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For-Hire Fishing Vessel Support for Marine Research

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State & Local

Response Deadline09/01/2029, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract agreement establishes the provision of crewed, for-hire charter fishing vessels to support prime contractors working on research projects for the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries. The primary scope of work involves transporting research personnel and equipment to various sampling sites within coastal Massachusetts waters and providing essential deck support for the deployment and retrieval of research gear. The contract is managed under the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game, with performance centered in New Bedford. To ensure safety and regulatory compliance, all vessel operators are required to hold a valid USCG Captain's License. The agreement is categorized under NAICS code 483114 and remains active through September 1, 2029.

General Info

Charter fishing vessels provide research transport and deck support through September 1, 2029.

Agency

Massachusetts → Department of Fish and Game

NAICS

483114 - Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger Transportation

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-FW010-132988.

The full solicitation package (87 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Commercial and For-Hire Vessel Support Services to aid in research.

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Timeline

PostedSep 1

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Response DeadlineSep 1

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Response Deadline

09/01/2029, 05:00:00 PM UTCin almost 3 years

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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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Full Description

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Provides for-hire charter fishing vessels for prime contractors on Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (MADMF) research projects. Transports research personnel and equipment to sampling sites in coastal Massachusetts waters and provides deck support for gear deployment and retrieval. Requires USCG Captain's License. Delivers crewed charter vessel services for field research trips.

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