Southeast Conference (SEC) is inviting qualified agencies to provide market research services for the mariculture industry in Alaska. The research will provide resources that inform product development efforts by various industry players as well as guide industry-wide mariculture marketing program development. The overall goal of the Alaska Mariculture Cluster’s marketing component project is to unlock industry growth potential through increased demand for Alaska mariculture products. The market research contractor(s) selected will work with Alaska Mariculture Cluster marketing stakeholders to prioritize and conduct market research projects. Multiple contractors may be selected to ensure the ability to engage in a broad range of projects. Currently, Alaska’s mariculture production is dominated by oysters and kelp sold into food-related markets and to a lesser extent cosmetics and other markets.

This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is funded through the Market Development Component Project. If you have questions, please email Dan@seconference.org.