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Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

MCD06 ASL Interpreters and Transliterators for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Solicitation: BD-18-1067-MCD01-MCD01-26742
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_43df526b474a31f019eb
DepartmentCommission for the Deaf and Hard of HearingStateMAPostedDueJun 30, 2027, 12:00 AM UTCCloses in 401 daysBid range$316,256 - $374,822
Contract snapshot

Federal opportunity from Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Jun 30, 2027.

Source
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Solicitation
BD-18-1067-MCD01-MCD01-26742
Performance
MA
Response
Jun 30, 2027, 12:00 AM UTC
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Place of performance
MA
Contracting office
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Point of Contact

Name
Jane Sokol Shulman
Email
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Phone
Not available

Agency & Office

Department
Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Agency
Not available
Subagency
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Office
Jane Sokol Shulman
Contracting Office Address
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MA20260001 (Rev 1)
Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes +5
90 occupation rates available in the full WD.
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MA20260001 (Rev 1)
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Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes +5
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TOR/ASBESTOS WORKER (ZONE B) ZONE B- BARNSTABLE COUNTY (BARNSTABLE, BOURNE, FALMOUTH, MASHPEE, SANDWICH), BRISTOL COUNTY (ALL CITIES EXCEPT EASTON),AND NORFOLK COUNTY (BELLINGHAM, FRANKLIN, PLAINVILLE)
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OOKLINE, CANTON, COHASSET, DEDHAM, DOVER, FOXBOROUGH, HOLBROOK, MEDFIELD, MEDWAY, MILLIS, MILTON, NEEDHAM, NORFOLK, NORWOOD, QUINCY, RANDOLPH, SHARON, STOUGHTON, WALPOLE, WELLESLEY, WESTWOOD, WEYMOUTH)
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URO, WELLFLEET AND YARMOUTH); BRISTOL (EASTON); ESSEX; MIDDLESEX; NORFOLK (AVON, BRAINTREE, BROOKLINE, CANTON, COHASSET, DEDHAM, DOVER, FOXBORO, HOLBROOK, HULL, MEDFIELD, MEDWAY, MILLIS, MILTON, NEEDHA
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MA20260014 (Rev 1)
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Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Dukes, Nantucket
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POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: (1) LOADER A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY
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OWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY
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OWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY
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Description

This bid document is MCDHH's means of making available its MCDHH contracting documents. See document "MCD06 Contracting Forms.docx" in Attachments for Checklist and Instructions. All forms are available either as a single ZIP file or as 22 individual files, all for download. Contract packages are due by US Mail to MCDHH at 600 Washington Street, Boston MA 02111 two weeks after they are downloaded from this site. The MCD06 contract MBPO is PO-18-1067-MCD01-MCD01-13286.

Advisory bid range

Pricing and bid posture

medium confidence
$316,256 - $374,822

Contractor-side estimate from visible notice metadata, NAICS/PSC, contract type, schedule hints, and BidPulsar workpaper assumptions. Not an IGCE, incumbent price, award value, or government budget.

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Floor
$316,256
Target
$334,663
Premium
$374,822
Labor
$167,120
Direct
$15,500
Burden
$112,136
Fee + reserve
$39,442
Target $334,663Hybrid workpaper with explicit assumptions4 modeled rows

This advisory bid range is visible page text for contractors and search engines: it summarizes the modeled floor, target, and premium bid posture for this solicitation.

Market snapshot

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

12-month awarded value
$3,508,452,282
Sector total $3,508,452,282 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$350,000
P10–P90
$32,556$3,256,200
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
A simple concentration signal, not a forecast.
100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($3,508,452,282)
Deal sizing
$350,000 median
Use as a pricing centerline.
Live signal is computed from awarded notices already observed in the system.
Signals shown are descriptive of observed awards; not a forecast.

Files

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BidPulsar Analysis

A practical, capture-style breakdown of fit, requirements, risks, and next steps.

Updated: Feb 17, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
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The MCD06 bid opportunity focuses on procuring ASL interpreters and transliterators for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, with contract packages due by June 30, 2027. Participants must submit proposals via US Mail to the Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Boston, MA. Comprehensive details can be found in the attached MCD06 Contracting Forms, essential for compliance and bid preparation.

ASL interpreterstransliteratorsaccessibilityMCDHHcontracting forms
What the buyer is trying to do

The MCDHH aims to establish contracts with qualified ASL interpreters and transliterators to enhance communication accessibility for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community.

Who should pursue this
  • Organizations specializing in services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
  • Experienced ASL interpreters and transliterators.
  • Small businesses focused on accessibility services.
Work breakdown
  • Review the MCD06 Contracting Forms document.
  • Prepare a compliant bid package including all required forms.
  • Submit the bid package via US Mail to the specified address.
  • Ensure adherence to the contract specifications outlined in the documents.
Response package checklist
  • Download the MCD06 Contracting Forms.
  • Complete all required forms included in the downloaded package.
  • Prepare a detailed proposal including qualifications and relevant experience.
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Adherence to the MCDHH guidelines is mandatory for all submissions.
  • Submissions must include all required documentation as specified in the contracting forms.
Pricing strategy
  • Develop competitive pricing based on industry standards.
  • Consider offering tiered pricing based on different service levels.
Teaming and subs
  • Consider partnerships with agencies that provide support for Deaf and Hard of Hearing services.
  • Evaluate teaming with qualified interpreters capable of handling high-demand scenarios.
Risks and watchouts
  • Potential for non-compliance if documentation is incomplete.
  • Market competition may lead to underpricing challenges.
  • Risk of delays in submission due to mail regarding deadlines.
Smart questions to ask
  • What specific qualifications will the MCDHH prioritize in the selection process?
  • Are there additional performance metrics that will be used to evaluate service providers?
  • What volume of services is expected under this contract?
Source coverage notes

Some notices publish limited source detail. Confirm these points before final bid/no-bid decisions.

  • Detailed scope of required services is not outlined.
  • Specific experience requirements for interpreters are unclear.
  • Length and terms of the contract period are not specified.
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