M & S INC

M & S INC specializes in the design, manufacture, and customization of specialized textile-based fishing gear for federal fisheries management programs. Their core capabilities center on the production of sinking gillnets, fish traps, and related cordage systems engineered for precise underwater deployment in sensitive aquatic environments. The contractor demonstrates deep technical proficiency in selecting and weaving high-strength, low-visibility monofilament and multifilament fibers to meet species-specific capture and release protocols, with particular expertise in crafting experimental nets for scientific monitoring of sturgeon, lake trout, and other native fish populations. Their work requires precise control over mesh size, sinker weight distribution, and net geometry to minimize bycatch and environmental impact, aligning with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service standards for ecological research and conservation. The contractor maintains a consistent, long-standing relationship with the Department of the Interior, particularly its Fish and Wildlife Service divisions, delivering mission-critical fishing equipment for regional fisheries management in the Great Lakes and Columbia River basins. Their contracts consistently support field research, population assessment, and habitat restoration initiatives, indicating a trusted role in providing durable, field-tested gear under demanding aquatic conditions. M & S INC operates primarily within NAICS 314999 and 314994, focusing on the production of custom textile products for fisheries science and wildlife management—not general commercial textiles. This positions them as a niche supplier serving the ecological research and natural resource conservation sectors, where precision engineering of fishing apparatus is essential. As a small business structured as a 2L entity based in Duluth, Minnesota, M & S INC leverages its regional proximity to key freshwater ecosystems to support federal field operations. The company holds no formal government certifications but maintains a focused, mission-aligned presence in the federal natural resources procurement market.