Data / Federal awards / NAICS 611691
NAICS 611691 Exam Preparation and Tutoring: $26.4 million in federal contracts to 33 recipients (FY2024 to FY2027)
Updated October 6, 2026. Source: USAspending.gov.
Federal agencies obligated $26.4 million under NAICS 611691, Exam Preparation and Tutoring, across 76 contract awards to 33 named recipients in fiscal years 2024 to 2027. The largest recipients are PALMETTO GBA, LLC ($20.6 million), COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION BOARD ($2.9 million), DMEDIA ASSOCIATES INC ($700,000). Department of Health and Human Services is the largest buyer with $20.7 million.
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- NAICS code
- 611691 Exam Preparation and Tutoring
- Contract awards
- 76
- Obligated
- $26.4 million
- Named recipients
- 33
- Buying agencies
- 14
- Small business share of obligations
- 5%
- Full and open competition share
- 80%
- Set aside share
- 1%
- Latest action
- 2026-09-29
Incumbents: the largest recipients
Ranked by dollars obligated in fiscal years 2024 to 2027.
| Recipient | Business size | Awards | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PALMETTO GBA, LLC | Other Than Small Business | 7 | $20.6 million | 78.0% |
| COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION BOARD | Other Than Small Business | 6 | $2.9 million | 10.8% |
| DMEDIA ASSOCIATES INC | Small Business | 1 | $700,000 | 2.6% |
| AMBOSS SE | Other Than Small Business | 3 | $633,595 | 2.4% |
| PENN FOSTER INC | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $288,305 | 1.1% |
| VARSITY TUTORS LLC | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $249,600 | 0.9% |
| BECKER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | Other Than Small Business | 11 | $236,435 | 0.9% |
| LAOCH SERVICES LLC | Small Business | 1 | $182,540 | 0.7% |
| THE MANUFACTURING SKILL STANDARDS COUNCIL | Other Than Small Business | 2 | $172,006 | 0.7% |
| VIAKORP CORPORATION | Small Business | 3 | $154,200 | 0.6% |
| NATIONAL PETROLEUM MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | Other Than Small Business | 4 | $135,342 | 0.5% |
| COLLEGE OPTIONS FOUNDATION, INC. | Other Than Small Business | 2 | $78,486 | 0.3% |
| UWORLD, LLC | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $72,467 | 0.3% |
| TETON DATA SYSTEMS | Small Business | 1 | $46,748 | 0.2% |
| ISSA LLC | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $36,918 | 0.1% |
| NEVADA TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES INC | Small Business | 1 | $33,500 | 0.1% |
| BLACK SPECTACLES LLC | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $30,651 | 0.1% |
| QUAL-TECH, INC. | Small Business | 1 | $29,655 | 0.1% |
| BOARD VITALS INC. | Small Business | 2 | $27,888 | 0.1% |
| NEW HORIZONS LEARNING, LLC | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $18,690 | 0.1% |
| ADVANCEMENT SOFTWARE LLC | Small Business | 1 | $15,918 | 0.1% |
| MCGRAW HILL LLC | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $14,027 | 0.1% |
| NIDEC MOTOR CORPORATION | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $12,000 | 0.0% |
| LISTON ALTO ASSOCIATES LLC | Small Business | 1 | $6,200 | 0.0% |
| BECKER DIGITAL LLC | Small Business | 1 | $5,034 | 0.0% |
| THE CDL SCHOOLS LLC | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $4,700 | 0.0% |
| MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $0 | 0.0% |
| OREADY LLC | Small Business | 1 | $0 | 0.0% |
| PARLIAMENT LLC | Small Business | 1 | $0 | 0.0% |
| EXECUTIVE OPTIONS MONOPROSOPI IKE | Other Than Small Business | 3 | $-2,403 | -0.0% |
| TUTOR.COM, INC. | Other Than Small Business | 3 | $-10,045 | -0.0% |
| THOMSON REUTERS (TAX & ACCOUNTING), INC. | Other Than Small Business | 2 | $-44,384 | -0.2% |
| VARSITY TUTORS FOR SCHOOLS LLC | Other Than Small Business | 1 | $-249,600 | -0.9% |
Agencies buying under this code
| Agency | Awards | Obligated | Largest recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Health and Human Services | 8 | $20.7 million | PALMETTO GBA, LLC |
| Department of Defense | 32 | $5.3 million | COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION BOARD |
| Department of Homeland Security | 6 | $151,690 | VIAKORP CORPORATION |
| Department of Agriculture | 2 | $69,150 | BECKER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION |
| Department of Labor | 1 | $45,000 | BECKER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 2 | $42,194 | TETON DATA SYSTEMS |
