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Department of Fish and Game

DMF-26017: Scuba Diving Medical Evaluation Services

Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_b6993218600ce431f47e
NAICS • 85, 10, 00Set-Aside • SBPP Eligible: YESDepartment • Department of Fish and GameAgency • DMF - Division of Marine FisheriesState • MAPosted • —Due • Mar 01, 2029, 12:00 AM UTC• Closes in 1045 days

Federal opportunity from DMF - Division of Marine Fisheries • Department of Fish and Game. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Mar 01, 2029. Industry: NAICS 85, 10, 00.

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$2,748,032,838
Sector total $2,748,032,838 • Share 100.0%
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$345,024
P10–P90
$39,423–$2,325,000
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Volatile200%
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$345,024 median
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Place of performance
Amanda Meli 836 S Rodney French Blvd New Bedford, MA 02744 US Email: Amanda.Meli@mass.gov Phone: (508) 742-9757
State: MA
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Applicable Wage Determinations

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Best fit for this contractDavis-Bacon
MA20260001 (Rev 0)
Match signal: state matchOpen WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes +5
Rate
Insulator/asbestos worker Includes the application of all insulating materials, protective coverings, coatings, and finishes to all types of mechanical systems (ZONE A)
Base $55.45Fringe $36.63
Rate
ZONE B)
Base $55.45Fringe $36.63
+97 more occupation rates available in the full WD.
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Davis-BaconBest fitstate match
MA20260001 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes +5
Rate
Insulator/asbestos worker Includes the application of all insulating materials, protective coverings, coatings, and finishes to all types of mechanical systems (ZONE A)
Base $55.45Fringe $36.63
Rate
ZONE B)
Base $55.45Fringe $36.63
Rate
ATERIAL HANDLER (Includes preparation, wetting, stripping, removal, scrapping, vacuuming, bagging and disposing of all insulation materials from mechanical systems whether they contain asbestos or not)
Base $55.45Fringe $36.63
+96 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MA20260004 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol +8
Rate
Bricklayer, Plasterer, Stonemason
Base $62.40Fringe $34.40
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Bricklayer, Plasterers, Stonemasons, Tile Layers
Base $50.81Fringe $32.27
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BRICKLAYER
Base $62.40Fringe $34.40
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Davis-Baconstate match
MA20260016 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Berkshire
Rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Group 1
Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
Rate
Group 2
Base $57.18Fringe $33.70
Rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Group 1
Base $42.88Fringe $31.04
+22 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MA20260020 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Hampshire
Rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Group 1
Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
Rate
Group 2
Base $57.18Fringe $33.70
Rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Group 1
Base $42.88Fringe $31.04
+21 more occupation rates in this WD

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
Amanda Meli
Contracting Office Address
Not available

Description

In support of the Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) year-round scientific diving efforts in the coastal waters of the Commonwealth and New England. We require divers to be medically evaluated for fitness to scuba dive, at regular intervals. We may be awarding multiple contracts in the New England region.

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BidPulsar Analysis

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Updated: Mar 04, 2026
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The Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) is seeking Scuba Diving Medical Evaluation Services to support DMF’s year-round scientific diving in coastal waters of the Commonwealth and New England. The requirement is to medically evaluate divers for fitness to scuba dive at regular intervals. DMF indicates it may award multiple contracts across the New England region. Responses appear due by 2029-03-01, and the opportunity is marked “SBPP Eligible: YES.”

DMF-26017Scuba Diving Medical Evaluation ServicesDivision of Marine Fisheriesscientific divingfitness to scuba diveNew England regionSBPP Eligible
What the buyer is trying to do

Establish access to qualified medical providers who can perform periodic scuba diving fitness evaluations for DMF scientific divers supporting year-round operations in coastal New England, potentially through multiple contract awards across the region.

Who should pursue this
  • Occupational medicine clinics or physicians offering scuba/diving fitness medical evaluations and able to support recurring evaluations
  • Medical providers with the ability to serve DMF divers in New England (regional reach or multiple locations)
  • Small businesses able to participate under SBPP (opportunity marked SBPP Eligible: YES)
Work breakdown
  • Provide medical evaluations to determine fitness for scuba diving for DMF divers
  • Perform evaluations at regular intervals (recurring service over time)
  • Support DMF scientific diving activities conducted year-round in coastal waters
  • Provide coverage/availability in the New England region (buyer notes potential multiple awards regionally)
Response package checklist
  • Completed response per the CommBuys posting for DMF-26017 (use the attached solicitation documents)
  • Technical approach describing how fitness-to-dive medical evaluations will be conducted and scheduled at regular intervals
  • Provider qualifications (clinicians who will perform the evaluations) and clinic location(s)/service area within New England
  • Plan for handling DMF year-round demand (availability, scheduling, turnaround time for determinations/documentation)
  • Pricing for evaluations (and any optional/ancillary items if the solicitation requests them) aligned to expected periodic evaluations
  • Any required small business/SBPP representations if requested in the solicitation
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Follow the instructions and submission requirements contained in the CommBuys attachments associated with docId BD-26-1046-DMF-FW010-125679
  • Opportunity indicates potential multiple awards in the New England region; ensure your response clearly states your coverage geography and any limits
  • Response deadline shown as 2029-03-01; confirm the controlling due date/time in the solicitation attachments and CommBuys posting
Pricing strategy
  • Expect recurring, interval-based evaluations; consider a clear per-evaluation unit price (and any tiering by evaluation type if the solicitation distinguishes them)
  • Because DMF may award multiple contracts regionally, price to be competitive while emphasizing access/availability in your served New England locations
  • Keep pricing easy to administer for regular intervals (e.g., fixed unit pricing) unless the solicitation specifies a different structure
Teaming and subs
  • If you lack New England-wide coverage, consider partnering with additional clinics/providers in other parts of New England to align with DMF’s note about regional multiple awards
  • If specialized components are required by the attachments (e.g., particular tests or examinations), subcontract those elements locally to broaden coverage while keeping a single prime interface
Risks and watchouts
  • Scope details are high-level in the notice; the attachments likely define specific medical evaluation standards, documentation, and scheduling requirements—missing them can make the proposal noncompliant
  • DMF’s year-round scientific diving implies variable demand and potential short-notice needs; insufficient availability or slow turnaround could be a discriminator
  • Multiple-award intent means you may compete on geographic convenience and responsiveness as much as price
Smart questions to ask
  • How many DMF divers are expected to require evaluations annually, and what are the required intervals for re-evaluation?
  • Are evaluations required to follow a specific diving medical standard or protocol (and what exact forms/documentation are required)?
  • What are the expected turnaround times for providing fitness-to-dive determinations and any required written documentation?
  • What New England locations are preferred (or where are DMF divers primarily based) for in-person evaluations?
  • Will DMF accept multiple clinic locations under one contract, or is the intent to award separate contracts by geography/location?
Source coverage notes

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  • Solicitation/attachment specifics: required medical standards/protocols, forms, evaluation components, and submission instructions
  • Estimated number of divers and evaluation frequency/interval requirements
  • Place(s) of performance / preferred clinic locations within New England
  • Period of performance and contract type/structure (single vs multiple awards, ordering method)
  • Pricing format required (unit price, rate sheet, not-to-exceed, etc.) and any required ancillary services/tests
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