The District Communications Group LLC
Asheville, NC Doing business as DCG Communications
- UEI
- C3X8QMRJVJH5
- CAGE
- 65T66
- Primary NAICS
- 541519 Other Computer Related Services
- SAM.gov registration
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Company facts
- FY2025 rankings
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- Other NAICS codes in SAM.gov
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- 339950 Sign Manufacturing
- 459420 Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Retailers
- 512110 Motion Picture and Video Production
- 512120 Motion Picture and Video Distribution
- 512191 Teleproduction and Other Postproduction Services
- 512199 Other Motion Picture and Video Industries
- 513120 Periodical Publishers
- 513140 Directory and Mailing List Publishers
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- 513199 All Other Publishers
- 516110 Radio Broadcasting Stations
- 516210 Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers
- 518210 Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
- 519290 Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services
- 541330 Engineering Services
- 541430 Graphic Design Services
- 541511 Custom Computer Programming Services
- 541512 Computer Systems Design Services
- 541611 Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- 541612 Human Resources Consulting Services
- 541613 Marketing Consulting Services
- 541614 Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services
- 541618 Other Management Consulting Services
- 541690 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
- 541810 Advertising Agencies
- 541820 Public Relations Agencies
- 541830 Media Buying Agencies
- 541840 Media Representatives
- 541850 Indoor and Outdoor Display Advertising
- 541870 Advertising Material Distribution Services
- 541890 Other Services Related to Advertising
- 541910 Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling
- 541922 Commercial Photography
- 541930 Translation and Interpretation Services
- 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- 561499 All Other Business Support Services
- 561920 Convention and Trade Show Organizers
- 611430 Professional and Management Development Training
- 624190 Other Individual and Family Services
- 711510 Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers
- 813920 Professional Organizations
- Corporate family
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- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 503 Webb Cove Rd, Asheville, NC 28804, USA
- Website
- dcgcommunications.com
- Founded
- 2010
- Employees
- 51-250
- Estimated annual revenue
- $10M-$50M
- Industry
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- Consumer Discretionary
- Media
- Public Relations
- SIC code
- 87 Engineering & Management Services
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 | $1,997,754 |
| FY2025 | $5,501,416 |
| FY2024 | $15,707,905 |
| FY2023 | $33,223,604 |
Top agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of State | $2,374,054 | |
| 2 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $1,263,563 | |
| 3 | Department of Labor | $739,093 | |
| 4 | Department of the Treasury | $358,125 | |
| 5 | Department of Health and Human Services | $94,996 |
Contract vehicles
- FDA Quick Turnaround Social Science Research Services
- Multiple Award Schedule
- One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus - Unrestricted
- Performance Management, Evaluation, and Learning Services
- Seaport Next Generation
- The Professional Services Schedule
- Veteran Enterprises Contracting for Transformation and Operational Readiness
Contract awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research and analysis | Office of Acquisition Management | $565,750 | |
| Research and analysis | Office of Acquisition Management | $375,100 | |
| Research and analysis | Office of Acquisition Management | $535,050 | |
| Food safety- raw flour focus groups | Food and Drug Administration | $94,996 | |
| Office of public affairs communication support services | Office of Procurement Operations | $828,995 |
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Contract subawards
| Prime contractor | Prime award | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accenture Federal Services LLC | 36C10D24F0021 | $356,005 | |
| Accenture Federal Services LLC | 36C10D24F0021 | $548,382 | |
| Sensis Inc. | 693JJ425A000003 | $89,856 | |
| Accenture Federal Services LLC | 36C10D21N0007 | $541,982 | |
| Accenture Federal Services LLC | 36C10D21N0007 | $94,995 |
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
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|---|---|---|
| Powell Strategies, LLC | Annapolis, MD | 541611 Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services |
| Aptive Resources LLC | Alexandria, VA | 513199 All Other Publishers |
| Cameo Consulting Group LLC | Rockville, MD | 541611 Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services |
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| Meraki Communications Group LLC | Washington, DC | 541613 Marketing Consulting Services |
About the company
The District Communications Group LLC, doing business as DCG Communications, is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business based in Asheville, North Carolina, that delivers strategic communications, public opinion research, program evaluation, and technical writing services to federal civilian agencies as a prime contractor on 97% of its federal awards. The vendor competes predominantly full-and-open on the GSA Multiple Award Schedule and holds several significant federal vehicles, including a $150 million Department of State Performance Management, Evaluation, and Learning Services (PMELS) indefinite-delivery contract and a $70 million Food and Drug Administration Quick Turnaround Social Science Research Services BPA, alongside participation in the OASIS+ Unrestricted governmentwide acquisition contract.
