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MA20260006 (Rev 2)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol +11
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25MACISPM2 | Intro to Programming for Educators Master Agreement
Solicitation: BD-25-1026-DOE02-DOE01-115156
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_5739a25b1c85783ba459
Department • Department of Elementary and Secondary EducationState • MAPosted • —Due • Dec 31, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC• Closes in 221 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, 2026.
- Source
- Open on official portal →
- Solicitation
- BD-25-1026-DOE02-DOE01-115156
- Performance
- MA
- Response
- Dec 31, 2026, 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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MA20260006 (Rev 2)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol +11
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MA20260025 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Worcester
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MA20260009 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Dukes, Nantucket
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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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Description
DESE is seeking to create a Departmental Master Agreement of bidders who can effectively support educators with computer programming coursework that includes pseudo-code design and text-based, object-oriented programming. This course should be an introduction to text-based programming geared to the level of knowledge needed to teach an introductory high school CS class using a text-based programming language.
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
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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
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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 establishing a Master Agreement for educators to support computer programming coursework, specifically targeting introductory high school computer science classes. This initiative emphasizes pseudo-code design and text-based, object-oriented programming. The response deadline for proposals is December 31, 2026, allowing ample time for bidders to prepare comprehensive submissions.
computer programminghigh school educationcurriculum developmentobject-oriented programmingDESE
What the buyer is trying to do
DESE aims to create a Master Agreement with contractors who can deliver effective programming courses for educators, particularly an introduction to text-based programming suitable for high school curricula.
Who should pursue this
- Educational technology providers specializing in programming education
- Companies with experience in curriculum development for high school CS courses
Work breakdown
- Develop course materials for pseudo-code design
- Design curriculum for text-based object-oriented programming
- Train educators on implementing the programming coursework
Response package checklist
- Complete company profile and qualifications
- Proposed curriculum outline
- Evidence of prior successful educational contracts
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
- Bidders must adhere to educational standards and guidelines set by DESE
- Proposals must demonstrate how they meet the needs of the target audience (educators)
Pricing strategy
- Consider competitive pricing while ensuring quality of coursework
- Develop tiered pricing options based on different levels of support and materials provided
Teaming and subs
- Consider partnering with educational institutions for credibility
- Engage instructional design specialists for course development
Risks and watchouts
- Changing educational standards may affect course content requirements
- Potential difficulty in meeting diverse educators' skill levels
Smart questions to ask
- What specific outcomes does DESE expect from the coursework?
- Are there existing materials or frameworks that should be integrated into the curriculum?
Source coverage notes
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- Specifics on the selection criteria for bidders
- Details on budget constraints or funding available
- Clarification on if training will be part of the contract obligations
- Information on existing curriculum frameworks that need to be followed
- Clarification on performance measurements expected from the coursework
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