contract_awardAwarded Thursday, August 27, 2026Analyzed

MAXIMUS EDUCATION LLC: $172M Department of Education Contract

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Summary

The Department of Education awarded a $172M delivery order to MAXIMUS EDUCATION LLC for student loan servicing operations and maintenance. As the recipient is a private entity, there is no direct impact on publicly traded companies.

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Key Takeaways

  • 1.The contract recipient is a private entity, so no public company benefits directly.
  • 2.The $172M award is for student loan servicing O&M, a standard government function.
  • 3.No related bills or executive actions are specifically tied to this contract.

Market Implications

This contract does not create any market implications for publicly traded companies. The student loan servicing sector is dominated by private firms and government entities, so no tickers are affected.

Full Analysis

The contract is a $172M delivery order from the Department of Education to MAXIMUS EDUCATION LLC for operations and maintenance of student loan servicing. The period runs from April 2026 to April 2033. Since MAXIMUS EDUCATION LLC is a private entity and not a publicly traded company or a recognized subsidiary of one, this contract does not directly affect any public company's revenue or stock performance. The contract supports the government's student loan servicing infrastructure, which is a routine operational expenditure. No related legislation or presidential actions are directly connected to this specific contract. Therefore, retail investors should not expect market movements from this award.

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Contract Details

Recipient

MAXIMUS EDUCATION LLC

Award Amount

$171,959,988

Awarding Agency

Department of Education

Sub-Agency

Department of Education

Contract Type

DELIVERY ORDER

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