Transportation Services to Resupply Sable Island Field Camps for Grey Seal Research

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.