Dscout
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- 91003126P0005
- Agency
-
Department of Education
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- 91003126P0005 Federal contract award
- Awardee
- Dscout Inc.
- NAICS code
- 541910 Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling
- Place of performance
- Vienna, Virginia 22182, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Education's Federal Student Aid Acquisition Directorate has awarded a sole-source purchase order to Dscout for usability testing tool support and maintenance services under a firm-fixed price contract valued at $57,200.
The contracting officer determined that only one source is reasonably available based on market research conducted with technical experts. Dscout was identified as the only solution meeting all FSA functionality requirements, including 508 compliance, Microsoft Teams integration with auto-download capability, diary study functionality, and compensation and incentive capabilities for recruiters. Competitors including Maze and User Testing fell short in these areas. Additionally, Dscout's integrated participant pool and screening capabilities support rapid recruitment for FSA research studies. Dscout does not operate under any government contract vehicle or through partners or resellers, further supporting the sole-source determination.
The purchase order covers the period of June 24, 2026 through June 23, 2027, and includes one Access Fee, six Flex Seats, 310 Activity Credits, one Level 1 Support Package, and a $15,000 Incentive Budget Amount. The award was made on June 22, 2026 under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Dscout is located in Chicago, Illinois. Contract number is 91003126P0005.
Notice text
The United States Department of Education Federal Student Aid’s (FSA) Acquisition Directorate awarded a firm-fixed price, sole source purchase order to Dscout for support and services. Dscout is a userability testing tool that allows UX Research teams to conduct remote testing, user interviews, and design studies/surveys.
Awarded contract 91003126P0005 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2026-06-22.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sole Source Justification_Dscout Under SAT_06182026_FE.pdf |
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