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Commonwealth Health Insurance Connector Authority

Request for Response Health Benefit 2027 Plans Seal of Approval

Solicitation: BD-25-1175-1175C-1175L-125926
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_e0b4b571634a5b084a3b
Contract snapshot

Federal opportunity from 1175CONVD - Default Data Conversion Department • Commonwealth Health Insurance Connector Authority. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: May 15, 2026. Industry: Source industry codes 84, 13, 16.

Source
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Solicitation
BD-25-1175-1175C-1175L-125926
Performance
City Hall Plaza Boston, MA 02108
Response
May 15, 2026, 05:00 PM UTC
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Place of performance
City Hall Plaza Boston, MA 02108
State: MA
Contracting office
Commonwealth Health Insurance Connector Authority 100 City Hall Plaza Boston, MA 02108 US

Point of Contact

Name
Not available
Email
Not available
Phone
(617) 933-3069

Agency & Office

Department
Commonwealth Health Insurance Connector Authority
Agency
1175CONVD - Default Data Conversion Department
Subagency
1175CONVD - Default Data Conversion Department
Office
1175L - Default Data Conversion Location
Contracting Office Address
Commonwealth Health Insurance Connector Authority 100 City Hall Plaza Boston, MA 02108 US

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MA20260006 (Rev 2)
Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol +11
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MA20260006 (Rev 2)
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Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol +11
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OWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, LABOR DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, PATRIOT'S DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERAN'S DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY, CHRISTMAS DAY
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inges POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS: CRANE A. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY
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Description

Request for Response Health Benefit 2027 Plans Seal of Approval

Advisory bid range

Pricing and bid posture

medium confidence
$625,611 - $741,464

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.

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Floor
$625,611
Target
$662,022
Premium
$741,464
Labor
$329,680
Direct
$32,000
Burden
$221,360
Fee + reserve
$78,022
Target $662,022Hybrid workpaper with explicit assumptions4 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
$3,516,281,615
Sector total $3,516,281,615 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$350,000
P10–P90
$32,459$3,347,126
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%($3,516,281,615)
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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01. PY2027 SoA_Medical_QHP_RFR_FINAL~1.docx
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02. PY2027 SoA_Notice of Intent to Respond QHP and QDP_FINAL~1.docx
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03. PY2027 SoA_Attachment A QHP Form of Agreement_FINAL~1.docx
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04. PY2027 SoA_Attachment B QHP Transmittal Letter_FINAL~1.docx
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5. PY2027 SoA_Attachment C QHP Plan Information_FINAL~1.xlsx
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6. PY2027 SoA_Attachment D QHP Hospital and CHC List_FINAL~1.xlsx
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7. PY2027 SoA_Attachment E QHP_QDP Assurance of Compliance_DRAFT~1.pdf
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8. PY2027 SoA_Attachment F QHP_QDP SBM Program Attestation_FINAL~1.pdf
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9. PY2027 SoA_Attachment G QHP Rate Information_FINAL~1.xlsx
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10. PY2027 SoA_Rate Attestation for QHPs and QDPs_FINAL~1.docx
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11. PY2027 SoA_QHP_AV Calculator Screenshots~1.docx
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12. PY2027 SoA_Instruction for Issuer URL Template Submission_FINAL~1.docx
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13. PY2027 SoA_IssuerURLTemplate_SAMPLE_FINAL~1.xlsx
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14. PY2027 SoA_INDV_IssuerURLTemplate_PY27_Issuer Abbreviation_FINAL~1.csv
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15. PY2027 SoA_SHOP_IssuerURLTemplate_PY27_Issuer Abbreviation_FINAL~1.csv
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16. PY2027_SOA Zip Code List~1.xlsx
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17. PY2027 SoA_Dental_QDP_RFR_FINAL~1.docx
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18. PY2027 SoA_Attachment A QDP Form of Agreement_FINAL~1.docx
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19. PY2027 SoA_Attachment B QDP Transmittal Letter_FINAL~1.docx
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20. PY2027 SoA_Attachment C QDP Plan Information_FINAL~1.xlsx
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21. PY2027 SoA_Attachment D QDP CHC List_FINAL~1.xlsx
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22. PY2027 SoA_Attachment G QDP Rate Information_FINAL~1.xlsx
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23. PY2027 SoA_Attachment H QHP ConnectorCare_PACT Act Rx List~1.xlsx
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24. PY2027 SoA_Attachment I Health Connector SoA Submissions_Supplemental Guidance for Carriers~1.xlsx
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25. PY2027 SoA_Medical_QHP_RFR_FINAL_3.6.26 Amendment.docx
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26. PY2027 SoA QHP_AV Calculator Screenshots.xlsm
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27. PY27 RFR_Round 1 Bidder Questions Responses.pdf
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28. PY2027 SoA_Medical_QHP_RFR_FINAL_3.13.26 Amendment.pdf
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29. PY2027 SoA_Attachment B QHP Transmittal Letter_FINAL_3.13.26 Amendment.pdf
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30. PY2027 SoA_Attachment B QHP Transmittal Letter_FINAL_3.13.26 Amendment.docx
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31. PY2027 SoA_Medical_QHP_RFR_FINAL_3.27.26 Amendment.pdf
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32. PY2027 SoA_Dental_QDP_RFR_FINAL_3.27.26 Amendment.pdf
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33. PY2027 SoA QHP_AV Calculator Screenshots_Amended_03.27.2026.xlsm
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34. PY27 RFR_Round 2 Bidder Questions Responses.pdf
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35. CommBuys Notice_04172026.docx
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36. May 1 Notice to Bidders~1.dotx
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37. May 13 Notice.docx
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38. SuppDoc_SBE_Attestations_PY27_Final.pdf
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BidPulsar Analysis

