01 / Department Profile
Department of Education Federal Contracts and Spending
Department code 9100
Department of Education purchases products, services, technology, construction, and mission support through its contracting agencies and offices. This profile shows how that federal buying activity is organized and where contract spending is concentrated.
02 / Market Size
Department of Education contract market at a glance
Net obligations, purchasing activity, and supplier participation measured consistently across FY 2020–FY 2026.
Across FY 2020–FY 2026, Department of Education accounts for 0.4% of federal net contract obligations. It records activity through 17 contracting offices. Net obligations include positive obligations and later deobligations recorded during the same period.
03 / Spending Trend
Department of Education contract spending by year
Annual net obligations for FY 2020–FY 2026 show whether the department’s recorded contract market is growing or contracting. Actions and vendors indicate whether that change reflects broader purchasing activity or a smaller number of large transactions.
Total obligations$2.85B
FY 2026ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $2.85B | 1,787 | 429 | +13.7% |
| FY 2025 | $2.50B | 2,391 | 518 | −8.2% |
| FY 2024 | $2.72B | 2,220 | 546 | +11.4% |
| FY 2023 | $2.45B | 2,211 | 600 | −0.0% |
| FY 2022 | $2.45B | 2,738 | 706 | −9.0% |
| FY 2021 | $2.69B | 2,327 | 649 | −9.4% |
| FY 2020 | $2.97B | 2,609 | 713 | — |
04 / Contracting Agencies
Which contracting agencies buy through Department of Education?
Contracting Agencies are ranked by recorded contract obligations. Compare their share of department spending, purchasing activity, supplier participation, and leading NAICS and PSC markets, then open a profile to continue the analysis.
05 / Top NAICS Industries
Which industries receive the most Department of Education contract spending?
NAICS industries ranked by recorded obligations show where this department’s contract demand is concentrated and how many actions and vendors participate in each market.
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Department share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 522390 | OTHER ACTIVITIES RELATED TO CREDIT INTERMEDIATION | $7.91B | 2,120 | 15 | 42.5% |
| 541512 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES | $2.97B | 1,366 | 79 | 16.0% |
| 541720 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES | $1.51B | 2,061 | 206 | 8.1% |
| 561440 | COLLECTION AGENCIES | $1.36B | 229 | 20 | 7.3% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $988.73M | 1,944 | 157 | 5.3% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $980.39M | 2,250 | 163 | 5.3% |
| 541511 | CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES | $666.67M | 900 | 74 | 3.6% |
| 522110 | COMMERCIAL BANKING | $515.74M | 304 | 3 | 2.8% |
| 522320 | FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS PROCESSING, RESERVE, AND CLEARINGHOUSE ACTIVITIES | $457.48M | 269 | 8 | 2.5% |
| 611710 | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES | $303.89M | 1,066 | 208 | 1.6% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Department of Education buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this department.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Department share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R710 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: FINANCIAL | $9.02B | 2,716 | 29 | 48.5% |
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | $1.47B | 2,254 | 234 | 7.9% |
| R705 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: DEBT COLLECTION | $1.45B | 271 | 29 | 7.8% |
| R415 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: TECHNOLOGY SHARING/UTILIZATION | $864.38M | 267 | 6 | 4.6% |
| B506 | SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- DATA (OTHER THAN SCIENTIFIC) | $555.25M | 247 | 8 | 3.0% |
| DA10 | IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE | $496.33M | 338 | 51 | 2.7% |
| DA01 | IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) | $477.30M | 534 | 49 | 2.6% |
| B542 | SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- EDUCATIONAL | $415.20M | 513 | 45 | 2.2% |
| D301 | IT AND TELECOM- FACILITY OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE | $409.43M | 138 | 7 | 2.2% |
| DJ10 | IT AND TELECOM - SECURITY AND COMPLIANCE AS A SERVICE | $327.60M | 226 | 14 | 1.8% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Department of Education obligations?
