Small Business Program Plan Language.docx
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This file contains the Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP) Plan Language established by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts pursuant to Executive Order 523. The SBPP was created to increase state contracting opportunities for small businesses with their principal place of business within Massachusetts. The program applies to small procurements issued by the Massachusetts state department, with the intention to award contracts to one or more SBPP participating businesses. No specific products, services, quantities, response dates, due dates, site visits, bidder meetings, award dates, or contract terms are outlined in this document, as it serves as general program guidance rather than a specific solicitation.
To qualify as an SBPP participant, an entity must be registered in COMMBUYS and meet the following criteria: maintain its principal place of business in Massachusetts, have been in business for at least one year, employ 50 or fewer full-time equivalent employees across all locations (or employees work fewer than 26,000 hours per quarter), and have gross revenues of $15 million or less based on a three-year average. Non-profit entities must also be registered with the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office and maintain tax-exempt status under Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code. SBPP participants that meet the best value criteria will receive award preference over non-SBPP bidders; non-SBPP submissions are only evaluated if no SBPP bidder meets the best value standards. Bidders are responsible for maintaining current SBPP status at submission and throughout contract performance, with misrepresentation resulting in disqualification, potential debarment, contract termination, and other penalties. Assistance regarding SBPP participation is available through the SBPP webpage at 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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