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

Updated: Mar 07, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
medium confidencegpt 4o mini

The 'Request for Response Health Benefit 2027 Plans Seal of Approval' is being issued by the Default Data Conversion Department. The response deadline is May 15, 2026. Stakeholders will need to assess compliance with comprehensive health benefit parameters for the 2027 plans to gain the Seal of Approval, which underscores the importance of this certification for potential healthcare providers.

Health Benefit PlansSeal of Approval2027 ComplianceHealthcare Certificationsource codes 84, 13, 16
What the buyer is trying to do

The buyer aims to evaluate and approve health benefit plans for the year 2027, granting a Seal of Approval to compliant plans.

Who should pursue this
  • Organizations with expertise in health benefit plans
  • Companies experienced in compliance reviews
  • Consultants specializing in health services certification
Work breakdown
  • Review of health benefit plans
  • Assessment against compliance criteria
  • Documentation preparation for submission
  • Evaluation of responses
Response package checklist
  • Detailed description of health benefit plans
  • Evidence of compliance with relevant standards
  • Cost proposal for plan implementation
  • Timeline for rollout of health benefit plans
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Ensure all submitted health plans meet criteria established by the agency
  • Documentation should align with UNSPSC 84-13-16 standards
Pricing strategy
  • Consider competitive pricing to attract attention
  • Value-based pricing may enhance perceived benefits
Teaming and subs
  • Potential teaming with compliance consultants
  • Subcontracting to firms with health plan expertise
Risks and watchouts
  • Unclear compliance requirements may lead to rejected bids
  • Changes in buyer expectations before response deadline
  • Underestimating the complexity of health plan evaluations
Smart questions to ask
  • What specific compliance metrics will be used to evaluate proposals?
  • Are there any preferred formats for submission documentation?
Source coverage notes

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

  • Details on specific compliance criteria are not provided
  • Information regarding the scope of health benefits expected
  • Clarification on the scoring or evaluation process
  • Data on previous years' approval rates
  • Specific penalties for non-compliance
  • Geographical limitations for service delivery
  • Actual performance requirements and metrics
  • Details on potential contract terms
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