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25EHSAACSGDTABLETRFA: AAC Tablet Initiative Request for Application - RFA

Solicitation: BD-25-1039-EHS01-ASHWA-112848
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_2b0762ff47ae9982abae
DepartmentDepartment of Health and Human ServicesStateMAPostedDueOct 23, 2035, 05:00 PM UTCCloses in 3438 daysBid range$625,611 - $741,464
Contract snapshot

Federal opportunity from Executive Office of Health and Human Services. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Oct 23, 2035.

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Solicitation
BD-25-1039-EHS01-ASHWA-112848
Performance
MA
Response
Oct 23, 2035, 05:00 PM UTC
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Place of performance
MA
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Point of Contact

Name
Kerisotellia Akins
Email
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Agency & Office

Department
Executive Office of Health and Human Services
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Office
Kerisotellia Akins
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MA20260008 (Rev 1)
Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes +6
112 occupation rates available in the full WD.
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MA20260008 (Rev 1)
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Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes +6
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MA20260007 (Rev 1)
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Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Franklin
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MA20260015 (Rev 1)
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Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable
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MA20260018 (Rev 1)
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Description

EOHHS is issuing this RFA to solicit applications from eligible MassHealth-enrolled Providers of Outpatient Speech-Language pathology services. The purpose of this RFA is to facilitate an initiative to provide the evaluation, data driven trial, and distribution of Tablets to be used as Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices to serve as Speech Generating Devices (SGD). The SGD devices will be configured to meet the functional speaking needs of qualified MassHealth Members.

Advisory bid range

Pricing and bid posture

medium confidence
$625,611 - $741,464

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.

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Floor
$625,611
Target
$662,022
Premium
$741,464
Labor
$329,680
Direct
$32,000
Burden
$221,360
Fee + reserve
$78,022
Target $662,022Hybrid 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
$3,516,281,615
Sector total $3,516,281,615 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$350,000
P10–P90
$32,459$3,347,126
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
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100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($3,516,281,615)
Deal sizing
$350,000 median
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Updated: Feb 17, 2026
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Executive summary
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The EOHHS is soliciting applications for the AAC Tablet Initiative, aimed at distributing Tablets configured as Augmentative and Alternative Communication devices for MassHealth Members. This initiative will focus on providing evaluation and trial data for these Speech Generating Devices (SGD). The response deadline for applications is set for October 23, 2035, allowing sufficient time for interested parties to respond.

AACSpeech Generating DevicesMassHealthEHSOutpatient Speech-Language Pathology
What the buyer is trying to do

The EOHHS aims to evaluate and distribute Tablets that will function as Speech Generating Devices for eligible MassHealth-enrolled Providers of Outpatient Speech-Language Pathology services.

Who should pursue this
  • Providers of Outpatient Speech-Language Pathology services
  • Technology vendors specializing in AAC devices
  • Organizations with experience in data-driven evaluations for healthcare devices
Work breakdown
  • Evaluation of tablets suitable for SGD use
  • Data-driven trials of the AAC devices
  • Configuration of tablets to meet functional speaking needs
  • Final distribution of tablets to qualified MassHealth Members
Response package checklist
  • Completed application form
  • Detailed proposal outlining evaluation methods
  • Project timeline with key milestones
  • Sample configurations for SGD tablets
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Ensure compliance with MassHealth regulations
  • Demonstration of ability to meet the needs of MassHealth Members
Pricing strategy
  • Consider cost-effectiveness in proposals
  • Outline potential cost savings through effective evaluations and trials
Teaming and subs
  • Partner with software developers for AAC applications
  • Collaborate with health organizations for outreach to MassHealth Members
Risks and watchouts
  • Potential changes in MassHealth policies
  • Challenges in meeting the technical requirements for SGD configurations
  • Data privacy concerns regarding patient information
Smart questions to ask
  • What data metrics will be required for the evaluation process?
  • Are there specific technical specifications for the tablets to comply with?
  • What support will be available from EOHHS during the implementation phase?
Source coverage notes

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  • Details on the application evaluation criteria
  • Specific technical specifications for AAC device configurations
  • Information on potential funding limits or budgetary constraints
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