01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 928120 International Affairs Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 928120
Federal contract activity classified under International Affairs across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 928120 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 928120 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$34.69M
FY 2026| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $71.14M | 538 | 193 | 11 | — |
| FY 2021 | $95.50M | 507 | 197 | 13 | +34.3% |
| FY 2022 | $104.66M | 545 | 188 | 11 | +9.6% |
| FY 2023 | $96.91M | 618 | 177 | 9 | −7.4% |
| FY 2024 | $58.04M | 593 | 122 | 7 | −40.1% |
| FY 2025 | $58.84M | 604 | 96 | 9 | +1.4% |
| FY 2026 | $34.69M | 505 | 33 | 7 | −41.0% |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $291.61M | 239 | 5 | 56.1% |
| DEPARTMENTAL OFFICES | 2001 | $97.41M | 3,449 | 245 | 18.7% |
| AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 7200 | $96.12M | 101 | 9 | 18.5% |
| U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT | 7012 | $27.54M | 24 | 3 | 5.3% |
| OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | 7001 | $5.00M | 1 | 1 | 1.0% |
| TREASURY COMMON SERVICES CENTER | 2099 | $741.2K | 10 | 1 | 0.1% |
| ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | 8900 | $532.9K | 11 | 2 | 0.1% |
| NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION | 1330 | $230.2K | 19 | 2 | 0.0% |
| USDA, DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION | 1205 | $214.5K | 22 | 4 | 0.0% |
| NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION | 8000 | $150.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 928120?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUM | 19AQMM | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $242.62M | 165 | 3 | 46.7% |
| NATIONAL OFFICE - DO/OTA | 2032K8 | DEPARTMENTAL OFFICES | $97.37M | 3,437 | 245 | 18.7% |
| USAID/ZAMBIA | 720611 | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | $90.27M | 17 | 1 | 17.4% |
| ACQUISITIONS - FSI | 19FS1A | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $48.88M | 58 | 1 | 9.4% |
| DETENTION COMPLIANCE AND REMOVALS | 70CDCR | U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT | $24.09M | 12 | 1 | 4.6% |
| USAID M/OAA | 7200AA | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | $5.20M | 59 | 2 | 1.0% |
| DEPARTMENTAL OPERATIONS ACQUISITION DIVISION I | 70RDAD | OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | $5.00M | 1 | 1 | 1.0% |
| INVESTIGATIONS AND OPERATIONS SUPPORT DALLAS | 70CMSD | U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT | $3.45M | 12 | 2 | 0.7% |
| TCSC DEPARTMENTAL OFFICES | 2099AB | TREASURY COMMON SERVICES CENTER | $741.2K | 10 | 1 | 0.1% |
| HEADQUARTERS PROCUREMENT SERVICES | 893030 | ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF | $532.9K | 11 | 2 | 0.1% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 928120 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN INSTITUTE IN TAIWAN | $293.66M | 201 | 2 | 56.5% | Sep 28, 2026 |
| JOHN SNOW, INCORPORATED | $90.27M | 17 | 1 | 17.4% | Dec 12, 2023 |
| DOMESTIC AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED) | $57.83M | 1,475 | 3 | 11.1% | Sep 25, 2026 |
| INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION | $29.09M | 13 | 2 | 5.6% | Sep 3, 2026 |
| THOMAS LANIER | $1.23M | 21 | 1 | 0.2% | Aug 28, 2026 |
| MIKIAS MENGESTU BERHANU | $1.19M | 13 | 1 | 0.2% | Aug 28, 2026 |
| NICHOLA F FLUEHR-LOBBAN | $1.06M | 10 | 1 | 0.2% | Sep 21, 2026 |
| KULAKOWSKI, WALTER JOHN | $946.6K | 12 | 1 | 0.2% | Jan 9, 2026 |
| BACCHI, PATRICIA | $932.3K | 11 | 1 | 0.2% | Sep 5, 2024 |
| DONNA KAYLENE BLACKBURN | $905.8K | 19 | 1 | 0.2% | Dec 8, 2025 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 928120?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | $231.80M | 127 | 7 | 44.6% |
| R497 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS | $102.58M | 3,512 | 247 | 19.7% |
| R408 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT | $76.42M | 47 | 4 | 14.7% |
| B599 | SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- OTHER | $45.06M | 34 | 2 | 8.7% |
| U008 | EDUCATION/TRAINING- TRAINING/CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT | $34.11M | 43 | 1 | 6.6% |
| R699 | SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: OTHER | $20.28M | 12 | 1 | 3.9% |
| U009 | EDUCATION/TRAINING- GENERAL | $7.55M | 9 | 2 | 1.5% |
| R418 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: LEGAL | $687.9K | 31 | 2 | 0.1% |
| DG11 | IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services | $191.5K | 14 | 1 | 0.0% |
| AD26 | R&D- DEFENSE OTHER: SERVICES (MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT) | $174.5K | 7 | 1 | 0.0% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 928120?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $226.10M | 3,584 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $291.50M | 218 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $1.95M | 90 |
| BPA CALL | $231.7K | 18 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 928120?
10 / Market Interpretation
How should contractors evaluate this market?
Start with the spending direction
Compare annual obligations with actions and vendor participation. Growth driven by only a few large actions represents a different opportunity from broad, recurring demand.
Follow the actual buyers
Move from federal customers to contracting offices. Offices reveal where acquisition responsibility and recurring purchasing activity are concentrated.
Measure accessible demand
Use competition, small-business participation, incumbent vendors, and PSC mix before treating the full $519.78M market as addressable.