| Department of Justice | 2 | $41,618 | ISSA LLC |
| Office of Personnel Management | 1 | $32,660 | BECKER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION |
| General Services Administration | 4 | $30,651 | BLACK SPECTACLES LLC |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 1 | $25,000 | BECKER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION |
| Department of Transportation | 5 | $5,873 | ADVANCEMENT SOFTWARE LLC |
| Department of State | 8 | $463 | LISTON ALTO ASSOCIATES LLC |
| Department of the Interior | 2 | $0 | VARSITY TUTORS LLC |
| Department of the Treasury | 2 | $-44,384 | THOMSON REUTERS (TAX & ACCOUNTING), INC. |
Obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $4.2 million |
| FY2025 | $2.5 million |
| FY2026 | $19.8 million |
Products and services bought
| Code | Product or service | Awards | Obligated |
|---|---|---|---|
| R499 | Support- Professional: Other | 6 | $20.6 million |
| U009 | Education/training- General | 17 | $1.8 million |
| B542 | Special Studies/analysis- Educational | 2 | $1.4 million |
| U099 | Education/training- Other | 11 | $868,828 |
| AF25 | Education, Training, Employment & Social Svcs R&d; Training & Labor R&d; R&d Facilities & Maj Equip | 1 | $700,000 |
| U006 | Education/training- Vocational/technical | 6 | $540,559 |
| U002 | Education/training- Personnel Testing | 2 | $207,540 |
| 6910 | Training Aids | 2 | $78,486 |
| R497 | Support- Professional: Personal Services Contracts | 1 | $45,000 |
| U010 | Education/training- Certifications/accreditations for Educational Institutions | 2 | $36,918 |
Largest contract awards
| Award ID | Recipient | Agency | Type | NAICS | What it buys | Obligated in window | Award value | Starts | Ends | Place of performance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75FCMC26F0131 | PALMETTO GBA, LLC | Department of Health and Human Services | BPA Call | 611691 | THE PURPOSE OF THIS TASK ORDER IS TO ISSUE A NEW AWARD AGAINST BPA NO. 75FCMC21A0001 TO ENSURE UNINTERRUPTED CBIC PROGRAM AND SYSTEMS SUPPOR | $18,320,023 | $18,320,023 | September 30, 2026 | February 29, 2028 | Columbia, SC | usaspending.gov |
| 75FCMC21F0002 | PALMETTO GBA, LLC | Department of Health and Human Services | BPA Call | 611691 | THE PURPOSE OF THIS BPA CALL IS TO AWARD TASK ORDER, "ROUND 2024 PREPARATION". | $1,508,553 | $41,311,964 | June 15, 2021 | October 6, 2026 | Columbia, SC | usaspending.gov |
| HE125424F0029 | COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION BOARD | Department of Defense | Delivery Order | 611691 | NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ASSESSMENT FOR POSTSECONDARY PREPARATION | $1,380,047 | $1,380,047 | March 16, 2024 | March 15, 2025 | Reston, VA | usaspending.gov |
| 75FCMC20F0064 | PALMETTO GBA, LLC | Department of Health and Human Services | Delivery Order | 611691 | CONTINUING EDUCATION (CE) SUPPORT AND MEDICARE LEARNING NETWORK (MLN) PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT | $1,151,160 | $5,680,114 | July 24, 2020 | August 30, 2025 | Columbia, SC | usaspending.gov |
| HE125425FE153 | COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION BOARD | Department of Defense | Delivery Order | 611691 | NATIONAL RECOGNIZED ASSESSMENT FOR POSTSECONDARY PREPARATION | $1,144,995 | $1,144,995 | February 4, 2025 | August 31, 2025 | Reston, VA | usaspending.gov |
| W912EK25CA018 | DMEDIA ASSOCIATES INC | Department of Defense | Definitive Contract | 611691 | PPI-KAPLAN P.E. AND F.E. EXAM REVIEW RECORDED WEBINARS | $700,000 | $700,000 | September 5, 2025 | September 4, 2026 | Rock Island, IL | usaspending.gov |
| HU000124P0036 | AMBOSS SE | Department of Defense | Purchase Order | 611691 | UNITED STATES MEDICAL LICENSING EXAMINATION PREPARATION FOR STUDENTS.//S/A ADDED SOLICITATION DATE// | $561,640 | $561,640 | July 25, 2024 | July 24, 2027 | Bethesda, MD | usaspending.gov |
| W91QF523F0041 | PENN FOSTER INC | Department of Defense | Delivery Order | 611691 | GUNSMITH-SMALL ARMS CONVENTIONAL WEAPONS | $288,305 | $485,585 | June 2, 2023 | September 30, 2024 | Fort Gregg Adams, VA | usaspending.gov |
| HE125424F0022 | COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION BOARD | Department of Defense | Delivery Order | 611691 | NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ASSESSMENTS FOR POSTSECONDARY PREPARATION | $276,960 | $276,960 | January 26, 2024 | March 15, 2024 | Reston, VA | usaspending.gov |
