Fishing Vessel Support

The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries is seeking to contract with commercial fishing vessels to be used for research purposes. The contract will be for an initial term through June 30, 2018, with two 3-year renewal options for a total maximum contract duration of 9 years. The Department is looking to engage multiple contractors with no limit on the number of awards. The target estimated value of the procurement is $1,500,000 over the initial 3-year term. Responses must be submitted through the COMMBUYS electronic procurement system by the June 30, 2019 deadline. Contractors will be compensated in accordance with Commonwealth procurement policy, with pricing, quality, service, and timeliness as the key performance measures.

This procurement is targeted to businesses participating in the Commonwealth's Small Business Purchasing Program, with subcontracting limited to 20% for non-program participants. While a Supplier Diversity Plan is recommended, it is not mandatory for procurements under $150,000. Contractors must comply with the Commonwealth's requirements for environmentally preferable products and services. No additional details about incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure were provided in the information given.