Commercial & For Hire Fishing Vessel Support

The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries is seeking contracts with commercial and for-hire fishing vessels to be used for research purposes. The scope of services includes providing a licensed captain and crew to operate the vessel and fishing equipment, as well as accommodating researchers and complying with the research plan. The initial contract duration is from the date of execution through June 30, 2022, with two 3-year renewal options for a total maximum contract duration of 9 years. Responses are due through the duration of the Request for Response (RFR) by the stated deadline in COMMBUYS. The RFR indicates that this is a small procurement targeted to businesses participating in the Commonwealth's Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP), with subcontracting limited to 20% of the contract value unless with another SBPP-registered participant. The estimated value of the procurement is variable, and vendors will be compensated in accordance with Commonwealth procurement policy based on factors such as price, quality, service, and timeliness.

This procurement is limited to SBPP-registered participants, which are small businesses as defined by the Commonwealth. There is no information provided on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and the RFR does not mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The estimated value of the procurement is variable, with vendors being compensated based on Commonwealth procurement policy factors.