DMF-15010 manufacture various types of scientific fishing gear/tracy pugh

This is a Request for Response (RFR) issued by the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (MA DMF) for the manufacture and delivery of various types of scientific fishing gear, specifically traps designed to collect crustaceans, finfish, and other marine species for biological research. The RFR requests bids for ventless survey lobster traps, conch/whelk pots, and other commercial, recreational, standard, adapted, or experimental traps, as well as associated supplies such as line, buoys, swivels, and other trap gear. The target maximum number of contractors is 2, and the procurement is set up as a Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP) opportunity. Bids are due by January 30, 2015, and the estimated contract start date is March 1, 2015, with an initial duration of 2 years and up to 3 one-year renewal options, for a total maximum contract duration of 5 years. The estimated value of the procurement is $25,000. Contracts will not have a Maximum Obligation Amount, and payment will be made for each invoice or group of invoices submitted. Evaluation criteria include experience, ability to replicate prototypes, product quality, bid amount, and delivery timeline.

This procurement is designated as a Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP) opportunity, which limits participation to small businesses certified by the Commonwealth. There is no information provided on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and no details on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFR indicates the total estimated value of the procurement is $25,000, though contracts will not have a Maximum Obligation Amount, and payment will be made for each invoice or group of invoices submitted.