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Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

25MACISMB1 | Early Literacy Tutoring Departmental Master Agreement

Solicitation: BD-25-1026-DOE02-DOE01-105096
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_4a7b3f611f3fe88af6a6
Contract snapshot

Federal opportunity from Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Dec 31, 2026.

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Solicitation
BD-25-1026-DOE02-DOE01-105096
Performance
MA
Response
Dec 31, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC
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Place of performance
MA
Contracting office
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Point of Contact

Name
Dee Doan
Email
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Phone
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Agency & Office

Department
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
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Subagency
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Office
Dee Doan
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 Elementary and Secondary Education is seeking bidders to prequalify for an Early Literacy Tutoring Departmental Master Agreement (MA) to serve students in grades K-3 in Massachusetts. DESE will prequalify several tutoring providers that sufficiently meet the criteria described in this MA to potentially provide services. This bid is covered under the World Trade Organization (WTO).

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

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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
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100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($3,508,452,282)
Deal sizing
$350,000 median
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BidPulsar Analysis

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Updated: Feb 16, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
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The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is seeking bidders to prequalify for an Early Literacy Tutoring Master Agreement aimed at K-3 students in Massachusetts. This opportunity is significant as it will enable multiple tutoring providers to engage in services that can enhance early literacy skills, covered under WTO provisions. The response deadline for this procurement is set for December 31, 2026.

Early Literacy TutoringK-3 EducationDESE MassachusettsWTO ComplianceMaster Agreement
What the buyer is trying to do

The buyer aims to prequalify several tutoring providers that can effectively deliver early literacy tutoring services to students in grades K-3 across Massachusetts.

Who should pursue this
  • Tutoring firms with experience in K-3 literacy programs.
  • Organizations with proven track records of successful educational interventions.
  • Companies that can demonstrate compliance with WTO standards.
Work breakdown
  • Research and understand the criteria for qualification outlined in the MA.
  • Develop a comprehensive proposal that meets the DESE’s requirements.
  • Prepare documentation and evidence of past performance in tutoring K-3 students.
  • Establish a pricing strategy that aligns with DESE expectations.
  • Compile necessary certifications and materials for submission.
Response package checklist
  • Completed prequalification application form.
  • Evidence of experience in K-3 tutoring.
  • Sample curriculum or approach to literacy tutoring.
  • Pricing model for services.
  • Certifications of instructors involved.
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Ensure all submissions meet the criteria set forth by DESE.
  • Confirm adherence to WTO guidelines for service delivery.
Pricing strategy
  • Develop a competitive pricing model reflecting the tender's quality expectations.
  • Consider tiered pricing based on service levels offered.
Teaming and subs
  • Identify potential subcontractors with complementary expertise in early education.
  • Form partnerships with local educational institutions or non-profits.
Risks and watchouts
  • Potential changes in educational funding or policy affecting services.
  • Competition from established tutoring providers in Massachusetts.
Smart questions to ask
  • What specific qualifications does DESE value most for providers?
  • Are there particular methodologies that DESE prefers for literacy tutoring?
  • What are the evaluation metrics for the success of these tutoring services?
Source coverage notes

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  • Detailed evaluation criteria for prequalification.
  • Specific performance metrics expected from tutoring providers.
  • Information on funding availability for the program.
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