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26CISMMK2 | Teaching for Civic Empowerment | RFR

Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_36a71c39fa9609394776

Federal opportunity from DOE02148 - Department of Elementary and Secondary Education • Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Mar 23, 2026. Industry: NAICS UNSPSC 86-13-00.

Market snapshot

Baseline awarded-market signal across all contracting (sample of 400 recent awards; refreshed periodically).

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 seeks one or more vendors to support the implementation of a new initiative called Teaching for Civic Empowerment. The Teaching for Civic Empowerment initiative will strengthen and expand teacher capacity to provide high quality civics instruction by offering free and accessible professional learning that helps Massachusetts educators apply civics content and pedagogy in their classrooms. This bid is covered under the World Trade Organization (WTO).

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Updated: Feb 16, 2026
Executive summary

The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is seeking vendors to support its initiative, Teaching for Civic Empowerment, aimed at enhancing civics education for teachers. This initiative will provide free professional development resources to Massachusetts educators. The response deadline is set for March 23, 2026, giving potential bidders ample time to prepare their proposals.

What the buyer is trying to do

DESE aims to enlist one or more vendors to implement the Teaching for Civic Empowerment initiative, which will focus on strengthening teacher capabilities in delivering high-quality civics instruction within Massachusetts classrooms.

Work breakdown
  • Define professional learning objectives specific to civics education.
  • Develop training materials tailored for Massachusetts educators.
  • Implement training sessions and workshops for teachers in civics content and pedagogy.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and make necessary adjustments.
  • Provide ongoing support and resources for educators post-training.
Response package checklist
  • Complete proposal detailing expertise and experience in civics education.
  • Budget and pricing information for training services.
  • Sample training materials or past work for similar projects.
  • Biographies of key staff members who will be involved.
Suggested keywords
civics educationteacher trainingprofessional developmenteducation consultingcurriculum development
Source coverage notes

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  • Scope of specific deliverables is not fully detailed.
  • No information on budget or funding limits available.
  • Lack of clarity on evaluation criteria for proposals.
  • No specified requirements for vendor qualifications or certifications.

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