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MA20260006 (Rev 2)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol +11
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Request for Response For Master Agreement For General Reference Laboratory Service Providers
Solicitation: BD-18-1022-DMH08-8210C-28120
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_76cdb0a87a318ba17339
Department • Department of Mental HealthState • MAPosted • —Due • Jun 30, 2028, 04:00 PM UTC• Closes in 766 daysBid range • $316,256 - $374,822
Contract snapshot
Federal opportunity from Department of Mental Health. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Jun 30, 2028.
- Source
- Open on official portal →
- Solicitation
- BD-18-1022-DMH08-8210C-28120
- Performance
- MA
- Response
- Jun 30, 2028, 04:00 PM UTC
Live POP
Place of performance
MA
Contracting office
Not listed
Point of Contact
Name
KELSEY SANTOS
Email
Not available
Phone
Not available
Agency & Office
Department
Department of Mental Health
Agency
Not available
Subagency
Not available
Office
KELSEY SANTOS
Contracting Office Address
Not available
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MA20260006 (Rev 2)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol +11
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MA20260025 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Worcester
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MA20260007 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Franklin
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MA20260001 (Rev 1)Published May 18, 2026Massachusetts • Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes +5
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Description
The Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH) is seeking to establish a pool of general reference laboratory service providers (GRLSP) from which the five Areas of the Department can purchase clinical referenced laboratory testing services on an as needed basis.
Advisory bid range
Pricing and bid posture
$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.
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
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
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BidPulsar Analysis
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Updated: Feb 17, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
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The Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH) is initiating a Request for Response to establish a master agreement for General Reference Laboratory Service Providers (GRLSP). This initiative will enable the five Areas of DMH to procure clinical referenced laboratory testing services as needed. The response deadline is set for June 30, 2028, allowing ample time for prospective bidders to prepare their submissions.
Laboratory servicesClinical testingMassachusetts Department of Mental HealthGRLSPProcurementHealthcare services
What the buyer is trying to do
The buyer aims to create a reliable pool of GRLSP from which to source laboratory testing services across the five Areas of the DMH on an on-demand basis.
Who should pursue this
- Laboratory service providers with experience in clinical reference testing
- Companies capable of providing timely testing results
- Firms with a history of working with state agencies or similar clients
Work breakdown
- Establish criteria for qualification of GRLSP
- Outline terms of the master agreement
- Define scope of laboratory services required
- Set up a procurement process for testing services by the five Areas
- Evaluate and select the most suitable GRLSP candidates
Response package checklist
- Company profile and qualifications
- Examples of past performance in similar services
- Proposed pricing structure
- Detailed service offerings
- Compliance with state regulations and standards
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
- Bidders must ensure compliance with Massachusetts state healthcare regulations
- Service quality must meet DMH standards for clinical testing
Pricing strategy
- Consider competitive pricing in relation to existing market rates for laboratory services
- Flexibility in pricing to accommodate various testing needs and volumes
Teaming and subs
- Consider teaming up with regional labs for localized service provision
- Subcontracting opportunities with specialized laboratories for niche testing
Risks and watchouts
- Potential changes in state regulations could affect compliance
- Challenges in ensuring timely service delivery across multiple areas
Smart questions to ask
- What specific laboratory services are most frequently needed by DMH?
- How will the performance of selected GRLSP be evaluated?
- Are there any anticipated changes in budget or funding that may affect this agreement?
Source coverage notes
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- Details on specific laboratory tests required
- Expected volume of services needed by DMH
- Evaluation criteria for selecting the GRLSP
- Any specific certifications needed for bidders
- Clarification on any geographic restrictions for bids
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