Central Programs, Inc.

Bethany, MO Doing business as Gumdrop Books

UEI
GQCGEA8SUUD7
CAGE
3NEY6
Primary NAICS
424920 Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers
SAM.gov registration
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Company facts

Self-certified in SAM.gov
  • For Profit Organization
Entity structure
Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
NAICS codes registered in SAM.gov
Corporate family
  • Central Programs, Inc. GQCGEA8SUUD7
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
  1. Consumer Discretionary
  2. Media
  3. Publishing
SIC code
51 Wholesale Trade – Nondurable Goods
Profiles

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Recent federal awards

Central Programs, Inc.'s 5 most recent federal contract and grant awards, newest first. Amounts are dollars obligated.
Award Agency Obligated Awarded
Textbooks Contract · 140A2324P0617 Bureau of Indian Education $88,996
Nenahnezad books and publications Contract · 140A2324P0458 Bureau of Indian Education $10,338
Books Contract · 140A2323P0176 Bureau of Indian Education $47,334
Purchase books for BIE-FT. Wingate high school Contract · INA17PX01527 Navajo Region $5,336
:: library books Contract · INA16PX00802 Navajo Region $5,053

About Central Programs, Inc.

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

What is Central Programs, Inc.'s UEI?

Central Programs, Inc.'s Unique Entity ID (UEI) in SAM.gov is GQCGEA8SUUD7.

What is Central Programs, Inc.'s CAGE code?

Central Programs, Inc.'s CAGE code is 3NEY6.

What is Central Programs, Inc.'s primary NAICS code?

Central Programs, Inc.'s primary NAICS code is 424920 (Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers).

Where is Central Programs, Inc. located?

Central Programs, Inc.'s physical address in SAM.gov is 802 41st St, Bethany, MO 64424, USA.

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 most recent federal award?

Central Programs, Inc.'s most recent federal contract award is Textbooks (140A2324P0617), from Bureau of Indian Education, on August 14, 2024.

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