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Department of Fish and Game

Scientific Diving Equipment and Support Services

Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_d016f67eb678e478c349

Federal opportunity from DMF - Division of Marine Fisheries • Department of Fish and Game. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Nov 01, 2028. Industry: NAICS UNSPSC 49-14-15.

Market snapshot

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

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

Not available

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

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 the services of professional diving retailers to provide air fills, supplies, equipment, specialized underwater photographic equipment, as well as repairs, maintenance, and inspections for all equipment used by DMF. We will be awarding multiple contracts in the coastal regions of the Commonwealth.

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Updated: Feb 16, 2026
Executive summary

The Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) requires professional diving retailers to support their year-round scientific diving operations in coastal waters. The solicitation includes multiple contract awards specifically for air fills, diving equipment, and maintenance services. This opportunity is set aside for Small Business Participation Program (SBPP) eligible vendors and is crucial for ensuring the DMF's ongoing diving activities in the Commonwealth and New England regions.

What the buyer is trying to do

The DMF aims to secure multiple contracts for diving-related services, including air fills, diving gear supplies, maintenance, and underwater photographic equipment, to enhance their scientific diving efforts.

Work breakdown
  • Provide air fills and diving supplies
  • Supply specialized underwater photographic equipment
  • Perform equipment repairs and inspections
  • Ensure maintenance for all relevant diving equipment
Response package checklist
  • Company capabilities statement
  • List of diving equipment available
  • Previous experience in similar contracts
  • Staff qualifications and certifications
  • Pricing proposal for service offerings
Suggested keywords
diving equipmentmarine servicesunderwater photographyscientific divingequipment maintenance
Source coverage notes

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  • Specific deadlines for proposal submission beyond the general deadline
  • Details on project scope or budget limits
  • Information on existing contract holders or competitors
  • Technical specifications for equipment required
  • Guidance on evaluation criteria for proposals

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