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Department of Conservation and Recreation

NOI to Award: Boston Harbor Islands Innovation Grants and Ferry Transportation Costs

Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_7366eb17f26bd3549fcd

Federal opportunity from DCRFS - DCR Forestry / STIP • Department of Conservation and Recreation. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Feb 23, 2026. Industry: NAICS UNSPSC 00-00-00, 00-00-00-00.

Market snapshot

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

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
A simple concentration signal, not a forecast.
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
Karim Glasgow 10 Park Plaza Suite 6620 Boston, MA 02116 US Email: karim.glasgow@mass.gov Phone: (857) 303-1825
State: MA
Contracting office
Not listed

Point of Contact

Not available

Agency & Office

Department
Department of Conservation and Recreation
Agency
DCRFS - DCR Forestry / STIP
Subagency
DCRFS - DCR Forestry / STIP
Office
Laura Sapienza-Grabski
Contracting Office Address
Not available

Description

This Scope Of Work Is Developed As A Result Of A Partnership Between The Department Of Conservation (DCR) And The National Park Service (NPS) To Support The Activation Of Innovative Programs And Activities At The Boston Harbor Islands With The Goal Of Attracting And Welcoming Broad And Diverse Visitors To The Islands

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BidPulsar Analysis

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Updated: Feb 16, 2026
Executive summary

The opportunity involves the Boston Harbor Islands Innovation Grants and Ferry Transportation Costs, a collaboration between the Department of Conservation (DCR) and the National Park Service (NPS). The objective is to attract diverse visitors to the Islands through innovative programs and activities. Proposals are due by February 23, 2026, and the project is set aside for Small Business Participation Program (SBPP) eligible contractors.

What the buyer is trying to do

The buyer aims to activate innovative programs at the Boston Harbor Islands, engaging a broad spectrum of visitors and enhancing the overall visitor experience.

Work breakdown
  • Develop innovative programs and activities for the Boston Harbor Islands
  • Plan and implement ferry transportation options for visitors to the islands
  • Conduct outreach to diverse visitor groups to promote participation
Response package checklist
  • Detailed program proposal addressing innovative offerings
  • Budget outlining ferry transportation costs and program expenses
  • Narrative on past experiences and success stories in similar projects
  • Letters of support or collaboration agreements if applicable
Suggested keywords
Boston Harbor IslandsInnovation GrantsFerry TransportationVisitor EngagementSmall Business Participation
Source coverage notes

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

  • No specific performance period is provided
  • Details on the exact allocation of funds are not specified
  • Information on the evaluation criteria for proposals is lacking
  • No reference to past successful similar initiatives
  • No guidelines on expected reporting or success metrics
  • Limited information on the ferry service specifications
  • Lack of direct contact information for the buyer
  • No insights into potential partnerships available through this opportunity

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