Best fitDavis-Baconstate match
MA20260001 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes +5
90 occupation rates available in the full WD.
DFSJW - Bid for Books and Other Published Materials DFS-Books-2022
Solicitation: BD-21-1021-DFS-DFS01-63474
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_09dd1dd2ee337070dae2
Department • Department of Fire ServicesState • MAPosted • —Due • Jul 02, 2028, 05:00 PM UTC• Closes in 770 daysBid range • $263,959 - $312,841
Contract snapshot
Federal opportunity from Department of Fire Services. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Jul 02, 2028.
- Source
- Open on official portal →
- Solicitation
- BD-21-1021-DFS-DFS01-63474
- Performance
- MA
- Response
- Jul 02, 2028, 05:00 PM UTC
Live POP
Place of performance
MA
Contracting office
Not listed
Point of Contact
Name
Julie Walrath
Email
Not available
Phone
Not available
Agency & Office
Department
Department of Fire Services
Agency
Not available
Subagency
Not available
Office
Julie Walrath
Contracting Office Address
Not available
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Davis-BaconBest fitstate match
MA20260001 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes +5
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Base $55.45Fringe $36.63
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Base $55.45Fringe $36.63
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Base $55.45Fringe $36.63
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MA20260014 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Dukes, Nantucket
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Base $43.33Fringe $27.82
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Base $39.12Fringe $31.04
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Base $42.88Fringe $31.04
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MA20260009 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Dukes, Nantucket
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Base $50.62Fringe $28.82
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Base $63.44Fringe $37.33
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Base $64.52Fringe $37.51
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MA20260024 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Suffolk
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Base $66.17Fringe $37.08
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Base $57.18Fringe $33.70
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Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
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Description
Request for Response for Books and Other Published Materials
Advisory bid range
Pricing and bid posture
$263,959 - $312,841
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.
Floor
$263,959
Target
$279,322
Premium
$312,841
Labor
$13,680
Direct
$183,000
Burden
$29,383
Fee + reserve
$32,919
Target $279,322Hybrid workpaper with explicit assumptions3 modeled rows
This advisory bid range is visible page text for contractors and search engines: it summarizes the modeled floor, target, and premium bid posture for this solicitation.
Market snapshot
Baseline awarded-market signal across all contracting (sample of 400 recent awards; refreshed periodically).
12-month awarded value
$3,508,452,282
Sector total $3,508,452,282 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$350,000
P10–P90
$32,556–$3,256,200
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%($3,508,452,282)
Deal sizing
$350,000 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.
Files
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BidPulsar Analysis
A practical, capture-style breakdown of fit, requirements, risks, and next steps.
Updated: Mar 17, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
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The DFS is soliciting bids for books and other published materials under solicitation number DFSJW. This opportunity, available until July 2, 2028, is eligible for small business participation under the SBPP. Producers and distributors with experience in providing educational or reference materials are encouraged to bid.
bookspublished materialsDFSSBPPprocurement
What the buyer is trying to do
The buyer seeks to procure a range of books and published materials to support its financial operations and initiatives.
Who should pursue this
- Publishers of educational materials
- Distributors of reference books
- Small businesses specializing in printed materials
Work breakdown
- Identify and procure specific titles of books and other publications
- Ensure timely delivery of materials to the DFS
- Maintain compliance with SBPP eligibility requirements
Response package checklist
- Complete bid response form
- Provide samples of published materials
- Include pricing details
- Outline delivery timelines
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
- Bids must adhere to SBPP requirements
- All materials must meet quality standards as outlined in the specifications
Pricing strategy
- Consider competitive pricing within the publishing market
- Offer bulk pricing for large orders to attract the buyer
Teaming and subs
- Partner with local publishers for diverse offerings
- Consider teaming with logistics companies for delivery solutions
Risks and watchouts
- Potential delays in material delivery affecting contract fulfillment
- Misalignment of offered materials with buyer specifications
- Non-compliance with SBPP eligibility could disqualify bids
Smart questions to ask
- What specific titles or genres are prioritized by DFS?
- What is the expected volume of materials to be purchased?
- Are there preferred vendors or providers currently engaged with the DFS?
Source coverage notes
Some notices publish limited source detail. Confirm these points before final bid/no-bid decisions.
- Detailed specifications for the types of books required
- Timeline for the selection process
- Contact information for queries
- Exact evaluation criteria for bids
- Budget range for procurement
- Preferred delivery locations
- Information on previous contract performance
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