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MA20260001 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes +5
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25MASFSJL1 | Approved Preschool Language and Literacy Assessments Departmental MA
Solicitation: BD-24-1026-DOE02-DOE01-98286
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_8a7ae20dbfc03d5cec21
Department • Department of Elementary and Secondary EducationState • MAPosted • —Due • Dec 31, 2027, 12:00 PM UTC• Closes in 586 daysBid range • $316,256 - $374,822
Contract snapshot
Federal opportunity from Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Dec 31, 2027.
- Source
- Open on official portal →
- Solicitation
- BD-24-1026-DOE02-DOE01-98286
- Performance
- MA
- Response
- Dec 31, 2027, 12:00 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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Base $55.45Fringe $36.63
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Base $55.45Fringe $36.63
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MA20260014 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Dukes, Nantucket
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Base $43.33Fringe $27.82
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Base $39.12Fringe $31.04
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MA20260019 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Hampden
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Base $57.18Fringe $33.70
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Base $39.12Fringe $31.04
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MA20260024 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Suffolk
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Base $66.17Fringe $37.08
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Base $57.18Fringe $33.70
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Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
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Description
DESE requests bids from assessment vendors for the Departmental Master Agreement to support Massachusetts mixed delivery system in selecting valid and reliable preschool language and literacy assessments. DESE intends to approve one or more assessments that sufficiently meet the criteria described herein and will publicize these assessments on a public list of approved preschool language and literacy assessments.
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 21, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
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The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is seeking bids from assessment vendors to establish a Master Agreement for preschool language and literacy assessments in Massachusetts. This initiative aims to support the state’s mixed delivery system, with a focus on valid and reliable assessment tools. Interested vendors must submit their proposals by December 31, 2027.
preschool assessmentslanguage and literacyDESEMassachusettsvalidityreliability
What the buyer is trying to do
DESE aims to select and approve one or more preschool language and literacy assessments, which will then be publicized on a list of approved tools for use within the state.
Who should pursue this
- Assessment vendors specializing in early childhood education
- Companies with valid and reliable assessment tools
Work breakdown
- Collect bids from assessment vendors
- Evaluate all submissions against specified criteria
- Publicly announce the approved assessments list
Response package checklist
- Proposal outlining assessment criteria
- Evidence of validity and reliability of assessments
- Vendor background and experience
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
No compliance notes extracted.
Pricing strategy
- Consider tiered pricing options to accommodate different education providers
- Evaluate cost vs. potential effectiveness of assessments
Teaming and subs
- Collaboration with educational psychologists
- Partnerships with early childhood education organizations
Risks and watchouts
- Potential competition from established vendors
- Challenge in meeting DESE's stringent criteria
Smart questions to ask
- What specific criteria will DESE use to evaluate assessments?
- Is there any existing list of approved assessments for reference?
Source coverage notes
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- Specific evaluation criteria for assessments
- Sample timeline for the bidding process
- Any required certifications for vendors
- Additional performance metrics sought by DESE
- Market pricing for existing assessment tools
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