Georgetown University

Georgetown University is a prestigious private Catholic and Jesuit research institution located in Washington, D.C., registered as a non-profit educational organization. The university provides extensive federal contracting and grant-supported services spanning education, training, research, and technical assistance across multiple academic and medical disciplines. Through its various schools and centers, Georgetown University serves as a prime contractor and grantee for numerous federal agencies, leveraging its academic expertise to support government objectives in areas ranging from public health and scientific research to workforce development and national security.

Georgetown University's federal contract awards demonstrate a diverse portfolio of services delivered across multiple agencies without small business set-asides. The university has provided education and training services to the Department of Commerce, including curriculum development and leadership training valued at tens of thousands of dollars per delivery order under an IDIQ framework totaling approximately $2.5 million in cumulative task orders. Through its subsidiaries, including Government Affairs Institute and the School of Continuing Studies, Georgetown has delivered specialized training programs to the National Science Foundation, Department of Transportation, and Department of Defense, with services such as advanced budget and appropriations process training and PM DIBS leadership training. The university has also performed scientific analysis services for the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, including metabolomic and proteomics analysis of biological samples. Additionally, Georgetown has served as a subcontractor on prime contracts held by organizations such as Science Applications International Corporation, Education Development Center, and American Institutes for Research, providing training and technical assistance services to SAMHSA grantees and supporting maternal and infant early childhood home visiting programs. The Department of Justice has awarded Georgetown sole-source contracts for the provision of Georgetown Law Journal publications, including the Annual Review of Criminal Procedure, recognizing the university's unique copyright-protected legal analysis that cannot be replicated by other sources.

Georgetown University's federal grant portfolio reflects its substantial research and training capacity across health sciences, basic research, and workforce development areas. The university has received significant funding from the National Institutes of Health for biomedical research through multiple institutes, including grants from the National Cancer Institute for cancer research and prevention studies, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for infectious disease research, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke for neurological research, and the National Institute on Aging for aging-related studies, with individual grant awards ranging from approximately $125,000 to over $3 million. The National Science Foundation has funded Georgetown for STEM education, data science training, physics research, materials science research, and technology initiatives through various directorates and divisions. The Department of Defense and Defense Health Agency have supported research and training related to military medical research and force protection. The National Endowment for the Humanities has awarded grants for academic initiatives including the Initiative on Artificial Intelligence and Democratic Citizenship and historical research on political institutions in Latin America. The Department of Health and Human Services, through HRSA and CDC divisions, has funded technical assistance and training programs related to HIV prevention, early childhood development, and health workforce expansion. Georgetown's grant work often involves partnerships with subrecipient institutions such as universities, research institutes, and community organizations, reflecting its role as a convener and implementer of multi-institutional research and training initiatives addressing health disparities, emerging threats, and national priorities.

Georgetown University holds a single-award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract with the U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of the Secretary, valued at approximately $2.88 million with an ultimate completion date of August 31, 2026. This IDIQ vehicle was awarded on September 1, 2022, and has generated eleven firm fixed-price delivery orders totaling approximately $2.5 million to date. The contract encompasses education, training, and curriculum development services designed to support the Department of Commerce's strategic objectives in economic growth, international affairs, and professional development. Under this IDIQ, Georgetown University develops customized training programs and educational curricula tailored to agency needs, with delivery orders ranging from approximately $22,600 to over $674,000 for individual task orders. The work is performed in Washington, D.C., with primary locations at Georgetown's campuses. The contract reflects the Department of Commerce's ongoing demand for sophisticated educational and training solutions across multiple program areas, demonstrating Georgetown's established capability and recurring utilization as a trusted education and training provider for federal agencies.