MONTHLY CONTRACTING REPORT
ED August 2026
Department of Education
⏱ GENERATED 8/24/2026
This report was generated once, at the time listed.
▼ NO MICRO CONTRACTS
Contracts or transactions under $5,000 are not included.
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Vendors
9
Contracts
10
Avg Contract
$694,020
Total Spending
$6,940,202
Reporting
Top Vendors
The vendors that received the most money from Department of Education in August 2026, across all contracts awarded that month.
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NATIONAL OPINION RESEARCH CENTER
HQ: Chicago, IL
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)August 2026 All Time Dept. of Education 1 ($4.0M) 2 ($6.5M) All Agencies 4 ($8.5M) 145 ($154.3M)
$4,048,614 -
WESTED
HQ: San Francisco, CA
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)August 2026 All Time Dept. of Education 1 ($2.2M) 7 ($4.8M) All Agencies 1 ($2.2M) 15 ($5.7M)
$2,198,199 -
DEMOCRACY INTERNATIONAL, INC
HQ: Bethesda, MD
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)August 2026 All Time Dept. of Education 1 ($339.2K) 1 ($339.2K) All Agencies 1 ($339.2K) 5 ($339.2K)
$339,170 -
AUGUST SCHELL ENTERPRISES, INC.
HQ: Rockville, MD
Contracts: 2
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)August 2026 All Time Dept. of Education 2 ($177.9K) 5 ($220.9K) All Agencies 16 ($11.4M) 440 ($134.1M)
$177,902 -
GOVPLACE, LLC
HQ: Bethesda, MD
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)August 2026 All Time Dept. of Education 1 ($68.9K) 1 ($68.9K) All Agencies 6 ($683.9K) 417 ($104.2M)
$68,902 -
SYSTEM PARKING CORPORATION
HQ: Washington, District Of Columbia
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)August 2026 All Time Dept. of Education 1 ($63.8K) 1 ($63.8K) All Agencies 1 ($63.8K) 2 ($93.9K)
$63,784 -
LRP PUBLICATIONS, INC.
HQ: Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)August 2026 All Time Dept. of Education 1 ($25.4K) 3 ($44.3K) All Agencies 8 ($204.9K) 345 ($9.7M)
$25,359 -
SOFTWARE INFORMATION RESOURCE CORP.
HQ: Washington, District Of Columbia
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)August 2026 All Time Dept. of Education 1 ($18.3K) 6 ($637.5K) All Agencies 54 ($14.9M) 2,397 ($295.8M)
$18,272 -
OPTIMAL SOLUTIONS GROUP, L.L.C
HQ: College Park, MD
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)August 2026 All Time Dept. of Education 1 ($0) 5 ($72.3K) All Agencies 2 ($100.0K) 34 ($-326,932)
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Top NAICS Codes
The most-awarded NAICS codes from Department of Education in August 2026, across all awarded contracts.
Analyses
Buzzwords
Unique ("buzzy") phrases and terms that appear significantly more in Department of Education contracts during August 2026 compared to government-wide patterns.
Impact
Top Contracts
The highest-value individual contract awards from Department of Education in August 2026.
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RECIPIENT
NATIONAL OPINION RESEARCH CENTER
AWARD AMOUNT
$4,048,614
Base Award
PERFORMED IN
Chicago, IL
NAICS CODE
Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, And Related Services • 518210
PSC CODE
It And Telecom - Platform As A Service: Database, Mainframe, Middleware • DH10
DESCRIPTION
The institute of education sciences (ies) data repository and restricted use data (dr-rud) program award.
Funding Office
INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION SCIENCES
SIGNED
Aug 6, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
8/7/26 → 8/6/27
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 8/6/26 Base Award $4,048,614
Total Spending To-Date: $4,048,614 -
RECIPIENT
WESTED
AWARD AMOUNT
$2,198,199
Base Award
PERFORMED IN
San Francisco, CA
NAICS CODE
Administrative Management And General Management Consulting Services • 541611
PSC CODE
Special Studies/analysis- Educational • B542
DESCRIPTION
Updates to national assessment of educational progress (naep) framework for civics
Funding Office
NATIONAL ASSESSMENT GOVERNING BOARD
SIGNED
Aug 21, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
8/24/26 → 12/31/27
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 8/21/26 Base Award $2,198,199
Total Spending To-Date: $2,198,199 -
RECIPIENT
DEMOCRACY INTERNATIONAL, INC
AWARD AMOUNT
$339,170
Base Award
PERFORMED IN
Bethesda, MD
NAICS CODE
Administrative Management And General Management Consulting Services • 541611
PSC CODE
Support- Professional: Policy Review/development • R406
DESCRIPTION
Civics framework content advisory group
Funding Office
NATIONAL ASSESSMENT GOVERNING BOARD
SIGNED
Aug 12, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
8/12/26 → 12/15/27
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 8/12/26 Base Award $339,170
Total Spending To-Date: $339,170 -
RECIPIENT
AUGUST SCHELL ENTERPRISES, INC.
AWARD AMOUNT
$128,508
Base Award
PERFORMED IN
Rockville, MD
NAICS CODE
Other Computer Related Services • 541519
PSC CODE
It And Telecom - Business Application Software (perpetual License Software) • 7A21
DESCRIPTION
Federal student aid is looking to renew their box.com licenses. box provides staff with a secure mechanism for exchanging sensitive (pii) files between internal (ed) and external partners (servicers, legal entities, other government agencies).
