Opportunity
Forecast of ED Contract Opportunities #FY26-AP-3268
Unified Servicing and Data Solution (USDS) Credit Intermediation Services Solicitation
Buyer
Federal Student Aid
Posted
May 21, 2026
Identifier
FY26-AP-3268
NAICS
522390
The Department of Education's Federal Student Aid (FSA) office is initiating a major procurement for the Unified Servicing and Data Solution (USDS) project, targeting credit intermediation services: - Government Buyer: - Department of Education, Federal Student Aid (FSA) office - Scope and Focus: - Unified Servicing and Data Solution (USDS) project - Activities related to credit intermediation (NAICS 522390) - Contract Details: - New requirement, not a small business set-aside - Minimum estimated contract value of $50 million - Contract type: TSKORC (task order/IDV structure) - Incumbent and Vendor Information: - Incumbent contractor: MOHELA - USDS - No specific OEMs, vendors, or product part numbers identified in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - No explicit products, part numbers, or quantities provided - Focus is on large-scale servicing and data management for federal student aid - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Large contract value and broad scope for credit intermediation services - Open to all qualified vendors (not limited to small businesses)
Description
This solicitation is for the Unified Servicing and Data Solution (USDS) project, focusing on credit intermediation activities under NAICS code 522390. The contract is a new requirement managed by the FSA contracting office and is expected to be awarded in the fourth quarter. The estimated contract value is at least $50 million. The incumbent contractor for this contract is MOHELA - USDS.