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Department of Developmental Services

Educational Advocacy

Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_526606dd255534435922

Federal opportunity from DMR1000 - Central Office • Department of Developmental Services. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Mar 31, 2026. 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%
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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
40 Broad Street 4th Floor Boston, MA 02109 US Email:
State: MA
Contracting office
Not listed

Point of Contact

Not available

Agency & Office

Department
Department of Developmental Services
Agency
DMR1000 - Central Office
Subagency
DMR1000 - Central Office
Office
Charles Smith
Contracting Office Address
Not available

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Description

The purpose of this RFR is to solicit interested and qualified attorneys to represent parents, foster parents, guardians and other special education decision makers (hereafter collectively referred to as "education decision makers") of transition-aged individuals supported by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS)

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Updated: Feb 16, 2026
Executive summary

DMR1000 – Central Office has issued an RFR titled “Educational Advocacy” seeking interested and qualified attorneys. The work is to represent parents, foster parents, guardians, and other special education decision makers for transition-aged individuals supported by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS). The response deadline provided is 2026-03-31T17:00:00+00:00. Key details likely governing scope, qualifications, and submission instructions appear to be in the three CommBuys attachments linked in the notice.

What the buyer is trying to do

Obtain qualified legal representation (educational advocacy) for special education decision makers (parents, foster parents, guardians, etc.) of transition-aged individuals supported by DDS, presumably to navigate special education processes and protect educational rights during transition-age services.

Work breakdown
  • Provide attorney representation for “education decision makers” of transition-aged individuals supported by DDS
  • Deliver educational advocacy within the special education context (as described in the RFR narrative)
  • Coordinate representation for multiple categories of decision makers (parents, foster parents, guardians, others)
Response package checklist
  • Completed response in accordance with the RFR instructions (see CommBuys attachments for required forms and format)
  • Attorney qualifications and relevant experience specific to special education decision-maker representation
  • Staffing/coverage plan describing how representation will be delivered to education decision makers
  • Any required Commonwealth/CommBuys standard forms and certifications included in the attachments
  • Submission uploaded/submitted by 2026-03-31T17:00:00+00:00
Suggested keywords
Educational Advocacyspecial education decision makerstransition-aged individualsDepartment of Developmental Services (DDS)attorney representationparents foster parents guardiansDMR1000 Central OfficeCommBuys BD-21-1023-1023C-1023L-60790
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