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MassHousing

MAP Approved FHA Lender

Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_e8cdecb70f5cd369a380
NAICS • 93, 15, 00Department • MassHousingAgency • MA001 - MassHousingState • MAPosted • —Due • Apr 17, 2026, 05:00 PM UTC• Closes in 8 days

Federal opportunity from MA001 - MassHousing • MassHousing. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Apr 17, 2026. Industry: NAICS 93, 15, 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
$7,205,695,420
Sector total $7,205,695,420 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$96,720
P10–P90
$28,298–$2,037,759
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%($7,205,695,420)
Deal sizing
$96,720 median
Use as a pricing centerline.
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Place of performance
Andrea Laing One Beacon Street 4th Floor Boston, MA 02108 US Email: ALaing@masshousing.com Phone: (617) 854-1382 FAX: (617) 854-1027
State: MA
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
MA20260004 (Rev 0)
Match signal: state matchOpen WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol +8
Rate
Bricklayer, Plasterer, Stonemason
Base $62.40Fringe $34.40
Rate
Bricklayer, Plasterers, Stonemasons, Tile Layers
Base $50.81Fringe $32.27
+44 more occupation rates available in the full WD.
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3 more WD matches and 44 more rate previews.
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Davis-BaconBest fitstate match
MA20260004 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol +8
Rate
Bricklayer, Plasterer, Stonemason
Base $62.40Fringe $34.40
Rate
Bricklayer, Plasterers, Stonemasons, Tile Layers
Base $50.81Fringe $32.27
Rate
BRICKLAYER
Base $62.40Fringe $34.40
+43 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MA20260018 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Essex
Rate
CARPENTER (Includes Form Work)
Base $50.10Fringe $31.45
Rate
ELECTRICIAN
Base $66.17Fringe $37.08
Rate
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Group 1
Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
+21 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
MA20260019 (Rev 0)
Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Hampden
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
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

Point of Contact

Not available

Agency & Office

Department
MassHousing
Agency
MA001 - MassHousing
Subagency
MA001 - MassHousing
Office
Andrea Laing
Contracting Office Address
Not available

Description

MAP-Approved FHA Lenders to prepare, underwrite, and submit loan applications for FHA multifamily mortgage insurance.

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Attachment 1
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BidPulsar Analysis

A practical, capture-style breakdown of fit, requirements, risks, and next steps.

Updated: Mar 21, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
medium confidencegpt 5.2

MassHousing (MA001) is seeking MAP-Approved FHA Lenders to prepare, underwrite, and submit loan applications for FHA multifamily mortgage insurance. The response deadline is 2026-04-17 17:00 UTC. The opportunity appears to be a lender-qualification/selection action rather than a typical services RFP, centered on FHA Multifamily mortgage insurance application submission. Critical scope and submission requirements are likely contained in the CommBuys attachment link provided and should be reviewed before bidding.

MassHousingCommBuysFHAMultifamilyMAP-approved lenderMortgage insuranceLoan applicationUnderwriting
What the buyer is trying to do

Identify and engage FHA Multifamily MAP-approved lenders who can originate and process multifamily transactions by preparing, underwriting, and submitting FHA multifamily mortgage insurance loan applications (i.e., acting as the MAP lender interface to FHA for insured multifamily financing).

Who should pursue this
  • FHA Multifamily MAP-approved lenders with demonstrated experience preparing, underwriting, and submitting FHA multifamily mortgage insurance applications
  • Lenders with capacity to support multifamily underwriting and FHA application packaging at volume/through the period specified in the attachment (if applicable)
Work breakdown
  • Confirm lender is FHA Multifamily MAP-approved and document status/credentials as required by MassHousing
  • Prepare FHA multifamily mortgage insurance loan application packages
  • Underwrite multifamily loans in accordance with FHA MAP requirements and any MassHousing program requirements referenced in the solicitation attachment
  • Submit loan applications for FHA multifamily mortgage insurance (including managing submission process and responding to information requests, if required by the solicitation)
Response package checklist
  • Completed response submitted via CommBuys for Notice ID ma_commbuys_e8cdecb70f5cd369a380 by 2026-04-17T17:00:00+00:00
  • Proof of FHA Multifamily MAP approval/status (as required in the attachment)
  • Narrative describing capability to prepare, underwrite, and submit FHA multifamily mortgage insurance applications
  • Team qualifications (key underwriters/originators) and relevant multifamily FHA-insured transaction experience
  • Any required forms, certifications, or pricing/fee schedules specified in the CommBuys attachment
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Submission is governed by the CommBuys posting and the attached solicitation document; ensure all required forms and instructions in the attachment are followed
  • Deadline-driven: responses due 2026-04-17T17:00:00+00:00
Pricing strategy
  • If the attachment requests lender fees or a fee schedule, align pricing to FHA MAP lender norms for multifamily mortgage insurance application work while ensuring compliance with any MassHousing constraints stated in the attachment
  • If this is a qualification/approved-lender list, focus on demonstrating capability and compliance first; only provide pricing elements explicitly requested
Teaming and subs
  • If permitted in the attachment, consider teaming with specialized multifamily underwriting, appraisal, environmental, or market study providers to strengthen execution capacity—while keeping the MAP lender as prime/submitter
Risks and watchouts
  • Scope ambiguity risk: the brief is high-level; key requirements (evaluation criteria, submission format, term, geography, fee limits) are likely only in the attachment and could materially affect bid/no-bid
  • Eligibility risk: failure to meet FHA Multifamily MAP approval or provide acceptable evidence could make the response nonresponsive
  • Process risk: CommBuys submission and document-compliance errors (missing forms, signatures, certifications) could disqualify the offer
Smart questions to ask
  • Is this solicitation establishing an approved lender pool/list, or selecting a single MAP lender (or multiple) for specific forthcoming transactions?
  • What documentation does MassHousing require to verify FHA Multifamily MAP approval and good standing?
  • Are there MassHousing-specific underwriting overlays or program requirements beyond standard FHA MAP guidance?
  • What is the expected volume/type of multifamily deals (new construction, rehab, preservation, etc.), if specified in the attachment?
  • What compensation/fee structure is allowed or expected (and are there caps), as described in the attachment?
  • What are the evaluation criteria and selection method (lowest fee, best value, qualifications-based)?
Source coverage notes

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

  • Attachment contents (scope details, term, evaluation criteria, required forms, pricing/fee instructions, and submission requirements) are not provided in the brief
  • Solicitation number, notice type, and posted date are not included
  • Place of performance and any geographic/project constraints are not stated
  • Period of performance (start/end) is not stated
  • Any set-aside or eligibility restrictions beyond MAP approval are not stated
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