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MA20260001 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes +5
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23MACISCS3 | MTEL Test Preparation Departmental Master Agreement
Solicitation: BD-23-1026-DOE02-DOE01-77927
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_2c598631cadc4ee2bcbd
Department • Department of Elementary and Secondary EducationState • MAPosted • —Due • Dec 30, 2026, 05:00 PM UTC• Closes in 220 daysBid range • $316,256 - $374,822
Contract snapshot
Federal opportunity from Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Dec 30, 2026.
- Source
- Open on official portal →
- Solicitation
- BD-23-1026-DOE02-DOE01-77927
- Performance
- MA
- Response
- Dec 30, 2026, 05:00 PM UTC
Live POP
Place of performance
MA
Contracting office
Not listed
Point of Contact
Name
Deborah Dahl
Email
Not available
Phone
Not available
Agency & Office
Department
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Agency
Not available
Subagency
Not available
Office
Deborah Dahl
Contracting Office Address
Not available
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MA20260001 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes +5
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MA20260014 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Dukes, Nantucket
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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
DESE is seeking bidders to set up a Departmental Master Agreement who can effectively support candidates in passing the MTEL. In an effort to better support candidates in passing the MTEL, DESE is interested in identifying high quality MTEL preparation.
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.
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BidPulsar Analysis
A practical, capture-style breakdown of fit, requirements, risks, and next steps.
Updated: Feb 16, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
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The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is seeking proposals for a Departmental Master Agreement aimed at enhancing MTEL test preparation for candidates. This opportunity is set-aside for Small Business Participation Program (SBPP) eligible bidders, emphasizing the need for high-quality preparation support. The response deadline is December 30, 2026, providing ample time for interested parties to submit competitive proposals.
MTEL preparationDepartmental Master AgreementTest preparationEducational servicesSmall business participation
What the buyer is trying to do
DESE aims to establish a Master Agreement that enables effective support for candidates preparing for the MTEL, focusing on high-quality preparation mechanisms.
Who should pursue this
- Firms specializing in educational services
- Companies with a track record of test preparation success
- Small businesses with experience in the education sector
Work breakdown
- Identify high-quality MTEL preparation resources
- Develop curriculum materials for MTEL preparation
- Provide coaching and mentorship for candidates
- Set up administrative structures to manage the Master Agreement
Response package checklist
- Proposal outline adhering to DESE requirements
- Overview of experience in MTEL preparation
- Details on curriculum and training materials offered
- Staff qualifications and experience in educational settings
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
- Ensure compliance with SBPP eligibility guidelines
- Adhere to all DESE policies for educational services
Pricing strategy
- Competitive pricing while ensuring quality of service
- Consider tiered pricing based on service volume or outcomes
Teaming and subs
- Potential collaboration with educational institutions
- Subcontracting with specialists in test preparation and educational psychology
Risks and watchouts
- Competition from established providers with strong track records
- Need to demonstrate measurable outcomes for MTEL success
Smart questions to ask
- What specific metrics will DESE use to evaluate success?
- Are there existing relationships between DESE and potential bidders that could impact the award?
- What are the expected outcomes for candidates engaging with the preparation materials?
Source coverage notes
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- Solicitation number not provided
- No details on evaluation criteria
- Lack of information on specific deliverables expected
- No description of performance metrics
- Absence of a budget or funding limitations
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