Vendors are ranked by recorded obligations to show the department’s leading incumbents, their share of spending, purchasing activity, and primary NAICS and PSC markets.
| Vendor | Obligations | Awards / actions | Share | Primary NAICS / PSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCENTURE FEDERAL SERVICES LLC | $2.22B | 452 | 11.9% | NAICS 541512 · PSC DA10 |
| NELNET SERVICING, LLC | $2.00B | 493 | 10.7% | NAICS 522390 · PSC R710 |
| MISSOURI HIGHER EDUCATION LOAN AUTHORITY | $1.27B | 290 | 6.8% | NAICS 522390 · PSC R710 |
| MAXIMUS EDUCATION, LLC | $1.23B | 259 | 6.6% | NAICS 522390 · PSC R710 |
| EDFINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | $899.05M | 242 | 4.8% | NAICS 522390 · PSC R710 |
| MAXIMUS FEDERAL SERVICES, INC. | $844.88M | 264 | 4.5% | NAICS 541512 · PSC R710 |
| GREAT LAKES EDUCATIONAL LOAN SERVICES, INC. | $621.00M | 223 | 3.3% | NAICS 522390 · PSC R710 |
| HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE AGENCY, PA | $520.48M | 172 | 2.8% | NAICS 522390 · PSC R710 |
| WESTAT, INC. | $496.08M | 245 | 2.7% | NAICS 541720 · PSC B506 |
| PERSPECTA ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS LLC | $461.17M | 145 | 2.5% | NAICS 541512 · PSC D301 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Department of Education award contract work?
Competition, small-business participation, set-asides, transaction size, and action types provide a compact view of how the department structures its recorded contract activity.
Competition rate 98.2%
Small-business share 4.7%
Set-aside share 35.1%
Average action value $1.14M
Largest recorded action $200.25M
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Department of Education award most recently in FY 2020–FY 2026?
The latest recorded contract actions inside this profile’s closed fiscal-year window connect award activity with the vendors, markets, agencies, and offices shown above.
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | PSC | Contracting agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91003118C0011 | REMOTE-LEARNER US INC. | Sep 30, 2026 | -$35 | 518210 | 7030 | EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF FSA ACQUISITIONS OFFICE |
| 91003126F0002 | KONIAG MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS LLC | Sep 30, 2026 | $0 | 518210 | R499 | EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF FSA ACQUISITIONS OFFICE |
| 91990026C0007 | NATIONAL OPINION RESEARCH CENTER | Sep 30, 2026 | $136.4K | 518210 | DH10 | EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF CONTRACTS AND ACQUISTIONS MANAGEMEN |
| 91990018F0020 | APPLIED ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | Sep 30, 2026 | -$13 | 518210 | R605 | EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF CONTRACTS AND ACQUISTIONS MANAGEMEN |
| 91003124F0321 | NELNET SERVICING LLC | Sep 30, 2026 | $263.5K | 522390 | R710 | EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF FSA ACQUISITIONS OFFICE |
| 91990021F0331 | ANLAR, LLC | Sep 30, 2026 | $0 | 541611 | R799 | EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF CONTRACTS AND ACQUISTIONS MANAGEMEN |
10 / Interpreting the Profile
What does this contract market mean for a supplier?
This profile combines spending scale, the buying hierarchy, incumbent vendors, market classifications, and competition indicators. Read them together before deciding whether Department of Education represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$18.62B in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 16,283 contract actions and an average action value of $1.14M to understand purchasing frequency and transaction size.
Follow the actual buyers
The department total is distributed across 1 contracting agencies and 17 offices. Move into those organizations to identify who manages the programs and awards relevant to your offer.
Do not confuse scale with access
A large historical total does not mean the same amount is currently open for competition. Use the 98.2% competition rate, set-aside share, recent awards, and current opportunities to estimate what may actually be addressable.
Test market fit and incumbency
Compare leading vendors with NAICS 522390 and PSC R710. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.