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27TALAD1 | RFR | AI Literacy Curriculum - implementation support

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BD-27-1026-DOE02-DOE01-134772State & Local

Response Deadline12/01/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is seeking vendors under solicitation number BD-27-1026-DOE02-DOE01-134772 to support a statewide AI literacy initiative for public middle schools serving grades 6 through 8. The project is divided into two distinct scopes of work: Scope A focuses on providing implementation support for the AI literacy curriculum, while Scope B involves the development of introductory AI literacy modules and the execution of pilot implementations. Vendors are eligible to submit proposals for either one scope or both. This open market solicitation was posted on October 23, 2026, with a response deadline of December 1, 2026. The primary point of contact for the procurement is Jonna Willis, and the place of performance is located in Everett, Massachusetts. Administrative and financial inquiries are directed to the Admin and Finance Unit at the agency's Everett address. While the notice indicates an intent to post a full procurement, specific contract values and detailed evaluation factors have not yet been disclosed.

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Massachusetts seeks vendors for middle school AI literacy curriculum and implementation support.

Agency

Massachusetts → DOE02148 - Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

NAICS

611710 - Educational Support Services

Place of Performance

Santilli Highway Everett, MA, 02149, USA

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Bid BD-27-1026-DOE02-DOE01-134772: AI Literacy Curriculum Implementation Support

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PhaseSolicitation

PostedOct 23

Solicitation

Response DeadlineDec 1

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12/01/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin about 1 month

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AgencyMassachusetts → DOE02148 - Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Contacts1 person available

OfficeSantilli Highway Everett, MA, 02149, USA

Organization / AgencyMassachusetts → DOE02148 - Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Office AddressSantilli Highway Everett, MA, 02149, USA

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Jonna WillisPurchaser

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The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) seeks vendor(s) to support a statewide AI literacy initiative for Massachusetts public middle schools serving grades 6-8. Services include AI literacy curriculum implementation support (Scope A) and development of introductory AI literacy modules, including pilot implementation (Scope B). Vendors may submit proposals for one or both scopes.

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