01 / Contracting Office Profile
Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage Federal Contracts and Spending
Office code 333156
Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage is a federal contracting office within SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION. This profile shows the office’s purchasing scale, incumbent vendors, market classifications, competition, and recent contract activity.
02 / Market Size
Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage contract market at a glance
Net obligations, purchasing activity, and supplier participation measured consistently across FY 2019–FY 2025.
Across FY 2019–FY 2025, Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage accounts for 0.1% of its parent agency’s net contract obligations. Net obligations include positive obligations and later deobligations recorded during the same period.
03 / Spending Trend
Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage 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$826.9K
FY 2025ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $826.9K | 32 | 32 | +64.3% |
| FY 2024 | $503.4K | 25 | 24 | −8.4% |
| FY 2023 | $549.3K | 30 | 25 | −10.6% |
| FY 2022 | $614.3K | 11 | 11 | +40.8% |
| FY 2021 | $436.2K | 26 | 21 | +766.5% |
| FY 2020 | $50.3K | 4 | 3 | −57.5% |
| FY 2019 | $118.4K | 11 | 11 | — |
04 / Buying Hierarchy
Where does Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage 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 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION | 3300 | View agency profile |
| Federal department | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION | 3300 | View department profile |
05 / Top NAICS Industries
Which industries receive the most Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541990 | ALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $739.3K | 38 | 25 | 23.9% |
| 532490 | OTHER COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND LEASING | $696.4K | 11 | 8 | 22.5% |
| 541618 | OTHER MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $207.2K | 12 | 8 | 6.7% |
| 541930 | TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETATION SERVICES | $182.2K | 6 | 3 | 5.9% |
| 541611 | ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | $152.6K | 8 | 7 | 4.9% |
| 339950 | SIGN MANUFACTURING | $145.2K | 4 | 2 | 4.7% |
| 519210 | LIBRARIES AND ARCHIVES | $100.5K | 3 | 2 | 3.2% |
| 611699 | ALL OTHER MISCELLANEOUS SCHOOLS AND INSTRUCTION | $80.5K | 3 | 2 | 2.6% |
| 712110 | MUSEUMS | $79.0K | 6 | 6 | 2.6% |
| 512191 | TELEPRODUCTION AND OTHER POSTPRODUCTION SERVICES | $77.4K | 1 | 1 | 2.5% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this office.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Office share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R408 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT | $568.4K | 29 | 21 | 18.3% |
| 6710 | CAMERAS, MOTION PICTURE | $340.3K | 1 | 1 | 11.0% |
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | $327.0K | 21 | 20 | 10.6% |
| R699 | SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: OTHER | $189.7K | 13 | 11 | 6.1% |
| R608 | SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING | $172.7K | 6 | 4 | 5.6% |
| W026 | LEASE OR RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT- TIRES AND TUBES | $164.0K | 2 | 1 | 5.3% |
| R605 | SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: LIBRARY | $108.4K | 3 | 3 | 3.5% |
| DB02 | IT AND TELECOM - COMPUTE SUPPORT SERVICES, NON-HPC (LABOR) | $85.2K | 2 | 1 | 2.7% |
| 9905 | SIGNS, ADVERTISING DISPLAYS, AND IDENTIFICATION PLATES | $77.4K | 3 | 2 | 2.5% |
| S206 | HOUSEKEEPING- GUARD | $69.2K | 1 | 1 | 2.2% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARAGON SYSTEMS INC | $340.3K | 1 | 11.0% | NAICS 532490 · PSC 6710 |
| UNITED SITE SERVICES OF MARYLAND, INC | $164.0K | 2 | 5.3% | NAICS 532490 · PSC W026 |
| JOYFUL SIGNING LLC | $151.9K | 5 | 4.9% | NAICS 541930 · PSC R608 |
| PINK HOUSE ALCHEMY LLC | $111.0K | 3 | 3.6% | NAICS 541990 · PSC R408 |
| NUTTING DIANE L | $92.3K | 4 | 3.0% | NAICS 541990 · PSC R408 |
| DODGE-CHROME, INC. | $85.2K | 2 | 2.7% | NAICS 339950 · PSC DB02 |
| GUTIERREZ-RIVERA, JULIA L | $81.5K | 7 | 2.6% | NAICS 541618 · PSC R408 |
| GHUL, ZAKI | $77.4K | 1 | 2.5% | NAICS 512191 · PSC R605 |
| MEDICAL FACULTY ASSOCIATES, INC. | $74.0K | 3 | 2.4% | NAICS 621910 · PSC Q999 |
| IRONWATCH SECURITY LLC | $69.2K | 1 | 2.2% | NAICS 532490 · PSC S206 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage 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 54.9%
Small-business share 22.2%
Set-aside share 98.4%
Average action value $22.3K
Largest recorded action $340.3K
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33315625P00523900 | AMERICAN MECHANICAL SERVICES OF MARYLAND, L.L.C. | Aug 11, 2025 | $14.3K | 238220 | J041 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION CENTER FOR FOLKLIFE AND CULTURAL HERITAGE |
| 33315625P00525239 | UNITED METROPOLITAN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT L.L.C | Aug 7, 2025 | $27.8K | 532490 | 2310 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION CENTER FOR FOLKLIFE AND CULTURAL HERITAGE |
| 33315625P00526547 | SAMANTHA PARTON | Jul 25, 2025 | $50.0K | 519210 | R799 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION CENTER FOR FOLKLIFE AND CULTURAL HERITAGE |
| 33315625P00526601 | KATHERINE MARSHALL | Jul 23, 2025 | $38.4K | 519210 | R702 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION CENTER FOR FOLKLIFE AND CULTURAL HERITAGE |
| 33315625P00525914 | WEILEPP JOSHUA R | Jun 23, 2025 | $20.0K | 541922 | T099 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION CENTER FOR FOLKLIFE AND CULTURAL HERITAGE |
| 33315625P00525897 | JOYFUL SIGNING LLC | Jun 23, 2025 | $53.0K | 541930 | R608 | SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION CENTER FOR FOLKLIFE AND CULTURAL HERITAGE |
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 Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
$3.10M in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 139 contract actions and an average action value of $22.3K to understand purchasing frequency and transaction size.
Follow the actual buyers
This office sits within SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION and SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION. 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 54.9% 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 541990 and PSC R408. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.