The application period will run from Sept. 15 – Nov. 21, 2025 at 1 p.m. EST.
The MLSC is subject to the requirements concerning disclosure of public records under the Massachusetts Public Records Act, M.G.L. c. 66 (Public Records Act), which governs the retention, disposition and archiving of public records, such as written materials, financial statements, statistical tabulations and other documentary materials or data. As a result, applicants should be aware that any information submitted to MLSC is subject to public disclosure as set forth in the Public Records Act.
There are, however, exceptions. “Public records” do not, for example, include documents containing trade secrets, such as commercial or financial information regarding the operation of any business conducted by a company or other institution or regarding the competitive position of a company or other institution in a particular field. In the event an applicant wishes to submit certain documents to the MLSC and believes such a document or documents may be proprietary in nature, the applicant should identify such materials in its application as Confidential. The MLSC’s General Counsel is the sole authority within MLSC for making determinations on the applicability and/or assertion of an exemption to the Public Records Act. All documents submitted by the applicant, whether designated as “Confidential Information” or not, are not returnable.
Contractual Requirements
The Center intends to enter into an Agreement with the Awardees containing certain standard provisions. The Center reserves the right to amend the Agreement. Please be advised that this standard Agreement must be executed in substantially the form provided and the terms and conditions therein are non-negotiable. *Please note, the Center will not include any intellectual property terms in its contract. We recommend all parties begin these discussions as soon as possible to avoid delay in executing the award.
Waiver Authority
The Center reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to waive minor irregularities in submittal requirements, to request modifications of the application, to accept or reject any or all applications received, and/or to cancel all or part of this solicitation at any time prior to awards.
Disclaimer
This solicitation does not commit the Center to award any funds, pay any costs incurred in preparing an application, or procure our contract for services or supplies. The Center reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications received, negotiate with all qualified Applicants, cancel or modify the solicitation in part or in its entirety, or change the application guidelines, when it is in its best interests. An application does not constitute an award. Changes/Amendments to Program This solicitation has been distributed electronically using the Center’s website. It is the responsibility of Applicants to check the Center’s website for any addenda or modifications to the program to which they intend to apply. The Center, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and its subdivisions accept no liability and will provide no accommodation to Applicants who submit an application based on an out-of-date solicitation.
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