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 2020–FY 2026.
Across FY 2020–FY 2026, Associate Director Economic Programs accounts for 1.9% 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 2020–FY 2026 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$69.53M
FY 2026ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $69.53M | 33 | 21 | +150.6% |
| 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 | $42.55M | 10 | 4 | 43.7% |
| 541512 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES | $30.87M | 8 | 5 | 31.7% |
| 541519 | OTHER COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES | $16.66M | 18 | 9 | 17.1% |
| 541910 | MARKETING RESEARCH AND PUBLIC OPINION POLLING | $5.98M | 8 | 4 | 6.2% |
| 513210 | SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS | $777.2K | 2 | 2 | 0.8% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $389.6K | 3 | 2 | 0.4% |
| 541513 | COMPUTER FACILITIES MANAGEMENT SERVICES | $39.7K | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R799 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: OTHER | $41.46M | 12 | 8 | 42.6% |
| R707 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: CONTRACT/PROCUREMENT/ACQUISITION SUPPORT | $22.96M | 6 | 3 | 23.6% |
| 7A21 | IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) | $12.97M | 5 | 5 | 13.3% |
| DA10 | IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE | $8.42M | 7 | 6 | 8.7% |
| DD01 | IT AND TELECOM - SERVICE DELIVERY SUPPORT SERVICES: ITSM, OPERATIONS CENTER, PROJECT/PM (LABOR) | $5.31M | 13 | 6 | 5.5% |
| DF10 | IT AND TELECOM - IT MANAGEMENT AS A SERVICE | $3.64M | 2 | 2 | 3.7% |
| DF01 | IT AND TELECOM - IT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) | $1.41M | 1 | 1 | 1.5% |
| R702 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: DATA COLLECTION | $575.0K | 2 | 2 | 0.6% |
| B529 | SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- SCIENTIFIC DATA | $442.9K | 1 | 1 | 0.5% |
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | $97.8K | 1 | 1 | 0.1% |
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 | $23.87M | 5 | 24.5% | NAICS 541512 · PSC R799 |
| LIGHTFRONT LLC | $22.25M | 4 | 22.9% | NAICS 541519 · PSC 7A21 |
| IGNITEACTION LLC | $22.05M | 4 | 22.7% | NAICS 541511 · PSC R799 |
| TECHNOLOGY & BUSINESS MANAGEMENT INC. | $9.78M | 3 | 10.1% | NAICS 541512 · PSC R707 |
| AGILE ASPECTS LLC | $2.79M | 1 | 2.9% | NAICS 541512 · PSC DF10 |
| CIRCANA GROUP, L.P. | $2.64M | 3 | 2.7% | NAICS 541910 · PSC DD01 |
| WHIRLWIND TECHNOLOGIES LLC | $2.57M | 1 | 2.6% | NAICS 541512 · PSC DA10 |
| NIELSEN CONSUMER LLC | $2.20M | 3 | 2.3% | NAICS 541910 · PSC DD01 |
| J.R. REINGOLD & ASSOCIATES, INC. | $1.94M | 1 | 2.0% | NAICS 541511 · PSC R799 |
| GOVSMART, INC. | $1.56M | 3 | 1.6% | NAICS 541519 · PSC DF10 |
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 53.5%
Small-business share 38.6%
Set-aside share 71.6%
Average action value $1.87M
Largest recorded action $13.23M
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Associate Director Economic Programs award most recently in FY 2020–FY 2026?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13ADEP26C0010 | DATA AXLE, INC. | Sep 18, 2026 | $550.0K | 541910 | R702 | US CENSUS BUREAU ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR ECONOMIC PROGRAMS |
| 13ADEP26C0005 | TECHNOLOGY & BUSINESS MANAGEMENT INC. | Sep 17, 2026 | $2.24M | 541512 | DA10 | US CENSUS BUREAU ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR ECONOMIC PROGRAMS |
| 1333LB23C00000022 | CIRCANA GROUP, L.P. | Sep 14, 2026 | $0 | 541910 | DD01 | US CENSUS BUREAU ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR ECONOMIC PROGRAMS |
| 13ADEP26F0018 | THUNDERCAT TECHNOLOGY, LLC | Sep 11, 2026 | $330.0K | 541519 | DA10 | US CENSUS BUREAU ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR ECONOMIC PROGRAMS |
| 13ADEP26F0016 | DODGE CONSTRUCTION NETWORK, LLC | Sep 8, 2026 | $590.4K | 541910 | 7A21 | US CENSUS BUREAU ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR ECONOMIC PROGRAMS |
| 13ADEP26F0017 | SOFTWARE INFORMATION RESOURCE CORP. | Sep 4, 2026 | $967.4K | 541519 | 7A21 | 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
$97.27M in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 52 contract actions and an average action value of $1.87M 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 53.5% 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 R799. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.