Best fit for this contractDavis-Bacon
MA20260016 (Rev 0)Match signal: state matchOpen WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Berkshire
Rate
Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
Rate
Base $57.18Fringe $33.70
+23 more occupation rates available in the full WD.
FY25 ADMN Catering
Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_50e09ccdc1ce00a5d2ae
NAICS • 90, 10, 16Set-Aside • SBPP Eligible: YESDepartment • Executive Office of Public Safety & SecurityAgency • EPS9000 - State 911 DepartmentState • MAPosted • —Due • Nov 01, 2028, 01:00 PM UTC• Closes in 933 days
Federal opportunity from EPS9000 - State 911 Department • Executive Office of Public Safety & Security. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Nov 01, 2028. Industry: NAICS 90, 10, 16.
Market snapshot
Baseline awarded-market signal across all contracting (sample of 400 recent awards; refreshed periodically).
12-month awarded value
$7,224,714,355
Sector total $7,224,714,355 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$252,161
P10–P90
$30,768–$1,428,923
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%($7,224,714,355)
Deal sizing
$252,161 median
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Place of performance
State 911 Department Accounts Payable 151 Campanelli Drive Suite A Middleborough, MA 02346 US Email: 911DeptAccountsPayable@mass.gov Phone: (508) 828-2911
State: MA
Contracting office
Not listed
Applicable Wage Determinations
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Davis-BaconBest fitstate match
MA20260016 (Rev 0)Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Berkshire
Rate
Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
Rate
Base $57.18Fringe $33.70
Rate
Base $42.88Fringe $31.04
+22 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MA20260020 (Rev 0)Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Hampshire
Rate
Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
Rate
Base $57.18Fringe $33.70
Rate
Base $42.88Fringe $31.04
+21 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MA20260019 (Rev 0)Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Hampden
Rate
Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
Rate
Base $57.18Fringe $33.70
Rate
Base $42.88Fringe $31.04
+21 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MA20260014 (Rev 0)Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Dukes, Nantucket
Rate
Base $43.33Fringe $27.82
Rate
Base $42.88Fringe $31.04
Rate
Base $42.88Fringe $31.04
+6 more occupation rates in this WD
Point of Contact
Not available
Agency & Office
Department
Executive Office of Public Safety & Security
Agency
EPS9000 - State 911 Department
Subagency
EPS9000 - State 911 Department
Office
Kevin Kroner
Contracting Office Address
Not available
Description
The Massachusetts State 911 Department (Department) intends to qualify providers of catering services to cater meetings and events at various Department offices, including locations in Middleborough, Milford, Middleton, and Springfield.
Files
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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 State 911 Department seeks to qualify catering service providers for various meetings and events across multiple locations, including Middleborough, Milford, Middleton, and Springfield. The opportunity is eligible for Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP) vendors and is posted with a response deadline of November 1, 2028. This initiative presents a significant chance for qualified small businesses in the catering industry to engage with a state agency.
CateringMassachusetts State 911 DepartmentSBPPMeeting ServicesEvent Catering
What the buyer is trying to do
The buyer aims to identify and qualify catering service providers who can deliver catering services for meetings and events held at various Department locations.
Who should pursue this
- Catering service providers with experience in corporate or event catering
- Small businesses eligible under SBPP
Work breakdown
- Qualification of catering service providers
- Catering for meetings and events
- Service delivery across specified locations
Response package checklist
- Completed application form
- Proof of SBPP eligibility
- List of past catering events
- References from previous clients
- Menu and pricing options
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
- Ensure adherence to state regulations for catering services
- Maintain all necessary food safety certifications
Pricing strategy
- Competitive pricing with tiered options for different event sizes
- Consider bundling services for multiple events
Teaming and subs
- Partner with local caterers to enhance service capacity
- Subcontract with transportation services for food delivery
Risks and watchouts
- Potential for high competition among applicants
- Need to demonstrate reliability and quality of service to win bids
Smart questions to ask
- What specific types of events will the catering be for?
- What are the average number of attendees per event?
- Are there preferred vendors or existing contracts we should be aware of?
Source coverage notes
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- No specific contact person listed
- Details on the selection criteria for providers
- Clarification on the types of events catered
- Information on potential contract duration
- Any previous budgetary constraints or limits
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