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27NUTRL1 | Outreach Initiative to Increase Participation in the CACFP | RFR

Solicitation: BD-26-1026-DOE02-DOE01-128994
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_ba91d554f76500c7821b
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Federal opportunity from Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: May 19, 2026.

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Solicitation
BD-26-1026-DOE02-DOE01-128994
Performance
MA
Response
May 19, 2026, 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
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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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MA20260006 (Rev 2)
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Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol +11
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Description

27NUTRL1 | Outreach Initiative to Increase Participation in the CACFP | RFR

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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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%
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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

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Updated: May 17, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
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The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is seeking a contractor to enhance participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) by designing and implementing an innovative outreach program. This initiative aims to increase the number of afterschool programs providing At-Risk Afterschool meals and snacks. Proposals are due by May 19, 2026, following the posting date of May 5, 2026.

CACFPOutreach ProgramAfterschool MealsChild NutritionCommunity EngagementFood and Nutrition Programs
What the buyer is trying to do

The buyer is looking to develop an outreach initiative that effectively increases the number of afterschool programs participating in the CACFP, focusing on At-Risk Afterschool meals and snacks.

Who should pursue this
  • Organizations with experience in food and nutrition program outreach.
  • Nonprofits focused on children and youth services.
  • Agencies skilled in community engagement and marketing for public services.
Work breakdown
  • Design an outreach program tailored to increase participation in CACFP.
  • Implement the outreach program across various afterschool settings.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure effective outreach and engagement.
Response package checklist
  • Completed proposal form as per RFQ.
  • Detailed outreach strategy and implementation plan.
  • Team qualifications and experiences relevant to CACFP.
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Ensure compliance with all CACFP guidelines and regulations.
  • Incorporate metrics for measuring outreach efficacy.
Pricing strategy
  • Consider competitive pricing strategies to appeal to the buyer’s budget constraints.
  • Detail any variable costs based on outreach program components.
Teaming and subs
  • Collaborate with local nonprofits that serve children.
  • Partner with agencies experienced in community engagement.
Risks and watchouts
  • Limited existing interest from afterschool programs might impact outreach success.
  • Potential competition from other vendors with similar capabilities.
Smart questions to ask
  • What is the budget allocated for the outreach program?
  • Are there existing partnerships in place that the contractor should leverage?
  • What metrics of success are prioritized by the DOE for this initiative?
Source coverage notes

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  • Specific metrics for measuring success of the outreach initiative.
  • Budget details for the outreach program.
  • Exact requirements outlined in Scope of Services-Attachment A.
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