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Executive Office of Public Safety & Security

FY26 Shannon Statewide Research Partner (SRP) Notice of Intent (NOI)

Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_07cabdbde0d8b6dea37d
NAICS • 00Set-Aside • SBPP Eligible: NODepartment • Executive Office of Public Safety & SecurityAgency • EPS1100 - Office of Grants & ResearchState • MAPosted • —Due • Jun 30, 2026, 04:00 PM UTC• Closes in 78 days

Federal opportunity from EPS1100 - Office of Grants & Research • Executive Office of Public Safety & Security. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Jun 30, 2026. Industry: NAICS 00.

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Market snapshot

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

Market trends →Awards →
12-month awarded value
$7,152,973,770
Sector total $7,152,973,770 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$193,915
P10–P90
$36,617–$1,592,548
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%($7,152,973,770)
Deal sizing
$193,915 median
Use as a pricing centerline.
Live signal is computed from awarded notices already observed in the system.
NAICS 00 trendsSector 00 trendsDepartmentAgencyMA state hubAll trends
Signals shown are descriptive of observed awards; not a forecast.

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Place of performance
1044O - Office of Grants and Research
Contracting office
Not listed

Applicable Wage Determinations

SAM WDOL references matched to this opportunity's location and scope language.

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Best fit for this contractDavis-Bacon
MA20260003 (Rev 0)
Match signal: state matchOpen WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden +1
Rate
Insulator/asbestos worker (Includes the application of all insulating materials, protective coverings, coatings and finishes to all types of mechanical systems)
Base $44.36Fringe $36.63
Rate
BOILERMAKER
Base $50.62Fringe $28.82
+61 more occupation rates available in the full WD.
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3 more WD matches and 61 more rate previews.
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Davis-BaconBest fitstate match
MA20260003 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden +1
Rate
Insulator/asbestos worker (Includes the application of all insulating materials, protective coverings, coatings and finishes to all types of mechanical systems)
Base $44.36Fringe $36.63
Rate
BOILERMAKER
Base $50.62Fringe $28.82
Rate
BRICKLAYER BRICKLAYERS; CEMENT MASONS; PLASTERERS; STONE MASONS; MARBLE, TILE & TERRAZZO WORKERS
Base $50.81Fringe $32.27
+60 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MA20260016 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Berkshire
Rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Group 1
Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
Rate
Group 2
Base $57.18Fringe $33.70
Rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Group 1
Base $42.88Fringe $31.04
+22 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MA20260020 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Hampshire
Rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Group 1
Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
Rate
Group 2
Base $57.18Fringe $33.70
Rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Group 1
Base $42.88Fringe $31.04
+21 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MA20260007 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Franklin
Rate
CARPENTER
Base $43.33Fringe $27.82
Rate
Power equipment operators: (1) Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe
Base $42.88Fringe $31.04
Rate
A (1) Loader
Base $42.88Fringe $31.04
+8 more occupation rates in this WD

Point of Contact

Not available

Agency & Office

Department
Executive Office of Public Safety & Security
Agency
EPS1100 - Office of Grants & Research
Subagency
EPS1100 - Office of Grants & Research
Office
Steve Domings
Contracting Office Address
Not available

Description

This announcement serves as a notice of intent to provide Northeastern University with a renewal grant award to continue serving as the Statewide Research Partner for the Shannon CSI grant program.

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Updated: Apr 12, 2026
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Executive summary
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This is a Notice of Intent (NOI) from EPS1100 – Office of Grants & Research to issue a renewal grant award to Northeastern University to continue as the Statewide Research Partner (SRP) for the Shannon CSI grant program. The response deadline shown is 2026-06-30 16:00 UTC, but as an NOI this may not be a competitive solicitation. The buyer’s stated intent is to renew/continue an existing SRP relationship rather than select a new vendor. If you are not Northeastern University (or an explicitly permitted alternate under the attached document), the practical path is likely to monitor for a future competitive procurement and/or submit an inquiry/challenge only if the attachment indicates an allowable process.

