K-12 education services and support programs under federal education grants and contracts. Find active federal and state elementary and secondary schools contracts — AI-scored against your profile across SAM.gov and 200+ portals.
Federal annual spend on K-12 education services under NAICS 611110 is estimated at $15-20 billion, primarily through grants and contracts from the Department of Education (Title I, IDEA, Impact Aid), Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA), and Bureau of Indian Education. Competition is moderate; large education service providers (e.g., for-profit charter operators) dominate, but small businesses win subcontracts. Contracts are predominantly grants-to-states (passed to LEAs), with some federal IDIQ and BPA vehicles for technical assistance, evaluation, and direct services. Demand is driven by federal education legislation, student achievement metrics, and equitable access mandates.
These agencies are the largest buyers of elementary and secondary schools services and products in the federal government. Each awards contracts under NAICS 611110 regularly — build relationships with their small business offices first.
Focus on DODEA and BIA direct contracts, which are less saturated than DOE grants. 8(a) and HUBZone set-asides are common for BPA awards under $7.5 million. The highest-leverage move: obtain a GSA Schedule 874 (Mission Oriented Business Integrated Services) or 899 (Environmental Services) to bid on task orders for school support services. Partner with a prime that holds an IDIQ for technical assistance (e.g., Regional Educational Laboratories).
Most K-12 work is bought via LPTA (lowest price technically acceptable) for standardized services (e.g., test scoring, tutoring). Best-value tradeoffs are used for complex evaluations. Common vehicles: GSA Schedule 874, 8(a) STARS III, DODEA's Education Services IDIQ, and BIA's School Operations BPA. Evaluation emphasizes past performance with similar student populations.
Not always. Many contracts are for non-instructional support (IT, facilities, nutrition, evaluation). If the scope involves direct instruction, you may need state-certified teachers, but often the prime hires them post-award.
For construction (if incidental), performance and payment bonds are required over $150k. For service contracts (e.g., tutoring), bonds are rare; instead, agencies require liability insurance ($1-2 million) and fidelity bonds for staff working with children.
Yes. 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB set-asides are used, especially on DODEA and BIA contracts. However, many contracts are awarded via full-and-open competition due to large dollar values. Subcontracting is the most accessible path.
Varies widely. DOE grants to states average $10-50 million annually. Direct federal contracts (e.g., DODEA tutoring) range $500k to $5 million. Task orders under IDIQs can be as small as $50k for evaluation services.
Yes. Title I grants are managed by state and local education agencies, which often subcontract to small businesses for tutoring, professional development, and parent engagement. Register in SAM and look for state procurement portals.