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Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

MCD10 Sign Language Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Solicitation: BD-25-1067-MCD01-MCD01-113447
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_995a74c9108f4a9efa00
DepartmentCommission for the Deaf and Hard of HearingStateMAPostedDueJun 01, 2028, 11:59 PM UTCCloses in 741 daysBid range$316,256 - $374,822
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Federal opportunity from Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Jun 01, 2028.

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Solicitation
BD-25-1067-MCD01-MCD01-113447
Performance
MA
Response
Jun 01, 2028, 11:59 PM UTC
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Place of performance
MA
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Point of Contact

Name
Jane Sokol Shulman
Email
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Phone
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Agency & Office

Department
Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Agency
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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
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MA20260001 (Rev 1)
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Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes +5
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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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MA20260019 (Rev 1)
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Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Hampden
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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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MA20260024 (Rev 1)
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Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Suffolk
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Description

MCDHH seeks to develop a list of pre-qualified sign language interpreters (ASL/English and Deaf Interpreters) to provide services to and for Deaf, oral deaf, late-deafened, DeafBlind, and hard of hearing individuals for Executive Branch agencies in a variety of settings.

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%
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100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($3,508,452,282)
Deal sizing
$350,000 median
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BidPulsar Analysis

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Updated: Feb 17, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
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MCDHH is seeking to establish a pre-qualified list of sign language interpreters for services tailored to Deaf and hard of hearing individuals across various Executive Branch agencies. This opportunity is particularly relevant as it addresses essential communication needs not only for the Deaf but also for late-deafened and DeafBlind persons. Bidders must have qualifications in American Sign Language (ASL) and related interpreting standards.

sign language interpretersASLDeaf community servicespre-qualificationaccessibility
What the buyer is trying to do

Develop a reliable pool of pre-qualified sign language interpreters (ASL/English and Deaf Interpreters) to support communication needs for Deaf and hard of hearing communities in state agency settings.

Who should pursue this
  • Companies or individuals specializing in sign language interpretation.
  • Organizations with trained ASL interpreters experienced in public service settings.
  • Firms that have a reputation for quality service and ethical practices in the interpreting field.
Work breakdown
  • Identify potential interpreters who meet qualification criteria.
  • Develop a pre-qualification process for the interpreters.
  • Establish communication protocols for agencies to access interpreters.
  • Create training or guidelines for interpreters on specific agency needs.
Response package checklist
  • Proof of interpreter qualifications and certifications (ASL, Deaf Interpreters).
  • Company background and experience in providing interpreting services.
  • References or testimonials from previous clients in similar roles.
  • Proposed communication procedures for agencies.
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Ensure all interpreters are certified and familiar with relevant ADA requirements.
  • Interpreters must be familiar with the diverse needs of the DeafBlind community as well.
Pricing strategy
  • Competitive pricing should reflect the expertise of qualified interpreters and prevailing market rates for sign language services.
  • Consider flexibility in pricing for different service settings (government, medical, educational).
Teaming and subs
  • Potential partnerships with local Deaf organizations for outreach and advocacy.
  • Collaborations with training institutes that specialize in ASL education and interpreting.
Risks and watchouts
  • Ensuring quality and compliance with interpreting standards can be challenging.
  • Failure to meet the needs of diverse Deaf communities may impact service effectiveness.
Smart questions to ask
  • What specific qualifications are required for the interpreters?
  • Are there specific types of settings or events that require different interpreter skills?
  • What is the frequency of expected service requests from the agencies?
Source coverage notes

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  • Scope of services details are somewhat unclear.
  • Specific qualifications or certifications required for interpreters are not provided.
  • There’s no mention of the anticipated volume of requests or the frequency of services needed.
  • No information on the evaluation criteria for pre-qualification is available.
  • Agency deadlines for communication or pre-qualification submissions are not specified.
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