Vessel services Ventless Lobster Trap Survey Gulf of Maine Zone E
Federal opportunity from DMF - Division of Marine Fisheries • Department of Fish and Game. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Mar 31, 2026. Industry: NAICS UNSPSC 70-10-00.
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The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries requires the services of one commercial lobster fisher and their vessel to bait, set, haul, and maintain MADMF-owned lobster traps for lobster population monitoring. A maximum of one contract will be awarded in LCMA 1 (NMFS Area 514) ZONE E, Cape Cod Bay
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The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries requires a commercial lobster fisher to provide vessel services for the Ventless Lobster Trap Survey in Gulf of Maine Zone E. The selected contractor will be responsible for baiting, setting, and maintaining the MADMF-owned lobster traps aimed at population monitoring. This contract is set aside for small business participation and the response deadline is March 31, 2026.
The buyer aims to monitor lobster populations in LCMA 1 (NMFS Area 514) Zone E, specifically in Cape Cod Bay, through the deployment and maintenance of lobster traps.
- Recruit a commercial lobster fisher
- Provide a vessel suitable for trapping
- Bait and set the lobster traps
- Haul and maintain MADMF-owned traps for monitoring
- Collect and report data on lobster population
- Evidence of commercial fishing license
- Detailed methodology for trap management
- Proof of vessel qualifications
- Description of past performance with similar projects
- References from past marine projects
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- No specific pricing information is provided
- Detailed criteria for contractor selection are not listed
- No initial contract duration or renewal terms are specified
- Information on any required reporting frequencies isn't available
- No geographical limitations on bidder locations outlined
- Clarification on penalties for non-compliance is lacking
- No guidelines on equipment specifications for the vessel
- Observational studies related to lobster traps are not mentioned
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