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Department of Fish and Game

Grant Notice: On-Demand Gear Grant and Research Program

Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_d64719edf511d5643fbf

Federal opportunity from DMF - Division of Marine Fisheries • Department of Fish and Game. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Nov 30, 2026. Industry: NAICS UNSPSC 00-00-00.

Market snapshot

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12-month awarded value
$546,655,675
Sector total $546,655,675 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$97,181
P10–P90
$33,967$992,402
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
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100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($546,655,675)
Deal sizing
$97,181 median
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Place of performance
Jeanne Shaw Hayes 30 Emerson Avenue Gloucester, MA 01930 US Email: Jeanne.Shaw@state.ma.us Phone: (978) 282-0308
State: MA
Contracting office
Not listed

Point of Contact

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Agency & Office

Department
Department of Fish and Game
Agency
DMF - Division of Marine Fisheries
Subagency
DMF - Division of Marine Fisheries
Office
Whitney Sargent
Contracting Office Address
Not available

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Description

The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (MA DMF) is seeking commercial fishers to participate in an on-demand gear grant and research program during the fixed-gear closure season areas in 2026. See attached

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BidPulsar Analysis

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Updated: Feb 17, 2026
Executive summary

The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) is seeking commercial fishers to participate in an on-demand gear grant and research program tied to fixed-gear closure season areas in 2026. The response deadline shown is 2026-11-30T15:00:00+00:00. This appears to be a participation/grant-style opportunity (not a typical services procurement), and the notice indicates details are in an attachment. If you are a commercial fixed-gear fisher able to operate in the 2026 closure season areas and comply with research/data requirements described in the attachment, this may be a strong fit.

What the buyer is trying to do

Recruit commercial fishers to adopt and operate on-demand fishing gear within 2026 fixed-gear closure season areas, while supporting a grant and research program administered by MA DMF.

Work breakdown
  • Enroll qualified commercial fishers into MA DMF’s on-demand gear grant and research program (per attachment requirements)
  • Deploy and operate on-demand gear during fixed-gear closure season areas in 2026
  • Participate in research activities and any reporting/data collection requirements defined by MA DMF
  • Comply with any program rules for gear use, operational practices, and documentation during the 2026 season
Response package checklist
  • Completed application/response documents specified in the attached notice
  • Proof of commercial fishing eligibility/credentials required by the program (as specified in the attachment)
  • Narrative of how you will participate in the on-demand gear grant and research program during 2026 closure season areas (aligned to attachment instructions)
  • Acknowledgment of research participation, data sharing/reporting, and compliance requirements (as specified in the attachment)
Suggested keywords
on-demand gearfixed-gear closure season areascommercial fishersgrant and research programMassachusetts Division of Marine FisheriesDMF
Source coverage notes

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  • Attachment contents (eligibility, required forms, selection criteria, funding terms, reporting/research requirements, and any program timeline details)

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