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Department of Education
Share of this agency’s prime contract dollars that it coded “not competed”, by fiscal year, from USAspending’s agency totals.
Source: USAspending.govCoverage: Agency contract totals FY2024–FY2026 · Contract awards FY2024–FY2026Updated: Methodology →
Contract dollars by fiscal year
All prime contract obligations of the agency, split by the agency's competition code. Every figure is from USAspending's agency totals.
| Fiscal year | All contract obligations | Not competed | Competed | Share not competed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024Oct 1 – Sep 30, 2024 | $2.7B | $55.7M | $2.7B | 2.0% |
| FY2025Oct 1 – Sep 30, 2025 | $2.5B | $225M | $2.3B | 9.0% |
| FY2026Oct 1 – Sep 30, 2026 | $2.8B | $203M | $2.6B | 7.2% |
Source: USAspending.gov agency totals, prime contract types A–D, by contract-action date; fetched Oct 3, 2026. “Not competed” = extent-competed code not available for competition, not competed, not competed under simplified acquisition, or non-competitive delivery order. Orders placed under a competed contract keep its code, so they count as competed.
Largest non-competed awards in our records
A look at the biggest individual awards behind the share. These rows do not add up to the totals above.
| Source | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91003125C0011THE PURPOSE OF DMCS IS TO MANAGE THE DEFAULT LOAN PORTFOLIO, AND STORE, MANAGE, PROTECT, AND PROVIDE STUDENT LOAN DEBTORS IN DEFAULT AVAILABLE INFORMATION UNDER THE HEA. DMCS ENABLES BORROWERS, WHO SO CHOSE, TO MAKE PAYMENTS ON THEIR ACCOUNTS AND SEN | MAXIMUS FEDERAL SERVICES, INC. | Feb 5, 2025FY2025 | Not competedOnly one source-other (FAR 6.302-1 other) | $327,711,284 | USAspending |
| 91003125C0020TITLE IV AID SERVICING (PERKINS)BRIDGE CONTRACT. SUPPORT FOR THE LOAN PORTFOLIO, COMPRISED OF SCHOOL-SERVICED AND FEDERALLY-SERVICED BORROWERS. CONTINUOUS AND RECURRING SERVICES SUPPORT PROGRAMS UNDER TITLE IV INCLUDES GRANTS, LOANS, AND WORK STUDY | EDUCATIONAL COMPUTER SYSTEMS, INC. | Jul 31, 2025FY2025 | Not competedOnly one source-other (FAR 6.302-1 other) | $8,921,640 | USAspending |
| 91003125C0019THE PURPOSE OF THIS ACTION IS TO AWARD THE AUTOMATION DEVELOPMEMT REVIEW SERVICES TO IMPLEMENTS AN AGILE AND COLLABORATIVE PROCESS OF DEVSECOPS AND TESTING UTILIZING ACCEPTED MODERN DESIGN, PRODUCT MANAGEMENT, AND SOFTWARE ENGINEERING PRACTICES. | FOCUS NAVA JV I LLC | May 2, 2025FY2025 | Not available for competitionAuthorized by statute (FAR 6.302-5(a)(2)(i)) | $5,443,939 | USAspending |
| 91990026F0029Order under IDV 91990025A0004OS -1776 AWARDS CEREMONY VIDEO PRODUCTION ENHANCEMENTS | MIAMI ENVIRONMENTAL & ENERGY SOLUTIONS LLC | Mar 27, 2026FY2026 | Not competed under SAPAuthorized by statute (FAR 6.302-5(a)(2)(i)) | $5,391,391 | USAspending |
| 91990026F0005Order under IDV 91990025A0004BPA FOR EVENT PLANNING/LOGISTICS FOR OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY - 1776 COMPETITION AND AWARDS | MIAMI ENVIRONMENTAL & ENERGY SOLUTIONS LLC | Jan 6, 2026FY2026 | Not competed under SAPAuthorized by statute (FAR 6.302-5(a)(2)(i)) | $5,312,183 | USAspending |
| 91003124C0002THIS REQUIREMENT SUPPORTS THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, FEDERAL STUDENT AID OFFICE, ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE TEAM, MISSION BY IMPROVING THE QUALITY, TIMELINESS, AND IMPACT OF THE ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE IN DRIVING STRATEGIC BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION. | CHAINBRIDGE SOLUTIONS INCORPORATED | Mar 19, 2024FY2024 | Not available for competitionAuthorized by statute (FAR 6.302-5(a)(2)(i)) | $4,429,215 | USAspending |
