26RFQPROJW1 | Headsets | RFQ | OFF50

The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is conducting a Request for Quote (RFQ) for 50 wired headsets to be used by staff for laptop connectivity, issued through the COMMBUYS procurement platform. The solicitation is specifically targeting headsets for use at the DESE location at 135 Santilli Highway in Everett, Massachusetts, with potential for additional purchases during fiscal year 2026. Vendors must submit electronic quotes through COMMBUYS, including detailed pricing per headset, total cost, lead times for delivery, and comprehensive manufacturing and warranty information. The evaluation criteria will be based on a 100-point scorecard, with 50 points allocated to total cost per headset and 50 points to delivery capabilities, using a scoring rubric ranging from 0-5 points across multiple performance dimensions. Key submission deadlines include: questions due by September 23, 2025, at 5:00 PM, final quote submissions due by September 25, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time, and anticipated answers to questions will be posted on September 24, 2025.

The procurement has a specific small business preference through the Massachusetts Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP), which provides priority consideration for SBPP-registered businesses meeting certain criteria. To qualify for SBPP participation, businesses must have a principal place of business in Massachusetts, be in business for at least one year, employ 50 or fewer full-time equivalent employees, and maintain gross revenues of $15 million or less based on a three-year average. Non-profit firms must additionally be registered with the MA Attorney General's Office and maintain tax-exempt status. The procurement is funded 100% through a trust account with appropriation account number 70102901 and unit code 314Z, and is categorized under OFF50 for commodity purchases. While the exact budget is not specified, the solicitation indicates the procurement is valued under $250,000 annually, with potential use by DESE and potentially public school districts following Chapter 30B requirements. Interested vendors must register on COMMBUYS and can seek assistance from the OSD Help Desk if needed.