Ventless Trap Survey Vessel Services DMF-20017

The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (MADMF) is seeking the services of seven commercial lobstermen to bait, set, haul, and maintain MADMF-owned lobster traps for lobster population monitoring. The procurement is for Ventless Trap Survey Vessel Services in Bristol County and New Bedford City, with a maximum of five contracts to be awarded in Lobster Conservation Management Area (LCMA) 1 and two contracts in LCMA 2. The selected contractors will be required to provide vessels that meet specific requirements outlined in the Request for Response (RFR) document. The contract will have an initial term of one year, with three one-year renewal options, and an estimated value of $150,000. Responses are due by April 17, 2020, with an estimated contract start date in mid-May 2020.

This procurement is a small business set-aside, with subcontracting limited to no more than 20% of the contract value unless to another Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP) participant. Contractors will be compensated based on a per sea-day rate, which will include all vessel, fuel, gear, and related expenses. The RFR does not indicate any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there is no mention of any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.