Scientific Diving Equipment & Support Services

This state and local contract opportunity is for Scientific Diving Equipment & Support Services in Bristol County, Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game, Division of Marine Fisheries is seeking professional diving retailers to provide a comprehensive range of services, including air fills, supplies, equipment, specialized underwater photographic equipment, as well as repairs, maintenance, and inspections for all equipment used by the Division year-round for scientific diving operations in the coastal waters of the Commonwealth and New England. Multiple contracts will be awarded for the coastal regions of the Commonwealth. Responses are due by November 16, 2022, with an estimated variable contract start date. The initial contract term is from the date of execution through June 30, 2025, with two 3-year renewal options. The procurement specifies pricing terms, including discounted fee schedules for air fills, small equipment, supplies, and rentals, as well as hourly labor rates and discount rates for parts and services.

The procurement is primarily targeted to businesses participating in the Commonwealth's Small Business Purchasing Program, but if there is inadequate capacity, non-SBPP businesses may be considered. The RFR also includes requirements for the Supplier Diversity Program, including commitments for utilizing Minority/Women Business Enterprises and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises. No incumbent vendors or budget ranges were provided in the given information.