BETTER WORLD ADVERTISING INC (CA)
Registration and award facts
SAM.gov registration as of
Net obligations recorded since FY2012 under this UEI: $3,014,315 across 3 awards and orders with positive net obligations.
- Net obligations since FY2012
- $3.01M
- $3,014,315under this UEI
- FY2026 obligations
- $0†
- Provisional
- Awards and orders
- 3
- with positive net obligations2 IDV vehicles held
- Latest action
- Aug 13, 2024
- SAM.gov registration
- Active
- Registration expiration date Sep 1, 2027
Registration
- UEI
- GUDFUTZMWGJ6
- CAGE code
- 434P1
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- Business start date
- Mar 17, 1996 (30 years)
- Location
- San Rafael, CA
- State of incorporation
- California
- Purpose of registration
- All Awards
- Website
- socialmarketing.com
SBA certifications
No certification in the SBA profile data.
NAICS codes
- 541810Advertising Agencies(primary)Small
- 541613Marketing Consulting ServicesSmall
- 541430Graphic Design ServicesSmall
Small: small business for that NAICS, self-certified in SAM.gov registration.
Federal contract obligations
Net obligations recorded under this UEI since FY2012. Top lists show the largest five by share of this vendor's net obligations; the shares do not sum to 100%.
Net obligations by fiscal year of action
- FY2018: -$7,131,783 (de-obligation)
- FY2016: $158,750
- FY2014: -$35,961 (de-obligation)
- FY2013: $9,921,162
- FY2012: $102,147
Total across 5 fiscal years: $3,014,315
Net de-obligation in that fiscal year (obligations withdrawn).
Top awarding agencies
- Department of Health and Human Services$3,014,315, 100%
Top awarding sub-agencies
- Food and Drug Administration$2,855,565, 94.7%
- Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration$158,750, 5.3%
Top NAICS by obligations
- 541810Advertising agencies$3,014,315, 100%
Top product and service codes by obligations
- R426Support- professional: communications$2,855,565, 94.7%
- R410Support- professional: program evaluation/review/development$158,750, 5.3%
† FY2026 obligations (provisional; DoD awards signed after Jul 22, 2026 are not yet public).
Latest awards and orders
- GS07F021CAFederal supply schedule (FSS)VehicleGeneral Services AdministrationFederal Acquisition ServiceLatest action
- HHSP233201600328GDelivery orderunder a federal supply schedule (FSS)Department of Health and Human ServicesOffice of the Assistant Secretary for AdministrationLatest action
- HHSF22301002TDelivery orderunder an indefinite delivery contract (IDC)Department of Health and Human ServicesFood and Drug AdministrationLatest action
- HHSF22301001TDoDepartment of Health and Human ServicesFood and Drug AdministrationLatest action
- HHSF223201210005IIndefinite delivery contract (IDC)VehicleDepartment of Health and Human ServicesFood and Drug AdministrationLatest action
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- Goodby Silverstein & Partners, Inc.San Francisco, CA
- Global Tour Creatives, LLCWest Hollywood, CA
- Blue Line Media IncLos Angeles, CA
- Global Media Marketing, IncYorba Linda, CA
Source: SAM.gov entity registration and FPDS contract actions recorded under UEI GUDFUTZMWGJ6. GovChime does not check exclusions.
Key Performance Statistics
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Capabilities
NAICS Codes
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Product/Service Codes
As of . Source: SAM.gov Goods & Services.
No PSC codes reported
Certifications
Business Types
Federal Capability Statement
BWA is a self-certified small business and GSA Schedule holder specializing in social marketing with local, state, national and international, government and non-profit experience. We are looking to serve as a subcontractor for any prime looking for subject matter expertise on marginalized populations, including low income/under-resourced communities: indigenous and native communities, youth, communities of color, people with disabilities and/or mental illness, immigrants, foster youth and LGBTQ individuals. We are particularly experienced in the following issue areas: • Youth & Child Welfare • Tobacco • HIV & STDs • Health & Wellness • Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender • Substance use • Stigma & Discrimination • Healthcare • Obesity & Diabetes Our professionals are skilled in the following diverse areas: • Social marketing • Branding • Media Strategy and Buying • Graphic Design Services • Digital Engagement • Research & Evaluation
Capabilities & Services
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Contact Info
As of . Source: SAM.gov Points of Contact.
SAM.gov registration for BETTER WORLD ADVERTISING INC lists a physical address and a separate mailing address, along with 3 verified points of contact. Past Performance contacts are the recommended outreach channel for due-diligence references; Government Business contacts handle procurement-facing correspondence.
Source: SAM.gov entity registration. Contacts displaying numeric or placeholder names have been filtered (defense-in-depth).
Physical Address
1010 B St Ste 328
San Rafael, CA, 94901
USA
Mailing Address
1010 B St Ste 328
San Rafael, CA, 94901
USA
Government Business Contact
Les Pappas
President
1010 B St., Ste 250
San Rafael, CA, 94901
USA
Electronic Business Contact
Les Pappas
President
1010 B St., Ste 250
San Rafael, CA, 94901
USA
Government Business Alternate Contact
Laury S Croter
Finance Manager
1010 B Street
Suite 328
San Rafael, CA, 94901
USA
Additional Details
As of . Source: SAM.gov Entity Registration.
BETTER WORLD ADVERTISING INC has no active federal suspension or debarment on record in SAM.gov. Current SAM.gov registration expires September 1, 2027.
Source: SAM.gov entity registration (FAR responses, registration status). Always verify active exclusions against the authoritative record on SAM.gov before contract award.
Compliance & Risk Assessment
Source: SAM.gov FAR responsesSuspension/Debarment Status
SAM.gov registration reports no active exclusion
Public Display
Entity information is publicly displayed
Disaster Relief Registry
Not registered for disaster relief
EDI
Not declared in SAM.gov
Business Structure
Source: SAM.govRegistration Details
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