PCR-26-04945 STEMatch

The Executive Office of Technology Services and Security (EOTSS) of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is conducting a Due Diligence Posting to procure intern placement services through contract PCR-26-04945 STEMatch. The primary objective is to source one qualified intern candidate for a STEM-related role based on relevant skills and experience, with the service to be provided at no cost as STEMatch is waiving its standard placement fee. The procurement agency intends to award the contract to STEMatch, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, but is utilizing the Commonwealth's Due Diligence Posting policy to maintain an open, fair, and competitive process. All interested vendors must submit responses by 5:00 PM Eastern Time on May 8, 2026, demonstrating their ability to provide a comparable or better offer than STEMatch. Respondents are required to register as sellers in COMMBUYS to submit quotes electronically and must complete and submit documentation including the Commonwealth Terms & Conditions, W-9 form, Standard Contract Form, and other specified required forms. Interested parties should direct inquiries and responses to Shawn Johnson, Secretariat Chief Procurement Officer, at the Executive Office of Technology Services and Security, One Ashburton Place, 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02108, or electronically at Shawn.johnson@mass.gov.

The Commonwealth has identified STEMatch, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, as the incumbent vendor for this procurement, though the Due Diligence Posting remains open to other qualified vendors who can demonstrate comparable or superior value. The estimated fair market value of the intern placement service is $3,200.00, establishing the baseline award value for this contract opportunity. Following the May 8, 2026 posting period, EOTSS will evaluate all submitted responses and may choose to withdraw the notice, accept STEMatch's offer, accept an offer from another qualified vendor, or accept offers from multiple vendors providing comparable value. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting vendor eligibility have been detailed in the procurement documents, allowing qualified organizations to compete for this opportunity. The contract represents a specialized need for STEM intern placement services with defined deliverables and completion expectations centered on identifying and placing a single qualified candidate.