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Commercial Fishing Research Vessel Operator

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Response Deadline11/27/2027, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity is for a Commercial Fishing Research Vessel Operator to support the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries on various research projects. The selected operator will perform commercial fishing operations, specifically deploying and retrieving on-demand gear within designated closed season areas according to established research protocols. The primary goal of the engagement is the successful collection of research data and the efficient deployment of gear. The project will be performed in New Bedford, Massachusetts, under the oversight of the Department of Fish and Game. To be eligible, operators must possess all necessary state and federal permits, valid commercial fishing licenses, and professional liability insurance. The solicitation was posted on October 6, 2026, with a response deadline set for November 27, 2027.

General Info

Commercial fishing vessel operator for Massachusetts research projects in New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Agency

Massachusetts → Department of Fish and Game

NAICS

114111 - Finfish Fishing

Place of Performance

Rodney French Blvd New Bedford, MA, 02744, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of BD-27-1046-DMF-FW010-134066.

The full solicitation package (29 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Grant Notice - Massachusetts On-Demand Gear Grant and Research Program

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Timeline

PostedOct 6

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Response DeadlineNov 27

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11/27/2027, 05:00:00 AM UTCin about 1 year

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AgencyMassachusetts → Department of Fish and Game

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Organization / AgencyMassachusetts → Department of Fish and Game

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Performs commercial fishing operations for prime contractors on Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (MA DMF) research projects. Operates commercial fishing vessels within designated closed season areas to deploy and retrieve on-demand gear per research protocols. Requires valid commercial fishing licenses, state/federal permits, and professional liability insurance. Delivers successful gear deployment and research data collection.

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