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The Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game, Division of Marine Fisheries, is seeking commercial and for-hire fishing vessel support to assist with year-round research and monitoring efforts in the coastal waters of the Commonwealth. This solicitation, identified as BD-27-1046-DMF-FW010-132988, is a rolling enrollment blanket contract designed to establish a list of qualified vendors who can be utilized on an as-needed basis. Award decisions are based on best value, with performance evaluated based on price, reliability, communication, safety, service, and timeliness. There is a strong preference for participants in the Small Business Purchasing Program, who will be awarded the contract if they meet the best value criteria. Qualified vendors must maintain strict compliance with all state and federal fishery regulations and adhere to research plans developed by approved researchers. Requirements include maintaining professional liability insurance, holding a valid license to do business in Massachusetts, and providing an up-to-date Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety Decal. All responses must be submitted electronically via the COMMBUYS portal by September 1, 2029. Payments are processed exclusively through Electronic Funds Transfer, and contractors must designate a Contract Manager as key personnel to oversee the engagement.

General Info

Massachusetts seeks qualified fishing vessels for year-round coastal research and monitoring support.

Agency

Massachusetts → Department of Fish and Game

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Place of Performance

Rodney French Blvd New Bedford, MA, 02744, USA

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AgencyMassachusetts → Department of Fish and Game
Contacts2 people available
OfficeRodney French Blvd New Bedford, MA, 02744, USA
Organization / AgencyMassachusetts → Department of Fish and Game
Office AddressRodney French Blvd New Bedford, MA, 02744, USA
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Kiera LawlorPurchaser
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In support of MADMF year-round research and monitoring efforts in the coastal waters of the Commonwealth, we require the services of commercial and for-hire fishing vessels. This contract is for the procurement of commercial and for-hire fishing vessel support as is generally required for field research. This will become a list of qualified vendors that can be used to fulfill certain needs as they arise.

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