DEVELOPMENT SERVICES GROUP, INC - THE PURPOSE OF THIS REQUIREMENT IS TO CONDUCT A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY THAT WILL EXAMINE HOW MUCH IT COSTS HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS.
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THE PURPOSE OF THIS REQUIREMENT IS TO CONDUCT A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY THAT WILL EXAMINE HOW MUCH IT COSTS HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS.
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On Dec 17, 2025, Department of Education obligated $2,687,354.87 to DEVELOPMENT SERVICES GROUP, INC for the purpose of this requirement is to conduct a descriptive study that will examine how much it costs higher education institutions to comply with federal regulations and accreditations.. The award is classified under NAICS 541720 — RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES and issued as a firm fixed price contract. Competition extent: full and open competition with 5 offers received. The procurement used a SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE - TOTAL set-aside. Performance is located in WASHINGTON, DC. The contract is scheduled through Mar 31, 2030. This award is one of several similar procurements from Department of Education under NAICS 541720 — related awards are listed below.
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