ADF&G RFQ 1125141 - 3rd Trawl Wire System for RV Equinox

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) is seeking quotations for a 3rd Trawl Wire System for the RV Equinox, a marine research vessel in the Salmon Ocean Ecology Program. The procurement specifically requires a trawl gear monitoring system designed to track vertical and horizontal dimensions of a research trawl net measuring 604 feet long, with a net opening approximately 79 feet deep by 98 feet wide. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) encompasses three primary line items: a complete 3rd wire system with trawl sonar sensor and onboard monitoring receiver, a marine-grade transducer cable capable of deployments up to 200 fathoms, and shipping to Anchorage, AK. The quote deadline is May 22, 2025, at 2:00 PM AKST, with quotes to be submitted via email to dfg.contracting@alaska.gov. Procurement will be managed by Eric Verrelli, who can be contacted at 907-465-6178, and the delivery location is specified as Homer, AK. The solicitation follows Alaska State Procurement Code regulations and requires vendors to maintain quote validity for 90 days from the quote opening date.

The procurement includes several Alaska-specific bidder preferences, notably a 5% Alaska Bidder Preference, potential 2% Alaska Military Skills Program Preference, and a 5% Alaska Veteran Preference. These preferences suggest a priority for local and veteran-owned businesses. Funds are confirmed available for the initial purchase, with subsequent purchases contingent on future fund availability and appropriation. Payment terms stipulate invoice processing within 30 days of merchandise or service receipt. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the complexity of the trawl monitoring system suggests a specialized procurement likely requiring significant marine research and technical capabilities. The solicitation does not indicate incumbent vendors or specific integration requirements, but implies the system must be compatible with marine research vessel equipment and oceanographic research protocols. Potential respondents should have expertise in marine research technology, trawl monitoring systems, and the ability to meet Alaska-specific procurement guidelines.