01 / Contracting Office Profile
Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance Federal Contracts and Spending
Office code 720BHA
Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance is a federal contracting office within AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT. This profile shows the office’s purchasing scale, incumbent vendors, market classifications, competition, and recent contract activity.
02 / Market Size
Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance contract market at a glance
Net obligations, purchasing activity, and supplier participation measured consistently across FY 2019–FY 2025.
Across FY 2019–FY 2025, Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance accounts for 2.0% of its parent agency’s net contract obligations. Net obligations include positive obligations and later deobligations recorded during the same period.
03 / Spending Trend
Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance 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$78.65M
FY 2025ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $78.65M | 579 | 52 | −66.3% |
| FY 2024 | $233.70M | 882 | 251 | +37.8% |
| FY 2023 | $169.57M | 1,028 | 298 | −3.1% |
| FY 2022 | $174.92M | 1,318 | 345 | +6.7% |
| FY 2021 | $163.94M | 848 | 358 | — |
04 / Buying Hierarchy
Where does Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance 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 | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 7200 | View agency profile |
| Federal department | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 7200 | View department profile |
05 / Top NAICS Industries
Which industries receive the most Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 311340 | NONCHOCOLATE CONFECTIONERY MANUFACTURING | $446.24M | 216 | 5 | 54.4% |
| 812990 | ALL OTHER PERSONAL SERVICES | $293.46M | 4,271 | 436 | 35.8% |
| 483111 | DEEP SEA FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION | $32.10M | 77 | 5 | 3.9% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $24.65M | 16 | 7 | 3.0% |
| 541330 | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $11.84M | 18 | 2 | 1.4% |
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $7.80M | 17 | 2 | 1.0% |
| 488510 | FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION ARRANGEMENT | $2.23M | 12 | 5 | 0.3% |
| 541511 | CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES | $1.55M | 3 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 326113 | UNLAMINATED PLASTICS FILM AND SHEET (EXCEPT PACKAGING) MANUFACTURING | $963.8K | 1 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 541512 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS DESIGN SERVICES | $380.7K | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this office.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Office share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8945 | FOOD, OILS AND FATS | $376.58M | 179 | 4 | 45.9% |
| R497 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS | $280.82M | 4,019 | 391 | 34.2% |
| 8940 | SPECIAL DIETARY FOODS AND FOOD SPECIALTY PREPARATIONS | $69.66M | 37 | 2 | 8.5% |
| V115 | TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: VESSEL FREIGHT | $31.76M | 78 | 7 | 3.9% |
| R429 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: EMERGENCY RESPONSE/DISASTER PLANNING/PREPAREDNESS SUPPORT | $26.13M | 23 | 3 | 3.2% |
| R699 | SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: OTHER | $23.16M | 285 | 72 | 2.8% |
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | $7.84M | 11 | 4 | 1.0% |
| R706 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: LOGISTICS SUPPORT | $1.89M | 13 | 6 | 0.2% |
| 7A20 | IT AND TELECOM - APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) | $1.55M | 3 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 8340 | TENTS AND TARPAULINS | $963.8K | 1 | 1 | 0.1% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOMESTIC AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED) | $257.99M | 2,425 | 31.4% | NAICS 311340 · PSC 8940 |
| EDESIA, INC. | $204.71M | 92 | 24.9% | NAICS 311340 · PSC 8945 |
| MANA NUTRITIVE AID PRODUCTS INCORPORATED | $166.70M | 81 | 20.3% | NAICS 311340 · PSC 8945 |
| RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE | $14.29M | 5 | 1.7% | NAICS 541611 · PSC R429 |
| AMERICAN PRESIDENT LINES, LLC | $14.27M | 27 | 1.7% | NAICS 483111 · PSC V115 |
| MACFADDEN & ASSOCIATES, INC. | $11.09M | 2 | 1.4% | NAICS 541611 · PSC R699 |
| MAERSK LINE, LIMITED | $10.80M | 34 | 1.3% | NAICS 483111 · PSC V115 |
| INTEGRITY GLOBAL, INC. | $8.30M | 6 | 1.0% | NAICS 541990 · PSC R499 |
| INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & TECHNICAL CONSULTANTS, INC. | $6.23M | 10 | 0.8% | NAICS 541330 · PSC R429 |
| TRANSFAIR NORTH AMERICA INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT SERVICES, LLC | $5.64M | 13 | 0.7% | NAICS 483111 · PSC V115 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance 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 99.0%
Small-business share 2.5%
Set-aside share 97.2%
Average action value $176.3K
Largest recorded action $11.09M
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 720BHA25F50009 | EDESIA, INC. | Sep 24, 2025 | $4.90M | 311340 | 8945 | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BUREAU FOR HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE |
| 720BHA25F50010 | EDESIA, INC. | Sep 24, 2025 | $4.89M | 311340 | 8945 | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BUREAU FOR HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE |
| 720BHA25F50013 | EDESIA, INC. | Sep 24, 2025 | $3.80M | 311340 | 8945 | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BUREAU FOR HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE |
| 720BHA25F50012 | EDESIA, INC. | Sep 24, 2025 | $4.98M | 311340 | 8945 | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BUREAU FOR HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE |
| 720BHA25F50011 | EDESIA, INC. | Sep 24, 2025 | $4.88M | 311340 | 8945 | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BUREAU FOR HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE |
| 720BHA24C00018 | MAERSK LINE, LIMITED | Aug 27, 2025 | $0 | 483111 | V115 | AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BUREAU FOR HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE |
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 Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$820.78M in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 4,655 contract actions and an average action value of $176.3K to understand purchasing frequency and transaction size.
Follow the actual buyers
This office sits within AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT and AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT. 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 99.0% 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 311340 and PSC 8945. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.