RFR attachments please review~4.zip

The file is a zip archive containing attachments related to the Right Whale Interaction Reduction Research Grant, a state and local contract opportunity issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

The attachments provide a Scope of Work detailing the grant's objective to fund research projects that develop and test technologies, methods, and strategies to reduce interactions between commercial fishing gear and right whales. Projects may focus on gear modifications, fishing practice changes, or whale deterrents. Eligible applicants include academic institutions, non-profit organizations, and commercial fishing operations. Grant awards will range from $100,000 to $500,000, with a total funding pool of $2 million available. Proposals are due by August 30, 2023, and grant recipients will be announced in November 2023. The contract term is 12 months, with the possibility of two 1-year extensions.

The attachments also include a Project Description, Supporting Exhibits, and an Addendum. Pricing information is not provided, as this is a grant program rather than a traditional procurement. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is the sole funder for this initiative, which aims to support research that helps protect the endangered North Atlantic right whale population.