Scientific Diving Equipment & Support Services

The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) is seeking services from professional diving retailers to provide a comprehensive suite of scientific diving equipment and support services. This includes air fills, supplies, equipment, specialized underwater photographic equipment, as well as repairs, maintenance, and inspections for all equipment used by DMF. The agency will be awarding multiple contracts to cover the coastal regions of the Commonwealth. The required equipment and services include regulators, alternate air sources, gauges and consoles, dive computers, cylinders, buoyancy compensators, wetsuits, drysuits, fins, masks, knives, weight systems, lights, underwater scooters, photo/video equipment, and communications systems. The initial contract term is from the date of execution through June 30, 2019, with two 3-year renewal options available.

This procurement is designated as a small business set-aside, with Minority and Women Business Enterprises (M/WBEs) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises (SDVOBEs) strongly encouraged to submit responses. The estimated value of the procurement is variable by contract, and the agency has the ability to add additional contractors over the life of the contract if needed. The RFR specifies pricing and compensation terms, including the ability for vendors to provide discounted flat rates for air fills, equipment purchases, repairs, and rental fees.