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Department of Developmental Services

Supports Services Qualification 2023

Solicitation: BD-22-1023-1023C-1023L-71806
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_faea6eba69c881d839a9
DepartmentDepartment of Developmental ServicesStateMAPostedDueJun 30, 2031, 05:00 PM UTCCloses in 1863 daysBid range$316,256 - $374,822
Contract snapshot

Federal opportunity from Department of Developmental Services. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Jun 30, 2031.

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Solicitation
BD-22-1023-1023C-1023L-71806
Performance
MA
Response
Jun 30, 2031, 05:00 PM UTC
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Place of performance
MA
Contracting office
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Point of Contact

Name
Charles Smith
Email
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Phone
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Agency & Office

Department
Department of Developmental Services
Agency
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Subagency
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Office
Charles Smith
Contracting Office Address
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Applicable wage determinations

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MA20260006 (Rev 2)
Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol +11
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MA20260006 (Rev 2)
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Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol +11
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Description

The Department of Developmental Services is releasing this BID/RFR to create a qualifying list of providers of Support Services. The SSQUAL-23 BID will replace the SSQUAL-10 RFR, and any updates to this RFR. The Support Services BID includes an array of discrete support services that are intended to provide assistance, skill development, and support in a variety of life areas to DDS eligible individuals.

Advisory bid range

Pricing and bid posture

medium confidence
$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.

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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
Use as a pricing centerline.
Live signal is computed from awarded notices already observed in the system.
Signals shown are descriptive of observed awards; not a forecast.

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BidPulsar Analysis

A practical, capture-style breakdown of fit, requirements, risks, and next steps.

Updated: Feb 17, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
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The Department of Developmental Services is soliciting bids for the Support Services Qualification 2023 (SSQUAL-23), aimed at creating a qualifying list of providers for various support services for DDS eligible individuals. This BID will replace the previous SSQUAL-10 RFR, ensuring updated standards and requirements. The response deadline is set for June 30, 2031, providing a significant time frame for potential bidders to prepare their submissions.

Support ServicesDDSQualification ListBid ResponseService ProvidersDevelopmental Services
What the buyer is trying to do

The buyer aims to establish a vetted list of providers to deliver discrete support services focused on assistance and skill development for individuals eligible through DDS.

Who should pursue this
  • Firms with experience in providing developmental and support services for individuals with disabilities.
  • Organizations already listed as providers under previous SSQUAL RFRs.
  • SMEs specializing in service delivery in life skills development.
Work breakdown
  • Research and understand the specific support services categories being requested.
  • Review and analyze the SSQUAL-10 RFR to understand changes in requirements.
  • Prepare the required documentation for the bid response.
  • Draft and finalize the pricing proposal based on service offerings.
  • Submit the bid before the deadline.
Response package checklist
  • Completed bid response form.
  • List of qualifications and experience in similar services.
  • Pricing strategy documentation.
  • References or case studies from similar contracts.
  • Compliance with eligibility requirements for DDS.
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Ensure all providers meet the participation and qualification criteria as set forth by DDS.
  • Review updates from the previous SSQUAL-10 to align with new requirements.
Pricing strategy
  • Consider competitive market rates for support services.
  • Ensure pricing is transparent and justified against service deliverables.
Teaming and subs
  • Consider partnering with local organizations already in the DDS network.
  • Look into subcontracting with specialists in specific areas of support services.
Risks and watchouts
  • Risk of not fully understanding changes from SSQUAL-10 to SSQUAL-23.
  • Potential disqualifications if documentation is incomplete.
  • Delayed bid preparation may lead to rushed submissions.
Smart questions to ask
  • What specific updates exist between SSQUAL-10 and SSQUAL-23 that could affect eligibility?
  • Are there any mandatory components in the bid response not detailed in the RFR?
  • What is the expected evaluation criteria for selecting providers?
Source coverage notes

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

  • No specific performance period outlined in the brief.
  • Details of specific support services categories needed.
  • Lack of explicit evaluation criteria for bids.
  • Information on potential providers already in the system is not available.
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