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MA20260018 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Essex
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Congregate Care Network RFR
Solicitation: BD-21-1034-0009-DSS09-58737
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_d96373a992aa8ed399bb
Department • Department of Children and FamiliesState • MAPosted • —Due • Dec 31, 2032, 02:00 PM UTC• Closes in 2411 daysBid range • $625,611 - $741,464
Contract snapshot
Federal opportunity from Department of Children and Families. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Dec 31, 2032.
- Source
- Open on official portal →
- Solicitation
- BD-21-1034-0009-DSS09-58737
- Performance
- MA
- Response
- Dec 31, 2032, 02:00 PM UTC
Live POP
Place of performance
MA
Contracting office
Not listed
Point of Contact
Name
Luz Rivera Marin
Email
Not available
Phone
Not available
Agency & Office
Department
Department of Children and Families
Agency
Not available
Subagency
Not available
Office
Luz Rivera Marin
Contracting Office Address
Not available
Applicable wage determinations
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MA20260018 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Essex
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Base $50.10Fringe $31.45
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Base $66.17Fringe $37.08
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Base $57.18Fringe $33.70
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MA20260023 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Plymouth
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Base $50.10Fringe $31.45
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Base $57.18Fringe $33.70
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Base $57.83Fringe $33.70
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MA20260017 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Bristol
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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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MA20260006 (Rev 2)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol +11
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Base $30.86Fringe $14.15
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Base $37.15Fringe $14.57
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Base $38.38Fringe $14.66
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Description
Initial Response are due Monday, May 3, 2021 at 2:00PM. The Department of Children and Families (DCF) seeks to drive innovation in congregate care programming that will yield a congregate care network with capacity to meet the diverse and complex needs of children, adolescents, and young adults who require the 24/7 therapeutic milieu available in congregate care programs.
Advisory bid range
Pricing and bid posture
$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.
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
$3,515,334,796
Sector total $3,515,334,796 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$350,000
P10–P90
$32,216–$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%($3,515,334,796)
Deal sizing
$350,000 median
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BidPulsar Analysis
A practical, capture-style breakdown of fit, requirements, risks, and next steps.
Updated: Feb 16, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
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The Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF) has issued a Request for Responses (RFR) for the development of a congregate care network aimed at addressing the intricate needs of children, adolescents, and young adults. This initiative is set to innovate congregate care programming and is associated with the UNSPSC 93-14-00 classification. Initial responses are due by May 3, 2021, at 2:00 PM.
congregate caretherapeutic servicesDCFyouth programminginnovation in care
What the buyer is trying to do
The DCF is looking to create a robust congregate care network that can effectively meet the 24/7 therapeutic needs of its target population.
Who should pursue this
- Organizations with experience in therapeutic care for adolescents.
- Firms specializing in innovative healthcare programming.
- Providers with a history of collaborative care models.
Work breakdown
- Research existing congregate care models.
- Develop proposals for innovative care programming.
- Draft operational plans for 24/7 therapeutic services.
- Identify metrics for assessing program success.
Response package checklist
- Completed response form.
- Evidence of past performance and relevant experience.
- Proposed program innovation details.
- Budget outline for implementation.
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
- All proposals must comply with DCF regulations on care standards.
- Ensure alignment with the UNSPSC 93-14-00 classification.
Pricing strategy
- Consider competitive pricing to enhance bid attractiveness.
- Budget for operational costs associated with 24/7 care.
Teaming and subs
- Partner with mental health service providers.
- Collaborate with educational institutions for holistic care.
- Involve local community organizations for resources.
Risks and watchouts
- Potential changes in regulatory requirements post-submission.
- Uncertainty in funding availability for the project.
- Risk of misalignment with DCF objectives.
Smart questions to ask
- What specific outcomes does DCF prioritize in this initiative?
- Are there existing care models DCF wants to emulate or avoid?
- What are the expected challenges in implementation that DCF anticipates?
Source coverage notes
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- Lack of clarity on funding specifics and budget constraints.
- Uncertainty about long-term operational requirements.
- No explicit details on performance metrics or evaluation processes.
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