| 91990026F0004Order under IDV 91990025A0004BPA FOR EVENT PLANNING/LOGISTICS FOR OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY - REMAINDER OF 50 STATE EVENTS A250 TOUR | MIAMI ENVIRONMENTAL & ENERGY SOLUTIONS LLC | Dec 17, 2025FY2026 | Not competed under SAPAuthorized by statute (FAR 6.302-5(a)(2)(i)) | $3,740,596 | USAspending |
| 91003124P0008ACQUISITION OF BTRADE SOFTWARE RENEWAL | BTRADE LLC | Aug 7, 2024FY2024 | Not competed under SAPSAP non-competition (FAR 13) | $3,693,352 | USAspending |
| 91003126F0002Order under IDV 91003121D0002TASK ORDER AWARD FOR TECHNOLOGY DIRECTORATE SERVICES PLATFORM (TDSP) MODERNIZATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES FROM 12/28/25 THROUGH 12/27/26 IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,408,556.80. | KONIAG MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS LLC | Dec 23, 2025FY2026 | Not available for competitionAuthorized by statute (FAR 6.302-5(a)(2)(i)) | $3,408,557 | USAspending |
| 91003125C0017TO ENSURE THE SUCCESSFUL LAUNCH OF NEW AND/OR UPDATED FSA PRODUCTS THROUGH STUDENTAID.GOV, INCLUDING THE 2026-27 FAFSA FORM, FSA REQUIRES THE SUPPORT OF A CONTRACTOR THAT CAN OPERATE AS A DIGITAL DELIVERY INTEGRATOR (DDI). | JAZZ SOLUTIONS INC. | Apr 16, 2025FY2025 | Not available for competitionAuthorized by statute (FAR 6.302-5(a)(2)(i)) | $2,938,878 | USAspending |
| 91003125F0046Order under IDV 91003121D0002THE PURPOSE OF THIS NEW TASK ORDER IS FOR DEVELOPMENT, MODERNIZATION, AND ENHANCEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES TO ASSIST FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FSA) IN ACHIEVING THEIR CLOUD STRATEGY AND DEVSECOPS GOALS. | KONIAG MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS LLC | Sep 24, 2025FY2025 | Not available for competitionAuthorized by statute (FAR 6.302-5(a)(2)(i)) | $2,594,438 | USAspending |
| 91003126P0003THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT IS TO SUPPORT FSA IN THE DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A DIRECT LOAN COMMON MANUAL. | CELITURE, LLC | Mar 30, 2026FY2026 | Not competed under SAPAuthorized by statute (FAR 6.302-5(a)(2)(i)) | $2,489,200 | USAspending |
| 91003125C0012TOTAL PERMANENT DISABILITY - TPD - BRIDGE | NELNET SERVICING LLC | Dec 19, 2024FY2025 | Not competedOnly one source-other (FAR 6.302-1 other) | $2,061,676 | USAspending |
| 91003125C0016AWARD ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION SYSTEM (AEDS) III (O&M OF PM & DECOMMISSIONING AND CLOSE OUT OF AEDS) | GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | Mar 28, 2025FY2025 | Not competedOnly one source-other (FAR 6.302-1 other) | $1,989,400 | USAspending |
| 91990025F0103Order under IDV 91990025A0004BPA CALL FOR EVENT PLANNING/EVENTS IN DE, PA, NJ, CT, MA AND GA AND PRE-PRODUCTION/PLANNING | MIAMI ENVIRONMENTAL & ENERGY SOLUTIONS LLC | Sep 25, 2025FY2025 | Not competed under SAPAuthorized by statute (FAR 6.302-5(a)(2)(i)) | $1,895,711 | USAspending |
| 91990025C0109TO SECURE LOGISTICAL SUPPORT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONS FY 2026 TALENT SEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTERS GRANT COMPETITION. | LPE ASSOCIATES, LLC | Sep 24, 2025FY2025 | Not competed under SAPAuthorized by statute (FAR 6.302-5(a)(2)(i)) | $1,709,503 | USAspending |
| 91990026C0001DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION LOGISTICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 FUND FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (FIPSE) PROGRAM GRANT COMPETITION PEER REVIEW | LPE ASSOCIATES, LLC | Dec 3, 2025FY2026 | Not competed under SAPAuthorized by statute (FAR 6.302-5(a)(2)(i)) | $1,531,465 | USAspending |
| 91990026C0008NATIONAL ACADEMIES OF SCIENCES, ENGINEERING, AND MEDICINE LITERACY STUDY. RECENT NAEP AND PROGRAM FOR THE INTERNATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF ADULT COMPETENCIES SCORES SHOW A TROUBLING DECLINE IN LITERACY ACHIEVEMENT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS AND ADULT LEAR | NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES | Aug 28, 2026FY2026 | Not competed under SAPSAP non-competition (FAR 13) | $1,500,000 | USAspending |
