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MA20260001 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes +5
90 occupation rates available in the full WD.
25MACCTLT1 | CTE Teacher Licensure Performance Test Sites
Solicitation: BD-25-1026-DOE02-DOE01-107793
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_b4973c09b5f1738c8187
Department • Department of Elementary and Secondary EducationState • MAPosted • —Due • Dec 31, 2027, 12:00 PM UTC• Closes in 585 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-25-1026-DOE02-DOE01-107793
- 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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Davis-BaconBest fitstate match
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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MA20260023 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Plymouth
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Base $57.18Fringe $33.70
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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
The Department seeks to identify performance test sites for each of the 44 CTE test areas and award a contract to each vendor to be placed on a prequalified award list. DESE may select multiple vendors to offer one or more performance test areas to ensure all tests are offered and the best geographic access is possible to potential licensure candidates. This Departmental Master Agreement (MA) is a prequalified list only.
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
Use as a pricing centerline.
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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 is seeking vendors to serve as performance test sites for 44 CTE test areas, aiming to create a prequalified vendor award list. This opportunity allows multiple vendors to be selected, ensuring geographical access for licensure candidates. The project potentially impacts a broad range of educational institutions and candidates looking to obtain licensure in career and technical education.
CTEPerformance TestingVendor SelectionLicensure CandidatesDepartment of EducationPrequalified Award List
What the buyer is trying to do
Identify and select vendors to provide performance testing sites for 44 areas, thereby enhancing access for candidates across different regions for licensure.
Who should pursue this
- Organizations that operate training facilities for CTE programs
- Companies with established testing capabilities and facilities
- Vendors with experience in educational assessments and licensure support
Work breakdown
- Identify performance test sites in collaboration with DESE
- Ensure all 44 CTE test areas are adequately covered
- Coordinate with multiple vendors for geographic coverage
- Maintain a prequalified award list for future contracts
Response package checklist
- Proposal outlining available performance test sites
- Evidence of capability to administer tests for all 44 CTE areas
- Geographic coverage map
- References from previous contracts or projects
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
- Vendor must adhere to DESE guidelines and standards for testing facilities
- Must provide all necessary support for licensure candidates
Pricing strategy
- Consider long-term contracts for sustained relationships
- Competitive pricing to increase chances of selection by DESE
Teaming and subs
- Potential collaborations with educational institutions
- Partnerships with existing testing organizations to leverage resources
Risks and watchouts
- Inadequate geographical coverage may lead to disqualification
- Compliance with DESE standards is critical
- Failure to provide comprehensive vendor capabilities could impact selection
Smart questions to ask
- What specific testing formats and standards will be required by DESE?
- Are there particular regions where additional coverage is prioritized?
- What will the evaluation criteria be for selecting vendors?
Source coverage notes
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- No specific geographic regions mentioned for performance test sites
- No clarity on the expected number of vendors to be selected
- Details on the evaluation criteria for proposals are missing
- No information on potential budget or funding allocations
- Lack of clarity on how awards will be administered after selection
- No deadlines for submitting proposals prior to the final deadline
- No definition on the nature of the partnerships DESE prefers if any
- Unclear if existing testing sites can reapply for qualification
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