Alaska Online Public Notices #2027-1100-0044

ADF&G Solicits Harvest and Purchase of Bristol Bay Red King Crab for Research Programs

The Alaska Department of Fish & Game (ADF&G) is seeking bids for the 2026 test-fishery harvest and purchase of Bristol Bay red king crab to support Bering Sea crab observer and research programs. - Government Buyer: - Alaska Department of Fish & Game (ADF&G), Division of Administrative Services - Products/Services Requested: - Harvesting and purchase of live, legal-size male Bristol Bay red king crab (minimum 6.5 inches carapace width) - Target revenue goal: $1,300,000, contract based on price per pound of live crab - Harvesting to occur between October 1, 2026, and January 15, 2027 - Processing and vessels must be located in Alaska and comply with all state regulations - Notable Requirements: - Bidders must hold or obtain Alaska business and seafood processing licenses - Compliance with all state and federal laws is mandatory - Contract may be extended month-to-month with 30 days' notice - No specific OEMs or named vendors; open to qualified commercial harvesters and processors

Description

ADF&G is requesting bids from qualified bidders for harvesting and purchasing red king crab from Bristol Bay (Area T) to achieve ADF&G's revenue goal of $1,300,000 for the Bering Sea crab observer and research programs. The solicitation includes details and instructions on how to submit a bid electronically via email. The procurement is managed by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and aims to support crab observer and research programs.

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