| 91003126F0013Order under IDV 91003126A0001THIS BPA IS FOR NSLDS DATA QUALITY AND MONITORING IN SUPPORT FOR THE ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL ACT. | VIRIDIS POINT, LLC | Feb 6, 2026FY2026 | Not competed under SAPAuthorized by statute (FAR 6.302-5(a)(2)(i)) | $1,183,374 | USAspending |
| 91990025C0106US PARTICIPATION IN TRENDS IN INTERNATIONAL MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE STUDY (TIMSS) | STICHTING I.E.A. SECRETARIAAT NEDERLAND | Sep 17, 2025FY2025 | Not competedUnique source (FAR 6.302-1(b)(1)) | $1,122,707 | USAspending |
Largest non-competed awards from Department of Education, FY2024–26 (obligated to date)
- 91003125C0011THE PURPOSE OF DMCS IS TO MANAGE THE DEFAULT LOAN PORTFOLIO, AND STORE, MANAGE, PROTECT, AND PROVIDE STUDENT LOAN DEBTORS IN DEFAULT AVAILABLE INFORMATION UNDER THE HEA. DMCS ENABLES BORROWERS, WHO SO CHOSE, TO MAKE PAYMENTS ON THEIR ACCOUNTS AND SEN
- Signed
- Feb 5, 2025FY2025
- Competition
- Not competedOnly one source-other (FAR 6.302-1 other)
- Obligated to date
- $327,711,284
- 91003125C0020TITLE IV AID SERVICING (PERKINS)BRIDGE CONTRACT. SUPPORT FOR THE LOAN PORTFOLIO, COMPRISED OF SCHOOL-SERVICED AND FEDERALLY-SERVICED BORROWERS. CONTINUOUS AND RECURRING SERVICES SUPPORT PROGRAMS UNDER TITLE IV INCLUDES GRANTS, LOANS, AND WORK STUDY
- Signed
- Jul 31, 2025FY2025
- Competition
- Not competedOnly one source-other (FAR 6.302-1 other)
- Obligated to date
- $8,921,640
- 91003125C0019THE PURPOSE OF THIS ACTION IS TO AWARD THE AUTOMATION DEVELOPMEMT REVIEW SERVICES TO IMPLEMENTS AN AGILE AND COLLABORATIVE PROCESS OF DEVSECOPS AND TESTING UTILIZING ACCEPTED MODERN DESIGN, PRODUCT MANAGEMENT, AND SOFTWARE ENGINEERING PRACTICES.
- Signed
- May 2, 2025FY2025
- Competition
- Not available for competitionAuthorized by statute (FAR 6.302-5(a)(2)(i))
- Obligated to date
- $5,443,939
- 91990026F0029Order under IDV 91990025A0004OS -1776 AWARDS CEREMONY VIDEO PRODUCTION ENHANCEMENTS
- Signed
- Mar 27, 2026FY2026
- Competition
- Not competed under SAPAuthorized by statute (FAR 6.302-5(a)(2)(i))
- Obligated to date
- $5,391,391
- 91990026F0005Order under IDV 91990025A0004BPA FOR EVENT PLANNING/LOGISTICS FOR OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY - 1776 COMPETITION AND AWARDS
- Signed
- Jan 6, 2026FY2026
- Competition
- Not competed under SAPAuthorized by statute (FAR 6.302-5(a)(2)(i))
- Obligated to date
- $5,312,183
- 91003124C0002THIS REQUIREMENT SUPPORTS THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, FEDERAL STUDENT AID OFFICE, ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE TEAM, MISSION BY IMPROVING THE QUALITY, TIMELINESS, AND IMPACT OF THE ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE IN DRIVING STRATEGIC BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION.
- Signed
- Mar 19, 2024FY2024
- Competition
- Not available for competitionAuthorized by statute (FAR 6.302-5(a)(2)(i))
- Obligated to date
- $4,429,215
- 91990026F0004Order under IDV 91990025A0004BPA FOR EVENT PLANNING/LOGISTICS FOR OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY - REMAINDER OF 50 STATE EVENTS A250 TOUR
- Signed
- Dec 17, 2025FY2026
- Competition
- Not competed under SAPAuthorized by statute (FAR 6.302-5(a)(2)(i))
- Obligated to date
- $3,740,596
- 91003124P0008ACQUISITION OF BTRADE SOFTWARE RENEWAL
- Signed
- Aug 7, 2024FY2024
- Competition
- Not competed under SAPSAP non-competition (FAR 13)
- Obligated to date
- $3,693,352
- 91003126F0002Order under IDV 91003121D0002TASK ORDER AWARD FOR TECHNOLOGY DIRECTORATE SERVICES PLATFORM (TDSP) MODERNIZATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES FROM 12/28/25 THROUGH 12/27/26 IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,408,556.80.
