Department of Education Awarded a Contract to BTRADE LLC for $5,201,505.01

Summary of Award

BTRADE LLC, a U.S.-owned small business based in Dallas, Texas, was awarded a contract by the Department of Education for the acquisition of BTRADE software renewal services. The contract, with a total obligation of $2,153,035.80, was signed on August 7, 2024, and includes the purchase of perpetual license software for IT and telecom business application software.

The contract falls under the category of a purchase order, with a base and all options value of $5,201,505.01. The contract was not competed under simplified acquisition procedures and did not involve a set-aside. The contract was not consolidated and was awarded on a firm-fixed-price basis. The recipient, BTRADE LLC, is classified as a woman-owned small business and operates in the software publishing industry.

The contract includes two transactions. The first transaction, dated August 7, 2024, had a transaction amount of $644,882.73 and was the initial award under the contract. The second transaction, dated March 31, 2025, had a transaction amount of $1,508,153.07 and was a modification (P00001) to the original contract. Both transactions were funded by the Department of Education. BTRADE LLC is located at 10440 N Central Expy Ste 800, Dallas, Texas, and operates as a limited liability corporation specializing in IT and telecom business application software. The company is a U.S.-owned business and holds various certifications, including being a woman-owned business. The contract with the Department of Education is set to run from August 1, 2024, to March 31, 2026, with a potential end date of March 31, 2027. Overall, the awarded contract between the Department of Education and BTRADE LLC for the acquisition of BTRADE software renewal services represents a significant investment in IT and telecom software solutions. The contract demonstrates the government's commitment to supporting small businesses and investing in technology to enhance its operations.