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Operational Services Division

Notice of Intent - PRF87 Online Legal Research Resource Services

Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_5f644be1082b79e323e7

Federal opportunity from OSD03 - OSD - Category Management • Operational Services Division. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Jun 09, 2026. Industry: NAICS 55, 11, 00.

Market snapshot

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

12-month awarded value
$533,953,549
Sector total $533,953,549 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$139,000
P10–P90
$30,125$967,312
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%($533,953,549)
Deal sizing
$139,000 median
Use as a pricing centerline.
Live signal is computed from awarded notices already observed in the system.
Signals shown are descriptive of observed awards; not a forecast.

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Place of performance
Category Management 1 Ashburton Place, rm 1608 Boston, MA 02108 US Email: osd-dl-catmanagement@mass.gov Phone: (617) 720-3300
State: MA
Contracting office
Not listed

Applicable Wage Determinations

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Base $50.62Fringe $28.82
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Open WD
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POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Group 1
Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
Rate
Group 2
Base $57.18Fringe $33.70
Rate
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Base $42.88Fringe $31.04
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Open WD
Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Franklin
Rate
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Base $42.88Fringe $31.04
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Point of Contact

Not available

Agency & Office

Department
Operational Services Division
Agency
OSD03 - OSD - Category Management
Subagency
OSD03 - OSD - Category Management
Office
Gerard Dawson
Contracting Office Address
Not available

Description

This is a World Trade Organization (WTO) announcement only! Please do NOT contact the Issuer with questions about the anticipated bid. Bidders are solely responsible to monitor COMMBUYS.com for amendments to this announcement and for complete Bid posting

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BidPulsar Analysis

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Updated: Mar 26, 2026
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Executive summary
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This notice is a Notice of Intent for “PRF87 Online Legal Research Resource Services” issued by OSD03 – OSD – Category Management. It is explicitly a World Trade Organization (WTO) announcement only and instructs vendors to NOT contact the Issuer with questions about the anticipated bid. The response deadline shown is 2026-06-09T15:00:00+00:00, and bidders are responsible for monitoring COMMBUYS.com for amendments and the complete bid posting. There is one listed attachment via COMMBUYS that may contain essential scope and response details.

PRF87Online Legal ResearchLegal Research Resource ServicesCOMMBUYSOSD03OSD - Category ManagementWTO announcementNotice of Intent
What the buyer is trying to do

Signal an upcoming procurement (or intended sourcing action) for online legal research resource services under PRF87, while directing vendors to monitor COMMBUYS for the eventual complete bid and any amendments and to avoid contacting the Issuer at this stage.

Who should pursue this
  • Providers of online legal research platforms/resources capable of delivering subscription-based legal research services (content + access) suitable for government use, and able to transact through COMMBUYS.
  • Firms that can comply with the instruction not to contact the Issuer and can monitor COMMBUYS through the posting lifecycle.
Work breakdown
  • Review the COMMBUYS attachment tied to docId BD-26-1080-OSD03-OSD03-126850 (downloadFileNbr 2205159) for scope, vendor qualifications, and any intended procurement approach.
  • Identify how your online legal research product/service aligns to “Online Legal Research Resource Services” (content coverage, user access model, training/support, admin features).
  • Prepare to respond only once the complete Bid posting appears on COMMBUYS; track amendments as instructed.
  • Confirm eligibility constraints: set-aside indicates “SBPP Eligible: NO.”
Response package checklist
  • Download and review the COMMBUYS attachment (docId BD-26-1080-OSD03-OSD03-126850; downloadFileNbr 2205159) for any required forms, pricing templates, and response instructions.
  • Confirm response timing against the listed deadline (2026-06-09T15:00:00+00:00) once the complete Bid posting is available.
  • Create an internal compliance matrix from the eventual complete Bid posting on COMMBUYS and track amendments as required by the notice.
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Do NOT contact the Issuer with questions about the anticipated bid (explicit instruction in the notice).
  • Bidders are solely responsible to monitor COMMBUYS.com for amendments and for the complete Bid posting (explicit instruction in the notice).
  • Set-aside shown: “SBPP Eligible: NO.”
Pricing strategy
  • This is only a Notice of Intent/WTO announcement; pricing structure and evaluation method are not provided in the brief. Use the attachment and eventual full bid posting to determine whether pricing should be per-user, enterprise, or usage-based, and to align any subscription terms to the period of performance once known.
Teaming and subs
  • If the attachment indicates specialized content needs (e.g., particular jurisdictions or practice areas), consider teaming with niche content providers or integration partners—pending what is specified in the complete COMMBUYS bid posting.
Risks and watchouts
  • High risk of mis-scoping: the brief provides only the title; the attachment likely contains the actual requirements and procurement approach.
  • Process risk: contacting the Issuer contrary to the notice could jeopardize participation.
  • Timing risk: the notice emphasizes vendor responsibility to monitor COMMBUYS for amendments and the complete bid posting; missing an amendment could render a bid noncompliant.
  • Eligibility/competition risk: SBPP is not eligible per the notice, which may affect small-business strategy.
Smart questions to ask
  • Once the complete bid posts (per COMMBUYS instructions), confirm: required content scope (jurisdictions, primary law vs. secondary sources), user counts, and access model expectations.
  • Clarify in the full posting: contract vehicle intended (PRF87 specifics), subscription term length, renewal options, and any required integrations or authentication (e.g., SSO) if stated.
  • Verify required service levels in the full posting: uptime, support hours, training/onboarding deliverables, and admin/reporting requirements if specified.
  • Confirm evaluation criteria and pricing format once the complete bid is posted (e.g., per seat vs. unlimited users, tiering, multi-year discounts).
Source coverage notes

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

  • Contents of the COMMBUYS attachment (scope, requirements, and response instructions)
  • Solicitation number and notice type details
  • Posted date and any Q&A/communication protocol beyond “do not contact Issuer”
  • Place/period of performance details
  • Evaluation criteria and pricing format required

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