| 140A2324P0318 | VARSITY TUTORS LLC | Department of the Interior | Purchase Order | 611691 | VIRTUAL TUTORS - TUBA CITY BOARDING SCHOOL | $249,600 | $0 | May 8, 2024 | May 12, 2025 | Tuba City, AZ | usaspending.gov |
| W912L924P0008 | LAOCH SERVICES LLC | Department of Defense | Purchase Order | 611691 | THE CONTRACTOR SHALL WORK WITH RECRUITING TEAMS, AND ASVAB IMPROVEMENT LEAD TO IDENTIFY INDIVIDUALIZED PLANS FOR APPLICANTS OR CURRENT SOLDI | $182,540 | $182,540 | February 12, 2024 | February 19, 2025 | Franklin, IN | usaspending.gov |
| W91QF525FA016 | THE MANUFACTURING SKILL STANDARDS COUNCIL | Department of Defense | Delivery Order | 611691 | MSSC CLA CREDENTIALING VOUCHERS | $136,166 | $136,166 | July 28, 2025 | July 27, 2026 | Fort Lee, VA | usaspending.gov |
| 70Z03925PCGA00079 | VIAKORP CORPORATION | Department of Homeland Security | Purchase Order | 611691 | TUTORING SERVICE FOR THE USCG ACADEMY FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS DISCIPLINES. | $99,000 | $99,000 | September 1, 2025 | July 26, 2026 | New London, CT | usaspending.gov |
| W81K0221P0109 | UWORLD, LLC | Department of Defense | Purchase Order | 611691 | BASE+ 4 - STEP3 QBANK +CCS+BIOSTATS CERTIFICATION - TESTING MATERIALS | $72,467 | $179,438 | October 1, 2021 | September 30, 2026 | Coppell, TX | usaspending.gov |
| HU000123P0010 | AMBOSS SE | Department of Defense | Purchase Order | 611691 | UNITED STATES MEDICAL LICENSING EXAMINATION, EXAM PREPARATION//S/A CLARIFIED DESCRIPTION, V&V FY23 Q2// | $62,100 | $175,500 | January 25, 2023 | July 24, 2024 | Bethesda, MD | usaspending.gov |
| W91QF523F0029 | NATIONAL PETROLEUM MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | Department of Defense | Delivery Order | 611691 | CERTIFIED PETROLEUM APPRENTICE, (CPA) | $56,547 | $255,852 | May 19, 2023 | June 10, 2025 | Fort Gregg Adams, VA | usaspending.gov |
| M6700123P1155 | VIAKORP CORPORATION | Department of Defense | Purchase Order | 611691 | ON-SITE TRAINING | $52,200 | $78,300 | August 21, 2023 | August 20, 2026 | Cherry Point, NC | usaspending.gov |
| W91QF525FA031 | NATIONAL PETROLEUM MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | Department of Defense | Delivery Order | 611691 | CONTRACTOR PROVIDE STUDY MATERIALS FOR CERTIFIED PETROLEUM APPRENTICE, (CPA), CERTIFIED PETROLEUM JOURNEYMEN (CPJ), CERTIFIED PETROLEUM SPEC | $48,204 | $48,204 | September 8, 2025 | September 7, 2026 | Fort Lee, VA | usaspending.gov |
| N6883625PS047 | COLLEGE OPTIONS FOUNDATION, INC. | Department of Defense | Purchase Order | 611691 | NJROTC ACADEMIC CHALLENGE BOWL/NATIONAL EXAM | $47,365 | $47,365 | September 30, 2025 | September 29, 2026 | Pensacola, FL | usaspending.gov |
| 36C25025C0101 | TETON DATA SYSTEMS | Department of Veterans Affairs | Definitive Contract | 611691 | BOARDVITALS INDIANAPOLIS BASE YEAR | $46,748 | $46,748 | July 1, 2025 | June 30, 2026 | Indianapolis, IN | usaspending.gov |
| 123J1925F0052 | BECKER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | Department of Agriculture | Delivery Order | 611691 | BECKER PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION SUBSCRIPTION | $45,750 | $45,750 | September 15, 2025 | September 14, 2027 | Saint Louis, MO | usaspending.gov |
| 1604DC24F00008 | BECKER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | Department of Labor | Delivery Order | 611691 | BASE YEAR $15,000.00 4/23/2024 TO 4/22/2025 | $45,000 | $45,000 | April 16, 2024 | April 22, 2027 | Washington, DC | usaspending.gov |
| HE125424FE297 | COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION BOARD | Department of Defense | Delivery Order | 611691 | NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ASSESSMENT FOR POSTSECONDARY PREPARATION | $44,784 | $44,784 | September 25, 2024 | March 15, 2025 | Reston, VA | usaspending.gov |
| 15B20826P00000079 | ISSA LLC | Department of Justice | Purchase Order | 611691 | "EO 14398" ISSA CERTIFCATIONS FOR THE INMATE POPULATION FY26 | $36,918 | $36,918 | July 8, 2026 | September 30, 2026 | Scottsdale, AZ | usaspending.gov |
| W91QF523F0030 | THE MANUFACTURING SKILL STANDARDS COUNCIL | Department of Defense | Delivery Order | 611691 | CERTIFIED LOGISTICS ASSOCIATE (CLA) | $35,840 | $365,070 | June 2, 2023 | September 30, 2027 | Fort Lee, VA | usaspending.gov |
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