Federal contract awards: NAICS 541720 (Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities)
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6contracts awarded
$2,232,673median value
$1,676,087 – $2,675,507typical range (P25–P75)
5.2average offers received
$12,556,983total obligated
Awards by fiscal year
Fiscal years run October to September (FY2025 = Oct 2024 – Sep 2025). The current year is still in progress.
Agencies that buy the most
| Agency | Contracts | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Education | 6 | $12,556,983 |
Top winners
| Company | Contracts | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| DECISION INFORMATION RESOURCES, INC | 2 | $4,465,346 |
| WESTAT, INC. | 1 | $3,524,654 |
| DEVELOPMENT SERVICES GROUP, INC | 1 | $2,687,355 |
| ANLAR, LLC | 1 | $1,626,322 |
| BNP EDUCATION PARTNERS LLC | 1 | $253,306 |
Contracts
| Contract | Winner | Agency | Obligated | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CREATION AND MANAGEMENT OF PERKINS V INDEPENDENT ADVISORY PANEL
91990026F0028 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Washington, DC · SBA · Offers: 2 |
BNP EDUCATION PARTNERS LLC | Department of Education | $253,306 | Apr 15, 2026 Ends: Apr 14, 2028 |
| PLACE-BASED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR PROMISE NEIGHBORHOODS AND FULL-SERVICE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS PROGRAMS
91990026F0008 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Washington, DC · Offers: 2 |
WESTAT, INC. | Department of Education | $3,524,654 Potential value: $20,338,850 |
Dec 31, 2025 Ends: Dec 30, 2026 |
| THE PURPOSE OF THIS REQUIREMENT IS TO CONDUCT A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY THAT WILL EXAMINE HOW MUCH IT COSTS HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS TO COMPL…
91990025F0100 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Washington, DC · SBA · Offers: 5 |
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES GROUP, INC | Department of Education | $2,687,355 | Sep 30, 2025 Ends: Mar 31, 2030 |
| PROGRAM CLOSURE AND TENURE POLICIES
91990025F0113 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Houston, TX · Offers: 3 |
DECISION INFORMATION RESOURCES, INC | Department of Education | $1,825,382 | Sep 30, 2025 Ends: Sep 29, 2030 |
| DESCRIPTION OF TODAYS TRIO PROGRAMS AND PROPOSING OPTIONS FOR FUTURE OUTCOME EVALUATIONS
91990025F0114 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Houston, TX · Offers: 9 |
DECISION INFORMATION RESOURCES, INC | Department of Education | $2,639,964 | Sep 30, 2025 Ends: Sep 29, 2030 |
| IES DUAL ENROLLMENT - PRESTO
91990025F0115 · NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities · Arlington, VA · Offers: 10 |
ANLAR, LLC | Department of Education | $1,626,322 | Sep 30, 2025 Ends: Sep 29, 2030 |
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