Bates Creative Group LLC (MD)
Registration and award facts
SAM.gov registration as of
- Net obligations since FY2008
- $649.59K
- $649,594under this UEI
- FY2026 obligations
- $0†
- Provisional
- Awards and orders
- 2
- with positive net obligations
- Latest action
- Aug 26, 2015
- SAM.gov registration
- Inactive
- Registration expiration date Oct 27, 2022
Registration
- Doing business as
- Beyond Definition
- Entity structure
- Partnership or Limited Liability Partnership
- Business start date
- Jun 2, 2003 (23 years)
- Location
- Silver Spring, MD
- State of incorporation
- Maryland
- Purpose of registration
- All Awards
- Website
- beyond-definition.com
† FY2026 obligations (provisional; DoD awards signed after Jul 27, 2026 are not yet public).
Contract actions that the Department of Defense both funds and awards are withheld at the source for 90 days, so DoD awards signed after Jul 27, 2026 are not yet public.
Source: SAM.gov entity registration and FPDS contract actions recorded under UEI QNK3GYY389W8. GovChime does not check exclusions.
Performance
Net obligations recorded under this UEI since FY2008. 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
- FY2015: -$85,116 (de-obligation)
- FY2012: $135,700
- FY2011: $264,956
- FY2010: $222,372
- FY2008: $111,682
Total across 5 fiscal years: $649,594
Net de-obligation in that fiscal year (obligations withdrawn).
Top awarding agencies
- Department of Defense$649,594, 100%
Top awarding sub-agencies
- Defense Media Activity$538,599, 82.9%
- Department of the Navy$110,996, 17.1%
Top NAICS by obligations
- 541430Graphic design services$538,599, 82.9%
- 511120Periodical publishers$110,996, 17.1%
Top product and service codes by obligations
- T001Arts/graphics services$538,599, 82.9%
- T099Other photo mapping printing svc$110,996, 17.1%
Capabilities
NAICS codes
- 541430Graphic Design Services(primary)Small
- 519130Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and Web Search PortalsSmall
- 519190All Other Information ServicesSmall
- 541490Other Specialized Design ServicesSmall
- 541511Custom Computer Programming ServicesSmall
- 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting ServicesSmall
Show all 16 NAICS codes10 more NAICS codes
- 541613Marketing Consulting ServicesSmall
- 541810Advertising AgenciesSmall
- 541820Public Relations AgenciesSmall
- 541850Outdoor AdvertisingSmall
- 541860Direct Mail AdvertisingSmall
- 541870Advertising Material Distribution ServicesSmall
- 541890Other Services Related to AdvertisingSmall
- 541910Marketing Research and Public Opinion PollingSmall
- 541921Photography Studios, PortraitSmall
- 541922Commercial PhotographySmall
Small: small business for that NAICS, self-certified in SAM.gov registration.
SBA certifications
No certification in the SBA profile data.
Business types self-reported in SAM.gov registration:
- Women-Owned Small Business
- Women-Owned Business
Product and service codes (PSC)
- T001PHOTO/MAP/PRINT/PUBLICATION- ARTS/GRAPHICS
- T010PHOTO/MAP/PRINT/PUBLICATION- GENERAL PHOTOGRAPHIC: STILL
- T015PHOTO/MAP/PRINT/PUBLICATION- GENERAL PHOTOGRAPHIC: MOTION
- T016PHOTO/MAP/PRINT/PUBLICATION- AUDIO/VISUAL
- T099PHOTO/MAP/PRINT/PUBLICATION- OTHER
- U001EDUCATION/TRAINING- LECTURES
Contracts
Latest awards and orders
- HQ051610C0006DcaDepartment of DefenseDefense Media ActivityLatest action
- M0026405P0080Purchase orderDepartment of DefenseDepartment of the NavyLatest action
Contact Info
As of . Source: SAM.gov Points of Contact.
SAM.gov registration for Bates Creative Group LLC lists a physical address and a separate mailing address, along with 4 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
8505 FENTON ST STE 212
SILVER SPRING, MD, 20910
USA
Mailing Address
8505 Fenton Street, Suite 212
SILVER SPRING, MD, 20910
USA
Government Business Contact
Debra Bates-Schrott
CEO
8505 Fenton Street, Ste 212
Suite 212
Silver Spring, MD, 20910
USA
Electronic Business Contact
DEBRA BATES SCHROTT
CEO
8505 Fenton Street, Suite 212
SILVER SPRING, MD, 20910
USA
Government Business Alternate Contact
Lynda Shipley
8505 Fenton Street, Suite 212
SILVER SPRING, MD, 20910
USA
Electronic Business Alternate Contact
Lynda Shipley
8505 Fenton Street, Suite 212
SILVER SPRING, MD, 20910
USA
Additional Details
As of . Source: SAM.gov Entity Registration.
Bates Creative Group LLC has no active federal suspension or debarment on record in SAM.gov. Current SAM.gov registration expires October 27, 2022.
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
Bonding Information
No bonding information provided
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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