This is a firm fixed-price contract to charter a vessel for conservation projects in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and Central Pacific, originating from Honolulu, HI. The contract has a one-year base period plus four one-year option periods, with an estimated one to three trips per year. The vessel must meet specific operational requirements, including a minimum 8-knot cruising speed, 21-day at-sea endurance, and the ability to safely land personnel in challenging surf conditions. It must provide accommodations, dry storage, and deck storage for up to 12 passengers and their scientific gear, along with strict waste management systems for operation within marine monuments. The performance location is the Papahanaumokuakea and Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monuments, with trips originating from Honolulu.