Mpala Research Centre
Nanyuki, Laikipia County
- UEI
- ENEBDFF41MC4
- CAGE
- SGX14
- Primary NAICS
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- SAM.gov registration
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Company facts
- FY2025 rankings
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Tax Exempt)
- Other NAICS codes in SAM.gov
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- Nanyuki, Kenya
- Website
- mpala.org
- Founded
- 1994
- Employees
- 51-250
- Estimated annual revenue
- $10M-$50M
- Industry
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- Consumer Staples
- Food, Beverage & Tobacco
- Food Products
- Agricultural Products
- SIC code
- 09 Fishing, Hunting, & Trapping
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 | $160,499 |
| FY2024 | $289,801 |
| FY2023 | $150,000 |
Contract awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mpala plot census work 2025 | Smithsonian Institution | $160,499 | |
| Forestgeo RE-census of mpala plot. | Smithsonian Institution | $153,801 | |
| Oussr and stri FY23 annual support for mpala. | Smithsonian Institution | $286,000 | |
| Global health program vector surveillance in kenya | Smithsonian Institution | $45,000 | |
| Field costs for the mpala plot for 2019. | Smithsonian Institution | $219,466 |
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
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About the company
Mpala Research Centre is a non-profit organization located in Nanyuki, Kenya, with a long-standing partnership with the Smithsonian Institution dating back to the 1950s. The organization serves as a critical research facility for ecological studies, providing research infrastructure, field access, and support services for scientific initiatives in African savannah ecosystems. Registered in SAM.gov since November 2009, with registration valid through May 2026, Mpala Research Centre operates as a tax-exempt corporate entity specializing in supporting scientific research and environmental monitoring.
The organization has consistently provided specialized research support services to the Smithsonian Institution through federal contract awards, focusing on ecological census work, research plot monitoring, and academic program support. Recent contract awards totaling approximately $600,299.34 have covered activities such as comprehensive plot censuses, including the FORESTGEO re-census of research plots, field crew management, and supply procurement. These contracts have specifically supported the Smithsonian's Overseas Studies and Strategic Initiatives (OUSSR) program and Tropical Research and Initiatives (STRI) program. The contracts are structured as firm fixed-price purchases and definitive contracts, with no specific set-aside designations. Each award has been designed to support long-term ecological research, field monitoring, and operational support for postdoctoral research initiatives in Kenya, with completion dates ranging from December 2024 to September 2027.
Quick answers
Is Mpala Research Centre registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Mpala Research Centre's SAM.gov registration is active through November 19, 2026.
What is Mpala Research Centre's CAGE code?
Mpala Research Centre's CAGE code is SGX14, and its Unique Entity ID (UEI) is ENEBDFF41MC4.
How much has Mpala Research Centre received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $160,499 to Mpala Research Centre in fiscal year 2025 and $600,299 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
How does Mpala Research Centre rank among federal contractors?
Mpala Research Centre ranked #88 in PSC B529 in FY2025.
What is Mpala Research Centre's most recent federal award?
Mpala Research Centre's most recent federal contract award is Mpala plot census work 2025 (33330525P00526024), from Smithsonian Institution, on August 4, 2025.
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