BOOKS FOR AFRICA, INC (MN)
Registration and award facts
SAM.gov registration as of
- Net obligations since FY2009
- $38.06K
- $38,058under this UEI
- FY2026 obligations
- $0†
- Provisional
- Awards and orders
- 4
- with positive net obligations
- Latest action
- Aug 10, 2023
- SAM.gov registration
- Inactive
- Registration expiration date Oct 17, 2026
Registration
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Tax Exempt)
- Business start date
- Jun 30, 2001 (25 years)
- Location
- Saint Paul, MN
- State of incorporation
- Minnesota
- Purpose of registration
- All Awards
- Website
- booksforafrica.org
† FY2026 obligations (provisional; DoD awards signed after Jul 27, 2026 are not yet public).
Source: SAM.gov entity registration and FPDS contract actions recorded under UEI LNJLY1MMJLR5. GovChime does not check exclusions.
Performance
Net obligations recorded under this UEI since FY2009. 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
- FY2023: -$1,561 (de-obligation)
- FY2022: $16,000
- FY2016: $1,119
- FY2015: $15,300
- FY2010: $4,200
- FY2009: $3,000
Total across 6 fiscal years: $38,058
Net de-obligation in that fiscal year (obligations withdrawn).
Top awarding agencies
- Department of State$23,619, 62.1%
- Agency for International Development$14,439, 37.9%
Top awarding sub-agencies
- Department of State$23,619, 62.1%
- Agency for International Development$14,439, 37.9%
Top NAICS by obligations
- 488991Packing and crating$16,419, 43.1%
- 488999All other support activities for transportation$14,439, 37.9%
- 611519Other technical and trade schools$4,200, 11.0%
Top product and service codes by obligations
- V119Transportation/travel/relocation- transportation: other$16,419, 43.1%
- AS11Transportation r&d services; surface transportation, public transit, and rail; basic research$14,439, 37.9%
- U005Tuition/reg/memb fees$4,200, 11.0%
- 7610Books and pamphlets$3,000, 7.9%
Capabilities
NAICS codes
SBA certifications
No certification in the SBA profile data.
Contracts
Latest awards and orders
- 72060322P00001Purchase orderAgency for International DevelopmentLatest action
- SMI60015M0468Purchase orderDepartment of StateLatest action
- SSF75010M1822PoDepartment of StateLatest action
- SRW60009M2270PoDepartment of StateLatest action
Contact Info
As of . Source: SAM.gov Points of Contact.
SAM.gov registration for BOOKS FOR AFRICA, 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
717 PRIOR AVE N
STE B
SAINT PAUL, MN, 55104
USA
Mailing Address
717 Prior Ave N
STE. B
SAINT PAUL, MN, 55104
USA
Government Business Contact
Patrick Plonski
Executive Director
717 Prior Ave N
Saint Paul, MN, 55104
USA
Electronic Business Contact
Patrick Plonski
717 Prior Ave N
Ste. B
Saint Paul, MN, 55104
USA
Electronic Business Alternate Contact
Sydney Ruedy
717 Prior Ave N
STE. B
Saint Paul, MN, 55104
USA
Additional Details
As of . Source: SAM.gov Entity Registration.
BOOKS FOR AFRICA, INC has no active federal suspension or debarment on record in SAM.gov. Current SAM.gov registration expires October 17, 2026.
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
Source: SAM.govInitial Registration
Last Update
Registration Activation
Fiscal Year End
Country of Incorporation
Congressional District
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