Statewide Research PartnerSRPShannon CSIrenewal grantNotice of IntentOffice of Grants & ResearchNortheastern UniversityFY26
What the buyer is trying to do

Renew a grant award to Northeastern University so it can continue providing Statewide Research Partner (SRP) services for the Shannon CSI grant program.

Who should pursue this
  • Northeastern University (named intended awardee) if any action/response is required to execute the renewal.
  • Any organization only if the attached document explicitly allows submissions/objections or converts this NOI into a competitive opportunity (verify in attachment).
Work breakdown
  • Continue SRP role for the Shannon CSI grant program (renewal grant award).
  • Deliverables/scope details are likely defined in the attached CommBuys document; review for specific SRP responsibilities, reporting, research/analysis tasks, and any performance measures.
Response package checklist
  • Download and read the attachment from CommBuys (docId BD-26-1044-EPS11-1044O-127759; download file number 2210484) for any required acknowledgements or instructions.
  • Confirm whether CommBuys requires an electronic acknowledgement/response by 2026-06-30T16:00:00+00:00 even for an NOI.
  • If the attachment provides a protest/objection mechanism: prepare a tightly evidenced justification tied to SRP scope, continuity requirements, and grant/program rules (only if applicable).
  • If you are Northeastern University: assemble renewal grant continuation materials referenced in the attachment (program plan, deliverables, reporting approach, and prior-period performance evidence if requested).
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Buyer explicitly states intent to award a renewal grant to Northeastern University for the Shannon CSI Statewide Research Partner role.
  • Set-aside indicates “SBPP Eligible: NO.”
  • NAICS listed as “00”; treat classification as unclear and rely on the attachment for any formal coding/compliance requirements.
Pricing strategy
  • This appears to be a renewal grant award; pricing/budget approach (cost reimbursement vs fixed, caps, indirects) is not stated in the notice and must be confirmed in the attachment.
  • If you are the named awardee, focus on continuity and defensible budget-to-scope mapping consistent with prior-year performance and program requirements (as specified in the attachment).
Teaming and subs
  • If you are Northeastern University: consider whether the attachment permits/encourages research partners/subrecipients (e.g., specialized evaluators, data/analytics support) to strengthen SRP delivery.
  • If you are not the intended awardee: teaming is unlikely to matter unless the attachment allows subs under Northeastern’s lead or indicates a future competitive process.
Risks and watchouts
  • Low probability of award for non-Northeastern bidders due to explicit intent to renew to a specific institution.
  • Key scope/budget/performance obligations are not visible in the notice; failure to review the attachment could cause missed mandatory actions by 2026-06-30T16:00:00+00:00.
  • Misinterpreting an NOI as an open solicitation could waste bid resources; confirm procedural posture in the attachment (NOI vs competitive grant/contract).
Smart questions to ask
  • Does this NOI require any response in CommBuys (acknowledgement, questions, or documents) by 2026-06-30T16:00:00+00:00?
  • Is there any allowable mechanism for other entities to express interest or challenge the direct renewal to Northeastern University, and if so what criteria must be met?
  • Where are the SRP scope of work, deliverables, reporting cadence, and performance metrics for the Shannon CSI grant program defined (in the attachment or a referenced grant manual)?
  • What is the period of performance for FY26 SRP renewal, and are there any changes from the prior term?
  • What budget format, cost principles, and allowable/allocable cost rules apply to this renewal grant?
Source coverage notes

Some notices publish limited source detail. Confirm these points before final bid/no-bid decisions.

  • Attachment contents (scope, deliverables, required actions, and whether any competitive/protest process exists).
  • Posted date.
  • Period of performance start/end.
  • Place of performance.
  • Solicitation/award number and notice type classification in CommBuys.
  • Budget/ceiling and grant/contract funding terms.
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