Certifications, Contracts & Awards
EIST's certifications provide direct procurement advantages for agencies and primes — set-aside eligibility, diversity spend credit, and pre-competed contract vehicles.
Six Active Certifications
HUBZone Certified
SBA-certified Historically Underutilized Business Zone. Qualifies for federal HUBZone set-aside contracts and price evaluation preferences.
Issuer: U.S. Small Business Administration
Small Disadvantaged Business
SBA-certified SDB. Eligible for SDB set-asides and sole-source awards. Satisfies subcontracting plan diversity requirements.
Issuer: U.S. Small Business Administration
Minority-Owned Small Business
Minority-owned and operated. Supports Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) subcontracting goals for large prime contractors.
Federal & Commercial MBE Programs
DC Certified Business Enterprise
DISB-certified CBE. Satisfies DC government CBE utilization requirements on District contracts and subcontracts.
Issuer: DC DISB
DC Small Business Enterprise
DC SBE certified. Qualifies for DC government SBE set-aside contracts and preferences on District procurements.
Issuer: DC DISB
SAM.gov Registered & Active
Active registration in the System for Award Management. Required for all federal contract awards and subcontracts over $30,000.
CAGE: 7PGX5 · UEI: MDYMN1HAA426
How to Buy from EIST
General Hardware & Software
Cooperative purchasing contract through KCSOS. K-12 districts and agencies — 50 states eligible. No separate bid required. Active Sept 2026–March 2029.
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SAM.gov Open Market
Direct awards and simplified acquisition purchases up to the SAT. EIST is fully registered and active. Contact us for sole-source justification support.
HUBZone Set-Asides
Agencies with HUBZone contracting goals can award directly to EIST under FAR 19.13 set-aside authority. No competition required when EIST is the only qualified offeror in zone.
Subcontracting
EIST serves as a qualified HUBZone/SDB/MBE subcontractor for large prime contractors to meet small business and diversity subcontracting plan requirements.
OASIS+ HUBZone Pool
In pursuit. EIST is pursuing the OASIS+ HUBZone Pool for professional services — complex IT, cybersecurity, and management consulting.
GSA MAS IT Schedule 541519
In pursuit. EIST is pursuing placement on GSA Multiple Award Schedule IT Schedule 541519 for Other Computer Related Services.
Earned Recognition
IRS Outstanding Performance Rating
Highest rating awarded by the Internal Revenue Service for IT Services, Privacy Act Compliance, and Data Governance. Issued by IRS Contracting Office.
FCPS Contract 26FQ13 — Mathematical Supplies & Calculators
Direct contract award from Frederick County Public Schools Purchasing Department. Mathematical manipulatives and TI calculator product line for 69 schools. Effective through April 30, 2028, with one two-year renewal option. Awarded by Roy McHaffa, Purchasing Agent.
PEPPM Contract Award — 550702-002
Awarded September 2026 through national competitive procurement administered by the Kern County Superintendent of Schools. General Hardware and Software, active through March 2029.
HUBZone Certification — SBA
Active HUBZone certification from the U.S. Small Business Administration. EIST's Washington, DC headquarters is in a designated Historically Underutilized Business Zone.
DC Certified Business Enterprise (CBE)
Certification issued by the DC Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB). Active certification for DC government contracting.
Authorized NAICS Codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services (Primary) |
| 541512 | Computer Systems Design Services |
| 541511 | Custom Computer Programming Services |
| 518210 | Data Processing & Hosting Services |
| 541690 | Scientific & Technical Consulting Services |
| 541611 | Management Consulting Services |
| 541613 | Marketing Consulting Services |
| 541715 | R&D — Engineering Sciences |
| 519190 | Other Information Services |
| 541990 | Other Professional & Technical Services |
| 811212 | Computer Repair & Maintenance |
| 541612 | Computer Facilities Management Services |