01 / Contracting Office Profile
Dcma Southern California (Carson) Federal Contracts and Spending
Office code S0530A
Dcma Southern California (Carson) is a federal contracting office within DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA). This profile shows the office’s purchasing scale, incumbent vendors, market classifications, competition, and recent contract activity.
02 / Market Size
Dcma Southern California (Carson) contract market at a glance
Net obligations, purchasing activity, and supplier participation measured consistently across FY 2020–FY 2026.
Across FY 2020–FY 2026, Dcma Southern California (Carson) accounts for -77.3% of its parent agency’s net contract obligations. Net obligations include positive obligations and later deobligations recorded during the same period.
03 / Spending Trend
Dcma Southern California (Carson) 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-$8.68M
FY 2023ObligationsHistorical spending range
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2023 | -$8.68M | 128 | 26 | +89.0% |
| FY 2022 | -$79.25M | 209 | 42 | −54.6% |
| FY 2021 | -$51.25M | 400 | 51 | −10.1% |
| FY 2020 | -$46.56M | 289 | 64 | — |
04 / Buying Hierarchy
Where does Dcma Southern California (Carson) 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 | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) | 9763 | View agency profile |
| Federal department | DEPT OF DEFENSE | 9700 | View department profile |
05 / Top NAICS Industries
Which industries receive the most Dcma Southern California (Carson) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 335931 | CURRENT-CARRYING WIRING DEVICE MANUFACTURING | $125.0K | 3 | 1 | -0.1% |
| 334111 | ELECTRONIC COMPUTER MANUFACTURING | $295 | 2 | 2 | 0.0% |
| 335311 | POWER, DISTRIBUTION, AND SPECIALTY TRANSFORMER MANUFACTURING | $0 | 5 | 2 | 0.0% |
| 334411 | ELECTRON TUBE MANUFACTURING | $0 | 4 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 332112 | NONFERROUS FORGING | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 335313 | SWITCHGEAR AND SWITCHBOARD APPARATUS MANUFACTURING | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 334417 | ELECTRONIC CONNECTOR MANUFACTURING | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 541713 | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN NANOTECHNOLOGY | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 334519 | OTHER MEASURING AND CONTROLLING DEVICE MANUFACTURING | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 333914 | MEASURING, DISPENSING, AND OTHER PUMPING EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
06 / Top Product and Service Codes
What products and services does Dcma Southern California (Carson) buy?
Product and Service Codes ranked by recorded obligations show the specific categories purchased by this office.
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Office share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC11 | NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; BASIC RESEARCH | $477.2K | 12 | 5 | -0.3% |
| 2920 | ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM COMPONENTS, NONAIRCRAFT | $125.0K | 1 | 1 | -0.1% |
| 7510 | OFFICE SUPPLIES | $295 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| AJ44 | R&D- GENERAL SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY: ENGINEERING (ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT) | $0 | 2 | 2 | 0.0% |
| AJ11 | R&D- GENERAL SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY: PHYSICAL SCIENCES (BASIC RESEARCH) | $0 | 4 | 3 | 0.0% |
| 5320 | RIVETS | $0 | 4 | 2 | 0.0% |
| AD91 | R&D- DEFENSE OTHER: OTHER (BASIC RESEARCH) | $0 | 31 | 8 | 0.0% |
| 5895 | MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT | $0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 2040 | MARINE HARDWARE AND HULL ITEMS | $0 | 2 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 6020 | FIBER OPTIC CABLE ASSEMBLIES AND HARNESSES | $0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
07 / Top Vendors
Which contractors receive the most Dcma Southern California (Carson) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DCX-CHOL ENTERPRISES, INC. | $125.0K | 19 | -0.1% | NAICS 335931 · PSC 2920 |
| FIRSTCALL OFFICE SOLUTIONS, INC. | $295 | 1 | 0.0% | NAICS 334111 · PSC 7510 |
| PTI TECHNOLOGIES INC. | $0 | 12 | 0.0% | NAICS 333999 · PSC 4810 |
| SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | $0 | 1 | 0.0% | NAICS 541712 · PSC R408 |
| CRUSOE SURVIVAL, LLC | $0 | 1 | 0.0% | NAICS 541715 · PSC AC62 |
| SGL COMPOSITES INC. | $0 | 4 | 0.0% | NAICS 336419 · PSC 8040 |
| DCX-CHOL ENTERPRISES, INC. | $0 | 2 | 0.0% | NAICS 336413 · PSC 4920 |
| BOEING SATELLITE SYSTEMS, INC. | $0 | 3 | 0.0% | NAICS 334220 · PSC AC25 |
| OCEANIC IMAGING CONSULTANTS, INCORPORATED | $0 | 2 | 0.0% | NAICS 541715 · PSC AC11 |
| STOCHASTECH CORPORATION | $0 | 1 | 0.0% | NAICS 541712 · PSC AC52 |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does Dcma Southern California (Carson) 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 -99.5%
Small-business share -0.2%
Set-aside share -84.1%
Average action value -$181.0K
Largest recorded action $2.31M
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What did Dcma Southern California (Carson) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA852616F0014 | BOEING COMPANY, THE | Apr 25, 2023 | $0 | 336411 | J015 | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) DCMA SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (CARSON) |
| FA852620F0020 | BOEING COMPANY, THE | Apr 21, 2023 | $0 | 336411 | J015 | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) DCMA SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (CARSON) |
| FA852618F0012 | BOEING COMPANY, THE | Apr 21, 2023 | $0 | 336411 | J015 | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) DCMA SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (CARSON) |
| FA865018C7802 | HRL LABORATORIES, LLC | Apr 13, 2023 | $0 | 541715 | AC62 | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) DCMA SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (CARSON) |
| N0010421PNA89 | VACCO INDUSTRIES | Apr 10, 2023 | $0 | 332919 | 4820 | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) DCMA SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (CARSON) |
| N6833522P0063 | MOOG INC. | Apr 7, 2023 | $0 | 336413 | 4920 | DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) DCMA SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (CARSON) |
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 Dcma Southern California (Carson) represents an addressable market for your company.
Read spending in context
-$185.74M in recorded obligations describes historical market scale. Compare it with 1,026 contract actions and an average action value of -$181.0K to understand purchasing frequency and transaction size.
Follow the actual buyers
This office sits within DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DCMA) and DEPT OF DEFENSE. 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 -99.5% 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 335931 and PSC AC11. Supplier concentration and competition reveal whether demand aligns with your capabilities and how difficult displacement may be.