NAICS Code 81391 (Business Associations) encompasses professional organizations and trade associations that promote and support the interests of specific industries, professions, or business sectors. These entities typically provide membership services, advocacy, networking opportunities, standards development, research, and professional development resources. The organizations often serve as critical knowledge centers and collaborative platforms for their respective industries, facilitating communication, policy development, and professional standards. The federal contract awards in this category demonstrate a focus on specialized, sole-source memberships and access to unique professional resources. Typical awards include government agencies purchasing memberships to access specialized databases, technical standards, and industry-specific information networks. Recent awards have ranged from $15,000 to $250,000, with contract durations typically spanning one to five years. Frequently awarded entities include the American Boat & Yacht Council, National Hydropower Association, Utilities Technology Council, and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. Funding agencies include the Department of Transportation, National Science Foundation, Bureau of Reclamation, and Naval Surface Warfare Center, with awards predominantly not set aside for specific business categories. Recent federal contract opportunities within this NAICS code reveal a diverse range of specialized professional services and memberships. These include technical standards development (National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency's Open Geospatial Web Service Standards program), industry-specific database access (Western Area Power Administration's Power Line Carrier Database), professional conference and networking support (National Science Foundation's American Astronomical Society meeting booth), and technical resource memberships (Federal Highway Administration's AASHTOWare software access). Performance locations are typically nationwide, with significant concentrations in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. The opportunities demonstrate a common theme of government agencies seeking targeted, specialized professional association resources to support technical, research, and operational requirements.
Name | Description | Awardee | Potential Value (Click to sort descending) | Award Date (Click to sort descending) | Last Date To Order (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort descending) |
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DTFH6111C00020 | National Association Of Regional Councils | $250.0k | 1/31/11 | 5/31/13 | 2/13/13 | |
W912BU17D0002 | American Bureau Of Shipping | $1.7m | 9/30/17 | 9/30/22 | 4/20/21 | |
V10193P2185 | Federation Of State Medical Boards Of The United States, Inc. | $276.3k | 10/1/04 | 10/1/08 | 9/28/05 | |
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| National Council For Advanced Manufacturing | $0 | 8/15/02 | 9/15/04 | 8/15/02 |
HT001418A0011 | Blanchard Contact Lens Inc. | $300.0k | 8/27/18 | 8/26/23 | 8/27/18 |
Name | Description | Awardee | Potential Value (Click to sort descending) | Award Date (Click to sort descending) | Completion Date (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort descending) |
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Purchase Order TIRNO13P00104 | TTI Technologies, LLC | $94.5k | 2/10/13 | 2/10/14 | 2/12/13 | |
Purchase Order 70B04C19P00000206 | X12 Incorporated | $4.5k | 6/1/19 | 5/31/20 | 5/22/19 | |
Purchase Order HHSD2002015M87717P | Minnesota Hospital Association | $3.5k | 8/27/15 | 8/26/16 | 8/28/15 | |
Purchase Order DOCJG133F08SU1808 |
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| Boat Depot Inc. | $14.3k | 8/22/08 | 9/11/08 | 8/22/08 |
Purchase Order V598N64046 | American Society Of Health-System Pharmacists Inc. | $3.4k | 3/1/06 | 3/10/06 | 3/1/06 |
Name | Description | Solicitation Number | Federal Agency | Type | Posted Date (Click to sort descending) |
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Notice of Intent to Sole Source the Sponsorship of the Annual AISES 2021 National Conference | 49100421Q0061 | National Science Foundation | Special Notice 1/1 | 4/5/21, 12:32 PM | |
Notice of Intent to Sole Source Council on Occupational Education (COE) | DOD Washington Headquarters Service | Special Notice 1/1 | 9/2/21, 7:43 PM | ||
AHA Data Purchase | 75R60223Q00246 | Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration | Solicitation 1/1 | 8/23/23, 4:03 PM | |
US Geological Survey (USGS) Synopsis of Proposed Contract Action - Open Geospat | DOIGFBO210033 | Department of the Interior US Geological Survey Office of Acquisitions and Grants | Special Notice 1/1 | 4/2/21, 10:12 AM | |
19th Annual National Treatment Accountability for Safer Communities (TASC) Conference: Drugs, Crime and Reentry | 12-233-SOL-00790 | Department of Health and Human Services Program Support Center | Special Notice 1/1 | 9/6/12, 1:02 PM |