01 / Contract Profile
53987125FC004 Federal Contract Award
Agency code 5300
NO COST EXTENSION THROUGH SEPTEMBER 21, 2026 DUE TO GOVERNMENT DELAYS, INCLUDING TWO GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWNS, TO PROVIDE VANGUARD SUFFICIENT TIME TO COMPLETE WORK.
02 / Contract Size and Status
What is the recorded size and timing of this contract?
03 / Spending Trend
53987125FC004 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual net obligations across the complete period available for this agency and PIID, from the first recorded fiscal year through the latest contract action.
Latest fiscal year obligations$0
FY 2026Net obligationsComplete recorded range
| Fiscal year | Net obligations | Actions | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2024 | $29.5K | 1 | — |
| FY 2025 | $200.0K | 4 | +578.1% |
| FY 2026 | $0 | 1 | −100.0% |
04 / Federal Buyer
Which organization manages this contract?
| Department | Contracting agency | Contracting office |
|---|---|---|
| THE INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES | THE INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES | INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM LIBRARY SVCS |
05 / Contractor
Who holds this federal contract?
VANGUARD COMMUNICATIONS OF FALLS CHURCH INC
UEI S954U5F3LLS9 · CAGE 3NRE1
06 / NAICS Industries
Which industries classify this contract?
| Code | Description | Obligations | Actions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541820 | PUBLIC RELATIONS AGENCIES | $229.5K | 6 | 100.0% |
07 / Products and Services
What products or services were purchased?
| Code | Description | Obligations | Actions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R708 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: PUBLIC RELATIONS | $229.5K | 6 | 100.0% |
08 / Place of Performance
Where is the work recorded?
WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES
ZIP 200242135
09 / Contract Actions
What modifications and obligations were recorded?
| Signed date | Modification | Obligation | Contracting office | NAICS | PSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | P00005 | $0 | INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM LIBRARY SVCSOffice code 539871 | 541820 | R708 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | P00004 | $170.5K | INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM LIBRARY SVCSOffice code 539871 | 541820 | R708 |
| Apr 3, 2025 | P00003 | $0 | INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM LIBRARY SVCSOffice code 539871 | 541820 | R708 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | P00002 | $29.5K | INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM LIBRARY SVCSOffice code 539871 | 541820 | R708 |
| Feb 19, 2025 | P00001 | $0 | INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM LIBRARY SVCSOffice code 539871 | 541820 | R708 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | Base action | $29.5K | INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM LIBRARY SVCSOffice code 539871 | 541820 | R708 |
10 / Reading the Contract
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