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MA20260001 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes +5
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MDAR GRANT FY27- Matching Enterprise Grants for Agriculture (MEGA)
Solicitation: BD-26-1002-1003-001-125774
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_827847137dccd360f668
Source codes • 00Set-Aside • SBPP Eligible: YESDepartment • Department of Agricultural ResourcesAgency • 1003 - MDAR AdmininstrationState • MAPosted • Feb 24, 2026, 02:53 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-26-1002-1003-001-125774
- 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
jessica.camp2
Email
jessica.camp2@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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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- Matching Enterprise Grants for Agriculture (MEGA)
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.
Files
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BidPulsar Analysis
A practical, capture-style breakdown of fit, requirements, risks, and next steps.
Updated: Mar 03, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
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The MDAR Grant FY27 for Matching Enterprise Grants for Agriculture (MEGA) is a targeted opportunity for small businesses, specifically those that fall under the Small Business Participation Program (SBPP). The response deadline for proposals is April 14, 2026. Interested businesses can find detailed information and relevant attachments through the provided links.
MDAR GrantMEGA GrantAgricultural FundingSmall Business GrantsGrant Proposalsource codes 00
What the buyer is trying to do
The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) is seeking proposals for grants to support agricultural enterprises that match funds allocated to their projects, encouraging growth and sustainability in the sector.
Who should pursue this
- Small businesses in the agriculture sector
- Organizations with experience in grant management
- Farms and agribusinesses looking for funding support
Work breakdown
- Identify eligible agricultural projects
- Create a budget for matching grants
- Prepare a proposal that meets MDAR criteria
- Submit the proposal by the response deadline
Response package checklist
- Cover letter
- Detailed project description
- Budget breakdown
- Proof of SBPP eligibility
- Timeline for project implementation
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
- Ensure alignment with the MDAR’s grant guidelines
- Adhere to submission requirements outlined in the attachments
Pricing strategy
- Focus on a detailed budget that showcases how matching funds will be utilized
- Highlight cost-effectiveness and return on investment for the agricultural project
Teaming and subs
- Consider partnering with local agricultural cooperatives
- Engage with consultants experienced in agricultural grants
Risks and watchouts
- Potential for high competition among small businesses
- Need for a strong justification for match funding claims
- Compliance risks related to grant conditions
Smart questions to ask
- What specific criteria will be used to evaluate proposals?
- Are there restrictions on the types of agricultural projects that qualify?
- What is the anticipated funding range for successful applicants?
Source coverage notes
Some notices publish limited source detail. Confirm these points before final bid/no-bid decisions.
- Specific eligibility criteria for the agriculture projects
- Detailed evaluation criteria by MDAR
- Information on previous grant recipients and outcomes
- Specific types of projects that have been successful previously
- Any restrictions related to funding use or match ratio
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