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Department of Children and Families

Congregate Care Network RFR

Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_d96373a992aa8ed399bb

Federal opportunity from 0009 - DCF - Central Office • Department of Children and Families. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Dec 31, 2032. Industry: NAICS UNSPSC 93-14-00.

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12-month awarded value
$546,655,675
Sector total $546,655,675 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$97,181
P10–P90
$33,967$992,402
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
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100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($546,655,675)
Deal sizing
$97,181 median
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Place of performance
600 Washington St, 6th Floor Boston, MA 02111 US Email:
State: MA
Contracting office
Not listed

Point of Contact

Not available

Agency & Office

Department
Department of Children and Families
Agency
0009 - DCF - Central Office
Subagency
0009 - DCF - Central Office
Office
Luz Rivera Marin
Contracting Office Address
Not available

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Description

Initial Response are due Monday, May 3, 2021 at 2:00PM. The Department of Children and Families (DCF) seeks to drive innovation in congregate care programming that will yield a congregate care network with capacity to meet the diverse and complex needs of children, adolescents, and young adults who require the 24/7 therapeutic milieu available in congregate care programs.

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Updated: Feb 16, 2026
Executive summary

The Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF) has issued a Request for Responses (RFR) for the development of a congregate care network aimed at addressing the intricate needs of children, adolescents, and young adults. This initiative is set to innovate congregate care programming and is associated with the UNSPSC 93-14-00 classification. Initial responses are due by May 3, 2021, at 2:00 PM.

What the buyer is trying to do

The DCF is looking to create a robust congregate care network that can effectively meet the 24/7 therapeutic needs of its target population.

Work breakdown
  • Research existing congregate care models.
  • Develop proposals for innovative care programming.
  • Draft operational plans for 24/7 therapeutic services.
  • Identify metrics for assessing program success.
Response package checklist
  • Completed response form.
  • Evidence of past performance and relevant experience.
  • Proposed program innovation details.
  • Budget outline for implementation.
Suggested keywords
congregate caretherapeutic servicesDCFyouth programminginnovation in care
Source coverage notes

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  • Lack of clarity on funding specifics and budget constraints.
  • Uncertainty about long-term operational requirements.
  • No explicit details on performance metrics or evaluation processes.

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