Buoy and Gear Relief Program for Dual Permit Holders

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The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) is seeking a partner to assist with the Buoy and Gear Relief Program for Dual Permit Holders. The goal of this program is to provide gear relief to Massachusetts commercial lobster fishermen who fish traps in both state and federal waters. The selected partner will be responsible for outreach and communication to the industry, as well as processing relief funding to qualified lobstermen. Lobstermen can receive up to $5,000 in reimbursement, with a total of $500,000 available through the program. The RFR requires the selected partner to have significant experience and ties to the commercial lobster fishing industry. Responses to the RFR are due by October 28, 2022, and the contract term will run through June 30, 2023. The estimated value for administrative costs is between $10,000 and $25,000.

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This procurement is designated as a Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP) opportunity, meaning that an SBPP participant must be awarded the contract if they meet the best value criteria. The RFR does not provide information on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. Pricing information is also not included, but the total estimated value of the procurement for administrative costs is specified as between $10,000 and $25,000.