MBARI is planning on recovering the MARS node near the end of 2017 to replace the medium voltage converter (MVC).  We expect that the node itself will be out of the water for 6 months.  A bypass node assembly is being planned to allow several of the long term science projects to continue to operate.  MBARI has in stock all of the connectors it needs to support this effort with the exception of the fiber connector.  I would like to get a quote for a new fiber connector assembly that would be the same as the original fiber connector assembly, on one end the rolling fiber connector, the other end a penetrater.  One other option would be for MBARI to return the fiber loop back assembly if that connector could be used to build the assembly. 

The actual node retrofit may need to include refurb of some/all of the 12 way connector assemblies.  None of the assemblies have over 70 connections, most have had more in the range of 20.  Three of the connectors have had observed sealing failures, although all sealed after multiple connector insertion/removals.  The connectors have all been deployed since 2008.  I would like a recommendation as to what maintenance ODI feels should be done on the assemblies.

MBARI is also considering purchasing two additional MARS PBOF Ethernet Science Harness, overall length of 10 meters.  This would be the same assembly we purchased two of in 2010.  I would like to get a quote for either quantity one or two assemblies.