SBPP_RFR_Template_Language~61.docx
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- Solicitation number
- BD-26-1025-DOCFS-9506-121664
- Issued by
- Massachusetts
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This is a Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP) template document from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts establishing guidelines and eligibility criteria for state procurements designated for small businesses. The document outlines that the Massachusetts SBPP was created under Executive Order 523 to expand contracting opportunities with small businesses operating within Massachusetts. The issuing department intends to award the small procurement to one or more SBPP-participating businesses that meet the best value criteria specified in the solicitation. All businesses, regardless of size or location, may submit responses; however, SBPP participants meeting best value requirements receive award preference over non-SBPP bidders. The Strategic Sourcing Services Team will only evaluate non-SBPP submissions if no SBPP bidder satisfies the best value evaluation criteria.
To qualify for SBPP participation, entities must have their principal place of business in Massachusetts, have been in operation for at least one year, employ a combined total of 50 or fewer full-time equivalent employees across all locations or have employees working fewer than 26,000 combined hours per quarter, and maintain gross revenues of $15 million or less based on a three-year average. Non-profit organizations must be registered with the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, maintain current filings with that office, and hold tax-exempt status under Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code. Bidders are responsible for ensuring their SBPP status is current at submission and throughout any resulting contract term; misrepresentation of SBPP status results in disqualification, potential debarment, contract termination, and other corrective actions. Additional information and assistance is available through the SBPP webpage at http://www.mass.gov/sbpp or the SBPP Help Desk at sbpp@mass.gov.
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Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP)
Program Background. The Massachusetts Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP) was established pursuant to Executive Order 523 to increase state contracting opportunities with small businesses having their principal place of business within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Pursuant to the SBPP, it is the intention of the issuing department to award this Small Procurement to one or more SBPP participating business(es) as described below.
SBPP Award Preference. While all businesses, no matter the size or principal place of business, may submit responses to this solicitation, should an SBPP participant respond and meet the best value criteria as described in this solicitation, the SBPP participant shall be awarded the contract. The Strategic Sourcing Services Team (SST) will not evaluate submissions from non-SBPP participants unless no SBPP Bidder meets the SSST’s best value evaluation criteria.
SBPP Participation Eligibility. To be eligible to participate in this procurement as an SBPP participant, an entity must meet the following criteria, and be marked as an SBPP registered business in COMMBUYS:
1. Have its principal place of business in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts;
2. Been in business for at least one year;
3. Employ a combined total of 50 or fewer full-time equivalent employees in all locations, or employees work less than a combined total of 26,000 hours per quarter; and
4. Have gross revenues, as reported on appropriate tax forms, of $15 million or less, based on a three-year average.
Non-profit firms also must be registered as a non-profit or charitable organization with the MA Attorney General’s Office and be up to date with all filings required by that office and be tax exempt under Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code.
SBPP Compliance Requirements. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to ensure that their SBPP status is current at the time of submitting a response and throughout the life of any resulting contract. Misrepresentation of SBPP status will result in disqualification from consideration, and may result in debarment, contract termination, and other actions. To learn more about the SBPP, including how to apply, visit the SBPP Webpage.
Program Resources and Assistance. Bidders and Contractors seeking assistance regarding SBPP may visit the SBPP webpage, http://www.mass.gov/sbpp, or contact the SBPP Help Desk at sbpp@mass.gov.
Published September 29, 2021
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