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Department of Fish and Game

Grant Notice: DMF Seafood Marketing Educational Small Grant Opportunity

Solicitation: BD-25-1046-DMF-M0213-116008
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_b37f45506b8f16900142
DepartmentDepartment of Fish and GameStateMAPostedDueJun 30, 2026, 06:00 PM UTCCloses in 37 daysBid range$316,256 - $374,822
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Federal opportunity from Department of Fish and Game. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Jun 30, 2026.

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Solicitation
BD-25-1046-DMF-M0213-116008
Performance
MA
Response
Jun 30, 2026, 06:00 PM UTC
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Place of performance
MA
Contracting office
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Point of Contact

Name
Whitney Sargent
Email
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Phone
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Agency & Office

Department
Department of Fish and Game
Agency
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Subagency
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Office
Whitney Sargent
Contracting Office Address
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MA20260001 (Rev 1)
Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes +5
90 occupation rates available in the full WD.
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MA20260001 (Rev 1)
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Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes +5
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MA20260014 (Rev 1)
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Description

The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) Seafood Marketing Program seeks to increase awareness and demand for local seafood for the benefit of consumers and Massachusetts historic commercial fishing industries and communities. To help accomplish these goals, DMF is seeking to fund projects and opportunities that support education on topics surrounding Massachusetts seafood or that support the industry in other ways. See attached document for more info.

Advisory bid range

Pricing and bid posture

medium confidence
$316,256 - $374,822

Contractor-side estimate from visible notice metadata, NAICS/PSC, contract type, schedule hints, and BidPulsar workpaper assumptions. Not an IGCE, incumbent price, award value, or government budget.

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Floor
$316,256
Target
$334,663
Premium
$374,822
Labor
$167,120
Direct
$15,500
Burden
$112,136
Fee + reserve
$39,442
Target $334,663Hybrid workpaper with explicit assumptions4 modeled rows

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Market snapshot

Baseline awarded-market signal across all contracting (sample of 400 recent awards; refreshed periodically).

12-month awarded value
$3,508,452,282
Sector total $3,508,452,282 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$350,000
P10–P90
$32,556$3,256,200
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
A simple concentration signal, not a forecast.
100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($3,508,452,282)
Deal sizing
$350,000 median
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Signals shown are descriptive of observed awards; not a forecast.

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BidPulsar Analysis

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Updated: Feb 17, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
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The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) is offering the Seafood Marketing Educational Small Grant Opportunity aimed at increasing awareness and demand for local seafood, crucial for supporting Massachusetts’ commercial fishing industries. Proposals are sought for projects that educate on Massachusetts seafood or support the industry in meaningful ways. The response deadline for this opportunity is June 30, 2026, allowing ample time for prospective bidders to refine their proposals.

Seafood marketingEducational grantsCommercial fishing supportMassachusetts seafood awareness
What the buyer is trying to do

The DMF aims to fund educational projects that enhance awareness of Massachusetts seafood and support the local fishing industry to benefit consumers and historical fishing communities.

Who should pursue this
  • Organizations with expertise in seafood marketing
  • Educational institutions focused on marine biology or fisheries management
  • Non-profits dedicated to marine conservation
  • Businesses engaged with the commercial fishing industry
Work breakdown
  • Develop educational content about local seafood
  • Conduct community outreach events
  • Create marketing materials promoting local seafood
  • Evaluate project outcomes for effectiveness
Response package checklist
  • Detailed project proposal outlining objectives and methods
  • Budget breakdown for funding requested
  • Timeline for project completion
  • Sustainability plan for educational initiatives
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Compliance with Massachusetts state procurement practices is required.
Pricing strategy
  • Consider funding levels typical for educational grants in similar sectors.
  • Include a clear budget justification indicating how funds will support project goals.
Teaming and subs
  • Collaborate with local seafood organizations for community insights
  • Partner with academic institutions for research and educational development
Risks and watchouts
  • Potential for low community engagement if outreach is ineffective
  • Competition from other educational initiatives could limit funding
  • Funding may have restrictions on use that need to be carefully navigated
Smart questions to ask
  • What specific topics are prioritized for educational projects?
  • What metrics will be used to evaluate the success of funded projects?
  • Is there ongoing support available from DMF during project execution?
Source coverage notes

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  • Specific budget range for grant proposals is not provided
  • Details on how success will be measured
  • Any restrictions on project types that can be funded
  • Number of grants available for this opportunity
  • Contact information for grants management at DMF
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