Funding Office
FEDERAL STUDENT AID
SIGNED
Aug 19, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
8/19/26 → 8/18/27
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 8/19/26 Base Award $128,508
Total Spending To-Date: $128,508 -
RECIPIENT
GOVPLACE, LLC
AWARD AMOUNT
$68,902
Base Award
PERFORMED IN
Bethesda, MD
NAICS CODE
Other Computer Related Services • 541519
PSC CODE
It And Telecom - Security And Compliance Products (hardware And Perpetual License Software) • 7J20
DESCRIPTION
This will be a new contract to renew dcc's moodle licensing.
Funding Office
FEDERAL STUDENT AID
SIGNED
Aug 20, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
8/31/26 → 8/30/27
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 8/20/26 Base Award $68,902
Total Spending To-Date: $68,902 -
RECIPIENT
SYSTEM PARKING CORPORATION
AWARD AMOUNT
$63,784
Base Award
PERFORMED IN
Washington, District Of Columbia
NAICS CODE
Parking Lots And Garages • 812930
PSC CODE
Operation Of Parking Facilities • M1LZ
DESCRIPTION
The contractor shall provide one (1) qualified parking attendant to manage and oversee parking operations during specified hours. the attendant will be responsible for a range of duties to ensure smooth and secure parking services.
Funding Office
OFFICE OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS
SIGNED
Aug 18, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
9/28/26 → 9/27/27
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 8/18/26 Base Award $63,784
Total Spending To-Date: $63,784 -
RECIPIENT
AUGUST SCHELL ENTERPRISES, INC.
AWARD AMOUNT
$49,394
Base Award
PERFORMED IN
Washington, District Of Columbia
NAICS CODE
Other Computer Related Services • 541519
PSC CODE
It And Telecom - Application Development Software (perpetual License Software) • 7A20
DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this task order is to procure licensing and maintenance services for cellebrite to the office of inspector general (oig) technology services (technology services) and investigative services (is) technology crimes division (tcd).
Funding Office
CONTRACTS AND ACQUISTIONS MANAGEMEN
SIGNED
Aug 12, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
9/30/26 → 9/29/27
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 8/12/26 Base Award $49,394
Total Spending To-Date: $49,394 -
RECIPIENT
LRP PUBLICATIONS, INC.
AWARD AMOUNT
$25,359
Base Award
PERFORMED IN
Washington, District Of Columbia
NAICS CODE
Other Computer Related Services • 541519
PSC CODE
It And Telecom - Business Application/application Development Software As A Service • DA10
DESCRIPTION
Cyberfeds a subscription-based online platform provides resources and information for federal professionals. access is offered about legal and regulatory information, news, training courses, and other tools to help navigate the complexities of federa
Funding Office
OFC OF THE CHIEF INFORMATION OFCR
SIGNED
Aug 10, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
9/1/26 → 8/31/27
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 8/10/26 Base Award $25,359
Total Spending To-Date: $25,359 -
RECIPIENT
SOFTWARE INFORMATION RESOURCE CORP.
AWARD AMOUNT
$18,272
Base Award
PERFORMED IN
Washington, District Of Columbia
NAICS CODE
Other Computer Related Services • 541519
PSC CODE
It And Telecom - Business Application/application Development Software As A Service • DA10
DESCRIPTION
Hcl websphere extended support
Funding Office
CONTRACTS AND ACQUISTIONS MANAGEMEN
SIGNED
Aug 5, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
8/1/26 → 12/31/26
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 8/5/26 Base Award $18,272
Total Spending To-Date: $18,272 -
RECIPIENT
OPTIMAL SOLUTIONS GROUP, L.L.C
AWARD AMOUNT
$0
Change Order
PERFORMED IN
College Park, MD
NAICS CODE
Administrative Management And General Management Consulting Services • 541611
PSC CODE
It And Telecom - Business Application Software (perpetual License Software) • 7A21
DESCRIPTION
91990026f0078 the u.s. department of education (ed), office of communications and outreach (oco), has a need to obtain a web quality assurance and accessibility tool
Funding Office
CONTRACTS AND ACQUISTIONS MANAGEMEN
SIGNED
Aug 3, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
8/9/26 → 8/8/31
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- 7/31/26 Base Award $40,539
Total Spending To-Date: $40,539
Sub Agencies
Sub-agencies within Department of Education that received contract funding in August 2026.
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Department of Education (agency)
$6,940,202
Performance Locations
The top locations where contract work for Department of Education in August 2026 is performed.
Top States
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Illinois
1 contracts
$4,048,614 -
California
1 contracts
$2,198,199 -
Maryland
4 contracts
$536,580 -
District Of Columbia
4 contracts
$156,810
Top Cities
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Chicago, IL
1 contracts
$4,048,614 -
San Francisco, CA
1 contracts
$2,198,199 -
Bethesda, MD
2 contracts
$408,072 -
Washington, District Of Columbia
4 contracts
$156,810 -
Rockville, MD
1 contracts
$128,508 -
College Park, MD
1 contracts
$0
Vendor headquarters
The top locations where vendors receiving awards from Department of Education in August 2026 list as their primary business address.
Top States
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Illinois
1 contracts
$4,048,614 -
California
1 contracts
$2,198,199 -
Maryland
5 contracts
$585,974 -
District Of Columbia
2 contracts
$82,056 -
Florida
1 contracts
$25,359
Top Cities
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Chicago, IL
1 contracts
$4,048,614 -
San Francisco, CA
1 contracts
$2,198,199 -
Bethesda, MD
2 contracts
$408,072 -
Rockville, MD
2 contracts
$177,902 -
Washington, District Of Columbia
2 contracts
$82,056