01 / Contracting Office Profile
Associate Director Economic Programs Federal Contracts and Spending
Office code 13ADEP
Associate Director Economic Programs is a federal contracting office within US CENSUS BUREAU. This profile shows the office’s purchasing scale, incumbent vendors, market classifications, competition, and recent contract activity.
02 / Market Size
Associate Director Economic Programs contract market at a glance
Net obligations, purchasing activity, and supplier participation measured consistently across FY 2019–FY 2025.
Across FY 2019–FY 2025, Associate Director Economic Programs accounts for 0.4% of its parent agency’s net contract obligations. Net obligations include positive obligations and later deobligations recorded during the same period.
03 / Spending Trend
Associate Director Economic Programs contract spending by year
Annual net obligations for FY 2019–FY 2025 show whether the office’s recorded contract market is growing or contracting. Actions and vendors indicate whether that change reflects broader purchasing activity or a smaller number of large transactions.
Total obligations$27.74M
FY 2025ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $27.74M | 19 | 11 | — |
04 / Buying Hierarchy
Where does Associate Director Economic Programs sit in the federal buying structure?
The office executes procurement within a contracting agency, which belongs to a federal department. Follow either profile to compare this office with the broader organizations directing and funding its activity.
| Organization level | Organization | Code | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contracting agency | US CENSUS BUREAU | 1323 | View agency profile |
| Federal department | COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1300 | View department profile |
05 / Top NAICS Industries
Which industries receive the most Associate Director Economic Programs contract spending?
NAICS industries ranked by recorded obligations show where this office’s contract demand is concentrated and how many actions and vendors participate in each market.
| NAICS | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Office share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541511 | CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES | $17.60M | 4 | 2 | 63.4% |
| 541512 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES | $8.79M | 2 | 2 | 31.7% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $615.0K | 7 | 4 | 2.2% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $364.6K | 2 | 1 | 1.3% |
| 513210 | SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS | $334.3K | 1 | 1 | 1.2% |
| 541513 | COMPUTER FACILITIES MANAGEMENT SERVICES | $39.7K | 1 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 541612 | HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTING SERVICES (2007), HUMAN RESOURCES AND EXECUTIVE SEARCH CONSULTING SERVICES (2002) | $0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Associate Director Economic Programs buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this office.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Office share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R707 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: CONTRACT/PROCUREMENT/ACQUISITION SUPPORT | $22.00M | 5 | 3 | 79.3% |
| 7A21 | IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) | $4.73M | 2 | 2 | 17.0% |
| R799 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: OTHER | $553.3K | 3 | 2 | 2.0% |
| DD01 | IT AND TELECOM - SERVICE DELIVERY SUPPORT SERVICES: ITSM, OPERATIONS CENTER, PROJECT/PM (LABOR) | $466.0K | 7 | 4 | 1.7% |
| R699 | SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: OTHER | $0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Associate Director Economic Programs obligations?
Vendors are ranked by recorded obligations to show the office’s leading incumbents, their share of spending, purchasing activity, and primary NAICS and PSC markets.
| Vendor | Obligations | Awards / actions | Share | Primary NAICS / PSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUALTRYX, LLC | $12.99M | 3 | 46.8% | NAICS 541511 · PSC R707 |
| LIGHTFRONT LLC | $9.00M | 2 | 32.4% | NAICS 541511 · PSC R707 |
| TECHNOLOGY & BUSINESS MANAGEMENT INC. | $4.40M | 1 | 15.9% | NAICS 541512 · PSC R707 |
| SHACKELFORD, BRANDON G | $364.6K | 2 | 1.3% | NAICS 541611 · PSC R799 |
| AMGRAF, INCORPORATED | $334.3K | 1 | 1.2% | NAICS 513210 · PSC 7A21 |
| GOVSMART, INC. | $332.8K | 1 | 1.2% | NAICS 541519 · PSC DD01 |
| NEW TECH SOLUTIONS, INC. | $188.6K | 1 | 0.7% | NAICS 541519 · PSC R799 |
| SOFTWARE INFORMATION RESOURCE CORP. | $70.2K | 3 | 0.3% | NAICS 541519 · PSC DD01 |
| IMAGING BUSINESS MACHINES LLC | $39.7K | 1 | 0.1% | NAICS 541513 · PSC DD01 |
| BLUE TECH INC. | $23.4K | 2 | 0.1% | NAICS 541519 · PSC DD01 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Associate Director Economic Programs award contract work?
Competition, small-business participation, set-asides, transaction size, and action types provide a compact view of how the office structures its recorded contract activity.
Competition rate 3.7%
Small-business share 48.6%
Set-aside share 99.0%
Average action value $1.46M
Largest recorded action $4.50M
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Associate Director Economic Programs award most recently in FY 2019–FY 2025?
The latest recorded contract actions inside this profile’s closed fiscal-year window connect award activity with the vendors, markets, agencies, and offices shown above.
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | NAICS | PSC | Contracting agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13ADEP25C00000034 | LIGHTFRONT LLC | Sep 20, 2025 | $4.50M | 541511 | R707 | US CENSUS BUREAU ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR ECONOMIC PROGRAMS |
| 13ADEP25F00000182 | GOVSMART, INC. | Sep 19, 2025 | $332.8K | 541519 | DD01 | US CENSUS BUREAU ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR ECONOMIC PROGRAMS |
| 13ADEP25C00000029 | LIGHTFRONT LLC | Sep 19, 2025 | $4.50M | 541511 | R707 | US CENSUS BUREAU ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR ECONOMIC PROGRAMS |
| 13ADEP25C00000027 | QUALTRYX, LLC | Sep 19, 2025 | $4.20M | 541511 | R707 | US CENSUS BUREAU ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR ECONOMIC PROGRAMS |
| 13ADEP25C00000031 | TECHNOLOGY & BUSINESS MANAGEMENT INC. | Sep 19, 2025 | $4.40M | 541512 | R707 | US CENSUS BUREAU ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR ECONOMIC PROGRAMS |
| 13ADEP25C00000026 | QUALTRYX, LLC | Sep 16, 2025 | $4.40M | 541511 | R707 | US CENSUS BUREAU ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR ECONOMIC PROGRAMS |
10 / Interpreting the Profile
What does this contract market mean for a supplier?
This profile combines spending scale, the buying hierarchy, incumbent vendors, market classifications, and competition indicators. Read them together before deciding whether Associate Director Economic Programs represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$27.74M in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 19 contract actions and an average action value of $1.46M to understand purchasing frequency and transaction size.
Follow the actual buyers
This office sits within US CENSUS BUREAU and COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF. Use that hierarchy to understand who directs its mission and how its purchasing compares with the broader organization.
Do not confuse scale with access
A large historical total does not mean the same amount is currently open for competition. Use the 3.7% competition rate, set-aside share, recent awards, and current opportunities to estimate what may actually be addressable.
Test market fit and incumbency
Compare leading vendors with NAICS 541511 and PSC R707. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.