Best fitDavis-Baconstate match
MA20260006 (Rev 2)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol +11
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26MAPROMS2| Catering, Conference Space and overnight Accommodations MA
Solicitation: BD-26-1026-DOE02-DOE01-118901
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_5c938191520a21264f5f
Department • Department of Elementary and Secondary EducationState • MAPosted • —Due • Jun 28, 2030, 05:00 PM UTC• Closes in 1496 daysBid range • $316,256 - $374,822
Contract snapshot
Federal opportunity from Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Jun 28, 2030.
- Source
- Open on official portal →
- Solicitation
- BD-26-1026-DOE02-DOE01-118901
- Performance
- MA
- Response
- Jun 28, 2030, 05:00 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
Applicable wage determinations
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Davis-BaconBest fitstate match
MA20260006 (Rev 2)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol +11
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Base $30.86Fringe $14.15
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Base $37.15Fringe $14.57
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Base $38.38Fringe $14.66
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MA20260025 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Worcester
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Base $50.10Fringe $31.45
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Base $66.17Fringe $37.08
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Base $57.18Fringe $33.70
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MA20260009 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Dukes, Nantucket
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Base $50.62Fringe $28.82
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Base $63.44Fringe $37.33
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Base $64.52Fringe $37.51
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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
Rate
Base $55.45Fringe $36.63
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Description
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is seeking to establish a list of prequalified list of vendors to provide catering services, conference space venue locations and overnight accommodations, in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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 17, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
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The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is actively seeking a prequalified list of vendors to provide essential services including catering, conference space venues, and overnight accommodations across the Commonwealth. This initiative, identified as notice ID 26MAPROMS2, emphasizes the state’s commitment to facilitating high-quality educational events. Vendors are expected to submit their qualifications before the deadline of June 28, 2030.
catering servicesconference venuesovernight accommodationsvendor prequalificationMassachusetts DOE
What the buyer is trying to do
The buyer aims to establish a vetted list of service providers capable of delivering catering services, venue locations for conferences, and overnight lodging options to support educational events within Massachusetts.
Who should pursue this
- Businesses specializing in catering services
- Conference centers with suitable amenities
- Hotels offering overnight accommodations in Massachusetts
Work breakdown
- Identify qualified catering services
- Assess conference space vendors
- Compile options for overnight accommodations
- Evaluate and select prequalified vendors
- Prepare formal lists for procurement
Response package checklist
- Company qualifications and experience
- List of available catering options
- Details on conference space capacity and facilities
- Accommodation options including rates and availability
- References from previous clients
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
No compliance notes extracted.
Pricing strategy
- Competitive pricing is crucial given the nature of public procurement
- Transparent pricing structures will enhance credibility
Teaming and subs
No teaming notes extracted.
Risks and watchouts
- Potential for high competition among local vendors
- Adherence to varying regulatory requirements
- Risk of underpricing or over-promising service capabilities
Smart questions to ask
- What are the specific requirements for event types and sizes?
- Are there preferred locations or types of venues?
- What evaluation criteria will the Department use to prequalify vendors?
Source coverage notes
Some notices publish limited source detail. Confirm these points before final bid/no-bid decisions.
- Detailed criteria for vendor prequalification
- Specific types of events anticipated for catering
- Estimated volume of services required
- Information on the competitive landscape in Massachusetts
- Any prior contracts that can provide benchmarks for pricing
Federal Bid Partners
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