Summary
Provide a charter vessel, qualified vessel crew, integrated rov system, qualified rov personnel, all required equipment, transportation, logistics, survey operations, data collection services, and all required contract deliverables. Ship Capabilities: 1. Adequate vessel crew to safely conduct vessel and ROV operations. 2. Berthing and meals for 6-7 NOAA scientific personnel. 3. Ability to support ROV operations to operating depths of up to 6,000 meters. 4. Laboratory space for processing biological samples collected by ROV. 5. Freshwater and saltwater access for sample processing and preservation. 6. Dynamic Positioning System (DP-1) to hold position during ROV dives to prevent drag on ROV tether. 7. Internet connectivity sufficient to support mission operations. 8. Provide power supply and storage area for a stand-alone freezer (up to 21 cu ft) and minus 80 freezer (up to 40 liter) for science sample storage. See attached file.