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MA20260006 (Rev 2)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol +11
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DEP-BAW-NOI-2026-AIR SENSOR GRANT-ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY
Solicitation: BD-26-1045-BAW00-BAW01-121839
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_45ed25f954e71eb1f320
Department • Department of Environmental ProtectionState • MAPosted • —Due • Jun 30, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC• Closes in 37 daysBid range • $316,256 - $374,822
Contract snapshot
Federal opportunity from Department of Environmental Protection. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Jun 30, 2026.
- Source
- Open on official portal →
- Solicitation
- BD-26-1045-BAW00-BAW01-121839
- Performance
- MA
- Response
- Jun 30, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Live POP
Place of performance
MA
Contracting office
Not listed
Point of Contact
Name
Casey McLaughlin
Email
Not available
Phone
Not available
Agency & Office
Department
Department of Environmental Protection
Agency
Not available
Subagency
Not available
Office
Casey McLaughlin
Contracting Office Address
Not available
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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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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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MA20260017 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Bristol
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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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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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Base $55.45Fringe $36.63
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Description
**ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY** The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is issuing this grant opportunity for all tribal organizations, non-profit organizations, community-based organizations, and municipalities, in the Commonwealth, to receive up to five PurpleAir sensors at no cost to measure levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in outdoor air in their local communities for at least one year.
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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BidPulsar Analysis
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Updated: Feb 17, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
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The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is announcing a grant opportunity for tribal organizations, non-profits, community-based organizations, and municipalities within the Commonwealth to receive PurpleAir sensors. Up to five sensors can be acquired at no cost to monitor fine particulate matter (PM2.5) for at least one year. The response deadline is set for June 30, 2026, providing ample time for eligible entities to apply and enhance local air quality monitoring efforts.
PurpleAir sensorsPM2.5 monitoringMassDEP grantcommunity air qualityenvironmental justicetribal organizationsnon-profit support
What the buyer is trying to do
MassDEP aims to distribute PurpleAir sensors to enhance community-based monitoring of air quality, specifically targeting fine particulate matter levels.
Who should pursue this
- Tribal organizations
- Non-profit organizations
- Community-based organizations
- Municipalities
Work breakdown
- Identify eligible organizations (tribal, non-profits, municipalities)
- Prepare communication for stakeholders regarding the grant announcement
- Create application processes for sensor distribution
- Develop outreach strategies for grant application encouragement
- Evaluate applications and allocate sensors accordingly
Response package checklist
- Organizational credentials proving eligibility
- Statement of need for air quality monitoring
- Data utilization plan for the sensors
- Community engagement strategy
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
- Applicants must demonstrate eligibility per MassDEP guidelines
- Proposals should align with environmental monitoring objectives
- Adherence to local regulations regarding air quality data reporting
Pricing strategy
- As this is a grant announcement, no pricing strategy is required for submissions; costs are absorbed by MassDEP.
Teaming and subs
- Partner with local environmental groups for outreach
- Collaborate with technology providers for technical support
- Engage with municipalities to ensure broad community participation
Risks and watchouts
- Potential lack of applications from eligible organizations
- Challenges in sensor maintenance post-distribution
- Insufficient engagement leading to underutilization of sensors
Smart questions to ask
- What is the expected timeframe for sensor usage reporting?
- Are there any maintenance requirements for the sensors post-installation?
- How will MassDEP assist organizations in maximizing data usage?
Source coverage notes
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- Specific guidelines for sensor installation and data reporting
- Any funding limitations or constraints
- Eligibility criteria details for municipalities
- Performance metrics for sensor usage
- Information on how grant success will be evaluated
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