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Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

26MACISMB5 | Early Literacy Screening Assessments in Languages other than English

Solicitation: BD-26-1026-DOE02-DOE01-127668
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_0c817e0a8a7a5ca27c65
Contract snapshot

Federal opportunity from Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Dec 31, 2029.

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Solicitation
BD-26-1026-DOE02-DOE01-127668
Performance
MA
Response
Dec 31, 2029, 12:00 PM UTC
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Place of performance
MA
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Point of Contact

Name
Deborah Dahl
Email
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Phone
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Agency & Office

Department
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Agency
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Subagency
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Office
Deborah Dahl
Contracting Office Address
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MA20260006 (Rev 2)
Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol +11
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Description

26MACISMB5 | Early Literacy Screening Assessments in Languages other than English

Advisory bid range

Pricing and bid posture

medium confidence
$316,256 - $374,822

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
$316,256
Target
$334,663
Premium
$374,822
Labor
$167,120
Direct
$15,500
Burden
$112,136
Fee + reserve
$39,442
Target $334,663Hybrid workpaper with explicit assumptions4 modeled rows

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Market snapshot

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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
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100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($3,516,281,615)
Deal sizing
$350,000 median
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BidPulsar Analysis

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

Updated: Apr 12, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
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The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education seeks publishers for early literacy screening assessments in Spanish, Portuguese, and French for K-3 students in Massachusetts. This project aims to approve several assessments meeting specific criteria, promoting bilingual early education. The response deadline is set for December 31, 2029, offering ample time for submissions.

Early literacy assessmentsBilingual educationK-3 assessmentsLanguage screening tools
What the buyer is trying to do

The buyer is looking to approve early literacy screening assessments to support language diversity in education, specifically targeting students in grades K-3 in Massachusetts.

Who should pursue this
  • Publishers specializing in educational assessments
  • Companies with experience in early literacy programs
  • Providers of multilingual educational materials
Work breakdown
  • Review of existing literacy screening assessments
  • Development of new assessments in required languages
  • Submission of assessments for approval
  • Meeting designated assessment criteria
Response package checklist
  • Completed assessment submission forms
  • Evidence of assessment effectiveness
  • Documentation proving linguistic validity
  • Qualifications of assessment developers
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • All assessments must meet state educational standards
  • Submission must adhere to the criteria set forth by DOE02148
Pricing strategy
  • Pricing should reflect the quality and expected outcomes of the assessments
  • Consider competitive pricing to align with state budget constraints
Teaming and subs
  • Potential partnerships with local education agencies
  • Collaboration with linguistic experts for language accuracy
Risks and watchouts
  • Potential delays in the approval process affecting project timelines
  • Possible changes in assessment criteria by the Department of Education
  • Competition from established assessment providers
Smart questions to ask
  • What specific criteria will be used to evaluate the assessments?
  • Are there any anticipated changes in state guidelines for assessments?
  • What are the key challenges previously faced in this approval process?
Source coverage notes

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  • Specific designated criteria for assessment approval
  • Details on the evaluation process for submissions
  • Any pre-existing assessments that may influence new submissions
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