Fish Feed-multiple feed items for its five (5) fish culturing facilities.

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Fish & Game, Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (DFW) is soliciting qualified contractors to provide multiple feed items for its five fish culturing facilities through a competitive bidding process. This procurement opportunity, identified by State Local Contract Opportunity ID 679328ae500754a6660c5634, is specifically targeting fish feed supplies for state-managed aquaculture operations. The solicitation, posted on January 23, 2025, requires interested vendors to submit bids through the COMMBUYS.com platform by the due date of March 3, 2025. Bidders must be prepared to supply various feed items that meet the specific nutritional requirements of fish in the DFW's five culturing facilities, with a focus on quality, consistency, and adherence to potential nutritional specifications. The procurement will utilize UNSPSC code 10-12-17 for Fish Feed, and vendors are expected to demonstrate expertise in aquaculture feed production and distribution. Potential bidders are strongly encouraged to register on COMMBUYS.com to receive comprehensive bid information and potential amendments to the solicitation.

The procurement appears to be open to a diverse range of suppliers, with the Massachusetts Operational Services Division (OSD) emphasizing opportunities for diverse businesses through its Supplier Diversity Office (SDO) and Supplier Diversity Program (SDP). The solicitation includes provisions encouraging participation from minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises, though specific set-aside percentages are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the notice suggests this contract will replace existing agreements for fish feed procurement. Although specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the involvement of five fish culturing facilities implies a potentially substantial contract value. Bidders will need to demonstrate capability in providing high-quality fish feed, compliance with state procurement regulations, and potential alignment with the state's environmentally preferable product (EPP) guidelines. Interested vendors should carefully review all documentation on COMMBUYS.com and ensure they meet all registration and qualification requirements before submitting their proposals.