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MA20260001 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes +5
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Grant Notice: On-Demand Gear Grant and Research Program
Solicitation: BD-26-1046-DMF-FW010-123452
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_d64719edf511d5643fbf
Department • Department of Fish and GameState • MAPosted • —Due • Nov 30, 2026, 03:00 PM UTC• Closes in 190 daysBid range • $316,256 - $374,822
Contract snapshot
Federal opportunity from Department of Fish and Game. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Nov 30, 2026.
- Source
- Open on official portal →
- Solicitation
- BD-26-1046-DMF-FW010-123452
- Performance
- MA
- Response
- Nov 30, 2026, 03:00 PM UTC
Live POP
Place of performance
MA
Contracting office
Not listed
Point of Contact
Name
Whitney Sargent
Email
Not available
Phone
Not available
Agency & Office
Department
Department of Fish and Game
Agency
Not available
Subagency
Not available
Office
Whitney Sargent
Contracting Office Address
Not available
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MA20260001 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes +5
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MA20260014 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Dukes, Nantucket
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MA20260009 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Dukes, Nantucket
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MA20260024 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Suffolk
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Base $66.17Fringe $37.08
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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
Advisory bid range
Pricing and bid posture
$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.
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
This advisory bid range is visible page text for contractors and search engines: it summarizes the modeled floor, target, and premium bid posture for this solicitation.
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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BidPulsar Analysis
A practical, capture-style breakdown of fit, requirements, risks, and next steps.
Updated: Feb 17, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
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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.
on-demand gearfixed-gear closure season areascommercial fishersgrant and research programMassachusetts Division of Marine FisheriesDMF
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.
Who should pursue this
- Commercial fishers operating fixed gear who can participate during fixed-gear closure season areas in 2026
- Fishing operations already positioned to trial or transition to on-demand gear and support research participation requirements
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)
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
- Response deadline is 2026-11-30T15:00:00+00:00
- Program participation is explicitly tied to fixed-gear closure season areas in 2026
- Key requirements are likely in the attachment; ensure your submission follows the attachment’s format, eligibility criteria, and any mandatory forms
Pricing strategy
- Treat this as a grant/participant compensation structure rather than bid pricing unless the attachment explicitly requests a cost proposal
- If reimbursement or cost-share is involved (per attachment), clearly separate eligible vs. non-eligible costs and document assumptions tied to on-demand gear acquisition/operation
Teaming and subs
- If allowed by the attachment, consider teaming with on-demand gear technology providers for equipment, training, and maintenance support
- If research support is permitted/needed, coordinate with a fisheries research partner to help with data capture, QA/QC, and reporting workflows
Risks and watchouts
- Primary requirements and eligibility criteria are in the attachment; missing a mandatory form or eligibility condition is a high risk
- Operational risk: successfully deploying on-demand gear during 2026 closure season areas may require training, reliability planning, and contingency procedures (details likely specified in attachment)
- Research compliance risk: failure to meet data collection/reporting expectations could jeopardize participation or grant benefits
Smart questions to ask
- What are the specific eligibility criteria for commercial fishers (licenses, permits, gear types, geographic/area constraints) for the 2026 closure season areas?
- What on-demand gear models/standards are acceptable, and are there approved vendors or minimum performance requirements?
- What are the required research activities (data types, frequency, reporting format, monitoring requirements) and how will DMF use the data?
- What funding/grant structure applies (reimbursement vs. upfront, caps, eligible cost categories, required documentation, any cost-share)?
- What are the program timelines within 2026 (enrollment date, gear deployment windows, check-ins, final report deadlines)?
- What are the selection criteria and how many participants does DMF intend to enroll?
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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