DCG Communications' customer base is highly concentrated in civilian agencies. The Department of Veterans Affairs Strategic Acquisition Center Frederick dominates potential value at $25.26 billion across 45 awards, anchored by a series of suicide prevention communications support contracts, though the dollar concentration reflects multi-year delivery orders with substantial ceiling values rather than invoiced revenue. By award count, the Department of State's Bureau of International Information Programs leads with 208 awards valued at $17.8 million combined, followed by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs with 29 awards at $11.8 million and the Office of the Secretary with 20 awards at $7.4 million. The Department of Homeland Security, Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, and the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund round out the active customer set. Recent representative work includes a $4.164 million VA delivery order for My HealtheVet web content development and management (September 2026, base period through 2027 with final completion in 2031), a $1.172 million State Department Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs BPA call for MODE 3.0 research work (September 2026), a $2.17 million Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration human trafficking awareness campaign (extended through September 2025), and multiple State Department country-specific research and public opinion polling calls across African Affairs, South and Central Asian Affairs, East Asian and Pacific Affairs, and European and Eurasian Affairs bureaus, each typically valued between $50 thousand and $750 thousand.
DCG Communications places 277 task orders under the GSA Multiple Award Schedule, generating $521.1 million in combined potential value, complemented by 204 task orders under the VA Blanket Purchase Agreement SAQMMA13A0229 ($10.6 million combined potential value) and 137 task orders under the Professional Services Schedule ($162.1 million combined potential value). The vendor also holds positions on the VA Indefinite Delivery Contract VA119A14D0028 and the Transformation Twenty-One Total Technology Next Generation vehicle. Service Contract Inventory data captures $118.4 million in SCI-reportable invoiced revenue across FY2022–FY2025 as a prime, reflecting declining activity: $46.8 million in FY2022 across 46 FTEs, declining to $8.8 million in FY2025 across 32 FTEs. Median government-paid rates on SCI-reportable federal services contracts run around $224/hr, with the rate spectrum ranging from $14/hr for junior writing roles to $935/hr for senior advisory positions; GSA Schedule labor pricing spans $72/hr for junior writers through $257/hr for principal-level social and new media consultants, all requiring bachelor's degrees and no security clearances.
DCG Communications operates as a self-performing prime on most work. Across SCI-reportable prime contracts, subcontractors account for approximately 3% of contractor hours, with a total of 10 named subcontractors reported. Recent sub engagement shows work alongside Accenture Federal Services LLC on VBA-related support services and FMCSA outreach and communications initiatives. The vendor's SBA designations as both veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned small business anchor its competitiveness on SDVOSB sole-source awards with the Department of Veterans Affairs—a posture that recurs across the prime portfolio—though most recent awards compete full-and-open under the MAS and agency BPAs without set-aside designations. Award activity shows a three-year plateau (24 awards in 2022, 33 in 2023, 34 in 2024) followed by a sharp decline (23 in 2025, 7 in 2026 year-to-date). Nineteen awards with ultimate completion dates in the next twenty-four months carry combined potential value of $14.7 million, presenting recompete exposure. The vendor's award portfolio concentrates in marketing research and public opinion polling (452 awards), administrative and general management consulting (25 awards), and public relations agencies (12 awards), reflecting capability depth in civilian agency outreach, program evaluation, and communications strategy rather than IT or engineering-heavy services.
SBA capabilities narrative
The District Communications Group (DCG) is a strategic communications and research firm specializing in public awareness campaigns, behavior change initiatives, and audience engagement for government agencies. We combine research-driven messaging, digital media, and creative services to deliver impactful campaigns.
Core Capabilities:
Strategic communications & public affairs
Audience research & message testing
Creative content & multimedia production
Digital, social, & paid media strategy
Crisis communications & rapid response
Why DCG?
With over a decade of experience supporting agencies like the Department of State, VA, and DoD, DCG delivers data-driven, mission-focused solutions. Our in-house team ensures seamless execution from research to implementation.
Quick answers
Is The District Communications Group LLC registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. The District Communications Group LLC's SAM.gov registration is active through September 9, 2027.
Which contract vehicles does The District Communications Group LLC hold?
The District Communications Group LLC holds a place on 7 federal contract vehicles, including FDA Quick Turnaround Social Science Research Services, MAS and OASIS+ Unrestricted.
How much has The District Communications Group LLC received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $5,501,416 to The District Communications Group LLC in fiscal year 2025 and $56,430,680 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
How does The District Communications Group LLC rank among federal contractors?
The District Communications Group LLC ranked #8 in NAICS 54191, #14 in PSC R422 and #30 in PSC R701 in FY2025.
What is The District Communications Group LLC's most recent federal award?
The District Communications Group LLC's most recent federal contract award is Research and analysis (19AQMM26F7248), from Office of Acquisition Management, on September 30, 2026.
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