25MASFSJL1 | Approved Preschool Language and Literacy Assessments Departmental MA

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Notice ID: ma_commbuys_8a7ae20dbfc03d5cec21

NAICS • 86, 13, 00Set-Aside • SBPP Eligible: NO Department • Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Agency • DOE02148 - Department of Elementary and Secondary Education State • MAPosted • —Due • Dec 31, 2027, 12:00 PM UTC• Closes in 631 days

Federal opportunity from DOE02148 - Department of Elementary and Secondary Education • Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Dec 31, 2027. Industry: NAICS 86, 13, 00.

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12-month awarded value

$7,205,695,420

Sector total $7,205,695,420 • Share 100.0%

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Median

$96,720

P10–P90

$28,298–$2,037,759

Volatility

Volatile200%

Market composition

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100.0%

Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)

+100%($7,205,695,420)

Deal sizing

$96,720 median

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Place of performance

Admin and Finance Unit 135 Santilli Highway Everett, MA 02149 US Email: Jonna.t.willis@mass.gov Phone: (781) 338-3000

State: MA

Contracting office

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MA20260010 (Rev 0)

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Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden +1

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Published Jan 02, 2026Massachusetts • Franklin

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Point of Contact

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Agency & Office

Department

Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Agency

DOE02148 - Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Subagency

DOE02148 - Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Office

Deborah Dahl

Contracting Office Address

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Description

DESE requests bids from assessment vendors for the Departmental Master Agreement to support Massachusetts mixed delivery system in selecting valid and reliable preschool language and literacy assessments. DESE intends to approve one or more assessments that sufficiently meet the criteria described herein and will publicize these assessments on a public list of approved preschool language and literacy assessments.

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Executive summary

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The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is seeking bids from assessment vendors to establish a Master Agreement for preschool language and literacy assessments in Massachusetts. This initiative aims to support the state’s mixed delivery system, with a focus on valid and reliable assessment tools. Interested vendors must submit their proposals by December 31, 2027.

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What the buyer is trying to do

DESE aims to select and approve one or more preschool language and literacy assessments, which will then be publicized on a list of approved tools for use within the state.

Who should pursue this

Assessment vendors specializing in early childhood education
Companies with valid and reliable assessment tools

Work breakdown

Collect bids from assessment vendors
Evaluate all submissions against specified criteria
Publicly announce the approved assessments list

Response package checklist

Proposal outlining assessment criteria
Evidence of validity and reliability of assessments
Vendor background and experience

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Compliance notes

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Pricing strategy

Consider tiered pricing options to accommodate different education providers
Evaluate cost vs. potential effectiveness of assessments

Teaming and subs

Collaboration with educational psychologists
Partnerships with early childhood education organizations

Risks and watchouts

Potential competition from established vendors
Challenge in meeting DESE's stringent criteria

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What specific criteria will DESE use to evaluate assessments?
Is there any existing list of approved assessments for reference?

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Any required certifications for vendors
Additional performance metrics sought by DESE
Market pricing for existing assessment tools

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