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MA20260001 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes +5
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MDAR GRANT FY27- Farm Viability Enhancement Program (FVEP)
Solicitation: BD-26-1002-1003-001-125772
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_c8ea69a3f8686eb49761
Source codes • 00Set-Aside • SBPP Eligible: YESDepartment • Department of Agricultural ResourcesAgency • 1003 - MDAR AdmininstrationState • MAPosted • Feb 24, 2026, 02:52 PM UTCDue • Apr 14, 2026, 04:00 PM UTC• ExpiredBid range • $316,256 - $374,822
Contract snapshot
Federal opportunity from 1003 - MDAR Admininstration • Department of Agricultural Resources. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Apr 14, 2026. Industry: Source industry codes 00.
- Source
- Open on official portal →
- Solicitation
- BD-26-1002-1003-001-125772
- Performance
- th Floor Boston, MA 02114-2151
- Response
- Apr 14, 2026, 04:00 PM UTC
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Place of performance
th Floor Boston, MA 02114-2151
State: MA
Contracting office
Robert Monahan 100 Cambridge Street 9th Floor Boston, MA 02114-2151 US
Point of Contact
Name
melissa.l.adams
Email
melissa.l.adams@mass.gov
Phone
Not available
Agency & Office
Department
Department of Agricultural Resources
Agency
1003 - MDAR Admininstration
Subagency
1003 - MDAR Admininstration
Office
001 - Administration
Contracting Office Address
Robert Monahan 100 Cambridge Street 9th Floor Boston, MA 02114-2151 US
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MA20260001 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes +5
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MA20260014 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Dukes, Nantucket
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MA20260009 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Dukes, Nantucket
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MA20260024 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Suffolk
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Description
MDAR GRANT FY27- Farm Viability Enhancement Program (FVEP)
Advisory bid range
Pricing and bid posture
$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.
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
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Signals shown are descriptive of observed awards; not a forecast.
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BidPulsar Analysis
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Updated: Mar 07, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
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The MDAR Grant FY27 under the Farm Viability Enhancement Program (FVEP) aims to support farm sustainability and profitability initiatives. Responses to this opportunity are due by April 14, 2026. As this is a Small Business Preference Program (SBPP) eligible, suitable small businesses in agricultural sectors should consider participating.
Farm ViabilityAgricultural GrantsSustainability ProgramsMDARSmall Business Preferencesource codes 00
What the buyer is trying to do
The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) is seeking proposals to enhance farm viability through grants that address challenges faced by the agricultural community.
Who should pursue this
- Small businesses involved in agriculture or related industries.
- Organizations with proven experience in sustainability projects for farms.
- Consultants specializing in agricultural enhancement programs.
Work breakdown
- Review funding proposals to assess farm sustainability initiatives.
- Evaluate project impact on farm viability and profitability.
- Coordinate with local and state agriculture agencies for project implementations.
Response package checklist
- Cover letter outlining the intent to bid and relevant experience.
- Detailed project proposal including objectives, timeline, and budget.
- Evidence of previous successful grants or projects in agriculture.
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
- Ensure compliance with all SBPP requirements for small businesses.
- Review guidelines for eligible project costs and funding restrictions.
Pricing strategy
- Develop competitive pricing reflecting the project's scope and objectives.
- Consider the allocated budget limits for the grant program.
Teaming and subs
- Partner with local agricultural organizations for project credibility.
- Collaborate with academic institutions for research support.
Risks and watchouts
- Beware of potential changes in grant funding availability.
- Monitor submission deadlines and ensure compliance with grant regulations.
Smart questions to ask
- What are the specific evaluation criteria for project proposals?
- Can previous grant recipients share their success stories or lessons learned?
Source coverage notes
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- No detailed description of specific grant amounts or funding limits.
- Lack of information on evaluation criteria for proposals.
- No specifics on types of projects that would be prioritized.
- No indication of how many grants will be awarded.
- Absence of contact information for questions on the bid.
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