Science Vessel Charter(s): Information Session on Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) Requirements

UPDATE Based on the feedback received during the Information Session consultation phase with Industry and vessel operators we have revised the categorization of vessel documents. As we progress to the next phase of this initiative, this is the final opportunity to review the documents and provide feedback prior to the publication of the Request for Supply Arrangement (RFSA). Please refer to F5211-180900-ABC (this Request for Information) for all updated draft documents. Thank you. Description DFO is seeking capable research vessel charter(s) (vessel and crew) to conduct and deliver ‘at-sea’ field programs. The research mission’s at-sea will vary in requirements as they relate to different ocean science operations (e.g. oceanography, marine mammal studies, hydrography, etc.) and fisheries science (e.g., stock assessment, biodiversity, habitat management, etc.). The requirements for these research vessel charter(s) will also vary depending on the location of the science mission(s) (e.g., Atlantic, Pacific and Arctic Oceans, etc.). The potential requirement for research vessel charter(s) is for multiple programs and could range from 28 to 265 days annually with options for multiple years.