Research Sample Procurement Tracy Pugh

The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries is seeking to establish vendors from whom they can purchase legally harvested lobsters for use in research experiments. The Division is looking for lobsters with a carapace length of over 4 inches, which they will purchase at current boat prices. Responses are due by December 31, 2020, and the Division expects to award contracts with an initial 1-year term and up to 3 additional 1-year renewal options. Vendors must have a current commercial lobster license in good standing with the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries and will be evaluated on their ability to supply the required product in a reasonable timeframe and allow Division of Marine Fisheries biologists to examine and select lobsters for purchase.

This is a small procurement targeted at businesses participating in the Commonwealth's Small Business Purchasing Program, with subcontracting limited to 20% of the contract value. The contract will not have a maximum obligation amount, but will instead be a rate contract, with purchase prices based on the boat price received by dealers for similar quality lobsters at the time of purchase. The Division has not identified any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and no existing infrastructure or technology integration is required.