Central Programs, Inc.
Bethany, MO Doing business as Gumdrop Books
Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- Other NAICS codes in SAM.gov
- Corporate family
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- Bethany, MO QPJEMCEJGLD9
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- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 802 41st St, Bethany, MO 64424, USA
- Website
- gumdropbooks.com
- Founded
- 1975
- Employees
- 51-250
- Estimated annual revenue
- $10M-$50M
- Industry
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- Consumer Discretionary
- Media
- Publishing
- SIC code
- 51 Wholesale Trade – Nondurable Goods
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $0 |
| FY2025 | -$2,053 |
| FY2024 | $101,388 |
| FY2023 | $47,334 |
Contract awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Textbooks | Bureau of Indian Education (BIA) | $88,996 | |
| Nenahnezad books and publications | Bureau of Indian Education (BIA) | $10,338 | |
| Books | Bureau of Indian Education (BIA) | $47,334 | |
| Purchase books for BIE-FT. Wingate high school | Navajo Region (BIA) | $5,336 | |
| Library books | Navajo Region (BIA) | $5,053 |
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
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About the company
Central Programs, Inc., operating under the trade name Gumdrop Books, is a for-profit corporate entity registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since December 2003, with current registration valid through April 15, 2025. The company appears to be a specialized vendor focused on providing books and educational materials to federal agencies, with a particular emphasis on serving educational institutions. Its primary federal contracting activity has been concentrated within the Bureau of Indian Education, a civilian agency that supports educational needs for Native American communities.
The federal contract award history demonstrates that Central Programs, Inc. consistently provides books and publications to the Bureau of Indian Education through purchase order contracts. Between March 2023 and August 2024, the company was awarded three federal contracts totaling $148,721.66, with contract values ranging from $12,387.66 to $89,000.00. These contracts have been both small business set-aside awards and non-set-aside procurements, indicating the company's flexibility in meeting federal procurement requirements. The specific contract descriptions, such as "NENAHNEZAD BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS" and general "BOOKS" and "TEXTBOOKS" categories, suggest the company specializes in supplying educational reading materials, likely tailored to the specific needs of Bureau of Indian Education schools and educational programs. The contracts have consistent ultimate completion dates within one year of their award dates, reflecting standard federal procurement timelines for educational resource acquisitions.
Quick answers
Is Central Programs, Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Central Programs, Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through April 8, 2027.
What is Central Programs, Inc.'s CAGE code?
Central Programs, Inc.'s CAGE code is 3NEY6, and its Unique Entity ID (UEI) is GQCGEA8SUUD7.
How much has Central Programs, Inc. received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $146,669 to Central Programs, Inc. in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
What is Central Programs, Inc.'s most recent federal award?
Central Programs, Inc.'s most recent federal contract award is Textbooks (140A2324P0617), from Bureau of Indian Education (BIA), on August 14, 2024.
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