This Solicitation opportunity from Massachusetts was posted on November 24, 2025. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.
FY26 MDAR State owned Land Lease Opportunity- New Braintree
Contract Overview
Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
Active Opportunities Like This One
AI Contract Overview
The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) has issued a solicitation for the FY26 State-Owned Land Lease Opportunity in New Braintree, Massachusetts, inviting commercial farmers and agricultural operators to submit proposals for leasing approximately 15.9 acres of state-owned farmland located on W. Brookfield Road. The program aims to support productive agricultural use, strengthen the local food system, and promote sustainable land management. The lease agreement will last up to five years with an option to renew, and applicants must be Massachusetts residents with relevant farming experience or intent. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the COMMBUYS portal no later than January 21, 2026, at 5 PM. The primary contact for the solicitation is Robert Monahan. The evaluation of proposals will follow a best value approach, balancing price and non-price factors such as compliance with submission requirements, agricultural use alignment, prioritization of historically underserved farmers, farming experience, management quality, sustainable practices, and a strong commitment to the Supplier Diversity Program (SDP), which accounts for at least 25% of evaluation points. The contract requires compliance with Massachusetts-specific statutory and regulatory provisions, including mandatory Electronic Funds Transfer payments and strict adherence to public records laws. Special contract terms include mandatory participation in the SDP, prohibition on use of the Commonwealth seal, and subcontracting policies requiring prior approval. Inspection and acceptance occur on-site, with the Department overseeing compliance through best management practices, integrated pest management, conservation measures, and adherence to applicable laws. While no pricing or contract value is specified publicly, the award will be made based on best value criteria rather than lowest price alone. The contract performance is expected to commence in February 2026 upon execution of the license agreement.
General Info
Place of Performance
MA, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
Earlier notices in this NAICS code
Posted before this notice, open and closed
Find Active Opportunities Like This
Get AI-powered intelligence on the opportunities still open
Every page of the solicitation package shredded into a compliance breakdown
AI-powered matching based on your capabilities and past performance
Competitor and incumbent history on the requirement
Automated alerts on amendments, Q&A deadlines, and award
Join 750+ contractors already using CLEATUS
