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Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

25MASFSJL1 | Approved Preschool Language and Literacy Assessments Departmental MA

Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_8a7ae20dbfc03d5cec21

Federal opportunity from DOE02148 - Department of Elementary and Secondary Education • Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Dec 31, 2027. Industry: NAICS UNSPSC 86-13-00.

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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
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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
Admin and Finance Unit 135 Santilli Highway Everett, MA 02149 US Email: Jonna.t.willis@mass.gov Phone: (781) 338-3000
State: MA
Contracting office
Not listed

Point of Contact

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Agency & Office

Department
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Agency
DOE02148 - Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Subagency
DOE02148 - Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Office
Deborah Dahl
Contracting Office Address
Not available

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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.

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Updated: Feb 21, 2026
Executive summary

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.

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.

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
Suggested keywords
preschool assessmentslanguage and literacyDESEMassachusettsvalidityreliability
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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