- Signed
- Dec 23, 2025FY2026
- Competition
- Not available for competitionAuthorized by statute (FAR 6.302-5(a)(2)(i))
- Obligated to date
- $3,408,557
- 91003125C0017TO ENSURE THE SUCCESSFUL LAUNCH OF NEW AND/OR UPDATED FSA PRODUCTS THROUGH STUDENTAID.GOV, INCLUDING THE 2026-27 FAFSA FORM, FSA REQUIRES THE SUPPORT OF A CONTRACTOR THAT CAN OPERATE AS A DIGITAL DELIVERY INTEGRATOR (DDI).
- Signed
- Apr 16, 2025FY2025
- Competition
- Not available for competitionAuthorized by statute (FAR 6.302-5(a)(2)(i))
- Obligated to date
- $2,938,878
- 91003125F0046Order under IDV 91003121D0002THE PURPOSE OF THIS NEW TASK ORDER IS FOR DEVELOPMENT, MODERNIZATION, AND ENHANCEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES TO ASSIST FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FSA) IN ACHIEVING THEIR CLOUD STRATEGY AND DEVSECOPS GOALS.
- Signed
- Sep 24, 2025FY2025
- Competition
- Not available for competitionAuthorized by statute (FAR 6.302-5(a)(2)(i))
- Obligated to date
- $2,594,438
- 91003126P0003THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT IS TO SUPPORT FSA IN THE DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A DIRECT LOAN COMMON MANUAL.
- Signed
- Mar 30, 2026FY2026
- Competition
- Not competed under SAPAuthorized by statute (FAR 6.302-5(a)(2)(i))
- Obligated to date
- $2,489,200
- 91003125C0012TOTAL PERMANENT DISABILITY - TPD - BRIDGE
- Signed
- Dec 19, 2024FY2025
- Competition
- Not competedOnly one source-other (FAR 6.302-1 other)
- Obligated to date
- $2,061,676
- 91003125C0016AWARD ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION SYSTEM (AEDS) III (O&M OF PM & DECOMMISSIONING AND CLOSE OUT OF AEDS)
- Signed
- Mar 28, 2025FY2025
- Competition
- Not competedOnly one source-other (FAR 6.302-1 other)
- Obligated to date
- $1,989,400
- 91990025F0103Order under IDV 91990025A0004BPA CALL FOR EVENT PLANNING/EVENTS IN DE, PA, NJ, CT, MA AND GA AND PRE-PRODUCTION/PLANNING
- Signed
- Sep 25, 2025FY2025
- Competition
- Not competed under SAPAuthorized by statute (FAR 6.302-5(a)(2)(i))
- Obligated to date
- $1,895,711
- 91990025C0109TO SECURE LOGISTICAL SUPPORT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONS FY 2026 TALENT SEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTERS GRANT COMPETITION.
- Signed
- Sep 24, 2025FY2025
- Competition
- Not competed under SAPAuthorized by statute (FAR 6.302-5(a)(2)(i))
- Obligated to date
- $1,709,503
- 91990026C0001DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION LOGISTICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 FUND FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (FIPSE) PROGRAM GRANT COMPETITION PEER REVIEW
- Signed
- Dec 3, 2025FY2026
- Competition
- Not competed under SAPAuthorized by statute (FAR 6.302-5(a)(2)(i))
- Obligated to date
- $1,531,465
- 91990026C0008NATIONAL ACADEMIES OF SCIENCES, ENGINEERING, AND MEDICINE LITERACY STUDY. RECENT NAEP AND PROGRAM FOR THE INTERNATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF ADULT COMPETENCIES SCORES SHOW A TROUBLING DECLINE IN LITERACY ACHIEVEMENT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS AND ADULT LEAR
- Signed
- Aug 28, 2026FY2026
- Competition
- Not competed under SAPSAP non-competition (FAR 13)
- Obligated to date
- $1,500,000
- 91003126F0013Order under IDV 91003126A0001THIS BPA IS FOR NSLDS DATA QUALITY AND MONITORING IN SUPPORT FOR THE ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL ACT.
- Signed
- Feb 6, 2026FY2026
- Competition
- Not competed under SAPAuthorized by statute (FAR 6.302-5(a)(2)(i))
- Obligated to date
- $1,183,374
- 91990025C0106US PARTICIPATION IN TRENDS IN INTERNATIONAL MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE STUDY (TIMSS)
- Signed
- Sep 17, 2025FY2025
- Competition
- Not competedUnique source (FAR 6.302-1(b)(1))
- Obligated to date
- $1,122,707
The 20 largest non-competed awards of $1M+ signed in FY2024–26 (rule r5-v1). “Obligated to date” is the total committed on the award so far, including later modifications, not spending in a fiscal year. Source: USAspending.gov award records.