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26CISRJ3 | Investigating History Grades 3-5 Final Unit Revisions | RFR

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BD-26-1026-DOE02-DOE01-124494State & Local

Submission Closed02/03/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is seeking a vendor to revise the final three units of its Investigating History curriculum for grades 3-5. This revision aims to integrate priorities such as enhanced historical inquiry, improved instructional design, refined assessment strategies, and additional supports for multilingual learners. The updates also address feedback received from recent pilots of the Grades 3 and 4 materials. The solicitation, posted on January 16, 2026, under the title "Investigating History Grades 3-5 Final Unit Revisions" (solicitation number BD-26-1026-DOE02-DOE01-124494), has a response deadline of February 3, 2026. The work is to be performed in Malden, Massachusetts, and is categorized under NAICS code 611710, which relates to educational services. The main point of contact for this solicitation is the DESE Admin and Finance Unit. The procurement process follows stringent Commonwealth of Massachusetts standards, requiring compliance with the statewide Standard Contract Form and the state's Information Technology specifications, including adherence to the Enterprise Information Security Policies. Intellectual property rights are clearly defined, with the Commonwealth owning all deliverables produced under the contract, except for pre-existing vendor property embedded within those deliverables. The contract also aligns with the Massachusetts Small Business Purchasing Program, encouraging participation by qualified small businesses and requiring compliance with executive orders designed to increase contracting opportunities for these enterprises. Pricing proposals are expected to be deliverables-based, clearly decomposing costs by task and timeframe, and are subject to the Commonwealth’s terms and conditions regarding prompt payment and supplier diversity programs. Overall, the contract emphasizes the delivery of a high-quality, standards-aligned curriculum revision that supports diverse learner needs and reflects best practices in educational design.

General Info

Massachusetts DESE seeks vendor to revise grades 3-5 history units, emphasizing inquiry, assessments, and multilingual support.

Agency

Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

NAICS

611710 - Educational Support Services

Place of Performance

Malden, MA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

26CISRJ3 - Attachment A - Investigating History Curriculum Revision Bid

3 pages · rfp

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26CISRJ3 Evaluation Criteria Scorecard

2 pages · scorecard

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26CISRJ3 - Investigating History Grades 3-5 Final Unit Revisions Bid

1 page · bid

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BD-26-1026-DOE02-DOE01-124494: Investigating History Grades 3-5 Final Unit Revisions

rfp

High

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Standard Contract Form - Updated Oct 2025

34 pages · contract-document

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DESE Investigating History Grades 3-5 Curriculum Revision - Attachment A

rfp

High

Evaluation Criteria Scorecard - BD-26-1026-DOE02-DOE01-124494

evaluation-criteria

High

Intellectual Property Rights Terms for Software and Deliverables

contract-document

High

Intellectual Property Rights Terms for Software and Deliverables

5 pages · contract-document

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RFR Required Specifications for Information Technology - Revised July 1, 2020

rfr-required-specifications

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RFR Required Specifications for Information Technology - Revised July 1, 2020

1 page · rfr

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RFR - Required Specifications from OSD

7 pages · rfr

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RFR - Required Specifications from OSD 10.1.21

rfr

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Sample Deliverables-Based Budget for RFR/RFI/RFQ Work Streams

budget

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Attachment B - Contact Form

1 page · other

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Attachment B - General Information Contact Form

1 page · contact-form

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DESE Required Language 10-2025

2 pages · other

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FY26 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Standard Contract Form

34 pages · contract-document

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Massachusetts DESE Required Language for Procurements

2 pages · other

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Massachusetts Small Business Purchasing Program Plan Language

1 page · small-business-program-plan

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Massachusetts Small Business Purchasing Program Plan Language

1 page · other

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Prompt Pay Discount Form - Commonwealth of Massachusetts

other

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Prompt Pay Discount Form - Commonwealth of Massachusetts

1 page · other

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Sample Deliverables-Based Budget for RFR/RFI/RFQ Work Streams

4 pages · other

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PhaseClosed

PostedJan 16

Solicitation

Response DeadlineFeb 3

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

02/03/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyMassachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Contacts1 person available

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Organization / AgencyMassachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Contacts

Admin and Finance Unit

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education seeks a vendor to revise three remaining units of its Investigating History curriculum for grades 3-5 to incorporate priorities related to historical inquiry, instructional design and assessment, and supports for multilingual learners as well as to address feedback from a pilot of the Grades 3 and 4 materials.