Notice of Intent-Hunter Education-Student Manuals-Kalkomey & NBEF

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game, Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) is announcing its intent to purchase copyrighted student manuals for its Hunter Education Program through proprietary-product contracts with Kalkomey Enterprises LLC and the National Bowhunter Education Foundation, with responses due May 21, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. This is a Due Diligence Posting under Commonwealth procurement policy, not a competitive solicitation.

The scope covers six titles — Today's Hunter in the Northeast, Today's Hunter, El Cazador De Hoy (Spanish translation), Today's Muzzleloader Hunter, Today's Bowhunter, and Today's 3 in 1 Responsibilities Guide — used in approximately 250 certified volunteer instructors' course offerings and lesson plans across the Commonwealth. Anticipated annual costs range from $200 to $9,000 per fiscal year, varying based on course frequency, student registration, budget constraints, storage availability, and curriculum changes. The Department intends to award a two-year Departmental Contract with renewal options.

Responses must be submitted online through COMMBUYS and must include documentation demonstrating the vendor's ability to provide the same proprietary product or service. All vendors must comply with Commonwealth standard forms and requirements, including the RFR Required Specifications, Commonwealth Terms and Conditions, W-9 form, and Standard Contract Form. Awardees must maintain an active COMMBUYS account throughout the contract duration.

The Department will review all responses and determine whether to withdraw the notice, accept the offeror's offer, accept an alternative vendor's offer, or accept multiple offers providing similar value.