, Mississippi Lab requirements are for each hook size to straighten at 72 kg of pull and for the hook to be non-offset. The Lindgren-Pitman Company, a U.S. business located in Pompano Beach, FL is a world renowned developer and manufacturer of commercial fishing gear. The company has been proactive in the development of commercial fishing gear to reduce the capture of unwanted and protected marine species such as unmarketable fish, sharks, sea turtles and marine mammals. The company has testing facilities and equipment uniquely suited for the development of fishing hooks used for specialized applications. Lindgren-Pitman is the only known manufacturer that can provide a precipitation gauge that meets the Government's requirements. A sources sought was posted on FedBizOpps under NFFN73001205384KLC on July 31, 2012 for a 7-day posting that resulted in no responses to the notice.