Introduction
The grey seal program (DFO/Science/Population Ecology Division) maintains two field camps on Sable Island for research purposes. Other infrastructure includes, two garages and fuel sheds to run generators and ATVs. The field program requires a yearly resupply of fuel and dry goods delivered by barge to the island. Possible resupply items include: drum fuel, all-terrain vehicles, appliances and dry food stuffs.
Contracting Period
On or about June 1, 2015 through to May 31, 2016, with options to renew for 2 additional 1 year periods at the sole discretion of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO).
Objectives of the Requirement
The vessel is to carry out a resupply to support scientific operations on Sable Island. This will be comprised of one trip between June and August for a total of up to 6 sea days.
A typical list of supplies to include
- 20-30 drums of fuel
- 1 or 2 ATV’s
- 3 to 6 100 lb propane cylinders
- lumber and other types of construction materials
- roughly 3 pallets of dry goods (supplies)
Return loads could include
- 15-30 empty barrels
- 5-10 barrels with waste material
- defunct ATVs
- old fencing and siding and
- Construction bags full of general waste.
